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Yadav AK, Maharjan Shrestha R, Yadav PN. Anticancer mechanism of coumarin-based derivatives. Eur J Med Chem 2024; 267:116179. [PMID: 38340509 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2024.116179] [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: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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The structural motif of coumarins is related with various biological activities and pharmacological properties. Both natural coumarin extracted from various plants or a new coumarin derivative synthesized by modification of the basic structure of coumarin, in vitro experiments showed that coumarins are a promising class of anti-tumor agents with high selectivity. Cancer is a complex and multifaceted group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled and abnormal growth of cells in the body. This review focuses on the anticancer mechanism of various coumarins synthesized and isolated in more than a decade. Isopentenyloxycoumarins inhibit angiogenesis by reducing CCl2 chemokine levels. Ferulin C is a potent colchicine-binding agent that destabilizes microtubules, exhibiting antiproliferative and anti-metastatic effects in breast cancer cells through PAK1 and PAK2-mediated signaling. Trimers of triphenylethylene-coumarin hybrids demonstrated significant proliferation inhibition in HeLa, A549, K562, and MCF-7 cell lines. Platinum(IV) complexes with 4-hydroxycoumarin have the potential for high genotoxicity against tumor cells, inducing apoptosis in SKOV-3 cells by up-regulating caspase 3 and caspase 9 expression. Derivatives of 3-benzyl coumarin seco-B-ring induce apoptosis, mediated through the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. Sesquiterpene coumarins inhibit the efflux pump of multidrug resistance-associated protein. Coumarin imidazolyl derivatives inhibit the aromatase enzyme, a major contributor to estrogen overproduction in estrogen-dependent breast cancer.
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- Anand Kumar Yadav
- Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Zhang K, Hu X, Su J, Li D, Thakur A, Gujar V, Cui H. Gastrointestinal Cancer Therapeutics via Triggering Unfolded Protein Response and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress by 2-Arylbenzofuran. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:999. [PMID: 38256073 PMCID: PMC10816499 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25020999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Gastrointestinal cancers are a major global health challenge, with high mortality rates. This study investigated the anti-cancer activities of 30 monomers extracted from Morus alba L. (mulberry) against gastrointestinal cancers. Toxicological assessments revealed that most of the compounds, particularly immunotoxicity, exhibit some level of toxicity, but it is generally not life-threatening under normal conditions. Among these components, Sanggenol L, Sanggenon C, Kuwanon H, 3'-Geranyl-3-prenyl-5,7,2',4'-tetrahydroxyflavone, Morusinol, Mulberrin, Moracin P, Kuwanon E, and Kuwanon A demonstrate significant anti-cancer properties against various gastrointestinal cancers, including colon, pancreatic, and gastric cancers. The anti-cancer mechanism of these chemical components was explored in gastric cancer cells, revealing that they inhibit cell cycle and DNA replication-related gene expression, leading to the effective suppression of tumor cell growth. Additionally, they induced unfolded protein response (UPR) and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, potentially resulting in DNA damage, autophagy, and cell death. Moracin P, an active monomer characterized as a 2-arylbenzofuran, was found to induce ER stress and promote apoptosis in gastric cancer cells, confirming its potential to inhibit tumor cell growth in vitro and in vivo. These findings highlight the therapeutic potential of Morus alba L. monomers in gastrointestinal cancers, especially focusing on Moracin P as a potent inducer of ER stress and apoptosis.
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- Kui Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Sericulture and Systems Biology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Okhlahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, OK 74107, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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Kornicka A, Balewski Ł, Lahutta M, Kokoszka J. Umbelliferone and Its Synthetic Derivatives as Suitable Molecules for the Development of Agents with Biological Activities: A Review of Their Pharmacological and Therapeutic Potential. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1732. [PMID: 38139858 PMCID: PMC10747342 DOI: 10.3390/ph16121732] [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: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Umbelliferone (UMB), known as 7-hydroxycoumarin, hydrangine, or skimmetine, is a naturally occurring coumarin in the plant kingdom, mainly from the Umbelliferae family that possesses a wide variety of pharmacological properties. In addition, the use of nanoparticles containing umbelliferone may improve anti-inflammatory or anticancer therapy. Also, its derivatives are endowed with great potential for therapeutic applications due to their broad spectrum of biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, antipsychotic, antiepileptic, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, antiviral, and antiproliferative effects. Moreover, 7-hydroxycoumarin ligands have been implemented to develop 7-hydroxycoumarin-based metal complexes with improved pharmacological activity. Besides therapeutic applications, umbelliferone analogues have been designed as fluorescent probes for the detection of biologically important species, such as enzymes, lysosomes, and endosomes, or for monitoring cell processes and protein functions as well various diseases caused by an excess of hydrogen peroxide. Furthermore, 7-hydroxy-based chemosensors may serve as a highly selective tool for Al3+ and Hg2+ detection in biological systems. This review is devoted to a summary of the research on umbelliferone and its synthetic derivatives in terms of biological and pharmaceutical properties, especially those reported in the literature during the period of 2017-2023. Future potential applications of umbelliferone and its synthetic derivatives are presented.
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- Anita Kornicka
- Department of Chemical Technology of Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-416 Gdansk, Poland; (Ł.B.); (M.L.); (J.K.)
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Aslantürk ÖS, Aşkin Çelik T. Anticancer effect of umbelliferone on MKN-45 and MIA PaCa-2 cell lines. Toxicol In Vitro 2023; 93:105694. [PMID: 37704181 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2023.105694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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In this study, the anticancer activity of umbelliferone (7-hydroxycoumarin-UMB) was investigated in MKN-45 human gastric cancer and MIA PaCa-2 human pancreatic cancer cells. The cytotoxic effect of UMB on MKN-45 and MIA PaCa-2 cells was determined by WST-8 cell viability assay; the effect on colony formation and migration potential by colony forming assay and wound healing/cell migration assay. Apoptotic effect of UMB was determined by measuring the change in mitochondrial membrane potentials, reactive oxygen species levels, and Caspase-3 activities in cells. Anticancer drugs cisplatin and gemcitabine were used as positive controls in experiments, and NIH/Swiss 3 T3 mouse embryonic fibroblast cells were used as a healthy cell group. The results of this study showed that umbelliferone had a significant cytotoxic effect in MKN-45 and MIA PaCa-2 cells, especially after 72 h treatment, while its cytotoxic effect in NIH/3 T3 cells was low. Furthermore, UMB reduces significantly the potential of cells to colonize and migrate; it has been determined that it causes apoptosis by decreasing the mitochondrial membrane potential, increasing intracellular ROS levels and Caspase-3 activity. UMB was found to have more anticancer effect on MIA PaCa-2 cells compared to MKN-45 cells. This showed that UMB has a cell-selective effect.
