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Zhang W, Mi S, He X, Cui J, Zhi K, Zhang J. Advancements in Non-Addictive Analgesic Diterpenoid Alkaloid Lappaconitine: A Review. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:8255. [PMID: 39125825 PMCID: PMC11311510 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25158255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2024] [Revised: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
Abstract
The perennial herb Aconitum sinomontanum Nakai (Ranunculaceae) has been utilized as a traditional oriental medicine in China for numerous years. The principal pharmacological constituent of A. sinomontanum, lappaconitine (LA), exhibits analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-arrhythmic, and anti-epileptic activities. Due to its potent efficacy and non-addictive nature, LA is widely utilized in the management of cancer pain and postoperative analgesia. This review encompasses the research advancements pertaining to LA including extraction methods, separation techniques, pharmacological properties, chemical modifications, and clinical applications. Additionally, it offers insights into the potential applications and current challenges associated with LA to facilitate future research endeavors.
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- Wen Zhang
- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (S.M.); (X.H.); (J.C.); (K.Z.)
- Institute of New Rural Development, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (S.M.); (X.H.); (J.C.); (K.Z.)
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (S.M.); (X.H.); (J.C.); (K.Z.)
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (S.M.); (X.H.); (J.C.); (K.Z.)
- Institute of New Rural Development, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (S.M.); (X.H.); (J.C.); (K.Z.)
- Institute of New Rural Development, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (S.M.); (X.H.); (J.C.); (K.Z.)
- Institute of New Rural Development, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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He Q, Li C, Ou Y, Pan Y, Yang X, Wang J, Liao H, Xiong X, Liu L, Sun C. A novel NIR fluorescent probe inhibits melanoma progression through apoptosis and ERK/DRP1-mediated mitochondrial fission. Bioorg Chem 2024; 145:107218. [PMID: 38377820 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2024.107218] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
Abstract
Melanoma, a highly metastatic malignant tumour, necessitated early detection and intervention. This study focuses on a hemicyanine fluorescent probe activated by near-infrared (NIR) light for bioimaging and targeted mitochondrial action in melanoma cells. IR-418, our newly designed hemicyanine-based NIR fluorescent probe, demonstrated effective targeting of melanoma cell mitochondria for NIR imaging. In vitro and in vivo experiments revealed IR-418's inhibition of melanoma growth through the promotion of mitochondrial apoptosis (Bax/Bcl-2/Cleaved Caspase pathway). Moreover, IR-418 inhibited melanoma metastasis by inhibiting mitochondrial fission through the ERK/DRP1 pathway. Notably, IR-418 mitigated abnormal ATL and ASL elevations caused by tumours without inflicting significant organ damage, indicating its high biocompatibility. In conclusion, IR-418, a novel hemicyanine-based NIR fluorescent probe targeting the mitochondria, exhibits significant fluorescence imaging capability, anti-melanoma proliferation, anti-melanoma lung metastasis activities and high biosafety. Therefore, it has significant potential in the early diagnosis and treatment of melanoma.
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- Qingqing He
- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Drug Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, National Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research Base, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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- Drug Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, National Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research Base, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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