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Parvin SI, Mandal MK, Gopi P, Singh S, Khan MR, Pandya P, Islam MM, Gazi HAR. A comparative study on DNA and protein binding properties of thymol and thymoquinone. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:10944-10956. [PMID: 36841618 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2180665] [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: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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Two phytochemicals, thymol and thymoquinone obtained from thymes (Thymus vulgaris L., Lamiaceae etc.) and Nagila Sativa seed, respectively. Both the phytochemicals show several biochemical activities like anticancer, antimicrobial etc. In this paper, we studied the affinities of thymol and thymoquinone towards calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA) and protein (bovine serum albumin). Spectroscopic and molecular modelling studies revealed that both compounds have a high affinity toward both the receptors; DNA and protein. Both phytochemicals binds to the minor grooves of DNA and suitable pockets of protein. Several free energy function and hydrogen bonding play significant role during the binding phenomenon.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India
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- Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India
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- Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Aliah University, New Town, Kolkata, India
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Manthalkar L, Ajazuddin, Bhattacharya S. Evidence-based capacity of natural cytochrome enzyme inhibitors to increase the effectivity of antineoplastic drugs. Discov Oncol 2022; 13:142. [PMID: 36571647 PMCID: PMC9792636 DOI: 10.1007/s12672-022-00605-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Cytochrome (CYP) enzymes catalyze the metabolism of numerous exogenous and endogenous substrates in cancer therapy leading to significant drug interactions due to their metabolizing effect. CYP enzymes play an important role in the metabolism of essential anticancer medications. They are shown to be overexpressed in tumor cells at numerous locations in the body. This overexpression could be a result of lifestyle factors, presence of hereditary variants of CYP (Bio individuality) and multi-drug resistance. This finding has sparked an interest in using CYP inhibitors to lower their metabolizing activity as a result facilitating anti-cancer medications to have a therapeutic impact. As a result of the cytotoxic nature of synthetic enzyme inhibitors and the increased prevalence of herbal medication, natural CYP inhibitors have been identified as an excellent way to inhibit overexpression sighting their tendency to show less cytotoxicity, lesser adverse drug reactions and enhanced bioavailability. Nonetheless, their effect of lowering the hindrance caused in chemotherapy due to CYP enzymes remains unexploited to its fullest. It has been observed that there is a substantial decrease in first pass metabolism and increase in intestinal absorption of chemotherapeutic drugs like paclitaxel when administered along with flavonoids which help suppress certain specific cytochrome enzymes which play a role in paclitaxel metabolism. This review elaborates on the role and scope of phytochemicals in primary, secondary and tertiary care and how targeted prevention of cancer could be a breakthrough in the field of chemotherapy and oncology. This opens up a whole new area of research for delivery of these natural inhibitors along with anticancer drugs with the help of liposomes, micelles, nanoparticles, the usage of liquid biopsy analysis, artificial intelligence in medicine, risk assessment tools, multi-omics and multi-parametric analysis. Further, the site of action, mechanisms, metabolites involved, experimental models, doses and observations of two natural compounds, quercetin & thymoquinone, and two plant extracts, liquorice & garlic on CYP enzymes have been summarized.
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- Laxmi Manthalkar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM'S NMIMS Deemed-to-be University, Shirpur, 425405, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Rungta College of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Khoka-Kurud Road, Bhilai, 490024, Chhattisgarh, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM'S NMIMS Deemed-to-be University, Shirpur, 425405, Maharashtra, India.
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Acikan I, Yaman F, Dundar S, Ozercan IH, Atilgan SS. Protective effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) and thymoquinone against cigarette smoke in experimental bone fracture healing. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2022; 12:610-616. [PMID: 35989976 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2022.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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This study investigated the protective characteristics of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) and thymoquinone (TMQ) against the effects of cigarette smoke in recovery from bone fractures. Sixty Wistar albino rats were divided into six groups (n = 10). The rats' femur bones were fractured and then fixed with microplates and microscrews. In the CAPE group, CAPE was given by intraperitoneal injection for 30 days at a dose of 10 μmol/kg once a day. In the TMQ group, TMQ was given orogastrically for 30 days at a dose of 10 mg/kg once a day. In the cigarette groups, CAPE was given by intraperitoneal injection for 30 days at a dose of 10 μmol/kg once a day (CAPE-CG), TMQ was given orogastrically for 30 days at a dose of 10 mg/kg once a day (TMQ-CG), and controls were exposed to cigarette smoke three times a day for 8 min each time for 30 days. The controls received no postoperative treatment. The rats were sacrificed on the 30th day following surgery. According to the histopathological and immunohistochemical results, cigarette smoke had a negative impact on bone healing. TMQ and CAPE increased bone formation and reduced bone destruction. Therefore, TMQ and CAPE were found to be partially protective against the adverse effects of smoking on bone tissue.
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- Izzet Acikan
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kahramanmaras, Turkiye
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- Private Practice, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Diyarbakir, Turkiye
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- Firat University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Elazig, Turkiye
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Szydłowska-Czerniak A, Momot M, Stawicka B, Rabiej-Kozioł D. Effects of the Chemical Composition on the Antioxidant and Sensory Characteristics and Oxidative Stability of Cold-Pressed Black Cumin Oils. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:1556. [PMID: 36009275 PMCID: PMC9404717 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11081556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The antioxidant capacity (AC); amounts of tocopherols, sterols, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; oxidative parameters; fatty acid composition (FAC); and sensory quality of cold-pressed black cumin oils (CPBCOs) available on the Polish market were analyzed and compared. The AC levels of the CPBCO samples were determined using four assays, namely 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH = 226.8−790.1 μmol TE/100 g), 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS = 385.9−1465.0 μmol TE/100 g), cupric-reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC = 975.3−19,823.3 μmol TE/100 g), and Folin−Ciocalteu assays (FC = 168.1−643.7 μmol TE/100 g). The FAC scores were typical for black cumin oil, except for the sample CPBCO4, which had a higher content of α-linolenic acid (C18:3 = 23.33%), pointing to possible oil adulteration. Additionally, the concentrations of total sterols (TSC = 372 mg/100 g) and tocopherols (TTC = 42.3 mg/100 g) in this sample were higher than those for other investigated oils (TSC = 159−222 mg/100 g, TTC = 1.9−10.4 mg/100 g respectively). The oxidative stability levels (IP = 8.21−37.34 h), peroxide values (PV = 21.36−123.77 meq O2/kg), acid values (AV = 6.40−22.02 mg KOH/kg), and the sums of four specific polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (∑4PAHs = 4.48−46.68 μg/kg) in the studied samples differed significantly (p < 0.05). A sensory lexicon including 12 attributes was developed and applied for the sensory evaluation of oils using a quantitative descriptive analysis (QDA).
