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Farasati Far B, Gouranmohit G, Naimi-Jamal MR, Neysani E, El-Nashar HAS, El-Shazly M, Khoshnevisan K. The potential role of Hypericum perforatum in wound healing: A literature review on the phytochemicals, pharmacological approaches, and mechanistic perspectives. Phytother Res 2024; 38:3271-3295. [PMID: 38600756 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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St. John's Wort, commonly known as Hypericum perforatum L., is a flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family that traditionally been employed for treating anxiety, depression, wounds, burns, sunburn, irritation, and stomach ailments. This review provides a synopsis of H. perforatum L. phytoconstituents and their biological effects, highlighting its beneficial therapeutic properties for dermatological indications, as well as its antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-angiogenic activity in various applications including wound healing and skin conditions such as eczema, sun burn and minor burns also spastic paralysis, stiff neck and mood disorders as anti-depressant and nerve pains such as neuralgia. The data were collected from several databases as Web of Science PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus and Google Scholar using the terms: "H. perforatum L.", "H. perforatum L. /phytochemistry," and "H. perforatum extracts/wound healing" collected from 1994 to 2023. The findings suggest H. perforatum L. acts through various mechanisms and plays a role in each phase of the wound healing process, including re-epithelialization, angiogenesis, wound contraction, and connective tissue regeneration. H. perforatum L. enhances collagen deposition, decreases inflammation, inhibits fibroblast migration, and promotes epithelialization by increasing the number of fibroblasts with polygonal shape and the number of collagen fibers within fibroblasts. H. Perforatum L. extracts modulate the immune response and reduce inflammation were found to accelerate the wound healing process via inhibition of inflammatory mediators' production like interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, cyclooxygenase-2 gene expression, and inducible nitric oxide synthase. Thus, H. perforatum L. represents a potential remedy for a wide range of dermatological problems, owing to its constituents with beneficial therapeutic properties. H. perforatum L. could be utilized in the development of novel wound healing therapies.
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- Bahareh Farasati Far
- Research Laboratory of Green Organic Synthesis and Polymers, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Laboratory of Green Organic Synthesis and Polymers, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Caglar K, Dokuyucu R, Agturk G, Tumer C, Tutuk O, Gocmen HD, Gokce H, Tas ZA, Ozcan O, Gogebakan B. Effect of thymoquinone on transient receptor potential melastatin (TRPM) channels in rats with liver ischemia reperfusion model in rats. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2024; 27:319-325. [PMID: 38333755 PMCID: PMC10849204 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2023.71990.15647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Objectives We aimed to investigate the levels of transient receptor potential melastatin (TRPM) gene expression, and the antioxidant and histopathologic effect of thymoquinone (Tmq) in the hepatic I/R rat model. Materials and Methods Fifty Wistar rats were divided into 5 groups. Group 1: Control; Group 2: Sham; Group 3: Hepatic I/R (45 min/45 min); Group 4: Tmq (50 mg/kg); Group 5: Tmq+I/R (ten days before I/R at the dose of 50 mg/kg of Tmq). The hepatic I/R (45min/45min) model was performed at the portal vein and the hepatic artery with atraumatic vascular clamp in the ischemia groups. The liver tissues and blood samples that were taken at the end of the study were evaluated for histopathologic and biochemical analysis. Besides TRPM gene expression levels were determined in liver tissues. It was seen that cellular swelling, congestion, PNL, and apoptosis parameters statistically decreased in Tmq and Tmq+I/R groups in comparison with the I/R group in histopathological evaluation. Results It was observed that biochemical parameters, AST, ALT, GGT, LDH, creatinine, and urea levels significantly increased in the I/R group as compared with, sham, Tmq, and Tmq+I/R groups. It was found that TRPM2,6,7,8 gene expression decreased significantly in Tmq+I/R groups as compared to the I/R group. Conclusion We showed that thymoquinone can inhibit the entry of Ca+2 into the cell by decreasing TRPM2,6,7,8 gene expression. Based on our findings, we think that Tmq application in the treatment of liver diseases due to I/R damage may be important in terms of both ischemia and apoptosis and can also be used in the treatment of liver-related diseases.
