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Li SN, Li XA, Zhang Q, Hu YJ, Lei HR, Guo DL, Jiang LS, Deng Y. Chemical constitutes from Tuber indicum with immunosuppressive activity uncovered by transcriptome analysis. Fitoterapia 2024; 173:105773. [PMID: 38097020 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Three previously undescribed compounds including a polyketide (1) and two lactams (2 and 3) were obtained from Tuber indicum. The structures of new findings were elucidated by HRESIMS, NMR as well as NMR and ECD calculations. Transcriptome analysis through RNA-seq revealed that compound 2 exhibits immunosuppressive activity. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages were employed as a model to explore the effect of these compounds in immunosuppressive activity. The results showed that 2 could reduce the generation of inflammatory mediators including nitric oxide (NO), reactive oxygen species (ROS), interleukin 6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS). Western blotting analysis demonstrated that 2 could suppressed the PI3K pathway by decreasing the levels of p-PI3K and p-Akt, while increasing the levels of p-PTEN. The anti-inflammatory activity of 2 was further confirmed using a zebrafish in vivo model.
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- Si-Ning Li
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resource, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resource, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China; Ningxia Chinese Medicine Research Center, Yinchuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resource, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resource, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resource, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resource, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resource, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China; School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resource, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
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Nguyen DTC, Tran TV, Nguyen TTT, Nguyen DH, Alhassan M, Lee T. New frontiers of invasive plants for biosynthesis of nanoparticles towards biomedical applications: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 857:159278. [PMID: 36216068 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Above 1000 invasive species have been growing and developing ubiquitously on Earth. With extremely vigorous adaptability, strong reproduction, and spreading powers, invasive species have posed an alarming threat to indigenous plants, water quality, soil, as well as biodiversity. It was estimated that an economic loss of billions of dollars or equivalent to 1 % of gross domestic product as a consequence of lost crops, control efforts, and damage costs caused by invasive plants in the United States. While eradicating invasive plants from the ecosystems is practically infeasible, taking advantage of invasive plants as a sustainable, locally available, and zero-cost source to provide valuable phytochemicals for bionanoparticles fabrication is worth considering. Here, we review the harms, benefits, and role of invasive species as important botanical sources to extract natural compounds such as piceatannol, resveratrol, and quadrangularin-A, flavonoids, and triterpenoids, which are linked tightly to the formation and application of bionanoparticles. As expected, the invasive plant-mediated bionanoparticles have exhibited outstanding antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, and antioxidant activities. The mechanism of biomedical activities of the invasive plant-mediated bionanoparticles was insightfully addressed and discussed. We also expect that this review not only contributes to efforts to combat invasive plant species but also opens new frontiers of bionanoparticles in the biomedical applications, therapeutic treatment, and smart agriculture.
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- Duyen Thi Cam Nguyen
- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City 755414, Viet Nam; NTT Hi-Tech Institute, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City 755414, Viet Nam.
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- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City 755414, Viet Nam.
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- Faculty of Science, Nong Lam University, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam
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- Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Viet Nam
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; Department of Chemistry, Sokoto State University, PMB 2134, Airport Road, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental and Marine, Pukyong National University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea.
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El-Banna AA, Darwish RS, Ghareeb DA, Yassin AM, Abdulmalek SA, Dawood HM. Metabolic profiling of Lantana camara L. using UPLC-MS/MS and revealing its inflammation-related targets using network pharmacology-based and molecular docking analyses. Sci Rep 2022; 12:14828. [PMID: 36050423 PMCID: PMC9436993 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-19137-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Lantana camara L. is widely used in folk medicine for alleviation of inflammatory disorders, but studies that proved this folk use and that revealed the molecular mechanism of action in inflammation mitigation are not enough. Therefore, this study aimed to identify L. camara phytoconstituents using UPLC-MS/MS and explain their multi-level mechanism of action in inflammation alleviation using network pharmacology analysis together with molecular docking and in vitro testing. Fifty-seven phytoconstituents were identified in L. camara extract, from which the top hit compounds related to inflammation were ferulic acid, catechin gallate, myricetin and iso-ferulic acid. Whereas the most enriched inflammation related genes were PRKCA, RELA, IL2, MAPK 14 and FOS. Furthermore, the most enriched inflammation-related pathways were PI3K-Akt and MAPK signaling pathways. Molecular docking revealed that catechin gallate possessed the lowest binding energy against PRKCA, RELA and IL2, while myricetin had the most stabilized interaction against MAPK14 and FOS. In vitro cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory testing indicated that L. camara extract is safer than piroxicam and has a strong anti-inflammatory activity comparable to it. This study is a first step in proving the folk uses of L. camara in palliating inflammatory ailments and institutes the groundwork for future clinical studies.
