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Liu Y, An Z, He Y. The traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology of Bergenia purparescens: A review comments and suggestions. Heliyon 2023; 9:e22249. [PMID: 38058656 PMCID: PMC10695993 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22249] [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: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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Bergenia purpurascens (B. purpurascens, Saxifragaceae) has been used to treat several diseases in different countries, such as lung diseases, stomach problems, rheumatic pains, boosting immunity etc. However, the information on phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology of this plant has rarely been comprehensively and critically reported. This paper aims to study and evaluate its therapeutic potential, including the traditional uses and all the latest information of phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology. The main components of this plant are phenols compounds and the characteristic substance is bergenin.The results about modern pharmacology have shown that its pharmacological effects include antibacterial, antiviral, cough relieving, anti-inflammatory and so on. In addition, it could inhibit diabetic neuropathy, restore insulin secretion, treat cancer, protect liver and prevent Alzheimer's disease (AD). Thus, its therapeutic fields may be cancer, diabetic and AD in the future. The information will help to further update and study pharmacologic effect and action mechanism of this herb, which is more widely, effectively, and safely used in clinic.
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- Yi Liu
- Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
- BiJie Medical College, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
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Wu J, Tang F, Zhang XQ, Fu ZL, Fu S. Application of Jiawei Maxing Shigan Tang in the treatment of COVID-19: An observational study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:1028171. [DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1028171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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ObjectiveTo explore the clinical efficacy and adverse reactions of Jiawei Maxing Shigan Tang (JMST; a modified decoction of ephedra, apricot kernel, gypsum, and licorice) combined with western medicine in the symptomatic treatment of COVID-19.MethodsIn this study, we retrospectively collected the basic data of 48 patients with COVID-19 who were discharged from our hospital between January 20 and February 28, 2020. Besides, the blood routines, biochemical indexes, nucleic acid detection results, clinical symptoms, lung imaging improvements, adverse reactions, and other clinical data of these patients before and after treatment were recorded. Finally, we drew comparisons between the outcomes and adverse reactions of patients in the combined treatment group (therapeutic regimen recommended by authoritative guidelines and supplemented by JMST) and the conventional treatment group (therapeutic regimen recommended by authoritative guidelines).ResultsThere were no significant differences in age, gender, clinical classification, and underlying medical conditions between the combined treatment group (28 cases) and the conventional treatment group (20 cases). However, the combined treatment group presented superior results to the conventional treatment group in several key areas. For instance, patients produced negative nasal/throat swab-based nucleic acid detection results in a shorter time, clinical symptoms were more effectively alleviated, and the absorption time of lung exudation was shorter (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the combined treatment group had a shorter length of stay (LOS) and faster lymphocyte recovery duration than the conventional treatment group, although the differences were not statistically significant. Moreover, there were no significant differences concerning gastrointestinal reaction, hepatic injury, renal impairment, myocardial injury, and other adverse reactions between the two groups.ConclusionThe results of this study indicate that JMST combined with the recommended therapeutic regimen enhances the recovery of COVID-19 patients without increasing the risk of adverse reactions. Therefore, this therapy promotes positive outcomes for COVID-19 patients.
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Peng J, Zhang K, Wang L, Peng F, Zhang C, Long K, Chen J, Zhou X, Gao P, Fan G. Integrating network pharmacology and molecular docking to explore the potential mechanism of Xinguan No. 3 in the treatment of COVID-19. OPEN CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2022-0178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Xinguan No. 3 has been recommended for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); however, its potential mechanisms are unclear. This study aims to explore the mechanisms of Xinguan No. 3 against COVID-19 through network pharmacology and molecular docking. We first searched the ingredients of Xinguan No. 3 in three databases (Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform, Traditional Chinese Medicines Integrated Database, and The Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicine). The active components and their potential targets were predicted through the SwissTargetPrediction website. The targets of COVID-19 can be found on the GeneCards website. Protein interaction analysis, screening of key targets, functional enrichment of key target genes, and signaling pathway analysis were performed through Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes databases, Metascape databases, and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway databases. Finally, the affinity of the key active components with the core targets was verified by molecular docking. The results showed that five core targets had been screened, including MAPK1, NF-κB1, RELA, AKT1, and MAPK14. Gene ontology enrichment analysis revealed that the key targets were associated with inflammatory responses and responses to external stimuli. KEGG enrichment analysis indicated that the main pathways were influenza A, hepatitis B, Toll-like receptor signaling pathway, NOD-like receptor signaling pathway, and TNF signaling pathway. Therefore, Xinguan No. 3 might play a role in treating COVID-19 through anti-inflammatory, immune responses, and regulatory responses to external stimuli.