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- Kerem Caglar
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Atlas University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Institute of Health Sciences, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Halic University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, Private Sevgi Hospital, Osmaniye, Turkey
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Güven B, Tanoglu A, Ozcelik F, Tanoglu EG, Terzi NK. 4-phenyl butyric acid improves hepatic ischemia/reperfusion and affects gene expression of ABC transporter Abcc5 in rats. Croat Med J 2023; 64:391-403. [PMID: 38168520 PMCID: PMC10797231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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AIM To assess the effects of 4-phenyl butyric acid (PBA) on oxidative stress, inflammation, liver histology, endoplasmic (ER) reticulum stress, and the expression levels of ATP-binding cassette transporter family members in a hepatic ischemia-reperfusion (IR) model. METHODS Thirty-five rats were randomly divided into five groups: sham, IR, IR + 100 mg kg-1 PBA, IR + 200 mg kg-1 PBA, and IR + placebo. After sacrifice, we assessed serum biochemical variables, myeloperoxidase (MPO), malondialdehyde (MDA), total antioxidant status (TAS), and total oxidant status (TOS). The expression levels of Abcc (2 and 5), Abcg2, Abcf2, Ire1-α, and Perk genes were measured with a quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS Serum biochemical variables, MPO, MDA, TAS, and TOS levels of the PBA groups (especially in the low dose group) were lower than in the IR and placebo group (P<0.05). Histological tissue damage in the IR group was more severe than in the PBA groups. Ire1-α and Perk expression levels were significantly lower in the PBA groups than the IR group (P<0.001). Abcc (2 and 5) and Abcg2 expression levels were significantly lower in the IR group than in the sham and PBA groups (P<0.001, P<0.035, and P<0.009, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The use of PBA significantly positively affected IR injury, which makes PBA a candidate treatment to reduce liver IR.
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- Bülent Güven
- Bülent Barış Güven, Girne Mah., Madenci sok. 16, Whitecity sit, D-14, Maltepe, 34852, Istanbul, Turkey,
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Guzel Tanoglu E, Tanoglu A, Guven BB. mir-221, mir-190b, mir-363-3p, mir-200c are involved in rat liver ischaemia-reperfusion injury through oxidative stress, apoptosis and endoplasmic reticulum stress. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e14848. [PMID: 34519137 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.14848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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AIM In this study, it was aimed to investigate the relationship between expression levels of micro-RNAs, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, apoptosis and oxidative stress markers in hepatic ischaemia-reperfusion (IR) injury. METHODS Sixteen rats were randomised into two groups: Sham and IR groups. In the IR group, portal vein and hepatic artery were totally clamped with an atraumatic microvascular clamp and 60 minutes later unclamped and finally IR model was accomplished (60 minutes ischaemia and 60 minutes reperfusion). After sacrification, serum insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) were measured. Liver tissue samples were evaluated histopathologically. The expression levels of IR1-alpha, Perk, Catalase, Gpx-1, Caspase-3, Bcl-2 genes and miR-33a, miR-221, miR-190b, miR-363-3p, miR-200c, miR-223, miR-133b were measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction method. RESULTS Biochemical parameters of the IR group showed significantly higher changes compared with the Sham group (P < .01). Histological tissue damage was significantly prominent in the IR group. ER stress, oxidative stress and apoptosis gene expression levels were significantly higher in the IR group (P < .01). Expression levels of miR-221, miR-190b, miR-363-3p and miR-200c were increased in the IR group compared with the Sham group. No significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of miR-33a, miR-133b and miR-223 expression levels (P > .05). CONCLUSION There is a strong need to enlighten the physiopathological and molecular mechanisms of liver IR injury and to find more specific biomarkers for IR damage, and miR-221, miR-190b, miR-363-3p and miR-200c maybe used as potential biomarkers of hepatic IR injury.
