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ArticleCurrent pharmaceutical design2025

Auranofin-loaded PLGA Nanoparticles for Neuroprotection against Aluminium-induced Alzheimer's Disease.

Shiv Kumar Kushawaha, Mahendra Singh Ashawat, Rimpi Arora, Ashish Baldi

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Shiv Kumar KushawahaPharma Innovation Lab, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda, 151001, India.
Mahendra Singh AshawatDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Laureate Institute of Pharmacy, Kathog, Distt. Kangra, H.P. 176031, India.ORCID 0000-0001-7188-426X
Rimpi AroraDepartment of Neurology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, 141008, Punjab, India.
Ashish BaldiPharma Innovation Lab, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda, 151001, India.ORCID 0000-0002-6163-9102

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Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda, Punjab, India SMG/05/2018
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aimThe aim of the current study was to explore nano-formulation for effective neuroprotection by auranofin.

backgroundCurrently, the treatment options for various CNS disorders, particularly neurodegenerative disorders, are greatly constrained. A significant obstacle in this pursuit is the blood-brain barrier, a shielding covering that hinders the route of numerous biochemical treatments into the brain. To overcome this problem, nanoformulation- based approaches are gaining interest, increasing the compound's BBB penetrability.

objectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate whether nanoparticles fabricated from poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) encapsulated with auranofin could oppose aluminium chloride-induced Alzheimer's disease.

methodsAuranofin-encapsulated PLGA nanoparticles were prepared, and their particle size, entrapment efficiency (EE), distribution of particles, morphological surface charge, and structural characteristics were characterized. During the in vivo study, rats were orally administered AlCl3 at 100 mg/kg for 21 days. Meanwhile, auranofin and auranofin nanoparticles were orally administered at doses of 5 and 10 mg/kg and 2.5 and 5 mg/kg, respectively, within 2 weeks. After the course therapy, the rats were decapitated, and the hippocampus was collected for the estimated biochemical and neuroinflammatory markers.

resultsThe auranofin nanoparticles were characterized, revealing % entrapment efficiency (98%) and % loading dose (76%). The nanoparticles exhibited a morphological surface charge of 27.5 ± 5.10 mV, a polydispersity index of 0.438 ± 0.12, and a mean particle size of 101.5 ± 10.3 nm. In the

conclusionThe results have suggested that auranofin nanoparticles demonstrate abilities to protect neurons compared to auranofin alone. The noticed therapeutic benefits of the auranofin-encapsulated PLGA nanoparticles can be attributed to modulation in particle size with antioxidative and anti-inflammatory impacts of auranofin. Consequently, the outcome of the research has revealed that gold compound nanoparticles hold the potential to be a promising option for altering the therapeutic course of Alzheimer's disease.

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Alzheimer DiseaseAuranofinNanoparticlesNeuroprotective AgentsPolylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid CopolymerAluminum ChlorideAnimalsDrug CarriersMaleParticle SizeRatsRats, WistarAluminum ChlorideAuranofinDrug CarriersNeuroprotective AgentsPolylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid CopolymerAlzheimer’s diseaseantioxidantauranofinmorphological surface.neuroinflammationPLGA nanoparticles

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