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Rezaul Islam M, Akash S, Murshedul Islam M, Sarkar N, Kumer A, Chakraborty S, Dhama K, Ahmed Al-Shaeri M, Anwar Y, Wilairatana P, Rauf A, Halawani IF, Alzahrani FM, Khan H. Alkaloids as drug leads in Alzheimer's treatment: Mechanistic and therapeutic insights. Brain Res 2024; 1834:148886. [PMID: 38582413 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2024.148886] [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: 02/10/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
Abstract
Alzheimer's disease (AD) has few effective treatment options and continues to be a major global health concern. AD is a neurodegenerative disease that typically affects elderly people. Alkaloids have potential sources for novel drug discovery due to their diverse chemical structures and pharmacological activities. Alkaloids, natural products with heterocyclic nitrogen-containing structures, are considered potential treatments for AD. This review explores the neuroprotective properties of alkaloids in AD, focusing on their ability to regulate pathways such as amyloid-beta aggregation, oxidative stress, synaptic dysfunction, tau hyperphosphorylation, and neuroinflammation. The FDA has approved alkaloids such as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors like galantamine and rivastigmine. This article explores AD's origins, current market medications, and clinical applications of alkaloids in AD therapy. This review explores the development of alkaloid-based drugs for AD, focusing on pharmacokinetics, blood-brain barrier penetration, and potential adverse effects. Future research should focus on the clinical evaluation of promising alkaloids, developing recently discovered alkaloids, and the ongoing search for novel alkaloids for medical treatment. A pharmaceutical option containing an alkaloid may potentially slow down the progression of AD while enhancing its symptoms. This review highlights the potential of alkaloids as valuable drug leads in treating AD, providing a comprehensive understanding of their mechanisms of action and therapeutic implications.
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- Md Rezaul Islam
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- Laboratory of Computational Research for Drug Design and Material Science, Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, 4 Embankment Drive Road, Sector 10, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh; Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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- State Disease Investigation Laboratory, ARDD, Abhoynagar, Agartala, West Tripura, Pin-799005, India
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- Division of Pathology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) Izatnagar-243 122, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21441, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21441, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Anbar 23561, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, 23200 Mardan, Pakistan.
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Gasmi A, Asghar F, Zafar S, Oliinyk P, Khavrona O, Lysiuk R, Peana M, Piscopo S, Antonyak H, Pen JJ, Lozynska I, Noor S, Lenchyk L, Muhammad A, Vladimirova I, Dub N, Antoniv O, Tsal O, Upyr T, Bjørklund G. Berberine: Pharmacological Features in Health, Disease and Aging. Curr Med Chem 2024; 31:1214-1234. [PMID: 36748808 DOI: 10.2174/0929867330666230207112539] [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: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Berberine is the main active compound of different herbs and is defined as an isoquinoline quaternary botanical alkaloid found in barks and roots of numerous plants. It exhibits a wide range of pharmacological effects, such as anti-obesity and antidiabetic effects. Berberine has antibacterial activity against a variety of microbiota, including many bacterial species, protozoa, plasmodia, fungi, and trypanosomes. OBJECTIVE This review describes the role of berberine and its metabolic effects. It also discusses how it plays a role in glucose metabolism, fat metabolism, weight loss, how it modulates the gut microbiota, and what are its antimicrobial properties along with its potential side effects with maximal tolerable dosage. METHODS Representative studies were considered and analyzed from different scientific databases, including PubMed and Web of Science, for the years 1982-2022. RESULTS Literature analysis shows that berberine affects many biochemical and pharmacological pathways that theoretically yield a positive effect on health and disease. Berberine exhibits neuroprotective properties in various neurodegenerative and neuropsychological ailments. Despite its low bioavailability after oral administration, berberine is a promising tool for several disorders. A possible hypothesis would be the modulation of the gut microbiome. While the evidence concerning the aging process in humans is more limited, preliminary studies have shown positive effects in several models. CONCLUSION Berberine could serve as a potential candidate for the treatment of several diseases. Previous literature has provided a basis for scientists to establish clinical trials in humans. However, for obesity, the evidence appears to be sufficient for hands-on use.
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- Amin Gasmi
- Société Francophone de Nutrithérapie et de Nutrigénétique Appliquée, Villeurbanne, France
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (MMG), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Research, The Women University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
- CONEM Ukraine Life Science Research Group, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
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- Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
- CONEM Ukraine Life Science Research Group, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
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- Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
- CONEM Ukraine Life Science Research Group, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
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- Department of Chemical, Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Société Francophone de Nutrithérapie et de Nutrigénétique Appliquée, Villeurbanne, France
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- Department of Ecology, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Lviv, Ukraine
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- Diabetes Clinic, Department of Internal Medicine, UZ Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Nutrition, UZ Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
- CONEM Ukraine Life Science Research Group, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Research, National University of Pharmacy, Kharkiv, Ukraine
- CONEM Ukraine Pharmacognosy and Natural Product Chemistry Research Group, National University of Pharmacy, Kharkiv, Ukraine
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- Department of Research, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Research, National University of Pharmacy, Kharkiv, Ukraine
- CONEM Ukraine Pharmacognosy and Natural Product Chemistry Research Group, National University of Pharmacy, Kharkiv, Ukraine
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- Andrei Krupynskyi Lviv Medical Academy, Lviv, Ukraine
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- Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
- CONEM Ukraine Life Science Research Group, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
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- Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
- CONEM Ukraine Life Science Research Group, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
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- Department of Research, National University of Pharmacy, Kharkiv, Ukraine
- CONEM Ukraine Pharmacognosy and Natural Product Chemistry Research Group, National University of Pharmacy, Kharkiv, Ukraine
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- Council for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (CONEM), Mo i Rana, Norway
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Mahami S, Salehi M, Mehrabi M, Vahedi H, Hassani MS, Bitaraf FS, Omri A. pH-sensitive HPMCP-chitosan nanoparticles containing 5-aminosalicylic acid and berberine for oral colon delivery in a rat model of ulcerative colitis. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125332. [PMID: 37302632 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125332] [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: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) with continuous and extensive inflammation is limited to the colon mucosa and can lead to abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. Conventional therapies are associated with several limitations, such as systemic side effects, drug degradation, inactivation, and limited drug uptake, leading to poor bioavailability. These restrictions necessitate drug delivery to the colon so that the drug passes through the stomach unchanged and has selective access to the colon. The present study aimed to formulate 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) and berberine (BBR) in chitosan nanoparticles cross-linked by HPMCP (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate) as a colon drug delivery system for UC. Spherical nanoparticles were prepared. They showed appropriate drug release in the simulated intestinal fluid (SIF), while the release did not occur in the simulated gastric fluid (SGF). They improved disease activity parameters (DAI) and ulcer index, increased the length of the colon, and decreased the wet weight of the colon. Furthermore, histopathological colon studies showed an improved therapeutic effect of 5-ASA/HPMCP/CSNPs and BBR/HPMCP/CSNPs. In conclusion, although 5-ASA/HPMCP/CSNPs showed the best effect in the treatment of UC, BBR/HPMCP/CSNPs, and 5-ASA/BBR/HPMCP/CSNPs were also effective in vivo study, and this study anticipated they could be helpful in future clinical applications for the management of UC.
