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Taher MA, Hossain MJ, Zahan MS, Hasan MM, Ferdous J, Rahman A, Khan M, Hosain MK, Rashid MA. Phyto-pharmacological and computational profiling of Bombax ceiba Linn. Leaves revealed pharmacological properties against oxidation, hyperglycemia, pain, and diarrhea. Heliyon 2024; 10:e35422. [PMID: 39170236 PMCID: PMC11336592 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35422] [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: 05/18/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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The present study aimed to conduct phytochemical and pharmacological profiling of methanolic crude extract of leaves of Bombax ceiba Linn. via experimental and computational approaches. Six secondary metabolites were isolated chromatographically, and the structures were elucidated by extensive analyses of high-resolution 1H and 13C NMR data. The separated compounds were characterized as β-sitosterol (1), β-amyrin (2), β-amyrin acetate (3), β-amyrin palmitate (4), β-amyrone (5), and isoscopoletin (6). DPPH free radical scavenging assay, tail-tipping method, writhing assay, and castor oil-induced diarrheal mice methods, respectively, were used to assess the antioxidant, hypoglycemic, analgesic, and anti-diarrheal activities of the leaf extract of B. ceiba plant species. The study observed significant reductions (p < 0.05) in the level of blood glucose at 30, 60, 120, and 180 min following the administration of the crude extracts (200 mg/kg body weight (bw) and 400 mg/kg bw). These reductions occurred in a time-dependent manner. Additionally, both doses of the investigated extracts exhibited significant (p < 0.05) central and peripheral analgesic effects compared to morphine (2 mg/kg bw) and diclofenac sodium (50 mg/kg bw), respectively. Furthermore, the 400 mg/kg bw extract demonstrated anti-diarrheal activity, reducing 54.17 % of diarrheal episodes in mice compared to loperamide with 70.83 % inhibition. The computational investigations yielded results consistent with existing in vivo findings. The results obtained from molecular docking showed that the isolated compounds had a better or comparable binding affinity to the active binding sites of the glutathione reductase enzyme, mu-opioid receptor, cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2), glucose transporter 3 (GLUT 3), and kappa opioid receptor. These findings may indicate that the compounds isolated from the B. ceiba plant species have antioxidant, analgesic, hypoglycemic, and anti-diarrheal, properties. Consequently, it was inferred that the plant B. ceiba might be beneficial in dealing with oxidation, diarrhea, hyperglycemia, and pain. Nonetheless, further investigations are necessary to perform thorough phytochemical profiling and elucidate the exact mechanistic ways of the crude extract and the isolated phytoconstituents.
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- Mohammad Abdullah Taher
- Phytochemical Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Bangladesh Reference Institute for Chemical Measurements (BRiCM), Laboratory Road, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, State University of Bangladesh, South Purbachal, Dhaka 1461, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, State University of Bangladesh, South Purbachal, Dhaka 1461, Bangladesh
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- Department of Statistics, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Bangladesh Bangladesh Reference Institute for Chemical Measurements (BRiCM), Laboratory Road, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
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- Phytochemical Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Phytochemical Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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Angsusing J, Singh S, Samee W, Tadtong S, Stokes L, O’Connell M, Bielecka H, Toolmal N, Mangmool S, Chittasupho C. Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Yataprasen Thai Traditional Formulary and Its Active Compounds, Beta-Amyrin and Stigmasterol, in RAW264.7 and THP-1 Cells. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:1018. [PMID: 39204123 PMCID: PMC11357128 DOI: 10.3390/ph17081018] [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: 06/20/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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Yataprasen (YTPS) remedy formulary, a national Thai traditional medicine formulary, comprises 13 herbal plants. It has been extensively prescribed to relieve osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal pain in the Thai traditional medicine healthcare system. The aim of this study was to investigate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the bioactive compounds (β-amyrin and stigmasterol) of YTPS remedy formulary ethanolic extract, along with its composition. The YTPS formulary extract contains 70.30 nM of β-amyrin and 605.76 nM of stigmasterol. The YTPS formulary extract exhibited ABTS and DPPH free radical scavenging activity, with IC50 values of 144.50 ± 2.82 and 31.85 ± 0.18 µg/mL, respectively. The ethanolic extract of YTPS at a concentration of 1000 µg/mL showed a significant (p < 0.01) anti-inflammatory effect, mainly by reducing IL-6 and TNF-α release in response to LPS. NO production was prominently lowered by 50% at 24.76 ± 1.48 µg/mL, 55.52 ± 24.40 µM, and more than 570 µM of YTPS formulary extract, β-amyrin, and stigmasterol, respectively. Major components of YTPS, β-amyrin, and stigmasterol exerted significant anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting LPS-induced IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α secretion in THP-1 cells. Our findings suggest that the ethanolic extract from YTPS holds promise as an alternative topical treatment for osteoarthritis and inflammatory disorders, potentially with fewer side effects than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs).
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- Jaenjira Angsusing
- Ph.D. Degree Program in Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, CMU Presidential Scholarship, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
- Thai Traditional Medicine Research Institute, Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok 10100, Thailand;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
- Office of Research Administration, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakhon Nayok 26120, Thailand;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakhon Nayok 26120, Thailand;
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- School of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norwich Research Park, Norfolk NR4 7TJ, UK; (L.S.); (M.O.); (H.B.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norwich Research Park, Norfolk NR4 7TJ, UK; (L.S.); (M.O.); (H.B.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norwich Research Park, Norfolk NR4 7TJ, UK; (L.S.); (M.O.); (H.B.)
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- Thai Traditional Medicine Research Institute, Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok 10100, Thailand;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Nelson VK, Nuli MV, Ausali S, Gupta S, Sanga V, Mishra R, Jaini PK, Madhuri Kallam SD, Sudhan HH, Mayasa V, Abomughaid MM, Almutary AG, Pullaiah CP, Mitta R, Jha NK. Dietary anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial medicinal plants and its compounds in bovine mastitis associated impact on human life. Microb Pathog 2024; 192:106687. [PMID: 38750773 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106687] [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: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Bovine mastitis (BM) is the most common bacterial mediated inflammatory disease in the dairy cattle that causes huge economic loss to the dairy industry due to decreased milk quality and quantity. Milk is the essential food in the human diet, and rich in crucial nutrients that helps in lowering the risk of diseases like hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. The main causative agents of the disease include various gram negative, and positive bacteria, along with other risk factors such as udder shape, age, genetic, and environmental factors also contributes much for the disease. Currently, antibiotics, immunotherapy, probiotics, dry cow, and lactation therapy are commonly recommended for BM. However, these treatments can only decrease the rise of new cases but can't eliminate the causative agents, and they also exhibit several limitations. Hence, there is an urgent need of a potential source that can generate a typical and ideal treatment to overcome the limitations and eliminate the pathogens. Among the various sources, medicinal plants and its derived products always play a significant role in drug discovery against several diseases. In addition, they are also known for its low toxicity and minimum resistance features. Therefore, plants and its compounds that possess anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties can serve better in bovine mastitis. In addition, the plants that are serving as a food source and possessing pharmacological properties can act even better in bovine mastitis. Hence, in this evidence-based study, we particularly review the dietary medicinal plants and derived products that are proven for anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects. Moreover, the role of each dietary plant and its compounds along with possible role in the management of bovine mastitis are delineated. In this way, this article serves as a standalone source for the researchers working in this area to help in the management of BM.
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- Vinod Kumar Nelson
- Center for global health research, saveetha medical college, saveetha institute of medical and technical sciences, India.
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- Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Anantapur, India
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- College of Pharmacy, MNR higher education and research academy campus, MNR Nagar, Sangareddy, 502294, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Anantapur, India
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- Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Parul University, Vadodara, 391760, Gujrat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Raffles University, Neemrana, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (Deemed to be University), Guntur, Vadlamudi, Andhra Pradesh, 522213, India
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- Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Anantapur, India
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- GITAM School of Pharmacy, GITAM University Hyderabad Campus, Rudraram, India
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Bisha, Bisha, 61922, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box, 59911, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemistry, Siddha Central Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 60016, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (Deemed to be University), Vadlamudi, Guntur, 522213, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sharda School of Engineering & Technology (SSET), Sharda University, Greater Noida, India; School of Bioengineering & Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, 144411, India; Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied & Life Sciences (SALS), Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, 248007, India.