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- Esra Guzel Tanoglu
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Institution of Medical Sciences, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey
- Experimental Medicine Research and Application Center, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Medical Physiology, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesia and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Budantsev AL, Prikhodko VA, Varganova IV, Okovityi SV. BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF HYPERICUM PERFORATUM L. (HYPERICACEAE): A REVIEW. PHARMACY & PHARMACOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.19163/2307-9266-2021-9-1-17-31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- A. L. Budantsev
- Komarov Botanical Institute of Russian Academy of Science
2, Prof. Popov St., St. Petersburg, Russia, 197376
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- Saint Petersburg State Chemical and Pharmaceutical University
14, Prof. Popov St., St. Petersburg, Russia, 197376
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- Komarov Botanical Institute of Russian Academy of Science
2, Prof. Popov St., St. Petersburg, Russia, 197376
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- Saint Petersburg State Chemical and Pharmaceutical University
14, Prof. Popov St., St. Petersburg, Russia, 197376
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Javadinia SS, Abbaszadeh-Goudarzi K, Mahdian D, Hosseini A, Ghalenovi M, Javan R. A review of the protective effects of quercetin-rich natural compounds for treating ischemia-reperfusion injury. Biotech Histochem 2021; 97:237-246. [PMID: 34157912 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2021.1937701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury causes dysfunction of tissues and organs, and oxidative stress plays an important role. During IR, reactive oxygen species (ROS) are increased. Antioxidants are used to decrease ROS associated with IR. We review the protective effects of quercetin-rich natural antioxidants against IR. We searched PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus and Cochrane databases using the keywords: ischemic reperfusion, quercetin, antioxidant and herbal medicine. The effects of quercetin during IR have been reported for animal models in vitro and in vivo. Quercetin-rich plants including Abelmoschus esculentus, coriander, Hypericum perforatum, onion, Psidium guajava, buckwheat and Rosa laevigata Michx have been used to reduce oxidative stress damage to various organs during IR.
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- Sara Sadat Javadinia
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.,Leishmaniasis Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.,Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Faculty of Midwifery, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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Vairetti M, Di Pasqua LG, Cagna M, Richelmi P, Ferrigno A, Berardo C. Changes in Glutathione Content in Liver Diseases: An Update. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:364. [PMID: 33670839 PMCID: PMC7997318 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10030364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Glutathione (GSH), a tripeptide particularly concentrated in the liver, is the most important thiol reducing agent involved in the modulation of redox processes. It has also been demonstrated that GSH cannot be considered only as a mere free radical scavenger but that it takes part in the network governing the choice between survival, necrosis and apoptosis as well as in altering the function of signal transduction and transcription factor molecules. The purpose of the present review is to provide an overview on the molecular biology of the GSH system; therefore, GSH synthesis, metabolism and regulation will be reviewed. The multiple GSH functions will be described, as well as the importance of GSH compartmentalization into distinct subcellular pools and inter-organ transfer. Furthermore, we will highlight the close relationship existing between GSH content and the pathogenesis of liver disease, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), alcoholic liver disease (ALD), chronic cholestatic injury, ischemia/reperfusion damage, hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatocellular carcinoma. Finally, the potential therapeutic benefits of GSH and GSH-related medications, will be described for each liver disorder taken into account.
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- Unit of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (M.V.); (M.C.); (P.R.); (C.B.)
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- Unit of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (M.V.); (M.C.); (P.R.); (C.B.)
