Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology - Online First

Microneedles have been explored as a novel way of delivering active ingredients into the skin. They have various advantages, such as quick and efficient drug delivery, mechanical stability, minimal pain, variable capacity and easy use. Microneedles are enabled for the delivery of vaccine, peptides, medicinal components and in cosmetology, which couldn’t go unnoticed. The novel approaches in the transdermal drug delive Read More

Poor water solubility of several drugs, especially BCS class II and IV drugs, restricts their dissolution and negatively affects oral absorption. Amorphization of drugs is a year-old approach to enhance solubility and dissolution of poorly water-soluble drugs. Polymeric amorphous systems have been proven effective but have disadvantages, such as low drug loading, high carrier content, etc. In a coamorphous system, a sm Read More

Tryptophan, an essential amino acid, plays a vital role in the synthesis of critical compounds like serotonin, melatonin, and niacin, which impact mood, sleep, and metabolic processes. It holds promise for improving the well-being of individuals with mood issues or sleep disorders through dietary enrichment. However, incorporating tryptophan into food products presents challenges related to stability, bitterness, and susce Read More

The liver, the largest internal organ in the human body, regulates multiple reactions and processes, including detoxification, regeneration, and immune defense. Liver diseases have emerged as a significant global public health issue. Numerous studies have indicated that the mitochondrial deacetylase SIRT3 has played various roles in the pathogenesis and pathological progression of liver diseases. Objectives This review ai Read More

Influenza, a highly transmissible respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses A and B, poses a persistent threat to global public health due to its high mutation rate, ability to develop resistance to existing antiviral drugs, and capacity for rapid spread. Current treatment options, including four main classes of antiviral agents—adamantanes, neuraminidase inhibitors, RNA-dependent RNA polymerase inhibitors, and polymerase a Read More

Background Inflammation serves as a protective response to combat cellular and tissue damage. There is currently a wide array of synthetic and traditional therapies available for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. However, it is necessary to create a drug delivery system based on nanotechnology that can improve the solubility, permeability, and bioavailability of current treatments. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles ( Read More

Objective This study aimed to explore the effects of Jiangu Recipe (JGR) on chondrocyte responses under tert-Butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP)-induced oxidative stress, specifically focusing on apoptosis and extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation. Methods Chondrocytes were treated with varying JGR concentrations, and cell viability was assessed. The impact of JGR on TBHP-induced apoptosis and protein expression levels of apopt Read More

Background This study is the first report on the sequence of the transcriptome of Drimia indica, a non-model plant with medicinal properties found in a forest tribal belt, using the Illumina NovaSeq platform. The primary objectives of this study were to elucidate the gene expression profiles in different tissues, identify key regulatory genes and pathways involved in secondary metabolite biosynthesis, and explore the plant's pote Read More

Objective This study aimed to investigate the effect of dihydroartemisinin (DHA) on DU145 cells and the role of NR2F2 (COUP-TFII) and its potential target genes in this process. Methods GSE122625 was used to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the DHA-treated and control groups. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis was performed to identify hub genes, and the ChEA3 database was used to ide Read More

Diabetic neuropathy is a persistent consequence of the biochemical condition known as diabetes mellitus. As of now, the identification and management of diabetic neuropathy continue to be problematic due to problems related to the safety and efficacy of existing therapies. This study examines biomarkers, molecular and cellular events associated with the advancement of diabetic neuropathy, as well as the existing ph Read More