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- Aleksandra Szydłowska-Czerniak
- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Gagarina 7, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Gagarina 7, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
- Bunge Polska Sp. z o.o., Niepodległości 42, 88-150 Kruszwica, Poland
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- Bunge Polska Sp. z o.o., Niepodległości 42, 88-150 Kruszwica, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Gagarina 7, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
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Ibrahim S, Fahim SA, Tadros SA, Badary OA. Suppressive effects of thymoquinone on the initiation stage of diethylnitrosamine hepatocarcinogenesis in rats. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2022; 36:e23078. [PMID: 35437842 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death globally. Chemoprevention is the most effective technique for reducing HCC incidence. Thymoquinone (TQ), the main bioactive constituent of Nigella sativa, exhibits anti-inflammatory and antineoplastic activities against various cancers. Therefore, TQ was tested as an inhibitor of the initial phase of diethylnitrosamine (DEN)-induced HCC in rats. Twenty-four male Wistar albino rats were randomly placed into four equal groups. Group 1 received saline and acted as the negative control; Group 2 received TQ; Group 3 received DEN; and Group 4 received TQ for 7 days and DEN on the 8th day. After 24 h of fasting, blood samples were taken from the slaughtered rats. Additionally, each rat's liver was dissected and separated into two halves for histological and biochemical investigation. DEN-induced hepatotoxicity was detected by elevated hepatic enzymes and HCC biomarkers reduced antioxidant and proapoptotic statuses. DEN administration caused a significant increase in the levels of glutathione, superoxide dismutase, malondialdehyde, caspase-3, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), AFPL3, glypican 3, and the expression of BAX. However, DEN significantly decreased glutathione peroxidase, catalase, and CYP2E1 and the expression of BCl-2. Furthermore, it caused histological changes and showed a strong positive GSH S-transferase P expression in the hepatic parenchyma. Pretreatment with TQ prevented the histopathological and most of the biochemical changes and improved the antioxidant status. TQ supplementation appears to suppress the development of DEN-initiated liver cancer by reducing oxidative stress, activating the intrinsic mitotic apoptosis pathway, and retaining the antioxidant enzymes.
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- Samar Ibrahim
- Clinical Pharmacy Practice Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahram Canadian University, 6th of October City, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Pharmacy, Newgiza University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), 6th of October City, Egypt
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- Clinical Pharmacy Practice Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, Egypt.,Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Amin N, Du X, Chen S, Ren Q, Hussien AB, Botchway BOA, Hu Z, Fang M. Therapeutic impact of thymoquninone to alleviate ischemic brain injury via Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. Expert Opin Ther Targets 2021; 25:597-612. [PMID: 34236288 DOI: 10.1080/14728222.2021.1952986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Introduction: Reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated inflammation plays a crucial role in ischemic brain injury. Therefore, the activation of the nuclear erythroid 2 related protein and heme-oxygenase-1 (Nrf2/HO-1) pathway by thymoquinone (TQ) could ameliorate ischemic brain damage.Areas covered: The photo-thrombotic method was employed to assess the impact of TQ in attenuating ischemic brain damage in C57BL/6 J mice and thy1-YFP-16 transgenic mice. In vitro study of TQ efficiency to attenuate the oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R) induced cell death by fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACs) analysis was also analyzed. The protein expression levels of Nrf2/HO-1, inflammatory, and apoptotic were evaluated by immunofluorescence and western blot techniques. Besides, mRNA expression level of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), proto-oncogene (c-MYC), proto-oncogene (c-FOS), 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors (5-HT), and autophagy-related 5 (Atg5) were evaluated by RT-qPCR. The dendritic spine density of YFP slices was determined by confocal microscope.Results: Our in vivo and in vitro results indicated that TQ significantly mitigates brain damage and motor dysfunction after ischemic stroke. These observations coincided with curtailed cell death, inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and autophagy. Most importantly, Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway activation by TQ was vital in the modulation of the above processes. Lastly, we found TQ to have minimal toxicity in liver tissue.Conclusion: Our study gives credence to TQ as a promising intervention therapy for cerebral ischemia that decreases inflammation, oxidative stress, and neuronal cell death via the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway, along with modulation of apoptotic and autophagic processes.
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- Nashwa Amin
- Gastroenterology department, Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Aswan University, Aswan, Egypt.,Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Translational Medicine Center, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Gastroenterology department, Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Gastroenterology department, Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Gastroenterology department, Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Obstetrics & Gynecology Department, Zhejiang Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Gastroenterology department, Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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HPLC Quantification of Thymoquinone Extracted from Nigella sativa L. ( Ranunculaceae) Seeds and Antibacterial Activity of Its Extracts against Bacillus Species. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:6645680. [PMID: 33986821 PMCID: PMC8079179 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6645680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Revised: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The medicinal importance of Nigella sativa seeds for treating various ailments is portrayed by its traditional uses. Owing to its immense pharmacological importance, the thymoquinone phytoconstituent of N. sativa can prove beneficial for the South Asian countries including Pakistan, where this seed is commonly produced and healthcare facilities are limited. In this study, the antibacterial activity of various extracts of N. sativa seeds, extracted thymoquinone, and oil samples have been investigated against Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus licheniformis using well and disc diffusion assay. The inhibition zones ranged between 7 and 44 mm against both the bacterial strains by well diffusion assay, while disc diffusion assay provided inhibition zones in the range of 7–23 mm. Commercial and local Kalonji oil samples were included in the study. Oil samples dissolved in methanol showed increased inhibition of bacteria. However, the extracted thymoquinone showed highest antibacterial activity. Medicine formulated using thymoquinone will prove to be an herbal alternate against the resistant microbiota associated with bacterial infections. Antibacterial activity against some Bacillus species will help signify the effect on normal gut flora when oral therapy is followed. Trying different extraction protocols can help increase extraction efficiency. Study on extraction of thymoquinone in local produce of black seed can be fruitful for conducting the stability studies and can help to gain maximum benefits from the bioactives. The crude extracts from 10 g of these seeds were subjected to preliminary phytochemical investigation. Results showed that although methanol extract had the presence of maximum phytochemicals, hexane extract was the most potent in terms of antibacterial activity. Thymoquinone, a therapeutically important bioactive in N. sativa seed, was extracted employing both solvents. TLC assay and UV spectroscopy were used for its qualitative assessment, while HPLC-UV quantification showed that 250 mg/mL of methanol extract had 368.3 μg/mL thymoquinone, while its successive extraction yielded 32.94 μg/mL thymoquinone.
