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Ee LY, Ng BH, Ng BY, Laserna AKC, Chu HT, Chee HL, Li SFY. Phytochemical fingerprint revealing antibacterial and antioxidant activities of endemic banana cultivars in Southeast Asia. Heliyon 2024; 10:e35139. [PMID: 39170182 PMCID: PMC11336483 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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This study explores the bioactive secondary metabolite profiles of the peels of three major cultivars of bananas (Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana). These cultivars are primarily grown in Southeast Asia and are widely consumed due to their rich nutritional and fiber content. The research utilizes advanced analytical techniques, specifically HPLC-DAD-q-TOF-MS/MS, in conjunction with both univariate and multivariate statistical analyses, to analyze the ethanolic extracts of the banana peels. This study identifies phenolic acids, flavonoids, and proanthocyanidins as significant contributors to the differentiation of the cultivars. The secondary metabolites rutin, chlorogenic acid, and gentisic acid are pinpointed as the key discriminants. Moreover, the research demonstrates a synergistic contribution of certain phytochemicals to the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of the banana peel extracts. The fingerprint profiling tools introduced in this study offer a reliable method for identifying metabolite biomarkers for the discrimination of banana cultivars.
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- Liang Ying Ee
- Department of Chemistry, College of Humanities and Sciences, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore, 117543, Singapore
- Chemical Engineering Program, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Humanities and Sciences, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore, 117543, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Humanities and Sciences, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore, 117543, Singapore
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- Central Instrumentation Facility (Laguna Campus), Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, De La Salle University, 2041 Taft Avenue, Manila, 1004, Philippines
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Humanities and Sciences, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore, 117543, Singapore
- Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, 31 Biopolis Drive, Singapore, 138669, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Humanities and Sciences, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore, 117543, Singapore
- NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, T-Lab Building, 5A Engineering Drive 1, Singapore, 117411, Singapore
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Heo JI, Ryu J. Natural Products in the Treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity: Exploring Therapeutic Potentials. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:8461. [PMID: 39126030 PMCID: PMC11313229 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25158461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a vascular disorder affecting the retinas of preterm infants. This condition arises when preterm infants in incubators are exposed to high oxygen levels, leading to oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, and a downregulation of vascular endothelial growth factors, which causes the loss of retinal microvascular capillaries. Upon returning to room air, the upregulation of vascular growth factors results in abnormal vascular growth of retinal endothelial cells. Without appropriate intervention, ROP can progress to blindness. The prevalence of ROP has risen, making it a significant cause of childhood blindness. Current treatments, such as laser therapy and various pharmacologic approaches, are limited by their potential for severe adverse effects. Therefore, a deeper understanding of ROP's pathophysiology and the development of innovative treatments are imperative. Natural products from plants, fungi, bacteria, and marine organisms have shown promise in treating various diseases and have gained attention in ROP research due to their minimal side effects and wide-ranging beneficial properties. This review discusses the roles and mechanisms of natural products that hold potential as therapeutic agents in ROP management.
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea;
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Ahmad I, Mashwani ZUR, Younas Z, Yousaf T. LCMS Based Untargeted Metabolic Profiling Revealed a Strong Association of Nanoselenium Treated Sesame (Sesamum indicum) Seed Bioactive Compounds as Novel Potential Disease Targets- A Nano-bioinformatics Approach. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12010-024-04976-6. [PMID: 38884854 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-024-04976-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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The convergence of nanotechnology with bioinformatics and the study of plant secondary metabolites hold remarkable potential for transformative scientific breakthroughs. Synergy enables a deeper understanding of the biosynthesis and functions of plant secondary metabolites, unlocking avenues to engineer novel applications in areas like pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and sustainable materials. The present study was conducted to check the effect of plant-mediated selenium nanoparticles to improve the bioactive compounds in sesame. Three varieties of sesame (TS-5, TH-6, and Till-18) were sown and got treated with different concentration of selenium nanoparticles. On the basis of antioxidant, biochemical, and physiological parameters, best performing seed samples from crop were selected and subjected to UHPLC analysis. From all 276 identified metabolites, the top 20 differentially expressed bioactive, medicinally important compounds were subjected to Swiss target prediction, KEGG, and Metascape analysis to reveal drug targets, gene targets, cell targets, and disease targets. Swiss target prediction revealed that most of the drug targets had kinases as the highest target in all the bioactive metabolites, followed by nuclear transporters, cytochrome P450, and proteins associated with electrochemical channels. Metascape analysis revealed that most of the compounds had highest enrichment in non-canonical activation of NOTCH3 followed by regulation of hormone levels. Furthermore, DisGeNET analysis revealed that most of the metabolites had strong association with impaired glucose tolerance followed by myocardial ischemia and neuralgia. Tissue and cell accumulation analysis by PaGeneBase revealed the highest accumulation in the small intestine, colon, ovary, and DRG cells. The study concluded that selenium nanoparticles has an ability to improve certain medicinally important metabolites in sesame, coupled with bioinformatics tools which revealed a great insight into the potential of those compounds, and the information can further be used in future studies.
