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Yashmi F, Fakhri S, Shiri Varnamkhasti B, Amin MN, Khirehgesh MR, Mohammadi-Noori E, Hosseini M, Khan H. Defining the mechanisms behind the hepatoprotective properties of curcumin. Arch Toxicol 2024; 98:2331-2351. [PMID: 38837048 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-024-03758-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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As a critical cause of human dysfunctionality, hepatic failure leads to approximately two million deaths per year and is on the rise. Considering multiple inflammatory, oxidative, and apoptotic mechanisms behind hepatotoxicity, it urges the need for finding novel multi-targeting agents. Curcumin is a phenolic compound with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic roles. Curcumin possesses auspicious health benefits and protects against several diseases with exceptional safety and tolerability. This review focused on the hepatoprotective mechanisms of curcumin. The need to develop novel delivery systems of curcumin (e.g., nanoparticles, self-micro emulsifying, lipid-based colloids, solid lipid nanoparticles, cyclodextrin inclusion, phospholipid complexes, and nanoemulsions) is also considered.
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- Farinam Yashmi
- Department of Pharmacy, Acibadem University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, 23200, Pakistan.
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Zheng M, Liu Y, Zhang G, Yang Z, Xu W, Chen Q. The Antioxidant Properties, Metabolism, Application and Mechanism of Ferulic Acid in Medicine, Food, Cosmetics, Livestock and Poultry. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:853. [PMID: 39061921 PMCID: PMC11273498 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13070853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Ferulic acid is a ubiquitous ingredient in cereals, vegetables, fruits and Chinese herbal medicines. Due to the ferulic phenolic nucleus coupled to an extended side chain, it readily forms a resonant-stable phenoxy radical, which explains its potent antioxidant potential. In addition, it also plays an important role in anti-cancer, pro-angiogenesis, anti-thrombosis, neuroprotection, food preservation, anti-aging, and improving the antioxidant performance of livestock and poultry. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the structure, mechanism of antioxidation, application status, molecular mechanism of pharmacological activity, existing problems, and application prospects of ferulic acid and its derivatives. The aim is to establish a theoretical foundation for the utilization of ferulic acid in medicine, food, cosmetics, livestock, and poultry.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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Bhuia MS, Chowdhury R, Shill MC, Chowdhury AK, Coutinho HDM, Antas E Silva D, Raposo A, Islam MT. Therapeutic Promises of Ferulic Acid and its Derivatives on Hepatic damage Related with Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: A Review with Mechanisms. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202400443. [PMID: 38757848 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Ferulic acid (FA) is a naturally occurring phenolic compound commonly found in the plant Ferula communis. This study aims to investigate the hepatoprotective effect of FA and its derivatives (methyl ferulic acid and trans-ferulic acid) against oxidative stress and inflammation-related hepatotoxicity due to toxicants based on the results of different non-clinical and preclinical tests. For this, data was collected from different reliable electronic databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect, etc. The results of this investigation demonstrated that FA and its derivatives have potent hepatoprotective effects against oxidative stress and inflammation-related damage. The findings also revealed that these protective effects are due to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of the chemical compound. FA and its analogues significantly inhibit free radical generation and hinder the effects of proinflammatory markers and inflammatory enzymes, resulting in diminished cytotoxic and apoptotic hepatocyte death. The compounds also prevent intracellular lipid accumulation and provide protective effects.
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- Md Shimul Bhuia
- Department of Pharmacy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, 8100, Bangladesh
- Phytochemistry and Biodiversity Research Laboratory, BioLuster Research Center, Gopalganj, 8100, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, 8100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Bashundhara, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh
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- Departament of Physiology and Pathology, Federal University of Paraíba, Campus I Lot. Cidade Universitaria, João Pessoa, PB, 58051-900, Brazil
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- CBIOS (Research Center for Biosciences and Health Technologies), Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Campo Grande 376, 1749-024, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmacy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, 8100, Bangladesh
- Phytochemistry and Biodiversity Research Laboratory, BioLuster Research Center, Gopalganj, 8100, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Pharmacy Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, 9208, Bangladesh
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Mahmoud MH, El-Gogary RI, Soliman ME, Kamel AO. Novel green-based polyglycerol polymeric nanoparticles loaded with ferulic acid: A promising approach for hepatoprotection. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130698. [PMID: 38458296 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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In the pursuit of eco-friendly and sustainable materials, polyglycerol diacid polymers hold immense promise for drug delivery compared to those derived from fossil fuels. Harnessing this potential, we aimed to prepare nanoparticles (NPs) derived from sustainable polymers, loaded with ferulic acid (FA), a natural polyphenolic compound known for its shielding effect against liver-damaging agents, including carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). Glycerol was esterified with renewable monomers, such as succinic acid, adipic acid, and/or FA, resulting in the creation of a novel class of polyglycerol diacid polymers. Characterization via Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance confirmed the successful synthesis of these polymers with <7 % residual monomers. FA-loaded NPs were fabricated using the newly synthesized polymers. To further augment their potential, the NPs were coated with chitosan. The chitosan-coated NPs boasted an optimal PS of 290 ± 5.03 nm, showing superior physical stability, and a commendable EE% of 58.79 ± 0.43%w/v. The cytotoxicity was examined on fibroblast cells using the SRB assay. In-vivo experiments employing a CCl4-induced liver injury model yielded compelling evidence of the heightened hepatoprotective effects conferred by chitosan-coated particles. This demonstrates the benefits of incorporating sustainable polymers into innovative composites for efficient drug delivery, indicating their potential for creating versatile platforms for various therapeutic applications.
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- Mariam H Mahmoud
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11566, Egypt; Egypt Japan University of Science and Technology, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11566, Egypt.
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Alatawi FS, Omran AME, Alatawi MS, Rashad E, Yasin NAE, Soliman AF. Network Pharmacology Prediction and Experimental Validation of Ferulic Acid’s Protective Effects against Diclofenac‐Induced Liver Injury. J Food Biochem 2024; 2024. [DOI: 10.1155/2024/5592390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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Despite being one of the most consumed analgesics worldwide, liver injury is an adverse effect of diclofenac (DF). In pursuit of reliable hepatoprotective natural remedies, this study aimed to investigate the potential protective effect of ferulic acid (FA) and its mechanism against DF‐induced liver injury. Various network databases and datasets were used to collect targets corresponding to FA and DF‐induced liver injury. Enrichment analyses of common targets were performed, a protein‐protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed, the hub genes were identified, and the upstream miRNA interacting with the top hub gene was later predicted. A DF‐induced liver injury rat model was established to verify FA’s protective effects, and the selected hub gene expression level with its upstream regulatory miRNA and a downstream set of targets was examined to elucidate the underlying mechanism. A total of 18 genes were identified as potential targets of FA to protect against DF‐induced liver injury. Data from the enrichment and PPI analyses and the prediction of the upstream miRNAs indicated that the most worthwhile pair to study was miR‐296‐5p/Jun. In vivo findings showed that coadministration of FA significantly reduced the DF‐induced alterations in the liver function indices, oxidative stress, and liver histology. Mechanistically, FA downregulated the expression of Jun, Bim, Bax, Casp3, IL‐1β, IL‐6, and TNF‐α, whereas it upregulated the expression of rno‐miR‐296‐5p and Bcl2. In conclusion, combining network pharmacology and an in vivo study revealed that miR‐296‐5p/Jun axis could mediate the mitigative effect of FA against DF‐induced liver injury.
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Cao J, Mei J, Xie J. Combined effects of hypoxia and ammonia-N exposure on the immune response, oxidative stress, tissue injury and apoptosis of hybrid grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus♀×E. lanceolatus♂). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:845-856. [PMID: 38032527 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31100-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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In order to investigate the simultaneous exposure to hypoxia and ammonia-N on oxidative stress, immune response, and apoptosis of the hybrid grouper, 120 healthy groupers were selected for hypoxia and/or ammonia-N exposure experiment. The fish were divided into four experimental groups: hypoxia and ammonia-N group, hypoxia group, ammonia-N group, and control group. The results demonstrated that ammonia-N and hypoxia exposures induced the superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activities increased first and then decreased, and malondialdehyde (MDA) accumulated. Additionally, antioxidant genes (SOD, CAT, GSH-Px, HSP70, and HSP90), apoptosis genes (p53, bax, caspase 3, caspase 8, and caspase 9), and inflammatory genes (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-8) were upregulated by hypoxia and ammonia-N exposure. Severe inflammatory features were noticed in fish under hypoxia and ammonia-N co-exposure and speculating that the p53-bax pathway may induce apoptosis in hybrid groupers. Furthermore, hybrid grouper exposed to hypoxia or ammonia-N revealed some abnormalities in liver histology, with combined exposure resulting in the most severe liver tissue lesions. In summary, the hypoxia and ammonia-N co-exposure induced oxidative stress, accelerating the cell damage and activated inflammation and apoptosis.
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- Jie Cao
- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
- National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center for Food Science and Engineering, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Product Processing and Preservation, Shanghai, 201306, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Products High-Quality Utilization, Storage and Transportation (Co-Construction By Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China.
- National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center for Food Science and Engineering, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China.
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Product Processing and Preservation, Shanghai, 201306, China.
- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Products High-Quality Utilization, Storage and Transportation (Co-Construction By Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 201306, China.
