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Nalli Y, Bashir Mir K, Amin T, Gannedi V, Jameel E, Goswami A, Ali A. Divergent synthesis of fractionated Cannabis sativa extract led to multiple cannabinoids C-&O-glycosides with anti-proliferative/anti-metastatic properties. Bioorg Chem 2024; 143:107030. [PMID: 38091718 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.107030] [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: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
Abstract
Here, we present an interesting, previously unreported method for fractionating a particular class of cannabinoids from the crude leaf extract of Cannabis sativa using HP-20 resins. In this study, we report a novel method of divergent synthesis of fractionated Cannabis sativa extract, which allows the generation of multiple cannabinoids C- and O-glycosides which react with the glycosyl donor 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-d-mannosyl trichloroacetimidate (TAMTA) to create eight C- and O-β-d-cannabinoids glycosides (COCG), which are separated by HPLC and whose structures are characterized by 1D, 2D NMR, and mass spectrometry. These glycosides exhibit improved anti-proliferative and anti-metastatic effects against numerous cancer cell lines in vitro and are more water-soluble and stable than their parent cannabinoids. The in vitro testing of the pure cannabinoids (1-4) and their C- & O-glycosides (1a-4a) and 1b-4b exhibited anti-proliferative and anti-metastatic activities against a panel of eight human cancer cell lines in contrast to their respective parent molecules. Different cancer cell lines' IC50 values varied significantly when their cell viability was compared. In addition to the others, compounds 2a, 3a, 4a, and 2b, 3b were highly potent, with IC50values ranging from 0.74 µM (3a) to 51.40 µM (4a).Although2a(1.42 µM) and3a(0.74 µM) exhibited lower IC50values in the MiaPaca-2 cell line than4a(2.58 µM). But, in addition to the comparable anti-clonogenic activity of4ain MiaPaca-2 and Panc-1 cells, it manifested remarkable anti-invasive activity than either 2a or 3a.In contrast to 2a, 2b, 3a, and 3b and their respective parent compounds,4ahad substantial anti-invasive/anti-metastatic capabilities and possessed anti-proliferative activity.The effects of 4a treatment on MiaPaca-2 and Panc-1 cells include a dose-dependent increase in the expression of E-cadherin and a significant decrease in the expression of Zeb-1, Vimentin, and Snail1. Our results demonstrate that divergent synthesis of fractionated Cannabis sativa extract is a feasible and efficient strategy to produce a library of novel cannabinoid glycosides with improved pharmacological properties and potential anticancer benefits.
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- Yedukondalu Nalli
- Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India; Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- BCC-324 Beckman Center For Chemical Sciences, The Scripps Research Institute 10650 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States
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- Medicinal & Process Chemistry Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Sector 10, Jankipuram Extension, Lucknow 226031, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India; Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India; Medicinal & Process Chemistry Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Sector 10, Jankipuram Extension, Lucknow 226031, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Abd Elrahman SF, Ahmed AAS, Abd Elsatar D, Elkady S, Elgendy A, Alnakeeb F, Elmongy EI, Henidi HA, El-Gendy SM, El Sayed IET, El-Gokha AA, Abd Eldaim MA. Cytotoxic Potential of Novel Quinoline Derivative: 11-(1,4-Bisaminopropylpiperazinyl)5-methyl-5H-indolo[2,3-b]quinoline against Different Cancer Cell Lines via Activation and Deactivation of the Expression of Some Proteins. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14336. [PMID: 37762637 PMCID: PMC10532317 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
The current study evaluated the cytotoxic activity of 11-(1,4-bisaminopropylpiperazinyl)5-methyl-5H-indolo[2,3-b]quinoline (BAPPN), a novel derivative of 5-methyl-5H-indolo[2,3-b]quinoline, against hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2), colon carcinoma (HCT-116), breast (MCF-7), and lung (A549) cancer cell lines and the possible molecular mechanism through which it exerts its cytotoxic activity. BAPPN was synthesized and characterized with FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. The binding affinity scores of BAPPN for caspase-3 PDB: 7JL7 was -7.836, with an RMSD of 1.483° A. In silico screening of ADME properties indicated that BAPPN showed promising oral bioavailability records in addition to their high gastrointestinal absorption and blood-brain barrier penetrability. BAPPN induced cytotoxicity, with IC50 values of 3.3, 23, 3.1, and 9.96 μg/mL against cancer cells HepG2, HCT-116, MCF-7, and A549, respectively. In addition, it induced cell injury and morphological changes in ultracellular structure, including cellular delayed activity, vanishing of membrane blebbing, microvilli, cytoplasmic condensation, and shrunken nucleus with more condensed chromatin autophagosomes. Furthermore, BAPPN significantly increased the protein expression of caspase-3 and tumor suppressor protein (P53). However, it significantly reduced the secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) protein into the medium and decreased the protein expression of proliferation cellular nuclear antigen (PCNA) and Ki67 in HepG2, HCT-116, MCF-7, and A549 cells. This study indicates that BAPPN has cytotoxic action against liver, colon, breast, and lung cancer cell lines via the up-regulation of apoptotic proteins, caspase-3 and P53, and the downregulation of proliferative proteins, VEGF, PCNA, and Ki67.
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- Sara Fathy Abd Elrahman
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shibin El-Kom 32511, Egypt; (S.F.A.E.); (A.A.S.A.); (D.A.E.); (S.E.); (A.E.); (F.A.); (A.A.E.-G.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shibin El-Kom 32511, Egypt; (S.F.A.E.); (A.A.S.A.); (D.A.E.); (S.E.); (A.E.); (F.A.); (A.A.E.-G.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shibin El-Kom 32511, Egypt; (S.F.A.E.); (A.A.S.A.); (D.A.E.); (S.E.); (A.E.); (F.A.); (A.A.E.-G.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shibin El-Kom 32511, Egypt; (S.F.A.E.); (A.A.S.A.); (D.A.E.); (S.E.); (A.E.); (F.A.); (A.A.E.-G.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shibin El-Kom 32511, Egypt; (S.F.A.E.); (A.A.S.A.); (D.A.E.); (S.E.); (A.E.); (F.A.); (A.A.E.-G.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shibin El-Kom 32511, Egypt; (S.F.A.E.); (A.A.S.A.); (D.A.E.); (S.E.); (A.E.); (F.A.); (A.A.E.-G.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt;
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- Research Department, Health Sciences Research Center, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 84428, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Cancer Biology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shibin El-Kom 32511, Egypt; (S.F.A.E.); (A.A.S.A.); (D.A.E.); (S.E.); (A.E.); (F.A.); (A.A.E.-G.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shibin El-Kom 32511, Egypt; (S.F.A.E.); (A.A.S.A.); (D.A.E.); (S.E.); (A.E.); (F.A.); (A.A.E.-G.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry of Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Menoufia University, Shibin El-Kom 32511, Egypt;
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Ranković M, Jevremović A, Janošević Ležaić A, Arsenijević A, Rupar J, Dobričić V, Nedić Vasiljević B, Gavrilov N, Bajuk-Bogdanović D, Milojević-Rakić M. Can Zeolite-Supporting Acridines Boost Their Anticancer Performance? J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:jfb14030173. [PMID: 36976097 PMCID: PMC10056282 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14030173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Acridine and its derivatives (9-chloroacridine and 9-aminoacridine) are investigated here, supported on FAU type zeolite Y, as a delivery system of anticancer agents. FTIR/Raman spectroscopy and electron microscopy revealed successful drug loading on the zeolite surface, while spectrofluorimetry was employed for drug quantification. The effects of the tested compounds on cell viability were evaluated using in vitro methylthiazol-tetrazolium (MTT) colorimetric technique against human colorectal carcinoma (cell line HCT-116) and MRC-5 fibroblasts. Zeolite structure remained unchanged during homogeneous drug impregnation with achieved drug loadings in the 18-21 mg/g range. The highest drug release, in the µM concentration range, with favourable kinetics was established for zeolite-supported 9-aminoacridine. The acridine delivery via zeolite carrier is viewed in terms of solvation energy and zeolite adsorption sites. The cytotoxic effect of supported acridines on HCT-116 cells reveals that the zeolite carrier improves toxicity, while the highest efficiency is displayed by zeolite-impregnated 9-aminoacridine. The 9-aminoacridine delivery via zeolite carrier favours healthy tissue preservation while accompanying increased toxicity toward cancer cells. Cytotoxicity results are well correlated with theoretical modelling and release study, providing promising results for applicative purposes.
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- Maja Ranković
- University of Belgrade-Faculty of Physical Chemistry, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade-Faculty of Physical Chemistry, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Instrumental Methods, University of Belgrade-Faculty of Pharmacy, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacy and Center for Molecular Medicine and Stem Cells Research, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Instrumental Methods, University of Belgrade-Faculty of Pharmacy, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Instrumental Methods, University of Belgrade-Faculty of Pharmacy, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade-Faculty of Physical Chemistry, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Furlan V, Bren U. Helichrysum italicum: From Extraction, Distillation, and Encapsulation Techniques to Beneficial Health Effects. Foods 2023; 12:foods12040802. [PMID: 36832877 PMCID: PMC9957194 DOI: 10.3390/foods12040802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Helichrysum italicum (family Asteraceae), due to its various beneficial health effects, represents an important plant in the traditional medicine of Mediterranean countries. Currently, there is a renewed interest in this medicinal plant, especially in investigations involving the isolation and identification of its bioactive compounds from extracts and essential oils, as well as in experimental validation of their pharmacological activities. In this paper, we review the current knowledge on the beneficial health effects of Helichrysum italicum extracts, essential oils, and their major bioactive polyphenolic compounds, ranging from antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anticarcinogenic activities to their antiviral, antimicrobial, insecticidal, and antiparasitic effects. This review also provides an overview of the most promising extraction and distillation techniques for obtaining high-quality extracts and essential oils from Helichrysum italicum, as well as methods for determining their antioxidative, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticarcinogenic activities. Finally, new ideas for in silico studies of molecular mechanisms of bioactive polyphenols from Helichrysum italicum, together with novel suggestions for their improved bioavailability through diverse encapsulation techniques, are introduced.
