691 results match your criteria: "Amity Institute of Pharmacy[Affiliation]"

Objective: This study aimed to formulate leaf extract (MAE) loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) and investigate its cytotoxic potential using MDA-MB231 cell line.

Significance: SLNs can protect MAE from degradation, enhance cytotoxicity potential, and making them suitable for various therapeutic areas.

Methods: SLNs were developed using high-pressure homogenization method, and the formulations were optimized based on particle size, zeta potential, % entrapment efficiency (EE), and % cumulative drug release (CDR).

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Recent research has underscored the pivotal role of chronic inflammation in cancer development. Investigations have elucidated key molecular mechanisms underpinning inflammation-related cancer. Extrinsic pathway, driven by inflammatory conditions and intrinsic pathway, propelled by genetic events, emerged as critical links between inflammation and carcinogenesis.

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Phytochemical compounds for treating hyperuricemia associated with gout: a systematic review.

Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol

December 2024

Department of Zoology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, 495009, India.

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  • Gout is a common metabolic disorder caused by high levels of uric acid in the bloodstream, leading to painful urate crystal formations in joints.
  • Traditional treatments for gout often have side effects and may not work for everyone, making it a challenge for healthcare systems.
  • This systematic review explores phytochemical compounds as alternative treatments for gout-related high uric acid levels, analyzing over 800 studies to identify 50 compounds with potential benefits and mechanisms of action.
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Hyperglycemia, a hallmark of diabetes mellitus, significantly contributes to skeletal muscle atrophy, characterized by progressive muscle mass and strength loss. This review summarizes the mechanisms of hyperglycemia-induced muscle atrophy, examines clinical evidence, and discusses preventive and therapeutic strategies. A systematic search of electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, was conducted to identify relevant papers on hyperglycemic skeletal muscle atrophy.

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  • * Recent studies suggest coffee drinkers may have a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, prompting research into coffee compounds beyond caffeine.
  • * Preliminary findings indicate that coffee could have therapeutic effects in managing diabetes-related issues, including hepatic dysfunction and dyslipidemia, highlighting the need for further research and clinical application.
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The issue of drug resistance and tolerance presents a significant challenge as it diminishes the efficacy and potency of medications, posing a formidable obstacle for physicians striving to enhance pharmacological therapy worldwide. These resistance mechanisms can arise from genetic predispositions or as a consequence of medical interventions. Notably, acquired resistance or tolerance may extend to other drugs within the same or different classes, despite differing mechanisms of action.

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Thiophene is a privileged pharmacophore in medicinal chemistry owing to its diversified biological attributes. The thiophene moiety has been ranked 4th in the US FDA drug approval of small drug molecules, with around 7 drug approvals over the last decade. The present review covers USFDA-approved drugs possessing a thiophene ring system.

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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a serious diabetes-related complication leading to kidney damage. (CT), traditionally used in managing diabetes and kidney disorders, has shown potential in treating DN, although its active compounds and mechanisms are not fully understood. This study aims to identify CT's bioactive compounds and explore their therapeutic mechanisms in DN.

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Present work aims to prepare Soluplus stabilized, phospholipid-modified, and cetuximab-conjugated paclitaxel nanocrystals (NCs) as stable nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery. The NCs, prepared using concurrent antisolvent precipitation cum cold crystallization method followed by probe sonication, were found to be monodispersed particles with sub-200 nm size. The microscopic analysis uncovered rod and spherical anisotropy for Soluplus stabilized (PTX-NCs) and phospholipid modified (Lipid/PTX-NCs) nanocrystals, respectively.