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Escobar A, Pérez M, Romanelli G, Blustein G. Thymol bioactivity: A review focusing on practical applications. ARAB J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2020.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Aslan M, Afşar E, Kırımlıoglu E, Çeker T, Yılmaz Ç. Antiproliferative Effects of Thymoquinone in MCF-7 Breast and HepG2 Liver Cancer Cells: Possible Role of Ceramide and ER Stress. Nutr Cancer 2020; 73:460-472. [PMID: 32286088 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2020.1751216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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We aimed to investigate the impact of thymoquinone (TQ), on sphingolipid metabolites, ER stress and apoptotic pathways in MCF-7 and HepG2 cancer cells. Antiproliferative effect was exerted in cancer cells via TQ incubation at different doses and durations. Cell viability was measured by MTT assay. Levels of sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P), C16-C24 sphingomyelins (SM) and C16-C24 ceramides (CER) were determined by LC-MS/MS. Neutral sphingomyelinase (N-SMase) enzyme activity was measured by colorimetric assay and ceramide-1-phosphate (C1P) levels were determined by immunoassay. Nuclear factor kappa-b subunit 1 (NFκB1) and glucose-regulated protein 78-kd (GRP78) gene expressions were evaluated by quantitative PCR analysis, while NF-κB p65, GRP 78 and cleaved caspase-3 protein levels were assesed by immunofluorescence and western blot analysis. Incubation with TQ significantly decreased cell viability, S1P, C1P, NF-κB1 mRNA and NF-κB p65 protein levels in cancer cells compared to controls. A significant increase was observed in N-SMase activity, cellular levels of C16-C24 CERs and cleaved caspase-3 levels in cancer cells treated with TQ. GRP78 mRNA and protein levels also increased in cancer cells treated with TQ. In conclusion, TQ-induced ceramide accumulation and ER stress in conjunction with decreased S1P, C1P and NF-κB mediated cell survival may promote cancer cell death by triggering apoptosis.
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- Mutay Aslan
- Departments of Medical Biochemistry, Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey
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- Departments of Medical Biochemistry, Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey
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- Departments of Histology, Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey
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- Departments of Medical Biochemistry, Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey
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- Departments of Medical Biochemistry, Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey
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Alkharfy KM, Ali FA, Alkharfy MA, Jan BL, Raish M, Alqahtani S, Ahmad A. Effect of compromised liver function and acute kidney injury on the pharmacokinetics of thymoquinone in a rat model. Xenobiotica 2020; 50:858-862. [PMID: 32216504 DOI: 10.1080/00498254.2020.1745319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The current research explored the effect of hepatic and renal dysfunctions on the pharmacokinetics of thymoquinone (TQ) in a rat model.An acute kidney injury was induced using gentamicin and a liver damage was elicited using a single dose of d-galactosamine. For the pharmacokinetic studies, TQ was administered as IV injection or and PO route to rats.The concentrations of TQ and pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated using a non-compartmental analysis. The systemic clearance (Cl) of TQ after IV dosing was slightly reduced in the liver dysfunction group compared to healthy controls (p = 0.0013). Similarly, the estimated volume of distribution at steady state (Vss) was marginally decreased (p = 0.001). However, in rats with acute kidney injury exhibited a larger Vss as opposed to normal renal function (511.28 ± 21.03 ml/kg vs. 442.25 ± 31.43 ml/kg; p = 0.0001). Whereas oral Cl and terminal volume of distribution (Vz) of TQ were reduced by ∼50% in the liver dysfunction group (p = 0.0001). These changes were associated with more systemic exposure as measured by AUC0-∞ in rats with compromised liver functions. The estimated plasma protein binding TQ was 99.84 ± 0.03% in healthy controls, 97.05 ± 0.57% with kidney injury rats, and 95.75 ± 0.64% in liver dysfunctionThe findings of the present study suggest that liver dysfunction could potentially modify the disposition of TQ administered orally, and therefore, a smaller maintenance dose is probably required to avoid accumulation.
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- Khalid M Alkharfy
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Karimi Z, Mirza Alizadeh A, Ezzati Nazhad Dolatabadi J, Dehghan P. Nigella sativaand its Derivatives as Food Toxicity Protectant Agents. Adv Pharm Bull 2019; 9:22-37. [PMID: 31011555 PMCID: PMC6468232 DOI: 10.15171/apb.2019.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2018] [Revised: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 12/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Exposure to food toxins generate multiple adverse health effects. Heavy metals, antibiotics residue, mycotoxins, pesticides and some food additives are examples of the most important food toxins. The common mechanism of toxicity and carcinogenicity effects of food toxins is the generation of oxidative stress that leads to DNA damages. Moreover, based on epidemiologic evidence unhealthy eating habits and food toxicities are associated with cancers occurrence. Therefore, application of bioactive food additives as harmless or safe components in food industry is expensive. Nigella sativa L. is a broadly used herb-drug for various diseases all over the world and has been used as preservative and food additive. Based on various studies N. sativa has shown various pharmacological activities including therapeutic efficacy against different human diseases and antioxidant anti-inflammatory effects against environmental toxins. N. sativa decreases the adverse health effects induced by mentioned food toxins via modulating the action of antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione-S-transferase catalase and act as reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavengers in different organs. Besides, N. sativa and thymoquinone (TQ) have protective effects on food products through removal and inhibition of various toxic compounds. Therefore, in the present review we will describe all protective effects of N. sativa and its main constituents, TQ, against food induced toxicities.
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- Zahra Karimi
- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Nutrition Research Center, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology/ National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Nutrition Research Center, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Farkhondeh T, Samarghandian S, Shahri AMP, Samini F. The Neuroprotective Effects of Thymoquinone: A Review. Dose Response 2018; 16:1559325818761455. [PMID: 29662431 PMCID: PMC5898665 DOI: 10.1177/1559325818761455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Revised: 10/26/2017] [Accepted: 11/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Thymoquinone (TQ), one of the main components active of Nigella sativa, exhibited very useful biomedical effects such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, anticancer, hypoglycemic, antihypertensive, and antiasthmatic effects. There are several studies about pharmacological activities of TQ but its neuroprotection effects are not fully described. The literature search has indicated many studies pertaining to the effects of TQ in neurological problems such as epilepsy, parkinsonism, anxiety, and improvement of learning and memory, and so on. In addition, TQ protected brain cells from various injuries due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and apoptotic effects in cell line and experimental animal models. The present study has been designed to review the scientific literature about the pharmacological activities of TQ to the neurological diseases. This study purposed that although experimental studies indicated the beneficial effects of TQ against nervous system problems, better designed clinical trials in humans are needed to confirm these effects.