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Kar F, Hacioglu C, Senturk H, Donmez DB, Kanbak G, Uslu S. Curcumin and LOXblock-1 ameliorate ischemia-reperfusion induced inflammation and acute kidney injury by suppressing the semaphorin-plexin pathway. Life Sci 2020; 256:118016. [PMID: 32603817 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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AIMS Ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) is one of the most important causes of acute kidney injury (AKI), a clinical syndrome with kidney dysfunction and high mortality rates. New diagnostic biomarkers need to be defined to better illuminate the pathophysiology of AKI. For the first time, we aim to investigate the protective effects of Curcumin which is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and 12/15 lipoxygenase inhibitor LOXblock-1 on I/R induced AKI by modulating inflammatory processes, oxidative stress, apoptosis and semaphorin-plexin pathway. MAIN METHODS The rats were divided into five groups, with eight animals per group: Sham, I/R, I/R + DMSO (1%, i.p.), I/R + Curcumin (100 mg/kg, i.p.), I/R + LOXblock-1 (2 μg/kg, i.p.). KEY FINDINGS The renal function biomarkers (BUN, CREA and UA) in serum were significantly increased in the I/R group. The inflammatory (TNF-α, IL-6 and MCP-1), apoptotic (CYCS and CASP3) and oxidative stress parameters (MDA, MPO, TAS and TOS) measured by ELISA were significantly increased in the I/R group. In histopathological analysis, it was observed that I/R caused serious damage to kidney tissue. SEMA3A was found to increase both serum level and mRNA expression in I/R group. It was observed that curcumin and LOXblock-1 reduce inflammatory processes, oxidative stress and apoptosis via the semaphorin-plexin pathway by both measurements and histopathological analysis. Curcumin was proved more effective than LOXblock-1 with its antioxidant feature in I/R injury. SIGNIFICANCE The current study reveals the protective effects of Curcumin and LOXblock-1 on acute kidney injury by suppressing SEMA3A as a new biomarker.
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- Fatih Kar
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Duzce University, Duzce, Turkey.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey.
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Cabbaroğlu D, Songür Kodik M, Uyanıkgil Y, Çetin Uyanıkgil EÖ, Karabey F, Kıyan S. Temas tipi yanıklarda Hypericum perforatum (sarı kantaron) ile tedavi: Deneysel bir çalışma. EGE TIP DERGISI 2019. [DOI: 10.19161/etd.512502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Ferchichi H, Salouage I, Bacha S, Kourda N, Jebabli N, Gaies E, Klouz A, Trabelsi S. Hypericum Humifusum Leaves Attenuates Hepatic Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in a Rat Model. Ann Hepatol 2018; 17:144-152. [PMID: 29311400 DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0010.7546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Effective prevention strategies require specific actions during the different phases of ischemia-reperfusion (I-R) injury. The objective of our study is to evaluate the effect of aqueous extract of Hypericum humifusum leaves (HHL) on liver I-R model in Rat. MATERIAL AND METHODS Animals were subjected to 90 min of hepatic ischemia followed by reperfusion (120 min). HHL extract (25 mg/mL/kg) was injected 15 min before reperfusion. To evaluate the effect of HHL extract on I-R, we have monitored transaminases levels, Malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration, histological lesions (apoptosis and necrosis) and compared the results to a reference oxidant vitamin E. RESULTS The determination of total phenol extracts of HHL was 59.91 ± 0.35 mg of Gallic Acid/g dry plant material with higher antioxidant activity (91.73% ± 1.67) compared to vitamin E (87.42%). Using aqueous extract of HHL, we noted a significant decrease of AST and ALT [1129 UI (585/1995) and 768 UI (335/1375)] compared to no-treated group [5,585.5 UI (5,035/12,070) and 8,099.5 UI (5,040/12,326)] as a decrease in MDA content [85.7% protection (50.9/91.5)]. HHL extract reduce the damage induced by I-R of 48.7% (27/48.7) and 96.1% (95.7/96.5) for necrosis and apoptosis lesions respectively. CONCLUSION HHL aqueous extract have potential to protect liver from the damage effect induced by I-R better than vitamin E solution.
