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Ram K, Kumar K, Singh D, Chopra D, Mani V, Jaggi AS, Singh N. Beneficial effect of lupeol and metformin in mouse model of intracerebroventricular streptozotocin induced dementia. Metab Brain Dis 2024:10.1007/s11011-024-01364-1. [PMID: 38842663 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-024-01364-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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This study examines the effectiveness of lupeol and metformin in a mouse model of dementia generated by intracerebroventricular streptozotocin (i.c.v., STZ). Dementia was induced in Swiss mice with the i.c.v. administration of STZ at a dosage of 3 mg/kg on the first and third day. The assessment of dementia involved an examination of the Morris Water Maze (MWM) performance, as well as a number of biochemical and histological studies. STZ treatment resulted in significant decrease in MWM performance; various biochemical alterations (increase in brain acetyl cholinesterase (AChE) activity, thiobarbituric acid reactive species (TBARS), nitrite/nitrate, and reduction in nuclear factor erythroid 2 related factor-2 (Nrf-2), reduced glutathione (GSH) levels) and neuroinflammation [increased myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity & neutrophil infiltration]. The administration of Lupeol (50 mg/kg & 100 mg/kg; p.o.) and Metformin (150 mg/kg & 300 mg/kg; p.o.) demonstrated a considerable reduction in the behavioral, biochemical, and histological alterations produced by STZ. Low dose combination of lupeol (50 mg/kg; p.o.) and Metformin (150 mg/kg; p.o.) produced more pronounced effect than that of high doses of either agent alone. It is concluded that Lupeol and Metformin has shown efficacy in dementia with possible synergism between the two and can be explored as potential therapeutic agents for managing dementia of Alzheimer's disease (AD) type.
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- Khagesh Ram
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147002, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147002, Punjab, India
- Department of Pharmacology, Guru Gobind Singh College of Pharmacy, 135001, Yamunanagar, HRY, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147002, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147002, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassin University, 51452, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147002, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147002, Punjab, India.
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Ghosh S, Das SK, Sinha K, Ghosh B, Sen K, Ghosh N, Sil PC. The Emerging Role of Natural Products in Cancer Treatment. Arch Toxicol 2024:10.1007/s00204-024-03786-3. [PMID: 38795134 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-024-03786-3] [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: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/27/2024]
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The exploration of natural products as potential agents for cancer treatment has garnered significant attention in recent years. In this comprehensive review, we delve into the diverse array of natural compounds, including alkaloids, carbohydrates, flavonoids, lignans, polyketides, saponins, tannins, and terpenoids, highlighting their emerging roles in cancer therapy. These compounds, derived from various botanical sources, exhibit a wide range of mechanisms of action, targeting critical pathways involved in cancer progression such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis, and metastasis. Through a meticulous examination of preclinical and clinical studies, we provide insights into the therapeutic potential of these natural products across different cancer types. Furthermore, we discuss the advantages and challenges associated with their use in cancer treatment, emphasizing the need for further research to optimize their efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and delivery methods. Overall, this review underscores the importance of natural products in advancing cancer therapeutics and paves the way for future investigations into their clinical applications.
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- Sumit Ghosh
- Department of Zoology, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Belur Math, Howrah, 711202, India
- Division of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, Kolkata, 700054, India
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- Department of Zoology, Jhargram Raj College, Jhargram, 721507, India
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- Department of Zoology, Jhargram Raj College, Jhargram, 721507, India.
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- Department of Zoology, Bidhannagar College, Kolkata, 700064, India
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- Department of Zoology, Jhargram Raj College, Jhargram, 721507, India
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- Department of Zoology, Maulana Azad College, Kolkata, 700013, India
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- Division of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, Kolkata, 700054, India.
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Kulkarni P, Yeram PB, Vora A. Terpenes in the management of chronic kidney disease. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03098-4. [PMID: 38683370 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03098-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a chronic and progressive systemic condition that characterizes irreversible alterations in the kidneys' function and structure over an extended period, spanning months to years. CKD is the one of the major causes of mortality worldwide. However, very limited treatment options are available in the market for management of the CKD. Diabetes and hypertension are the key risk factors for the progression of CKD. It is majorly characterised by glomerulosclerosis, tubular atrophy, and interstitial fibrosis. Plants are considered safe and effective in treating various chronic conditions. A diverse group of phytoconstituents, including polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, saponins, and terpenes, have found significant benefits in managing chronic ailments. Terpenes constitute a diverse group of plant compounds with various therapeutic benefits. Evidence-based pharmacological studies underscore the crucial role played by terpenes in preventing and managing CKD. These substances demonstrate the capacity to hinder detrimental pathways, such as oxidative stress, inflammation and fibrosis, thereby demonstrating benefit in renal dysfunction. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the roles and positive attributes of commonly occurring terpenes in managing the causes and risk factors of CKD and the associated conditions.
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- Piyusha Kulkarni
- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, 400056, India
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, 400056, India
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, 400056, India.
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Pradhan L, Sah P, Nayak M, Upadhyay A, Pragya P, Tripathi S, Singh G, Mounika B, Paik P, Mukherjee S. Biosynthesized silver nanoparticles prevent bacterial infection in chicken egg model and mitigate biofilm formation on medical catheters. J Biol Inorg Chem 2024; 29:353-373. [PMID: 38744691 DOI: 10.1007/s00775-024-02050-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Investigating the application of innovative antimicrobial surface coatings on medical devices is an important field of research. Many of these coatings have significant drawbacks, including biocompatibility, coating stability and the inability to effectively combat multiple drug-resistant bacteria. In this research, we developed an antibiofilm surface coating for medical catheters using biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (b-Cs-AgNPs) developed using leaves extract of Calliandra surinamensis. Various characterization techniques were employed to thoroughly characterize the synthesized b-Cs-AgNPs and c-AgNPs. b-Cs-AgNPs were compatible with human normal kidney cells and chicken embryos. It did not trigger any skin inflammatory response in in vivo rat model. b-Cs-AgNPs demonstrated potent zone of inhibition of 19.09 mm when subjected to the disc diffusion method in E. coli confirming strong antibacterial property. Different anti-bacterial assays including liquid growth curve, colony counting assay, biofilm formation assay supported the potent antimicrobial efficacy of b-Cs-AgNPs alone and when coated to medical grade catheters. Mechanistic studies reveal the presence of ferulic acid, that was important for the synthesis of b-AgNPs along with enhanced antibacterial effects of b-Cs-AgNPs compared to c-AgNPs, supported by molecular docking analysis. These results together demonstrated the effective role b-Cs-AgNPs in combating infections and mitigating biofilm formations, highlighting their need for further study in the field of biomedical applications.
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- Lipi Pradhan
- School of Biomedical Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India
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- Department of Physics, IIT (BHU), Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, India
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India.
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Agbebi EA, Omotuyi OI, Oyinloye BE, Okeke UB, Apanisile I, Okor B, Adefabijo D. Ethnomedicine, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of Uvaria chamae P. Beauv.: A comprehensive review. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03018-6. [PMID: 38421410 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03018-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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The use of medicinal plants as food and medicine has been a common practice in the world, especially in tropical African countries. One such plant in West Africa is Uvaria chamae, also known as Bush banana, renowned for its diverse ethnomedicinal applications and, more recently, for its pharmacological activities attributed to a rich array of phytochemical constituents. Various parts of the plant have been traditionally employed for the treatment of diverse health issues such as digestive disorders, fever, dysmenorrhea, cancer, wound healing, and many more. To unravel the bioactive compounds responsible for these medicinal properties, a comprehensive phytochemical analysis has been undertaken. Notable isolates include chamanetin, dichamanetin, uvaretin, and uvarinol from different parts of the plant. The pharmacological evaluation of these compounds has revealed significant anticancer and antimicrobial properties. Therefore, this review provides a thorough examination of the phytochemicals derived from Uvaria chamae, detailing their associated pharmacological activities both in vitro and in vivo. The review emphasizes the potential of Uvaria chamae as a valuable source of lead compounds for cancer chemotherapy and antimicrobial drug discovery.
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- Emmanuel Ayodeji Agbebi
- Institute for Drug Research and Development, S.E. Bogoro Center, Afe Babalola University, PMB 5454, Ado Ekiti, 360001, Nigeria.
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Afe Babalola University, PMB 5454, Ado Ekiti, 360001, Nigeria.
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- Institute for Drug Research and Development, S.E. Bogoro Center, Afe Babalola University, PMB 5454, Ado Ekiti, 360001, Nigeria
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Afe Babalola University, PMB 5454, Ado Ekiti, 360001, Nigeria
- Bio-Computing & Drug Research Unit, Mols and Sims, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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- Institute for Drug Research and Development, S.E. Bogoro Center, Afe Babalola University, PMB 5454, Ado Ekiti, 360001, Nigeria
- Phytomedicine, Biochemical Toxicology and Biotechnology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Sciences, Afe Babalola University, PMB 5454, Ado Ekiti, 360001, Nigeria
- Biotechnology and Structural Biology (BSB) Group, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Zululand, Kwa-Dlangezwa, 3886, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Afe Babalola University, PMB 5454, Ado Ekiti, 360001, Nigeria
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- Institute for Drug Research and Development, S.E. Bogoro Center, Afe Babalola University, PMB 5454, Ado Ekiti, 360001, Nigeria
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- Institute for Drug Research and Development, S.E. Bogoro Center, Afe Babalola University, PMB 5454, Ado Ekiti, 360001, Nigeria
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- Institute for Drug Research and Development, S.E. Bogoro Center, Afe Babalola University, PMB 5454, Ado Ekiti, 360001, Nigeria
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Guo H, Chen T, Zhu H, Wang H, Huo YX. Engineering amino acid residues of pentacyclic triterpene synthases for improving the activity. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 108:195. [PMID: 38324205 PMCID: PMC10850208 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-024-13030-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Pentacyclic triterpenoids exhibit a wide range of biological activities which have wide applications in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. High-performance chassis strains have been developed for the production of various pentacyclic triterpenoids, e.g., lupane-type and oleanane-type triterpenoids. The production of common pentacyclic triterpenes and their derivatives is limited by the poor activity of typical pentacyclic triterpene synthases (PTSs). However, a general strategy applicable to typical PTSs is still lacking. As typical pentacyclic triterpenes are derived from the baccharenyl cation, engineering the non-active-site residues in the MXXXXR motif might be beneficial for the catalytic efficiencies of typical PTSs by the stabilization of the baccharenyl cation. Here, we develop a general strategy for improving the activity of typical PTSs. As a proof of concept, the activity of three PTSs such as lupeol synthase, β-amyrin synthase, and α-amyrin synthases was significantly increased up to 7.3-fold by site-directed saturation mutagenesis. This strategy could be applied to improve the activity of various typical PTSs. KEY POINTS: • The strategy could be applied to typical PTSs for improving the activity. • The catalytic activity of typical PTSs was significantly increased.
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- Hao Guo
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, No. 5 South Zhongguancun Street, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, No. 5 South Zhongguancun Street, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, No. 5 South Zhongguancun Street, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, No. 5 South Zhongguancun Street, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, No. 5 South Zhongguancun Street, Beijing, 100081, China.
- Beijing Institute of Technology (Tangshan), Translational Research Center, Hebei, China.
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Li X, Liu Y, Zhao K. Aggregation Behavior of Ethoxylated Phytosterol Surfactants in Different Protic Solvents: An Insight from Dielectric Relaxation Studies. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:1223-1231. [PMID: 38157320 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The micellar aggregation behavior of biocompatible surfactants, phytosterol ethoxylates (BPS-n, n is the oxyethylene (EO) chain length), containing polyoxyethylene chains in four organic solvents (glycerol (G), ethylene glycol (EG), formamide (FA), and N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF)) was studied by dielectric spectroscopy in the frequency range of 40 Hz to 110 MHz. Only the BPS-n/EG and BPS-n/G systems show distinct dielectric loss peaks near 104 Hz, indicating that BPS-n forms micellar aggregates in EG and G solvents, and the interfacial polarization (IP) between the aggregates and solvents leads to this relaxation. The dielectric spectra were analyzed based on the IP theory and a columnar dispersion model. The dielectric parameters of micelles, the permittivity and conductivity of micelles and solvents, and the volume fraction of the aggregates in solvents were calculated. On this basis, the binding numbers of each EO group on the hydrophobic chain to the solvent molecules EG and G were calculated to be 0.42 and 0.22, respectively. It was suggested that the aggregation appears to be related to the magnitude of the hydrogen bonding interactions. The lower number of EO group-binding solvents is because of the strong steric effect of alcohol solvents and the magnitude of the hydrogen bonding force.