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- Tahereh Farkhondeh
- Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mahhad, Iran
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Hosseinzadeh L, Soheili S, Ghiasvand N, Ahmadi F, shokoohinia Y. Fatty Acid Mixtures from Nigella sativa Protects PC12 Cells from Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis Induced by Doxorubicin. PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2018. [DOI: 10.15171/ps.2018.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Shanmugam MK, Arfuso F, Kumar AP, Wang L, Goh BC, Ahn KS, Bishayee A, Sethi G. Modulation of diverse oncogenic transcription factors by thymoquinone, an essential oil compound isolated from the seeds of Nigella sativa Linn. Pharmacol Res 2017; 129:357-364. [PMID: 29162539 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2017.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2017] [Revised: 10/17/2017] [Accepted: 11/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Thymoquinone (TQ), isolated almost fifty years ago, is the main bioactive constituent of black seed essential oil extracted from the seed of Nigella sativa. TQ has been shown to have promising effects against a variety of inflammatory diseases and cancer. Cancer development is a multistep process where normal cells acquire qualities that enable the cells to proliferate continuously and migrate to distant sites in the human body. Drugs that interfere with this process are considered potential anti-cancer therapeutics, which may ultimately result in their clinical usage. TQ is once such compound which has been reported to modulate several major signaling pathways and key oncogenic molecules that play a prominent role in cancer initiation, progression, invasion, metastasis, and angiogenesis. Various studies have reported that TQ can enhance the anti-cancer potential when co-administered with several chemotherapeutic agents while reducing their toxic side effects. In addition, TQ has been shown to inhibit the growth of breast, prostate, pancreatic, colon, lung, and hematological malignancies in different mouse models of cancer. This review focuses on TQ's chemical and pharmacological properties, its diverse molecular targets and also provides clear evidence on its promising potential under preclinical and clinical settings.
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- Muthu K Shanmugam
- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 117600, Singapore
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- Stem Cell and Cancer Biology Laboratory, School of Biomedical Sciences, Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 117600, Singapore; Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, National University of Singapore, 117600, Singapore; Curtin Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia 6009, Australia; National University Cancer Institute, National University Health System, 117600, Singapore; Department of Biological Sciences, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 117600, Singapore; Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, National University of Singapore, 117600, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 117600, Singapore; Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, National University of Singapore, 117600, Singapore; Department of Haematology-Oncology, National University Health System, 119228, Singapore
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyungheedae-gil, Dongdaemoon-gu, Seoul 130-701, South Korea, South Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Larkin University, 18301 N. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33169, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 117600, Singapore; School of Biomedical Sciences, Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia 6009, Australia.
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Abdel-Moneim AM, Essawy AE, Hamed SS, Abou-Gabal AA, Alzergy AA. Protective effect of Nigella sativa seeds against spermatocyte chromosomal aberrations and genotoxicity induced by carbon tetrachloride in mice. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 24:11677-11682. [PMID: 28324259 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-8806-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2016] [Accepted: 03/10/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Nigella sativa is a well-known dietary antioxidant and a valuable inhibitor of clastogenesis and carcinogenesis. The purpose of the present work was to investigate the effects of N. sativa seeds against chromosomal aberrations in primary spermatocytes and early embryonic lethality induced by CCl4 hepatotoxin in Swiss albino mice. One hundred male Swiss albino mice were randomly divided into five groups. Groups I, II, and III received only normal saline, olive oil, and aqueous suspension of N. sativa seeds (50 mg/kg b.w.), while groups IV and V were orally given CCl4 dissolved in olive oil at a dose level of 1.9 (¼ LD50) alone and with aqueous suspension of N. sativa seeds (50 mg/kg b.w.) alternately. Aqueous extract of N. sativa significantly reduced the elevated frequency of chromosomal aberrations induced by CCl4 in mouse primary spermatocytes. For the male-dominant lethal test, four males from each group (control and experimental) were used and each male was mated for 13 days to two untreated virgin females. On days 14-16 after breeding, all the females were evaluated for incidence of pregnancy, live implants, and fetal deaths. Treatment with 1/4 LD50 of CCl4 induced positive dominant lethal mutation, reflecting a high rate of deformations in male germ cells. Interestingly, no dominant lethal mutations were recorded in females mated to male mice treated with CCl4 plus N. sativa. Under the experimental conditions of this study, our results highlight the beneficial role of N. sativa against CCl4-induced mutagenicity.
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- Ashraf M Abdel-Moneim
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Genetics Branch, Department of Botany Faculty of Agriculture, Saba Basha, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Paramasivam A, Raghunandhakumar S, Priyadharsini JV, Jayaraman G. In Vitro Anti-Neuroblastoma Activity of Thymoquinone Against Neuro-2a Cells via Cell-cycle Arrest. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2016; 16:8313-9. [PMID: 26745078 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.18.8313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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We have recently shown that thymoquinone (TQ) has a potent cytotoxic effect and induces apoptosis via caspase-3 activation with down-regulation of XIAP in mouse neuroblastoma (Neuro-2a) cells. Interestingly, our results showed that TQ was significantly more cytotoxic towards Neuro-2a cells when compared with primary normal neuronal cells. In this study, the effects of TQ on cell-cycle regulation and the mechanisms that contribute to this effect were investigated using Neuro-2a cells. Cell-cycle analysis performed by flow cytometry revealed cell-cycle arrest at G2/M phase and a significant increase in the accumulation of TQ-treated cells at sub-G1 phase, indicating induction of apoptosis by the compound. Moreover, TQ increased the expression of p53, p21 mRNA and protein levels, whereas it decreased the protein expression of PCNA, cyclin B1 and Cdc2 in a dose- dependent manner. Our finding suggests that TQ could suppress cell growth and cell survival via arresting the cell-cycle in the G2/M phase and inducing apoptosis of neuroblastoma cells.
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- Arumugam Paramasivam
- Department of Genetics, Dr.ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Sekkizhar Campus, University of Madras, Taramani, India E-mail :
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Akram Khan M, Afzal M. Chemical composition of Nigella sativa Linn: Part 2 Recent advances. Inflammopharmacology 2016; 24:67-79. [PMID: 27068721 PMCID: PMC4883276 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-016-0262-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2016] [Accepted: 03/15/2016] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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The black cumin or Nigella sativa L. seeds have many acclaimed medicinal properties such as bronchodilatory, hypotensive, antibacterial, antifungal, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and immunopotentiating. This review article is an update on the previous article published on Nigella sativa L. in this journal in 1999. It covers the medicinal properties and chemical syntheses of the alkaloids isolated from the seeds of the herb.
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- M Akram Khan
- Biomolecular Science Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB, UK.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Elmowafy M, Samy A, Raslan MA, Salama A, Said RA, Abdelaziz AE, El-Eraky W, El Awdan S, Viitala T. Enhancement of Bioavailability and Pharmacodynamic Effects of Thymoquinone Via Nanostructured Lipid Carrier (NLC) Formulation. AAPS PharmSciTech 2016; 17:663-72. [PMID: 26304932 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-015-0391-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2015] [Accepted: 08/09/2015] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Thymoquinone (TQ), obtained from black cumin (Nigella sativa), is a natural product with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective effects but unfortunately with poor bioavailability. Aiming to improve its poor oral bioavailability, TQ-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) were prepared by high-speed homogenization followed by ultrasonication and evaluated in vitro. Bioavailability and pharmacodynamic studies were also performed. The resultant NLCs showed poor physical homogeneity in Compritol 888 ATO Pluronic F127 system which consequently produced larger particle size and polydispersity index, smaller zeta potential values, and lower short-term (30 days) physical stability than other systems. Encapsulation efficiency percentage (EE%) lied between 84.6 ± 5% and 96.2 ± 1.6%. TQ AUC0-t values were higher in animals treated with NLCs, with a relative bioavailability of 2.03- and 3.97-fold (for F9 and F12, respectively) higher than TQ suspension, indicating bioavailability enhancement by NLC formulation. Hepatoprotective effects of F12 showed significant (P < 0.05) decrease in both serum alanine amino transferase and aspartate amino transferase to reach 305.0 ± 24.88 and 304.7 ± 23.55 U/ml, respectively, when compared with untreated toxic group. Anti-oxidant efficacy of F12 showed significant (P < 0.05) decline of malondialdehyde and elevation of reduced glutatione. This improvement was also confirmed histopathologically.