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Lalthanpuii PB, Lalchhandama K. Antiparasitic activity of the steroid-rich extract of Schima wallichii against poultry cestode. Vet World 2024; 17:1299-1306. [PMID: 39077457 PMCID: PMC11283620 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.1299-1306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
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Background and Aim Schima wallichii Korth., commonly known as the needlewood tree (family Theaceae) has therapeutic uses in traditional Mizo medicine for human helminthiasis and serves as a balm against ectoparasites in animals. Although the medicinal properties have been studied experimentally, its use as a traditional anthelmintic remains unexplored. This study aimed to analyze the chemical components and antiparasitic activity of S. wallichii. Materials and Methods The chemical analysis of S. wallichi bark extracts was conducted focusing on the secondary metabolites using petroleum ether, chloroform, and methanol. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was used to identify the specific compounds. An anthelmintic susceptibility test was carried out against Raillietina tetragona, intestinal cestode parasite of fowl. Results The methanol extract yielded the highest concentrations of alkaloids, carbohydrates, glycosides, sterols, saponins, and tannins among all the extracts. Sterols were the most abundant compounds in all extracts, with flavonoids being absent. Secondary metabolites were largely absent in the petroleum ether and chloroform extracts. The GC-MS data identified cholest-22-ene-21-ol as the major steroid component. The cestode parasite was inhibited in a concentration-dependent manner by the plant extract. The plant extract's anthelmintic activity was evident through observable damage to the parasite's outer structure. Conclusion Phytosterols in S. wallichii bark are responsible for its anthelmintic properties. The mechanism and pharmaceutical properties of the anthelmintic molecule require further exploration.
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- Pawi Bawitlung Lalthanpuii
- DBT-BUILDER National Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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- DBT-BUILDER National Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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Sánchez-Ramos M, Encarnación-García JG, Marquina-Bahena S, Sánchez-Carranza JN, Bernabé-Antonio A, Domínguez-Villegas V, Cabañas-García E, Cruz-Sosa F. Cytotoxic Activity of Wild Plant and Callus Extracts of Ageratina pichinchensis and 2,3-Dihydrobenzofuran Isolated from a Callus Culture. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1400. [PMID: 37895871 PMCID: PMC10609924 DOI: 10.3390/ph16101400] [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: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Ageratina pichinchensis (Kunth) R.M. King & H. Rob. belongs to the Asteraceae family and is a plant native to Mexico to which several biological properties are attributed. In this study, the cytotoxic effect of four extracts from the wild plants and two extracts from A. pichinchensis callus culture were evaluated against carcinogenic cell lines including prostate carcinoma, cervical cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, hepatoma human, lung cancer, and cellular keratinocytes. The extracts were obtained with ethyl acetate and methanol using both leaves and stems or the callus. Only the ethyl acetate extract of the callus culture influenced the cervical cancer cell line (HeLa) with an IC50 of 94.79 ± 2.0 µg/mL. From the ethyl acetate callus extract, 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran was isolated and purified and also evaluated against cancer cells. The cytotoxic evaluation of this compound showed a significant effect against the HeLa cell line with an IC50 of 23.86 ± 2.5 µg/mL. Our results contribute to the development of biotechnological alternatives and extraction processes to produce compounds with possible potential against certain types of human cancer.
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- Mariana Sánchez-Ramos
- Departament of Biotechnology Autonomous Metropolitan University-Iztapalapa Campus, Av. Ferrocarril de San Rafael Atlixco 186, Col. Leyes de Reforma 1ª. Sección, Alcaldía Iztapalapa, México City 09310, Mexico
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- Faculty of Chemical Science and Engineering, Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, Av. Universidad 1001, Chamilpa, Cuernavaca 62209, Morelos, Mexico; (J.G.E.-G.); (V.D.-V.)
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- Chemical Research Center—IICBA, Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, Av. Universidad 1001, Chamilpa, Cuernavaca 62209, Morelos, Mexico;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, Av. Universidad 1001, Chamilpa, Cuernavaca 62209, Morelos, Mexico;
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- Departament of Wood, Pulp and Paper, University Center of Exact Sciences and Engineering, University of Guadalajara, Km. 15.5 Guadalajara-Nogales, Col. Las Agujas, Zapopan 45200, Jalisco, Mexico;
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- Faculty of Chemical Science and Engineering, Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, Av. Universidad 1001, Chamilpa, Cuernavaca 62209, Morelos, Mexico; (J.G.E.-G.); (V.D.-V.)
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- Scientific and Technological Studies Center No. 18, National Polytechnic Institute, Blvd. Del Bote 202 Cerro del Gato, Ejido La Escondida, Co. Ciudad Administrativa, Zacatecas 98160, Zacatecas, Mexico;
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- Departament of Biotechnology Autonomous Metropolitan University-Iztapalapa Campus, Av. Ferrocarril de San Rafael Atlixco 186, Col. Leyes de Reforma 1ª. Sección, Alcaldía Iztapalapa, México City 09310, Mexico
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Raslan MA, Mounier MM. Phytochemical Profiling and Compound Isolation of Cissus rhombifolia Vahl. Leaves Aqueous Methanolic Extract with the Evaluation of Its Anti-Inflammatory Effect Using Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammation in RAW 264.7 Cells. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202300307. [PMID: 37204915 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202300307] [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: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The inflammatory disorders represent a serious health issue. Certain Cissus species possess anti-inflammatory effect. Cissus rhombifolia Vahl. leaves' anti-inflammatory activities and phytoconstituents are poorly characterized. In this study, 38 constituents were tentatively characterized in Cissus rhombifolia Vahl. leaves' aqueous methanolic extract (CRLE) using high-performance liquid chromatography combined with mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS) and Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (1 H-NMR). Myricetin, β-amyrin, and alliospiroside A, were isolated from CRLE using column chromatography. The anti-inflammatory effect of CRLE and its isolated compounds were studied in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW 264.7 cells. 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT assay) was used to assess how CRLE and its isolated compounds affected cell viability. Further, its effects on the production of intracellular NO, and inflammatory cytokines cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin 6 (IL-6) were assessed by the Griess test, and cytokine enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, respectively. CRLE and its isolated compounds, myricetin, β-amyrin, and alliospiroside A decreased the NO production. Western blotting was performed to assess the protein expression levels of the inflammatory cytokines inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS). Alliospiroside A downregulated IL-6, TNF-α, and COX-2 and inhibited the expression of iNOS. CRLE and its compounds represent effective alternative candidate to treat inflammatory diseases.
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- Mona A Raslan
- Pharmacognosy Department, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute, National Research Center, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute, National Research Center, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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Jabin A, Uddin MF, Al Azad S, Rahman A, Tabassum F, Sarker P, Morshed AKMH, Rahman S, Raisa FF, Sakib MR, Olive AH, Islam T, Tahsin R, Ahmed SZ, Biswas P, Habiba MU, Siddiquy M, Jafary M. Target-specificity of different amyrin subunits in impeding HCV influx mechanism inside the human cells considering the quantum tunnel profiles and molecular strings of the CD81 receptor: a combined in silico and in vivo study. In Silico Pharmacol 2023; 11:8. [PMID: 36999133 PMCID: PMC10052254 DOI: 10.1007/s40203-023-00144-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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HCV is a hepatotropic RNA virus recognized for its frequent virulence and fatality worldwide. Despite many vaccine development programs underway, researchers are on a quest for natural bioactive compounds due to their multivalent efficiencies against viral infections, considering which the current research aimed to figure out the target-specificity and therapeutic potentiality of α, β, and δ subunits of amyrin, as novel bioactive components against the HCV influx mechanism. Initially, the novelty of amyrin subunits was conducted from 203 pharmacophores, comparing their in-silico pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles. Besides, the best active site of CD81 was determined following the quantum tunneling algorithm. The molecular dynamic simulation was conducted (100 ns) following the molecular docking steps to reveal the parameters- RMSD (Å); Cα; RMSF (Å); MolSA (Å2); Rg (nm); PSA (Å); SASA (Å2), and the MM-GBSA dG binding scores. Besides, molecular strings of CD81, along with the co-expressed genes, were classified, as responsible for encoding CD81-mediated protein clusters during HCV infection, resulting in the potentiality of amyrins as targeted prophylactics in HCV infection. Finally, in vivo profiling of the oxidative stress marker, liver-specific enzymes, and antioxidant markers was conducted in the DMN-induced mice model, where β-amyrin scored the most significant values in all aspects.
