18 results match your criteria: "University of Health Science and Pharmacy in St. Louis[Affiliation]"

Antiviral properties of essential oil mixture: Modulation of E7 and E2 protein pathways in human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.

J Ethnopharmacol

December 2024

MecNano Technologies, Cube Incubation, Teknopark Istanbul, Istanbul, 34906, Türkiye; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul Kent University, Istanbul, 34406, Türkiye; UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, Rowland Hill Street, NW3 2PF, London, UK; Art de Huile, Teknopol Istanbul, Istanbul, 34930, Türkiye; Biomedical Engineering Department, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal. Electronic address:

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Clove is used in Indian and Chinese traditional medicine for viral diseases. Palmarosa essential oils have been traditionally used in India and Southeast Asia since ancient times and have made considerable use of them. In New Caledonia, niaouli oil is used in aromatherapy and pharmaceutical formulations to treat pain and viral diseases.

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Epilepsy is one of the oldest neurological disorders discovered by mankind. This condition is firmly coupled with unprovoked seizures stimulated by irrepressible neuroelectrical blasts. Orally taken valproate family has been employed for prophylactic management; however, oral administration is not applicable for critical scenarios, thus calling for medication routes fulfilling necessities of immediate innervation.

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Efficacy and safety of vancomycin compared with those of alternative treatments for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections: An umbrella review.

J Evid Based Med

December 2024

Data Science, Evidence-Based and Clinical Research Laboratory, Department of Health, Social, and Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Article Synopsis
  • * Researchers reviewed 19 studies and found that some alternatives, like linezolid and daptomycin, were better for certain types of MRSA infections, but the evidence wasn't super strong.
  • * Each treatment had different side effects, and while vancomycin had some risks like rashes and kidney problems, other medicines caused issues like nausea and diarrhea, so doctors need to think carefully about which medicine to use.
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This study describes the synthesis and characterization of a series of novel hydrazide-hydrazone derivatives containing a 1,2,4-triazole ring. The compounds were characterized using various spectroscopic techniques, such as FT-IR, H-NMR, C-NMR, HRMS, and elemental analysis. The antiproliferative activity of the synthesized compounds was evaluated against a panel of human cancer cell lines (HCT-116, HepG-2, KLN205, LTPA, U138, and SW620) and healthy cell lines (HSkMC and iPSCs).

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Aim: Thiocolchicoside (THC) is a drug under the category of BCS III. Due to its high molecular weight, it has poor oral bioavailability and low skin permeability. This study aims to find an alternative delivery method for THC that enhances its bioavailability through nasal application approach.

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Loteprednol etabonate (LE) is a topical corticosteroid for the symptomatic management of ocular conditions, encompassing both allergic and infectious etiologies. Owing to the dynamic and static barriers of the eye, LE exhibits significantly low bioavailability, necessitating an increase in the frequency of drug administration. The objective of this study is to overcome the limitations by developing niosomal systems loaded with LE.

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Design and in vitro evaluation of curcumin-loaded PLGA nanoparticle-embedded sodium alginate/gelatin 3D printed scaffolds for Alzheimer's disease.

Int J Biol Macromol

May 2024

Center for Nanotechnology and Biomaterials Application and Research, Marmara University, Istanbul 34722, Türkiye; UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, Royal Free Hospital Campus, University College London, Rowland Hill Street, NW3 2PF, UK; MecNano Technologies, Cube Incibation, Teknopark Istanbul, Istanbul 34906, Türkiye; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul Kent University, Kagithane 34406, Istanbul, Türkiye; Biomedical Engineering Department, University of Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal; Genetic and Metabolic Diseases Research and Investigation Center, Marmara University, Istanbul 34854, Türkiye. Electronic address:

Background: Targeted nanoparticles (NPs) are aimed at improving clinical outcomes by enhancing the diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy of drugs in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Methods: Curcumin (CUR)-loaded poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) NPs (CNPs) were produced to demonstrate a prolonged release and successfully embedded into 3D printed sodium alginate (SA)/gelatin (GEL) scaffolds that can dissolve rapidly sublingually. Characterization and in vitro activity of the NPs and scaffolds were evaluated.

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The focus of the research was to overcome the limitations of metoclopramide (MTC) when administered intranasally. The aim was to improve its bioavailability, increase patient compliance, and prolong its residence time in the nasal cavity. MTC-loaded liposomes were prepared by applying the film hydration method.

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Purpose: Previous models identify knowledge and attitudes that influence prescribing behaviour. The present study focuses on antibiotic prescribing for urinary tract infections (UTIs) to describe levels of health care professionals' knowledge and attitude factors in this area and how those levels are assessed.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted to identify studies assessing the identified knowledge or attitude factors influencing health care professionals' antibiotic prescribing for urinary tract infections up to September 2022.

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This research primarily focuses on the development of innovative topical nanoemulsions for etodolac, aimed at surmounting its inherent limitations. The preparation of etodolac nanoemulsions is accomplished through a combination of high shear homogenization and ultrasonication methods. The optimization of the formulation components is systematically conducted using the design of experiments methodology.

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Addressing obesity is a critical health concern of the century, necessitating urgent attention. L-carnitine (LC), an essential water-soluble compound, plays a pivotal role in lipid breakdown via β-oxidation and facilitates the transport of long-chain fatty acids across mitochondrial membranes. However, LC's high hydrophilicity poses challenges to its diffusion through bilayers, resulting in limited bioavailability, a short half-life, and a lack of storage within the body, mandating frequent dosing.

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The purpose of this study was to conduct the kinetic assessment of iontophoretic delivery of niosomal tetracycline-HCl formulated in an electroconductive gel. Tween-80 and Span-80 were used to obtain tetracycline-HCl niosomes with an average diameter of 101.9 ± 3.

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Obesity is considered one of the most crucial health problems of the century. Therefore, reducing obesity is critically important. Caffeine (CF) and chlorogenic acid (CLA), which are substantial components in green bean coffee which maximize thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue.

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Effects of arginine on coenzyme-Q10 micelle uptake for mitochondria-targeted nanotherapy in phenylketonuria.

Drug Deliv Transl Res

January 2024

Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey.

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare inherited metabolic disease characterized by phenylalanine hydroxylase enzyme deficiency. In PKU patients, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) levels were found low. Therefore, we focused on the modification of CoQ10 to load the micelles and increase entry of micelles into the cell and mitochondria, and it is taking a part in ATP turnover.

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Context: Eplerenone is a member of antihypertensives used individually or in combination with other medicines. Eplerenone exhibits poor solubility and is considered a class II drug.

Objective: Increasing the solubility of eplerenone by using both liquid and solid self-emulsifying drug delivery systems as an alternative to its marketed tablet product.

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Design and characterization of dexamethasone loaded microsponges for the management of ulcerative colitis.

Eur J Pharm Biopharm

June 2023

Yeditepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, 34755, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey.

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory condition with ulcerations throughout the colon. The existing remedies have some limitations such as drug inactivation, poor absorption, and adverse reactions. The present study aimed to design novel microsponge formulations to enhance remission of the dexamethasone (as a model pharmaceutical ingredient) in the colon.

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Loteprednol etabonate (LE) is a topical corticosteroid that uses inflammatory conditions of the eye. It has a low ocular bioavailability and side effects such as corneal disorder, eye discharge, and ocular discomfort. Therefore, it was decided to select the delivery systems, which are solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN), nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC), and nanoemulsion (NE).

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