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Hooshyar MR, Raygan S, Mehdinavaz Aghdam R. Investigating layer-by-layer chitosan-dextran sulfate-coated mesoporous silica as a pH-sensitive drug delivery system. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2024; 35:29. [PMID: 38884680 PMCID: PMC11182833 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-024-06797-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNPs) coated by chitosan (CS) were shown to be a proper candidate as a carrier for drug delivery purposes. However, choosing the suitable drug-containing complexes to be applied on MSNPs-CS is of much greater importance to evaluate the possible candidate for an efficient combination of cell viability, drug release kinetics, and atherosclerosis prevention. In this regard, this study concentrates on the synthesis and assessment of coated MSNPs-CS designed for drug delivery purposes. The MSNPs are coated with polyelectrolyte complexes (PEC) composed of CS and dextran sulfate (MSNPs-CS-DX), serving as a versatile drug carrier with favorable biological characteristics. CS-DX is applied to MSNPs without requiring complex or multi-step synthesis procedures. Rosuvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering medication, is chosen for its therapeutic relevance. Additionally, CS-DX is found to relatively impede the uptake of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) by macrophages, enhancing their potential therapeutic utility. FTIR pattern, FESEM, and TEM images prove MSNPs-CS-DX formation. DLS measurement demonstrates the average particle size of 110 nm for MSNPs, with the combined thickness of CS and DX layers ranging from 10 to 15 nm. BET test is carried out to evaluate the pore size and porosity of structure, showing outstanding results that cause an entrapment efficiency of 57% for MSNPs-CS-DX. Furthermore, the findings demonstrate the pH sensitivity of MSNPs-CS-DX on drug release kinetics. Notably, the CS-DX layer exhibits a significant enhancement in cell viability of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) by approximately 24% within a 24 h timeframe compared to MSNPs lacking CS-DX.
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- Mohammad Reza Hooshyar
- Synthesis and Extraction of Materials Lab., School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, P.O. Box 11155-4563, Tehran, Iran.
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- Synthesis and Extraction of Materials Lab., School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, P.O. Box 11155-4563, Tehran, Iran.
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- Biomaterials Lab., School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, P.O. Box 11155-4563, Tehran, Iran
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Madkhali OA, Moni SS, Sultan MH, Bakkari MA, Almoshari Y, Shaheen ES, Alshammari A. Design and characterization of Lactotransferrin peptide-loaded dextran-docosahexaenoic acid nanoparticles: an immune modulator for hepatic damage. Sci Rep 2023; 13:13537. [PMID: 37598258 PMCID: PMC10439908 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-40674-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023] Open
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The primary objective of this research was to create injectable delivery formulations using Lactotransferrin (LTF) peptide-loaded dextran nanoparticles coated with docosahexaenoic acid. These nanoparticles, designated as LLDDNP, underwent a lyophilization process. The study encompassed a comprehensive investigation, including physicochemical characterization, in vivo assessment of biomarkers, and an examination of immune response through cytokine modulation. The zeta potential of LLDDNP was - 24.5 ± 12 mV, while their average particle size was 334.9 z.d.nm. The particles exhibited a conductivity of 2.10 mS/cm, while their mobility in the injectable dosage form was measured at - 3.65 µm cm/Vs. The scanning electron microscopy investigation, the lyophilization processes resulted in discrete particles forming particle aggregations. However, transmission electron microscopy analysis revealed that LLDDNP is spherical and smooth. The thermogram showed that about 95% of LLDDNP's weight was lost at 270 °C, indicating that the particles are extremely thermal stable. The XRD analysis of LLDDNP exhibited clear and distinctive peaks at 2θ angles, specifically at 9.6°, 20.3°, 21.1°, 22°, 24.6°, 25.2°, 36°, and 44.08°, providing compelling evidence of the crystalline nature of the particles. According to proton NMR studies, the proton dimension fingerprint region of LLDDNP ranges from 1.00 to 1.03 ppm. The in vitro release of LTF from LLDDNP was found to follow zero-order kinetics, with a commendable R2 value of 0.942, indicating a consistent and predictable release pattern over time. The in vivo investigation revealed a significant impact of hepatotoxicity on the elevation of various cytokines, including IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8R, TNF-α, IL-2, IL-4, IL-10, and IFN-γ. Additionally, the presence of hepatotoxicity led to an increase in apoptosis markers, namely caspase 3 and caspase 9, as well as elevated levels of liver biomarkers such as CRP, ALP, ALT, and AST. In contrast, the treatment with LLDDNP modulated the levels of all biomarkers, including cytokines level in the treatment group extremely high significant at p < 0.001.
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- Osama A Madkhali
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Joseph J, Baby HM, Zhao S, Li X, Cheung K, Swain K, Agus E, Ranganathan S, Gao J, Luo JN, Joshi N. Role of bioaerosol in virus transmission and material-based countermeasures. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2022; 2:20210038. [PMID: 37324804 PMCID: PMC10190935 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20210038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Respiratory pathogens transmit primarily through particles such as droplets and aerosols. Although often overlooked, the resuspension of settled droplets is also a key facilitator of disease transmission. In this review, we discuss the three main mechanisms of aerosol generation: direct generation such as coughing and sneezing, indirect generation such as medical procedures, and resuspension of settled droplets and aerosols. The size of particles and environmental factors influence their airborne lifetime and ability to cause infection. Specifically, humidity and temperature are key factors controlling the evaporation of suspended droplets, consequently affecting the duration in which particles remain airborne. We also suggest material-based approaches for effective prevention of disease transmission. These approaches include electrostatically charged virucidal agents and surface coatings, which have been shown to be highly effective in deactivating and reducing resuspension of pathogen-laden aerosols.
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- John Joseph
- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of AnesthesiologyPerioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of AnesthesiologyPerioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of AnesthesiologyPerioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of AnesthesiologyPerioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of AnesthesiologyPerioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of AnesthesiologyPerioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of AnesthesiologyPerioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of AnesthesiologyPerioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of AnesthesiologyPerioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Department of SurgeryBrigham and Women's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of AnesthesiologyPerioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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Mills JA, Humphries J, Simpson JD, Sonderegger SE, Thurecht KJ, Fletcher NL. Modulating Macrophage Clearance of Nanoparticles: Comparison of Small-Molecule and Biologic Drugs as Pharmacokinetic Modifiers of Soft Nanomaterials. Mol Pharm 2022; 19:4080-4097. [PMID: 36069540 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.2c00528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Nanomedicines show benefits in overcoming the limitations of conventional drug delivery systems by reducing side effects, toxicity, and exhibiting enhanced pharmacokinetic (PK) profiles to improve the therapeutic window of small-molecule drugs. However, upon administration, many nanoparticles (NPs) prompt induction of host innate immune responses, which in combination with other clearance pathways such as renal and hepatic, eliminate up to 99% of the administered dose. Here, we explore a drug predosing strategy to transiently suppress the mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS), subsequently improving the PK profile and biological behaviors exhibited by a model NP system [hyperbranched polymers (HBPs)] in an immunocompetent mouse model. In vitro assays allowed the identification of five drug candidates that attenuated cellular association. Predosing of lead compounds chloroquine (CQ) and zoledronic acid (ZA) further showed increased HBP retention within the circulatory system of mice, as shown by both fluorescence imaging and positron emission tomography-computed tomography. Flow cytometric evaluation of spleen and liver tissue cells following intravenous administration further demonstrated that CQ and ZA significantly reduced HBP association with myeloid cells by 23 and 16%, respectively. The results of this study support the use of CQ to pharmacologically suppress the MPS to improve NP PKs.
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- Jessica A Mills
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,Centre for Advanced Imaging, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology and ARC Training Centre for Innovation in Biomedical Imaging Technologies, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,Centre for Advanced Imaging, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology and ARC Training Centre for Innovation in Biomedical Imaging Technologies, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,Centre for Advanced Imaging, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology and ARC Training Centre for Innovation in Biomedical Imaging Technologies, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,Centre for Advanced Imaging, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology and ARC Training Centre for Innovation in Biomedical Imaging Technologies, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,Centre for Advanced Imaging, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology and ARC Training Centre for Innovation in Biomedical Imaging Technologies, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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The antiviral activity of iota-, kappa-, and lambda-carrageenan against COVID-19: A critical review. CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH 2021; 12:100826. [PMID: 34222718 PMCID: PMC8240443 DOI: 10.1016/j.cegh.2021.100826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective There is no specific antiviral treatment available for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Among the possible natural constituents is carrageenan, a polymer derived from marine algae that possesses a variety of antiviral properties. The purpose of this review was to summarize the evidence supporting carrageenan subtypes' antiviral activity against the emerging severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of COVID-19. Methods PubMed/MEDLINE and Google Scholar searches were conducted for publications using the terms 'carrageenan', 'iota carrageenan', 'kappa carrageenan', lambda-carrageenan', 'coronavirus', 'common cold', 'rhinovirus', and 'SARS-CoV-2' search was also done in grey literature to increase our understanding. A search for the word "carrageenan" was also carried out. Most of the publications were discussed in narrative. Results Carrageenan has been shown to have potent antiviral activity against both coronaviruses (coronavirus NL63, SARS-CoV-2) and non-coronaviruses such as dengue virus, herpes simplex virus, cytomegalovirus, vaccinia virus, vesicular stomatitis virus, sindbis virus, human immunodeficiency virus, influenza virus, human papillomavirus, rabies virus, junin virus, tacaribe virus, African swine fever, bovine herpes virus, suid herpes virus, and rhinovirus. No in vivo study has been conducted using carrageenan as an anti-SARS-CoV-2 agent. The majority of the in vivo research was done on influenza, a respiratory virus that causes common cold together with coronavirus. Thus, various clinical trials were conducted to determine the transferability of these in vitro data to clinical effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2. When combined with oral ivermectin, nasally administered iota-carrageenan improved outcome in COVID-19 patients. It is still being tested in clinics for single-dose administration. Conclusion Though the carrageenan exhibited potent antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 and was used to treat COVID-19 under emergency protocol in conjunction with oral medications such as ivermectin, there is no solid evidence from clinical trials to support its efficacy. Thus, clinical trials are required to assess its efficacy for COVID-19 treatment prior to broad application.
