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Van Gossum A. Food in painting: From dietetics to symbolism. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2023; 54:374-381. [PMID: 36963883 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2023.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Since the Antiquity, many artists have represented food in their paintings. Most of them are European painters originating essentially from the Southern Europe. There is no doubt that the Greco-Roman culture and Christianity - that became the official religion of the Roman Empire - influenced these artists since two millenars. Throughout the painting's production, we have tried to discover information of the dietary habits at a particular period, to scrutinize some dietary recommendations but also to detect the symbolic dimension of the represented foods.
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- André Van Gossum
- HUB & Bordet Institute, Route de Lennik 808, 1070 Bruxelles, Belgium.
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Grzybowski A, Pawlikowska-Łagód K, Polak A. Ergotism and Saint Anthony's fire. Clin Dermatol 2021; 39:1088-1094. [PMID: 34920829 DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2021.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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It has been widely accepted that ergot is a fungal disease caused by infection with the parasitic Claviceps purpurea leading to the development of typical black kernels n the plant. Ingestion of infected rye grains containing ergot alkaloids-usually in the form of contaminated rye bread-causes poisoning, also known as ergotism. The negative impacts of ergot contamination of grain on the health of humans and animals were first documented in ancient times. The history of ergotism shows the influence of food on human health. Although ergot has been known for ages, until the 18th century, its nature was not recognized. It was a part of the rye plant and it was used in traditional medicine. The diet was based was mostly on rye that led to neurologic disorders and gangrene. In the Middle Ages, in regions where rye was a dietary staple, many cases of a peculiar epidemic were recorded. Two names are usually used to describe it: "Saint Anthony's fire" and "holy fire," although there are many more appellations. The history of ergotism is a very important part of history of dermatology. The saint who people prayed to for protection against the disease was Anthony the Great (251-356). Monks of the Order of Saint Anthony played a particular role in treating ergotism by natural methods and specialized in treating skin diseases. Ergot alkaloids still pose a risk to human and animal safety if they appear in food.
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- Andrzej Grzybowski
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland; Institute for Research in Ophthalmology, Poznan, Poland.
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- Department of Humanities and Social Medicine Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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Gül Ş. In silico drug repositioning against human NRP1 to block SARS-CoV-2 host entry. Turk J Biol 2021; 45:442-458. [PMID: 34803446 PMCID: PMC8573850 DOI: 10.3906/biy-2012-52] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Despite COVID-19 turned into a pandemic, no approved drug for the treatment or globally available vaccine is out yet. In such a global emergency, drug repurposing approach that bypasses a costly and long-time demanding drug discovery process is an effective way in search of finding drugs for the COVID-19 treatment. Recent studies showed that SARS-CoV-2 uses neuropilin-1 (NRP1) for host entry. Here we took advantage of structural information of the NRP1 in complex with C-terminal of spike (S) protein of SARS-CoV-2 to identify drugs that may inhibit NRP1 and S protein interaction. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs were screened using docking simulations. Among top drugs, well-tolerated drugs were selected for further analysis. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of drugs-NRP1 complexes were run for 100 ns to assess the persistency of binding. MM/GBSA calculations from MD simulations showed that eltrombopag, glimepiride, sitagliptin, dutasteride, and ergotamine stably and strongly bind to NRP1. In silico Alanine scanning analysis revealed that Tyr297, Trp301, and Tyr353 amino acids of NRP1 are critical for drug binding. Validating the effect of drugs analyzed in this paper by experimental studies and clinical trials will expedite the drug discovery process for COVID-19.