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Meamar R, Haddad S, Nasiri R, Borojeni GS, Kolahdoozan M, Eizadi-Mood N, Pourisfahani SA, Mahvari R, Rezaei A, Fesharaki M. Ferulic acid grafted into β-cyclodextrin nanosponges ameliorates Paraquat-induced human MRC-5 fibroblast injury. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2024; 39:44-60. [PMID: 37615264 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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Paraquat (PQ) is a commercially important and effective herbicide in the world. Nevertheless, it has higher toxicity causing acute organ damage and different complications, mainly in the lungs and kidneys. Ferulic acid (FA), 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid imposes multiple pharmacological impacts. No protective effect of FA on PQ poisoning-caused human embryonic lung fibroblast damage has not been reported. Despite their many beneficial effects, FA is characterized by poor water solubility, low bioavailability, and phytochemical instability. To solve the problem, β-cyclodextrin nanosponge (β-CD NSs) was utilized to increase the solubility of FA so that it was grafted into β-CD NSs to establish β-CD@FA NSs. The purpose of this work was to examine for the first time the protective effect of β-CD@FA NS on MRC-5 human lung cells damages induced by PQ poisoning. MTS assay was performed to investigate the viability of MRC-5 cells at different concentrations of FA/β-CD@FA NSs when cells were co-cultured with 0.2 μg/mL PQ. The flow cytometry study was carried out to determine apoptosis. Malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT) levels were detected using appropriate biochemistry kits. Compared with the PQ group, the cell activity, CAT, and SOD levels were significantly increased in the FA and chiefly in β-CD@FA NSs intervention groups, whereas apoptosis and MDA levels were markedly decreased. The inflammatory factors tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 6 (IL-6), and interleukin 22 (IL-22) were detected. The results demonstrate that β-CD@FA NSs can inhibit PQ-induced cell damage by enhancing antioxidant stress capacity and regulation of inflammatory responses.
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- Rokhsareh Meamar
- Isfahan Clinical Toxicology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Clinical Toxicology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Shahreza Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
- Department of Science, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Shahreza Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Clinical Toxicology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Clinical Toxicology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
- Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Clinical Toxicology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Shi Y, Shi L, Liu Q, Wang W, Liu Y. Molecular mechanism and research progress on pharmacology of ferulic acid in liver diseases. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1207999. [PMID: 37324465 PMCID: PMC10264600 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1207999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Ferulic acid (FA) is a natural polyphenol, a derivative of cinnamic acid, widely found in Angelica, Chuanxiong and other fruits, vegetables and traditional Chinese medicine. FA contains methoxy, 4-hydroxy and carboxylic acid functional groups that bind covalently to neighbouring adjacent unsaturated Cationic C and play a key role in many diseases related to oxidative stress. Numerous studies have shown that ferulic acid protects liver cells and inhibits liver injury, liver fibrosis, hepatotoxicity and hepatocyte apoptosis caused by various factors. FA has protective effects on liver injury induced by acetaminophen, methotrexate, antituberculosis drugs, diosbulbin B and tripterygium wilfordii, mainly through the signal pathways related to TLR4/NF-κB and Keap1/Nrf2. FA also has protective effects on carbon tetrachloride, concanavalin A and septic liver injury. FA pretreatment can protect hepatocytes from radiation damage, protects the liver from damage caused by fluoride, cadmium and aflatoxin b1. At the same time, FA can inhibit liver fibrosis, inhibit liver steatosis and reduce lipid toxicity, improve insulin resistance in the liver and exert the effect of anti-liver cancer. In addition, signalling pathways such as Akt/FoxO1, AMPK, PPAR γ, Smad2/3 and Caspase-3 have been shown to be vital molecular targets for FA involvement in improving various liver diseases. Recent advances in the pharmacological effects of ferulic acid and its derivatives on liver diseases were reviewed. The results will provide guidance for the clinical application of ferulic acid and its derivatives in the treatment of liver diseases.
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- Yingying Shi
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Lianyungang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
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Wang W, Zhang Y, Liu X, Liu Z, Jia L, Zhang J. Polysaccharides from Oudemansiella radicata residues attenuate carbon tetrachloride-induced liver injury. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:124823. [PMID: 37178886 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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In addition to fruiting bodies and mycelia, the mushroom residues have also been demonstrated to be rich in polysaccharides which have attracted academic attentions owing to their extensive bioactivities. Therefore, the present work aimed to investigate the potential hepatoprotective effects of Oudemansiella radicata residues polysaccharides (RPS). Our results demonstrated that RPS showed significantly protective effects against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver injury, and the possible mechanisms may be related with the predominant bioactivities of RPS containing anti-oxidation by activating the Nrf2 signal pathways, anti-inflammation by inhibiting NF-κB signal pathways and reducing the release of inflammatory cytokines, anti-apoptosis by regulating Bcl-2/Bax pathway, and anti-fibrosis by inhibiting the expressions of TGF-β1, Hyp and α-SMA, respectively. These findings suggested that RPS, a typical β-type glycosidic pyranose-polysaccharides, could be used as promising diet supplement or medication for the adjunctive treatment of hepatic diseases, and also contributed to promoting the recyclable utilization of mushroom residues.
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- Wenshuai Wang
- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, PR China
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- Tai 'an Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Taian 271000, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, PR China.
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, PR China.
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Chemical characterization of polysaccharides from Arctium lappa root and its hepatoprotective effects on mice. J Funct Foods 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2023.105482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Chen H, Liu C, Li M, Zhang Y, Wang Z, Jiang Q, Wang J, Wang Q, Zhuo Y. Ferulic acid prevents Diosbulbin B-induced liver injury by inhibiting covalent modifications on proteins. Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 2023; 50:100507. [PMID: 37075616 DOI: 10.1016/j.dmpk.2023.100507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Diosbulbin B (DIOB) has been reported to cause serious liver injury. However, in traditional medicine, DIOB-containing herbs are highly safe in combination with ferulic acid (FA)-containing herbs, suggesting potential neutralizing effect of FA on the toxicity of DIOB. DIOB can be metabolized to generate reactive metabolites (RMs), which can covalently bind to proteins and lead to hepatoxicity. In the present study, the quantitative method was firstly established for investigating the correlation between DIOB RM-protein adducts (DRPAs) and hepatotoxicity. Then, we estimated the detoxication effect of FA in combination with DIOB and revealed the underlying mechanism. Our data indicated that the content of DRPAs positively correlate with the severity of hepatotoxicity. Meanwhile, FA is able to reduce the metabolic rate of DIOB in vitro. Moreover, FA suppressed the production of DRPAs and decreased the serum alanine/aspartate aminotransferase (ALT/AST) levels elevated by DIOB in vivo. Thus, FA can ameliorate DIOB-induced liver injury through reducing the production of DRPAs.
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Jin J, Shen T, Shu L, Huang Y, Deng Y, Li B, Jin Z, Li X, Wu J. Recent Achievements in Antiviral Agent Development for Plant Protection. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:1291-1309. [PMID: 36625507 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c07315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Plant virus disease is the second most prevalent plant diseases and can cause extensive loss in global agricultural economy. Extensive work has been carried out on the development of novel antiplant virus agents for preventing and treating plant virus diseases. In this review, we summarize the achievements of the research and development of new antiviral agents in the recent five years and provide our own perspective on the future development in this highly active research field.
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- Jiamiao Jin
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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Lu YH, Hong Y, Zhang TY, Chen YX, Wei ZJ, Gao CY. Rosmarinic acid exerts anti-inflammatory effect and relieves oxidative stress via Nrf2 activation in carbon tetrachloride-induced liver damage. Food Nutr Res 2022; 66:8359. [PMID: 36590857 PMCID: PMC9793765 DOI: 10.29219/fnr.v66.8359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Rosmarinic acid (RA) has biological and pharmaceutical properties and shows hepatoprotective potential. However, the hepatoprotective mechanism of RA needs to be further elucidated in vivo and in vitro. Objective This study was aimed to evaluate the protective effect of RA on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver injury and elucidate the hepatoprotective mechanism of RA in vivo and in vitro. Design In vivo, the mice were orally administrated with RA (10, 20, and 40 mg/kg bw) daily for 28 consecutive days, and 1% CCl4 (5 mL/kg bw, dissolved in peanut oil) was used to induce liver injury. In vitro, the big rat liver (BRL) hepatocytes were pretreated with RA (0.2, 0.4, and 0.8 mg/mL) for 3 h, and then the hepatocytes were treated with CC14 (final concentration, 14 mM) for 3 h to induce cell injury. The related indexes, including hepatic function, oxidative stress, protein expression of nuclear-factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway, inflammation, histopathological change, hepatocyte apoptosis, and mitochondrial membrane potential, were evaluated. Results Oral administration of RA to mice considerably decreased the CCl4-induced elevation of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), triacylglycerols (TG), total cholesterol (TC), total bilirubin (TBIL), hepatic reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO), 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-8 (IL-8). RA also increased the levels of hepatic glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT) and the protein expressions of Nrf2, quinine oxidoreductase (NQO1), and heme oxygenease-1 (HO-1). Histopathological examinations indicated that RA (20 and 40 mg/kg bw) alleviated the liver tissue injury induced by CCl4. Moreover, RA inhibited the hepatocyte apoptosis caused by CCl4 based on TUNEL assay. In vitro, RA pretreatment remarkably recovered the cell viability and reduced the CCl4-induced elevation of AST, ALT, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), ROS, and 8-OHdG. Immunohistochemistry staining demonstrated that pretreatment with RA markedly inhibited the expression of IL-6, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and Caspase-3 in CCl4-treated hepatocytes. Additionally, RA pretreatment significantly decreased the elevation of mitochondrial membrane potential in CCl4-treated hepatocytes. Conclusions RA exerted a protective effect against CCl4-induced liver injury in mice through activating Nrf2 signaling pathway, reducing antioxidant damage, suppressing inflammatory response, and inhibiting hepatocyte apoptosis. RA could attenuate BRL hepatocyte ROS production, DNA oxidative damage, inflammatory response, and apoptosis induced by CCl4 exposure.
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- Yue-hong Lu
- College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Public Health, Dali University, Dali, China
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- School of Public Health, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, China,School of Food Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, China,Chun-yan Gao, College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, North Minzu University, No. 204, North Street of Wenchang, Xixia district, Yinchuan 750021 China.