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- Alaa A El-Banna
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21521, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21521, Egypt
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- Center of Excellence for Drug Preclinical Studies (CE-DPS), Pharmaceutical and Fermentation Industry Development Center, City of Scientific Research & Technological Applications, New Borg El Arab, Alexandria, Egypt.,Bio-Screening and Preclinical Trial Lab, Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.,Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Center of Excellence for Drug Preclinical Studies (CE-DPS), Pharmaceutical and Fermentation Industry Development Center, City of Scientific Research & Technological Applications, New Borg El Arab, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Center of Excellence for Drug Preclinical Studies (CE-DPS), Pharmaceutical and Fermentation Industry Development Center, City of Scientific Research & Technological Applications, New Borg El Arab, Alexandria, Egypt.,Bio-Screening and Preclinical Trial Lab, Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.,Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21521, Egypt
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Sustainable Green Synthesis of Yttrium Oxide (Y2O3) Nanoparticles Using Lantana camara Leaf Extracts: Physicochemical Characterization, Photocatalytic Degradation, Antibacterial, and Anticancer Potency. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12142393. [PMID: 35889617 PMCID: PMC9320374 DOI: 10.3390/nano12142393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Due to their appropriate physicochemical properties, nanoparticles are used in nanomedicine to develop drug delivery systems for anticancer therapy. In biomedical applications, metal oxide nanoparticles are used as powerful and flexible multipurpose agents. This work described a green synthesis of Y2O3 nanoparticles (NPs) using the sol-gel technique with the use of aqueous leaf extracts of Lantana camara L (LC). These nanoparticles were characterized with the aid of different methods, including UV, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), transmitted electron microscopy (TEM), and photocatalytic degradation. Y2O3 nanoparticles showed excellent antibacterial activity against Gram-positive Bacillus subtilis and Gram-negative Escherichia coli with a 10 to 15 mm inhibitory zone. Green Y2O3 NPs were released with a 4 h lag time and 80% sustained release rate, indicating that they could be used in drug delivery. In addition, the bioavailability of green Y2O3 NPs was investigated using cell viability in cervical cancer cell lines. These green-synthesized Y2O3 NPs demonstrated photocatalytic degradation, antibacterial, and anticancer properties.
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Ge J, Liu Z, Zhong Z, Wang L, Zhuo X, Li J, Jiang X, Ye XY, Xie T, Bai R. Natural terpenoids with anti-inflammatory activities: Potential leads for anti-inflammatory drug discovery. Bioorg Chem 2022; 124:105817. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2022.105817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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El-Din MIG, Fahmy NM, Wu F, Salem MM, Khattab OM, El-Seedi HR, Korinek M, Hwang TL, Osman AK, El-Shazly M, Fayez S. Comparative LC-LTQ-MS-MS Analysis of the Leaf Extracts of Lantana camara and Lantana montevidensis Growing in Egypt with Insights into Their Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Cytotoxic Activities. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:plants11131699. [PMID: 35807651 PMCID: PMC9269492 DOI: 10.3390/plants11131699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Lantana camara L. and Lantana montevidensis Briq. (F. Verbenaceae) are invasive ornamental weeds native to the tropical regions of Africa and America. The leaves of both species have been traditionally used as infusions for treating fever, rheumatism, and cancer. LC-MS-MS-guided profiling of the methanolic extracts of the leaves of L. camara and L. montevidensis growing in Egypt led to the putative identification of 59 compounds belonging to terpenoids, flavonoids, iridoid glycosides, phenolic acids, and their derivatives. The in-vitro antioxidants and anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities of the two extracts were investigated. L. camara and L. montevidensis inhibited DPPH• (IC50 = 34.01 ± 1.32 and 47.43 ± 1.74 µg/mL), ABTS+ (IC50 = 30.73 ± 1.42 and 40.37 ± 1.51 µg/mL), and superoxide anion (IC50 = 1.57 ± 0.19 and 1.31 ± 0.14 μg/mL) free radicals. A potent anti-inflammatory effect was observed for both species through the inhibition of elastase release in fMLF/CB-induced human neutrophils (IC50 = 2.40 ± 0.16 and 1.90 ± 0.07 μg/mL). The extracts showed significant cytotoxic activity against a panel of cancer cell lines with the most potent activity against Caco cells (IC50 = 45.65 ± 1.64 and 40.67 ± 1.52 µg/mL for L. camara and L. montevidensis, respectively). Western blotting supported by FACS analysis revealed that the extracts inhibited cancer cell proliferation, reduced metastasis, and induced apoptosis resulting in cell cycle arrest. This was achieved via increasing mRNA and protein expressions of p53 and GSK-3β as well as decreasing the expression of PI3K, Akt, and cyclin D1.
