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Chua HM, Moshawih S, Kifli N, Goh HP, Ming LC. Insights into the computer-aided drug design and discovery based on anthraquinone scaffold for cancer treatment: A systematic review. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0301396. [PMID: 38776291 PMCID: PMC11111074 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0301396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In the search for better anticancer drugs, computer-aided drug design (CADD) techniques play an indispensable role in facilitating the lengthy and costly drug discovery process especially when natural products are involved. Anthraquinone is one of the most widely-recognized natural products with anticancer properties. This review aimed to systematically assess and synthesize evidence on the utilization of CADD techniques centered on the anthraquinone scaffold for cancer treatment. METHODS The conduct and reporting of this review were done in accordance to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) 2020 guideline. The protocol was registered in the "International prospective register of systematic reviews" database (PROSPERO: CRD42023432904) and also published recently. The search strategy was designed based on the combination of concept 1 "CADD or virtual screening", concept 2 "anthraquinone" and concept 3 "cancer". The search was executed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and MedRxiv on 30 June 2023. RESULTS Databases searching retrieved a total of 317 records. After deduplication and applying the eligibility criteria, the final review ended up with 32 articles in which 3 articles were found by citation searching. The CADD methods used in the studies were either structure-based alone (69%) or combined with ligand-based methods via parallel (9%) or sequential (22%) approaches. Molecular docking was performed in all studies, with Glide and AutoDock being the most popular commercial and public software used respectively. Protein data bank was used in most studies to retrieve the crystal structure of the targets of interest while the main ligand databases were PubChem and Zinc. The utilization of in-silico techniques has enabled a deeper dive into the structural, biological and pharmacological properties of anthraquinone derivatives, revealing their remarkable anticancer properties in an all-rounded fashion. CONCLUSION By harnessing the power of computational tools and leveraging the natural diversity of anthraquinone compounds, researchers can expedite the development of better drugs to address the unmet medical needs in cancer treatment by improving the treatment outcome for cancer patients.
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- Hui Ming Chua
- PAP Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam
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- PAP Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam
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- PAP Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam
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- PAP Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam
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- PAP Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam
- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
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Pasdaran A, Zare M, Hamedi A, Hamedi A. A Review of the Chemistry and Biological Activities of Natural Colorants, Dyes, and Pigments: Challenges, and Opportunities for Food, Cosmetics, and Pharmaceutical Application. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202300561. [PMID: 37471105 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202300561] [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: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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Natural pigments are important sources for the screening of bioactive lead compounds. This article reviewed the chemistry and therapeutic potentials of over 570 colored molecules from plants, fungi, bacteria, insects, algae, and marine sources. Moreover, related biological activities, advanced extraction, and identification approaches were reviewed. A variety of biological activities, including cytotoxicity against cancer cells, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, anti-microbial, antiviral, and anti-protozoal activities, have been reported for different pigments. Considering their structural backbone, they were classified as naphthoquinones, carotenoids, flavonoids, xanthones, anthocyanins, benzotropolones, alkaloids, terpenoids, isoprenoids, and non-isoprenoids. Alkaloid pigments were mostly isolated from bacteria and marine sources, while flavonoids were mostly found in plants and mushrooms. Colored quinones and xanthones were mostly extracted from plants and fungi, while colored polyketides and terpenoids are often found in marine sources and fungi. Carotenoids are mostly distributed among bacteria, followed by fungi and plants. The pigments isolated from insects have different structures, but among them, carotenoids and quinone/xanthone are the most important. Considering good manufacturing practices, the current permitted natural colorants are: Carotenoids (canthaxanthin, β-carotene, β-apo-8'-carotenal, annatto, astaxanthin) and their sources, lycopene, anthocyanins, betanin, chlorophyllins, spirulina extract, carmine and cochineal extract, henna, riboflavin, pyrogallol, logwood extract, guaiazulene, turmeric, and soy leghemoglobin.
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- Ardalan Pasdaran
- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Medicinal Plants Processing Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Student research committee, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Medicinal Plants Processing Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Fajinmi OO, Olarewaju OO, Van Staden J. Propagation of Medicinal Plants for Sustainable Livelihoods, Economic Development, and Biodiversity Conservation in South Africa. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1174. [PMID: 36904034 PMCID: PMC10007054 DOI: 10.3390/plants12051174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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South Africa is blessed with vast plant resources and unique vegetation types. Indigenous South African medicinal plants have been well-harnessed to generate income in rural communities. Many of these plants have been processed into natural products to heal a variety of diseases, making them valuable export commodities. South Africa has one of the most effective bio-conservation policies in Africa, which has protected the South African indigenous medicinal vegetation. However, there is a strong link between government policies for biodiversity conservation, the propagation of medicinal plants as a source of livelihood, and the development of propagation techniques by research scientists. Tertiary institutions nationwide have played a crucial role in the development of effective propagation protocols for valuable South African medicinal plants. The government-restricted harvest policies have also helped to nudge natural product companies and medicinal plant marketers to embrace the cultivated plants for their medicinal uses, and thus have helped support the South African economy and biodiversity conservation. Propagation methods used for the cultivation of the relevant medicinal plants vary according to plant family and vegetation type, among others. Plants from the Cape areas, such as the Karoo, are often resuscitated after bushfires, and propagation protocols mimicking these events have been established through seed propagation protocols with controlled temperatures and other conditions, to establish seedlings of such plants. Thus, this review highlights the role of the propagation of highly utilized and traded medicinal plants in the South African traditional medicinal system. Some valuable medicinal plants that sustain livelihoods and are highly sought-after as export raw materials are discussed. The effect of South African bio-conservation registration on the propagation of these plants and the roles of the communities and other stakeholders in the development of propagation protocols for highly utilized and endangered medicinal plants are also covered. The role of various propagation methods on the bioactive compounds' composition of medicinal plants and issues of quality assurance are addressed. The available literature, media online news, newspapers, and other resources, such as published books and manuals, were scrutinized for information.
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- Olufunke O. Fajinmi
- Department of Nature Conservation, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Mangosuthu University of Technology, Durban 4031, South Africa
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- Department of Nature Conservation, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Mangosuthu University of Technology, Durban 4031, South Africa
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- Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
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2,3-Dihydrosorbicillin and chrysopanol stimulate insulin secretion in INS-1 cells. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2023; 83:129186. [PMID: 36781148 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2023.129186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Pancreatic β-cell function and insulin secretion are important in antidiabetic drug development. In an effort to discover small molecules to regulate insulin secretion, an endophytic fungus, Penicillium sp. SSP-1CLG, was selected for chemical investigation. Large scale cultures of the strain followed by extraction and chromatographic analysis led to the isolation of 10 anthraquinone and alkaloid-type compounds. The isolated compounds were identified by comprehensive analysis of NMR, MS, and ECD data. The effect of compounds 1-10 on insulin secretion in INS-1 cells was investigated. 2,3-Dihydrosorbicillin (1), chrysophanol (2), and glandicolin B (10) at non-cytotoxic concentrations resulted in an increase of glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) in rat INS-1 pancreatic β-cells. Furthermore, we investigated the signaling pathway involved in 2,3-dihydrosorbicillin (1) and chrysophanol (2) action in the activation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ), pancreatic and duodenal homeobox-1 (PDX-1), insulin receptor substrate-2 (IRS-2), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), and Akt. Treatment of INS-1 cells with 2,3-dihydrosorbicillin (1) and chrysophanol (2) increased the expression of these proteins. Our findings indicate that 2,3-dihydrosorbicillin and chrysophanol may play roles in the regulation of insulin secretion in pancreatic β-cells, at least in part, by targeting PPARγ and PDX-1 via the IRS-2/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
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Chrysophanol-Induced Autophagy Disrupts Apoptosis via the PI3K/Akt/mTOR Pathway in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cells. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 59:medicina59010042. [PMID: 36676666 PMCID: PMC9864245 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59010042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Natural products are necessary sources for drug discovery and have contributed to cancer chemotherapy over the past few decades. Furthermore, substances derived from plants have fewer side effects. Chrysophanol is an anthraquinone derivative that is isolated from rhubarb. Although the anticancer effect of chrysophanol on several cancer cells has been reported, studies on the antitumor effect of chrysophanol on oral squamous-cell carcinoma (OSCC) cells have yet to be elucidated. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the anticancer effect of chrysophanol on OSCC cells (CAL-27 and Ca9-22) via apoptosis and autophagy, among the cell death pathways. Results: It was found that chrysophanol inhibited the growth and viability of CAL-27 and Ca9-22 and induced apoptosis through the intrinsic pathway. It was also found that chrysophanol activates autophagy-related factors (ATG5, beclin-1, and P62/SQSTM1) and LC3B conversion. That is, chrysophanol activated both apoptosis and autophagy. Here, we focused on the roles of chrysophanol-induced apoptosis and the autophagy pathway. When the autophagy inhibitor 3-MA and PI3K/Akt inhibitor were used to inhibit the autophagy induced by chrysophanol, it was confirmed that the rate of apoptosis significantly increased. Therefore, we confirmed that chrysophanol induces apoptosis and autophagy at the same time, and the induced autophagy plays a role in interfering with apoptosis processes. Conclusions: Therefore, the potential of chrysophanol as an excellent anticancer agent in OSCC was confirmed via this study. Furthermore, the combined treatment of drugs that can inhibit chrysophanol-induced autophagy is expected to have a tremendous synergistic effect in overcoming oral cancer.
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Ahmad W, Ansari MA, Alsayari A, Almaghaslah D, Wahab S, Alomary MN, Jamal QMS, Khan FA, Ali A, Alam P, Elderdery AY. In Vitro, Molecular Docking and In Silico ADME/Tox Studies of Emodin and Chrysophanol against Human Colorectal and Cervical Carcinoma. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:1348. [PMID: 36355520 PMCID: PMC9697597 DOI: 10.3390/ph15111348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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Anthraquinones (AQs) are present in foods, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and traditional treatments and have a wide spectrum of pharmacological activities. In the search for anti-cancer drugs, AQ derivatives are an important class. In this study, anthraquinone aglycons chrysophanol (Chr), emodin (EM) and FDA-approved anticancer drug fluorouracil were analyzed by molecular docking studies against receptor molecules caspase-3, apoptosis regulator Bcl-2, TRAF2 and NCK-interacting protein kinase (TNIK) and cyclin-dependent protein kinase 2 (CDK2) as novel candidates for future anticancer therapeutic development. The ADMET SAR database was used to predict the toxicity profile and pharmacokinetics of the Chr and EM. Furthermore, in silico results were validated by the in vitro anticancer activity against HCT-116 and HeLa cell lines to determine the anticancer effect. According to the docking studies simulated by the docking program AutoDock Vina 4.0, Chr and EM had good binding energies against the target proteins. It has been observed that Chr and EM show stronger molecular interaction than that of the FDA-approved anticancer drug fluorouracil. In the in vitro results, Chr and EM demonstrated promising anticancer activity in HCT-116 and HeLa cells. These findings lay the groundwork for the potential use of Chr and EM in the treatment of human colorectal and cervical carcinomas.