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- National Center of Pharmacovigilance, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Anatomo-pathological laboratory, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- National Center of Pharmacovigilance, Tunis, Tunisia
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- National Center of Pharmacovigilance, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Experimental Animal, Medicine Faculty of Tunis, El Manar University, Tunisia
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Nahdi A, Hammami I, Ali RB, Kallech-Ziri O, El May A, El May MV. Effect of Hypericum humifusum aqueous and methanolic leaf extracts on biochemical and histological parameters in adult rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 108:144-152. [PMID: 30218859 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.09.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2018] [Revised: 08/21/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Hypericum genus is traditionally known for its medicinal use and its therapeutic and antioxidant effects. However, the toxic effect of this plant has not been much explored. Our study aimed at investigating the effect of Hypericum humifusum (Hh) leaf extracts on oxidative stress parameters in male rats. For it, we first focused on the phytochemical analysis of the aqueous and methanolic extracts of Hh leaves. Hence, Wistar rats were treated per gavage for 30 days and divided into Control (1 mL/rat, distilled water), A200 group (200 mg/kg body weight (bw) aqueous extract), A400 group (400 mg/kg bw aqueous extract), M10 group (10 mg/kg bw methanolic extract), M20 group (20 mg/kg bw methanolic extract). The phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of tannins, flavonoids, steroids, carbohydrates, and phenolic compounds. Biochemical and histological investigations were performed in plasma and liver tissue. Liver tissue homogenates were used for the measurement of malondialdehyde (MDA), catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels. At the same time, alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) were assayed in plasma samples. Histological study was also conducted in liver. We showed that Hh extracts reduced relative liver weight and increased ALT, AST, LDH activities in treated groups compared to control group. These results were associated with an increase of MDA levels and a decrease of antioxidant enzyme activities (CAT and SOD) in liver tissues of treated rats. Histology of liver demonstrated several alterations showing necrosis, altered hepatocytes and lymphocyte migration mainly in A200 group and dilated sinusoids, foamy appearance of hepatocytes and lymphocyte accumulation in the other treated groups. This original work indicated that chronic consumption of Hh leaf extracts has no antioxidant effect but instead it induces oxidative stress and enhances markers of cell damage which was confirmed by histological study of liver rats.
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- Afef Nahdi
- Research Unit n° 17/ES/13, Tunis El Manar University, Faculty of Medicine, 15 of Djebel Lakhdar Street, 1007, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Research Unit n° 17/ES/13, Tunis El Manar University, Faculty of Medicine, 15 of Djebel Lakhdar Street, 1007, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Research Unit n° 17/ES/13, Tunis El Manar University, Faculty of Medicine, 15 of Djebel Lakhdar Street, 1007, Tunis, Tunisia
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- National Research Institute of Physico-chemical Analyses, INRAP, Sidi Thabet, 2020, Ariana, Tunisia
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- Salah Azaiez Cancer Institute, Place Bab Saadoun, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Research Unit n° 17/ES/13, Tunis El Manar University, Faculty of Medicine, 15 of Djebel Lakhdar Street, 1007, Tunis, Tunisia
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Gunpinar S, Kilic OA, Duran I, Tosun M, Firat T, Soyler G. Evaluation of the Effect of Topical Hypericum perforatum Oil on Excisional Palatal Wound Healing in Rabbits. J INVEST SURG 2018; 33:49-58. [PMID: 29856665 DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2018.1474980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Hypericum perforatum (HP) oil on wound-healing process in rabbit palatal mucosa. Materials and Methods: Thirty-six New Zealand albino rabbits were randomly allocated to following groups; (1) HP oil (test, n = 18) and (2) olive oil (control, n = 18). Palatinal excisional wounds were created and the oils were topically applied (0.1 ml, 30 s, twice a day). Gingival biopsies were excised, and analyzed for re-epithelialization (RE) and granulation tissue maturation (GTM) on days 3, 7, and 14 after surgery. Levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF-2) were assessed using the immunohistochemical method. Apoptotic cells (ACs) were evaluated using TUNEL staining. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to assess tissue catalase (CAT) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. Results: RE and GTM were completed earlier in the HP oil group than in the control group. The number of positively stained cells/vessels was higher in olive oil than in the test group on day 3 for FGF-2 and on days 3 and 7 for VEGF (p < 0.05). In contrast, on day 14, a higher number of vessels was observed in the HP oil group than in the control group. HP oil treatment reduced the number of ACs compared to olive oil (p < 0.05), but the difference during the healing period did not reach significance. Tissue CAT and MDA levels between groups were not different, and also the results were the same when the levels were analyzed by the evaluated time periods (p > 0.05). Conclusions: The results of this study demonstrated that topical HP oil treatment did not provide an additional benefit to its base, olive oil, in the early phase of secondary wound healing.
