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Western countries, the phytopharmaceutical industry is only getting off the ground.
Opportunities for phytonanoformulations are promising in light of the potential for
future growth in demand for phytopharmaceuticals as a result of advancements in
nanotechnology and the benets of nanoformulations over conventional commodities.
Pharmaceutical companies will be able to advance their study of phytonano-
pharmaceuticals with the use of innovative drug delivery systems (Business World,
2021). Nanoparticles in the 1–100 nm range are synthesized for use in a wide variety
of nanotherapeutics and diagnostic agents through the integration of scientic and
technological skills. These are some of the ways in which nanoparticles excel over
more conventional methods: (Pandit et al, 2022). Enhanced solubility increases bioavailability, which in turn increases targeted drug distribution by prolonging drug
retention in the body. Maintaining a happy medium between a medicine’s therapeutic efcacy and its side effects requires a service provider with extraordinary
capability and dependability.
Neurodegenerative disorders (NDs) are characterized by various abnormalities in
the structure and function of neurons and other nervous system cells. These chronic,
deteriorating injuries can lead to mental and physical decline over time. Other forms
of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease (PD) and PD-related disorders, Huntington’s disease (HD), and amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS) are some of the most frequent neurodegenerative diseases
(NDs). Predominant risk factors for NDs are thought to include genetic predisposition,
advancing age, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, chemicals, some viruses, and exposure
to certain environmental contaminants (Hodjat et al, 2017; Przedborski et al, 2003).
People are living longer than ever before, yet with that improvement in longevity
comes an increase in degenerative brain diseases. According to a study by the WHO,
the prevalence of death caused by dementia and other age-related NDs more than
doubled between 2000 and 2016. The WHO (2006) predicts that in the near future,
the healthcare system will face enormous emotional, social, and nancial strain due
to the prevalence of mental and emotional health difculties. Existing treatments for
NDs are not without serious side effects; new, safer approaches are needed (Durães
et al, 2018). Natural substances cannot reach the brain and nervous system because
of the blood-brain barrier’s (BBB’s) poor diffusion properties (Dwivedi et al, 2019).
As a result, nanotechnology, and more especially phyto-nanomedicine or pharmaceutical nanotechnology, enables superior drug delivery systems for the treatment
of NDs (Figu re 7.1) by enhancing molecular monitoring, control, construction, and
diagnostics (Maravajhala et al, 2012; Ochekpe et al, 2009). One method that shows
promise for getting over these restrictions and increasing bioavailability is the use of
nanoformulations of natural substrates (Ratheesh et al, 2017). The current methods
of treating neurodegenerative diseases with pharmaceuticals are compared in this
chapter with the potential future applications of phytomedicine and nanotechnology.
7.2 NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE
The slow and steady loss of neuronal cells is a hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases. When things deteriorate here, neurons always die. This causes problems with
walking (ataxia) or cognitive function (dementia), and balance due to a disruption in
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FIGURE 7.1 Nanoparticles mediated drug delivery of phytochemicals for neurodegenerative disorders.
neuromuscular control (Emard et al, 1995; Higuma et al, 2017). In recent years, gait
analysis has received a lot of attention from medical researchers. Research on gait
issues has mostly concentrated on neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, PD, MS,
AD, HD, and others that cause dementia. Fig ure 7.2 shows the different types of
neurodegenerative diseases and their neurons.
The condition is the most common kind of dementia. Common early stage symptoms of AD include difculty remembering recent events and general disorientation.
Cognitive abilities like language and visual-spatial awareness also change over
time. The aforementioned degradation is caused by decits in cognition and gait
FIGURE 7.2 Neurodegenerative diseases and the types of neurons affected (Bhattacharya
et al, 2022).
