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ArticleInternational journal of nanomedicine2024

Controlled Quercetin Release by Fluorescent Mesoporous Nanocarriers for Effective Anti-Adipogenesis.

Taelin Kim, A Yeon Cho, Sang-Wha Lee, Hyun Jong Lee

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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 6 papers.

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Taelin Kim *School of Chemical, Biological and Battery Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
A Yeon Cho *School of Chemical, Biological and Battery Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0009-0007-5252-9300
Sang-Wha LeeSchool of Chemical, Biological and Battery Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-4655-9761
Hyun Jong LeeSchool of Chemical, Biological and Battery Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-6443-0902

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Introduction: Quercetin (QUER), a flavonoid abundant in fruits and vegetables, is emerging as a promising alternative therapeutic agent for obesity treatment due to its antioxidant and anti-adipogenic properties. However, the clinical application of QUER is limited by its poor solubility, low bioavailability, and potential toxicity at high doses. To address these challenges, this study aims to develop an advanced drug delivery system using fluorescent mesoporous silica nanoparticles (FMSNs) coated with polydopamine (PDA) for the efficient and sustained delivery of QUER to inhibit adipogenesis. Methods: The research included the synthesis of PDA-coated FMSNs for encapsulation of QUER, characterization of their mesoporous structures, and systematic investigation of the release behavior of QUER. The DPPH assay was used to evaluate the sustained radical scavenging potential. Concentration-dependent effects on 3T3-L1 cell proliferation, cellular uptake and adipogenesis inhibition were investigated. Results: PDA-coated FMSNs exhibited well-aligned mesoporous structures. The DPPH assay confirmed the sustained radical scavenging potential, with FMSNs-QUER@PDA showing 53.92 ± 3.48% inhibition at 72 h, which was higher than FMSNs-QUER (44.66 ± 0.57%) and free QUER (43.37 ± 5.04%). Concentration-dependent effects on 3T3-L1 cells highlighted the enhanced efficacy of PDA-coated FMSNs for cellular uptake, with a 1.5-fold increase compared to uncoated FMSNs. Adipogenesis inhibition was also improved, with relative lipid accumulation of 44.6 ± 4.6%, 37.3 ± 4.6%, and 36.5 ± 7.3% at 2.5, 5, and 10 μM QUER concentrations, respectively. Conclusion: The study successfully developed a tailored drug delivery system, emphasizing sustained QUER release and enhanced therapeutic effects. FMSNs, especially when coated with PDA, exhibit promising properties for efficient QUER delivery, providing a comprehensive approach that integrates advanced drug delivery technology and therapeutic efficacy.

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3T3-L1 CellsAdipogenesisDelayed-Action PreparationsDrug CarriersIndolesNanoparticlesPolymersQuercetinSilicon DioxideAnimalsAntioxidantsCell ProliferationDrug LiberationMicePorosityAntioxidantsDelayed-Action PreparationsDrug CarriersIndolespolydopaminePolymersQuercetinSilicon Dioxideadipogenesis inhibitiondrug delivery systemmesoporous silica nanoparticlespolydopamine coatingquercetinsustained release

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