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The Discovery of Novel Ferulic Acid Derivatives Incorporating Substituted Isopropanolamine Moieties as Potential Tobacco Mosaic Virus Helicase Inhibitors. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232213991. [PMID: 36430473 PMCID: PMC9698358 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232213991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Target-based drug design, a high-efficiency strategy used to guide the development of novel pesticide candidates, has attracted widespread attention. Herein, various natural-derived ferulic acid derivatives incorporating substituted isopropanolamine moieties were designed to target the tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) helicase. Bioassays demonstrating the optimized A19, A20, A29, and A31 displayed excellent in vivo antiviral curative abilities, affording corresponding EC50 values of 251.1, 336.2, 347.1, and 385.5 μg/mL, which visibly surpassed those of commercial ribavirin (655.0 μg/mL). Moreover, configurational analysis shows that the R-forms of target compounds were more beneficial to aggrandize antiviral profiles. Mechanism studies indicate that R-A19 had a strong affinity (Kd = 5.4 μM) to the TMV helicase and inhibited its ability to hydrolyze ATP (50.61% at 200 μM). Meanwhile, A19 could down-regulate the expression of the TMV helicase gene in the host to attenuate viral replication. These results illustrate the excellent inhibitory activity of A19 towards the TMV helicase. Additionally, docking simulations uncovered that R-A19 formed more hydrogen bonds with the TMV helicase in the binding pocket. Recent studies have unambiguously manifested that these designed derivatives could be considered as promising potential helicase-based inhibitors for plant disease control.
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Zhang M, Fan Y, Jiang H, Shao J, Li M. Establishment of hyperammonemia mode in yellow catfish and the mitigation of exogenous L-ornithine-L-aspartate. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 135:104487. [PMID: 35803415 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2022.104487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Ammonia stress can lead to fish ammonia poisoning. The l-ornithine-l-aspartate (LoLa) has potential value in treating fish hyperammonemia. This study tried to establish a hyperammonemia mode of yellow catfish, which was used to evaluate the effect of LoLa on hyperammonemia. Fish were injected with ammonium acetate and sodium chloride for 3 d to establish model, respectively. Then ammonium acetate group was divided into two groups: one group was further injected with ammonium acetate, another group was injected with LoLa. Sodium chloride group was also divided into two groups: one group was further injected with sodium chloride, another group was injected with LoLa. The experiment continued for 96 h. The results showed that ammonia poisoning could induce serum ammonia content elevated, liver damage (serum aminotransferase activity elevated and liver malondialdehyde accumulation), and up-regulation of cytokine (IL 1, IL 8 and TNFɑ), apoptosis (P53, Bax, Cytochrome c, Caspase 3 and Caspase 9) and autophagy (Dynein, Beclin 1, AKT and PTEN) genes transcription, but LoLa could mitigate the adverse effect of ammonia poisoning. Our results suggesting that LoLa can detoxify ammonia into glutamine and stores it in muscle.
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- Muzi Zhang
- Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction in the Plateau Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China; College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction in the Plateau Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China; College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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- Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction in the Plateau Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China; College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China.
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Chen S, Lin Y, Shi H, Miao L, Liu B, Ge X. Dietary ferulic acid supplementation improved cottonseed meal-based diet utilization by enhancing intestinal physical barrier function and liver antioxidant capacity in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon Idellus). Front Physiol 2022; 13:922037. [PMID: 36072855 PMCID: PMC9441557 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.922037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The present study explored the effects of ferulic acid (FA) supplementation in cottonseed meal (CSM)-based diets on grass carp growth performance, feed utilization, liver antioxidation status, and intestinal physical barrier function. Here, four experimental diets supplemented with FA at graded levels (0, 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg) and CSM as the main protein source (384.6 g/kg feed) for an 8-week feeding trial. Our results indicated that 200 mg/kg FA supplementation in a CSM-based diet significantly improved growth performance [including final body weight (FBW), weight gain rate, and specific growth rate] and feed utilization [including feed conversion ratio and protein efficiency ratio] in grass carp (p < 0.05). The results of polynomial regression analysis based on FBW recommended that the optimal dose for FA supplementation was 204 mg/kg. Compared with that no FA supplementation, 200 mg/kg FA supplementation significantly reduced liver malondialdehyde levels and increased glutathione reductase activities (p < 0.05) and 100 mg/kg FA supplementation significantly increased liver total superoxide dismutase activities and reduced blood alanine transaminase levels (p < 0.05). Compared with the control group, 100 mg/kg FA supplementation also led to significantly increased mRNA expression of zo-1, zo-2, occludin, claudin-b, claudin-3, claudin-7a, and claudin-12, encoding intestinal tight junction proteins (p < 0.05). Notably, FA supplementation could reduce lipid deposition by regulating bile acid (BA) secretion. In this study, 100 and 200 mg/kg FA supplementation significantly increased blood and liver total BA levels, respectively (p < 0.05); 100 mg/kg FA also significantly activated mRNA expressions of fxr and cyp7a1 (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the whole-body composition results presented that FA treatment relieved lipid deposition, particularly 50 and 200 mg/kg FA supplementation (p < 0.05). Moreover, triglyceride and total cholesterol levels were significantly lower and high-density lipoprotein levels were significantly higher with 200 mg/kg FA supplementation than with no FA supplementation (p < 0.05). Taken together, the results indicated that FA may be a beneficial feed additive to boost fish growth performance and increase CSM utilization.
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- Shiyou Chen
- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Guangzhou Cohoo Bio-tech Research & Development Centre, Guangzhou, China
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- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi, China
- *Correspondence: Linghong Miao, ; Xianping Ge,
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- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi, China
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- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi, China
- *Correspondence: Linghong Miao, ; Xianping Ge,
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Dai A, Huang Y, Yu L, Zheng Z, Wu J. Design, synthesis, and bioactivity of ferulic acid derivatives containing an β-amino alcohol. BMC Chem 2022; 16:34. [PMID: 35581619 PMCID: PMC9115944 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-022-00828-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background Plant diseases caused by viruses and bacteria cause huge economic losses due to the lack of effective control agents. New potential pesticides can be discovered through biomimetic synthesis and structural modification of natural products. A series of ferulic acid derivatives containing an β-amino alcohol were designed and synthesized, and their biological activities were evaluated. Result Bioassays results showed that the EC50 values of compound D24 against Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) was 14.5 μg/mL, which was better than that of bismerthiazol (BT, EC50 = 16.2 μg/mL) and thiodiazole copper (TC, EC50 = 44.5 μg/mL). The in vivo curative and protective activities of compound D24 against Xoo were 50.5% and 50.1%, respectively. The inactivation activities of compounds D2, D3 and D4 against tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) at 500 μg/mL were 89.1, 93.7 and 89.5%, respectively, superior to ningnanmycin (93.2%) and ribavirin (73.5%). In particular, the EC50 value of compound D3 was 38.1 μg/mL, and its molecular docking results showed that compound D3 had a strong affinity for TMV-CP with a binding energy of − 7.54 kcal/mol, which was superior to that of ningnanmycin (− 6.88 kcal /mol). Conclusions The preliminary mechanism research results indicated that compound D3 may disrupt the three-dimensional structure of the TMV coat protein, making TMV particles unable to self-assemble, which may provide potential lead compounds for the discovery of novel plant antiviral agents. Graphical Abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13065-022-00828-8.
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- Ali Dai
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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Mogadem A, Naqvi A, Almamary MA, Ahmad WA, Jemon K, El-Alfy SH. Hepatoprotective effects of flexirubin, a novel pigment from Chryseobacterium artocarpi, against carbon tetrachloride-induced liver injury: An in vivo study and molecular modeling. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2022; 444:116022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2022.116022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Nanjala C, Ren J, Mutie FM, Waswa EN, Mutinda ES, Odago WO, Mutungi MM, Hu GW. Ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and conservation of the genus Calanthe R. Br. (Orchidaceae). JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 285:114822. [PMID: 34774685 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Revised: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The Genus Calanthe (family Orchidaceae) consists of more than 207 species distributed in both tropical and subtropical regions. In traditional medicine, Calanthe species provide remedies against various conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism, traumatic injuries, snake-bites, abdominal discomfort, nose bleeding, common colds, ulcers, chronic coughs, and others. Some species are also used as aphrodisiacs, tonics, and as pain relievers on joints and toothaches. AIM OF THE REVIEW This review provides comprehensive information on the herbal uses, chemical components, pharmacological activities, and conservation of Calanthe, which might be useful in the future development of potent herbal medicines and facilitate the enactment of better conservation strategies. MATERIALS AND METHODS Relevant information was obtained from online databases including SCI-Finder, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Science Direct, PubMed, Springer, IOP Science, and other web sources such as PubChem, The Plant List, and World Flora Online. Books, Ph.D. and MSc dissertations were used for unpublished literature. Information from Chinese literature was obtained from the CNKI database. RESULTS In total, 19 species of the genus Calanthe have been reported to be used in traditional medicine in different countries of Asia. A total of 265 chemical compounds from different chemical classes including, alkaloids, terpenoids, phenolic compounds and phenolic derivatives, phenanthrenes, and others, have been identified from Calanthe species. Calanquinone A isolated from C. arisanensis has been reported to exhibit antitumor activity against six malignant cell lines. Other bioactive compounds from Calanthe with pharmacological activity include phenanthrenes, phenanthrenequinones, 6'-O-β-D-apiofuranosylindican, 4H-Pyran-4one, 2, 3-dihydro-3,5 dihydroxy-6-methyl, and calanthoside. These compounds exhibit valuable biological properties such as hair restoration, anticancer activity, anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic activity, antidiabetic and hepatoprotective potency, antiplatelet aggregation action, and antibacterial and antifungal activities. Some Calanthe species, including C. ecallosa and C. yuana, are endangered in the IUCN red list. The high risk of extinction is attributed to illegal trade and unsustainable harvesting and utilization. CONCLUSIONS This review summarizes the herbal uses, chemical components, biological activity, and conservation of Calanthe. The pharmacological studies on this genus are limited; thus, extensive research on the toxicology, pharmaceutical standardization, and mechanism of action of the isolated bioactive compounds are needed. Since some species of Calanthe are listed as endangered, stringent guidelines on trade, collection, and sustainable utilization of medicinal orchids should be set up to facilitate the conservation of these species.