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- Mariam I. Gamal El-Din
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt; (M.I.G.E.-D.); (N.M.F.); (S.F.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt; (M.I.G.E.-D.); (N.M.F.); (S.F.)
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- Pharmacognosy Group, Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Biomedical Centre, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 591, 751 24 Uppsala, Sweden; (F.W.); (O.M.K.); (H.R.E.-S.)
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Biochemistry Division, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt;
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- Pharmacognosy Group, Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Biomedical Centre, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 591, 751 24 Uppsala, Sweden; (F.W.); (O.M.K.); (H.R.E.-S.)
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom 32512, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Group, Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Biomedical Centre, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 591, 751 24 Uppsala, Sweden; (F.W.); (O.M.K.); (H.R.E.-S.)
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom 32512, Egypt
- International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
- International Joint Research Laboratory of Intelligent Agriculture and Agri-Products Processing, Jiangsu Education Department, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan;
- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kweishan, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kweishan, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Kweishan, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei City 243303, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (T.-L.H.); (M.E.-S.); Tel.: +886-3-2118800 (ext. 5523) (T.-L.H.); +20-1001401091 (M.E.-S.)
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Qena 83523, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt; (M.I.G.E.-D.); (N.M.F.); (S.F.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, Cairo 11835, Egypt
- Correspondence: (T.-L.H.); (M.E.-S.); Tel.: +886-3-2118800 (ext. 5523) (T.-L.H.); +20-1001401091 (M.E.-S.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt; (M.I.G.E.-D.); (N.M.F.); (S.F.)
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Kuang QX, Luo Y, Lei LR, Guo WX, Li XA, Wang YM, Huo XY, Liu MD, Zhang Q, Feng D, Huang LJ, Wang D, Gu YC, Deng Y, Guo DL. Hydroanthraquinones from Nigrospora sphaerica and Their Anti-inflammatory Activity Uncovered by Transcriptome Analysis. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2022; 85:1474-1485. [PMID: 35696541 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.1c01141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Transcriptome analysis is shown to be an effective strategy to understand the potential function of natural products. Here, it is reported that 11 previously undescribed hydroanthraquinones [nigroquinones A-K (1-11)], along with eight known congeners, were isolated from Nigrospora sphaerica. Their structures were elucidated by interpreting spectroscopic and spectrometric data including high-resolution mass spectra and nuclear magnetic resonance. The absolute configurations of 1-11 were confirmed by electronic circular dichroism calculations. Transcriptome analysis revealed that 3 (isolated in the largest amount) might be anti-inflammatory. Assays based on LPS-induced RAW264.7 macrophages and zebrafish embryos confirmed that some of the isolated hydroanthraquinones attenuated the secretion of pro-inflammatory mediators in vitro and in vivo. Further Western blotting and immunofluorescence experiments indicated that 4 (which showed the most obvious nitric oxide inhibition) could suppress the expression of nuclear factor-kappa-B (NF-κB), phosphorylation of the inhibitor of NF-κB kinase and inhibit the transportation of NF-κB to the nucleus. Hence, the suppression of the NF-κB signaling pathway may be responsible for the anti-inflammatory effect. These results show that bioactivity evaluation on the basis of transcriptome analysis may be effective in the functional exploration of natural products.
