Simple but effective methods are required to incorporate multiple bioactive polyphenols into delivery systems to increase their dispersibility,stability and bioavailability.We developed and tested three p Hdriven prot...Simple but effective methods are required to incorporate multiple bioactive polyphenols into delivery systems to increase their dispersibility,stability and bioavailability.We developed and tested three p Hdriven protocols for creating nanoemulsions loaded with multiple lipophilic polyphenols.These protocols differed in how the different polyphenols were incorporated into the nanoemulsions.The impact of these three methods on the formation,properties,and gastrointestinal fate of nanoemulsions loaded with curcumin,resveratrol,and quercetin was investigated.The three methods produced nanoemulsions with similar initial particle properties:droplet diameters(0.15,0.16,and 0.15μm)and zeta-potentials(–59,–58,and–58 m V),respectively.However,the average encapsulation efficiencies(82%,88%,and 61%),gastrointestinal stabilities(83%,97%,and 29%)and bioaccessibilities(77%,90%,and 73%)for curcumin,resveratrol,and quercetin were somewhat different.In particular,more quercetin degradation occurred using the approach that held it under alkaline conditions for extended periods.In general,the p H-driven method provides researchers with a versatile approach of incorporating multiple polyphenols with different characteristics into functional food and beverages using a simple and inexpensive method.展开更多
The self-assembled nanoparticles(SAN)formed during the decoction process of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)exhibit non-uniform particle sizes and a tendency for aggregation.Our group found that the p H-driven method...The self-assembled nanoparticles(SAN)formed during the decoction process of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)exhibit non-uniform particle sizes and a tendency for aggregation.Our group found that the p H-driven method can improve the self-assembly phenomenon of Herpetospermum caudigerum Wall.,and the SAN exhibited uniform particle size and demonstrated good stability.In this paper,we analyzed the interactions between the main active compound,herpetrione(Her),and its main carrier,Herpetospermum caudigerum Wall.polysaccharide(HCWP),along with their self-assembly mechanisms under different p H values.The binding constants of Her and HCWP increase with rising p H,leading to the formation of Her-HCWP SAN with a smaller particle size,higher zeta potential,and improved thermal stability.While the contributions of hydrogen bonding and electrostatic attraction to the formation of Her-HCWP SAN increase with rising p H,the hydrophobic force consistently plays a dominant role.This study enhances our scientific understanding of the self-assembly phenomenon of TCM improved by p H driven method.展开更多
Dietary polyphenols offer a wide range of health benefits in functional food,nutraceutical,as well as pharmaceutical industries.Their practical applications,however,encounter several challenges due to limited solubili...Dietary polyphenols offer a wide range of health benefits in functional food,nutraceutical,as well as pharmaceutical industries.Their practical applications,however,encounter several challenges due to limited solubility and bioavailability.In the present study,we have developed a pH-driven method to prepare rutin-loaded liposomes which were characterized by evaluating particle size,polydispersity index(PDI),zeta potential,TEM,and encapsulation efficacy.The IC50 value of encapsulated rutin for HeLa cells was 250μmol/L,while free rutin shows insignificant inhibitory effect.Besides,the bioaccessibility of rutin enhanced from 9.8%to 19.7%upon liposomal encapsulation.The percentage release of free rutin in SGF and SIF was~98.4%and~98.7%respectively within 6 h.However,upon encapsulation,less than 55%was released even after 24 h.Overall,the enhanced bioaccessibility,reduced cell viability of HeLa cells,and most importantly,sustained release for rutin-loaded liposomes,accounted for the favorable outcome of our approach.展开更多
