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Sachi S, Jahan MP, Islam P, Rafiq K, Islam MZ. Evaluation of hematoprotective, hepatoprotective, and anti-inflammatory potentials of chia seed ( Salvia hispanica L.) extract in rats. Vet Anim Sci 2024; 24:100349. [PMID: 38590834 PMCID: PMC10999476 DOI: 10.1016/j.vas.2024.100349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of chia seed extract on CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity, hematological profile, and carrageenan-induced inflammation in rats. Water-ethanol-acetone extract of chia seeds at the doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight/day were applied to evaluate the comparative protective roles. Hematological profile and serum biochemical parameters were measured to evaluate the hematoprotective, and hepatoprotective effects of chia seed extract. Paw thickness and motility level were assessed at 0, 1, 3, 5, and 7 h after sub-planter injection of carrageenan to evaluate the anti-inflammatory potential. Tissue histopathology was performed in both cases. Chia seed extract reduced the elevated level of serum AST and ALT significantly in a dose-dependent manner following intra-peritoneal injection of CCl4. Histopathological study of the liver tissue exhibited acute impairment of the hepatocytes and liver parenchyma following CCl4 exposure, which was markedly regenerated by the chia seed extract treatment. Protective effects of the extracts were also evidenced by the RBC count, Hb (%), PCV (%), ESR, and neutrophil count. Chia seed extract was found to inhibit the carrageenan-induced paw edema and increase motility level in a dose-oriented fashion. Histological examination of the paw tissue revealed severe inflammation characterized by massive infiltration of inflammatory cells in the carrageenan group, which was significantly reduced by chia seed extract treatment. The higher dose of chia seed extract showed significant increases in bodyweight gain and feed efficiency ratio but decrease in visceral fat deposition. These results suggest that chia seeds possess potentials for hematoprotective, hepatoprotective, and anti-inflammatory activities.
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- Sabbya Sachi
- Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, 2202, Bangladesh
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- Department of Fisheries Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, 2202, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, 2202, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, 2202, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, 2202, Bangladesh
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Limam I, Ghali R, Abdelkarim M, Ouni A, Araoud M, Abdelkarim M, Hedhili A, Ben-Aissa Fennira F. Tunisian Artemisia campestris L.: a potential therapeutic agent against myeloma - phytochemical and pharmacological insights. PLANT METHODS 2024; 20:59. [PMID: 38698384 PMCID: PMC11067135 DOI: 10.1186/s13007-024-01185-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Artemisia campestris L. (AC) leaves are widely recognized for their importance in traditional medicine. Despite the considerable amount of research conducted on this plant overworld, the chemical composition and the biological activity of the leaves grown in Tunisia remains poorly investigated. In this study of AC, a successive extraction method was employed (hexane, ethyl acetate and methanol) to investigate its bioactive constituents by LC-MS analysis, and their antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer activities. RESULTS Data analysis revealed diverse compound profiles in AC extracts. Methanolic and ethyl acetate extracts exhibited higher polyphenolic content and antioxidant activities, while Hexane showed superior phytosterol extraction. Ethyl acetate extract displayed potent antibacterial activity against multi-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Additionally, all extracts demonstrated, for the first time, robust antifungal efficacy against Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus niger. Cytotoxicity assays revealed the significant impact of methanolic and ethyl acetate extracts on metastatic breast cancer and multiple myeloma, examined for the first time in our study. Moreover, further analysis on multiple myeloma cells highlighted that the ethyl acetate extract induced apoptotic and necrotic cell death and resulted in an S phase cell cycle blockage, underscoring its therapeutic potential. CONCLUSIONS This investigation uncovers novel findings in Tunisian AC, notably the identification of lupeol, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, stigmasterol and β-sitosterol. The study sheds light on the promising role of AC extracts in therapeutic interventions and underscores the need for continued research to harness its full potential in medicine and pharmaceutical development.
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- Inès Limam
- PRF of Onco-Hematology, Faculty of medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
- Human genetics laboratory, Faculty of medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Research Laboratory of Toxicology and Environment, CAMU of Tunis, Tunis, LR12SP07, Tunisia
- Higher institute of Biotechnology of Sidi Thabet, Manouba University, Manouba, Tunisia
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- PRF of Onco-Hematology, Faculty of medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
- Human genetics laboratory, Faculty of medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Research Laboratory of Toxicology and Environment, CAMU of Tunis, Tunis, LR12SP07, Tunisia
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- Research Laboratory of Toxicology and Environment, CAMU of Tunis, Tunis, LR12SP07, Tunisia
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- College of General Education, University of Doha for Science & Technology, PO Box 24449, Doha, Qatar.
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- Research Laboratory of Toxicology and Environment, CAMU of Tunis, Tunis, LR12SP07, Tunisia
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- PRF of Onco-Hematology, Faculty of medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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Jiang J, Lv X, Cheng H, Yang D, Xu W, Hu Y, Song Y, Zeng G. Type I photodynamic antimicrobial therapy: Principles, progress, and future perspectives. Acta Biomater 2024; 177:1-19. [PMID: 38336269 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.02.005] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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The emergence of drug-resistant bacteria has significantly diminished the efficacy of existing antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial infections. Consequently, the need for finding a strategy capable of effectively combating bacterial infections has become increasingly urgent. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is considered one of the most promising emerging antibacterial strategies due to its non-invasiveness, low adverse effect, and the fact that it does not lead to the development of drug resistance. However, bacteria at the infection sites often exist in the form of biofilm instead of the planktonic form, resulting in a hypoxic microenvironment. This phenomenon compromises the treatment outcome of oxygen-dependent type-II PDT. Compared to type-II PDT, type-I PDT is not constrained by the oxygen concentration in the infected tissues. Therefore, in the treatment of bacterial infections, type-I PDT exhibits significant advantages over type-II PDT. In this review, we first introduce the fundamental principles of type-I PDT in details, including its physicochemical properties and how it generates reactive oxygen species (ROS). Next, we explore several specific antimicrobial mechanisms utilized by type-I PDT and summarize the recent applications of type-I PDT in antimicrobial treatment. Finally, the limitations and future development directions of type-I photosensitizers are discussed. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The misuse and overuse of antibiotics have accelerated the development of bacterial resistance. To achieve the effective eradication of resistant bacteria, pathfinders have devised various treatment strategies. Among these strategies, type I photodynamic therapy has garnered considerable attention owing to its non-oxygen dependence. The utilization of non-oxygen-dependent photodynamic therapy not only enables the effective elimination of drug-resistant bacteria but also facilitates the successful eradication of hypoxic biofilms, which exhibits promising prospects for treating biofilm-associated infections. Based on the current research status, we anticipate that the novel type I photodynamic therapy agent can surmount the biofilm barrier, enabling efficient treatment of hypoxic biofilm infections.
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- Jingai Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China.
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- School of Life Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu Second Normal University, Nanjing 211200, China.
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- Nanjing Polytechnic Institute, Nanjing 210048, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China
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- A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*STAR ID Labs), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 8A Biomedical Grove, #05-13 Immunos, Singapore 138648.