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- Qi-Xuan Kuang
- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources of Southwest China, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, People's Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources of Southwest China, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources of Southwest China, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources of Southwest China, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, People's Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources of Southwest China, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources of Southwest China, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources of Southwest China, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, People's Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, People's Republic of China
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- Syngenta Jealott's Hill International Research Centre, Berkshire RG42 6EY, U.K
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources of Southwest China, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources of Southwest China, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, People's Republic of China
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Eckert GL, Smaniotto TÂ, Dartora N, Pelegrin CMGD, Baroni S. The chemical composition of different leaf extracts of Lantana fucata Lindl. influences its cytotoxic potential: A study using the Allium cepa model. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 289:115003. [PMID: 35051606 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE One of the most popular plants used to treat diseases in Brazil is Lantana fucata. Like most herbal medicines, its consumption is based on popular knowledge, which, despite being considered effective, may cause side effects. AIM OF THE STUDY Since the scientific data on the pharmacological properties of L. fucata are still incipient, this research aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of different types of extracts (infusion, aqueous and hydroalcoholic), characterizing them chemically. MATERIALS AND METHODS The cytotoxicity assay was performed by the A. cepa model. The cytotoxicity parameters studied were number of dividing cells and percentage mitotic index (%MI). RESULTS The result of the A. cepa assay showed that there was a decrease in the number of dividing cells and the percentage mitotic index as concentrations increased, for all extracts, indicating cytotoxicity. However, the hydroalcoholic extract was the most cytotoxic. Chromatography analysis allowed the characterization of secondary metabolites in the extracts, which were very similar. However, a greater abundance of flavonoids and triterpenoids was observed in the hydroalcoholic extract, suggesting that these compounds are responsible for its greater toxicity. CONCLUSIONS Since the highest doses of extracts showed to have a cytotoxic effect, it is suggested that the ingestion of this species occurs in a moderate way.
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- Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul (UFFS), Cerro Largo, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul (UFFS), Cerro Largo, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ambientes e Tecnologias Sustentáveis (UFFS), Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul (UFFS), Cerro Largo, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ambientes e Tecnologias Sustentáveis (UFFS), Brazil.
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Kuang QX, Lei LR, Li QZ, Peng W, Wang YM, Dai YF, Wang D, Gu YC, Deng Y, Guo DL. Investigation of the Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Fusaproliferin Analogues Guided by Transcriptome Analysis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:881182. [PMID: 37124719 PMCID: PMC10136769 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.881182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background: Excessive inflammation results in severe tissue damage as well as serious acute or chronic disorders, and extensive research has focused on finding new anti-inflammatory hit compounds with safety and efficacy profiles from natural products. As promising therapeutic entities for the treatment of inflammation-related diseases, fusaproliferin and its analogs have attracted great interest. However, the underlying anti-inflammatory mechanism is still poorly understood and deserves to be further investigated.Methods: For the estimation of the anti-inflammatory activity of fusaproliferin (1) and its analogs (2-4)in vitro and in vivo, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 macrophages and zebrafish embryos were employed. Then, transcriptome analysis was applied to guide subsequent western blot analysis of critical proteins in related signaling pathways. Surface plasmon resonance assays (SPR) combined with molecular docking analyses were finally applied to evaluate the affinity interactions between 1-4 and TLR4 and provide a possible interpretation of the downregulation of related signaling pathways.Results: 1-4 significantly attenuated the production of inflammatory messengers, including nitric oxide (NO), reactive oxygen species (ROS), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β), as well as nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), in LPS-induced RAW264.7 macrophages. Transcriptome analyses based on RNA-seq indicated the ability of compound 1 to reverse LPS stimulation and the nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPKs) signaling pathways contribute to the anti-inflammatory process. Experimental verification at the protein level revealed that 1 can inhibit the activation of inhibitor of NF-κB kinase (IKK), degradation of inhibitor of NF-κB (IκB), and phosphorylation of NF-κB and reduce nuclear translocation of NF-κB. 1 also decreased the phosphorylation of MAPKs, including p38, extracellular regulated protein kinases (ERK), and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK). SPR assays and molecular docking results indicated that 1-4 exhibited affinity for the TLR4 protein with KD values of 23.5–29.3 μM.Conclusion: Fusaproliferin and its analogs can be hit compounds for the treatment of inflammation-associated diseases.