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- Wasim Ahmad
- Department of Pharmacy, Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, Dammam 34222, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Epidemic Disease Research, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Unit, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Unit, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- National Centre for Biotechnology, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Informatics, College of Public Health and Health Informatics, Qassim University, Al Bukayriyah 52741, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Stem Cell Research, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11941, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka 72388, Saudi Arabia
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Wang T, Lu Z, Qu XH, Xiong ZY, Wu YT, Luo Y, Zhang ZY, Han XJ, Xie CF. Chrysophanol-8-O-glucoside protects mice against acute liver injury by inhibiting autophagy in hepatic stellate cells and inflammatory response in liver-resident macrophages. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:951521. [PMID: 36147355 PMCID: PMC9485814 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.951521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Acute liver failure (ALF) is an unfavorable condition characterized by the rapid loss of liver function and high mortality. Chrysophanol-8-O-glucoside (CPOG) is an anthraquinone derivative isolated from rhubarb. This study aims to evaluate the protective effect of CPOG on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)/D-GalN-induced ALF and its underlying mechanisms. LPS/D-GalN-induced mice ALF model and LPS treatment model in RAW 264.7 and LX2 cells were established. It was found that CPOG ameliorated LPS/D-GalN-induced liver injury and improved mortality as indicated by Hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining. Molecularly, qPCR and ELISA results showed that CPOG alleviated LPS/D-GalN-induced release of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate transaminase and the secretion of TNF-α and IL-1β in vivo. LPS/D-GalN-induced intracellular ROS production was also attenuated by CPOG in liver tissue. Further, CPOG attenuated ROS generation and inhibited the expression of p-IκB and p-p65 as well as the expression of TNF-α and IL-1β stimulated by LPS in RAW 264.7 cells. In addition, CPOG alleviated LPS-induced up-regulation of LC3B, p62, ATG5 and Beclin1 by attenuating ROS production and inhibiting MAPK signaling in LX2 cells. Taken together, our data indicated that the CPOG protected against LPS/D-GalN-induced ALF by inhibiting oxidative stress, inflammation response and autophagy. These findings suggest that CPOG could be potential drug for the treatment of ALF in clinic.
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- Tao Wang
- Institute of Geriatrics, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, China
- Department of Neurology, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Pathology, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Women’s Reproductive Health of Jiangxi, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Pathology, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, China
- Department of Neurology, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, China
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- *Correspondence: Xiao-Jian Han, ; Cai-Feng Xie,
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- *Correspondence: Xiao-Jian Han, ; Cai-Feng Xie,
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Sharma A, Bhalla S, Mehan S. PI3K/AKT/mTOR signalling inhibitor chrysophanol ameliorates neurobehavioural and neurochemical defects in propionic acid-induced experimental model of autism in adult rats. Metab Brain Dis 2022; 37:1909-1929. [PMID: 35687217 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-022-01026-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder marked by social and communication deficits as well as repetitive behaviour. Several studies have found that overactivation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signalling pathways during brain development plays a significant role in autism pathogenesis. Overexpression of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signalling pathway causes neurological disorders by increasing cell death, neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress. Chrysophanol, also known as chrysophanic acid, is a naturally occurring chemical obtained from the plant Rheum palmatum. This study aimed to examine the neuroprotective effect of CPH on neurobehavioral, molecular, neurochemical, and gross pathological alterations in ICV-PPA induced experimental model of autism in adult rats. The effects of ICV-PPA on PI3K/AKT/mTOR downregulation in the brain were studied in autism-like rats. Furthermore, we investigated how CPH affected myelin basic protein (MBP) levels in rat brain homogenate and apoptotic biomarkers such as caspase-3, Bax, and Bcl-2 levels in rat brain homogenate and blood plasma samples. Rats were tested for behavioural abnormalities such as neuromuscular dysfunction using an actophotometer, motor coordination using a beam crossing task (BCT), depressive behaviour using a forced swim test (FST), cognitive deficiency, and memory consolidation using a Morris water maze (MWM) task. In PPA-treated rats, prolonged oral CPH administration from day 12 to day 44 of the experimental schedule reduces autistic-like symptoms. Furthermore, in rat brain homogenates, blood plasma, and CSF samples, cellular, molecular, and cell death markers, neuroinflammatory cytokines, neurotransmitter levels, and oxidative stress indicators were investigated. The recent findings imply that CPH also restores abnormal neurochemical levels and may prevent autism-like gross pathological alterations, such as demyelination volume, in the rat brain.
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- Aarti Sharma
- Neuropharmacology Division, Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, 142001, India
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- Neuropharmacology Division, Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, 142001, India
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- Neuropharmacology Division, Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, 142001, India.
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Investigating the Role of Dahuang in Hepatoma Treatment Using Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking, and Survival Analysis. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:5975223. [PMID: 35872841 PMCID: PMC9307382 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5975223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Hepatoma is one of the most common malignant tumors. The incidence rate is high in developing countries, and China has the most significant number of cases. Dahuang is a classic traditional antitumor drug commonly used in China and has also been applied to treat hepatoma. However, the potential mechanism of Dahuang in treating hepatoma is not clear. Therefore, this study is aimed at elucidating the possible molecular mechanism and key targets of Dahuang using methods of network pharmacology, molecular docking, and survival analysis. Firstly, the active ingredients and key targets of Dahuang were analyzed through public databases, and then the drug-ingredient-target-disease network diagram of Dahuang against hepatoma was constructed. Five main active components and five core targets were determined according to the enrichment degree. Enrichment analysis demonstrated that Dahuang treated hepatoma through the multiple pathways in cancer. Additionally, molecular docking predicted that aloe-emodin and PIK3CG depicted the best binding energy. Survival analysis indicated that a high/ESR1 gene expression had a relatively good prognosis for patients with hepatoma (p < 0.05). In conclusion, the current study results demonstrated that Dahuang could treat hepatoma through a variety of active ingredients, targets, and multiantitumor pathways. Moreover, it effectively improved the prognosis of hepatoma patients. ESR1 is the potential key gene that is beneficial for the survival of hepatoma patients. Also, aloe-emodin and beta-sitosterol are the two main active crucial ingredients for hepatoma treatment. The study also provided some functional bases and references for the development of new drugs, target mining, and experimental animal research of hepatoma in the future.
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Evening Primrose Oil Improves Chemotherapeutic Effects in Human Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Cell Lines—A Preclinical Study. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15040466. [PMID: 35455464 PMCID: PMC9024477 DOI: 10.3390/ph15040466] [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: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Evening Primrose oil (EPO), obtained from the seeds of Evening Primrose (Oenothera L.), is largely used as a dietary supplement, especially after cancer diagnosis. Human pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is an aggressive disease correlated with poor clinical prognosis and a very low response rate to common chemotherapy. The aim of this work was to study the potential ability of EPO to improve the effects of chemotherapeutic drugs in PANC-1 and MIAPaCa-2 cell lines. Cytotoxicity, cell death, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and EPO anticancer activity associated with the main chemotherapeutic drugs commonly used in therapy were investigated. Results showed that EPO reduced PDAC cell viability and increased paclitaxel efficacy. This evidence suggests that EPO may be used as a potential supplement to increase chemotherapeutic efficacy in PDAC therapy.
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Hsu PC, Hsu CC, Hsia YJ, Kuo CY. Chrysophanol Suppresses Cell Growth via mTOR/PPAR-α Regulation and ROS Accumulation in Cultured Human Tongue Squamous Carcinoma SAS Cells. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2022; 44:1528-1538. [PMID: 35723362 PMCID: PMC9164035 DOI: 10.3390/cimb44040104] [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: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Oral cancer, a type of head and neck cancer, can pose a significant risk of death unless diagnosed and treated early. Alternative treatments are urgently needed owing to the high mortality rate, limitations of conventional treatments, and many complications. The anthraquinone compound chrysophanol acts as a tumor suppressor on some types of cancer cells. To date, it has not been clarified how chrysophanol affects human tongue squamous carcinoma. This study was aimed to examine the effects of chrysophanol on oral cancer treatment. The results show that chrysophanol caused cell death, reduced the expression of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR)/peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-α), and increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. We also used two ion chelators, deferoxamine (DFO) and liproxstatin-1 (Lipro), to further determine whether chrysophanol inhibits cell growth and regulates mTOR/PPAR-α expression and ROS production, both of which are involved in iron homeostasis. The results show that DFO and Lipro reversed the increase in cell death, downregulation of mTOR/PPAR-α, and decrease in ROS accumulation. In conclusion, chrysophanol inhibits the growth of oral squamous cell carcinoma cells by modulating mTOR/PPAR-α and by causing ROS accumulation.
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- Po-Chih Hsu
- Department of Dentistry, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan; (P.-C.H.); (C.-C.H.); (Y.-J.H.)
- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan
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- Department of Dentistry, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan; (P.-C.H.); (C.-C.H.); (Y.-J.H.)
- Department of Research, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan
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- Department of Dentistry, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan; (P.-C.H.); (C.-C.H.); (Y.-J.H.)
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- Department of Research, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Fax: +886-2-6628-9009
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Neuroprotective Effect of Chrysophanol as a PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signaling Inhibitor in an Experimental Model of Autologous Blood-induced Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Curr Med Sci 2022; 42:249-266. [PMID: 35079960 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-022-2496-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) refers to predominant, sporadic, and non-traumatic bleeding in the brain parenchyma. The PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway is an important signal transduction pathway regulated by enzyme-linked receptors and has many biological functions in mammals. It plays a key role in neuronal metabolism, gene expression regulation, and tissue homeostasis in the healthy and diseased brain. METHODS In the present study, the role of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway inhibitor chrysophanol (CPH) (10 mg/kg and 20 mg/kg, orally) in the improvement of ICH-associated neurological defects in rats was investigated. Autologous blood (20 µL/5 min/unilateral/intracerebroventricular) mimics ICH-like defects involving cellular and molecular dysfunction and neurotransmitter imbalance. The current study also included various behavioral assessments to examine cognition, memory, and motor and neuromuscular coordination. The protein expression levels of PI3K, AKT, and mTOR as well as myelin basic protein and apoptotic markers, such as Bax, Bcl-2, and caspase-3, were examined using ELISA kits. Furthermore, the levels of various neuroinflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress markers were assessed. Additionally, the neurological severity score, brain water content, gross brain pathology, and hematoma size were used to indicate neurological function and brain edema. RESULTS CPH was found to be neuroprotective by restoring neurobehavioral alterations and significantly reducing the elevated PI3K, AKT, and mTOR protein levels, and modulating the apoptotic markers such as Bax, Bcl-2, and caspase-3 in rat brain homogenate. CPH substantially reduced the inflammatory cytokines like interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α. CPH administration restored the neurotransmitters GABA, glutamate, acetylcholine, dopamine, and various oxidative stress markers. CONCLUSION Our results show that CPH may be a promising therapeutic approach for overcoming neuronal damage caused by the overexpression of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway in ICH-induced neurological dysfunctions in rats.