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- Xue Li
- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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Dinata R, Nisa N, Arati C, Rasmita B, Uditraj C, Siddhartha R, Bhanushree B, Saeed-Ahmed L, Manikandan B, Bidanchi RM, Abinash G, Pori B, Khushboo M, Roy VK, Gurusubramanian G. Repurposing immune boosting and anti-viral efficacy of Parkia bioactive entities as multi-target directed therapeutic approach for SARS-CoV-2: exploration of lead drugs by drug likeness, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation methods. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:43-81. [PMID: 37021347 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2192797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused adverse health (severe respiratory, enteric and systemic infections) and environmental impacts that have threatened public health and the economy worldwide. Drug repurposing and small molecule multi-target directed herbal medicine therapeutic approaches are the most appropriate exploration strategies for SARS-CoV-2 drug discovery. This study identified potential multi-target-directed Parkia bioactive entities against SARS-CoV-2 receptors (S-protein, ACE2, TMPRSS2, RBD/ACE2, RdRp, MPro, and PLPro) using ADMET, drug-likeness, molecular docking (AutoDock, FireDock and HDOCK), molecular dynamics simulation and MM-PBSA tools. One thousand Parkia bioactive entities were screened out by virtual screening and forty-five bioactive phytomolecules were selected based on favorable binding affinity and acceptable pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics properties. The binding affinity values of Parkia phyto-ligands (AutoDock: -6.00--10.40 kcal/mol; FireDock: -31.00--62.02 kcal/mol; and HDOCK: -150.0--294.93 kcal/mol) were observed to be higher than the reference antiviral drugs (AutoDock: -5.90--9.10 kcal/mol; FireDock: -35.64--59.35 kcal/mol; and HDOCK: -132.82--211.87 kcal/mol), suggesting a potent modulatory action of Parkia bioactive entities against the SARS-CoV-2. Didymin, rutin, epigallocatechin gallate, epicatechin-3-0-gallate, hyperin, ursolic acid, lupeol, stigmasta-5,24(28)-diene-3-ol, ellagic acid, apigenin, stigmasterol, and campesterol strongly bound with the multiple targets of the SARS-CoV-2 receptors, inhibiting viral entry, attachment, binding, replication, transcription, maturation, packaging and spread. Furthermore, ACE2, TMPRSS2, and MPro receptors possess significant molecular dynamic properties, including stability, compactness, flexibility and total binding energy. Residues GLU-589, and LEU-95 of ACE2, GLN-350, HIS-186, and ASP-257 of TMPRSS2, and GLU-14, MET-49, and GLN-189 of MPro receptors contributed to the formation of hydrogen bonds and binding interactions, playing vital roles in inhibiting the activity of the receptors. Promising results were achieved by developing multi-targeted antiviral Parkia bioactive entities as lead and prospective candidates under a small molecule strategy against SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis. The antiviral activity of Parkia bioactive entities needs to be further validated by pre-clinical and clinical trials.
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- Roy Dinata
- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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Narendar K, Mandha Chander P, Abhisheik Eedara C, Andugulapati SB, Ramalingam V, SureshBabu K, Vijayachari P. Synthesis of ring-A modified lupeol derivatives and their anti-proliferative activity: identification of potent lead active against MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Nat Prod Res 2024; 38:304-310. [PMID: 36083601 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2121827] [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: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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In continuation of our research program aimed at the development of new natural product-based anticancer agents, a series of lupeol derivatives (5a-5k and 6a-6i) were prepared with the introduction of aryl functionalities and amino acids at C-3 position. All the synthesised derivatives were assessed for in vitro anticancer activity against four human cancer cell lines using MTT assay. Interestingly, the compounds 5j, 5k, and 6 g showed potent activity against MCF7 cells as compared with the parent compound. Further, the flowcytometry analysis revealed that the 5j,5k, and 6 g arrest the cells at the G2/M phase and induce the early apoptosis in MCF7 cells. In addition, the selected compounds inhibit the BcL2 expression and increase the Bax protein expression in MCF7 cells. Overall, these results indicated that the lupeol derivatives could serve as a promising launch point for the development of anticancer agents.
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- Kummari Narendar
- Centre for Natural Products and Traditional Knowledge, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201 002, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201 002, India
- Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India
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- Centre for Natural Products and Traditional Knowledge, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201 002, India
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- Centre for Natural Products and Traditional Knowledge, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201 002, India
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- ICMR - Regional Medical Research Centre, Port Blair, India
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Rezaei-Golmisheh A, Sadrkhanlou R, Ahmadi A, Malekinejad H. Effects of lupeol and flutamide on experimentally-induced polycystic ovary syndrome in mice. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2024; 27:1067-1076. [PMID: 38911242 PMCID: PMC11193499 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2024.77602.16783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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Objectives Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the main causes of infertility in women. This study was conducted to uncover the effects of lupeol as an anti-androgenic triterpene on experimentally-induced PCOS in mice. Materials and Methods Eighty immature female mice were divided into 4 groups: Control (C), PCOS (P), Lupeol (L), and Flutamide (F). PCOS was induced in test groups by injection of Dehydroepiandrosterone (60 mg/kg/day, IP) for twenty days. Following the PCOS induction, the two groups of L and F were treated with lupeol (40 mg/kg/day) and/or flutamide (10 mg/kg/day) respectively and the two groups of C and P received sesame oil (0.1 ml/mouse/day) for 15 days. After the treatment period, ten animals in each group were selected for collecting blood and ovary samples. In vitro fertilization assessment was carried out on 10 remaining mice in each group. The hormonal assays and oxidative stress biomarker determination were performed on serum and tissue samples. Moreover, histopathological analyses were conducted on the ovaries. Results PCOS-elevated concentration of LH and Testosterone was significantly (P<0.05) lowered in lupeol and flutamide-received animals. Lupeol and flutamide both reduced PCOS-induced fibrosis and the number of atretic follicles. Both compounds declined the PCOS-increased lipid peroxidation and protein oxidation in serum and the ovaries. Lupeol increased the PCOS-reduced fertility rate and decreased the number of arrested embryos by 12%. Conclusion These findings indicate that lupeol could be a novel compound in the treatment of PCOS as it reduced PCOS-induced structural and also functional disorders.
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- Ali Rezaei-Golmisheh
- Department of Basic Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Ardakan University, Ardakan, Iran
- Biology and Animal Reproduction Science Research Institute, Ardakan University, Ardakan, Iran
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- Department of Comparative Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Pham D, Truong D, Tran QH, Ho QT, Nguyen TAD, Nguyen TNH, Nguyen TV, Nguyen TTV, Cao TS, Barrow CJ, Nguyen HC. Fractionation, identification of chemical constituents, and biological properties of cashew ( Anacardium occidentale L.) leaf extracts. Food Sci Nutr 2023; 11:7996-8008. [PMID: 38107119 PMCID: PMC10724627 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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The current study aimed to identify the chemical constituents and bioactivities of the crude ethanolic extract (CEE) and its fractions (ethyl acetate (EAF), hexane (HEF), and aqueous (AEF)) from leaves of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) grown in Vietnam. A total of 31 compounds which belong to alkanes, hydrocarbons, iodine, terpenoids, phenolics, and flavonoids were determined by a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis, with bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate being the most prevailing compound. The highest total phenolic and flavonoid contents were obtained in the EAF, followed by HEF, CEE, and AQF. All samples showed promising in vitro antibacterial activity, enzyme inhibition, and anticancer activity. Among the samples tested, the EAF exhibited the highest enzyme inhibition activity against α-amylase and α-glucosidase (IC50 values of 51.24 μg/mL and 99.29 μg/mL, respectively), cytotoxicity activity against HeLa cells (IC50 value of 79.49 μg/mL), and antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli with MIC values of 5 mg/mL and 2.5 mg/mL, respectively. These findings suggest that the leaves of A. occidentale cultivated in Vietnam are a promising source of bioactive components and that EAF is a promising bioactive material warranting further pharmaceutical investigation.
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- Dinh‐Chuong Pham
- Faculty of Applied SciencesTon Duc Thang UniversityHo Chi Minh CityVietnam
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- Faculty of Applied SciencesTon Duc Thang UniversityHo Chi Minh CityVietnam
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- Faculty of Applied SciencesTon Duc Thang UniversityHo Chi Minh CityVietnam
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- Faculty of Applied SciencesTon Duc Thang UniversityHo Chi Minh CityVietnam
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- Faculty of Applied SciencesTon Duc Thang UniversityHo Chi Minh CityVietnam
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- Faculty of Applied SciencesTon Duc Thang UniversityHo Chi Minh CityVietnam
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- Faculty of Applied SciencesTon Duc Thang UniversityHo Chi Minh CityVietnam
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- Centre for Sustainable BioproductsDeakin UniversityGeelongVictoriaAustralia
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- Centre for Sustainable BioproductsDeakin UniversityGeelongVictoriaAustralia
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Zhang X, Dong Z, Yang Y, Liu C, Li J, Sun W, Zhu Y, Shen Y, Wang Z, Lü M, Cui H. Morusinol Extracted from Morus alba Inhibits Cell Proliferation and Induces Autophagy via FOXO3a Nuclear Accumulation-Mediated Cholesterol Biosynthesis Obstruction in Colorectal Cancer. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:16016-16031. [PMID: 37870273 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c01244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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The incidence rate of colorectal cancer (CRC) has been increasing significantly in recent years, and it is urgent to develop novel drugs that have more effects for its treatment. It has been reported that many molecules extracted from the root bark of Morus alba L. (also known as Cortex Mori) have antitumor activities. In our study, we identified morusinol as a promising anticancer agent by selecting from 30 molecules extracted from Morus alba L. We found that morusinol treatment suppressed cell proliferation and promoted apoptosis of CRC cells in vitro. Besides this, we observed that morusinol induced cytoprotective autophagy. The GO analysis of differentially expressed genes from RNA-seq data showed that morusinol affected cholesterol metabolism. Then we found that key enzyme genes in the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway as well as the sterol regulatory element binding transcription factor 2 (SREBF2) were significantly downregulated. Furthermore, additional cholesterol treatment reversed the anti-CRC effect of morusinol. Interestingly, we also found that morusinol treatment could promote forkhead box O3 (FOXO3a) nuclear accumulation, which subsequently suppressed SREBF2 transcription. Then SREBF2-controlled cholesterol biosynthesis was blocked, resulting in the suppression of cell proliferation, promotion of apoptosis, and production of autophagy. The experiments in animal models also showed that morusinol significantly impeded tumor growth in mice models. Our results suggested that morusinol may be used as a candidate anticancer drug for the treatment of CRC.