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- Jiayan Peng
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Chengdu 611137 , P. R. China
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- School of Ethnic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Chengdu 611137 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Chengdu 611137 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Chengdu 611137 , P. R. China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Chengdu 611130 , P. R. China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Chengdu 611130 , P. R. China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Chengdu 611130 , P. R. China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Chengdu 611130 , P. R. China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Chengdu 611130 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Chengdu 611137 , P. R. China
- School of Ethnic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Chengdu 611137 , P. R. China
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Benalia A, Abdeldjebar H, Badji TE. Computational Docking Study of Calanolides as Potential Inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease. FRENCH-UKRAINIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.17721/fujcv10i1p48-59] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Despite the nationwide effort provided to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, we have yet to approve a specific antiviral treatment against the SARS-CoV-2. We have studied the molecular interactions between two anti-HIV-1 natural drugs, +(-) calanolide A and -(-) calanolide B, and the active site of 3CLpro through a computational docking method. Our promising results show that the two compounds of this study are potential inhibitors of the SARS-CoV-2 3CLpro through strong binding to its catalytic dyad. Considering its progress in clinical trials as an anti-HIV-1 treatment, we suggest that +(-) calanolide A is a good candidate for the treatment of COVID-19.
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Chapman RL, Andurkar SV. A review of natural products, their effects on SARS-CoV-2 and their utility as lead compounds in the discovery of drugs for the treatment of COVID-19. Med Chem Res 2021; 31:40-51. [PMID: 34873386 PMCID: PMC8636070 DOI: 10.1007/s00044-021-02826-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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During the COVID-19 pandemic lasting now for well more than a year, nearly 247 million cases have been diagnosed and over 5 million deaths have been recorded worldwide as of November 2021. The devastating effects of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on the immune system lead to the activation of signaling pathways involved in inflammation and the production of inflammatory cytokines. SARS-CoV-2 displays a great deal of homology with other coronaviruses, especially SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV which all display similar components which may serve as targets, namely the Spike (S) protein, the main protease (MPro) which is a chymotrypsin-like protease (CLPro) and RNA-directed RNA polymerase (RdRp). Natural constituents found in traditional herbal medicines, dietary supplements and foods demonstrate activity against SARS-CoV-2 by affecting the production of cytokines, modulating cell signaling pathways related to inflammation and even by direct interaction with targets found in the virus. This has been demonstrated by the application of fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) experiments, assays of cytopathic effect (CPE) and in silico molecular docking studies that estimate binding strength. Glycyrrhizin, flavonoids such as quercetin, kaempferol and baicalein, and other polyphenols are the most common constituents found in Traditional Chinese Medicines that modulate inflammation and cell signaling pathways, and bind viral targets demonstrating valuable effects against SARS-CoV-2. However, the bioavailability of these natural products and their dependence on each other in extracts make it difficult to assess their actual utility in the treatment of COVID-19. Therefore, more can be learned through rational drug design based on natural products and from well-designed clinical trials employing specific doses of standardized combinations.