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(Valkanova et al, 2018; Valkanova and Ebmeier, 2017). Stuttering speech, apraxia,
and hyperkinesia are all symptoms of AD, along with unsteady walking and torso
motion. Gait abnormalities are common in the early stages of AD and include a
higher stride-to-stride variability, decreased cadence (longer stride time/gait cycle),
shorter stride length, and slower gait. After AD, it is the second most prevalent form
of neurodegeneration. Bradykinesia is a sign of PD, the most prevalent hypokinetic
movement condition. In the latter stages of the condition, tremors, body rigidity
(hypertonia), loss of postural reexes, exed posture, and freezing are characteristic
symptoms. Patients with PD often demonstrate several gait abnormalities, including
stride shortening, slowness, increased axial rigidity, diminished rhythmicity, and
increased festination (Vallabhajosula et al, 2013).
MS is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS) that causes slow degeneration in young people. Symptoms include lethargy, weak muscles, trouble moving
the arms or legs, clumsiness, and an overall unbalanced feeling. Gait is commonly
signicantly affected by motor weakness, spasticity, ataxia, and sensory impairment
in the early stages of neurological diseases (Kelleher et al, 2010). The degeneration
of motor neurons (motoneurons) in the CNS is a hallmark of ALS. Loss of walking ability is one of the rst symptoms of advanced ALS. Instability in the timing
between steps and changes in the uctuation dynamics are two common symptoms
of ALS (Hausdorff et al, 2000).
The dysfunctional neural process that causes HD’s dementia, tremors, and depression. Patients’ clumsiness and unsteadiness deteriorate as the disease progresses.
HD patients walked more slowly, took shorter steps and strides, stayed still for a
longer stance phase, and swung their arms less often (Pyo et al, 2017). In Table 7.1,
a summary of relationships among gait characteristics and the above-listed diseases
is given.
7.3 TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES:
THE ROLE OF PHYTO-NANOMEDICINE
The rapid global expansion of neurodegenerative disorders (ND) during the past few
years can be attributed to the rising global population of adults aged 60 and up. The
main cause for concern is not the increasing number of cases, but the absence of viable therapies. Evidence suggests that NDs were rst identied in the early 20th century, although this information has only recently been made public. Sadly, there are
currently no effective therapies for these illnesses. At times, diseases can be halted
or their progression slowed by using integrative medicine. Researchers believe that
as the state of modern science and integrative medicine improves, the prevalence of
scientic approaches to ND treatment will increase (Cavalu et al, 2020; Velmurugan
et al, 2018).
Multiple synthetic pharmaceuticals have demonstrated positive results in clinical trials for the treatment of chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and
autism. Many synthetic medications are unt for therapeutic use because of their
numerous negative side effects. Scientists are gradually shifting away from the use
of these synthetic medications due to their negative side effects and toward the
use of phytochemicals, which have fewer side effects. Phytochemicals have the
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TA B LE 7.1
Gait Characteristics in the Most Common Neurodegenerative Diseases
(Cicirelli et al, 2021).
Neurodegenerative
Diseases Symptoms Gait Characteristics
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) Apraxia, hyperkinesia, abnormalities
in walking and trunk movements.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) Hypertonia, hypokinetic movement,
bradykinesia, exed posture, tremor,
loss of postural reexes, freezing,
and festination.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) Spasticity, motor weakness, sensory
disturbance, and ataxia.
Amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS)
Huntington’s disease (HD) Emotional problems, uncontrolled
Altered gait rhythm, perturbations in
the uctuation dynamics, weakness
in feet, legs, or ankles.
movements, loss of thinking, and
psychiatric disorders.
Increased support time
Lower cadence
Decreased walking speed
Greater stride-to-stride variability
Decreased stride length
Decreased walking speed
Reduced swing time
Reduced stride length
Higher double support time
Increased cadence
Increased double support time
Decreased walking speed
Shorter step length
Reduced cadence
Increased stride time
Decreased walking speed
Increased stride time variability
Increased stance/swing phase
Decreased single support time
Decreased step/stride length
Decreased walking speed
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potential to be employed as medications because of their antioxidant, anti-amyloid,
anti-inammatory, and anticholinesterase capabilities (Hajialyani et al, 2019; Xu
et al, 2018).
