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Synthesis and Characterization of Memantine-Loaded Niosomes for Enhanced Alzheimer's Disease Targeting
Ataturk Univ, Fac Med, Dept Med Biol, TR-25100 Erzurum, Turkiye..
Erzurum Tech Univ, Fac Sci, Dept Mol Biol & Genet, TR-25100 Erzurum, Turkiye..
Erzurum Tech Univ, Fac Sci, Dept Mol Biol & Genet, TR-25100 Erzurum, Turkiye..
Erzurum Tech Univ, Fac Sci, Dept Mol Biol & Genet, TR-25100 Erzurum, Turkiye.;Ataturk Univ, Genescence Biotechnol, Ata Teknokent, Dept Hort, Technol Dev Zone, TR-25100 Erzurum, Turkiye..
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2025 (English)In: Pharmaceutics, E-ISSN 1999-4923, Vol. 17, no 2, article id 267Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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Background/Objectives: Over the past 25 years, numerous biological molecules, like recombinant lysosomal enzymes, neurotrophins, receptors, and therapeutic antibodies, have been tested in clinical trials for neurological diseases. However, achieving significant success in clinical applications has remained elusive. A primary challenge has been the inability of these molecules to traverse the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Recognizing this hurdle, our study aimed to utilize niosomes as delivery vehicles, leveraging the "molecular Trojan horse" technology, to enhance the transport of molecules across the BBB. Methods: Previously synthesized memantine derivatives (MP1-4) were encapsulated into niosomes for improved BBB permeability, hypothesizing that this approach could minimize peripheral drug toxicity while ensuring targeted brain delivery. Using the human neuroblastoma (SH-SY5Y) cell line differentiated into neuron-like structures with retinoic acid and then exposed to amyloid beta 1-42 peptide, we established an in vitro Alzheimer's disease (AD) model. In this model, the potential usability of MP1-4 was assessed through viability tests (MTT) and toxicological response analysis. The niosomes' particle size and morphological structures were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), with their loading and release capacities determined via UV spectroscopy. Crucially, the ability of the niosomes to cross the BBB and their potential anti-Alzheimer efficacy were analyzed in an in vitro transwell system with endothelial cells. Results: The niosomal formulations demonstrated effective drug encapsulation (encapsulation efficiency: 85.3% +/- 2.7%), controlled release (72 h release: 38.5% +/- 1.2%), and stable morphology (PDI: 0.22 +/- 0.03, zeta potential: -31.4 +/- 1.5 mV). Among the derivatives, MP1, MP2, and MP4 exhibited significant neuroprotective effects, enhancing cell viability by approximately 40% (p < 0.05) in the presence of A beta 1-42 at a concentration of 47 <mu>g/mL. The niosomal delivery system improved BBB permeability by 2.5-fold compared to free drug derivatives, as confirmed using an in vitro bEnd.3 cell model. Conclusions: Memantine-loaded niosomes provide a promising platform for overcoming BBB limitations and enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of Alzheimer's disease treatments. This study highlights the potential of nanotechnology-based delivery systems in developing targeted therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. Further in vivo studies are warranted to validate these findings and explore clinical applications.

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MDPI AG , 2025. Vol. 17, no 2, article id 267
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molecular Trojan horse technology, blood-brain barrier, niosomal delivery systems, memantine derivatives, in vitro disease model, Alzheimer's disease
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URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-361095DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics17020267ISI: 001430591300001PubMedID: 40006634Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85219027663OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-361095DiVA, id: diva2:1943645
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