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- Ilyas Ahmad
- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Murree Road, ShamsabadRawalpindi, 46300, Pakistan.
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition,, College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Twin CitiesUniversity of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Murree Road, ShamsabadRawalpindi, 46300, Pakistan.
- Pakistan Academy of Sciences, 44010, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Murree Road, ShamsabadRawalpindi, 46300, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Murree Road, ShamsabadRawalpindi, 46300, Pakistan
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Tran GB, Pham TV, Tuan Le A, Nguyen NH, Vo NHH, Do BH. Chemical composition and the anti-inflammatory effect of volatile compounds from Anaxagorea luzonensis A. Gray. Z NATURFORSCH C 2024; 0:znc-2023-0177. [PMID: 38869184 DOI: 10.1515/znc-2023-0177] [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: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Anaxagorea luzonensis A. Gray, a member of the Annonaceae family, has been used to treat a variety of illnesses for a long time. For the first time, A. luzonensis volatile compounds (ALVCs) were extracted from the leaves, and the components were identified using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Further, the main compositions of ALVCs were also assessed for their ability to bind with anti-inflammatory proteins using a docking model. In addition, in vitro tests e.g. inhibition of protein degradation and the inhibition of nitric oxide release using RAW264.7 macrophage cells were utilized for evaluating the anti-inflammatory activity. The results showed that the principal compounds of ALVCs were bulnesol (34.1 %), cubitene (17.8 %), β-eudesmol (10.4 %), epi-longipinanol (5.9 %), and (Z)-nerolidyl acetate (5.5 %). Three compounds viz. bulnesol, cubitene, and β-eudesmol bound firmly to cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX), as shown by the in silico analysis, similar to the positive control diclofenac. ALVCs effectively inhibited protein degradation with the IC50 of 31 ± 2.3 μg/mL and inhibited nitric oxide production with the IC50 of 43.30 ± 3.37 μg/mL. These findings showed that ALVCs might have a promising anti-inflammatory effect by blocking several inflammatory proteins.
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- Gia Buu Tran
- Faculty of Pharmacy, 469882 Ton Duc Thang University , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Education, 95414 Hue University , 34 Le Loi, Hue City, Vietnam
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- Mien Trung Institute for Scientific Research, Vietnam National Museum of Nature, VAST, 321 Huynh Thuc Khang, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, 486019 Ho Chi Minh City Open University , 97 Vo Van Tan Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, 469882 Ton Duc Thang University , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, 469882 Ton Duc Thang University , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Zhou T, Xing Q, Bu J, Han W, Shen Z. Integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic analysis reveals the regulatory mechanisms of flavonoid and alkaloid biosynthesis in the new and old leaves of Murraya tetramera Huang. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:499. [PMID: 38840069 PMCID: PMC11151518 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05066-9] [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: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Murraya tetramera Huang is a traditional Chinese woody medicine. Its leaves contain flavonoids, alkaloids, and other active compounds, which have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, as well as hypoglycemic and lipid-lowering effects, and anti-tumor effects. There are significant differences in the content of flavonoids and alkaloids in leaves during different growth cycles, but the synthesis mechanism is still unclear. RESULTS In April 2021, new leaves (one month old) and old leaves (one and a half years old) of M. tetramera were used as experimental materials to systematically analyze the changes in differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) with transcriptomics and metabolomics technology. This was done to identify the signaling pathways of flavonoid and alkaloid synthesis. The results showed that the