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Liu H, Wei G, Wang T, Hou Y, Hou B, Li X, Wang C, Sun M, Su M, Guo Z, Wang L, Kang N, Li M, Jia Z. Angelica keiskei water extract Mitigates Age-Associated Physiological Decline in Mice. Redox Rep 2024; 29:2305036. [PMID: 38390941 PMCID: PMC10896161 DOI: 10.1080/13510002.2024.2305036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Angelica keiskei is a medicinal and edible plant that has been reported to possess potent antioxidant properties in several in vitro models, but its effectiveness on naturally aging organisms is still lacking. This study explores the antioxidant and health-promoting effects of Angelica keiskei in naturally aging mice. METHODS We treated 48-week-old mice with Angelica keiskei water extract (AKWE) 30 days, and measured indicators related to aging and antioxidants. In addition, we conducted network pharmacology analysis, component-target molecular docking, real-time PCR, and MTS assays to investigate relevant factors. RESULTS The results indicated that administration of AKWE to mice led to decrease blood glucose levels, improve muscle fiber structure, muscle strength, gait stability, and increase levels of glutathione and superoxide dismutase in serum. Additionally, it decreased pigmentation of the heart tissues. Angelica keiskei combats oxidative stress by regulating multiple redox signaling pathways, and its ingredients Coumarin and Flavonoids have the potential to bind to SIRT3 and SIRT5. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicated the potential of Angelica keiskei as a safe and effective dietary supplement to combat aging and revealed the broad prospects of medicinal and edible plants for addressing aging and age-related chronic diseases.
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- Huan Liu
- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Luobing, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Luobing, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Luobing, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Luobing, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Luobing, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Luobing, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei Academy of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- High-Level TCM Key Disciplines of National Administration of Traditional Chinese, Shijiazhuang, People's Republic of China
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Patyra A, Vaillé J, Omhmmed S, Dudek MK, Neasta J, Kiss AK, Oiry C. Pharmacological and phytochemical insights on the pancreatic β-cell modulation by Angelica L. roots. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 329:118133. [PMID: 38580187 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118133] [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: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Angelica roots are a significant source of traditional medicines for various cultures around the northern hemisphere, from indigenous communities in North America to Japan. Among its many applications, the roots are used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus; however, this application is not mentioned often. Ethnopharmacological studies have reported the use of A. japonica var. hirsutiflora, A. furcijuga, A. shikokiana, and A. keiskei to treat diabetes symptoms, and further reports have demonstrated the three angelica roots, i.e., A. japonica var. hirsutiflora, A. reflexa, and A. dahurica, exhibit insulin secretagogue activity. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to phytochemically characterize and compare angelica roots monographed in the European Pharmacopeia 11th, isolate major plant metabolites, and assess extracts and isolates' capability to modulate pancreatic β-cell function. MATERIALS AND METHODS Root extracts of Angelica archangelica, Angelica dahurica, Angelica biserrata, and Angelica sinensis were phytochemically profiled using liquid chromatography method coupled with mass spectrometry. Based on this analysis, simple and furanocoumarins were isolated using chromatography techniques. Extracts (1.6-50 μg/mL) and isolated compounds (5-40 μmol/L) were studied for their ability to modulate insulin secretion in the rat insulinoma INS-1 pancreatic β-cell model. Insulin was quantified by the homogeneous time-resolved fluorescence method. RESULTS Forty-one secondary metabolites, mostly coumarins, were identified in angelica root extracts. A. archangelica, A. dahurica, and A. biserrata root extracts at concentration of 12.5-50 μg/mL potentiated glucose-induced insulin secretion, which correlated with their high coumarin content. Subsequently, 23 coumarins were isolated from these roots and screened using the same protocol. Coumarins substituted with the isoprenyl group were found to be responsible for the extracts' insulinotropic effect. CONCLUSIONS Insulinotropic effects of three pharmacopeial angelica roots were found, the metabolite profiles and pharmacological activities of the roots were correlated, and key structures responsible for the modulation of pancreatic β-cell function were identified. These findings may have implications for the traditional use of angelica roots in treating diabetes. Active plant metabolites may also become lead structures in the search for new antidiabetic treatments.
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- Andrzej Patyra
- IBMM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34293, Montpellier, France; Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland.
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- IBMM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34293, Montpellier, France.
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- IBMM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34293, Montpellier, France.
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- Structural Studies Department, Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, 90-001, Łódź, Poland.
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- IBMM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34293, Montpellier, France.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland.
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- IBMM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34293, Montpellier, France.
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Turck D, Bohn T, Castenmiller J, De Henauw S, Hirsch‐Ernst KI, Maciuk A, Mangelsdorf I, McArdle HJ, Naska A, Pentieva K, Siani A, Thies F, Tsabouri S, Vinceti M, Aguilera‐Gómez M, Cubadda F, Frenzel T, Heinonen M, Prieto Maradona M, Neuhäuser‐Berthold M, Poulsen M, Schlatter JR, Siskos A, van Loveren H, Glymenaki M, Kouloura E, Knutsen HK. Safety of ashitaba sap as a Novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. EFSA J 2024; 22:e8645. [PMID: 38469361 PMCID: PMC10926279 DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2024.8645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on ashitaba sap as a novel food (NF) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. Ashitaba sap is collected from harvested stems of Angelica keiskei plants. The principal constituents of the sap with regard to the safety assessment are chalcones (1%-2.25%) and furanocoumarins (< 0.01%). The applicant proposed to use the NF in food supplements at a maximum dose of 780 mg per day. The target population is adults excluding pregnant and lactating women. Taking into consideration the composition of the NF and the proposed uses, the composition of the NF is not nutritionally disadvantageous. There are no concerns regarding genotoxicity of the NF. Based on a 90-day oral toxicity study performed with the product as intended to be placed on the market (30% ashitaba sap powder and 70% cyclodextrins), the Panel establishes a safe dose of 0.5 mg/kg body weight (bw) per day for the product as it is intended to be placed on the market. For the target population, i.e. adults, this safe dose corresponds to 35 mg per day of the product as it is intended to be placed on the market and 137 mg per day of the NF, which is lower than the use level proposed by the applicant. The Panel concludes that the NF is safe for the target population at intake levels up to 137 mg per day.
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Luo Y, Yang D, Xu Y, Wu D, Tan D, Qin L, Wu X, Lu Y, He Y. Hypoglycemic Effects and Quality Marker Screening of Dendrobium nobile Lindl. at Different Growth Years. Molecules 2024; 29:699. [PMID: 38338442 PMCID: PMC10856227 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29030699] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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(1) Background: The effect of Dendrobium nobile Lindl. (D. nobile) on hyperglycemic syndrome has only been recently known for several years. Materials of D. nobile were always collected from the plants cultivated in various growth ages. However, regarding the efficacy of D. nobile on hyperglycemic syndrome, it was still unknown as to which cultivation age would be selected. On the other hand, with the lack of quality markers, it is difficult to control the quality of D. nobile to treat hyperglycemic syndrome. (2) Methods: The effects of D. nobile cultivated at year 1 and year 3 were checked on alloxan-induced diabetic mice while their body weight, diet, water intake, and urinary output were monitored. Moreover, levels of glycosylated serum protein and insulin were measured using Elisa kits. The constituents of D. nobile were identified and analyzed by using UPLC-Q/trap. Quality markers were screened out by integrating the data from UPLC-Q/trap into a network pharmacology model. (3) Results: The D. nobile cultivated at both year 1 and year 3 showed a significant effect on hyperglycemic syndrome at the high dosage level; however, regarding the significant level, D. nobile from year 1 showed the better effect. In D. nobile, most of the metabolites were identified as alkaloids and sesquiterpene glycosides. Alkaloids, represented by dendrobine, were enriched in D. nobile from year 1, while sesquiterpene glycosides were enriched in D. nobile from year 3. Twenty one metabolites were differentially expressed between D. nobile from year 1 and year 3. The aforementioned 21 metabolites were enriched to 34 therapeutic targets directly related to diabetes. (4) Conclusions: Regarding the therapy for hyperglycemic syndrome, D. nobile cultivated at year 1 was more recommended than that at year 3. Alkaloids were recommended to be used as markers to control the quality of D. nobile for hyperglycemic syndrome treatment.
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- Yi Luo
- Key Lab of the Basic Pharmacology of The Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, 6 West Xue-Fu Road, Zunyi 563009, China; (Y.L.); (D.Y.); (Y.X.)
- Guizhou Engineering Research Center of Industrial Key-Technology for Dendrobium Nobile, Zunyi Medical University, 6 West Xue-Fu Road, Zunyi 563009, China; (D.W.); (D.T.); (L.Q.); (X.W.)
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- Key Lab of the Basic Pharmacology of The Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, 6 West Xue-Fu Road, Zunyi 563009, China; (Y.L.); (D.Y.); (Y.X.)
- Guizhou Engineering Research Center of Industrial Key-Technology for Dendrobium Nobile, Zunyi Medical University, 6 West Xue-Fu Road, Zunyi 563009, China; (D.W.); (D.T.); (L.Q.); (X.W.)
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- Key Lab of the Basic Pharmacology of The Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, 6 West Xue-Fu Road, Zunyi 563009, China; (Y.L.); (D.Y.); (Y.X.)
