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Liang Y, Huang R, Chen Y, Zhong J, Deng J, Wang Z, Wu Z, Li M, Wang H, Sun Y. Study on the Sleep-Improvement Effects of Hemerocallis citrina Baroni in Drosophila melanogaster and Targeted Screening to Identify Its Active Components and Mechanism. Foods 2021; 10:foods10040883. [PMID: 33920660 PMCID: PMC8072781 DOI: 10.3390/foods10040883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Hemerocallis citrina Baroni (HC) is an edible plant in Asia, and it has been traditionally used for sleep-improvement. However, the bioactive components and mechanism of HC in sleep-improvement are still unclear. In this study, the sleep-improvement effect of HC hydroalcoholic extract was investigated based on a caffeine-induced insomnia model in Drosophila melanogaster (D. melanogaster), and the ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ionization quadrupole Orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC-ESI-Orbitrap-MS) and network pharmacology strategy were further combined to screen systematically the active constituents and mechanism of HC in sleep-improvement. The results suggested HC effectively regulated the number of nighttime activities and total sleep time of D. melanogaster in a dose-dependent manner and positively regulated the sleep bouts and sleep duration of D. melanogaster. The target screening suggested that quercetin, luteolin, kaempferol, caffeic acid, and nicotinic acid were the main bioactive components of HC in sleep-improvements. Moreover, the core targets (Akt1, Cat, Ple, and Sod) affected by HC were verified by the expression of the mRNA of D. melanogaster. In summary, this study showed that HC could effectively regulate the sleep of D. melanogaster and further clarifies the multi-component and multi-target features of HC in sleep-improvement, which provides a new insight for the research and utilization of HC.
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Yahia R, Masoud MA, Sheded MS, Mansour HA. The possible neurobehavioral protective effects of natural antioxidant against phototoxicity attenuation of antimicrobial quinolone group in rats. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2020; 34:e22495. [PMID: 32227690 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The fluoroquinolones absorb light in the 320 to 330 nm ultraviolet A (UV-A) wavelength and produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as superoxide anion, hydroxyl radical, and hydrogen peroxide; thus, the photodynamic generation of ROS may be the basis of phototoxicity of quinolones in human beings and animals. This study aimed to evaluate the damaging effects of UV-A radiation at different periods of exposure on rats' brains administered with ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin administration in UV-A exposed animals exaggerated the brain-oxidative stress biomarkers and decreased the locomotor activity. Exposure of rats to UV-A for 60 minutes induced a significant increase of malondialdehyde (MDA), myeloperoxidase (MPO), and a decrease in the values of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH) compared to a normal one; these changes were UV-A exposure time-dependent. However, the administration of vitamin C to the UV-60-treated group decreased the values of MDA, MPO, and shifted the values of SOD, GSH toward the normal values. Vitamin C, probably due to its strong antioxidant properties, could improve and partially counteract the toxic effect of UV-A on oxidative stress parameters and prevent the damage in rat's brain tissues.
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- Rania Yahia
- Department of Pharmacology, National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR), Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR), Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR), Giza, Egypt
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Singh L, Joshi T, Tewari D, Echeverría J, Mocan A, Sah AN, Parvanov E, Tzvetkov NT, Ma ZF, Lee YY, Poznański P, Huminiecki L, Sacharczuk M, Jóźwik A, Horbańczuk JO, Feder-Kubis J, Atanasov AG. Ethnopharmacological Applications Targeting Alcohol Abuse: Overview and Outlook. Front Pharmacol 2020; 10:1593. [PMID: 32116660 PMCID: PMC7034411 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.01593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Excessive alcohol consumption is the cause of several diseases and thus is of a major concern for society. Worldwide alcohol consumption has increased by many folds over the past decades. This urgently calls for intervention and relapse counteract measures. Modern pharmacological solutions induce complete alcohol self-restraint and prevent relapse, but they have many side effects. Natural products are most promising as they cause fewer adverse effects. Here we discuss in detail the medicinal plants used in various traditional/folklore medicine systems for targeting alcohol abuse. We also comprehensively describe preclinical and clinical studies done on some of these plants along with the possible mechanisms of action.