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- Özlem Sultan Aslantürk
- Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Central Campus, Aydın, Turkey.
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- Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Central Campus, Aydın, Turkey
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Liu J, Velu P, Vijayalakshmi A, Zareian M, Xi H. Betanin inhibits PI3K/AKT/mTOR/S6 signaling pathway, cell growth and death in osteosarcoma MG-63 cells. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2023; 38:2173-2181. [PMID: 37401526 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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It is possible to develop new chemopreventive compounds so that cancer cells can be targeted in an exclusive manner. Bioactive natural compounds have demonstrated to be efficient chemotherapeutic agents, safe and cost-effective. Majority of anti-cancer medications are derived from natural sources, particularly of plant origins. Betanin (betanidin-5-O-β-glucoside) is the most common betacyanin with antioxidant, anti inflammatory and anticancer properties. The present study therefore investigated the effect of betanin onosteosarcoma MG-63 cells. The mechanistic pathway of inflammatory responses, cell proliferation and apoptosis were investigated. The MG-63 cells were treated with betanin for 24 h. Betanin actions on the appearance of cell arrangements, morphological changes, ROS induced Δψm , cell migration, cell adhesion and proliferative mechanistic marker expression of PI3K/AKT/mTOR/S6were analyzed. Betanin inhibited MG-63 cells at IC50 concentrations between 9.08 and 54.49 μM and induced apoptosis by triggering the ROS mechanism. Betanin inhibited proliferation and migration of MG-63 cells and induced DNA fragmentation. Betanin also modified the key mediator expression levels of PI3K/AKT/mTOR/S6 signaling pathways. Betanin can potentially be utilized in bone carcinoma therapeutics to inhibit, reverse or delay osteosarcoma.
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- Jichao Liu
- Department of Hand and Foot Micro Burn Plastic Surgery, 3201 Hospital, Hanzhong, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, India
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- PG and Research Department of Biochemistry, Rabiammal Ahamed Maideen College for Women, Tiruvarur, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopeadic Surgery Area 2, Xi'an NO.3 Hospital, Xi'an, China
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Delkhah AMD, Karimi E, Farivar S. Herniarin-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles: promising molecular mechanism and therapeutic potential against pancreatic cancer line. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:6469-6479. [PMID: 37326747 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-08560-9] [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: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The notion of cancer therapy is intrinsically subjected to multiple challenges due to the drug resistance and drug toxicity for normal tissues. Herniarin (7-methoxycoumarin) belongs to the naturally occurring aromatic phytochemicals and coumarins. Considering the boosting effect of nanocarriers in drug delivery, we investigated the proapoptotic, anti-metastatic properties, and molecular mechanism of herniarin-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles on human gastric adenocarcinoma (AGS), human colon adenocarcinoma (HT-29), human pancreatic carcinoma (Panc-1), and normal human skin fibroblast (HFF) cell lines. METHODS AND RESULTS The cytotoxicity of synthesized nanoparticle have been tested using MTT assay. The obtained results manifested that concentration of herniarin that exerts 50% cell growth inhibition (IC50) against HT-29, AGS, and Panc-1 was calculated 138.34, 123.46, and 83.744 µL, respectively. Given that nanoparticles showed lowest IC50 values on Panc-1 cell line, these cells were selected for further analysis. The apoptosis induction and cell cycle arrest were examined performing real-time PCR, flow cytometry, and DAPI/acridine orange-propidium iodide staining. The expression of apoptosis-related genes, including BCL-2, was decreased, while the expression of CASP9, CASP8, and CASP3 was increased in response to the treatment. Moreover, the expression of metastasis-related gene (MMP2) was significantly suppressed under Her-SLN-NPs treatment. According to the flow cytometry findings, we observed no cell cycle arrest at any stage. CONCLUSION Our funding manifested herniarin encapsulated solid lipid nanoparticles has potent therapeutic target against Panc-1 cell line.
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- Arman Mokaram Doust Delkhah
- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
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Lin Z, Cheng X, Zheng H. Umbelliferon: a review of its pharmacology, toxicity and pharmacokinetics. Inflammopharmacology 2023:10.1007/s10787-023-01256-3. [PMID: 37308634 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01256-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Coumarin, a plant secondary metabolite, has various pharmacological activities, including antioxidant stress and anti-inflammatory effects. Umbelliferone, a common coumarin compound found in almost all higher plants, has been extensively studied for its pharmacological effects in different disease models and doses with complex action mechanisms. This review aims to summarize these studies and provide useful information to relevant scholars. The pharmacological studies demonstrate that umbelliferone has diverse effects such as anti-diabetes, anti-cancer, anti-infection, anti-rheumatoid arthritis, neuroprotection, and improvement of liver, kidney, and myocardial tissue damage. The action mechanisms of umbelliferone include inhibition of oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis, improvement of insulin resistance, myocardial hypertrophy, and tissue fibrosis, in addition to regulation of blood glucose and lipid metabolism. Among the action mechanisms, the inhibition of oxidative stress and inflammation is the most critical. In short, these pharmacological studies disclose that umbelliferone is expected to treat many diseases, and more research should be conducted.
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- Zhi Lin
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610072, People's Republic of China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610072, People's Republic of China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610072, People's Republic of China.
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Abeesh P, Guruvayoorappan C. Umbelliferone loaded PEGylated liposomes: preparation, characterization and its mitigatory effects on Dalton's ascites lymphoma development. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:216. [PMID: 37251730 PMCID: PMC10224889 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03615-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Umbelliferone (UB) is a phenylpropanoid-based pharmacologically active agent with promising anti-tumor activities. However, complete elucidation of its therapeutic efficacy remains challenging due to low solubility and bioavailability. The present study aimed to develop a liposomal delivery system for UB to enhance its therapeutic efficacy against Dalton's ascites lymphoma tumor model. Umbelliferone-encapsulated nanoliposomes (nLUB) were prepared using the thin-film hydration method and performed a series of characterizations to confirm successful development. The nLUB showed a particle size of 116 ± 3.2 nm with a negative surface charge and encapsulation efficiency of 78%. In vitro study results showed that nLUB treatment significantly enhanced cellular uptake and apoptosis induction in lymphoma cells compared to free UB. nLUB treatment significantly stabilized body weight, reduced tumor growth, and improved the serum biochemical and hematological parameters of experimental animals, thereby improving their overall survivability compared to an free UB. Our result indicates that nanoencapsulation enhanced the therapeutic potential of UB, which may find its way to clinical application in the near future.