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- Xiaolin Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
- Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing 401329, China
- Engineering Research Center for Cancer Biomedical and Translational Medicine, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing 400716, China
- Chongqing Engineering and Technology Research Center for Silk Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing 400716, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
- Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing 401329, China
- Engineering Research Center for Cancer Biomedical and Translational Medicine, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing 400716, China
- Chongqing Engineering and Technology Research Center for Silk Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing 400716, China
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Aborehab NM, Salama MM, Ezzat SM. A novel lupene derivative from Thymus capitatus possesses an apoptosis-inducing effect via Let-7 miRNA/Cyclin D1/VEGF cascade in the A549 cell line. BMC Complement Med Ther 2023; 23:365. [PMID: 37845669 PMCID: PMC10577955 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-04201-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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Non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) is a type of epithelial lung cancer accounting for about 85% of all lung cancers. In our research, a novel lupene derivative namely acetoxy-lup-5(6), 20(29)-diene (ALUP), as well as two known triterpenes; lupeol (LUP) and betulinic acid (BA) were isolated through the chromatographic purification of the 95% ethanolic extract of Thymus capitatus. Identification of the compounds was carried out by physicochemical properties as well as spectral 1D and 2D NMR analysis. The anti-cancer activity of the three triterpenes was assessed on non-small cell lung cancer cell line; A549 using MTT assay and cell cycle analysis using annexin V/propidium iodide. The molecular mechanism underlying anti-apoptotic effects was determined by analyzing Let-7 miRNA and miRNA-21 expression, the mRNA gene expression level of Bax, CASP-8, CD95, Bcl2, KRAS, VEGF, Cyclin D1 using qRT-PCR. Our results revealed that the three isolated compounds ALUP, LUP, and BA caused cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase with an increase in the apoptosis which may be attributed to their significant effect on raising Bax, CASP-8, and CD95 and reducing the mRNA expression levels of Bcl-2, KRAS, VEGF, and Cyclin D1 compared to control cells. RT-PCR results showed that the ALUP, LUP, and BA significantly downregulated miRNA-21 expression. Meanwhile, the three compounds caused significant overexpression of Let-7 miRNA. This is the first report on the anti-cancer activity of acetoxy-lup-5(6), 20(29)-diene (ALUP) in reducing the proliferation and differentiation of the A549 cell line through inducing apoptosis. Finally, by targeting the Let-7 miRNA/Cyclin D1/VEGF cascade, acetoxy-lup-5(6), 20(29)-diene could be a potential therapeutic agent for lung cancer.
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- Nora M Aborehab
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), Giza, 12451, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Ainy St., Cairo11562, Cairo, 11562, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt, Suez Desert Road, El Sherouk City, Cairo, 11837, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Ainy St., Cairo11562, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), Giza, 12451, Egypt.
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Saha D, Mitra D, Alam N, Sen S, Mustafi SM, Majumder PK, Majumder B, Murmu N. Lupeol and Paclitaxel cooperate in hindering hypoxia induced vasculogenic mimicry via suppression of HIF-1α-EphA2-Laminin-5γ2 network in human oral cancer. J Cell Commun Signal 2023; 17:591-608. [PMID: 36063341 PMCID: PMC10409936 DOI: 10.1007/s12079-022-00693-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Vasculogenic mimicry (VM), defined as an endothelial cell independent alternative mechanism of blood and nutrient supply by dysregulated tumor cells, is associated with poor prognosis in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Here we aim to investigate the underlying molecular mechanism of the synergistic effect of phytochemical Lupeol and standard microtubule inhibitor Paclitaxel in reversing the hypoxia induced VM formation in OSCC. The results demonstrated that the hypoxia induced upregulation of HIF-1α led to augmentation of signaling cascade associated with extracellular matrix remodeling and EMT phenotypes that are mechanistically linked to VM. Induction of HIF-1α altered the expression of EMT/CSC markers (E-Cadherin, Vimentin, Snail, Twist and CD133) and enhanced the ability of cell migration/invasion and spheroid formation. Subsequently, the targeted knockdown of HIF-1α by siRNA led to the perturbation of matrigel mediated tube formation as well as of Laminin-5γ2 expression with the down-regulation of VE-Cadherin, total and phosphorylated (S-897) EphA2, pERK1/2 and MMP2. We also observed that Lupeol in association with Paclitaxel resulted to apoptosis and the disruption of VM associated phenotypes in vitro. We further validated the impact of this novel interventional approach in a patient derived tumor explant culture model of oral malignancy. The ex vivo tumor model mimicked the in vitro anti-VM potential of Lupeol-Paclitaxel combination through down-regulating HIF-1α/EphA2/Laminin-5γ2 cascade. Together, our findings elucidated mechanistic underpinning of hypoxia induced Laminin-5γ2 driven VM formation highlighting that Lupeol-Paclitaxel combination may serve as novel therapeutic intervention in perturbation of VM in human OSCC.
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- Depanwita Saha
- Department of Signal Transduction and Biogenic Amines, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, 37, S. P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata, 700026, India
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- Department of Signal Transduction and Biogenic Amines, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, 37, S. P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata, 700026, India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, 37, S. P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata, 700026, India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, 37, S. P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata, 700026, India
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- Department of Pathology, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, 37, S. P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata, 700026, India
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- Department of Cancer Biology, Praesidia Biotherapeutics, 1167 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02476, USA
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- Departments of Cancer Biology, Molecular Profiling and Molecular Pathology, Mitra Biotech, Bangalore, India
- Oncology Division, Bugworks Research, C-CAMP, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Signal Transduction and Biogenic Amines, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, 37, S. P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata, 700026, India.
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Mashaal K, Shabbir A, Khan MA, Hameed H, Shahzad M, Irfan A, Shazly GA, Mobashar A, Akhtar T, Shaheryar ZA, Bin Jardan YA. Anti-Arthritic and Immunomodulatory Potential of Methanolic, n-Hexane, and Ethyl Acetate Fractions of Bark of Acacia modesta on Complete Freund's Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis in Rats. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2228. [PMID: 37765197 PMCID: PMC10536206 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15092228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder and topic of interest for researchers due to its increasing frequency and limited treatment. Acacia modesta Wall is known to treat rheumatic disorders in the traditional system of medicinal plants. Traditional medicines are still required for the treatment of this disease due to the large number of side-effects caused by commercial medicines. In the current study, the antiarthritic potential of methanolic extract (AM-metha), n-hexane (AM-hexa) fraction, and ethyl acetate (AM-etha) fraction of the bark of A. modesta against a complete Freund's adjuvant rat model was evaluated. Evaluation using a digital plethysmometer, macroscopic evaluation, and histopathological evaluation were conducted to determine the paw volume and arthritic scoring. ELISA was performed to assess the PGE2 levels. RT-PCR was used to evaluate the expression levels of MMP2, MMP3, MMP9, NF-κB, IL6, IL1β, TNFα, and VEGF. Biochemical and hematological analyses were also conducted. GC/MS was also carried out to analyze the presence of medicinal compounds. The data revealed a marked reduction in the paw volume, arthritic scoring, and histopathological parameters, indicating the anti-arthritic potential of the plant. Treatment with plant extracts and fractions markedly down-regulated MMP2, MMP3, MMP9, NF-κB, IL6, IL1β, TNFα, and VEGF levels. Similarly, PGE2 levels were also found to be ameliorated in the treatment groups, indicating the immunomodulatory property of plant bark. Plant treatment nearly normalized hematological parameters such as counts of WBCs, RBCs, and platelets, along with Hb content, thereby validating the anti-arthritic activity. GC/MS analysis disclosed the presence of strong anti-inflammatory compounds such as lupeol, oleic acid, and squalene. The study showed that A. modesta possesses anti-arthritic and immunomodulatory potential linked to significant down-regulation of pro-inflammatory and inflammatory biomarkers.
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- Kiran Mashaal
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Allied Health Sciences, Lahore College for Women University, Jail Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Health Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Health Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
- Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Lübeck, 23562 Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Ullah S, Rahman W, Ullah F, Ullah A, Ahmad G, Ijaz M, Ullah H, Zheng Z, Gao T. AVPCD: a plant-derived medicine database of antiviral phytochemicals for cancer, Covid-19, malaria and HIV. Database (Oxford) 2023; 2023:baad056. [PMID: 37594855 PMCID: PMC10437090 DOI: 10.1093/database/baad056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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Serious illnesses caused by viruses are becoming the world's most critical public health issues and lead millions of deaths each year in the world. Thousands of studies confirmed that the plant-derived medicines could play positive therapeutic effects on the patients with viral diseases. Since thousands of antiviral phytochemicals have been identified as lifesaving drugs in medical research, a comprehensive database is highly desirable to integrate the medicinal plants with their different medicinal properties. Therefore, we provided a friendly antiviral phytochemical database AVPCD covering 2537 antiviral phytochemicals from 383 medicinal compounds and 319 different families with annotation of their scientific, family and common names, along with the parts used, disease information, active compounds, links of relevant articles for COVID-19, cancer, HIV and malaria. Furthermore, each compound in AVPCD was annotated with its 2D and 3D structure, molecular formula, molecular weight, isomeric SMILES, InChI, InChI Key and IUPAC name and 21 other properties. Each compound was annotated with more than 20 properties. Specifically, a scoring method was designed to measure the confidence of each phytochemical for the viral diseases. In addition, we constructed a user-friendly platform with several powerful modules for searching and browsing the details of all phytochemicals. We believe this database will facilitate global researchers, drug developers and health practitioners in obtaining useful information against viral diseases.
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- Shahid Ullah
- S Khan Lab Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Takhtbhai, KP 23200, Pakistan
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- S Khan Lab Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Takhtbhai, KP 23200, Pakistan
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- S Khan Lab Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Takhtbhai, KP 23200, Pakistan
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- S Khan Lab Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Takhtbhai, KP 23200, Pakistan
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- S Khan Lab Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Takhtbhai, KP 23200, Pakistan
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- S Khan Lab Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Takhtbhai, KP 23200, Pakistan
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- S Khan Lab Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Takhtbhai, KP 23200, Pakistan
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- Big Data Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, P. R. China
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- Big Data Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, P. R. China
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da Costa DS, dos Santos LN, Ferreira NR, Takeuchi KP, Lopes AS. Mairá-Potato ( Casimirella sp.): Botanical, Food, Pharmacological, and Phytochemical Aspects. Molecules 2023; 28:6069. [PMID: 37630321 PMCID: PMC10458469 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28166069] [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: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Millions of people in the world live in food insecurity, so identifying a tuber with characteristics capable of meeting the demand for food and also identifying active compounds that can be used to minimize harm to human health is of great value. The aim was to carry out a review based on systematic review tools and the main objective was to seek information on botanical, food, pharmacological, and phytochemical aspects of Casimirella sp. and propose possible applications. This review showed papers that addressed botanical, food, pharmacological, and phytochemical aspects of the Mairá-potato and presented suggestions for using this tuber allied to the information described in the works found in the Google Academic, Scielo, Science Direct, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases. This review synthesized knowledge about the Mairá-potato that can contribute to the direction of further research on the suggested technological applications, both on the use of this tuber as a polymeric material and its use as biomaterial, encapsulation, bioactive use, and 3D printing, because this work collected information about this non-conventional food plant (PANC) that shows great potential for use in various areas of study.
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- Danusa Silva da Costa
- LABIOTEC/FEA (Biotechnological Process Laboratory/Faculty of Food Engineering), ITEC (Institute of Technology), UFPA (Federal University of Pará), Rua Augusto Corrêa S/N, Guamá, Belém 66075-900, PA, Brazil; (L.N.d.S.); (N.R.F.); (A.S.L.)
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- LABIOTEC/FEA (Biotechnological Process Laboratory/Faculty of Food Engineering), ITEC (Institute of Technology), UFPA (Federal University of Pará), Rua Augusto Corrêa S/N, Guamá, Belém 66075-900, PA, Brazil; (L.N.d.S.); (N.R.F.); (A.S.L.)
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- LABIOTEC/FEA (Biotechnological Process Laboratory/Faculty of Food Engineering), ITEC (Institute of Technology), UFPA (Federal University of Pará), Rua Augusto Corrêa S/N, Guamá, Belém 66075-900, PA, Brazil; (L.N.d.S.); (N.R.F.); (A.S.L.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition, UFMT (Federal University of Mato Grosso), Cuiabá 78060-900, MT, Brazil;
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- LABIOTEC/FEA (Biotechnological Process Laboratory/Faculty of Food Engineering), ITEC (Institute of Technology), UFPA (Federal University of Pará), Rua Augusto Corrêa S/N, Guamá, Belém 66075-900, PA, Brazil; (L.N.d.S.); (N.R.F.); (A.S.L.)