- Guizhou Engineering Research Center of Industrial Key-Technology for Dendrobium Nobile, Zunyi Medical University, 6 West Xue-Fu Road, Zunyi 563009, China; (D.W.); (D.T.); (L.Q.); (X.W.)
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- Guizhou Engineering Research Center of Industrial Key-Technology for Dendrobium Nobile, Zunyi Medical University, 6 West Xue-Fu Road, Zunyi 563009, China; (D.W.); (D.T.); (L.Q.); (X.W.)
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- Guizhou Engineering Research Center of Industrial Key-Technology for Dendrobium Nobile, Zunyi Medical University, 6 West Xue-Fu Road, Zunyi 563009, China; (D.W.); (D.T.); (L.Q.); (X.W.)
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- Guizhou Engineering Research Center of Industrial Key-Technology for Dendrobium Nobile, Zunyi Medical University, 6 West Xue-Fu Road, Zunyi 563009, China; (D.W.); (D.T.); (L.Q.); (X.W.)
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- Guizhou Engineering Research Center of Industrial Key-Technology for Dendrobium Nobile, Zunyi Medical University, 6 West Xue-Fu Road, Zunyi 563009, China; (D.W.); (D.T.); (L.Q.); (X.W.)
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- Key Lab of the Basic Pharmacology of The Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, 6 West Xue-Fu Road, Zunyi 563009, China; (Y.L.); (D.Y.); (Y.X.)
- Guizhou Engineering Research Center of Industrial Key-Technology for Dendrobium Nobile, Zunyi Medical University, 6 West Xue-Fu Road, Zunyi 563009, China; (D.W.); (D.T.); (L.Q.); (X.W.)
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- Key Lab of the Basic Pharmacology of The Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, 6 West Xue-Fu Road, Zunyi 563009, China; (Y.L.); (D.Y.); (Y.X.)
- Guizhou Engineering Research Center of Industrial Key-Technology for Dendrobium Nobile, Zunyi Medical University, 6 West Xue-Fu Road, Zunyi 563009, China; (D.W.); (D.T.); (L.Q.); (X.W.)
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Hwangbo H, Kim MY, Ji SY, Kim DH, Park BS, Jeong SU, Yoon JH, Kim TH, Kim GY, Choi YH. A Mixture of Morus alba and Angelica keiskei Leaf Extracts Improves Muscle Atrophy by Activating the PI3K/Akt/mTOR Signaling Pathway and Inhibiting FoxO3a In Vitro and In Vivo. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 33:1635-1647. [PMID: 37674382 PMCID: PMC10772550 DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2306.06012] [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: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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Muscle atrophy, which is defined as a decrease in muscle mass and strength, is caused by an imbalance between the anabolism and catabolism of muscle proteins. Thus, modulating the homeostasis between muscle protein synthesis and degradation represents an efficient treatment approach for this condition. In the present study, the protective effects against muscle atrophy of ethanol extracts of Morus alba L. (MA) and Angelica keiskei Koidz. (AK) leaves and their mixtures (MIX) were evaluated in vitro and in vivo. Our results showed that MIX increased 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleotide-induced C2C12 myotube thinning, and enhanced soleus and gastrocnemius muscle thickness compared to each extract alone in dexamethasone-induced muscle atrophy Sprague Dawley rats. In addition, although MA and AK substantially improved grip strength and histological changes for dexamethasone-induced muscle atrophy in vivo, the efficacy was superior in the MIX-treated group. Moreover, MIX further increased the expression levels of myogenic factors (MyoD and myogenin) and decreased the expression levels of E3 ubiquitin ligases (atrogin-1 and muscle-specific RING finger protein-1) in vitro and in vivo compared to the MA- and AK-alone treatment groups. Furthermore, MIX increased the levels of phosphorylated phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), protein kinase B (Akt), and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) that were reduced by dexamethasone, and downregulated the expression of forkhead box O3 (FoxO3a) induced by dexamethasone. These results suggest that MIX has a protective effect against muscle atrophy by enhancing muscle protein anabolism through the activation of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway and attenuating catabolism through the inhibition of FoxO3a.
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- Hyun Hwangbo
- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-eui University, Busan 47340, Republic of Korea
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- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-eui University, Busan 47340, Republic of Korea
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- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-eui University, Busan 47340, Republic of Korea
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- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-eui University, Busan 47340, Republic of Korea
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- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-eui University, Busan 47340, Republic of Korea
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- Hamsoa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Iksan 54524, Republic of Korea
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- Hamsoa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Iksan 54524, Republic of Korea
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- Hamsoa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Iksan 54524, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Life Science, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-eui University, Busan 47340, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biochemistry, Dong-eui University College of Korean Medicine, Busan 47227, Republic of Korea
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Nakano M, Sakamoto T, Kitano Y, Bono H, Simpson RJ, Tabunoki H. An extract from the frass of swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) larvae inhibits HCT116 colon cancer cell proliferation but not other cancer cell types. BMC Genomics 2023; 24:735. [PMID: 38049715 PMCID: PMC10696813 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09841-0] [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: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The frass of several herbivorous insect species has been utilised as natural medicines in Asia; however, the metabolite makeup and pharmaceutical activities of insect frass have yet to be investigated. Oligophagous Papilionidae insects utilise specific kinds of plants, and it has been suggested that the biochemicals from the plants may be metabolised by cytochrome P450 (CYP) in Papilionidae insects. In this study, we extracted the components of the frass of Papilio machaon larvae reared on Angelica keiskei, Oenanthe javanica or Foeniculum vulgare and examined the biological activity of each component. Then, we explored the expression of CYP genes in the midgut of P. machaon larvae and predicted the characteristics of their metabolic system. RESULTS The components that were extracted using hexane, chloroform or methanol were biochemically different between larval frass and the host plants on which the larvae had fed. Furthermore, a fraction obtained from the chloroform extract from frass of A. keiskei-fed larvae specifically inhibited the cell proliferation of the human colon cancer cell line HCT116, whereas fractions obtained from the chloroform extracts of O. javanica- or F. vulgare-fed larval frass did not affect HCT116 cell viability. The metabolites from the chloroform extract from frass of A. keiskei-fed larvae prevented cell proliferation and induced apoptosis in HCT116 cells. Next, we explored the metabolic enzyme candidates in A. keiskei-fed larvae by RNA-seq analysis. We found that the A. keiskei-fed larval midgut might have different characteristics from the O. javanica- or F. vulgare-fed larval metabolic systems, and we found that the CYP6B2 transcript was highly expressed in the A. keiskei-fed larval midgut. CONCLUSIONS These findings indicate that P. machaon metabolites might be useful as pharmaceutical agents against human colon cancer subtypes. Importantly, our findings show that it might be possible to use insect metabolic enzymes for the chemical structural conversion of plant-derived compounds with complex structures.
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- Miho Nakano
- Cooperative Major in Advanced Health Science, Graduate School of Bio-Applications and System Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Fuchu, 183-8509, Japan
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- Department of Science of Biological Production, Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Applied Biological Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai- cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo, 183-8509, Japan
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- Laboratory of Bio-DX, Genome Editing Innovation Center, Hiroshima University, 3-10-23 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima City, 739-0046, Japan
- Laboratory of Genome Informatics, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, 3- 10-23 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima City, 739-0046, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS), School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, 3086, Australia
- Institute of Global Innovation Research, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo, 183-8509, Japan
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- Cooperative Major in Advanced Health Science, Graduate School of Bio-Applications and System Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Fuchu, 183-8509, Japan.
- Department of Science of Biological Production, Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan.
- Institute of Global Innovation Research, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo, 183-8509, Japan.
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Ohkura N, Morimoto-Kamata R, Oishi K, Higo-Yamamoto S, Fujinami A, Inoue KI, Ohta M. Supplementation with Ashitaba ( Angelica keiskei) Yellow Stem Exudate Prevents Aging-Induced Thrombotic Tendencies and Systemic Inflammation Without Affecting Body Weight Gain in Mice. J Med Food 2023; 26:843-848. [PMID: 37862040 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2023.k.0140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Angelica keiskei Koidzumi (Ashitaba) is a traditional folk medicine and health supplement in Japan. Ashitaba yellow stem exudate (AYE) contains abundant chalcones and thus has the potential to treat and prevent many pathological states such as cancer, inflammation, obesity, diabetics, thrombosis, and hypertension. Levels of plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1), a key regulator of the fibrinolytic system, increase with age in mouse plasma. Therefore, we aimed to determine the effects of AYE on plasma thrombotic parameters in aging mice. Long-term (52 weeks) AYE supplementation significantly decreased age-induced increases of PAI-1 in mouse plasma. Supplementation with AYE decreased levels of the acute-phase and fibrinolytic protein plasma plasminogen, and significantly decreased those of tumor necrosis factor α. These results suggested that continuous intake of AYE throughout life decreases age-induced systemic inflammation and prevents thrombotic tendencies without affecting body weight gain in aged mice. Our findings showed that supplementing diets with AYE might help to prevent thrombotic diseases in elderly individuals.
