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ArticleInternational journal of nanomedicine2024

Combined ROS Responsive Polydopamine-Coated Berberine Nanoparticles Effective Against Ulcerative Colitis in Mouse Model.

Chenqi Chang, Heng Liu, Xiaotong Li, Dandan Song, Yue Liu, Chang Lu, Yu Zhen, Ying Chen, Jinguo Xu, Weidong Li and 3 more

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Article in International journal of nanomedicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8 citing papers in PubMed, 19 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Chenqi ChangSchool of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China.
Heng LiuYunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, 671003, People's Republic of China.
Xiaotong LiYunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, 671003, People's Republic of China.
Dandan SongSchool of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China.
Yue LiuSchool of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China.
Chang LuSchool of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China.
Yu ZhenSchool of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China.
Ying ChenSchool of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China.
Jinguo XuSchool of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China.
Weidong LiSchool of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China.
Xiaobin JiaSchool of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People's Republic of China.
Zhipeng ChenSchool of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China.
Rui ChenSchool of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-8486-9007
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine · CNDali University · CNChina Pharmaceutical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Enhancing the efficacy of berberine (BBR) in the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC) through the development of dopamine-coated berberine nanoparticles (PDA@BBR NPs) with ROS-responsive and adhesive properties. Methods: Berberine nanoparticles (BBR NPs) were synthesized using the nonsolvent precipitation method, and their surfaces were coated with polydopamine (PDA) through oxidative polymerization. The PDA@BBR NPs were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), size analysis, and zeta potential analysis. Drug loading and encapsulation efficiency were analyzed using fluorescence spectroscopy. The responsiveness of these nanoparticles to reactive oxygen species (ROS) was assessed in vitro, while their adhesive properties and therapeutic efficacy on UC were evaluated in vivo. Results: Physicochemical property studies showed that PDA coated BBR NPs nanoparticles have good dispersion and stability. In vitro results showed that PDA@BBR NPs could prolong the retention time of the drug at the colonic site and could realize the gradual drug release under ROS environment. In addition, animal studies showed that PDA@BBR NPs exhibited significant anti-inflammatory effects on DSS-induced colitis and effectively reduced intestinal mucosal damage. Conclusion: PDA@BBR NPs are ROS-responsive nanoparticles that adhere well and have a high drug loading capacity. They have shown therapeutic effects in mice with UC, indicating that this formulation may be a promising treatment option.

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BerberineColitis, UlcerativeIndolesNanoparticlesPolymersAnimalsMiceReactive Oxygen SpeciesBerberineIndolespolydopaminePolymersReactive Oxygen Speciesadhesion retentionberberinepolydopamineROS-responsiveulcerative colitis

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PMID38348171
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