The existence of BBB is the most signicant factor limiting ND therapeutic
options. As a result of a lot of hard work, numerous nano methods have been used to
resolve this issue (Bhaskar et al, 2010). Many drug delivery carriers have taken an
interest in polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) due to their large drug-carrying capacity, long half-life in circulation, and resistance to drug degradation. This provides
ligands with a wide variety of surface-handling strategies for BBB crossing (Roney
et al, 2005). There is speculation that NP-based drug delivery systems facilitate drug
entry across the BBB and enhance medication uptake in the brain. Nanoparticles,
when used in medicine, are touted for their biodegradability and reduced toxicity
to the body’s peripheral organs (Caruso et al, 2011). It is possible for both non-toxic
and toxic nanomaterials to cross the BBB and reach the cells below. The BBB can be
traversed by nanomaterials via paracellular pathways. In contrast, the essential structure of the BBB is preserved and the BBB is unaffected by drug administration when
non-invasive approaches are used (Xie et al, 2019). Nanocarriers allow medications
to be delivered to the brain without the need for injection (Poovaiah et al, 2018). The
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ideal nanocarriers may be manufactured without altering the drug’s characteristics,
as is currently believed.
Nanomaterials can alter autophagy, inammatory events (i.e., overexpression
and/or suppression of pro-inammatory cytokines and chemokines), the BBB, and
neuronal tissue regeneration, and they can even prevent neural apoptosis (Kim et al,
2017; Re et al, 2012; Zheng et al, 2016). Because of their strong afnity for A, nanostructures mitigate the disease’s negative effects on Alzheimer’s patients. However,
nano-based techniques enhance dopamine transport and release in the brains of persons with PD (Re et al, 2012).
Important advantages, such as enhanced biodegradability and biocompatibility,
enhanced drug pharmacokinetics and therapeutic effectiveness, and decreased drugrelated adverse effects, may result from treating NDs with NPs (Ratheesh et al, 2017).
Evidence suggests that the BBB can be crossed by the herbal compound ginsenosideNPs, which then protects nerve cells (Aalinkeel et al, 2018). The cytotoxic effects
of A42 on human neuroblastoma SH-SYYY cells were attenuated in vitro by poly
lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA)-functionalized quaternary ammonium compounds
(PLGA@Q C)-NPs, which were also found to be cytotoxic-free. AD rats treated with
PLGA@Q C)-NPs showed enhanced performance on the Morris Water Maze and the
New Object Recognition tests (Sun et al, 2019). Choline-loaded NPs, lectin-laden
NPs conjugated with Solanum tuberosum lectin, and bacoside (a loaded PLGA-NP)
have all been shown to be effective therapy for AD (Li et al, 2011; Zhang et al, 2019).
Herbal extracts fortied with NPs provided many advantages to NDs, including
improved biocompatibility and biodegradability of pharmaceuticals, enhanced therapeutic efcacy, elimination of pharmacokinetic constraints, decreased side effects,
controlled release, and precise localization of medication effects. Therapy efcacy
could be increased with the use of a variety of nanoparticle materials that reduce
reactive oxygen species (ROS), have powerful antioxidant properties, and prevent A
from sticking together. Despite the fact that nanocarriers can cross the BBB more
easily and are therefore useful weapons for delivering targeted chemicals to the
brain, a number of challenges remain. When blood channels are manipulated, clots
develop, or blood cells are destroyed, platelets can clump together and cause problems (Niu et al, 2019; Ramanathan et al, 2018). It’s potentially harmful if NPs aren’t
distributed uniformly throughout the brain. The work of NPs like cerium oxide, iron,
silica, and gold in the body is obscured by their inorganic components.