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Dhakal R, Kalladka K, Singha A, Pandyanda Nanjappa D, Ravindra J, Vittal R, Sil SK, Chakraborty A, Chakraborty G. Investigation of anti-proliferative and anti-angiogenic properties of Parkia javanica bark and fruit extracts in zebrafish. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0289117. [PMID: 37478119 PMCID: PMC10361473 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023] Open
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The use of herbal products as traditional medicines has been a practice in India for centuries. Due to high ethnic diversity, the pool of herbal medicines is enormous, and they are often preferred over modern medicines in certain parts of the country. Cancer is one of the major non-communicable diseases affecting people worldwide. Despite considerable research, cancer is a disease that is still not understood completely, and there have been constant efforts towards the identification of novel drugs or approaches in cancer management. Parkia javanica, an important medicinal plant and a rich source of flavonoids and terpenoids, is widely studied for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Traditionally, the fruit and bark extracts of P. javanica find use as home remedy for dysentery and piles in NE India. Moreover, the fruits are consumed by the people of North-East (NE) India as vegetables, either in steamed or cooked form. In this study, crude extracts of P. javanica fruit and bark were obtained, the sub-lethal dose was determined and were then analyzed for anti-proliferative and anti-angiogenic properties using a battery of assays in zebrafish embryos. The sub-lethal concentration 50 (LC50) was found to be 28.66 mg/L and 346.66 mg/L for bark and fruit extract respectively, indicating a decreased toxicity of the fruit extract compared to that of the bark. The anti-proliferative and anti-angiogenic properties were more pronounced for the fruit extract compared to the bark extract. Although preliminary, the results of the study suggest that P. javanica fruits possess potent anti-angiogenic and anti-proliferative properties, which can be further studied for the isolation of active phytochemicals for use as therapeutic agents.
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- Rasik Dhakal
- Division of Molecular Genetics and Cancer, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India
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- Division of Molecular Genetics and Cancer, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India
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- Cell Physiology and Cancer Biology Lab, Department of Human Physiology, Tripura University, Agartala, India
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- Division of Molecular Genetics and Cancer, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India
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- Division of Molecular Genetics and Cancer, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India
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- Division of Molecular Genetics and Cancer, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India
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- Cell Physiology and Cancer Biology Lab, Department of Human Physiology, Tripura University, Agartala, India
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- Division of Molecular Genetics and Cancer, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India
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- Division of Molecular Genetics and Cancer, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India
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Chu W, Wang P, Ma Z, Peng L, Guo C, Fu Y, Ding L. Lupeol-loaded chitosan-Ag + nanoparticle/sericin hydrogel accelerates wound healing and effectively inhibits bacterial infection. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 243:125310. [PMID: 37315678 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Lupeol, a pentacyclic triterpene, has demonstrated significant wound healing properties; however, its low water solubility has limited its clinical applicability. To overcome this limitation, we utilized Ag+-modified chitosan (CS-Ag) nanoparticles to deliver lupeol, resulting in the formation of CS-Ag-L-NPs. These nanoparticles were then encapsulated within a temperature-sensitive, self-assembled sericin hydrogel. Various analytical methods, including SEM, FTIR, XRD, HPLC, TGA assay, hemolysis and antibacterial activity tests, were employed to characterize the nanoparticles. Additionally, an infectious wound model was used to evaluate the therapeutic and antibacterial efficacy of the CS-Ag-L-NPs modified sericin hydrogel. Our results showed that the encapsulation efficiency of lupeol in CS-Ag-L-NPs reached 62.1 %, with good antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and a low hemolysis ratio (<5 %). The CS-Ag-L-NPs sericin gel exhibited multiple beneficial effects, including inhibiting bacterial proliferation in wound beds, promoting wound healing via accelerated re-epithelialization, reducing inflammation, and enhancing collagen fiber deposition. We conclude that the CS-Ag-L-NPs loaded sericin hydrogel has tremendous potential for development as a multifunctional therapeutic platform capable of accelerating wound healing and effectively suppressing bacterial infections in clinical settings.
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- Wenhui Chu
- Taizhou Central Hospital, School of Life Science, Taizhou University, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, PR China; Taizhou Research Institute of Bio-medical and Chemical Industry CO., Ltd, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, PR China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Industry Development and Promotion Center of Pan'an County, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321000, PR China
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- Taizhou Central Hospital, School of Life Science, Taizhou University, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, PR China
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- Taizhou Central Hospital, School of Life Science, Taizhou University, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, PR China
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- Taizhou Central Hospital, School of Life Science, Taizhou University, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, PR China
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- Taizhou Key Laboratory of Biomass Functional Materials Development and Application, Taizhou University, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, PR China.
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- Taizhou Central Hospital, School of Life Science, Taizhou University, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, PR China.
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Ragab OG, Mamdouh D, Bedair R, Smetanska I, Gruda NS, Yousif SKM, Omer RM, Althobaiti AT, Abd El-Raouf HS, El-Taher AM, El-Sayed AS, Eldemerdash MM. Distinguishing features of Lycium L. species (family Solanaceae) distributed in Egypt based on their anatomical, metabolic, molecular, and ecological characteristics. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1162695. [PMID: 37251766 PMCID: PMC10213676 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1162695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Among the 70-80 species of the genus Lycium (family Solanaceae) disjunctly distributed around the world, only three are frequently distributed in different locations in Egypt. Due to the morphological similarities between these three species, there is a need for alternative tools to distinguish them. Thus, the objective of this study was to revise the taxonomic features of Lycium europaeum L., Lycium shawii Roem. & Schult., and Lycium schweinfurthii var. aschersonii (Dammer) Feinbrun in consideration of their anatomical, metabolic, molecular, and ecological characteristics. In addition to analysis of their anatomical and ecological features, DNA barcoding was performed for molecular characterization through internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequencing and start codon targeted (SCoT) markers. Furthermore, metabolic profiling of the studied species was conducted based on gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The observed anatomical features of the adaxial and abaxial epidermal layers, type of mesophyll, crystals, number of palisade and spongy layers, and the vascular system showed variations between the studied species. Beyond this, the anatomy of the leaves showed an isobilateral structure in the studied species, without distinct differences. Species were molecularly identified in terms of ITS sequences and SCoT markers. The ITS sequences were deposited in GenBank with accession numbers ON149839.1, OP597546.1, and ON521125.1 for L. europaeum L., L. shawii, and L. schweinfurthii var. aschersonii, respectively. The sequences showed variations in GC content between the studied species; this was 63.6% in L. europaeum, 61.53% in L. shawii, and 63.55% in L. schweinfurthii var. aschersonii. A total of 62 amplified fragments, including 44 polymorphic fragments with a ratio of 70.97%, were obtained in the SCoT analysis, as well as unique amplicons in L. europaeum L., shawii, and L. schweinfurthii var. aschersonii of 5, 11, and 4 fragments, respectively. Through GC-MS profiling, 38 compounds were identified with clear fluctuations in the extracts of each species. Of these, 23 were distinguishing chemicals that could help in chemical identification of the extracts of the studied species. The present study succeeds in identifying alternative clear and diverse characteristics that can be used to distinguish between L. europaeum, L. shawii, and L. schweinfurthii var. aschersonii.
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- Osama G. Ragab
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Plant Food Processing, Agricultural Faculty, University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf, Weidenbach, Germany
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Plant Food Processing, Agricultural Faculty, University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf, Weidenbach, Germany
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- Division of Horticultural Sciences, Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Science in Baljurashi, Al-Baha University, Al Bahah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Science in Baljurashi, Al-Baha University, Al Bahah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Agricultural Botany, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Biology, University College, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Agricultural Botany, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Pardo-Rodriguez D, Cifuentes-López A, Bravo-Espejo J, Romero I, Robles J, Cuervo C, Mejía SM, Tellez J. Lupeol Acetate and α-Amyrin Terpenes Activity against Trypanosoma cruzi: Insights into Toxicity and Potential Mechanisms of Action. Trop Med Infect Dis 2023; 8:tropicalmed8050263. [PMID: 37235311 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed8050263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chagas disease is a potentially fatal disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. There is growing scientific interest in finding new and better therapeutic alternatives for this disease's treatment. METHODS A total of 81 terpene compounds with potential trypanocidal activity were screened and found to have potential T. cruzi cysteine synthase (TcCS) inhibition using molecular docking, molecular dynamics, ADME and PAIN property analyses and in vitro susceptibility assays. RESULTS Molecular docking analyses revealed energy ranges from -10.5 to -4.9 kcal/mol in the 81 tested compounds, where pentacyclic triterpenes were the best. Six compounds were selected to assess the stability of the TcCS-ligand complexes, of which lupeol acetate (ACLUPE) and α-amyrin (AMIR) exhibited the highest stability during 200 ns of molecular dynamics analysis. Such stability was primarily due to their hydrophobic interactions with the amino acids located in the enzyme's active site. In addition, ACLUPE and AMIR exhibited lipophilic characteristics, low intestinal absorption and no structural interferences or toxicity. Finally, selective index for ACLUPE was >5.94, with moderate potency in the trypomastigote stage (EC50 = 15.82 ± 3.7 μg/mL). AMIR's selective index was >9.36 and it was moderately potent in the amastigote stage (IC50 = 9.08 ± 23.85 μg/mL). CONCLUSIONS The present study proposes a rational approach for exploring lupeol acetate and α-amyrin terpene compounds to design new drugs candidates for Chagas disease.
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- Daniel Pardo-Rodriguez
- Grupo de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá 110231, Colombia
- Grupo de Investigación Fitoquímica Universidad Javeriana (GIFUJ), Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá 110231, Colombia
- Grupo de Productos Naturales, Universidad del Tolima, Tolima 730006299, Colombia
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- Grupo de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá 110231, Colombia
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- Escuela de Pregrados, Dirección Académica, Vicerrectoría de Sede, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede, De La Paz 202010, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación Fitoquímica Universidad Javeriana (GIFUJ), Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá 110231, Colombia
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- Grupo de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá 110231, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación Fitoquímica Universidad Javeriana (GIFUJ), Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá 110231, Colombia
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- Escuela de Pregrados, Dirección Académica, Vicerrectoría de Sede, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede, De La Paz 202010, Colombia
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Bae S, Jeong NH, Choi YA, Lee B, Jang YH, Lee S, Kim SH. Lupeol alleviates atopic dermatitis-like skin inflammation in 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene/Dermatophagoides farinae extract-induced mice. BMC Pharmacol Toxicol 2023; 24:27. [PMID: 37098554 PMCID: PMC10131421 DOI: 10.1186/s40360-023-00668-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects from children to adults widely, presenting symptoms such as pruritus, erythema, scaling, and dryness. Lupeol, a pentacyclic triterpenoid, has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities. Based on these properties, the therapeutic effects of lupeol on skin disorders have been actively studied. In the present study, we aimed to determine the effectiveness of lupeol on AD. METHODS We utilized tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α/interferon (IFN)-γ-stimulated keratinocytes and 2, 4-dinitrochlorobenzene/Dermatophagoides farinae extract (DFE)-induced AD mice to confirm the action. RESULTS Lupeol inhibited TNF-α/IFN-γ-stimulated keratinocytes activation by reducing the expressions of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines which are mediated by the activation of signaling molecules such as signal transducer and activator of transcription 1, mitogen-activated protein kinases (p38 and ERK), and nuclear factor-κB. Oral administration of lupeol suppressed epidermal and dermal thickening and immune cell infiltration in ear tissue. Immunoglobulin (Ig) E (total and DFE-specific) and IgG2a levels in serum were also reduced by lupeol. The gene expression and protein secretion of T helper (Th) 2 cytokines, Th1 cytokines, and pro-inflammatory cytokine in ear tissue were decreased by lupeol. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that lupeol has inhibitory effects on AD-related responses. Therefore, lupeol could be a promising therapeutic agent for AD.
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- Sojung Bae
- CMRI, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- CMRI, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- CMRI, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 680 Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 130 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea.
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- Immunoregulatory Materials Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), 181 Ipsin-gil, Jeongeup, 56212, Republic of Korea.