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- Anika Jabin
- grid.443020.10000 0001 2295 3329Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, North South University, Dhaka, 1229 Bangladesh
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- grid.413273.00000 0001 0574 8737College of Material Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018 Zhejiang People’s Republic of China
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- grid.258151.a0000 0001 0708 1323Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122 Jiangsu Province People’s Republic of China
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- grid.443020.10000 0001 2295 3329Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, North South University, Dhaka, 1229 Bangladesh
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- grid.412506.40000 0001 0689 2212Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, 3114 Bangladesh
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- grid.443020.10000 0001 2295 3329Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, North South University, Dhaka, 1229 Bangladesh
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- grid.207374.50000 0001 2189 3846Pathology and Pathophysiology Major, Academy of Medical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou City, 450001 Henan Province People’s Republic of China
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- grid.443020.10000 0001 2295 3329Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, North South University, Dhaka, 1229 Bangladesh
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- grid.52681.380000 0001 0746 8691Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Brac University, Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh
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- grid.449329.10000 0004 4683 9733Department of Pharmacy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, 8100 Bangladesh
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- grid.442996.40000 0004 0451 6987Department of Pharmacy, East West University, Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh
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- grid.442996.40000 0004 0451 6987Department of Computer Science and Engineering, East West University, Dhaka, 1212 Bangladesh
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- grid.443020.10000 0001 2295 3329Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka, 1229 Bangladesh
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- grid.443020.10000 0001 2295 3329Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, North South University, Dhaka, 1229 Bangladesh
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- Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408 Bangladesh
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- Data Science Research Unit, RPG Interface Lab, Jashore, 7400 Bangladesh
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- grid.258151.a0000 0001 0708 1323State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122 Jiangsu Province People’s Republic of China
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Division of Food Safety and Hygiene, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1416634793 Iran
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Ambati GG, Yadav K, Maurya R, Kondepudi KK, Bishnoi M, Jachak SM. Evaluation of the in vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory activity of Gymnosporia montana (Roth). Benth leaves. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 297:115539. [PMID: 35843412 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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ETHNO-PHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Gymnosporia montana (Roth) Benth an herbaceous shrub used in Indian traditional medicine their leaves decoction was used as mouthwash to get relieve from toothache, hence it is also known as Dantakashta in Sanskrit language which means the plant used for tooth problems. Traditionally the leaves juice used to alleviate inflammation and in some parts of India like Saurashtra in Gujarat, leaves were chewed as a folklore cure for Jaundice and in Bhandra region Karnataka, leaves extract mixed with cow milk used for jaundice. Hepatoprotective activity for G. montana leaves was well reported however, its use for inflammation and toothache are still not studied to investigate active phytoconstituents responsible for anti-inflammatory activity. AIM OF THE STUDY The present study aimed at bioactivity guided isolation of G. montana leaves extracts using inhibition of pro-inflammatory mediators such as nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), and interleukins (IL-1β and IL-6) in RAW 264.7 cells in vitro assay to yield bioactive phytoconstituents. MATERIALS AND METHODS The n-hexane, ethyl acetate and methanol extracts prepared from G. montana leaves were evaluated for cell viability using MTT assay. The effect of extracts to inhibit the pro-inflammatory mediators like NO, TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 in RAW 264.7 macrophages was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The quantitative analysis of the isolated phytoconstituents was performed using quantitative Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (qNMR). RESULTS The n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol extracts of G. montana leaves exhibited cell viability in the range of 97.43-84.88% at 50 μg/mL concentration in RAW 264.7 macrophages. In-vitro evaluation of extracts showed that n-hexane extract was most effective in inhibiting NO, TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 inflammatory mediators at 50 μg/mL in lipopolysaccharides (LPS) stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Further n-hexane extract, its fraction GMHA3 and β-amyrin exhibited significant anti-inflammatory activity at 100, 50 and 30 mg/kg per oral, respectively in carrageenan-induced rat paw edema. The quantitative analysis by qNMR revealed β-amyrin as a major compound in the n-hexane extract. CONCLUSIONS In vitro and in vivo bioassay results suggested that G. montana n-hexane extract, its fraction GMHA3 and β-amyrin exhibits significant anti-inflammatory activity proves the traditional uses of G. montana leaves. The reported activity of β-amyrin for periodontitis provides evidence of profound the use of G. montana leaves for toothache and anti-inflammatory activity.
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- Goutami G Ambati
- Department of Natural Products, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Sector-67, S.A.S Nagar, 160062, Punjab, India
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- Department of Food Nutritional Biotechnology, National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Sector-81, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Food Nutritional Biotechnology, National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Sector-81, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab, India; Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad-Gurgaon Expressway, Faridabad, Haryana, 121001, India
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- Department of Food Nutritional Biotechnology, National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Sector-81, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Food Nutritional Biotechnology, National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Sector-81, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Natural Products, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Sector-67, S.A.S Nagar, 160062, Punjab, India.
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Sitorus P, Keliat JM, Asfianti V, Muhammad M, Satria D. A Literature Review of Artocarpus lacucha Focusing on the Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacological Properties of the Plant. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27206940. [PMID: 36296532 PMCID: PMC9610210 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27206940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Studies have shown that approximately two-thirds of the plant species in the world have some medicinal value. Artocarpus lakoocha is a synonym for Artocarpus lacucha and is a plant that can be found in Indonesia. This medicinal plant has been used to treat many diseases. (1) Objective: This article discusses the scientific investigations carried out on A. lacucha, namely the plant’s chemical content, pharmacological activity, and active compounds. (2) Methods: The design of this study was based on an article that was a review of previous research. A search for relevant publications over the past ten years (2012–2022) using data from Pubmed, Proquest, Ebsco, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar resulted in the discovery of 369 articles. (3) Results: Fifty relevant articles investigate A. lacucha’s substances and their applications in the health field. The presence of secondary metabolites and bioactive compounds has been reported, which is evidence that A. lacucha possesses antidiarrheal, immunostimulant, anticholesterol, and hepatoprotective agents. (4) Conclusions: Mobe (A. lacucha) is a plant native to North Sumatra, Indonesia. This plant is efficacious as an antioxidant, antibacterial, antidiarrheal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antinociceptive, schistosomicidal, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, cytotoxic, antiglycation, and anticholesterol, and can also be used for anti-aging and wound healing. In addition to its various benefits, it turns out that this plant also has many active compounds that are useful to the health sector, especially the pharmaceutical field.
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- Panal Sitorus
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan 20155, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan 20155, Indonesia
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- Doctoral Programme, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan 20155, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan 20155, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan 20155, Indonesia
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Kalenga TM, Mollel JT, Said J, Orthaber A, Ward JS, Atilaw Y, Umereweneza D, Ndoile MM, Munissi JJE, Rissanen K, Trybala E, Bergström T, Nyandoro SS, Erdelyi M. Modified ent-Abietane Diterpenoids from the Leaves of Suregada zanzibariensis. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2022; 85:2135-2141. [PMID: 36075014 PMCID: PMC9513791 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.2c00147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The leaf extract of Suregada zanzibariensis gave two new modified ent-abietane diterpenoids, zanzibariolides A (1) and B (2), and two known triterpenoids, simiarenol (3) and β-amyrin (4). The structures of the isolated compounds were elucidated based on NMR and MS data analysis. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was used to establish the absolute configurations of compounds 1 and 2. The crude leaf extract inhibited the infectivity of herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2, IC50 11.5 μg/mL) and showed toxicity on African green monkey kidney (GMK AH1) cells at CC50 52 μg/mL. The isolated compounds 1-3 showed no anti-HSV-2 activity and exhibited insignificant toxicity against GMK AH1 cells at ≥100 μM.