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- Qi-Xuan Kuang
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Rare Diseases, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Syngenta Jealott’s Hill International Research Centre, Berkshire, United Kingdom
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Yun Deng, ; Da-Le Guo,
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Yun Deng, ; Da-Le Guo,
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Kuang QX, Li QZ, Lei LR, Wang YM, Huang LJ, Dai YF, Peng W, Zhang MZ, Wang D, Gu YC, Deng Y, Guo DL. Proliferatins Suppress Lipopolysaccharide-induced Inflammation via Inhibition of the NF-κB and MAPK Signaling Pathways. Bioorg Chem 2022; 124:105810. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2022.105810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Paul AK, Jahan R, Paul A, Mahboob T, Bondhon TA, Jannat K, Hasan A, Nissapatorn V, Wilairatana P, de Lourdes Pereira M, Wiart C, Rahmatullah M. The Role of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants against Obesity and Arthritis: A Review. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14050985. [PMID: 35267958 PMCID: PMC8912584 DOI: 10.3390/nu14050985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Obesity is a significant health concern, as it causes a massive cascade of chronic inflammations and multiple morbidities. Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are chronic inflammatory conditions and often manifest as comorbidities of obesity. Adipose tissues serve as a reservoir of energy as well as releasing several inflammatory cytokines (including IL-6, IFN-γ, and TNF-α) that stimulate low-grade chronic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, fatty liver disease, oxidative stress, and chronic kidney diseases. Dietary intake, low physical activity, unhealthy lifestyle, smoking, alcohol consumption, and genetic and environmental factors can influence obesity and arthritis. Current arthritis management using modern medicines produces various adverse reactions. Medicinal plants have been a significant part of traditional medicine, and various plants and phytochemicals have shown effectiveness against arthritis and obesity; however, scientifically, this traditional plant-based treatment option needs validation through proper clinical trials and toxicity tests. In addition, essential oils obtained from aromatic plants are being widely used as for complementary therapy (e.g., aromatherapy, smelling, spicing, and consumption with food) against arthritis and obesity; scientific evidence is necessary to support their effectiveness. This review is an attempt to understand the pathophysiological connections between obesity and arthritis, and describes treatment options derived from medicinal, spice, and aromatic plants.
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- Alok K. Paul
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 26, Hobart, TAS 7001, Australia
- Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, University of Development Alternative, Lalmatia, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (R.J.); (T.A.B.); (K.J.); (A.H.)
- Correspondence: (A.K.P.); (P.W.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, University of Development Alternative, Lalmatia, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (R.J.); (T.A.B.); (K.J.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh;
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, World Union for Herbal Drug Discovery (WUHeDD) and Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products (RECIHP), Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand; (T.M.); (V.N.)
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- Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, University of Development Alternative, Lalmatia, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (R.J.); (T.A.B.); (K.J.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, University of Development Alternative, Lalmatia, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (R.J.); (T.A.B.); (K.J.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, University of Development Alternative, Lalmatia, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (R.J.); (T.A.B.); (K.J.); (A.H.)
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, World Union for Herbal Drug Discovery (WUHeDD) and Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products (RECIHP), Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand; (T.M.); (V.N.)
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- Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
- Correspondence: (A.K.P.); (P.W.); (M.R.)
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials & Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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- The Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia;
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- Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, University of Development Alternative, Lalmatia, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (R.J.); (T.A.B.); (K.J.); (A.H.)
- Correspondence: (A.K.P.); (P.W.); (M.R.)