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- Robert L Chapman
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, 555 31st Street Downers Grove, Downers Grove, IL 60515 United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, 555 31st Street Downers Grove, Downers Grove, IL 60515 United States
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Arglabin could target inflammasome-induced ARDS and cytokine storm associated with COVID-19. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 48:8221-8225. [PMID: 34655016 PMCID: PMC8519322 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06827-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Arglabin (l(R),10(S)-epoxy-5(S),5(S),7(S)-guaia-3(4),ll(13)-dien-6,12-olide), is a natural sesquiterpene γ-lactone which was first isolated from Artemisia glabella. The compound has been shown to possess anti-inflammatory activity through inhibition of the NLR Family pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome and production of proinflammatory cytokines including interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18. A more hydrophilic derivative of the compound also exhibited antitumor activity in the breast, colon, ovarian, and lung cancer. Some other synthetic derivatives of the compound have also been synthesized with antitumor, cytotoxic, antibacterial, and antifungal activities. Since both NLRP3 inflammasome and cytokine storm are associated with the pathogenesis of COVID-19 and its lethality, compounds like arglabin might have therapeutic potential to attenuate the inflammasome-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome and/or the cytokine storm associated with COVID-19.
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Zhang Y, Yao Y, Yang Y, Wu H. Investigation of Anti-SARS, MERS, and COVID-19 Effect of Jinhua Qinggan Granules Based on a Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Approach. Nat Prod Commun 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x211020619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Objective Jinhua Qinggan Granules (JQGs) have achieved certain results in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 in China during this coronavirus storm. In this study, we aimed to analyze the common mechanisms of JQG in the treatment of coronavirus-induced diseases, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), and COVID-19 via network pharmacology and molecular docking. Methods The active compounds of JQG were collected through Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform. The common targets associated with these 3 diseases were screened from GeneCards database. Gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis of JQG’s core targets were analyzed using The Database for Annotation, Visualization, and Integrated Discovery and KOBAS 3.0 system. Further, the protein-protein interaction network was built using STRING database. The compound-target- signaling pathway network was constructed using Cytoscape 3.7.2. The core components of JQG were docked with core targets, COVID-19 coronavirus 3 Cl hydrolase, and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) via Discovery Studio 2016 software. Results A total of 139 active compounds, 50 core targets, and 122 signaling pathways were screened out. The results of molecular docking showed that arctiin and linarin had a higher docking score with 3 Cl, ACE2, and core targets of JQH for antiviral effect. Conclusion The potential mechanism of action of JHQ in the treatment of MERS, SARS, and COVID-19 may be associated with the regulation of genes co-expressed with ACE2 and immune- related signaling pathways.
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- Ying Zhang
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Chemistry of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Chemistry of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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Iqubal A, Iqubal MK, Ahmed M, Haque SE. Natural Products, a Potential Therapeutic Modality in Management and Treatment of nCoV-19 Infection: Preclinical and Clinical Based Evidence. Curr Pharm Des 2021; 27:1153-1169. [DOI: 10.2174/1381612827999210111190855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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A recent outbreak of novel coronavirus (nCoV-19) has put an enormous burden on global public
health. Millions of people were affected by this pandemic, and as of now, no effective antiviral drug has been
found for the management of this situation. Cytokine storm, acute respiratory distress, hypoxia and multi-organ
failure are hallmark clinical conditions of this disease. Trials for several investigational and repurposed drugs
are being conducted, but none of them were found to be safe and effective. However, for the critically ill patient,
plasma therapy, dexamethasone, and remdesivir are included in the treatment protocol. For a long time,
various natural drugs have been used as antiviral agents in Indian and Chinese traditional medicines, which can
be explored as a potential therapeutic option in such situation. It is, therefore, speculated that the proper screening
and standardization of these medicines can be a breakthrough in the management and treatment of nCoV-19
infection. As natural products possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, immunomodulatory properties
and also specifically act on various viral enzymatic machinery and affect their replication process, thus
they may be useful as alternatives in relieving symptoms and treatment of nCoV-19 infection. However, only
on the basis of their traditional value, discrimination and off-label use of these natural drugs must be prevented,
and robust preclinical and clinical data along with appropriate guidelines are needed for them to enter into clinical
practice.