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- Laxman Singh
- Centre for Biodiversity Conservation & Management, G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment & Sustainable Development, Almora, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Technology, Kumaun University Bhimtal Campus, Nainital, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India
- Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Jastrzebiec, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry and Biology, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Technology, Kumaun University Bhimtal Campus, Nainital, India
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- Institute of Molecular Genetics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Division BIOCEV, Prague, Czechia
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- Institute of Molecular Biology “Roumen Tsanev”, Department of Biochemical Pharmacology and Drug Design, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Department Global R&D, NTZ Lab Ltd., Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China
- School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
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- School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
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- Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Jastrzebiec, Poland
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- Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Jastrzebiec, Poland
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- Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Jastrzebiec, Poland
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- Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Jastrzebiec, Poland
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- Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Jastrzebiec, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego, Wrocław, Poland
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- Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Jastrzebiec, Poland
- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Institute of Neurobiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Patient Safety, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Hydroethanolic extract of Tropaeolum majus promotes anxiolytic effects on rats. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjp.2018.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In Vivo Study on Analgesic, Muscle-Relaxant, Sedative Activity of Extracts of Hypochaeris radicata and In Silico Evaluation of Certain Compounds Present in This Species. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 2018:3868070. [PMID: 29992141 PMCID: PMC6016213 DOI: 10.1155/2018/3868070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2018] [Accepted: 04/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Hypochaeris radicata (flatweed) from the family Asteraceae is a medicinal plant found in Europe, Middle East, and India. In folkloric medication, it is used to heal jaundice, dyspepsia, constipation, rheumatism, and hypoglycemia as well as renal problems. Leaves and roots of the plant have antioxidant and antibacterial properties. The plant is a rich source of pharmacologically active phytochemicals; however, it is explored scantily. The objective of the current study was to identify the chemical composition and investigate the in vivo biological potency of crude extracts of this plant. Methods The crude extract and the fractions were screened for various phytochemical groups of constituents following standard procedures. The acute toxicity was assayed for safe range of dose determination. The analgesic potential of the extract and fractions was assessed by acetic acid-induced writhing test. The muscle-relaxant activity was examined by standard inclined-plane test and traction test. Sedative potential of extract/fractions was assessed by using standard white wood procedures. Furthermore, docking analysis of two compounds present in the ethyl acetate fraction of the plant was assessed against 3D cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 (COX-1 and COX-2). Results The extract/fractions of H. radicata showed significant analgesic effect in in vivo model of peripheral algesia. The docking analysis of previously isolated molecules from the plant also exhibited promising interaction with COX-1 and COX-2. Also, the plant has a mild sedative and muscle-relaxant potential. Thus, our study provided pharmacological rationale for the traditional uses of the plant as analgesic and anti-inflammatory remedy. Conclusion The crude extracts and fractions exhibited excellent activity due to active phytochemicals. These active phytochemicals also exhibited promising interaction with COX-1 and COX-2. These findings directed researcher to isolate active compounds from H. radicata which may be used as a potential source of active secondary metabolites.
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Özdemir Z, Bildziukevich U, Wimmerová M, Macůrková A, Lovecká P, Wimmer Z. Plant Adaptogens: Natural Medicaments for 21st
Century? ChemistrySelect 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201702682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Zülal Özdemir
- University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology; Department of Chemistry of Natural Compounds; Technická 5 16628 Prague 6 Czech Republic
- Institute of Experimental Botany, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic; Isotope Laboratory; Vídeňská 1083 14220 Prague 4 Czech Republic
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- University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology; Department of Chemistry of Natural Compounds; Technická 5 16628 Prague 6 Czech Republic
- Institute of Experimental Botany, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic; Isotope Laboratory; Vídeňská 1083 14220 Prague 4 Czech Republic
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- University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology; Department of Chemistry of Natural Compounds; Technická 5 16628 Prague 6 Czech Republic
- Institute of Experimental Botany, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic; Isotope Laboratory; Vídeňská 1083 14220 Prague 4 Czech Republic
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- University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology; Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology; Technická 5 16628 Prague 6 Czech Republic
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- University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology; Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology; Technická 5 16628 Prague 6 Czech Republic
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- University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology; Department of Chemistry of Natural Compounds; Technická 5 16628 Prague 6 Czech Republic
- Institute of Experimental Botany, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic; Isotope Laboratory; Vídeňská 1083 14220 Prague 4 Czech Republic
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Synthesis and Antidepressant Activity Profile of Some Novel Benzothiazole Derivatives. Molecules 2017; 22:molecules22091490. [PMID: 28880242 PMCID: PMC6151774 DOI: 10.3390/molecules22091490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2017] [Revised: 09/04/2017] [Accepted: 09/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Within the scope of our new antidepressant drug development efforts, in this study, we synthesized eight novel benzothiazole derivatives 3a–3h. The chemical structures of the synthesized compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic methods. Test compounds were administered orally at a dose of 40 mg/kg to mice 24, 5 and 1 h before performing tail suspension, modified forced swimming, and activity cage tests. The obtained results showed that compounds 3c, 3d, 3f–3h reduced the immobility time of mice as assessed in the tail suspension test. Moreover, in the modified forced swimming tests, the same compounds significantly decreased the immobility, but increased the swimming frequencies of mice, without any alteration in the climbing frequencies. These results, similar to the results induced by the reference drug fluoxetine (20 mg/kg, po), indicated the antidepressant-like activities of the compounds 3c, 3d, 3f–3h. Owing to the fact that test compounds did not induce any significant alteration in the total number of spontaneous locomotor activities, the antidepressant-like effects of these derivatives seemed to be specific. In order to predict ADME parameters of the synthesized compounds 3a–3h, some physicochemical parameters were calculated. The ADME prediction study revealed that all synthesized compounds may possess good pharmacokinetic profiles.