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Formulation and evaluation of injectable dextran sulfate sodium nanoparticles as a potent antibacterial agent. Sci Rep 2021; 11:9914. [PMID: 33972626 PMCID: PMC8110975 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-89330-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to develop a novel nano antibacterial formulation of dextran sulfate sodium polymer. The dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) nanoparticles were formulated with gelation technique. The nanoparticles exhibited significant physicochemical and effective antibacterial properties, with zeta potential of − 35.2 mV, particle size of 69.3 z d nm, polydispersity index of 0.6, and percentage polydispersity of 77.8. The DSS nanoparticles were stable up to 102 °C. Differential scanning calorimetry revealed an endothermic peak at 165.77 °C in 12.46 min, while XRD analysis at 2θ depicted various peaks at 21.56°, 33.37°, 38.73°, 47.17°, 52.96°, and 58.42°, indicating discrete nanoparticle formation. Antibacterial studies showed that the DSS nanoparticles were effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The minimum inhibitory concentrations of DSS nanoparticles for Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis), Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes), Escherichia coli (E. coli), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa), Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) and Proteus vulgaris (P. vulgaris) were 150, 200, 250, 150, 200, 250, 250 µg/mL, respectively. The antibacterial effects of DSS nanoparticles were in the order E. coli (26 ± 1.2 mm) at 150 µg/mL > S. pyogenes (24.6 ± 0.8 mm) at 250 µg/mL > B. subtilis (23.5 ± 2 mm) at 150 µg/mL > K. pneumoniae (22 ± 2 mm) at 250 µg/mL > P. aeruginosa (21.8 ± 1 mm) at 200 µg/mL > S. aureus (20.8 ± 1 mm) at 200 µg/mL > P. vulgaris (20.5 ± 0.9 mm) at 250 µg/mL. These results demonstrate the antibacterial potency of DSS injectable nanoparticles.
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Nouadi B, Ezaouine A, El Messal M, Blaghen M, Bennis F, Chegdani F. Prediction of Anti-COVID 19 Therapeutic Power of Medicinal Moroccan Plants Using Molecular Docking. Bioinform Biol Insights 2021; 15:11779322211009199. [PMID: 33888980 PMCID: PMC8040561 DOI: 10.1177/11779322211009199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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The emerging pathogen SARS-CoV2 causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global public health challenge. To the present day, COVID-19 had affected more than 40 million people worldwide. The exploration and the development of new bioactive compounds with cost-effective and specific anti-COVID 19 therapeutic power is the prime focus of the current medical research. Thus, the exploitation of the molecular docking technique has become essential in the discovery and development of new drugs, to better understand drug-target interactions in their original environment. This work consists of studying the binding affinity and the type of interactions, through molecular docking, between 54 compounds from Moroccan medicinal plants, dextran sulfate and heparin (compounds not derived from medicinal plants), and 3CLpro-SARS-CoV-2, ACE2, and the post fusion core of 2019-nCoV S2 subunit. The PDB files of the target proteins and prepared herbal compounds (ligands) were subjected for docking to AutoDock Vina using UCSF Chimera, which provides a list of potential complexes based on the criteria of form complementarity of the natural compound with their binding affinities. The results of molecular docking revealed that Taxol, Rutin, Genkwanine, and Luteolin-glucoside have a high affinity with ACE2 and 3CLpro. Therefore, these natural compounds can have 2 effects at once, inhibiting 3CLpro and preventing recognition between the virus and ACE2. These compounds may have a potential therapeutic effect against SARS-CoV2, and therefore natural anti-COVID-19 compounds.
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- Badreddine Nouadi
- Laboratory of Health and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Health and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Health and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Ecology and Ecosystem Valorization, Faculty of Sciences El Jadida, Chouaïb Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Health and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Health and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
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Martenot C, Faury N, Morga B, Degremont L, Lamy JB, Houssin M, Renault T. Exploring First Interactions Between Ostreid Herpesvirus 1 (OsHV-1) and Its Host, Crassostrea gigas: Effects of Specific Antiviral Antibodies and Dextran Sulfate. Front Microbiol 2019; 10:1128. [PMID: 31178841 PMCID: PMC6543491 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.01128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Viral entry mechanisms of herpesviruses constitute a highly complex process which implicates several viral glycoproteins and different receptors on the host cell surfaces. This initial infection stage was currently undescribed for Ostreid herpes virus 1 (OsHV-1), a herpesvirus infecting bivalves including the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas. To identify OsHV-1 glyproteins implicated in the attachment of the virus to oyster cells, three viral putative membrane proteins, encoded by ORF 25, 41, and 72, were selected and polyclonal antibodies against these targets were used to explore first interactions between the virus and host cells. In addition, effects of dextran sulfate, a negative charged sulfated polysaccharide, were investigated on OsHV-1 infection. Effects of antiviral antibodies and dextran sulfate were evaluated by combining viral DNA and RNA detection in spat (in vivo trials) and in oyster hemolymph (in vitro trials). Results showed that viral protein encoded by ORF 25 appeared to be involved in interaction between OsHV-1 and host cells even if other proteins are likely implicated, such as proteins encoded by ORF 72 and ORF 41. Dextran sulfate at 30 μg/mL significantly reduced the spat mortality rate in the experimental conditions. Taken together, these results contribute to better understanding the pathogenesis of the viral infection, especially during the first stage of OsHV-1 infection, and open the way toward new approaches to control OsHV-1 infection in confined facilities.
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- Claire Martenot
- Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer, Laboratoire de Génétique et Pathologie des Mollusques Marins, La Tremblade, France
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- Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer, Laboratoire de Génétique et Pathologie des Mollusques Marins, La Tremblade, France
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- Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer, Laboratoire de Génétique et Pathologie des Mollusques Marins, La Tremblade, France
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- Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer, Laboratoire de Génétique et Pathologie des Mollusques Marins, La Tremblade, France
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- Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer, Laboratoire de Génétique et Pathologie des Mollusques Marins, La Tremblade, France
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- Département Ressources Biologiques et Environnement, Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer, Nantes, France
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Asai D, Nakashima H. Pathogenic Viruses Commonly Present in the Oral Cavity and Relevant Antiviral Compounds Derived from Natural Products. MEDICINES 2018; 5:medicines5040120. [PMID: 30424484 PMCID: PMC6313515 DOI: 10.3390/medicines5040120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2018] [Revised: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 11/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Many viruses, such as human herpesviruses, may be present in the human oral cavity, but most are usually asymptomatic. However, if individuals become immunocompromised by age, illness, or as a side effect of therapy, these dormant viruses can be activated and produce a variety of pathological changes in the oral mucosa. Unfortunately, available treatments for viral infectious diseases are limited, because (1) there are diseases for which no treatment is available; (2) drug-resistant strains of virus may appear; (3) incomplete eradication of virus may lead to recurrence. Rational design strategies are widely used to optimize the potency and selectivity of drug candidates, but discovery of leads for new antiviral agents, especially leads with novel structures, still relies mostly on large-scale screening programs, and many hits are found among natural products, such as extracts of marine sponges, sea algae, plants, and arthropods. Here, we review representative viruses found in the human oral cavity and their effects, together with relevant antiviral compounds derived from natural products. We also highlight some recent emerging pharmaceutical technologies with potential to deliver antivirals more effectively for disease prevention and therapy.
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- Daisuke Asai
- Department of Microbiology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki 216-8511, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki 216-8511, Japan.
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Nakashima H, Inazawa K, Ichiyama K, Ito M, Ikushima N, Shoji T, Katsuraya K, Uryu T, Yamamoto N, Juodawlkis AS, Schinazi RF. Sulfated Alkyl Oligosaccharides Inhibit Human Immunodeficiency virus in vitro and Provide Sustained Drug Levels in Mammals. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/095632029500600410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study provides an estimate of the relative anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) activities of synthetic sulfated alkyl oligosaccharides in vitro and of their mechanism of action, and an assessment of the levels of alkyl oligosaccharides in small mammals. The antiviral activities of the compounds against several human immunodeficiency virus type-1 and type-2 strains were determined in human CD4+ cells, including primary lymphocytes and macrophages. Laser flow cytometry and a cell-based syncytium assay were used to elucidate the anti-binding/fusion properties of the oligosaccharides. The sulfated alkyl laminarioligosaccharide DL-110 was shown to be the most potent and selective anti-HIV agent in culture with a median inhibitory concentration of 0.2 μM in primary human lymphocytes. This compound did not markedly interact with the CD4+ receptor on lymphocytes at 50 μM, but demonstrated potent anti-syncytium properties in vitro at submicromolar concentrations. DL-110 had no anti-coagulation activity at 38 μM. Mice, rabbits and beagle dogs were given an intravenous injection of test compounds and the drug levels in serum were quantified. When 32 mg kg−1 of DL-110 was administered to mice, significant antiviral concentrations in serum were achieved even 12 h after treatment. Similarly, prolonged antiviral effects were noted in rabbits and dogs 24 h after injection of DL-110. The half-life of DL-110 in mice, rabbits and dogs was estimated to be 5 h. DL-110 and some of its derivatives are promising candidates for further evaluation of the prophylaxis and therapy of HIV infections.
