The synthesis of broccoli sprout extract-loaded silk fibroin nanoparticles as efficient drug delivery vehicles : development and characterization

Targeted drug delivery of biological molecules using the development of biocompatible, non-toxic and biodegradable nanocarriers can be a promising method for cancer therapy. In this study, silk fibroin protein nanoparticles (SFPNPs) were synthesized as a targeted delivery system for sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout extract (BSE). The BSE-loaded SFPNPs were conjugated with polyethylene glycol and folic acid, and then their physicochemical properties were characterized via UV-Vis, XRD, FTIR, DLS, FE-SEM and EDX analyses. In vitro, the release profile, antioxidant and anticancer activities of NPs were also studied. The FE-SEM and DLS analyses indicated stable NPs with an average size of 88.5 nm and high zeta potential (-32 mV). The sulforaphane release profile from NPs was pH-dependent, with the maximum release value (70%) observed in simulated intestinal fluid (pH = 7.4). Encapsulation of BSE also decreased the release rate of sulforaphane from the capsules compared to free BSE. In vitro cytotoxicity of BSE and NPs on breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7) was concentration-dependent, and the IC50 for BSE and NPs were 54 and 210 μg ml-1, respectively. Moreover, the NPs demonstrated no appreciable cytotoxicity in normal mouse fibroblast (L929) cell lines. These results indicated that biocompatible NPs synthesized as controlled and long-term targeted drug delivery systems can be a potential candidate for breast cancer therapy.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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Pharmaceutical development and technology - (2024) vom: 08. Apr., Seite 1-12

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Ghanbari Hassan Kiadeh, Saeed [VerfasserIn]
Rahaiee, Somayeh [VerfasserIn]
Azizi, Hossein [VerfasserIn]
Govahi, Mostafa [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Anticancer activity
Broccoli sprout extract
Drug delivery
Journal Article
Nanoparticles
Silk fibroin protein
Sulforaphane

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Date Revised 08.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status Publisher

doi:

10.1080/10837450.2024.2336101

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NLM370359933