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Nouir S, Laouani A, Loghmari A, Bouassida K, Slim R, Bouhajeb R, Hasni Y, Saguem K, Ouni B, Zaïri A. HPLC-DAD Analysis and Investigation of Biological Properties of the Leaves of Globularia alypum (L.), Infusion Extract. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1726. [PMID: 38139852 PMCID: PMC10748358 DOI: 10.3390/ph16121726] [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: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Globularia alypum L. (GA) belonging to the Globulariaceae family is a Mediterranean plant which is widely used in traditional Tunisian medicine. The aim of this study was to investigate the phytochemical composition, antioxidant, anti-arthritic, antiproliferative, antibacterial and antibiofilm potential of aqueous GA leaf extracts (AGAL). Quantitative analyses of the different constituents of extracts were evaluated by high-performance liquid chromatography with photodiode-array detection (HPLC-DAD). Spectrophotometric methods and chemical tests were used for antioxidant and anti-arthritic activities. The antiproliferative study was evaluated using colorectal cancer SW620 cells, while the antibacterial assessment and analysis of the antibiofilm effects were determined by the microdilution method and the crystal violet assay, respectively. AGAL extracts presented several components, mainly Nepetin-7-Glucoside and trans-ferrulic acid. The results showed that they had an important antioxidant (IC50 = 0.34; 0.38 and 1.20 mg/mL) and anti-arthritic (IC50 = 2.94 mg/mL) properties, and these effects are displayed in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, this extract demonstrated significant antiproliferative (IC50 = 50 µg/mL), antibacterial (MIC = 6.25 mg/mL and MBC = 6.25 mg/mL), and antibiofilm (59.70% at 25 mg/mL) properties especially against S. aureus. The results achieved confirm the important role of this plant as a source of therapeutic activities.
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- Sahar Nouir
- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse 4023, Tunisia;
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Biophysics and Applied Pharmacology (LR12/ES02), Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse 4023, Tunisia; (A.L.); (K.S.)
- USCR Analytical Platform UHPLC-MS & Research in Medicine and Biology, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse 4023, Tunisia
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- Urology Department, Sahloul Hospital, Sousse 4054, Tunisia; (A.L.); (K.B.)
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Substances and Biotechnology Research, Faculty of Dental Medicine of Monastir, University of Monastir, Sousse 4023, Tunisia; (R.S.); (B.O.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse 4023, Tunisia;
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- Department of Endocrinology, Farhat Hached Hospital of Sousse, Sousse 4000, Tunisia;
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Biophysics and Applied Pharmacology (LR12/ES02), Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse 4023, Tunisia; (A.L.); (K.S.)
- USCR Analytical Platform UHPLC-MS & Research in Medicine and Biology, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse 4023, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Substances and Biotechnology Research, Faculty of Dental Medicine of Monastir, University of Monastir, Sousse 4023, Tunisia; (R.S.); (B.O.)
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse 4023, Tunisia;
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Mohanta YK, Mishra AK, Nongbet A, Chakrabartty I, Mahanta S, Sarma B, Panda J, Panda SK. Potential use of the Asteraceae family as a cure for diabetes: A review of ethnopharmacology to modern day drug and nutraceuticals developments. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1153600. [PMID: 37608892 PMCID: PMC10441548 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1153600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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The diabetes-associated mortality rate is increasing annually, along with the severity of its accompanying disorders that impair human health. Worldwide, several medicinal plants are frequently urged for the management of diabetes. Reports are available on the use of medicinal plants by traditional healers for their blood-sugar-lowering effects, along with scientific evidence to support such claims. The Asteraceae family is one of the most diverse flowering plants, with about 1,690 genera and 32,000 species. Since ancient times, people have consumed various herbs of the Asteraceae family as food and employed them as medicine. Despite the wide variety of members within the family, most of them are rich in naturally occurring polysaccharides that possess potent prebiotic effects, which trigger their use as potential nutraceuticals. This review provides detailed information on the reported Asteraceae plants traditionally used as antidiabetic agents, with a major focus on the plants of this family that are known to exert antioxidant, hepatoprotective, vasodilation, and wound healing effects, which further action for the prevention of major diseases like cardiovascular disease (CVD), liver cirrhosis, and diabetes mellitus (DM). Moreover, this review highlights the potential of Asteraceae plants to counteract diabetic conditions when used as food and nutraceuticals. The information documented in this review article can serve as a pioneer for developing research initiatives directed at the exploration of Asteraceae and, at the forefront, the development of a botanical drug for the treatment of DM.
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- Yugal Kishore Mohanta
- Nano-biotechnology and Translational Knowledge Laboratory, Department of Applied Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), Techno City, Meghalaya, India
- Centre for Herbal Pharmacology and Environmental Sustainability, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Botany, School of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), Techno City, Meghalaya, India
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- Learning and Development Solutions, Indegene Pvt. Ltd., Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore, India
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- Guwahati Centre, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Department of Botany, Dhemaji College, Dhemaji, Assam, India
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- Nano-biotechnology and Translational Knowledge Laboratory, Department of Applied Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), Techno City, Meghalaya, India
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- Center of Environment Climate Change and Public Health, RUSA 2.0, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Shao M, Bigham A, Yousefiasl S, Yiu CKY, Girish YR, Ghomi M, Sharifi E, Sezen S, Nazarzadeh Zare E, Zarrabi A, Rabiee N, Paiva-Santos AC, Del Turco S, Guo B, Wang X, Mattoli V, Wu A. Recapitulating Antioxidant and Antibacterial Compounds into a Package for Tissue Regeneration: Dual Function Materials with Synergistic Effect. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207057. [PMID: 36775954 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Oxidative damage and infection can prevent or delay tissue repair. Moreover, infection reinforces reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation, which makes the wound's condition even worse. Therefore, the need for antioxidant and antibacterial agents is felt for tissue regeneration. There are emerging up-and-coming biomaterials that recapitulate both properties into a package, offering an effective solution to turn the wound back into a healing state. In this article, the principles of antioxidant and antibacterial activity are summarized. The review starts with biological aspects, getting the readers to familiarize themselves with tissue barriers against infection. This is followed by the chemistry and mechanism of action of antioxidant and antibacterial materials (dual function). Eventually, the outlook and challenges are underlined to provide where the dual-function biomaterials are and where they are going in the future. It is expected that the present article inspires the designing of dual-function biomaterials to more advanced levels by providing the fundamentals and comparative points of view and paving the clinical way for these materials.
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- Minmin Shao
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou, 325000, P. R. China
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council (IPCB-CNR), 80125, Naples, Italy
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- School of Dentistry, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, 6517838736, Iran
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- Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Centre for Research and Innovations, School of Natural Sciences, BGSIT, Adichunchanagiri University, B.G. Nagara, Mandya District, Mandya, Karnataka, 571448, India
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- School of Chemistry, Damghan University, Damghan, 36716-45667, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, 6517838736, Iran
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Orta Mahalle, Üniversite Caddesi No. 27, Orhanlı, Tuzla, Istanbul, 34956, Turkey
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istinye University, Sariyer, Istanbul, 34396, Turkey
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- Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia, 6150, Australia
- School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, 2109, Australia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, 3000-548, Coimbra, Portugal
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, 3000-548, Coimbra, Portugal
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- National Research Council, Institute of Clinical Physiology, 56124, Pisa, Italy
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Centre for Materials Interfaces, 56025, Pontedera, Pisa, Italy
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University Shanghai Medical College, Shanghai, 200032, P. R. China
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Centre for Materials Interfaces, 56025, Pontedera, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Key Laboratory of Structural Malformations in Children of Zhejiang Province, Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325000, P. R. China
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Liu X, Tang S, Zhu Y, Wang M, Cao B, Wang J, Zhao B, Lu H. Metabolomic analysis and antibacterial and antioxidant activities of three species of Artemisia plants in Tibet. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 23:208. [PMID: 37081377 PMCID: PMC10120219 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-023-04219-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Artemisia is important medicinal plants in China and are widely used in medicine, agriculture, and food. Pharmacologically active components of the plants remain to be investigated. METHODS This study sought to identify and compare the chemical constituents of three species of Artemisia in Tibet using a widely-targeted metabolomics approach and their antibacterial and antioxidant capacities were determined. RESULT A total of 1109 metabolites within 10 categories were detected from the three species of Artemisia, including lipids, amino acids, nucleotides, flavonoids, terpenes, coumarins, organic acids, and phenolic acids. 732 different metabolites have been identified between Artemisia sieversiana and Artemisia annua, 751 different metabolites were identified between Artemisia wellbyi and A. sieversiana, and 768 differential metabolites were differentially detected from A. wellbyi and A. annua. Differentially identified compounds included flavonoids, phenolic acids, artemisinins and coumarin. A. annua contained the highest relative content of artemisinin among three Artemisia. The antimicrobial experiments showed that the three Artemisia species had strong antibiotic activities against Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus mirabilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The biochemical analysis showed that the three species of Artemisia have strong antioxidant capacity. CONCLUSIONS This is the first reported attempt to comparatively determine the types of the metabolites of the three widely distributed Artemisia species in Tibet. The information should help medicinal research and facilitate comprehensive development and utilization of Artemisia species in Tibet.