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- Solmaz Mahami
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran; Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Science, Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran; Sexual Health and Fertility Research Center, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran; Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Research Center, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Science, Shahroud, Iran.
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- Clinical Research Development Unit, Imam Hossein Hospital, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran; Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran; Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Science, Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- The Novel Drug & Vaccine Delivery Systems Facility, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6, Canada.
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Roy NS, Park NI, Kim NS, Park Y, Kim BY, Kim YD, Yu JK, Kim YI, Um T, Kim S, Choi IY. Comparative Transcriptomics for Genes Related to Berberine and Berbamine Biosynthesis in Berberidaceae. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:2676. [PMID: 36297700 PMCID: PMC9610958 DOI: 10.3390/plants11202676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Berberine and berbamine are bioactive compounds of benzylisoquinoline alkaloids (BIAs) present in Berberis species. The contents of berbamine are 20 times higher than berberine in leaf tissues in three closely related species: Berberis koreana, B. thunbergii and B. amurensis. This is the first report on the quantification of berberine compared to the berbamine in the Berberis species. Comparative transcriptome analyses were carried out with mRNAs from the leaf tissues of the three-species. The comparison of the transcriptomes of B. thunbergii and B. amurensis to those of B. koreana, B. thunbergii showed a consistently higher number of differentially expressed genes than B. amurensis in KEGG and DEG analyses. All genes encoding enzymes involved in berberine synthesis were identified and their expressions were variable among the three species. There was a single copy of CYP80A/berbamunine synthase in B. koreana. Methyltransferases and cytochrome P450 mono-oxidases (CYPs) are key enzymes for BIA biosynthesis. The current report contains the copy numbers and other genomic characteristics of the methyltransferases and CYPs in Berberis species. Thus, the contents of the current research are valuable for molecular characterization for the medicinal utilization of the Berberis species.
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- Neha Samir Roy
- Agriculture and Life Sciences Research Institute, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea
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- Department of Plant Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Korea
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- NBIT, Kangwon National University, Gangwondaehakgil-1, Bodeumkwan 504, Chuncheon 24341, Korea
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- Department of Plant Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Korea
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- Plant Resources Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon 22689, Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Multidisciplinary Genome Institute, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Korea
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- Syngenta Crop Protection LLC, 9 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA
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- On Biological Resource Research Institute, Chuncheon 24239, Korea
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- Agriculture and Life Sciences Research Institute, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea
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- Microorganism Resources Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon 22689, Korea
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- Agriculture and Life Sciences Research Institute, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea
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Ghavipanje N, Fathi Nasri MH, Vargas-Bello-Pérez E. An insight into the potential of berberine in animal nutrition: Current knowledge and future perspectives. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2022; 107:808-829. [PMID: 36031857 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13769] [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: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In animal nutrition, the interest for novel feed additives has expanded with elevating industry standards and consumer awareness besides the demand for healthy animal-derived food products. Consumer and animal health are leading concerns dictating the importance of novel animal feed additives. Berberine (BBR) is a natural pentacyclic isoquinoline alkaloid that has exhibited diverse pharmacological properties, including metabolism-regulating, hepatoprotective, and inflammatory alleviative in addition to its antioxidant activity. Despite detailed information on cellular mechanisms associated with BBR therapeutics, and strong clinical evidence, only a few studies have focused on BBR applied to animal nutrition. However, great pieces of evidence have shown that dietary BBR supplementation could result in improved growth performance, enhanced oxido-inflammatory markers, and mitigated metabolic dysfunctions in both monogastric and ruminant animals. The data discussed in the present review may set the basis for further research on BBR in animal diets for developing novel strategies aiming to improve animal health as well as products with beneficial properties for humans.
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- Navid Ghavipanje
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Animal Sciences, School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, University of Reading, Reading, UK
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Fu L, Mou J, Deng Y, Ren X. Structural modifications of berberine and their binding effects towards polymorphic deoxyribonucleic acid structures: A review. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:940282. [PMID: 36016553 PMCID: PMC9395745 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.940282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Berberine (BBR) is a plant derived quaternary benzylisoquinoline alkaloid, which has been widely used in traditional medicines for a long term. It possesses broad pharmacological effects and is widely applied in clinical. In recent years, the anti-tumor effects of BBR have attracted more and more attention of the researchers. The canonical right-handed double-stranded helical deoxyribonucleic acid (B-DNA) and its polymorphs occur under various environmental conditions and are involved in a plethora of genetic instability-related diseases especially tumor. BBR showed differential binding effects towards various polymorphic DNA structures. But its poor lipophilicity and fast metabolism limited its clinical utility. Structural modification of BBR is an effective approach to improve its DNA binding activity and bioavailability in vivo. A large number of studies dedicated to improving the binding affinities of BBR towards different DNA structures have been carried out and achieved tremendous advancements. In this article, the main achievements of BBR derivatives in polymorphic DNA structures binding researches in recent 20 years were reviewed. The structural modification strategy of BBR, the DNA binding effects of its derivatives, and the structure activity relationship (SAR) analysis have also been discussed.
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- *Correspondence: Jiajia Mou, ; Xiaoliang Ren,
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Wei Y, Zhou Y, Wei Y, Dong C, Wang L. A fluorescent aptasensor based on berberine for ultrasensitive detection of bisphenol A in tap water. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2021; 13:1816-1822. [PMID: 33885638 DOI: 10.1039/d1ay00180a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The residues of bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging and water systems have a potential impact on human health; therefore, its analysis and detection have drawn scientists' attention. In this work, based on the change in fluorescence intensity resulting from the conformational switch of a berberine/BPA-aptamer system in the presence and absence of BPA, an ultra-sensitive fluorescence aptasensing system is proposed, in which BPA-aptamer is employed as the identification unit and berberine as the fluorescent probe. Various factors affecting the detection of BPA, including the concentration of the fluorescent probe, BPA-aptamer, BPA, pH, system stability time and other experimental conditions, were investigated in detail. Under the optimal experimental conditions, the fluorescence intensity of the sensing system of berberine/BPA-aptamer exhibited a good linear correlation with the BPA concentration in the range of 0-1300 μM with a LOD of 32 nM. The proposed fluorescent sensing system also exhibited excellent recoveries of 92.4-102.3% in tap water samples and showed good application prospects for the analysis and detection of BPA.
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- Yuxin Wei
- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, P. R. China.
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, P. R. China.
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, P. R. China.
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, P. R. China.
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, P. R. China.