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- H. Nakashima
- Department of Microbiology, Yamanashi Medical University, 1110 Shimokato Tamaho-cho, Nakakomagun, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, Yamanashi Medical University, 1110 Shimokato Tamaho-cho, Nakakomagun, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, Yamanashi Medical University, 1110 Shimokato Tamaho-cho, Nakakomagun, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, Yamanashi Medical University, 1110 Shimokato Tamaho-cho, Nakakomagun, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Central Research Laboratories, Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Inc., Chiba, Japan
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- Central Research Laboratories, Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Inc., Chiba, Japan
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- Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Department of Pediatrics, Laboratory of Biochemical Pharmacology, Emory University School of Medicine, 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, Georgia 30033, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Department of Pediatrics, Laboratory of Biochemical Pharmacology, Emory University School of Medicine, 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, Georgia 30033, USA
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Schols D, De Clercq E, Balzarini J, Baba M, Witvrouw M, Hosoya M, Andrei G, Snoeck R, Neyts J, Pauwels R, Nagy M, Györgyi-Edelényi J, Machovich R, Horváth I, Low M, Görög S. Sulphated Polymers are Potent and Selective Inhibitors of Various Enveloped Viruses, Including Herpes Simplex Virus, Cytomegalovirus, Vesicular Stomatitis Virus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and Toga-, Arena- and Retroviruses. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/095632029000100402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The sulphated polymers, such as polyvinylalcohol sulphate (PVAS) and its co-polymer with acrylic acid (PAVAS), have proved to be potent inhibitors for herpes simplex virus, human cytomegalovirus, vesicular stomatitis virus, respiratory syncytial virus, Sindbis virus, Semliki Forest virus, Junin virus, Tacaribe virus, murine sarcoma virus and human immunodeficiency virus. They are not inhibitory to non-enveloped viruses, such as poliovirus and reovirus. The broad-spectrum antiviral effects of these compounds depend on their molecular weight and degree of sulphation. Pharmacokinetic studies in rabbits have indicated that after intravenous bolus injection the serum concentrations of these compounds decay biphasically, with an initial half-life of approximately 90–120 min.
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- Department of Colloid Science, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 2nd Institute of Biochemistry, Semmelweis University Medical School, Budapest, Hungary
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- 2nd Institute of Biochemistry, Semmelweis University Medical School, Budapest, Hungary
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- Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter Ltd, Budapest, Hungary
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- Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter Ltd, Budapest, Hungary
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Hashimoto K, Kodama E, Mori S, Watanabe J, Baba M, Okutani K, Matsuda M, Shigeta S. Antiviral Activity of a Sulphated Polysaccharide Extracted from the Marine Pseudomonas and Marine Plant Dinoflagellata against Human Immunodeficiency Viruses and other Enveloped Viruses. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/095632029600700403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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A natural sulphated mucopolysaccharide (OKU40), extracted from a marine plant Dinoflagellata, and an artificial sulphated polysaccharide (OKU41), prepared from a marine Pseudomonas, displayed antiviral activities against several enveloped viruses. OKU40 and OKU41 were found to be homogenous in electrophoresis and sedimation velocity and had a molecular weight of 8.0 × 1065.0 × 105respectively. The sulphation rate of OKU40 and OKU41 was 8.9% and 5.4%, respectively. Each OKU40 and OKU41 inhibited the cytopathic effect of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), type 2 (HIV-2) and zidovudineresistant HIV-1 in MT-4 cells at similar concentrations to those of dextran sulphate (molecular weight: 5000) (50% inhibitory concentrations: 0.86-1.95 μg mL−1), whereas these compounds did not affect the growth and viability of mock-infected MT-4 cells at concentrations up to 500 μg mL−1. These compounds proved inhibitory not only to HIV-1 and HIV-2 but also to other enveloped viruses, i.e. herpes simplex virus type 1, influenza virus A and B, respiratory syncytial virus and measles virus. OKU40 and OKU41 suppressed syncytium formation induced by cocultivation of MOLT-4/IIIb and MOLT-4 cells at concentrations higher than 20 μg mL−1. Although OKU41 inhibited the binding of HIV-1 to the host cells and the binding of anti-gp120 monoclonal antibody to HIV-1 gp120, OKU40 did not inhibit these bindings, suggesting that the mechanism of anti-HIV activity of OKU40 and OKU41 may be primarily due to the inhibition of virus-cell fusion and viral adsorption to the host cells, respectively. Furthermore, these compounds did not inhibit to the blood coagulation process at a concentration that was significantly inhibitory to HIV replication. The compounds appear to have an interesting potential as virucidal agents.
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- K. Hashimoto
- Department of Microbiology, Fukushima Medical College, Fukushima 960-12, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, Fukushima Medical College, Fukushima 960-12, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, Fukushima Medical College, Fukushima 960-12, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, Fukushima Medical College, Fukushima 960-12, Japan
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- Division of Human Retroviruses, Centre for Chronic Viral Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima 890, Japan
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Kagawa University, Kagawa 761-07, Japan
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Kagawa University, Kagawa 761-07, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, Fukushima Medical College, Fukushima 960-12, Japan
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Witvrouw M, Schols D, Andrei G, Snoeck R, Hosoya M, Pauwels R, Balzarini J, De Clercq E. Antiviral Activity of low-MW Dextran Sulphate (Derived from dextran MW 1000) Compared to Dextran Sulphate Samples of Higher MW. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/095632029100200307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Dextran sulphate inhibits the replication of enveloped viruses (such as retro-, herpes-, toga, arena-, rhabdo-, orthomyxo- and paramyxoviruses), but is inactive against non-enveloped viruses (such as polio, Coxsackie and reovirus). Within the molecular weight (MW) range of 10000–50000, not much variation was observed in the antiviral potencies of different dextran sulphate (DS) samples, irrespective of the virus examined. However, in contrast with the higher MW samples, the low MW DS sample (prepared from dextran with a MW of 1000) was virtually inactive against herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2, vesicular stomatitis virus, vaccinia virus, influenza A virus, respiratory syncytial virus and togaviruses (Sindbis, Semliki Forest). It was 10–20-fold less active than the higher MW samples against cytomegalovirus and arenaviruses (Junin, Tacaribe). The inhibitory potency of the 1000 MW DS sample against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) varied considerably depending on the virus strain and cell type. When examined in MT-4 cells, the 1000 MW DS sample was 7000-, 1000-, 200- or 10-fold more inhibitory to HIV-1HE than HIV-2EHO, HTLV-IIIB, HTLV-IIIRF and LAV-2ROD, respectively. In CEM cells, however, HIV-1HE was less sensitive to the inhibitory effect of the 1000 MW DS sample than HIV-2EHO, equally sensitive as HTLV-IIIB and fivefold more sensitive than LAV-2ROD.
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- M. Witvrouw
- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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Witvrouw M, Schols D, Andrei G, Snoeck R, Ikeda S, Pauwels R, Van Schepdael A, Arnout J, Claes P, Desmyter J, De Clercq E. New Polyacetal Polysulphate Active against Human Immunodeficiency Virus and other Enveloped Viruses. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/095632029200300605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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A new polyacetal polysulphate, termed PAPS, was synthesized starting from dextran through oxidation, reduction, and subsequent sulphation. PAPS inhibited HIV-1- and HIV-2-induced cytopathicity in MT-4 cells at concentrations comparable to those required for dextran sulphate (MW5000) to inhibit the cytopathicity of these viruses (50% inhibitory concentration: 0.4–0.04 μg ml−1). At these concentrations PAPS had no anticoagulant activity. PAPS suppressed syncytium formation between MOLT-4 cells and persistently HIV-1- or HIV-2-infected HUT-78 cells at a concentration of 1 μg ml−1, that is 25- to 30-fold lower than that required for dextran sulphate to inhibit syncytium formation. Like dextran sulphate, PAPS inhibited HIV-1 binding to the cells and anti-gp120 mAb binding to HIV-1 gp120. Also, PAPS proved equally active as dextran sulphate against herpes simplex virus, cytomegalovirus and the arenaviruses Junin and Tacaribe, and 10-fold more active than dextran sulphate against vaccinia, Sindbis, influenza A, and vesicular stomatitis virus. Neither PAPS nor dextran sulphate proved inhibitory to the non-enveloped viruses polio, Coxsackie and reovirus. Pharmacokinetic studies in rabbits revealed that after intravenous bolus injection the serum concentrations of PAPS decayed biphasically, with an initial half-life of approximately 45–60 min. Twenty-four hours following their intraperitoneal administration to mice, PAPS as well as dextran sulphate generated low titres of an antiviral principle that was at least partially interferon-like.