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- Veronika Furlan
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova 17, SI-2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova 17, SI-2000 Maribor, Slovenia
- Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, University of Primorska, Glagoljaška 8, SI-6000 Koper, Slovenia
- Institute of Environmental Protection and Sensors, Beloruska Ulica 7, SI-2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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Bourouai MA, Si Larbi K, Bouchoucha A, Terrachet-Bouaziz S, Djebbar S. New Ni(II) and Pd(II) complexes bearing derived sulfa drug ligands: synthesis, characterization, DFT calculations, and in silico and in vitro biological activity studies. Biometals 2023; 36:153-188. [PMID: 36427181 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-022-00469-3] [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: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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In the present study, the synthesis of six new Ni(II) and Pd(II) complexes with three derived sulfamethoxazole drug ligands is reported. The coordination mode, geometry, and chemical formula of all the synthesized compounds have been determined by elemental analysis, mass spectrometry, emission atomic spectroscopy, conductivity measurements, magnetic susceptibility, FTIR, TGA, 1H-NMR, electronic absorption spectroscopy, SEM-EDX along with DFT calculations. The Schiff Base ligands were found to be bidentate and coordinated to the metal ions through sulfonamidic nitrogen and oxazolic nitrogen atoms leading to a square planar geometry for palladium (II) while a distorted octahedral geometry around Nickel (II) ion was suggested. Biological applications of the new complexes including in vitro antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer properties were investigated. The results showed that the new metal (II) compounds exhibit remarkable antibacterial inhibition activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, in addition to noticeable DPPH free radical scavenging activity. The in vitro cytotoxicity assay of the complexes against cell lines of chronic myelogenous leukaemia (K562) showed promising potential for the application of the coordination compounds in antitumor therapy. Subsequently, to evaluate the pharmaceutical potential of the metal-containing compounds, pharmacokinetics and toxicity were studied by ADMET simulations while interactions between the complexes and bacterial proteins were evaluated by molecular docking.
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- Mohamed Amine Bourouai
- Hydrometallurgy and Molecular Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene, BP 32 El Alia, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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- Hydrometallurgy and Molecular Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene, BP 32 El Alia, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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- Hydrometallurgy and Molecular Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene, BP 32 El Alia, 16111, Algiers, Algeria.
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- Hydrometallurgy and Molecular Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene, BP 32 El Alia, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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Design and cytotoxic evaluation via apoptotic and antiproliferative activity for novel 11(4-aminophenylamino)neocryptolepine on hepatocellular and colorectal cancer cells. Apoptosis 2023; 28:653-668. [PMID: 36719468 DOI: 10.1007/s10495-023-01810-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The current study evaluated the cytotoxic activity of 11(4-Aminophenylamino)neocryptolepine (APAN), a novel derivative of neocryptolepine, on hepatocellular (HepG2) and colon (HCT-116) carcinoma cell lines as well as, the possible molecular mechanism through which it exerts its cytotoxic activity. The APAN was synthesized and characterized based on their spectral analyses. Scanning for anticancer target of APAN by Swiss software indicated that APAN had highest affinity for protein tyrosine kinase 6 enzyme. Furthermore, Super pred software indicated that APAN can be indicated in hepatic and colorectal cells with 92%. Molecular docking studies indicated that the binding affinity scores of APAN for protein PDB code: 6CZ4 of tyrosine kinase 6 recorded of - 6.6084 and RMSD value of 0.8891°A, while that for protein PDB: 7JL7 of caspase 3 was - 6.1712 and RMSD of 0.8490°A. Treatment of HepG2 and HCT-116 cells with APAN induced cytotoxicity with IC50 of 2.6 and 1.82 μg/mL respectively. In addition, it induced injury and serious morphological changes in cells including, disappearance of microvilli, membrane blebbing, cytoplasmic condensation, and shrunken nucleus with more condensed chromatin. Moreover, APAN significantly increased protein expression of annexin V (apoptotic marker). Furthermore, APAN significantly increased protein expression of caspase 3 and P53. However, it significantly reduced secretion of VEGF protein into the medium and decreased protein expression of PCNA and Ki67 in HepG2 and HCT-116 cells. This study indicated that APAN had cytotoxic activity against HepG2 and HCT-116 cells via increasing the expression of apoptotic proteins and reducing the expression of proliferative proteins.
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Jaradat NJ, Alshaer W, Hatmal M, Taha MO. Discovery of new STAT3 inhibitors as anticancer agents using ligand-receptor contact fingerprints and docking-augmented machine learning. RSC Adv 2023; 13:4623-4640. [PMID: 36760267 PMCID: PMC9896621 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra07007c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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STAT3 belongs to a family of seven vital transcription factors. High levels of STAT3 are detected in several types of cancer. Hence, STAT3 inhibition is considered a promising therapeutic anti-cancer strategy. In this work, we used multiple docked poses of STAT3 inhibitors to augment training data for machine learning QSAR modeling. Ligand-Receptor Contact Fingerprints and scoring values were implemented as descriptor variables. Escalating docking-scoring consensus levels were scanned against orthogonal machine learners, and the best learners (Random Forests and XGBoost) were coupled with genetic algorithm and Shapley additive explanations (SHAP) to identify critical descriptors that determine anti-STAT3 bioactivity to be translated into pharmacophore model(s). Two successful pharmacophores were deduced and subsequently used for in silico screening against the National Cancer Institute (NCI) database. A total of 26 hits were evaluated in vitro for their anti-STAT3 bioactivities. Out of which, three hits of novel chemotypes, showed cytotoxic IC50 values in the nanomolar range (35 nM to 6.7 μM). However, two are potent dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) inhibitors and therefore should have significant indirect STAT3 inhibitory effects. The third hit (cytotoxic IC50 = 0.44 μM) is purely direct STAT3 inhibitor (devoid of DHFR activity) and caused, at its cytotoxic IC50, more than two-fold reduction in the expression of STAT3 downstream genes (c-Myc and Bcl-xL). The presented work indicates that the concept of data augmentation using multiple docked poses is a promising strategy for generating valid machine learning models capable of discriminating active from inactive compounds.
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- Nour Jamal Jaradat
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Jordan Amman 11492 Jordan +962 6 5339649 +962 6 5355000 ext. 23305
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- Cell Therapy Center, The University of Jordan Amman 11942 Jordan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University P.O. Box 330127 Zarqa 13133 Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Jordan Amman 11492 Jordan +962 6 5339649 +962 6 5355000 ext. 23305
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Ganesan N, Ronsmans S, Hoet P. Methods to Assess Proliferation of Stimulated Human Lymphocytes In Vitro: A Narrative Review. Cells 2023; 12:cells12030386. [PMID: 36766728 PMCID: PMC9913443 DOI: 10.3390/cells12030386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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The ability to monitor lymphocyte responses is critical for developing our understanding of the immune response in humans. In the current clinical setting, relying on the metabolic incorporation of [3H] thymidine into cellular DNA via a lymphocyte proliferation test (LPT) is the only method that is routinely performed to determine cell proliferation. However, techniques that measure DNA synthesis with a radioactive material such as [3H] thymidine are intrinsically more sensitive to the different stages of the cell cycle, which could lead to over-analyses and the subsequent inaccurate interpretation of the information provided. With cell proliferation assays, the output should preferably provide a direct and accurate measurement of the number of actively dividing cells, regardless of the stimuli properties or length of exposure. In fact, an ideal technique should have the capacity to measure lymphocyte responses on both a quantitative level, i.e., cumulative magnitude of lymphoproliferative response, and a qualitative level, i.e., phenotypical and functional characterization of stimulated immune cells. There are many LPT alternatives currently available to measure various aspects of cell proliferation. Of the nine techniques discussed, we noted that the majority of these LPT alternatives measure lymphocyte proliferation using flow cytometry. Across some of these alternatives, the covalent labelling of cells with a high fluorescence intensity and low variance with minimal cell toxicity while maximizing the number of detectable cell divisions or magnitude of proliferation was achieved. Herein, we review the performance of these different LPT alternatives and address their compatibility with the [3H] thymidine LPT so as to identify the "best" alternative to the [3H] thymidine LPT.
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- Nirosha Ganesan
- Laboratory of Toxicology, Unit of Environment & Health, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, Unit of Environment & Health, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- Clinic for Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Respiratory Diseases, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, Unit of Environment & Health, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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Moawad M, Nasr GM, Osman AS, Shaker ES. Curcumin nanocapsules effect in apoptotic processes, gene expression, and cell cycle on Hep-G2 cell lines. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2023; 37:3946320231176396. [PMID: 37190979 DOI: 10.1177/03946320231176396] [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: 05/17/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Curcumin has antioxidant and antiproliferative properties, and its therapeutic effect must be considered. Nanocurcumin capsules showed a potential increase against in vitro biological cancer. This study sought to determine how curcumin nanoparticles and nanocapsules affected the expression of p53, Bcl-2, Bax, and Bax in a liver cancer cell line (Hep-G2). Mechanisms of apoptosis were also examined in this cell line. METHODS This study used quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) to analyze the p53, Bcl-2, Bax, and Caspase-3 gene pathways and to evaluate the molecular mechanisms responsible for the efficacy of curcumin nanoparticles (CNPs) and curcumin nanocapsules (CNCs) against liver cell lines. Flow cytometry was used to check for signs of apoptosis and the cell cycle. RESULTS Curcumin nanocapsules produced by the ball milling process at 90 min significantly boosted the populations of apoptotic cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner. The mRNA expression analysis revealed that the proapoptotic Bax, Caspase-3, and the tumor suppressor gene p53 were upregulated throughout the process started by curcumin nanocapsules and decreased in the Bcl-2/Bax ratio. CONCLUSION This research provides a fresh understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind the liver cancer-fighting abilities of curcumin nanoparticles. Curcumin nanocapsules produced through a unique mechanical technique can be used as an anticancer agent.
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- Mahmoud Moawad
- Department of Pathology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo Univ. Egypt
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- Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, Department of Molecular Diagnostics & therapeutics, University of Sadat City, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Agricultural Biochemistry, Minia University, Egypt
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Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization and biological activities as an anticancer and antioxidant of the Pd(II) and Pt(IV) complexes with a new azo dye ligand derived from 5-methyl imidazole. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Joo JH, Han MH, Kim JI, Kim JE, Jung KH, Oh HS, Chung YS, An HJ, Lee JD, Moon GS, Lee HY. Antimicrobial Activity of Smilax china L. Root Extracts against the Acne-Causing Bacterium, Cutibacterium acnes, and Its Active Compounds. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27238331. [PMID: 36500424 PMCID: PMC9736125 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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The root of Smilax china L. is used in traditional Korean medicine. We found that the Smilax china L. root extract has strong antimicrobial activity against two Cutibacterium acnes strains (KCTC 3314 and KCTC 3320). The aim of this study was to identify the beneficial properties of Smilax china L. extracts for their potential use as active ingredients in cosmetics for the treatment of human skin acne. The high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and liquid chromatography-hybrid quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LC/QTOF/MS) methods were used to obtain the profile of secondary metabolites from the ethyl acetate-soluble fraction of the crude extract. Agar diffusion and resazurin-based broth microdilution assays were used to evaluate antimicrobial activity and minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC), respectively. Among the 24 metabolites, quercetin, resveratrol, and oxyresveratrol were the most potent compounds against Cutibacterium acnes. Minimum inhibitory concentrations of quercetin, resveratrol, and oxyresveratrol were 31.25, 125, and 250 μg/mL, respectively.