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Quantitative Proteomics Analysis of Berberine-Treated Colon Cancer Cells Reveals Potential Therapy Targets. BIOLOGY 2021; 10:biology10030250. [PMID: 33806918 PMCID: PMC8005188 DOI: 10.3390/biology10030250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Revised: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Simple Summary Colon cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors and beberine has been found to exert potential anti-colon cancer activity in vitro and in vivo. In this study, by using proteomics and bioinformatics approaches, we report that berberine may inhibit the proliferation of colon cancer cells by regulating mitochondrial translation and ribosome biogenesis, as well as by promoting calcium mobilization and metabolism of fat-soluble vitamins. Moreover, GTPase ERAL1 and mitochondrial ribosomal proteins MRPL11, 15, 30, 37, 40, and 52 have great potential to serve as potential therapeutic targets for colon cancer treatment. Abstract Colon cancer is one of the most lethal malignancies worldwide. Berberine has been found to exert potential anti-colon cancer activity in vitro and in vivo, although the detailed regulatory mechanism is still unclear. This study aims to identify the underlying crucial proteins and regulatory networks associated with berberine treatment of colon cancer by using proteomics as well as publicly available transcriptomics and tissue array data. Proteome profiling of berberine-treated colon cancer cells demonstrated that among 5130 identified proteins, the expression of 865 and 675 proteins were changed in berberine-treated HCT116 and DLD1 cells, respectively. Moreover, 54 differently expressed proteins that overlapped in both cell lines were mainly involved in mitochondrial protein synthesis, calcium mobilization, and metabolism of fat-soluble vitamins. Finally, GTPase ERAL1 and mitochondrial ribosomal proteins including MRPL11, 15, 30, 37, 40, and 52 were identified as hub proteins of berberine-treated colon cancer cells. These proteins have higher transcriptional and translational levels in colon tumor samples than that of colon normal samples, and were significantly down-regulated in berberine-treated colon cancer cells. Genetic dependency analysis showed that silencing the gene expression of seven hub proteins could inhibit the proliferation of colon cancer cells. This study sheds a light for elucidating the berberine-related regulatory signaling pathways in colon cancer, and suggests that ERAL1 and several mitochondrial ribosomal proteins might be promising therapeutic targets for colon cancer.
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Wang Y, Yin SJ, Zhao CP, Chen GY, Yang FQ. Preparation of a zirconium terephthalate metal-organic framework coated magnetic nanoparticle for the extraction of berberine prior to high-performance liquid chromatography analysis. J Sep Sci 2020; 44:1220-1230. [PMID: 33369071 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202001026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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In this study, a zirconium terephthalate metal-organic framework-coated magnetic nanoparticle (UiO-66@PA@PEI@Fe3 O4 ) was synthesized for the extraction of berberine prior to high-performance liquid chromatography analysis. The phytic acid, which could be grafted onto the magnetic nanoparticle through electrostatic interaction with the abundant amino groups of polyethylenimine, possesses outstanding metal ion coordination ability for the immobilization of metal-organic frameworks UiO-66. The physicochemical properties of the obtained nanoparticle were thoroughly investigated by a series of characterization techniques. Then, the factors that will affect the extraction efficiency and recovery of berberine were investigated. Results indicated that the material had good stability and reusability, and high adsorption capacity (50.01 mg/g) to berberine through single-layer adsorption. In addition, a molecular docking study indicated that the interactions between the material and berberine were mainly π-π stacking and hydrophobic interaction. Finally, the material was successfully applied to the extraction of berberine in Rhizoma Coptidis and Cortex Phellodendri extracts with the recoveries of 76.1% and 71.6%, respectively.
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- Yuan Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, P. R. China
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Shakeel M, Butt TM, Zubair M, Siddiqi HM, Janjua NK, Akhter Z, Yaqub A, Mahmood S. Electrochemical investigations of DNA-Intercalation potency of bisnitrophenoxy compounds with different alkyl chain lengths. Heliyon 2020; 6:e04124. [PMID: 32548325 PMCID: PMC7284074 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2019] [Revised: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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In this study, the binding tendency of bisnitrophenoxy compounds (BN) having different methylene (-CH2-)n spacer groups (n = 8-11) with fish sperm double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) was explored. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) was used to evaluate various kinetic and binding parameters (Ks,h, Do, K b and binding site sizes). Performed electrochemical studies designated strong contact of these symmetric molecules with dsDNA in threading intercalation mode of binding. The number (n) of methylene spacer group in the molecular structure of bisnitrophenoxy compounds, e.g., BN-8 (1-nitro-4-(8-(4-nitrophenoxy)octyloxy)benzene, was observed to have a strong influence on their binding affinity. Decreased peak current values and positively shifted peak potentials recorded via cyclic voltammetry clearly depicted that bisnitrophenoxy compounds can intercalate with dsDNA. Results demonstrated the following order of binding constants; K b (M-1): BN-8 (2.32 × 104) < BN-9 (5.73 × 104) < BN-10 (8.97 × 104) < BN-11 (17.34 × 104). The order of increasing binding sites from BN-8 (0.13) to BN-11 (1.38), revealed the maximum threading intercalation strength by bisnitrophenoxy compound having the longest methylene spacer (n = 11). Thermodynamic studies augmented the strong binding of BN-11 with dsDNA as compared to BN-8 because of the long-chain, -CH2- spacer in its structure. The spontaneity of dsDNA-binding was revealed by the negative ΔG values for interaction of all the compounds. Moreover, binding parameters from thermodynamic and kinetic studies also corresponded to the threading intercalation mode of interaction, which itself points to the potency of the envisioned drug-like molecules.
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- Maria Shakeel
- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan.,Chemistry Division, Directorate of Science, Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (PINSTECH), P.O. Nilore, Islamabad, 45650, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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Zhang C, Sheng J, Li G, Zhao L, Wang Y, Yang W, Yao X, Sun L, Zhang Z, Cui R. Effects of Berberine and Its Derivatives on Cancer: A Systems Pharmacology Review. Front Pharmacol 2020; 10:1461. [PMID: 32009943 PMCID: PMC6974675 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.01461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Numerous studies have shown that berberine and its derivatives demonstrate important anti-tumor effects. However, the specific underlying mechanism remains unclear. Therefore, based on systems pharmacology, this review summarizes the information available on the anti-tumor effects and mechanism of berberine and its derivatives. The action and potential mechanism of action of berberine and its derivatives when used in the treatment of complex cancers are systematically examined at the molecular, cellular, and organismic levels. It is concluded that, with further in-depth investigations on their toxicity and efficacy, berberine and its derivatives have the potential for use as drugs in cancer therapy, offering improved clinical efficacy and safety.
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- Chaohe Zhang
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Ruan S, Gao Y, Wang Y, Li M, Yang H, Song J, Wang Z, Wang S. A novel berberine-based colorimetric and fluorimetric probe for hydrazine detection. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj03599h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Hydrazine in water and soil has caused serious diseases for human health. In this work, a simple fluorescent probe (BP) for hydrazine detection was synthesized from berberine. The probe has excellent fluorescence properties and naked-eye detection.