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- Naoki Ohkura
- Laboratory of Host Defense, School of Pharma-Sciences, Teikyo University, Itabashi, Japan
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- Laboratory of Host Defense, School of Pharma-Sciences, Teikyo University, Itabashi, Japan
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- Healthy Food Science Research Group, Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan
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- Healthy Food Science Research Group, Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Kobe Pharmaceutical University, Kobe, Japan
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- Research Institute for Production Development, Kyoto, Japan
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Yun HM, Kim B, Kim SH, Kwon SH, Park KR. Xanol Promotes Apoptosis and Autophagy and Inhibits Necroptosis and Metastasis via the Inhibition of AKT Signaling in Human Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Cells 2023; 12:1768. [PMID: 37443802 PMCID: PMC10340602 DOI: 10.3390/cells12131768] [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: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Angelica keiskei Koidzumi (A. keiskei) is used as a traditional medicine, anti-aging agent, and health food, as well as to restore vitality. Xanthoangelol (xanol), a prenylated chalcone, is the predominant constituent of A. keiskei. Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), the most common malignancy, has a high proliferation rate and frequent metastasis. However, it is unknown whether xanol has anti-OSCC effects on apoptosis, autophagy, and necroptosis. In the present study, we purified xanol from A. keiskei and demonstrated that it suppressed cell proliferation and induced cytotoxicity in human OSCC. Xanol triggered apoptotic cell death by regulating apoptotic machinery molecules but inhibited necroptotic cell death by dephosphorylating the necroptotic machinery molecules RIP1, RIP3, and MLKL in human OSCC. We also found that xanol inhibited the PI3K/AKT/mTOR/p70S6K pathway and induced autophagosome formation by enhancing beclin-1 and LC3 expression levels and reducing p62 expression levels. Furthermore, we showed that xanol prevented the metastatic phenotypes of human OSCC by inhibiting migration and invasion via the reduction of MMP13 and VEGF. Finally, we demonstrated that xanol exerted anticancer effects on tumorigenicity associated with its transformed properties. Taken together, these findings demonstrate the anticancer effects and biological mechanism of action of xanol as an effective phytomedicine for human OSCC.
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- Hyung-Mun Yun
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea;
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- National Development Institute for Korean Medicine, Gyeongsan 38540, Republic of Korea; (B.K.); (S.H.K.)
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- National Development Institute for Korean Medicine, Gyeongsan 38540, Republic of Korea; (B.K.); (S.H.K.)
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- Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea;
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- Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea;
- Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Gwangju 61751, Republic of Korea
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Jafari M, Schriner SE, Kil YS, Pham ST, Seo EK. Angelica keiskei Impacts the Lifespan and Healthspan of Drosophila melanogaster in a Sex and Strain-Dependent Manner. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:ph16050738. [PMID: 37242522 DOI: 10.3390/ph16050738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Angelica keiskei is a perennial plant, belonging to the Apiaceae family and originating from Japan. This plant has been reported to act as a diuretic, analeptic, antidiabetic, hypertensive, tumor, galactagogue, and laxative. The mechanism of action of A. keiskei is not known, but previous studies have suggested that it may act as an antioxidant. In this work, we used Drosophila melanogaster to evaluate the impact of A. keiskei on lifespan and healthspan and its potential anti-aging mechanism by conducting multiple assays on three fly strains: w1118, chico, and JIV. We observed that the extract extended lifespan and improved healthspan in a sex- and strain-dependent manner. A. keiskei extended lifespan and improved reproductive fitness in female flies and either had no effect or decreased survival and physical performance in males. The extract protected against the superoxide generator paraquat in both sexes. These sex-specific effects suggest that A. keiskei may act through age-specific pathways such as the insulin and insulin-like growth factor signaling (IIS) pathways. Upon examination, we found that the increased survival of A. keiskei-fed females was dependent on the presence of the insulin receptor substrate chico, supporting the role of IIS in the action of A. keiskei.
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- Mahtab Jafari
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697, USA
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- College of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697, USA
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- College of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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Wang R, Tu L, Pan D, Gao X, Du L, Cai Z, Wu J, Dang Y. A Comparative Study of Binding Interactions between Proteins and Flavonoids in Angelica Keiskei: Stability, α-Glucosidase Inhibition and Interaction Mechanisms. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076582. [PMID: 37047555 PMCID: PMC10095106 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Flavonoids are easily destroyed and their activity lost during gastrointestinal digestion. Protein-based nanocomplexes, a delivery system that promotes nutrient stability and bioactivity, have received increasing attention in recent years. This study investigated the stability, inhibitory activity against α-glucosidase and interaction mechanisms of protein-based nanocomplexes combining whey protein isolate (WPI), soybean protein isolate (SPI) and bovine serum albumin (BSA) with flavonoids (F) from A. keiskei using spectrophotometry, fluorescence spectra and molecular docking approaches. The results show that the flavonoid content of WPI-F (23.17 ± 0.86 mg/g) was higher than those of SPI-F (19.41 ± 0.56 mg/g) and BSA-F (20.15 ± 0.62 mg/g) after simulated digestion in vitro. Furthermore, the inhibition rate of WPI-F (23.63 ± 0.02%) against α-glucosidase was also better than those of SPI-F (18.56 ± 0.02%) and BSA-F (21.62 ± 0.02%). The inhibition rate of WPI-F increased to nearly double that of F alone (12.43 ± 0.02%) (p < 0.05). Molecular docking results indicated that the protein-flavonoids (P-F) binding occurs primarily through hydrophobic forces, hydrogen bonds and ionic bonds. Thermodynamic analysis (ΔH > 0, ΔS > 0) indicated that the P-F interactions are predominantly hydrophobic forces. In addition, the absolute value of ΔG for WPI-F is greater (−30.22 ± 2.69 kJ mol−1), indicating that WPI-F releases more heat energy when synthesized and is more conducive to combination. This paper serves as a valuable reference for the stability and bioactivity of flavonoids from A. keiskei.
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- Rui Wang
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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Park C, Kim DH, Kim TH, Jeong SU, Yoon JH, Moon SK, Kwon CY, Park SH, Hong SH, Shim JH, Kim GY, Choi YH. Improvement of Oxidative Stress-induced Cytotoxicity of Angelica keiskei (Miq.) Koidz. Leaves Extract through Activation of Heme Oxygenase-1 in C2C12 Murine Myoblasts. BIOTECHNOL BIOPROC E 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s12257-022-0310-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Fu K, Gao X, Hua P, Huang Y, Dong R, Wang M, Li Q, Li Z. Anti-obesity effect of Angelica keiskei Jiaosu prepared by yeast fermentation on high-fat diet-fed mice. Front Nutr 2023; 9:1079784. [PMID: 36698478 PMCID: PMC9868866 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1079784] [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: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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In this study, an Angelica keiskei (A. keiskei) Jiaosu (FAK) was prepared by yeast fermentation to investigate its anti-obesity effect on high-fat diet (HFD)-fed mice. 70 SPF grade male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into 7 groups (n = 10): blank control group (N), high-fat model group (M), positive control group (Orl), unfermented control group (NF), high-dose intervention group (FH), medium-dose intervention group (FM), and low-dose intervention group (FL). The results showed that FAK intervention significantly reduced the body weight, Lee's index and liver index of HFD-fed mice (P < 0.05). Compared with M group, the serum levels of triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), leptin and glucose (GLU) in FH group were remarkably decreased and that of interleukin-27 (IL-27) were increased (P < 0.05). The levels of TG, and TC in the liver of mice were also markedly decreased in the FH group (P < 0.05). HE staining results showed that the liver cells in the three intervention groups had less degeneration and fatty vacuoles in the cytoplasm, and the liver cords were orderly arranged compared with that of M group. Furthermore, FAK significantly inhibited epididymal adipose tissue cell expansion induced by HFD. FAK up-regulated the protein expression levels of p-AMPK and PPARα to promote lipolysis and down-regulated the expression of PPARγ to reduce lipid synthesis (P < 0.05). Additionally, the results of gut microbiota showed that after the intervention, a decrease trend of F/B value and Deferribacterota was noticed in the FH group compared with M group. At the genus level, FAK intervention significantly increased that of Ileiobacterium compared to the M group (p < 0.05). A rising trend of norank_f_Muribaculaceae, Lactobacillus, and Bifidobacterium were also observed in the HF group. Conclusively, these findings demonstrated that FAK intervention can effectively improve obesity in mice caused by HFD and the potential mechanisms was related to the regulation of serum levels of leptin and IL-27, lipogenesis and lipolysis in adipose tissue and gut microbiota composition.