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- Consolata Nanjala
- CAS Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm and Specialty Agriculture, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm and Specialty Agriculture, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm and Specialty Agriculture, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm and Specialty Agriculture, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm and Specialty Agriculture, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm and Specialty Agriculture, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm and Specialty Agriculture, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Nanjala C, Ren J, Mutie FM, Waswa EN, Mutinda ES, Odago WO, Mutungi MM, Hu GW. Ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and conservation of the genus Calanthe R. Br. (Orchidaceae). JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 285:114822. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2021.114822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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Asgharian S, Lorigooini Z, Bijad E, Hosseinkhani H, Abbasian Z, Rafieian-Kopaei M. Protective effect of Rheum ribes extract against lead-induced hepatotoxicity in male rats. BRAZ J PHARM SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/s2175-97902022e191127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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- Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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Stompor-Gorący M, Machaczka M. Recent Advances in Biological Activity, New Formulations and Prodrugs of Ferulic Acid. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222312889. [PMID: 34884693 PMCID: PMC8657461 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222312889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Trans-ferulic acid (FA) is a derivative of 4-hydroxycinnamic acid, which is found in many food products, fruits and beverages. It has scientifically proven antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. However, its low ability to permeate through biological barriers (e.g., the blood-brain barrier, BBB), its low bioavailability and its fast elimination from the gastrointestinal tract after oral administration limit its clinical use, e.g., for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, new nanotechnological approaches are developed in order to regulate intracellular transport of ferulic acid. The objective of this review is to summarize the last decade's research on biological properties of ferulic acid and innovative ways of its delivery, supporting pharmacological therapy.
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- Monika Stompor-Gorący
- Department of Human Pathophysiology, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, Kopisto 2a, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland;
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- Department of Human Pathophysiology, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, Kopisto 2a, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland;
- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Division of Internal Medicine, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, 11883 Stockholm, Sweden
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Li Y, Pan L, Zeng X, Zhang R, Li X, Li J, Xing H, Bao J. Ammonia exposure causes the imbalance of the gut-brain axis by altering gene networks associated with oxidative metabolism, inflammation and apoptosis. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 224:112668. [PMID: 34450428 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Ammonia is an acknowledged environment pollutant in atmosphere with irritating smell. Previous studies have shown that excessive ammonia has toxic effects on farm animals and humans. However, the detail toxicity mechanism of ammonia to pigs is still unknown so far. In order to clarify the mechanism of ammonia toxicity, we established a porcine exogenous ammonia poisoning model and assessed the effects of ammonia on the gut-brain axis by transcriptome sequencing, histological observation and chemical analysis. Our results showed that after 30 d of ammonia exposure, 578 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 407 DEGs were obtained in the hypothalamus and jejunum, respectively. These DEGs were enriched into Gene Ontology terms associated with inflammation, oxidative metabolism, apoptosis, and the highly expressed genes among these DEGs were verified by real-time quantitative PCR. The content of glutathione and the activities of glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase were significantly decreased, while malondialdehyde content was increased after ammonia exposure. Corticotropin releasing factor, substance P, 5-hydroxytryptamine and ghrelin contents in serum elevated significantly. Furthermore, pathologic observation in the ammonia group revealed infiltration of lymphocytes in the hypothalamus and significant decrease of jejunal epithelial cells. Our results indicated that ammonia exposure mediated changes in transcriptional profiles, pathological damage, oxidative stress and brain-gut peptide of the pig jejunum and hypothalamus, and induced the imbalance of the brain-gut axis through the "oxidative stress-inflammation-apoptosis" interaction network. Our study not only provides a new perspective for the toxicity assessment of ammonia, but also enriches the toxicology mechanism of ammonia.
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- Yutao Li
- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, People's Republic ofChina
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Swine Facilities Engineering, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Swine Facilities Engineering, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, People's Republic ofChina; Key Laboratory of Swine Facilities Engineering, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Swine Facilities Engineering, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, People's Republic ofChina; College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Swine Facilities Engineering, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Harbin, People's Republic of China.
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Exploring the Multimodal Role of Yucca schidigera Extract in Protection against Chronic Ammonia Exposure Targeting: Growth, Metabolic, Stress and Inflammatory Responses in Nile Tilapia ( Oreochromis niloticus L.). Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11072072. [PMID: 34359200 PMCID: PMC8300167 DOI: 10.3390/ani11072072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Ammonia is a problematic environmental toxicant for aquatic species. The current study aimed to declare the modulatory effect(s) of YSE against chronic ammonia intoxication in Nile tilapia through its effects on growth performance, haemato-biochemical and antioxidant-related parameters, and histopathological changes, as well as the molecular gene expression of some genes related to appetite and growth, glucose and lipid metabolism and some inflammatory cytokines. Our results indicated that Yucca schidigera extract alleviated the adverse impacts induced by ammonia intoxication. YSE could be used as a functional water supplement in aquaculture. Abstract Ammonia is a critical hazardous nitrogen metabolic product in aquaculture. Despite trials for its control, ammonia intoxication remains one of the most critical issues to overcome. In this study, we explored the modulatory effect and potential mechanism by which Yucca schidigera extract (YSE) can ameliorate ammonia intoxication-induced adverse effects on tilapia health and metabolism. A total number of 120 Nile tilapia were evenly assigned into four groups with three replicates each. The first group served as normal control group; the second group was exposed to ammonia alone from the beginning of the experiment and for four weeks. The third group was supplied with YSE in water at a dose of 8 mg/L and exposed to ammonia. The fourth group was supplied with YSE only in water at a dose of 8 mg/L. YSE supplementation succeeded in improving water quality by reducing pH and ammonia levels. Moreover, YSE supplementation markedly alleviated chronic ammonia-induced adverse impacts on fish growth by increasing the final body weight (FBW), specific growth rate (SGR), feed intake and protein efficiency ratio (PER) while reducing the feed conversion ratio (FCR) via improvements in food intake, elevation of hepatic insulin-like growth factor (ILGF-1) and suppression of myostatin (MSTN) expression levels with the restoration of lipid reserves and the activation of lipogenic potential in adipose tissue as demonstrated by changes in the circulating metabolite levels. In addition, the levels of hepato-renal injury biomarkers were restored, hepatic lipid peroxidation was inhibited and the levels of hepatic antioxidant biomarkers were enhanced. Therefore, the current study suggests that YSE supplementation exerted an ameliorative role against chronic ammonia-induced oxidative stress and toxic effects due to its free radical-scavenging potential, potent antioxidant activities and anti-inflammatory effects.
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Dewi IP, Kwintana RB, Ulinnuha JU, Rachman F, Christianty FM, Holidah D. Hepatoprotective effect of ethanolic extract of sugarcane ( Saccharum officinarum Linn.) leaves. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2021; 32:533-540. [PMID: 34214375 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp-2020-0432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The sugarcane leaf is rich inphytochemical content. It is rarely used because it is a waste although it has potential activity as antimutation, anti inflammation, and antioxidation. There is no study about its hepatoprotective activity yet. This study was conducted to determine the hepatoprotection of sugarcane leaves in tested animals with liver acute injury induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). METHODS Twenty-four Wistar strain rats were divided into three groups of experimental animals (dose 300, 400, and 500 mg/kg) and three control groups (normal, positive, and negative). The ethanol extract of sugarcane leaves obtained from Panti, Jember, was made using the maceration method. The animals were treated for 14 days by giving the extract to the treatment group. One hour after treatment on the last day, the test animals were given CCl4 intraperitoneally except for the normal group. On the 15th day, the blood of the test animal was taken to be tested for the biochemical value of the liver (aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alanine phosphatase (ALP), and bilirubin) and examined for its liver to be made histological preparations. RESULTS The results showed that the treatment with a dose of 500 mg/kg was able to decrease AST, ALT, ALP, and bilirubin parameters compared to the negative control. The extract also provided improvements in liver tissue histology compared to the negative control. CONCLUSIONS Sugarcane leaf ethanol extract (SCLE) has a potential hepatoprotective effect.
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- Ika P Dewi
- Preclinical Pharmacology Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Jember, Jember, East Java, Indonesia
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- Preclinical Pharmacology Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Jember, Jember, East Java, Indonesia
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- Preclinical Pharmacology Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Jember, Jember, East Java, Indonesia
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- Preclinical Pharmacology Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Jember, Jember, East Java, Indonesia
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- Preclinical Pharmacology Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Jember, Jember, East Java, Indonesia
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- Preclinical Pharmacology Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Jember, Jember, East Java, Indonesia
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Ramazani A, Karimi M, Hosseinzadeh Z, Rezayati S, Hanifehpour Y, Joo SW. Syntheses and Antitumor Properties of Furoxan Derivatives. CURR ORG CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1385272825666210208183751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Iran, next to heart disease. Current
therapy suffers from the major limitations of side effects and drug resistance, so the characterization
of new structures that can be power-selective and less-toxic anticancer agents is the
main challenge to medicinal chemistry research. Furoxan (1,2,5-oxadiazole-2-oxide) is a crucial
compound with many medicinal and pharmaceutical properties. The most important aspect
of furoxan is the nitric oxide (NO) molecule. One of the most essential furoxan derivatives,
which could be utilized in medicinal goals and pharmaceutical affairs, is benzofuroxan.