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- Ji-Hae Joo
- Division of Food Science and Biotechnology, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27909, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Food Science and Biotechnology, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27909, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Food Science and Biotechnology, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27909, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Food Science and Biotechnology, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27909, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Food Science and Biotechnology, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27909, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Beauty Cosmetic Co., Ltd., 274-14 Wonnamsandan-ro, Wonnam-myeon 32740, Eumseong-gun, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Beauty Cosmetic Co., Ltd., 274-14 Wonnamsandan-ro, Wonnam-myeon 32740, Eumseong-gun, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Yeomyung Biochem Co., Ltd., 7-4 Tabyeon 1-gil, Gangane-myeon, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si 28171, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Yeomyung Biochem Co., Ltd., 7-4 Tabyeon 1-gil, Gangane-myeon, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si 28171, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Food Science and Biotechnology, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27909, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (G.-S.M.); (H.-Y.L.)
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- Division of Food Science and Biotechnology, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27909, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (G.-S.M.); (H.-Y.L.)
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Phytochemicals from Vanda bensonii and Their Bioactivities to Inhibit Growth and Metastasis of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cells. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27227902. [PMID: 36432003 PMCID: PMC9699248 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227902] [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: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The most prevalent lung cancer is non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This lung cancer type often develops other organ-specific metastases that are critical burdens in the treatment process. Orchid species in the genus Vanda have shown their potential in folkloric medication of diverse diseases but not all its species have been investigated, and little is known about their anticancer activities against NSCLC. Here, we firstly profiled the specialized metabolites of Vanda bensonii and examined their capability to inhibit growth and metastasis of NSCLC using NCI-H460 cells as a study model. Four phytochemicals, including phloretic acid methyl ester (1), cymbinodin-A (2), ephemeranthoquinone B (3), and protocatechuic acid (4), were isolated from the whole plant methanolic extract of V. bensonii. The most distinguished cytotoxic effect on NCI-H460 cells was observed in the treatments with crude methanolic extract and compound 2 with the half maximal inhibitory concentrations of 40.39 μg mL−1 and 50.82 μM, respectively. At non-cytotoxic doses (10 μg mL−1 or 10 μM), only compound 1 could significantly limit NCI-H460 cell proliferation when treated for 48 h, while others excluding compound 4 showed significant reduction in cell proliferation after treating for 72 h. Compound 1 also significantly decreased the migration rate of NCI-H460 cells examined through a wound-healing assay. Additionally, the crude extract and compound 1 strongly affected survival and growth of NCI-H460 cells under anchorage-independent conditions. Our findings proved that natural products from V. bensonii could be promising candidates for the future pharmacotherapy of NSCLC.
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Chen Q, Zhang H, Yang Y, Zhang S, Wang J, Zhang D, Yu H. Metformin Attenuates UVA-Induced Skin Photoaging by Suppressing Mitophagy and the PI3K/AKT/mTOR Pathway. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23136960. [PMID: 35805987 PMCID: PMC9266365 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23136960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a major cause of photoaging that can induce DNA damage, oxidative stress, and cellular aging. Metformin (MF) can repair DNA damage, scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS), and protect cells. However, the mechanism by which MF inhibits cell senescence in chronic skin damage induced by UVA is unclear. In this study, human foreskin fibroblasts (HFFs) treated with UVA were used as an in vitro model and UVA-induced skin photoaging in Kunming mice was used as an in vivo model to investigate the potential skin protective mechanism of MF. The results revealed that MF treatment attenuated UVA-induced cell viability, skin aging, and activation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. Furthermore, MF treatment alleviated the mitochondrial oxidative stress and decreased mitophagy. Knockdown of Parkin by siRNA increased the clearance of MF in senescent cells. The treatment of Kunming mice with MF at a dose of 10 mg/kg/day significantly reduced UVA-induced skin roughness, epidermal thinning, collagen degradation, and skin aging. In conclusion, our experimental results suggest that MF exerts anti-photoaging effects by inhibiting mitophagy and the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. Therefore, our study improves the current understanding of the protective mechanism of MF against photoaging.
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- Qiuyan Chen
- Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (Q.C.); (H.Z.); (Y.Y.); (S.Z.); (D.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (Q.C.); (H.Z.); (Y.Y.); (S.Z.); (D.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (Q.C.); (H.Z.); (Y.Y.); (S.Z.); (D.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (Q.C.); (H.Z.); (Y.Y.); (S.Z.); (D.Z.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (Q.C.); (H.Z.); (Y.Y.); (S.Z.); (D.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (Q.C.); (H.Z.); (Y.Y.); (S.Z.); (D.Z.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-0-431-8561-9485
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Jimoh TO, Costa BC, Chansriniyom C, Chaotham C, Chanvorachote P, Rojsitthisak P, Likhitwitayawuid K, Sritularak B. Three New Dihydrophenanthrene Derivatives from Cymbidium ensifolium and Their Cytotoxicity against Cancer Cells. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27072222. [PMID: 35408617 PMCID: PMC9000781 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27072222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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From the aerial parts of Cymbidium ensifolium, three new dihydrophenanthrene derivatives, namely, cymensifins A, B, and C (1−3) were isolated, together with two known compounds, cypripedin (4) and gigantol (5). Their structures were elucidated by analysis of their spectroscopic data. The anticancer potential against various types of human cancer cells, including lung, breast, and colon cancers as well as toxicity to normal dermal papilla cells were assessed via cell viability and nuclear staining assays. Despite lower cytotoxicity in lung cancer H460 cells, the higher % apoptosis and lower % cell viability were presented in breast cancer MCF7 and colon cancer CaCo2 cells treated with 50 µM cymensifin A (1) for 24 h compared with the treatment of 50 µM cisplatin, an available chemotherapeutic drug. Intriguingly, the half-maximum inhibitory concentration (IC50) of cymensifin A in dermal papilla cells at >200 µM suggested its selective anticancer activity. The obtained information supports the further development of a dihydrophenanthrene derivative from C. ensifolium as an effective chemotherapy with a high safety profile for the treatment of various cancers.
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- Tajudeen O. Jimoh
- Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology Program, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (T.O.J.); (B.C.C.)
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Islamic University in Uganda, Kampala P.O. Box 7689, Uganda
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology Program, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (T.O.J.); (B.C.C.)
- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (C.C.); (K.L.)
- Natural Products and Nanoparticles Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand;
- Center of Excellence in Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand;
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- Center of Excellence in Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand;
- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Food and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand;
- Center of Excellence in Natural Products for Ageing and Chronic Diseases, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (C.C.); (K.L.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (C.C.); (K.L.)
- Center of Excellence in Natural Products for Ageing and Chronic Diseases, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Correspondence:
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Chamaraux-Tran TN, Muller M, Pottecher J, Diemunsch PA, Tomasetto C, Namer IJ, Dali-Youcef N. Metabolomic Impact of Lidocaine on a Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cell Line. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:821779. [PMID: 35273500 PMCID: PMC8902240 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.821779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background: Metabolomics and onco-anesthesia are two emerging research fields in oncology. Metabolomics (metabolites analysis) is a new diagnostic and prognostic tool that can also be used for predicting the therapeutic or toxic responses to anticancer treatments. Onco-anesthesia studies assess the impact of anesthesia on disease-free and overall survival after cancer surgery. It has been shown that local anesthetics (LA), particularly lidocaine (LIDO), exert antitumor properties both in vitro and in vivo and may alter the biologic fingerprints of cancer cells. As LA are known to impair mitochondrial bioenergetics and byproducts, the aim of the present study was to assess the impact of LIDO on metabolomic profile of a breast cancer cell line. Methods: Breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells were exposed for 4 h to 0.5 mM LIDO or vehicle (n = 4). The metabolomic fingerprint was characterized by high resolution magic angle spinning NMR spectroscopy (HRMAS). The multivariate technique using the Algorithm to Determine Expected Metabolite Level Alteration (ADEMA) (Cicek et al., PLoS Comput. Biol., 2013, 9, e1002859), based on mutual information to identify expected metabolite level changes with respect to a specific condition, was used to determine the metabolites variations caused by LIDO. Results: LIDO modulates cell metabolites levels. Several pathways, including glutaminolysis, choline, phosphocholine and total choline syntheses were significantly downregulated in the LIDO group. Discussion: This is the first study assessing the impact of LIDO on metabolomic fingerprint of breast cancer cells. Among pathways downregulated by LIDO, many metabolites are reported to be associated with adverse prognosis when present at a high titer in breast cancer patients. These results fit with the antitumor properties of LIDO and suggest its impact on metabolomics profile of cancer cells. These effects of LIDO are of clinical significance because it is widely used for local anesthesia with cutaneous infiltration during percutaneous tumor biopsy. Future in vitro and preclinical studies are necessary to assess whether metabolomics analysis requires modification of local anesthetic techniques during tumor biopsy.
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- Thiên-Nga Chamaraux-Tran
- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation et Médecine Périopératoire, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.,Institut de Génétique et de Biologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire Illkirch, Illkirch, France.,Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, UMR 7104, Illkirch, France.,Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, U1258, Illkirch, France.,ER 3072, Mitochondrie Stress Oxydant et Protection Musculaire, Faculté de Médecine, Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de Strasbourg (FMTS), Strasbourg, France
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- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation et Médecine Périopératoire, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.,Université de Strasbourg, Faculté de Médecine, Strasbourg, France
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- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation et Médecine Périopératoire, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.,ER 3072, Mitochondrie Stress Oxydant et Protection Musculaire, Faculté de Médecine, Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de Strasbourg (FMTS), Strasbourg, France.,Université de Strasbourg, Faculté de Médecine, Strasbourg, France
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- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation et Médecine Périopératoire, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Institut de Génétique et de Biologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire Illkirch, Illkirch, France.,Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, UMR 7104, Illkirch, France.,Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, U1258, Illkirch, France
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- Université de Strasbourg, Faculté de Médecine, Strasbourg, France.,MNMS-Platform, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.,Service de Médecine Nucléaire et d'Imagerie Moléculaire, Institut de Cancérologie Strasbourg Europe, Strasbourg, France.,ICube, Université de Strasbourg/CNRS, UMR 7357, Strasbourg, France
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- Institut de Génétique et de Biologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire Illkirch, Illkirch, France.,Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, UMR 7104, Illkirch, France.,Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, U1258, Illkirch, France.,Université de Strasbourg, Faculté de Médecine, Strasbourg, France.,Laboratoire de Biochimie et Biologie Moléculaire, Pôle de Biologie, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, 1 Place de l'hôpital, Strasbourg, France
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Wang C, Zhao F, Bai Y, Li C, Xu X, Kristiansen K, Zhou G. Proteomic Analysis of the Protective Effect of Eriodictyol on Benzo(a)pyrene-Induced Caco-2 Cytotoxicity. Front Nutr 2022; 9:839364. [PMID: 35308267 PMCID: PMC8927910 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.839364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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We evaluated the possible protective effects of six polyphenols on benzo(a)pyrene (BaP)-induced cytotoxicity in Caco-2 cells. We show that treatment with quinic acid, ferulic acid, homovanillic acid, trolox and BaP decreased cell viability, whereas naringenin and eriodictyol affected viability in a bi-phasic manner with low concentrations decreasing viability whereas higher concentrations increase viability. Co-treatment with 20 μM eriodictyol or naringenin reduced BaP-induced cytotoxicity, including cell apoptosis, cell cycle progression, and oxidative stress. Our results show that the protective effect of eriodictyol was superior to that of naringenin. The potential protective mechanisms of eriodictyol on BaP-induced toxicity were investigated by proteomics. We identified 80 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) with proteins associated with genetic information processing pathway representing the highest proportion and number of proteins responding to eriodictyol treatment, including key proteins such as RPA2, SNRPA, RAD23B, NUP155 and AARS. Our results provide new knowledge on how polyphenols may prevent BaP-induced carcinogenesis.