contents of total alkaloids and flavonoids in old leaves were significantly higher than those in new leaves. Thirteen flavonoid compounds, three isoflavone compounds, and nineteen alkaloid compounds were identified, and 125 and 48 DEGs related to flavonoid and alkaloid synthesis were found, respectively. By constructing the KEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) network of DEGs and DAMs, it was shown that the molecular mechanism of flavonoid biosynthesis in M. tetramera mainly focuses on the "flavonoid biosynthetic pathway" and the "flavonoid and flavonol biosynthetic pathway". Among them, p-Coumaryl alcohol, Sinapyl alcohol, Phloretin, and Isoquercitrin were significantly accumulated in old leaves, the up-regulated expression of CCR (cinnamoyl-CoA reductase) might promote the accumulation of p-Coumaryl alcohol, upregulation of F5H (ferulate-5-hydroxylase) might promote Sinapyl alcohol accumulation. Alkaloids, including indole alkaloids, pyridine alkaloids, imidazole alkaloids, and quinoline alkaloids, were significantly accumulated in old leaves, and a total of 29 genes were associated with these substances. CONCLUSIONS These data are helpful to better understand the biosynthesis of flavonoids and alkaloids in M. tetramera and provide a scientific basis for the development of medicinal components in M. tetramera.
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- Tao Zhou
- College of Life Science and Technology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, No.498, South Shaoshan Road, Changsha, 410004, Hunan Province, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, No.498, South Shaoshan Road, Changsha, 410004, Hunan Province, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, No.498, South Shaoshan Road, Changsha, 410004, Hunan Province, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, No.498, South Shaoshan Road, Changsha, 410004, Hunan Province, China.
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- Henan Academy of Forestry, Zhengzhou, 450008, Henan Province, China.
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Merecz-Sadowska A, Isca VMS, Sitarek P, Kowalczyk T, Małecka M, Zajdel K, Zielińska-Bliźniewska H, Jęcek M, Rijo P, Zajdel R. Exploring the Anticancer Potential of Semisynthetic Derivatives of 7α-Acetoxy-6β-hydroxyroyleanone from Plectranthus sp.: An In Silico Approach. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4529. [PMID: 38674113 PMCID: PMC11050557 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25084529] [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: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The diterpene 7α-acetoxy-6β-hydroxyroyleanone isolated from Plectranthus grandidentatus demonstrates promising antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. However, its bioactivity may be enhanced via strategic structural modifications of such natural products through semisynthesis. The anticancer potential of 7α-acetoxy-6β-hydroxyroyleanone and five derivatives was analyzed in silico via the prediction of chemicals absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADMET), quantum mechanical calculations, molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulation. The protein targets included regulators of apoptosis and cell proliferation. Additionally, network pharmacology was used to identify potential targets and signaling pathways. Derivatives 7α-acetoxy-6β-hydroxy-12-O-(2-fluoryl)royleanone and 7α-acetoxy-6β-(4-fluoro)benzoxy-12-O-(4-fluoro)benzoylroyleanone achieved high predicted binding affinities towards their respective protein panels, with stable molecular dynamics trajectories. Both compounds demonstrated favorable ADMET parameters and toxicity profiles. Their stability and reactivity were confirmed via geometry optimization. Network analysis revealed their involvement in cancer-related pathways. Our findings justify the inclusion of 7α-acetoxy-6β-hydroxy-12-O-(2-fluoryl)royleanone and 7α-acetoxy-6β-(4-fluoro)benzoxy-12-O-(4-fluoro)benzoylroyleanone in in vitro analyses as prospective anticancer agents. Our binding mode analysis and stability simulations indicate their potential as selective inhibitors. The data will guide studies into their structure optimization, enhancing efficacy and drug-likeness.
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- Anna Merecz-Sadowska
- Department of Economic and Medical Informatics, University of Lodz, 90-214 Lodz, Poland; (M.J.); (R.Z.)