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Berillo D, Kozhahmetova M, Lebedeva L. Overview of the Biological Activity of Anthraquinons and Flavanoids of the Plant Rumex Species. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27041204. [PMID: 35208994 PMCID: PMC8880800 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27041204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Rumex confertus belongs to the genus Rumex and is classified as an invasive parasitic plant in agriculture. Despite other Rumex species being widely used in herbal medicine due to their antimicrobial, antioxidant, antitumor, and anti-inflammatory effects, there are almost no information about the potential of Rumex confertus for the treatment of various diseases. In this review we analyzed scientific articles revealing properties of Rumex plant’s substances against cancer, diabetes, pathogenic bacterial invasions, viruses, inflammation, and oxidative stress for the past 20 years. Compounds dominating in each composition of solvents for extraction were discussed, and common thin layer chromatography(TLC) and high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) methods for efficient separation of the plant’s extract are included. Physico-chemical properties such as solubility, hydrophobicity (Log P), pKa of flavonoids, anthraquinones, and other derivatives are very important for modeling of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics. An overview of clinical studies for abounded selected substances of Rumex species is presented.
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- Dmitriy Berillo
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Chemistry, Pharmacognosy and Botany School of Pharmacy, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan;
- Department of Biotechnology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Chemistry, Pharmacognosy and Botany School of Pharmacy, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan;
- Department of Biotechnology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan;
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Jadaun KS, Mehan S, Sharma A, Siddiqui EM, Kumar S, Alsuhaymi N. Neuroprotective Effect of Chrysophanol as a PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signaling Inhibitor in an Experimental Model of Autologous Blood-induced Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Curr Med Sci 2022:10.1007/s11596-022-2522-7. [PMID: 35099677 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-022-2522-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) refers to predominant, sporadic, and non-traumatic bleeding in the brain parenchyma. The PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway is an important signal transduction pathway regulated by enzyme-linked receptors and has many biological functions in mammals. It plays a key role in neuronal metabolism, gene expression regulation, and tissue homeostasis in the healthy and diseased brain. METHODS In the present study, the role of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway inhibitor chrysophanol (CPH) (10 mg/kg and 20 mg/kg, orally) in the improvement of ICH-associated neurological defects in rats was investigated. Autologous blood (20 µL/5 min/unilateral/intracerebroventricular) mimics ICH-like defects involving cellular and molecular dysfunction and neurotransmitter imbalance. The current study also included various behavioral assessments to examine cognition, memory, and motor and neuromuscular coordination. The protein expression levels of PI3K, AKT, and mTOR as well as myelin basic protein and apoptotic markers, such as Bax, Bcl-2, and caspase-3, were examined using ELISA kits. Furthermore, the levels of various neuroinflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress markers were assessed. Additionally, the neurological severity score, brain water content, gross brain pathology, and hematoma size were used to indicate neurological function and brain edema. RESULTS CPH was found to be neuroprotective by restoring neurobehavioral alterations and significantly reducing the elevated PI3K, AKT, and mTOR protein levels, and modulating the apoptotic markers such as Bax, Bcl-2, and caspase-3 in rat brain homogenate. CPH substantially reduced the inflammatory cytokines like interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α. CPH administration restored the neurotransmitters GABA, glutamate, acetylcholine, dopamine, and various oxidative stress markers. CONCLUSION Our results show that CPH may be a promising therapeutic approach for overcoming neuronal damage caused by the overexpression of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway in ICH-induced neurological dysfunctions in rats.
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- Kuldeep Singh Jadaun
- Neuropharmacology Division, Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, 142001, India
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- Neuropharmacology Division, Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, 142001, India.
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- Neuropharmacology Division, Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, 142001, India
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- Neuropharmacology Division, Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, 142001, India
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- Neuropharmacology Division, Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, 142001, India
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- Department of Emergency Medical Services, Faculty of Health Sciences - AlQunfudah, Umm Al-Qura University, Mekkah, Saudi Arabia
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Li X, Miao S, Li F, Ye F, Yue G, Lu R, Shen H, Ye Y. Cellular Calcium Signals in Cancer Chemoprevention and Chemotherapy by Phytochemicals. Nutr Cancer 2022; 74:2671-2685. [PMID: 35876249 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2021.2020305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Xue Li
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Laboratory Science, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Health Care, Zhenjiang Fourth Peoples Hospital, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Center, Shaoxing People’s Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Laboratory Science, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Center for Experimental Research, Affiliated Kunshan Hospital, Jiangsu University, Kunshan, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Laboratory Science, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Laboratory Science, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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Trichoderma and Its Products From Laboratory to Patient Bedside in Medical Science: An Emerging Aspect. Fungal Biol 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-91650-3_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Huang H, Liu Z, Qi X, Gao N, Chang J, Yang M, Na S, Liu Y, Song R, Li L, Chen G, Zhou H. Rhubarb granule promotes diethylnitrosamine-induced liver tumorigenesis by activating the oxidative branch of pentose phosphate pathway via G6PD in rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 281:114479. [PMID: 34343647 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114479] [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: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Rhubarb is a natural herbal medicine widely used clinically with numerous pharmacological activities including anti-cancer. Specifically, several studies reported that free anthraquinones from Rhubarb suppressed the proliferation of hepatoma cells. Nonetheless, recent studies revealed that Rhubarb caused hepatotoxicity in vivo, confirming its "two-way" effect on the liver. Therefore, the efficacy and safety of Rhubarb in the in vivo treatment of liver cancer should be further elucidated. AIM OF THE STUDY This study investigated the presence of hepatoprotection or hepatotoxicity of Rhubarb in diethylnitrosamine (DEN)-induced hepatocarcinogenesis. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 112 male Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 190-250 g were enrolled. The rats were induced hepatocarcinogenesis using diethylnitrosamine (0.002 g/rat) until 17 weeks. Starting at week 11, Rhubarb granules (4 g/kg and 8 g/kg) were intragastrically administered daily for 7 weeks. All rats were euthanized at week 20 and the livers were analyzed via non-targeted metabolomics analysis. We established hepatic glucose 6 phosphate (6PG) levels and glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) activities to assess the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP). And the liver injuries of rats were analyzed via histological changes, hepatic function, as well as hepatic protein levels of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), pyruvate kinase isozyme type M2 (PKM2), and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA). Furthermore, polydatin (0.1 g/kg/d) as a specific inhibitor of G6PD was used to treat rats. Notably, their histological changes, hepatic function, hepatic 6PG levels, hepatic G6PD activities, PCNA levels, and PKM2 levels were recorded. RESULTS Non-targeted metabolomics revealed that Rhubarb regulated the PPP in the liver of Rhubarb-DEN-treated rats. Besides, Rhubarb activated the oxidative branch of the PPP by activating G6PD (a rate-limiting enzyme in the oxidative PPP) in the liver of Rhubarb-DEN-treated rats. Meanwhile, Rhubarb promoted DEN-induced hepatocarcinogenesis. Moreover, polydatin attenuated the promoting effect of Rhubarb on DEN-induced hepatocarcinogenesis. CONCLUSIONS Rhubarb promoted DEN-induced hepatocarcinogenesis by activating the PPP, indicating that the efficacy and safety of Rhubarb in the treatment of liver cancer deserve to be deliberated.
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- Hongwu Huang
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui Province, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui Province, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui Province, PR China
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- Department of Precision Machinery and Precision Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, PR China
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- Department of Precision Machinery and Precision Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, PR China
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- Center of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui Province, PR China; Clinical Pathology Center, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui Province, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui Province, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui Province, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui Province, PR China; Institute of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui Province, PR China.
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- Institute of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui Province, PR China.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui Province, PR China.
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Sun X, Zhang T, Cai Y, Yang K, Peng T, Liu R, Li XN. Tonkinensine B induces apoptosis through mitochondrial dysfunction and inactivation of the PI3K/AKT pathway in triple-negative breast cancer cells. J Pharm Pharmacol 2021; 73:1397-1404. [PMID: 34313786 DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgab108] [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: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Tonkinensine B, a novel compound with cytisine-pterocarpan skeleton isolated from the root of Sophora tonkinensis Gagnep, was reported to have a significant antitumor effect. The effect and intrinsic mechanism of tonkinensine B on tumour need to be further investigated. METHODS With the help of cell cytotoxicity, the effect of tonkinensine B on MDA-MB-231 cells was investigated. By observing mitochondrial function changes, the intrinsic mechanism was further studied. The levels of key apoptosis-associated proteins Bcl-2, Bax, caspase-9, caspase-3 and AKT in MDA-MB-231 cells were analysed to determine whether tonkinensine B caused apoptosis via the mitochondrial pathway. KEY FINDINGS After treated with tonkinensine B, MDA-MB-231 cells multiplication was repressed, and the decreased mitochondrial membrane potential, loss of ATP synthesis and elevated ROS generation were detected. Furthermore, the proportions of Bax/Bcl-2, cleaved caspase-3 and caspase-9 proteins production were up-regulated, indicating that tonkinensine B acted on intrinsic mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis pathway. In addition, tonkinensine B also reduced phosphorylation levels of AKT, and thus the activation of apoptosis might likewise be correlated with the inhibition of the PI3K/AKT pathway. CONCLUSIONS Tonkinensine B may be a hopeful candidate for human triple-negative breast cancer, and further structural optimization is expected to improve its anti-tumour activity.
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- Xuanrong Sun
- College of Pharmaceutical Science & Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science & Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science & Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science & Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science & Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science & Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science & Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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Svitina H, Hamman JH, Gouws C. Molecular mechanisms and associated cell signalling pathways underlying the anticancer properties of phytochemical compounds from Aloe species (Review). Exp Ther Med 2021; 22:852. [PMID: 34178125 PMCID: PMC8220653 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.10284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Naturally occurring components from various species of Aloe have been used as traditional folk medicine since the ancient times. Over the last few decades, the therapeutic effects of extracts and phytochemical compounds obtained from Aloe vera have been proven in preclinical and clinical studies. Recently, compounds from other Aloe species apart from Aloe vera have been investigated for the treatment of different diseases, with a particular focus on cancer. In the present review, the effects of phytochemical compounds obtained from different Aloe species are discussed, with a specific focus on the effects on cell signalling in cancer and normal cells, and their selectivity and efficacy. This information will be useful for the application of Aloe-derived compounds as therapeutic agents, either alone or in combination with other standard drugs for cancer treatment.