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- Xinyu Liu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Tibet Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences/State Key Laboratory of Barley and Yak Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement, Lhasa, 850002, Tibet, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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Gou J, Lu Y, Xie M, Tang X, Chen L, Zhao J, Li G, Wang H. Antimicrobial activity in Asterceae: The selected genera characterization and against multidrug resistance bacteria. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14985. [PMID: 37151707 PMCID: PMC10161380 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Plants from the Asteraceae family are widely used as ethno medicines to treatment parasitic, malaria, hematemesis, pruritus, pyretic, anthelmintic, wound healing. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of Asteraceae plants antimicrobial activity. The most relevant results from the published studies are summarized and discussed. The species in genus of Artemisia, Echinacea, Centaurea, Baccharis, and Calendula showed antimicrobial activity. Most of these species are usually used as ethno medicines to treat infection, inflammation, and parasitics. The effective part or component for antimicrobial was essential oil and crude extract, and essential oil attracted more attention. It was also reported that nanoparticles coated with crude extract were effective against multidrug resistant bacteria. For multidrug resistant bacteria study, the species in Armtemisia were the most investigated, and Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli were the most studied multidrug resistant strains. The antimicrobial activity was evaluated mainly based on the results of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). Few reports have been reported on minimum bactericide concentration (MBC) and its antibacterial mechanisms. According to the reported study results, some plants in Asteraceae have the potential to be developed as bacteriostatic agents and against multidrug resistant bacteria. However, most studies are still in vitro, further clinical and applied studies are needed.
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Mssillou I, Bakour M, Slighoua M, Laaroussi H, Saghrouchni H, Ez-Zahra Amrati F, Lyoussi B, Derwich E. Investigation on wound healing effect of Mediterranean medicinal plants and some related phenolic compounds: A review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 298:115663. [PMID: 36038091 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The human skin constitutes a biological barrier against external stress and wounds can reduce the role of its physiological structure. In medical sciences, wounds are considered a major problem that requires urgent intervention. For centuries, medicinal plants have been used in the Mediterranean countries for many purposes and against wounds. AIM OF THIS REVIEW Provides an outlook on the Mediterranean medicinal plants used in wound healing. Furthermore, the wound healing effect of polyphenolic compounds and their chemical structures are also summarized. Moreover, we discussed the wound healing process, the structure of the skin, and the current therapies in wound healing. MATERIALS AND METHODS The search was performed in several databases such as ScienceDirect, PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science. The following Keywords were used individually and/or in combination: the Mediterranean, wound healing, medicinal plants, phenolic compounds, composition, flavonoid, tannin. RESULTS The wound healing process is distinguished by four phases, which are respectively, hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. The Mediterranean medicinal plants are widely used in the treatment of wounds. The finding showed that eighty-nine species belonging to forty families were evaluated for their wound-healing effect in this area. The Asteraceae family was the most reported family with 12 species followed by Lamiaceae (11 species). Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria were the countries where these plants are frequently used in wound healing. In addition to medicinal plants, results showed that nineteen phenolic compounds from different classes are used in wound treatment. Tyrosol, hydroxytyrosol, curcumin, luteolin, chrysin, rutin, kaempferol, quercetin, icariin, morin, epigallocatechin gallate, taxifolin, silymarin, hesperidin, naringin, isoliquiritin, puerarin, genistein, and daidzein were the main compounds that showed wound-healing effect. CONCLUSION In conclusion, medicinal plants and polyphenolic compounds provide therapeutic evidence in wound healing and for the development of new drugs in this field.
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- Ibrahim Mssillou
- Laboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health & Quality of Life (SNAMOPEQ), Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez 30000, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health & Quality of Life (SNAMOPEQ), Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez 30000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Health, Agrofood and Environment (LBEAS), Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, 30000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health & Quality of Life (SNAMOPEQ), Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez 30000, Morocco
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Çukurova University, 01330 Balcalı/Sarıçam, Adana, Turkey
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Health, Agrofood and Environment (LBEAS), Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, 30000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health & Quality of Life (SNAMOPEQ), Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez 30000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health & Quality of Life (SNAMOPEQ), Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez 30000, Morocco; Unity of GC/MS and GC, City of Innovation, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, 30000, Morocco
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Yoon J, Kim M. In vitro evaluation of anti-diabetic, anti-dementia, and antioxidant activity of Artemisia capillaris fermented by Leuconostoc spp. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.114163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Zaman S, Barkatulllah, Zahoor M, Wadood Ali Shah S, Ullah Z, Ullah R, Alotaibi A. Pharmacognostic evaluation of Artemisia maritima L. a highly medicinal specie of genus Artemisia. Saudi J Biol Sci 2022; 29:103419. [PMID: 36060112 PMCID: PMC9434231 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.103419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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The light and scanning electron microscopic observations were carried out for anatomical features of leaf, pollens and powder.Microscopic studies provide useful information for identification and authentication of adulteration in A. maritima. Nutritional analysis of A. maritima revealed that life fundamental macromolecules such as carbohydrates (49.63 %) crude proteins (13.17 %) and crude fibers (21.06 %) were present in sufficient quantity while crude fats (4.11 %) reported in low quantity. The life essential elements such as Mg (9.472 ± 0.011), Ca (4.152 ± 0.135) and Fe (4.112 ± 0.002) were found in high concentration while heavy metals reported under the safety threshold of WHO. These observations favored A. maritima an alternative of food.Appreciable quantity of phenolics (17.64 ± 0.574) and flavonoids (7.67 ± 0.069) were found while qualitatively active phytochemicals were reported. The FTIR characterization of A. maritima crude powder revealed chromatogram in 3328.61 to 408.68 frequency range and 24 characteristic peaks on the basis of which different compounds of biological importance were classified. HPLC-UV technique quantifiedand identified six phenolic compounds morin,epigallocatechin gallate, catechin hydrate,ellagic acid, pyrogallol andrutin. Identification of compounds through GC–MS chromatogram revealed the presence of 46 compounds in methanolic fraction however 17 compounds of biological importance were selected. In-vitro biological evaluation of A. maritima for antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic (12.61 ± 0.113 %) and cytotoxic activities (LC50 = 20 μg/ml) suggested that methanolic fractions exhibited the highest activity as compared to chloroform and ethyl acetate fractions. The MIC values of 10 or 15 mg/ml were recorded for most of the fungal pathogens. Antibacterial activity revealed 3.75 mg/ml of MIC values against B. subtilis and 1.87 mg/ml against S. aureus, E. coli and P. aeruginosa. In-vivo biological evaluation revealed thatmaximum inhibition was observed for crude extract at 250 mg/kg body weight. The mechanism underlined in-vivo analgesic responses was carried out which revealed that naloxone (morphine and tramadol antagonist) showed no prominent effect while Glibenclamide pretreatment minutely modified the analgesic action. These observations clearly indicted the absence of opiod receptors and involvement of ATP sensitive potassium channels.