Furoxan could be described as a NO-donating compound in a variety of reactions, which
could also appear as hybridised with different medicinal compounds. This review article presents
a summary of syntheses and antitumor properties of furoxan derivatives as possible
chemotherapy agents for cancer. Furoxan can inhibit tumor growth in vivo without any side
effects in normal cells. Furthermore, due to NO-releasing in high levels in vivo and a wide
range of anticancer compounds, furoxan derivatives and especially its hybridised compounds could be considered as
antitumor, cytotoxic and apoptosis compounds to be applied in the human body.
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- Ali Ramazani
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan, Zanjan 45371-38791, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan, Zanjan 45371-38791, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan, Zanjan 45371-38791, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan, Zanjan 45371-38791, Iran
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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Wu JZ, Li YJ, Huang GR, Xu B, Zhou F, Liu RP, Gao F, Ge JD, Cai YJ, Zheng Q, Li XJ. Mechanisms exploration of Angelicae Sinensis Radix and Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma herb-pair for liver fibrosis prevention based on network pharmacology and experimental pharmacologylogy. Chin J Nat Med 2021; 19:241-254. [PMID: 33875165 DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(21)60026-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui) and Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuan Xiong) herb-pair (DC) have been frequently used in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) prescriptions for hundreds of years to prevent vascular diseases and alleviate pain. However, the mechanism of DC herb-pair in the prevention of liver fibrosis development was still unclear. In the present study, the effects and mechanisms of DC herb-pair on liver fibrosis were examined using network pharmacology and mouse fibrotic model. Based on the network pharmacological analysis of 13 bioactive ingredients found in DC, a total of 46 targets and 71 pathways related to anti-fibrosis effects were obtained, which was associated with mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signal pathway, hepatic inflammation and fibrotic response. Furthermore, this hypothesis was verified using carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced fibrosis model. Measurement of liver functional enzyme activities and histopathological examination showed that DC dramatically reduced bile acid levels, inflammatory cell infiltration and collagen deposition caused by CCl4. The increased expression of liver fibrosis markers, such as collagen 1, fibronectin, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), and inflammatory factors, such as chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 2 (MCP-1), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and IL-6 in fibrotic mice were significantly downregulated by DC herb-pair through regulation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2)-protein kinase B (AKT) signaling pathways. Collectively, these results suggest that DC prevents the development of liver fibrosis by inhibiting collagen deposition, decreasing inflammatory reactions and bile acid accumulation, which provides insights into the mechanisms of herb-pair in improving liver fibrosis.
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- Jian-Zhi Wu
- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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Protective Effect of Chemically Characterized Polyphenol-Rich Fraction from Apteranthes europaea (Guss.) Murb. subsp. maroccana (Hook.f.) Plowes on Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Liver Injury in Mice. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11020554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Apteranthes europaea (Guss.) Murb. subsp. maroccana (Hook.f.) Plowes (A. europaea) is a medicinal plant widely used in traditional medicines to treat various diseases including hepatic pathogenesis. This study was conducted to evaluate the protective effect of chemically characterized polyphenol-rich fraction from A. europaea on carbon tetrachloride-induced liver injury in mice. The chemical characterization of A. europaea polyphenol-rich fraction was carried out using HPLC-DAD (high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with a diode-array detector (DAD)). Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) was used to induce liver injuries in mice as described in previous works. A polyphenol-rich fraction from A. europaea was used at a dose of 50 mg/Kg to study its hepatoprotective effect. Next, histopathological and biochemical alterations were investigated. The HPLC analysis revealed the presence of several phenolic compounds: gallic acid, methyl gallate, rutin, ferulic acid, and resorcinol. Regarding the mice treated with a polyphenol-rich fraction from A. europaea up to 50 mg/Kg and carbon tetrachloride, no significant biochemical nor histological alterations occurred in their liver; meanwhile, serious biochemical and histopathological changes were noted for liver recovered from the mice treated with carbon tetrachloride only. In conclusion, A. europaea extract is a promising source of hepatoprotective agents against toxic liver injury.
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Morin decreases acrolein-induced cell injury in normal human hepatocyte cell line LO2. J Funct Foods 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2020.104234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Liang L, Huang Z, Li N, Wang D, Ding L, Shi H, Hong M. Effects of ammonia exposure on antioxidant function, immune response and NF-κB pathway in Chinese Strip-necked Turtle (Mauremys sinensis). AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2020; 229:105621. [PMID: 33129562 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2020.105621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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As one of the main toxic substances in aquaculture water, ammonia causes seriously physiological harm to aquatic animals. In order to investigate the effects of ammonia exposure on the antioxidant defense, immune response, and NF-κB signaling pathway in Chinese Strip-necked Turtle (Mauremys sinensis), we designed two experimental groups (control and 6.45 mM ammonia), and sampled at 6 h, 24 h, 48 h, re 24 h (recover 24 h), and re 48 h. The results showed that the blood ammonia (BA) content was significantly increased when the turtles were subjected to ammonia, and the activities of cholinesterase (CHE) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in the serum also showed a significant upward trend. The malondialdehyde (MDA) content continuously increased during ammonia exposure, and more than doubled at 48 h compared with the control group. The activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX), catalase (CAT) and their corresponding relative mRNA expression levels in the liver during ammonia exposure were obviously increased when compared to the control group, but most decreased to the normal levels at re 48 h. In addition, the relative mRNA and protein expression levels of NF-E2 related factor 2 (Nrf2) showed similar up-regulation patterns to antioxidase during ammonia exposed periods; whereas kelch-like ECH-binding protein 1 (Keap1), as Nrf2 negative regulator, showed opposite patterns. Moreover, the relative mRNA expression levels of heat shock proteins (HSP70, HSP90) significantly elevated upon the exposure of ammonia. Furthermore, ammonia increased the relative mRNA and protein expression levels of p50 and p65 at different exposed times. The reative mRNA expression levels of immune cytokines (BAFF and IL-6) were upregulated during ammonia exposured time, while there was a decline but did not return to normal levels, in the recovery periods. Taken together, these results indicated that antioxidation, immunity, and NF-κB signaling played a certain protective role for Mauremys sinensis under ammonia exposure. Our results will be helpful to understand the mechanism of aquatic toxicology induced by ammonia in turtles.
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- Lingyue Liang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, China
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- Tropical Biological Technology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agriculture Science, Haikou 571101, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, China.
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Ren X, Li X, Yin L, Jiang D, Hu D. Design, Synthesis, Antiviral Bioactivity, and Mechanism of the Ferulic Acid Ester-Containing Sulfonamide Moiety. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:19721-19726. [PMID: 32803067 PMCID: PMC7424737 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c02421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) has caused huge economic losses to tobacco, pepper, cucumber, and ornamental crops all over the world. However, few effective antiviral agents were developed and applied to control such plant disease. It is challenging to find an anti-TMV agent which is highly effective, less toxic, and environmentally friendly. In this work, a series of ferulic acid ester-containing sulfonamide moieties were designed and synthesized, and the antiviral activities of these compounds against TMV were evaluated. The anti-TMV biological activity test showed that the target compounds showed excellent anti-TMV activity in vitro and in vivo. In particular, compound 2 has excellent anti-TMV activity at 500 μg/mL, which is higher than that of the control drug ribavirin. The preliminary mechanism research results showed that compound 2 can obviously destroy the morphology of the virions to show excellent activity. The results show that the ferulic acid ester-containing sulfonamide moiety deserves further research and development.
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Kang J, Liu L, Liu Y, Wang X. Ferulic Acid Inactivates Shigella flexneri through Cell Membrane Destructieon, Biofilm Retardation, and Altered Gene Expression. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:7121-7131. [PMID: 32588628 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c01901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Antibiotic resistance and capacity for biofilm formation of Shigella flexneri render previous prevention and control strategies minimally effective. Ferulic acid (FA) has been demonstrated to be useful due to its application in foods as an alternative natural preservative. However, information regarding the S. flexneri phenotype and molecular responses to FA exposure is limited. The present study investigated the effects of FA on S. flexneri planktonic growth and biofilm formation. The results demonstrated that the cell membrane of S. flexneri in planktonic growth mode exhibited irreversible destruction after FA exposure, as characterized by decreased cell viability, leakage of cytoplasmic constituents, accelerated adenosine triphosphate (ATP) consumption, cell membrane depolarization, and cellular morphological changes. FA significantly inhibited S. flexneri adhesion and biofilm formation at a working concentration (1/8 MIC) that almost did not inhibit planktonic growth. Transcriptomics profiling showed that the exposure to a subinhibitory concentration of FA dramatically altered gene expression in the S. flexneri biofilm, as a total of 169 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were upregulated and 533 DEGs were downregulated, compared to the intact biofilm. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis showed that the DEGs were mainly involved in pathways of ribosomes, ABC transporters, and the citrate cycle. Furthermore, we show that FA altered the transcription of S. flexneri genes associated with adhesion, transcriptional regulation, and the synthesis and transport of extracellular polymeric substances that contribute to biofilm formation. These data provide novel insights into S. flexneri behavioral responses to FA exposure and suggest that FA could effectively constrain S. flexneri and its biofilm formation.
