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Research Article

Preparation, Characterization, and Evaluation of the Anticancer Effect of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Containing Rutin and Curcumin

Author(s): Solmaz Maleki Dizaj, Maryam Kouhsoltani, Kosar Pourreza, Simin Sharifi* and Elaheh Dalir Abdolahinia*

Volume 12, Issue 3, 2024

Published on: 28 September, 2023

Page: [269 - 275] Pages: 7

DOI: 10.2174/2211738511666230818092706

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Abstract

Aims and Objective: The aim of this study was the preparation of mesoporous silica nanoparticles co-loaded with rutin and curcumin (Rut-Cur-MSNs) and the assessment of its physicochemical properties as well as its cytotoxicity on the head and neck cancer cells (HN5). Besides, ROS generation of HN5 cells exposed to Rut-Cur-MSNs was evaluated.

Several investigations showed that rutin and curcumin have potential effects as anticancer phytochemicals; however, their low aqueous solubility and poor bioavailability limited their applications.

The assessment of physicochemical properties and anticancer effect of prepared nanoparticles was the objective of this study.

Methods: The physicochemical properties of produced nanoparticles were evaluated. The toxicity of Rut-Cur-MSNs on HN5 cells was assessed. In addition, the ROS production in cells treated with Rut- Cur-MSNs was assessed compared to control untreated cells.

Results: The results showed that Rut-Cur-MSNs have mesoporous structure, nanometer size and negative surface charge. The X-ray diffraction pattern showed that the prepared nanoparticles belong to the family of silicates named MCM-41. The cytotoxicity of Rut-Cur-MSNs at 24 h was significantly higher than that of rutin-loaded MSNs (Rut-MSNs) and curcumin-loaded MSNs (Cur-MSNs) (p<0.05).

Conclusion: The achieved results recommend that the prepared mesoporous silica nanoparticles containing rutin and curcumin can be a useful nanoformulation for the treatment of cancer.

The produced nanomaterial in this study can be helpful for cancer therapy.

Keywords: Curcumin, rutin, mesoporous silica nanoparticles, cancer, ROS, co-delivery.

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