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- Chong Wang
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Meat Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Quality and Safety Control, Nanjing, China
- Laboratory of Genomics and Molecular Biomedicine, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Genomics and Molecular Biomedicine, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Meat Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Quality and Safety Control, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Meat Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Quality and Safety Control, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Meat Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Quality and Safety Control, Nanjing, China
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- Laboratory of Genomics and Molecular Biomedicine, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
- Institute of Metagenomics, Qingdao-Europe Advanced Institute for Life Sciences, BGI-Qingdao, Qingdao, China
- Karsten Kristiansen
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Meat Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Meat Production and Processing, Quality and Safety Control, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Guanghong Zhou
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Ngo QV, Faass L, Sähr A, Hildebrand D, Eigenbrod T, Heeg K, Nurjadi D. Inflammatory Response Against Staphylococcus aureus via Intracellular Sensing of Nucleic Acids in Keratinocytes. Front Immunol 2022; 13:828626. [PMID: 35281009 PMCID: PMC8907419 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.828626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Staphylococcus aureus is one of the clinically most relevant pathogens causing infections. Humans are often exposed to S. aureus. In approximately one-third of the healthy population it can be found on the skin either for long or short periods as colonizing "commensals", without inducing infections or an inflammatory immune response. While tolerating S. aureus seems to be limited to certain individuals and time periods in most cases, Staphylococcus epidermidis is tolerated permanently on the skin of almost all individuals without activating overwhelming skin inflammation. To investigate this, we co-cultured a keratinocyte cell line (HaCaT) with viable S. aureus or S. epidermidis to study the differences in the immune activation. S. aureus activated keratinocytes depicted by a profound IL-6 and IL-8 response, whereas S. epidermidis did not. Our data indicate that internalization of S. aureus and the subsequent intracellular sensing of bacterial nucleic acid may be essential for initiating inflammatory response in keratinocytes. Internalized dsRNA activates IL-6 and IL-8 release, but not TNF-α or IFNs by human keratinocytes. This is a non-specific effect of dsRNA, which can be induced using Poly(I:C), as well as RNA from S. aureus and S. epidermidis. However, only viable S. aureus were able to induce this response as these bacteria and not S. epidermidis were actively internalized by HaCaT. The stimulatory effect of S. aureus seems to be independent of the TLR3, -7 and -8 pathways.
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- Quang Vinh Ngo
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
- Deutsches Zentrum für Infektionsforschung (DZIF), Department of Infectious Diseases, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
- Max von Pettenkofer Institute, Chair for Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
- Deutsches Zentrum für Infektionsforschung (DZIF), Department of Infectious Diseases, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
- Deutsches Zentrum für Infektionsforschung (DZIF), Department of Infectious Diseases, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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Kyhoiesh HAK, Al-Adilee KJ. Synthesis, spectral characterization and biological activities of Ag(I), Pt(IV) and Au(III) complexes with novel azo dye ligand (N, N, O) derived from 2-amino-6-methoxy benzothiazole. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-022-02072-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Korinek M, Handoussa H, Tsai YH, Chen YY, Chen MH, Chiou ZW, Fang Y, Chang FR, Yen CH, Hsieh CF, Chen BH, El-Shazly M, Hwang TL. Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Volatile Oils: Fennel and Cumin Inhibit Neutrophilic Inflammation via Regulating Calcium and MAPKs. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:674095. [PMID: 34707494 PMCID: PMC8545060 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.674095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Neutrophilic inflammatory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), or psoriasis, exert a huge burden on the global health system due to the lack of safe and effective treatments. Volatile oils from terrestrial plants showed impressive therapeutic effects against disorders of the skin, digestive system, lungs, liver, metabolism, and nervous system. However, their effect on the immune system and neutrophil function is still elusive. Fennel, cumin, marjoram, lavender, caraway, and anise are the common nutraceuticals that are widely used in the Mediterranean diet. The volatile oils of these herbs were screened for various biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antimicrobial, and antiviral effects. Several oils showed anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial potential. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) and cumin (Cuminum cyminum) fruits' volatile oils significantly suppressed the activation of human neutrophils, including respiratory burst and the degranulation induced by formyl peptide receptor agonists fMLF/CB and MMK1 in the human neutrophils (IC50, 3.8–17.2 µg/ml). The cytotoxic effect and free-radical scavenging effects (ABTS, DPPH) of these oils did not account for the observed effects. Both fennel and cumin volatile oils significantly shortened calcium influx recovery time and inhibited phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinases (p38, JNK, and ERK) expression. The gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis of these oils revealed the presence of estragole and cuminaldehyde as the major components of fennel and cumin volatile oils, respectively. Our findings suggested that cumin and fennel, common in the Mediterranean diet, hold the potential to be applied for the treatment of neutrophilic inflammatory diseases.
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- Michal Korinek
- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- The Research Center for Emerging Viral Infections, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt.,Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety, Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Anesthesiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Chemical Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Yang N, Hui W, Dong S, Zhang X, Shao L, Jia Y, Mak PI, Paulo da Silva Martins R. Temperature Tolerance Electric Cell-Substrate Impedance Sensing for Joint Assessment of Cell Viability and Vitality. ACS Sens 2021; 6:3640-3649. [PMID: 34449212 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.1c01211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Evaluation of the cell health status is critical for drug screening and cell physiological activity investigations. The existing cell health assessment methods are solely devoted to the study of cell vitality or viability, leading to an incomplete evaluation. Herein, we report a convenient and robust method for the joint assessment of cell viability and vitality based on electric cell-substrate impedance sensing (ECIS) supplied with an environmental temperature control. The static value of electric cell-substrate impedance reflects the survival rate of cells, while the temperature tolerance of cells demonstrates the cell vitality. It was found that the cell vitality evaluated by the temperature tolerance of cells was independent of the initial cell numbers, rendering the proposed method easy to utilize in various applications. We compared the temperature tolerance ECIS method with the traditional trypan blue staining method, the methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium assay, and the direct impedance sensing method for joint evaluation of cell viability and vitality in drug screening. The temperature tolerance ECIS method showed comparable results but with a simpler protocol, faster results, and less dependence on the sample conditions. By providing both information on cell viability and cell vitality, the proposed temperature tolerance ECIS method would pave the way in building a simple and robust sensing system for cell health evaluation.
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- Ning Yang
- School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Jiangsu University, Jiangsu 212013, China
- State-Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI, Institute of Microelectronics, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
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- School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Jiangsu University, Jiangsu 212013, China
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- State-Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI, Institute of Microelectronics, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
- Faculty of Science and Technology—ECE, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518071, China
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- State-Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI, Institute of Microelectronics, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
- Faculty of Science and Technology—ECE, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
- MoE Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
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- State-Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI, Institute of Microelectronics, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
- Faculty of Science and Technology—ECE, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
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- State-Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI, Institute of Microelectronics, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
- Faculty of Science and Technology—ECE, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
- On Leave from Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa 1000-001, Portugal
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Gęgotek A, Jastrząb A, Dobrzyńska M, Biernacki M, Skrzydlewska E. Exogenous Antioxidants Impact on UV-Induced Changes in Membrane Phospholipids and the Effectiveness of the Endocannabinoid System in Human Skin Cells. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:1260. [PMID: 34439508 PMCID: PMC8389309 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10081260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Natural antioxidants effectively counteract changes caused by UV radiation in human skin cells. However, their action is limited due to their lipo/hydrophilicity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the mutual protective action of hydrophilic ascorbic acid and partially lipophilic rutin against UVA/UVB-induced changes in membranes phospholipid and endocannabinoid system in keratinocytes and fibroblasts. Obtained results clearly showed that, despite the stronger antioxidant properties of ascorbic acid, the lipid membranes were more effectively protected against UV-induced oxidation by rutin, including changes in phospholipid fatty acid levels, prevention against reactive aldehydes formation and endocannabinoids degradation. Ascorbic acid more strongly prevented UV-induced endocannabinoid receptors expression in fibroblasts, especially CB1. However, the combined action of used antioxidants resulted in the greatest cytoprotective effect, which was evident in the inflammatory marker TNFα down-regulation and increased cell viability following cell irradiation. The applied mixture of antioxidants showed a stronger protective in relation to membrane phospholipids in keratinocytes and in the endocannabinoid system in fibroblasts. In conclusion, it can be suggested that combined antioxidant capacities of ascorbic acid and rutin protects against lipid peroxidation but also decreases the UV-induced inflammation by direct interaction with the endocannabinoid system, thus increasing skin cell viability.
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- Agnieszka Gęgotek
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland; (A.J.); (M.D.); (M.B.); (E.S.)
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Ali ANM, Saeed NAHAAH, Omear HA. The Anticancer Properties of Artemisia aucheri Boiss Extract on HT29 Colon Cancer Cells. J Gastrointest Cancer 2021; 52:113-119. [PMID: 31907764 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-019-00354-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, and efforts toward its treatment have not been completely successful. In recent years, more attention has been focused on herbal medicine (HM) due to their anticancer and cytotoxic properties. This study investigated the anticancer and antioxidant effects of Artemisia aucheri (A. aucheri) Boiss extract against HT29 colon cancer cells compared with HEK239 natural cells. METHODS This study was performed on human HT29 colon cancer cells. Various doses of 0, 10, 100, 500, and 1000 μg/ml of A. aucheri extract were subjected to cells at specified time intervals. After treatment, the trypan blue test was employed to determine the viability of the cells. MTT and annexin tests were used to determine cell viability and the apoptosis induced by the extract. Malondialdehyde (MDA) testing was applied to investigate the antioxidant properties of the extract on fatty acids. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 22. One-way ANOVA and paired comparison tests were employed for data analysis. RESULTS The highest cytotoxicity effect of A. aucheri extract was observed at 1000 μg/ml (80.63 ± 3.66) being dose-dependent compared with the control in both cell lines (p < 0.001). Additionally, the survival rate of HT29 (IC50 = 57.88 μg/ml) and HEK (IC50 = 295 μg/ml) cancer cells decreased with increasing concentration of A. aucheri (the lowest cell viability was at 1000 μg/ml). Furthermore, the induction of membrane lipid peroxidation was significantly higher in HT29 compared with the control (p < 0.001). Another cytotoxic mechanism for the extract was the induction of apoptosis being significantly higher in HT29 colon cancer cells compared with the control group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Cytotoxic effects of A. aucheri extract were dose-dependent. This HM exerted cytotoxic effects against HT29 cells through the induction of membrane lipid peroxidation and apoptosis.
