1
|
Peng H, Shahidi F. Metabolic, toxicological, chemical, and commercial perspectives on esterification of dietary polyphenols: a review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2024; 64:7465-7504. [PMID: 36908213 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2185589] [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] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
Abstract
Molecular modifications have been practiced for more than a century and nowadays they are widely applied in food, pharmaceutical, or other industries to manipulate the physicochemical, bioactivity, metabolic/catabolic, and pharmacokinetic properties. Among various structural modifications, the esterification/O-acylation has been well-established in altering lipophilicity and bioactivity of parent bioactive compounds, especially natural polyphenolics, while maintaining their high biocompatibility. Meanwhile, various classic chemical and enzymatic protocols and other recently emerged cell factory technology are being employed as viable esterification strategies. In this contribution, the main motivations of phenolic esterification, including the tendency to replace synthetic alkyl phenolics with safer alternatives in the food industry to improve the bioavailability of phenolics as dietary supplements/pharmaceuticals, are discussed. In addition, the toxicity, metabolism, and commercial application of synthetic and natural phenolics are briefly introduced. Under these contexts, the mechanisms and reaction features of several most prevalent chemical and enzymatic esterification pathways are demonstrated. In addition, insights into the studies of esterification modification of natural phenolic compounds and specific pros/cons of various reaction systems with regard to their practical application are provided.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Han Peng
- Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
| | - Fereidoon Shahidi
- Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Péter B, Szekacs I, Horvath R. Label-free biomolecular and cellular methods in small molecule epigallocatechin-gallate research. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25603. [PMID: 38371993 PMCID: PMC10873674 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
Abstract
Small molecule natural compounds are gaining popularity in biomedicine due to their easy access to wide structural diversity and their proven health benefits in several case studies. Affinity measurements of small molecules below 100 Da molecular weight in a label-free and automatized manner using small amounts of samples have now become a possibility and reviewed in the present work. We also highlight novel label-free setups with excellent time resolution, which is important for kinetic measurements of biomolecules and living cells. We summarize how molecular-scale affinity data can be obtained from the in-depth analysis of cellular kinetic signals. Unlike traditional measurements, label-free biosensors have made such measurements possible, even without the isolation of specific cellular receptors of interest. Throughout this review, we consider epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) as an exemplary compound. EGCG, a catechin found in green tea, is a well-established anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer agent. It has undergone extensive examination in numerous studies, which typically rely on fluorescent-based methods to explore its effects on both healthy and tumor cells. The summarized research topics range from molecular interactions with proteins and biological films to the kinetics of cellular adhesion and movement on novel biomimetic interfaces in the presence of EGCG. While the direct impact of small molecules on living cells and biomolecules is relatively well investigated in the literature using traditional biological measurements, this review also highlights the indirect influence of these molecules on the cells by modifying their nano-environment. Moreover, we underscore the significance of novel high-throughput label-free techniques in small molecular measurements, facilitating the investigation of both molecular-scale interactions and cellular processes in one single experiment. This advancement opens the door to exploring more complex multicomponent models that were previously beyond the reach of traditional assays.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Beatrix Péter
- Nanobiosensorics Laboratory, Institute of Technical Physics and Materials Science, HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research, Konkoly-Thege M. út 29-33., 1121 Budapest, Hungary
| | - Inna Szekacs
- Nanobiosensorics Laboratory, Institute of Technical Physics and Materials Science, HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research, Konkoly-Thege M. út 29-33., 1121 Budapest, Hungary
| | - Robert Horvath
- Nanobiosensorics Laboratory, Institute of Technical Physics and Materials Science, HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research, Konkoly-Thege M. út 29-33., 1121 Budapest, Hungary
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
James A, Wang K, Wang Y. Therapeutic Activity of Green Tea Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate on Metabolic Diseases and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases: The Current Updates. Nutrients 2023; 15:3022. [PMID: 37447347 DOI: 10.3390/nu15133022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Green tea polyphenols have numerous functions including antioxidation and modulation of various cellular proteins and are thus beneficial against metabolic diseases including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular and non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases, and their comorbidities. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the most abundant polyphenol in green tea and is attributed to antioxidant and free radical scavenging activities, and the likelihood of targeting multiple metabolic pathways. It has been shown to exhibit anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-arteriosclerotic, and weight-reducing effects in humans. Worldwide, the incidences of metabolic diseases have been escalating across all age groups in modern society. Therefore, EGCG is being increasingly investigated to address the problems. This review presents the current updates on the effects of EGCG on metabolic diseases, and highlights evidence related to its safety. Collectively, this review brings more evidence for therapeutic application and further studies on EGCG and its derivatives to alleviate metabolic diseases and non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Armachius James
- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI), Makutupora Center, Dodoma P.O. Box 1676, Tanzania
| | - Ke Wang
- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Rizhao Huawei Institute of Comprehensive Health Industries, Shandong Keepfit Biotech. Co., Ltd., Rizhao 276800, China
| | - Yousheng Wang
- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Farabegoli F, Granja A, Magalhães J, Purgato S, Voltattorni M, Pinheiro M. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate Delivered in Nanoparticles Increases Cytotoxicity in Three Breast Carcinoma Cell Lines. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:41872-41881. [PMID: 36440117 PMCID: PMC9685782 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
The anticancer activity of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), orally administrated, is limited by poor bioavailability, absorption, and unpredictable distribution in human tissues. EGCG charged nanoparticles may represent an opportunity to overcome these limitations. We assayed two different kinds of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs and LNPs functionalized with folic acid) charged with EGCG on three breast carcinoma cell lines (MCF-7, MDA-MB-231, and MCF-7TAM) and the human normal MCF10A mammary epithelial cells. Both LNPs loaded with EGCG, at low concentrations, induced a significant cytotoxicity in the three breast carcinoma cells but not in MCF10A cells. In view of a future application, both LNPs and LNPs-FA were found to be very suitable for in vitro studies and useful to improve EGCG administration in vivo. Since they are produced by inexpensive procedures using bioavailable, biocompatible, and biodegradable molecules, they represent an applicable tool for a more rationale use of EGCG as an anti-cancer agent.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fulvia Farabegoli
- FaBiT,
Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, University of Bologna, Via San Giacomo 14, 40126 Bologna, Italy
| | - Andreia Granja
- LAQV,
REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade
de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
| | - Joana Magalhães
- LAQV,
REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade
de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
| | - Stefania Purgato
- FaBiT,
Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, University of Bologna, Via San Giacomo 14, 40126 Bologna, Italy
| | - Manuela Voltattorni
- FaBiT,
Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, University of Bologna, Via San Giacomo 14, 40126 Bologna, Italy
| | - Marina Pinheiro
- LAQV,
REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade
de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Life
and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4704-553 Braga, Portugal
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Peter B, Kanyo N, Kovacs KD, Kovács V, Szekacs I, Pécz B, Molnár K, Nakanishi H, Lagzi I, Horvath R. Glycocalyx Components Detune the Cellular Uptake of Gold Nanoparticles in a Size- and Charge-Dependent Manner. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2022; 6:64-73. [PMID: 36239448 PMCID: PMC9846697 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00595] [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] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
Abstract
Functionalized nanoparticles (NPs) are widely used in targeted drug delivery and biomedical imaging due to their penetration into living cells. The outer coating of most cells is a sugar-rich layer of the cellular glycocalyx, presumably playing an important part in any uptake processes. However, the exact role of the cellular glycocalyx in NP uptake is still uncovered. Here, we in situ monitored the cellular uptake of gold NPs─functionalized with positively charged alkaline thiol (TMA)─into adhered cancer cells with or without preliminary glycocalyx digestion. Proteoglycan (PG) components of the glycocalyx were treated by the chondroitinase ABC enzyme. It acts on chondroitin 4-sulfate, chondroitin 6-sulfate, and dermatan sulfate and slowly on hyaluronate. The uptake measurements of HeLa cells were performed by applying a high-throughput label-free optical biosensor based on resonant waveguide gratings. The positively charged gold NPs were used with different sizes [d = 2.6, 4.2, and 7.0 nm, small (S), medium (M), and large(L), respectively]. Negatively charged citrate-capped tannic acid (CTA, d = 5.5 nm) NPs were also used in control experiments. Real-time biosensor data confirmed the cellular uptake of the functionalized NPs, which was visually proved by transmission electron microscopy. It was found that the enzymatic digestion facilitated the entry of the positively charged S- and M-sized NPs, being more pronounced for the M-sized. Other enzymes digesting different components of the glycocalyx were also employed, and the results were compared. Glycosaminoglycan digesting heparinase III treatment also increased, while glycoprotein and glycolipid modifying neuraminidase decreased the NP uptake by HeLa cells. This suggests that the sialic acid residues increase, while heparan sulfate decreases the uptake of positively charged NPs. Our results raise the hypothesis that cellular uptake of 2-4 nm positively charged NPs is facilitated by glycoprotein and glycolipid components of the glycocalyx but inhibited by PGs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Beatrix Peter
- Nanobiosensorics
Laboratory, Institute of Technical Physics
and Materials Science, Centre for Energy Research, Konkoly-Thege út 29-33, BudapestH-1120, Hungary,
| | - Nicolett Kanyo
- Nanobiosensorics
Laboratory, Institute of Technical Physics
and Materials Science, Centre for Energy Research, Konkoly-Thege út 29-33, BudapestH-1120, Hungary
| | - Kinga Dora Kovacs
- Nanobiosensorics
Laboratory, Institute of Technical Physics
and Materials Science, Centre for Energy Research, Konkoly-Thege út 29-33, BudapestH-1120, Hungary,Department
of Biological Physics, Eötvös
University, BudapestH 1117, Hungary
| | - Viktor Kovács
- Nanobiosensorics
Laboratory, Institute of Technical Physics
and Materials Science, Centre for Energy Research, Konkoly-Thege út 29-33, BudapestH-1120, Hungary
| | - Inna Szekacs
- Nanobiosensorics
Laboratory, Institute of Technical Physics
and Materials Science, Centre for Energy Research, Konkoly-Thege út 29-33, BudapestH-1120, Hungary
| | - Béla Pécz
- Thin
Films Laboratory, Institute of Technical
Physics and Materials Science, Centre for Energy Research, Konkoly-Thege út 29-33, BudapestH-1120, Hungary
| | - Kinga Molnár
- Department
of Anatomy, Cell and Developmental Biology, ELTE, Eötvös Loránd University, Pázmány Péter Stny. 1/C, BudapestH-1117, Hungary
| | - Hideyuki Nakanishi
- Department
of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Science
and Technology, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Matsugasaki, Kyoto606-8585, Japan
| | - Istvan Lagzi
- Department
of Physics, Institute of Physics, Budapest
University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem Rkp. 3, BudapestH-1111, Hungary,ELKH-BME
Condensed Matter Research Group, Műegyetem Rkp. 3, BudapestH-1111, Hungary
| | - Robert Horvath
- Nanobiosensorics
Laboratory, Institute of Technical Physics
and Materials Science, Centre for Energy Research, Konkoly-Thege út 29-33, BudapestH-1120, Hungary
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Barberino RS, Lins TLBG, Monte APO, Silva RLS, Andrade KO, Campinho DSP, Palheta Junior RC, Smitz JEJ, Matos MHT. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate attenuates cyclophosphamide-induced damage in mouse ovarian tissue via suppressing inflammation, apoptosis, and expression of phosphorylated Akt, FOXO3a and rpS6. Reprod Toxicol 2022; 113:42-51. [PMID: 35981663 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2022.08.010] [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: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
This study was conducted to evaluate the protective effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) against ovarian toxicity in cyclophosphamide-treated mice and to verify the possible involvement of phosphorylated Akt, FOXO3a and rpS6 in the EGCG actions. Mice received saline solution (i.p.; control) or a single dose of cyclophosphamide (200 mg/kg body weight, i.p.) or mice were pretreated with N-acetylcysteine (150 mg/kg body weight, i.p.; positive control) or with EGCG (5, 25 or 50 mg/kg body weight, i.p.) once daily for three days followed by injection with single dose of cyclophosphamide (200 mg/kg body weight, i.p.). Thereafter, the mice were euthanized, and the ovaries were harvested and destined to histological (follicular morphology and activation), immunohistochemistry (cleaved caspase-3 and TNF-α) and fluorescence (mitochondrial activity and GSH concentrations) analyses. Furthermore, we examined the participation of p-Akt, p-FOXO3a and p-rpS6 in the protective effects of EGCG in cyclophosphamide-induced ovarian damage by immunohistochemical staining. The results showed that pretreatment with N-acetylcysteine or EGCG at 25 and 50 mg/kg before cyclophosphamide administration preserved the normal follicular morphology, prevented primordial follicle loss, reduced atresia, inflammation, and mitochondrial damage, and increased GSH concentrations compared to the only cyclophosphamide treatment. Additionally, pretreatment with 25 mg/kg EGCG regulated phosphorylated Akt, FOXO3a and rpS6 after cyclophosphamide treatment. In conclusion, short-time pretreatment with 25 mg/kg EGCG can prevent follicle loss in cyclophosphamide-treated mice by reducing oxidative damage, inflammation, and apoptosis, and regulating of p-Akt, p-FOXO3a and p-rpS6.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ricássio S Barberino
- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley - UNIVASF, Petrolina, Brazil.