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Carvalho GR, Braz DS, Gonçalves TCO, Aires R, Côco LZ, Guidoni M, Fronza M, Endringer DC, Júnior ADS, Campos-Toimil M, Nogueira BV, Vasquez EC, Campagnaro BP, Pereira TMC. Development and Evaluation of Virola oleifera Formulation for Cutaneous Wound Healing. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11091647. [PMID: 36139721 PMCID: PMC9495449 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11091647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In regions adjacent to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, Virola oleifera (VO) resin extract has been popularly used for decades as a skin and mucosal healing agent. However, this antioxidant-rich resin has not yet been investigated in wound healing, whose physiological process might also be aggravated by oxidative stress-related diseases (e.g., hypertension/diabetes). Our aim, therefore, was to investigate whether VO resin presents healing effects through an innovative cream for topical applications. For this, adult male Wistar rats were divided into four groups. Then, four 15 mm excisions were performed on the shaved skin. All treatments were applied topically to the wound area daily. At the end of experiments (0, 3rd, and 10th days) macroscopic analysis of wound tissue contraction and histological analysis of inflammatory cell parameters were performed. The group treated with VO cream showed the best wound contraction (15%, p < 0.05) and reduced levels of lipid peroxidation and protein oxidation (118% and 110%, p < 0.05, respectively) compared to the control group. Our results demonstrated the healing capacity of a new formulation prepared with VO, which could be, at least in part, justified by antioxidant mechanisms that contribute to re-epithelialization, becoming a promising dermo-cosmetic for the treatment of wound healing.
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- Glaucimeire R. Carvalho
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, Vila Velha University (UVV), Vila Velha 29102-920, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, Vila Velha University (UVV), Vila Velha 29102-920, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, Vila Velha University (UVV), Vila Velha 29102-920, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, Vila Velha University (UVV), Vila Velha 29102-920, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, Vila Velha University (UVV), Vila Velha 29102-920, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, Vila Velha University (UVV), Vila Velha 29102-920, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, Vila Velha University (UVV), Vila Velha 29102-920, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, Vila Velha University (UVV), Vila Velha 29102-920, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, Vila Velha University (UVV), Vila Velha 29102-920, Brazil
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- Physiology and Pharmacology of Chronic Diseases (FIFAEC), Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Laboratory of Translational Physiology, Physiological Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitoria 29047-105, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, Vila Velha University (UVV), Vila Velha 29102-920, Brazil
- Physiology and Pharmacology of Chronic Diseases (FIFAEC), Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, Vila Velha University (UVV), Vila Velha 29102-920, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, Vila Velha University (UVV), Vila Velha 29102-920, Brazil
- Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology (IFES), Vila Velha 29106-010, Brazil
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-(27)-3421-2001
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Choi J, Yoon J, Kim M. Optimization of Fermentation Conditions of Artemisia capillaris for Enhanced Acetylcholinesterase and Butyrylcholinesterase. Foods 2022; 11:foods11152268. [PMID: 35954035 PMCID: PMC9368701 DOI: 10.3390/foods11152268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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In this study, the fermentation of Artemisia capillaris by probiotic Leuconostoc mesenteroides MKJW (MKJW) was optimized to increase the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) inhibitory and antioxidant activities using the response surface method (RSM). The independent variables were the contents of A. capillaris, Gryllus bimaculatus, and yeast extract, while the dependent variables were AChE inhibitory activity, BuChE inhibitory activity, and antioxidant activities such as FRAP, reducing power, and DPPH radical scavenging ability. Seventeen experimental runs were designed with RSM and analyzed after fermentation with MKJW. Quadratic models were used to analyze the inhibition of AChE and BuChE, and a linear model was used to analyze the FRAP. The three models were significantly appropriate (p < 0.0001). The highest optimal condition of the AChE inhibitory activity was derived by a multiple regression equation. When the optimum fermentation conditions were A. capillaris 6.75%, G. bimaculatus 0.18%, and yeast extract 1.27%, 91.1% was reached for AChE inhibitory, 74.0% for BuChE inhibitory, and 34.1 mM FeSO4 for FRAP. The predicted dependent variables were not significantly different from the experimental values (p > 0.05). In conclusion, the A. capillaris fermented by MKJW might be used as a natural antidementia improving agent with AChE inhibitory, BuChE inhibitory, and antioxidant activities.
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Yadav E, Yadav P, Verma A. Amelioration of full thickness dermal wounds by topical application of biofabricated zinc oxide and iron oxide nano-ointment in albino Wistar rats. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Marghich M, Amrani O, Mekhfi H, Ziyyat A, Bnouham M, Aziz M. Myorelaxant and antispasmodic effect of an aqueous extract of Artemisia campestris L. via calcium channel blocking and anticholinergic pathways. J Smooth Muscle Res 2021; 57:35-48. [PMID: 34545006 PMCID: PMC8443802 DOI: 10.1540/jsmr.57.35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Intestinal spasms are violent contractions that occur in the intestine, which cause discomfort to people who have them. Medicinal plants are widely used in traditional Moroccan medicine to treat these problems, among these being Artemisia campestris L. This study aims to evaluate the relaxant and antispasmodic effects of an aqueous extract of this plant (ACAE). It was performed in vitro on isolated segments of both isolated rat and rabbit jejunum mounted in an organ bath and tension recordings made via an isotonic transducer. ACAE caused a myorelaxant effect on baseline rabbit jejunum contractions in a dose-dependent and reversible manner with an IC50 of 1.52 ± 0.12 mg/ml. This extract would not act via adrenergic receptors pathway. On the other hand, the extract caused a dose-dependent relaxation of the jejunum tone in rat jejenum segments pre-contracted with either Carbachol (CCh; 10-6 M) or high K+ (KCl 75 mM) with an IC50 = 0.49 ± 0.02 mg/ml and 0.36 ± 0.02 mg/ml respectively. In the presence of different doses of the extract, the maximum response to CCh and CaCl2 was significantly reduced. This demonstrates that ACAE acts on both muscarinic receptors and voltage-dependent calcium channels. Thus, the plant extract acted on both muscarinic and nicotinic receptors and acts on the guanylate cyclase pathway, but not the nitric oxide pathway. These results indicate the mechanism by which Artemisia campestris L. acts as an effective antispasmodic agent in traditional Moroccan medicine.
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- Mohamed Marghich
- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohamed the First University, Boulevard Mohamed VI; BP: 717; 60000, Oujda, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohamed the First University, Boulevard Mohamed VI; BP: 717; 60000, Oujda, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohamed the First University, Boulevard Mohamed VI; BP: 717; 60000, Oujda, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohamed the First University, Boulevard Mohamed VI; BP: 717; 60000, Oujda, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohamed the First University, Boulevard Mohamed VI; BP: 717; 60000, Oujda, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohamed the First University, Boulevard Mohamed VI; BP: 717; 60000, Oujda, Morocco
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Rocha MI, Gonçalves MJ, Cavaleiro C, Cruz MT, Pereira C, Moreira P, Salgueiro L, Figueirinha A. Chemical characterization and bioactive potential of Artemisia campestris L. subsp. maritima (DC) Arcang. essential oil and hydrodistillation residual water. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 276:114146. [PMID: 33932510 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Artemisia campestris L. is widely used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. A. campestris subsp. maritima Arcang., a halophyte plant ("madorneira" or "erva-lombrigueira" in Portugal), is traditionally used for gastric disorders, rheumatism and hypertension. AIM OF THE STUDY The present study aims to characterize the essential oil (EO) and the hydrodistillation residual water (HRW), a by-product of the EO production, of Artemisia campestris subsp. maritima from Portugal and evaluate the antioxidant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and wound healing activities of both extracts at concentrations without toxicity. MATERIALS AND METHODS The phenolic profile of HRW was determined by HPLC-PDA-ESI/MSn and the EO was analyzed by gas chromatography (GC-FID and GC-MS). The antioxidant activity of both extracts were determined by several assays (ABTS, NO FRAP, β-carotene and DPPH). The antifungal activity (MIC and MLC) was evaluated against yeasts, dermatophytes and Aspergillus strains using broth macrodilution methods. The anti-inflammatory potential was determined measuring the nitric oxide (NO) production by stimulated mouse leukemic macrophages (RAW 264.7). Cell viability was evaluated for RAW 264.7 and mouse fibroblasts (NIH/3T3). The wound healing activity was evaluated in mouse fibroblasts (NIH/3T3) by the scratch assay. RESULTS The HRW is mainly characterized by hydroxycinnamic acids and the essential oil is characterized by high amounts of β-pinene (54.5%), cadin-4-en-7-ol (9.5%), Z-β-ocimene (6.0%) and Ƴ-terpinene (4.6%). Both extracts showed high antioxidant potential in different assays. Additionally, only the hydrodistillation residual water showed anti-inflammatory activity (IC50 of 330 μg/mL). On the other hand, only the EO showed antifungal activity, particularly against Epidermophyton floccosum (MIC and MLC values of 0.16 μL/mL), and wound healing activity. Bothe extracts were not cytotoxic to macrophages CONCLUSIONS: The by-product HRW contains safe bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect and the EO shows antioxidant properties, antifungal activity against dermatophytes and wound healing effect in skin cells. Overall, our results support the interest and economic value of two extracts obtained from a Portuguese native species and provide scientific validation to some of its traditional uses.
