103 results match your criteria: "Parul Institute of Pharmacy[Affiliation]"

Nucleic acid-based therapeutics represent a revolutionary approach in treating genetic disorders, offering unprecedented potential for addressing pathologies at their molecular level. However, effective cellular delivery remains a critical challenge hindering their clinical implementation. While existing delivery systems, including viral vectors and lipid nanoparticles, have shown utility, they face limitations in immunogenicity, cargo capacity, and manufacturing complexity.

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In this study, we designed, synthesized and evaluated some novel imidazo[1,2-]pyridine derivatives as potential anti-TB agents. Preliminary screening for anti-TB activity of the synthesized compounds was performed against H37Rv strain using the microplate Alamar Blue assay (MABA). Network pharmacology was used to identify the possible targets and pathways of these compounds against Mtb infection.

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Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLCs) represent a promising advancement in the treatment of breast cancer, addressing the significant challenges posed by conventional chemotherapy, such as poor drug solubility, short half-lives, and high toxicity. This review delves into the potential of NLCs to overcome these limitations, highlighting their unique structure comprising a solid and lipid liquid core stabilized by surfactants. By examining diverse lipid blends used in the preparation of NLCs, the article emphasizes their suitability for targeted drug delivery.

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Carfilzomib is a tetrapeptide epoxyketone that has shown potential clinical outcomes in the treatment of multiple myeloma. However, inaccuracies in quantifying such peptide drug products have arisen due to poor stability, low solubility, time-consuming techniques, complex physicochemical properties, and use of non-green solvents with less recyclability. This provides a substantial urge to develop an ecological and sensitive analytical method for quantifying peptide drugs from matrix formulation and biological samples in early as well as lateral stages of product development in pharma industries.

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Injectable polymeric hydrogels delivered via endoscopic catheter have emerged as promising submucosal agents, offering durable, long-lasting cushions to enhance the efficacy of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for the removal of small, flat polyps from the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). However, polymer-based injections do not meet the easy-injectability criteria via catheter because their high viscosity tends to clog the catheter needle. To the best of knowledge, for the first time, report the fabrication of an amphiphile-based small molecule hydrogel of diglycerol monostearate (DGMS) that self-assembles to form hydrogel (DGMSH) for delivery via an endoscopic catheter.

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Indole-based COX-2 inhibitors: A decade of advances in inflammation, cancer, and Alzheimer's therapy.

Bioorg Chem

December 2024

Parul Institute of Pharmacy, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India; Research and Development Cell, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Electronic address:

Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), a key enzyme in the cyclooxygenase family, is pivotal in producing pro-inflammatory prostaglandins, driving chronic inflammation and related disorders. Targeting COX-2 with selective inhibitors can mitigate these conditions while avoiding the gastrointestinal and hepatotoxic/nephrotoxic side effects of traditional NSAIDs. However, the selectivity towards COX-2 inhibition has been associated with cardiovascular risks, necessitating the discovery of novel molecular scaffolds avoiding CVS side effects.

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  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health issue, causing an estimated 1.4 million deaths in 2019, highlighting the need for new treatment options due to existing drug resistance and side effects.
  • This study focuses on the development of oxindole-based hybrids as potential InhA inhibitors to combat Mycobacterium tuberculosis, involving both anti-mycobacterial activity evaluations and molecular docking studies to understand drug interactions.
  • Among the synthesized compounds, 8b demonstrated strong anti-mycobacterial activity and a favorable safety profile, showing promise as a new treatment and adhering to established drug-likeness criteria.
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emerges as a noteworthy candidate for its medicinal potential, particularly in wound healing. This review article explores the efficacy of cannabis oil in reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) during the healing of acute and chronic wounds, comparing it to the standard treatments. ROS, produced from various internal and external sources, play a crucial role in wound development by causing cell and tissue damage.

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Alzheimer's disease is the most common form, accounting for 60-70% of 55 million dementia cases. Even though the precise pathophysiology of AD is not completely understood, clinical trials focused on antibodies targeting aggregated forms of β amyloid (Aβ) have demonstrated that reducing amyloid plaques can arrest cognitive decline in patients in the early stages of AD. In this study, we provide an overview of current research and innovations for controlled release from nano-biomaterial-assisted chimeric antigen receptor macrophage (CAR-M) therapeutic strategies targeted at AD.