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- Prathapan Abeesh
- Laboratory of Immunopharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Division of Cancer Research, Regional Cancer Centre, Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695 011 India
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- Laboratory of Immunopharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Division of Cancer Research, Regional Cancer Centre, Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695 011 India
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Sun W, Shahrajabian MH. Therapeutic Potential of Phenolic Compounds in Medicinal Plants-Natural Health Products for Human Health. Molecules 2023; 28:1845. [PMID: 36838831 PMCID: PMC9960276 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28041845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 54.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Phenolic compounds and flavonoids are potential substitutes for bioactive agents in pharmaceutical and medicinal sections to promote human health and prevent and cure different diseases. The most common flavonoids found in nature are anthocyanins, flavones, flavanones, flavonols, flavanonols, isoflavones, and other sub-classes. The impacts of plant flavonoids and other phenolics on human health promoting and diseases curing and preventing are antioxidant effects, antibacterial impacts, cardioprotective effects, anticancer impacts, immune system promoting, anti-inflammatory effects, and skin protective effects from UV radiation. This work aims to provide an overview of phenolic compounds and flavonoids as potential and important sources of pharmaceutical and medical application according to recently published studies, as well as some interesting directions for future research. The keyword searches for flavonoids, phenolics, isoflavones, tannins, coumarins, lignans, quinones, xanthones, curcuminoids, stilbenes, cucurmin, phenylethanoids, and secoiridoids medicinal plant were performed by using Web of Science, Scopus, Google scholar, and PubMed. Phenolic acids contain a carboxylic acid group in addition to the basic phenolic structure and are mainly divided into hydroxybenzoic and hydroxycinnamic acids. Hydroxybenzoic acids are based on a C6-C1 skeleton and are often found bound to small organic acids, glycosyl moieties, or cell structural components. Common hydroxybenzoic acids include gallic, syringic, protocatechuic, p-hydroxybenzoic, vanillic, gentistic, and salicylic acids. Hydroxycinnamic acids are based on a C6-C3 skeleton and are also often bound to other molecules such as quinic acid and glucose. The main hydroxycinnamic acids are caffeic, p-coumaric, ferulic, and sinapic acids.
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- Wenli Sun
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-13-4260-83836
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Balakrishnan V, Ganapathy S, Veerasamy V, Duraisamy R, Jawaharlal S, Lakshmanan V. Nerolidol assists Cisplatin to induce early apoptosis in human laryngeal carcinoma Hep 2 cells through ROS and mitochondrial-mediated pathway: An in vitro and in silico view. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14465. [PMID: 36226832 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The objective of this study was to examine Nerolidol (NER) and Cisplatin (CIS) performed against human laryngeal carcinoma (Hep 2) cells. We evaluated the effect of NER, CIS, and NER + CIS on cell viability, cell migration, oxidative stress, mitochondrial membrane depolarization, nuclear condensation, apoptotic induction, and DNA damage in Hep 2 cells. We used the MTT assay to assess the cytotoxicity effect of NER and CIS on Hep 2 cells in terms of morphological alterations. Present results demonstrated that IC50 values of NER and CIS have potential cytotoxicity against Hep 2 cells. NER effectively inhibited cell viability, increased reactive oxygen species generation, apoptotic induction, and DNA damage in Hep 2 cells. In addition, the docking study evaluated the structural binding interaction of NER with PI3K/Akt and PCNA protein. Furthermore, NER with PI3K/Akt, PCNA has a higher crucial score and affinity. Present results infer that NER could be used to target signaling molecules in anticancer studies. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Nerolidol is a dietary phytochemical with high biological activity that can find in a variety of plants. Many researchers focused on Nerolidol to treat various diseases including cancer. However, there is no studies exist on laryngeal cancer. This study uses Nerolidol and Cisplatin to generate oxidative stress and stimulate apoptosis and DNA damage in human laryngeal cancer cells. Based on present findings, Nerolidol could be a choice of anticancer medication, either alone or in combination against oral squamous cell carcinomas in both in vitro and in vivo experimental systems.
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- Vaitheeswari Balakrishnan
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, India.,Department of Biochemistry, Government Arts College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, India
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Naeem A, Hu P, Yang M, Zhang J, Liu Y, Zhu W, Zheng Q. Natural Products as Anticancer Agents: Current Status and Future Perspectives. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27238367. [PMID: 36500466 PMCID: PMC9737905 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Natural products have been an invaluable and useful source of anticancer agents over the years. Several compounds have been synthesized from natural products by modifying their structures or by using naturally occurring compounds as building blocks in the synthesis of these compounds for various purposes in different fields, such as biology, medicine, and engineering. Multiple modern and costly treatments have been applied to combat cancer and limit its lethality, but the results are not significantly refreshing. Natural products, which are a significant source of new therapeutic drugs, are currently being investigated as potential cytotoxic agents and have shown a positive trend in preclinical research and have prompted numerous innovative strategies in order to combat cancer and expedite the clinical research. Natural products are becoming increasingly important for drug discovery due to their high molecular diversity and novel biofunctionality. Furthermore, natural products can provide superior efficacy and safety due to their unique molecular properties. The objective of the current review is to provide an overview of the emergence of natural products for the treatment and prevention of cancer, such as chemosensitizers, immunotherapeutics, combinatorial therapies with other anticancer drugs, novel formulations of natural products, and the molecular mechanisms underlying their anticancer properties.