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Galeotti N. Hypericum perforatum (St John's wort) beyond depression: A therapeutic perspective for pain conditions. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2017; 200:136-146. [PMID: 28216196 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2017.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2016] [Revised: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 02/10/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Hypericum perforatum L. (Hypericaceae), popularly called St. John's wort (SJW), has a rich historical background being one of the oldest used and most extensively investigated medicinal herbs. Many bioactivities and applications of SJW are listed in popular and in scientific literature, including antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory. In the last three decades many studies focused on the antidepressant activity of SJW extracts. However, several studies in recent years also described the antinociceptive and analgesic properties of SJW that validate the traditional uses of the plant in pain conditions. AIM OF THE REVIEW This review provides up-to-date information on the traditional uses, pre-clinical and clinical evidence on the pain relieving activity of SJW and its active ingredients, and focuses on the possible exploitation of this plant for the management of pain. MATERIALS AND METHODS Historical ethnobotanical publications from 1597 were reviewed for finding local and traditional uses. The relevant data on the preclinical and clinical effects of SJW were searched using various databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Plant taxonomy was validated by the database Plantlist.org. RESULTS Preclinical animal studies demonstrated the ability of low doses of SJW dry extracts (0.3% hypericins; 3-5% hyperforins) to induce antinociception, to relieve from acute and chronic hyperalgesic states and to augment opioid analgesia. Clinical studies (homeopathic remedies, dry extracts) highlighted dental pain conditions as a promising SJW application. In vivo and in vitro studies showed that the main components responsible for the pain relieving activity are hyperforin and hypericin. SJW analgesia appears at low doses (5-100mg/kg), minimizing the risk of herbal-drug interactions produced by hyperforin, a potent inducer of CYP enzymes. CONCLUSION Preclinical studies indicate a potential use of SJW in medical pain management. However, clinical research in this field is still scarce and the few studies available on chronic pain produced negative results. Prospective randomized controlled clinical trials performed at low doses are needed to validate its potential efficacy in humans.
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- Nicoletta Galeotti
- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), Section of Pharmacology, University of Florence, Viale G. Pieraccini 6, 50139 Florence, Italy.
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Ilgin S, Can OD, Atli O, Ucel UI, Sener E, Guven I. Ciprofloxacin-induced neurotoxicity: evaluation of possible underlying mechanisms. Toxicol Mech Methods 2015; 25:374-81. [DOI: 10.3109/15376516.2015.1026008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Rauf A, Uddin G, Siddiqui BS, Khan H. In vivo sedative and muscle relaxants activity of Diospyros lotus L. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s2221-1691(15)30345-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Shi Y, Dong JW, Zhao JH, Tang LN, Zhang JJ. Herbal Insomnia Medications that Target GABAergic Systems: A Review of the Psychopharmacological Evidence. Curr Neuropharmacol 2014; 12:289-302. [PMID: 24851093 PMCID: PMC4023459 DOI: 10.2174/1570159x11666131227001243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2013] [Revised: 11/02/2013] [Accepted: 12/24/2013] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Insomnia is a common sleep
disorder which is prevalent in women and the elderly. Current insomnia drugs
mainly target the γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor, melatonin receptor,
histamine receptor, orexin, and serotonin receptor. GABAA receptor
modulators are ordinarily used to manage insomnia, but they are known to affect
sleep maintenance, including residual effects, tolerance, and dependence. In an
effort to discover new drugs that relieve insomnia symptoms while avoiding side
effects, numerous studies focusing on the neurotransmitter GABA and herbal
medicines have been conducted. Traditional herbal medicines, such as Piper
methysticum and the seed of Zizyphus jujuba Mill var. spinosa,
have been widely reported to improve sleep and other mental disorders. These
herbal medicines have been applied for many years in folk medicine, and extracts
of these medicines have been used to study their pharmacological actions and
mechanisms. Although effective and relatively safe, natural plant products have
some side effects, such as hepatotoxicity and skin reactions effects of Piper
methysticum. In addition, there are insufficient evidences to certify the
safety of most traditional herbal medicine. In this review, we provide an
overview of the current state of knowledge regarding a variety of natural plant
products that are commonly used to treat insomnia to facilitate future studies.