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- M. Witvrouw
- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Center for Thrombosis and Vascular Research, Campus Gasthuisberg, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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Witvrouw M, Este JA, Mateu MQ, Reymen D, Andrei G, Snoeck R, Ikeda S, Pauwels R, Bianchini NV, Desmyter J, De Clercq E. Activity of a Sulfated Polysaccharide Extracted from the Red Seaweed Aghardhiella Tenera against Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Other Enveloped Viruses. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/095632029400500503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A galactan sulfate (GS) was isolated from an aqueous extract of the red seaweed Aghardhiella tenera and partially purified. GS inhibited the cytopathic effect of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) and type 2 (HIV-2) in MT-4 cells at concentrations 10-fold higher than those required for the inhibition by dextran sulfate (MW 5000) of the cytopathic effect of HIV-1 and HIV-2 (50% inhibitory concentrations: 0.5 and 0.05 μg ml−1, respectively). GS suppressed syncytium formation between MOLT-4 cells and persistently HIV-1- or HIV-2-infected HUT-78 cells at concentrations higher than 5 μg ml−1. Like dextran sulfate (DS) and aurintricarboxylic acid (ATA), GS inhibited the binding of HIV-1 to the cells and the binding of anti-gp120 mAb to HIV-1 gp120. Like DS and ATA, GS proved active not only against HIV-1 and HIV-2 but also against other enveloped viruses, i.e. herpes-, toga-, arena-, myxo- and rhabdoviruses. GS represents a natural polysaccharide with broad-spectrum activity against a number of important viral pathogens.
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- M. Witvrouw
- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
- Instituto Nacional de Higiene Rafael Rangel, AIDS/Hepatitis Laboratory, Caracas, Venezuela
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- Instituto Nacional de Higiene Rafael Rangel, AIDS/Hepatitis Laboratory, Caracas, Venezuela
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Biotecnologia Epsilon C.A., Calle Las Rosas, Quinta Picena, Urb. Prados del Este, Caracas, Venezuela
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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Schols D, De Clercq E, Witvrouw M, Nakashima H, Snoeck R, Pauwels R, Van Schepdael A, Claes P. Sulphated Cyclodextrins are Potent anti-HIV Agents Acting Synergistically with 2′,3′-dideoxynucleoside Analogues. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/095632029100200108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Sulphated cyclodextrins proved to be potent inhibitors of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cytomegalovirus (CMV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) but not other enveloped viruses (i.e. Sindbis virus, respiratory syncytial virus, Tacaribe virus, vesicular stomatitis virus or vaccinia virus). Their mechanism of action against HIV can be attributed to an inhibition of the binding of HIV-1 virions to the cells, as demonstrated by flow cytometric analysis. The sulphated cyclodextrins enhanced the anti-HIV-1 activity of pyrimidine 2′,3′-dideoxyribosides (i.e. azidothymidine, dideoxycytidine, didehydro-dideoxythymidine, fluorodide-oxychlorouridine), in a subsynergistic manner, and the anti-HIV-1 activity of purine 2′,3′-dideoxyribosides (dideoxyadenosine, dideoxyinosine, 2,6-diaminopurine dideoxyriboside) and 9-(2-phosphonylmethoxyethyl)adenine in a synergistic manner. Following intravenous administration of the sulphated cyclodextrins to rabbits, drug serum concentrations were obtained that were 100- to 1000-fold above the minimum inhibitory concentration for HIV or CMV.
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- D. Schols
- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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Witvrouw M, Desmyter J, De Clercq E. Antiviral Portrait Series: 4. Polysuifates as Inhibitors of HIV and Other Enveloped Viruses. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/095632029400500601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Polysulfates are highly potent and selective inhibitors of the in vitro replication of HIV and other enveloped viruses. They not only inhibit the cytopathic effect of HIV, but also prevent HIV-induced syncytium (giant cell) formation. They also act synergistically with other anti-HIV drugs. The anti-HIV activity of polysulfates is a result of their shielding of the positively charged sites in the V3 loop of the viral envelope glycoprotein gp120. When polysulfates were administered intravenously to rabbits, their half-life was approximately 2h. Although they are very poorly absorbed following oral administration, they can be made orally bioavailable with the appropriate chemical modifications. Also, polysulfates may lose (much of) their anticoagulant activity upon chemical modification without giving up their anti-HIV activity. Their efficacy in the therapy and/or prophylaxis of retroviral infections remains to be demonstrated both in animal models and in humans.
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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Abd-Rabboh HS, Albassami NA, Zidan NM. Single-Use Probes for the Determination of Dextran Sulfate in Food, Drug, and Industrial Samples. INT J ELECTROCHEM SC 2016; 11:1345-1354. [DOI: 10.1016/s1452-3981(23)15926-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Aminlari L, Hashemi MM, Aminlari M. Modified lysozymes as novel broad spectrum natural antimicrobial agents in foods. J Food Sci 2014; 79:R1077-90. [PMID: 24837015 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.12460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2013] [Accepted: 03/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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UNLABELLED In recent years much attention and interest have been directed toward application of natural antimicrobial agents in foods. Some naturally occurring proteins such as lactoperoxidase, lactoferrin, and lysozyme have received considerable attention and are being considered as potential antimicrobial agents in foods. Lysozyme kills bacteria by hydrolyzing the peptidoglycan layer of the cell wall of certain bacterial species, hence its application as a natural antimicrobial agent has been suggested. However, limitations in the action of lysozyme against only Gram-positive bacteria have prompted scientists to extend the antimicrobial effects of lysozyme by several types of chemical modifications. During the last 2 decades extensive research has been directed toward modification of lysozyme in order to improve its antimicrobial properties. This review will report on the latest information available on lysozyme modifications and examine the applicability of the modified lysozymes in controlling growth of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria in foods. The results of modifications of lysozyme using its conjugation with different small molecule, polysaccharides, as well as modifications using proteolytic enzymes will be reviewed. These types of modifications have not only increased the functional properties of lysozyme (such as solubility and heat stability) but also extended the antimicrobial activity of lysozyme. Many examples will be given to show that modification can decrease the count of Gram-negative bacteria in bacterial culture and in foods by as much as 5 log CFU/mL and in some cases essentially eliminated Escherichia coli. In conclusion this review demonstrates that modified lysozymes are excellent natural food preservatives, which can be used in food industry. PRACTICAL APPLICATION The subject described in this review article can lead to the development of methods to produce new broad-spectrum natural antimicrobial agents, based on modification of chicken egg white lysozyme, which might potentially replace the currently used synthetic food preservatives.
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- Ladan Aminlari
- Dept. of Food Hygiene and Public Health, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz Univ, Shiraz, Iran
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In this study, we describe a versatile, flexible, and quick method to label different families of enveloped viruses with glycosylphosphatidylinositol-modified green fluorescent protein, termed fluorescence molecular painting (FMP). As an example for a potential application, we investigated virus attachment by means of flow cytometry to determine if viral binding behavior may be analyzed after FMP of enveloped viruses. Virus attachment was inhibited by using either dextran sulfate or by blocking attachment sites with virus pre-treatment. Results from the FMP-flow cytometry approach were verified by immunoblotting and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Since the modification strategy is applicable to a broad range of proteins and viruses, variations of this method may be useful in a range of research and applied applications from bio-distribution studies to vaccine development and targeted infection for gene delivery.
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- Christoph Metzner
- Institute of Virology, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Veterinarplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Virology, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Veterinarplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Virology, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Veterinarplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
- Anovasia Pte Ltd, 20 Biopolis Way, #05-518 Centros, Singapore, 138668 Singapore
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Jung S, Swamy BY, Moon JB, Kim DH, Chung I. Anti-AIDS active polyrotaxane-AZT conjugates with bioactive bulky stoppers and their nanoparticles. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/pola.26317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Lim BL, Ryu IH. Purification, structural characterization, and antioxidant activity of antioxidant substance from the red seaweed Gloiopeltis tenax. J Med Food 2009; 12:442-51. [PMID: 19459750 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2007.0688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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An antioxidant substance (AOS) obtained from an enzymatic extract of the red seaweed Gloiopeltis tenax was purified by DEAE-Sephadex CL-6B and Sephadex G-100 column chromatography. The purification yield of AOS was 14.3%. The AOS predominantly contained fucose, mannose, and galactose but also contained a sulfate group. The structure of AOS was investigated by periodate oxidation, desulfation, Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. AOS was mainly composed of alternating units of beta-D-Glc(1 --> 2)alpha-D-Man(1 --> 4)beta-D-Gal(1 --> 4)alpha-D-Man(1 --> 4)beta-D-Gal alpha-D-Man (1 --> 4) beta-D-Glc (or Xyl)- and branched linkage of alpha-D-Man(1 --> 3) alpha-D-Fuc. In addition, the fucose residues were shown to be 2-O- and 4-O-sulfated and, therefore, were either terminal or 3-linked. The antioxidative activity of AOS was measured using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay and the beta-carotene-linoleate assay systems and was compared with those of butylated hydroxytoluene and ascorbic acid (AscA). The results showed that AOS exhibited higher antioxidative activity than AscA in the DPPH assay model and in the beta-carotene-linoleate assay system at all of the four concentration levels tested (from 50 to 200 microg/mL). These results suggested that AOS from the red seaweed G. tenax is an efficient novel antioxidant.