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- Abid Naeem
- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamics and Safety Evaluation, Health Commission of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang 330006, China
- Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamics and Quality Evaluation on Anti-Inflammatory Chinese Herbs, Jiangxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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Yu Y, Velu P, Ma Y, Vijayalakshmi A. Nerolidol induced apoptosis via PI3K/JNK regulation through cell cycle arrest in MG-63 osteosarcoma cells. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2022; 37:1750-1758. [PMID: 35357761 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The aim of the present study was to determine the cell proliferation, apoptotic pathway analysis through protein, mRNA and cell cycle arrest mechanism in nerolidol induced osteosarcoma MG-63 cells. The osteosarcoma MG-63 cells were treated with various doses of nerolidol (15 and 20 μM/ml) for 24 h. Cell proliferation was examined using assist method of MTT assay, fixed the IC50 value of nerolidol 15 μM/ml. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation was analyzed by DCFH-DA dye, mitochondrial potential detected by Rh-123 dye, apoptotic morphological changes identified by AO/EtBr, PI, DAPI staining, and cell adhesion were detected by using fluorescence microscope. Cell proliferation, and apoptotic molecular protein and mRNA expressions such as ERK, P38, p-PI3K, p-JNK, Bcl-2, JNK, p-P38, cyclin-D1, and Bax were analyzed in osteosarcoma MG-63 cells. Nerolidol significantly suppressed the osteosarcoma cells progression in a dose dependent manner (p < .05) evident in the oxidative stress induction and apoptotic morphological changes. Nerolidol also regulated the protein PI3K/AKT mechanistically via induction of apoptosis Nerolidol suppresses osteosarcoma MG-63 cells by PI3K/AKT by cell cycle arrest at early phase of G0/G1. To sum up, nerolidol suppressed the growth of bone cancer cells and can be finally targeted as a potent drug for analyzing its chemotherapeutic effects in future.
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- Yang Yu
- Department of Traumatic Joint Surgery, 3201 Hospital, Hanzhong, China
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, India
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- Department of Orthopedics and Burn Plastic Surgery, Xi'an Children's Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- PG & Research Department of Biochemistry, Rabiammal Ahamed Maideen College for Women, Thiruvarur, India
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Effects of Itxasol© Components on Gene Expression in Bacteria Related to Infections of the Urinary Tract and to the Inflammation Process. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222312655. [PMID: 34884459 PMCID: PMC8657809 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222312655] [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: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent a health problem of the first magnitude since they affect large segments of the population, cause increased mortality and comorbidity, and have a high incidence of relapse. Therefore, UTIs cause a major socioeconomic concern. Current antibiotic treatments have various limitations such as the appearance of resistance to antibiotics, nephrotoxicity, and side effects such as gastrointestinal problems including microbiota alterations that contribute to increasing antibiotic resistance. In this context, Itxasol© has emerged, approved as an adjuvant for the treatment of UTIs. Designed with biomimetic principles, it is composed of arbutin, umbelliferon, and N-acetyl cysteine. In this work, we review the activities of these three compounds concerning the changes they produce in the expression of bacterial genes and those related to inflammation as well as assess how they are capable of affecting the DNA of bacteria and fungi.
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Kim HJ, Jin BR, An HJ. Umbelliferone Ameliorates Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Inhibiting Cell Proliferation and G1/S Phase Cell Cycle Progression through Regulation of STAT3/E2F1 Axis. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:9019. [PMID: 34445725 PMCID: PMC8396462 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22169019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Umbelliferone (UMB), also known as 7-hydroxycoumarin, is a derivative of coumarin, which is widely found in many plants such as carrots, coriander, and garden angelica. Although many studies have already revealed the various pharmacological properties of UMB, its effect on benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) remains unclear. Therefore, the present study aimed to elucidate the underlying mechanism of the anti-proliferative effect of UMB in a human benign prostatic hyperplasia cell line (BPH-1), as well as its ameliorative effect on BPH in testosterone propionate (TP)-induced rats. The results showed that UMB exerts an anti-proliferative effect in BPH-1 cells by modulating the signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3)/E2F transcription factor 1 (E2F1) axis. UMB treatment not only inhibited androgen/androgen receptor (AR) signaling-related markers, but also downregulated the overexpression of G1/S phase cell cycle-related markers. In TP-induced rats, UMB administration demonstrated an anti-BPH effect by significantly reducing prostate size, weight, and epithelial thickness. In addition, UMB suppressed cell proliferation by reducing the expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and p-STAT3 (Tyr 705) in prostate tissue following TP injection. These findings suggest that UMB has pharmacological effects against BPH.
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Sang-ji University, Wonju-si 26339, Korea; (H.-J.K.); (B.-R.J.)
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Cela-López JM, Camacho Roldán CJ, Gómez-Lizarraga G, Martínez V. A Natural Alternative Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections: Itxasol©, the Importance of the Formulation. Molecules 2021; 26:4564. [PMID: 34361723 PMCID: PMC8348710 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26154564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Genito-urinary tract infections have a high incidence in the general population, being more prevalent among women than men. These diseases are usually treated with antibiotics, but very frequently, they are recurrent and lead to the creation of resistance and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. For this reason, it is necessary to develop new compounds for their treatment. In this work, our objective is to review the characteristics of the compounds of a new formulation called Itxasol© that is prescribed as an adjuvant for the treatment of UTIs and composed of β-arbutin, umbelliferon and n-acetyl cysteine. This formulation, based on biomimetic principles, makes Itxasol© a broad-spectrum antibiotic with bactericidal, bacteriostatic and antifungal properties that is capable of destroying the biofilm and stopping its formation. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, without the adverse effects associated with the recurrent use of antibiotics that leads to renal nephrotoxicity and other side effects. All these characteristics make Itxasol© an ideal candidate for the treatment of UTIs since it behaves like an antibiotic and with better characteristics than other adjuvants, such as D-mannose and cranberry extracts.
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- Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience, Campus of Biscay, University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, Parque Científico de la UPV/EHU, Edificio Sede, Barrio Sarriena, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (J.M.C.-L.); (C.J.C.R.); (G.G.-L.)
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Svitina H, Hamman JH, Gouws C. Molecular mechanisms and associated cell signalling pathways underlying the anticancer properties of phytochemical compounds from Aloe species (Review). Exp Ther Med 2021; 22:852. [PMID: 34178125 PMCID: PMC8220653 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.10284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Naturally occurring components from various species of Aloe have been used as traditional folk medicine since the ancient times. Over the last few decades, the therapeutic effects of extracts and phytochemical compounds obtained from Aloe vera have been proven in preclinical and clinical studies. Recently, compounds from other Aloe species apart from Aloe vera have been investigated for the treatment of different diseases, with a particular focus on cancer. In the present review, the effects of phytochemical compounds obtained from different Aloe species are discussed, with a specific focus on the effects on cell signalling in cancer and normal cells, and their selectivity and efficacy. This information will be useful for the application of Aloe-derived compounds as therapeutic agents, either alone or in combination with other standard drugs for cancer treatment.