| | - Thae Lanne B G Lins
- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley - UNIVASF, Petrolina, Brazil
| | - Alane P O Monte
- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley - UNIVASF, Petrolina, Brazil
| | - Regina Lucia S Silva
- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley - UNIVASF, Petrolina, Brazil
| | - Kíscyla O Andrade
- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley - UNIVASF, Petrolina, Brazil
| | - Daniela S P Campinho
- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley - UNIVASF, Petrolina, Brazil
| | - Raimundo C Palheta Junior
- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of São Francisco Valley - UNIVASF, Petrolina, Brazil
| | - Johan E J Smitz
- Follicle Biology Laboratory, Free University Brussels - VUB, Brussels, Belgium
| | - Maria Helena T Matos
- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley - UNIVASF, Petrolina, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Sahadevan R, Singh S, Binoy A, Sadhukhan S. Chemico-biological aspects of (-)-epigallocatechin- 3-gallate (EGCG) to improve its stability, bioavailability and membrane permeability: Current status and future prospects. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:10382-10411. [PMID: 35491671 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2068500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Natural products have been a bedrock for drug discovery for decades. (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is one of the widely studied natural polyphenolic compounds derived from green tea. It is the key component believed to be responsible for the medicinal value of green tea. Significant studies implemented in in vitro, in cellulo, and in vivo models have suggested its anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, neuroprotective activities etc. Despite having such a wide array of therapeutic potential and promising results in preclinical studies, its applicability to humans has encountered with rather limited success largely due to the poor bioavailability, poor membrane permeability, rapid metabolic clearance and lack of stability of EGCG. Therefore, novel techniques are warranted to address those limitations so that EGCG or its modified analogs can be used in the clinical setup. This review comprehensively covers different strategies such as structural modifications, nano-carriers as efficient drug delivery systems, synergistic studies with other bioactivities to improve the chemico-biological aspects (e.g., stability, bioavailability, permeability, etc.) of EGCG for its enhanced pharmacokinetics and pharmacological properties, eventually enhancing its therapeutic potentials. We think this review article will serve as a strong platform with comprehensive literature on the development of novel techniques to improve the bioavailability of EGCG so that it can be translated to the clinical applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Revathy Sahadevan
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala, India
| | - Satyam Singh
- Department of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
| | - Anupama Binoy
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala, India
| | - Sushabhan Sadhukhan
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala, India
- Department of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala, India
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Abdul Rahman A, Wan Ngah WZ, Jamal R, Makpol S, Harun R, Mokhtar N. Inhibitory Mechanism of Combined Hydroxychavicol With Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Against Glioma Cancer Cell Lines: A Transcriptomic Analysis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:844199. [PMID: 35392560 PMCID: PMC8982671 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.844199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Emerging reports have shown therapeutic potential of hydroxychavicol (HC) and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) against cancer cells, however high concentrations are required to achieve the anticancer activity. We reported the synergy of low combination doses of EGCG+HC in glioma cell lines 1321N1, SW1783, and LN18 by assessing the effects of EGCG+HC through functional assays. Using high throughput RNA sequencing, the molecular mechanisms of EGCG+HC against glioma cell lines were revealed. EGCG/HC alone inhibited the proliferation of glioma cell lines, with IC50 values ranging from 82 to 302 µg/ml and 75 to 119 µg/ml, respectively. Sub-effective concentrations of combined EGCG+HC enhanced the suppression of glioma cell growth, with SW1783 showing strong synergism with a combination index (CI) of 0.55 and LN18 showing a CI of 0.51. A moderate synergistic interaction of EGCG+HC was detected in 1321N1 cells, with a CI value of 0.88. Exposure of 1321N1, SW1783, and LN18 cells to EGCG+HC for 24 h induces cell death, with caspase-3 activation rates of 52%, 57%, and 9.4%, respectively. However, the dose for SW1783 is cytotoxic to normal cells, thus this dose was excluded from other tests. EGCG+HC induced cell cycle arrest at S phase and reduced 1321N1 and LN18 cell migration and invasion. Combined EGCG+HC amplified its anticancer effect by downregulating the axon guidance process and metabolic pathways, while simultaneously interfering with endoplasmic reticulum unfolded protein response pathway. Furthermore, EGCG+HC exerted its apoptotic effect through the alteration of mitochondrial genes such as MT-CO3 and MT-RNR2 in 1321N1 and LN18 cells respectively. EGCG+HC dynamically altered DYNLL1 alternative splicing expression in 1321N1 and DLD splicing expression in LN18 cell lines. Our work indicated the pleiotropic effects of EGCG+HC treatment, as well as particular target genes that might be investigated for future glioma cancer therapeutic development.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Amirah Abdul Rahman
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kampus Sungai Buloh, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Selangor, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia.,UKM Medical Centre, UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
| | - Wan Zurinah Wan Ngah
- UKM Medical Centre, UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, UKM Medical Centre, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
| | - Rahman Jamal
- UKM Medical Centre, UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
| | - Suzana Makpol
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, UKM Medical Centre, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
| | - Roslan Harun
- KPJ Ampang Specialist Hospital, Ampang, Malaysia
| | - Norfilza Mokhtar
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, UKM Medical Centre, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Li Y, Karim MR, Wang B, Peng J. Effects of Green Tea (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate (EGCG) on Cardiac Function - A Review of the Therapeutic Mechanism and Potentials. Mini Rev Med Chem 2022; 22:2371-2382. [PMID: 35345998 DOI: 10.2174/1389557522666220328161826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Heart disease, the leading cause of death globally, refers to various illnesses that affect heart structure and function. Specific abnormalities affecting cardiac muscle contractility and remodeling and common factors including oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis underlie the pathogenesis of heart diseases. Epidemiology studies have associated green tea consumption with lower morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular diseases, including heart and blood vessel dysfunction. Among the various compounds found in green tea, catechins are believed to play a significant role in producing benefits to cardiovascular health. Comprehensive literature reviews have been published to summarize the tea catechins' antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptosis effects in the context of various diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and metabolic diseases. However, recent studies on tea catechins, especially the most abundant (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate (EGCG), revealed their capabilities in regulating cardiac muscle contraction by directly altering myofilament Ca2+ sensitivity on force development and Ca2+ ion handling in cardiomyocytes under both physiological and pathological conditions. In vitro and in vivo data also demonstrated that green tea extract or EGCG protected or rescued cardiac function, independent of their well-known effects against oxidative stress and inflammation. This minireview will focus on the specific effects of tea catechins on heart muscle contractility at the molecular and cellular level, revisit their effects on oxidative stress and inflammation in a variety of heart diseases, and discuss EGCG's potential as one of the lead compounds for new drug discovery for heart diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuejin Li
- Department of Biology, Morgan State University, Baltimore
| | | | - Buheng Wang
- Department of Biology, Morgan State University, Baltimore
| | - Jiangnan Peng
- Department of Biology, Morgan State University, Baltimore
- Department of Chemistry, Morgan State University, Baltimore
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Zhao S, Hua F, Yan J, Yang H, Huang C. Effects of Plant Extracts on Dentin Bonding Strength: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:836042. [PMID: 35284411 PMCID: PMC8908204 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.836042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective: To systematically review in vitro studies that evaluated the effects of plant extracts on dentin bonding strength. Materials and Methods: Six electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, VIP, CNKI, Wanfang and The Cochrane Library) were searched from inception to September 2021 in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA). In vitro studies that compared the performance of dental adhesives with and without the plant extracts participation were included. The reference lists of the included studies were manually searched. Two researchers carried out study screening, data extraction and risk of bias assessment, independently and in duplicate. Meta-analysis was conducted using Review Manager 5.3. Results: A total of 62 studies were selected for full-text analysis. 25 articles used the plant extracts as primers, while five added the plant extracts into adhesives. The meta-analysis included 14 articles of in vitro studies investigating the effects of different plant extract primers on dentin bonding strength of etch-and-rinse and self-etch adhesives, respectively. The global analysis showed statistically significant difference between dental adhesives with and without plant extract primers. It showed that the immediate bond strength of dental adhesives was improved with the application of plant extract primers. Conclusion: The application of proanthocyanidin (PA) primers have positive effect on the in vitro immediate bonding strength of dental adhesives irrespective of etch-and-rinse or self-etch modes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shikai Zhao
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) and Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedical Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
| | - Fang Hua
- Department of Orthodontics, Center for Evidence-Based Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Division of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
| | - Jiarong Yan
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) and Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedical Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
| | - Hongye Yang
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) and Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedical Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Prosthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Hongye Yang, ; Cui Huang,
| | - Cui Huang
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) and Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedical Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Prosthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Hongye Yang, ; Cui Huang,
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Péter B, Boldizsár I, Kovács GM, Erdei A, Bajtay Z, Vörös A, Ramsden JJ, Szabó I, Bősze S, Horvath R. Natural Compounds as Target Biomolecules in Cellular Adhesion and Migration: From Biomolecular Stimulation to Label-Free Discovery and Bioactivity-Based Isolation. Biomedicines 2021; 9:1781. [PMID: 34944597 PMCID: PMC8698624 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9121781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Plants and fungi can be used for medical applications because of their accumulation of special bioactive metabolites. These substances might be beneficial to human health, exerting also anti-inflammatory and anticancer (antiproliferative) effects. We propose that they are mediated by influencing cellular adhesion and migration via various signaling pathways and by directly inactivating key cell adhesion surface receptor sites. The evidence for this proposition is reviewed (by summarizing the natural metabolites and their effects influencing cellular adhesion and migration), along with the classical measuring techniques used to gain such evidence. We systematize existing knowledge concerning the mechanisms of how natural metabolites affect adhesion and movement, and their role in gene expression as well. We conclude by highlighting the possibilities to screen natural compounds faster and more easily by applying new label-free methods, which also enable a far greater degree of quantification than the conventional methods used hitherto. We have systematically classified recent studies regarding the effects of natural compounds on cellular adhesion and movement, characterizing the active substances according to their organismal origin (plants, animals or fungi). Finally, we also summarize the results of recent studies and experiments on SARS-CoV-2 treatments by natural extracts affecting mainly the adhesion and entry of the virus.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Beatrix Péter
- Nanobiosensorics Group, Research Centre for Energy Research, Institute for Technical Physics and Materials Science, Konkoly-Thege u 29-33, 1120 Budapest, Hungary; (A.V.); (R.H.)
| | - Imre Boldizsár
- Department of Plant Anatomy, Institute of Biology, Eötvös Loránd University, 1117 Budapest, Hungary; (I.B.); (G.M.K.)
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
| | - Gábor M. Kovács
- Department of Plant Anatomy, Institute of Biology, Eötvös Loránd University, 1117 Budapest, Hungary; (I.B.); (G.M.K.)
- Plant Protection Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 1022 Budapest, Hungary
| | - Anna Erdei
- Department of Immunology, Eötvös Loránd University, 1117 Budapest, Hungary; (A.E.); (Z.B.)
- MTA-ELTE Immunology Research Group, Eötvös Loránd Research Network (ELKH), Eötvös Loránd University, 1117 Budapest, Hungary
| | - Zsuzsa Bajtay
- Department of Immunology, Eötvös Loránd University, 1117 Budapest, Hungary; (A.E.); (Z.B.)
- MTA-ELTE Immunology Research Group, Eötvös Loránd Research Network (ELKH), Eötvös Loránd University, 1117 Budapest, Hungary
| | - Alexandra Vörös
- Nanobiosensorics Group, Research Centre for Energy Research, Institute for Technical Physics and Materials Science, Konkoly-Thege u 29-33, 1120 Budapest, Hungary; (A.V.); (R.H.)
| | - Jeremy J. Ramsden
- Clore Laboratory, University of Buckingham, Buckingham MK18 1EG, UK;
| | - Ildikó Szabó
- MTA-ELTE Research Group of Peptide Chemistry, Eötvös Loránd Research Network (ELKH), Institute of Chemistry, Eötvös Loránd University, 1117 Budapest, Hungary; (I.S.); (S.B.)