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Patil NA, Kandasubramanian B. Functionalized polylysine biomaterials for advanced medical applications: A review. Eur Polym J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.110248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Balouch B, Nagorsky H, Pham T, LaGraff JT, Chu-LaGraff Q. Human INCL fibroblasts display abnormal mitochondrial and lysosomal networks and heightened susceptibility to ROS-induced cell death. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0239689. [PMID: 33561134 PMCID: PMC7872282 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0239689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Infantile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (INCL) is a pediatric neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive retinal and central nervous system deterioration during infancy. This lysosomal storage disorder results from a deficiency in the Palmitoyl Protein Thioesterase 1 (PPT1) enzyme—a lysosomal hydrolase which cleaves fatty acid chains such as palmitate from lipid-modified proteins. In the absence of PPT1 activity, these proteins fail to be degraded, leading to the accumulation of autofluorescence storage material in the lysosome. The underlying molecular mechanisms leading to INCL pathology remain poorly understood. A role for oxidative stress has been postulated, yet little evidence has been reported to support this possibility. Here we present a comprehensive cellular characterization of human PPT1-deficient fibroblast cells harboring Met1Ile and Tyr247His compound heterozygous mutations. We detected autofluorescence storage material and observed distinct organellar abnormalities of the lysosomal and mitochondrial structures, which supported previous postulations about the role of ER, mitochondria and oxidative stress in INCL. An increase in the number of lysosomal structures was found in INCL patient fibroblasts, which suggested an upregulation of lysosomal biogenesis, and an association with endoplasmic reticulum stress response. The mitochondrial network also displayed abnormal spherical punctate morphology instead of normal elongated tubules with extensive branching, supporting the involvement of mitochondrial and oxidative stress in INCL cell death. Autofluorescence accumulation and lysosomal pathologies can be mitigated in the presence of conditioned wild type media suggesting that a partial restoration via passive introduction of the enzyme into the cellular environment may be possible. We also demonstrated, for the first time, that human INCL fibroblasts have a heightened susceptibility to exogenous reactive oxygen species (ROS)-induced cell death, which suggested an elevated basal level of endogenous ROS in the mutant cell. Collectively, these findings support the role of intracellular organellar networks in INCL pathology, possibly due to oxidative stress.
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- Bailey Balouch
- Neuroscience Program, Union College, Schenectady, New York, United States of America
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- Neuroscience Program, Union College, Schenectady, New York, United States of America
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- Department of Biology, Union College, Schenectady, New York, United States of America
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- Department of Biology, Union College, Schenectady, New York, United States of America
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- Neuroscience Program, Union College, Schenectady, New York, United States of America
- Department of Biology, Union College, Schenectady, New York, United States of America
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Yang Q, Cristea A, Roberts C, Liu K, Song Y, Xiao H, Shi H, Ma Y. Unveil early-stage nanocytotoxicity by a label-free single cell pH nanoprobe. Analyst 2020; 145:7210-7224. [PMID: 32960188 PMCID: PMC7655686 DOI: 10.1039/d0an01437k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Single-cell analysis is an emerging research area that aims to reveal delicate cellular status and underlying mechanisms by conquering the intercellular heterogeneity. Current single-cell research methods, however, are highly dependent on cell-destructive protocols and cannot sequentially display the progress of cellular events. A recently developed pH nanoprobe in our lab conceptually showed its ability to detect intracellular pH (pHi) without cell labeling or disruption. In the present study, we took the cytotoxicity of nanoparticles (NPs) as a typical example of cell heterogeneity, to testify the practicality of the pH nanoprobe in interpreting cell status. Three types of NPs (CeO2, TiO2, and SiO2) were employed to generate varied toxic effects. Results showed that the traditional assays - including cell viability, intracellular ROS generation, and mitochondrial inner membrane depolarization - not only failed to report the nanotoxicity accurately and timely, but also drew confusing or misleading conclusions. The pH nanoprobe revealed explicit pHi changes induced by the NPs, which corresponded well with the cell damages found by the transmission electron microscopic (TEM) imaging. Besides, our results unveiled an unexpectedly devastating effect of SiO2 NPs on cells during the early stage NP-cell interaction. The developed novel pH nanoprobe demonstrated a rapid sensing capability at single-cell resolution with minimum invasiveness. Therefore, it may become a promising alternative for a wide range of applications in areas such as single-cell research and precision medicine.
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- Qingbo Yang
- Department of Chemistry, and Center for Biomedical Research, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409, USA.
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Amhare AF, Lei J, Deng H, Lv Y, Han J, Zhang L. Biomedical application of chondroitin sulfate with nanoparticles in drug delivery systems: systematic review. J Drug Target 2020; 29:259-268. [PMID: 33021406 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2020.1833018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Chondroitin sulphate captured an increasing amount of attention in the field of drug delivery systems. Nanoparticles and chondroitin sulphate were combined in different ways to form effective target nanocarriers. The study aimed to evaluate the biomedical application of chondroitin sulphate with nanoparticles in drug delivery systems. We searched PubMed, Google Scholar, and MEDLINE for studies that included data for the application of chondroitin sulphate and nanoparticles in targeting drug delivery published in English up to 25 February 2020. OHAT (Office of Health Assessment and Translation) Risk-of-Bias Tool was used to assessing the quality and risk of bias of each study. We performed a qualitative synthesis of findings from included studies. The toxicity of developed drugs has been evaluated using cell viability percentage and 50% inhibitory concentration of drugs. Twenty original articles reported the application of chondroitin sulphate on drug delivery systems were selected. Drug loading and encapsulation efficiency were from 2% to 16.1% and from 39.50% to 93.97%, respectively. The drug release was fast at start time and followed by a slow and sustain released stage. The risk of bias was rated as high in two out of twenty studies. Most of the studies presented baseline characteristics and outcomes appropriately.
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- Abebe Feyissa Amhare
- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China.,Shenzhen Institute, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Shenzhen Institute, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, PR China.,Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Alfred Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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Mykhailenko O, Korinek M, Ivanauskas L, Bezruk I, Myhal A, Petrikaitė V, El-Shazly M, Lin GH, Lin CY, Yen CH, Chen BH, Georgiyants V, Hwang TL. Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Ukrainian Iris Species: A Fresh Look on Their Antioxidant Content and Biological Activities. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25194588. [PMID: 33050063 PMCID: PMC7582944 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25194588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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The major groups of antioxidant compounds (isoflavonoids, xanthones, hydroxycinnamic acids) in the rhizome methanol extracts of four Ukrainian Iris sp. (Iris pallida, Iris hungarica, Iris sibirica, and Iris variegata) were qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed using HPLC-DAD and UPLC-MS/MS. Gallic acid, caffeic acid, mangiferin, tectoridin, irigenin, iristectorigenin B, irisolidone, 5,6-dihydroxy-7,8,3',5'-tetramethoxyisoflavone, irisolidone-7-O-β-d-glucopyranoside, germanaism B, and nigricin were recognized by comparing their UV/MS spectra, chromatographic retention time (tR) with those of standard reference compounds. I. hungarica and I. variegata showed the highest total amount of phenolic compounds. Germanaism B was the most abundant component in the rhizomes of I. variegata (7.089 ± 0.032 mg/g) and I. hungarica (6.285 ± 0.030 mg/g). The compound analyses showed good calibration curve linearity (r2 > 0.999) and low detection and quantifications limit. These results validated the method for its use in the simultaneous quantitative evaluation of phenolic compounds in the studied Iris sp. I. hungarica and I. variegata rhizomes exhibited antioxidant activity, as demonstrated by the HPLC-ABTS system and NRF2 expression assay and anti-inflammatory activity on respiratory burst in human neutrophils. Moreover, the extracts showed anti-allergic and cytotoxic effects against cancer cells. Anti-coronavirus 229E and lipid formation activities were also evaluated. In summary, potent antioxidant marker compounds were identified in the examined Iris sp.
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- Olha Mykhailenko
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, National University of Pharmacy, 4-Valentinivska st., 61168 Kharkiv, Ukraine; (O.M.); (I.B.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan; (M.K.); (B.-H.C.)
- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety, and Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Analytical and Toxicological Chemistry, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickevičiaus g. 9, LT 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, National University of Pharmacy, 4-Valentinivska st., 61168 Kharkiv, Ukraine; (O.M.); (I.B.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, National University of Pharmacy, 4-Valentinivska st., 61168 Kharkiv, Ukraine; (O.M.); (I.B.); (A.M.)
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- Laboratory of Drug Targets Histopathology, Institute of Cardiology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukilėlių pr. 13, LT-50162 Kaunas, Lithuania;
- Institute of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Mickeviciaus g. 9, LT-44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Institute of Biotechnology, Life Sciences Centre, Vilnius University, Saulėtekio al. 7, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, the German University in Cairo, Cairo 11835, Egypt;
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, African Union Organization Street, Abbassia, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan; (G.-H.L.); (C.-Y.L.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan; (G.-H.L.); (C.-Y.L.)
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan;
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan; (M.K.); (B.-H.C.)
- Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- The Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, National University of Pharmacy, 4-Valentinivska st., 61168 Kharkiv, Ukraine; (O.M.); (I.B.); (A.M.)
- Correspondence: (V.G.); (T.-L.H.); Tel.: +380572-67-91-97 (V.G.); +886-3-2118800 (ext. 5523) (T.-L.H.)
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety, and Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Research Team, Healthy Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (V.G.); (T.-L.H.); Tel.: +380572-67-91-97 (V.G.); +886-3-2118800 (ext. 5523) (T.-L.H.)
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Al-Sayed E, Korinek M, Esmat A, Chen GY, Cheng YB, Hsieh PW, Chen BH, Hwang TL. Anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity of ellagitannin isolated from Melaleuca styphelioides. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2020; 177:112429. [PMID: 32559488 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2020.112429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Ellagitannins have a marked antioxidant effect and can prevent liver injury induced by free radicals. An undescribed ellagitannin named styphelioidin was isolated from Melaleuca styphelioides Sm. The structure of styphelioidin was elucidated by using various spectroscopic methods. The hepatoprotective activity of styphelioidin (25, 50, and 100 μM) was tested using the CCl4-challenged HepG2 cell model by measuring alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels in HepG2 cells treated with styphelioidin for 1 h followed by 40 mM CCl4. Glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase activity (SOD) and lipid peroxidation (MDA) were evaluated to determine the mechanisms of the hepatoprotective activity. Styphelioidin significantly reduced the levels of ALT, AST, and MDA at all tested concentrations. Moreover, it conferred a marked increase in the GSH levels and the SOD activity compared to the CCl4-treated groups. Styphelioidin also exerted DPPH· radical-scavenging effects with an IC50 value of 3.67 μM. Results indicated the hepatoprotective therapeutic potential of styphelioidin comparable to silymarin. Moreover, anti-inflammatory activity was assessed and styphelioidin inhibited fMLF/CB-induced elastase release in human neutrophils with IC50 2.51 μM. Cell-free experiments with human neutrophil elastase indicated a direct enzymatic inhibitory effect of styphelioidin on the enzyme activity (IC50 2.58 μM). The potential of styphelioidin to interact with human neutrophil elastase binding sites was further confirmed by molecular docking of styphelioidin into human neutrophil elastase crystal structure using AutoDock 4.2. Styphelioidin represents a potent hepatoprotective and antioxidant agent with effects on ALT, AST, MDA, GSH, and SOD comparable to silymarin. The beneficial anti-elastase properties hold the potential for drug development against elastase-related inflammatory diseases. This study highlights a promising natural hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory candidate derived from M. styphelioides.