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- Thobias M Kalenga
- Chemistry Department, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. Box 35061, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Department of Chemistry, College of Education, Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O. Box 976, Butiama, Tanzania
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- Institute of Traditional Medicine, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, P.O. Box 65001, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Department of Infectious Diseases/Virology, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, S-413 46 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Infectious Diseases/Virology, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, S-413 46 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry - Ångström, Uppsala University, SE-751 20 Uppsala, Sweden
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- University of Jyvaskyla, Department of Chemistry, 40014 Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry - BMC, Uppsala University, SE-751 23 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry - BMC, Uppsala University, SE-751 23 Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Technology, University of Rwanda, P.O Box 3900, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Chemistry Department, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. Box 35061, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Chemistry Department, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. Box 35061, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- University of Jyvaskyla, Department of Chemistry, 40014 Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases/Virology, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, S-413 46 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Infectious Diseases/Virology, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, S-413 46 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Chemistry Department, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. Box 35061, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Chemistry - BMC, Uppsala University, SE-751 23 Uppsala, Sweden
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Guilhon-Simplicio F, Serrão CKR, Pinto ACDS, Pacheco PAF, Faria RX, da Rocha DR, Ferreira VF, Pereira-Junior RC, Matheeussen A, Baán A, Kiekens F, de Meneses Pereira M, Lima ES, Winter HD, Cos P. Semisynthetic triterpenes led to the generation of selective antitrypanosomal lead compounds. Chem Biol Drug Des 2022; 99:868-883. [PMID: 35313075 DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.14040] [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: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 12/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Triterpenes α,β-amyrin are naturally occurring molecules that can serve as building blocks for synthesizing new chemical entities. This study synthesized acyl, carboxyesther, NSAID, and nitrogenous derivatives and evaluated their antimicrobial activity. A cyclodextrin complexation method was developed to improve the solubility of the derivatives. Of the 17 derivatives tested, five exhibited activity against Trypanosoma cruzi, T. brucei, Leishmania infantum, Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli. The 9a/9b mixture showed weak activity against the parasites (IC50 24.45-40.32 μM). However, it showed no activity for the other microorganisms. Derivatives 14a/14b exhibited potent activity against T. cruzi (IC50 2.0 nM) in this tested concentration did not show activity to the other microorganisms and were not cytotoxic. Derivatives 15a/15b and 16a/16b demonstrated relevant activity against the parasites (IC50 2.24-5.44 μM), but were also cytotoxic. Derivatives 17a/17b showed low activity against the tested parasites (IC50 21.70-22.79 μM), but they were selective since they did not show activity against other microorganisms. In docking studies, in general, all derivatives showed complementarity with the CYP51 binding site of the trypanosomatid mainly by hydrophobic interactions; thus, it is not conclusive that the molecules act by inhibiting this enzyme. Our results showed that triterpenes derivatives with antitrypanosomal activity could be synthesized by an inexpensive and rapid method.
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Parasitology and Hygiene (LMPH), Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Parasitology and Hygiene (LMPH), Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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da Cruz Albino R, Braz MM, Bizzo HR, Santana da Silva RV, Leitão SG, Ribeiro de Oliveira D. Amazonian medicinal smokes: Chemical analysis of Burseraceae pitch (breu) oleoresin smokes and insights into their use on headache. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 276:114165. [PMID: 33932517 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE In Latin American Traditional Medicine, the use of Burseraceae oleoresins for headache relief is widespread. In the quilombola (maroon) communities of the municipality of Oriximiná, Pará State, Brazil, Burseraceae oleoresins are burned as incenses to treat headache; an effect attained by inhaling the smokes. AIM OF THE STUDY This study was designed to investigate the scientific rationale behind the use of Burseraceae pitch oleoresin smokes on headache by identifying its chemical constituents and discussing whether they could be beneficial for headache treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two samples of pitch oleoresins were purchased from Amazonian public markets; one of them marketed as "breu preto" (black pitch), and the other as "breu branco" (white pitch). The smoke headspaces produced upon burning these oleoresins were collected and analysed by GC-MS. For comparative purposes, the triterpenoid fingerprints of the oleoresins' dichloromethane extracts and profiles of the essential oils were also obtained by GC-MS - and GC-FID, in the case of the essential oils. RESULTS A total of 32 compounds were detected in black and white pitch oleoresin smokes. All smoke headspaces of the pitch oleoresins shared the presence of volatile terpenoids (e.g., α-terpineol) and triterpenoids (e.g., α-amyrin, β-amyrin, α-amyrone, and β-amyrone). These compounds were also present in the crude resins and could potentially be responsible for anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive and analgesic effects on headache. CONCLUSIONS The pharmacological data on the terpenoids detected in the Burseraceae pitch smokes strongly support their traditional use for headache, but their actual effects upon inhalation have yet to be determined.
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- Rayane da Cruz Albino
- Laboratory of Bioprospection and Applied Ethnopharmacology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, 21941-902, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Bioprospection and Applied Ethnopharmacology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, 21941-902, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Environmental Organic Geochemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, 21941-598, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Fitoquímica e Farmacognosia, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, 21941-902, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Bioprospection and Applied Ethnopharmacology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, 21941-902, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Klein EJ, Carvalho PIN, Náthia-Neves G, Vardanega R, Meireles MAA, da Silva EA, Vieira MGA. Techno-economical optimization of uvaia (Eugenia pyriformis) extraction using supercritical fluid technology. J Supercrit Fluids 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2021.105239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Silva DNPB, Adriana F, Martins DTDO, Borges QI, Lindote MVN, Zoratti MTR, Oliveira RGD, Torquato HFV, Gazoni VF, Costa LAMAD, Souza ECAD, Silva FMAD, Arunachalam K, Damazo AS. Methanolic extract of Cariniana rubra Gardner ex Miers stem bark negatively regulate the leukocyte migration and TNF-α and up-regulate the annexin-A1 expression. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 270:113778. [PMID: 33421601 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.113778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Cariniana rubra Gardner ex Miers (Lecythidaceae), is a native and endemic tree in Brazil, whose inner stem bark decoction preparation is used in folk medicine to treat various inflammatory disorders. Previous scientific reports confirmed its popular use as an anti-inflammatory, without, however, evaluating its action mechanisms. AIM The objective of this study was to determine the cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory mechanism of action of the methanolic extract of Cariniana rubra (MECr), using experimental models in vivo and in vitro, as well as to identify secondary metabolites present in the extract. MATERIAL AND METHODS The MECr was prepared by maceration of inner stem bark powder in methanol (1:10 w/v). The in vitro cytotoxicity effect was evaluated in CHO-k1 cells. The Hippocratic screening test was conducted to evaluate the acute toxicity of MECr in mice. The actions of MECr on leukocyte migration, cytokine levels (IL-1β and TNF-α) and annexin-A1 (AnxA1) expression, were carried out on lambda-type carrageenan air pouch inflammation model in Swiss mice. Additionally, the phytochemical analysis of MECr was carried out by thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and spectrometric mass analysis with electrospray ionization ESI(-)/MS and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). RESULTS Treatment of CHO-k1 cells for 24 h with MECr did not cause cytotoxicity (IC50 > 200 μg/mL), however, the MECr was shown to be cytotoxic after 72 h of cell exposure (IC50 = 19.90 ± 3.51 μg/mL). In the Hippocratic test, oral treatment of mice with 750, 1500, or 3000 mg/kg of MECr did not show any histopathological changes and mortality during the 14 days of observation. In the carrageenan air pouch inflammation model, MECr reduced (p < 0.001) polymorphonuclear migration (57.7% and 57.8%), leukocyte monocyte migration (74.5% and 61.8%) in the air pouch cavity and in the skin tissue, respectively. MECr also inhibited TNF-α concentration in the air cavity wash (3.2%, p < 0.01) and increased expression of the AnxA1 protein (26.9%, p < 0.01) in the skin tissue, particularly in neutrophils. β-sitosterol (1.95%), gallic acid (1.24%), β-amyrin (0.87%) and stigmasterol (0.66%) were identified as the major constituents in methanolic extract. CONCLUSION MECr exhibits significant anti-inflammatory action at least by increasing AnxA1 expression and by inhibiting the release of TNF-α pro-inflammatory cytokine and leukocyte migration, which is probably linked to the presence of identified biologically active compounds, especially gallic acid and terpenes. We believe that the results of this study provide a pharmacological basis for the MECr to be considered as a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
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- Donata Norman Paulino Brandão Silva
- Post-Graduate Course in Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, Brazil; Department of Pharmacy, University Center of Várzea Grande (UNIVAG), Cuiabá, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Roraima (UFRR), Boa Vista, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Course in Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, Brazil
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- Graduate Course in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, Brazil
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- Area of Pharmacology, Department of Basic Science in Health, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, Brazil
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- Area of Pharmacology, Department of Basic Science in Health, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Course in Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, Brazil; Area of Pharmacology, Department of Basic Science in Health, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, Brazil
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- Area of Pharmacology, Department of Basic Science in Health, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, Brazil; Key Laboratory of Economic Plants and Biotechnology and the Yunnan Key Laboratory for Wild Plant Resources, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201, PRChina
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- Area of Histology, Department of Basic Science in Health, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, Brazil.