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- Byung-Lak Lim
- R&D Center, H&BT Korea Co., Ltd., Yeongdeungdong Iksan, Iksan, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea
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Levin A, Hayouka Z, Helfer M, Brack-Werner R, Friedler A, Loyter A. Peptides derived from HIV-1 integrase that bind Rev stimulate viral genome integration. PLoS One 2009; 4:e4155. [PMID: 19127291 PMCID: PMC2607543 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0004155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2008] [Accepted: 12/02/2008] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background The human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) integrase protein (IN), catalyzes the integration of viral DNA into the host cell genome. IN catalyzes the first step of the integration process, namely the 3′-end processing in which IN removes a pGT dinucleotide from the 3′ end of each viral long terminal repeat (LTR). Following nuclear import of the viral preintegration complex, the host chromosomal DNA becomes accessible to the viral cDNA and the second step of the integration process, namely the strand-transfer step takes place. This ordered sequence of events, centered on integration, is mandatory for HIV replication. Methodology/Principal Findings Using an integrase peptide library, we selected two peptides, designated INr-1 and INr-2, which interact with the Rev protein and probably mediate the Rev-integrase interaction. Using an in-vitro assay system, we show that INr-1 and INr-2 are able to abrogate the inhibitory effects exerted by Rev and Rev-derived peptides on integrase activity. Both INr-1 and INr-2 were found to be cell-permeable and nontoxic, allowing a study of their effect in HIV-1-infected cultured cells. Interestingly, both INr peptides stimulated virus infectivity as estimated by production of the viral P24 protein, as well as by determination of the appearance of newly formed virus particles. Furthermore, kinetics studies revealed that the cell-permeable INr peptides enhance the integration process, as was indeed confirmed by direct determination of viral DNA integration by real-time PCR. Conclusions/Significance The results of the present study raise the possibility that in HIV-infected cells, the Rev protein may be involved in the integration of proviral DNA by controlling/regulating the activity of the integrase. Release from such inhibition leads to stimulation of IN activity and multiple viral DNA integration events.
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- Aviad Levin
- Department of Biological Chemistry, The Alexander Silberman Institute of Life Sciences, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Institute of Virology, Helmholtz Center Munich - German Research Center for Environmental Health, Ingolstaedter Landstr, Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute of Virology, Helmholtz Center Munich - German Research Center for Environmental Health, Ingolstaedter Landstr, Neuherberg, Germany
- Clinical Cooperation Group ‘Immune-Monitoring’, Helmholtz Center Munich - German Research Center for Environmental Health, Ingolstaedter Landstr, Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, The Alexander Silberman Institute of Life Sciences, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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Armon-Omer A, Levin A, Hayouka Z, Butz K, Hoppe-Seyler F, Loya S, Hizi A, Friedler A, Loyter A. Correlation between shiftide activity and HIV-1 integrase inhibition by a peptide selected from a combinatorial library. J Mol Biol 2007; 376:971-82. [PMID: 18201721 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmb.2007.11.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2007] [Revised: 11/24/2007] [Accepted: 11/27/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) integrase (IN) protein is an emerging target for the development of anti-HIV drugs. We recently described a new approach for inhibiting IN by "shiftides"--peptides that inhibit the protein by shifting its oligomerization equilibrium from the active dimer to the inactive tetramer. In this study, we used the yeast two-hybrid system with the HIV-1 IN as a bait and a combinatorial peptide aptamer library as a prey to select peptides of 20 amino acids that specifically bind IN. Five non-homologous peptides, designated as IN-1 to IN-5, were selected. ELISA studies confirmed that IN binds the free peptides. All the five peptides interact with IN with comparable affinity (K(d approximately )10 microM), as was revealed by fluorescence anisotropy studies. Only one peptide, IN-1, inhibited the enzymatic activity of IN in vitro and the HIV-1 replication in cultured cells. In correlation, fluorescence anisotropy binding experiments revealed that of the five peptides, only the inhibitory IN-1 inhibited the DNA binding of IN. Analytical gel filtration experiments revealed that only the IN-1 and not the four other peptides shifted the oligomerization equilibrium of IN towards the tetramer. Thus, the results show a distinct correlation between the ability of the selected peptides to inhibit IN activity and that to shift its oligomerization equilibrium.
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- Ayelet Armon-Omer
- Department of Biological Chemistry, The Alexander Silberman Institute of Life Sciences, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91904, Israel
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Chung I, Ha CS, Lee JK, Lee CK, Xie D. Syntheses and anti-AIDS activities of polyrotaxane-3′-azido-3′-deoxythymidine conjugates. Macromol Res 2006. [DOI: 10.1007/bf03218742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Terada M, Fujita S, Suda I, Mastico R. Polysulfated sialic acid derivatives as anti-human immunodeficiency virus. Biomed Pharmacother 2005; 59:423-9. [PMID: 16143490 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2005.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2005] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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We report the synthesis of a novel alkyl polysulfated sialic acid derivative denoted as NMSO3. NMSO3 exhibited potent inhibition against both laboratory and clinical human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). The anti-viral activity of this compound (1 uM) was compared to dextran sulfate (3 uM), and was found to be more potent against HIV-1IIIb than AZT (10 uM). The anti-coagulation time was more than 15-fold shorter than that of dextran sulfate. An in vivo anti-viral study of NMSO3 in NOD-SCID-PBL mice HIV model showed complete protection of the animals from virus challenge at the concentration of 10 mg/kg. This suggests that NMSO3 can be effective in the treatment of HIV-infected individuals.
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- Masaki Terada
- Central Research Institute, Nissin Food Products Co. Ltd., 2247 Noji-cho, Kusatsu-city, Shiga 525-0055, Japan.
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Zhong Y, Yoshinaka Y, Takeda T, Shimizu N, Yoshizaki S, Inagaki Y, Matsuda S, Honda G, Fujii N, Yamamoto N. Highly potent anti-HIV-1 activity isolated from fermented Polygonum tinctorium Aiton. Antiviral Res 2005; 66:119-28. [PMID: 15911029 PMCID: PMC7114116 DOI: 10.1016/j.antiviral.2005.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2004] [Revised: 02/09/2005] [Accepted: 02/09/2005] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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A water-soluble extract of fermented Polygonum tinctorium Aiton (Polygonaceae) called Sukumo, exhibited a potent inhibitory activity against HIV type 1 in vitro. The extract potently suppressed acute HIV-1 (IIIB) infection in MT-4 cells with EC50 values of 0.5 μg/ml but exhibited low cytotoxicity to MT-4 cells even at a high concentration (CC50 > 1000 μg/ml). It also inhibited giant cell formation in co-cultures of HIV-infected cells and uninfected Molt-4 cells. Sukumo extract was found to interact with both the viral envelope glycoprotein and cellular receptors, thus blocking virus-cell binding and virus-induced syncytium formation. There was a good correlation between the extract's anti-HIV-1 activity and its inhibitory effects on HIV-1 binding. It also suppressed replication of herpes simplex virus type 1 in Vero cells with an EC50 of 11.56 μg/ml. On the other hand, there was no appreciable activity against influenza A virus, poliovirus or SARS corona virus when tested at concentrations ranging from 3.2–400 μg/ml as shown by microscopic image analysis for cytopathic effect (CPE). Physico-chemical studies revealed that the anti-HIV activity in the extract was essentially maintained after boiling at 100 °C in 1N HCl or 1N NaOH, and after treatment with 100 mM NaIO4. The inhibitory activity of the extract was also not reduced after pronase digestion. The active factor in the extract is likely to be a novel compound(s) having a polyanionic substructure and a molecular weight of 10,000–50,000.
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- Yu Zhong
- Department of Molecular Virology, Bio-Response, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8519, Japan
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- Human Gene Sciences Center, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8519, Japan
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- Kyoritsu University of Pharmacy, Minato-ku, 105-8512, Tokyo, Japan
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- Kyoritsu University of Pharmacy, Minato-ku, 105-8512, Tokyo, Japan
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- National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8640, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Virology, Bio-Response, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8519, Japan
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- Institute of Hemorheological Function of Food Co. Ltd, Hyogo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Virology, Bio-Response, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8519, Japan
- National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8640, Japan
- Corresponding author. Tel.: +81 3 5803 5178; fax: +81 3 5803 0124.
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Curatella B, Bartolini B, Di Caro A, Cavallaro RA, Liverani L, Mascellani G, Benedetto A, Castilletti C, Capobianchi MR, Cellai L. Sepharose-bound, highly sulfated glycosaminoglycans can capture HIV-1 from culture medium. Carbohydr Res 2005; 340:759-64. [PMID: 15721350 DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2004.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2003] [Revised: 11/29/2004] [Accepted: 12/19/2004] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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In the search for new strategies against HIV-1 and on the basis of a number of previous studies reporting on the capacity of certain polyanionic compounds to influence the replication of HIV-1, we prepared a few chemically oversulfated dermatan and chondroitin sulfates. Four of these compounds and two samples of heparin were bound to activated Sepharose through either their carboxylic groups, or their aldehydic groups, or their deacetylated primary amino groups. Some of these so-derivatised resins, packed into columns, proved able to remove HIV-1 IIIB, a laboratory adapted strain, and one clinical primary isolate from an AIDS patient, from infected cell culture medium. The resins bind the virus very tightly and could be useful for capturing the virus from infected fluids.