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- Ashif Iqubal
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India
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Softa A, Bahl S, Bagha AK, Sehgal S, Haleem A, Javaid M. Tissue Engineering and its Significance in Healthcare During COVID-19 Pandemic: Potential Applications and Perspectives. JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL INTEGRATION AND MANAGEMENT 2021. [DOI: 10.1142/s242486222150007x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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In the present times of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a great need for new therapeutic and diagnostic strategies to prevent infectious diseases worldwide. Tissue engineering covers the phenomenon of the evolution of tissue, its behavior and growth factors that are better supported in the medical environment. This area of tissue engineering can support the treatment of infected patients of COVID-19 and can help fight the current crisis and viral outbreaks in general. This study aims to identify the significant advancement of tissue engineering for taking up the challenges posed by COVID-19. Major challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the current scenario are discussed. The significant advancements of tissue engineering in the medical field are listed in chronological order. The positive impacts of tissue engineering during the COVID 19 crisis are discussed and finally its useful applications during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation are identified and briefed. This branch of science’s primary importance is to provide biological alternatives that can perform full or partial functions of the damaged, malfunctioned and failing organs or tissues in humans. It is helpful for the supply of convalescent plasma to patients especially during COVID-19. A donor is selected strictly based on a validated case of COVID-19 contagion. The donor must confirm a negative follow-up molecular examination, free from manifestations; usual good health and other pre-donation screening procedures are to be followed.
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- Abhishek Softa
- Department of New Product Development, NTF India Private Limited, Gurugram 122050, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Hoshiarpur Campus Hoshiarpur 146001, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar 144011, India
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- University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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Alam A, Khan A, Imam N, Siddiqui MF, Waseem M, Malik MZ, Ishrat R. Design of an epitope-based peptide vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2: a vaccine-informatics approach. Brief Bioinform 2021; 22:1309-1323. [PMID: 33285567 PMCID: PMC7799329 DOI: 10.1093/bib/bbaa340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The recurrent and recent global outbreak of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has turned into a global concern which has infected more than 42 million people all over the globe, and this number is increasing in hours. Unfortunately, no vaccine or specific treatment is available, which makes it more deadly. A vaccine-informatics approach has shown significant breakthrough in peptide-based epitope mapping and opens the new horizon in vaccine development. In this study, we have identified a total of 15 antigenic peptides [including thymus cells (T-cells) and bone marrow or bursa-derived cells] in the surface glycoprotein (SG) of SARS-CoV-2 which is nontoxic and nonallergenic in nature, nonallergenic, highly antigenic and non-mutated in other SARS-CoV-2 virus strains. The population coverage analysis has found that cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4+) T-cell peptides showed higher cumulative population coverage over cluster of differentiation 8 (CD8+) peptides in the 16 different geographical regions of the world. We identified 12 peptides ((LTDEMIAQY, WTAGAAAYY, WMESEFRVY, IRASANLAA, FGAISSVLN, VKQLSSNFG, FAMQMAYRF, FGAGAALQI, YGFQPTNGVGYQ, LPDPSKPSKR, QTQTNSPRRARS and VITPGTNTSN) that are $80\hbox{--} 90\%$ identical with experimentally determined epitopes of SARS-CoV, and this will likely be beneficial for a quick progression of the vaccine design. Moreover, docking analysis suggested that the identified peptides are tightly bound in the groove of human leukocyte antigen molecules which can induce the T-cell response. Overall, this study allows us to determine potent peptide antigen targets in the SG on intuitive grounds, which opens up a new horizon in the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) research. However, this study needs experimental validation by in vitro and in vivo.