- National Public Health Center, Albert Flórián út 2-6, 1097 Budapest, Hungary
| | - Szilvia Bősze
- MTA-ELTE Research Group of Peptide Chemistry, Eötvös Loránd Research Network (ELKH), Institute of Chemistry, Eötvös Loránd University, 1117 Budapest, Hungary; (I.S.); (S.B.)
- National Public Health Center, Albert Flórián út 2-6, 1097 Budapest, Hungary
| | - Robert Horvath
- Nanobiosensorics Group, Research Centre for Energy Research, Institute for Technical Physics and Materials Science, Konkoly-Thege u 29-33, 1120 Budapest, Hungary; (A.V.); (R.H.)
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Pan T, Han D, Xu Y, Peng W, Bai L, Zhou X, He H. LC-MS Based Metabolomics Study of the Effects of EGCG on A549 Cells. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:732716. [PMID: 34650434 PMCID: PMC8505700 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.732716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
(−)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the main bioactive catechin in green tea. The antitumor activity of EGCG has been confirmed in various types of cancer, including lung cancer. However, the precise underlying mechanisms are still largely unclear. In the present study, we investigated the metabolite changes in A549 cells induced by EGCG in vitro utilizing liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)-based metabolomics. The result revealed 33 differentially expressed metabolites between untreated and 80 μM EGCG-treated A549 cells. The altered metabolites were involved in the metabolism of glucose, amino acid, nucleotide, glutathione, and vitamin. Two markedly altered pathways, including glycine, serine and threonine metabolism and alanine, aspartate and glutamate metabolism, were identified by MetaboAnalyst 5.0 metabolic pathway analysis. These results may provide potential clues for the intramolecular mechanisms of EGCG’s effect on A549 cells. Our study may contribute to future molecular mechanistic studies of EGCG and the therapeutic application of EGCG in cancer management.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tingyu Pan
- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Di Han
- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Yong Xu
- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Wenpan Peng
- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Le Bai
- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Xianmei Zhou
- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Hailang He
- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.,Arizona Metabolomics Laboratory, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Zhang Z, Xie L, Ju Y, Dai Y. Recent Advances in Metal-Phenolic Networks for Cancer Theranostics. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2100314. [PMID: 34018690 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202100314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Nanomedicine integrates different functional materials to realize the customization of carriers, aiming at increasing the cancer therapeutic efficacy and reducing the off-target toxicity. However, efforts on developing new drug carriers that combine precise diagnosis and accurate treatment have met challenges of uneasy synthesis, poor stability, difficult metabolism, and high cytotoxicity. Metal-phenolic networks (MPNs), making use of the coordination between phenolic ligands and metal ions, have emerged as promising candidates for nanomedicine, most notably through the service as multifunctional theranostic nanoplatforms. MPNs present unique properties, such as rapid preparation, negligible cytotoxicity, and pH responsiveness. Additionally, MPNs can be further modified and functionalized to meet specific application requirements. Here, the classification of polyphenols is first summarized, followed by the introduction of the properties and preparation strategies of MPNs. Then, their recent advances in biomedical sciences including bioimaging and anti-tumor therapies are highlighted. Finally, the main limitations, challenges, and outlooks regarding MPNs are raised and discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhan Zhang
- Cancer Centre and Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, SAR, 999078, China
| | - Lisi Xie
- Cancer Centre and Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, SAR, 999078, China
| | - Yi Ju
- School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, Victoria, 3083, Australia
| | - Yunlu Dai
- Cancer Centre and Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, SAR, 999078, China
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Guo Y, Sun Q, Wu FG, Dai Y, Chen X. Polyphenol-Containing Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Properties, and Therapeutic Delivery. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2007356. [PMID: 33876449 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202007356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 170] [Impact Index Per Article: 56.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Polyphenols, the phenolic hydroxyl group-containing organic molecules, are widely found in natural plants and have shown beneficial effects on human health. Recently, polyphenol-containing nanoparticles have attracted extensive research attention due to their antioxidation property, anticancer activity, and universal adherent affinity, and thus have shown great promise in the preparation, stabilization, and modification of multifunctional nanoassemblies for bioimaging, therapeutic delivery, and other biomedical applications. Additionally, the metal-polyphenol networks, formed by the coordination interactions between polyphenols and metal ions, have been used to prepare an important class of polyphenol-containing nanoparticles for surface modification, bioimaging, drug delivery, and disease treatments. By focusing on the interactions between polyphenols and different materials (e.g., metal ions, inorganic materials, polymers, proteins, and nucleic acids), a comprehensive review on the synthesis and properties of the polyphenol-containing nanoparticles is provided. Moreover, the remarkable versatility of polyphenol-containing nanoparticles in different biomedical applications, including biodetection, multimodal bioimaging, protein and gene delivery, bone repair, antibiosis, and cancer theranostics is also demonstrated. Finally, the challenges faced by future research regarding the polyphenol-containing nanoparticles are discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuxin Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast University, 2 Sipailou Road, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
| | - Qing Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast University, 2 Sipailou Road, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
| | - Fu-Gen Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast University, 2 Sipailou Road, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
| | - Yunlu Dai
- Cancer Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, P. R. China
| | - Xiaoyuan Chen
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119077, Singapore
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Tang N, Liu J, Cheng Y. Effects of zinc binding on the binding of epigallocatechin gallate (green tea) to bovine serum albumin and myoglobin. Food Chem 2021; 357:129750. [PMID: 33872867 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2020] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
Serum albumin as a zinc carrier binds 80% plasma zinc to facilitate zinc absorption. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG, green tea) is reported to bind to serum albumin to perform its biological functions in vivo. However, the available information on how zinc binding affects the binding of EGCG to proteins or how EGCG binding affects the binding of zinc to proteins are very limited. In the present study, the effects of zinc binding on the binding of EGCG to bovine serum albumin and myoglobin were investigated using isothermal titration calorimetry, fluorescence quenching and molecular docking. The obtained results suggested that binding of zinc to bovine serum albumin and myoglobin could increase the EGCG binding affinity of proteins as indicated by the thermodynamic parameters. In addition, the formation of protein/zinc complex shifted the EGCG binding site of proteins. For myoglobin, the electron transfer from EGCG to myoglobin was facilitated by zinc binding induced stronger EGCG binding to myoglobin. Such study provides very fundamental and useful knowledge for zinc and EGCG nutrition.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ning Tang
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Food from Plant Resources, Beijing 100083, China.
| | - Jiachen Liu
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Food from Plant Resources, Beijing 100083, China
| | - Yongqiang Cheng
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Food from Plant Resources, Beijing 100083, China.
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Singh Y, Salker MS, Lang F. Green Tea Polyphenol-Sensitive Calcium Signaling in Immune T Cell Function. Front Nutr 2021; 7:616934. [PMID: 33585537 PMCID: PMC7876374 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2020.616934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Polyphenol compounds found in green tea have a great therapeutic potential to influence multiple human diseases including malignancy and inflammation. In this mini review, we describe effects of green tea and the most important component EGCG in malignancy and inflammation. We focus on cellular mechanisms involved in the modification of T cell function by green tea polyphenol EGCG. The case is made that EGCG downregulates calcium channel activity by influencing miRNAs regulating expression of the channel at the post-transcriptional level.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yogesh Singh
- Institute of Medical Genetics and Applied Genomics, Eberhard Karls University, Tübingen, Germany
| | | | - Florian Lang
- Institute of Vegetative and Clinical Physiology, Eberhard Karls University, Tübingen, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses to characterize the anti-cancer effects of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate in human colon cancer cells. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2020; 401:115100. [PMID: 32512070 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2020.115100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the main bioactive component in tea (Camellia sinensis) catechins, and exhibits potential antitumor activity against colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the underlying mechanisms are largely unclear. We investigated the effects of EGCG on activities of CRC cells and the exact molecular mechanism. We used human colon cancer cells (HT-29) and exposed them to EGCG at various concentrations. The MTT assay, flow cytometry, and TUNEL staining were used to study the underlying mechanisms of EGCG (proliferation, apoptosis, autophagy). Western blotting was used to measure expression of marker proteins of the cell cycle, apoptosis, and autophagy. Using a combined microarray-based transcriptomic and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-QTOF/MS)-based metabolomic approach, we investigated the perturbed pathways induced by EGCG treatment at transcript and metabolite levels. Transcriptomic analyses showed that 486 genes were differentially expressed between untreated and EGCG-treated cells. Also, 88 differentially expressed metabolites were identified between untreated and EGCG-treated cells. The altered metabolites were involved in the metabolism of glutathione, glycerophospholipids, starch, sucrose, amino sugars, and nucleotide sugars. There was substantial agreement between the results of transcriptomics and metabolomics analyses. Our data indicate that the anticancer activity of EGCG against HT-29 cells is mediated by induction of cell-cycle arrest, apoptosis, and autophagy. EGCG modulates cancer-cell metabolic pathways. These results provide a platform for future molecular mechanistic studies of EGCG.
Collapse
|
18
|
Li ZH, Shi Z, Tang S, Yao HP, Lin X, Wu F. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate ameliorates LPS-induced inflammation by inhibiting the phosphorylation of Akt and ERK signaling molecules in rat H9c2 cells. Exp Ther Med 2020; 20:1621-1629. [PMID: 32742394 PMCID: PMC7388411 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.8827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
Abstract
The inflammatory response has been implicated in various cardiac and systemic diseases. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), the major polyphenol extracted from green tea, has various biological and pharmacological properties, such as anti-inflammation, anti-oxidative and anti-tumorigenesis. To some extent, the mechanism of EGCG in the inflammatory response that characterizes myocardial dysfunction is not fully understood. The present study aimed to investigate the inhibiting effect of EGCG on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammation in vitro. Treatment with LPS affected rat H9c2 cardiomyocytes and induced an inflammatory response. However, the LPS-induced effects were attenuated after treatment with EGCG. The present results demonstrated that EGCG treatment repressed several inflammatory mediators, such as vascular endothelial growth factor, chemokine ligand 5, chemokine ligand 2, intercellular adhesion molecule-1, matrix metalloproteinase-2, tumor necrosis factor-α and nitric oxide (induced by LPS), and the repressing effect of EGCG on inflammatory response was dose-dependent in the range of 6.25-100 µM. EGCG inhibited these marked inflammatory key signaling molecules by reducing the expression of phospho-nuclear factor-κB p65, -Akt, -ERK and -MAPK p38 while the total protein level of these signal proteins were not affected. In conclusion, the present findings suggested that EGCG possesses cardiomyocyte-protective action in reducing the LPS-induced inflammatory response due to the inhibition of the phosphorylation of Akt and ERK signaling molecules.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhi Hui Li
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital/Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
| | - Zhanli Shi
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital/Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
| | - Shengjie Tang
- Department of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310016, P.R. China
| | - Hang Ping Yao
- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Institute of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310016, P.R. China
| | - Xihua Lin
- Department of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310016, P.R. China
| | - Fang Wu
- Department of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310016, P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Farooqi AA, Pinheiro M, Granja A, Farabegoli F, Reis S, Attar R, Sabitaliyevich UY, Xu B, Ahmad A. EGCG Mediated Targeting of Deregulated Signaling Pathways and Non-Coding RNAs in Different Cancers: Focus on JAK/STAT, Wnt/β-Catenin, TGF/SMAD, NOTCH, SHH/GLI, and TRAIL Mediated Signaling Pathways. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12040951. [PMID: 32290543 PMCID: PMC7226503 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12040951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Decades of research have enabled us to develop a better and sharper understanding of multifaceted nature of cancer. Next-generation sequencing technologies have leveraged our existing knowledge related to intra- and inter-tumor heterogeneity to the next level. Functional genomics have opened new horizons to explore deregulated signaling pathways in different cancers. Therapeutic targeting of deregulated oncogenic signaling cascades by products obtained from natural sources has shown promising results. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) has emerged as a distinguished chemopreventive product because of its ability to regulate a myriad of oncogenic signaling pathways. Based on its scientifically approved anticancer activity and encouraging results obtained from preclinical trials, it is also being tested in various phases of clinical trials. A series of clinical trials associated with green tea extracts and EGCG are providing clues about significant potential of EGCG to mechanistically modulate wide ranging signal transduction cascades. In this review, we comprehensively analyzed regulation of JAK/STAT, Wnt/β-catenin, TGF/SMAD, SHH/GLI, NOTCH pathways by EGCG. We also discussed most recent evidence related to the ability of EGCG to modulate non-coding RNAs in different cancers. Methylation of the genome is also a widely studied mechanism and EGCG has been shown to modulate DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) and protein enhancer of zeste-2 (EZH2) in multiple cancers. Moreover, the use of nanoformulations to increase the bioavailability and thus efficacy of EGCG will be also addressed. Better understanding of the pleiotropic abilities of EGCG to modulate intracellular pathways along with the development of effective EGCG delivery vehicles will be helpful in getting a step closer to individualized medicines.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ammad Ahmad Farooqi
- Institute of Biomedical and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Islamabad 54000, Pakistan;
| | - Marina Pinheiro
- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (A.G.); (S.R.)