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- Kunli Fu
- College of Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China,Anqiu Huatao Food Co., Ltd., Weifang, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Joint Institute of Angelica keiskei Health Industry Technology, Qingdao Balanson Biotech Co., Ltd., Qingdao, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China,Joint Institute of Angelica keiskei Health Industry Technology, Qingdao Balanson Biotech Co., Ltd., Qingdao, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China,Joint Institute of Angelica keiskei Health Industry Technology, Qingdao Balanson Biotech Co., Ltd., Qingdao, China,*Correspondence: Zichao Li,
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Nutraceuticals and the Network of Obesity Modulators. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14235099. [PMID: 36501129 PMCID: PMC9739360 DOI: 10.3390/nu14235099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Obesity is considered an increasingly widespread disease in the world population, regardless of age and gender. Genetic but also lifestyle-dependent causes have been identified. Nutrition and physical exercise play an important role, especially in non-genetic obesity. In a three-compartment model, the body is divided into fat mass, fat-free mass and water, and obesity can be considered a condition in which the percentage of total fat mass is in excess. People with a high BMI index or overweight use self-medications, such as food supplements or teas, with the aim to prevent or treat their problem. Unfortunately, there are several obesity modulators that act both on the pathways that promote adipogenesis and those that inhibit lipolysis. Moreover, these pathways involve different tissues and organs, so it is very difficult to identify anti-obesity substances. A network of factors and cells contributes to the accumulation of fat in completely different body districts. The identification of natural anti-obesity agents should consider this network, which we would like to call "obesosome". The nutrigenomic, nutrigenetic and epigenetic contribute to making the identification of active compounds very difficult. This narrative review aims to highlight nutraceuticals that, in vitro or in vivo, showed an anti-obesity activity or were found to be useful in the control of dysfunctions which are secondary to obesity. The results suggest that it is not possible to use a single compound to treat obesity, but that the studies have to be addressed towards the identification of mixtures of nutraceuticals.
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Dey R, Samadder A, Nandi S. Exploring the Targets of Novel Corona Virus and Docking-based Screening of Potential Natural Inhibitors to Combat COVID-19. Curr Top Med Chem 2022; 22:2410-2434. [PMID: 36281864 DOI: 10.2174/1568026623666221020163831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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There is a need to explore natural compounds against COVID-19 due to their multitargeted actions against various targets of nCoV. They act on multiple sites rather than single targets against several diseases. Thus, there is a possibility that natural resources can be repurposed to combat COVID-19. However, the biochemical mechanisms of these inhibitors were not known. To reveal the mode of anti-nCoV action, structure-based docking plays a major role. The present study is an attempt to explore various potential targets of SARS-CoV-2 and the structure-based screening of various potential natural inhibitors to combat the novel coronavirus.
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- Rishita Dey
- Department of Zoology, Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology Lab., University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, 741235, India.,Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Global Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Affiliated to Uttarakhand Technical University), Kashipur, 244713, India
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- Department of Zoology, Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology Lab., University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, 741235, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Global Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Affiliated to Uttarakhand Technical University), Kashipur, 244713, India
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Krishnaraj C, Kaliannagounder VK, Rajan R, Ramesh T, Kim CS, Park CH, Liu B, Yun SI. Silver nanoparticles decorated reduced graphene oxide: Eco-friendly synthesis, characterization, biological activities and embryo toxicity studies. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 210:112864. [PMID: 35149108 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.112864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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This study was aimed on the eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and AgNPs decorated rGO (rGO/AgNPs) nanocomposite and appraisal of their bioactivities and toxicity. As-prepared nanomaterials were established through high resolution X-ray diffraction (HR-XRD), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis. spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). In this study, leaves extract, graphene oxide (GO) and rGO did not show antibacterial and anticancer activities; no significant embryo toxicity was recorded. On the other hand, AgNPs displayed good antibacterial and anticancer activities; however, higher toxic effects were observed even at the lowest test concentration (0.7 μg/ml). In case of rGO/AgNPs nanocomposite, significant antibacterial activity together with low cytotoxicity was noticed. Interestingly, the embryo toxicity of AgNPs was significantly reduced by rGO, implying the biocompatible nature of as-synthesized nanocomposite. Taken together, these results clearly suggest that rGO/AgNPs nano hybrid composite could be developed as the promising biomaterial for future biomedical applications.
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- Chandran Krishnaraj
- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea; Department of Agricultural Convergence Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bioconvergence Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea; Department of Bionanosystem Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Functional Molecules and Materials, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bioconvergence Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea; Department of Bionanosystem Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bioconvergence Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea; Mechanical Design Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Functional Molecules and Materials, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea; Department of Agricultural Convergence Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea.
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Bae UJ, Ryu JH, Park BH, Bae EJ. Angelica keiskei Root Extract Attenuates Bile Duct Ligation-Induced Liver Injury in Mice. J Med Food 2022; 25:435-442. [PMID: 35438551 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2021.k.0174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Although multiple studies have shown that Angelica keiskei of the Umbelliferae family has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidative activities and that it reduces the serum bile acids in humans, whether A. keiskei has protective effects against cholestasis-induced liver injury remains unexplored until now. This study tests the hypothesis that Angelica keiskei root extract (AKE) alleviates liver injury, inflammation, and fibrosis in mouse models of acute cholestasis induced by bile duct ligation (BDL). Oral administration of AKE (200 or 500 mg/kg) attenuated hepatocellular necrosis and significantly reduced serum levels of bile acids and bilirubin in BDL mice. The critical enzyme of bile acid synthesis, CYP7A1, was repressed by AKE, suggesting that reduced bile acid production may contribute to liver protection. Moreover, we determined through gene expression and cytokine analysis and histological examination that AKE treatment decreased liver inflammation, oxidative stress, and fibrosis. AKE also suppressed the NF-κB pathway, suggesting this as a possible mediator of its anti-inflammatory effect. Our findings substantiate that AKE may be promising for treating cholestatic liver diseases in the future.
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- Ui-Jin Bae
- Functional Food Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
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Krishnaraj C, Young GM, Yun SI. In vitro embryotoxicity and mode of antibacterial mechanistic study of gold and copper nanoparticles synthesized from Angelica keiskei (Miq.) Koidz. leaves extract. Saudi J Biol Sci 2022; 29:2552-2563. [PMID: 35531254 PMCID: PMC9072899 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.12.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The present study demonstrated the in vitro embryotoxicity assessment of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) prepared from the leaves extract of Angelica keiskei (Miq.) Koidz. and addressed their mode of antibacterial mechanisms. Both AuNPs and CuNPs were rapidly synthesized and the formations were observed within 1 h and 24 h, respectively. Further the morphological images of the nanoparticles were confirmed through transmission electron microscopy (TEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The high-resolution X-ray diffraction (HR-XRD) analysis of the biosynthesized AuNPs and CuNPs were matched with joint committee on powder diffraction standards (JCPDS) file no of 04-0784 and 89-5899, respectively. A strong prominent Au and Cu signals were observed through energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis confirmed the responsible phytochemicals for the synthesis of AuNPs and CuNPs. In order to assess the toxic effects of AuNPs and CuNPs, bactericidal activity was performed against few of the test pathogens in which the effective inhibition was observed against Gram-negative bacteria than the Gram-positive bacteria. The mode of action and interaction of nanoparticles were performed on the bacterial pathogens and the results concluded that the interaction of nanoparticles initially initiated on the surface of the cell wall adherence followed by ruptured the cells and caused the cell death. In addition to the antibacterial activity, in vitro embryotoxicity studies were performed against zebrafish embryos and the results confirmed that 200 µg/ml concentration of AuNPs showed the embryotoxicity, whereas 2 µg/ml of CuNPs resulted the embryotoxicity. Furthermore, the morphological anomalies of zebrafish embryos revealed the toxic nature of the synthesized nanoparticles.
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- Chandran Krishnaraj
- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea.,Department of Agricultural Convergence Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea.,Department of Agricultural Convergence Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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Mukherjee PK, Efferth T, Das B, Kar A, Ghosh S, Singha S, Debnath P, Sharma N, Bhardwaj PK, Haldar PK. Role of medicinal plants in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 and in the management of post-COVID-19 complications. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 98:153930. [PMID: 35114450 PMCID: PMC8730822 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.153930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The worldwide corona virus disease outbreak, generally known as COVID-19 pandemic outbreak resulted in a major health crisis globally. The morbidity and transmission modality of COVID-19 appear more severe and uncontrollable. The respiratory failure and following cardiovascular complications are the main pathophysiology of this deadly disease. Several therapeutic strategies are put forward for the development of safe and effective treatment against SARS-CoV-2 virus from the pharmacological view point but till date there are no specific treatment regimen developed for this viral infection. PURPOSE The present review emphasizes the role of herbs and herbs-derived secondary metabolites in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 virus and also for the management of post-COVID-19 related complications. This approach will foster and ensure the safeguards of using medicinal plant resources to support the healthcare system. Plant-derived phytochemicals have already been reported to prevent the viral infection and to overcome the post-COVID complications like parkinsonism, kidney and heart failure, liver and lungs injury and mental problems. In this review, we explored mechanistic approaches of herbal medicines and their phytocomponenets as antiviral and post-COVID complications by modulating the immunological and inflammatory states. STUDY DESIGN Studies related to diagnosis and treatment guidelines issued for COVID-19 by different traditional system of medicine were included. The information was gathered from pharmacological or non-pharmacological interventions approaches. The gathered information sorted based on therapeutic application of herbs and their components against SARSCoV-2 and COVID-19 related complications. METHODS A systemic search of published literature was conducted from 2003 to 2021 using different literature database like Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus and Web of Science to emphasize relevant articles on medicinal plants against SARS-CoV-2 viral infection and Post-COVID related complications. RESULTS Collected published literature from 2003 onwards yielded with total 625 articles, from more than 18 countries. Among these 625 articles, more than 95 medicinal plants and 25 active phytomolecules belong to 48 plant families. Reports on the therapeutic activity of the medicinal plants belong to the Lamiaceae family (11 reports), which was found to be maximum reported from 4 different countries including India, China, Australia, and Morocco. Other reports on the medicinal plant of Asteraceae (7 reports), Fabaceae (8 reports), Piperaceae (3 reports), Zingiberaceae (3 reports), Ranunculaceae (3 reports), Meliaceae (4 reports) were found, which can be explored for the development of safe and efficacious products targeting COVID-19. CONCLUSION Keeping in mind that the natural alternatives are in the priority for the management and prevention of the COVID-19, the present review may help to develop an alternative approach for the management of COVID-19 viral infection and post-COVID complications from a mechanistic point of view.