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- Aftab Alam
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of computer science, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Science, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Computational & Integrative Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- School of Computational & Integrative Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Science, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, India
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Komolafe K, Komolafe TR, Fatoki TH, Akinmoladun AC, Brai BIC, Olaleye MT, Akindahunsi AA. Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Herbal Therapy: Pertinent Issues Relating to Toxicity and Standardization of Phytopharmaceuticals. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA : ORGAO OFICIAL DA SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA 2021; 31:142-161. [PMID: 33727754 PMCID: PMC7951132 DOI: 10.1007/s43450-021-00132-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virulent viral disease that has now become a public health emergency of global significance and still without an approved treatment regimen or cure. In the absence of curative drugs and with vaccines development still in progress, alternative approaches to stem the tide of the pandemic are being considered. The potential of a phytotherapeutic approach in the management of the dreaded disease has gained attention, especially in developing countries, with several claims of the development of anti-COVID-19 herbal formulations. This is a plausible approach especially with the increasing acceptance of herbal medicine in both alternative and orthodox medical practices worldwide. Also, the established efficacy of herbal remedies in the treatment of numerous viral diseases including those caused by coronaviruses, as well as diseases with symptoms associated with COVID-19, presents a valid case for serious consideration of herbal medicine in the treatment of COVID-19. However, there are legitimate concerns and daunting challenges with the use of herbs and herbal products. These include issues of quality control, unethical production practice, inadequate information on the composition, use and mechanisms, weak regulatory policies, herb-drug interactions and adverse reactions, and the tendency for abuse. This review discusses the feasibility of intervention with herbal medicine in the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to take proactive measures to protect public health by improving the quality and safety of herbal medicine deployed to combat the disease. Graphical abstract. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s43450-021-00132-x.
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- Kayode Komolafe
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, PMB 373, Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, PMB 373, Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Sciences, The Federal University of Technology, PMB 704, Akure, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Sciences, The Federal University of Technology, PMB 704, Akure, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Sciences, The Federal University of Technology, PMB 704, Akure, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, PMB 373, Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Sciences, The Federal University of Technology, PMB 704, Akure, Nigeria
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Hussain I, Hussain A, Alajmi MF, Rehman MT, Amir S. Impact of repurposed drugs on the symptomatic COVID-19 patients. J Infect Public Health 2021; 14:24-38. [PMID: 33341481 PMCID: PMC7720699 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2020.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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An outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a novel coronavirus capable of causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), was declared as a global public health emergency on January 30, 2020, by the World Health Organization. In this devastating situation, precautionary measures, early diagnosis, and repurposed drugs appear to be timely and decisive factors by which to handle this problem until the discovery of an effective, dedicated vaccine or medicine is made. Currently, some researchers and clinicians have claimed evidence exists in favor of the use of some antimalarial drugs (chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine) antiviral drugs (remdesivir, favipiravir, lopinavir, ritonavir, umifenovir) vitamins, traditional Chinese medicines, and herbal medicines against SARS-CoV-2 infection. Based on the available literature, this review article sought to highlight the current understanding of the origin, transmission, diagnosis, precautionary measures, infection and drug action mechanisms, therapeutic role, and toxicities of targeted drugs for the prevention and cure of COVID-19. This review may be useful for developing further strategies as a blueprint and understanding the mentioned drugs' mechanisms to elucidate the possible target of action by which to successfully freeze the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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- Iqbal Hussain
- Department of General Studies, Jubail Industrial College, Jubail Industrial City, Jubail, 31961, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, PO Box 2457, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, PO Box 2457, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, PO Box 2457, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and General Studies, Alfaisal University, PO Box 50927, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia
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Reis INR, do Amaral GCLS, Mendoza AAH, das Graças YT, Mendes-Correa MC, Romito GA, Pannuti CM. Can preprocedural mouthrinses reduce SARS-CoV-2 load in dental aerosols? Med Hypotheses 2020; 146:110436. [PMID: 33288313 PMCID: PMC7691843 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2020.110436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Dental professionals work closely with patients and present an increased risk of person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Moreover, the use of ultrasonic scalers, air–water syringes, and slow and high-speed handpieces, which are common in the dental office, generate spatter and aerosol. The use of preprocedural mouthrinses has been proposed to reduce the viral load in saliva and oropharyngeal tissues, thus decreasing viral load in dental aerosol. Although some mouthrinses demonstrates an antiviral effect, there is limited evidence about the clinical efficacy of any mouthrinse in the reduction of SARS-CoV-2 in the dental aerosol. We hypothesized that mouthrinses may reduce SARS-CoV-2 viral load in the oropharynx and its fluids reducing viral load in dental aerosol. The potential use of mouthrinses is discussed, along with proposal of in vitro and clinical studies, in order to evaluate this hypothesis. If this hypothesis holds true, dental professionals and patients may benefit from the routine use of preprocedural mouthrinses.