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- CMRI, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
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Guo B, Wen A, Yu H, Guo Y, Cheng Y, Xie Y, Qian H, Yao W. Interaction between Six Waxy Components in Summer Black Grapes ( Vitis vinifera) and Mancozeb and Its Effect on the Residue of Mancozeb. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24097705. [PMID: 37175414 PMCID: PMC10178566 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24097705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Mancozeb, an antifungal typically used for the growth of fruits, has the characteristic of non-internal absorption, and has a risk of binding to the waxy components of fruits. This work investigated the interaction of pesticide molecules with the waxy layer on the grape surface and their effects on pesticide residues in grapes. The study observed significant changes in the compositions of the waxy layer on the grape surface after soaking in a mancozeb standard solution. The six substances-oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, lupeol, octacosanol, hexacosanal, and γ-sitosterol-with discernible content differences were chosen for molecular docking. Docking results were further visualized by an independent gradient model based on Hirshfeld partition (IGMH). Hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces were found between mancozeb and the six waxy components. Moreover, the negative matrix effects caused by the presence or absence of wax for the determination of mancozeb were different through the QuEChERS-HPLC-MS method. Compared with the residue of mancozeb in grapes (5.97 mg/kg), the deposition of mancozeb in grapes after dewaxing was significantly lower (1.12 mg/kg), which further supports that mancozeb may interact with the wax layer compositions. This work not only provides insights into the study of the interaction between pesticides and small molecules but also provides theoretical guidelines for the investigation of the removal of pesticide residues on the surface of fruits.
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- Boru Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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Sher J, Jan G, Israr M, Irfan M, Yousuf N, Ullah F, Rauf A, Alshammari A, Alharbi M. Biological Characterization of Polystichum lonchitis L. for Phytochemical and Pharmacological Activities in Swiss Albino Mice Model. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1455. [PMID: 37050081 PMCID: PMC10096758 DOI: 10.3390/plants12071455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Polystichum lonchitis L. is a fern belonging to the family Dryopteridaceae. The present study was conducted to evaluate its pharmacological, antioxidant, and phytochemical properties, and to conduct GC-MS screening of P. lonchitis. The acetic acid-induced writhing test, yeast-induced hyperpyrexia method, carrageenan-induced rat paw edema model, and charcoal meal test model were carried out to assess analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic activity, respectively. DPPH was used as an antioxidant, while the phytochemical screening was conducted using standard scientific methods. Among the pharmacological activities, the most significant effects were observed in the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities, followed by the antipyretic and antispasmodic activities, at a dose of 450 mg/kg after the 4th hour, compared with 150 mg/kg and 300 mg/kg. For the evaluation of antioxidant activities, the most significant results were detected in the methanolic and aqueous extracts. The detection of flavonoids and phenol occurred most significantly in the methanolic extract, and then in the ethanolic and aqueous extracts. The main compounds detected using GC-MS analysis with a high metabolic rate was 𝛼-D-Galactopyranoside, which had a metabolic rate of 0.851, and methyl and n-hexadecanoic, which had a metabolic rate of 0.972. Overall, the results suggested that P. lonchitis had a strong potential for pharmacological activities. The suggested assessment provided a way to isolate the bioactive constituents and will help to provide new medicines with fewer side effects. Due to the fern's effectiveness against various diseases, the results provide clear evidence that they also have the potential to cure various diseases.
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- Jan Sher
- Center for Integrative Conservation, Yunnan Key Laboratory for Conservation of Tropical Rainforest and Asian Elephant, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Mengla 666303, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
- Department of Botany, Garden Campus, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Garden Campus, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government Post Graduate College Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Garden Campus, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan
- Department of Botany, University of Swabi, Swabi 23561, Pakistan
- Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MI 63110, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Engineering Plastic, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Department of Botany, University of Swabi, Swabi 23561, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Swabi 23561, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Martínez ME, Jorquera L, Poirrier P, Díaz K, Chamy R. Effect of Inoculum Size and Age, and Sucrose Concentration on Cell Growth to Promote Metabolites Production in Cultured Taraxacum officinale (Weber) Cells. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1116. [PMID: 36903977 PMCID: PMC10004745 DOI: 10.3390/plants12051116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Pentacyclic triterpenes, including lupeol, α- amyrin, and β-amyrin, present a large range of biological activities including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and gastroprotective properties. The phytochemistry of dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) tissues has been widely described. Plant biotechnology offers an alternative for secondary metabolite production and several active plant ingredients are already synthesized through in vitro cultures. This study aimed to establish a suitable protocol for cell growth and to determine the accumulation of α-amyrin and lupeol in cell suspension cultures of T. officinale under different culture conditions. To this end, inoculum density (0.2% to 8% (w/v)), inoculum age (2- to 10-week-old), and carbon source concentration (1%, 2.3%, 3.2%, and 5.5% (w/v)) were investigated. Hypocotyl explants of T. officinale were used for callus induction. Age, size, and sucrose concentrations were statistically significant in cell growth (fresh and dry weight), cell quality (aggregation, differentiation, viability), and triterpenes yield. The best conditions for establishing a suspension culture were achieved by using a 6-week-old callus at 4% (w/v) and 1% (w/v) of sucrose concentration. Results indicate that 0.04 (±0.02) α-amyrin and 0.03 (±0.01) mg/g lupeol can be obtained in suspension culture under these starting conditions at the 8th week of culture. The results of the present study provide a backdrop for future studies in which an elicitor could be incorporated to increase the large-scale production of α-amyrin and lupeol from T. officinale.
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- María Eugenia Martínez
- Escuela de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Brasil 2085, Valparaíso 237463, Chile
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- Escuela de Ingeniería en Construcción y Transporte, Facultad de Ingeniería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Avenida Brasil 2147, Valparaíso 237463, Chile
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- Escuela de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Brasil 2085, Valparaíso 237463, Chile
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Avenida España #1680, Valparaíso 2390123, Chile
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- Escuela de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Brasil 2085, Valparaíso 237463, Chile
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Nonthalee S, Maneechai S, Saensouk S, Saensouk P. Comparative Phytochemical Profiling (GC-MS and HPLC) and Evaluation of Antioxidant Activities of Wild, in Vitro Cultured and Greenhouse Plants of Kaempferia grandifolia Saensouk and Jenjitt and Kaempferia siamensis Sirirugsa; Rare Plant Species in Thailand. Pharmacogn Mag 2023. [DOI: 10.1177/09731296221145066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Background Kaempferia grandifolia and Kaempferia siamensis are rare plant species in Thailand used for medicinal, food, and ornamental purposes. Objectives To compare the phytochemical profiles of leaf and rhizome extracts from wild, in vitro culture, and greenhouse plants of K. grandifolia and K. siamensis. Materials and Methods Leaf and rhizome were extracted and analyzed phytochemically by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS), total phenolic contents (TPC), and total flavonoid contents (TFC). Antioxidant activities were examined using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS) assays. Results The results of HPLC analysis showed that the main compounds found in all plants were p-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, and quercetin. GC-MS results revealed 38 compounds in K. grandifolia and 19 compounds in K. siamensis. Major constituents in the leaf and rhizome extracts were 9-octadecenamide, (Z)-, hexadecanamide, and octadecanamide. Total phenolic and total flavonoid contents of leaf extracts decreased from wild to in vitro cultured and greenhouse plants, respectively, whereas rhizome extract contents increased from wild to greenhouse plants. Antioxidant activities of rhizome extracts showed higher activity than leaf extracts in DPPH and ABTS assays. Conclusion The present research is the first report to study the phytochemical profiles and antioxidant activities of these plants. Rhizome extracts of K. grandifolia and K. siamensis in greenhouse plants presented the highest phenolic and high free radical scavenging activity compared to rhizome extracts of wild plant. The phytochemical profiles of the compounds found in the K. grandifolia and K. siamensis extracts showed that these plants have potential for future health benefits.
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- Sukanya Nonthalee
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham, Thailand
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- Walai Rukhavej Botanical Research Institute, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham, Thailand
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Cui J, Zhang S, Cheng S, Shen H. Current and future outlook of loaded components in hydrogel composites for the treatment of chronic diabetic ulcers. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1077490. [PMID: 36860881 PMCID: PMC9968980 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1077490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Due to recalcitrant microangiopathy and chronic infection, traditional treatments do not easily produce satisfactory results for chronic diabetic ulcers. In recent years, due to the advantages of high biocompatibility and modifiability, an increasing number of hydrogel materials have been applied to the treatment of chronic wounds in diabetic patients. Research on composite hydrogels has received increasing attention since loading different components can greatly increase the ability of composite hydrogels to treat chronic diabetic wounds. This review summarizes and details a variety of newly loaded components currently used in hydrogel composites for the treatment of chronic diabetic ulcers, such as polymer/polysaccharides/organic chemicals, stem cells/exosomes/progenitor cells, chelating agents/metal ions, plant extracts, proteins (cytokines/peptides/enzymes) and nucleoside products, and medicines/drugs, to help researchers understand the characteristics of these components in the treatment of diabetic chronic wounds. This review also discusses a number of components that have not yet been applied but have the potential to be loaded into hydrogels, all of which play roles in the biomedical field and may become important loading components in the future. This review provides a "loading component shelf" for researchers of composite hydrogels and a theoretical basis for the future construction of "all-in-one" hydrogels.
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- Jiaming Cui
- Sichuan Provincial Orthopaedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China,*Correspondence: Jiaming Cui,
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- Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Sichuan Provincial Orthopaedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan Provincial Orthopaedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Kumar S, Verma PK, Shukla A, Singh RK, Patel AK, Yadav L, Kumar S, Kumar N, Acharya A. Moringa oleifera L. leaf extract induces cell cycle arrest and mitochondrial apoptosis in Dalton's Lymphoma: An in vitro and in vivo study. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 302:115849. [PMID: 36306933 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The present work is based on a wide spectrum of evidences available from scientific literature which reflects nutritional and medicinal values of natural products such as plants and their extracts. Moringa oleifera is one such popular plant species amidst indigenous tribal communities which is frequently used to treat ailments such as piles, sore throat, eye and ear infections and even poisonous bites of tropical fauna such as insects or snakes. Furthermore decoction of leaf and bark was used to cure fever and cough. Evidences further reveal that Moringa oleifera L. (Family Moringaceae), is widely distributed not only over the Indian sub-continent, but also over Philippines, Central America, Saudi Arabia and the Caribbean Islands and have been traditionally used to treat cancers since ancient times. However, therapeutic effects of Moringa oleifera on Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) are yet to be established. AIM OF THE STUDY The study aims to investigate the anti-cancer effects of Moringa oleifera leaf extract against murine NHL Non-Hodgkin cells in vitro and in vivo. MATERIAL AND METHODS The pharmacologically active compounds of Moringa oleifera leaf extract were identified by GC-HRMS analysis. Tests of Moringa oleifera leaf extract's cytotoxicity against DL cells were carried out using the MTT assay. Chromatin condensation along with other morphological alterations were visualized through Fluorescence microscopy. Changes in the mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm), the cell cycle, and apoptosis were analysed through flow cytometer. We tried to identify proteins involved in apoptosis and cell cycle through Western blotting using BALB/c mice as a model organism. RESULTS GC-HRMS study revealed that a methanol based leaf extract of Moringa oleifera (MOML) comprises of a variety of bioactive chemicals. Our results indicate that MOML successfully reduced the proliferation of DL cells by lowering ΔΨm, changing overall cell morphology. DL cells treated with MOML showed arrested cell cycle at the G2/M phase and substantially up-regulated the expression of p53 and p21. Elevated levels of Bax, Cyt-c, and Caspase-3 and lowered expression levels of Bcl-2 protein suggested induction of apoptosis. Mechanistically, the anticancer efficacy of MOML is attributed to MEK/ERK-mediated pathway inactivation in DL cells. It is also interesting to note that MOML-mediated inhibition of DL growth was accompanied by apoptosis induction and improvement in hematological parameters in DL-bearing mice. CONCLUSION Our finding suggested that MOML induces apoptosis and abrogates the growth of Dalton's lymphoma both in vitro and in vivo.
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- Sandeep Kumar
- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, U.P, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, U.P, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, U.P, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, U.P, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, U.P, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, U.P, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, U.P, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, U.P, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, U.P, India.
