Effects of synthetic silymarin-PLGA nanoparticles on M2 polarization and inflammatory cytokines in LPS-treated murine peritoneal macrophages

OBJECTIVES: Silymarin (SM) is a natural antioxidant compound with good anti-inflammatory effects, but its poor water solubility restricts its usage. Today, nanomaterial compounds (such as PLGA Poly D, L-lactic-co-glycolic acid) can provide a proper drug delivery system and help improve the accessibility of bioactive compounds to cells and tissues.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this study, PLGA nanoparticles (NPs) containing SM (SM-PLGA) were synthesized and characterized and their biological effects were evaluated on M2 macrophage polarization to regulate inflammation. SM-PLGA NPs were fabricated by the oil in water emulsion (O/W) method. Macrophages (MQs) were isolated from mouse peritoneum by the cold RPMI lavage protocol. Primary mouse MQ cells were treated by SM and SM-PLGA NPs and then stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). M2 polarization was evaluated by measurements of cytokine secretion levels (TNF-α, IL1-β, and IL-10), flow cytometry markers (F4/80, CD11b, CD38, and CD206), and the expression of specific proteins (M2 Ym1 and Fizz1).

RESULTS: SM-PLGA characterization showed that NPs were fabricated in the desired form. SM and SM-PLGA decreased pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α and IL1-β) and increased IL10 as an anti-inflammatory cytokine. On the other hand, the M2-associated markers and proteins increased following treatment with SM and SM-PLGA. Post-hoc analysis indicated that these changes were more pronounced in the SM-PLGA group.

CONCLUSION: This study revealed that SM-PLGA could markedly promote M2 polarization, thereby providing a valuable medical approach against sepsis and septic shock.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:24

Enthalten in:

Iranian journal of basic medical sciences - 24(2021), 10 vom: 15. Okt., Seite 1446-1454

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Azadpour, Mojgan [VerfasserIn]
Farajollahi, Mohammad Morad [VerfasserIn]
Dariushnejad, Hassan [VerfasserIn]
Varzi, Ali Mohammad [VerfasserIn]
Varezardi, Amir [VerfasserIn]
Barati, Mitra [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Cytokines
Journal Article
Nanoparticles
PLGA compound
Peritoneal macrophages
Silymarin

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Date Revised 17.09.2023

published: Print

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.22038/IJBMS.2021.59312.13161

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM336305745