- Correspondence:
| | - Andreia Granja
- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (A.G.); (S.R.)
| | - Fulvia Farabegoli
- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology (FaBiT), University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy;
| | - Salette Reis
- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (A.G.); (S.R.)
| | - Rukset Attar
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yeditepe University, Ataşehir/İstanbul 34755, Turkey;
| | - Uteuliyev Yerzhan Sabitaliyevich
- Department of Health Policy and Health Care Development, Kazakh Medical University of Continuing Education, Almaty 050004, Kazakhstan;
| | - Baojun Xu
- Food Science and Technology Program, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, Zhuhai 519087, China;
| | - Aamir Ahmad
- Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA;
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Forouzideh N, Nadri S, Fattahi A, Abdolahinia ED, Habibizadeh M, Rostamizadeh K, Baradaran-Rafii A, Bakhshandeh H. Epigallocatechin gallate loaded electrospun silk fibroin scaffold with anti-angiogenic properties for corneal tissue engineering. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.101498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
|
21
|
Dong J, Qin Z, Zhang WD, Cheng G, Yehuda AG, Ashby CR, Chen ZS, Cheng XD, Qin JJ. Medicinal chemistry strategies to discover P-glycoprotein inhibitors: An update. Drug Resist Updat 2020; 49:100681. [PMID: 32014648 DOI: 10.1016/j.drup.2020.100681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 143] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
The presence of multidrug resistance (MDR) in malignant tumors is one of the primary causes of treatment failure in cancer chemotherapy. The overexpression of the ATP binding cassette (ABC) transporter, P-glycoprotein (P-gp), which significantly increases the efflux of certain anticancer drugs from tumor cells, produces MDR. Therefore, inhibition of P-gp may represent a viable therapeutic strategy to overcome cancer MDR. Over the past 4 decades, many compounds with P-gp inhibitory efficacy (referred to as first- and second-generation P-gp inhibitors) have been identified or synthesized. However, these compounds were not successful in clinical trials due to a lack of efficacy and/or untoward toxicity. Subsequently, third- and fourth-generation P-gp inhibitors were developed but dedicated clinical trials did not indicate a significant therapeutic effect. In recent years, an extraordinary array of highly potent, selective, and low-toxicity P-gp inhibitors have been reported. Herein, we provide a comprehensive review of the synthetic and natural products that have specific inhibitory activity on P-gp drug efflux as well as promising chemosensitizing efficacy in MDR cancer cells. The present review focuses primarily on the structural features, design strategies, and structure-activity relationships (SAR) of these compounds.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jinyun Dong
- Institute of Cancer and Basic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, 310022, China; College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
| | - Zuodong Qin
- Research Center of Biochemical Engineering Technology, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Hunan University of Science and Engineering, Yongzhou 425199, China
| | - Wei-Dong Zhang
- School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
| | - Gang Cheng
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
| | - Assaraf G Yehuda
- The Fred Wyszkowski Cancer Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
| | - Charles R Ashby
- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY, 11439, USA
| | - Zhe-Sheng Chen
- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY, 11439, USA.
| | - Xiang-Dong Cheng
- Institute of Cancer and Basic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, 310022, China.
| | - Jiang-Jiang Qin
- Institute of Cancer and Basic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, 310022, China; College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China.
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Peter B, Saftics A, Kovacs B, Kurunczi S, Horvath R. Oxidization increases the binding of EGCG to serum albumin revealed by kinetic data from label-free optical biosensor with reference channel. Analyst 2020; 145:588-595. [DOI: 10.1039/c9an01779h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
Schematic illustration of the biosensor to measure the EGCG–BSA interaction and the concentration dependent bound amount of EGCG and oxidized EGCG.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Beatrix Peter
- Nanobiosensorics Group
- Centre for Energy Research
- Institute of Technical Physics and Materials Science
- H-1121 Budapest
- Hungary
| | - Andras Saftics
- Nanobiosensorics Group
- Centre for Energy Research
- Institute of Technical Physics and Materials Science
- H-1121 Budapest
- Hungary
| | - Boglarka Kovacs
- Nanobiosensorics Group
- Centre for Energy Research
- Institute of Technical Physics and Materials Science
- H-1121 Budapest
- Hungary
| | - Sandor Kurunczi
- Nanobiosensorics Group
- Centre for Energy Research
- Institute of Technical Physics and Materials Science
- H-1121 Budapest
- Hungary
| | - Robert Horvath
- Nanobiosensorics Group
- Centre for Energy Research
- Institute of Technical Physics and Materials Science
- H-1121 Budapest
- Hungary
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Chu B, Wu S, Ji X, Chen R, Song B, Tang J, Wang H, Su Y, He Y. Controllable silicon nanostructures featuring stable fluorescence and intrinsic in vitro and in vivo anti-cancer activity. J Mater Chem B 2019; 7:6247-6256. [PMID: 31566627 DOI: 10.1039/c9tb01191a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
Abstract
In this manuscript, we demonstrate that the in situ growth of fluorescent silicon (Si) nanomaterials is stimulated when organosilicane molecules interact with different green teas, producing multifunctional Si nanomaterials with controllable zero- (e.g., nanoparticles), two- (e.g., nanosheets), and three- (e.g., nanospheres) dimensional nanostructures. Such green tea-originated Si nanomaterials (GTSN) exhibit strong fluorescence (quantum yield: ∼19-30%) coupled with ultrahigh photostability, as well as intrinsic anti-cancer activity with high specificity (e.g., the GTSN can accurately kill various cancer cells, rather than normal cells). Taking advantage of these unique merits, we further performed systematic in vitro and in vivo experiments to interrogate the mechanism of the green tea- and GTSN-related cancer prevention. Typically, we found that the GTSN entered the cell nuclei and induced cell apoptosis/death of cancer cells. The prepared GTSN were observed in vivo to accumulate in the tumour tissues after 14-d post-injection, leading to an efficient inhibition of tumour growth. Our results open new avenues for designing novel multifunctional and side-effect-free Si nanomaterials with controllable structures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Binbin Chu
- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biochemical Analysis, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), and Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology (NANO-CIC), Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
24
|
Safer AM, Leporatti S, Jose J, Soliman MS. Conjugation Of EGCG And Chitosan NPs As A Novel Nano-Drug Delivery System. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:8033-8046. [PMID: 31632016 PMCID: PMC6781949 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s217898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE Chitosan nanoparticles (CS NPs) have been used as a good vehicle for nano-drug delivery due to their good physicochemical properties. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), one of the major active ingredients of green tea, is a natural antioxidant that helps in reducing and preventing cell damage and fighting cancer, plus providing other benefits. The aim of this study is to optimise the preparation parameters in terms of the physical characteristics and stability in CS/EGCG NPs conjugation. RESULTS The conjugation of CS/EGCGNPs was obtained by means of Poloxamer 188. The average CS/EGCG NPs complex was of size 117.8±38.71nm with a surface charge of +67.8±4.38mV and isoelectric point at pH 7.61. CONCLUSION In conclusion, NPs produced were stable at 4°C with nanometric size, good polydispersity, good loading and efficiency, envisaging to be a possible candidate for nano-therapeutic delivery system against hepatic fibrosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Abdel-Majeed Safer
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
| | | | - Jacquilion Jose
- Nanoscopy Science Center, Faculty of Science, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
| | - Mahmoud S Soliman
- Nanotechnology Research Facility, Faculty of Engineering and Petroleum, College of Engineering and Petroleum, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Kanlaya R, Thongboonkerd V. Molecular Mechanisms of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate for Prevention of Chronic Kidney Disease and Renal Fibrosis: Preclinical Evidence. Curr Dev Nutr 2019; 3:nzz101. [PMID: 31555758 PMCID: PMC6752729 DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common public health problem worldwide characterized by gradual decline of renal function over months/years accompanied by renal fibrosis and failure in tissue wound healing after sustained injury. Patients with CKD frequently present with profound signs/symptoms that require medical treatment, mostly culminating in hemodialysis and renal transplantation. To prevent CKD more efficiently, there is an urgent need for better understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms and molecular pathways of the disease pathogenesis and progression, and for developing novel therapeutic targets. Recently, several lines of evidence have shown that epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), an abundant phytochemical polyphenol derived from Camellia sinensis, might be a promising bioactive compound for prevention of CKD development/progression. This review summarizes current knowledge of molecular mechanisms underlying renoprotective roles of EGCG in CKD based on available preclinical evidence (from both in vitro and in vivo animal studies), particularly its antioxidant property through preservation of mitochondrial function and activation of Nrf2 (nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2)/HO-1 (heme oxygenase-1) signaling, anti-inflammatory activity, and protective effect against epithelial mesenchymal transition. Finally, future perspectives, challenges, and concerns regarding its clinical use in CKD and renal fibrosis are discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rattiyaporn Kanlaya
- Medical Proteomics Unit, Office for Research and Development, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
| | - Visith Thongboonkerd
- Medical Proteomics Unit, Office for Research and Development, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Aiello P, Consalvi S, Poce G, Raguzzini A, Toti E, Palmery M, Biava M, Bernardi M, Kamal MA, Perry G, Peluso I. Dietary flavonoids: Nano delivery and nanoparticles for cancer therapy. Semin Cancer Biol 2019; 69:150-165. [PMID: 31454670 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2019.08.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Application of nanotechnologies to cancer therapy might increase solubility and/or bioavailability of bioactive compounds of natural or synthetic origin and offers other potential benefits in cancer therapy, including selective targeting. In the present review we aim to evaluate in vivo studies on the anticancer activity of nanoparticles (NPs) obtained from food-derived flavonoids. From a systematic search a total of 60 studies were identified. Most of the studies involved the flavanol epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate and the flavonol quercetin, in both delivery and co-delivery (with anti-cancer drugs) systems. Moreover, some studies investigated the effects of other flavonoids, such as anthocyanins aglycones anthocyanidins, flavanones, flavones and isoflavonoids. NPs inhibited tumor growth in both xenograft and chemical-induced animal models of cancerogenesis. Encapsulation improved bioavailability and/or reduced toxicity of both flavonoids and/or co-delivered drugs, such as doxorubicin, docetaxel, paclitaxel, honokiol and vincristine. Moreover, flavonoids have been successfully applied in molecular targeted nanosystems. Selectivity for cancer cells involves pH- and/or reactive oxygen species-mediated mechanisms. Furthermore, flavonoids are good candidates as drug delivery for anticancer drugs in green synthesis systems. In conclusion, although human studies are needed, NPs obtained from food-derived flavonoids have promising anticancer effects in vivo.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Paola Aiello
- Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA-AN), Rome, Italy; Department of Physiology and Pharmacology "V. Erspamer", Sapienza University of Rome, Italy; Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Murcia, Spain
| | - Sara Consalvi
- Department of Chemistry and Drug Technologies, University "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy
| | - Giovanna Poce
- Department of Chemistry and Drug Technologies, University "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy
| | - Anna Raguzzini
- Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA-AN), Rome, Italy
| | - Elisabetta Toti
- Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA-AN), Rome, Italy
| | - Maura Palmery
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology "V. Erspamer", Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
| | - Mariangela Biava
- Department of Chemistry and Drug Technologies, University "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy
| | - Marco Bernardi
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology "V. Erspamer", Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
| | - Mohammad A Kamal
- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia; Enzymoics, 7 Peterlee Place, Hebersham, NSW, 2770, Australia; Novel Global Community Educational Foundation, Australia
| | - George Perry
- Department of Biology, University of Texas at San Antonio, TX, USA.
| | - Ilaria Peluso
- Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA-AN), Rome, Italy.