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- Şeref Gül
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Koç University, İstanbul Turkey.,Biotechnology Division, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, İstanbul University, İstanbul Turkey
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Hostench-Junoy N, Ramírez-Montoya M, Arefai-Refai B, Estal-Jiménez J, Santana-Rodríguez ZJ, Costa-Pérez L. Acute Ischemia of Lower Extremities Caused by Ergotamine Toxicity due to Pharmacologic Interaction With Cobicistat in an HIV-Positive Patient. Ann Vasc Surg 2021; 80:392.e1-392.e6. [PMID: 34775015 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Ergotism is an uncommon condition that affects patients with exposure to ergot alkaloids causing ischemia of extremities. We report the case of lower extremities ischemia caused by ergot toxicity in a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive individual due to the interaction between ergot alkaloid and Cobicistat. In addition, we present a brief review of medical, and pharmacological aspects of this condition. To our knowledge, this is the second reported case describing this interaction.
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- Núria Hostench-Junoy
- Servei de Cirurgia Vascular, Hospital Universitari de Tarragona Joan XXIII, Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain
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- Servei de Cirurgia Vascular, Hospital Universitari de Tarragona Joan XXIII, Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain
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- Servei de Cirurgia Vascular, Hospital Universitari de Tarragona Joan XXIII, Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain.
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- Servei de Farmàcia Hospitalària, Hospital Universitari de Tarragona Joan XXIII, Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain
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- Servei de Cirurgia Vascular, Hospital Universitari de Tarragona Joan XXIII, Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain
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Mohamedi N, Mirault T, Durivage A, Di Primio M, Khider L, Detriche G, El Batti S, Sapoval M, Messas E, Goudot G. Ergotism with acute limb ischemia, provoked by HIV protease inhibitors interaction with ergotamine, rescued by multisite transluminal balloon angioplasty. JOURNAL DE MÉDECINE VASCULAIRE 2021; 46:13-21. [PMID: 33546816 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdmv.2020.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Acute limb ischemia induced by arterial vasospasm remains an exceptional situation, favoured by the use of arterial vasoconstrictors. The risk of these substances is largely underestimated in the general population, especially with the co-administration of strong cytochrome inhibitors like human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitors. A 33-year-old woman, who used to take dihydroergotamine for orthostatic hypotension, was prescribed a post-exposure HIV prophylaxis including lopinavir and ritonavir. One day later, she presented an acute bilateral limb ischemia with a sudden pain in both calves, initially while walking and then at rest with bilateral ischemic toes. Angiography confirmed diffuse arterial vasospasm of the lower limb arteries. A first-line therapy with isosorbide dinitrate and amlodipine was ineffective, with rapid clinical worsening. A combination of intra-arterial injections and intra-venous infusions of vasodilators, transluminal balloon angioplasty and bilateral 4-Compartment fasciotomies permitted rapid improvement and finally resulted in both lower limbs rescue. This case and literature review illustrate ergotism due to ergotamine overdose after taking HIV protease inhibitors. It also demonstrates the benefit of an interventional procedure besides medical therapy with vasodilators in severe arterial vasospasm. All along the lower limb arterial tree, transluminal balloon angioplasty restored the blood flow, without vasospasm recurrence. CONCLUSION: In case of ergotism with acute lower limbs ischemia, combining medical vasodilator therapy with interventional procedure can restore the arterial blood flow, thus allowing to save lower limbs.
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- N Mohamedi
- Vascular medicine, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Vascular medicine, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Vascular medicine, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Interventional radiology department, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Vascular medicine, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Vascular medicine, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Vascular surgery department, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Interventional radiology department, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Vascular medicine, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Vascular medicine, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France.
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Acute coronary syndrome with elevation of ST associated with ergotamine abuse. ROMANIAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE 2019; 57:69-71. [DOI: 10.2478/rjim-2018-0023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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There are few case reports of cases of carotid and aortic dissection related to the ergotamine abuse, but the cases that affect the coronary arteries is a very rare coronary. We present a patient of a 48-year-old female with an ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction attributable to chronic ergotamine use. The coronary angiography showed dissection of right coronary artery proximal.