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Barboza JR, Pereira FAN, Fernandes RA, Vasconcelos CC, Cartágenes MDSDS, Oliveira Lopes AJ, de Melo AC, Guimarães IDS, da Rocha CQ, Ribeiro MNDS. Cytotoxicity and Pro-Apoptotic, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Geopropolis Produced by the Stingless Bee Melipona fasciculata Smith. BIOLOGY 2020; 9:biology9090292. [PMID: 32942772 PMCID: PMC7566010 DOI: 10.3390/biology9090292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Geopropolis is produced by some stingless bee species, such as Melipona fasciculata Smith, a native species from Brazil. This study aims to investigate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities and cytotoxicity effects of geopropolis hydroethanolic extracts against lung (H460 and A549) and ovarian (A2780 and ES2) cancer cell lines and non-tumor (HUVEC) cell lines using chemical identification by LC/MS/MS analysis and in silico assays to determine which compounds are associated with bioactivity. The antioxidant activity of extracts and inhibitory activity against COX enzymes were assessed by in vitro assays; cytotoxicity effect was evaluated by the MTT assay; cell cycle was assessed by flow cytometry and apoptosis by Western blotting. The geopropolis extracts showed great radical scavenging potential, preferential inhibition of COX-2, decreased cancer cell viability, non-cytotoxic effects against the non-tumoral cell line, besides modulating the cell cycle and inducing cancer cell apoptosis through the activation of caspase-3 and PARP protein cleavage. The in silico study suggests that corilagin, typhaneoside, taraxerone and marsformosanone, identified by LC/MS/MS, can be associated with anti-inflammatory activity and cytotoxic effects. Thus, the current study suggests the potential of geopropolis concerning the research field of new pharmacological alternatives regarding cancer therapy.
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- Josianne Rocha Barboza
- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Departamento de Farmácia, Campus Bacanga, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (F.A.N.P.); (A.J.O.L.); (M.N.d.S.R.)
- Correspondence: (J.R.B.); (C.Q.d.R.); Tel.: +55-98-3272-9243 (C.Q.d.R.)
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Departamento de Farmácia, Campus Bacanga, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (F.A.N.P.); (A.J.O.L.); (M.N.d.S.R.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Farmacologia e Química Medicinal, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21041-250, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;
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- Laboratório de Estudo Experimental da Dor, Campus Bacanga, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (C.C.V.); (M.d.S.d.S.C.)
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- Laboratório de Estudo Experimental da Dor, Campus Bacanga, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (C.C.V.); (M.d.S.d.S.C.)
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Departamento de Farmácia, Campus Bacanga, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (F.A.N.P.); (A.J.O.L.); (M.N.d.S.R.)
- Laboratório de Estudo Experimental da Dor, Campus Bacanga, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (C.C.V.); (M.d.S.d.S.C.)
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- Divisão de Pesquisa Clínica e Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Instituto Nacional de Câncer, Rua André Cavalcanti, 37, Rio de Janeiro 20231-050, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; (A.C.d.M.); (I.d.S.G.)
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- Divisão de Pesquisa Clínica e Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Instituto Nacional de Câncer, Rua André Cavalcanti, 37, Rio de Janeiro 20231-050, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; (A.C.d.M.); (I.d.S.G.)
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- Laboratório de Química de Produtos Naturais, Departamento de Química, Campus Bacanga, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil
- Correspondence: (J.R.B.); (C.Q.d.R.); Tel.: +55-98-3272-9243 (C.Q.d.R.)
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Departamento de Farmácia, Campus Bacanga, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (F.A.N.P.); (A.J.O.L.); (M.N.d.S.R.)
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Klein EJ, Johann G, Silva EAD, Vieira MGA. Mathematical modeling of supercritical CO2 extraction of Eugenia pyriformis Cambess. leaves. CHEM ENG COMMUN 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00986445.2020.1798936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Elissandro Jair Klein
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology Course, Federal Technological University of Paraná, Dois Vizinhos, PR, Brazil
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- Center of Engineering and Exact Sciences, Western Paraná State University, Toledo, PR, Brazil
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Sen A. Prophylactic and therapeutic roles of oleanolic acid and its derivatives in several diseases. World J Clin Cases 2020; 8:1767-1792. [PMID: 32518769 PMCID: PMC7262697 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i10.1767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2020] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Oleanolic acid (OA) and its derivatives are widely found in diverse plants and are naturally effective pentacyclic triterpenoid compounds with broad prophylactic and therapeutic roles in various diseases such as ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, metabolic disorders, diabetes, hepatitis and different cancers. This review assembles and presents the latest in vivo reports on the impacts of OA and OA derivatives from various plant sources and the biological mechanisms of OA activities. Thus, this review presents sufficient data proposing that OA and its derivatives are potential alternative and complementary therapies for the treatment and management of several diseases.
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- Alaattin Sen
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Life and Natural Sciences, Abdullah Gul University, Kayseri 38080, Turkey
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Hashish EA, Elgaml SA, El-Fattah A, Shalaby SI, Abdelaziz S. β-Amyrin supplementation ameliorates the toxic effect of glycerol in the kidney of rat model. Hum Exp Toxicol 2020; 39:930-937. [PMID: 32081053 DOI: 10.1177/0960327120907136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common life-threatening complication. In this study, β-amyrin is hypothesized to exert a potential nephroprotective effect against glycerol-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Thirty-two female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups: normal control, β-amyrin treated (50 mg kg-1 body weight) for 14 days, glycerol 25% (10 ml kg-1 BW volume/volume in sterile saline, intramuscular), and β-amyrin + glycerol-treated rats. Assessing kidney function was done through the measurement of serum urea and creatinine (SCr). Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction analysis was done to measure the changes in the gap junction protein and intermediate filament proteins (IFPs) messenger RNA (mRNA) levels. Renal tissue histopathology was also observed. Glycerol exhibited significant elevation in the SCr and urea with significant upregulation of connexin43, vimentin, and nestin. The levels of all disrupted parameters were improved by the pre-administration of β-amyrin. The β-amyrin exerts significant improvement of the biochemical parameters with a restoration of the renal tissue histopathological picture. Significant downregulation of the expression levels of the gap junction protein and IFPs mRNA was also seen. Collectively, the administration of β-amyrin showed a promising effect for a protection against glycerol-induced AKI in rats.