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- Barbara Curatella
- Istituto di Cristallografia, Sezione di Monterotondo, CNR, PO Box 10, I-00016 Monterotondo Stazione, Rome, Italy
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Xing R, Yu H, Liu S, Zhang W, Zhang Q, Li Z, Li P. Antioxidant activity of differently regioselective chitosan sulfates in vitro. Bioorg Med Chem 2005; 13:1387-92. [PMID: 15670946 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2004.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 195] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2004] [Revised: 11/02/2004] [Accepted: 11/02/2004] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Differently regioselective chitosan sulfates were prepared according to Hanno Baumann's methods. Their antioxidant potencies were investigated employing various established in vitro systems, such as 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH)/superoxide/hydroxyl radicals scavenging, reducing power, iron ion chelating and total antioxidant activity. All kinds of sulfated chitosans (HCTS, TSCTS, SCTS, TCTS) showed strong inhibitory activity toward superoxide radical by the PMS-NADH system compared to Vc. According to the above-mentioned order their IC50 were 0.012, 0.040, 0.015, 0.022 mg/mL, respectively, however, scavenging activity of Vc on superoxide radical was 68.19% at 2.0 mg/mL. Scavenging activity of superoxide radical was found to be in the order of HCTS>SCTS>TCTS>TSCTS>Vc. Furthermore, all kinds of sulfated chitosans exhibited strong concentration-dependent inhibition of deoxyribose oxidation. Except for HCTS, others had stronger scavenging activity on hydroxyl radical than Vc. Scavenging effect of TSCTS on 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical was little lower than that of BHA, but better than that of others. All kinds of sulfated chitosans were efficient in the reducing power, especially TSCTS. TSCTS and TCTS showed considerable ferrous ion chelating potency. The data obtained in vitro models clearly establish the antioxidant potency of all kinds of sulfated chitosans. These in vitro results suggested the possibility that sulfated chitosans could be effectively employed as ingredient in health or functional food, to alleviate oxidative stress. However, comprehensive studies need to be conducted to ascertain the in vivo safety of sulfated chitosans in experimental animal models.
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- Ronge Xing
- Institute of Oceanology, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071,China
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Chung I, Lee CK, Ha CS, Cho WJ. Syntheses of cyclodextrin-3′-azido-3′-deoxythymidine conjugates and their sulfates with improved anti-HIV activities. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005. [DOI: 10.1002/pola.21101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Bartolini B, Di Caro A, Cavallaro RA, Liverani L, Mascellani G, La Rosa G, Marianelli C, Muscillo M, Benedetto A, Cellai L. Susceptibility to highly sulphated glycosaminoglycans of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 replication in peripheral blood lymphocytes and monocyte-derived macrophages cell cultures. Antiviral Res 2003; 58:139-47. [PMID: 12742574 DOI: 10.1016/s0166-3542(02)00209-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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In the search for new drugs against human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), the replication of III(B) and BaL strains, and of seven primary isolates from AIDS patients, cultured both in peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBLs) and in monocyte-derived macrophages (MACs), was investigated in the presence of two dermatan sulphate and heparin at 10 microg/ml. The three polysaccharides effectively inhibited the replication of III(B) in PBLs and of BaL in MACs, while producing either a slight inhibition or an unexpected large increase in the replication of the seven primary isolates, especially in MAC cultures. In one case, stimulation was found in PBLs and, at lower doses, also with BaL in MACs. Co-receptor use, adaptation to C8166 T cell line, partial sequence of the gp120 V3 loop, variation in positive charge distribution and number of potential glycosylation sites along the V3 loop were assessed for each strain. No explanation could be found for the different susceptibility of the viruses to the polysaccharides. Their presence probably brings about both inhibitory and stimulatory effects, the final outcome depending on the virus, cells and polysaccharide.
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- Barbara Bartolini
- Istituto di Cristallografia, Sezione di Roma, CNR, PO Box 10, I-00016 Monterotondo Stazione, Rome, Italy
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Meerbach A, Neyts J, Balzarini J, Helbig B, De Clercq E, Wutzler P. In vitro activity of polyhydroxycarboxylates against herpesviruses and HIV. Antivir Chem Chemother 2001; 12:337-45. [PMID: 12018678 DOI: 10.1177/095632020101200603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The antiviral activity of 17 polyhydroxycarboxylates derived from phenolic compounds was evaluated against herpesviruses and HIV. When present during virus adsorption several of the polymers exhibited potent activity against herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), HSV-2, thymidine kinase deficient HSV-1, human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and HIV-1 and HIV-2 at concentrations that were not toxic to the host cells. A close correlation was found between the 50% inhibitory concentrations of the polyhydroxycarboxylates against HCMV-induced cytopathicity, their inhibitory effect on the expression of HCMV-specific immediate early antigens and their inhibitory effects on HCMV adsorption to the cells. The antiviral activity of the phenolic polymers was dependent on the presence of a sufficient number of carboxylic groups. The mechanism of antiviral action of the polyhydroxycarboxylates can thus be ascribed to inhibition of virus adsorption. This type of compound may have potential in a vaginal gel to prevent sexual transmission of HSV and HIV.
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- A Meerbach
- Institute for Antiviral Chemotherapy, Friedrich-Schiller University, Jena, Germany.
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Lee JB, Srisomporn P, Hayashi K, Tanaka T, Sankawa U, Hayashi T. Effects of structural modification of calcium spirulan, a sulfated polysaccharide from Spirulina platensis, on antiviral activity. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2001; 49:108-10. [PMID: 11201213 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.49.108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Calcium ion binding with the anionic part of a molecule was replaced with various metal cations and their inhibitory effects on the replication of herpes simplex virus type 1 were evaluated. Replacement of calcium ion with sodium and potassium ions maintained the antiviral activity while divalent and trivalent metal cations reduced the activity. Depolymerization of sodium spirulan with hydrogen peroxide decreased in antiviral activity as its molecular weight decreased.
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- J B Lee
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toyama Medical & Pharmaceutical University, Japan
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Lüscher-Mattli M. Polyanions--a lost chance in the fight against HIV and other virus diseases? Antivir Chem Chemother 2000; 11:249-59. [PMID: 10950387 DOI: 10.1177/095632020001100401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Polyanions are known to exhibit potent antiviral activity in vitro, and may represent future therapeutic agents. This review summarizes literature reports, pertinent to anionic polymers as antiviral agents. The in vitro antiviral effects of numerous polyanionic compounds (sulphated polysaccharides, negatively charged serum albumin and milk proteins, synthetic sulphated polymers, polymerized anionic surfactants and polyphosphates) are described. This class of antiviral agent exhibits several unique properties that are not shared by other presently known antiviral agents: (i) a remarkable broad-spectrum antiviral activity against HIV-1, HIV-2 and a series of other enveloped viruses; (ii) the ability to inhibit syncytium formation between HIV-infected and normal CD4 T lymphocytes, a mechanism that drastically enhances HIV infectivity; and (iii) a low induction of viral drug-resistance. There is increasing evidence that polyanions interfere with the fusion process, a vital step in the viral replication cycle. The inhibition of virus-cell fusion appears to be the source of the antiviral activity of polyanions. In vivo, the pharmacological properties of polyanions result in a low bioavailability of the drugs to their viral targets, and hence a poor antiviral activity in vivo. It is suggested that polyanions must be used in combination with drug delivery systems in order to become therapeutically useful antiviral agents. Some drug delivery systems are briefly discussed.
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Carlucci MJ, Scolaro LA, Damonte EB. Inhibitory action of natural carrageenans on Herpes simplex virus infection of mouse astrocytes. Chemotherapy 1999; 45:429-36. [PMID: 10567773 DOI: 10.1159/000007236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The effects of the carrageenans 1T1 (lambda-type), 1C1 (kappa/iota-type) and 1C3 (upsilon/nu-type), isolated from the red seaweed Gigartina skottsbergii, on herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) infection of murine astrocytes were investigated. The three compounds were effective inhibitors of virus replication, as determined by a virus yield inhibition assay, in astrocytes as well as in Vero cells. The 50% inhibitory concentration was in the range of 0.9-3.6 and 0.4-3.2 microg/ml for astrocytes and Vero cells, respectively, whereas the 90% inhibitory concentration ranged from 6.5 to 17.0 microg/ml in astrocytes and from 3.5 to 22.2 microg/ml in Vero cells. No cytotoxicity was detected at concentrations of up to 1,000 microg/ml, indicating high selectivity indices for these compounds. Inhibition of viral cytopathology and antigen expression was also detected in the presence of the carrageenans. The increase in the expression of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), an activated astrocyte marker, produced during the course of HSV-1 infection in astrocytes, was reversed in the presence of 1C1 and 1C3. By contrast, the lambda-carrageenan 1T1 increased the expression of GFAP, independently of HSV-1 infection.
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- M J Carlucci
- Laboratorio de Virología, Departamento de Química Biológica, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Feldman SC, Reynaldi S, Stortz CA, Cerezo AS, Damont EB. Antiviral properties of fucoidan fractions from Leathesia difformis. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 1999; 6:335-40. [PMID: 11962540 DOI: 10.1016/s0944-7113(99)80055-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Three fractions of fucoidans isolated from the brown seaweed Leathesia difformis (Ee, Ec and Ea) were found to be selective antiviral agents against herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 and human cytomegalovirus. Fraction Ea was the most active, with IC50 values in the range 0.5-1.9 microg/ml without affecting cell viability at concentrations up to 400 microg/ml. The antiherpetic activity of Ea was assessed by three different methods, plaque reduction, inhibition of virus yield and prevention of HSV-2 induced shut-off of cell protein synthesis, demonstrating that the inhibitory effect was independent of the antiviral assay and the multiplicity of infection. The mode of action of Ea could be ascribed to an inhibitory action on virus adsorption. The fucoidans did not inhibit the blood coagulation process even at concentrations exceeding more than 100 times the IC50 value.