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- Shutang Ruan
- Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, College of Light Industry and Food, Nanjing Forestry University
- Nanjing
- China
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- Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, College of Light Industry and Food, Nanjing Forestry University
- Nanjing
- China
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- Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, College of Light Industry and Food, Nanjing Forestry University
- Nanjing
- China
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- Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, College of Light Industry and Food, Nanjing Forestry University
- Nanjing
- China
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- Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, College of Light Industry and Food, Nanjing Forestry University
- Nanjing
- China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Michigan-Flint
- Flint
- USA
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- Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, College of Light Industry and Food, Nanjing Forestry University
- Nanjing
- China
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- Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, College of Light Industry and Food, Nanjing Forestry University
- Nanjing
- China
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Hu XM, Li RT, Zhang MM, Wu KY, Li HH, Huang NH, Sun B, Chen JX. Phenanthroline-linked berberine dimer and fluorophore-tagged DNA conjugate for the selective detection of microRNA-185: Experimental and molecular docking studies. Anal Chim Acta 2019; 1051:153-159. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2018.11.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Revised: 09/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Neag MA, Mocan A, Echeverría J, Pop RM, Bocsan CI, Crişan G, Buzoianu AD. Berberine: Botanical Occurrence, Traditional Uses, Extraction Methods, and Relevance in Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Hepatic, and Renal Disorders. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:557. [PMID: 30186157 PMCID: PMC6111450 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 209] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2017] [Accepted: 05/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Berberine-containing plants have been traditionally used in different parts of the world for the treatment of inflammatory disorders, skin diseases, wound healing, reducing fevers, affections of eyes, treatment of tumors, digestive and respiratory diseases, and microbial pathologies. The physico-chemical properties of berberine contribute to the high diversity of extraction and detection methods. Considering its particularities this review describes various methods mentioned in the literature so far with reference to the most important factors influencing berberine extraction. Further, the common separation and detection methods like thin layer chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry are discussed in order to give a complex overview of the existing methods. Additionally, many clinical and experimental studies suggest that berberine has several pharmacological properties, such as immunomodulatory, antioxidative, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, and renoprotective effects. This review summarizes the main information about botanical occurrence, traditional uses, extraction methods, and pharmacological effects of berberine and berberine-containing plants.
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- Maria A. Neag
- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago de Chile, Chile
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Zhou X, Chen M, Zheng Z, Zhu GY, Jiang ZH, Bai LP. Synthesis and evaluation of novel 12-aryl berberine analogues with hypoxia-inducible factor-1 inhibitory activity. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra02238g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Seven novel 12-phenyl berberines (3a–3f, 3k) showed more potent inhibitory effect on hypoxia-induced HIF-1 transcriptional activity than the parent berberine.
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- Xiaobo Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine
- Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health
- Macau University of Science and Technology
- Taipa
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine
- Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health
- Macau University of Science and Technology
- Taipa
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine
- Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health
- Macau University of Science and Technology
- Taipa
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine
- Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health
- Macau University of Science and Technology
- Taipa
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine
- Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health
- Macau University of Science and Technology
- Taipa
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine
- Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health
- Macau University of Science and Technology
- Taipa
- China
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Berberine and neurodegeneration: A review of literature. Pharmacol Rep 2015; 67:970-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pharep.2015.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2014] [Revised: 03/02/2015] [Accepted: 03/05/2015] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Yang F, Wang J, Tang J, Yu LF, Li J, Li JY. Berberine Analogues: Progress towards Versatile Applications. HETEROCYCLES 2015. [DOI: 10.3987/rev-15-825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Jin X, Yan TH, Yan L, Li Q, Wang RL, Hu ZL, Jiang YY, Sun QY, Cao YB. Design, synthesis, and anticancer activity of novel berberine derivatives prepared via CuAAC "click" chemistry as potential anticancer agents. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2014; 8:1047-59. [PMID: 25120353 PMCID: PMC4128789 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s63228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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A series of novel derivatives of phenyl-substituted berberine triazolyls has been designed and synthesized via copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition click chemistry in an attempt to develop antitumor agents. All of the compounds were evaluated for anticancer activity against a panel of three human cancer cell lines, including MCF-7 (breast), SW-1990 (pancreatic), and SMMC-7721 (liver) and the noncancerous human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) cell lines. The results indicated that most of the compounds displayed notable anticancer activities against the MCF-7 cells compared with berberine. Among these derivatives, compound 16 showed the most potent inhibitory activity against the SW-1990 and SMMC-7721 cell lines, with half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values of 8.54±1.97 μM and 11.87±1.83 μM, respectively. Compound 36 exhibited the most potent inhibitory activity against the MCF-7 cell line, with an IC50 value of 12.57±1.96 μM. Compound 16 and compound 36 exhibited low cytotoxicity in the HUVEC cell line, with IC50 values of 25.49±3.24 μM and 30.47±3.47 μM. Furthermore, compounds 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 32, and 36 exhibited much better selectivity than berberine toward the normal cell line HUVEC.
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- Xin Jin
- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China ; School of Pharmacy, FuJian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Diakite Biological Technology Co., Ltd, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Huang L, Chen X, Nguyen TX, Tang H, Zhang L, Yang G. Nano-cellulose 3D-networks as controlled-release drug carriers. J Mater Chem B 2013; 1:2976-2984. [PMID: 32260865 DOI: 10.1039/c3tb20149j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Bacterial cellulose (BC) membranes are used as the carrier for berberine hydrochloride and berberine sulphate to produce a new controlled release system. Release studies and transdermal experiments were carried out in vitro. Carrier BC can significantly extend the drug release time, in contrast to existing commercial carriers. Freeze-dried BC membranes 10 mm thick were optimized for drug delivery. The lowest release rate was in simulated gastric fluid (SGF) or in H2SO4 solution, the highest in simulated intestinal fluid (SIF) and an intermediate rate was found in alkaline conditions. The release curves closely followed the Ritger-Peppas model with free diffusion the most prominent mechanism. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis demonstrated that BC fibers were swollen in acid and base conditions. 1H high-resolution magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance (1H HRMAS NMR) diffusion-ordered spectroscopy (DOSY) analysis showed that there was an interaction between the drugs and BC. The structure of BC, the media and the solubility of the drug all influenced the sustained-release behavior. The results from the release studies, the electron micrographs, and the transdermal experiments were in good agreement.
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- Lin Huang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China.