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- Hanna Svitina
- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™), North-West University, Potchefstroom, North West 2520, South Africa.,Department of Functional Genomics, Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics of NASU, Kyiv 03143, Ukraine
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™), North-West University, Potchefstroom, North West 2520, South Africa
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™), North-West University, Potchefstroom, North West 2520, South Africa
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Enteric glial cells exert neuroprotection from hyperglycemia-induced damage via Akt/GSK3β pathway. Neuroreport 2021; 32:875-881. [PMID: 34029286 DOI: 10.1097/wnr.0000000000001670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Enteric glial cells (EGCs) can activate multiple pathways to inhibit the deleterious effects of acute and chronic insults. Our aim was to test the effect of EGCs on hyperglycemia-induced neuron damage and its underlying intracellular mechanisms. METHODS A coculture model composed of EGCs and neuroblastoma cells (SH-SY5Y) was established to examine glial-mediated neuroprotection under high glucose conditions. The cell counting assay kit CCK-8 was used to measure cell viability. Flow cytometry was used to measure the induction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), change of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), cell cycle distribution, and apoptosis. The expressions of cyclin D1, cyclin E2, Bax, cleaved caspase-3, AKT, p-AKT, GSK-3β, and p-GSK-3β were tested using western blot. RESULTS Exposure to high glucose (≥35 mM) reduced the viability of SH-SY5Y cells in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. Meanwhile, enhanced ROS generation and decrease of MMP were observed in SH-SY5Y cells when treated with high glucose. Furthermore, high glucose also caused SH-SY5Y cells arrest in G2 phase and apoptosis, accompanied by decreasing cyclin D1 and E2, and upregulating Bax and cleaved caspase-3. Coculture EGC lines or EGC-conditioned medium with SH-SY5Y prevented the neurotoxic effects. The p-AKT/AKT and p-GSK-3β/GSK-3β ratios were dramatically decreased in SH-SY5Y cells after high glucose incubation, which was restored after coculture with EGCs. CONCLUSIONS EGCs can protect neurons from hyperglycemia-induced injury by activating the Akt/GSK-3β pathway.
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Hassanein EHM, Ali FEM, Kozman MR, Abd El-Ghafar OAM. Umbelliferone attenuates gentamicin-induced renal toxicity by suppression of TLR-4/NF-κB-p65/NLRP-3 and JAK1/STAT-3 signaling pathways. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 28:11558-11571. [PMID: 33128149 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-11416-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Nephrotoxicity is the most common adverse effect of gentamicin (GNT). This study aimed to investigate the possible nephroprotective effect of umbelliferone (UMB), against GNT-induced nephrotoxicity. Rats were allocated into the control group; UMB group (50 mg/kg/day, P.O. for 15 days); GNT group (100 mg/kg/day, i.p., for 8 days); and GNT + UMB group. By the end of the experimental period, serum creatinine, urea, and uric acid as well as urine KIM-1 and urine albumin/creatinine ratio were evaluated to estimate kidney function. Moreover, tissue samples were collected for assessment of ERK1/2, p-ERK1/2, TLR-4, p38 MAPK, NF-κB-p65, NLRP-3, IkBα, TNF-α, IL-1β, JAK1, STAT-3, p-STAT, and cleaved caspase-3. In support, the histopathological examination of renal tissues was performed. UMB improves kidney function through regulation of renal serum biomarkers, with alleviations of histological abrasions induced by GNT. Besides, UMB downregulates renal protein expressions of ERK1/ERK2, TLR-4, and p38MAPK, with subsequent suppression of NF-κB-p65/NLRP-3 inflammasome and JAK1/STAT-3 pathways as well as cleaved caspase-3. In parallel, UMB induced IkBα upregulation. Collectively, UMB markedly amended all GNT-induced renal changes. These nephroprotective outcomes could be attributed to its ability to impede TLR-4/NF-κB-p65/NLRP-3 inflammasome and JAK1/STAT-3 pathways activation, as well as to its anti-inflammatory property.
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- Emad H M Hassanein
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut, 71524, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut, 71524, Egypt.
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- Clinical Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr University for Science and Technology, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Sumorek-Wiadro J, Zając A, Bądziul D, Langner E, Skalicka-Woźniak K, Maciejczyk A, Wertel I, Rzeski W, Jakubowicz-Gil J. Coumarins modulate the anti-glioma properties of temozolomide. Eur J Pharmacol 2020; 881:173207. [PMID: 32446712 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2020.173207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2020] [Revised: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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In the recent years, coumarin bioactive compounds have been identified to posess anticancer properties. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate for the first time the efficacy of osthole, umbelliferone, esculin, and 4-hydroxycoumarin, alone and in combination with Temozolomide, in the elimination of deadly brain tumors, anaplastic astrocytoma (AA) and glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) cells via programmed death. Our results indicated that osthole, umbelliferone, esculin, and 4-hydroxycoumarin initiated mainly apoptosis in the T98G and MOGGCCM cells. Osthole was the most effective. It also initiated autophagy in a small percentage of the cell population. The co-incubation with Temozolomide did not increase the pro-apoptotic potential of natural compounds but decreased the level of autophagy in the T98G cells. Apoptosis was associated with reduced mitochondrial membrane potential, activation of caspase 3, inhibition of Bcl-2 expression and the presence of a Bcl-2/Beclin 1. Blocking of Bcl-2 expression resulted in promotion of apoptosis, but not autophagy, in the MOGGCCM and T98G lines. It also sensitized astrocytoma cells, but not GBM, to the combined osthole and TMZ treatment, which was correlated with a reduced level of Beclin 1 and increased expression of caspase 3. Osthole and TMZ, alone and in combination, inhibited the migratory phenotype of the GBM and AA cells. In summary, our results indicated that osthole effectively eliminated glioma cells via apoptosis, what was correlated with Bcl-2/Beclin 1 complex formation. Considering the anti-migratory effect, osthole and Temozolomide display antiglioma potential but it needs further extensive studies.