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- E A Hashish
- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Sharkyia, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Sharkyia, Egypt
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- Department of Veterinary Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Sharkyia, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Sharkyia, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Sharkyia, Egypt
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Park HJ, Kwon H, Lee JH, Cho E, Lee YC, Moon M, Jun M, Kim DH, Jung JW. β-Amyrin Ameliorates Alzheimer's Disease-Like Aberrant Synaptic Plasticity in the Mouse Hippocampus. Biomol Ther (Seoul) 2020; 28:74-82. [PMID: 31357749 PMCID: PMC6939697 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2019.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2019] [Revised: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive and most frequently diagnosed neurodegenerative disorder. However, there is still no drug preventing the progress of this disorder. β-Amyrin, an ingredient of the surface wax of tomato fruit and dandelion coffee, is previously reported to ameliorate memory impairment induced by cholinergic dysfunction. Therefore, we tested whether β-amyrin can prevent AD-like pathology. β-Amyrin blocked amyloid β (Aβ)-induced long-term potentiation (LTP) impairment in the hippocampal slices. Moreover, β-amyrin improved Aβ-induced suppression of phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt signaling. LY294002, a PI3K inhibitor, blocked the effect of β-amyrin on Aβ-induced LTP impairment. In in vivo experiments, we observed that β-amyrin ameliorated object recognition memory deficit in Aβ-injected AD mice model. Moreover, neurogenesis impairments induced by Aβ was improved by β-amyrin treatment. Taken together, β-amyrin might be a good candidate of treatment or supplement for AD patients.
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- Hye Jin Park
- Department of Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea.,Institute of Convergence Bio-Health, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Konyang University, Daejeon 35365, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Convergence Bio-Health, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea.,Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea.,Institute of Convergence Bio-Health, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbal Medicinal Pharmacology, College of Herbal Bio-industry, Daegu Haany University, Kyungsan 38610, Republic of Korea
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Kim HN, Baek JK, Park SB, Kim JD, Son HJ, Park GH, Eo HJ, Park JH, Jung HS, Jeong JB. Anti-inflammatory effect of Vaccinium oldhamii stems through inhibition of NF-κB and MAPK/ATF2 signaling activation in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 19:291. [PMID: 31684931 PMCID: PMC6827179 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-019-2720-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Background Vaccinium oldhamii (V. oldhamii) has been reported to exert a variety of the pharmacological properties such as anti-oxidant activity, anti-cancer activity, and inhibitory activity of α-amylase and acetylcholinesterase. However, the anti-inflammatory activity of V. oldhamii has not been studied. In this study, we aimed to investigate anti-inflammatory activity of the stem extracts from V. oldhamii, and to elucidate the potential mechanisms in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. Methods Cell viability was evaluated by MTT assay. The determination of NO and PGE2 production was performed using Griess reagent and Prostaglandin E2 ELISA Kit, respectively. The change of mRNA or protein level was evaluated by RT-PCR and Western blot. Results Among VOS, VOL and VOF, the inhibitory effect of NO and PGE2 production induced by LPS was highest in VOS treatment. Thus, VOS was selected for the further study. VOS dose-dependently blocked LPS-induced NO and PGE2 production by inhibiting iNOS and COX-2 expression, respectively. VOS inhibited the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α. In addition, VOS suppressed TRAP activity and attenuated the expression of the osteoclast-specific genes such as NFATc1, c-FOS, TRAP, MMP-9, cathepsin K, CA2, OSCAR and ATPv06d2. VOS inhibited LPS-induced NF-κB signaling activation through blocking IκB-α degradation and p65 nuclear accumulation. VOS inhibited MAPK signaling activation by attenuating the phosphorylation of ERK1/2, p38 and JNK. Furthermore, VOS inhibited ATF2 phosphorylation and blocked ATF2 nuclear accumulation. Conclusions These results indicate that VOS may exert anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting NF-κB and MAPK/ATF2 signaling. From these findings, VOS has potential to be a candidate for the development of chemopreventive or therapeutic agents for the inflammatory diseases.
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Klein EJ, Náthia-Neves G, Vardanega R, Meireles MAA, da Silva EA, Vieira MGA. Supercritical CO2 extraction of α-/β-amyrin from uvaia (Eugenia pyriformis Cambess.): Effects of pressure and co-solvent addition. J Supercrit Fluids 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2019.104595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Salehi B, Ata A, V. Anil Kumar N, Sharopov F, Ramírez-Alarcón K, Ruiz-Ortega A, Abdulmajid Ayatollahi S, Valere Tsouh Fokou P, Kobarfard F, Amiruddin Zakaria Z, Iriti M, Taheri Y, Martorell M, Sureda A, N. Setzer W, Durazzo A, Lucarini M, Santini A, Capasso R, Adrian Ostrander E, -ur-Rahman A, Iqbal Choudhary M, C. Cho W, Sharifi-Rad J. Antidiabetic Potential of Medicinal Plants and Their Active Components. Biomolecules 2019; 9:E551. [PMID: 31575072 PMCID: PMC6843349 DOI: 10.3390/biom9100551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 243] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Revised: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Diabetes mellitus is one of the major health problems in the world, the incidence and associated mortality are increasing. Inadequate regulation of the blood sugar imposes serious consequences for health. Conventional antidiabetic drugs are effective, however, also with unavoidable side effects. On the other hand, medicinal plants may act as an alternative source of antidiabetic agents. Examples of medicinal plants with antidiabetic potential are described, with focuses on preclinical and clinical studies. The beneficial potential of each plant matrix is given by the combined and concerted action of their profile of biologically active compounds.
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- Bahare Salehi
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Bam University of Medical Sciences, Bam 44340847, Iran;
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- Department of Chemistry, Richardson College for the Environmental Science Complex, The University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2G3, Canada;
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- Department of Chemistry, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal University, Manipal 576104, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Rudaki 139, Dushanbe 734003, Tajikistan;
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Concepcion, Concepción 4070386, Chile;
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- Facultad de Educación y Ciencias Sociales, Universidad Andrés Bello, Autopista Concepción—Talcahuano, Concepción 7100, Chile;
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1991953381, Iran; (S.A.A.); (F.K.); (Y.T.)
- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 11369, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde 1, Yaounde P.O. Box 812, Cameroon;
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1991953381, Iran; (S.A.A.); (F.K.); (Y.T.)
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 11369, Iran
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- Laboratory of Halal Science Research, Halal Products Research Institute, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia;
- Integrative Pharmacogenomics Institute (iPROMISE), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam Campus, Bandar Puncak Alam Selangor 42300, Malaysia
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- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Milan State University, via G. Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1991953381, Iran; (S.A.A.); (F.K.); (Y.T.)
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Concepcion, Concepción 4070386, Chile;
- Universidad de Concepción, Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico, UDT, Concepción 4070386, Chile
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- Research Group on Community Nutrition and Oxidative Stress, Laboratory of Physical Activity Sciences, and CIBEROBN—Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, CB12/03/30038, University of Balearic Islands, E-07122 Palma de Mallorca, Spain;
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899, USA;
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- CREA—Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina 546, 00178 Rome, Italy; (A.D.); (M.L.)
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- CREA—Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina 546, 00178 Rome, Italy; (A.D.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano, 49-80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, Italy;
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- Medical Illustration, Kendall College of Art and Design, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA;
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- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan; (A.-u.-R.); (M.I.C.)
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- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan; (A.-u.-R.); (M.I.C.)
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft 7861756447, Iran
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Amparo TR, Seibert JB, Mathias FAS, Vieira JFP, Soares RDDOA, Freitas KM, Cabral VAR, Brandão GC, Santos ODHD, de Souza GHB, Vieira PMDA. Anti-inflammatory activity of Protium spruceanum (Benth.) Engler is associated to immunomodulation and enzymes inhibition. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 241:112024. [PMID: 31181316 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Revised: 06/04/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Protium spruceanum (Burseraceae) is used in Brazilian traditional medicine as anti-inflammatory, but the factors involved in this activity were not yet characterized. AIMS OF THE STUDY analyze the aspects involved in the anti-inflammatory activity of polar fractions obtained from extracts of leaves and branches. MATERIALS AND METHODS Hydromethanolic fraction was obtained by liquid-liquid partition from crude ethanolic extract and its compounds were identified by LC-DAD-MS. Activity tests were performed using LPS + IFN-γ stimulated J774A.1 macrophages. Cytokines were evaluated by CBA kit, NO by Griess method, ROS by DCFH-DA, N-acetylglucosaminidase (NAG) activity by spectrophotometric method, matrix-metalloproteinase (MMP-9) activity by zymography, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression by immunofluorescence and cyclooxygenase (COX-2) expression by Western blot. RESULTS Fractions induced an increase of IL-6 and IL-10 which leads to the control of pro-inflammatory cytokines levels. The treatment with the fractions also reduced NO production at all concentrations tested in all evaluated periods. ROS production by the macrophages was inhibited by the treatment and the leaves fraction showed the best results with a lower concentration than that observed for the branches. The enzymes assays showed that leaves fraction inhibited NAG and MMP-9 activities, as well as, iNOS and COX-2 expression. These activities can be associated with the presence of procyanidin, catechin, rutin, quercitrin, isoquercitrin and kaempferol-3-O-rhamnoside, major compounds that were identified in the fraction. CONCLUSIONS Anti-inflammatory activity of P. spruceanum is associated to an immunomodulatory effect that leads to inhibition of ROS, NO, NAG, MMP-9, COX-2 and iNOS.
