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An Integrated Computational and Experimental Approach to Formulate Tamanu Oil Bigels as Anti-Scarring Agent

Version 1 : Received: 13 August 2023 / Approved: 14 August 2023 / Online: 14 August 2023 (08:47:53 CEST)

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Krishnappa, M.; Abraham, S.; Furtado, S.C.; Krishnamurthy, S.; Rifaya, A.; Asiri, Y.I.; Chidambaram, K.; Pavadai, P. An Integrated Computational and Experimental Approach to Formulate Tamanu Oil Bigels as Anti-Scarring Agent. Pharmaceuticals 2024, 17, 102, doi:10.3390/ph17010102. Krishnappa, M.; Abraham, S.; Furtado, S.C.; Krishnamurthy, S.; Rifaya, A.; Asiri, Y.I.; Chidambaram, K.; Pavadai, P. An Integrated Computational and Experimental Approach to Formulate Tamanu Oil Bigels as Anti-Scarring Agent. Pharmaceuticals 2024, 17, 102, doi:10.3390/ph17010102.

Abstract

Tamanu oil has traditionally been used to treat various skin problems. The oil has wound-healing and skin-regenerating capabilities, and encourages the growth of new skin cells, all of which are helpful for fading scars and hyperpigmentation, as well as promoting an all-around glow. The strong nutty odor and high viscosity are the major disadvantages associated with their application. The aim of this study was to create bigels using tamanu oil for its anti-scarring properties. Bigels were prepared with Tamanu oil ranging from 5 to 20% along with micronized xanthan gum and evaluated for their pH, viscosity, and spreadability. In silico studies were performed to analyze the binding affinity of the protein with the drug, and the anti-scarring activity was established using a full-thickness excision wound model. In silico studies have reported that the components Calanolide A, Inophyllum C, and 4-Norlanosta-17(20),24-diene-11,16-diol-21-oic acid, and 3-oxo-16,21-lactone had docking scores of -9.8, -11.3, and -11.1, respectively with the cytokine TGF- β1 receptor. An acute dermal irritation study in rabbits showed no irritation, erythema, eschar, or edema. In vivo excisional wound healing studies performed on wistar rats and subsequent histopathological studies showed that bigels had better healing properties when compared to the commercial formulation (Murivenna oil). This study substantiates the wound healing and scar reduction potential of Tamanu oil bigels.

Keywords

Bigel; Calophyllum inophyllum; Calanolide A; Piscean collagen; Tamanu oil; Molecular Docking; ADMET

Subject

Medicine and Pharmacology, Pharmacy

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