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- Pulok K Mukherjee
- Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Imphal-795001, India; School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata -700 032, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata -700 032, India
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- Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Imphal-795001, India
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- School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata -700 032, India
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- School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata -700 032, India
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- School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata -700 032, India
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- Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Imphal-795001, India
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- School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata -700 032, India
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Xiao Y, Lee IS. Effects of Microbial Transformation on the Biological Activities of Prenylated Chalcones from Angelica keiskei. Foods 2022; 11:543. [PMID: 35206019 PMCID: PMC8871312 DOI: 10.3390/foods11040543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Microbial transformation is an alternative method for structural modification. The current study aimed at application of microbial transformation for discovering new derivatives and investigating the structure-activity relationship of isobavachalcone (1), 4-hydroxyderricin (2), and xanthoangelol (3) isolated from the herb Angelica keiskei. In the initial screening process, 1-3 were incubated with microbes using a two-stage fermentation method and analyzed through TLC monitoring. The screening results showed that Rhizopus oryzae and Mucor hiemalis were able to transform 1 and 2, respectively. Additionally, M. hiemalis and Mortierella ramanniana var. angulispora were able to transform 3. Following scale-up fermentation, four new (4, 5, 7, and 10) and five known (6, 8, 9, 11, and 12) metabolites were produced. Cytotoxicity of all the compounds (1-12) was investigated using three human cancer cell lines including A375P, HT-29, and MCF-7 by MTT method. Meanwhile, the tyrosinase inhibitory activity of 1-12 was evaluated using l-tyrosine as a substrate. Overall, 1 and 3 displayed the highest cytotoxicity, and 5 and 7 exhibited the most potent tyrosinase inhibitory activity with relatively low cytotoxicity. This allowed us to postulate that the introduction of 4'-O-glucopyranosyl group led to the reduction in cytotoxicity and improvement in tyrosinase inhibitory activity.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea;
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Zhang Z, Hu Y, Liu W, Zhang X, Wang R, Li H, Sun D, Fang J. Yishen Capsule Alleviated Symptoms of Diabetic Nephropathy via NOD-like Receptor Signaling Pathway. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2022; 15:2183-2195. [PMID: 35923253 PMCID: PMC9339947 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s368867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To explore the mechanism of Yishen capsule against diabetic nephropathy (DN) based on the analysis of transcriptomics. MATERIAL AND METHODS SD rats (Male, SPF grade) were randomly divided into four groups, the normal group, the DN group, the Yishen capsule group and the resveratrol group. Urine and renal tissue samples were collected after feeding with physiological saline and above drugs for 8 weeks. 24-hour urine microalbumin protein was detected by ELISA. HE staining and PAS staining were performed on renal tissues. Differential gene expression in renal tissues was analyzed by transcriptome sequencing. The differentially expressed genes were analyzed by GO enrichment and KEGG enrichment, and verified by RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry staining. RESULTS The level of 24-hour urinary microalbumin in DN group was increased, while Yishen capsule treatment reversed the increasement of urinary microalbumin. Mesangial cell proliferation, matrix accumulation, edema and vacuolar degeneration of renal tubular epithelial cells and glycogen accumulation were observed in DN group. However, pathological phenotypes mentioned above were alleviated after Yisen capsule administration. This result indicates that Yishen capsule reversed pathological phenotypes of DN in rats. The expression of 261 genes were changed in Yishen capsule group compared with DN group. GO enrichment analysis and KEGG pathway analysis showed that these genes were implicated in pathways, including mineral absorption, adipocytokine signaling pathway, fatty acid biosynthesis, thyroid hormone synthesis, renin-angiotensin system, and NOD-like receptor signaling pathway. Based on previous reported study, the expression of key factors in NOD-like receptor signaling pathway was verified. RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry staining showed that the expression of NLRP3, Caspase-1 and IL-1β in renal tissues of DN group were increased (P < 0.05), which were decreased in Yishen capsule group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Yishen capsule reduced microalbuminuria and alleviated pathological changes in DN rats, which may be achieved by regulating NOD-like receptor signaling pathway.
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- Ziyuan Zhang
- Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Nephrology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Nephrology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Nephrology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Jingai Fang, Department of Nephrology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 85 Jiefangnan Road, Taiyuan, 030001, People’s Republic of China, Email
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The Cytotoxicity and Nephroprotective Activity of the Ethanol Extracts of Angelica keiskei Koidzumi Stems and Leaves against the NAPQI-Induced Human Embryonic Kidney (HEK293) Cell Line. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:6458265. [PMID: 34858509 PMCID: PMC8632470 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6458265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Materials and Methods A. keiskei Koidzumi plant was collected from Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia, and was identified at the School of Biology Sciences and Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia. Extraction of the stems (ASE) and leaves (ALE) was performed by employing ethanol 70% for 3 × 24 h at 26°C. The cytotoxicity study of the extracts was assessed using the water-soluble tetrazolium salt-8 (WST-8) reagent on the HEK293 cell line, while the nephroprotective activity assay was determined on the NAPQI-induced HEK293 cell line. Results The WST-8 assay showed that the cytotoxicity IC50 of ASE = 2322 μg/mL and IC50 of ALE = 2283 μg/mL. The nephroprotective activity assay revealed that ASE possesses nephroprotective activity against the NAPQI-induced HEK293 cell line at 1161 μg/mL, while ALE does not show the nephroprotective activity. Conclusion Taken together, lower concentrations of ASE and ALE (<2000 μg/mL) are not toxic to the HEK293 cell line, and only ASE indicates the activity to protect the HEK293 cell line against NAPQI damage. This Japanese celery could be further explored for its potential as a plant-based nephroprotective drug.
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Ebob OT, Babiaka SB, Ntie-Kang F. Natural Products as Potential Lead Compounds for Drug Discovery Against SARS-CoV-2. NATURAL PRODUCTS AND BIOPROSPECTING 2021; 11:611-628. [PMID: 34515981 PMCID: PMC8435765 DOI: 10.1007/s13659-021-00317-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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For the past 2 years, the coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 infection has become a world pandemic, ruining the lives and economies of several nations in the world. This has scaled up research on the virus and the resulting infection with the goal of developing new vaccines and therapies. Natural products are known to be a rich source of lead compounds for drug discovery, including against infectious diseases caused by microbes (viruses, bacteria and fungi). In this review article, we conducted a literature survey aimed at identifying natural products with inhibitory concentrations against the coronaviruses or their target proteins, which lie below 10 µM. This led to the identification of 42 compounds belonging to the alkaloid, flavonoid, terpenoid, phenolic, xanthone and saponin classes. The cut off concentration of 10 µM was to limit the study to the most potent chemical entities, which could be developed into therapies against the viral infection to make a contribution towards limiting the spread of the disease.
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- Oyere Tanyi Ebob
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, P.O. Box 63, Buea, Cameroon
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, P.O. Box 63, Buea, Cameroon
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, P.O. Box 63, Buea, Cameroon
- Institute for Pharmacy, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Kurt-Mothes-Str. 3, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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Pang X, Gao X, Liu F, Jiang Y, Wang M, Li Q, Li Z. Xanthoangelol modulates Caspase-1-dependent pyroptotic death among hepatocellular carcinoma cells with high expression of GSDMD. J Funct Foods 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2021.104577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Juncan AM, Moisă DG, Santini A, Morgovan C, Rus LL, Vonica-Țincu AL, Loghin F. Advantages of Hyaluronic Acid and Its Combination with Other Bioactive Ingredients in Cosmeceuticals. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26154429. [PMID: 34361586 PMCID: PMC8347214 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26154429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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This study proposes a review on hyaluronic acid (HA) known as hyaluronan or hyaluronate and its derivates and their application in cosmetic formulations. HA is a glycosaminoglycan constituted from two disaccharides (N-acetylglucosamine and D-glucuronic acid), isolated initially from the vitreous humour of the eye, and subsequently discovered in different tissues or fluids (especially in the articular cartilage and the synovial fluid). It is ubiquitous in vertebrates, including humans, and it is involved in diverse biological processes, such as cell differentiation, embryological development, inflammation, wound healing, etc. HA has many qualities that recommend it over other substances used in skin regeneration, with moisturizing and anti-ageing effects. HA molecular weight influences its penetration into the skin and its biological activity. Considering that, nowadays, hyaluronic acid has a wide use and a multitude of applications (in ophthalmology, arthrology, pneumology, rhinology, aesthetic medicine, oncology, nutrition, and cosmetics), the present study describes the main aspects related to its use in cosmetology. The biological effect of HA on the skin level and its potential adverse effects are discussed. Some available cosmetic products containing HA have been identified from the brand portfolio of most known manufacturers and their composition was evaluated. Further, additional biological effects due to the other active ingredients (plant extracts, vitamins, amino acids, peptides, proteins, saccharides, probiotics, etc.) are presented, as well as a description of their possible toxic effects.