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- Isabella Neme Ribeiro Reis
- Department of Estomatology, Division of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Tropical Medicine of São Paulo, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Estomatology, Division of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Tropical Medicine of São Paulo, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Estomatology, Division of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Tropical Medicine of São Paulo, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Estomatology, Division of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Tropical Medicine of São Paulo, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Estomatology, Division of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Tropical Medicine of São Paulo, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Estomatology, Division of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Tropical Medicine of São Paulo, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Estomatology, Division of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Tropical Medicine of São Paulo, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
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Zhang Y, Xie Y, Yu B, Yuan C, Yuan Z, Hong Z, Wu H, Yang Y. Network Pharmacology Integrated Molecular Docking Analysis of Potential Common Mechanisms of Shu-Feng-Jie-Du Capsule in the Treatment of SARS, MERS, and COVID-19. Nat Prod Commun 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x20972914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Shu-Feng-Jie-Du Capsules (SFJDCs) have been clinically proven to have a good therapeutic effect on COVID-19 in China. This study aimed to analyze the common mechanisms of SFJDC in the treatment of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), and COVID-19 via network pharmacology and molecular docking. We further explored the potential application value of SFJDC in the treatment of coronavirus infection. All components of SFJDC were collected from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform. The viral associated targets of the active components were forecast using the Pharmmapper database and GeneCards. The Database for Annotation, Visualization, and Integrated Discovery and KOBAS 3.0 system were used for gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis of SFJDC’s core targets. Further, the protein–protein interaction network was built using STRING database. The herb–component network and component–target–pathway network were constructed using Cytoscape 3.7.2. The core active components of SFJDC were docked with core targets and COVID-19 coronavirus 3 Cl hydrolase and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) via Discovery Studio 2016 software. A total of 110 active components were filtered from SFJDC, with 47 core targets, including epidermal growth factor receptor, mitogen-activated protein kinase 1, mitogen-activated protein kinase 3, and interleukin 6. There were 416 GO items in the GO enrichment analysis ( P < .05) and 57 signaling pathways ( P < .05) in KEGG, mainly including pathways in cancer, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, apoptosis, and neurotrophin signaling pathway, among others. The results of molecular docking showed that luteolin and rhein had a higher docking score with 3 Cl, ACE2, and core targets of SFJDC for antiviral effect. SFJDC is characterized by multicomponent, multitarget, and multisignaling pathways for the treatment of coronavirus infection. The mechanism of action of SFJDC in the treatment of MERS, SARS, and COVID-19 may be associated with the regulation of genes coexpressed with ACE2 and immune- related signaling pathways.
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- Ying Zhang
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Chemistry of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Chemistry of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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Kapepula PM, Kabengele JK, Kingombe M, Van Bambeke F, Tulkens PM, Sadiki Kishabongo A, Decloedt E, Zumla A, Tiberi S, Suleman F, Tshilolo L, Muyembe-TamFum JJ, Zumla A, Nachega JB. Artemisia Spp. Derivatives for COVID-19 Treatment: Anecdotal Use, Political Hype, Treatment Potential, Challenges, and Road Map to Randomized Clinical Trials. Am J Trop Med Hyg 2020; 103:960-964. [PMID: 32705976 PMCID: PMC7470522 DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.20-0820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The world is currently facing a novel COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 that, as of July 12, 2020, has caused a reported 12,322,395 cases and 556,335 deaths. To date, only two treatments, remdesivir and dexamethasone, have demonstrated clinical efficacy through randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in seriously ill patients. The search for new or repurposed drugs for treatment of COVID-19 continues. We have witnessed anecdotal use of herbal medicines, including Artemisia spp. extracts, in low-income countries, and exaggerated claims of their efficacies that are not evidence based, with subsequent political controversy. These events highlight the urgent need for further research on herbal compounds to evaluate efficacy through RCTs, and, when efficacious compounds are identified, to establish the active ingredients, develop formulations and dosing, and define pharmacokinetics, toxicology, and safety to enable drug development. Derivatives from the herb Artemisia annua have been used as traditional medicine over centuries for the treatment of fevers, malaria, and respiratory tract infections. We review the bioactive compounds, pharmacological and immunological effects, and traditional uses for Artemisia spp. derivatives, and discuss the challenges and controversies surrounding current efforts and the scientific road map to advance them to prevent or treat COVID-19.
