A new method for targeting lung infections is of great interest using biodegradable nanoparticles. In this study, bergenin loaded BSA NPs were developed against lung injury. Briefly, BG@BSA NPS were synthesized and characterized. HPLC recorded the major peak of bergenin. UV-vis spectra had an absorbance at 376nm. XRD revealed the presence of crystalline particles. FTIR confirmed the occurrence of functionalized molecules in the synthesized NPS. The particles were highly stable with a net negative charge of -24.2. The morphology of NPS were determined by SEM and TEM. The mean particle size was 124.26nm. The production of NO by NR8383 cells was decreased by BG@BSA NPs. Also, in mice, lipopolysaccharide mediated acute lung inflammation was induced. BG@BSA NPs reduced macrophages and neutrophils in BALF and remarkably enhanced wet-to-dry weight (W/D) ratios and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity. Further, BG@BSA NPs inhibited the production of inflammatory cells as well as tumour necrosis factor. The histopathological studies revealed that the damage and neutrophil infiltration was greatly inhibited by BG@BSA NPs. This indicates that BG@BSA NPs may be used to treat lung infections Therefore, this study has given new insight into producing an active drug for the treatment of lung associated diseases in the future.
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