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- Hanna Svitina
- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™), North-West University, Potchefstroom, North West 2520, South Africa.,Department of Functional Genomics, Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics of NASU, Kyiv 03143, Ukraine
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™), North-West University, Potchefstroom, North West 2520, South Africa
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™), North-West University, Potchefstroom, North West 2520, South Africa
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Xie Y, Zhang L, Li YY, He D, Zheng LF. Chrysophanol localizes in mitochondria to promote cell death through upregulation of mitochondrial cyclophilin D in HepG2 cells. CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINES 2021; 13:221-227. [PMID: 36117497 PMCID: PMC9476804 DOI: 10.1016/j.chmed.2020.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective Chrysophanol (Chry) displays potent anticancer activity in human cancer cells and animal models, but the cellular targets of Chry have not been fully defined. Herein, we speculated whether mitochondria were a target involved in Chry-induced cytotoxicity. Methods Human liver cancer cell line HepG2 was incubated. The cytotoxicity was evaluated by MTT assay. Mitochondria localization was evaluated by a confocal microscopy. Mitochondrial membrane potential ΔΨm was detected by TMRE staining and determined by the flow cytometer. The levels of ATP, mitochondrial superoxide anions, and GSH/GSSG were determined according to the assay kits. The apoptosis were evaluated through Hoechst33342/PI and Annexin V/PI staining, respectively. The expression of cyclophilin D (CyPD) was determined by immunoblot method, and the interaction between CyPD and Chry was analyzed by molecule docking procedure. Results Chry itself mainly localized in mitochondria to cause mitochondrial dysfunction and cell death in HepG2 cells. As regard to the mechanism, cyclosporin A as the inhibitor for the formation of mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP) moderately suppressed cell death, indicating mPTP involved in the process of cell death. Further, Chry enhanced the protein expression of Cyclophilin D (CyPD) which is a molecular componentry and a modulator of mPTP, while antioxidant N-acetyl-L-cysteine inhibited the expression of CyPD. Molecule docking procedure disclosed two hydrogen-bonds existed in CyPD-Chry complex with −11.94 kal/mol of the binding affinity value. Besides, the mtDNA-deficient HepG2-ρ0 cells were much resistant to Chry-induced cell death, indicating mtDNA at least partly participated in cell death. A combination of Chry and VP-16 produced the synergism effect toward cell viability and ΔΨm, while Chry combined with Cis-Pt elicited the antagonism effect. Conclusion Taken together, enrichment in mitochondria and actions on mPTP, CyPD and mtDNA provides an insight into the anticancer mechanism of Chry. The combination therapy for Chry with clinical drugs may deserve to further explore.
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Jargalsaikhan G, Wu JY, Chen YC, Yang LL, Wu MS. Comparison of the Phytochemical Properties, Antioxidant Activity and Cytotoxic Effect on HepG2 Cells in Mongolian and Taiwanese Rhubarb Species. Molecules 2021; 26:1217. [PMID: 33668690 PMCID: PMC7956657 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26051217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The Mongolian rhubarb-Rheum undulatum L. (RU)-and Rumex crispus L. (RC)-a Taiwanese local rhubarb belonging to the family of Polygonaceae-are principal therapeutic materials in integrative medicine due to their rich quantities of bioactive compounds; however, their phytochemical and antioxidant properties, and anti-cancer activity is poorly investigated. Furthermore, the phytochemical characteristics of both species may be affected by their different geographical distribution and climatic variance. The current study aimed to compare RU with RC extracts in different polarity solvents (n-hexane, ethyl acetate, acetone, ethanol, and water) for their phytochemical contents including the total phenolic content (TPC), total anthraquinone content (TAC), total flavonoid content (TFC), antioxidant and free radical scavenging capacities, and anticancer ability on the HepG2 cell. Except for the n-hexane extract, all of the RU extracts had considerably higher TPCs than RC extracts, ranging from 8.39 to 11.16 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE) per gram of dry weight, and the TPCs of each extract were also significantly correlated with their antioxidant capacities by ABTS, DPPH, and FRAP assays (p < 0.05). Moreover, there was no remarkable association between the antioxidant capacities and either TACs or TFCs in both the RU and RC extracts. Besides, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis revealed that both the RU and RC extracts contained chrysophanol, emodin, and physcion, and those bioactive compounds were relatively higher in the n-hexane solvent extracts. Additionally, we observed different levels of dose-dependent cytotoxic effects in all the extracts by cell viability assay. Notably, the ethanol extract of RU had a compelling cytotoxic effect with the lowest half-maximum inhibition concentration (IC50-171.94 ± 6.56 µg/mL at 48 h) among the RU extracts than the ethanol extract of RC. Interestingly, the ethanol extract of RU but not RC significantly induced apoptosis in the human liver cancer cell line, HepG2, with a distinct pattern in caspase-3 activation, resulting in increased PARP cleavage and DNA damage. In summary, Mongolian Rhubarb, RU, showed more phytochemical contents, as well as a higher antioxidant capacity and apoptotic effect to HepG2 than RC; thus, it can be exploited for the proper source of natural antioxidants and liver cancer treatment in further investigation.
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- Ganbolor Jargalsaikhan
- International MS/PhD Program in Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (G.J.); (Y.-C.C.)
- Liver Center, Ulaanbaatar 14230, Mongolia
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Biopharmaceuticals, College of Life Sciences, National Chiayi University, Chiayi 60004, Taiwan;
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- International MS/PhD Program in Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (G.J.); (Y.-C.C.)
- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Cancer Research Center and Orthopedics Research Center, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Cell Physiology and Molecular Image Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
- American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Houston, TX 77063, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Integrative Therapy Center for Gastroenterological Cancers, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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Harikrishnan R, Devi G, Balasundaram C, Van Doan H, Jaturasitha S, Ringø E, Faggio C. Effect of chrysophanic acid on immune response and immune genes transcriptomic profile in Catla catla against Aeromonas hydrophila. Sci Rep 2021; 11:612. [PMID: 33436677 PMCID: PMC7804155 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-79629-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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The effect of chrysophanic acid (CA) (2, 4, and 8 mg kg-1) on the immunity and immune-related gene profile of Catla catla against Aeromonas hydrophila is reported. In both control and treated groups fed with 2 mg kg-1 (2 CA), the phagocytosis, hemolytic, myeloperoxidase content, and superoxide anion production decreased significantly between 6th and 8th weeks, whereas when fed with 4 mg kg-1 CA (4 CA) the H2O2 production and nitric oxide synthase increased significantly between 4th and 8th week. When fed with 2 CA and 4 CA diets, the total protein, bactericidal, and antibody titer increased significantly from the 4th week onwards. When fed with 2 CA, the IL-1β and IL-10 mRNA expression of head kidney leucocytes were significant between weeks 6 and 8. The expressions of toll-like receptors significantly increased when fed with a 4 CA diet from 4th week onwards. The 4 CA group significantly increased in TNF-α, TNF receptor-associated factor 6 (NOD), which influences protein expression, after the 4th week. The mRNA transcription of MHCI, lysozyme-chicken and goose type expressions significantly increased in 4 CA group within the 4th week. In summary, the dietary administration of 4 mg kg-1 of CA (4 CA) provides better immunity and enhances the up-regulation of immune-related genes in Catla against A. hydrophila.
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- Ramasamy Harikrishnan
- grid.413015.20000 0004 0505 215XDepartment of Zoology, Pachaiyappa’s College for Men, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631 501 India
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- grid.411678.d0000 0001 0941 7660Department of Zoology, Nehru Memorial College, Puthanampatti, Tamil Nadu 621 007 India
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- grid.412909.70000 0001 2287 9472Department of Herbal and Environmental Science, Tamil University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613 005 India
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- grid.7132.70000 0000 9039 7662Department of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200 Thailand ,grid.7132.70000 0000 9039 7662Science and Technology Research Institute, Chiang Mai University, 239 Huay Keaw Rd., Suthep, Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200 Thailand
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- grid.7132.70000 0000 9039 7662Department of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200 Thailand ,grid.7132.70000 0000 9039 7662Science and Technology Research Institute, Chiang Mai University, 239 Huay Keaw Rd., Suthep, Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200 Thailand
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- grid.10919.300000000122595234Norwegian College of Fishery Science, Faculty of Bioscience, Fisheries and Economics, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- grid.10438.3e0000 0001 2178 8421Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Piazza Pugliatti, Italy
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Trybus W, Król T, Trybus E, Stachurska A, Król G. The potential antitumor effect of chrysophanol in relation to cervical cancer cells. J Cell Biochem 2021; 122:639-652. [PMID: 33417255 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.29891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Chrysophanol is an anthraquinone with proven antitumor activity against several tumor cell lines. However, its effect on cervical cancer cells is still unknown. Therefore, HeLa cells were exposed to various concentrations of chrysophanol and then subjected to biochemical, ultrastructural, and morphological analysis. It has been shown using flow cytometry and MTT reduction assay that chrysophanol has been shown to inhibit cell viability and arrest cells in the G2/M phase of the cell cycle. Using Annexin V/propidium iodide staining, a significant increase in apoptosis was found after chrysophanol treatment on HeLa cells, and this process was mediated by caspases 3/7 with a clear inactivation of the antiapoptotic Bcl-2 family protein. However, the demonstrated increased number of cells with double-stranded DNA breaks suggests that chrysophanol also causes DNA damage. By means of electron and fluorescence microscopy, a clear effect of chrysophanol on the intensification of degradation processes, on changes in the structure of the nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria was demonstrated. The changes visible in the mitochondria may be related to the increase in the level of free radicals induced by chrysophanol, which induces apoptosis, inter alia, by increasing the permeability of mitochondrial membranes. The range of observed changes depended on the concentration of anthraquinone was tested.
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- Wojciech Trybus
- Laboratory of Medical Biology, Institute of Biology, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland
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- Laboratory of Medical Biology, Institute of Biology, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland
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- Laboratory of Medical Biology, Institute of Biology, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland
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- Department of Immunohematology, Medical Centre of Postgraduate Education, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Xu H, Nie B, Liu L, Zhang C, Zhang Z, Xu M, Mei Y. Curcumin Prevents Brain Damage and Cognitive Dysfunction During Ischemic-reperfusion Through the Regulation of miR-7-5p. Curr Neurovasc Res 2020; 16:441-454. [PMID: 31660818 DOI: 10.2174/1567202616666191029113633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Revised: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 09/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study was to investigate the potential protective effects of curcumin in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (CIR) and its regulation of miR-7. METHODS Rats were occluded by middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) for 1.5 h and reperfused for 2 h to establish a local CIR model. After 24 hours of model establishment, MCAO rats were given curcumin for 3 days by intragastric administration. PC12 cells were cultured for 6 h in oxygen-glucose deprivation medium and then reoxygenated for 24 h to establish an oxygenglucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R) model. The OGD/R model cells were treated with curcumin for 48 h. RESULTS Curcumin inhibited the decrease of miR-7-5p expression and an increase of RelA p65 expression induced by CIR and ODG/R. RelA p65 was a target of miR-7-5p. MiR-7-5p antagonists were able to counteract the effect of curcumin on the expression of RelA p65 in ischemic brain tissue of MCAO rats and OGD/R model cells. Curcumin improved OGD/R-induced inhibition of cell activity, necrosis and apoptosis. Curcumin significantly reduced the levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) and increased the activity of superoxide dismutases (SOD) and catalase (CAT) in OGD/R-induced cells. Curcumin may inhibit OGD/R-induced cell damage by regulating miR-7-5p. Curcumin improved cerebral infarction, nerve damage and cognitive dysfunction in rats with CIR, which may be related to the regulation of miR-7-5p/RelA p65 axis. CONCLUSION Curcumin exerts cerebral protection by attenuating cell necrosis and apoptosis, inflammatory response and oxidative stress following CIR, which may be related to its regulation of the miR-7/RELA p65 axis.