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Fabio Turco J, Benhur Mokochinski J, Reyes Torres Y. Lipidomic Analysis of Geopropolis of Brazilian Stingless Bees by LC-HRMS. Food Res Int 2023; 167:112640. [PMID: 37087233 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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Stingless bees (Meliponini) represent over than 500 species, found in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. They produce geopropolis, a resinous natural product containing bioactive compounds, which is commonly used in folk medicine. In the current study, LC-HRMS and bioinformatic tools were used to carry out for the first time the lipidomic analysis of geopropolis from indigenous Brazilian stingless bees. As a result, 61 compounds of several lipid classes were identified with elevated degree of confidence. Then, we demonstrated that lipids in geopropolis are not restricted to waxes and fatty acids; but fatty amides and amines, phenolic lipids, resorcinols, retinoids, abietanoids, diterpenoids, pentacyclic triterpenoids, prostaglandins, retinoids, and steroids were found. In addition, multivariate analysis, based on the lipidomic profile of extracts, reinforces the assumption that the species of stingless bees, as well as the geographical origin are relevant factors to affect geopropolis composition once that the lipidic profile allowed the discrimination of geopropolis in groups related to the geographical origin, bee specie or bee genus. The lipidic profile also suggest a selective forage habits of T. angustula, which seems to collect resins from more specific vegetal sources regardless geographic origin, while other stingless bees, such as M. marginata and M. quadrifasciata, are less selective and may adapt to collect resins from a wider variety of plants.
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- João Fabio Turco
- Department of Chemistry, State University of Midwest (UNICENTRO), Guarapuava, Parana, Brazil
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- Proteomics and Metabolomics Facility, Faculty of Medicine, Hammersmith Hospital Campus, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Midwest (UNICENTRO), Guarapuava, Parana, Brazil.
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Arumuganainar D, Yadalam PK, Alzahrani KJ, Alsharif KF, Alzahrani FM, Alshammeri S, Ahmed SSSJ, Vinothkumar TS, Baeshen HA, Patil S. Inhibitory effect of lupeol, quercetin, and solasodine on Rhizopus oryzae: A molecular docking and dynamic simulation study. J Infect Public Health 2022; 16:117-124. [PMID: 36512968 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2022.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mucormycosis is an infection caused by fungi belonging to the order Mucorales. Rhizopus oryzae is one of the most prevalent organisms identified in mucormycosis patients. Because it spreads quickly through the blood vessels, this opportunistic illness has an exceptionally high fatality rate, even when vigorous treatment is administered. Nonetheless, it has a high tolerance to antifungal medicines, limiting treatment options. As a result, improved methods for preventing and treating mucormycosis are desperately needed. Hence, this study was aimed at assessing the effect of lupeol, quercetin, and solasodine against mucormycosis based on computational approaches. METHODS The Rhizopus oryzae RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) was the target for the design of drugs against the deadly mucormycosis. The three-dimensional structure of the RdRp was modelled with a Swiss model and validated using PROCHECK, VERIFY 3D, and QMEAN. Using the Schrodinger maestro module, a molecular docking study was performed between RdRp and the antimicrobial phytochemicals lupeol, quercetin, and solasodine. A molecular dynamics (MD) simulation study was used to assess the stability and interaction of the RdRp with these phytochemicals. RESULTS The RdRp protein binds strongly to lupeol (-7.2 kcal/mol), quercetin (-9.1 kcal/mol), and solasodine (-9.6 kcal/mol), according to molecular docking assessment based on the lowest binding energy, confirmation, and bond interaction. Simulations suggest that lupeol, quercetin, and solasodine complexes with RdRp and showed stable confirmation with minimal fluctuation throughout the 200 nanoseconds based on the RMSD and RMSF trajectory assessments. CONCLUSION The molecular docking and MD simulation investigation improved our understanding of phytochemical-RdRp interactions. Due to its high affinity for RdRp, solasodine may be a better treatment option for mucormycosis.
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- Deepavalli Arumuganainar
- Department of Periodontics, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, 2/102, East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai 600119, India.
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- Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied medical sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied medical sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied medical sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam 603103, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia; Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India.
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- Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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- College of Dental Medicine, Roseman University of Health Sciences, South Jordan UTAH - 84095, USA; Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India.
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Chen G, Pan F, Gao Y, Li H, Qin X, Jiang Y, Qi J, Xie J, Jia S. Analysis of Components and Properties of Extractives from Alnus cremastogyne Pods from Different Provenances. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27227802. [PMID: 36431903 PMCID: PMC9699184 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Chemical components with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties extracted from Alnus bark and leaves have been extensively studied. However, less attention has been paid to extractives from Alnus pods, which are mostly treated as waste. Here, extractives of Alnus cremastogyne pods from 12 provenances in Sichuan Province were studied for high value-added utilization of Alnus waste. The extractives were analyzed by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS), Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis spectra), and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging activity. A total of 58, 49, and 51 chemical components were found when the organic solvents of ethanol, petroleum ether, and ethyl acetate were used to collect extractives, respectively. These chemical components including Phytol, CIS-5,8,11,14,17-eicosapentaenoic acid, Germacrene D, Lupeol, and β-sitosterol, etc., have wide applications in the fields of pharmacy and cosmetics. Moreover, it was also found that extractives in ethanol and ethyl acetate had impressive UV resistance, especially for UV-C and UV-B blocking. The results showed that the maximum block ratio towards UV-C and UV-B could reach 99%. In addition, the ethanol extract showed good anti-oxidant activity with a maximum free radical scavenging rate of 96.19%. This comprehensive and systematic study on extractives from Alnus cremastogyne pods promotes the development of high-value utilization of Alnus components.
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- Guoxi Chen
- College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
- Wood Industry and Furniture Engineering Key Laboratory of Sichuan Provincial Department of Education, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
- Wood Industry and Furniture Engineering Key Laboratory of Sichuan Provincial Department of Education, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
- Wood Industry and Furniture Engineering Key Laboratory of Sichuan Provincial Department of Education, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
- Wood Industry and Furniture Engineering Key Laboratory of Sichuan Provincial Department of Education, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
- Wood Industry and Furniture Engineering Key Laboratory of Sichuan Provincial Department of Education, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
- Wood Industry and Furniture Engineering Key Laboratory of Sichuan Provincial Department of Education, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
- Wood Industry and Furniture Engineering Key Laboratory of Sichuan Provincial Department of Education, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
- Wood Industry and Furniture Engineering Key Laboratory of Sichuan Provincial Department of Education, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
- Wood Industry and Furniture Engineering Key Laboratory of Sichuan Provincial Department of Education, Chengdu 611130, China
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Vítor Rodrigues H, Portugal I, Carlos Silva M. Experimental optimization of the supercritical fluid extraction of triterpenoids from Acacia dealbata Link. leaves. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Palanisamy K, Maiyelvaganan KR, Kamalakannan S, Thilagavathi R, Selvam C, Prakash M. In silico screening of potential antiviral inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2 main protease. MOLECULAR SIMULATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/08927022.2022.2136392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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- Kandhan Palanisamy
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Environmental Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
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Bakasatae N, Sangkaew W, Kunworarath N, Ontong JC, Phoopha S, Takahashi Yupanqui C, Voravuthikunchai SP, Joycharat N. The Standardized Wood Extract of Albizia myriophylla: Its Potential as an Active Ingredient in an Anti-inflammatory Herbal Gel Formulation. PLANTA MEDICA 2022; 88:964-974. [PMID: 34359081 DOI: 10.1055/a-1535-2230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Albizia myriophylla has been used in Thai folk medicine for treating inflammation-related diseases. The wood of this medicinal plant is traditionally used as a single herbal drug in the form of an aqueous decoction and as a component in several Thai herbal formulations for the remedy of fever, sore throat, and aphthous ulcers. This study aimed to evaluate in vivo the anti-inflammatory potential and possible mechanism of action of the standardized wood extract of A. myriophylla as well as to investigate the anti-inflammatory activity and physicochemical properties of the developed herbal gel formulation containing standardized wood extract of A. myriophylla. Results of quantitative HPLC analysis demonstrated that the standardized wood extract of A. myriophylla contained 22.95 mg/g of 8-methoxy-7,3',4'-trihydroxyflavone, a bioactive marker compound of A. myriophylla. The standardized wood extract of A. myriophylla (1% w/v) exhibited remarkable inhibition (54.4 - 80.3%) in the croton oil model of topical inflammation at all assessment times, comparable to standard indomethacin (55.3 - 63.6%). Real-time quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction was performed to clarify the anti-inflammatory mechanism of standardized wood extract of A. myriophylla, and the result showed that this standardized extract decreased lipopolysaccharide-induced nitric oxide synthase mRNA levels in a dose-dependent manner. The developed herbal gel containing standardized wood extract of A. myriophylla (1% w/w) had good physicochemical characteristics and exhibited potent inhibition (51.4 - 77.8%) of inflammation in a rat ear edema model at all assessment times, comparable to indomethacin gel (33.3 - 40.5%). The notable anti-inflammatory activity of standardized wood extract of A. myriophylla and its developed herbal gel formulation indicates their potential application as natural anti-inflammatory agents.
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- Nazneen Bakasatae
- Traditional Thai Medical Research and Innovation Center, Faculty of Traditional Thai Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Traditional Thai Medical Research and Innovation Center, Faculty of Traditional Thai Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Traditional Thai Medical Research and Innovation Center, Faculty of Traditional Thai Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Cosmetic Technology and Dietary Supplement Products Program, Faculty of Agro and Bio Industry, Thaksin University, Phatthalung, Thailand
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- Traditional Thai Medical Research and Innovation Center, Faculty of Traditional Thai Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Nutraceutical and Functional Food, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Excellent Research Laboratory on Natural Products, Faculty of Science and Natural Product Research Center of Excellence, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
- Division of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Traditional Thai Medical Research and Innovation Center, Faculty of Traditional Thai Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
- Excellent Research Laboratory on Natural Products, Faculty of Science and Natural Product Research Center of Excellence, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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Aswathy M, Vijayan A, Daimary UD, Girisa S, Radhakrishnan KV, Kunnumakkara AB. Betulinic acid: A natural promising anticancer drug, current situation, and future perspectives. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2022; 36:e23206. [PMID: 36124371 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Natural products serve as the single most productive source for the discovery of drugs and pharmaceutical leads. Among the various chemicals derived from microbes, plants, and animals, phytochemicals have emerged as potential candidates for the development of anticancer drugs due to their structural diversities, complexities, and pleiotropic effects. Herein, we discuss betulinic acid (BA), a ubiquitously distributed lupane structured pentacyclic triterpenoid, scrutinized as a promising natural agent for the prevention, suppression, and management of various human malignancies. Ease of availability, common occurrences, cell-specific cytotoxicity, and astonishing selectivity are the important factors that contribute to the development of BA as an anticancer agent. The current review delineates the mechanistic framework of BA-mediated cancer suppression through the modulation of multiple signaling pathways and also summarizes the key outcomes of BA in preclinical investigations.
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- Maniyamma Aswathy
- Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, India
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Pathak AR, Patel SR, Joshi AG, Shrivastava N, Sindhav G, Sharma S, Ansari H. Elicitor mediated enhancement of shoot biomass and lupeol production in Hemidesmus indicus (L.) R. Br. ex. Schult. and Tylophora indica (Burm. F.) Merrill using yeast extract and salicylic acid. Nat Prod Res 2022; 37:1767-1773. [PMID: 36059233 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2119388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Hemidesmus indicus (L.) R. Br. ex Schult. and Tylophora indica (Burm. F.) Merrill shoot cultures were treated with different concentrations of yeast extract (YE; 25-200 mg/L) and salicylic acid (SA; 50-200 µM), and their effect on lupeol production was assessed. The maximum dry weight (DW) biomass was recorded when H. indicus shoots were treated with SA (50 µM) and T. indica shoots with YE (200 mg/L). Highest lupeol yield (335.40 ± 0.04 µg/g DW) was obtained in H. indicus shoots after treatment with 50 µM of SA for 3 weeks. Whereas in T. indica, maximum lupeol content (584.26 ± 8.14 µg/g DW) was recorded by giving treatment with 25 μM of SA for 6 weeks.