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- Paulin M Kapepula
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Centre d'Etudes des Substances Naturelles d'Origine Végétale (CESNOV), University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Centre d'Etudes des Substances Naturelles d'Origine Végétale (CESNOV), University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
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- National Program for the Promotion of Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Plants (PNMT-PM), Ministry of Public Health, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Pharmacologie Cellulaire et Moléculaire, Louvain Drug Research Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Brussels, Belgium
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- Pharmacologie Cellulaire et Moléculaire, Louvain Drug Research Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical Biology, Université Catholique de Bukavu (UCB), Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Pediatrics, Official University of Mbuji-Mayi (UOM), Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.,Le Centre de Formation et d'Appui Sanitaire (CEFA), Centre Hospitalier Monkole, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.,Unit of Sickle Cell Disease and Clinical Research, Monkole Hospital Center, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Virology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.,National Institute of Biomedical Research (INRB), Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
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- National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centre, University College London, Hospitals, London, United Kingdom.,Division of Infection and Immunity, Department of Infection, Centre for Clinical Microbiology, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medicine and Centre for Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.,Center for Global Health, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.,Departments of Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, and Microbiology, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.,Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.,Departments of Epidemiology and International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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Saidan MN, Shbool MA, Arabeyyat OS, Al-Shihabi ST, Abdallat YA, Barghash MA, Saidan H. Estimation of the probable outbreak size of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in social gathering events and industrial activities. Int J Infect Dis 2020; 98:321-327. [PMID: 32634588 PMCID: PMC7334968 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.06.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The reproduction number (R0) is vital in epidemiology to estimate the number of infected people and trace close contacts. R0 values vary depending on social activity and type of gathering events that induce infection transmissibility and its pathophysiology dependence. OBJECTIVES In this study, we estimated the probable outbreak size of COVID-19 clusters mathematically using a simple model that can predict the number of COVID-19 cases as a function of time. METHODS We proposed a mathematical model to estimate the R0 of COVID-19 in an outbreak occurring in both local and international clusters in light of published data. Different types of clusters (religious, wedding, and industrial activity) were selected based on reported events in different countries between February and April 2020. RESULTS The highest R0 values were found in wedding party events (5), followed by religious gathering events (2.5), while the lowest value was found in the industrial cluster (2). In return, this will enable us to assess the trend of coronavirus spread by comparing the model results and observed patterns. CONCLUSIONS This study provides predictive COVID-19 transmission patterns in different cluster types based on different R0 values. This model offers a contact-tracing task with the predicted number of cases, to decision-makers; this would help them in epidemiological investigations by knowing when to stop.
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- Motasem N Saidan
- Chemical Engineering Department, School of Engineering, The University of Jordan, 11942 Amman, Jordan.
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- Industrial Engineering Department, School of Engineering, The University of Jordan, 11942 Amman, Jordan.
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- Computer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Balqa Applied University, 19117 Al-Salt, Jordan.
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- Industrial Engineering Department, School of Engineering, The University of Jordan, 11942 Amman, Jordan.
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- Industrial Engineering Department, School of Engineering, The University of Jordan, 11942 Amman, Jordan.
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- Industrial Engineering Department, School of Engineering, The University of Jordan, 11942 Amman, Jordan.
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- Jordan Food and Drug Administration, 11181 Amman, Jordan.
