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Wolf M, Emberger-Klein A, Menrad K. Usage of Natural Health Products (NHPs) for respiratory diseases: user characteristics and NHP-Consumption behavior during the Covid-19 pandemic in Germany. BMC Complement Med Ther 2023; 23:372. [PMID: 37865731 PMCID: PMC10589963 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-04180-9] [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: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Respiratory diseases (RD) can challenge healthcare systems around the globe. Natural health products (NHPs) are popular complementary and alternative medicine options for health issues concerning non-fatal RD. Little is known about the characteristics of the users of RD-NHPs and about their NHP consumption behavior during the Covid-19 pandemic in Germany. METHODS A representative online survey was conducted in Germany in 2022. 1707 participants were classified based on having used NHPs for RD within the previous 12 months, having used NHPs but not for RD within the previous 12 months and not having used NHPs. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods as well as a multinomial logistic regression model. RESULTS Users of RD-NHPs within the previous 12 months were more likely to be employed and to consult pharmacists more often for non-fatal health issues than individuals who did not take RD-NHPs. RD-NHP users were more likely to suffer from a Covid-19 infection and to have children living in the same household than other NHP users. Compared to non-NHP users, RD-NHP users were more likely to be female, highly educated and have stronger openness-to-change value orientations. Vaccination-related behavior was no indicator of RD-NHP usage. Most RD-NHP users took NHPs in self-medication. Few reported informing their practitioner about their self-medication. Drugstores were the most visited supply source for NHPs during the pandemic, followed by pharmacies. Common information sources regarding NHPs were the products themselves and pharmacists. CONCLUSION This study emphasized the important role of NHPs as a popular prevention and treatment option for RD. RD-NHPs were more likely used by individuals who were employed, who suffered from a RD and who consult pharmacists for non-fatal health issues. The importance of product information and pharmacies as information sources should be considered to make communication strategies about safe self-medication options with RD-NHPs more effective, which could help to reduce the burden of health facilities regarding non-fatal RD. To improve and develop future pandemic-control strategies, health professionals and policy makers should consider NHP usage behavior and provide critical information about chances and risks of self-medicated NHP consumption.
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- Miriam Wolf
- Department of Marketing and Management of Biogenic Resources, Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability, Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf (University of Applied Sciences), Technical University of Munich, Am Essigberg 3, D-94315, Straubing, Bavaria, Germany
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- Department of Marketing and Management of Biogenic Resources, Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability, Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf (University of Applied Sciences), Technical University of Munich, Am Essigberg 3, D-94315, Straubing, Bavaria, Germany
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- Department of Marketing and Management of Biogenic Resources, Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability, Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf (University of Applied Sciences), Technical University of Munich, Am Essigberg 3, D-94315, Straubing, Bavaria, Germany.
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Rai M, Singh AV, Paudel N, Kanase A, Falletta E, Kerkar P, Heyda J, Barghash RF, Pratap Singh S, Soos M. Herbal concoction Unveiled: A computational analysis of phytochemicals' pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles using novel approach methodologies (NAMs). Curr Res Toxicol 2023; 5:100118. [PMID: 37609475 PMCID: PMC10440360 DOI: 10.1016/j.crtox.2023.100118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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Herbal medications have an extensive history of use in treating various diseases, attributed to their perceived efficacy and safety. Traditional medicine practitioners and contemporary healthcare providers have shown particular interest in herbal syrups, especially for respiratory illnesses associated with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. However, the current understanding of the pharmacokinetic and toxicological properties of phytochemicals in these herbal mixtures is limited. This study presents a comprehensive computational analysis utilizing novel approach methodologies (NAMs) to investigate the pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles of phytochemicals in herbal syrup, leveraging in-silico techniques and prediction tools such as PubChem, SwissADME, and Molsoft's database. Although molecular dynamics, docking, and broader system-wide analyses were not considered, future studies hold potential for further investigation in these areas. By combining drug-likeness with molecular simulation, researchers identify diverse phytochemicals suitable for complex medication development examining their pharmacokinetic-toxicological profiles in phytopharmaceutical syrup. The study focuses on herbal solutions for respiratory infections, with the goal of adding to the pool of all-natural treatments for such ailments. This research has the potential to revolutionize environmental and alternative medicine by leveraging in-silico models and innovative analytical techniques to identify novel phytochemicals with enhanced therapeutic benefits and explore network-based and systems biology approaches for a deeper understanding of their interactions with biological systems. Overall, our study offers valuable insights into the computational analysis of the pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles of herbal concoction. This paves the way for advancements in environmental and alternative medicine. However, we acknowledge the need for future studies to address the aforementioned topics that were not adequately covered in this research.