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- Joanna Sumorek-Wiadro
- Department of Functional Anatomy and Cytobiology, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Functional Anatomy and Cytobiology, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rejtana 16 C, 35-959, Rzeszów, Poland.
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- Department of Medical Biology, Institute of Agricultural Medicine, Jaczewskiego 2, 20-950, Lublin, Poland.
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- Independent Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodzki 1, 20-093, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Functional Anatomy and Cytobiology, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033, Lublin, Poland.
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- Independent Laboratory of Cancer Diagnostics and Immunology, 1st Chair and Department of Oncological Gynaecology and Gynaecology, Medical University of Lublin, Staszica 16, 20-081, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Functional Anatomy and Cytobiology, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033, Lublin, Poland; Department of Medical Biology, Institute of Agricultural Medicine, Jaczewskiego 2, 20-950, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Functional Anatomy and Cytobiology, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033, Lublin, Poland.
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Coumarins as Modulators of the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE Signaling Pathway. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2020; 2020:1675957. [PMID: 32377290 PMCID: PMC7196981 DOI: 10.1155/2020/1675957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The Keap1/Nrf2/ARE system is a central defensive mechanism against oxidative stress which plays a key role in the pathogenesis and progression of many diseases. Nrf2 is a redox-sensitive transcription factor controlling a variety of downstream antioxidant and cytodefensive genes. Nrf2 has a powerful anti-inflammatory activity mediated via modulating NF-κB. Therefore, pharmacological activation of Nrf2 is a promising therapeutic strategy for the treatment/prevention of several diseases that are underlined by both oxidative stress and inflammation. Coumarins are natural products with promising pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory efficacies. Coumarins are found in many plants, fungi, and bacteria and have been widely used as complementary and alternative medicines. Some coumarins have shown an ability to activate Nrf2 signaling in different cells and animal models. The present review compiles the research findings of seventeen coumarin derivatives of plant origin (imperatorin, visnagin, urolithin B, urolithin A, scopoletin, esculin, esculetin, umbelliferone, fraxetin, fraxin, daphnetin, anomalin, wedelolactone, glycycoumarin, osthole, hydrangenol, and isoimperatorin) as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents, emphasizing the role of Nrf2 activation in their pharmacological activities. Additionally, molecular docking simulations were utilized to investigate the potential binding mode of these coumarins with Keap1 as a strategy to disrupt Keap1/Nrf2 protein-protein interaction and activate Nrf2 signaling.
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Wu WF, Wang JN, Li Z, Wei B, Jin J, Gao L, Li HD, Li J, Chen HY, Meng XM. 7-Hydroxycoumarin protects against cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury by inhibiting necroptosis and promoting Sox9-mediated tubular epithelial cell proliferation. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 69:153202. [PMID: 32169782 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2020.153202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Revised: 01/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND 7-Hydroxycoumarin (7-HC), also known as umbelliferon, is commonly found in Chinese herbs (e.g. Eucommiae Cortex, Prunellae Spica, Radix Angelicae Biseratae). Previous laboratory studies have indicated that 7-HC has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and anti-tumor effects. Cisplatin is a widely used chemotherapeutic agent for cancer. Nephrotoxicity is one of the limiting side effects of cisplatin use. PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the renoprotective effect of 7-HC in a cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) mouse model. METHODS AKI was induced in male C57BL/6 mice (aged 6-8 weeks) by a single intraperitoneal injection of cisplatin at 20 mg/kg. The mice received 7-HC at 30, 60, and 90 mg/kg intraperitoneally before or after cisplatin administration. Renal function, necroptosis, and cell proliferation were measured. Mechanisms underlying the reno-protective effect of 7-HC were explored in renal tubular epithelial cells treated with or without cisplatin. RESULTS In-vivo experiments showed that 7-HC significantly improved the loss in kidney function induced by cisplatin, as indicated by lower levels of serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen, in AKI mice. Consistent herewith, cisplatin-induced tubular damage was alleviated by 7-HC as shown by morphological (periodic acid-Schiff staining) and kidney injury marker (KIM-1) analyses. We found that 7-HC suppressed renal necroptosis via the RIPK1/RIPK3/MLKL pathway and accelerated renal repair as evidenced by the upregulation of cyclin D1 in cisplatin-induced nephropathy. In-vitro experiments showed that knockdown of Sox9 attenuated the suppressive effect of 7-HC on KIM-1 and reversed the stimulatory effect of 7-HC on cyclin D1 expression in cisplatin-treated HK-2 cells, indicating that 7-HC may protect against AKI via a Sox9-dependent mechanism. CONCLUSION 7-HC inhibits cisplatin-induced AKI by suppressing RIPK1/RIPK3/MLKL-mediated necroptosis and promoting Sox9-mediated tubular epithelial cell proliferation. 7-HC may serve as a preventive and therapeutic agent for AKI.
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- Wei-Feng Wu
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China; School of Chinese Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong and Department of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immunopharmacology, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong and Department of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China.
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Sun X, Jiang X, Wu J, Ma R, Wu Y, Cao H, Wang Z, Liu S, Zhang J, Wu Y, Zhang Y, Feng J, Wang T. IRX5 prompts genomic instability in colorectal cancer cells. J Cell Biochem 2020; 121:4680-4689. [PMID: 32162364 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.29693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The Iroquois homeobox gene 5 (IRX5), one of the members of the Iroquois homeobox family, has been identified to correlate with worse prognosis in many cancers, including colorectal cancer (CRC). In this study, upregulation of IRX5 revealed a great reduction in the proliferation of CRC colorectal cancer cell line SW480 and DLD-1, which was accompanied by G1/S arrest, increased expression in cyclin E1, P21, and P53 and a decrease in cyclin A2, B1, and D1. Furthermore, IRX5-mediated an increase expression of RH2A protein, the biomarker of DNA damage. Consequently, the SA-β-gal level is higher in IRX5-overexpression cells compared to control ones, which showed elevated DNA damage triggered cellular senescence. Recapitulating the above findings, IRX5 exhibited higher levels of genomic instability. IRX5 may be a perspective target for cancer therapy and it deserves further investigation.