尿石素A具有许多优良的生理活性,但其极低的水溶性和生物利用率限制了尿石素A的应用。为克服上述限制,该文采用pH驱动法结合高压均质技术制备尿石素A脂质体(urolithin A liposomes,UA-LPs),并考察其结构特性、稳定性及体外消化特性。结...尿石素A具有许多优良的生理活性,但其极低的水溶性和生物利用率限制了尿石素A的应用。为克服上述限制,该文采用pH驱动法结合高压均质技术制备尿石素A脂质体(urolithin A liposomes,UA-LPs),并考察其结构特性、稳定性及体外消化特性。结果表明,大豆卵磷脂为20 mg/mL所制得的UA-LPs的平均粒径为(97.46±0.83)nm,多分散系数为(0.27±0.01),Zeta电位为(-40.3±1.06)mV,包埋率为(98.11±0.26)%,负载率为(2.39±0.01)%。UA-LPs在原子力显微镜下为分布均匀的球状结构。热稳定性实验表明,不同大豆卵磷脂浓度的UA-LPs的包埋率均随热处理时间的延长有所下降,20 mg/mL的大豆卵磷脂制备的UA-LPs具有最好的热稳定性,其在80℃处理180 min后仍可保留45%的尿石素A,且粒径、多分散系数变化趋势较小。pH稳定性表明UA-LPs在酸性条件下包埋率较低,随着pH的升高,粒径、多分散系数变化不显著(P>0.05),20 mg/mL的大豆卵磷脂制备的UA-LPs的Zeta电位绝对值上升5.5,稳定性升高。体外模拟消化实验表明,UA-LPs能有效提高尿石素A的转化率以及生物可接受度,其中20 mg/mL大豆卵磷脂制备的UA-LPs的体外转化率相比游离的尿石素A增加了3.26倍,生物可接受度提高2.07倍。因此,利用pH驱动法可以成功制备出UA-LPs,且高大豆卵磷脂浓度的UA-LPs物理稳定性更好,以上研究结果为扩展尿石素A在食品工业及生物医药领域的应用提供依据。展开更多
基金the supporting from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture,Agricultural and Food Research Initiative Competitive Program(2020-03921)partly supported by funding from the Good Food Institute。
文摘Simple but effective methods are required to incorporate multiple bioactive polyphenols into delivery systems to increase their dispersibility,stability and bioavailability.We developed and tested three p Hdriven protocols for creating nanoemulsions loaded with multiple lipophilic polyphenols.These protocols differed in how the different polyphenols were incorporated into the nanoemulsions.The impact of these three methods on the formation,properties,and gastrointestinal fate of nanoemulsions loaded with curcumin,resveratrol,and quercetin was investigated.The three methods produced nanoemulsions with similar initial particle properties:droplet diameters(0.15,0.16,and 0.15μm)and zeta-potentials(–59,–58,and–58 m V),respectively.However,the average encapsulation efficiencies(82%,88%,and 61%),gastrointestinal stabilities(83%,97%,and 29%)and bioaccessibilities(77%,90%,and 73%)for curcumin,resveratrol,and quercetin were somewhat different.In particular,more quercetin degradation occurred using the approach that held it under alkaline conditions for extended periods.In general,the p H-driven method provides researchers with a versatile approach of incorporating multiple polyphenols with different characteristics into functional food and beverages using a simple and inexpensive method.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81873092,82174074)。
文摘The self-assembled nanoparticles(SAN)formed during the decoction process of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)exhibit non-uniform particle sizes and a tendency for aggregation.Our group found that the p H-driven method can improve the self-assembly phenomenon of Herpetospermum caudigerum Wall.,and the SAN exhibited uniform particle size and demonstrated good stability.In this paper,we analyzed the interactions between the main active compound,herpetrione(Her),and its main carrier,Herpetospermum caudigerum Wall.polysaccharide(HCWP),along with their self-assembly mechanisms under different p H values.The binding constants of Her and HCWP increase with rising p H,leading to the formation of Her-HCWP SAN with a smaller particle size,higher zeta potential,and improved thermal stability.While the contributions of hydrogen bonding and electrostatic attraction to the formation of Her-HCWP SAN increase with rising p H,the hydrophobic force consistently plays a dominant role.This study enhances our scientific understanding of the self-assembly phenomenon of TCM improved by p H driven method.
基金This work was supported by WBDST,West Bengal(Project no.546(sanc.)/ST/P/S&T/4G-13/2014)the FRPDF grant from Presidency University,Kolkata,India.
文摘Dietary polyphenols offer a wide range of health benefits in functional food,nutraceutical,as well as pharmaceutical industries.Their practical applications,however,encounter several challenges due to limited solubility and bioavailability.In the present study,we have developed a pH-driven method to prepare rutin-loaded liposomes which were characterized by evaluating particle size,polydispersity index(PDI),zeta potential,TEM,and encapsulation efficacy.The IC50 value of encapsulated rutin for HeLa cells was 250μmol/L,while free rutin shows insignificant inhibitory effect.Besides,the bioaccessibility of rutin enhanced from 9.8%to 19.7%upon liposomal encapsulation.The percentage release of free rutin in SGF and SIF was~98.4%and~98.7%respectively within 6 h.However,upon encapsulation,less than 55%was released even after 24 h.Overall,the enhanced bioaccessibility,reduced cell viability of HeLa cells,and most importantly,sustained release for rutin-loaded liposomes,accounted for the favorable outcome of our approach.