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- Mansi Rai
- Department of Microbiology, Central University of Rajasthan NH-8, Bandar Sindri, Dist-Ajmer-305817, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute of Risk Assessment (BfR), Maxdohrnstrasse 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Amrit Campus, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Lainchaur, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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- Opentrons Labworks Inc., Brooklyn, NY 11201, the United States of America
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Milan, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Rutgers School of Public Health, 683 Hoes Lane West Piscataway, NJ 08854, the United States of America
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technicka 5, Prague 6 Dejvice, 166 28, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Chemical Industries Researches, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technicka 3, Prague 6 Dejvice, 166 28, Czech Republic
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Tegegne AA, Mulugeta A, Genetu B, Endale A, Elias A. Perception Towards COVID-19 Related Symptoms and Traditional Medicine Used for Their Management Among Patients and Their Attendants in Ethiopian Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study. Infect Drug Resist 2022; 15:5023-5034. [PMID: 36065278 PMCID: PMC9440696 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s380211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Addisu Afrassa Tegegne
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Gondar, Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
- Correspondence: Addisu Afrassa Tegegne, Email
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of Gondar, Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of Gondar, Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, University of Gondar, Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Gondar, Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
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Toxicological Evaluation and In Silico Identification of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors in a Commercial Polyherbal Formulation (KWAPF01). EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:4388941. [PMID: 35873645 PMCID: PMC9307333 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4388941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study investigated the toxicological implications of a commercial polyherbal formulation, KWAPF01. Twenty-four Wistar rats were randomized into six groups of four animals per group. The animals in Group 1 were administered placebo and designated as control, while the rats in Groups 2 to 6 were administered 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500, and 3000 mg/kg bodyweight single oral dose of KWAPF01, respectively, and subsequently monitored for gross morphological and behavioural changes for 72 h. Piloerection, reduced motility, and tremor were observed in experimental groups, and the median lethal dose (LD50) of the extract was 2225.94 mg/kg bodyweight. The 11 compounds identified through HPLC analysis of the extract were docked against acetylcholinesterase (AChE), and the docking scores ranged from −5.3 to −10.8 kcal/mol, with catechol (−5.3 kcal/mol) and berberine (−10.8 kcal/mol) having the highest and lowest binding energies, respectively. Judging by the results, it could be inferred that some of the constituents of KWAPF01 have a direct impact on the nervous system and this is possibly elicited via the cholinergic system as it contains a nicotinic acetylcholine receptors agonist and potential inhibitors of AChE. Therefore, the use of KWAPF01 needs to be cautiously guided.