Neurotoxicity can result from a buildup of these substances in the brain due to
their ability to alter mitochondrial activity, neuronal inammation, autophagy, and
apoptosis (Niu et al, 2019). Current treatments for ND appear to be inadequate, thus
scientists are looking toward plant-based therapeutics based on nanotechnology.
Nano theragnostic is one technique for the treatment of ND that is gaining popularity
among scientists worldwide. It’s been found that nanoparticles can be useful in both
medical diagnosis and treatment. Because it is so direct, Tripathy et al (2018) say,
this treatment has a lot of weight in the medical eld. It is also possible to modify the
method for individual patients and account for variations in disease severity, which
expands the method’s potential application (Bar-Zeev et al, 2017). Using light that
can be adjusted to activate nanoparticles, chemical engineers have developed a new
nanotheranostic device, greatly expanding the scope of the science (Bhattacharya
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FIGURE 7.3 Schematic representation of nanotechnology-based therapy for CNS disorders.
et al, 2022). In Figu re 7.3, a schematic illustration of nanotechnology-based therapy
for CNS disorders.
7.4 RECENT TRENDS OF PHYTO-NEURO MEDICINE
Green chemistry and nanotechnology have recently made impressive strides, and
these developments have the potential to greatly improve the theragnostic capacities of the biological sciences (Khalil et al, 2017; Ovais et al, 2018). While this
offersgreat therapeutic promise, it has not yet been applied to the development of
therapies for NDs like PD and AD. The use of chemically synthesized substances,
while convenient, has a number of drawbacks, including their toxicity and high cost
(Gaude et al, 2017; Khalil et al, 2017; Ovais et al, 2017). Some of the molecules used
in the chemical synthesis of NPs have been shown to stick to the NP surface, which
makes them inappropriate for use in biological systems, as reported in a single study.
As a result, there has been a shift in focus to the manufacture of materials via environmentally friendly chemistry and processes (Emmanuel et al, 2017). Medicinal
plants or pure phytochemicals with therapeutic qualities have traditionally been used
in the green chemistry-based technique because they offer chelation and stability to
nanoparticles (Ovais et al, 2017, 2018).
Biogenic gold nanoparticles derived from Terminalia arjuna have recently been
shown to shield neurons, as demonstrated by research from the labs of Suganthy
et al (2018). The study’s ndings demonstrated that biogenic gold nanoparticles are
not only benecial to the neurological system but also harmless to live organisms.
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Low quantities of these particles inhibited acetylcholine esterase activity, slowed
a brillation, and reduced the stability of mature brils. Trehalose improved the
ability of the gold NPs to prevent protein aggregation and disrupt mature brils.
One possible application of this is in photothermal therapy (Tripathy et al, 2018).
For gold nanoparticles to be more effective at protecting neurons, it is desirable to
combine them with anti-amyloidogenic drugs. A second strategy employs Bacopa
monnieri-derived biogenic platinum nanoparticles as a neuroprotective agent. The
use of phytochemicals to improve the performance of NPs has yielded signicant
benets. Recently, polyphenols were added to selenium nanoparticles by coating
them with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a polyphenol found in tea. Neurons are
protected by EGCG, and the action of amyloid-forming proteins such as amyloid
beta, transthyretin, α-synuclein, and huntingtin is slowed. The protein Tet-1, which is
highly attracted to neurons, was then added to these particles. The same approach has
been taken with curcumin and its derivatives, leading to promising therapy for AD.
Curcumin or other natural substances that assist in curing AD can be delivered by the
use of benzothiazolinone, which has a high afnity for amyloid (Reddy et al, 2018).
To target this quality in animal models, Yusuf et al (2021) created PLGA NPs
loaded with thymoquinone (TQ), a potent antioxidant and anti-inammatory. Male
albino mice were treated with streptozotocin (SZT), and subsequently, they were
given TQ-loaded PLGA NPs coated with polysorbate 80, which simulates AD
oxidative stress by inhibiting superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity (P-80-TQN).