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- Hui Xu
- Department of Fundamental Nursing, The Nursing & Health College of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou City, 450001, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou City, 450000, China
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, The Nursing & Health College of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou City, 450001, China
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, The Nursing & Health College of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou City, 450001, China
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- Department of Fundamental Nursing, The Nursing & Health College of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou City, 450001, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou City, 450000, China
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- Department of Public Nursing, The Nursing & Health College of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou City, 450001, China
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Chiang JH, Tsai FJ, Hsu YM, Yin MC, Chiu HY, Yang JS. Sensitivity of allyl isothiocyanate to induce apoptosis via ER stress and the mitochondrial pathway upon ROS production in colorectal adenocarcinoma cells. Oncol Rep 2020; 44:1415-1424. [PMID: 32700751 PMCID: PMC7448487 DOI: 10.3892/or.2020.7700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Allyl isothiocyanate (AITC), a bioactive phytochemical compound that is a constituent of dietary cruciferous vegetables, possesses promising chemopreventive and anticancer effects. However, reports of AITC exerting antitumor effects on apoptosis induction of colorectal cancer (CRC) cells in vitro are not well elucidated. The present study focused on the functional mechanism of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-based apoptotic machinery induced by AITC in human colorectal cancer HT-29 cells. Our results indicated that AITC decreased cell growth and number, reduced viability, and facilitated morphological changes of apoptotic cell death. DNA analysis by flow cytometry showed G2/M phase arrest, and alterations in the modulated protein levels caused by AITC were detected via western blot analysis. AITC also triggered vital intrinsic apoptotic factors (caspase-9/caspase-3 activity), disrupted mitochondrial membrane potential, and stimulated mitochondrial-related apoptotic molecules (e.g., cytochrome c, apoptotic protease activating factor 1, apoptosis-inducing factor, and endonuclease G). Additionally, AITC prompted induced cytosolic Ca2+ release and Ca2+-dependent ER stress-related signals, such as calpain 1, activating transcription factor 6α, glucose-regulated proteins 78 and 94, growth arrest- and DNA damage-inducible protein 153 (GADD153), and caspase-4. The level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production was found to induce the hallmark of ER stress GADD153, proapoptotic marker caspase-3, and calpain activity after AITC treatment. Our findings showed for the first time that AITC induced G2/M phase arrest and apoptotic death via ROS-based ER stress and the intrinsic pathway (mitochondrial-dependent) in HT-29 cells. Overall, AITC may exert an epigenetic effect and is a potential bioactive compound for CRC treatment.
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- Jo-Hua Chiang
- Department of Nursing, Chung‑Jen Junior College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Management, Chiayi County 62241, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Human Genetics Center, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40447, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Health Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien 97002, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung 40442, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Chang PY, Tsai FJ, Bau DT, Hsu YM, Yang JS, Tu MG, Chiang SL. Potential effects of allyl isothiocyanate on inhibiting cellular proliferation and inducing apoptotic pathway in human cisplatin-resistant oral cancer cells. J Formos Med Assoc 2020; 120:515-523. [PMID: 32624316 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2020.06.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Cisplatin-resistant oral cancer is clinically difficult to manage and the dose-dependent toxicities of cisplatin has been widely concerned. Allyl isothiocyanate (AITC), known as mustard oil, is a plant-derived compound abundant in cruciferous vegetables. It is reported to have anti-cancer potential as a natural dietary chemopreventive compound against a variety of cancers, but the effect of AITC on cisplatin-resistant cancer cells is still little-known. METHODS Human CAL27-cisplatin-resistant oral cancer cells (CAR cells) were examined to investigate the antitumor properties of AITC. 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5- diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, IncuCyte™ S3 cell proliferation assay, 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining as well as Western blot analysis were deployed. RESULTS AITC decreased CAR cell viability, induced cell death of CAR cells and inhibited the confluences of cultured CAR cells. When CAR cells were treated with AITC, activation of caspase-3 and caspase-9 by AITC was observed and could be reversed by Z-VAD-fmk (pan-caspase inhibitor). Furthermore, the protein expressions of phosphorylated protein kinase B (p-AKT) and phosphorylated mammalian target of rapamycin (p-mTOR) were suppressed in AITC-treated CAR cells, whereas protein expressions of Bax, cytochrome c, Apaf-1, cleaved caspase-3, and cleaved caspase-9 were upregulated in AITC-treated CAR cells. CONCLUSION AITC can inhibit Akt/mTOR proliferation signaling and promote mitochondria-dependent apoptotic pathway through AITC-enhanced activities of caspase-3 and caspase-9 in CAR cells.
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- Pei-Ying Chang
- Institute of Clinical Medical Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; China Medical University Children's Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Terry Fox Cancer Research Laboratory, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Dentistry, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- Environment-Omics-Disease Research Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Public Health, College of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Dou F, Ding Y, Wang C, Duan J, Wang W, Xu H, Zhao X, Wang J, Wen A. Chrysophanol ameliorates renal interstitial fibrosis by inhibiting the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway. Biochem Pharmacol 2020; 180:114079. [PMID: 32511988 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2020.114079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Renal interstitial fibrosis (RIF) is a major pathological feature of chronic kidney disease at middle and end stages. Chrysophanol (CP), 1,8-dihydroxy-3-methyl-9,10-anthraquinone, is an anthraquinone isolated from Rheum palmatum L. with a variety of pharmacological activities including the suppression of RIF. However, the effect of CP on renal fibrosis and its potential mechanism have not been elucidated. We conducted a comprehensive study by determining the expression levels of fibrotic markers and proteins including TGF-β1, α-SMA, and Smad3 related to transforming growth factor-beta/Smad (TGF-β/Smad) pathway in unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) mice and TGF-β1-stimulated HK-2 cells with the treatment of CP using western blotting and RT-qPCR analyses. Using small interfering RNA and co-immunoprecipitation, we evaluated the influences of CP on the interactions between Smad3 and Smad7 proteins and also on TGF-β RI and TGF-βR II. We found that CP administration significantly ameliorated UUO-induced kidney damage by reversing abnormal serum and urine biochemical parameters and decreasing the production of fibrotic markers including collagen I, collagen III, fibronectin, and α-SMA. Our results showed that TGF-β1 and phospho-Smad3 (p-Smad3) expression was significantly down-regulated and Smad7 expression was up-regulated by CP in UUO mice compared to the model group; however, the expression of Smad2, Smad4, and TGF-β receptors was not affected. Furthermore, CP modulated these fibrotic markers as well as p-Smad3 and Smad7 in TGF-β1-induced HK-2 cells. The inhibitory effect of CP was markedly reduced in TGF-β1-treated HK-2 cells transfected with Smad3 siRNA. Additionally, co-immunoprecipitation analysis indicated that CP blocked the interaction between Smad3 and TGF-β receptor I to suppress p-Smad3 expression. These findings demonstrated that CP alleviated RIF by inhibiting Smad3 phosphorylation, which provides a molecular basis for a new drug candidate for the treatment of RIF.
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- Fang Dou
- Department of Pharmacy, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, No. 127, West Changle Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, No. 127, West Changle Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, No. 127, West Changle Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, No. 127, West Changle Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, No. 127, West Changle Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, No. 127, West Changle Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, No. 127, West Changle Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, No. 127, West Changle Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China.
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Zhuang T, Gu X, Zhou N, Ding L, Yang L, Zhou M. Hepatoprotection and hepatotoxicity of Chinese herb Rhubarb (Dahuang): How to properly control the "General (Jiang Jun)" in Chinese medical herb. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 127:110224. [PMID: 32559851 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2020] [Revised: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Chinese herb Rhubarb (Dahuang), one of the most widely used traditional Chinese medicine in clinical application for over a thousand years and known as the "General (Jiang Jun)" in Chinese medical herb, currently used clinically for long-term treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and chronic liver diseases. Through previous researches, it has been identified that Rhubarb possessed a good hepatoprotective effect, which primarily protected liver from oxidation, fibrosis and cirrhosis, liver failure, hepatocellular carcinoma and various types of hepatitis. Meanwhile, it has been recently reported that long-term administration of Rhubarb preparation may undertake the risk of liver damage, which has aroused worldwide doubts about the safety of Rhubarb. Therefore, how to correctly understand the "two-way" effect of Rhubarb on liver protection and liver toxicity provides a basis for scientific evaluation of Rhubarb's efficacy on liver and side effects, as well as guiding clinical rational drug use. In this review, the mechanisms of Rhubarb how to play a role in hepatoprotection and why it causes hepatotoxic potential will be elaborated in detail and critically. In addition, some positive clinical guidances are also advised on how to reduce its hepatotoxicity in medical treatment.