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Zhong X, Liu M, Yao W, Du K, He M, Jin X, Jiao L, Ma G, Wei B, Wei M. Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Attenuates Microglial Inflammation and Neurotoxicity by Suppressing the Activation of Canonical and Noncanonical Inflammasome via TLR4/NF-κB Pathway. Mol Nutr Food Res 2019; 63:e1801230. [PMID: 31374144 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201801230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2018] [Revised: 06/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Abstract
SCOPE In this study, it has been investigated whether the neuroprotective efficacy of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is mediated by inhibition of canonical and noncanonical inflammasome activation via toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/NF-κB pathway both in LPS+Aβ-induced microglia in vitro and in APP/PS1 mice in vivo. METHODS AND RESULTS In BV2 cells, EGCG inhibits the expressions of Iba-1, cleaved IL-1β, and cleaved IL-18 induced by LPS+Aβ. Then, the supernatants are used to treat SH-SY5Y cells, and EGCG treatment significantly recovers the neurotoxicity from LPS+Aβ-induced microglial conditioned media. Subsequently, it has been found that EGCG reduces the microglial expressions of caspase-1 p20, NLRP3, and caspase-11 p26. Furthermore, the expression levels of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), p-IKK/IKK, and p-NF-κB/NF-κB were decreased after EGCG treatment. As expected, when a caspase-1 specific inhibitor Z-YVAD-FMK, and an IKK and caspase-11 inhibitor wedelolactone are used for blocking, Z-YVAD-FMK and wedelolactone exacerbate the inhibitory efficacy than using EGCG alone. Finally, consistent with the results obtained in BV2 cells, EGCG treatment reduces microglial inflammation and neurotoxicity by suppressing the activation of canonical NLRP3 and noncanonical caspase-11-dependent inflammasome via TLR4/NF-κB pathway in LPS+Aβ-induced rat primary microglia and hippocampus of APP/PS1 mice. CONCLUSION EGCG attenuates microglial inflammation and neurotoxicity by inhibition of canonical NLRP3 and noncanonical caspase-11-dependent inflammasome activation via TLR4/NF-κB pathway.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xin Zhong
- School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China.,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, Shenyang, 110122, China
| | - Mingyan Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China.,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, Shenyang, 110122, China
| | - Weifan Yao
- School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China.,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, Shenyang, 110122, China
| | - Ke Du
- School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China.,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, Shenyang, 110122, China
| | - Miao He
- School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China.,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, Shenyang, 110122, China
| | - Xin Jin
- School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China.,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, Shenyang, 110122, China
| | - Linchi Jiao
- School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China.,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, Shenyang, 110122, China
| | - Guowei Ma
- School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China.,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, Shenyang, 110122, China
| | - Binbin Wei
- School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China.,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, Shenyang, 110122, China
| | - Minjie Wei
- School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China.,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, Shenyang, 110122, China
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Liu C, Li P, Qu Z, Xiong W, Liu A, Zhang S. Advances in the Antagonism of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate in the Treatment of Digestive Tract Tumors. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24091726. [PMID: 31058847 PMCID: PMC6539113 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24091726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Revised: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Due to changes in the dietary structure of individuals, the incidence of digestive tract tumors has increased significantly in recent years, causing a serious threat to the life and health of patients. This has in turn led to an increase in cancer prevention research. Many studies have shown that epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), an active ingredient in green tea, is in direct contact with the digestive tract upon ingestion, which allows it to elicit a significant antagonizing effect on digestive tract tumors. The main results of EGCG treatment include the prevention of tumor development in the digestive tract and the induction of cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. EGCG can be orally administered, is safe, and combats other resistances. The synergistic use of cancer drugs can promote the efficacy and reduce the anti-allergic properties of drugs, and is thus, favored in medical research. EGCG, however, currently possesses several shortcomings such as poor stability and low bioavailability, and its clinical application prospects need further development. In this paper, we have systematically summarized the research progress on the ability of EGCG to antagonize the activity and mechanism of action of digestive tract tumors, to achieve prevention, alleviation, delay, and even treat human gastrointestinal tract tumors via exogenous dietary EGCG supplementation or the development of new drugs containing EGCG.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Changwei Liu
- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
| | - Penghui Li
- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
| | - Zhihao Qu
- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
| | - Wei Xiong
- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China.
| | - Ailing Liu
- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
| | - Sheng Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Liu X, Cao J, Huang G, Zhao Q, Shen J. Biological Activities of Artemisinin Derivatives Beyond Malaria. Curr Top Med Chem 2019; 19:205-222. [DOI: 10.2174/1568026619666190122144217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Revised: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 11/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
Abstract
Artemisinin is isolated from Artemisia annua L. with peroxide-containing sesquiterpene lactone structure. Because of its unique structural characteristics and promising anticancer, antivirus activities, it has recently received increasing attention. The aim of this review is to summarize recent discoveries of artemisinin's novel derivatives with new pharmaceutical effects beyond malaria with a focus on its antitumor and antivirus activity, as well as potential results of combination therapy with other clinical drugs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaoyan Liu
- CAS Key Laboratory for Receptor Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
| | - Jianguo Cao
- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 201418, China
| | - Guozheng Huang
- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 201418, China
| | - Qingjie Zhao
- CAS Key Laboratory for Receptor Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
| | - Jingshan Shen
- CAS Key Laboratory for Receptor Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Rady I, Mohamed H, Rady M, Siddiqui IA, Mukhtar H. Cancer preventive and therapeutic effects of EGCG, the major polyphenol in green tea. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejbas.2017.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Islam Rady
- School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI 53706, USA
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
| | - Hadir Mohamed
- School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI 53706, USA
| | - Mohamad Rady
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
| | - Imtiaz A. Siddiqui
- School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI 53706, USA
| | - Hasan Mukhtar
- School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI 53706, USA
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Abstract
Based on many cell culture, animal and human studies, it is well known that the most challenge issue for developing polyphenolics as chemoprevention or anti-diabtetic agents is the low oral bioavailability, which may be the major reason relating to its ambiguous therapeutic effects and large inter-individual variations in clinical trials. This review intends to highlight the unscientific evaluation on the basis of the published data regarding in vitro bioactivity of polyphenols, which may sometimes mislead the researchers and to conclude that: first, bio-accessibilities values obtained in the studies for polyphenols should be highly reconsidered in accordance with the abundant newly identified circulating and excreted metabolites, with a particular attention to colonic metabolic products which are obviously contributing much more than expected to their absorptions; second, it is phenolic metabolites, which are formed in the small intestine and hepatic cells,low molecular weight catabolic products of the colonic microflora to travel around the human body in the circulatory system or reach body tissues to elicit bioactive effects. It is concluded that better performed in vivo intervention and in vitro mechanistic studies are needed to fully understand how these molecules interact with human physiological and pathological processes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hui Teng
- a College of Food Science , Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University , Fuzhou , Fujian , China
| | - Lei Chen
- a College of Food Science , Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University , Fuzhou , Fujian , China
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Kanlaya R, Thongboonkerd V. Protective Effects of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate from Green Tea in Various Kidney Diseases. Adv Nutr 2019; 10:112-121. [PMID: 30615092 PMCID: PMC6370267 DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmy077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Kidney diseases are common health problems worldwide. Various etiologies (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, drug-induced nephrotoxicity, infection, cancers) can affect renal function and ultimately lead to development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The global rise in number of CKD/ESRD patients during recent years has led to tremendous concern to look for effective strategies to prevent or slow progression of CKD and ESRD. Natural compounds derived from herbs or medicinal plants have gained wide attention for scientific scrutiny to achieve such goals. One of such natural compounds that has been extensively investigated is epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a major polyphenol found in the tea plant (Camellia sinensis). A growing body of recent evidence has shown that EGCG may be a promising therapeutic or protective agent in various kidney diseases. This article thus highlights recent progress in medical research on beneficial effects of EGCG against a broad spectrum of kidney diseases, including acute kidney injury, cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity, kidney stone disease, glomerulonephritis, lupus nephritis, renal cell carcinoma, diabetic nephropathy, CKD, and renal fibrosis. The renoprotective mechanisms are also detailed. Finally, future perspectives of medical research on EGCG and its potential use in clinical practice for treatment and prevention of kidney diseases are discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rattiyaporn Kanlaya
- Medical Proteomics Unit, Office for Research and Development, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
| | - Visith Thongboonkerd
- Medical Proteomics Unit, Office for Research and Development, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand,Address correspondence to VT (e-mail: or )
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Szekacs I, Farkas E, Gemes BL, Takacs E, Szekacs A, Horvath R. Integrin targeting of glyphosate and its cell adhesion modulation effects on osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells revealed by label-free optical biosensing. Sci Rep 2018; 8:17401. [PMID: 30479368 PMCID: PMC6258691 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-36081-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Accepted: 10/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
This study is a discovery of interesting and far reaching properties of the world leading herbicide active ingredient glyphosate. Here we demonstrate the cell adhesion-modifying characteristics of glyphosate affecting cellular interactions via Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD)-dependent integrins. This conclusion was supported by the observations that a glyphosate surface coating induced integrin-specific cell adhesion, while glyphosate in solution inhibited cell adhesion on an RGD-displaying surface. A sensitive, real-time, label-free, whole cell approach was used to monitor the cell adhesion kinetic processes with excellent data quality. The half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) for glyphosate was determined to be 0.47 ± 0.07% (20.6 mM) in serum-free conditions. A three-dimensional dissociation constant of 0.352 mM was calculated for the binding between RGD-specific integrins in intact MC3T3-E1 cells and soluble glyphosate by measuring its competition for RGD-motifs binding, while the affinity of those RGD-specific integrins to the RGD-motifs was 5.97 µM. The integrin-targeted affinity of glyphosate was proven using competitive binding assays to recombinant receptor αvβ3. The present study shows not only ligand-binding properties of glyphosate, but also illustrates its remarkable biomimetic power in the case of cell adhesion.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Inna Szekacs
- Nanobiosensorics Momentum Group, Institute of Technical Physics and Materials Science, Centre for Energy Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Konkoly-Thege M. út 29-33, H-1120, Budapest, Hungary
| | - Eniko Farkas
- Nanobiosensorics Momentum Group, Institute of Technical Physics and Materials Science, Centre for Energy Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Konkoly-Thege M. út 29-33, H-1120, Budapest, Hungary
- Subdoctoral School of Molecular and Nanotechnologies, Chemical Engineering and Material Science Doctoral School, University of Pannonia, Egyetem u.10, H-8200, Veszprém, Hungary
| | - Borbala Leticia Gemes
- Agro-Environmental Research Institute, National Agricultural Research and Innovation Centre, Herman Ottó u. 15, H-1022, Budapest, Hungary
| | - Eszter Takacs
- Agro-Environmental Research Institute, National Agricultural Research and Innovation Centre, Herman Ottó u. 15, H-1022, Budapest, Hungary
| | - Andras Szekacs
- Agro-Environmental Research Institute, National Agricultural Research and Innovation Centre, Herman Ottó u. 15, H-1022, Budapest, Hungary.
| | - Robert Horvath
- Nanobiosensorics Momentum Group, Institute of Technical Physics and Materials Science, Centre for Energy Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Konkoly-Thege M. út 29-33, H-1120, Budapest, Hungary.