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- Xun Sun
- The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Wang HW, Zhang Y, Tan PP, Jia LS, Chen Y, Zhou BH. Mitochondrial respiratory chain dysfunction mediated by ROS is a primary point of fluoride-induced damage in Hepa1-6 cells. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2019; 255:113359. [PMID: 31614248 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2019] [Revised: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/06/2019] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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To evaluate the mechanism of fluoride (F) mitochondrial toxicity, we cultured Hepa1-6 cells with different F concentrations (0, 1 and 2 mmoL/L) and determined cell pathological morphology, mitochondrial respiratory chain damage and cell cycle change. Results showed that the activities and mRNA expression levels of antioxidant enzymes considerably decreased, whereas the contents of reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) markedly increased. Breakage of mitochondrial cristae and substantial vacuolated mitochondria were observed by transmission electron microscopy. These results indicate the F-induced oxidative damage in Hepa1-6 cells. The enzyme activities of mitochondrial complexes I, II, III and IV were disordered in Hepa1-6 cells treated by excessive F, thereby indicating a remarkable down-regulation. Further research showed that complex subunits also demonstrated the development of disorder, in which the protein expressions levels of NDUFV2 and SDHA were substantially down-regulated, whereas those of CYC1 and COX Ⅳ were markedly up-regulated. Reductions in ATP and mitochondrial membrane potential were detected with the dysfunction of the mitochondrial respiratory chain. The G2/M phase arrest of the cell cycle in Hepa1-6 cells was measured via flow cytometry, and the up-regulated protein expressions of Cyt c, caspase 9, caspase 3 and substantial apoptotic cells were determined. In summary, this study demonstrated that ROS-mediated mitochondrial respiratory chain dysfunction causes F-induced Hepa1-6 cell damage.
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- Hong-Wei Wang
- Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental and Animal Product Safety, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental and Animal Product Safety, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental and Animal Product Safety, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental and Animal Product Safety, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental and Animal Product Safety, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental and Animal Product Safety, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, Henan, China.
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Lead bioactive compounds of Aloe vera as potential anticancer agent. Pharmacol Res 2019; 148:104416. [PMID: 31470079 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2019.104416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) is a perennial succulent medicinal plant. It has been used as a traditional or folk medicine for thousands of years and claimed that it possesses wound and burn healing activities, and anti-inflammatory as well as immunomodulatory effects. In recent years, the use of Aloe vera has been growing as a dietary supplement. The pre-clinical studies over the last couple of decades uncover the potential therapeutic activities of Aloe vera and its bioactive compounds, especially against neoplastic disease. Such investigations indicate the possible preventive as well as therapeutic effects of Aloe vera against cancer. Here, we discuss the crucial bioactive compounds of Aloe vera that have been harnessed against cancer and also address several mechanisms of action of these lead bioactive compounds compared to other standard drugs involved in cancer prevention and treatment.
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Cannabidiol Induces Cell Cycle Arrest and Cell Apoptosis in Human Gastric Cancer SGC-7901 Cells. Biomolecules 2019; 9:biom9080302. [PMID: 31349651 PMCID: PMC6723681 DOI: 10.3390/biom9080302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Revised: 07/22/2019] [Accepted: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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The main chemical component of cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD), has been shown to have antitumor properties. The present study examined the in vitro effects of CBD on human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells. We found that CBD significantly inhibited the proliferation and colony formation of SGC-7901 cells. Further investigation showed that CBD significantly upregulated ataxia telangiectasia-mutated gene (ATM) and p53 protein expression and downregulated p21 protein expression in SGC-7901 cells, which subsequently inhibited the levels of CDK2 and cyclin E, thereby resulting in cell cycle arrest at the G0–G1 phase. In addition, CBD significantly increased Bax expression levels, decreased Bcl-2 expression levels and mitochondrial membrane potential, and then upregulated the levels of cleaved caspase-3 and cleaved caspase-9, thereby inducing apoptosis in SGC-7901 cells. Finally, we found that intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) increased after CBD treatment. These results indicated that CBD could induce G0–G1 phase cell cycle arrest and apoptosis by increasing ROS production, leading to the inhibition of SGC-7901 cell proliferation, thereby suggesting that CBD may have therapeutic effects on gastric cancer.
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Fan Y, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Xu W, Yang Y, Hao Y, Tao L. A natural product enhances apoptosis via mitochondria/caspase-mediated pathway in HeLa cells. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:16811-16823. [PMID: 31099051 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.28939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Revised: 02/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Cervical cancer is the fourth most lethal human malignancy and the leading cause of death among females around the world. Many antitumor agents have microbial origins. 5'-epi-SPA-6952A is a new 24-membered macrolide isolated from the cultured broth of Streptomyces diastatochromogenes. Therefore, we studied the activity and molecular mechanism of 5'-epi-SPA-6952A in human cervical carcinoma HeLa cell. The results showed that 5'-epi-SPA-6952A significantly inhibited cell proliferation and migration. In addition, 5'-epi-SPA-6952A obviously increased the production of intracellular reactive oxygen species and DNA damage in HeLa cells. Moreover, nuclear shrinkage of cells, decrease in mitochondrial membrane potential, and upregulation of Bax/Bcl-2 ratio resulted in the release of cytochrome c, and activation of caspase-9/3 was observed in HeLa cells treated with 5'-epi-SPA-6952A, which means it enhanced the intrinsic mitochondrial apoptosis. Besides, DNA-damage associated proteins poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) and p53 were also studied, and the expressions of cleaved-PARP and p53 were drastically increased in HeLa cells treated with 5'-epi-SPA-6952A. Furthermore, we confirmed that 5'-epi-SPA-6952A affected the survival of HeLa cells by blocking cell cycle progression in the G1 phase. Taken together, the results shows that 5'-epi-SPA-6952A significantly inhibited HeLa cells proliferation via intrinsic mitochondrial apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, and blocking cell migration.