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Wang YM, Zhou CQ, Chen JX, Chen WH. Synthesis and DNA-binding Properties of Trehalose-tethered Monomeric and Dimeric Berberines. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2013. [DOI: 10.5012/bkcs.2013.34.3.749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Basu A, Jaisankar P, Suresh Kumar G. Binding of the 9-O-N-aryl/arylalkyl amino carbonyl methyl substituted berberine analogs to tRNA(phe.). PLoS One 2013; 8:e58279. [PMID: 23526972 PMCID: PMC3602459 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0058279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2012] [Accepted: 02/01/2013] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Three new analogs of berberine with aryl/arylalkyl amino carbonyl methyl substituent at the 9-position of the isoquinoline chromophore along with berberrubine were studied for their binding to tRNAphe by wide variety of biophysical techniques like spectrophotometry, spectrofluorimetry, circular dichroism, thermal melting, viscosity and isothermal titration calorimetry. Methodology/Principal Findings Scatchard binding isotherms revealed that the cooperative binding mode of berberine was propagated in the analogs also. Thermal melting studies showed that all the 9-O-N-aryl/arylalkyl amino carbonyl methyl substituted berberine analogs stabilized the tRNAphe more in comparison to berberine. Circular dichroism studies showed that these analogs perturbed the structure of tRNAphe more in comparison to berberine. Ferrocyanide quenching studies and viscosity results proved the intercalative binding mode of these analogs into the helical organization of tRNAphe. The binding was entropy driven for the analogs in sharp contrast to the enthalpy driven binding of berberine. The introduction of the aryl/arylalkyl amino carbonyl methyl substituent at the 9-position thus switched the enthalpy driven binding of berberine to entropy dominated binding. Salt and temperature dependent calorimetric studies established the involvement of multiple weak noncovalent interactions in the binding process. Conclusions/Significance The results showed that 9-O-N-aryl/arylalkyl amino carbonyl methyl substituted berberine analogs exhibited almost ten folds higher binding affinity to tRNAphe compared to berberine whereas the binding of berberrubine was dramatically reduced by about twenty fold in comparison to berberine. The spacer length of the substitution at the 9-position of the isoquinoline chromophore appears to be critical in modulating the binding affinities towards tRNAphe.
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- Anirban Basu
- Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India
- Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India
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- Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India
- Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India
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Wang YM, Zhou CQ, Chen JX, Lin YL, Zeng W, Kuang BC, Fu WL, Chen WH. Facile synthesis of a polyether-tethered dimeric berberine as a highly effective DNA-cleaving agent in the presence of Cu(ii) ion. MEDCHEMCOMM 2013. [DOI: 10.1039/c3md00136a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Chen JX, Lin WE, Chen MZ, Zhou CQ, Lin YL, Chen M, Jiang ZH, Chen WH. Synthesis, characterization and potent DNA-cleaving activity of copper(II)-complexed berberine carboxylate. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2012; 22:7056-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2012.09.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2012] [Revised: 09/19/2012] [Accepted: 09/25/2012] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Zhang L, Li J, Ma F, Yao S, Li N, Wang J, Wang Y, Wang X, Yao Q. Synthesis and cytotoxicity evaluation of 13-n-alkyl berberine and palmatine analogues as anticancer agents. Molecules 2012; 17:11294-302. [PMID: 23011273 PMCID: PMC6268624 DOI: 10.3390/molecules171011294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2012] [Revised: 09/11/2012] [Accepted: 09/17/2012] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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By introducing long carbon-chain alkyl groups at the C-13 position of berberine and palmatine, 13-n-hexyl/13-n-octyl berberine and palmatine chloride analogues 4a–d were synthesized and examined by MTT assays for cytotoxic activity in seven human cancer cell lines (7701QGY, SMMC7721, HepG2, CEM, CEM/VCR, KIII, Lewis), yielding IC50 values of 0.02 ± 0.01–13.58 ± 2.84 μM. 13-n-Octyl palmatine (compound 4d) gave the most potent inhibitor activity, with an IC50 of 0.02 ± 0.01 μM for SMMC7721. In all cases, the 13-n-alkyl berberine and palmatine analogues 4a–d were more cytotoxic than berberine and palmatine. In addition, compounds 4a–d also exhibited more potent cytotoxicity than berberine and palmatine in mice with S180 sarcoma xenografted in vivo. The primary screening results indicated that the 13-n-hexyl/13-n-octyl berberine and palmatine analogues might be valuable source for new potent anticancer drug candidates.
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- Lei Zhang
- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu, China; (L.Z.); (J.L.); (N.L.); (J.W.); (Y.W.)
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu, China; (L.Z.); (J.L.); (N.L.); (J.W.); (Y.W.)
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- Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, Hubei, China;
- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Oil Crops, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan 430062, Hubei, China
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- Wuxi JC Pharmaceutical Technology Inc., Wuxi 214036, Jiangsu, China;
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu, China; (L.Z.); (J.L.); (N.L.); (J.W.); (Y.W.)
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu, China; (L.Z.); (J.L.); (N.L.); (J.W.); (Y.W.)
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu, China; (L.Z.); (J.L.); (N.L.); (J.W.); (Y.W.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu, China;
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu, China; (L.Z.); (J.L.); (N.L.); (J.W.); (Y.W.)
- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; ; Tel./Fax: +86-025-8663-4730
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Tillhon M, Guamán Ortiz LM, Lombardi P, Scovassi AI. Berberine: new perspectives for old remedies. Biochem Pharmacol 2012; 84:1260-7. [PMID: 22842630 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2012.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 296] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2012] [Revised: 07/13/2012] [Accepted: 07/16/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Chemical compounds derived from plants have been used since the origin of human beings to counteract a number of diseases. Among them, the natural isoquinoline alkaloid berberine has been employed in Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine for hundreds of years with a wide range of pharmacological and biochemical effects. More recently, a growing body of reports supports the evidence that berberine has anticancer effects, being able to block the proliferation of and to kill cancer cells. This review addresses the properties and therapeutic use of berberine and focuses on the recent advances as promising anticancer drug lead.