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- Anca Maria Juncan
- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Pasteur Str., 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
- SC Aviva Cosmetics SRL, 71A Kövari Str., 400217 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Preclinical Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, 2A Lucian Blaga Str., 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (L.-L.R.); (A.L.V.-Ț.)
- Correspondence: or (A.M.J.); (D.G.M.); (C.M.)
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- Preclinical Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, 2A Lucian Blaga Str., 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (L.-L.R.); (A.L.V.-Ț.)
- Correspondence: or (A.M.J.); (D.G.M.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, Italy;
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- Preclinical Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, 2A Lucian Blaga Str., 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (L.-L.R.); (A.L.V.-Ț.)
- Correspondence: or (A.M.J.); (D.G.M.); (C.M.)
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- Preclinical Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, 2A Lucian Blaga Str., 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (L.-L.R.); (A.L.V.-Ț.)
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- Preclinical Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, 2A Lucian Blaga Str., 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (L.-L.R.); (A.L.V.-Ț.)
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Pasteur Str., 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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Promotion effect of the propolis from Jeju Island, Korea, on NGF secretion in human glioblastoma cells. J Nat Med 2021; 75:1030-1036. [PMID: 34110568 DOI: 10.1007/s11418-021-01535-9] [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: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Propolis is a resinous mixture of substances collected and processed from various botanical sources by honeybees (Apis mellifera). We previously found that propolis collected on Jeju Island, located off the southern coast of Korea, originates from a single plant, Angelica keiskei KOIDZUMI (Ashitaba). A. keiskei has been well-studied as a health food and has been reported to promote nerve growth factor (NGF) production. Propolis formed from the resin of A. keiskei is expected to have a similar promotional effect on NGF production. NGF is a potential pharmacological agent for Alzheimer's disease. In this study, the effects of an ethanolic extract of propolis from Jeju Island (EEPJ) on NGF secretion and cell viability in T98G human glioblastoma cells were evaluated. Ethanolic extracts of propolis from Brazil (Baccharis type) and from Uruguay (Populus type) were also studied for comparison. We found that EEPJ significantly increased NGF secretion in the cells in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, the effects of 27 compounds previously isolated from EEPJ were also evaluated. Several compounds were found to have a promotion effect on NGF secretion, and the structure-activity relationships of the compounds were considered relative to their promotional effect on NGF biosynthesis. The promotional effect of EEPJ is a characteristic biological activity that is not present with other propolis types, so the propolis from Jeju Island may have potential applications as a therapeutic candidate for Alzheimer's disease.
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Mandal A, Jha AK, Hazra B. Plant Products as Inhibitors of Coronavirus 3CL Protease. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:583387. [PMID: 33767619 PMCID: PMC7985176 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.583387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created an alarming situation due to extensive loss of human lives and economy, posing enormous threat to global health security. Till date, no antiviral drug or vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 has reached the market, although a number of clinical trials are under way. The viral 3-chymotrypsin-like cysteine protease (3CLpro), playing pivotal roles in coronavirus replication and polyprotein processing, is essential for its life cycle. In fact, 3CLpro is already a proven drug discovery target for SARS- and MERS-CoVs. This underlines the importance of 3CL protease in the design of potent drugs against COVID-19. Methods: We have collected one hundred twenty-seven relevant literatures to prepare the review article. PubMed, Google Scholar and other scientific search engines were used to collect the literature based on keywords, like "SARS-CoVs-3CL protease," "medicinal plant and anti-SARS-CoVs-3CL protease" published during 2003-2020. However, earlier publications related to this topic are also cited for necessary illustration and discussion. Repetitive articles and non-English studies were excluded. Results: From the literature search, we have enlisted medicinal plants reported to inhibit coronavirus 3CL protease. Some of the plants like Isatis tinctoria L. (syn. Isatis indigotica Fort.), Torreya nucifera (L.) Siebold and Zucc., Psoralea corylifolia L., and Rheum palmatum L. have exhibited strong anti-3CLpro activity. We have also discussed about the phytochemicals with encouraging antiviral activity, such as, bavachinin, psoralidin, betulinic acid, curcumin and hinokinin, isolated from traditional medicinal plants. Conclusion: Currently, searching for a plant-derived novel drug with better therapeutic index is highly desirable due to lack of specific treatment for SARS-CoV-2. It is expected that in-depth evaluation of medicinally important plants would reveal new molecules with significant potential to inhibit coronavirus 3CL protease for development into approved antiviral drug against COVID-19 in future.
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- Anirban Mandal
- Department of Microbiology, Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith, Kolkata, India
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- Animal Health Research Division, Nepal Agricultural Research Council, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India
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Dai F, Dai YX, Jiang H, Yu PF, Liu JT. Non-surgical treatment with XSHHD for ruptured lumbar disc herniation: a 3-year prospective observational study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:690. [PMID: 33076896 PMCID: PMC7574183 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03723-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is mainly caused by annular fiber disruption with a discrete leakage of nucleus pulposus pressing on a nerve, resulting in back pain and radiating pain. Most patients with LDH can be treated conservatively, but there are many different conservative treatments. Furthermore, most previous studies did not evaluate the long-term efficacy of these treatments and the prognosis. Therefore, an effective and safe therapeutic strategy is lacking for patients with LDH. In this study, we evaluated Xiao Sui Hua He decoction (XSHHD) in the treatment of LDH. Methods This was a rigorous prospective observational 3-year follow-up study. We recruited 69 participants with ruptured lumbar disc herniation (RLDH) between February 2014 and February 2016. Patients took XSHHD orally twice a day for 6 months. The primary outcome measurements were visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score, Oswestry disability index (ODI) and straight leg raising test (SLRT). The secondary outcome measurements was nucleus pulposus protrusion volume on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Clinical outcomes were measured at baseline (Visit 1), and at 3, 6, 12, and 36 months (Visit 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively).. Results Sixty-three patients were followed-up for 3 years after treatment. SLRT and ODI after non-surgical treatment improved significantly compared with baseline (P < .001). There were no statistically significant differences at 6 months vs 36 months for SLRT and ODI. VAS scores (leg, back) after 3 years of treatment were statistically significantly different compared with baseline (P < .001; Z = − 6.93, − 6.637). The baseline protrusion volume was 2018.61 ± 601.16 mm3, and the volume decreased significantly to 996.51 ± 387.42 mm3 at 36 months (t = 12.863; P < .001). The volume of protrusion resorption rate (VPRR) at 36 months was 47.24 ± 23.99%, with significant resorption in 23 cases, partial resorption in 23 cases, no resorption in 15 cases, and increased volume in 2 cases. Conclusions This study showed that non-surgical treatment with XSHHD was effective, and the study clarified the natural outcomes in LDH.
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- Feng Dai
- Department of Orthopedics, Suzhou TCM Hospital affiliated to Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Suzhou, 215009, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Suzhou TCM Hospital affiliated to Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Suzhou, 215009, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Suzhou TCM Hospital affiliated to Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Suzhou, 215009, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Suzhou TCM Hospital affiliated to Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Suzhou, 215009, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Suzhou TCM Hospital affiliated to Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Suzhou, 215009, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Siddiqui AJ, Danciu C, Ashraf SA, Moin A, Singh R, Alreshidi M, Patel M, Jahan S, Kumar S, Alkhinjar MIM, Badraoui R, Snoussi M, Adnan M. Plants-Derived Biomolecules as Potent Antiviral Phytomedicines: New Insights on Ethnobotanical Evidences against Coronaviruses. PLANTS 2020; 9:plants9091244. [PMID: 32967179 PMCID: PMC7570315 DOI: 10.3390/plants9091244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) is in focus over all known human diseases, because it is destroying the world economy and social life, with increased mortality rate each day. To date, there is no specific medicine or vaccine available against this pandemic disease. However, the presence of medicinal plants and their bioactive molecules with antiviral properties might also be a successful strategy in order to develop therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2 infection. Thus, this review will summarize the available literature and other information/data sources related to antiviral medicinal plants, with possible ethnobotanical evidence in correlation with coronaviruses. The identification of novel antiviral compounds is of critical significance, and medicinal plant based natural compounds are a good source for such discoveries. In depth search and analysis revealed several medicinal plants with excellent efficacy against SARS-CoV-1 and MERS-CoV, which are well-known to act on ACE-2 receptor, 3CLpro and other viral protein targets. In this review, we have consolidated the data of several medicinal plants and their natural bioactive metabolites, which have promising antiviral activities against coronaviruses with detailed modes of action/mechanism. It is concluded that this review will be useful for researchers worldwide and highly recommended for the development of naturally safe and effective therapeutic drugs/agents against SARS-CoV-2 infection, which might be used in therapeutic protocols alone or in combination with chemically synthetized drugs.
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- Arif Jamal Siddiqui
- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail PO Box 2440, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (R.B.); (M.S.); (M.A.)