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Xiao X, Jiang K, Xu Y, Peng H, Wang Z, Liu S, Zhang G. (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate induces cell apoptosis in chronic myeloid leukaemia by regulating Bcr/Abl-mediated p38-MAPK/JNK and JAK2/STAT3/AKT signalling pathways. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2018; 46:126-136. [PMID: 30251267 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1681.13037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Revised: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
Abstract
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a major polyphenolic constituent of green tea, possesses remarkable chemopreventive and therapeutic potential against various types of cancer, including leukaemia. However, the molecular mechanism involved in chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML), especially imatinib-resistant CML cells, is not completely understood. In the present study, we investigated the effect of EGCG on the growth of Bcr/Abl+ CML cell lines, including imatinib-resistant cell lines and primary CML cells. The results revealed that EGCG could inhibit cell growth and induce apoptosis in CML cells. The mechanisms involved inhibition of the Bcr/Abl oncoprotein and regulation of its downstream p38-MAPK/JNK and JAK2/STAT3/AKT pathways. In conclusion, we documented the anti-CML effects of EGCG in imatinib-sensitive and imatinib-resistant Bcr/Abl+ cells, especially T315I-mutated cells.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiang Xiao
- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
| | - Kaiming Jiang
- Department of Haematology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
| | - Yunxiao Xu
- Department of Haematology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
| | - Hongling Peng
- Department of Haematology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
| | - Zhihua Wang
- Department of Haematology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
| | - Sufang Liu
- Department of Haematology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
| | - Guangsen Zhang
- Department of Haematology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Grube S, Ewald C, Kögler C, Lawson McLean A, Kalff R, Walter J. Achievable Central Nervous System Concentrations of the Green Tea Catechin EGCG Induce Stress in Glioblastoma Cells in Vitro. Nutr Cancer 2018; 70:1145-1158. [PMID: 30198785 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2018.1495239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
The polyphenolic compounds present in green tea are preventative against cancer in several animal tumor models. However, direct cytotoxic effects on cancer cells have also been reported. In order to determine whether drinking of green tea has chemopreventive or cytotoxic effects on brain cancer cells, we investigated the effect of the major green tea polyphenol EGCG as a pure substance and as tea extract dietary supplement on primary human glioblastoma cell cultures at the CNS-achievable concentration of 100 nM reported in the literature. We compared this with the effect of the cytotoxic concentration of 500 μM determined to be specific for the investigated primary glioblastoma cultures. After treatment with 500 µM EGCG, strong induction of autophagy and apoptosis was observed. Under treatment with 100 nM EGCG, glioblastoma cells proliferated over the entire observation period of 6 days without any detectable signs of cell death. Only within the first 12 h of treatment was increased accumulation of autophagic vacuoles and increased reactive oxygen species production as a stress response demonstrated. Mild forms of stress, such as treatment with 100 nM EGCG, activate different endogenous repair mechanisms to protect cells. Our data imply that drinking of green tea may have chemopreventive effects, but no direct cytotoxic properties.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Susanne Grube
- a Department of Neurosurgery , Section of Experimental Neurooncology, University Hospital Jena - Friedrich Schiller University Jena , Jena , Germany
| | - Christian Ewald
- a Department of Neurosurgery , Section of Experimental Neurooncology, University Hospital Jena - Friedrich Schiller University Jena , Jena , Germany.,b Department of Neurosurgery , Brandenburg Medical School, Campus Brandenburg an der Havel , Brandenburg an der Havel , Germany
| | - Christine Kögler
- a Department of Neurosurgery , Section of Experimental Neurooncology, University Hospital Jena - Friedrich Schiller University Jena , Jena , Germany
| | - Aaron Lawson McLean
- a Department of Neurosurgery , Section of Experimental Neurooncology, University Hospital Jena - Friedrich Schiller University Jena , Jena , Germany
| | - Rolf Kalff
- a Department of Neurosurgery , Section of Experimental Neurooncology, University Hospital Jena - Friedrich Schiller University Jena , Jena , Germany
| | - Jan Walter
- a Department of Neurosurgery , Section of Experimental Neurooncology, University Hospital Jena - Friedrich Schiller University Jena , Jena , Germany
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Xi J, Li Q, Luo X, Li J, Guo L, Xue H, Wu G. Epigallocatechin‑3‑gallate protects against secondary osteoporosis in a mouse model via the Wnt/β‑catenin signaling pathway. Mol Med Rep 2018; 18:4555-4562. [PMID: 30221714 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2018.9437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2016] [Accepted: 11/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Epigallocatechin‑3‑gallate (EGCG) is a polyphenolic compound extracted and isolated from green tea, which has a variety of important biological activities in vitro and in vivo, including anti‑tumor, anti‑oxidation, anti‑inflammation and lowering blood pressure. The aim of the present study was to investigate the protective effect of EGCG against secondary osteoporosis in a mouse model via the Wnt/β‑catenin signaling pathway. Reverse transcription‑quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT‑qPCR) and western blotting were used to analyze runt‑related transcription factor 2 and osterix mRNA expression, and the protein expression of cyclin D1, Wnt and β‑catenin, and suppressed peroxisome proliferator‑activated receptor γ protein expression. The protective effect of EGCG against secondary osteoporosis was examined and its potential mechanism was analyzed. Treatment with EGCG significantly decreased serum calcium, urinary calcium, body weight and body fat, and increased leptin levels in mice with secondary osteoporosis. In addition, EGCG treatment significantly inhibited the structure score of articular cartilage and cancellous bone in proximal tibia metaphysis in mice with secondary osteoporosis. Treatment also significantly decreased alkaline phosphatase activity, runt‑related transcription factor 2 and osterix mRNA expression. EGCG also significantly induced the protein expression of cyclin D1, Wnt and β‑catenin, and suppressed peroxisome proliferator‑activated receptor γ protein expression in mice with secondary osteoporosis. Taken together, these results suggest that EGCG may be a possible new drug in clinical settings.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jiancheng Xi
- Department of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, The 309th Hospital of The People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100091, P.R. China
| | - Qinggui Li
- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071000, P.R. China
| | - Xiaobo Luo
- Department of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, The 309th Hospital of The People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100091, P.R. China
| | - Jinlong Li
- Department of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, The 309th Hospital of The People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100091, P.R. China
| | - Lixin Guo
- Department of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, The 309th Hospital of The People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100091, P.R. China
| | - Haibin Xue
- Department of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, The 309th Hospital of The People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100091, P.R. China
| | - Guangsen Wu
- Department of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, The 309th Hospital of The People's Liberation Army, Beijing 100091, P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Peter B, Lagzi I, Teraji S, Nakanishi H, Cervenak L, Zámbó D, Deák A, Molnár K, Truszka M, Szekacs I, Horvath R. Interaction of Positively Charged Gold Nanoparticles with Cancer Cells Monitored by an in Situ Label-Free Optical Biosensor and Transmission Electron Microscopy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:26841-26850. [PMID: 30022664 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b01546] [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] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
Abstract
Functionalized nanoparticles (NPs) can penetrate into living cells and vesicles, opening up an extensive range of novel directions. For example, NPs are intensively employed in targeted drug delivery and biomedical imaging. However, the real-time kinetics and dynamics of NP-living cell interactions remained uncovered. In this study, we in situ monitored the cellular uptake of gold NPs-functionalized with positively charged alkaline thiol-into surface-adhered cancer cells, by using a high-throughput label-free optical biosensor employing resonant waveguide gratings. The characteristic kinetic curves upon NP exposure of cell-coated biosensor surfaces were recorded and compared to the kinetics of NP adsorption onto bare sensor surfaces. We demonstrated that from the above kinetic information, one can conclude about the interactions between the living cells and the NPs. Real-time biosensor data suggested the cellular uptake of the functionalized NPs by an active process. It was found that positively charged particles penetrate into the cells more effectively than negatively charged control particles, and the optimal size for the cellular uptake of the positively charged particles is around 5 nm. These conclusions were obtained in a cost-effective, fast, and high-throughput manner. The fate of the NPs was further revealed by electron microscopy on NP-exposed and subsequently fixed cells, well confirming the results obtained by the biosensor. Moreover, an ultrastructural study demonstrated the involvement of the endosomal-lysosomal system in the uptake of functionalized NPs and suggested the type of the internalization pathway.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Istvan Lagzi
- Department of Physics , Budapest University of Technology and Economics , Budafoki út 8 , Budapest H-1111 , Hungary
- MTA-BME Condensed Matter Research Group , Budafoki út 8 , Budapest H-1111 , Hungary
| | - Satoshi Teraji
- Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology , Kyoto Institute of Technology , Matsugasaki , Kyoto 606-8585 , Japan
| | - Hideyuki Nakanishi
- Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology , Kyoto Institute of Technology , Matsugasaki , Kyoto 606-8585 , Japan
| | - Laszlo Cervenak
- Research Laboratory, 3rd Department of Medicine , Semmelweis University , H-1085 Budapest , Hungary
- Research Group of Immunology and Hematology , Hungarian Academy of Science , Kútvölgyi út 4. , H-1125 Budapest , Hungary
| | | | | | - Kinga Molnár
- Department of Anatomy, Cell and Developmental Biology , Eötvös Loránd University , Pázmány Péter stny. 1/C , H-1117 Budapest , Hungary
| | - Monika Truszka
- Department of Anatomy, Cell and Developmental Biology , Eötvös Loránd University , Pázmány Péter stny. 1/C , H-1117 Budapest , Hungary
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
38
|
Rady I, Bloch MB, Chamcheu RCN, Banang Mbeumi S, Anwar MR, Mohamed H, Babatunde AS, Kuiate JR, Noubissi FK, El Sayed KA, Whitfield GK, Chamcheu JC. Anticancer Properties of Graviola ( Annona muricata): A Comprehensive Mechanistic Review. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2018; 2018:1826170. [PMID: 30151067 PMCID: PMC6091294 DOI: 10.1155/2018/1826170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
Abstract
Graviola (Annona muricata) is a small deciduous tropical evergreen fruit tree, belonging to the Annonaceae family, and is widely grown and distributed in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The aerial parts of graviola have several functions: the fruits have been widely used as food confectionaries, while several preparations, especially decoctions of the bark, fruits, leaves, pericarp, seeds, and roots, have been extensively used in traditional medicine to treat multiple ailments including cancers by local communities in tropical Africa and South America. The reported therapeutic benefits of graviola against various human tumors and disease agents in in vitro culture and preclinical animal model systems are typically tested for their ability to specifically target the disease, while exerting little or no effect on normal cell viability. Over 212 phytochemical ingredients have been reported in graviola extracts prepared from different plant parts. The specific bioactive constituents responsible for the major anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and other health benefits of graviola include different classes of annonaceous acetogenins (metabolites and products of the polyketide pathway), alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols, and others. This review summarizes the current understanding of the anticancer effects of A. muricata and its constituents on diverse cancer types and disease states, as well as efficacy and safety concerns. It also includes discussion of our current understanding of possible mechanisms of action, with the hope of further stimulating the development of improved and affordable therapies for a variety of ailments.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Islam Rady
- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI 53706, USA
| | - Melissa B. Bloch
- School of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
| | - Roxane-Cherille N. Chamcheu
- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI 53706, USA
- Madison West High School, 30 Ash St, Madison, WI 53726, USA
| | - Sergette Banang Mbeumi
- Division for Research and Innovation, POHOFI Inc., P.O. Box 44067, Madison, WI 53744, USA
| | - Md Rafi Anwar
- School of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
| | - Hadir Mohamed
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Mansoura, Mansoura, Egypt
| | | | - Jules-Roger Kuiate
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
- Section for Research and Innovation, POHOFCAM, P.O. Box 175, Kumba, Cameroon
| | - Felicite K. Noubissi
- Division for Research and Innovation, POHOFI Inc., P.O. Box 44067, Madison, WI 53744, USA
- Department of Biology/RCMI, Jackson State University, 1400 J R Lynch, 429 JAP, Jackson, MS 39217, USA
| | - Khalid A. El Sayed
- School of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
| | - G. Kerr Whitfield
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
| | - Jean Christopher Chamcheu
- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI 53706, USA