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Balbaa M, El-Zeftawy M, Ghareeb D, Taha N, Mandour AW. Nigella sativa Relieves the Altered Insulin Receptor Signaling in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats Fed with a High-Fat Diet. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2016; 2016:2492107. [PMID: 27579151 PMCID: PMC4989085 DOI: 10.1155/2016/2492107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2016] [Revised: 06/20/2016] [Accepted: 06/30/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The black cumin (Nigella sativa) "NS" or the black seeds have many pharmacological activities such as antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, antihypertensive, and antidiabetic properties. In this work, streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats fed with a high-fat diet were treated daily with NS oil (NSO) in order to study the effect on the blood glucose, lipid profile, oxidative stress parameters, and the gene expression of some insulin receptor-induced signaling molecules. This treatment was combined also with some drugs (metformin and glimepiride) and the insulin receptor inhibitor I-OMe-AG538. The administration of NSO significantly induced the gene expression of insulin receptor compared to rats that did not receive NSO. Also, it upregulated the expression of insulin-like growth factor-1 and phosphoinositide-3 kinase, whereas the expression of ADAM-17 was downregulated. The expression of ADAM-17 is corroborated by the analysis of TIMP-3 content. In addition, the NSO significantly reduced blood glucose level, components of the lipid profile, oxidative stress parameters, serum insulin/insulin receptor ratio, and the tumor necrosis factor-α, confirming that NSO has an antidiabetic activity. Thus, the daily NSO treatment in our rat model indicates that NSO has a potential in the management of diabetes as well as improvement of insulin-induced signaling.
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- Mahmoud Balbaa
- 1Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21511, Egypt
- *Mahmoud Balbaa:
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- 2Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- 1Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21511, Egypt
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- 2Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- 2Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Thymoquinone and its therapeutic potentials. Pharmacol Res 2015; 95-96:138-58. [DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2015.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 251] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2015] [Revised: 03/16/2015] [Accepted: 03/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Khan SA, Khan AM, Karim S, Kamal MA, Damanhouri GA, Mirza Z. Panacea seed "Nigella": A review focusing on regenerative effects for gastric ailments. Saudi J Biol Sci 2014; 23:542-53. [PMID: 27298589 PMCID: PMC4890198 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2014.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2014] [Revised: 10/01/2014] [Accepted: 10/02/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Nigella sativa (NS) or black cumin is a dark, thin, and crescent-shaped, seeded shrub belonging to the Ranunculaceae family commonly growing on Mediterranean coasts in Saudi Arabia, northern Africa and Asia. They have amazing curative and therapeutic features that make them one of the most popular, safe, non-detrimental, and cytoprotective medicinal plant that can be used for prevention and treatment of many complicated diseases. Originally, N. sativa was used to treat migraines and allergy, and researches have shown its effectiveness in destroying cancer cells as well. The gastro protective effect of NS oil and its constituents has also been reported earlier; however, the complete perception on etiology and pathogenesis of gastric ulcer is not yet clear. Herein, we attempt to unveil some of the potential mechanisms exhibited by NS in preventing problems related to gastric ulcers. Gastric ailments like ulcers and tumors are the most common disorders of the gastro-intestinal tract in the present day life of the industrialized world. Gastric ulcer being a multifaceted problem exhibits complex etiology and is the fourth most common cause of cancer mortality. Drug interactions and toxicity are the main hindrances in chemotherapy. The existing merits and demerits of modern-day drugs make us turn toward the plant kingdom which may provide a valuable resource of novel potent natural compounds for pharmaceuticals or alternately, as dietary supplements. In this context, the revered phytotherapeutic N. sativa comes as a promising savior in today’s times. This review aims to summarize, both the functional and disease-related effects in the area of gastroenterology.
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Key Words
- 5-FU, 5-flourouracil
- COX, cyclooxygenase
- GI, gastrointestinal
- GSH, glutathione
- Gastric ulcer
- Gastro-protective
- Gastropathies
- LOX, lipoxygenase
- Medicinal plant
- NF-κB, nuclear transcription factor kappa B
- NS, Nigella sativa
- NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Nigella sativa
- PGs, prostaglandins
- PUFAs, polyunsaturated fatty acids
- ROS, reactive oxygen species
- TQ, thymoquinone
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- Shahida A. Khan
- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Corresponding author at: King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Post Box No 80216, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia. Tel.: +966 6401000x72074, mobile: +966 553017824; fax: +966 6952076.
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In the domain of nutrition, exploring the diet-health linkages is major area of research. The outcomes of such interventions led to widespread acceptance of functional and nutraceutical foods; however, augmenting immunity is a major concern of dietary regimens. Indeed, the immune system is incredible arrangement of specific organs and cells that enabled humans to carry out defense against undesired responses. Its proper functionality is essential to maintain the body homeostasis. Array of plants and their components hold immunomodulating properties. Their possible inclusion in diets could explore new therapeutic avenues to enhanced immunity against diseases. The review intended to highlight the importance of garlic (Allium sativum), green tea (Camellia sinensis), ginger (Zingiber officinale), purple coneflower (Echinacea), black cumin (Nigella sativa), licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Astragalus and St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) as natural immune boosters. These plants are bestowed with functional ingredients that may provide protection against various menaces. Modes of their actions include boosting and functioning of immune system, activation and suppression of immune specialized cells, interfering in several pathways that eventually led to improvement in immune responses and defense system. In addition, some of these plants carry free radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory activities that are helpful against cancer insurgence. Nevertheless, interaction between drugs and herbs/botanicals should be well investigated before recommended for their safe use, and such information must be disseminated to the allied stakeholders.