- Correspondence: (A.J.S.); (C.D.); Tel.: +40-744-648-855 (C.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Correspondence: (A.J.S.); (C.D.); Tel.: +40-744-648-855 (C.D.)
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hail, Hail PO Box 2440, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail PO Box 2440, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, School of Earth Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305817, India;
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail PO Box 2440, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (R.B.); (M.S.); (M.A.)
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- Bapalal Vaidya Botanical Research Centre, Department of Biosciences, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, Gujarat 395007, India;
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Al Majma’ah 15341, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi 835205, India;
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- Saudi Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Al Aarid, King Abdulaziz Rd, Riyadh 13354, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail PO Box 2440, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (R.B.); (M.S.); (M.A.)
- Section of Histology-Cytology, Medicine College of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, La Rabta-Tunis 1007, Tunisia
- Laboratory of Histo-Embryology and Cytogenetic, Medicine College of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3029, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail PO Box 2440, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (R.B.); (M.S.); (M.A.)
- Laboratory of Genetics, Biodiversity and Valorization of Bio-Resources, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Monastir, University of Monastir, Monastir 5000, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail PO Box 2440, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (R.B.); (M.S.); (M.A.)
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Piccolella S, Crescente G, Faramarzi S, Formato M, Pecoraro MT, Pacifico S. Polyphenols vs. Coronaviruses: How Far Has Research Moved Forward? Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25184103. [PMID: 32911757 PMCID: PMC7570460 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25184103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The epidemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2 at the beginning of 2020, led us to a serious change in our lifestyle that for about three months has confined us to our homes, far from our laboratory routine. In this period, the belief that the work of a researcher should never stop has been the driving force in writing the present paper. It aims at reviewing the recent scientific knowledge about in vitro experimental data that focused on the antiviral role of phenols and polyphenols against different species of coronaviruses (CoVs), pointing up the viral targets potentially involved. In the current literature scenario, the papain-like and the 3-chymotrypsin-like proteases seem to be the most deeply investigated and a number of isolated natural (poly)phenols has been screened for their efficacy.
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Benarba B, Pandiella A. Medicinal Plants as Sources of Active Molecules Against COVID-19. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:1189. [PMID: 32848790 PMCID: PMC7427466 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.01189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-related Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection has been declared world pandemic causing a worrisome number of deaths, especially among vulnerable citizens, in 209 countries around the world. Although several therapeutic molecules are being tested, no effective vaccines or specific treatments have been developed. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, different traditional herbal medicines with promising results have been used alone or in combination with conventional drugs to treat infected patients. Here, we review the recent findings regarding the use of natural products to prevent or treat COVID-19 infection. Furthermore, the mechanisms responsible for this preventive or therapeutic effect are discussed. We conducted literature research using PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and WHO website. Dissertations and theses were not considered. Only the situation reports edited by the WHO were included. The different herbal products (extracts) and purified molecules may exert their anti-SARS-CoV-2 actions by direct inhibition of the virus replication or entry. Interestingly, some products may block the ACE-2 receptor or the serine protease TMPRRS2 required by SARS-CoV-2 to infect human cells. In addition, natural products were shown to inhibit the SARS-CoV-2 life-cycle related proteins such as papain-like or chymotrypsin-like proteases. In conclusion, we suggest that natural products could be used alone or in combination as alternative medicines to treat/prevent COVID-19 infection. Moreover, their structures may offer clues for the development of anti-SARS-CoV-2 drugs.
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- Bachir Benarba
- Laboratory Research on Biological Systems and Geomatics, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University of Mascara, Mascara, Algeria,*Correspondence: Bachir Benarba,
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- Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular del Cáncer, CSIC-IBSAL-Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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Iimura K, Hattan JI, Misawa N, Shindo K. cDNA Cloning and Functional Analyses of Ashitaba (Angelica keiskei) Sesquiterpene Synthase Genes. J Oleo Sci 2020; 69:711-718. [PMID: 32612020 DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess19275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Angelica keiskei (ashitaba) is an edible plant belonging to the Apiacea family. We focused on sesquiterpenes in the leaves eaten by humans (specifically, in the Japanese population), and confirmed the presence of several sesquiterpenes by GC-MS. Thus, total RNA was extracted from the ashitaba leaves, reverse transcribed, and the resultant cDNAs were used for degenerate PCR followed by rapid amplification of cDNA ends. Consequently, we were able to isolate two full-length Tps genes (designated AkTps1 and AkTps2). Functional analysis of these two genes was carried out with Escherichia coli cells that expressed mevalonate pathway genes to increase the substrate (farnesyl diphosphate) amount of sesquiterpene synthase, revealing that AkTps1 encodes germacrene D synthase, and AkTps2 codes for an enzyme that catalyzes the generation of germacrene B and smaller amounts of germacrene D (a germacrene B and D synthase). We proposed biosynthetic routes of these two sesquiterpenes from farnesyl diphosphate (FPP) via farnesyl cation.
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- Kurin Iimura
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Japan Women's University
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- Research Institute for Bioresources and Biotechnology, Ishikawa Prefectural University
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- Research Institute for Bioresources and Biotechnology, Ishikawa Prefectural University
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Rapid securing of reference substances from Peucedanum japonicum Thunberg by recycling preparative high-performance liquid chromatography. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2019; 1133:121835. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2019.121835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Revised: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Kang U, Han AR, So Y, Jin CH, Ryu SM, Lee D, Seo EK. Furanocoumarins from the Roots of Angelica dahurica with Inhibitory Activity against Intracellular Reactive Oxygen Species Accumulation. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2019; 82:2601-2607. [PMID: 31464439 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.9b00547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Five new furanocoumarins, dahuribirin H (1), dahuribirin I (2), (2'S)-(+)-5-(2'-hydroxy-3'-methylbut-3'-enyloxy)-8-(3''-methylbut-2″-enyloxy)psoralen (3), (2'R)-(+)-5-(2',3'-epoxy-3'-methylbutoxy)-8-(3″-methylbut-2″-enyloxy)psoralen (4), and 5-methoxy-8-((Z)-4'-(3″-methylbutanoate)-3'-methylbut-2'-enyloxy)psoralen (5), along with 15 known compounds (6-20), were isolated from the roots of Angelica dahurica. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis, along with electronic circular dichroism calculations and Mosher ester analysis. Compounds 3, 4, 11, 13, and 16 reduced H2O2-induced cell death in HepG2 cells and attenuated reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation without showing cytotoxicity, suggesting that these compounds might have cytoprotective effects against H2O2-induced oxidative damage via ROS scavenging activities.
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- Unwoo Kang
- College of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Ewha Womans University , Seoul 03760 , Korea
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- Advanced Radiation Technology Institute , Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute , Jeongeup-si , Jeollabuk-do 56212 , Korea
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- Advanced Radiation Technology Institute , Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute , Jeongeup-si , Jeollabuk-do 56212 , Korea
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- Advanced Radiation Technology Institute , Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute , Jeongeup-si , Jeollabuk-do 56212 , Korea
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- Department of Biosystems and Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology , Korea University , Seoul 02841 , Korea
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- Department of Biosystems and Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology , Korea University , Seoul 02841 , Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Ewha Womans University , Seoul 03760 , Korea
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Zhang L, Jiang Y, Pang X, Hua P, Gao X, Li Q, Li Z. Simultaneous Optimization of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction for Flavonoids and Antioxidant Activity of Angelica keiskei Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Molecules 2019; 24:E3461. [PMID: 31554203 PMCID: PMC6804174 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24193461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Revised: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 09/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Angelica keiskei Koidzumi (A. keiskei), as a Japanese edible herbal plant, enjoys a variety of biological activities due to the presence of numerous active compounds, especially flavonoids. This study aims for the optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) for flavonoids in A. keiskei and their antioxidant activity by using the response surface methodology (RSM). Single-factor experiments and a four-factor three-level Box-Behnken design (BBD) were performed to explore the effects of the following parameters on flavonoid extraction and antioxidant activity evaluation: ultrasonic temperature (X1), ultrasonic time (X2), ethanol concentration (X3) and liquid-solid ratio (X4). The optimum conditions of the combination of total flavonoid content (TFC), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging capacity (DPPH-RSC) and ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) were as follows: X1 = 80 °C, X2 = 4 min, X3 = 78%, X4 = 35 mL/g, respectively. The experimental results provide a theoretical basis for the extensive utilization of A. keiskei and flavonoids extraction from A. keiskei as a potential source of antioxidants.
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- Lei Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
- Institute of Angelica keiskei Health Industry Technology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Institute of Angelica keiskei Health Industry Technology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
- Institute of Advanced Cross-Field Science, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Institute of Angelica keiskei Health Industry Technology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
- Institute of Advanced Cross-Field Science, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Institute of Angelica keiskei Health Industry Technology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
- Institute of Advanced Cross-Field Science, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Institute of Angelica keiskei Health Industry Technology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
- Institute of Advanced Cross-Field Science, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
- Institute of Angelica keiskei Health Industry Technology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Institute of Angelica keiskei Health Industry Technology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
- Institute of Advanced Cross-Field Science, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
- Qingdao Balanson Biotech Co., Ltd., Qingdao 266071, China.