- Department of Allergology and Respiratory Rehabilitation, Medical University of Lodz, 90-725 Lodz, Poland;
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- Center for Research in Biosciences & Health Technologies (CBIOS), Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, 1749-024 Lisboa, Portugal;
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- Department of Medical Biology, Medical University of Lodz, Muszynskiego 1, 90-151 Lodz, Poland;
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Banacha 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland;
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Lodz, Pomorska 163/165, 90-236 Lodz, Poland;
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- Department of Medical Informatics and Statistics, Medical University of Lodz, 90-645 Lodz, Poland;
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- Department of Economic and Medical Informatics, University of Lodz, 90-214 Lodz, Poland; (M.J.); (R.Z.)
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- Center for Research in Biosciences & Health Technologies (CBIOS), Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, 1749-024 Lisboa, Portugal;
- Instituto de Investigação do Medicamento (iMed.ULisboa), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Economic and Medical Informatics, University of Lodz, 90-214 Lodz, Poland; (M.J.); (R.Z.)
- Department of Medical Informatics and Statistics, Medical University of Lodz, 90-645 Lodz, Poland;
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Fu Q, Lu Z, Chang Y, Jin T, Zhang M. Bibliometric and visualized analysis of resveratrol in anticancer investigations. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:2223-2239. [PMID: 38628201 PMCID: PMC11016421 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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A growing number of publications have shown that resveratrol has anticancer effects and has become a hotspot in cancer research. The purpose of this study is to analyze the academic results and research trends in resveratrol within the field of anticancer and to predict the future trends in this field. We conducted a literature search for resveratrol in anticancer research from 2003 to 2022 using the Science Citation Index Expanded of the Web of Science Core Collection. The visualization software was used to perform the bibliometric analysis. A total of 1463 publications from 2003 to 2022 were retrieved. China had the highest number of publications. Taipei Medical University became the research institution with the largest number of publications worldwide. The journals with the highest output and co-citation frequency were Molecules and Cancer Research. Levenson, Anait S and Jaeger, Walter published the largest number of papers. Jang, MS was the most co-cited author. Timeline View shows trends and relationship between research topics over time and suggests that the emerging frontier of resveratrol in anticancer may be "resveratrol induces apoptosis." As more and more evidence shows the important role of resveratrol in anticancer, further research on its mechanisms and target discovery may become a major direction for future research. The bibliometric analysis findings of this study will significantly contribute to scholars' comprehensive understanding of the anticancer effects and mechanisms of action of resveratrol, aiding in delineating research hotspots and frontier directions within this field, thereby providing guidance for future investigations.
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- Qiang Fu
- Department of Ultrasound MedicineAffiliated Hospital of Yanbian UniversityYanjiP. R. China
- Department of Pathology and Cancer Research CenterYanbian University Medical CollegeYanjiP. R. China
- Key Laboratory of the Science and Technology Department of Jilin ProvinceYanjiP. R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound MedicineAffiliated Hospital of Yanbian UniversityYanjiP. R. China
- Department of Pathology and Cancer Research CenterYanbian University Medical CollegeYanjiP. R. China
- Key Laboratory of the Science and Technology Department of Jilin ProvinceYanjiP. R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound MedicineAffiliated Hospital of Yanbian UniversityYanjiP. R. China
- Department of Pathology and Cancer Research CenterYanbian University Medical CollegeYanjiP. R. China
- Key Laboratory of the Science and Technology Department of Jilin ProvinceYanjiP. R. China
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- Department of Pathology and Cancer Research CenterYanbian University Medical CollegeYanjiP. R. China
- Key Laboratory of the Science and Technology Department of Jilin ProvinceYanjiP. R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound MedicineAffiliated Hospital of Yanbian UniversityYanjiP. R. China
- Department of Pathology and Cancer Research CenterYanbian University Medical CollegeYanjiP. R. China
- Key Laboratory of the Science and Technology Department of Jilin ProvinceYanjiP. R. China
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Verni MC, Matos TS, Alberto MR, Blázquez MA, Sussulini A, Arena ME, Cartagena E. UHPLC-MS/MS and GC-MS Metabolic Profiling of a Medicinal Flourensia Fiebrigii Chemotype. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202301978. [PMID: 38379213 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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The comparative metabolic profiling and their biological properties of eight extracts obtained from diverse parts (leaves, flowers, roots) of the medicinal plant Flourensia fiebrigii S.F. Blake, a chemotype growing in highland areas (2750 m a.s.l.) of northwest Argentina, were investigated. The extracts were analysed by GC-MS and UHPLC-MS/MS. GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of encecalin (relative content: 24.86 %) in ethereal flower extract (EF) and this benzopyran (5.93 %) together sitosterol (11.35 %) in the bioactive ethereal leaf exudate (ELE). By UHPLC-MS/MS the main compounds identified in both samples were: limocitrin, (22.31 %), (2Z)-4,6-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1-benzofuran-3-one (21.31 %), isobavachin (14.47 %), naringenin (13.50 %), and sternbin, (12.49 %). Phytocomplexes derived from aerial parts exhibited significant activity against biofilm production of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus, reaching inhibitions of 74.7-99.9 % with ELE (50 μg/mL). Notably, the extracts did not affect nutraceutical and environmental bacteria, suggesting a selective activity. ELE also showed the highest reactive species scavenging ability. This study provides valuable insights into the potential applications of this chemotype.