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- Sadiye Gunpinar
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Turkey
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- Private Practice in Periodontology, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Turkey
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Wang F, Wu Y, Xie X, Sun J, Chen W. Essential role of nuclear receptors for the evaluation of the benefits of bioactive herbal extracts on liver function. Pharmacotherapy 2018; 99:798-809. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2017] [Revised: 12/29/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cakir M, Duzova H, Baysal I, Gül CC, Kuşcu G, Kutluk F, Çakin H, Şeker Ş, İlbeği E, Uslu S, Avci U, Demir S, Akinci C, Atli S. The effect of hypericum perforatum on kidney ischemia/reperfusion damage. Ren Fail 2017; 39:385-391. [PMID: 28209087 PMCID: PMC6014337 DOI: 10.1080/0886022x.2017.1287734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
Abstract
It has been revealed in recent studies that Hypericum Perforatum (HP) is influential on cancer, inflammatory diseases, bacterial and viral diseases, and has neuroprotective and antioxidant properties. In this study, we investigated the effect of HP, which is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, on kidney I/R damage. Male Sprague–Dawley rats were divided into three groups, and each of the groups had eight rats: The Control Group; the Ischemia/Reperfusion (I/R) Group; and the IR + HP Group which was treated with 50 mg/kg of HP. The right kidneys of the rats were removed, and the left kidney developed ischemia during the 45th min, and reperfusion occurred in the following 3rd h. The histopathological findings and also the level of Malondialdehyde (MDA), Glutathione (GSH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX) enzyme activations in the renal tissues were measured. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinin (Cre) from serum samples were determined. The levels of BUN, Cre, and kidney tissue MDA increased at a significant level, and the SOD, CAT, and GSH-PX enzyme activity decreased at a significant level in the I/R group, compared with the Control Group (p < 0.05). In the I/R + HP group, the levels of MDA decreased at a significant level compared to the I/R group, while the SOD, CAT, and GSH-PX activity increased (p < 0.05). In histopathological examinations, it was observed that the tubular dilatation and epithelial desquamation regressed in the IR + HP Group when compared with the I/R Group. It has been shown with the histological and biochemical results in this study that HP is protective against acute renal I/R.
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- Murat Cakir
- a Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine , Inonu University , Malatya , Turkey
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- a Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine , Inonu University , Malatya , Turkey
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- b Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine , Inonu University , Malatya , Turkey
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- b Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine , Inonu University , Malatya , Turkey
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- c Faculty of Medicine , Inonu University , Malatya , Turkey
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- c Faculty of Medicine , Inonu University , Malatya , Turkey
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- c Faculty of Medicine , Inonu University , Malatya , Turkey
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- c Faculty of Medicine , Inonu University , Malatya , Turkey
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- c Faculty of Medicine , Inonu University , Malatya , Turkey
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- c Faculty of Medicine , Inonu University , Malatya , Turkey
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- c Faculty of Medicine , Inonu University , Malatya , Turkey
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- c Faculty of Medicine , Inonu University , Malatya , Turkey
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- c Faculty of Medicine , Inonu University , Malatya , Turkey
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- c Faculty of Medicine , Inonu University , Malatya , Turkey
