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Ali DE, El-Shiekh RA, El Sawy MA, Khalifa AA, Elblehi SS, Elsokkary NH, Ali MA. In vivo anti-gastric ulcer activity of 7-O-methyl aromadendrin and sakuranetin via mitigating inflammatory and oxidative stress trails. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 335:118617. [PMID: 39053715 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118617] [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: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Eucalyptus genus has been used for a very long time in conventional treatment as an anti-ulcer remedy. AIM OF THE STUDY The study aimed to explore the gastroprotective potential of 7-O-methyl aromadendrin (7-OMA), and sakuranetin (SKN) in comparison with omeprazole. The study tackled the contribution of their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic capabilities to their anti-gastric ulcer effects. MATERIALS AND METHODS An ethanol-induced gastric ulcer model in rats was adopted and the consequences were confirmed by a molecular docking study. RESULTS The oral pretreatment of rats 1 h before ethanol using omeprazole (20 mg/kg) or 7-OMA (20 or 40 mg/kg) or SKN (20 or 40 mg/kg) exhibited gastroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties to different extents. These amendments witnessed as restorations in the stomach histological architecture in H and E-stained sections, mucus content in periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stained sections with increased cellular proliferation, as demonstrated by increased immunohistochemical staining of PCNA, and increments in stomach COX-1 activity and eNOS. The highest dose of SKN showed the best corrections to reach 4.8, 1.8, and 2.1 folds increase in PAS, COX-1 and eNOS, respectively as compared to the untreated ethanol-induced gastric ulcer group; effects that were comparable to that of omeprazole. Moreover, reductions in COX-2 activity, and the protein expression of NF-κB, IL-6, TNF-α and NOx, in addition to the gene expression of inducible iNOS were also noted. Moreover, the antioxidant and antiapoptotic capabilities of omeprazole, 7-OMA, and SKN were perceived. SKN (40 mg/kg) succeeded to show the unsurpassed results to reach 293.6%, 237.1%, 274.7%, 248.2%, and 175.4% in total and reduced GSH, catalase, SOD, and Bcl2, respectively, as well as 50.0%, 46.8%, and 52.1 % in oxidized GSSG, TBARS and caspase-3, respectively. The gastroprotective potential of the tested compounds can be assigned to their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiapoptotic properties.7-OMA and SKN were studied using molecular docking into the binding sites of the most significant inflammatory targets, including COX-2, TNF-α, iNOS, and NF-κB. Pharmacokinetic and physicochemical parameters in silico were appropriate. CONCLUSION The prophylactic use of 7-OMA and SKN could be considered as an add-on to recurrent gastric ulcers and might influence its therapeutic approaches.
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- Dalia E Ali
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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Salaheldin Abdelhamid Ibrahim S, Bassam SM, El-Hawary S, Sheta E, Masoud IM, El-Zahaby SA, Al-Mahallawi AM, Hammad GO. The gastroprotective effect of Yucca filamentosa standardized crude leaves extract versus its nano-cubosomal formulation in ethanol-induced gastric injury. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 137:112440. [PMID: 38870882 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112440] [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: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Yucca filamentosa (YF) is widely used in folk medicine for its anti-inflammatory effects. Our study aimed to evaluate the chemical profile of YF extracts. Additionally, the gastroprotective efficacy of its crude leaf extract and nano-cubosomal formulation was assessed in a rat model of ethanol-induced gastric injury by altering the HMGB-1/RAGE/TLR4/NF-κB pathway. The phytochemical composition of YF was investigated using FTIR spectroscopy and LC-MS/MS techniques. Standardization was further accomplished using HPLC. Rats were treated orally with yucca crude extract or its nano-cubosomal formulation at doses of 25, 50, and 100 mg/kg. Famotidine (50 mg/kg, IP) was used as a reference drug. After 1 h, rats were administered ethanol (1 ml, 95 %, orally). One hour later, the rats were sacrificed, and the serum was separated to determine TNF-α and IL-6 levels. Stomachs were excised for the calculation of the ulcer index and histopathological examinations. Stomach tissue homogenate was used to determine MDA and catalase levels. Additionally, the expression levels of HMGB-1/RAGE/TLR4/NF-κB were assessed. Phytochemical analysis confirmed the predominance of steroidal saponins, sucrose, organic and phenolic acids, and kaempferol. The nano-cubosomal formulation demonstrated enhanced gastroprotective, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory efficacy compared to the crude extract at all tested doses. The most prominent effect was observed in rats pretreated with the YF nano-cubosomal formulation at a dose of 100 mg/kg, which was similar to normal control and famotidine-treated rats. Our results highlighted the enhanced gastroprotective impact of the yucca nano-cubosomal formulation in a dose-dependent manner. This suggests its potential use in preventing peptic ulcer recurrence.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El Aini, P.O. Box 11562, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, PharmD Program, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt.