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- Tongxi Zhuang
- Center for Chinese Medicine Therapy and Systems Biology, Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Complex Prescriptions and MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Center for Chinese Medicine Therapy and Systems Biology, Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Center for Chinese Medicine Therapy and Systems Biology, Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Complex Prescriptions and MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Center for Chinese Medicine Therapy and Systems Biology, Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Complex Prescriptions and MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- Center for Chinese Medicine Therapy and Systems Biology, Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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Kamil M, Haque E, Mir SS, Irfan S, Hasan A, Sheikh S, Alam S, Ansari KM, Nazir A. Hydroxyl Group Difference between Anthraquinone Derivatives Regulate Different Cell Death Pathways via Nucleo-Cytoplasmic Shuttling of p53. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2019; 19:184-193. [PMID: 30370860 DOI: 10.2174/1871520618666181029133041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2017] [Revised: 10/23/2017] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite a number of measures having been taken for cancer management, it is still the second leading cause of death worldwide. p53 is the protein principally being targeted for cancer treatment. Targeting p53 localization may be an effective strategy in chemotherapy as it controls major cell death pathways based on its cellular localization. Anthraquinones are bioactive compounds widely being considered as potential anticancer agents but their mechanism of action is yet to be explored. It has been shown that the number and position of hydroxyl groups within the different anthraquinones like Emodin and Chrysophanol reflects the number of intermolecular hydrogen bonds which affect its activity. Emodin contains an additional OH group at C-3, in comparison to Chrysophanol and may differentially regulate different cell death pathways in cancer cell. OBJECTIVE The present study was aimed to investigate the effect of two anthraquinones Emodin and Chrysophanol on induction of different cell death pathways in human lung cancer cells (A549 cell line) and whether single OH group difference between these compounds differentially regulate cell death pathways. METHODS The cytotoxic effect of Emodin and Chrysophanol was determined by the MTT assay. The expression of autophagy and apoptosis marker genes at mRNA and protein level after treatment was checked by the RT-PCR and Western Blot, respectively. For cellular localization of p53 after treatment, we performed immunofluorescence microscopy. RESULTS We observed that both compounds depicted a dose-dependent cytotoxic response in A549 cells which was in concurrence with the markers associated with oxidative stress such as an increase in ROS generation, decrease in MMP and DNA damage. We also observed that both compounds up-regulated the p53 expression where Emodin causes nuclear p53 localization, which leads to down-regulation in mTOR expression and induces autophagy while Chrysophanol inhibits p53 translocation into nucleus, up-regulates mTOR expression and inhibits autophagy. CONCLUSION From this study, it may be concluded that the structural difference of single hydroxyl group may switch the mechanism from one pathway to another which could be useful in the future to improve anticancer treatment and help in the development of new selective therapies.
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- Mohd Kamil
- Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Environmental Carcinogenesis Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Environmental Carcinogenesis Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Laboratory of Functional Genomics and Molecular Toxicology, Division of Toxicology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Xue P, Zhao J, Zheng A, Li L, Chen H, Tu W, Zhang N, Yu Z, Wang Q, Gu M. Chrysophanol alleviates myocardial injury in diabetic db/db mice by regulating the SIRT1/HMGB1/NF-κB signaling pathway. Exp Ther Med 2019; 18:4406-4412. [PMID: 31772635 PMCID: PMC6862128 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2019.8083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Myocardial injury induced by diabetes has become an increasing health problem. Chrysophanol (CHR) has been widely studied as a potential treatment for many diseases due to its anti-inflammatory effects, but has not been investigated in regard to diabetes-induced myocardial injury. The present study evaluated the myocardial protective effects of CHR in C57BL/KsJ-db/db diabetic mice. C57BL/KsJ-db/db and C57BLKS/J mice were treated with vehicle, metformin (100 mg/kg/day) or CHR (50 or 100 mg/kg/day) for 28 days. An oral glucose tolerance test was performed to detect blood glucose levels. Blood lipids, triglycerides, total cholesterol, myocardial function-associated enzymes, namely creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and insulin levels were analyzed. TNF-α, interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6 inflammatory cytokine levels in serum and myocardial tissues were determined by ELISA. Expression of silent information regulator l (SIRT1) and high mobility group box 1/NF-κB pathway-associated proteins in myocardial tissues were measured by western blot analysis and immunohistochemistry. CHR treatment at both concentrations markedly decreased blood lipid and serum insulin levels, and inhibited the myocardial enzymes CK and LDH. CHR also significantly ameliorated the cardiac pathological changes in diabetic mice. The inflammatory cytokine levels that were increased in C57BL/KsJ-db/db diabetic mice were downregulated by CHR treatment. CHR also increased SIRT1 protein expression and inhibited activation of the HMGB1/NF-κB pathway. In conclusion, the present study indicates that CHR effectively protected against diabetic myocardial injury via regulation of SIRT1 and the HMGB1/NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Peng Xue
- Department of Pediatrics, Changzhou Children's Hospital of Nantong Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213003, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Changzhou Children's Hospital of Nantong Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213003, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Changzhou Children's Hospital of Nantong Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213003, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Changzhou Children's Hospital of Nantong Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213003, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Changzhou Children's Hospital of Nantong Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213003, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Changzhou Children's Hospital of Nantong Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213003, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Changzhou Children's Hospital of Nantong Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213003, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nangjing, Jiangsu 210004, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Changzhou Children's Hospital of Nantong Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213003, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Changzhou Children's Hospital of Nantong Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213003, P.R. China
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Lead bioactive compounds of Aloe vera as potential anticancer agent. Pharmacol Res 2019; 148:104416. [PMID: 31470079 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2019.104416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) is a perennial succulent medicinal plant. It has been used as a traditional or folk medicine for thousands of years and claimed that it possesses wound and burn healing activities, and anti-inflammatory as well as immunomodulatory effects. In recent years, the use of Aloe vera has been growing as a dietary supplement. The pre-clinical studies over the last couple of decades uncover the potential therapeutic activities of Aloe vera and its bioactive compounds, especially against neoplastic disease. Such investigations indicate the possible preventive as well as therapeutic effects of Aloe vera against cancer. Here, we discuss the crucial bioactive compounds of Aloe vera that have been harnessed against cancer and also address several mechanisms of action of these lead bioactive compounds compared to other standard drugs involved in cancer prevention and treatment.
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Deitersen J, El-Kashef DH, Proksch P, Stork B. Anthraquinones and autophagy - Three rings to rule them all? Bioorg Med Chem 2019; 27:115042. [PMID: 31420258 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2019.115042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2019] [Revised: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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In order to overcome therapy resistance in cancer, scientists search in nature for novel lead structures for the development of improved chemotherapeutics. Anthraquinones belong to a class of tricyclic organic natural compounds with promising anti-cancer effects. Anthraquinone derivatives are rich in structural diversity, and exhibit pleiotropic properties, among which the modulation of autophagy seems promising in the context of overcoming cancer-therapy resistance. Among the most promising derivatives in this regard are emodin, aloe emodin, rhein, physcion, chrysophanol and altersolanol A. On the molecular level, these compounds target autophagy via different upstream pathways including the AKT/mTOR-axis and transcription of autophagy-related proteins. The role of autophagy is pro-survival as well as cell death-promoting, depending on derivatives and their cell type specificity. This review summarizes observed effects of anthraquinone derivatives on autophagy and discusses targeted pathways and crosstalks. A cumulative knowledge about this topic paves the way for further research on modes of action, and aids to find a therapeutic window of anthraquinones in cancer-therapy.
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- Jana Deitersen
- Institute for Molecular Medicine I, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University, Universitätsstraße 1, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Heinrich Heine University, Universitätsstraße 1, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Heinrich Heine University, Universitätsstraße 1, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine I, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University, Universitätsstraße 1, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Xie L, Tang H, Song J, Long J, Zhang L, Li X. Chrysophanol: a review of its pharmacology, toxicity and pharmacokinetics. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 71:1475-1487. [PMID: 31373015 DOI: 10.1111/jphp.13143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Chrysophanol is a natural anthraquinone, also known as chrysophanic acid and 1,8-dihydroxy-3-methyl-anthraquinone. It has been widely used in the food and pharmaceutical fields. This review is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the pharmacology, toxicity and pharmacokinetic researches of chrysophanol. KEY FINDING Information on chrysophanol was collected from the Internet database PubMed, Elsevier, ResearchGate, Web of Science, Wiley Online Library and Europe PM using a combination of keywords including 'pharmacology', 'toxicology' and 'pharmacokinetics'. The literature we collected included from January 2010 to June 2019. Chrysophanol has a wide spectrum of pharmacological effects, including anticancer, antioxidation, neuroprotection, antibacterial and antiviral, and regulating blood lipids. However, chrysophanol has obvious hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity, and pharmacokinetics indicate that the use of chrysophanol in combination with other drugs can reduce toxicity and enhance efficacy. SUMMARY Chrysophanol can be used in many diseases. Future research directions include how the concentration of chrysophanol affects pharmacological effects and toxicity; the mechanism of synergy between chrysophanol and other drugs.
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- Long Xie
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Lu J, Li J, Hu Y, Guo Z, Sun D, Wang P, Guo K, Duan DD, Gao S, Jiang J, Wang J, Liu P. Chrysophanol protects against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity by suppressing cellular PARylation. Acta Pharm Sin B 2019; 9:782-793. [PMID: 31384538 PMCID: PMC6663922 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2018.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2018] [Revised: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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The clinical application of doxorubicin (DOX) in cancer chemotherapy is limited by its life-threatening cardiotoxic effects. Chrysophanol (CHR), an anthraquinone compound isolated from the rhizome of Rheum palmatum L., is considered to play a broad role in a variety of biological processes. However, the effects of CHR׳s cardioprotection in DOX-induced cardiomyopathy is poorly understood. In this study, we found that the cardiac apoptosis, mitochondrial injury and cellular PARylation levels were significantly increased in H9C2 cells treated by Dox, while these effects were suppressed by CHR. Similar results were observed when PARP1 activity was suppressed by its inhibitors 3-aminobenzamide (3AB) and ABT888. Ectopic expression of PARP1 effectively blocked this CHR׳s cardioprotection against DOX-induced cardiomyocyte injury in H9C2 cells. Furthermore, pre-administration with both CHR and 3AB relieved DOX-induced cardiac apoptosis, mitochondrial impairment and heart dysfunction in Sprague-Dawley rat model. These results revealed that CHR protects against DOX-induced cardiotoxicity by suppressing cellular PARylation and provided critical evidence that PARylation may be a novel target for DOX-induced cardiomyopathy.
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Key Words
- 3AB, 3-aminobenzamide
- ADR, adriamycin
- ANOVA, one-way analysis of variance
- Apoptosis
- CHR, chrysophanol
- CMC-Na, sodium carboxymethyl
- CO, cardiac output
- Cardiotoxicity
- Chrysophanol
- Cyt c, Cytochrome c
- DOX, doxorubicin
- Doxorubicin
- EF, ejection fraction
- FBS, fetal bovine serum
- FS, fractional shortening
- HE, hematoxylin-eosin
- HR, heart rate
- IVSd, end-diastolic interventricular septum
- IVSs, end-systolic interventricular septum
- LV, end-systolic volume
- LVEDV, LV end-diastolic volume
- LVIDd, LV end-diastolic internal diameter
- LVIDs, LV end-systolic internal diameter
- LVPWd, LV end-diastolic posterior wall thickness
- LVPWs, LV end-systolic posterior wall thickness
- Mitochondria
- NS, normal saline
- PAR, polymers of ADP-ribose
- PARP1, poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1
- PARylated, poly(ADP-ribosyl)ated
- PARylation
- PARylation, poly(ADP-ribosyl)ation
- PBS, phosphate-buffered saline
- RCR, respiratory control ratio
- ROS, reactive oxygen species
- Rh123, rhodamine 123
- SD, Sprague–Dawley
- TUNEL, TdT-mediated dUTP nick end labeling
- VDAC1, voltage dependent anion channel 1
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Li Y, Jiang JG. Health functions and structure-activity relationships of natural anthraquinones from plants. Food Funct 2019; 9:6063-6080. [PMID: 30484455 DOI: 10.1039/c8fo01569d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Anthraquinone compounds with the anthraquinone ring structure are widely found in traditional Chinese medicines and they are attracting a lot of attention due to their good pharmacological activity. Diversities of anthraquinones depend on their chemical structures, such as the number of anthraquinone rings and the substituents; what's more, the difference in chemical structure determines the difference in physiological activity. Based on results of previous studies, this review summarizes several natural anthraquinones identified from Chinese herbal medicines and their physiological activities including anti-cancer, anti-pathogenic microorganisms, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidation, anti-osteoporosis, anti-depression, and anti-constipation. The source, effect, model, and action mechanism of the active anthraquinones are described in detail, from which their structure-activity relationship is summarized. By analyzing the relationship between anthraquinone structure and function, we found that, on the whole structure, the anthraquinone ring and anthraquinone glycosides have significant anticancer activity and anti-constipation activity, while for their substituents, anthraquinones substituted by alizarin have significant antioxidant activity and the polarity of the substituents is closely related to their antibacterial activities.