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Drug-Drug Interaction of Ergotamine with a Combination of Darunavir, Abacavir, and Lamivudine Causing a Fatal Vasospastic Ischemia. Case Rep Emerg Med 2018; 2018:4107450. [PMID: 30662776 PMCID: PMC6313968 DOI: 10.1155/2018/4107450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2018] [Revised: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Ergotamine toxicity has become a rare condition which can be caused by, among others, drug-drug interaction. In this work we report a case with vasospastic ischemia induced by the wrongful combination of ergotamine with recently started Antiretroviral Therapy. Clinicians were not aware that patient was self-medicating for years with medication containing ergotamine and caffeine for migraines. This diagnosis was established after evaluating the evolving ‘and spreading' ischemia and CT scans and thoroughly interviewing patient's family. Treatment was started with intravenous nimodipine and intra-arterial sodium nitroprusside on the affected limbs. The patient developed severe limb ischemia, cerebral ischemia, and metabolic encephalopathy. Unfortunately no improvements were noticeable and due to evolving cerebral edema as a result of the ischemia, the patient developed brain herniation and died shortly after.
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Iardino A, Garner O, Lorusso G, Lotta F. Headache in an HIV-Positive Patient: Dangerous Interaction. BMJ Case Rep 2018; 2018:bcr-2018-225130. [PMID: 29866692 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-225130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Ergotism is an ischaemic complication due to vasoconstriction throughout the body due to ingestion of ergotamine. A 34-year-old Hispanic man with HIV infection treated with saquinavir, ritonavir and abacavir/lamivudine presented to the emergency department complaining of left foot pain 1 week prior to admission. The affected extremity was cold with absence of pedal and tibial pulses. Arterial Doppler revealed absent arterial flow from the popliteal artery later confirmed by arteriography. Medication reconciliation revealed a recent prescription for migraine headache containing ergotamine. Drug was discontinued and the patient was started on cilostazol, enoxaparin and nitroglycerin patches on the affected limb. Complete resolution of symptoms and arteriography findings occurred 2 days after therapy began.
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- Alfredo Iardino
- Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center at the Permian Basin, Odessa, Texas, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center at the Permian Basin, Odessa, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Critical Care Medicine, Centro Policlinico Valencia, Venezuela, Carabobo, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
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Altuna-Azkargorta M, Herrera-Isasi M, Zandio-Amorena B, Bacaicoa-Saralegui MC. Carotid ergotism with retinal ischemia. Neurol Clin Pract 2018; 8:153-155. [PMID: 29708216 DOI: 10.1212/cpj.0000000000000432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2017] [Accepted: 10/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Miren Altuna-Azkargorta
- Stroke Unit (MH-I, BZ-A), Department of Neurology (MA-A), and Department of Radiology (MCB-S), Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Pamplona; and Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA) (MA-A, MH-I, BZ-A, MCB-S), Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Stroke Unit (MH-I, BZ-A), Department of Neurology (MA-A), and Department of Radiology (MCB-S), Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Pamplona; and Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA) (MA-A, MH-I, BZ-A, MCB-S), Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Stroke Unit (MH-I, BZ-A), Department of Neurology (MA-A), and Department of Radiology (MCB-S), Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Pamplona; and Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA) (MA-A, MH-I, BZ-A, MCB-S), Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Stroke Unit (MH-I, BZ-A), Department of Neurology (MA-A), and Department of Radiology (MCB-S), Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Pamplona; and Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA) (MA-A, MH-I, BZ-A, MCB-S), Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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CEFALIUM-INDUCED BILATERAL TRANSIENT MYOPIA, RETINAL FOLDS, AND FOCAL CHOROIDAL DELAY. Retin Cases Brief Rep 2018; 12:118-121. [PMID: 29554054 DOI: 10.1097/icb.0000000000000439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe a case of acute bilateral transient myopia, retinal folds, and island of choroidal delay associated with oral administration of Cefalium, a medication commonly prescribed in Brazil for migraine that combines acetaminophen 500 mg, caffeine 40 mg, dihydroergotamine mesylate 1 mg, and metoclopramide hydrochloride 10 mg. METHODS A 21-year-old woman with bilateral blurred vision 1 day after the use of Cefalium. The main outcomes measures were BCVA, ocular fundus, ocular coherence tomography, and angiography findings. RESULTS The patient developed bilateral myopia, retinal folds, and focus choroidal delay 1 day after the administration of oral cefalium. Ocular fundus examination and ocular coherence tomography revealed retinal folds in the internal surface of the retina. Angiography showed focus areas of hypofluorescence in both eyes. Seven days after Cefalium was suspended, all clinical symptoms had resolved, with full recovery from the abnormal findings on ocular fundus, ocular coherence tomography, and angiography. CONCLUSION This is the first report that identified and described bilateral transient myopia, retinal folds, and focus choroidal delay secondary the use of Cefalium.