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- Ashutosh R Pathak
- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.,Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- B.V. Patel Pharmaceutical Education & Research Development (PERD) Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Zoology, Biomedical Technology, Human Genetics, and Wildlife Biology & Conservation, University School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- B.V. Patel Pharmaceutical Education & Research Development (PERD) Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.,Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC), Gandhinagar, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Gujarat, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Zoology, Biomedical Technology, Human Genetics, and Wildlife Biology & Conservation, University School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Maurya SK, Fatma H, Maurya AK, Mishra N, Siddique HR. Role of lupeol in chemosensitizing therapy-resistant prostate cancer cells by targeting MYC, β-catenin and c-FLIP: in silico and in vitro studies. In Silico Pharmacol 2022; 10:16. [PMID: 36072559 PMCID: PMC9441409 DOI: 10.1007/s40203-022-00131-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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Prostate cancer (CaP) is one of the most frequent malignancies amongst men. Enzalutamide is the second-generation potent androgen receptor (AR) antagonist used against metastatic and non-metastatic CaP. Unfortunately, the development of chemoresistance in cancer cells reduces the effectiveness of Enzalutamide. Lupeol is a pentacyclic triterpene found in different fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants and possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Here, we report in silico and in vitro studies of Lupeol and Enzalutamide against the β-CATENIN, c-FLIPL, and c-MYC, which play a significant role in chemoresistance. We observed that Lupeol significantly inhibits the cell growth of chemoresistant Du145 cells and cancer stem cells (CSCs) either alone or in combination with Enzalutamide. Lupeol and Enzalutamide were also found to dock with β-CATENIN, c-FLIPL, and c-MYC. The following MD simulation data showed both compounds exerting structural changes in these proteins. Finally, they significantly inhibit the transcriptional activity of all these genes, as observed by luciferase assay. Thus, we infer that Lupeol chemosensitizes the CaP cells for Enzalutamide-resistant CaP cells. Graphical abstract
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- Santosh Kumar Maurya
- Molecular Cancer Genetics and Translational Research Laboratory, Section of Genetics, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002 UP India
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- Molecular Cancer Genetics and Translational Research Laboratory, Section of Genetics, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002 UP India
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- Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Applied Sciences, Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, 211015 UP India
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- Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Applied Sciences, Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, 211015 UP India
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- Molecular Cancer Genetics and Translational Research Laboratory, Section of Genetics, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002 UP India
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Kongwattanakul S, Petchann N, Petroch P, Thanthong S, Tungfung S, Chamchod S, Pitiporn S, Nantajit D. Prophylactic management of radiation-induced mucositis using herbal mouthwash in patients with head and neck cancer: an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial. JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 19:771-780. [PMID: 35218685 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2021-0457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Radiation-induced mucositis (RIOM) is one of the most common side effects from head and neck radiotherapy. Several reagents have been introduced to manage the symptom; however, there is still a limited number of effective reagents. Herbal mouthwashes with payayor (Clinacanthus nutans Lindau) and fingerroot (Boesenbergia rotunda) were tested their efficacies in preventing and reducing severity of RIOM in comparison with normal saline with sodium bicarbonate. METHODS One hundred twenty patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy participated in the study and were randomly assigned into three treatment groups using block randomization method. The participants were assigned one of the three mouthwashes for use throughout their radiotherapy course and were assessed for their mucositis scores from week one to six into their radiotherapy course as well as at one-month follow-up. Body mass index was also measured for comparison of nutritional status. RESULTS The two mouthwashes were similarly effective in prophylaxis of RIOM in term of severity. The averaged mucositis scores were less than two for all groups. For the onset of RIOM, both herbal mouthwashes could slightly delay the symptom but not statistically significant. Patients' body mass index across the three treatment groups was also comparable. The patients were largely satisfied with all the mouthwashes with no clear preference on any of them. CONCLUSIONS Prophylactic treatment of RIOM using herbal mouthwashes could substitute the current standard of normal saline with bicarbonate. A different formulation of the two herbs could potentially improve the prophylactic outcome. TRIAL REGISTRATION NO NCT03359187.
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- Sirikorn Kongwattanakul
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Chulabhorn Hospital, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Chulabhorn Hospital, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Chulabhorn Hospital, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Nursing, HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Chulabhorn Hospital, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Chulabhorn Hospital, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
- Princess Srisavangavadhana College of Medicine, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Chaopraya Abhaiphubejhr Hospital, Prachinburi, Thailand
- Chaopraya Abhaiphubejhr Hospital Foundation, Prachinburi, Thailand
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- Princess Srisavangavadhana College of Medicine, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
- Centre for Host Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of Dentistry and Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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Nisar S, Masoodi T, Prabhu KS, Kuttikrishnan S, Zarif L, Khatoon S, Ali S, Uddin S, Akil AAS, Singh M, Macha MA, Bhat AA. Natural products as chemo-radiation therapy sensitizers in cancers. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 154:113610. [PMID: 36030591 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Cancer is a devastating disease and is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Surgery, chemotherapy (CT), and/or radiation therapy (RT) are the treatment of choice for most advanced tumors. Unfortunately, treatment failure due to intrinsic and acquired resistance to the current CT and RT is a significant challenge associated with poor patient prognosis. There is an urgent need to develop and identify agents that can sensitize tumor cells to chemo-radiation therapy (CRT) with minimal cytotoxicity to the healthy tissues. While many recent studies have identified the underlying molecular mechanisms and therapeutic targets for CRT failure, using small molecule inhibitors to chemo/radio sensitize tumors is associated with high toxicity and increased morbidity. Natural products have long been used as chemopreventive agents in many cancers. Combining many of these compounds with the standard chemotherapeutic agents or with RT has shown synergistic effects on cancer cell death and overall improvement in patient survival. Based on the available data, there is strong evidence that natural products have a robust therapeutic potential along with CRT and their well-known chemopreventive effects in many solid tumors. This review article reports updated literature on different natural products used as CT or RT sensitizers in many solid tumors. This is the first review discussing CT and RT sensitizers together in cancer.
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- Sabah Nisar
- Depertment of Human Genetics-Precision Medicine in Diabetes, Obesity and Cancer Program, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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- Laboratory of Cancer immunology and genetics, Sidra Medicine, Qatar
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- Translational Research Institute, Academic Health System, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
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- Translational Research Institute, Academic Health System, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
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- Translational Research Institute, Academic Health System, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
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- Depertment of Human Genetics-Precision Medicine in Diabetes, Obesity and Cancer Program, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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- International Potato Center (CIP), Shillong, Meghalaya, India
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- Translational Research Institute, Academic Health System, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar; Laboratory Animal Research Center, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Depertment of Human Genetics-Precision Medicine in Diabetes, Obesity and Cancer Program, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS, New Delhi, India.
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- Watson-Crick Centre for Molecular Medicine, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
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- Depertment of Human Genetics-Precision Medicine in Diabetes, Obesity and Cancer Program, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar.
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Calabrese EJ, Dhawan G, Kapoor R, Agathokleous E, Calabrese V. Hormesis: Wound healing and keratinocytes. Pharmacol Res 2022; 183:106393. [PMID: 35961478 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2022.106393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Hormetic dose responses (i.e., a biphasic dose/concentration response characterized by a low dose stimulation and a high dose inhibition) are shown herein to be commonly reported in the dermal wound healing process, with the particular focus on cell viability, proliferation, and migration of human keratinocytes in in vitro studies. Hormetic responses are induced by a wide range of substances, including endogenous agents, numerous drug and nanoparticle preparations and especially plant derived extracts, including many well-known dietary supplements as well as physical stressor agents, such as low-level laser treatments. Detailed mechanistic studies have identified common signaling pathways and their cross-pathway communications that mediate the hormetic dose responses. These findings suggest that the concept of hormesis plays a fundamental role in wound healing, with important potential implications for agent screening and evaluation, as well as clinical strategies.
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- Edward J Calabrese
- Professor of Toxicology; School of Public Health and Health Sciences, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Morrill I, N344, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003 USA.
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- Sri Guru Ram Das (SGRD); University of Health Sciences, Amritsar, India.
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- Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center; Hartford, CT, USA.
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- School of Applied Meteorology; Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology; Nanjing 210044, China.
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, School of Medicine University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 97, Catania 95123, Italy.
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Sultana N, Chung HJ, Emon NU, Alam S, Taki MTI, Rudra S, Tahamina A, Alam R, Ahmed F, Mamun AA. Biological Functions of Dillenia pentagyna Roxb. Against Pain, Inflammation, Fever, Diarrhea, and Thrombosis: Evidenced From in vitro, in vivo, and Molecular Docking Study. Front Nutr 2022; 9:911274. [PMID: 35903446 PMCID: PMC9315376 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.911274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Dillenia pentagyna Roxb. is traditionally used to treat cancer, wound healing, diabetes, and diarrhea in local tribes. This study was designed to evaluate the pharmacological potentiality of this plant. In vivo analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic studies of the methanol extracts of D. pentagyna (MEDP) leaves were performed by using acetic acid-induced nociception, formalin-induced paw licking, and yeast-induced pyrexia assay methods, respectively. In vivo antidiarrheal activity was carried out in mice by following castor oil-induced diarrhea and gastrointestinal transit manner. In vitro thrombolytic experiment was performed employing the clot lysis activity. Besides, a molecular docking study was performed by executing the software (PyRx, Discovery Studio, and UCSF Chimera). In the acetic acid-induced writhing study, MEDP possesses significant writhing inhibition in a dose-dependent manner. It showed 50.86% of maximum inhibition of pain in the case of MEDP at a dose of 400 mg/kg body weight. In the anti-inflammatory study, maximum inhibition rate was observed at a value of 59.98 and 41.29% in early and late phases, respectively, at the dose of 400 mg/kg body weight. In the case of yeast-induced hyperpyrexia, MEDP reduced hyperpyrexia in a dose-dependent manner. In the antidiarrheal assay, MEDP moderately inhibited the occurrence of diarrhea in all the experiments. In the thrombolytic study, a moderate (17.76%) clot lysis potency has been yielded by MEDP. Again, the molecular docking simulation revealed strong binding affinities with almost all the targeted proteins. The present study suggests that the MEDP possesses remarkable pharmacological activity and this finding validated the ethnobotanical significance of D. pentagyna as the source of pain, fever, and diarrhea management agent.
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- Nahida Sultana
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh
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- Gwangju Center, Korea Basic Science Institute, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh
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- Drugs and Toxins Research Divison, BCSIR Laboratories Rajshahi, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- *Correspondence: Safaet Alam,
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Biological Science, University of Chittagong, Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Sajib Rudra,
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Molecular Pharmacology Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Wang H, Wu D, Gao C, Teng H, Zhao Y, He Z, Chen W, Zong Y, Du R. Seco-Lupane Triterpene Derivatives Induce Ferroptosis through GPX4/ACSL4 Axis and Target Cyclin D1 to Block the Cell Cycle. J Med Chem 2022; 65:10014-10044. [PMID: 35801495 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c00664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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In this study, 70 new seco-lupane triterpene derivatives were designed, synthesized, and characterized, and their in vitro anticancer activities were evaluated. Structure-activity relationship studies showed that most compounds inhibited the growth of a variety of tumor cells in vitro. With the extension of alkyl chains, the activity of azole compounds gradually increased while that of indole compounds first increased and then decreased. Moreover, all indole derivatives showed stronger anticancer activity than azole derivatives. In addition, compound 21 showed the strongest inhibitory effect on HepG2 cells with an IC50 value of 0.97 μM. Mechanistic studies showed that compound 21 coregulates the cell death process by inducing ferroptosis and regulating the cell cycle. In conclusion, compound 21 can be used as a ferroptosis inducer and cycle blocker to regulate the HepG2 death process, and it has the potential to become an effective new drug for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.