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- M Tauseef Sultan
- a Department of Food Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology , Bahauddin Zakariya University , Multan , Pakistan
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Towhid ST, Schmidt EM, Schmid E, Münzer P, Qadri SM, Borst O, Lang F. Thymoquinone-induced platelet apoptosis. J Cell Biochem 2012; 112:3112-21. [PMID: 21688304 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.23237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Thymoquinone (TQ) is a nutrient with anticarcinogenic activity that stimulates suicidal death of tumor cells. Moreover, TQ triggers suicidal death of erythrocytes or eryptosis, an effect at least partially due to increase in cytosolic Ca(2+) activity and ceramide formation. The present experiments explored whether TQ influences apoptosis of blood platelets. Cell membrane scrambling was determined utilizing Annexin V binding to phosphatidylserine exposing platelets, cytosolic Ca(2+) activity utilizing Fluo 3-AM fluorescence, caspase activity utilizing immunofluorescence and Western blotting of active caspase-3 and inactive procaspase-3, mitochondrial potential utilizing DiOC(6) fluorescence and ceramide by FACS analysis of ceramide-binding antibodies. A 30 min exposure to TQ (≥5 µM) was followed by Annexin V binding, paralleled by caspase activation, increase of cytosolic Ca(2+) activity, mitochondrial depolarization, and ceramide formation. P-selectin exposure and integrin α(IIb) β(3) activation did not increase in response to TQ. Nominal absence of extracellular Ca(2+) blunted but did not fully abolish the TQ-induced activation of caspase-3. The effects of TQ on platelets are significantly abolished with phosphoinositide-3 kinase (PI3K) inhibitor wortmannin and G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) inhibitor pertussis toxin treatment prior to TQ stimulation. In conclusion, TQ triggers suicidal death of blood platelets in a PI3K-dependent manner, possibly through a GPCR family receptor; an effect paralleled by increase of cytosolic Ca(2+) activity, ceramide formation, mitochondrial depolarization, and caspase-3 activation.
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Yang W, Bhandaru M, Pasham V, Bobbala D, Zelenak C, Jilani K, Rotte A, Lang F. Effect of Thymoquinone on Cytosolic pH and Na +/H + Exchanger Activity in Mouse Dendritic Cells. Cell Physiol Biochem 2012; 29:21-30. [DOI: 10.1159/000337583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/13/2012] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Losso JN, Bawadi HA, Chintalapati M. Inhibition of the formation of advanced glycation end products by thymoquinone. Food Chem 2011; 128:55-61. [PMID: 25214329 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2011.02.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2009] [Revised: 02/18/2011] [Accepted: 02/21/2011] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The inhibitory activity of thymoquinone, a major quinone from black seeds (Nigella sativa) against the formation of advanced glycation end products was studied using the hemoglobin-δ-gluconolactone, human serum albumin-glucose, and the N-acetyl-glycyl-lysine methyl ester-ribose assays. A comparison was made with the inhibitory activity of aminoguanidine. The cytotoxicity of thymoquinone was studied by the release of lactate dehydrogenase from platelets and the levels of plasma thiols. At 20μM, thymoquinone inhibited 39% of hemoglobin glycation, 82% of post-Amadori glycation products, reduced methyglyoxal-mediated human serum albumin glycation by 68%, inhibited 78% of late glycation end products. Aminoguanidine at 10mM was less effective than thymoquinone. The IC50 for thymoquinone and aminoguanidine were 7.2μM and 1.25mM, respectively. Thymoquinone at 20-50μM was not toxic to platelet lactate dehydrogenase and plasma thiols. The potential of thymoquinone in food applications is discussed.
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- Jack N Losso
- Food Protein Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Food Science, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, 111 Food Science Building, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, United States.
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- Food Protein Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Food Science, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, 111 Food Science Building, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, United States
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- Food Protein Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Food Science, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, 111 Food Science Building, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, United States
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Coinage of terms like nutraceuticals, functional, and pharma foods has diverted the attention of human beings to where they are seeking more natural cures. Though pharmaceutical drugs have been beneficial for human health and have cured various diseases but they also impart some side effects. Numerous plants have been tested for their therapeutic potential; Nigella sativa, commonly known as black cumin, is one of them. It possesses a nutritional dense profile as its fixed oil (lipid fraction), is rich in unsaturated fatty acids while essential oil contains thymoquinone and carvacrol as antioxidants. N. sativa seeds also contain proteins, alkaloids (nigellicines and nigelledine), and saponins (alpha-hederin) in substantial amounts. Recent pharmacological investigations suggested its potential role, especially for the amelioration of oxidative stress through free radical scavenging activity, the induction of apoptosis to cure various cancer lines, the reduction of blood glucose, and the prevention of complications from diabetes. It regulates hematological and serological aspects and can be effective in dyslipidemia and respiratory disorders. Moreover, its immunopotentiating and immunomodulating role brings balance in the immune system. Evidence is available supporting the utilization of Nigella sativa and its bioactive components in a daily diet for health improvement. This review is intended to focus on the composition of Nigella sativa and to elaborate its possible therapeutic roles as a functional food to prevent an array of maladies.
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- Masood Sadiq Butt
- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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Tiruppur Venkatachallam SK, Pattekhan H, Divakar S, Kadimi US. Chemical composition of Nigella sativa L. seed extracts obtained by supercritical carbon dioxide. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2010; 47:598-605. [PMID: 23572692 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-010-0109-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 06/11/2010] [Accepted: 09/26/2010] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Chemical composition of black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) seed extracts obtained by supercritical carbon dioxide at two different conditions that result in total extract (28 MPa/50°C, SFE 1) and major volatile part (12 MPa/40°C, SFE 2) and essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation of SFE-1 (HD SFE). SFE have been carried out to characterize the compounds and the variation of quinones and phenolics. The extracts were analysed by GC and GC-MS and the presence of phenolic compounds was further confirmed by 2D HSQCT (1)H and (13)C NMR spectroscopy. Forty-seven volatile compounds were detected where sixteen compounds were reported for the first time in the oil of this seed. Moreover, thymoquinone (TQ), dithymoquinone (DTQ), thymohydroquinone (THQ) and thymol (THY) were the major phenolic compounds. It can be concluded that the chemical composition of extracts obtained by SC CO2 extraction of the seeds showed better recovery of phenolic compounds than HD SFE and proved the occurrence of thermally labile or photosensitive bioactive volatiles of four major quinonic phenol compounds.
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- Suresh Kumar Tiruppur Venkatachallam
- Food Engineering Department, Central Food Technological Research Institute, (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research), Mysore, 570 020 Karnataka India
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Thymoquinone, a naturally derived agent, has been shown to possess antioxidant, antiproliferative and proapoptotic activities. In the present study, we explored thymoquinone effects on the proteasomal complex, the major system involved in the removal of damaged, oxidized and misfolded proteins. In purified 20S complexes, subunit-dependent and composition-dependent inhibition was observed, and the chymotrypsin-like and trypsin-like activities were the most susceptible to thymoquinone treatment. U87 MG and T98G malignant glioma cells were treated with thymoquinone, and 20S and 26S proteasome activity was measured. Inhibition of the complex was evident in both cell lines, but predominantly in U87 MG cells, and was accompanied by accumulation of ubiquitin conjugates. Accumulation of p53 and Bax, two proteasome substrates with proapoptotic activity, was observed in both cell lines. Our results demonstrate that thymoquinone induces selective and time-dependent proteasome inhibition, both in isolated enzymes and in glioblastoma cells, and suggest that this mechanism could be implicated in the induction of apoptosis in cancer cells.