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Kandagalla S, Rimac H, Gurushankar K, Novak J, Grishina M, Potemkin V. Withasomniferol C, a new potential SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor from the Withania somnifera plant proposed by in silico approaches. PeerJ 2022; 10:e13374. [PMID: 35673392 PMCID: PMC9167582 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Exploring potent herbal medicine candidates is a promising strategy for combating a pandemic in the present global health crisis. In Ayurveda (a traditional medicine system in India), Withania somnifera (WS) is one of the most important herbs and it has been used for millennia as Rasayana (a type of juice) for its wide-ranging health benefits. WS phytocompounds display a broad spectrum of biological activities (such as antioxidant, anticancer and antimicrobial) modulate detoxifying enzymes, and enhance immunity. Inspired by the numerous biological actions of WS phytocompounds, the present investigation explored the potential of the WS phytocompounds against the SARS-CoV-2 main protease (3CLpro). We selected 11 specific withanolide compounds, such as withaphysalin, withasomniferol, and withafastuosin, through manual literature curation against 3CLpro. A molecular similarity analysis showed their similarity with compounds that have an established inhibitory activity against the SARS-CoV-2. In silico molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations elucidated withasomniferol C (WS11) as a potential candidate against SARS-CoV-2 3CLpro. Additionally, the present work also presents a new method of validating docking poses using the AlteQ method.
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- Shivananada Kandagalla
- Higher Medical & Biological School, Laboratory of Computational Modeling of Drugs, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk, Russia
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Zagreb Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Higher Medical & Biological School, Laboratory of Computational Modeling of Drugs, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk, Russia,Department of Physics, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Tamilnadu, India
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- Higher Medical & Biological School, Laboratory of Computational Modeling of Drugs, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk, Russia
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- Higher Medical & Biological School, Laboratory of Computational Modeling of Drugs, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk, Russia
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- Higher Medical & Biological School, Laboratory of Computational Modeling of Drugs, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk, Russia
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COVID-19 Crisis, Herbal Medicines, and Natural Products - Concerns and Suggestions. Jundishapur J Nat Pharm Prod 2022. [DOI: 10.5812/jjnpp-120872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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: Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the last days of 2019 in China, medical experts and organizations worldwide have proposed guidelines for its prevention and treatment. However, despite the availability of state-of-the-art technologies, modern medicine specialists have so far not been successful in controlling it. This has led traditional medicine experts to propagate their knowledge to prevent and cure COVID-19, creating an open debate. According to scientific literature, traditional medicine experts claim beneficial effects of herbal medicines against viral infections and their effectiveness in controlling the symptoms of respiratory disorders. Modern medicine specialists express their concerns about the quality, safety, and efficacy of herbal medicines, in addition to the risk of herb-drug interactions and the lack of randomized clinical studies. Herbal medicines have been popular since prehistoric times, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, they are increasingly used worldwide. The lack of definite cure and the high cost of available modern medicines have also promoted the use of herbal medicines. An evidence-based approach using herbal medicines with proven antiviral activities or containing compounds providing symptomatic relief in COVID-19 can be considered for clinical studies. The interaction of herbal medicines with modern drugs should also be considered in patients taking them. Traditional and modern medicine aim to provide effective and safe treatment and prevent COVID-19 infection. Considering the ground realities of the COVID-19 crisis and keeping in view the worldwide use of herbal medicines, in our opinion, the pros and cons of their use should be carefully weighed, and practical solutions should be considered.
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Li K, Liang Y, Cheng A, Wang Q, Li Y, Wei H, Zhou C, Wan X. Antiviral Properties of Baicalin: a Concise Review. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY 2021; 31:408-419. [PMID: 34642508 PMCID: PMC8493948 DOI: 10.1007/s43450-021-00182-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Baicalin is one of the bioactive flavonoid glycosides isolated from the dried root of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, Lamiaceae, with antiviral properties. In recent years, the antiviral activity of baicalin has been widely investigated to explore its molecular mechanism of action. In this mini-review, the molecular mechanisms of action of baicalin as an antiviral agent are evaluated, which included three categories: the inhibition or stimulation of JAK/STAT, TLRs, and NF-κB pathways; up or down modulation of the expression levels of IFN, IL, SOCS1/3, PKR protein, Mx1 protein, and AP-1 protein; and inhibition of cell apoptosis caused by virus infection. In addition, clinical studies of baicalin are also discussed. This literature search suggested that baicalin can serve as a potential candidate for the development of a novel broad-spectrum antiviral drug.