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Basu A, Jaisankar P, Suresh Kumar G. Synthesis of novel 9-O-N-aryl/aryl–alkyl amino carbonyl methyl substituted berberine analogs and evaluation of DNA binding aspects. Bioorg Med Chem 2012; 20:2498-505. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2012.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2012] [Revised: 02/29/2012] [Accepted: 03/01/2012] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Synthesis and human telomeric G-quadruplex DNA-binding activity of glucosaminosides of shikonin/alkannin. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2012; 22:1582-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2011.12.143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2011] [Revised: 12/24/2011] [Accepted: 12/29/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Wang JR, Tanaka T, Zhang H, Kouno I, Jiang ZH. Formation and Conformation of Baicalin–Berberine and Wogonoside–Berberine Complexes. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2012; 60:706-11. [DOI: 10.1248/cpb.60.706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Jing-Rong Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology
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- Department of Natural Product Chemistry, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University
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- Department of Natural Product Chemistry, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University
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- Department of Natural Product Chemistry, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology
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Bodiwala HS, Sabde S, Mitra D, Bhutani KK, Singh IP. Synthesis of 9-substituted derivatives of berberine as anti-HIV agents. Eur J Med Chem 2011; 46:1045-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2011.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2010] [Revised: 01/06/2011] [Accepted: 01/12/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Qiu-Yue L, Yun-Yun W, Yun-Long F, Dong-Mei Y, Yan-Jun W, Fan Z. Crystal structure, DNA interaction, and antiproliferative activity of the cobalt(II) complex of demethylcantharate and imidazole. J COORD CHEM 2011. [DOI: 10.1080/00958972.2011.557150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Lin Qiu-Yue
- a Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Reactive Chemistry on Solid Surfaces, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University , Jinhua , Zhejiang 321004 , China
- b College of Chemical and Life Science, Zhejiang Normal University , Jinhua , Zhejiang 321004 , China
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- a Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Reactive Chemistry on Solid Surfaces, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University , Jinhua , Zhejiang 321004 , China
- b College of Chemical and Life Science, Zhejiang Normal University , Jinhua , Zhejiang 321004 , China
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- a Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Reactive Chemistry on Solid Surfaces, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University , Jinhua , Zhejiang 321004 , China
- b College of Chemical and Life Science, Zhejiang Normal University , Jinhua , Zhejiang 321004 , China
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- c Institute of Materia Medica, Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences , Hangzhou , Zhejiang 310013 , China
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- b College of Chemical and Life Science, Zhejiang Normal University , Jinhua , Zhejiang 321004 , China
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- b College of Chemical and Life Science, Zhejiang Normal University , Jinhua , Zhejiang 321004 , China
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Islam MM, Basu A, Hossain M, Sureshkumar G, Hotha S, Suresh Kumar G. Enhanced DNA Binding of 9-ω-Amino Alkyl Ether Analogs from the Plant Alkaloid Berberine. DNA Cell Biol 2011; 30:123-33. [DOI: 10.1089/dna.2010.1109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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- Md. Maidul Islam
- Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR), Kolkata, India
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- Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR), Kolkata, India
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- Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR), Kolkata, India
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- Division of Organic Chemistry, National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR), Pune, India
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- Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR), Kolkata, India
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Cui JS, Xu F, Pang JY, Chen WH, Jiang ZH. Synthesis and DNA-Binding Affinities of Protoberberine-Based Multivalent Agents. Chem Biodivers 2010; 7:2908-16. [DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.200900386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Liang Y, Xie P, Chau F. Chromatographic fingerprinting and related chemometric techniques for quality control of traditional Chinese medicines. J Sep Sci 2010; 33:410-21. [PMID: 20099260 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.200900653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Development of chromatographic fingerprint (CF) and related chemometric methods and their applications to quality control of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) were discussed. CF is essentially a kind of quality control method for TCMs (or Chinese herbal medicines). Also, it is a quality-relevant-data high-throughput and integral tool to explore chemically the complexity of TCMs. With the help of chemometrics, some difficulties in evaluation and analysis of CFs, such as calculation of information content, peak alignment, pattern analysis, deconvolution of overlapping peaks, etc. could be well solved. To further explore TCMs synergic quality, intensive study of CF coupled with chemometrics will create the possibility to achieve the aim to reveal the working mechanisms of TCMs and to further control and strengthen TCMs' intrinsic quality in a comprehensive manner.
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- Yizeng Liang
- Research Center of Modernization of Chinese Medicines, Central South University, Changsha, PR China.
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Bhadra K, Kumar GS. Therapeutic potential of nucleic acid-binding isoquinoline alkaloids: Binding aspects and implications for drug design. Med Res Rev 2010; 31:821-62. [DOI: 10.1002/med.20202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 219] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Wang Z, Guo X, Liu Z, Cui M, Song F, Liu S. Studies on alkaloids binding to GC-rich human survivin promoter DNA using positive and negative ion electrospray ionization mass spectrometry. JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY : JMS 2008; 43:327-335. [PMID: 17968851 DOI: 10.1002/jms.1320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) was used to investigate the binding of 13 alkaloids to two GC-rich DNA duplexes which are critical sequences in human survivin promoter. Negative ion ESI-MS was first applied to screen the binding of the alkaloids to the duplexes. Six alkaloids (including berberine, jatrorrhizine, palmatine, reserpine, berbamine, and tetrandrine) show complexation with the target DNA sequences. Relative binding affinities were estimated from the negative ion ESI data, and the alkaloids show a binding preference to the duplex with higher GC content. Positive ion ESI mass spectra of the complexes were also recorded and compared with those obtained in negative ion mode. Only the 1 : 1 complex with berbamine was observed with lower abundance in the positive ion mass spectrum while complexes with the other alkaloids were absolutely absent. Collision-induced dissociation (CID) experiments indicate that the complexes with the protoberberine alkaloids (berberine, jatrorrhizine, and palmatine) dissociate via base loss and covalent cleavage. In contrast, product ion spectra of the complexes with the alkaloids reserpine, berbamine, and tetrandrine show the predominant loss of a neutral alkaloid molecule, accompanied by base loss and covalent cleavage to a lesser extent. A comparison of the gas-phase behaviors of complexes with the alkaloids to those with the traditional DNA binders has suggested an intercalative binding mode of these alkaloids to the target DNA duplexes.
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- Zhaofu Wang
- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun Center of Mass Spectrometry, Changchun, 130022, P R China
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Bhadra K, Maiti M, Kumar GS. Thermodynamics of the binding of cytotoxic protoberberine molecule coralyne to deoxyribonucleic acids. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2008; 1780:298-306. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2007.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2007] [Revised: 11/14/2007] [Accepted: 11/30/2007] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Bhadra K, Maiti M, Kumar GS. Molecular recognition of DNA by small molecules: AT base pair specific intercalative binding of cytotoxic plant alkaloid palmatine. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2007; 1770:1071-80. [PMID: 17434677 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2007.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2006] [Revised: 02/27/2007] [Accepted: 03/03/2007] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The base dependent binding of the cytotoxic alkaloid palmatine to four synthetic polynucleotides, poly(dA).poly(dT), poly(dA-dT).poly(dA-dT), poly(dG).poly(dC) and poly(dG-dC).poly(dG-dC) was examined by competition dialysis, spectrophotometric, spectrofluorimetric, thermal melting, circular dichroic, viscometric and isothermal titration calorimetric (ITC) studies. Binding of the alkaloid to various polynucleotides was dependent upon sequences of base pairs. Binding data obtained from absorbance measurements according to neighbour exclusion model indicated that the intrinsic binding constants decreased in the order poly(dA).poly(dT)>poly(dA-dT).poly(dA-dT)>poly(dG-dC).poly(dG-dC)>poly(dG).poly(dC). This affinity was also revealed by the competition dialysis, increase of steady state fluorescence intensity, increase in fluorescence quantum yield, stabilization against thermal denaturation and perturbations in circular dichroic spectrum. Among the polynucleotides, poly(dA).poly(dT) showed positive cooperativity at binding values lower than r=0.05. Viscosity studies revealed that in the strong binding region, the increase of contour length of DNA depended strongly on the sequence of base pairs being higher for AT polymers and induction of unwinding-rewinding process of covalently closed superhelical DNA. Isothermal titration calorimetric data showed a single entropy driven binding event in the AT homo polymer while that with the hetero polymer involved two binding modes, an entropy driven strong binding followed by an enthalpy driven weak binding. These results unequivocally established that the alkaloid palmatine binds strongly to AT homo and hetero polymers by mechanism of intercalation.