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  • - Anti-tubercular drug discovery focuses on addressing tuberculosis, leveraging computational methods to streamline drug design by targeting specific proteins like InhA, which is crucial for disrupting bacterial activity.
  • - The study aimed to discover new isatin derivatives as potential drugs against TB by using computational techniques such as molecular docking and simulations to analyze their interaction with InhA.
  • - Findings highlight compound 48 as a promising candidate due to its strong binding affinity and stability within InhA, suggesting isatin derivatives could be an effective new approach for developing targeted TB treatments.
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Exploring the Arsenal of Novel Antifungal Drug Targets for Combating Fungal Infections.

Curr Pharm Biotechnol

September 2024

Department of Pharmacology, Parul Institute of Pharmacy, Parul University, Limda, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

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  • *There is increasing concern over antifungal resistance, as more than 10% of Candida bloodstream cases show resistance to common treatments like fluconazole, highlighting the need for more accessible and affordable new antifungal medications.
  • *Fungi are adaptable organisms that absorb nutrients through their filamentous hyphae, utilizing complex metabolic pathways and displaying both sexual and asexual reproduction, which enhances their survival across various environments.
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This review explores the potential of zeolite-based nanoparticles in modern pharmaceutical research, focusing on their role in advanced drug delivery systems. Zeolites, integrated into polymeric materials, offer precise drug delivery capabilities due to their unique structural features, biocompatibility, and controllable properties. Additionally, zeolites demonstrate environmental remediation potential through ion exchange processes.

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Quantum Dots Functionalized Polymeric Nanoparticles as Cancer Theranostics: An Advanced Nanomedicine Strategy.

Curr Cancer Drug Targets

September 2024

Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Parul Institute of Pharmacy, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, 391760, India.

Background: Cancer is a life-threatening disease prevalent worldwide, but its proper treatment has not yet been developed. Conventional therapies, like chemotherapy, sur-gery, and radiation, have shown relapse and drug resistance. Nanomedicine comprising cancer theranostics based on imaging probes functionalized with polymeric nanoconjugates is acquir-ing importance due to its targeting capability, biodegradability, biocompatibility, capacity for drug loading, and long blood circulation time.

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  • Researchers are focusing on DprE1, a key enzyme in tuberculosis that is difficult to target due to its size and location, as a potential target for new anti-tuberculosis drugs.
  • Benzothiazinone has shown promise as a pharmacophore for inhibiting DprE1, with several clinical trial drugs achieving promising results.
  • A study developed a robust 3D QSAR model to identify effective Benzothiazinone derivatives, alongside docking studies that supported the design of new compounds aimed at combating tuberculosis.
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The effective management of deep skin wounds remains a significant healthcare challenge that often deteriorates with bacterial infection, oxidative stress, tissue necrosis, and excessive production of wound exudate. Current medical approaches, including traditional wound dressing materials, cannot effectively address these issues. There is a great need to engineer advanced and multifunctional wound dressings to address this multifaceted problem effectively.

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Design, Synthesis, and Biological and in silico Evaluation of Novel Indazole-pyridine Hybrids for the Treatment of Breast Cancer.

Curr Comput Aided Drug Des

August 2024

Department of Quality Assurance, Parul Institute of Pharmacy & Research, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, 391760, India.

Introduction: The prevalence of breast cancer presents a substantial global health concern, underscoring the ongoing need for the development of inventive therapeutic remedies.

Methods: In this investigation, an array of novel indazole-pyridine hybrids (5a-h) have been designed and synthesized to assess their potential as candidates for treating breast cancer. Subsequently, we have conducted biological evaluations to determine their cytotoxic effects on the human MCF-7 breast cancer cell line.

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Discerning computational, in vitro and in vivo investigations of self-assembling empagliflozin polymeric micelles in type-2 diabetes.

Drug Deliv Transl Res

December 2024

Department of Pharmaceutics, Maliba Pharmacy College, Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli-Mahuva Road,At & Po, Tarsadi, Bardoli, Gujarat, 394350, India.

