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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2022

A Novel Sprague-Dawley Rat Model Presents Improved NASH/NAFLD Symptoms with PEG Coated Vitexin Liposomes.

Adil Farooq, Arfa Iqbal, Nosheen Fatima Rana, Misha Fatima, Tuba Maryam, Farhat Batool, Zahra Rehman, Farid Menaa, Shabia Azhar, Afrah Nawaz and 3 more

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Article in International journal of molecular sciences, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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14 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors.

Adil FarooqNanobiotechnology Lab, NUST Interdisciplinary Cluster for Higher Education (NICHE), School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (SMME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0003-4478-9202
Arfa IqbalNanobiotechnology Lab, NUST Interdisciplinary Cluster for Higher Education (NICHE), School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (SMME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0002-1476-615X
Nosheen Fatima RanaNanobiotechnology Lab, NUST Interdisciplinary Cluster for Higher Education (NICHE), School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (SMME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0002-3855-0468
Misha FatimaNanobiotechnology Lab, NUST Interdisciplinary Cluster for Higher Education (NICHE), School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (SMME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Tuba MaryamNanobiotechnology Lab, NUST Interdisciplinary Cluster for Higher Education (NICHE), School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (SMME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Farhat BatoolNanobiotechnology Lab, NUST Interdisciplinary Cluster for Higher Education (NICHE), School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (SMME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Zahra RehmanNanobiotechnology Lab, NUST Interdisciplinary Cluster for Higher Education (NICHE), School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (SMME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Farid MenaaDepartment of Lnternal Medicine and Nanomedicine, California Lnnovation Corporation, San Diego, CA 92037, USA.
Shabia AzharNanobiotechnology Lab, NUST Interdisciplinary Cluster for Higher Education (NICHE), School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (SMME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Afrah NawazNanobiotechnology Lab, NUST Interdisciplinary Cluster for Higher Education (NICHE), School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (SMME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Faheem AminSchool of Natural Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Zuhair M MohammedsalehDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-7391-0529
Salma Saleh AlrdaheDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-8243-6275

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chronic liver disease (CLD) is a global threat to the human population, with manifestations resulting from alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) and non-alcohol fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD, if not treated, may progress to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Furthermore, inflammation leads to liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Vitexin, a natural flavonoid, has been recently reported for inhibiting NAFLD. It is a lipogenesis inhibitor and activates lipolysis and fatty acid oxidation. In addition, owing to its antioxidant properties, it appeared as a hepatoprotective candidate. However, it exhibits low bioavailability and low efficacy due to its hydrophobic nature. A novel rat model for liver cirrhosis was developed by CCL4/Urethane co-administration. Vitexin encapsulated liposomes were synthesized by the 'thin-film hydration' method. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) was coated on liposomes to enhance stability and stealth effect. The diseased rats were then treated with vitexin and PEGylated vitexin liposomes, administered intravenously and orally. Results ascertained the liposomal encapsulation of vitexin and subsequent PEG coating to be a substantial strategy for treating liver cirrhosis through oral drug delivery.

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Liver NeoplasmsNon-alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseAnimalsApigeninEthanolLiposomesLiverLiver CirrhosisPolyethylene GlycolsRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyApigeninEthanolLiposomesPolyethylene Glycolsvitexincirrhosislipogenesis inhibitornon-alcoholic fatty liver disease PEGylated vitexin loaded liposomal nanoparticlesvitexin

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PMCPMC8948922

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