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Ghosian Moghaddam MH, Roghani M, Maleki M. Effect of Hypericum perforatum Aqueous Extracts on Serum Lipids, Aminotransferases, and Lipid Peroxidation in Hyperlipidemic Rats. Res Cardiovasc Med 2016; 5:e31326. [PMID: 26949689 PMCID: PMC4756258 DOI: 10.5812/cardiovascmed.31326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2015] [Revised: 10/30/2015] [Accepted: 10/31/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with high levels of total cholesterol (TCH), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-CH), and triglyceride (TG) are at increased risk of coronary heart disease. Studies have shown that flavonoids and antioxidant compounds have beneficial effects on hyperlipidemia. OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of extract of Hypericum perforatum (EHP) on the serum lipid profile (TCH, TG, and LDL-CH), aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and lipid peroxidation in hyperlipidemic rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-two male rats weighting 200 ± 10 g were randomly divided into four experimental groups: 1) control, 2) control + EHP, 3) hyperlipidemia, and 4) hyperlipidemia + EHP. The rats in the hyperlipidemic groups were fed a high-fat diet for 60 days, and EHP (300 mg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally for 2 weeks in the rats in the second and fourth groups. At the end of the experimental period, blood samples from each group were analyzed. RESULTS There was a significant reduction in LDL-CH in the control + EHP group and the hyperlipidemia + EHP group (P < 0.05). TCH was significantly reduced in the control + EHP group (P < 0.05). There were no significant changes in the levels of TG and HDL-CH. Malondialdehyde, aspartate aminotransferase, and alanine aminotransferase were significantly reduced in the hyperlipidemia + EHP group (P < 0.05), with no significant change in alkaline phosphatase. CONCLUSIONS EHP was able to both reduce LDL-CH and to significantly decrease markers of oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation induced by hyperlipidemia. Therefore, this herb, as a new pharmacological component, could be used to reduce certain blood lipids, lipid peroxidation, and aminotransferase markers.
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- Neurophysiology Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Shahed University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Corresponding author: Maryam Maleki, Shahed University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran. Tel: +98-9102302108, Fax: +98-88966310, E-mail:
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Hohmann MSN, Cardoso RDR, Fattori V, Arakawa NS, Tomaz JC, Lopes NP, Casagrande R, Verri WA. Hypericum perforatum Reduces Paracetamol-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Lethality in Mice by Modulating Inflammation and Oxidative Stress. Phytother Res 2015; 29:1097-101. [PMID: 25851311 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2015] [Revised: 03/17/2015] [Accepted: 03/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Hypericum perforatum is a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which is commercially available for therapeutic use in Brazil. Herein the effect of H. perforatum extract on paracetamol (acetaminophen)-induced hepatotoxicity, lethality, inflammation, and oxidative stress in male swiss mice were investigated. HPLC analysis demonstrated the presence of rutin, quercetin, hypericin, pseudohypericin, and hyperforin in H. perforatum extract. Paracetamol (0.15-3.0 g/kg, p.o.) induced dose-dependent mortality. The sub-maximal lethal dose of paracetamol (1.5 g/kg, p.o.) was chosen for the experiments in the study. H. perforatum (30-300 mg/kg, i.p.) dose-dependently reduced paracetamol-induced lethality. Paracetamol-induced increase in plasma aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) concentrations, and hepatic myeloperoxidase activity, IL-1β, TNF-α, and IFN-γ concentrations as well as decreased reduced glutathione (GSH) concentrations and capacity to reduce 2,2'-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonate radical cation; ABTS˙(+) ) were inhibited by H. perforatum (300 mg/kg, i.p.) treatment. Therefore, H. perforatum protects mice against paracetamol-induced lethality and liver damage. This effect seems to be related to the reduction of paracetamol-induced cytokine production, neutrophil recruitment, and oxidative stress.
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- Miriam S N Hohmann
- Department of Pathology, Biological Science Centre, State University of Londrina, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Biological Science Centre, State University of Londrina, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Biological Science Centre, State University of Londrina, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Centre, State University of Londrina, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Produtos Naturais e Sintéticos, Departamento de Química e Física, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. do café, s/n, Campus universitário, Monte Alegre, 14040-903, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Produtos Naturais e Sintéticos, Departamento de Química e Física, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. do café, s/n, Campus universitário, Monte Alegre, 14040-903, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Centre, State University of Londrina, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Biological Science Centre, State University of Londrina, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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