These nanoparticles, with an average particle size of 226 nm and a zeta potential
of 45.6 mV, were prepared through the single-emulsion solvent evaporation process.
Initial TQ release occurred in 2 hours, followed by a prolonged, gradual release
(stabilized dipole-dipole interactions taking place between TQ and PLGA components). P-80-TQ NPs were able to cross the BBB because they were aided in entering cells via LDL receptors (mediated by the polysorbate coating). These systems
signicantly altered SOD activity at the site between seven and twenty-eight days
after their arrival (increase). Simultaneously, people were given the “Despair test” to
assess how being in the company of animals inuenced their mental health.
The spirocyclic alkaloid rhynchophylline (RIN), which is found in the Uncaria
genus, has multiple pharmacological effects, including the preservation of nerve
cells. RIN inhibits solubility and excessive stimulation of hippocampal neurons,
which occurs in AD. The rst study on how to make and test an injectable RIN treatment for AD that targets the brain was presented by Xu et al (2020). To improve the
therapeutic efcacy and selectivity of RIN, methoxy polyethylene glycol NPs coated
with Tween 80 were prepared via nanoprecipitation. T80-coated RIN-loaded PLGA
NPs are safe to use because they do not cause hemolysis. Using bEnd.3 cells to establish an in vitro BBB model, researchers looked into how these nanosystems crossed
the BBB and found that they transported more efciently than either free RIN or
RIN-coated NPs. Treatment of the brain with T80 has been shown to be benecial
in healthy C57BL/6 mice. T80 RIN NPs increased the number of viable PC12 cells
that had been injured by A25-35. These studies showed that enclosing RIN in PLGA
nanoparticles did not compromise its neuroprotective properties.
In comparison to currently available treatments for neurodegenerative disorders, phyto-nanomedicines have a brighter future. Nanomedicine derived from
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phytochemicals has the potential to cure neurodegenerative illnesses in the future
due to its many benecial qualities. More study is required to understand the entire
scope of neuroprotective benets of these substances, how they function, and
whether or not combination therapy could be more effective as a neuroprotectant
(Stone et al, 2020).
Phyto-nanomedicines provide unquestionable optimism for the future development of anti-ND therapies due to their lower risk of adverse effects and enhanced
effectiveness against their targets. There are, however, some restrictions to bear in
mind. Kumar et al (2020) discovered there was a limitation to the effectiveness of
nano theragnostic in treating NDs. They discovered that because each person’s brain,
appearance, and genome are unique, there is no single approach that can be applied
to treat a given problem across the board. Also, researcher demonstrated that the NPs
were being absorbed too quickly, proving that this technique was ineffective. Incorrect
injection technique may result in NPs being distributed inadvertently to different tissues or organs, rather than the intended target. It is also well-known that there is no
reliable means to monitor the progress of the treatment. This makes it challenging
for the healthcare providers to assess the efcacy of their treatment. The treatment
and approach are not only ineffective but also prohibitively costly. Nanoformulations,
as depicted in Figu re 7.4, are utilized to boost the efcacy of natural compounds.
Table7.2 summarizes the phyto-nanoformulations used in neurological disorders.
7.4.1 Protein-BAseD nAnoPArticles
Biopolymer-based nanoparticles, especially protein nanoparticles, are extensively
used as medical and functional instruments due to their non-toxicity and ease of biodegradation (Jacob et al, 2018). Proteins have numerous applications in both biology
and industry, making them ideal building blocks for a diverse range of nanoparticles.
Cells can take in protein nanoparticles because of their small size. Biodegradability,
stability, and the ability to modify the surface of protein nanoparticles are just a few
of the benets they offer as a drug delivery system. Their particle size is simple to
control, and they pose no toxicity issues, such as immunogenicity. The stability, efcacy, and half-life of the medicine could be enhanced by preventing its breakdown by
enzymes and elimination by the kidneys. Due to their lack of immunogenicity, many
treatments for cancer can benet from the usage of protein nanoparticles, tumor
treatments, and vaccines. Protein nanoparticles can be slowly liberated from their
biodegradable polymer capsules. When designing nanoparticles, controlling their size
and surface area is crucial for achieving desirable pharmacological activity through
the controlled release of active chemicals to target sites.