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- Yangyang Fan
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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The antitumor activity of umbelliferone in human renal cell carcinoma via regulation of the p110γ catalytic subunit of PI3Kγ. ACTA PHARMACEUTICA (ZAGREB, CROATIA) 2019; 69:111-119. [PMID: 31259714 DOI: 10.2478/acph-2019-0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Umbelliferone exhibits extensive pharmacological activity, including anti-immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and antigenotoxicity activities. However, its antitumor properties still remain unclear in human renal cell carcinoma (RCC) cells. Our results have revealed that treatment of human RCC cells (786-O, OS-RC-2, and ACHN) with umbelliferone reduced cell proliferation in a concentration-dependent manner and induced dose-dependent apoptotic events. In addition, cell cycle analysis determined that umbelliferone treatment induced cell cycle arrest in the G1 phase in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, western blotting analysis showed a dose-dependent decrease in Ki67, MCM2, Bcl-2, CDK2, CyclinE1, CDK4, and CyclinD1 and a dose-dependent increase in Bax in RCC cells cultured with umbelliferone. Similarly, umbelliferone exhibited a dose-dependent reduction of p110γ when using western blotting analyses. Taken together, these results provide an insight into the pharmacology regarding the potential application of umbelliferone, which contributes to cell death by decreasing p110γ protein expression.
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Wei Y, Peng W, Wang D, Hao SH, Li WW, Ding F. Design, synthesis, antifungal activity, and 3D-QSAR of coumarin derivatives. JOURNAL OF PESTICIDE SCIENCE 2018; 43:88-95. [PMID: 30363100 PMCID: PMC6140650 DOI: 10.1584/jpestics.d17-075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2017] [Accepted: 01/21/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In our research, a series of 8-substituted coumarin derivatives were synthesized, and their structures were confirmed by FT-IR, 1H-NMR, and MS (or HRMS). In activity screening, the synthesized compounds exhibited potent antifungal activity against 4 phytopathogenic fungi: Botrytis cinerea, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, Fusarium oxysporum, and Valsa mali. Notably, 8-chloro coumarin and ethyl 8-chloro-coumarin-3-carboxylate showed the strongest fungus inhibition with EC50 of 0.085 and 0.078 mmol/L against V. mali. Furthermore, 3D-QSAR models (CoMFA and CoMSIA) of the title compounds against V. mali were established on the basis of their antifungal activities. The results indicated that the appropriate small, hydrophilic and electron-withdrawing groups on coumarin's C-3 and C-8, respectively, could enhance the antifungal activity. The information obtained will be very helpful for designing new derivatives with high antifungal activities.
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- Yan Wei
- Research Center of Agro-bionic Engineering & Tech. of Shandong Province, College of Chemistry & Pharm, Qingdao Agricultural University
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- Laboratory for Computational Biochemistry & Molecular Design, Department of Phytomedicine, Qingdao Agricultural University
- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University
- Department of Chemistry, China Agricultural University
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- Research Center of Agro-bionic Engineering & Tech. of Shandong Province, College of Chemistry & Pharm, Qingdao Agricultural University
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- Research Center of Agro-bionic Engineering & Tech. of Shandong Province, College of Chemistry & Pharm, Qingdao Agricultural University
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- Laboratory for Computational Biochemistry & Molecular Design, Department of Phytomedicine, Qingdao Agricultural University
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- Laboratory for Computational Biochemistry & Molecular Design, Department of Phytomedicine, Qingdao Agricultural University
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Zhou Q, You C, Zheng C, Gu Y, Gu H, Zhang R, Wu H, Sun B. 3-Nitroacridine derivatives arrest cell cycle at G0/G1 phase and induce apoptosis in human breast cancer cells may act as DNA-target anticancer agents. Life Sci 2018; 206:1-9. [PMID: 29738780 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2018.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2018] [Revised: 05/03/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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DNA is considered to be one of the most promising targets for anticancer agents. Acridine analogues have anticancer activity based on DNA binding and topoisomerases inhibition. However, due to the side effects, resistance and low bioavailability, a few have entered into clinical usage and the mechanisms of action are not fully understood. Novel acridine derivatives are needed for effective cancer therapy. A series of novel 3-nitroacridine-based derivatives were synthesized, their DNA binding and anticancer activities were evaluated. The chemical modifications at position 9 of the 3-nitroacridine were crucial for DNA affinity, thus optimizing anticancer activity. UV-Vis and circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy indicated interaction of compounds with DNA, and the binding modes were intercalation and groove binding. MTT assay and clonogenic assay showed that compounds 1, 2 and 3 had obvious cell growth inhibition effect. They induced cell apoptosis in human breast cancer cells in a dose-dependent manner, and exhibited anticancer effect via DNA damage as well as cell cycle arrest at G0/G1 phage. Using confocal fluorescent microscope, the apoptotic features were observed. The results suggested that compounds 1-3 with high DNA binding affinity and good inhibitory effect of cancer cell proliferation can be developed as prime candidates for further chemical optimization.
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- Qian Zhou
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210089, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210089, China
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Southeast University Chenxian College, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Southeast University Chenxian College, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Southeast University Chenxian College, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Southeast University Chenxian College, Nanjing 210000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210089, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210089, China.
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Taurine prevents ethanol-induced apoptosis mediated by mitochondrial or death receptor pathways in liver cells. Amino Acids 2018; 50:863-875. [DOI: 10.1007/s00726-018-2561-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Liu YQ, Meng PS, Zhang HC, Liu X, Wang MX, Cao WW, Hu Z, Zhang ZG. Inhibitory effect of aloe emodin mediated photodynamic therapy on human oral mucosa carcinoma in vitro and in vivo. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 97:697-707. [PMID: 29102913 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.10.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2017] [Revised: 10/12/2017] [Accepted: 10/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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We report a study on inhibition of human oral squamous cell carcinoma in vitro and in vivo, using novel photosensitizer (PS) aloe emodin (AE) mediated photodynamic therapy (PDT). Distinct morphology changes of oral mucosa carcinoma KB cells were observed under an optical microscope and cell migrations were inhibited owing to AE-PDT. The cell proliferation was blocked in G1 phase and the apoptosis increase were both caused by massive reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated from photoactivated AE. The upregulation of Caspase-3 and Bax protein levels and downregulation of Bcl-2 protein levels were observed after AE-PDT. The survival time of tumor mouse was prolonged without side effects ascribed to AE-PDT and its inhibitory effect on mice transplantation tumors was significant. It is indicated that AE mediated PDT is an innovative way to oral cancer treatment with the dominances of effectivity, minimal invasion, tissue integrity retention and none side effects on main organs.
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- Yun-Qing Liu
- Department of Stomatology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, PR China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, PR China.
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- Department of Stomatology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, PR China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, PR China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, PR China.
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, PR China
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- School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, PR China.
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