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de Sá Mendes N, Santos MC, Santos MC, Cameron LC, Ferreira MS, Gonçalves ÉCA. Characterization of pepper (Capsicum baccatum) - A potential functional ingredient. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2019.05.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Zhang C, Wu W, Li X, Xin X, Liu D. Daily Supplementation with Fresh
Angelica keiskei
Juice Alleviates High‐Fat Diet‐Induced Obesity in Mice by Modulating Gut Microbiota Composition. Mol Nutr Food Res 2019; 63:e1900248. [DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201900248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 05/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Chengcheng Zhang
- Food Science InstituteZhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences Hangzhou 310021 China
- Key Laboratory of Fruits and Vegetables Postharvest and Processing Technology Research of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou 310021 China
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- Food Science InstituteZhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences Hangzhou 310021 China
- Key Laboratory of Fruits and Vegetables Postharvest and Processing Technology Research of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou 310021 China
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- Food Science InstituteZhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences Hangzhou 310021 China
- Key Laboratory of Fruits and Vegetables Postharvest and Processing Technology Research of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou 310021 China
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- Food Science InstituteZhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences Hangzhou 310021 China
- Key Laboratory of Fruits and Vegetables Postharvest and Processing Technology Research of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou 310021 China
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- Food Science InstituteZhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences Hangzhou 310021 China
- Key Laboratory of Fruits and Vegetables Postharvest and Processing Technology Research of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou 310021 China
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Du J, Hu Z, Dong WJ, Wang Y, Wu S, Bai Y. Biosynthesis of large-sized silver nanoparticles using Angelica keiskei extract and its antibacterial activity and mechanisms investigation. Microchem J 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2019.03.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Mizar P, Arya R, Kim T, Cha S, Ryu KS, Yeo WS, Bae T, Kim DW, Park KH, Kim KK, Lee SS. Total Synthesis of Xanthoangelol B and Its Various Fragments: Toward Inhibition of Virulence Factor Production of Staphylococcus aureus. J Med Chem 2018; 61:10473-10487. [PMID: 30388007 PMCID: PMC6326535 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.8b01012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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As
an alternative strategy to fight antibiotic resistance, two-component
systems (TCSs) have emerged as novel targets. Among TCSs, master virulence
regulators that control the expression of multiple virulence factors
are considered as excellent antivirulence targets. In Staphylococcus
aureus, virulence factor expression is tightly regulated
by a few master regulators, including the SaeRS TCS. In this study,
we used a SaeRS GFP-reporter system to screen natural compound inhibitors
of SaeRS, and identified xanthoangelol B 1, a prenylated
chalcone from Angelica keiskei as a hit. We have
synthesized 1 and its derivative PM-56 and
shown that 1 and PM-56 both had excellent
inhibitory potency against the SaeRS TCS, as demonstrated by various in vitro and in vivo experiments. As a
mode of action, 1 and PM-56 were shown to
bind directly to SaeS and inhibit its histidine kinase activity, which
suggests a possibility of a broad spectrum inhibitor of histidine
kinases.
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- Pushpak Mizar
- Chemistry, Highfield Campus , University of Southampton , Southampton , SO17 1BJ , U.K
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute for Antimicrobial Resistance and Therapeutics, Samsung Medical Center , Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute for Antimicrobial Resistance and Therapeutics, Samsung Medical Center , Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Protein Structure Research Group , Korea Basic Science Institute , 162 Yeongudanji-Ro, Ochang-Eup , Cheongju-Si , Chungcheongbuk-Do 28119 , Republic of Korea
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- Protein Structure Research Group , Korea Basic Science Institute , 162 Yeongudanji-Ro, Ochang-Eup , Cheongju-Si , Chungcheongbuk-Do 28119 , Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology , Indiana University-School of Medicine-Northwest , Gary , Indiana 46408 , United States
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology , Indiana University-School of Medicine-Northwest , Gary , Indiana 46408 , United States
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Plus), IALS , Gyeongsang National University , Jinju 52828 , Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Plus), IALS , Gyeongsang National University , Jinju 52828 , Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute for Antimicrobial Resistance and Therapeutics, Samsung Medical Center , Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Chemistry, Highfield Campus , University of Southampton , Southampton , SO17 1BJ , U.K
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Ohta M, Fujinami A, Oishi K, Kobayashi N, Ohnishi K, Ohkura N. Ashitaba (Angelica Keiskei) Exudate Prevents Increases in Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 Induced by Obesity in Tsumura Suzuki Obese Diabetic Mice. J Diet Suppl 2018; 16:331-344. [PMID: 29708806 DOI: 10.1080/19390211.2018.1458366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Angelica keiskei koidzumi (ashitaba) is consumed as a traditional folk medicine and health food in Japan. Ashitaba extract contains abundant flavonoids containing chalcones. Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) is the primary physiological inhibitor of tissue plasminogen activator. Excessive amounts of PAI-1 in plasma disrupt the fibrinolytic balance and promote a prothrombotic state with which thrombosis and cardiovascular diseases are associated. In the present study, we investigated the effects of ashitaba yellow exudate (AE) on enhanced PAI-1 levels in Tsumura Suzuki obese diabetic (TSOD) mice. AE significantly decreased food efficiency and plasma PAI-1 in TSOD mice but did not affect lean control Tsumura Suzuki nonobese (TSNO) mice. AE also decreased some parameters in the plasma, such as glucose, insulin, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and gains in body weight, subcutaneous, mesenteric fat weight in TSOD mice but had little effect on these parameters in TSNO mice. Levels of adipose PAI-1 were significantly higher in TSOD than in TSNO mice. Major sources of plasma PAI-1 are thought to be adipose tissue and liver. AE significantly suppressed PAI-1 protein levels in the livers of both TSOD and TSNO mice. These results suggest that AE decreased plasma PAI-1 levels by suppressing both the adipose tissue retention of PAI-1 protein and liver PAI-1 production in TSOD mice. Supplementing the diet with AE might help to prevent thrombotic diseases or alleviate the risk of thrombotic diseases as well as to suppress metabolic state in obese individuals.
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- Mitsuhiro Ohta
- a Department of Medical Biochemistry , Kobe Pharmaceutical University , Kobe , Japan.,b Research Institute for Production Development , Kyoto , Japan
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- a Department of Medical Biochemistry , Kobe Pharmaceutical University , Kobe , Japan
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- c Biological Clock Research Group , Biomedical Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) , Tsukuba, Ibaraki , Japan
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- d Department of Bioanalytical Chemistry , Kobe Pharmaceutical University , Kobe , Japan
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- f Molecular Physiology and Pathology , School of Pharma-Sciences, Teikyo University , Itabashi, Tokyo , Japan
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Protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B inhibitors from natural sources. Arch Pharm Res 2017; 41:130-161. [PMID: 29214599 DOI: 10.1007/s12272-017-0997-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2017] [Accepted: 11/26/2017] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Since PTP1B enzyme was discovered in 1988, it has captured the research community's attention. This landmark discovery has stimulated numerous research studies on a variety of human diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and diabetes. Tremendous progress has been made in finding PTP1B inhibitors and exploring PTP1B regulatory mechanisms. This review investigates for the natural PTP1B inhibitors, and focuses on the common characteristics of the discovered structures and structure-activity relationships. To facilitate understanding, all the natural compounds are here divided into five different classes (fatty acids, phenolics, terpenoids, steroids, and alkaloids), according to their skeletons. These PTP1B inhibitors of scaffold structures could serve as a theoretical basis for new concept drug discovery and design.
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Shi Y, Liu X, Fredimoses M, Song M, Chen H, Liu K, Lee MH, Dong Z. FGFR2 regulation by picrasidine Q inhibits the cell growth and induces apoptosis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. J Cell Biochem 2017; 119:2231-2239. [PMID: 28857247 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.26385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2017] [Accepted: 08/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) 2 and its downstream signaling cascades, PI3 K/AKT/mTOR is playing an important role in cell survival and proliferations. In this study, we firstly found that picrasidine Q (PQ), an alkaloid component extracted from Angelica keiskei species, has the capacity of anti-cell transformation and anti-cancer. After ligand shape similarity approach of PQ, we found that PQ targeted FGFR 2 and verified by FGFR2 kinase assay as well as computational docking model. FGFR2 highly expressed in esophageal cancer tissues and PQ inhibited fibroblast growth factor (FGF)-induced cell transformation. Furthermore, PQ inhibited cell proliferation and induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in KYSE30, KYSE410, and KYSE450 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) cells. It was confirmed by detecting of biological markers such as cyclinD1, cyclinD3 and cyclinB1 for cell cycle or cleaved caspase-7, caspase-3, and PARP for apoptosis. PQ targeting of FGFR2 kinase activities suppressed downstream target proteins including phosphorylation of AKT and mTOR but not MEK/ERK signaling pathways. Taken together, our results are the first to identify that PQ might be a chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic agent by direct targeting FGFR2 and inhibiting cell proliferation of ESCC cells.
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- Yuanyuan Shi
- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, P.R. China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, P.R. China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, P.R. China.,Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, P.R. China
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- The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, Austin, Minnesota
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, P.R. China.,Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, P.R. China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, P.R. China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, P.R. China.,The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, Austin, Minnesota
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