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- Yu Li
- College of Food and Bioengineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China.
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Prateeksha, Yusuf MA, Singh BN, Sudheer S, Kharwar RN, Siddiqui S, Abdel-Azeem AM, Fernandes Fraceto L, Dashora K, Gupta VK. Chrysophanol: A Natural Anthraquinone with Multifaceted Biotherapeutic Potential. Biomolecules 2019; 9:E68. [PMID: 30781696 PMCID: PMC6406798 DOI: 10.3390/biom9020068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2018] [Revised: 02/05/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Chrysophanol is a unique anthraquinone having broad-spectrum therapeutic potential along with ecological importance. It is the first polyketide that has been reported to be biosynthesized in an organism-specific manner. The traditional Chinese and Korean medicinal systems provide evidence of the beneficial effects of chrysophanol on human health. The global distribution of chrysophanol encountered in two domains of life (bacteria and eukaryota) has motivated researchers to critically evaluate the properties of this compound. A plethora of literature is available on the pharmacological properties of chrysophanol, which include anticancer, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, and antimicrobial activities. However, the pharmacokinetics and toxicity studies on chrysophanol demand further investigations for it to be used as a drug. This is the first comprehensive review on the natural sources, biosynthetic pathways, and pharmacology of chrysophanol. Here we reviewed recent advancements made on the pharmacokinetics of the chrysophanol. Additionally, we have highlighted the knowledge gaps of its mechanism of action against diseases and toxicity aspects.
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- Prateeksha
- Department of Biosciences, Integral University, Lucknow-226026, Uttar Pradesh, India;
- Herbal Nanobiotechnology Lab, Pharmacology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow-226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Bioengineering, Integral University, Lucknow-226016, Uttar Pradesh, India;
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- Herbal Nanobiotechnology Lab, Pharmacology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow-226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, ERA Chair of Green Chemistry, Tallinn University of Technology, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia;
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, Uttar Pradesh, India;
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- Integral Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (IIAST), Integral University, Lucknow-226026, Uttar Pradesh, India;
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, University of Suez Canal, Ismailia 41522, Egypt;
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- Institute of Science and Technology of Sorocaba, São Paulo State University–Unesp, Sorocaba–São Paulo 18087-180, Brazil;
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- Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India;
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, ERA Chair of Green Chemistry, Tallinn University of Technology, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia;
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Bai JW, Chen XR, Tang Y, Cui WQ, Li DL, God'spower BO, Yang Y. Study on microwave assisted extraction of chrysophanol and its intervention in biofilm formation of Streptococcus suis. RSC Adv 2019; 9:28996-29004. [PMID: 35528391 PMCID: PMC9071839 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra04662c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Accepted: 09/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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A microwave assisted extraction technology was used to extract chrysophanol from rhubarb. The present study will focus on the optimum extraction conditions of chrysophanol and discuss the inhibitory effect of chrysophanol on the biofilm formation of Streptococcus suis (S. suis). A Box–Behnken design based on single-factor experiments was applied to optimize the microwave assisted extraction process and to study the factors' relationships with each other. The results showed that a microwave temperature of 56 °C, ethanol concentration of 70%, microwave power of 540 W and liquid to raw material ratio of 55 mL g−1 were the optimal conditions for the microwave method. The yield of chrysophanol was 2.54 ± 0.07% under the optimal conditions, which was in agreement with the predicted value (2.64%). Then, the chemical structure of the extracted chrysophanol was identified by LC-MS. In addition, in vitro experiments showed that chrysophanol has an inhibitory effect on S. suis (minimum inhibitory concentration was 1.98 μg mL−1) and was shown to significantly inhibit the capability of S. suis to form a biofilm using crystal violet staining. Finally, scanning electron microscopy analysis showed that the three-dimensional structure of the biofilm deposited by the S. suis community was destroyed by chrysophanol. A microwave assisted extraction technology was used to extract chrysophanol from rhubarb.![]()
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- Jing-Wen Bai
- College of Science
- Northeast Agricultural University
- Harbin
- P. R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Northeast Agricultural University
- Harbin
- China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development
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- College of Science
- Northeast Agricultural University
- Harbin
- P. R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Northeast Agricultural University
- Harbin
- China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development
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- College of Horticulture
- Northeast Agricultural University
- Harbin
- China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Northeast Agricultural University
- Harbin
- China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development
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- College of Science
- Northeast Agricultural University
- Harbin
- P. R. China
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Park S, Lim W, Song G. Chrysophanol selectively represses breast cancer cell growth by inducing reactive oxygen species production and endoplasmic reticulum stress via AKT and mitogen-activated protein kinase signal pathways. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2018; 360:201-211. [DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2018.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Revised: 10/02/2018] [Accepted: 10/05/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Drzeżdżon J, Jacewicz D, Chmurzyński L. The impact of environmental contamination on the generation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species - Consequences for plants and humans. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2018; 119:133-151. [PMID: 29957355 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2018.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Revised: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/16/2018] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Environmental contaminants, such as heavy metals, nanomaterials, and pesticides, induce the formation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS). Plants interact closely with the atmosphere, water, and soil, and consequently RONS intensely affect their biochemistry. For the past 30 years researchers have thoroughly examined the role of RONS in plant organisms and oxidative modifications to cellular components. Hydrogen peroxide, superoxide anion, nitrogen(II) oxide, and hydroxyl radicals have been found to take part in many metabolic pathways. In this review the various aspects of the oxidative stress induced by environmental contamination are described based on an analysis of literature. The review reinforces the contention that RONS play a dual role, that is, both a deleterious and a beneficial one, in plants. Environmental contamination affects human health, also, and so we have additionally described the impact of RONS on the coupled human - environment system.
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- Joanna Drzeżdżon
- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk, Wita Stwosza 63, 80-308 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk, Wita Stwosza 63, 80-308 Gdańsk, Poland.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk, Wita Stwosza 63, 80-308 Gdańsk, Poland
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Chrysophanol induces cell death and inhibits invasiveness via mitochondrial calcium overload in ovarian cancer cells. J Cell Biochem 2018; 119:10216-10227. [DOI: 10.1002/jcb.27363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2017] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Gaikwad S, Chakraborty A, Salwe S, Patel V, Kulkarni S, Banerjee S. Juglone-ascorbic acid synergy inhibits metastasis and induces apoptotic cell death in poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma by perturbing SOD and catalase activities. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2018; 32:e22176. [DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2017] [Revised: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 06/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Sujay Gaikwad
- Radiation Medicine Centre; Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Parel; Mumbai 400012 India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar; Mumbai India
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- Radiation Medicine Centre; Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Parel; Mumbai 400012 India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar; Mumbai India
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- National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health; Mumbai India
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- National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health; Mumbai India
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- Radiation Medicine Centre; Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Parel; Mumbai 400012 India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar; Mumbai India
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- Radiation Medicine Centre; Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Parel; Mumbai 400012 India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar; Mumbai India
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Lin B, Xu J, Feng DG, Wang F, Wang JX, Zhao H. DUSP14 knockout accelerates cardiac ischemia reperfusion (IR) injury through activating NF-κB and MAPKs signaling pathways modulated by ROS generation. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2018; 501:24-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2018.04.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Sun L, Fahey P, Zhu X, Ng W, Chen ZP, Qiu Y, Lai H, Lin J, Lin L. A Cohort Study to Examine the Use of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Combination With Conventional Therapies for Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma in China. Integr Cancer Ther 2018; 17:902-911. [PMID: 29775121 PMCID: PMC6142107 DOI: 10.1177/1534735418775819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Background. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the major
malignancies associated with high mortality rates. Chinese herbal medicine (CHM)
alone, or in combination with conventional therapies (CT), has been widely used
for patients with HCC in China. This study aims to explore how integrative
therapy (IT) through the combination of CHM and CT affects the survival of
patients with intermediate-advanced HCC. Methods. A retrospective
cohort study was performed at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou
University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China. Data of consecutive patients
diagnosed with intermediate-advanced HCC and a specific traditional Chinese
medicine diagnostic pattern between January 2006 and December 2013 were
retrieved from the electronic medical record system at the hospital. Patients
were divided into 3 groups based on the therapies used, that is, IT, CHM alone,
and CT alone, and the survival times of these patients was compared.
Results. A total of 328 patients were included in this study.
Median follow-up period was 26.4 months (95% confidence interval [CI] =
22.7-38.9). Median overall survival was 11.0 months for IT, 8.6 months for CHM,
and 9.4 months for CT groups (P < .001). The adjusted hazard
ratio (HR) of death for the IT group was 0.55 (95% CI = 0.38-0.79,
P = .001) relative to the CT group and 0.68 (95% CI =
0.52-0.90, P = .007) relative to the CHM group, after adjusting
for the factors that impact prognosis. Stratified analysis shows that IT can
significantly lower the risk of death, especially for patients with good
performance status (PS) and Child-Pugh class A. Conclusions. It was
indicated that the integrative approach with combination of CHM and CT might
improve survival for patients with intermediate-advanced HCC, especially for
patients with good PS and Child-Pugh class A. However, a randomized controlled
trial is warranted for a conclusive statement.
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- Lingling Sun
- 1 Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- 2 Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia
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- 2 Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia
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- 3 South West Sydney Local Health District, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
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- 1 Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- 1 Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- 2 Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia
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- 1 Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- 1 Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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El-Saied MA, Sobeh M, Abdo W, Badr OM, Youssif LT, Elsayed IH, Osman SM, Wink M. Rheum palmatum root extract inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma in rats treated with diethylnitrosamine. J Pharm Pharmacol 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Objectives
The aim of this study was to investigate the potential anticancer properties of a methanol extract of Rheum palmatum roots against diethylnitrosamine (DENA)-induced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in rats and to characterize its phytoconstituents.