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- Jiamu Kang
- College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710119, P. R. China
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- College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710119, P. R. China
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- College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710119, P. R. China
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- College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710119, P. R. China
- National Research & Development Center of Apple Processing Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710119, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western China Fruit Resources, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710119, P. R. China
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Zhao L, Cui C, Liu Q, Sun J, He K, Adam AA, Luo J, Li Z, Wang Y, Yang S. Combined exposure to hypoxia and ammonia aggravated biological effects on glucose metabolism, oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2020; 224:105514. [PMID: 32502847 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2020.105514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2019] [Revised: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Hypoxia and ammonia are unavoidable environmental factors in aquaculture, and have been shown cause various adverse effects in fish. In the present study, a two-factor crossover experiment was carried out to evaluate the combined effect of hypoxia and ammonia on oxidative stress and glucose metabolism endpoints in largemouth bass. The fish were divided into four experimental groups: hypoxia and ammonia group, hypoxia group, ammonia group, and control group. The results showed that hypoxia and ammonia exposures both induced antioxidant response and oxidative stress (superoxide dismutase [SOD] and catalase [CAT] activities increased first then decreased, and malondialdehyde accumulated) and anaerobic glycolysis (increase of blood glucose, decrease of liver glycogen, accumulation of lactate, and increased lactate dehydrogenase activity). In addition, hypoxia and ammonia upregulated antioxidant enzyme genes (Cu/ZnSOD, CAT, and GPx), apoptosis genes (caspase 3, caspase 8, and caspase 9), as well as inflammatory genes (interleukin [IL]-1β and IL-8) and downregulated an anti-inflammatory gene (IL-10), suggesting that apoptosis and inflammation may be related to oxidative stress. The increased expression of GLUT1, LDH, and MCT4 were induced by hypoxia and ammonia, suggesting that anaerobic glycolysis was increased. Furthermore, fish suffering from hypoxia or ammonia exposure showed some changes in gill tissues histology, and the most severe lesions of gill tissues appeared in simultaneous exposure. Overall, both hypoxia and ammonia affected homeostasis, and simultaneous exposure led to more deleterious effects on largemouth bass than exposure to the individual stressors.
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- Liulan Zhao
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU), Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU), Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU), Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU), Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU), Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU), Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU), Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU), Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU), Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU), Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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Roghani M, Kalantari H, Khodayar MJ, Khorsandi L, Kalantar M, Goudarzi M, Kalantar H. Alleviation of Liver Dysfunction, Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Underlies the Protective Effect of Ferulic Acid in Methotrexate-Induced Hepatotoxicity. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2020; 14:1933-1941. [PMID: 32546960 PMCID: PMC7250701 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s237107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2019] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Introduction In multiple studies, involvement of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of methotrexate (MTX)-mediated liver damage has been confirmed. Use of many drugs has been examined experimentally in order to prevent or diminish oxidative stress. However, no study has yet examined the effects of ferulic acid (FA) on MTX-induced liver damage. This study aimed at evaluating the effects of FA on protection against liver damage induced by MTX in mice. Materials and Methods In this the mice were divided into five groups in a random manner: I) control; II) MTX (20 mg/kg); III and IV) FA (50 and 100 mg/kg) + MTX; and V) FA (100 mg/kg), and we measured serum factors, oxidative stress and inflammatory factors. Results In the MTX group, accumulation of inflammatory cells, accumulation of red blood cell (RBC), and nuclear pyknosis (NP) were detected in the liver. In line with the histological data, the levels of nitric oxide (NO), malondialdehyde (MDA), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α increased (TNF-α), whereas the reduced glutathione (GSH), catalase (CAT), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) content reduced in the MTX group. However, FA ameliorated these hazardous effects in the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory systems in MTX-treated groups. Conclusion Based on our findings, oxidative stress impairment and MTX-induced liver damage were ameliorated following FA pretreatment at both histological and biochemical levels. Therefore, FA can be effectively used in abrogation of MTX-induced toxicity.
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- Mozhdeh Roghani
- Toxicology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Department of Anatomical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shoushtar University of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar, Iran
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- Medicinal Plant Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Hussein RM, Anwar MM, Farghaly HS, Kandeil MA. Gallic acid and ferulic acid protect the liver from thioacetamide-induced fibrosis in rats via differential expression of miR-21, miR-30 and miR-200 and impact on TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling. Chem Biol Interact 2020; 324:109098. [PMID: 32278740 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2020.109098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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This study evaluates the possible protective effects of gallic acid (GaA) and ferulic acid (FeA) against an experimentally induced liver fibrosis by thioacetamide (TAA) in rats. Animals were divided into: Control group, GaA group (20 mg/kg/day, p.o), FeA (20 mg/kg/day, p.o), TAA group (receiving 250 mg/kg twice/week, I.P), TAA + GaA group, TAA + FeA group (received the same previous doses) and TAA+silymarin group (received silymarin at 100 mg/kg/day+TAA as mentioned above). After 6 consecutive weeks, animals were sacrificed and the assessment of liver functions, oxidative stress biomarkers and histopathological examination of the liver tissues were performed. In addition, the effect on TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling and the expression of miR-21, miR-30 and miR-200 were evaluated. The results showed that administration of GaA or FeA with TAA induced a significant reduction in serum ALT, AST and ALP activities and protected the integrity of liver tissues. Furthermore, they increased the activities of the hepatic antioxidant enzymes; superoxide dismutase and catalase while decreased malondialdehyde content to a normal level. The hepatic expression of TGF-β1, phosphorylated and total Smad3 proteins were significantly decreased. In addition, miR-21 expression was downregulated while miR-30 and miR-200 expressions were upregulated by administration of gallic acid or ferulic acid. In conclusion, gallic and ferulic acids exhibit hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects against TAA-induced liver fibrosis in rats. These effects are mediated through inhibition of TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling and differentially regulating the hepatic expression level of miR-21, miR-30 and miR-200.
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- Rasha M Hussein
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, Mutah University, 61710, Al-Karak, Jordan; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, 62514, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Zhang L, Zhang Y, Chang X, Zhang X. Imbalance in mitochondrial dynamics induced by low PGC-1α expression contributes to hepatocyte EMT and liver fibrosis. Cell Death Dis 2020; 11:226. [PMID: 32269221 PMCID: PMC7142080 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-020-2429-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Revised: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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An imbalance in mitochondrial dynamics induced by oxidative stress may lead to hepatocyte epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) and liver fibrosis. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. This study investigated the role of mitochondrial dynamics in hepatocyte EMT and liver fibrosis using an in vitro human (L-02 cells, hepatic cell line) and an in vivo mouse model of liver fibrosis. Findings showed that oxidative stress-induced mitochondrial DNA damage was associated with abnormal mitochondrial fission and hepatocyte EMT. The reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavengers apocynin and mito-tempo effectively attenuated carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced abnormal mitochondrial fission and liver fibrosis. Restoring mitochondrial biogenesis attenuated hepatocyte EMT. Oxidative stress-induced abnormal hepatocyte mitochondrial fission events by a mechanism that involved the down regulation of PGC-1α. PGC-1α knockout mice challenged with CCl4 had increased abnormal mitochondrial fission and more severe liver fibrosis than wild type mice. These results indicate that PGC-1α has a protective role in oxidative stress-induced-hepatocyte EMT and liver fibrosis.
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- Linzhong Zhang
- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Chaibeddra Z, Akkal S, Ouled-Haddar H, Silva AMS, Zellagui A, Sebti M, Cardoso SM. Scrophularia Tenuipes Coss and Durieu: Phytochemical Composition and Biological Activities. Molecules 2020; 25:E1647. [PMID: 32260127 PMCID: PMC7181002 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25071647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Scrophularia tenuipes is an Algerian-Tunisian endemic species, which has not been studied yet. Ethyl acetate (EA) and n-butanol (Bu) fractions obtained from Scrophularia tenuipes were investigated for their health benefit properties, in particular with respect to in vivo/in vitro anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, as well as their potential to inhibit key enzymes with impact in diabetes (α-glucosidase and α-amylase). The fractions had a distinct phytochemical composition, of which EA was richer in total phenolic compounds (225 mg GAE/g) and mostly composed of the phenylethanoid acetyl martynoside. Compared to EA, Bu had higher amounts of total flavonoids, and according to the result obtained from UHPLC-DAD-ESI-MSn analysis, harpagoside (iridoid) was its major phytochemical. EA fraction was quite promising with regard to the in vivo (at 200 mg/kg, po) anti-inflammatory effect (62% and 52% for carrageenan-induced rat paw edema and xylene-induced ear edema tests, respectively), while Bu fraction exhibited a stronger antioxidant capacity in all tests (IC50 = 68 µg/mL, IC50 = 18 µg/mL, IC50 = 18 µg/mL and A0.50 = 43 µg/mL for DPPH●, ABTS•+, O2•- scavenging assays and cupric-reducing antioxidant capacity method, respectively). Both fractions also showed a strong effect against α-amylase enzyme (IC50 = 8 µg/mL and 10 µg/mL for EA and Bu fraction, respectively).
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- Zeyneb Chaibeddra
- Laboratory of Molecular Toxicology, Faculty of Nature and Life Science, University of Mohamed Seddik Benyahia, 18000 Jijel, Algeria; (Z.C.); (H.O.-H.)
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- Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Physical-Chemical and Biological Analyses, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Exact Sciences, University of Mentouri Constantine, 25000 Constantine, Algeria;
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- Laboratory of Molecular Toxicology, Faculty of Nature and Life Science, University of Mohamed Seddik Benyahia, 18000 Jijel, Algeria; (Z.C.); (H.O.-H.)
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE Department of Chemistry & Organic Chemistry, Natural Products and Food Stuffs Research Unit, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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- Laboratory of Biomolecule and Plant Breeding, Life Science and Nature Department, Faculty of Exact Science and Life Science and Nature, University of Larbi Ben Mhidi, 4000 Oum El Bouaghi, Algeria;
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology Environment and Health, University of Mohamed Seddik Benyahia, 18000 Jijel, Algeria;
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE Department of Chemistry & Organic Chemistry, Natural Products and Food Stuffs Research Unit, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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Wang Y, He F, Wu S, Luo Y, Wu R, Hu D, Song B. Design, synthesis, anti-TMV activity, and preliminary mechanism of cinnamic acid derivatives containing dithioacetal moiety. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2020; 164:115-121. [PMID: 32284116 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2020.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 12/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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A series of cinnamic acid derivatives, which contained dithioacetal moiety, were designed and synthesized, and their anti-plant virus activity against Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) were evaluated. Most target compounds exhibited good anti-plant virus activities. Compound 2y, especially at 500 mg/L concentration, had an excellent activity against TMV, and its curative, protective, and inactivating activities were 62.5%, 61.8%, and 83.5%, respectively. These activity values were significantly superior to those of ribavirin (45.9%, 39.8%, and 70.3%) and xiangcaoliusuobingmi (44.7%, 48.3%, and 71.7%) and comparable to those of ningnanmycin (61.9%, 53.3%, and 85.2%). Compound 2y presented an EC50 value of 50.7 mg/L for inactivating activity against TMV, which was superior to those of ningnanmycin (51.5 mg/L), ribavirin (160.4 mg/L), and xiangcaoliusuobingmi (83.0 mg/L). Through transmission electron microscopy, we found that compound 2y caused a certain degree of damage to TMV particles, which caused them to break and bend. Four conventional hydrogen bonds were formed with amino acid residues GLN34, THR37, ARG90, and ARG46 of TMV coat protein (CP) through molecular docking. Microscale thermophoresis test results showed that compound 2y with TMV CP had a strong binding force, and the dissociation constant (Kd) was 1.6 μM. In summary, the cinnamic acid derivatives containing dithioacetal moiety provide a foundation for further research on antiviral agents.