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- Eman Al-Sayed
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, 11566, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan; Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety, and Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, 11566, Egypt.
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- Chinese Medicine Research and Development Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Center for Natural Product Research and Development, College of Pharmacy, Drug Development and Value Creation Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan; Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 80424, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan; Department of Anesthesiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, 33305, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan; The Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 80424, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan; Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety, and Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan; Department of Anesthesiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, 33305, Taiwan; Chinese Herbal Medicine Research Team, Healthy Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei City, 24301, Taiwan.
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Cytoprotective Effect of Ascorbic Acid and Rutin against Oxidative Changes in the Proteome of Skin Fibroblasts Cultured in a Three-Dimensional System. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12041074. [PMID: 32294980 PMCID: PMC7230807 DOI: 10.3390/nu12041074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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The combination of ascorbic acid and rutin, commonly used in oral preparations for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, can also be used to protect skin cells from the effects of UV radiation in sunlight. Here, we tested the potential protective effect of ascorbic acid and rutin used together in UVB-irradiated human skin fibroblasts, and assessed the proteomic profile of these cells, grown in a three-dimensional (3D) system. Proteomic findings revealed a combined effect of ascorbic acid and rutin in UV-irradiated fibroblasts against overexpression of pro-inflammatory signaling proteins and DNA reorganization/expression. These effects were not observed when cells were treated with either compounds alone. The antioxidant effects of ascorbic acid and rutin also prevented protein modifications by lipid peroxidation products. Further, ascorbic acid stimulated rutin-protein adduct formation, which supports intra/extracellular signaling and the Nrf2/ARE antioxidant pathway, contributing to the protective effects against UV-induced oxidative stress. The combined effect of ascorbic acid and rutin suggests that this combination of compounds is potentially effective against skin damage caused by UV radiation.
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Tran NMP, Dang NTN, Nguyen NTP, Nguyen LVH, Quyen TN, Tran PA, Lee BT, Hiep NT. Fabrication of injectable bone substitute loading porous simvastatin-loaded poly(lactic- co-glycolic acid) microspheres. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2019.1566726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Nam Minh-Phuong Tran
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Vietnam National University- Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Vietnam National University- Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Vietnam National University- Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Vietnam National University- Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology Viet Nam, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Materials, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, Korea
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- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Vietnam National University- Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Gohi BFCA, Liu XY, Zeng HY, Xu S, Ake KMH, Cao XJ, Zou KM, Namulondo S. Enhanced efficiency in isolation and expansion of hAMSCs via dual enzyme digestion and micro-carrier. Cell Biosci 2020; 10:2. [PMID: 31921407 PMCID: PMC6945441 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-019-0367-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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A two-stage method of obtaining viable human amniotic stem cells (hAMSCs) in large-scale is described. First, human amniotic stem cells are isolated via dual enzyme (collagenase II and DNAase I) digestion. Next, relying on a culture of the cells from porous chitosan-based microspheres in vitro, high purity hAMSCs are obtained in large-scale. Dual enzymatic (collagenase II and DNase I) digestion provides a primary cell culture and first subculture with a lower contamination rate, higher purity and a larger number of isolated cells. The obtained hAMSCs were seeded onto chitosan microspheres (CM), gelatin-chitosan microspheres (GCM) and collagen-chitosan microspheres (CCM) to produce large numbers of hAMSCs for clinical trials. Growth activity measurement and differentiation essays of hAMSCs were realized. Within 2 weeks of culturing, GCMs achieved over 1.28 ± 0.06 × 107 hAMSCs whereas CCMs and CMs achieved 7.86 ± 0.11 × 106 and 1.98 ± 0.86 × 106 respectively within this time. In conclusion, hAMSCs showed excellent attachment and viability on GCM-chitosan microspheres, matching the hAMSCs' normal culture medium. Therefore, dual enzyme (collagenase II and DNAase I) digestion may be a more useful isolation process and culture of hAMSCs on porous GCM in vitro as an ideal environment for the large-scale expansion of highly functional hAMSCs for eventual use in stem cell-based therapy.
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- Bi Foua Claude Alain Gohi
- Biology and Chemical Engineering School, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, 617000 Sichuan People’s Republic of China
- Biotechnology Institute, College of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105 Hunan People’s Republic of China
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- Economical Forest Cultivation and Utilization of 2011 Collaborative Innovation Center in Hunan Province, Hunan Key Laboratory of Green, Zhuzhou, China
- Packaging and Application of Biological Nanotechnology, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007 Hunan China
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- Biotechnology Institute, College of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105 Hunan People’s Republic of China
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- Biotechnology Institute, College of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105 Hunan People’s Republic of China
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- Faculty of Business Administration, Laval University, Pavillon Palasis-Prince, 2325 Rue de la Terrasse, G1V 0A6 Quebec City, Canada
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- Biotechnology Institute, College of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105 Hunan People’s Republic of China
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- Biotechnology Institute, College of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105 Hunan People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Comparative Literature and World Literature, College of Literature and Journalism, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105 Hunan People’s Republic of China
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Ebrahim HM, El-Rouby MN, Morsy ME, Said MM, Ezz MK. The Synergistic Cytotoxic Effect of Laser-Irradiated Gold Nanoparticles and Sorafenib Against the Growth of a Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Line. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2019; 20:3369-3376. [PMID: 31759361 PMCID: PMC7062997 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2019.20.11.3369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Gold nanoparticles are the most promising candidate in cancer treatment due to their physiochemical properties and increased use in photothermal therapy (PTT). In the present study, spherical gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were synthesized using citrate reduction method. The particles were then characterized using UV-VIS spectroscopy and transmission electron microscope. A hepatocellular carcinoma cell line (HepG2) was incubated with sorafenib and/or non-irradiated or laser-irradiated AuNPs for 48 hrs. The cytotoxic effect of different treatment modalities was determined using MTT assay. Furthermore, apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry using annexin V/propidium iodide, as well as estimating the level of caspases. Results showed that AuNPs and sorafenib reduced HepG2 cell viability, and the cytotoxicity was associated with increased release of LDH in the culture medium. The recorded cytotoxicity was attributed to enhanced apoptosis as revealed by increased cellular caspases (3, 8 and 9), that was further confirmed by flow cytometry. The most notable cytotoxic effect was recorded when combining sorafenib with laser-irradiated AuNPs. In conclusion, a synergistic cytotoxic effect was observed between sorafenib and laser-irradiated AuNPs against the growth of HepG2, suggesting the potential substitution of large toxic doses of sorafenib by lower doses in combination with photothermal therapy.
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- Haidy M Ebrahim
- Department of Cancer Biology, National Cancer Institute (NCI), Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Cancer Biology, National Cancer Institute (NCI), Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Applications, National Institute of Laser-Enhanced Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Guan X, Tang Y, Zha S, Han Y, Shi W, Ren P, Yan M, Pan Q, Hu Y, Fang J, Zhang J, Liu G. Exogenous Ca 2+ mitigates the toxic effects of TiO 2 nanoparticles on phagocytosis, cell viability, and apoptosis in haemocytes of a marine bivalve mollusk, Tegillarca granosa. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2019; 252:1764-1771. [PMID: 31295695 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.06.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Revised: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 06/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Phagocytosis suppression induced by nanoparticles (NPs) exposure is increasingly reported in marine species. However, the mechanisms underlying this impact remain poorly understood. In order to improve our present understanding of the immunotoxicity of NPs, acute (96 h) TiO2 NP exposure and rescue trials via exogenous supply of Ca2+ were performed in the blood clam, Tegillarca granosa. The results show that the phagocytosis rate, cell viability, and intracellular Ca2+ concentration of haemocytes were significantly suppressed, whereas the intracellular ROS concentration of haemocytes significantly increased upon nTiO2 exposure. Exposure to nTiO2 also led to the significant downregulation of Caspase-3, Caspase-6, apoptosis regulator Bcl-2, Bcl-2-associated X, calmodulin kinase II, and calmodulin kinase kinase II. Furthermore, the toxic impacts of nTiO2 were partially mitigated by the addition of exogenous Ca2+, as indicated by the recovery tendency in almost all the measured parameters. The present study indicates that Ca2+ signaling could be one of the key pathways through which nTiO2 attacks phagocytosis.
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- Xiaofan Guan
- College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Mariculture Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, 325005, China
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- Mariculture Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, 325005, China
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- Mariculture Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, 325005, China
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- Mariculture Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, 325005, China
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- Mariculture Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, 325005, China
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- Mariculture Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, 325005, China
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- College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Delivery of platinum (II) drugs with bulky ligands in trans-geometry for overcoming cisplatin drug resistance. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 96:96-104. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.10.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2017] [Revised: 09/02/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Loliolide Presents Antiapoptosis and Antiscratching Effects in Human Keratinocytes. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20030651. [PMID: 30717391 PMCID: PMC6387290 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20030651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2018] [Revised: 01/23/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Loliolide is a monoterpenoid hydroxylactone present in freshwater algae that has anti-inflammatory and antiaging activity; however, its effects on ultraviolet-damaged skin have yet to be elucidated. This study investigated the antiapoptosis and wound-healing effects of loliolide using HaCaT cells (a human keratinocyte cell line). Loliolide inhibited the expression of reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by ultraviolet radiation as well as wrinkle formation-related matrix metalloproteinase genes and increased the expression of the damage repair-related gene SIRT1. The apoptosis signaling pathway was confirmed by Western blot analysis, which showed that loliolide was able to reduce the expression of caspases 3, 8, and 9, which are related to ROS-induced apoptosis. In addition, Western blotting, reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and real-time PCR analyses showed that loliolide enhanced the expression of the epidermal growth factor receptor signaling pathway (PI3K, AKT) and migration factors, such as K6, K16, and K17; keratinocyte growth factor; and inflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin (IL)-1, IL-17, and IL-22 expressed during the cellular scratching process, suggesting a putative wound-healing ability. Because of the antiapoptosis and antiscratching effects on skin of both loliolide and loliolide-rich Prasiola japonica ethanol extract, we consider the former to be an important compound used in the cosmeceutical industry.
