Berberine and magnolol exert cooperative effects on ulcerative colitis in mice by self-assembling into carrier-free nanostructures

Autor: Yida Xu, Zhejie Chen, Wei Hao, Zhengming Yang, Mohamed Farag, Chi Teng Vong, Yitao Wang, Shengpeng Wang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Nanobiotechnology, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-15 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1477-3155
DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02804-x
Popis: Abstract The risk of ulcerative colitis (UC) is increasing worldwide with limited success using classical drugs, which has underscored the development of novel agents. Recently, carrier-free molecular assembly has been proven to be an effective drug delivery system, but it has yet to be examined for UC drug development using phytochemicals. Based on traditional Chinese medicine compatibility and potential medicinal uses, a pair of natural compounds, berberine (BBR) and magnolol (MAG), were found to self-assemble into nanostructures in aqueous solutions. Spectral analysis revealed that the assembly mechanisms of BBR and MAG were mediated through charge interactions and π-π stacking. Pharmacokinetic studies and animal imaging showed that BBR-MAG self-assembly (BM) effectively promoted the oral bioavailability and biodistribution of BBR in the colon. BM exhibited superior effects in regulating inflammatory factors, maintaining colon barrier integrity, and regulating gut microbiota in a dextran sulfate sodium salt-induced colitis mouse model. Additionally, no apparent signs of toxicity were observed, suggesting that BM has a favorable safety profile. This study presents a new strategy for UC management and highlights the cooperative effects of combined phytochemicals. Graphical Abstract
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