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  • - The relationship between breast cancer treatments and osteoporosis is crucial, as many therapies lower estrogen levels, increasing the risk of bone loss and triggering the need to focus on bone health during cancer treatment.
  • - This review investigates how anticancer therapies lead to bone loss, exploring molecular mechanisms and the impacts of various treatments like SERMs and bisphosphonates on maintaining bone health.
  • - It highlights the importance of balancing effective breast cancer treatment with bone health management, showing that bisphosphonates, denosumab, and third-generation SERMs can help reduce bone loss in patients undergoing cancer therapy.
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Ischemic preconditioning (IPC) provides ischemic tolerance and neuroprotection during cerebral ischemia reperfusion (CI/R) injury. Diabetes abolishes the beneficial effects of conditioning phenomenon during CI/R. The study investigates the role of T-type calcium ion channel in IPC mediated protection during diabetes mellitus.

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Heavy metals are lethal and hazardous pollutants for the ecosystem owing to their virtues including acute toxicity, prolonged persistence, and bioaccumulation. These contaminants are not only a threat to aquatic/terrestrial biota but also pose serious health issues to humans. Natural and anthropologic processes consistently upsurge heavy metal concentration beyond acceptable limits and mobilization and hence disturb biogeochemical cycles and the food chain, although several conventional strategies including adsorption, chemical precipitation, ion exchange, and membrane separation methods are being employed for the removal of these lethal heavy metals from the ecosystem but failed due to lower efficiency rates and high application charges.

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred significant endeavors to devise treatments to combat SARS-CoV-2. A limited array of small-molecule antiviral drugs, specifically monoclonal antibodies and interferon therapy, have been sanctioned to treat COVID-19. These treatments typically necessitate administration within ten days of symptom onset.

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Insights to the role of phytoconstituents in aiding multi drug resistance - Tuberculosis treatment strategies.

Microb Pathog

January 2025

Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Campus, Sector-125, Noida, 201301, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India. Electronic address:

Multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) have emerged as a global challenge. There are several underlying mechanisms which are involved in causing mycobacterial resistance towards antitubercular agents including post translational modifications, efflux pumps and gene mutations. This resistance necessitates the investigation of complementary therapeutic options including the use of bioactive compounds from plants.

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Transforming cancer treatment: The potential of nanonutraceuticals.

Int J Pharm

December 2024

Center for Marine Sciences (CCMAR), University of Algarve, Gambelas Campus, Faro 8005-139, Portugal; Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Algarve, Gambelas Campus, Faro 8005-139, Portugal; iBB-Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Department of Bioengineering, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa 1049-001, Portugal; Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, Lisboa 1049-001, Portugal. Electronic address:

Chemotherapy in the management of cancer is constrained by limitations like off-target effects, poor bioavailability, and dose-dependent toxicity. Nutraceuticals have been explored as an innovative strategy to overcome chemotherapy drawbacks.However, the clinical utility of nutraceuticals is restricted due to their complex structures, less water solubility, reduced stability, decreased bioavailability and more obstacles in the gastrointestinal tract.

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Medical nanorobots and nanobots are at the forefront of therapy and diagnostics, potentially improving human health by enabling previously inaccessible treatments. This review explores critical issues concerning the design, components, signaling, structure, and roles of nanorobots and nanobots while elucidating the distinctions between microrobots and nanorobots or microrobotics and nanorobotics as well. By complementing traditional medical procedures, nanorobotic technology offers a rapid, safe, and potentially beneficial pathway toward early clinical applications.

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  • - Oral diseases affect approximately 3.5 billion people globally, leading to significant health and economic issues, with common problems including dental caries and periodontal disease.
  • - Traditional treatments are often limited by factors like poor drug absorption and side effects, but nanoemulgel (NEG) technology offers a new approach by combining nanoemulsions and hydrogels to improve drug delivery and effectiveness.
  • - This review discusses the oral environment and examines NEGs' potential in treating oral disorders, identifying delivery challenges and proposing solutions while highlighting the need for ongoing research in this promising area.
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Chitosan-Based Nanoformulations: Preclinical Investigations, Theranostic Advancements, and Clinical Trial Prospects for Targeting Diverse Pathologies.

AAPS PharmSciTech

November 2024

Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, 211007, India.

