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ArticlePharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Gallic-Acid-Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles: A Promising Transdermal Drug Delivery System with Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Agents.

Mohammed F Aldawsari, Faisal K Alkholifi, Ahmed I Foudah, Mohammed H Alqarni, Aftab Alam, Mohamad Ayman Salkini, Sherouk Hussein Sweilam

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Article in Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Mohammed F AldawsariDepartment of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-1298-4863
Faisal K AlkholifiDepartment of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-3150-3439
Ahmed I FoudahDepartment of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-6728-8614
Mohammed H AlqarniDepartment of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-7061-9111
Aftab AlamDepartment of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-6733-8311
Mohamad Ayman SalkiniDepartment of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-5244-2308
Sherouk Hussein SweilamDepartment of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-5352-4778

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The objective of this study was to develop an innovative gallic-acid (GA) drug delivery system that could be administered transdermally, resulting in enhanced therapeutic benefits and minimal negative consequences. The method employed involved the preparation of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles loaded with GA through nanoprecipitation-denoted GA@PLGANPs. The results reveal that this strategy led to perfectly spherical, homogeneous, and negatively charged particles, which are suitable for administration via skin patches or ointments. A further analysis indicates that these GA@PLGANPs exhibit remarkable antioxidant activity as well as potent antibacterial effects against a diverse range of microorganisms, making them ideal candidates for numerous applications. Additionally, it has been observed that these nanoparticles can effectively mitigate oxidative stress while also significantly inhibiting microbial growth by exerting detrimental effects on bacterial cell walls or membranes. In conclusion, on the basis of the findings presented in this study, there is strong evidence supporting the potential use of GA@PLGANPs as an effective therapy option with reduced side effects compared to conventional drug delivery methods.

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antioxidant and antibacterial effectsdrug delivery systemgallic acidpoly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticlestransdermal administration

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PMID37631005
PMCPMC10459217

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