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Ma Q, Bian M, Gong G, Bai C, Liu C, Wei C, Quan ZS, Du HH. Synthesis and Evaluation of Bakuchiol Derivatives as Potent Anti-inflammatory Agents in Vitro and in Vivo. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2022; 85:15-24. [PMID: 35000392 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.1c00377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Bakuchiol, a prenylated phenolic monoterpene derived from the fruit of Psoralen corylifolia L. (Buguzhi), is widely used to treat tumors, viruses, inflammation, and bacterial infections. In this study, we designed and synthesized 30 bakuchiol derivatives to identify new anti-inflammatory drugs. The anti-inflammatory activities of the derivatives were screened using lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW264.7 cells. To evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of the compounds, we measured nitric oxide (NO), interleukin-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α production. Based on the screening results, compound 7a displayed more pronounced activity than bakuchiol and celecoxib. Furthermore, the mechanistic studies indicated that 7a inhibited pro-inflammatory cytokine release, which was correlated with activation of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/heme oxygenase-1 signaling pathway and blockade of the nuclear factor-κB/mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway. The in vivo anti-inflammatory activity in zebrafish indicated that 7a inhibited NO and reactive oxygen species production in a dose-dependent manner. These results indicate that 7a is a potential candidate for development as an anti-inflammatory agent.
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- Qianqian Ma
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Tongliao 028000, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacology, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Tongliao 028000, People's Republic of China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Tongliao 028000, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacology, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Tongliao 028000, People's Republic of China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Tongliao 028000, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China
- First Clinical Medical of Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao 028000, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Tongliao 028000, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacology, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Tongliao 028000, People's Republic of China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Tongliao 028000, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China
- School of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Yanji City 133002, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Tongliao 028000, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacology, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Tongliao 028000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Yanji City 133002, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Tongliao 028000, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacology, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Tongliao 028000, People's Republic of China
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Lin FJ, Li H, Wu DT, Zhuang QG, Li HB, Geng F, Gan RY. Recent development in zebrafish model for bioactivity and safety evaluation of natural products. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 62:8646-8674. [PMID: 34058920 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1931023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The zebrafish is a species of freshwater fish, popular in aquariums and laboratories. Several advantageous features have facilitated zebrafish to be extensively utilized as a valuable vertebrate model in the lab. It has been well-recognized that natural products possess multiple health benefits for humans. With the increasing demand for natural products in the development of functional foods, nutraceuticals, and natural cosmetics, the zebrafish has emerged as an unprecedented tool for rapidly and economically screening and identifying safe and effective substances from natural products. This review first summarized the key factors for the management of zebrafish in the laboratory, followed by highlighting the current progress on the establishment and applications of zebrafish models in the bioactivity evaluation of natural products. In addition, the zebrafish models used for assessing the potential toxicity or health risks of natural products were involved as well. Overall, this review indicates that zebrafish are promising animal models for the bioactivity and safety evaluation of natural products, and zebrafish models can accelerate the discovery of novel natural products with potential health functions.
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- Fang-Jun Lin
- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industralization, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China.,Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Research Center for Plants and Human Health, Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industralization, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- China-New Zealand Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Kiwifruit, Sichuan Provincial Academy of Natural Resource Sciences, Chengdu, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industralization, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industralization, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China.,Research Center for Plants and Human Health, Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, China
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Ezzat MI, El Gendy SN, Saad AS, Abdo WS, El Sayed AM, Elmotayam AK. Secondary metabolites from Lantana camara L. flowers extract exhibit in vivo anti-urolithiatic activity in adult Wistar albino rats. Nat Prod Res 2020; 36:1115-1117. [PMID: 33342292 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2020.1853726] [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: 10/22/2022]
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The present study aims at evaluating potential of the ethanol extracts of L. camara leaves (LE), flowers (FlE) and roots (RE) in the treatment of renal calculi and characterising the secondary metabolites in the active extract. The results revealed that the FlE had significantly reduced the levels of kidney parameters (calcium, creatinine, urea, and uric acid) against ethylene glycol (EG) injuries, and restored the activity of glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase and lipid peroxide malondialdehyde to the normal level. In addition, FlE significantly attenuated iNOS tissue expression caused by EG. The results obtained in this study suggest the potential value of the L. camara L. flowers as an antiurolithiatic agent.
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- Marwa I Ezzat
- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kaferelsheik University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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