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- Kakali Bhadra
- Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata 700 032, India
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Gaslonde T, Michel S, Koch M, Pfeiffer B, Léonce S, Pierré A, Tillequin F. Synthesis and cytotoxic activity of dimeric analogs of acronycine in the benzo[b]pyrano[3,2-h]acridin-7-one series. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2007; 55:734-8. [PMID: 17473459 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.55.734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Coupling of 6-hydroxy-3,3-14-trimethyl-3,14-dihydro-7H-benzo[b]pyrano[3,2-h]acridin-7-one (6) with alpha,omega-diiodoalkanes of varying length under alkaline conditions gave dimers 7-10. Halogenated ethers 11-14, cyclization products 15-17, and compounds 18-22 were also isolated in small yield from the reaction mixtures. Compounds 7-10 were more potent than acronycine and benzo[b]acronycine in inhibiting L1210 cell proliferation. The length of the alkyl ether linkage between the two benzopyranoacridone units had a dramatic influence on the cytotoxic activity. Compound 9 (n=5) was the most active, with an IC(50) value against L1210 cells within the same range of magnitude as diacetate 5, currently under clinical development.
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- Thomas Gaslonde
- Laboratoire de Pharmacognosie de l'Université René Descartes, UMR/CNRS No 8638, Faculté des Sciences Pharmaceutiques et Biologiques, 4 Avenue de l'Observatoire, 75006 Paris, France
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Yi ZB, Liang YZ. Evaluation of the antimicrobial mode of berberine by LC/ESI-MS combined with principal component analysis. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2007; 44:301-4. [PMID: 17383137 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2007.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2007] [Revised: 02/12/2007] [Accepted: 02/15/2007] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In this investigation, metabolic profiles of Staphylococcus aureus treated by berberine and nine antibacterial substances with known modes of action were acquired by HPLC/ESI-MS. After data pretreatment, those profiles acquired were reduced into several MS vectors. Then, principal component analysis was carried out upon those vectors to classify those drugs according to their mechanisms. From the result obtained by principal component analysis, the possible antibacterial mode of berberine was evaluated.
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- Zhi-Biao Yi
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Research Center of Modernization of Chinese Medicines, Central South University, ChangSha 410083, PR China
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Pang JY, Long YH, Chen WH, Jiang ZH. Amplification of DNA-binding affinities of protoberberine alkaloids by appended polyamines. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2007; 17:1018-21. [PMID: 17127054 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2006.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2006] [Revised: 10/25/2006] [Accepted: 11/13/2006] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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This communication describes a synthetic approach toward the amplification of the moderate DNA-binding affinities of protoberberine alkaloids. Specifically, three protoberberine derivatives bearing two to six primary amino groups at the 3- and 9-positions of protoberberine were synthesized and characterized by NMR ((1)H and (13)C) and HRMS. Studies on their affinities toward calf thymus (CT) DNA by ethidium bromide (EB) displacement and spectrophotometric titration experiments indicate that these polyamino protoberberines show more than 10(3)-fold enhanced DNA-binding affinities relative to palmatine and thus are exploitable as strong DNA-binders.
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- Ji-Yan Pang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, PR China
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Yu Y, Yi ZB, Liang YZ. Validate antibacterial mode and find main bioactive components of traditional Chinese medicine Aquilegia oxysepala. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2007; 17:1855-9. [PMID: 17276058 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2007.01.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2006] [Revised: 12/17/2006] [Accepted: 01/13/2007] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Traditional Chinese medicines have been used for thousands of years and are still being used as one of the regular treatments for many diseases. However, their mechanisms were still unknown. In this investigation, a possible procedure combining metabonomics and principal component analysis to investigate antibacterial modes of action and find main antimicrobial component in traditional Chinese medicine, Aquilegia oxysepala, is developed. Metabolic profiles of Staphylococcus aureus treated with nine antibiotics of known modes of action and with A. oxysepala were acquired by HPLC/DAD/ESI-MS. After statistical processing by principal components analysis on metabolic profiles, two conclusions could be drawn: (1) the target of A. oxysepala may be similar to that of lincolmensin, erythromycin, chloromycetin, streptomycin, and acheomycin, whose targets are protein; (2) its bioactive component playing main antimicrobial roles on S. aureus may be maguoflorine.
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- Yan Yu
- Research Center of Modernization of Chinese Medicines, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China
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Gornall KC, Samosorn S, Talib J, Bremner JB, Beck JL. Selectivity of an indolyl berberine derivative for tetrameric G-quadruplex DNA. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2007; 21:1759-66. [PMID: 17486674 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.3019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Negative ion electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) was used to compare the binding affinities and stoichiometries of the alkaloid berberine, a 13-substituted indolyl berberine derivative, SS14, and the chemotherapeutic agent, daunomycin, for 16-mer double-stranded (ds) DNA (D1 and D2) and for an 8-mer tetrameric quadruplex, Q1 (d(TTGGGGGT)(4)). Under the experimental conditions presented here, ESI mass spectra of Q1 showed that the major ions were from Q1 with three ammonium ions bound in the structure. Ions from Q1 with four ammonium ions were of lower abundance. In agreement with other work, there were multiple binding sites on the dsDNA and the quadruplex for daunomycin and berberine. The binding of SS14 to both dsDNA and Q1 was less extensive. Although the binding affinity of SS14 for Q1 was modest, this compound showed a clear preference for Q1 DNA over D1 or D2 DNA. Berberine and daunomycin bound with greater affinity to both types of DNA secondary structure, with the former showing a slight preference for Q1 over D1 while the latter showed a slight preference for D1 over Q1. While at least five berberine molecules bound to Q1, this quadruplex could accommodate only two SS14 molecules. These investigations show that SS14 is a promising lead compound for drugs that may selectively bind quadruplex over duplex DNA.
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- Karina C Gornall
- Department of Chemistry, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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Grycová L, Dostál J, Marek R. Quaternary protoberberine alkaloids. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2007; 68:150-75. [PMID: 17109902 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2006.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 297] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2006] [Revised: 09/18/2006] [Accepted: 10/03/2006] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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This contribution reviews some general aspects of the quaternary iminium protoberberine alkaloids. The alkaloids represent a very extensive group of secondary metabolites with diverse structures, distribution in nature, and biological effects. The quaternary protoberberine alkaloids (QPA), derived from the 5,6-dihydrodibenzo[a,g]quinolizinium system, belong to a large class of isoquinoline alkaloids. Following a general introduction, the plant sources of QPA, their biosynthesis, and procedures for their isolation are discussed. Analytical methods and spectral data are summarized with emphasis on NMR spectroscopy. The reactivity of QPA is characterized by the sensitivity of the iminium bond CN(+) to nucleophilic attack. The addition of various nucleophiles to the protoberberine skeleton is discussed. An extended discussion of the principal chemical reactivity is included since this governs interactions with biological targets. Quaternary protoberberine alkaloids and some related compounds exhibit considerable biological activities. Recently reported structural studies indicate that the QPA interact with nucleic acids predominantly as intercalators or minor groove binders. Currently, investigations in many laboratories worldwide are focused on the antibacterial and antimalarial activity, cytotoxicity, and potential genotoxicity of QPA.