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- Kunwei Li
- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355 China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355 China
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- Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao, 266033 China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355 China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355 China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355 China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355 China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355 China
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Tallini LR, Giordani RB, de Andrade JP, Bastida J, Zuanazzi JAS. Structural Diversity and Biological Potential of Alkaloids from the Genus Hippeastrum, Amaryllidaceae: an Update. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA 2021; 31:648-657. [PMID: 34924642 PMCID: PMC8670614 DOI: 10.1007/s43450-021-00211-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The subfamily Amaryllidoideae, Amaryllidaceae, presents an exclusive group of structures known as Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, which have a broad spectrum of biological activities. These plants are classified into 59 genera, including Hippeastrum Herb., which comprises approximately 60 species distributed mainly in South America, being widely used as ornamental plants due to the beauty of its flowers. This review presents an update about the alkaloid profiling of Hippeastrum extracts published between 2012 and 2021, as well as an approach to the biological potential of these compounds.
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- Luciana R. Tallini
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS 90610-000 Brazil
- Grup de Productes Naturals, Departament de Biologia, Sanitat i Medi Ambient, Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l’Alimentació, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN 59012-570 Brazil
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- Instituto de Investigación Interdisciplinaria, Vicerrectoría Académica, Universidad de Talca, Campus Talca, 3460000 Talca, Chile
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- Grup de Productes Naturals, Departament de Biologia, Sanitat i Medi Ambient, Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l’Alimentació, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS 90610-000 Brazil
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Ahmed MH, Hassan A, Molnár J. The Role of Micronutrients to Support Immunity for COVID-19 Prevention. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA : ORGAO OFICIAL DA SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA 2021; 31:361-374. [PMID: 34493880 PMCID: PMC8412872 DOI: 10.1007/s43450-021-00179-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus, named as SARS-CoV-2, as a global pandemic in early 2020 after the disease spread to more than 180 countries leading to tens of thousands of cases and many deaths within a couple of months. Consequently, this paper aims to summarize the evidence for the relationships between nutrition and the boosting of the immune system in the fight against the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. This review, in particular, assesses the impact of vitamin and mineral supplements on the body's defence mechanisms against SARS-CoV-2. The results revealed that there is a strong relationship between the ingestion of biological ingredients like vitamins C-E, and minerals such as zinc, and a reduction in the effects of coronavirus infection. These can be received from either nutrition rich food sources or from vitamin supplements. Furthermore, these macromolecules might have roles to play in boosting the immune response, in the healing process and the recovery time. Hence, we recommend that eating healthy foods rich in vitamins C-E with zinc and flavonoids could boost the immune system and consequently protect the body from serious infections. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
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- Mukhtar H. Ahmed
- Sisaf Nanotechnology Drug Delivery, Ulster University, Belfast, BT37 0QB UK
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- School of Medicine, Queen’s University, Belfast, BT9 7BL UK
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- Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Széchenyi István University, 9200 Mosonmagyaróvár, Hungary
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Leal CM, Leitão SG, Sausset R, Mendonça SC, Nascimento PHA, de Araujo R. Cheohen CF, Esteves MEA, Leal da Silva M, Gondim TS, Monteiro MES, Tucci AR, Fintelman-Rodrigues N, Siqueira MM, Miranda MD, Costa FN, Simas RC, Leitão GG. Flavonoids from Siparuna cristata as Potential Inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 Replication. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA : ORGAO OFICIAL DA SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA 2021; 31:658-666. [PMID: 34305198 PMCID: PMC8294293 DOI: 10.1007/s43450-021-00162-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has been affecting the world, causing severe pneumonia and acute respiratory syndrome, leading people to death. Therefore, the search for anti-SARS-CoV-2 compounds is pivotal for public health. Natural products may present sources of bioactive compounds; among them, flavonoids are known in literature for their antiviral activity. Siparuna species are used in Brazilian folk medicine for the treatment of colds and flu. This work describes the isolation of 3,3',4'-tri-O-methyl-quercetin, 3,7,3',4'-tetra-O-methyl-quercetin (retusin), and 3,7-di-O-methyl-kaempferol (kumatakenin) from the dichloromethane extract of leaves of Siparuna cristata (Poepp. & Endl.) A.DC., Siparunaceae, using high-speed countercurrent chromatography in addition to the investigation of their inhibitory effect against SARS-CoV-2 viral replication. Retusin and kumatakenin inhibited SARS-CoV-2 replication in Vero E6 and Calu-3 cells, with a selective index greater than lopinavir/ritonavir and chloroquine, used as control. Flavonoids and their derivatives may stand for target compounds to be tested in future clinical trials to enrich the drug arsenal against coronavirus infections. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s43450-021-00162-5.