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- Maria Inês Rocha
- University of Coimbra, Faculty of Sciences and Technology of University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; University of Coimbra, Faculty of Pharmacy of University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, Faculty of Pharmacy of University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; CIEPQPF, Research Center for Chemical Processes Engineering and Forest Products, University of Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, Faculty of Pharmacy of University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; CIEPQPF, Research Center for Chemical Processes Engineering and Forest Products, University of Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, Faculty of Pharmacy of University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; CNC, Centre for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC, Centre for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Portugal; CIBB-Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Rua Larga, Faculty of Medicine, Polo I, 1(st)floor, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal; Faculty of Medicine, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, Celas, 3000-548, Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, Faculty of Pharmacy of University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; CNC, Centre for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, Faculty of Pharmacy of University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; CIEPQPF, Research Center for Chemical Processes Engineering and Forest Products, University of Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, Faculty of Pharmacy of University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; LAQV, REQUIMTE, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
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Yadav E, Yadav P, Verma A. In silico Study of Trianthema portulacastrum Embedded Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3β: A Possible Contributor to its Enhanced in vivo Wound Healing Potential. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:664075. [PMID: 34079461 PMCID: PMC8165444 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.664075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Rich amount of phenolic compounds are available in Trianthema portulacastrum L. (TP) leaves and are traditionally utilized as a wound dressing material. Oxidative stress and inflammation affect the Wnt/β-catenin pathway by modulating the glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK) activity subjected to delay in wound healing. The objective of the current study was to explore the wound healing effect of ferric oxide nanoparticles biosynthesized with fractionated TP extract (FeTP). The ability of TP active components (polyphenols) to inhibit the GSK was explored by using molecular docking studies. FeTP were synthesized, characterized, utilized to prepare an ointment and its efficacy was investigated against full-thickness dermal wounds. Different wound healing parameters, level of enzymatic antioxidants, hydroxyproline content and tissue cytokines level were analyzed. Histopathology was performed to confirm the healing by newly formed tissue architecture. Rats treated with FeTP showed significantly swift healing with faster wound contraction rate, high tensile strength and hydroxyproline content along with the utilization of less time for epithelialization. Histopathological study also validated the potential wound healing effect of FeTP with complete re-epithelialization. The results of the present study cumulatively revealed that the green synthesized FeTP ointment approach may serve as a potential tool for dermal wound healing.
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- Ekta Yadav
- Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj, India
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- Pharmaceutics Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj, India
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- Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj, India
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Apaza Ticona L, Bermejo P, Guerra JA, Abad MJ, Beltrán M, Martín Lázaro R, Alcamí J, Bedoya LM. Ethanolic extract of Artemisia campestris subsp. glutinosa (Besser) Batt. inhibits HIV-1 replication in vitro through the activity of terpenes and flavonoids on viral entry and NF-κB pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 263:113163. [PMID: 32758575 PMCID: PMC7397943 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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ETHNO-PHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The genus Artemisia spp. is well known for its anti-infectious properties and its high content in anti-infectious compounds, like the well-known sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua L.). Another Artemisia species, Artemisia campestris subsp. glutinosa (Besser) Batt., field wormwood, has been traditionally used as medicinal plant in the Mediterranean region. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of this study is to investigate the anti-HIV activity of field wormwood, to identify the compounds responsible for this activity and their structure and mechanism of action. MATERIALS AND METHODS Antiviral activity of isolated compounds and extracts was evaluated in HIV-1 infections of lymphoblastoid cells. We also evaluated the mechanism of action of isolated compounds. Viral entry was studied comparing the inhibitory effect of isolated compounds on wild type HIV-1 and VSV pseudotyped HIV-1. To assess the viral transcriptional effect, plasmids encoding luciferase reporter genes under the control of the whole genome of HIV-1 or NF-κB or Sp1 transcription factors were transfected in the presence of the compounds under evaluation. Finally, antioxidant activity was assessed by quantitation of reduced and total glutathione in treated cell cultures. RESULTS Ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Artemisia campestris subsp. glutinosa (Besser) Batt. subsp. glutinosa displayed anti-HIV activity in vitro, although ethanolic extract was more powerful (IC50 14.62 μg/mL). Bio-guided ethanolic extract fractionation leads to the isolation and characterization of two terpenes, damsin and canrenone, and four flavonoids, 6, 2', 4'-trimethoxyflavone, acerosin, cardamonin and xanthomicrol. All the isolated compounds inhibited HIV-1 replication in vitro with IC50 values between the middle nanomolar and the low micromolar range. Their anti-HIV mechanism of action is due to the bloking of viral entry and/or transcription inhibition, without correlation with the antioxidant activity, through interference with the cellular transcription factors NF-κB and Sp1, which are targets that are not currently reached by antiretroviral therapy. CONCLUSION We describe here the anti-HIV activity of field wormwood, Artemisia campestris subsp. glutinosa (Besser) Batt., and the isolation and study of the mechanism of action of two terpenes and four flavonoids, responsible, at least in part, for its activity, through the inhibition of two different cellular targets affecting the HIV replication cycle. The activity of these compounds in cellular targets could explain why plant extracts can be used in the treatment of different diseases. Besides, the presence of several compounds with dual and different mechanisms of action could prove useful in the treatment of HIV-1 infection, since it could aid to overcome drug resistances and simplify drug therapy. This work is a further step in understanding the anti-infectious activity of wormwood species and their use in treating infectious diseases.
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- L Apaza Ticona
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plza. Ramón y Cajal S/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain; Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plza. Ramón y Cajal S/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plza. Ramón y Cajal S/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plza. Ramón y Cajal S/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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- AIDS Immunopathology Department, National Centre of Microbiology, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Ctra. Pozuelo Km. 2, 28224, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plza. Ramón y Cajal S/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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- AIDS Immunopathology Department, National Centre of Microbiology, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Ctra. Pozuelo Km. 2, 28224, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plza. Ramón y Cajal S/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain; AIDS Immunopathology Department, National Centre of Microbiology, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Ctra. Pozuelo Km. 2, 28224, Madrid, Spain.
