Anti-Angiogenic Effects of Synthesized Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Containing Foeniculum vulgare Essential Oil
Subject Areas : Journal of Animal Biology
Mohammad Sharifalhoseini
1
(Department of Biology, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damghan, Iran)
Ali Es-haghi
2
(Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran)
Gholamhasan Vaezi
3
(Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran)
Hooman Shajiee
4
(Department of Biology, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damghan, Iran)
Keywords: Gene expression, angiogenesis, Solid lipid nanoparticles, Foeniculum vulgare Essential Oil,
Abstract :
Angiogenesis is a physiological process that involves the formation of new blood vessels, contributing to the development and progression of various diseases, including metastatic cancers, cardiovascular diseases, and inflammatory conditions. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is one of the main regulators of tumor angiogenesis. Studies show that VEGF and its receptor (VEGF-R) are often upregulated in tumor tissues, and the overexpression of VEGF increases tumor growth and metastasis. This research aimedto synthesize solid-lipid nanoparticles containing Foeniculum vulgare essential oil and investigate its anti-angiogenic effects. For this purpose, the chick embryo chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) was used, and the expression of two important genes involved in the angiogenesis process, VEGF and VEGF-R was assessed using Real-Time PCR. The results showed a decrease in the growth rate of blood vessels in the CAM model, indicating the anti-angiogenic effects of the nanoparticles. Also, Real Time-PCR confirmed a decrease in the expression of the VEGF and VEGF-R genes. The results of this study showed that solid-lipid nanoparticles containing Foeniculum vulgare essential oil had anti-angiogenic properties and; therefore, can be useful agents for treating cancer.
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