- School of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Li F, Wang Y, Li D, Chen Y, Qiao X, Fardous R, Lewandowski A, Liu J, Chan TH, Dou QP. Perspectives on the recent developments with green tea polyphenols in drug discovery. Expert Opin Drug Discov 2018; 13:643-660. [PMID: 29688074 PMCID: PMC6287262 DOI: 10.1080/17460441.2018.1465923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Increasing evidence has expanded the role of green tea from a traditional beverage to a source of pharmacologically active molecules with diverse health benefits. However, conclusive clinical results are needed to better elucidate the cancer-preventive and therapeutic effects of green tea polyphenols (GTPs). Areas covered: The authors describe GTPs' chemical compositions and metabolic biotransformations, and their recent developments in drug discovery, focusing on their cancer chemopreventive and therapeutic effects. They then review the recent development of GTP-loaded nanoparticles and GTP prodrugs. Expert opinion: GTPs possess potent anticarcinogenic activities through interfering with the initiation, development and progression phases of cancer. There are several challenges (e.g. poor bioavailability) in developing GTPs as therapeutic agents. Use of nanoparticle-based delivery systems has provided unique advantages over purified GTPs. However, there is still a need to determine the actual magnitude and pharmacological mechanisms of GTPs encapsulated in nanoparticles, in order to address newly emerging safety issues associated with the potential 'local overdose' effect. The use of Pro- epigallocatechin gallate (Pro-EGCG) as a prodrug appears to offer improved in vitro stability as well as better in vivo bioavailability and efficacies in a number of animal studies, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for further study and development.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Feng Li
- Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control in Shandong Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, People’s Republic of China
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Departments of Oncology, Pharmacology and Pathology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 4100 John R Road Detroit, MI 48201, USA
| | - Yongli Wang
- Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control in Shandong Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, People’s Republic of China
| | - Dapeng Li
- Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control in Shandong Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, People’s Republic of China
| | - Yilun Chen
- Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control in Shandong Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, People’s Republic of China
| | - Xuguang Qiao
- Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control in Shandong Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, People’s Republic of China
| | - Rania Fardous
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Departments of Oncology, Pharmacology and Pathology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 4100 John R Road Detroit, MI 48201, USA
| | - Ashton Lewandowski
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Departments of Oncology, Pharmacology and Pathology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 4100 John R Road Detroit, MI 48201, USA
| | - Jinbao Liu
- Protein Modification and Degradation Lab, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, People’s Republic of China
| | - Tak-Hang Chan
- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
| | - Q. Ping Dou
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Departments of Oncology, Pharmacology and Pathology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 4100 John R Road Detroit, MI 48201, USA
- Protein Modification and Degradation Lab, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, People’s Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Townsend D, Hughes E, Akien G, Stewart KL, Radford SE, Rochester D, Middleton DA. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate remodels apolipoprotein A-I amyloid fibrils into soluble oligomers in the presence of heparin. J Biol Chem 2018; 293:12877-12893. [PMID: 29853648 PMCID: PMC6102129 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.ra118.002038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2018] [Revised: 05/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
Amyloid deposits of WT apolipoprotein A-I (apoA-I), the main protein component of high-density lipoprotein, accumulate in atherosclerotic plaques where they may contribute to coronary artery disease by increasing plaque burden and instability. Using CD analysis, solid-state NMR spectroscopy, and transmission EM, we report here a surprising cooperative effect of heparin and the green tea polyphenol (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a known inhibitor and modulator of amyloid formation, on apoA-I fibrils. We found that heparin, a proxy for glycosaminoglycan (GAG) polysaccharides that co-localize ubiquitously with amyloid in vivo, accelerates the rate of apoA-I formation from monomeric protein and associates with insoluble fibrils. Mature, insoluble apoA-I fibrils bound EGCG (KD = 30 ± 3 μm; Bmax = 40 ± 3 μm), but EGCG did not alter the kinetics of apoA-I amyloid assembly from monomer in the presence or absence of heparin. EGCG selectively increased the mobility of specific backbone and side-chain sites of apoA-I fibrils formed in the absence of heparin, but the fibrils largely retained their original morphology and remained insoluble. By contrast, fibrils formed in the presence of heparin were mobilized extensively by the addition of equimolar EGCG, and the fibrils were remodeled into soluble 20-nm-diameter oligomers with a largely α-helical structure that were nontoxic to human umbilical artery endothelial cells. These results argue for a protective effect of EGCG on apoA-I amyloid associated with atherosclerosis and suggest that EGCG-induced remodeling of amyloid may be tightly regulated by GAGs and other amyloid co-factors in vivo, depending on EGCG bioavailability.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- David Townsend
- Department of Chemistry, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YB
| | - Eleri Hughes
- Department of Chemistry, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YB
| | - Geoffrey Akien
- Department of Chemistry, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YB
| | - Katie L Stewart
- Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology, School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
| | - Sheena E Radford
- Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology, School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
| | - David Rochester
- Department of Chemistry, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YB
| | | |
Collapse
|
41
|
Peter B, Ungai-Salanki R, Szabó B, Nagy AG, Szekacs I, Bősze S, Horvath R. High-Resolution Adhesion Kinetics of EGCG-Exposed Tumor Cells on Biomimetic Interfaces: Comparative Monitoring of Cell Viability Using Label-Free Biosensor and Classic End-Point Assays. ACS OMEGA 2018; 3:3882-3891. [PMID: 29732447 PMCID: PMC5928488 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.7b01902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2017] [Accepted: 03/05/2018] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
Abstract
A high-throughput label-free resonant waveguide grating biosensor, the Epic BenchTop, was utilized to in situ monitor the adhesion process of cancer cells on Arg-Gly-Asp tripeptide displaying biomimetic polymer surfaces. Using highly adherent human cervical adenocarcinoma (HeLa) cells as a model system, cell adhesion kinetic data with outstanding temporal resolution were obtained. We found that pre-exposing the cells to various concentrations of the main extract of green tea, the (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), largely affected the temporal evolution of the adhesion process. For unexposed and low dosed cells, sigmoid shaped spreading kinetics was recorded. Higher dose of EGCG resulted in a complete absence of the sigmoidal character, and displayed adsorption-like kinetics. By using the first derivatives of the kinetic curves, a simple model was developed to quantify the sigmoidal character and the transition from sigmoidal to adsorption-like kinetics. The calculations showed that the transition happened at EGCG concentration of around 60 μg/mL. Using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide end-point assay, we concluded that EGCG is cytostatic but not cytotoxic. The effect of EGCG was also characterized by flow cytometry. We concluded that, using the introduced label-free methodology, the shape of the cell adhesion kinetic curves can be used to quantify in vitro cell viability in a fast, cost-effective, and highly sensitive manner.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Beatrix Peter
- Doctoral
School of Molecular and Nanotechnologies, Faculty of Information Technology, University of Pannonia, Egyetem utca 10, H-8200 Veszprém, Hungary
- Nanobiosensorics
Group, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Research Centre for Natural
Sciences, Institute for Technical Physics
and Materials Science, Konkoly-Thege M. út 29-33, H-1120 Budapest, Hungary
| | - Rita Ungai-Salanki
- Nanobiosensorics
Group, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Research Centre for Natural
Sciences, Institute for Technical Physics
and Materials Science, Konkoly-Thege M. út 29-33, H-1120 Budapest, Hungary
- Department
of Biological Physics, Eötvös
Loránd University, Pázmány P. sétány 1/A, H-1117 Budapest, Hungary
- CellSorter
Company for Innovations, Erdőalja út 174, H-1037 Budapest, Hungary
| | - Bálint Szabó
- Nanobiosensorics
Group, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Research Centre for Natural
Sciences, Institute for Technical Physics
and Materials Science, Konkoly-Thege M. út 29-33, H-1120 Budapest, Hungary
- Department
of Biological Physics, Eötvös
Loránd University, Pázmány P. sétány 1/A, H-1117 Budapest, Hungary
- CellSorter
Company for Innovations, Erdőalja út 174, H-1037 Budapest, Hungary
| | - Agoston G. Nagy
- Nanobiosensorics
Group, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Research Centre for Natural
Sciences, Institute for Technical Physics
and Materials Science, Konkoly-Thege M. út 29-33, H-1120 Budapest, Hungary
| | - Inna Szekacs
- Nanobiosensorics
Group, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Research Centre for Natural
Sciences, Institute for Technical Physics
and Materials Science, Konkoly-Thege M. út 29-33, H-1120 Budapest, Hungary
| | - Szilvia Bősze
- MTA-ELTE
Research Group of Peptide Chemistry, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Eötvös Loránd University, 112, P.O. Box 32, H-1518 Budapest, Hungary
| | - Robert Horvath
- Nanobiosensorics
Group, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Research Centre for Natural
Sciences, Institute for Technical Physics
and Materials Science, Konkoly-Thege M. út 29-33, H-1120 Budapest, Hungary
| |
Collapse
|
42
|
Hammerbacher A, Raguschke B, Wright LP, Gershenzon J. Gallocatechin biosynthesis via a flavonoid 3',5'-hydroxylase is a defense response in Norway spruce against infection by the bark beetle-associated sap-staining fungus Endoconidiophora polonica. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2018; 148:78-86. [PMID: 29421514 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2018.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2017] [Revised: 01/23/2018] [Accepted: 01/25/2018] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
Abstract
One of the best-studied defense responses to fungal infection in Norway spruce (Picea abies) is the biosynthesis of flavan-3-ols, which accumulate as monomers or polymers known as proanthocyanidins. The individual flavan-3-ol units consist of compounds with a 3',4'-dihydroxylated B ring [2,3-(trans)-(+)-catechin or 2,3-(cis)-(-)-epicatechin] and compounds with a 3',4',5'-trihydroxylated B ring [2,3 (trans)-(+)-gallocatechin or 2,3-(cis)-(-)-epigallocatechin]. While much is known about the biosynthesis and biological activity of catechin in Norway spruce, there is little comparable information about gallocatechin or epigallocatechin. We found that there was a significant increase in the gallocatechin content of Norway spruce bark and wood after inoculation with the bark beetle-associated sap-staining fungus Endoconidiophora polonica. Gallocatechins increased proportionally more than catechins as both monomers and units of polymers. A flavonoid 3',5'-hydroxylase gene identified in Norway spruce was shown by heterologous expression in Nicotiana benthamiana to be involved in the conversion of 2,3 (trans)-(+)-catechin to 2,3 (trans)-(+)-gallocatechin. The formation of the trihydroxylated B ring in Norway spruce occurs at the level of flavan-3-ols, rather than at the level of dihydroflavonols as in many angiosperms. The transcript abundance of the flavonoid 3',5'-hydroxylase gene also increased significantly during fungal infection underlining its importance in gallocatechin biosynthesis. Comparisons of the effect of 2,3 (trans)-(+)-catechin and 2,3 (trans)-(+)-gallocatechin on fungal growth revealed that 2,3 (trans)-(+)-catechin is a stronger inhibitor of fungal growth, while 2,3 (trans)-(+)-gallocatechin is a stronger inhibitor of melanin biosynthesis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Almuth Hammerbacher
- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Pretoria, 0028, South Africa; Department of Biochemistry, Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Hans-Knoell Str. 8, 07745, Jena, Germany.
| | - Bettina Raguschke
- Department of Biochemistry, Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Hans-Knoell Str. 8, 07745, Jena, Germany.
| | - Louwrance P Wright
- Department of Biochemistry, Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Hans-Knoell Str. 8, 07745, Jena, Germany; Zeiselhof Research Farm, P.O. Box 35984, Menlo Park, 0102, Pretoria, South Africa.
| | - Jonathan Gershenzon
- Department of Biochemistry, Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Hans-Knoell Str. 8, 07745, Jena, Germany.
| |
Collapse
|
43
|
Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Reduces Neuronal Apoptosis in Rats after Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Injury via PI3K/AKT/eNOS Signaling Pathway. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 2018:6473580. [PMID: 29770336 PMCID: PMC5889863 DOI: 10.1155/2018/6473580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2017] [Revised: 01/07/2018] [Accepted: 02/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
Background/Aims Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) has neuroprotective effects and the ability to resist amyloidosis. This study observed the protective effect of EGCG against neuronal injury in rat models of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) and investigated the mechanism of action of PI3K/AKT/eNOS signaling pathway. Methods Rat models of permanent MCAO were established using the suture method. Rat behavior was measured using neurological deficit score. Pathology and apoptosis were measured using HE staining and TUNEL. Oxidative stress and brain injury markers were examined using ELISA. Apoptosis-related proteins and PI3K/AKT/eNOS signaling pathway were determined using western blot assay and immunohistochemistry. Results EGCG decreased neurological function score, protected nerve cells, inhibited neuronal apoptosis, and inhibited oxidative stress injury and brain injury markers level after MCAO. EGCG reduced the apoptotic rate of neurons, increased the expression of Bcl-2, and decreased the expression of Caspase-3 and Bax. After LY294002 suppressed the PI3K pathway, the protective effect of EGCG decreased after administration of PI3K inhibitors. Conclusion EGCG has a protective effect on rat brain injury induced by MCAO, possibly by modulating the PI3K/AKT/eNOS signaling pathway.