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- María Cecilia Verni
- Facultad de Bioquímica, Química y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Ayacucho 471, Tucumán, 4000, Argentina
- INBIOFAL (CONICET-UNT), Av. Kirchner 1900, Tucumán, 4000, Argentina
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- Laboratory of Bioanalytics and Integrated Omics (LaBIOmics), Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP-13083-970, Brazil
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- Facultad de Bioquímica, Química y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Ayacucho 471, Tucumán, 4000, Argentina
- INBIOFAL (CONICET-UNT), Av. Kirchner 1900, Tucumán, 4000, Argentina
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- Departament de Farmacología, Facultat de Farmàcia, Universitat de València, Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjasot, Valencia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Bioanalytics and Integrated Omics (LaBIOmics), Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP-13083-970, Brazil
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- Facultad de Bioquímica, Química y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Ayacucho 471, Tucumán, 4000, Argentina
- INBIOFAL (CONICET-UNT), Av. Kirchner 1900, Tucumán, 4000, Argentina
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- Facultad de Bioquímica, Química y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Ayacucho 471, Tucumán, 4000, Argentina
- INBIOFAL (CONICET-UNT), Av. Kirchner 1900, Tucumán, 4000, Argentina
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Jia C, Li H, Yang Z, Xu R, Wang L, Li H. From medical strategy to foodborne prophylactic strategy: Stabilizing dental collagen with aloin. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:830-842. [PMID: 38370038 PMCID: PMC10867467 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Infectious oral diseases are longstanding global public health concerns. However, traditional medical approaches to address these diseases are costly, traumatic, and prone to relapse. Here, we propose a foodborne prophylactic strategy using aloin to safeguard dental collagen. The effect of aloin on the stability of dental collagen was evaluated by treating dentin with a solution containing aloin (0.1 mg/mL) for 2 min. This concentration is comparable to the natural aloin content of edible aloe. Furthermore, we investigated the mechanisms underlying the interactions between aloin and dentin collagen. Our findings, obtained through fluorescence spectroscopy, attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Gaussian peak fitting, circular dichroism spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction, revealed that aloin interacts with dental collagen through noncovalent bonding, specifically hydrogen bonding in situ. This interaction leads to a reduction in the distance between molecules and an increase in the proportion of stable α-helical chains in the dental collagen. The ultimate tensile strength and thermogravimetric analysis demonstrated that dental collagen treated with aloin exhibited improved mechanical strength and thermostability. Additionally, the release of hydroxyproline, cross-linked carboxy-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen, and C-terminal cross-linked telopeptide of type I collagen, along with weight loss, indicated an enhancement in the enzymatic stability of dental collagen. These findings suggest that aloin administration could be a daily, nondestructive, and cost-effective strategy for managing infectious oral diseases.