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Wang J, Bian Y, Cheng Y, Sun R, Li G. Effect of lemon peel flavonoids on UVB-induced skin damage in mice. RSC Adv 2020; 10:31470-31478. [PMID: 35520688 PMCID: PMC9056540 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra05518b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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By establishing an effective ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation model of skin damage in mice, the effect of lemon peel flavonoids (LPF) on skin damage was explored. UVB skin damage in UV-irradiated mice was simulated, and animal models were established. Serum parameters were measured using kits, skin sections were stained with hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) and Masson, and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was used to detect the expression of skin tissue-related mRNA. The experimental results showed that LPF increased the activity of catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) oxidases in serum of mice with UVB-induced skin damage and decreased MDA, interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6, IL-10, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) levels. Pathological observation indicated that LPF alleviated the skin tissue lesions caused by UVB. LPF upregulated the mRNA expression of SOD1, SOD2, CAT, nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor 2 (Nrf2), heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), and inhibitor of NF-κB alpha (IκB-α) and downregulated the expression of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), p38 MAPK, and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in the skin tissue of skin-damaged mice. There was a greater protective effect of LPF on the skin as compared to vitamin C (VC) at the same application concentration, and the effect of LPF was positively correlated with the concentration. High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis showed that LPF contained five flavonoid compounds, namely isomangiferin, rutin, astragalin, naringin, and quercetin. We demonstrated that flavonoids from LPF exhibit an excellent skin protection effect with satisfactory application value.
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- Jun Wang
- National Citrus Engineering Research Center Chongqing 410125 China +86-23-6297-5381
- Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University Chongqing 400712 China
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- Guang'an Zhengwang Agriculture Co., Ltd Guang'an 638000 Sichuan China
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- National Citrus Engineering Research Center Chongqing 410125 China +86-23-6297-5381
- Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University Chongqing 400712 China
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- National Citrus Engineering Research Center Chongqing 410125 China +86-23-6297-5381
- Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University Chongqing 400712 China
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- National Citrus Engineering Research Center Chongqing 410125 China +86-23-6297-5381
- Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University Chongqing 400712 China
- Chongqing Collaborative Innovation Center for Functional Food, Chongqing University of Education Chongqing 400067 China
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Ghlissi Z, Kallel R, Krichen F, Hakim A, Zeghal K, Boudawara T, Bougatef A, Sahnoun Z. Polysaccharide from Pimpinella anisum seeds: Structural characterization, anti-inflammatory and laser burn wound healing in mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 156:1530-1538. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.11.201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Revised: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Amparo TR, Seibert JB, Vieira PMDA, Teixeira LFM, Santos ODHD, de Souza GHB. Herbal medicines to the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections: advantages of the multi-targets action. Phytother Res 2019; 34:94-103. [PMID: 31713305 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Revised: 08/27/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The research for new treatments of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) is important due to their high prevalence and number of hospitalizations. The purpose of this review is to address the pathophysiology of SSTIs to highlight the advantages of herbal medicines to their treatment, showing examples of species and compounds with multi-targets action. SSTIs have a complex physiopathology involving the microorganism, as well as inflammation and difficult healing. Therefore, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and healing activities are an approach possible for their treatment. Herbal medicines have a wide diversity of biological compounds, mainly phenolic compounds that may act on different targets and also have synergism between them. Therefore, a single medicine may have the four key activities that allied allow eliminating the infection, control the inflammation process and accelerating the healing process, preventing complications with chronic infections.
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- Tatiane Roquete Amparo
- Programa de Pós graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, CIPHARMA, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil.,Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, CIPHARMA, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, CIPHARMA, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil.,Programa de Pós Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, CIPHARMA, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil.,Programa de Pós Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Fang Z, Xu L, Lin Y, Cai X, Wang S. The preservative potential of Octopus scraps peptides−Zinc chelate against Staphylococcus aureus: Its fabrication, antibacterial activity and action mode. Food Control 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2018.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Prosopis cineraria based phenolic rich ointment in wound healing. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 108:1572-1583. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.09.180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2018] [Revised: 09/15/2018] [Accepted: 09/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Artemisia campestris L.: review on taxonomical aspects, cytogeography, biological activities and bioactive compounds. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 109:1884-1906. [PMID: 30551444 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.10.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2018] [Revised: 10/14/2018] [Accepted: 10/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Artemisia campestris L. (Asteraceae) is a polymorphic species that consists of many subspecies and varieties. It is known for its medicinal, pharmacological, and culinary properties. This review is undertaken with the aim to highlight some aspects of this plant, specifically the taxonomy, the cytogeography, the phytochemistry with an emphasis on the structure-activity relationship (SAR) of the main bioactive compounds of A. campestris L. in addition to its biological properties and the food control properties. The bibliographic data compiled in this review allowed the revision of 146 papers, by using different databases and scientific engines, such as Scopus, ScienceDirect, Pubmed, and google scholar. The taxonomic analysis has embedded A. campestris L. in the tribe Anthemideae, and the genus Artemisia L. Also many subtaxa have been identified, and a subspecific classification of this species has been established on the basis of its botanical characters. The cytogenetic findings evidenced that A.campestris L. is prevailed by the chromosome number x = 9, with a polyploidization degree ranging from diploidy to hexaploidy according to the geographical distribution of the plant populations, while the genome size seems to be proportional to the ploidy level, suggesting an adaptive trait of the cytotypes to new environments. This plant is rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, and terpenic compounds, which substantiate the bioactivities attributed to its extracts and essential oil. Hence, the SAR of the main bioactive compounds of A. campestris L., mainly the prominent flavonoids, phenolic acids, and terpenes revealed a tight link between specific chemical entities of the bioactive compound and the respective biological activity. Many biological activities were approached in this review, mainly the antioxidant, antivenom, antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, anti-leishmaniasis, antinociceptive, wound healing, and analgesic activities in addition to the hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, neuroprotective, and gastroprotective actions. Finally, the food preservative ability of the extracts and essential oil obtained from A.campestris L. have been fully discussed. The present review contributes to the literature, by bringing more clarifications about the different aspects of A.campestris L., like taxonomy, cytogeography and biological interests of this species. The SAR approach of some constituents that occur in A.campestris L., gives a solid support that can be used to explore the bioactivity of components isolated from this species, while the preservative properties of this plant can be usefully exploited for the agrifood sector.
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Krichen F, Ghlissi Z, Abdallah RB, Kallel R, Martinez-Alvarez O, Carmen Gómez-Guillén M, Sila A, Boudawara T, Sahnoun Z, Bougatef A. Glycosaminoglycans from grey triggerfish and smooth hound skins: Rheological, Anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 118:965-975. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.06.132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Carvalho AR, Diniz RM, Suarez MAM, Figueiredo CSSES, Zagmignan A, Grisotto MAG, Fernandes ES, da Silva LCN. Use of Some Asteraceae Plants for the Treatment of Wounds: From Ethnopharmacological Studies to Scientific Evidences. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:784. [PMID: 30186158 PMCID: PMC6110936 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2018] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Severe wounds result in large lesions and/or loss of function of the affected areas. The treatment of wounds has challenged health professionals due to its complexity, especially in patients with chronic diseases (such as diabetes), and the presence of pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Taking this into consideration, the development of new therapies for wound healing requires immediate attention. Ethnopharmacological studies performed in different countries have shown the use of several plants from the Asteraceae family as wound-healing agents. Evidences gained from the traditional medicine have opened new ways for the development of novel and more efficient therapies based on the pharmacological properties of these plants. In this article, we discuss the literature data on the use of Asteraceae plants for the treatment of wounds, based on the ethnopharmacological relevance of each plant. Special attention was given to studies showing the mechanisms of action of Asteraceae-derived compounds and clinical trials. Ageratina pichinchensis (Kunth) R.M. King and H. Rob. and Calendula officinalis L. preparations/compounds were found to show good efficacy when assessed in clinical trials of complicated wounds, including venous leg ulcers and foot ulcers of diabetic patients. The compounds silibinin [from Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.] and jaceosidin (from Artemisia princeps Pamp.) were identified as promising compounds for the treatment of wounds. Overall, we suggest that Asteraceae plants represent important sources of compounds that may act as new and efficient healing products.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís, Brazil
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Sikandan A, Shinomiya T, Nagahara Y. Ashwagandha root extract exerts anti‑inflammatory effects in HaCaT cells by inhibiting the MAPK/NF‑κB pathways and by regulating cytokines. Int J Mol Med 2018; 42:425-434. [PMID: 29620265 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2018.3608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2017] [Accepted: 03/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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A paste composed of the boiled leaves and roots of the Ashwagandha plant is used to cure ulcer and swelling in Ayurvedic medicine. However, the effects of the hot water extract of Ashwagandha roots (ASH‑WEX), which is also used in Ayurveda, on skin have not been fully elucidated. Therefore, the present study investigated the anti‑inflammatory activity of ASH‑WEX on skin, by using the human keratinocyte cell line HaCaT. The results indicated that ASH‑WEX significantly inhibited mRNA expression of inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin (IL)‑8, IL‑6, tumor necrosis factor (TNF‑α), IL‑1β and IL‑12, and promoted the mRNA expression of the anti‑inflammatory cytokine transforming growth factor (TGF)‑β1 in HaCaT cells. In addition, ASH‑WEX inhibited the lipopolysaccharide‑induced phosphorylation of p38 and c‑Jun N‑terminal kinase, as well as the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor (NF)‑κB p65. Downregulation of TNF‑α mRNA and upregulation of TGF‑β1 mRNA were also observed in vivo following ASH‑WEX treatment of mouse skin. In conclusion, the present study demonstrated that the anti‑inflammatory effect of ASH‑WEX may be due to its ability to suppress the NF‑κB and mitogen‑activated protein kinase pathways, and to modulate cytokine expression. These results suggest that ASH‑WEX can potentially protect against skin inflammation.