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Sweilam SH, Ali DE, Atwa AM, Elgindy AM, Mustafa AM, Esmail MM, Alkabbani MA, Senna MM, El-Shiekh RA. A First Metabolite Analysis of Norfolk Island Pine Resin and Its Hepatoprotective Potential to Alleviate Methotrexate (MTX)-Induced Hepatic Injury. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:970. [PMID: 39065818 PMCID: PMC11279851 DOI: 10.3390/ph17070970] [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: 06/13/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) represents a significant clinical challenge characterized by hepatic dysfunction following exposure to diverse medications. Methotrexate (MTX) is a cornerstone in treating various cancers and autoimmune disorders. However, the clinical utility of MTX is overshadowed by its ability to induce hepatotoxicity. The current study aims to elucidate the hepatoprotective effect of the alcoholic extract of Egyptian Araucaria heterophylla resin (AHR) on MTX-induced liver injury in rats. AHR (100 and 200 mg/kg) significantly decreased hepatic markers (AST, ALT, and ALP), accompanied by an elevation in the antioxidant's markers (SOD, HO-1, and NQO1). AHR extract also significantly inhibited the TGF-β/NF-κB signaling pathway as well as the downstream cascade (IL-6, JAK, STAT-3, and cyclin D). The extract significantly reduced the expression of VEGF and p38 with an elevation in the BCL2 levels, in addition to a significant decrease in the IL-1β and TNF-α levels, with a prominent effect at a high dose (200 mg/kg). Using LC-HRMS/MS analysis, a total of 43 metabolites were tentatively identified, and diterpenes were the major class. This study presents AHR as a promising hepatoprotective agent through inhibition of the TGF-β/NF-κB and JAK/STAT3 pathways, besides its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
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- Sherouk Hussein Sweilam
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Cairo-Suez Road, Badr City 11829, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University, Alexandria 21648, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Badr City 11829, Egypt; (A.M.A.); (A.M.E.); (A.M.M.); (M.M.E.); (M.A.A.); (M.M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Badr City 11829, Egypt; (A.M.A.); (A.M.E.); (A.M.M.); (M.M.E.); (M.A.A.); (M.M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Badr City 11829, Egypt; (A.M.A.); (A.M.E.); (A.M.M.); (M.M.E.); (M.A.A.); (M.M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Badr City 11829, Egypt; (A.M.A.); (A.M.E.); (A.M.M.); (M.M.E.); (M.A.A.); (M.M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Badr City 11829, Egypt; (A.M.A.); (A.M.E.); (A.M.M.); (M.M.E.); (M.A.A.); (M.M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Badr City 11829, Egypt; (A.M.A.); (A.M.E.); (A.M.M.); (M.M.E.); (M.A.A.); (M.M.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt
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Ben Romdhane O, Baccari W, Saidi I, Flamini G, Ascrizzi R, Chaieb I, Halim Harrath A, Jannet HB. Chemical Composition, Repellent, and Phytotoxic Potentials of the Fractionated Resin Essential Oil from Araucaria heterophylla Growing in Tunisia. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202400185. [PMID: 38513004 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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The resin essential oil (REO) of the Tunisian Araucaria heterophylla trunk bark was investigated for its chemical composition. Then, it was evaluated for its insecticidal and allelopathic activities. The REO was obtained by hydrodistillation for 9 h (yield of 4.2 % w/w). Moreover, fractional hydrodistillation was carried out at 3-hour intervals, resulting in 3 fractions (R1-R3), to facilitate chemical identification and localization of the aforementioned biological activities. GC/MS analysis of the obtained samples allowed the identification of 25 compounds, representing between 91.2 and 96.3 % of their total constituents, which consisted predominantly of sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, oxygenated sesquiterpenes and diterpene hydrocarbons. α-Copaene (10.8 %), γ-muurolene (5.8 %), α-copaen-11-ol (7.8 %), spathulenol (10.5 %), 15-copaenol (8.2 %), ylangenal (10.3 %), dehydrosaussurea lactone (7.7 %), and sandaracopimaradiene (11.4 %) were identified as major compounds. The second part aimed to assess the impact of the A. heterophylla EO and its three fractions for their insecticidal and repellent activity against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst), a stored grain pest, of which a strong repellent activity was noted. In addition, the studied samples showed high phytotoxic effects against Lactuca sativa. The third fraction (R3) performed a total inhibitory potential on seed germination and seedling growth of the target plant. Furthermore, alongside this discovery, an estimation was conducted through molecular docking analysis. Wherein the main compounds of the studied samples were docked into the active pocket of protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PDB: 1SEZ), a key enzyme in chlorophyll biosynthesis. Thus, it is recommended to use the REO of A. heterophylla as a natural herbicide.