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- S C Feldman
- Departamento de Química Orgánica-CIHIDECAR, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Universitaria, Argentina
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Carlucci MJ, Ciancia M, Matulewicz MC, Cerezo AS, Damonte EB. Antiherpetic activity and mode of action of natural carrageenans of diverse structural types. Antiviral Res 1999; 43:93-102. [PMID: 10517311 DOI: 10.1016/s0166-3542(99)00038-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The lambda-carrageenan 1T1, the kappa/iota-carrageenan 1C1 and the mu/nu-type 1C3, isolated from the red seaweed Gigartina skottsbergii, proved to be potent and selective inhibitors of herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2. The antiviral IC50 values determined by virus yield inhibition assay in different cell lines ranged from 0.4 to 3.3 microg/ml, and no cytotoxic effects, measured by trypan blue exclusion on stationary or proliferating cells, tetrazolium salt method or cell protein synthesis, were observed. Time of addition and attachment studies suggested that the main target for antiviral action of the three carrageenans was virus adsorption, whereas no effect on virus internalization, or early or late protein synthesis was detected. However, the lambda-carrageenan 1T1 was still significantly inhibitory when added any time after adsorption. The pretreatment of virions with the carrageenans showed that 1C1 and 1C3 lacked direct inactivating effect at concentrations near the antiviral IC50 but 1T1 exerted virucidal action. The cyclization of 1T1 to afford the derivative 1T1T1 maintained the antiviral activity but eliminated the virucidal properties. Thus, the structure of 1T1 seems to be responsible for its differential behavior from 1C1 and 1C3, probably allowing a more stable binding to HSV, leading to virion inactivation. In contrast, 1C1 and 1C3 fail to bind with high affinity to virus alone, but are able to interfere with the interaction between HSV particles and the cell.
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- M J Carlucci
- Departamento de Química Biológica, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Universitaria, Argentina
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Xu Y, Tamamura H, Arakaki R, Nakashima H, Zhang X, Fujii N, Uchiyama T, Hattori T. Marked increase in anti-HIV activity, as well as inhibitory activity against HIV entry mediated by CXCR4, linked to enhancement of the binding ability of tachyplesin analogs to CXCR4. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 1999; 15:419-27. [PMID: 10195751 DOI: 10.1089/088922299311169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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T22 ([Tyr5,12, Lys7]-polyphemusin II) is a strong anti-HIV compound. Six analogs of T22 and two natural forms were synthesized. Of them, all downsized peptides (14 residues; TW70, T131, T134, and T140) showed a higher selectivity index than did other, 17- or 18-residue peptides. In particular, T134 and T140 showed both lower cytotoxicity and higher antiviral activity than did T22 against HIV infection of MT-4 cells, an HTLV-I-bearing T cell line. To clarify the inhibitory mode of T22 and its analogs, we used a single-round replication assay (luciferase assay), in which different envelope-bearing pseudotypes were used to infect CXCR4- or CCR5-bearing U87 cells via CD4. All of the analogs inhibited T cell line-tropic strain HXB-2 (X4) and dual-tropic strain 89.6 (R5X4) HIV infections mediated by CXCR4, but had no effect on macrophage-tropic strain ADA (R5) or 89.6 HIV infections mediated by CCR5. The inhibition by T134 (IC50 of 2.70 nM) and T140 (IC50 of 0.432 nM) was also stronger than that by T22 (IC50 of 5.05 nM). The binding of anti-CXCR4 monoclonal antibody 12G5 to lymphoma-derived T cell line Sup-T1 was more efficiently blocked by T134 and T140 than by T22. Taken together, T22 and its analogs T134 and T140 exerted their inhibition by specific binding to CXCR4. The marked increase in the anti-HIV activity of T134 and T140 was ascribed to an enhancement in their ability to bind to CXCR4.
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- Y Xu
- Laboratory of Virus Immunology, Research Center for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Institute for Virus Research, Kyoto University, Japan
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The chromatographic purification of a recombinant Herpes Simplex Virus (type 2) from salt- and heparin-released harvests of infected complementing Vero (CR2) cells is addressed. Functionalized matrices and process operating conditions are identified that provide adequate virus titres in eluates that are significantly reduced in CR2 cell protein and DNA and possess a low level of HSV-2 protein. Virus from diluted salt-released harvests (0.14 M NaCl) was not appreciably adsorbed onto either heparin-Sepharose or Cellufine-heparin matrices but was virtually completely adsorbed onto Cellufine-sulfate and heparin-HP matrices. Virus was recovered by either a linear salt gradient elution (0.14-2 M NaCl) or by a single-step elution with 1.5 M NaCl in phosphate buffer. Recoveries of infectious virus with step elution were 21% and 89%, respectively, for these matrices. Virus from undiluted salt-released harvest (0.8 M NaCl) was substantially adsorbed onto Cellufine-sulfate gel (44% adsorption) and completely adsorbed onto heparin-HP matrices. This virus was recovered with high yield by either gradient or step elution with phosphate-buffered saline. Finally, heparin-harvested virus was fed directly to these matrices and quantitatively adsorbed. The virus could be completely recovered from the heparin-HP matrix with 1.5 M NaCl buffer to provide a purified preparation containing only 0.05 pg protein/pfu and 1.2 x 10(-4) pg DNA/pfu.
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- R S O'Keeffe
- Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, UK
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The production and extracellular release of a recombinant Herpes Simplex Virus (type 2) from monolayers of infected complementing Vero cells (CR2) are addressed. Growth and virus production conditions are identified that provide adequate virus titers with cell seeding densities and viral multiplicities of infection that could be reasonably handled in manufacturing. Harvesting by sonication of cell monolayers is shown to give the highest recovery of infectious virus (to 2.5 x 10(6) pfu/mL) but leads to process stream contamination by cellular proteins through the rupturing of cells (to 28 pg protein/pfu). By comparison, freeze-thaw cycles and osmotic rupture by hypotonic saline or glycerol shock procedures yield only low virus recovery (typically <10% of that by sonication), and are accompanied by yet higher levels of protein contamination (up to 30-fold higher pg protein/pfu). Addition of the polyanionic polymers, heparin or dextran sulphate to a harvest using either hypotonic saline, glycerol shock or isotonic phosphate buffered saline increased the yield of infectious virus in the supernatant. By contrast, addition of polycationic poly-L-lysine resulted in negligible increase in the supernatant virus titer. The highest virus titers (4.7 x 10(7) pfu/mL) were achieved following treatment of roller bottle cultured cells displaying a high cytopathic effect with heparin at 50 microg/mL for at least 3 h post harvest. This procedure also gave the lowest levels of protein contamination (<2 pg protein/pfu). The fivefold lower yield of infectious virus from cultures displaying a low cytopathic effect (<70% CPE) indicates the importance of cell physiological state at harvest.
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- R O'Keeffe
- Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Gamzazade A, Sklyar A, Nasibov S, Sushkov I, Shashkov A, Knirel Y. Structural features of sulfated chitosans. Carbohydr Polym 1997. [DOI: 10.1016/s0144-8617(97)00067-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Hattori T, Zhang X, Weiss C, Xu Y, Kubo T, Sato Y, Nishikawa S, Sakaida H, Uchiyama T. Triazine dyes inhibit HIV-1 entry by binding to envelope glycoproteins. Microbiol Immunol 1997; 41:717-24. [PMID: 9343823 DOI: 10.1111/j.1348-0421.1997.tb01916.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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We have attempted to purify envelope (Env) glycoproteins of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from the culture supernatants of CHO-Sec cells that secreted truncated 140-kDa precursor and mature 120-kDa Env glycoproteins. The concentrated culture supernatants were applied to a column coupled with cibacron blue 3GA (CB3GA) to separate albumin from the Env proteins because CB3GA, a triazine dye, has been known to have a high affinity to albumin. Unexpectedly, Env proteins as well as albumin bound to the column, and the bound Env proteins were eluted by increasing the ionic strength using KCl. Gp120 was eluted at 0.5-0.9 M of KCl, while a higher concentration (0.9-1.5 M) was necessary for the elution of gp140. The agarose gel coupled with reactive red 120 (RR120), another triazine dye with similar characteristics, also retained both Env proteins, and the bound Env proteins could be eluted in a similar manner. In addition, these agents inhibited syncytium formation caused by HTLV-IIIB and HTLV-IIIMN. Inhibition was also seen when a virus-free fusion assay between Env protein expressed in CHO cells and fluorescent labeled SupT1 cells were used. These findings indicate that triazine dyes bind to the functional regions of Env proteins of HIV-1 that play important role(s) for HIV infection.
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- T Hattori
- Laboratory of AIDS Immunology, Kyoto University, Japan.