Background: Empagliflozin (EMPA) is an SGLT2 inhibitor, a new class of anti-diabetic medication, indicated for treating type-2 diabetes. Its low permeability, poor solubility and bioavailability limits its use in management of diabetes. The study was aimed to formulate EMPA loaded polymeric micelles (PMs) to overcome these obstacles in oral absorption.

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The use of topical antimicrobials in wound healing presents challenges like risk of drug resistance and toxicity to local tissue. Simvastatin (SIM), a lipid-lowering agent which reduces the risk of cardiovascular events, is repurposed for its pleiotropic effect in wound healing. A bioactive bioadhesive polymer-based film forming spray (FFS) formulation of SIM was designed using chitosan, collagen, hyaluronic acid and optimised by employing the DoE approach.

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Background: Malaria remains a formidable public health obstacle across Africa, Southeast Asia, and portions of South America, exacerbated by resistance to antimalarial medications, such as artemisinin-based combinations. The combination of curcumin and artemisinin shows promise due to its potential for dose reduction, reduced toxicity, synergistic effects, and suitability for drug delivery improvement.

Objective: This research aims to enhance the solubility and dissolution rates of curcumin and artemisinin by employing Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNs).

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  • Multi-target directed ligands (MTDLs) are being researched for their effectiveness against Alzheimer's disease by addressing multiple aspects of the condition, like enzyme inhibition and metal balance.
  • The study synthesized piperazine-quinoline-based MTDLs using a specific chemical reaction and found that certain compounds showed strong activity against the enzymes AChE and BuChE.
  • Among the compounds, compound (95) showed the best inhibitory effects on both enzymes, while also demonstrating antioxidant properties and metal-chelating abilities, suggesting it could be a promising candidate for further Alzheimer's research.
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DNA nanostructures are a promising tool in cancer treatment, offering an innovative way to improve the effectiveness of therapies. These nanostructures can be made solely from DNA or combined with other materials to overcome the limitations of traditional single-drug treatments. There is growing interest in developing nanosystems capable of delivering multiple drugs simultaneously, addressing challenges such as drug resistance.

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Polysaccharide-based drug delivery systems are in high demand due to their biocompatibility, non-toxicity, and low-cost. In this study, sialic acid receptor targeted 4-carboxy phenylboronic acid modified pullulan-stearic acid conjugate (4-cPBA-PUL-SA) was synthesized and characterized for the delivery of Berberine (BBR). BBR-loaded 4-cPBA-PUL-SA nanoparticles (BPPNPs) were monodispersed (PDI: 0.

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A Comprehensive Review on the Significance of Cysteine in Various Metabolic Disorders; Particularly CVD, Diabetes, Renal Dysfunction, and Ischemic Stroke.

Curr Protein Pept Sci

September 2024

Department of Pharmacology, Adesh Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Adesh 6 University, NH-7, Barnala Road, Bathinda 151001, India.

Metabolic disorders have long been a challenge for medical professionals and are a leading cause of mortality in adults. Diabetes, cardiovascular disorders (CVD), renal dysfunction, and ischemic stroke are the most prevalent ailments contributing to a high mortality rate worldwide. Reactive oxygen species are one of the leading factors that act as a fundamental root cause of metabolic syndrome.

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Effects of Diabetes and Hyperlipidemia in Physiological Conditions - A Review.

Curr Diabetes Rev

December 2024

Parul Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, 391760, India.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an autoimmune manifestation defined by persistent hyperglycemia and alterations in protein, fatty substances, and carbohydrate metabolism as an effect of problems with the secretion of insulin action or both. Manifestations include thirst, blurred eyesight, weight loss, and ketoacidosis, which can majorly lead to coma. There are different types of diabetes according to class or by cellular level.

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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Crocus sativus L. known as saffron, is a popular food condiment with a high aroma, deep colour, and long and thick threads (stigmas) cultivated in Iran, Morocco, Spain, Italy, China, Japan, France, Turkey, and India. In 'Ayurveda', saffron is acknowledged for its immunostimulant, aphrodisiac, cardiotonic, liver tonic, nervine tonic, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, galactagogue, febrifuge, sedative, relaxant, and anxiolytic activities.

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