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- Abudubari Sikandan
- Division of Life Science and Engineering, School of Science and Engineering, Tokyo Denki University, Hatoyama, Saitama 350‑0394, Japan
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- Division of Life Science and Engineering, School of Science and Engineering, Tokyo Denki University, Hatoyama, Saitama 350‑0394, Japan
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- Division of Life Science and Engineering, School of Science and Engineering, Tokyo Denki University, Hatoyama, Saitama 350‑0394, Japan
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Pereira CG, Barreira L, Bijttebier S, Pieters L, Marques C, Santos TF, Rodrigues MJ, Varela J, Custódio L. Health promoting potential of herbal teas and tinctures from Artemisia campestris subsp. maritima: from traditional remedies to prospective products. Sci Rep 2018; 8:4689. [PMID: 29549352 PMCID: PMC5856739 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-23038-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2017] [Accepted: 03/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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This work explored the biotechnological potential of the medicinal halophyte Artemisia campestris subsp. maritima (dune wormwood) as a source of health promoting commodities. For that purpose, infusions, decoctions and tinctures were prepared from roots and aerial-organs and evaluated for in vitro antioxidant, anti-diabetic and tyrosinase-inhibitory potential, and also for polyphenolic and mineral contents and toxicity. The dune wormwood extracts had high polyphenolic content and several phenolics were identified by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-photodiode array-mass-spectrometry (UHPLC-PDA-MS). The main compounds were quinic, chlorogenic and caffeic acids, coumarin sulfates and dicaffeoylquinic acids; several of the identified phytoconstituents are here firstly reported in this A. campestris subspecies. Results obtained with this plant's extracts point to nutritional applications as mineral supplementary source, safe for human consumption, as suggested by the moderate to low toxicity of the extracts towards mammalian cell lines. The dune wormwood extracts had in general high antioxidant activity and also the capacity to inhibit α-glucosidase and tyrosinase. In summary, dune wormwood extracts are a significant source of polyphenolic and mineral constituents, antioxidants and α-glucosidase and tyrosinase inhibitors, and thus, relevant for different commercial segments like the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and/or food industries.
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- Catarina Guerreiro Pereira
- Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Ed. 7, Campus of Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal
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- Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Ed. 7, Campus of Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal
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- University of Antwerp, Natural Products & Food Research and Analysis (NatuRA), Antwerp, Belgium.,Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), Business Unit Separation and Conversion Technology (SCT), Mol, Belgium
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- University of Antwerp, Natural Products & Food Research and Analysis (NatuRA), Antwerp, Belgium
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- Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Ed. 7, Campus of Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal
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- Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Ed. 7, Campus of Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal
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- Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Ed. 7, Campus of Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal
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- Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Ed. 7, Campus of Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal
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- Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Ed. 7, Campus of Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal.
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Jabri MA, Tounsi H, Abdellaoui A, Marzouki L, Sebai H. Protective effects of Artemisia campestris extract against gastric acid reflux-induced esophageal mucosa injuries. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 25:63-69. [PMID: 29306510 DOI: 10.1016/j.pathophys.2018.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2017] [Revised: 10/21/2017] [Accepted: 01/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Artemisia campestris L. has been widely used in alternative medicine to treat digestive system diseases, particularly gastroesophageal disorders. In the present investigation, we studied the putative protective effect of Artemisia campestris aqueous extract (ACAE) against gastro-esophageal reflux (GER)-induced esophagitis in rats. The experimental ophagitis was induced by the ligation of the pylorus as well as the junction between the forestomach and the corpus. We firstly found that ACAE administration at 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg, b.w., p.o. significantly protected GER-induced macroscopic and histological injuries in the esophagus tissue. Our extract also counteracted GER-induced esophagus lipoperoxidation, restored the depletion of antioxidant enzyme activities such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) as well as thiol groups levels. Furthermore, we showed that acute GER provoked an increase in esophagus mucosa hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), free iron and calcium levels, whereas ACAE treatment reversed all GER-induced intracellular mediators' disturbances. In conclusion, we suggested that ACAE had potent protective effects against esophagitis due, in part, to its antioxidant properties as well as its opposite effect on some intracellular mediators.
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- Mohamed-Amine Jabri
- Laboratoire de Physiologie Fonctionnelle et Valorisation des Bio-Ressources, Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Béja, Université de Jendouba, Avenue Habib Bourguiba, B.P. 382, 9000 Béja, Tunisia.
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- Laboratoire d'anatomie pathologique humaine et expérimentale, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, 13, Place Pasteur, Tunis 1002, BP-74, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire d'anatomie pathologique humaine et expérimentale, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, 13, Place Pasteur, Tunis 1002, BP-74, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Physiologie Fonctionnelle et Valorisation des Bio-Ressources, Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Béja, Université de Jendouba, Avenue Habib Bourguiba, B.P. 382, 9000 Béja, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Physiologie Fonctionnelle et Valorisation des Bio-Ressources, Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Béja, Université de Jendouba, Avenue Habib Bourguiba, B.P. 382, 9000 Béja, Tunisia
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Corrêa-Ferreira ML, Ferreira DM, Dallazen JL, Silva AMS, Werner MFDP, Petkowicz CLDO. Gastroprotective effects and structural characterization of a pectic fraction isolated from Artemisia campestris subsp maritima. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 107:2395-2403. [PMID: 29056466 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.10.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2017] [Revised: 10/03/2017] [Accepted: 10/18/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the chemical structure and biological activity of a pectic fraction isolated from the aerial parts of A. campestris L. subsp. maritima Arcangeli. The chemical and spectroscopic analyses of the pectic fraction (ACP-E10) demonstrated that ACP-E10 was composed of homogalacturonan (HG) (60%) and rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I) (29%) regions. Side chains of the RG-I included mainly branched arabinans and type II arabinogalactans (AG-II). The molar mass of ACP-E10 determined by HPSEC-MALLS was 16,600g/mol. ACP-E10 was evaluated for its gastroprotective effect against ethanol-induced gastric lesions in rats. Oral pretreatment of animals with ACP-E10 (0.3, 3 and 30mg/kg) significantly reduced gastric lesions by 77±7.9%, 55±11.1% and 65±11.8%. ACP-E10 also maintained mucus and glutathione (GSH) contents in the gastric mucosa. In addition, ACP-E10 demonstrated antioxidant activity in vitro by the DPPH assay. These results demonstrated that the pectin from A. campestris had significant gastroprotective effects in vivo, which were likely attributable to their capacity to increase the protective defenses of gastric mucosa.