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- Chongzhi Jia
- Department of Stomatology, The First Medical CenterChinese PLA General HospitalBeijingChina
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Medical CenterChinese PLA General HospitalBeijingChina
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Medical CenterChinese PLA General HospitalBeijingChina
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Medical CenterChinese PLA General HospitalBeijingChina
- Department of Stomatology, The Third Medical CenterChinese PLA General HospitalBeijingChina
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- Department of Stomatology, The Third Medical CenterChinese PLA General HospitalBeijingChina
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Medical CenterChinese PLA General HospitalBeijingChina
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Sati P, Sharma E, Dhyani P, Attri DC, Rana R, Kiyekbayeva L, Büsselberg D, Samuel SM, Sharifi-Rad J. Paclitaxel and its semi-synthetic derivatives: comprehensive insights into chemical structure, mechanisms of action, and anticancer properties. Eur J Med Res 2024; 29:90. [PMID: 38291541 PMCID: PMC10826257 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-024-01657-2] [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: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
Abstract
Cancer is a disease that can cause abnormal cell growth and can spread throughout the body. It is among the most significant causes of death worldwide, resulting in approx. 10 million deaths annually. Many synthetic anticancer drugs are available, but they often come with side effects and can interact negatively with other medications. Additionally, many chemotherapy drugs used for cancer treatment can develop resistance and harm normal cells, leading to dose-limiting side effects. As a result, finding effective cancer treatments and developing new drugs remains a significant challenge. However, plants are a potent source of natural products with the potential for cancer treatment. These biologically active compounds may be the basis for enhanced or less toxic derivatives. Herbal medicines/phytomedicines, or plant-based drugs, are becoming more popular in treating complicated diseases like cancer due to their effectiveness and are a particularly attractive option due to their affordability, availability, and lack of serious side effects. They have broad applicability and therapeutic efficacy, which has spurred scientific research into their potential as anticancer agents. This review focuses on Paclitaxel (PTX), a plant-based drug derived from Taxus sp., and its ability to treat specific tumors. PTX and its derivatives are effective against various cancer cell lines. Researchers can use this detailed information to develop effective and affordable treatments for cancer.
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- Priyanka Sati
- Department of Biotechnology, Kumaun University, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India
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- Institute for Integrated Natural Sciences, University of Koblenz, Koblenz, Germany
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- Department of Botany, Central University of Jammu, Rahya-Suchani (Bagla), Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Biology, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical School, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Education City, Qatar Foundation, P.O. Box 24144, Doha, Qatar.
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Education City, Qatar Foundation, P.O. Box 24144, Doha, Qatar.
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Althaher AR, Jarrar Y, Al-Ibadah MA, Balasmeh R, Jarrar Q, Abulebdah D. Effects of Calamintha incana (Sm.) Helder Ethanolic Extract on the mRNA Expression of Drug-metabolizing cyp450s in the Mouse Livers. Microrna 2024; 13:63-70. [PMID: 38265404 DOI: 10.2174/0122115366268781231205103752] [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: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Alteration in the expression and activity of drug-metabolizing enzymes (DMEs) can alter the pharmacokinetics and hence the response of the drug. Some chemicals found in herbs and fruits affect the expression of DMEs. Calamintha incana is commonly used in Middle Eastern Arabic countries. There is no report regarding the influence of Calamintha incana on the hepatic expression of DMEs. AIMS The current investigation aimed to investigate the effect of Calamintha incana consumption on the mRNA expression of major hepatic drug-metabolizing cytochrome (cyp) P450 genes in mice. METHODS The chemical composition of the ethanoic extract was analyzed using liquid chromatography/ mass spectrometry. Then, 21 BALB/c mice were used for the in vivo experiment. The mice were divided into three groups, each consisting of seven mice. The first group (low-dose group) was treated with 41.6 mg/kg of Calamintha incana extract and the second group was administered the high-dose (125 mg/kg) of the extract for one month. The mice in the third "control" group administrated the vehicle 20% polyethylene glycol 200. Then, the expression of cyp3a11, cyp2c29, cyp2d9, and cyp1a1 was analyzed using the real-time polymerase chain reaction. The relative liver weights of the mice and the hepatic pathohistological alterations were assessed. RESULTS The ethanolic extract of Calamintha incana contained 27 phytochemical compounds. The most abundant compounds were linolenic acid, myristic acid, and p-cymene. It was found that the low dose of Calamintha incana extract upregulated significantly (P < 0.05) the expression of cyp3a11 by more than ten folds in the liver of treated mice. Furthermore, the histological analysis showed that low- and high-dose administration of the C. incana did not cause pathological alterations. CONCLUSION It can be concluded from these findings that consumption of low doses of Calamintha incana upregulated the mRNA expression of mouse cyp3a11 without causing histopathological alterations in the livers. Further studies are needed to determine the influence of Calamintha incana on the pharmacokinetics and response of drugs metabolized by cyp3a11.