Collapse
|
44
|
Samutprasert P, Chiablaem K, Teeraseranee C, Phaiyarin P, Pukfukdee P, Pienpinijtham P, Svasti J, Palaga T, Lirdprapamongkol K, Wanichwecharungruang S. Epigallocatechin gallate-zinc oxide co-crystalline nanoparticles as an anticancer drug that is non-toxic to normal cells. RSC Adv 2018; 8:7369-7376. [PMID: 35539101 PMCID: PMC9078484 DOI: 10.1039/c7ra10997k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2017] [Accepted: 01/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Decreased uptake and cellular accumulation of zinc is a common characteristic in cancer of the liver, pancreas and prostate, because these malignant cells are intolerant to the physiological concentrations of zinc. A tea polyphenol, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), can enhance the cytotoxicity of zinc ions to cancer, but the application of this is limited by the low stability of EGCG. In this work, we have prepared a material that can simultaneously preserve the EGCG stability and facilitate zinc uptake and accumulation in cancer cells, under conditions that are not harmful to normal cells. Thus, we co-crystallize zinc oxide with EGCG to obtain hybrid EGCG-ZnO crystalline nanoparticles of 16.5 ± 5.3 nm in diameter. The EGCG-ZnO particles effectively kill PC-3 prostate adenocarcinoma cells at concentrations that are not cytotoxic to normal cells, WI-38 human embryonic lung fibroblasts. The EGCG-ZnO particles are two times more cytotoxic against PC-3 cells than the standard ZnO particles. In PC-3 cells, the EGCG-ZnO particles are taken up by endocytosis, followed by lysosomal disruption to release zinc and EGCG into the cytoplasm, finally resulting in nuclear accumulation of zinc. A tea polyphenol, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), can enhance cytotoxicity of Zinc in cancer cells. Here we synthesize hybrid EGCG-ZnO nanoparticles that can kill PC-3 prostate cancer cells at concentrations that are not toxic to normal cells.![]()
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pawatsanai Samutprasert
- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Science
- Chulalongkorn University
- Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology
| | - Khajeelak Chiablaem
- Laboratory of Biochemistry
- Chulabhorn Research Institute
- Bangkok 10210
- Thailand
| | - Chanon Teeraseranee
- Department of Nanoengineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- Chulalongkorn University
- Thailand
| | | | | | | | - Jisnuson Svasti
- Laboratory of Biochemistry
- Chulabhorn Research Institute
- Bangkok 10210
- Thailand
| | - Tanapat Palaga
- Department of Microbiology
- Faculty of Science
- Chulalongkorn University
- Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Materials and Bio-interfaces
| | | | - Supason Wanichwecharungruang
- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Science
- Chulalongkorn University
- Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Materials and Bio-interfaces
| |
Collapse
|
45
|
Kook YJ, Tian J, Jeon YS, Choi MJ, Song JE, Park CH, Reis RL, Khang G. Nature-derived epigallocatechin gallate/duck's feet collagen/hydroxyapatite composite sponges for enhanced bone tissue regeneration. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2017; 29:984-996. [PMID: 29207926 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2017.1414480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
Scaffolds mimicking structural and chemical characteristics of the native bone tissues are critical for bone tissue engineering. Herein, we have developed and characterized epigallocatechin gallate/duck's feet collagen/hydroxyapatite (EGCG/DC/HAp) composite sponges that enhanced the bone tissue regeneration. The three-dimensional composite sponges were synthesized by loading various amounts (i.e. 1, 5 and 10 μM) of EGCG to duck feet derived collagen followed by freeze-drying and then coating with hydroxyapatite. Several measuremental techniques were employed to examine the properties of the as-fabricated composite sponges including morphology and structure, porosity, compressive strength, etc. and as well compared with pristine duck feet derived collagen. SEM observations of EGCG/DC/HAp sponges showed the formation of a highly porous collagen matrix with EGCG embodiment. The porosity and pore size of sponges were found to increase by high EGCG content. The compressive strength was calculated as 3.54 ± 0.04, 3.63 ± 0.03, 3.89 ± 0.05, 4.047 ± 0.05 MPa for 1, 5 and 10 μM EGCG/DC/HAp sponges, respectively. Osteoblast-like cell (BMSCs isolated from rabbit) culture and in vivo experiments with EGCG/DC/HAp sponges implanted in nude mouse followed by histological staining showed enhanced cell internalization and attachment, cell proliferation, alkaline phosphatase expressions, indicating that EGCG/DC/HAp sponges have ahigh biocompatibility. Moreover, highEGCG content in the EGCG/DC/HAp sponges have led to increased cellular behavior. Collectively, the 5 μM of EGCG/DC/HAp sponges were suggested as the potential candidates for bone tissue regeneration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yeon Ji Kook
- a Department of BIN Convergence Technology, Department of Polymer Nano Science & Technology and Polymer Fusion Research Center , Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Republic of Korea
| | - Jingwen Tian
- b Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical School and Research Institute of Clinical Medicine , Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Republic of Korea
| | - Yoo Shin Jeon
- a Department of BIN Convergence Technology, Department of Polymer Nano Science & Technology and Polymer Fusion Research Center , Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Republic of Korea
| | - Min Jung Choi
- a Department of BIN Convergence Technology, Department of Polymer Nano Science & Technology and Polymer Fusion Research Center , Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Republic of Korea
| | - Jeong Eun Song
- a Department of BIN Convergence Technology, Department of Polymer Nano Science & Technology and Polymer Fusion Research Center , Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Republic of Korea
| | - Chan Hum Park
- c Nano-Bio Regenerative Medical Institute, School of Medicine , Hallym University , Chuncheon , Republic of Korea
| | - Rui L Reis
- d 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics , University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , Guimaraes , Portugal
| | - Gilson Khang
- a Department of BIN Convergence Technology, Department of Polymer Nano Science & Technology and Polymer Fusion Research Center , Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
46
|
(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Inhibits the Chaperone Activity of Plasmodium falciparum Hsp70 Chaperones and Abrogates Their Association with Functional Partners. Molecules 2017; 22:molecules22122139. [PMID: 29206141 PMCID: PMC6149709 DOI: 10.3390/molecules22122139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2017] [Revised: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 12/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Heat shock proteins (Hsps), amongst them, Hsp70 and Hsp90 families, serve mainly as facilitators of protein folding (molecular chaperones) of the cell. The Hsp70 family of proteins represents one of the most important molecular chaperones in the cell. Plasmodium falciparum, the main agent of malaria, expresses six Hsp70 isoforms. Two (PfHsp70-1 and PfHsp70-z) of these localize to the parasite cytosol. PHsp70-1 is known to occur in a functional complex with another chaperone, PfHsp90 via a co-chaperone, P. falciparum Hsp70-Hsp90 organising protein (PfHop). (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is a green tea constituent that is thought to possess antiplasmodial activity. However, the mechanism by which EGCG exhibits antiplasmodial activity is not fully understood. A previous study proposed that EGCG binds to the N-terminal ATPase domain of Hsp70. In the current study, we overexpressed and purified recombinant forms of two P. falciparum cytosol localized Hsp70s (PfHsp70-1 and PfHsp70-z), and PfHop, a co-chaperone of PfHsp70-1. Using the surface plasmon resonance approach, we demonstrated that EGCG directly binds to the two Hsp70s. We further observed that binding of EGCG to the two proteins resulted in secondary and tertiary conformational changes. In addition, EGCG inhibited the ATPase and chaperone function of the two proteins. Furthermore, EGCG abrogated association of the two Hsp70s with their functional partners. Using parasites cultured in vitro at the blood stages, we observed that 2.9 µM EGCG suppressed 50% P. falciparum parasite growth (IC50). Our findings demonstrate that EGCG directly binds to PfHsp70-1 and PfHsp70-z to inhibit both the ATPase and chaperone functions of the proteins. Our study constitutes the first direct evidence suggesting that the antiplasmodial activity of EGCG is at least in part accounted for by its inhibition of Hsp70 function.
Collapse
|
47
|
Wu YR, Choi HJ, Kang YG, Kim JK, Shin JW. In vitro study on anti-inflammatory effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate-loaded nano- and microscale particles. Int J Nanomedicine 2017; 12:7007-7013. [PMID: 29026297 PMCID: PMC5626413 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s146296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Purpose This study aimed to develop an anti-inflammation system consisting of epigallo-catechin-3-gallate (EGCG) encapsulated in poly(lactide-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) particles to promote wound healing. Methods Nano- and microscale PLGA particles were fabricated using a water/oil/water emulsion solvent evaporation method. The optimal particle size was determined based on drug delivery efficiency and biocompatibility. The particles were loaded with EGCG. The anti-inflammatory effects of the particles were evaluated in an in vitro cell-based inflammation model. Results Nano- and microscale PLGA particles were produced. The microscale particles showed better biocompatibility than the nanoscale particles. In addition, the microscale particles released ~60% of the loaded drug, while the nanoscale particles released ~50%, within 48 hours. Thus, microscale particles were selected as the carriers. The optimal EGCG working concentration was determined based on the effects on cell viability and inflammation. A high EGCG dose (100 μM) resulted in poor cell viability; therefore, a lower dose (≤50 μM) was used. Moreover, 50 μM EGCG had a greater anti-inflammatory effect than 10 μM concentration on lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation. Therefore, 50 μM EGCG was selected as the working dose. EGCG-loaded microparticles inhibited inflammation in human dermal fibroblasts. Interestingly, the inhibitory effects persisted after replacement of the drug-loaded particle suspension solution with fresh medium. Conclusion The EGCG-loaded microscale particles are biocompatible and exert a sustained anti-inflammatory effect.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yan Ru Wu
- Department of Health Science and Technology, Inje University, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, Republic of Korea
| | - Hong Jin Choi
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Inje University, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, Republic of Korea
| | - Yun Gyeong Kang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Inje University, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, Republic of Korea
| | - Jeong Koo Kim
- Department of Health Science and Technology, Inje University, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, Republic of Korea.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Inje University, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, Republic of Korea
| | - Jung-Woog Shin
- Department of Health Science and Technology, Inje University, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, Republic of Korea.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Inje University, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, Republic of Korea.,Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease Center, Institute of Aged Life Redesign, UHARC, Inje University, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
48
|
Wei Y, Kim TJ, Peng DH, Duan D, Gibbons DL, Yamauchi M, Jackson JR, Le Saux CJ, Calhoun C, Peters J, Derynck R, Backes BJ, Chapman HA. Fibroblast-specific inhibition of TGF-β1 signaling attenuates lung and tumor fibrosis. J Clin Invest 2017; 127:3675-3688. [PMID: 28872461 DOI: 10.1172/jci94624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
TGF-β1 signaling is a critical driver of collagen accumulation and fibrotic disease but also a vital suppressor of inflammation and epithelial cell proliferation. The nature of this multifunctional cytokine has limited the development of global TGF-β1 signaling inhibitors as therapeutic agents. We conducted phenotypic screens for small molecules that inhibit TGF-β1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition without immediate TGF-β1 receptor (TβR) kinase inhibition. We identified trihydroxyphenolic compounds as potent blockers of TGF-β1 responses (IC50 ~50 nM), Snail1 expression, and collagen deposition in vivo in models of pulmonary fibrosis and collagen-dependent lung cancer metastasis. Remarkably, the functional effects of trihydroxyphenolics required the presence of active lysyl oxidase-like 2 (LOXL2), thereby limiting effects to fibroblasts or cancer cells, the major LOXL2 producers. Mechanistic studies revealed that trihydroxyphenolics induce auto-oxidation of a LOXL2/3-specific lysine (K731) in a time-dependent reaction that irreversibly inhibits LOXL2 and converts the trihydrophenolic to a previously undescribed metabolite that directly inhibits TβRI kinase. Combined inhibition of LOXL2 and TβRI activities by trihydrophenolics resulted in potent blockade of pathological collagen accumulation in vivo without the toxicities associated with global inhibitors. These findings elucidate a therapeutic approach to attenuate fibrosis and the disease-promoting effects of tissue stiffness by specifically targeting TβRI kinase in LOXL2-expressing cells.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ying Wei
- Department of Medicine, UCSF Cardiovascular Research Institute, San Francisco, California, USA
| | - Thomas J Kim
- Department of Medicine, UCSF Cardiovascular Research Institute, San Francisco, California, USA
| | - David H Peng
- Departments of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology and Molecular and Cellular Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
| | - Dana Duan
- Department of Cell and Tissue Biology, UCSF, San Francisco, California, USA
| | - Don L Gibbons
- Departments of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology and Molecular and Cellular Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
| | - Mitsuo Yamauchi
- Oral and Craniofacial Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
| | - Julia R Jackson
- Department of Medicine, UCSF Cardiovascular Research Institute, San Francisco, California, USA
| | - Claude J Le Saux
- Department of Medicine, UCSF Cardiovascular Research Institute, San Francisco, California, USA.,Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
| | - Cheresa Calhoun
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
| | - Jay Peters
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
| | - Rik Derynck
- Department of Cell and Tissue Biology, UCSF, San Francisco, California, USA
| | - Bradley J Backes
- Department of Medicine, UCSF Cardiovascular Research Institute, San Francisco, California, USA
| | - Harold A Chapman
- Department of Medicine, UCSF Cardiovascular Research Institute, San Francisco, California, USA
| |
Collapse
|
49
|
Xiong YL. Inhibition of hazardous compound formation in muscle foods by antioxidative phytophenols. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2017; 1398:37-46. [DOI: 10.1111/nyas.13368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Revised: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 04/06/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Youling L. Xiong
- Department of Animal and Food Sciences University of Kentucky Lexington Kentucky
| |
Collapse
|
50
|
EGFR inhibition by (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate and IIF treatments reduces breast cancer cell invasion. Biosci Rep 2017; 37:BSR20170168. [PMID: 28465354 PMCID: PMC5434892 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20170168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2017] [Revised: 04/27/2017] [Accepted: 05/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) expression is an important marker in breast carcinoma pathology and is considered a pivotal molecule for cancer cell proliferation, invasion and metastasis. We investigated the effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), the most active green tea catechin, in combination with 6-OH-11-O-hydroxyphenanthrene (IIF), a synthetic retinoid X receptor-γ (RXRγ) agonist, on three breast carcinoma cell lines: MCF-7, MCF-7TAM and MDA-MB-231. EGFR and AKT activation and molecular markers of cell motility and migration (CD44, extracellular matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inducer (EMMPRIN), MMP-2, MMP-9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMPs)) were studied after EGCG and IIF treatments. The EGCG + IIF treatment was the most active in down-regulating EGFR phosphorylation at Tyr1068 in all the investigated cell lines; p473AKT was also down-regulated in MCF-TAM cells. EGCG + IIF was also the most active treatment in reducing the expression of markers of invasion and migration in all the three cell lines: CD44, EMMPRIN, MMP-2 and -9 expression decreased, whereas TIMPs were up-regulated. Zymography and scratch assay also confirmed the reduced invasion tendency. We considered that EGCG and IIF treatments could alter the molecular network based on EGFR, CD44 and EMMPRIN expression interdependence and reduced the migration tendency in MCF-7, MCF-7TAM and MDA-MB-231 cells. These events only occurred in association with AKT inactivation in MCF-7TAM cells. In conclusion, the combination of EGCG and IIF significantly attenuated the invasive behaviour of breast carcinoma cells.
Collapse
|