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- Haohao Wang
- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.,Jilin Provincial Engineering Research Center for Efficient Breeding and Product Development of Sika Deer, Changchun 130118, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Production and Product Quality and Security, Ministry of Education, Ministry of National Education, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.,Jilin Provincial Engineering Research Center for Efficient Breeding and Product Development of Sika Deer, Changchun 130118, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Production and Product Quality and Security, Ministry of Education, Ministry of National Education, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.,Jilin Provincial Engineering Research Center for Efficient Breeding and Product Development of Sika Deer, Changchun 130118, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Production and Product Quality and Security, Ministry of Education, Ministry of National Education, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.,Jilin Provincial Engineering Research Center for Efficient Breeding and Product Development of Sika Deer, Changchun 130118, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Production and Product Quality and Security, Ministry of Education, Ministry of National Education, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.,Jilin Provincial Engineering Research Center for Efficient Breeding and Product Development of Sika Deer, Changchun 130118, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Production and Product Quality and Security, Ministry of Education, Ministry of National Education, Changchun 130118, China
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Das AK, Hossain U, Ghosh S, Biswas S, Mandal M, Mandal B, Brahmachari G, Bagchi A, Sil PC. Amelioration of oxidative stress mediated inflammation and apoptosis in pancreatic islets by Lupeol in STZ-induced hyperglycaemic mice. Life Sci 2022; 305:120769. [PMID: 35792182 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Song T, Shi R, Vijayalakshmi A, Lei B. Protective effect of lupeol on arthritis induced by type II collagen via the suppression of P13K/AKT signaling pathway in Sprague dawley rats. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2022; 37:1814-1822. [PMID: 35446470 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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To explore the therapeutic value of lupeol on collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) in rats, a rheumatoid arthritis model. Lupeol is well known pentacyclic triterpene found in various plant sources, which possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions. The current study was assessed the anti-arthritic potential of lupeol and its molecular mechanisms as compared with indomethacin (Indo) in collagen-induced arthritis CIA rats. The rats were randomly alienated into five groups: Control, CIA alone, CIA + lupeol (10 mg/kg bw), CIA + Indomethacin (3 mg/kg bw), and lupeol (10 mg/kg bw) alone. The paw volume, biochemical, hematological parameters, inflammatory enzymes, and cytokines were measured. As well protein expression of apoptotic proteins, and histopathological of ankle joint were examined. Inflammatory markers, cytokines, histological changes, paw volume, and inflammation were intensely reduced and enhanced apoptosis by lupeol. Alterations in hematological parameters, rheumatoid factor, C-reactive protein, and ceruloplasmin in arthritis were reverted by lupeol. Protein expressions of Bcl-2, and P13K/Akt signaling were declined, whereas the Bax, caspssae-3, and caspase-9 were elevated. These results highlighted that lupeol suppresses P13K/Akt signaling and has a promising anti-arthritic potential for collagen-induced rheumatic arthritis treatment. Hence lupeol would be suggested as an alternative natural source with potent anti-inflammatory and apoptotic actions for chronic inflammatory disorders.
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- Tiebing Song
- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma Joint Ward 1, Xi'an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Surgery, People's Liberation Army, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, Rabiammal Ahamed Maideen College for Women, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Second Bone Injury, Shaanxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, China
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Synthesis, In Vitro and In Silico Analysis of New Oleanolic Acid and Lupeol Derivatives against Leukemia Cell Lines: Involvement of the NF-κB Pathway. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23126594. [PMID: 35743037 PMCID: PMC9223357 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23126594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Oleanolic acid (OA) and Lupeol (LU) belong to the class of natural triterpenes and are endowed with a wide range of biological activities, including cytotoxicity toward several cancer cell lines. In this context, we investigated a set of compounds obtained from the two natural precursors for the cytotoxicity against leukemia HL60 cells and the multidrug-resistant (MDR) variant HL60R. Six new semi-synthetic triterpenes have been synthetized, fully characterized, and were investigated together with other triterpenes compounds for their pharmacological mechanism of action. The interaction of the more cytotoxic compounds with the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) pathway has been also evaluated with the aid of docking. The lupane-like compounds were more active than the precursor, while the oleane-like compounds showed more complex behavior. Both OA and LU derivatives possess a similar interaction pattern with the p65 subunit of NF-κB, justifying the similar trend in their ability to inhibit the binding of p65 to DNA. Further, some of the derivatives tested were able to increase IκB-α levels preventing the translocation of NF-κB to the nucleus. In conclusion, this study offers a deeper insight on the pharmacological action of triterpenes toward leukemia cells, and it improves the background useful for the development of new anti-cancer drugs.
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Lupeol Treatment Attenuates Activation of Glial Cells and Oxidative-Stress-Mediated Neuropathology in Mouse Model of Traumatic Brain Injury. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23116086. [PMID: 35682768 PMCID: PMC9181489 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23116086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) signifies a major cause of death and disability. TBI causes central nervous system (CNS) damage under a variety of mechanisms, including protein aggregation, mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation. Astrocytes and microglia, cells of the CNS, are considered the key players in initiating an inflammatory response after injury. Several evidence suggests that activation of astrocytes/microglia and ROS/LPO have the potential to cause more harmful effects in the pathological processes following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Previous studies have established that lupeol provides neuroprotection through modulation of inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis in Aβ and LPS model and neurodegenerative disease. However, the effects of lupeol on apoptosis caused by inflammation and oxidative stress in TBI have not yet been investigated. Therefore, we explored the role of Lupeol on antiapoptosis, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidative stress and its potential mechanism following TBI. In these experiments, adult male mice were randomly divided into four groups: control, TBI, TBI+ Lupeol, and Sham group. Western blotting, immunofluorescence staining, and ROS/LPO assays were performed to investigate the role of lupeol against neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis. Lupeol treatment reversed TBI-induced behavioral and memory disturbances. Lupeol attenuated TBI-induced generation of reactive oxygen species/lipid per oxidation (ROS/LPO) and improved the antioxidant protein level, such as nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and heme-oxygenase 1 (HO-1) in the mouse brain. Similarly, our results indicated that lupeol treatment inhibited glial cell activation, p-NF-κB, and downstream signaling molecules, such as TNF-α, COX-2, and IL-1β, in the mouse cortex and hippocampus. Moreover, lupeol treatment also inhibited mitochondrial apoptotic signaling molecules, such as caspase-3, Bax, cytochrome-C, and reversed deregulated Bcl2 in TBI-treated mice. Overall, our study demonstrated that lupeol inhibits the activation of astrocytes/microglia and ROS/LPO that lead to oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and apoptosis followed by TBI.
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Falev DI, Ovchinnikov DV, Voronov IS, Faleva AV, Ul’yanovskii NV, Kosyakov DS. Supercritical Fluid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry for Rapid Quantification of Pentacyclic Triterpenoids in Plant Extracts. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:629. [PMID: 35631456 PMCID: PMC9143669 DOI: 10.3390/ph15050629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Pentacyclic triterpenoids (PCTs) are a widely distributed class of plant secondary metabolites. These compounds have high bioactive properties, primarily antitumor and antioxidant activity. In this study, a method was developed for the quantitative analysis of pentacyclic triterpenoids in plants using supercritical fluid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (SFC-MS/MS). Separation of ten major PCTs (friedelin, lupeol, β-amyrin, α-amyrin, betulin, erythrodiol, uvaol, betulinic, oleanolic and ursolic acids) was studied on six silica-based reversed stationary phases. The best results (7 min analysis time in isocratic elution mode) were achieved on an HSS C18 SB stationary phase using carbon dioxide-isopropanol (8%) mobile phase providing decisive contribution of polar interactions to the retention of analytes. It was shown that the use of atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI) is preferred over atmospheric pressure photoionization (APPI). The combination of SFC with APCI-MS/MS mass spectrometry made it possible to achieve the limits of quantification in plant extracts in the range of 2.3-20 μg·L-1. The developed method was validated and tested in the analyses of birch outer layer (Betula pendula) bark, and licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) root, as well as lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos), apple (Malus domestica "Golden Delicious" and Malus domestica "Red Delicious") peels.
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- Danil I. Falev
- Laboratory of Natural Compounds Chemistry and Bioanalytics, Core Facility Center “Arktika”, M.V. Lomonosov Northern (Arctic) Federal University, Northern Dvina Emb. 17, 163002 Arkhangelsk, Russia; (D.V.O.); (I.S.V.); (A.V.F.); (N.V.U.)
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- Laboratory of Natural Compounds Chemistry and Bioanalytics, Core Facility Center “Arktika”, M.V. Lomonosov Northern (Arctic) Federal University, Northern Dvina Emb. 17, 163002 Arkhangelsk, Russia; (D.V.O.); (I.S.V.); (A.V.F.); (N.V.U.)
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Ravichandran S, Radhakrishnan J. Anticancer efficacy of lupeol incorporated electrospun Polycaprolactone/gelatin nanocomposite nanofibrous mats. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 33:295104. [PMID: 35413702 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac667b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Despite the anticancer effect of lupeol (Lup), low aqueous solubility can make its therapeutic usage difficult. However, polycaprolactone/Gelatin (PCL-GEL) nanofibers scaffold eliminates this problem. This study has been conducted to recognize PCL-GEL-Lup nanofibers effect on cancer cell lines. PCL-GEL solution was prepared at different ratios (8 wt% and 4 wt%) for achieving optimal nanofibers. PCL-GEL-Lup nanofibers were provided via electrospinning technique. The surface morphology of nanofibers was examined using FESEM. Functional groups were investigated by a Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy. Lupeol released from nanofibers was detected by a UV-Visible spectroscopy. The drug release profile confirmed the sustained release of about 80% achieved within 40 h. IC50of lupeol against ACHN and HSC-3 cell lines are 52.57 and 66.10μg ml-1respectively. The study results from aid an understanding of the fabrication of a scaffold with an optimum dose of bioactive lupeol in 6 wt% with bead free uniform diameter that is capable of binding the drug efficiently. The enhanced cytotoxicity activity by effective diffusion and elution to the target achieved in this study help to develop a nanofiber in the ongoing battle against cancer.
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- Siranjeevi Ravichandran
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of E&T, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur-603 203, Kancheepuram (Dist), Tamil Nadu, India
- Department of Chemistry, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai-602 105, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of E&T, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur-603 203, Kancheepuram (Dist), Tamil Nadu, India
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Sohag AAM, Hossain MT, Rahaman MA, Rahman P, Hasan MS, Das RC, Khan MK, Sikder MH, Alam M, Uddin MJ, Rahman MH, Tahjib-Ul-Arif M, Islam T, Moon IS, Hannan MA. Molecular pharmacology and therapeutic advances of the pentacyclic triterpene lupeol. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 99:154012. [PMID: 35286936 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Plant triterpenoids are major sources of nutraceuticals that provide many health benefits to humans. Lupeol is one of the pentacyclic dietary triterpenoids commonly found in many fruits and vegetables, which is highly investigated for its pharmacological effect and benefit to human health. PURPOSE This systematic review critically discussed the potential pharmacological benefits of lupeol and its derivatives as evidenced by various cellular and animal model studies. To gain insight into the pharmacological effects of lupeol, the network pharmacological approach is applied. Pharmacokinetics and recent developments in nanotechnology-based approaches to targeted delivery of lupeol along with its safety use are also discussed. METHODS This study is dependent on the systematic and non-exhaustive literature survey for related research articles, papers, and books on the chemistry, pharmacological benefits, pharmacokinetics, and safety of lupeol published between 2011 and 2021. For online materials, the popular academic search engines viz. Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, ResearchGate, Springer, as well as official websites were explored with selected keywords. RESULTS Lupeol has shown promising benefits in the management of cancer and many other human diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, kidney and liver problems, skin diseases, and neurological disorders. The pharmacological effects of lupeol primarily rely on its capacity to revitalize the cellular antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic mechanisms. Network pharmacological approach revealed some prospective molecular targets and pathways and presented some significant information that could help explain the pharmacological effects of lupeol and its derivatives. Despite significant progress in molecular pharmacology, the clinical application of lupeol is limited due to poor bioavailability and insufficient knowledge on its mode of action. Structural modification and nanotechnology-guided targeted delivery of lupeol improve the bioavailability and bioactivity of lupeol. CONCLUSION The pentacyclic triterpene lupeol possesses numerous human health-benefiting properties. This review updates current knowledge and critically discusses the pharmacological effects and potential applications of lupeol and its derivatives in human health and diseases. Future studies are needed to evaluate the efficacies of lupeol and its derivatives in the management and pathobiology of human diseases.
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- Abdullah Al Mamun Sohag
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Stamford University Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
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- Department of Anatomy, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju 38066, Korea; Division of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, 780-714, Korea
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- ABEx Bio-Research Center, East Azampur, Dhaka-1230, Bangladesh; Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Life Sciences, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh
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- Department of Anatomy, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju 38066, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.
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Susanna D, Balakrishnan RM, Ponnan Ettiyappan J. Comprehensive insight into the extract optimization, phytochemical profiling, and biological evaluation of the medicinal plant Nothapodytes foetida. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2022.102365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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