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Witvrouw M, De Clercq E. Sulfated polysaccharides extracted from sea algae as potential antiviral drugs. GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY 1997; 29:497-511. [PMID: 9352294 DOI: 10.1016/s0306-3623(96)00563-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 328] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The inhibitory effects of polyanionic substances on the replication of herpes simplex virus (HSV) and other viruses were reported almost four decades ago. However, these observations did not generate much interest, because the antiviral action of the compounds was considered to be largely nonspecific. Shortly after the identification of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as the causative agent of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in 1984, heparin and other sulfated polysaccharides were found to be potent and selective inhibitors of HIV-1 replication in cell culture. Since 1988, the activity spectrum of the sulfated polysaccharides has been shown to extend to various enveloped viruses, including viruses that emerge as opportunistic pathogens (e.g., herpes simplex virus [HSV] and cytomegalovirus [CMV]) in immunosuppressed (e.g., AIDS) patients. As potential anti-HIV drug candidates, sulfated polysaccharides offer a number of promising features. They are able to block HIV replication in cell culture at concentrations as low as 0.1 to 0.01 microgram ml-1 without toxicity to the host cells at concentrations up to 2.5 mg ml-1. We noted that some polysulfates show a differential inhibitory activity against different HIV strains, suggesting that marked differences exist in the target molecules with which polysulfates interact. They not only inhibit the cytopathic effect of HIV, but also prevent HIV-induced syncytium (giant cell) formation. Furthermore, experiments carried out with dextran sulfate samples of increasing molecular weight and with sulfated cyclodextrins of different degrees of sulfation have shown that antiviral activity increases with increasing molecular weight and degree of sulfation. A sugar backbone is not strictly needed for the anti-HIV activity of polysulfates because sulfated polymers composed of a carbon-carbon backbone have also proved to be highly efficient anti-HIV agents in vitro. Other, yet to be defined, structural features may also play an important role. Sulfated polysaccharides may act synergistically with other anti-HIV drugs (e.g., azidothymidine [AZT]). They are known to lead very slowly to virus-drug resistance development and they show activity against HIV mutants that have become resistant to reverse transcriptase inhibitors, such as AZT, tetrahydro-imidazo [4,5,l-jk] [1,4]-benzodiazepin-2(1H)-thione (TIBO) and others. From studies on their mechanism of action we concluded that polysulfates exert their anti-HIV activity by shielding off the positively charged sites in the V3 loop of the viral envelope glycoprotein (gp120). The V3 loop is necessary for virus attachment to cell surface heparan sulfate, a primary binding site, before more specific binding occurs to the CD4 receptor of CD4+ cells. This general mechanism also explains the broad antiviral activity of polysulfates against enveloped viruses. Variations in the viral envelope glycoprotein region may result in differences in the susceptibility of different enveloped viruses to compounds that interact with their envelope glycoproteins. The efficacy of polysulfates in the therapy and/or prophylaxis of retroviral infections and opportunistic infections remains to be demonstrated both in animal models and humans. It is important to consider not only treatment of patients who are already infected with HIV, but also prophylaxis and protection from HIV and/or other virus infections. Because (i) sexual transmission is responsible for the large majority of HIV infections worldwide; (ii) this transmission is mostly mediated via mononuclear cells that infect epithelial cells of the genital tract; and because (iii) polysulfates effectively inhibit cell-cell adhesion, polysulfates may be considered as potentially effective in a vaginal formulation to protect against HIV infection.
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- M Witvrouw
- Rega institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
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Gao Y, Fukuda A, Katsuraya K, Kaneko Y, Mimura T, Nakashima H, Uryu T. Synthesis of Regioselective Substituted Curdlan Sulfates with Medium Molecular Weights and Their Specific Anti-HIV-1 Activities. Macromolecules 1997. [DOI: 10.1021/ma961711d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Ying Gao
- Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106, Japan, Ajinomoto Co., Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104, Japan, and Yamanashi Medical University, Shimo-kato, Tamaho-cho, Yamanashi 409-38, Japan
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- Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106, Japan, Ajinomoto Co., Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104, Japan, and Yamanashi Medical University, Shimo-kato, Tamaho-cho, Yamanashi 409-38, Japan
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- Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106, Japan, Ajinomoto Co., Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104, Japan, and Yamanashi Medical University, Shimo-kato, Tamaho-cho, Yamanashi 409-38, Japan
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- Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106, Japan, Ajinomoto Co., Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104, Japan, and Yamanashi Medical University, Shimo-kato, Tamaho-cho, Yamanashi 409-38, Japan
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- Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106, Japan, Ajinomoto Co., Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104, Japan, and Yamanashi Medical University, Shimo-kato, Tamaho-cho, Yamanashi 409-38, Japan
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- Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106, Japan, Ajinomoto Co., Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104, Japan, and Yamanashi Medical University, Shimo-kato, Tamaho-cho, Yamanashi 409-38, Japan
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- Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106, Japan, Ajinomoto Co., Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104, Japan, and Yamanashi Medical University, Shimo-kato, Tamaho-cho, Yamanashi 409-38, Japan
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Hayashi K, Hayashi T, Kojima I. A natural sulfated polysaccharide, calcium spirulan, isolated from Spirulina platensis: in vitro and ex vivo evaluation of anti-herpes simplex virus and anti-human immunodeficiency virus activities. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 1996; 12:1463-71. [PMID: 8893054 DOI: 10.1089/aid.1996.12.1463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 158] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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A sulfated polysaccharide named calcium spirulan (Ca-SP) has been isolated from a sea alga, Spirulina platensis, as an antiviral component. The anti-human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) and anti-herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) activities of Ca-SP were compared with those of dextran sulfate (DS) as a representative sulfated polysaccharide. Anti-HIV-1 activities of these agents were measured by three different assays: viability of acutely infected CD4-positive cells, or a cytopathology assay; determination of HIV-1 p24 antigen released into culture supernatants; and inhibition of HIV-induced syncytium formation. Anti-HSV-1 activity was assessed by plaque yield reduction. In addition, their effects on the blood coagulation processes and stability in the blood were evaluated. These data indicate that Ca-SP is a potent antiviral agent against both HIV-1 and HSV-1. Furthermore, Ca-SP is quite promising as an anti-HIV agent because even at low concentrations of Ca-SP an enhancement of virus-induced syncytium formation was not observed, as was observed in DS-treated cultures, Ca-SP had very low anticoagulant activity, and showed a much longer half-life in the blood of mice when compared with that of DS. Thus, Ca-SP can be a candidate agent for an anti-HIV therapeutic drug that might overcome the disadvantages observed in many sulfated polysaccharides. When the role of chelation of calcium ion with sulfate groups was examined by removing calcium or its replacement by sodium, the presence of calcium ion in the molecule was shown to be essential for the dose-dependent inhibition of cytopathic effect and syncytium formation induced by HIV-1.
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- K Hayashi
- Department of Virology, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan
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Suhara Y, Ichikawa M, Hildreth JE, Ichikawa Y. Synthesis of sulfated β-1,6-linked oligosaccharide mimetics: A novel potent inhibitor of HIV replication. Tetrahedron Lett 1996. [DOI: 10.1016/0040-4039(96)00327-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Clayette P, Moczar E, Mabondzo A, Martin M, Toutain B, Marcé D, Dormont D. Inhibition of human immunodeficiency virus infection by heparin derivatives. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 1996; 12:63-9. [PMID: 8825620 DOI: 10.1089/aid.1996.12.63] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Heparin (Hep) and sulfated polysaccharides (SPs) have been reported to inhibit HIV infection in vitro. In vivo, anticoagulant activity and reduced bioavailability were found to limit the antiviral effects of Hep. In this investigation, three nonanticoagulant N-acylated Hep conjugates [OI1:3Hep, Pal1:5Hep, and Pal1:5Hep(SO4)] were compared to Hep for their ability to interact with HIV replication in CD4-positive cell lines and PBMCs. Resulfated palmitoyl-Hep [Pal1:5Hep(SO4)] exhibited the strongest anti-HIV effects. For instance, no provirus HIV DNA was detected in the genome of HIV-1-LAI-infected PBMCs treated with this heparin derivative. Cell-to-cell fusion and RT activity were explored to explain these differences. Hep and Pal1:5Hep(SO4) derivative exerted identical effects on cell-to-cell fusion. On the other hand, Pal1:5Hep(SO4) displayed the strongest inhibitory effects in the acellular RT inhibition assay. This suggests that RT might be a second target for N-acylated Hep, even though SP uptake and the preferential effects of SPs on RT as opposed to DNA polymerase have not yet been demonstrated. Nevertheless, considering the anticoagulant, antiviral, and antiinflammatory effects of N-acylated Hep, the N-acylated Hep derivatives might be excellent candidates as new anti-HIV pharmacological tools.
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- P Clayette
- Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique, Centre de Recherches du Service de Santé des Armées, Fontenay-aux-Roses, France
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Kolender AA, Matulewicz MC, Cerezo AS. Structural analysis of antiviral sulfated alpha-D-(1-->3)-linked mannans. Carbohydr Res 1995; 273:179-85. [PMID: 8565005 DOI: 10.1016/0008-6215(95)00078-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The structures of two alpha-(1-->3)-alpha-D-xylo-mannans were determined. The different antiviral activity of the xylo-mannans from Nothogenia fastigiata was explained on the basis of a flexible backbone, molecular size, content and distribution of sulfate groups and of the single stubs of beta-(1-->2)-linked D-xylose.
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- A A Kolender
- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Marchetti M, Pisani S, Pietropaolo V, Seganti L, Nicoletti R, Orsi N. Inhibition of herpes simplex virus infection by negatively charged and neutral carbohydrate polymers. J Chemother 1995; 7:90-6. [PMID: 7666126 DOI: 10.1179/joc.1995.7.2.90] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Different natural and semisynthetic polysaccharides were evaluated for their inhibitory effect on in vitro replication of herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2. Some neutral and negatively charged carbohydrates were able to inhibit viral infection by interfering mainly with the adsorption process showing a dose-dependent relationship. Their effect was shown within the concentration range of 200-0.8 micrograms/ml, and the inhibiting compounds were in order of action: dextran sulfate = scleroglucan = lambda carrageenan > glyloid sulfate 4324 > locust beam gum towards HSV-1 and dextran sulfate = glyloid sulfate 4324 = lambda carrageenan > scleroglucan > glycogen sulfate 4435 towards HSV-2. The data obtained indicate that the antiviral activity of polysaccharides was not only related to their electric charge. Other characteristics of the molecules such as the polymeric backbone, the carbohydrate moieties and the degree of polymerization could play a role in influencing their antiviral properties.
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- M Marchetti
- Istituto Pasteur-Fondazione Cenci Bolognetti, Istituto di Microbiologia, Università La Sapienza, Roma, Italy
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