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Wang X, Xie P, Sun G, Deng Z, Zhao M, Bao S, Zhou Y. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of western medicine routine treatment combined with Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of COVID-19. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e21616. [PMID: 32769922 PMCID: PMC7593006 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000021616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND COVID-19 is a global public health emergency. At present, there is no highly effective medicine for the prevention and treatment of 2019-nCoV. Western medicine for COVID-19 is mainly based on symptomatic support therapy. Chinese herbal medicine has been used to prevent infectious diseases for thousands of years in China. Western medicine routine treatment combined with Chinese herbal medicine is an alternative clinical option but lacks evidence-based medical evidence. The systematic review protocol aims to formulate a research plan that can evaluate the efficacy and safety of western medicine routine treatment combined with Chinese herbal medicine for COVID-19. METHODS We will search the following eight databases: Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, Medline, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, and CBM. The search time is up to the end of July 2020. Two authors will independently complete literature screening, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment. In case of disagreement, the third author will assist in the judgment. The primary outcome will be the clinical cure rate. The secondary outcome will be accounting symptoms, fever time, time of virus nucleic acid turning negative, check the condition by drawing blood, pneumonia absorption rate, patient hospitalization time, severe conversion rate and case fatality rate, adverse reactions, and adverse events. Revman 5.3 will be used for systematic reviews and meta-analysis. The report of the protocol will follow the PRISMA-P statement, and the report of the systematic review and meta-analysis will follow the PRISMA statement. RESULTS We will provide evidence-based medical evidence of the efficacy and safety of western medicine routine treatment combined with Chinese herbal medicine for COVID-19. The findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals. REGISTRATION DETAILS CRD42020190106.
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- Xuemei Wang
- Department of Gynecology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Gynecology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Gynecology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Gynecology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Gynecology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Gynecology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Gynecology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Deng JG, Hou XT, Zhang TJ, Bai G, Hao EW, Chu JJH, Wattanathorn J, Sirisa-Ard P, Soo Ee C, Low J, Liu CX. Carry forward advantages of traditional medicines in prevention and control of outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINES 2020; 12:207-213. [PMID: 32834811 PMCID: PMC7266592 DOI: 10.1016/j.chmed.2020.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 05/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Members of the China-ASEAN Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Traditional Medicine Research used the video conference platform to exchange and discuss the advantages of traditional medicine through the form of score exchange and report, and research and develop the amount and issues of the therapeutic COVID-19 products of concern. This paper mainly reviews the achievements of the implementation of the epidemic prevention and control plan, advances of scientific basic studies on SARS-CoV-2, analysis and screening of potential targets and pathways of antiviral compounds based on network pharmacology and development of antiviral food dual-use products. The authors believe that the declaration of the (10 + 3) special meeting of national leaders on epidemic prevention and control should raise the medical and pharmaceutical issues of common concern. It is the responsibility of our joint laboratory members to accelerate the development of traditional medicine research and industry. Also the authors believe that this exchange will certainly promote the development of the cause of cooperation.
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- Jia-Gang Deng
- China-ASEAN Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Traditional Medicine Research, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China.,Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
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- China-ASEAN Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Traditional Medicine Research, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China.,Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
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- China-ASEAN Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Traditional Medicine Research, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China.,State Key Laboratory of Drug Delivery and Pharmacokinetics, Tianjin Institute of Pharmceutical Research, Tianjin 300462, China
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- China-ASEAN Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Traditional Medicine Research, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China.,State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin 300353, China
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- China-ASEAN Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Traditional Medicine Research, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China.,Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
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- China-ASEAN Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Traditional Medicine Research, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China.,Laboratory of Molecular RNA Virology and Antiviral Strategies, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge 117597, Singapore
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- China-ASEAN Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Traditional Medicine Research, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China.,Research Institute for Human High Performance and Health Promotion, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- China-ASEAN Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Traditional Medicine Research, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China.,Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- China-ASEAN Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Traditional Medicine Research, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China.,CAIQ Test Innovation (Malaysia) Service Center, Selangor 40150, Malaysia
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- China-ASEAN Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Traditional Medicine Research, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China.,Bioalpha International Sdn. Bhd., Selangor 43000, Malaysia
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- China-ASEAN Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Traditional Medicine Research, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China.,State Key Laboratory of Drug Delivery and Pharmacokinetics, Tianjin Institute of Pharmceutical Research, Tianjin 300462, China
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