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- Tatiane Roquete Amparo
- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Biotecnologia, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Biológicas, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Biológicas, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Biotecnologia, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Biotecnologia, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Programa de Pós Graduação em Biotecnologia, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Programa de Pós Graduação em Biotecnologia, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Biológicas, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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de-Almeida SCX, da-Silva ÂCF, Sousa NRT, Amorim IHF, Leite BG, Neves KRT, Costa JGM, Felipe CFB, de-Barros Viana GS. Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of a triterpene-rich fraction from Himatanthus drasticus. Braz J Med Biol Res 2019; 52:e7798. [PMID: 31116311 PMCID: PMC6526755 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x20197798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2018] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Himatanthus drasticus (Mart.) Plumel belongs to the Apocynaceae family and the latex from its trunk bark (Hd) is known as “janaguba milk”. This latex is widely used in Northeast Brazil, mainly in the Cariri region, for its gastroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor properties. The objective of this study was to investigate a triterpene-rich fraction (FJNB) from H. drasticus latex on acute models of nociception and inflammation and to clarify its mechanisms of action. Wistar rats or Swiss mice were subjected to the carrageenan-induced paw edema test or the formalin test, respectively, after the acute oral treatment with FJNB. The inflamed paws from the carrageenan-induced paw edema and formalin tests were processed for histological and immunohistochemical assays, respectively. The results were analyzed by ANOVA and considered significant at P<0.05. FJNB (10 mg/kg) decreased the paw edema by 25% at the 3rd h after the carrageenan injection. Indomethacin, used as reference, inhibited the paw edema by 59% at the same time-point. In the formalin test, FJNB inhibited the 1st phase by 27, 49, and 52% and the 2nd phase by 37, 50, and 67%, at the doses of 1, 5, and 10 mg/kg, respectively. In addition, FJNB significantly inhibited the expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and the inflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha. The histone deacetylase (HDAC) expression and the transcription factor nuclear factor kappa (NF-kB) were also inhibited at the same doses. In conclusion, the FJNB inhibitory actions on iNOS, COX-2, TNF-α, HDAC, and NF-kB could be involved with the drug anti-inflammatory activity.
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- S C X de-Almeida
- Departamento de Química Biológica, Universidade Regional do Cariri (URCA), Crato, CE, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia, Faculdade de Medicina Estácio de Juazeiro do Norte, Juazeiro do Norte, CE, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia, Faculdade de Medicina Estácio de Juazeiro do Norte, Juazeiro do Norte, CE, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia, Faculdade de Medicina Estácio de Juazeiro do Norte, Juazeiro do Norte, CE, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia, Faculdade de Medicina Estácio de Juazeiro do Norte, Juazeiro do Norte, CE, Brasil
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- Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza, CE, Brasil
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- Departamento de Química Biológica, Universidade Regional do Cariri (URCA), Crato, CE, Brasil
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- Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil
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- Departamento de Química Biológica, Universidade Regional do Cariri (URCA), Crato, CE, Brasil.,Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza, CE, Brasil
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Carvalho AMS, Heimfarth L, Santos KA, Guimarães AG, Picot L, Almeida JRGS, Quintans JSS, Quintans-Júnior LJ. Terpenes as possible drugs for the mitigation of arthritic symptoms - A systematic review. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 57:137-147. [PMID: 30668316 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2018.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2018] [Revised: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 10/22/2018] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Arthritis is a syndrome associated with exacerbated inflammation, joint destruction and chronic pain and disability. Chronic treatment of arthritis is associated with several side effects and high abandonment. Therefore, there has been an ongoing search for alternative treatments to overcome these problems. PURPOSE Natural products, which are already widely used for their biological, cosmetic and pharmacotechnic properties, are a possible source for new drugs. Terpenes, a large class of organic compounds produced mainly by plants and trees, are a promising natural product and have already been shown to be effective in treating chronic pain, particularly of an inflammatory origin. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS This review identifies the main terpenes with anti-arthritic activity reported in the last 10 years. A survey was conducted between December 2017 and June 2018 in the PUBMED, SCOPUS and Science Direct databases using combinations of the descriptors terpenes, arthritis and inflammation. RESULTS The results showed that terpenes have promising biological effects in relation to the treatment of arthritis, with the 24 terpenes identified in our survey being effective in the modulation of inflammatory mediators important to the physiopathology of arthritis, such as IL-6, IL-17, TNF-α, NFκB, and COX-2, among others. It is important to note that most of the studies used animal models, which limits, at least in part, the direct translation to humans of the experimental evidence produced by the studies. CONCLUSION Together, our finds suggest that terpenes can modulate the immuno-regulatory and destructive tissue events that underlie the clinical presentation and the progression of arthritis and are worthy of further clinical investigation.
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- Alexandra M S Carvalho
- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondon, SN, Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondon, SN, Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondon, SN, Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondon, SN, Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- UMRi CNRS 7266 LIENSs, University of La Rochelle, 17042 La Rochelle, France.
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondon, SN, Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondon, SN, Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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Chóez-Guaranda I, Ruíz-Barzola O, Ruales J, Manzano P. Antioxidant activity optimization and GC-MS profile of aqueous extracts of Vernonanthura patens (Kunth) H. Rob. leaves. Nat Prod Res 2018; 34:2505-2509. [DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2018.1539978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Ivan Chóez-Guaranda
- Centro de Investigaciones Biotecnológicas del Ecuador, ESPOL Polytechnic University, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, ESPOL, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, ESPOL Polytechnic University, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, ESPOL, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Departamento de Ciencias de los Alimentos y Biotecnología, Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Quito, Ecuador
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- Centro de Investigaciones Biotecnológicas del Ecuador, ESPOL Polytechnic University, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, ESPOL, Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, ESPOL Polytechnic University, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, ESPOL, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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Askari VR, Fereydouni N, Baradaran Rahimi V, Askari N, Sahebkar AH, Rahmanian-Devin P, Samzadeh-Kermani A. β-Amyrin, the cannabinoid receptors agonist, abrogates mice brain microglial cells inflammation induced by lipopolysaccharide/interferon-γ and regulates Mφ1/Mφ2 balances. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 101:438-446. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.02.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Revised: 02/19/2018] [Accepted: 02/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Khandaker M, Akter S, Imam MZ. Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.: A vegetable with diverse pharmacological properties. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2017.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Wei CC, Chang CH, Liao VHC. Anti-Parkinsonian effects of β-amyrin are regulated via LGG-1 involved autophagy pathway in Caenorhabditis elegans. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2017; 36:118-125. [PMID: 29157804 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2017.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2017] [Revised: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease that is associated with aging and is characterized as a movement disorder. Currently, there is still no complete therapy for PD. In recent years, the identification and characterization of medicinal plants to cure or treat PD has gained increasing scientific interest. PURPOSE In this study, we investigated a pentacyclic triterpenoid compound, β-amyrin, which is found in many medicinal plants for its anti-Parkinsonian effects, using Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) disease models and their underlying mechanisms. METHODS C. elegans treated or untreated with β-amyrin were investigated for oxidative stress resistance, neurodegeneration, and α-synuclein aggregation assays. The C. elegans ortholog of Atg8/LC3, LGG-1 that is involved in the autophagy pathway was also evaluated by quantitative RT-PCR and transgenic strain experiments. RESULTS β-Amyrin exerted excellent antioxidant activity and reduced intracellular oxygen species in C. elegans. Using the transgenic strain BZ555, β-amyrin showed a protective effect on dopaminergic neurons reducing cell damage induced by 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA). In addition, β-amyrin significantly reduced the α-synuclein aggregation in the transgenic strain NL5901. Moreover, β-amyrin up-regulated LGG-1 mRNA expression and increased the number of localized LGG-1 puncta in the transgenic strain DA2123. CONCLUSION The results from this study suggest that the anti-Parkinsonian effects of β-amyrin might be regulated via LGG-1 involved autophagy pathway in C. elegans. Therefore, β-amyrin may be useful for therapeutic applications or supplements to treat or slow the progression of PD.
