ISCOM-type matrix from beta-escin and glycyrrhizin saponins

Background and aims: Nanotechnology provides the opportunity for construction of modern transport devices such as nanoparticles for a variety of applications in the field of medicine. A novel experimental protocol for the formation of saponin-cholesterol-phospholipid nanoparticles of vesicular struc...

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Main Authors: V. Petkov, S. Tsibranska, I. Manoylov, L. Kechidzhieva, K. Ilieva, S. Bradyanova, N. Ralchev, N. Mihaylova, N. Denkov, A. Tchorbanov, S. Tcholakova
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author V. Petkov
S. Tsibranska
I. Manoylov
L. Kechidzhieva
K. Ilieva
S. Bradyanova
N. Ralchev
N. Mihaylova
N. Denkov
A. Tchorbanov
S. Tcholakova
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S. Tsibranska
I. Manoylov
L. Kechidzhieva
K. Ilieva
S. Bradyanova
N. Ralchev
N. Mihaylova
N. Denkov
A. Tchorbanov
S. Tcholakova
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description Background and aims: Nanotechnology provides the opportunity for construction of modern transport devices such as nanoparticles for a variety of applications in the field of medicine. A novel experimental protocol for the formation of saponin-cholesterol-phospholipid nanoparticles of vesicular structure has been developed and applied to prepare stable nanoparticles using escin or glycyrrhizin as saponins. Methods: The methods for nanoparticle construction include a sonication at 90 °C of the initial mixture of components, followed by an additional sonication on the next day for incorporation of an additional amount of cholesterol, thus forming stable unilamellar vesicles. Tests and assays for cell viability, erythrocyte hemolysis, flow cytometry, and fluorescent microscopy analyses have been performed. Results: By selecting appropriate component ratios, stable and safe particles were formulated with respect to the tested bio-cells. The prepared nanoparticles have mean diameter between 70 and 130 nm, depending on their composition. The versatility of these nanoparticles allows for the encapsulation of various molecules, either within the vesicle interior for water-soluble components or within the vesicle walls for hydrophobic components. The saponin particles formed after cholesterol post-addition (E3-M2) are stable and 100 % of the cells remain viable even after 10-times dilution of the initial particle suspension. These particles are successful included into isolated mouse macrophages. Conclusions: Among the variety of generated nanoparticles, the E3-M2 particles demonstrated properties of safe and efficient devices for future vaccine design and antigen targeting to immune system.
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spelling doaj-art-7b6aafbc96834afe9252e421c121ac302025-02-02T05:28:35ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402025-01-01112e41935ISCOM-type matrix from beta-escin and glycyrrhizin saponinsV. Petkov0S. Tsibranska1I. Manoylov2L. Kechidzhieva3K. Ilieva4S. Bradyanova5N. Ralchev6N. Mihaylova7N. Denkov8A. Tchorbanov9S. Tcholakova10Department of Chemical Engineering, Sofia University, Sofia, BulgariaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Sofia University, Sofia, BulgariaDepartment of Immunology, Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, BulgariaDepartment of Immunology, Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, BulgariaDepartment of Immunology, Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, BulgariaDepartment of Immunology, Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, BulgariaDepartment of Immunology, Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, BulgariaDepartment of Immunology, Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, BulgariaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Sofia University, Sofia, BulgariaDepartment of Immunology, Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria; Corresponding author. Department of Immunology, Institute of microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Science 26 Georgi Bonchev str., 1113, Sofia, Bulgaria.Department of Chemical Engineering, Sofia University, Sofia, Bulgaria; Corresponding author. Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Sofia University 1 James Bourchier Ave., 1164, Sofia, Bulgaria.Background and aims: Nanotechnology provides the opportunity for construction of modern transport devices such as nanoparticles for a variety of applications in the field of medicine. A novel experimental protocol for the formation of saponin-cholesterol-phospholipid nanoparticles of vesicular structure has been developed and applied to prepare stable nanoparticles using escin or glycyrrhizin as saponins. Methods: The methods for nanoparticle construction include a sonication at 90 °C of the initial mixture of components, followed by an additional sonication on the next day for incorporation of an additional amount of cholesterol, thus forming stable unilamellar vesicles. Tests and assays for cell viability, erythrocyte hemolysis, flow cytometry, and fluorescent microscopy analyses have been performed. Results: By selecting appropriate component ratios, stable and safe particles were formulated with respect to the tested bio-cells. The prepared nanoparticles have mean diameter between 70 and 130 nm, depending on their composition. The versatility of these nanoparticles allows for the encapsulation of various molecules, either within the vesicle interior for water-soluble components or within the vesicle walls for hydrophobic components. The saponin particles formed after cholesterol post-addition (E3-M2) are stable and 100 % of the cells remain viable even after 10-times dilution of the initial particle suspension. These particles are successful included into isolated mouse macrophages. Conclusions: Among the variety of generated nanoparticles, the E3-M2 particles demonstrated properties of safe and efficient devices for future vaccine design and antigen targeting to immune system.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025003159NanoparticlesToxicityLiposomesImmune targeting device
spellingShingle V. Petkov
S. Tsibranska
I. Manoylov
L. Kechidzhieva
K. Ilieva
S. Bradyanova
N. Ralchev
N. Mihaylova
N. Denkov
A. Tchorbanov
S. Tcholakova
ISCOM-type matrix from beta-escin and glycyrrhizin saponins
Heliyon
Nanoparticles
Toxicity
Liposomes
Immune targeting device
title ISCOM-type matrix from beta-escin and glycyrrhizin saponins
title_full ISCOM-type matrix from beta-escin and glycyrrhizin saponins
title_fullStr ISCOM-type matrix from beta-escin and glycyrrhizin saponins
title_full_unstemmed ISCOM-type matrix from beta-escin and glycyrrhizin saponins
title_short ISCOM-type matrix from beta-escin and glycyrrhizin saponins
title_sort iscom type matrix from beta escin and glycyrrhizin saponins
topic Nanoparticles
Toxicity
Liposomes
Immune targeting device
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025003159
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