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- Oumayma Ben Romdhane
- Laboratory of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Natural Products and Reactivity (LR11ES39), Team: Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Products, Faculty of Science of Monastir, University of Monastir, Avenue of Environment, 5019, Monastir, Tunisia Phone
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- Laboratory of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Natural Products and Reactivity (LR11ES39), Team: Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Products, Faculty of Science of Monastir, University of Monastir, Avenue of Environment, 5019, Monastir, Tunisia Phone
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- Laboratory of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Natural Products and Reactivity (LR11ES39), Team: Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Products, Faculty of Science of Monastir, University of Monastir, Avenue of Environment, 5019, Monastir, Tunisia Phone
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, 56126, Pisa, Italy
- Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca "Nutraceutica e Alimentazione per la Salute" Nutrafood, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, 56126, Pisa, Italy
- Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca "Nutraceutica e Alimentazione per la Salute" Nutrafood, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Laboratory of Horticultural production and protection (LR21AGR03) Regional Centre of Research on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture, 57, University of Sousse, Chott Mariem, TN-4042, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyad, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Natural Products and Reactivity (LR11ES39), Team: Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Products, Faculty of Science of Monastir, University of Monastir, Avenue of Environment, 5019, Monastir, Tunisia Phone
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Abd-ElGawad AM, Saleh I, El-Razek MHA, Elkarim ASA, El-Amier YA, Mohamed TA, El Gendy AENG, Afifi SM, Esatbeyoglu T, Elshamy AI. Chemical Profiling of Significant Antioxidant and Phytotoxic Microwave-Extracted Essential Oil from Araucaria heterophylla Resin. SEPARATIONS 2023; 10:141. [DOI: 10.3390/separations10020141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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Due to the various hazards of using synthetic chemical compounds in pharmaceutics, agriculture, and industry, scientists and researchers do their best to explore and assess new green natural compounds from natural resources with potent activity. The essential oil (EO) from the resin collected from Araucaria heterophylla Salisb. was extracted by the microwave technique and chemically characterized via GC-MS analysis. Furthermore, the extract EO was assessed for its antioxidant and phytotoxic activities. The EO has 33 compounds, mainly terpenes (98.23%), and the major compounds were α-pinene (62.57%), β-pinene (6.60%), germacrene D (5.88%), and β-caryophyllene (3.56%). The extracted EO showed substantial antioxidant activity, where it showed IC50 values of 142.42 and 118.03 mg L−1 for DPPH and ABTS, respectively. On the other hand, the EO revealed considerable phytotoxicity against the weed Chenopodium murale, where the EO showed IC50 values of 304.0, 230.1, and 147.1 mg L−1, for seed germination, seedling shoot growth, and seedling root growth, respectively. Moreover, the EO showed the same pattern of allelopathic inhibition against the weed Sonchus oleraceus, where it showed IC50 values of 295.7, 224.5, and 106.1 mg L−1, for seed germination, seedling shoot growth, and seedling root growth, respectively. The present study showed that the extraction technique affects the constituents of the EO, particularly the quantitative composition. The EO of A. heterophylla resin also revealed considerable antioxidant and phytotoxic activity against weeds. Therefore, it can be considered a promising natural resource that could be integrated into the weed management approach. However, further study is recommended for deep characterization of their authentic compounds and evaluation of their mode of action(s) on a wide spectrum of weeds.
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- Ahmed M. Abd-ElGawad
- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Medicinal Plants Department, National Research Centre, 33 El-Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Natural Compounds Chemistry, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Tanning Materials and Leather Technology Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Medicinal Plants Department, National Research Centre, 33 El-Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sadat City, Sadat City 32897, Egypt
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- Department of Food Development and Food Quality, Institute of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover, Am KleinenFelde 30, 30167 Hannover, Germany
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- Chemistry of Medicinal Plants Department, National Research Centre, 33 El-Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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