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AnilKumar S, Allen SC, Tasnim N, Akter T, Park S, Kumar A, Chattopadhyay M, Ito Y, Suggs LJ, Joddar B. The applicability of furfuryl-gelatin as a novel bioink for tissue engineering applications. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2019; 107:314-323. [PMID: 29656592 PMCID: PMC6188846 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2017] [Revised: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 03/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Three-dimensional bioprinting is an innovative technique in tissue engineering, to create layer-by-layer structures, required for mimicking body tissues. However, synthetic bioinks do not generally possess high printability and biocompatibility at the same time. So, there is an urgent need for naturally derived bioinks that can exhibit such optimized properties. We used furfuryl-gelatin as a novel, visible-light crosslinkable bioink for fabricating cell-laden structures with high viability. Hyaluronic acid was added as a viscosity enhancer and either Rose Bengal or Riboflavin was used as a visible-light crosslinker. Crosslinking was done by exposing the printed structure for 2.5 min to visible light and confirmed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and rheometry. Scanning electron microscopy revealed a highly porous networked structure. Three different cell types were successfully bioprinted within these constructs. Mouse mesenchymal stem cells printed within monolayer and bilayer sheets showed viability, network formation and proliferation (∼5.33 times) within 72 h of culture. C2C12 and STO cells were used to print a double layered structure, which showed evidence of the viability of both cells and heterocellular clusters within the construct. This furfuryl-gelatin based bioink can be used for tissue engineering of complex tissues and help in understanding how cellular crosstalk happens in vivo during normal or diseased pathology. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater, 107B: 314-323, 2019.
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- Shweta AnilKumar
- Inspired Materials & Stem-Cell Based Tissue Engineering Laboratory (IMSTEL), Department of Metallurgical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, 79968
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 78712
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- Inspired Materials & Stem-Cell Based Tissue Engineering Laboratory (IMSTEL), Department of Metallurgical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, 79968
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, 79968
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- Nano Medical Engineering Laboratory, RIKEN, Wako, Saitama, Japan
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- Inspired Materials & Stem-Cell Based Tissue Engineering Laboratory (IMSTEL), Department of Metallurgical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, 79968
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Center of Emphasis in Diabetes and Metabolism, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas, 79905
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- Nano Medical Engineering Laboratory, RIKEN, Wako, Saitama, Japan
- Emergent Bioengineering Materials Research Team, RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science, Wako, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 78712
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- Inspired Materials & Stem-Cell Based Tissue Engineering Laboratory (IMSTEL), Department of Metallurgical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, 79968
- Nano Medical Engineering Laboratory, RIKEN, Wako, Saitama, Japan
- Border Biomedical Research Center (BBRC), University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, 79968
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Jyothi MV, Bhargav E, Babu CN, Reddy KS, Kumar BP, Rao RP. Apoptosis-Mediated Cytotoxic Effect of Caralluma adscendens var. attenuata on Colon (HT29) and Hepatic (HepG2) Cancer Cell Lines. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2019; 11:38-42. [PMID: 30906138 PMCID: PMC6394154 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_117_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Caralluma adscendens var. attenuata (Wight) Grav. and Mayur., a member of Apocynaceae, is a perennial stem succulent plant with wide distribution in tropics and subtropics of the world. This plant is reported for the presence of steroids, flavonoids, saponins, triterpenes, and pregnane glycosides, and is known to have antidiabetic and antiulcerogenic properties. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, an attempt was made to identify antioxidant capacity and cytotoxic potential of n-hexane and aqueous methanolic extracts of total stem part of C. adscendens var. attenuata. Antioxidant activity was evaluated by total phenolic content assay, total flavonoid content assay, free radical scavenging activity, and reducing ability methods. Cytotoxic activity was evaluated by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5 diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and nuclear staining methods for colorectal cancer cell lines HT29 and liver cancer cell lines HepG2. RESULTS MTT assay method has proven that the IC50 value was 10 μg/mL for both extracts, whereas for cisplatin standard, it was 2 μg/mL. By nuclear staining, the apoptotic cells were identified as oval masses with dark cytoplasm and dense green nuclear chromatin fragments indicating the programmed cell death for both n-hexane and aqueous methanolic extracts at the same concentration (10μg/mL). CONCLUSION However, aqueous methanolic extract showed prominent cytotoxic potential against both cancer cell lines.
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- Mallela Vijaya Jyothi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Botany, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Jahagirdar D, Gore CR, Patel H, Maria K, Tandon I, Sharma NK. Induction of Apoptotic Death and Cell Cycle Arrest in HeLa Cells by Extracellular Factors of Breast Cancer Cells. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2018; 19:3307-3316. [PMID: 30583335 PMCID: PMC6428559 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2018.19.12.3307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background: There are evidences on the role of extracellular factors in cellular communication between cancer cells and non-cancerous cells to support tumor progression and a phenomenon of cancer cachexia. However, evidences are scarce to show the effects of extracellular factors from one carcinoma microenvironment upon growth and survival of another carcinoma. Methodology: To address the above issue, we have selected excised breast carcinoma tissue samples and in vitro grown MCF-7 sources of extracellular factors and tested their effects to evaluate growth and proliferation inhibitory potential against a cervical carcinoma cell line HeLa. Results: Data from the in vitro experiments like Trypan blue dye exclusion, MTT assay, cell cycle assay and annexin V/PI staining lead us to suggest that the extracellular factors collected from the culture medium of in vitro grown MCF-7 and excised breast carcinoma tissue play an apoptosis inducing and cell cycle arrest role in HeLa. In these in vitro experiments, we detected the presence of up to 40-50% apoptotic cell death in HeLa cells and increase in G2-M cell cycle phase from 11%-25% due to treatment with extracellular factors from human breast carcinoma cells. Discussion and Conclusion: These observations are novel and suggest that extracellular factors from breast carcinoma play an apoptosis inducing and growth inhibitory role upon on HeLa cells. This study can also support the concept of cancer cachexia and a possible hypothesis for rare chance of synchronous two or more primary tumor in a single patient.
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- Devashree Jahagirdar
- Cancer and Translational Research Lab, Dr D.Y. Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute, Dr D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, India.
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Thabet AA, Youssef FS, Korinek M, Chang FR, Wu YC, Chen BH, El-Shazly M, Singab ANB, Hwang TL. Study of the anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory activity of Brachychiton rupestris and Brachychiton discolor leaves (Malvaceae) using in vitro models. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2018; 18:299. [PMID: 30413192 PMCID: PMC6230296 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-018-2359-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Background Brachychiton rupestris and Brachychiton discolor (Malvaceae) are ornamental trees native to Australia. Some members of Brachychiton and its highly related genus, Sterculia, are employed in traditional medicine for itching, dermatitis and other skin diseases. However, scientific studies on these two genera are scarce. Aiming to reveal the scientific basis of the folk medicinal use of these plants, the cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic activities of Brachychiton rupestris and Brachychiton discolor leaves extracts and fractions were evaluated. Also, phytochemical investigation of B. rupestris was performed to identify the compounds exerting the biological effect. Methods Extracts as well as fractions of Brachychiton rupestris and Brachychiton discolor were tested for their cytotoxicity versus hepatoma HepG2, lung A549, and breast MDA-MB-231 cancer cell lines. Assessment of the anti-allergic activity was done using degranulation assay in RBL-2H3 mast cells. Anti-inflammatory effect was tested by measuring the suppression of superoxide anion production as well as elastase release in fMLF/CB-induced human neutrophils. Phytochemical investigation of the n-hexane, dichloromethane and ethyl acetate fractions of B. rupestris was done using different chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. Results The tested samples showed no cytotoxicity towards the tested cell lines. The nonpolar fractions of both B. rupestris and B. discolor showed potent anti-allergic potency by inhibiting the release of β-hexosaminidase. The dichloromethane fraction of both species exhibited the highest anti-inflammatory activity by suppressing superoxide anion generation and elastase release with IC50 values of 2.99 and 1.98 μg/mL, respectively for B. rupestris, and 0.78 and 1.57 μg/mL, respectively for B. discolor. Phytochemical investigation of various fractions of B. rupestris resulted in the isolation of β-amyrin acetate (1), β-sitosterol (2) and stigmasterol (3) from the n-hexane fraction. Scopoletin (4) and β-sitosterol-3-O-β-D-glucoside (5) were obtained from the dichloromethane fraction. Dihydrodehydrodiconiferyl alcohol 4-O-β-D-glucoside (6) and dihydrodehydrodiconiferyl alcohol 9-O-β-D-glucoside (7) were separated from the ethyl acetate fraction. Scopoletin (4) showed anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory activity. Conclusions It was concluded that the nonpolar fractions of both Brachychiton species exhibited anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory activities. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12906-018-2359-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Sindhavajiva PR, Sastravaha P, Arksornnukit M, Pavasant P. Intermittent compressive force induces human mandibular-derived osteoblast differentiation via WNT/β-catenin signaling. J Cell Biochem 2018; 119:3474-3485. [PMID: 29143994 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.26519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2017] [Accepted: 11/13/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Mechanical force induces an efflux of ATP that regulates osteoblast differentiation. However, the effect of mechanical force-induced ATP efflux on WNT/β-catenin signaling remains unclarified. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of intermittent compressive force (ICF) and ICF-induced extracellular ATP on osteoblast differentiation via WNT/β-catenin signaling in human mandibular-derived osteoblast precursors (hMOBPs). The hMOBPs were subjected to ICF (1.5 g/cm2 , 0.3 Hz) for 20 h. To investigate the role of ATP, Apyrase (0.5 units/mL), an enzyme that hydrolyzes ATP, was added 30 min before ICF was applied. The extracellular ATP levels were measured immediately after ICF was removed. The mRNA expression of osteogenic related genes, including WNT was evaluated via quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction. In vitro mineralization was determined by Alizarin Red S staining. The localization of β-catenin was detected using immunofluorescence staining and lentiviral-TOP-dGFP reporter assay. The results demonstrated that ICF increased ATP efflux and in vitro mineralization by hMOBPs. In addition, OSX, ALP, and WNT3A mRNA expression and β-catenin nuclear translocation increased when ICF was applied. The upregulation of these genes was reduced by Apyrase, suggesting the role of ICF-induced ATP on osteoblast differentiation. Notably, ICF altered the mRNA expression of purinergic 2X receptors (P2XRs). A P2X1R antagonist (NF449) downregulated ICF-induced WNT3A, OSX, and ALP mRNA expression. Moreover, when 25 μM α, β-meATP, a P2X1R agonist, was added, WNT3A, and OSX expression increased. In conclusion, our results demonstrate that ICF-induced ATP enhanced hMOBP differentiation. This enhancement was associated with WNT/β-catenin signaling and P2X1R activation.