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Ravindran J, Nair HB, Sung B, Prasad S, Tekmal RR, Aggarwal BB. Thymoquinone poly (lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles exhibit enhanced anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory, and chemosensitization potential. Biochem Pharmacol 2010; 79:1640-7. [PMID: 20105430 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2010.01.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2009] [Revised: 01/19/2010] [Accepted: 01/20/2010] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Thymoquinone (TQ), derived from the medicinal spice Nigella sativa (also called black cumin), has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities. In this report we employed polymer-based nanoparticle approach to improve upon its effectiveness and bioavailability. TQ was encapsulated with 97.5% efficiency in biodegradable nanoparticulate formulation based on poly (lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) and the stabilizer polyethylene glycol (PEG)-5000. Dynamic laser light scattering and transmission electron microscopy confirmed particle diameter between 150 and 200nm. Electrophoretic gel shift mobility assay showed that TQ nanoparticles (NP) were more active than TQ in inhibiting NF-kappaB activation and in suppressing the expression of cyclin D1, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), those are markers of cell proliferation, metastasis and angiogenesis, respectively. TQ-NP were also more potent than TQ in suppressing proliferation of colon cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and multiple myeloma cells. Esterase staining for plasma membrane integrity revealed that TQ-NP were more potent than TQ in sensitizing leukemic cells to TNF- and paclitaxel-induced apoptosis. Overall our results demonstrate that encapsulation of TQ into nanoparticles enhances its anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory, and chemosensitizing effects.
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- Jayaraj Ravindran
- Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, 77030, United States
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Pari L, Sankaranarayanan C. Beneficial effects of thymoquinone on hepatic key enzymes in streptozotocin–nicotinamide induced diabetic rats. Life Sci 2009; 85:830-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2009.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2009] [Revised: 10/05/2009] [Accepted: 10/30/2009] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Thymoquinone-induced suicidal erythrocyte death. Food Chem Toxicol 2009; 47:1545-9. [PMID: 19358869 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2009.03.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2009] [Revised: 03/24/2009] [Accepted: 03/31/2009] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Thymoquinone is a nutrient with anticarcinogenic activity by stimulating suicidal death of tumor cells. Similar to nucleated cells, erythrocytes may experience suicidal death or eryptosis, characterized by exposure of phosphatidylserine at the erythrocyte surface and by cell shrinkage. Triggers and signaling of eryptosis include increase in cytosolic Ca(2+)activity, ceramide formation, and stimulation of protein kinase C. The present experiments explored, whether thymoquinone influences eryptosis. According to annexin V-binding, thymoquinone (3 microM) increased the percentage of phosphatidylserine-exposing erythrocytes. According to forward scatter in FACS analysis, thymoquinone (10 microM) led to cell shrinkage. The effect of thymoquinone was not paralleled by appreciable ceramide formation (immunofluorescent antibody) or hemolysis (hemoglobin release). It was not significantly blunted in the nominal absence of extracellular Ca(2+) but was inhibited by staurosporine (500 nM). In conclusion, thymoquinone triggers suicidal erythrocyte death, an effect paralleling the apoptotic effect on nucleated cells.
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Khader M, Bresgen N, Eckl PM. In vitro toxicological properties of thymoquinone. Food Chem Toxicol 2008; 47:129-33. [PMID: 19010375 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2008.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2007] [Revised: 10/02/2008] [Accepted: 10/19/2008] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Nigella sativa has been traditionally used for the treatment of inflammations, liver disorders, and arthritis. Experimentally, it has been demonstrated that N. sativa extracts and the main constituent of their volatile oil, thymoquinone, possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hepato-protective properties. To further evaluate the toxicological properties in a metabolically competent cellular system, thymoquinone was applied to primary rat hepatocyte cultures, and both cyto- and genotoxic effects were tested. Mitotic indices and the rates of apoptoses and necroses were determined as endpoints of cytotoxicity, while chromosomal aberrations and micronucleated cells served as endpoints of genotoxicity. In this approach thymoquinone demonstrated cyto- and genotoxic effects in a concentration dependent manner: it induced significant anti-proliferative effects at 20 microM and acute cytotoxicity at higher concentrations. Thymoquinone significantly increased the rates of necrotic cells at concentrations between 2.5 and 20 microM. Furthermore, it induced significant genotoxicity at concentrations > or =1.25 microM. These observations support the previous finding that thymoquinone causes glutathione depletion and liver damage, but contradict the reports indicating antioxidant and anti-clastogenic effects. Thymoquinone might be metabolised to reactive species and increase oxidative stress, which contributes to the depletion of antioxidant enzymes and damage to DNA in hepatocytes treated with high thymoquinone concentrations.
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- M Khader
- Division of Genetics, Department of Cell Biology, University of Salzburg, Hellbrunnerstrasse 34, A-5020 Salzburg, Austria
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Sethi G, Ahn KS, Aggarwal BB. Targeting nuclear factor-kappa B activation pathway by thymoquinone: role in suppression of antiapoptotic gene products and enhancement of apoptosis. Mol Cancer Res 2008; 6:1059-70. [PMID: 18567808 DOI: 10.1158/1541-7786.mcr-07-2088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 214] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Thymoquinone (TQ), derived from the medicinal plant Nigella sativa, exhibits antiinflammatory and anticancer activities through mechanism(s) that is not fully understood. Because numerous effects modulated by TQ can be linked to interference with the nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappa B) signaling, we investigated in detail the effect of this quinone on NF-kappa B pathway. As examined by DNA binding, we found that TQ suppressed tumor necrosis factor-induced NF-kappa B activation in a dose- and time-dependent manner and inhibited NF-kappaB activation induced by various carcinogens and inflammatory stimuli. The suppression of NF-kappaB activation correlated with sequential inhibition of the activation of I kappa B alpha kinase, I kappa B alpha phosphorylation, I kappa B alpha degradation, p65 phosphorylation, p65 nuclear translocation, and the NF-kappa B-dependent reporter gene expression. TQ specifically suppressed the direct binding of nuclear p65 and recombinant p65 to the DNA, and this binding was reversed by DTT. However, TQ did not inhibit p65 binding to DNA when cells were transfected with the p65 plasmid containing cysteine residue 38 mutated to serine. TQ also down-regulated the expression of NF-kappa B-regulated antiapoptotic (IAP1, IAP2, XIAP Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, and survivin), proliferative (cyclin D1, cyclooxygenase-2, and c-Myc), and angiogenic (matrix metalloproteinase-9 and vascular endothelial growth factor) gene products. This led to potentiation of apoptosis induced by tumor necrosis factor and chemotherapeutic agents. Overall, our results indicate that the anticancer and antiinflammatory activities previously assigned to TQ may be mediated in part through the suppression of the NF-kappa B activation pathway, as shown here, and thus may have potential in treatment of myeloid leukemia and other cancers.