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- Chia-Cheng Wei
- Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei 106, Taiwan.
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Rajagopal V, Pushpan CK, Antony H. Comparative effect of horse gram and black gram on inflammatory mediators and antioxidant status. J Food Drug Anal 2017; 25:845-853. [PMID: 28987361 PMCID: PMC9328873 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfda.2016.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2016] [Revised: 07/27/2016] [Accepted: 08/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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A balanced diet is important for the overall well being of an individual. Pulses are an important part of a nutritive diet. Pulses have been consumed for at least 10,000 years and are among the most extensively used foods in the world. They are a rich source of protein and fiber, as well as a significant source of vitamins and minerals, such as iron, zinc, and magnesium. The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of two pulses, horse gram and black gram, on inflammatory mediators and the antioxidant enzymes. Two sets of experiments were conducted in rats which were fed with boiled and unboiled horse gram and black gram, at a dose of 100 mg/100 g body weight, for 21 days and 60 days. The results showed that horse gram supplementation for 21 days and 60 days significantly increased the activities of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase and showed no significant changes in the activities of the inflammatory mediators such as cyclooxygenase, lipoxygenase, myeloperoxidase, nitric oxide synthase, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), inter-leukin-1-beta (IL-1β), etc. However, the black gram (with skin and without skin) supplementation significantly increased activities of the inflammatory mediators and showed a significant decrease in the antioxidant enzymes in both the 21-day and 60-day experiments. Thus, these preliminary results demonstrate the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential of horse gram and the proinflammatory effects of black gram in rats. This is in accordance with the dietary regime advised by Ayurveda practitioners, where horse gram is to be included and black gram is to be excluded from the diet for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Further studies are to be conducted to validate the same.
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- Corresponding author. Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthpuram, 695581, Kerala, India. E-mail address: (H. Antony)
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Biological Importance of Cotton By-Products Relative to Chemical Constituents of the Cotton Plant. Molecules 2017; 22:molecules22010093. [PMID: 28067842 PMCID: PMC6155835 DOI: 10.3390/molecules22010093] [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] [Received: 11/21/2016] [Revised: 12/21/2016] [Accepted: 12/26/2016] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Although cultivated for over 7000 years, mainly for production of cotton fibre, the cotton plant has not been fully explored for potential uses of its other parts. Despite cotton containing many important chemical compounds, limited understanding of its phytochemical composition still exists. In order to add value to waste products of the cotton industry, such as cotton gin trash, this review focuses on phytochemicals associated with different parts of cotton plants and their biological activities. Three major classes of compounds and some primary metabolites have been previously identified in the plant. Among these compounds, most terpenoids and their derivatives (51), fatty acids (four), and phenolics (six), were found in the leaves, bolls, stalks, and stems. Biological activities, such as anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory activities, are associated with some of these phytochemicals. For example, β-bisabolol, a sesquiterpenoid enriched in the flowers of cotton plants, may have anti-inflammatory product application. Considering the abundance of biologically active compounds in the cotton plant, there is scope to develop a novel process within the current cotton fibre production system to separate these valuable phytochemicals, developing them into potentially high-value products. This scenario may present the cotton processing industry with an innovative pathway towards a waste-to-profit solution.
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Antioxidative Activities of Both Oleic Acid and Camellia tenuifolia Seed Oil Are Regulated by the Transcription Factor DAF-16/FOXO in Caenorhabditis elegans. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0157195. [PMID: 27275864 PMCID: PMC4898728 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0157195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2016] [Accepted: 05/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Tea seed oil is a high quality edible oil, yet lacking sufficient scientific evidences to support the nutritional and medical purposes. We identified major and minor components in Camellia tenuifolia seed oil and investigated the antioxidative activity and its underlying mechanisms in Caenorhabditis elegans. Principal Findings The results showed that the major constitutes in C. tenuifolia seed oil were unsaturated fatty acids (~78.4%). Moreover, two minor compounds, β-amyrin and β-sitosterol, were identified and their antioxidative activity was examined. We found that oleic acid was the major constitute in C. tenuifolia seed oil and plays a key role in the antioxidative activity of C. tenuifolia seed oil in C. elegans. Conclusions This study found evidences that the transcription factor DAF-16/FOXO was involved in both oleic acid- and C. tenuifolia seed oil-mediated oxidative stress resistance in C. elegans. This study suggests the potential of C. tenuifolia seed oil as nutrient or functional foods.
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Ferrari FC, Lemos Lima RDC, Schimith Ferraz Filha Z, Barros CH, de Paula Michel Araújo MC, Antunes Saúde-Guimarães D. Effects of Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus extracts on gout: Anti-inflammatory activity and anti-hyperuricemic effect through xantine oxidase and uricosuric action. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2016; 180:37-42. [PMID: 26778678 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2015] [Revised: 12/31/2015] [Accepted: 01/07/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Leaves infusion of Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus (Gomes) Landrum is used in Brazilian folk medicine to treat the predisposition to arthritical and gouty affections of the joints, fever and other diseases. A refreshing drink prepared with the specie is also used due to its diuretic, sedative and aphrodisiac actions. AIM OF THE STUDY The study was undertaken to investigate the mechanisms of anti-hyperuricemic effect and anti-inflammatory activity of P. pseudocaryophyllus extracts. MATERIALS AND METHODS Anti-hyperuricemic effect was investigated using xanthine oxidase assay and uricosuric studies with rats in which hyperuricemia was induced by potassium oxonate and uric acid. Anti-inflammatory activity was investigated on MSU crystal-induced paw edema model. Ethyl acetate extracts of the leaves (EAL) and branches (EAB), ethanolic extracts of leaves (EEL) and branches (EEB) and aqueous extracts of leaves (AL) and branches (AB) were evaluated. RESULTS The extracts of P. pseudocaryophyllus evaluated showed expressive results regarding the inhibition of xanthine oxidase enzyme in vitro and they were also able to reduce serum uric acid levels in hyperuricemic rats. The investigation of the mechanism of action, it was found that EAL, EAB, EEB, AB (125 and 250 mg/kg) and AL (250 mg/kg) promoted an increase on the urinary excretion of uric acid and EEL, EEB, AB (125 and 250 mg/kg) and EAB (250 mg/kg) were capable to inhibit liver xanthine oxidase. Treatments with EEL (125 and 250 mg/kg) and EEB (250 mg/kg) were able to reduce edema at 48 th h. EAL and EAB (125 and 250 mg/kg) showed significant anti-inflammatory activity on monosodium urate crystal-induced paw edema model at all evaluated times. CONCLUSIONS The specie P. pseudocaryophyllus showed remarkable anti-hyperuricemic effects through uricosuric effects and inhibition of xanthine oxidase and therefore can be considered as a promise in the treatment of diseases related to hyperuricemia. Moreover, ethyl acetate extracts had significant anti-inflammatory activity.
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- Fernanda Cristina Ferrari
- Laboratório de Plantas Medicinais, Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais 35400-000, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Plantas Medicinais, Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais 35400-000, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Plantas Medicinais, Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais 35400-000, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Plantas Medicinais, Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais 35400-000, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Plantas Medicinais, Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais 35400-000, Brazil.
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Congenital malformations caused by Stryphnodendron fissuratum (Leg. Mimosoideae) in guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus). Toxicon 2015; 106:68-71. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2015.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2015] [Revised: 08/31/2015] [Accepted: 09/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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