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- Yanju Wang
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, China.
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Xiao J, Zhang R, Wu Y, Wu C, Jia X, Dong L, Liu L, Chen Y, Bai Y, Zhang M. Rice Bran Phenolic Extract Protects against Alcoholic Liver Injury in Mice by Alleviating Intestinal Microbiota Dysbiosis, Barrier Dysfunction, and Liver Inflammation Mediated by the Endotoxin-TLR4-NF-κB Pathway. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:1237-1247. [PMID: 31722525 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b04961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Alcoholic liver injury, known as the most general result of chronic alcohol intake, is induced by inflammatory responses, which is activated by intestine-derived endotoxins formed from intestinal dysbiosis. The hepatoprotective activity of rice bran phenolic extract (RBPE) on ethanol-fed mice was investigated for the first time in this study, and the underlying mechanism was explored from gut microbiota, barrier function, and hepatic inflammation. Mice were fed an alcohol-containing liquid diet alone or in mixture with RBPE for 8 weeks. RBPE treatment mitigated ethanol-induced liver damage, evidenced by the declined lipid profile levels and hepatic function markers. Moreover, ethanol intake induced intestinal microbiota dysbiosis, which was attenuated by RBPE supplementation. RBPE treatment improved the alcohol-induced decrease in the expression of ZO-1, Claudin-1, Claudin-4, and Reg3g, revealing the ameliorative effect of RBPE on intestinal barrier dysfunction. Furthermore, RBPE treatment repressed the alcohol-induced trigger of the hepatic endotoxin-TLR4-NF-κB pathway, followed by the mitigated liver inflammation. The findings indicate that RBPE supplementation ameliorates intestinal microbiota dysbiosis and barrier dysfunction, inactivates the endotoxin-TLR4-NF-κB pathway, and represses inflammatory responses in liver, and therefore, intake of RBPE or brown rice may be an effective way to mitigate alcoholic liver injury.
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- Juan Xiao
- College of Food Science and Technology , Hainan University , Haikou 570228 , China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute , Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processings , Guangzhou 510610 , China
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- College of Food Science and Technology , Hainan University , Haikou 570228 , China
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- College of Food Science and Technology , Hainan University , Haikou 570228 , China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute , Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processings , Guangzhou 510610 , China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute , Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processings , Guangzhou 510610 , China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute , Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processings , Guangzhou 510610 , China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute , Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processings , Guangzhou 510610 , China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute , Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processings , Guangzhou 510610 , China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute , Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processings , Guangzhou 510610 , China
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Coman V, Vodnar DC. Hydroxycinnamic acids and human health: recent advances. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2020; 100:483-499. [PMID: 31472019 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.10010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 07/25/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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There is an urgent need to improve human diet globally. Compelling evidence gathered over the past several decades suggests that a suboptimal diet is associated with many chronic diseases and may be responsible for more deaths than any other risks worldwide. The main components in our diet that need higher intake are whole grains, fruit and vegetables, and nuts and seeds; all of these are important sources of dietary fiber and polyphenols. The health benefits of dietary fiber and polyphenols are also supported by several decades of valuable research. However, the conclusions drawn from interventional human trials are not straightforward and the action mechanisms in improving human health are not fully understood. Moreover, there is a great inter-individual variation caused by different individual capabilities of processing, absorbing and using these compounds effectively. Data on the bioavailability and bioefficacy of hydroxycinnamic acids (HCAs) are limited when compared to other classes of polyphenols (e.g. anthocyanins). This review aims to summarize the latest research advances related to HCA bioavailability and their biological effects revealed by epidemiological data, pre-clinical and clinical studies. Moreover, we aim to review the effects of HCAs on gut microbiota diversity and function and its respective influence on host health. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Vasile Coman
- Institute of Life Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Institute of Life Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Zakaria ZA, Mahmood ND, Omar MH, Taher M, Basir R. Methanol extract of Muntingia calabura leaves attenuates CCl 4-induced liver injury: possible synergistic action of flavonoids and volatile bioactive compounds on endogenous defence system. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2019; 57:335-344. [PMID: 31068038 PMCID: PMC6508049 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2019.1606836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2018] [Revised: 03/09/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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CONTEXT Muntingia calabura L. (Muntingiaceae) exerts antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, thus, it might be a good hepatoprotective agent. OBJECTIVE This study investigates the effect of methanol extract of M. calabura leaves (MMCL) on hepatic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities in CCl4-induced hepatotoxic rat. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sprague Dawley rats (n = 6) were treated (p.o.) with 10% DMSO (Groups 1 and 2), 50 mg/kg N-acetylcysteine (Group 3) or, 50, 250, or 500 mg/kg MMCL (Groups 4-6) for 7 consecutive days followed by pretreatment (i.p.) with vehicle (Group 1) or 50% CCl4 in olive oil (v/v) (Groups 2-6) on day 7th. Plasma liver enzymes and hepatic antioxidant enzymes and pro-inflammatory cytokines concentrations were measured while liver histopathology was examined. RESULTS MMCL, at 500 mg/kg, significantly (p < 0.05) ameliorated CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity by decreasing the plasma level of alanine transaminase (429.1 versus 168.7 U/L) and aspartate transaminase (513.8 versus 438.1 U/L) as well as the tissue level of nitric oxide (62.7 versus 24.1 nmol/g tissue). At 50, 250, or 500 mg/kg, MMCL significantly (p < 0.05) reduced the tumour necrosis factor α (87.8 versus 32.7 pg/mg tissue), interleukin-1β (1474.4 versus 618.3 pg/mg tissue), and interleukin-6 (136.7 versus 30.8 pg/mg tissue) while increased the liver catalase (92.1 versus 114.4 U/g tissue) and superoxide dismutase (3.4 versus 5.5 U/g tissue). Additionally, qualitative phytochemicals analysis showed that MMCL contained gallic acid, ferulic acid, quercetin, and genistein. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS MMCL ability to attenuate CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity could be helpful in the development of hepatoprotective agents with fewer side effects.
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- Zainul Amiruddin Zakaria
- Laboratory of Halal Science Research, Halal Products Research Institute, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
- Integrative Pharmacogenomics Institute (iPROMISE), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, Malaysia
- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Phytochemistry Unit Herbal Medicine Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Kulliyah of Pharmacy International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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Gamma-oryzanol prevents ethanol-induced liver injury by ameliorating oxidative stress and modulating apoptosis-related protein expression in mice. J Funct Foods 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2019.103532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Health promoting and pharmaceutical potential of ferulic acid for the poultry industry. WORLD POULTRY SCI J 2019. [DOI: 10.1017/s0043933918000740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Xu P, Yao J, Ji J, Shi H, Jiao Y, Hao S, Chen D, Shi H. Deficiency of apoptosis-stimulating protein 2 of p53 protects mice from acute hepatic injury induced by CCl 4 via autophagy. Toxicol Lett 2019; 316:85-93. [PMID: 31513885 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2019.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2019] [Revised: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Apoptosis-stimulating protein 2 of p53 (ASPP2) has a variety of biological functions, and is involved in cellular apoptosis, autophagy and inflammatory reaction. However, the role of ASPP2 in acute hepatic injury remains unclear. METHODS We established an animal model of acute hepatic injury by intraperitoneal injection of CCl4. The expression profile of ASPP2 was measured in wild type (ASPP2+/+) mice with acute hepatic injury induced by CCl4. Hepatic pathological changes and liver function, apoptosis, inflammation and autophagic levels were measured in ASPP2+/+and ASPP2 haploid deletion (ASPP2+/-) mice with acute hepatic injury, respectively. After 3-methyladenine (3-MA) treatment, indicators of hepatic injury were observed in ASPP2+/+and ASPP2+/- mice with CCl4 injection. RESULTS During the development of acute hepatic injury, ASPP2 expression significantly upregulated at 24 h and 48 h after CCl4 injection. ASPP2 haplotype deletion protected against acute hepatic injury, and this was mainly reflected in decreased ALT and AST levels, less hepatic tissue hemorrhage and necrosis, and reduced cellular inflammation and apoptosis in ASPP2+/- mice compared with ASPP2+/+ mice with acute hepatic injury. ASPP2 haploid deletion activates autophagy in mice with acute hepatic injury, and protects mice from acute hepatic injury via the autophagic signal pathway. CONCLUSION ASPP2 haplotype deletion protected mice against acute hepatic injury through autophagy activation, which inhibited inflammation and apoptosis in acute hepatic injury.