The protein content of silk is extremely high; in fact, broin can make up as
much as 85% of the protein content (Numata and Kaplan, 2010). Na
2CO3
is used
for “degumming,” or removing the sericin layer, from silk. Indeed, this is one of
the most common ways to obtain broin (Chopra et al, 2021). Fibrin nanoparticles
are widely used because they are stable, biodegradable, immune-reaction free, nontoxic to living tissue, and versatile. The zeta potential of broin nanoparticles is
negative. When a positively charged polymer such as poly(ethyleneimine) (PEI) or
chitosan is added to the surface, crosslinking results. Many variables inuence brin
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FIGURE 7.4 Nanoformulations used to improve the effectiveness of natural compounds.
nanoparticles’s release prole, formation stability, particle size distribution, and drug
encapsulation. Factors include the broin’s molecular weight (MW), its crystallinity,
the nature of the drug to be encapsulated, and the conditions of the manufacturing
facility. Scientists have worked hard to devise methods of dispersing and utilizing
broin nanoparticles in the administration of medicines because of the problems
they can solve for low-molecular-weight drugs. Improved medication solubility,
stability, and reduced drug breakdown and toxicity have all been shown in smallmolecule pharmaceuticals encapsulated in broin nanoparticles. This improves their
receptivity to medicinal treatment.
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Phyto-nanoformulations in Neurodegenerative Disorders (Moradi et al, 2020).
Type of Nanoformulation Benets
Curcumin
Lipid-polyethylene glycol polylactide nanoparticles Decrease the amyloid-beta aggregation
Cur-loaded lipid core nanocapsules Alzheimer’s disease
Entrapped PEG-PLA Signicant increase in memory cue
Drug-loaded lipid-based nanoformulation Parkinson’s disease
Selenium-conjugated PLGA nanospheres Alzheimer’s disease
Solid lipid NPs Increase 3-nitro1-propionic acid-enhanced
Huntington’s disease in rats
PLGA-associated Cur NPs coupled with Tet-1
peptide
Lactoferrin NPs Protect SKN-SH neuroblastoma cell line of
Plain liposomes and anti-transferrin antibody-
tagged liposomes
PLGA nanocapsule Higher brain intake and enhanced bioavailability
Nanocrystals Parkinson’s disease
Nano lipidic carriers Elevated drug concentration in plasma and
Solid lipid NPs Retention of memory in animal models
Solid lipid NPs Induced phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3Ks)
Chitosan-over-layered PLGA NPs Reduced concentration of inammatory cytokines,
SLNPs conjugated with apolipoprotein E Bioavailability and concentration get enhanced
Nanoemulsion loaded with vitamin E Positive effects in Parkinson’s disease
Lipid-core NPs
PS80-layered poly(lactide) NPs Decrease neuronal damage properties
GA-entrapped chitosan NPs (GANP) Scopolamine-intensied amnesia in vivo
Intranasal chitosan NPs Showed more efcacy in the AD model
Tween-modied monoolein cubosomes Higher potency over conventional drugs and
Alzheimer’s disease
dopaminergic cells
Increase the brain permeation of drug in
Alzheimer’s disease patients
Quercetin
target-specic delivery
Ferulic Acid
pathway in ischemic neural injuries mode.
Repressed Aβ-promoted cell death, reduced ROS
(reactive oxygen species) production, and
inhibited the apoptosis pathway
Resveratrol
enhance the neuroprotective IL-10 concentration
thereby permeation of the drug in the brain
improved
Aβ-provoked neuroinammation was regulated
Gallic Acid
Piperine
ability to re-establish the perception function
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