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. 2021 Jan 27;4(1):74–95. doi: 10.1021/acsptsci.0c00224

Table 2. Advantages of Flavonoid Laden Nanoformulation against Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology.

flavonoids experimental model pharmacological advantages biological activity ref
Liposomes
baicalein SHSY5Y, PC12 cells slow release, high internalization protects against oxidative stress (205)
resveratrol NIH-3T3 improved solubility presents no cytotoxicity (302)
quercetin rat model enhanced solubility anxiolytic and cognitive benefits (303)
  SK-N-MC cells enhanced access through BBB suppression of neuronal apoptosis (201)
EGCG N2a cells, rats increased oral bioavailability enhances α-secretase activity (304)
Silica Nanoparticles
catechin hippocampal cells high solubility enhances cell survival (305)
chrysin hippocampal cells improved drug entrapment suppresses Aβ toxicity (306)
quercetin hippocampal cells retains physicochemical integrity improves antioxidant activity (307)
naringin hippocampal cells entraps higher drug doses reduces Aβ toxicity (231)
Selenium NPs
EGCG PC-12 cells high affinity for Aβ disaggregates Aβ fibrils (206)
curcumin 5x FAD mice increased binding with plaques inhibits Aβ aggregation (308)
Polymeric NPs
EGCG APP/PS1 mice increases drug stability increased synapses (309)
EGCG rats superior bioavailability of drug improves neurobehavioral deficits (310)
anthocyanin SH-SY5Y cells slow and sustained drug release abrogates oxidative stress (243)
quercetin SH-SY5Y cells sustainable release disassembles Aβ fibrils (311)
curcumin SK-N-SH cells increased solubility and stability suppresses ROS and Nrf2 (312)
Lipid Core Nanocapsules
resveratrol hippocampal cultures restricts drug photosenstivity reduces Aβ induced inflammation (313)
Protein Nanoparticles
quercetin SAMP8 mice greater bioavailability improved cognition and memory (255)
Solid Lipid Nanoparticles
curcumin 5× FAD mice enhanced affinity to Aβ-plaques may interfere with Aβ fibrillation (212)
resveratrol in vitro BBB model enhanced cellular uptake inhibits amyloid beta aggregation (314)
chrysin rats improved bioavailability mitigates Aβ induced stress (315)
quercetin rats higher drug entrapment improved memory retention (249)
  Danio rerio improved drug release attenuates cognitive impairments (316)
Nanostructured Lipid Carriers
baicalein rat model higher drug accumulation superior brain targeting (317)
quercetin Caco-2 cells increased drug residence improved stress resistance (318)
Metal Nanoparticles
curcumin Tg2576 mice enhanced affinity to Aβ-plaques may interfere with Aβ fibrillation (319)
  neuro2a cells high solubility and Aβ affinity dissolves amyloid fibrils (320)
anthocyanins AD mice model better release and bioavailability inhibits neuronal apoptosis (204)
  AD mice model instability, bioavailability lowers Aβ induced inflammation (321)
quercetin rat model high plasma concentration prevent neural cell apoptosis (227)
  SH-SY5Y cells high BBB permeability enhances autophagy clearance (322)