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- Ping Xu
- Beijing Institute of Hepatology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China; Beijing Engineering Research Center for Precision Medicine and Transformation of Hepatitis and Liver Cancer, China
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- Shanxi Dayi Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, China
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- Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, China
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- Beijing Institute of Hepatology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China; Beijing Engineering Research Center for Precision Medicine and Transformation of Hepatitis and Liver Cancer, China
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- Beijing Institute of Hepatology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China; Beijing Engineering Research Center for Precision Medicine and Transformation of Hepatitis and Liver Cancer, China
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- Shanxi Dayi Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, China
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- Beijing Institute of Hepatology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China; Beijing Engineering Research Center for Precision Medicine and Transformation of Hepatitis and Liver Cancer, China
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- Beijing Institute of Hepatology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China; Beijing Engineering Research Center for Precision Medicine and Transformation of Hepatitis and Liver Cancer, China.
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Gao Z, Yuan F, Li H, Feng Y, Zhang Y, Zhang C, Zhang J, Song Z, Jia L. The ameliorations of Ganoderma applanatum residue polysaccharides against CCl 4 induced liver injury. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 137:1130-1140. [PMID: 31295484 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.07.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Revised: 07/01/2019] [Accepted: 07/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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This work investigated the protective effects of Ganoderma applanatum residue polysaccharides (GRP) on the CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity. The results indicated that GRP showed significantly effects on preventing the increase of AST, ALT and ALP levels in serum, elevating the activities of SOD, GSH-Px and CAT, decreasing the contents of MDA and LPO, and reducing the CYP2E1 and TGF-β concentrations in CCl4-induced mice, respectively. Meanwhile, the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 were significantly decreased, while the value of IL-10 was increased by GRP treatment. Besides, the western blot assay showed the IκBα expressions were significantly increased and the p-p65 was decreased by the treatment with GRP. The characterizations indicated that the GRP was heteropolysaccharide with lower molecular weights and α-furanoside residues. These results demonstrated that GRP might be a potential material for drug and functional food development against chemical hepatic injury.
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- Zheng Gao
- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, PR China; College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, PR China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, PR China.
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, PR China.
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Saha P, Talukdar AD, Nath R, Sarker SD, Nahar L, Sahu J, Choudhury MD. Role of Natural Phenolics in Hepatoprotection: A Mechanistic Review and Analysis of Regulatory Network of Associated Genes. Front Pharmacol 2019; 10:509. [PMID: 31178720 PMCID: PMC6543890 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.00509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The liver is not only involved in metabolism and detoxification, but also participate in innate immune function and thus exposed to frequent target Thus, they are the frequent target of physical injury. Interestingly, liver has the unique ability to regenerate and completely recoup from most acute, non-iterative situation. However, multiple conditions, including viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, long term alcohol abuse and chronic use of medications can cause persistent injury in which regenerative capacity eventually becomes dysfunctional resulting in hepatic scaring and cirrhosis. Despite the recent therapeutic advances and significant development of modern medicine, hepatic diseases remain a health problem worldwide. Thus, the search for the new therapeutic agents to treat liver disease is still in demand. Many synthetic drugs have been demonstrated to be strong radical scavengers, but they are also carcinogenic and cause liver damage. Present day various hepatic problems are encountered with number of synthetic and plant based drugs. Nexavar (sorafenib) is a chemotherapeutic medication used to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma associated with several side effects. There are a few effective varieties of herbal preparation like Liv-52, silymarin and Stronger neomin phages (SNMC) against hepatic complications. Plants are the huge repository of bioactive secondary metabolites viz; phenol, flavonoid, alkaloid etc. In this review we will try to present exclusive study on phenolics with its mode of action mitigating liver associated complications. And also its future prospects as new drug lead.
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- Priyanka Saha
- Department of Life Science & Bioinformatics, Assam University, Silchar, India
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- Department of Life Science & Bioinformatics, Assam University, Silchar, India
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- Department of Life Science & Bioinformatics, Assam University, Silchar, India
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- Centre for Natural Products Discovery, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Natural Products Discovery, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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Hsu CM, Yu SC, Tsai FJ, Tsai Y. Characterization of in vitro and in vivo bioactivity of a ferulic acid-2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2019; 180:68-74. [PMID: 31028966 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Revised: 03/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Ferulic acid (FA) belongs to the family of phenolic acids and exhibits a wide variety of biological activities. However, the bioavailability of FA is not optimal, owing to its limited aqueous solubility. Several methods have been developed to increase FA bioavailability and enhance its cytoprotective effects. Complexing FA with cyclodextrins (CDs) may provide an alternative method to approach these goals. In this study, we prepared an FA-2-hydroxypropyl-β-CD (FA-HP-β-CD) complex, at a 1:1 M ratio of FA to HP-β-CD, which was characterized by 1H NMR, two-dimensional rotating frame spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry. Aqueous solubility of FA was improved after complexing with HP-β-CD. Furthermore, in vitro and in vivo experimental results indicated that the FA-HP-β-CD complex had greater bioactivity than FA alone. Therefore, we can conclude that the limitations of FA usage due to low aqueous solubility and bioavailability can be overcome by creating an HP-β-CD inclusion complex with the hydrophobic FA.
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- Chin-Mu Hsu
- Division of Hematology & Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, No.91 Hsueh-Shih Road, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Medical Genetics, Pediatrics and Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, No.91 Hsueh-Shih Road, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Li Z, Jia L, Tang H, Shen Y, Shen C. Synthesis and biological evaluation of geldanamycin–ferulic acid conjugate as a potent Hsp90 inhibitor. RSC Adv 2019; 9:42509-42515. [PMID: 35542888 PMCID: PMC9076653 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra08665j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A novel geldanamycin–ferulic acid conjugate LZY228 was prepared and evaluated for anti-proliferation activity on human cancer cell line MDA-MB-231. Compound LZY228 exhibited potent cytotoxicity with IC50 value of 0.27 μM, which was more potent than 17-AAG. Hepatotoxicity test in mice demonstrated that the levels of both AST and ALT of LZY228-treated group were lower than that of GA-treated group, indicating that LZY228 was a promising antitumor candidate. In addition, excellent in vivo antitumor potency of LZY228 was observed in MDA-MB-231 xenograft model, which was superior to reference drug 17-AAG. Docking and MD refinement of the Hsp90-LZY228 complex give us an explanation of theoretical binding model of 17-ferulamido-17-demethoxygeldanamycins at molecular level. Compared to 17-AAG, LZY228 exhibited higher Hsp90 inhibitory activity in vitro and better antitumor activity in human breast carcinoma (MDA-MB-231) xenograft nude mice.![]()
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- Zhenyu Li
- Department of Pharmacy
- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University
- Jinan 250021
- P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy
- Shandong University Qilu Hospital
- Jinan 250012
- P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy
- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University
- Jinan 250021
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education)
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Shandong University
- Jinan 250012
- P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy
- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University
- Jinan 250021
- P. R. China
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UPLC-MS/MS Method for the Determination of 14 Compounds in Rat Plasma and Its Application in a Pharmacokinetic Study of Orally Administered Xiaoyao Powder. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23102514. [PMID: 30274372 PMCID: PMC6222316 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23102514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2018] [Revised: 09/25/2018] [Accepted: 09/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Xiaoyao Powder (XYP), a common Chinese medicine, comprises eight traditional Chinese herbs and has been widely used clinically to treat liver damage and mental disorders. An ultra-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry method was developed to investigate the pharmacokinetics of 14 compounds (albiflorin, paeoniflorin, ferulic acid, senkyunolide I, quercetin, isoliquiritigenin, atractylenolide III, ligustilide, atractylenolide II, liquiritin, liquiritigenin, saikosaponin c, glycyrrhizic acid, and saikosaponin a) in XYP. Naringenin was used as the internal standard. The compounds were separated using an ACQUITY UPLCTM BEH C18 column (1.7 μm, 50 × 2.1 mm) with a mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile and 0.1% formic acid in water at a flow rate of 0.3 mL/min. Detection was performed on a triple-quadrupole tandem mass spectrometer using multiple reaction monitoring and an electrospray ionization source in both positive and negative ionization modes. All calibration curves exhibited good linearity (r2 > 0.9974) over the measured ranges. The intra- and inter-day precisions were within 12%, and the accuracy ranged from 89.93% to 106.64%. Extraction recovery and matrix effect results were satisfactory. The method was successfully applied in a pharmacokinetic study of the 14 compounds in rat plasma after the oral administration of XYP.
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Zhang M, Li M, Wang R, Qian Y. Effects of acute ammonia toxicity on oxidative stress, immune response and apoptosis of juvenile yellow catfish Pelteobagrus fulvidraco and the mitigation of exogenous taurine. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2018; 79:313-320. [PMID: 29802884 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2018.05.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2018] [Revised: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Ammonia can easily form in intensive culture systems due to ammonification of uneaten food and animal excretion, which usually brings detrimental health effects to fish. However, little information is available on the mechanisms of the detrimental effects of ammonia stress and mitigate means in fish. In this study, the four experimental groups were carried out to test the response of yellow catfish to ammonia toxicity and their mitigation through taurine: group 1 was injected with NaCl, group 2 was injected with ammonium acetate, group 3 was injected with ammonium acetate and taurine, and group 4 was injected taurine. The results showed that ammonia poisoning could induce ammonia, glutamine, glutamate and malondialdehyde accumulation, and subsequently lead to blood deterioration (red blood cell, hemoglobin and serum biochemical index reduced), oxidative stress (superoxide dismutase and catalase activities declined) and immunosuppression (lysozyme, 50% hemolytic complement, total immunoglobulin, phagocytic index and respiratory burst reduced), but the exogenous taurine could mitigate the adverse effect of ammonia poisoning. In addition, ammonia poisoning could induce up-regulation of antioxidant enzymes (Cu/Zn-SOD, CAT, GPx and GR), inflammatory cytokines (TNF, IL-1 and IL-8) and apoptosis (p53, Bax, caspase 3 and caspase 9) genes transcription, suggesting that cell apoptotic and inflammation may relate to oxidative stress. This result will be helpful to understand the mechanism of aquatic toxicology induced by ammonia in fish.
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- Muzi Zhang
- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China.
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China.
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