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- Arwa R Althaher
- Department of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt, 19117, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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- Department of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences and Clinical Pharmacy, Isra University, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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Ahn G, Ban YJ, Shin GI, Jeong SY, Park KH, Kim WY, Cha JY. Ethylene enhances transcriptions of asparagine biosynthetic genes in soybean ( Glycine max L. Merr) leaves. PLANT SIGNALING & BEHAVIOR 2023; 18:2287883. [PMID: 38019725 PMCID: PMC10761183 DOI: 10.1080/15592324.2023.2287883] [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: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Soybean, a vital protein-rich crop, offers bioactivity that can mitigate various chronic human diseases. Nonetheless, soybean breeding poses a challenge due to the negative correlation between enhanced protein levels and overall productivity. Our previous studies demonstrated that applying gaseous phytohormone, ethylene, to soybean leaves significantly boosts the accumulation of free amino acids, particularly asparagine (Asn). Current studies also revealed that ethylene application to soybeans significantly enhanced both essential and non-essential amino acid contents in leaves and stems. Asn plays a crucial role in ammonia detoxification and reducing fatigue. However, the molecular evidence supporting this phenomenon remains elusive. This study explores the molecular mechanisms behind enhanced Asn accumulation in ethylene-treated soybean leaves. Transcriptional analysis revealed that ethylene treatments to soybean leaves enhance the transcriptional levels of key genes involved in Asn biosynthesis, such as aspartate aminotransferase (AspAT) and Asn synthetase (ASN), which aligns with our previous observations of elevated Asn levels. These findings shed light on the role of ethylene in upregulating Asn biosynthetic genes, subsequently enhancing Asn concentrations. This molecular insight into amino acid metabolism regulation provides valuable knowledge for the metabolic farming of crops, especially in elevating nutraceutical ingredients with non-genetic modification (GM) approach for improved protein content.
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- Gyeongik Ahn
- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21four), IALS, RILS, and PBRRC, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Naju, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21four), IALS, RILS, and PBRRC, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21four), IALS, RILS, and PBRRC, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21four), IALS, RILS, and PBRRC, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21four), IALS, RILS, and PBRRC, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21four), IALS, RILS, and PBRRC, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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Idaguko CA, Orabueze I. Trace element levels and bio-active compounds in ethanolic leaf extract of Chrysophyllum albidum characterised using gas chromatography - mass spectrometry. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2023; 80:127311. [PMID: 37806006 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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AIM AND OBJECTIVES Chrysophyllum albidum, also known as Africa star apple, has so many ethnobotanical uses in African healing system. Thus, a study that reveals possible trace elements and its phytochemical profile will give an essential insight to the bioactivity profile of the plant. The study was to identify the trace elements and the bioactive compounds present in Chrysophyllum albidum (C. albidum) leaf extract MATERIALS AND METHODS: The ethanol leaf extract of Chrysophyllum albidum was evaluated for trace elements using an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (ASS) while the chemical composition was analysed using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS). The identification of phytoconstituents using GC/MS was based on the instrument library, peak area and retention time. RESULT The ethanol leaf extract of C. albidum showed a high content of potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium, while relative low content of manganese, iron, copper, zinc, lead and nickel. Total of 30 peaks representing 30 identified compounds were recorded in the GC/MS analysis. These include a variety of heterocyclic compounds such as fatty acids, organic compounds, esters, and disaccharides etc. The major constituents of the extract were: Sucrose (37.45%), followed by 1,2,3-Propanetriol,1-acetate (7.86%), di-Glyceraldehyde dimer (5.70%), 1-(3-Benzyl-2-thioureido)-1-deoxy-beta-d glucopyranose 2,3,4,6-tetraacetate (4.53%), 4 H-Pyran-4-one, 2,3-dihydro-3, 5-dihydroxy-6-methyl- (4.49%), 3-Deoxy-d-Mannoic lactone (3.14%), Glycerine (3.04%) and minor compounds that are less than 3%. CONCLUSION The elemental composition of the leaf extract of C. albidum may be influenced by the environmental factors such as soil composition surrounding the plant's roots, while a variety of bioactive compounds with diverse biological activities were present. Hence, the plant have a potential pharmacological activities.