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- Carla Monteiro Leal
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Biotecnologia Vegetal e Bioprocessos, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-902 Brazil
- Instituto de Pesquisas de Produtos Naturais, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Bl. H, Ilha do Fundão, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-902 Brazil
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- Faculdade de Farmácia, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Bl. A 2º andar, Ilha do Fundão, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-902 Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisas de Produtos Naturais, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Bl. H, Ilha do Fundão, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-902 Brazil
- Muséum National D’Histoire Naturelle, 75005 Paris, France
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- Instituto de Pesquisas de Produtos Naturais, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Bl. H, Ilha do Fundão, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-902 Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisas de Produtos Naturais, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Bl. H, Ilha do Fundão, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-902 Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Instituto de Biodiversidade e Sustentabilidade NUPEM, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Macaé, RJ 27965-045 Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Computacional e Sistemas, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Manguinhos, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21041-361 Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Instituto de Biodiversidade e Sustentabilidade NUPEM, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Macaé, RJ 27965-045 Brazil
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Computacional e Sistemas, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Manguinhos, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21041-361 Brazil
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- Laboratório de Vírus Respiratórios e do Sarampo, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, 21041-210 Brazil
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- Laboratório de Vírus Respiratórios e do Sarampo, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, 21041-210 Brazil
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- Laboratório de Vírus Respiratórios e do Sarampo, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, 21041-210 Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunofarmacologia, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, 21041-210 Brazil
- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Gestão da Inovação em Doenças Negligenciadas, Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico em Saúde, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21041-210 Brazil
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- Laboratório de Vírus Respiratórios e do Sarampo, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, 21041-210 Brazil
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- Laboratório de Vírus Respiratórios e do Sarampo, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, 21041-210 Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisas de Produtos Naturais, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Bl. H, Ilha do Fundão, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-902 Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cromatografia e Espectrometria de Massas, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO 74690-900 Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisas de Produtos Naturais, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Bl. H, Ilha do Fundão, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-902 Brazil
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de Lima Gondim F, Ferreira RM, Nogueira TR, Serra DS, de Sousa Rios MA, Pimenta ATÁ, Cavalcante FSÁ. Effects of Anacardic Acid Monoene on the Respiratory System of Mice Submitted to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 31:232-238. [PMID: 33967357 PMCID: PMC8092365 DOI: 10.1007/s43450-021-00151-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
The acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by viral pathogens is a worldwide public health emergency. It is suggested that patients with this condition should be screened using therapies that address the need to prevent mortality. Anacardic acids found in Anacardium species have biological activities related to the antioxidant capacity of their double bonds in the lateral alkyl chain. The present study seeks to investigate the effects of anacardic acid monoene on acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by lipopolysaccharides. Experiments were carried out on mice divided into three groups: control group, acute respiratory distress-induced group, and anacardic acid monoene pretreated group, subsequently, induced to acute respiratory distress by lipopolysaccharides. Results showed that anacardic acid moeno was able to prevent changes in lung function and preserve its mechanical properties from containing inflammatory cell infiltrate, collapse of alveoli, and decreased airway resistance, suggesting that this compound may be effective in preventing the acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by viral pathogens.
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Affiliation(s)
- Fladimir de Lima Gondim
- Instituto Superior de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brasil
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- Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brasil
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