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- Department of Chemistry & QOPNA, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Yadav E, Singh D, Yadav P, Verma A. Attenuation of dermal wounds via downregulating oxidative stress and inflammatory markers by protocatechuic acid rich n-butanol fraction of Trianthema portulacastrum Linn. in wistar albino rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 96:86-97. [PMID: 28965012 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.09.125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2017] [Revised: 09/24/2017] [Accepted: 09/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress and inflammation contribute as a key factor for retarding the process of dermal wound healing. Trianthema portulcastrum Linn. (TP) leaves reported to possess antioxidant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which could make TP a promising wound healing agent. The current study was aimed to estimate the antioxidant potential of the fractionated hydroethanolic extract of TP leaves and evaluate wound healing activity by excision and incision wound models along with the assessment of possible underlying mechanism. Ethyl acetate, chloroform and n-butanol fractions of the hydroethanolic extract of TP leaves were examined for in vitro antioxidant ability by DPPH method. Strongest antioxidant activity bearing n-butanol fraction (nBuTP) was further analyzed quantitatively by High Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled with Diode Array Detector (HPLC-DAD). Wound healing potential of nBUTP using excision and incision wound model was studied. Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into four groups, containing six animals in each group; group I served as control treated with simple ointment base, group II was standard group, treated with povidone-iodine ointment USP (5%), group III treated with nBuTP 5% w/w ointment, and group IV treated with nBuTP 10%w/w ointment. All the groups were topically applied their respective ointments, once daily, till the complete healing achieved. Wound healing was assessed by analyzing % wound closure, hydroxyproline content, epithelialization period, tensile strength, enzymatic antioxidative status and inflammatory markers. Total phenolic and flavonoid content of the extract was estimated to be 112.32±1.12 and 84.42±0.47mg/g, respectively. HPLC-DAD of nBuTP confirmed the presence of chlorogenic acid (20.74±0.03), protocatechuic acid (34.45±0.02mg/g), caffeic acid (4.31±0.03mg/g) and ferulic acid (1.43±0.01mg/g). 5% and 10%w/w nBuTP ointment significantly accelerated the wound healing process dose-dependently in both wound models, evidenced by the faster rate of wound contraction, epithelialization, increased hydroxyproline content, high tensile strength, increased antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased the level of inflammatory markers compared to the control group. Histopathological studies also revealed the dose-dependant amelioration of wound healing by re-epithelialization, collagenation and vascularization of wounded skin sample in nBuTP treated groups. These results implicate potential medicinal value of nBuTP to heal dermal wounds.
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- Ekta Yadav
- Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHUATS), Allahabad 211007, India
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- Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHUATS), Allahabad 211007, India
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- Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHUATS), Allahabad 211007, India
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- Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHUATS), Allahabad 211007, India.
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Li L, Zhou YF, Li YL, Wang LL, Arai H, Xu Y. In vitro and in vivo antioxidative and hepatoprotective activity of aqueous extract of Cortex Dictamni. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23:2912-2927. [PMID: 28522909 PMCID: PMC5413786 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i16.2912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Revised: 02/28/2017] [Accepted: 03/15/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To investigate the antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of Cortex Dictamni aqueous extract (CDAE) in carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver damage in rats.
METHODS The in vitro antioxidant effect of CDAE was investigated using α,α-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2’-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS), β-carotene bleaching, reducing power, and thiobarbituric acid reactive substance assays. A linoleic acid system, including ferric thiocyanate (FTC) and thiobarbituric acid (TBA) assays, was used to evaluate the inhibition of lipid peroxidation. The in vivo hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects of CDAE against CCl4-induced liver damage were evaluated in Sprague-Dawley rats. Silymarin was used as a positive control. Liver damage was assessed by determining hepatic histopathology and liver marker enzymes in serum. Enzyme and non-enzyme antioxidant levels and lipid peroxide content were measured in the liver. Cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) protein expression was measured via immunohistochemical staining. Nuclear factor E2-related factor (Nrf2), heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), NAD(P)H quinine oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1), and γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase catalytic subunit (γ-GCSc) protein expression was measured by Western blot.
RESULTS Our results showed that CDAE exhibited a strong antioxidant activity in vitro. CDAE scavenged DPPH and ABTS radicals in a dose-dependent manner. CDAE inhibited lipid peroxidation with a lipid peroxide inhibition rate of 40.6% ± 5.2%. In the FTC and TBA assays, CDAE significantly inhibited lipid peroxidation (P < 0.01). In vivo histopathological studies indicated that CCl4-induced liver injury was alleviated following CDAE treatment in rats of both sexes. CDAE (160 and 320 mg/kg) significantly prevented CCl4-induced elevations of alkaline phosphatase, glutamate pyruvate transaminase, aspartate aminotransferase, and total bilirubin levels in rats of both sexes (P < 0.05, 0.01, or 0.001). Moreover, CDAE restored the decreased activities of hepatic antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase, as well as non-enzyme antioxidant glutathione, which were induced by CCl4 treatment. CDAE significantly suppressed the up-regulation of CYP2E1 and promoted Nrf2, HO-1, NQO1, and γ-GCSc protein expression.
CONCLUSION CDAE exhibits good antioxidant performance in vitro, with marked radical-scavenging and anti-lipid peroxidation activities. CDAE is effective in preventing CCl4-induced hepatic damage in rats of both sexes. The hepatoprotective activity of CDAE may be attributable to its antioxidant activity, which may involve Keap1-Nrf2-mediated antioxidant regulation.
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Bagheri Farahani Z, Mirzaie A, Ashrafi F, Rahimpour Hesari M, Chitgar A, Noorbazargan H, Rahimi A. Phytochemical composition and biological activities of Artemisia quettensis Podlech ethanolic extract. Nat Prod Res 2017; 31:2554-2558. [PMID: 28423933 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2017.1318385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Abstract
The present study aim to investigate the phytochemical composition, antibacterial, antioxidant and anticancer activities of the ethanolic extract from aerial parts of Artemisia quettensis Podlech. The aerial part of A. quettensis Podlech extract was used for Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis, antioxidant, antibacterial and anticancer activities. GC/MS analysis of extract from this plant showed 23 major components and the most dominant components were acetic acid, [4-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl) cyclohex-1-enyl] methyl ester (13.88%), trans-Phytol (10.06%) and 2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-octadiene-1,8-diol diacetate (6.8%). The extract had significant antibacterial and anticancer effects. The highest percentage of antioxidant activity was 78.46% at 2 mg/mL concentration of extract. Moreover, the highest antibacterial effects of extract were against to gram-positive bacteria and the IC50 cell cytotoxicity value on HT29 cell line in 24 h, 48 h and 72 h were 31.54, 6.08 and 2.96 mg/mL, respectively. From this study, A. quettensis Podlech could be considered as a promising source for novel drug compounds.
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Affiliation(s)
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- b Young Researchers and Elite Club, East Tehran Branch , Islamic Azad University , Tehran , Iran
| | - Fatemeh Ashrafi
- a Department of Biology, Tehran North Branch , Islamic Azad University , Tehran , Iran
| | | | - Ali Chitgar
- d Department of Biology, Roudehen Branch , Islamic Azad University , Roudehen , Iran
| | - Hassan Noorbazargan
- e Biotechnology Department, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine , Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
| | - Arian Rahimi
- b Young Researchers and Elite Club, East Tehran Branch , Islamic Azad University , Tehran , Iran
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