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- Chika Anna Idaguko
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Edo State University Uzairue, Edo State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Silvestro S, Raffaele I, Mazzon E. Modulating Stress Proteins in Response to Therapeutic Interventions for Parkinson's Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16233. [PMID: 38003423 PMCID: PMC10671288 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative illness characterized by the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, resulting in motor symptoms and without debilitating motors. A hallmark of this condition is the accumulation of misfolded proteins, a phenomenon that drives disease progression. In this regard, heat shock proteins (HSPs) play a central role in the cellular response to stress, shielding cells from damage induced by protein aggregates and oxidative stress. As a result, researchers have become increasingly interested in modulating these proteins through pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic interventions. This review aims to provide an overview of the preclinical experiments performed over the last decade in this research field. Specifically, it focuses on preclinical studies that center on the modulation of stress proteins for the treatment potential of PD. The findings display promise in targeting HSPs to ameliorate PD outcomes. Despite the complexity of HSPs and their co-chaperones, proteins such as HSP70, HSP27, HSP90, and glucose-regulated protein-78 (GRP78) may be efficacious in slowing or preventing disease progression. Nevertheless, clinical validation is essential to confirm the safety and effectiveness of these preclinical approaches.
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo, Via Provinciale Palermo, Contrada Casazza, 98124 Messina, Italy; (S.S.); (I.R.)
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Rabaan AA, Halwani MA, Garout M, Turkistani SA, Alsubki RA, Alawfi A, Alshengeti A, Najim MA, Al Kaabi NA, Alqazih TQ, Aseeri AA, Bahitham AS, Alsubaie MA, Alissa M, Aljeldah M. Identification of natural potent inhibitors against Mycobacterium tuberculosis isocitrate lyase: an in silico study. Mol Divers 2023:10.1007/s11030-023-10711-w. [PMID: 37578620 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-023-10711-w] [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: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a global burden to humanity due to its adverse effects on health and society since time is not clearly defined. The existence of drug-resistant strains and the potential threat posed by latent tuberculosis act as strong impetuses for developing novel anti-tuberculosis drugs. In this study, various flavonoids were tested against the Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) Isocitrate Lyase (ICL), which has been identified as an authorised therapeutic target for treating Mtb infection. Using in silico drug discovery approach, a library of 241 flavonoid compounds was virtually screened against the binding pocket of the crystalline ligand, the VGX inhibitor, in the Mtb ICL protein. As a result, the top four flavonoids were selected based on binding score and were further considered for redocking and intermolecular contact profiling analysis. The global and local fluctuations in the protein and ligand structure were analysed using their root mean square deviation (RMSD) and root mean square fluctuation (RMSF) values obtained from the GROMACS generated 100 ns molecular dynamics (MD) simulation trajectories. The end-state binding free energy was also calculated using the MMPBSA approach for all the respective docked complexes. All four selected compounds exhibited considerable stability and affinity compared to control ligands, i.e. VGX inhibitor; however, Vaccarin showed the highest stability and affinity against the Mtb ICL protein active site, followed by the Genistin, Glabridin, and Corylin. Therefore, this study recommends selected flavonoids for in vitro and in vivo experimental studies to check their potency and efficacy against Mtb.
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- Ali A Rabaan
- Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran, 31311, Saudi Arabia.
- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, 11533, Saudi Arabia.
- Department of Public Health and Nutrition, The University of Haripur, Haripur, 22610, Pakistan.
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Al Baha University, Al Baha, 4781, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community Medicine and Health Care for Pilgrims, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11362, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Al-Madinah, 41491, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Al-Madinah, 41491, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Hospital, National Guard Health Affairs, Al-Madinah, 41491, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah, 41411, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine and Health Science, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates
- Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), Abu Dhabi, 51900, United Arab Emirates
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- Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), Abu Dhabi, 51900, United Arab Emirates
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- Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), Abu Dhabi, 51900, United Arab Emirates
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- Microbiology Laboratory Department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, 32253, Saudi Arabia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory Department, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, 32253, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hafr Al Batin, Hafr Al Batin, 39831, Saudi Arabia.
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