Abstract:
:It is well established that overproduction and accumulation of the β-amyloid (Aβ) peptide 1-42 (Aβ(1-42)) is a trigger of the pathological cascade in Alzheimer's disease (AD) that manifests as cognitive impairment. Ginsenoside Rg3 is an important constituent of ginseng, plays an essential role in memory and improved cognition, and is known to produce antioxidant effects via the reduction of free radicals. Therefore, ginsenoside Rg3 may be a promising candidate as a neuroprotective agent for the treatment of AD. A novel nanotherapeutic strategy that enhances delivery of ginsenosides to the brain by increasing its transport across the blood brain barrier (BBB) would facilitate neuroprotection and limit the accumulation of Aβ plaques and subsequent neurodegeneration. In this current study, we formulated and characterised biodegradable poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles (NPs) that encapsulate ginsenoside Rg3 and Thioflavin T, an Aβ diagnostic; examine its neuroprotective effects; investigate key mechanisms that may underlie its neuroprotective effects; and evaluate its ability to cross the BBB using an in vitro BBB model. Our PLGA-Rg3 NPs offers an exciting new theranostic material capable of encapsulating natural nutraceuticals for the detection and treatment of AD. In addition, this nanotechnology strategy can be adapted to treat other neurological diseases, utilising many natural therapeutic agents which are limited by their solubility and/or poor pharmacokinetics.
journal_name
J Drug Targetjournal_title
Journal of drug targetingauthors
Aalinkeel R,Kutscher HL,Singh A,Cwiklinski K,Khechen N,Schwartz SA,Prasad PN,Mahajan SDdoi
10.1080/1061186X.2017.1354002subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2018-02-01 00:00:00pages
182-193issue
2eissn
1061-186Xissn
1029-2330journal_volume
26pub_type
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
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更新日期:2018-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
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doi:10.1080/1061186X.2018.1502775
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/1061186X.2014.950665
更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/1061186021000001841
更新日期:2002-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/1061186X.2017.1419356
更新日期:2018-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/10611860600809112
更新日期:2006-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10611860802475696
更新日期:2008-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10611860400006596
更新日期:2004-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/1061186X.2017.1289537
更新日期:2017-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10611860902767232
更新日期:2009-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/1061186X.2014.997736
更新日期:2015-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
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doi:10.1080/1061186X.2019.1641507
更新日期:2020-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
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更新日期:1994-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/10611861003733995
更新日期:2011-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/1061186X.2010.551401
更新日期:2011-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
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doi:10.1080/10611860701349794
更新日期:2007-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Tissue factor (TF) is aberrantly expressed on tumor vascular endothelial cells (VECs) and on cancer cells in many malignant tumors, but not on normal VECs, making it a promising target for cancer therapy. As a transmembrane receptor for coagulation factor VIIa (fVIIa), TF forms a high-affinity complex with its cognate...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10611860801890093
更新日期:2008-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10611860701195510
更新日期:2007-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::A targeted delivery system for inflammatory bowel diseases, chitosan-Ca-alginate microparticles efficiently loaded with budesonide (BDS), were designed using one-step spray-drying process. They were eudragit-coated and examined for in vivo efficacy. Experimental colitis was induced by rectal instillation of 2,4,6-trin...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/10611860903161310
更新日期:2009-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To evaluate the internalization and subcellular fate of AS1411 aptamer (for glioma targeting) and TGN peptide (for blood-brain barrier targeting)-modified nanoparticles (AsTNPs), which was important for optimizing targeted delivery systems and realizing the potential toxicity to cells. METHODS:Organelles were ...
journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/1061186X.2014.886038
更新日期:2014-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3109/10611861003801842
更新日期:2011-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 传,历史文章,杂志文章
doi:10.3109/1061186X.2016.1172590
更新日期:2016-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Journal of drug targeting
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/1061186021000038373
更新日期:2002-09-01 00:00:00