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- Gautam Sethi
- Cytokine Research Laboratory, Department of Experimental Therapeutics, University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Musak L, Soucek P, Vodickova L, Naccarati A, Halasova E, Polakova V, Slyskova J, Susova S, Buchancova J, Smerhovsky Z, Sedikova J, Klimentova G, Osina O, Hemminki K, Vodicka P. Chromosomal aberrations in tire plant workers and interaction with polymorphisms of biotransformation and DNA repair genes. Mutat Res 2008; 641:36-42. [PMID: 18394656 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrfmmm.2008.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2007] [Revised: 01/29/2008] [Accepted: 02/20/2008] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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We evaluated chromosomal aberrations in lymphocytes of 177 workers exposed to xenobiotics in a tire plant and in 172 controls, in relation to their genetic background. Nine polymorphisms in genes encoding biotransformation enzymes and nine polymorphisms in genes involved in main DNA repair pathways were investigated for possible modulation of chromosomal damage. Chromosomal aberration frequencies were the highest among exposed smokers and the lowest in non-smoking unexposed individuals (2.5+/-1.8% vs. 1.7+/-1.2%, respectively). The differences between groups (ANOVA) were borderline significant (F=2.6, P=0.055). Chromosomal aberrations were higher in subjects with GSTT1-null (2.4+/-1.7%) than in those with GSTT1-plus genotype (1.8+/-1.4%; F=7.2, P=0.008). Considering individual groups, this association was significant in smoking exposed workers (F=4.4, P=0.040). Individuals with low activity EPHX1 genotype exhibited significantly higher chromosomal aberrations (2.3+/-1.6%) in comparison with those bearing medium (1.7+/-1.2%) and high activity genotype (1.5+/-1.2%; F=4.7, P=0.010). Both chromatid- and chromosome-type aberration frequencies were mainly affected by exposure and smoking status. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that frequencies of chromatid-type aberrations were modulated by NBS1 Glu185Gln (OR 4.26, 95%CI 1.38-13.14, P=0.012), and to a moderate extent, by XPD Lys751Gln (OR 0.16, 95%CI 0.02-1.25, P=0.081) polymorphisms. Chromosome-type aberrations were lowest in individuals bearing the EPHX1 genotype conferring the high activity (OR 0.38, 95%CI 0.15-0.98, P=0.045). Present results show that exposed individuals in the tire production, who smoke, exhibit higher chromosomal aberrations frequencies, and the extent of chromosomal damage may additionally be modified by relevant polymorphisms.
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- Ludovit Musak
- Department of Medical Biology, Comenius University Bratislava, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Malá hora 4, 03754 Martin, Slovak Republic
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Chamorro-Cevallos G, Garduño-Siciliano L, Barrón B, Madrigal-Bujaidar E, Cruz-Vega D, Pages N. Chemoprotective effect of Spirulina (Arthrospira) against cyclophosphamide-induced mutagenicity in mice. Food Chem Toxicol 2008; 46:567-74. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2007.08.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2007] [Revised: 08/16/2007] [Accepted: 08/24/2007] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Khalife KH, Lupidi G. Reduction of hypervalent states of myoglobin and hemoglobin to their ferrous forms by thymoquinone: the role of GSH, NADH and NADPH. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2007; 1780:627-37. [PMID: 18206117 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2007.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2007] [Revised: 11/30/2007] [Accepted: 12/17/2007] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The reactivity of thymoquinone towards different redox states of hemoglobin and myoglobin in the presence of GSH, NADH, and NADPH was evaluated by optical spectral analysis. Thymoquinone reduces the ferryl forms (HbIV/MbIV) of both met-hemoglobin (HbIII) and met-myoglobin (MbIII) to oxy-hemoglobin (HbIIO2) and oxy-myoglobin (MbIIO2) under physiological conditions. The reaction is mediated by the intermediate quinone forms of TQ, that is, glutathionyl-dihydrothymoquinone (DHTQ-GS) and dihydrothymoquinone (DHTQ), formed from direct interaction of TQ with GSH or NADH (NADPH). In vitro incubation of oxidized human erythrocytes with TQ, DHTQ, and the GSH/TQ mixture reduces the intracellular met-Hb at different rates. In the present study, we report that TQ and its reduced derivatives can also prevent lipid peroxidation induced by the MbFeIII/H2O2 system. In this system, lipid peroxidation is induced by MbIV or a putative MbIV/.MbVI composite; it is plausible that the antioxidant function of TQ derivatives is related to their ability to reduce these oxidizing species. This is of particular biological significance, as natural quinones may participate in reducing processes that lead to recovery of hemoglobin and myoglobin during oxidative stress.
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- K H Khalife
- Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Animal Biology, University of Camerino, Via Camerini 2, 62032 Camerino MC Italy
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Aleisa AM, Al-Rejaie SS, Bakheet SA, Al-Bekari AM, Al-Shabanah OA, Al-Majed A, Al-Yahya AA, Qureshi S. Effect of metformin on clastogenic and biochemical changes induced by adriamycin in Swiss albino mice. Mutat Res 2007; 634:93-100. [PMID: 17693128 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2007.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2007] [Revised: 05/11/2007] [Accepted: 06/21/2007] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that is characterized by deteriorating glycemic control. The disease is known to be caused by imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant defense systems. Hyperglycemia is commonly observed in a wide variety of diseases, including cancer. Although, therapy against glycemic control, is used in all these diseases, the diabetic cancer patients are on additional therapy with anticancer drugs. The objective of present study was to study if Glucophage (metformin), a very popular antidiabetic agent can avert the mutagenicity and lipid peroxidation caused by adriamycin (ADR), which is a commonly used cytotoxic drug. The experimental protocol included oral treatment of mice with different doses (62.5, 125 and 250 mg/kg day) of metformin for 7 days. Some mice in each group were injected i.p. with ADR (15 mg/kg). In each case animals were killed, 30 or 24, 48 and 72 h after the last treatment and femurs were excised for cytological studies by micronucleus test. Additional experiments on estimation of glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were undertaken in blood and serum, respectively. Twenty-four hour after the treatment, blood from each mouse was collected from heart and preserved for analysis. The results obtained revealed that pretreatment with metformin: (i) reduced the ADR-induced frequency of micronuclei without any alteration in its cytotoxicity and (ii) protected against the ADR-induced increase and decrease of MDA and GSH, respectively. The exact mechanism of action is not known, however, the inhibition of ADR-induced clastogenicity and lipid peroxidation by metformin may be attributed to the antioxidant action of the latter. Our results demonstrate that metformin might be useful to avert secondary tumor risk by decreasing the accumulation of free radicals and inhibition of mutagenicity.
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- A M Aleisa
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Bashandy AS. Effect of Fixed Oil of Nigella Sativa on Male Fertility in Normal and Hyperlipidemic Rats. INT J PHARMACOL 2006. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2007.27.33] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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