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- Lenka Grycová
- National Center for Biomolecular Research, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5/A4, CZ-625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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Protoberberine Alkaloids: Physicochemical and Nucleic Acid Binding Properties. TOPICS IN HETEROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY 2007. [DOI: 10.1007/7081_2007_071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Maiti M, Kumar GS. Molecular aspects on the interaction of protoberberine, benzophenanthridine, and aristolochia group of alkaloids with nucleic acid structures and biological perspectives. Med Res Rev 2007; 27:649-95. [PMID: 16894530 DOI: 10.1002/med.20087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 145] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Alkaloids occupy an important position in chemistry and pharmacology. Among the various alkaloids, berberine and coralyne of the protoberberine group, sanguinarine of the benzophenanthridine group, and aristololactam-beta-d-glucoside of the aristolochia group have potential to form molecular complexes with nucleic acid structures and have attracted recent attention for their prospective clinical and pharmacological utility. This review highlights (i) the physicochemical properties of these alkaloids under various environmental conditions, (ii) the structure and functional aspects of various forms of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) (B-form, Z-form, H(L)-form, protonated form, and triple helical form) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) (A-form, protonated form, and triple helical form), and (iii) the interaction of these alkaloids with various polymorphic DNA and RNA structures reported by several research groups employing various analytical techniques like absorbance, fluorescence, circular dichroism, and NMR spectroscopy; electrospray ionization mass spectrometry, thermal melting, viscosity, and DNase footprinting as well as molecular modeling and thermodynamic studies to provide detailed binding mechanism at the molecular level for structure-activity relationship. Nucleic acids binding properties of these alkaloids are interpreted in relation to their biological activity.
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- Motilal Maiti
- Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata 700 032, India.
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Park KD, Lee JH, Kim SH, Kang TH, Moon JS, Kim SU. Synthesis of 13-(substituted benzyl) berberine and berberrubine derivatives as antifungal agents. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2006; 16:3913-6. [PMID: 16730982 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2006.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2006] [Revised: 05/10/2006] [Accepted: 05/11/2006] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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By introducing various aromatic groups in 13-C of berberine and berberrubine, a series of 13-(substituted benzyl) berberine and berberrubine derivatives were synthesized and examined for antifungal activities against various human pathogenic fungi. The synthesized compounds exhibited more potent antifungal activities than berberine and berberrubine. Among them, 13-(4-isopropyl benzyl) berberine (6e) exerted the most potent antifungal activities against Candida species (MIC=1-8 microg/ml) and a 4-fold stronger activity than 13-(4-isopropyl benzyl) berberrubine (7e) synthesized by pyrolysis of compound 6e.
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- Ki Duk Park
- Division of Biomaterials Science, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 305-333, Republic of Korea
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Long YH, Bai LP, Qin Y, Pang JY, Chen WH, Cai Z, Xu ZL, Jiang ZH. Spacer length and attaching position-dependent binding of synthesized protoberberine dimers to double-stranded DNA. Bioorg Med Chem 2006; 14:4670-6. [PMID: 16563771 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2006.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2005] [Revised: 03/04/2006] [Accepted: 03/07/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Six jatrorrhizine homodimers and berberine-jatrorrhizine heterodimers have been synthesized in moderate to good yields from the reaction of jatrorrhizine with alpha,omega-dibromoalkanes and 9-O-(omega-bromoalkyl)berberines, respectively. Their binding activities toward calf thymus (CT) DNA and three double-stranded oligodeoxynucleotides, d(AAGAATTCTT)(2), d(TAAGAATTCTTA)(2), and d(TTAAGAATTCTTAA)(2), were investigated by means of spectrofluorimetric and spectrophotometric titrations. The results indicate that these dimers exhibit enhanced DNA-binding affinities due to the cooperative interaction of the two protoberberine subunits. A comparative study of the DNA-binding behaviors of berberine homodimers, jatrorrhizine homodimers, and berberine-jatrorrhizine heterodimers suggests that spacer length and attaching position are of great importance in modulating their DNA-binding affinities.
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- Yu-Hua Long
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Qin Y, Pang JY, Chen WH, Cai Z, Jiang ZH. Synthesis, DNA-binding affinities, and binding mode of berberine dimers. Bioorg Med Chem 2006; 14:25-32. [PMID: 16169735 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2005.07.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2005] [Revised: 07/26/2005] [Accepted: 07/27/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Six novel berberine dimers (3a-f) were synthesized in 37-84% yield from the reaction of berberrubine (2) with dihaloalkanes of varying lengths from two to seven carbons. Their interactions with calf thymus (CT) DNA and three double helical oligodeoxynucleotides, d(AAGAATTCTT)2, d(AAGCATGCTT)2, and d(TAAGAATTCTTA)2, were investigated by means of fluorometric titration and ethidium bromide (EB) displacement experiments. Compared with the monomeric parent berberine (1), these dimers' DNA-binding affinities increased up to approximately 100-fold, suggesting a cooperative interaction of the two berberine subunits in the molecules. Furthermore, these dimers linked by different spacers show a prominent structure-activity relationship when bound with oligodeoxynucleotides. The relative binding affinities are in the order of 3b>3a>3c>3d>3e>3f with d(AAGAATTCTT)2 and d(TAAGAATTCTTA)2, and 3b>3c>3a>3d>3e>3f with d(AAGCATGCTT)2. Dimer 3b, linked with a propyl chain, exhibits the highest binding affinity. This suggests that a propyl chain may be the most suitable spacer to bridge the two berberine units for DNA binding. Spectrophotometric titration and competitive EB displacement of berberine (1) and dimer 3b indicate that both berberine and its dimers form intercalating complexes with duplex DNA. A larger redshift, a stronger hypochromic effect, and a much higher EB displacement ratio, observed in 3b, indicate that the dimer is in more intimate contact with DNA than berberine. In addition, no obvious binding of canadine (4), a hydrogenated product of berberine, with CT DNA was observed, suggesting critical roles of the quaternary ammonium cation and planar structure in the DNA-binding of berberine.
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- Yong Qin
- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
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Pang JY, Qin Y, Chen WH, Luo GA, Jiang ZH. Synthesis and DNA-binding affinities of monomodified berberines. Bioorg Med Chem 2005; 13:5835-40. [PMID: 15993616 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2005.05.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2005] [Revised: 05/19/2005] [Accepted: 05/20/2005] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Four new monomodified berberines have been synthesized in moderate to good yields starting from berberine and fully characterized by HRMS and 1H NMR. Spectrometric titration and ethidium bromide displacement experiments indicate that these berberine derivatives, especially the one having primary amino group, strongly bind with calf-thymus DNA, presumably via an intercalation mechanism.
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- Ji-Yan Pang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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