Chitosan, a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer, has attracted significant interest in the development of nanoformulations for targeted drug delivery and therapeutic applications. The versatility of chitosan lies in its modifiable functional groups, which can be tailored to diverse applications. Nanoparticles derived from chitosan and its derivatives typically exhibit a positive surface charge and mucoadhesive properties, enabling them to adhere to negatively charged biological membranes and gradually release therapeutic agents.

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Starch-based bio-membrane for water purification, biomedical waste, and environmental remediation.

Int J Biol Macromol

December 2024

Gomal Center of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Gomal University, D.I.Khan 29050, Pakistan. Electronic address:

This review article explores the utilization of starch-based materials as smart materials for the removal of dyes and heavy metals from wastewater, highlighting their cost-effectiveness, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. It addresses the critical need for clean water, emphasizing the contamination caused by industrial activities, such as printing, textile, cosmetic, and leather tanning industries. Starch and its derivatives demonstrate significant potential in water purification technology, effectively removing toxicants through hydrogen bonding, electrostatic interactions, and complexation.

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Objectives: The aims of the present investigation was to develop and validate stability-indicating RP-HPLC method for the estimation of Lurasidone hydrochloride (LURA-H) followed by its drug product, LURA-H encapsulated poly-D,L lactic-glycolic acid (PLGA) based in situ depot forming implant (LURA-H-PLGA-ISI).

Methods: The LURA-H-PLGA-ISI formulation was developed by simple mixing method. According to international conference on harmonization guidelines, RP-HPLC method was developed and validated using Waters 2695 and discovery C18, 5μ, 250×4.

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A complete sojourn on exosomes: Potential diagnostic and therapeutic agents.

Pathol Res Pract

December 2024

Department of Pharmaceutics, ISF College Pharmacy, GT Road, Moga, Punjab 142001, India. Electronic address:

Exosomes are vesicles produced by the human body for carrying certain information from one cell to another. The carriers are nanosized vesicles carrying a wide variety of cargo like RNA, DNA, and proteins. Exosomes are also being used in the early diagnosis of various diseases and disorders.

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TLR-4: a promising target for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

Mol Biol Rep

October 2024

Neuroscience and Pain Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) affects a significant majority of cancer patients, with up to 80% experiencing this severe and dose-limiting side effect while undergoing anti-cancer treatment. CIPN can be induced by a variety of drugs commonly employed in the management of both solid tumors and hematologic cancers. The inadequacies in comprehending the pharmacological interventions associated with CIPN and the subsequent signaling pathways have significantly contributed to the disappointing outcomes of several drugs in clinical trials.

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Technological advancements in glucose monitoring and artificial pancreas systems for shaping diabetes care.

Curr Med Res Opin

December 2024

Centre for Industrial Pharmacy and Drugs Regulatory Affairs, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, India.

The management of diabetes mellitus has undergone remarkable progress with the introduction of cutting-edge technologies in glucose monitoring and artificial pancreas systems. These innovations have revolutionized diabetes care, offering patients more precise, convenient, and personalized management solutions that significantly improve their quality of life. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent technological advancements in glucose monitoring devices and artificial pancreas systems, focusing on their transformative impact on diabetes care.

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Unlocking the therapeutic potential of Geraniol: an alternative perspective for metabolic disease management.

Inflammopharmacology

December 2024

Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Lucknow, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Natural substance geraniol has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities. It may be used to treat metabolic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular illnesses. Innovations in nanoformulations enhance geraniol's absorption, stability, and targeted distribution, augmenting its therapeutic effectiveness and mitigating side effects, despite the limits of traditional treatment.

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Rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting millions worldwide each year, poses a significant threat due to its potential for progressive joint damage and debilitating pain if left untreated. Topical anti-inflammatory and analgesic treatments offer localized relief with reduced systemic side effects compared to conventional oral therapies, making them a promising option for managing rheumatoid arthritis. Therefore, the current study endeavored to formulate a microemulsion gel formulation loaded with diclofenac and curcumin for topical administration in the management of rheumatoid arthritis, utilizing Tea tree oil.

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