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- Pimrumpai R Sindhavajiva
- Graduate Program in Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Mineralized Tissue Research Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Mineralized Tissue Research Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Mahdhi A, Leban N, Chakroun I, Chaouch MA, Hafsa J, Fdhila K, Mahdouani K, Majdoub H. Extracellular polysaccharide derived from potential probiotic strain with antioxidant and antibacterial activities as a prebiotic agent to control pathogenic bacterial biofilm formation. Microb Pathog 2017; 109:214-220. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2017.05.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2016] [Revised: 05/01/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Yin H, Zhong F, Ouyang Y, Wang Q, Ding L, He S. Upregulation of ADAM12 contributes to accelerated cell proliferation and cell adhesion-mediated drug resistance (CAM-DR) in Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 22:527-535. [PMID: 28395594 DOI: 10.1080/10245332.2017.1312205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE ADAM12 is a member of a disintegrin and metalloproteinase family and has been reported to participate in the development of variety of tumors. However, the role of ADAM12 in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) has not been investigated. The present study was undertaken to determine the expression and biologic function of ADAM12 in human NHL. METHODS First, we constructed a model of cell adhesion in NHL, the mRNA, and protein level of ADAM12 in suspension and the adhesion model was analyzed by RT-PCR and western blot. Then, flow cytometry assay and western blot were used to investigate the mechanism of ADAM12 in the proliferation of NHL cells. In vitro, after using siRNA interfering ADAM12 expression, we performed adhesion assay and cell viability assay to determine the effect of ADAM12 on adhesive rate and drug sensitivity. RESULTS ADAM12 was lowly expressed in suspended cells and highly expressed in adherent NHL cells. In addition, ADAM12 was positively correlated with the proliferation and apoptosis of NHL cells by regulating the expression of p-AKT and p-GSK-3β. Furthermore, ADAM12 promoted cell adhesion-mediated drug resistance (CAM-DR) in DLBCL via AKT signaling pathway. CONCLUSION AND DISCUSSION Our data support a role for ADAM12 in NHL cell proliferation, adhesion, and drug resistance, and it may pave the way for a novel therapeutic approach for CAM-DR in NHL.
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- Haibing Yin
- a Department of Pathology , Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nantong University , Nantong , PR China
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- b Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Inflammation and Molecular Drug Target, Medical College, Nantong University , Nantong , PR China
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- b Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Inflammation and Molecular Drug Target, Medical College, Nantong University , Nantong , PR China
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- b Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Inflammation and Molecular Drug Target, Medical College, Nantong University , Nantong , PR China
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- b Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Inflammation and Molecular Drug Target, Medical College, Nantong University , Nantong , PR China
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- a Department of Pathology , Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nantong University , Nantong , PR China
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Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel 2-imino-4-thiazolidinone derivatives as potent anti-cancer agents. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2016; 26:5361-5368. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2016.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2016] [Revised: 07/14/2016] [Accepted: 08/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Exploiting the biological roles of the trypsin inhibitor from Inga vera seeds: A multifunctional Kunitz inhibitor. Process Biochem 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2016.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Mostafa NM, Ashour ML, Eldahshan OA, Singab ANB. Cytotoxic activity and molecular docking of a novel biflavonoid isolated from Jacaranda acutifolia (Bignoniaceae). Nat Prod Res 2015; 30:2093-100. [DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2015.1114938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Nada M. Mostafa
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Guo J, Chen Q, Lam CWK, Wang C, Wong VKW, Xu F, Jiang Z, Zhang W. Application of artificial neural network to investigate the effects of 5-fluorouracil on ribonucleotides and deoxyribonucleotides in HepG2 cells. Sci Rep 2015; 5:16861. [PMID: 26578061 PMCID: PMC4649619 DOI: 10.1038/srep16861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2015] [Accepted: 10/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Endogenous ribonucleotides and deoxyribonucleotides are essential metabolites that play important roles in a broad range of key cellular functions. Their intracellular levels could also reflect the action of nucleoside analogues. We investigated the effects of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) on ribonucleotide and deoxyribonucleotide pool sizes in cells upon exposure to 5-FU for different durations. Unsupervised and supervised artificial neural networks were compared for comprehensive analysis of global responses to 5-FU. As expected, deoxyuridine monophosphate (dUMP) increased after 5-FU incubation due to the inhibition of thymine monophosphate (TMP) synthesis. Interestingly, the accumulation of dUMP could not lead to increased levels of deoxyuridine triphosphate (dUTP) and deoxyuridine diphosphate (dUDP). After the initial fall in intracellular deoxythymidine triphosphate (TTP) concentration, its level recovered and increased from 48 h exposure to 5-FU, although deoxythymidine diphosphate (TDP) and TMP continued to decrease compared with the control group. These findings suggest 5-FU treatment caused unexpected changes in intracellular purine polls, such as increases in deoxyadenosine triphosphate (dATP), adenosine-triphosphate (ATP), guanosine triphosphate (GTP) pools. Further elucidation of the mechanism of action of 5-FU in causing these changes should enhance development of strategies that will increase the anticancer activity of 5-FU while decreasing its resistance.
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- Jianru Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance (Ministry of Education), China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau, China
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Huang Y, Wang YJ, Wang Y, Yi S, Fan Z, Sun L, Lin D, Anreddy N, Zhu H, Schmidt M, Chen ZS, Zhang M. Exploring naturally occurring ivy nanoparticles as an alternative biomaterial. Acta Biomater 2015. [PMID: 26219859 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2015.07.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Arabinoglactan protein (AGP)-rich nanoparticles obtained from the sticky exudates of Hedera helix (English ivy), have shown promising potential to be used in nanomedicine owing to their excellent aqueous solubility, low intrinsic viscosity, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. In this study, the feasibilities of utilizing ivy nanoparticles (INPs) as nano-carriers for delivering chemotherapeutic drugs in cancer therapy and as nano-fillers to develop novel scaffolds for tissue engineering in regenerative medicine are evaluated. Via electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions, pH-responsive nanoconjugates are formed between the INPs and the doxorubicin (DOX) with an entrapment ratio of 77.9±3.9%. While the INPs show minimal cytotoxicity, the formed INP-DOX conjugates exhibit substantially stronger cytotoxic activity than free DOX against multiple cancer cell lines, suggesting a synergistic effect is established upon conjugation. The anti-cancer effects of the INP-DOX conjugates are further evaluated via in vivo xenograft assays by subcutaneously implanting DOX resistant cell line, SW620/Ad-300, into nude mice. The tumor volumes in mice treated with the INP-DOX conjugates are significantly less than those of the mice treated with free DOX. In addition, the INPs are further exploited as nano-fillers to develop fibrous scaffolds with collagen, via mimicking the porous matrix where the INPs are embedded under natural condition. Enhanced adhesion of smooth muscle cells (SMCs) and accelerated proliferation of mouse aortic SMCs are observed in this newly constructed scaffold. Overall, the results obtained from the present study suggest great potential of the INPs to be used as biocompatible nanomaterials in nanomedicine. The AGP-rich INP renders a glycoprotein architecture that is amenable for modification according to the functional designs, capable of being developed as versatile nanomaterials for extensive biomedical applications. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Naturally occurring organic nanomaterials have drawn increasing interest for their potential biomedical applications in recent years. In this study, a new type of naturally occurring nanoparticles obtained from the sticky exudates on the adventitious roots of English ivy (H. helix), was explored for its potential biomedical application. In particular, the feasibilities of utilizing ivy nanoparticles (INPs) as nano-carriers for delivering chemotherapeutic drugs in cancer therapy and as nano-fillers to develop novel scaffolds for tissue engineering in regenerative medicine were evaluated both in vitro and in vivo. Overall, the results obtained from the present study suggest the great potential of the INPs to be used as biocompatible nanomaterials in nanomedicine. This study may open a totally new frontier for exploring the biomedical application of naturally occurring nanomaterials.
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- Yujian Huang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; Dorothy M. Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; Interdisciplinary Biophysics Graduate Program, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY 11439, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; Dorothy M. Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; Interdisciplinary Biophysics Graduate Program, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Chemistry of Life Processes Institute, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; Dorothy M. Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; Interdisciplinary Biophysics Graduate Program, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; Dorothy M. Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; Interdisciplinary Biophysics Graduate Program, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY 11439, USA
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- Dorothy M. Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY 11439, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; Dorothy M. Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; Interdisciplinary Biophysics Graduate Program, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
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Vinette V, Placet M, Arguin G, Gendron FP. Multidrug Resistance-Associated Protein 2 Expression Is Upregulated by Adenosine 5'-Triphosphate in Colorectal Cancer Cells and Enhances Their Survival to Chemotherapeutic Drugs. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0136080. [PMID: 26295158 PMCID: PMC4546675 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0136080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2015] [Accepted: 07/29/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Extracellular adenosine 5’-triphosphate (ATP) is a signaling molecule that induces a plethora of effects ranging from the regulation of cell proliferation to modulation of cancerous cell behavior. In colorectal cancer, ATP was reported to stimulate epithelial cell proliferation and possibly promote resistance to anti-cancer treatments. However, the exact role of this danger-signaling molecule on cancerous intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) in response to chemotherapeutic agents remains unknown. To address how ATP may influence the response of cancerous IECs to chemotherapeutic agents, we used Caco-2 cells, which display enterocyte-like features, to determine the effect of ATP on the expression of multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 (MRP2). Gene and protein expression were determined by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and Western blotting. Resistance to etoposide, cisplatin and doxorubicin was determined by MTT assays in response to ATP stimulation of Caco-2 cells and in cells for which MRP2 expression was down-regulated by shRNA. ATP increased the expression of MRP2 at both the mRNA and protein levels. MRP2 expression involved an ATP-dependent stimulation of the MEK/ERK signaling pathway that was associated with an increase in relative resistance of Caco-2 cells to etoposide. Abolition of MRP2 expression using shRNA significantly reduced the protective effect of MRP2 toward etoposide as well as to cisplatin and doxorubicin. This study describes the mechanism by which ATP may contribute to the chemoresistance of cancerous IECs in colorectal cancer. Given the heterogeneity of colorectal adenocarcinoma responses to anti-cancer drugs, these findings call for further study to understand the role of P2 receptors in cancer drug therapy and to develop novel therapies aimed at regulating P2 receptor activity.
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- Valérie Vinette
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Pavillon de Recherche Appliquée sur le Cancer, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Pavillon de Recherche Appliquée sur le Cancer, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Pavillon de Recherche Appliquée sur le Cancer, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Pavillon de Recherche Appliquée sur le Cancer, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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Kumar SP, Birundha K, Kaveri K, Devi KR. Antioxidant studies of chitosan nanoparticles containing naringenin and their cytotoxicity effects in lung cancer cells. Int J Biol Macromol 2015; 78:87-95. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.03.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2014] [Revised: 03/12/2015] [Accepted: 03/12/2015] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Hui C, Lan Z, Yue-li L, Li-lin H, Li-lin H. Knockdown of Eag1 Expression by RNA Interference Increases Chemosensitivity to Cisplatin in Ovarian Cancer Cells. Reprod Sci 2015; 22:1618-26. [DOI: 10.1177/1933719115590665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Chen Hui
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Southeast Hospital of Xiamen University (175th Hospital of PLA), Zhangzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Southeast Hospital of Xiamen University (175th Hospital of PLA), Zhangzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Southeast Hospital of Xiamen University (175th Hospital of PLA), Zhangzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Southeast Hospital of Xiamen University (175th Hospital of PLA), Zhangzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Southeast Hospital of Xiamen University (175th Hospital of PLA), Zhangzhou, Fujian, China
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