Methods
HPLC-PDA-MS/MS was used to profile the secondary metabolites in R. palmatum root extract. HCC was induced using diethylnitrosamine (DENA). The activity of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), total proteins, serum albumin and serum globulin was determined. DNA fragmentation and histopathological examination and GST-P immunostaining were also studied.
Key findings
LC-MS/MS analysis identified 16 compounds belonging to anthraquinones, flavonoids and tannins. The root extract significantly reduced the elevated liver enzymes ALT and AST and increased total proteins, albumin and globulin in HCC-rats. Also, the tumour markers AFP and GGT levels were significantly reduced in HCC-rats treated with the extract. In addition, the extract significantly reduced elevated DNA fragmentation and decreased the numbers and areas of GST-P positive putative foci in HCC-rats.
Conclusions
Rheum palmatum is a potential candidate to be explored for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.
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- Mahmoud A El-Saied
- Molecular Biology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Menoufia Province, Egypt
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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- Animal Biotechnology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Menoufia Province, Egypt
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- Molecular Diagnostics Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Menoufia Province, Egypt
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- Molecular Biology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Menoufia Province, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, October 06 University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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Pandith SA, Dar RA, Lattoo SK, Shah MA, Reshi ZA. Rheum australe, an endangered high-value medicinal herb of North Western Himalayas: a review of its botany, ethnomedical uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology. PHYTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS : PROCEEDINGS OF THE PHYTOCHEMICAL SOCIETY OF EUROPE 2018; 17:573-609. [PMID: 32214920 PMCID: PMC7088705 DOI: 10.1007/s11101-018-9551-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2017] [Accepted: 01/25/2018] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Rheum australe (Himalayan Rhubarb) is a multipurpose, endemic and endangered medicinal herb of North Western Himalayas. It finds extensive use as a medicinal herb since antiquity in different traditional systems of medicine to cure a wide range of ailments related to the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, respiratory and skeletal systems as well as to treat various infectious diseases. The remedying properties of this plant species are ascribed to a set of diverse bioactive secondary metabolite constituents, particularly anthraquinones (emodin, chrysophanol, physcion, aloe-emodin and rhein) and stilbenoids (piceatannol, resveratrol), besides dietary flavonoids known for their putative health benefits. Recent studies demonstrate the pharmacological efficacy of some of these metabolites and/or their derivatives as lead molecules for the treatment of various human diseases. Present review comprehensively covers the literature available on R. australe from 1980 to early 2018. The review provides up-to-date information available on its botany for easy identification of the plant, and origin and historical perspective detailing its trade and commerce. Distribution, therapeutic potential in relation to traditional uses and pharmacology, phytochemistry and general biosynthesis of major chemical constituents are also discussed. Additionally, efficient and reproducible in vitro propagation studies holding vital significance in preserving the natural germplasm of the plant and for its industrial exploitation have also been highlighted. The review presents a detailed perspective for future studies to conserve and sustainably make use of this endangered plant species at a commercial scale.
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- Shahzad A Pandith
- 1Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190006 India
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- 1Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190006 India
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- 2Plant Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu Tawi, 180001 India
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- 1Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190006 India
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- 1Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190006 India
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Ren L, Li Z, Dai C, Zhao D, Wang Y, Ma C, Liu C. Chrysophanol inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis through NF-κB/cyclin D1 and NF-κB/Bcl-2 signaling cascade in breast cancer cell lines. Mol Med Rep 2018; 17:4376-4382. [PMID: 29344652 PMCID: PMC5802211 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2018.8443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2017] [Accepted: 08/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Chrysophanol is an anthraquinone compound, which exhibits anticancer effects on certain types of cancer cells. However, the effects of chrysophanol on human breast cancer remain to be elucidated. The aim of the present study was to clarify the role of chrysophanol on breast cancer cell lines MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231, and to identify the signal transduction pathways regulated by chrysophanol. MTT assay and flow cytometric analysis demonstrated that chrysophanol inhibited cell proliferation, and cell cycle progression in a dose-dependent manner. The expression of cell cycle-associated cyclin D1 and cyclin E were downregulated while p27 expression was upregulated following chrysophanol treatment at the mRNA, and protein levels. The Annexin V/propidium iodide staining assay results revealed that apoptosis levels increased following chrysophanol treatment. Chrysophanol upregulated caspase 3 and poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase cleavage in both cell lines. Furthermore, chrysophanol enhanced the effect of paclitaxel on breast cancer cell apoptosis. In addition, chrysophanol downregulated apoptosis regulator Bcl-2 protein, and transcription factor p65 and IκB phosphorylation. Inhbition of nuclear factor (NF)-κB by ammonium pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate diminished the effect of chrysophanol on apoptosis and associated proteins. In conclusion, the results of the current study demonstrated that chrysophanol effectively suppresses breast cancer cell proliferation and facilitates chemosentivity through modulation of the NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Li Ren
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, Liaoning 110032, P.R. China
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- Department of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121004, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121000, P.R. China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, Liaoning 110032, P.R. China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, Liaoning 110032, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121000, P.R. China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, Liaoning 110032, P.R. China
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Lp16-PSP, a Member of YjgF/YER057c/UK114 Protein Family Induces Apoptosis and p21WAF1/CIP1 Mediated G1 Cell Cycle Arrest in Human Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL) HL-60 Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2017. [PMCID: PMC5713375 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18112407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Lp16-PSP (Latcripin 16-Perchloric acid Soluble Protein) from Lentinula edodes strain C91-3 has been reported previously in our laboratory to have selective cytotoxic activity against a panel of human cell lines. Herein, we have used several parameters in order to characterize the Lp16-PSP-induced cell death using human acute promyeloid leukemia (HL-60) as a model cancer. The results of phase contrast microscopy, nuclear examination, DNA fragmentation detection and flow cytometry revealed that high doses of Lp16-PSP resulted in the induction of apoptosis in HL-60 cells. The colorimetric assay showed the activation of caspase-8, -9, and -3 cascade highlighting the involvement of Fas/FasL-related pathway. Whereas, Western blot revealed the cleavage of caspase-3, increased expression of Bax, the release of cytochrome c and decreased expression of Bcl-2 in a dose-dependent manner, suggesting the intrinsic pathway might be involved in Lp16-PSP-induced apoptosis as well. Low doses of Lp16-PSP resulted in the anchorage-independent growth inhibition, induction of G1 phase arrest, accompanied by the increased expression of p21WAF1/CIP1, along with the decreased expression of cyclin D, E, and cdk6. In addition, Lp16-PSP resulted in constitutive translocation inhibition of transcription factor nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) into the nucleus by decreasing the phosphorylation of IκBα. All these findings suggested Lp16-PSP as a potential agent against acute promyeloid leukemia; however, further investigations are ultimately needed.
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Lian Y, Xia X, Zhao H, Zhu Y. The potential of chrysophanol in protecting against high fat-induced cardiac injury through Nrf2-regulated anti-inflammation, anti-oxidant and anti-fibrosis in Nrf2 knockout mice. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 93:1175-1189. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.05.148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2017] [Revised: 05/29/2017] [Accepted: 05/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Lu L, Li K, Mao YH, Qu H, Yao B, Zhong WW, Ma B, Wang ZY. Gold-chrysophanol nanoparticles suppress human prostate cancer progression through inactivating AKT expression and inducing apoptosis and ROS generation in vitro and in vivo. Int J Oncol 2017; 51:1089-1103. [PMID: 28849003 PMCID: PMC5592865 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2017.4095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2017] [Accepted: 06/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Controlled releasing of regulations remains the most convenient method to deliver various drugs. In the present study, we precipitated gold nanoparticles with chrysophanol. The gold-chrysophanol into poly (DL-lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles was loaded and the biological activity of chrysophanol nanoparticles on human LNCap prostate cancer cells, was tested to acquire the sustained releasing property. The circular dichroism spectroscopy indicated that chrysophanol nanoparticles effectively resulted in conformational alterations in DNA and regulated different proteins associated with cell cycle arrest. The reactive oxygen species (ROS), apoptosis, cell cycle, DNA damage, Cyto-c and caspase-3 activity were analyzed, and the expression levels of different anti- and pro-apoptotic were studied using immunoblotting analysis. The cytotoxicity assay suggested that chrysophanol nanoparticles preferentially killed prostate cancer cells in comparison to the normal cells. Chrysophanol nanoparticles reduced histone deacetylases (HDACs) to suppress cell proliferation and induce apoptosis by arresting the cell cycle in sub-G phase. In addition, the cell cycle-related proteins, including p27, CHK1, cyclin D1, CDK1, p-AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and p-protein kinase B (AKT), were regulated by chrysophanol nanoparticles to prevent human prostate cancer cell progression. Chrysophanol nanoparticles induced apoptosis in LNCap cells by promoting p53/ROS crosstalk to prevent proliferation. Pharmacokinetic study in mice indicated that chrysophanol nanoparticle injection showed high bioavailability compared to the free chrysophanol. Also, in vivo study revealed that chrysophanol nanoparticles obviously reduced tumor volume and weight. In conclusion, the data above suggested that chrysophanol nanoparticles might be effective to prevent human prostate cancer progression.
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- Li Lu
- Department of Urology, The Sixth Affliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510655, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The Sixth Affliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510655, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The Sixth Affliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510655, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The Sixth Affliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510655, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The Sixth Affliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510655, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The Sixth Affliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510655, P.R. China
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da Silva LM, Frión-Herrera Y, Bartolomeu AR, Gorgulho CM, Sforcin JM. Mechanisms involved in the cytotoxic action of Brazilian propolis and caffeic acid against HEp-2 cells and modulation of P-glycoprotein activity. J Pharm Pharmacol 2017; 69:1625-1633. [DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2017] [Accepted: 07/01/2017] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Objectives
The effects of propolis and phenolic compounds (caffeic acid – Caf; dihydrocinnamic acid – Cin; p-coumaric acid – Cou) in the same quantity found in our propolis sample were investigated on human laryngeal epidermoid carcinoma (HEp-2) cells.
Methods
Cell viability, apoptosis/necrosis and cell cycle arrest, P53 and CASPASE-3 gene expression, generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the ability of propolis to induce doxorubicin (DOX) efflux using a P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitor (verapamil) were assayed.
Key findings
Propolis exerted a cytotoxic effect on HEp-2 cells, whereas isolated compounds had no effect on cell viability. Higher concentrations were tested and Caf induced late apoptosis or necrosis in HEp-2 cells, while propolis induced apoptosis, both probably due to ROS generation. P53 expression was downregulated by propolis but not by Caf. CASPASE-3 expression was correlated with induction of both early and late apoptosis, with both propolis and Caf alone upregulating its expression. Propolis induced cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase and Caf at S phase. Propolis but not Caf may act as a P-gp inhibitor by modulating P-gp activity and inhibiting DOX efflux.
Conclusions
Propolis exerted cytotoxic effects on HEp-2 cells, and the mechanisms are discussed, showing its potential as an antitumour drug.
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- Lívia M da Silva
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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