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Gaye-Saavedra GA, Preve F, Albisu S, Legnani M. Transient ischemic attack caused by cerebral ergotism. ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA 2015; 74:258. [PMID: 26602197 DOI: 10.1590/0004-282x20150186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2015] [Accepted: 10/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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- Hospital de Clínicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Hospital de Clínicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Hospital de Clínicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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Dystonia has a recent history in medicine. Focal dystonia was described in the 19th century by classic authors including Gowers, whilst generalized dystonia was described at the turn of the century. However, it is possible to find precise descriptions of dystonia in art, centuries before the medical definition. We have reviewed several pieces of art (sculpture, painting and literature) across the history that might represent descriptions of dystonia, from ancient period to nowadays. In classic times, the first reference to abnormal postures can be tracked back to the new Empire of Egypt (equinus foot), not to mention some recently described examples of dystonia from the Moche sculptures in Peru or Veracruz culture from Mexico. In Middle Ages it is possible to find many examples of sculptures in European cathedrals representing peasants with dramatic, presumably dystonic postures that coexist with amputation of limbs. This unique combination of dystonia and limb amputation probably represents ergotism. The painters Brueghel, Ribera and Velazquez also represented figures with postures likely to be dystonic. Literature is also a source of precise pre-neurological descriptions, especially during the 19th century. In David Copperfield, Dickens depicts characters with generalized dystonia (Uriah Heep), cervical dystonia (Mr. Sharp) and spasmodic dysphonia (Mr Creakle). Finally, even in modern Art (19th and 20th centuries), there are dramatic descriptions of abnormal postures that are likely to be dystonic, such as painful cervical dystonia (Brancusi), cervical dystonia with sensory trick (Modigliani) and upper limb dystonia (Wyspianski). However some postures presented in works of art may simply be a form of artistic expression and only bear unintentional resemblance to the dystonic postures. Art may be a source of neurological information, and that includes primary and secondary dystonia.
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A mini review on pyridoacridines: Prospective lead compounds in medicinal chemistry. J Adv Res 2014; 6:63-71. [PMID: 25685544 PMCID: PMC4293674 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2014.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2014] [Revised: 10/18/2014] [Accepted: 11/01/2014] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Natural products are increasingly being considered “critical and important” in drug discovery paradigms as a number of them such as camptothecin, penicillin, and vincristine serve as “lead molecules” for the discovery of potent compounds of therapeutic interests namely irinotecan, penicillin G, vinblastine respectively. Derived compounds of pharmacological interests displayed a wide variety of activity viz. anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-protozoal, etc.; when modifications or derivatizations are performed on a parent moiety representing the corresponding derivatives. Pyridoacridine is such a moiety which forms the basic structure of numerous medicinally important natural products such as, but not limited to, amphimedine, ascididemin, eilatin, and sampangine. Interestingly, synthetic analogues of natural pyridoacridine exhibit diverse pharmacological activities and in view of these, natural pyridoacridines can be considered as “lead compounds”. This review additionally provides a brief but critical account of inherent structure activity relationships among various subclasses of pyridoacridines. Furthermore, the current aspects and future prospects of natural pyridoacridines are detailed for further reference and consideration.
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