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- Yuan Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Marine, Shandong University, Weihai, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P.R. China
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This paper is the thirty-fifth consecutive installment of the annual review of research concerning the endogenous opioid system. It summarizes papers published during 2012 that studied the behavioral effects of molecular, pharmacological and genetic manipulation of opioid peptides, opioid receptors, opioid agonists and opioid antagonists. The particular topics that continue to be covered include the molecular-biochemical effects and neurochemical localization studies of endogenous opioids and their receptors related to behavior (Section 2), and the roles of these opioid peptides and receptors in pain and analgesia (Section 3); stress and social status (Section 4); tolerance and dependence (Section 5); learning and memory (Section 6); eating and drinking (Section 7); alcohol and drugs of abuse (Section 8); sexual activity and hormones, pregnancy, development and endocrinology (Section 9); mental illness and mood (Section 10); seizures and neurologic disorders (Section 11); electrical-related activity and neurophysiology (Section 12); general activity and locomotion (Section 13); gastrointestinal, renal and hepatic functions (Section 14); cardiovascular responses (Section 15); respiration and thermoregulation (Section 16); and immunological responses (Section 17).
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- Richard J Bodnar
- Department of Psychology and Neuropsychology Doctoral Sub-Program, Queens College, City University of New York, Flushing, NY 11367, United States.
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Russo E, Scicchitano F, Whalley BJ, Mazzitello C, Ciriaco M, Esposito S, Patanè M, Upton R, Pugliese M, Chimirri S, Mammì M, Palleria C, De Sarro G. Hypericum perforatum: pharmacokinetic, mechanism of action, tolerability, and clinical drug-drug interactions. Phytother Res 2013; 28:643-55. [PMID: 23897801 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2013] [Revised: 07/03/2013] [Accepted: 07/05/2013] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Hypericum perforatum (HP) belongs to the Hypericaceae family and is one of the oldest used and most extensively investigated medicinal herbs. The medicinal form comprises the leaves and flowering tops of which the primary ingredients of interest are naphthodianthrones, xanthones, flavonoids, phloroglucinols (e.g. hyperforin), and hypericin. Although several constituents elicit pharmacological effects that are consistent with HP's antidepressant activity, no single mechanism of action underlying these effects has thus far been found. Various clinical trials have shown that HP has a comparable antidepressant efficacy as some currently used antidepressant drugs in the treatment of mild/moderate depression. Interestingly, low-hyperforin-content preparations are effective in the treatment of depression. Moreover, HP is also used to treat certain forms of anxiety. However, HP can induce various cytochrome P450s isozymes and/or P-glycoprotein, of which many drugs are substrates and which are the main origin of HP-drug interactions. Here, we analyse the existing evidence describing the clinical consequence of HP-drug interactions. Although some of the reported interactions are based on findings from in vitro studies, the clinical importance of which remain to be demonstrated, others are based on case reports where causality can, in some cases, be determined to reveal clinically significant interactions that suggest caution, consideration, and disclosure of potential interactions prior to informed use of HP.
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- Emilio Russo
- Science of Health Department, School of Medicine, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy; Pharmacovigilance's Center Region Calabria, University Hospital Mater Domini, Catanzaro, Italy
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Romano B, Pagano E, Montanaro V, Fortunato AL, Milic N, Borrelli F. Novel Insights into the Pharmacology of Flavonoids. Phytother Res 2013; 27:1588-96. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 171] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2013] [Accepted: 05/15/2013] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- Barbara Romano
- Department of Urology; University of Naples Federico II; via D. Montesano 49 80131 Naples Italy
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- Department of Urology; University of Naples Federico II; via D. Montesano 49 80131 Naples Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy; University of Naples Federico II; via Pansini 5 80131 Naples Italy
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- Department of Urology; University of Naples Federico II; via D. Montesano 49 80131 Naples Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy; Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad; Hajduk Veljkova, 3 21000 Novi Sad Serbia
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- Department of Urology; University of Naples Federico II; via D. Montesano 49 80131 Naples Italy
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Yaşar ŞN, Can ÖD, Öztürk N, Sagratini G, Ricciutelli M, Vittori S, Maggi F. Central Nervous System Activities of Hypericum origanifolium
Extract via GABAergic and Opioidergic Mechanisms. Phytother Res 2012; 27:877-84. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.4801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2012] [Revised: 07/15/2012] [Accepted: 07/16/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Şahin Nuri Yaşar
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology; Anadolu University; 26470 Eskişehir Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology; Anadolu University; 26470 Eskişehir Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy; Anadolu University; 26470 Eskişehir Turkey
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- School of Pharmacy; University of Camerino; 62032 Camerino Italy
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- School of Pharmacy; University of Camerino; 62032 Camerino Italy
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- School of Pharmacy; University of Camerino; 62032 Camerino Italy
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