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Jin M, Jiang S, Wang Y, Wang Y, Guo S, Dong X, Qi H. Formation of chlorophyll-anionic polysaccharide complex coacervates to improve chlorophyll color stability: Thermodynamic and kinetic stability studies. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 275:133253. [PMID: 38945709 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133253] [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: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Chlorophyll (Chl) is the predominant pigment in green plants that can act as a food color and possesses various functional activities. However, its instability and rapid degradation on heating compromise the sensory qualities of its products. This study aimed to enhance the heat resistance of Chl by forming complex coacervates with two negatively charged polysaccharides, sodium alginate (SA) and K-carrageenan (KC). Dynamic light scattering and scanning electron microscopy analyses confirmed the formation of coacervates between Chl and the polysaccharides, whereas Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy revealed that hydrogen bonding and electrostatic attraction were the primary forces behind complex formation. Electron spin resonance and thermodynamic studies further revealed that these complexes bolstered the thermal stability of Chl, with a maximum improvement of 70.38 % in t1/2 and a reduction of 50.72 % in the degradation rate constant. In addition, the antioxidant capacity of Chl was enhanced up to 35 %. Therefore, this study offers a novel approach to Chl preservation and suggests a viable alternative to artificial pigments in food products.
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- Meiran Jin
- National Engineering Research Center for Seafood, State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial Coconstruction for Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Chinese Premade Food, College of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Seafood, State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial Coconstruction for Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Chinese Premade Food, College of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Seafood, State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial Coconstruction for Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Chinese Premade Food, College of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Seafood, State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial Coconstruction for Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Chinese Premade Food, College of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Seafood, State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial Coconstruction for Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Chinese Premade Food, College of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Seafood, State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial Coconstruction for Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Chinese Premade Food, College of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Seafood, State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial Coconstruction for Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Chinese Premade Food, College of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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Alotaiby S, Zhao X, Boesch C, Sergeeva NN. Sustainable approach towards isolation of photosynthetic pigments from Spirulina and the assessment of their prooxidant and antioxidant properties. Food Chem 2024; 436:137653. [PMID: 37832415 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137653] [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: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Carotenoids, chlorophyll and phycocyanin are three types of photosynthetic pigments found in Spirulina that differ in colour, composition, stability, solubility, and commercial importance. Such diversity of structures creates a challenge to extract these pigments simultaneously from the same batch of raw material in an efficient and sustainable manner. This study demonstrates that water can be successfully used as a single solvent together with combined (non)mechanical cell membrane disruption techniques (ultrasonication, centrifugation, freezing/thawing cycle) to extract these photosynthetic pigments from the same batch. This water-based approach delivers a significant improvement in isolating green pigments, which are often overlooked during extraction due to a preference for blue and yellow pigments. Chlorophyll was quantitatively converted to its stable derivatives to carry out a comparative analysis of antioxidant properties (DPPH, TEAC, FRAP), singlet oxygen production and intracellular activities (MTT, ROS assays) using Caco-2 cells.
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- Shorog Alotaiby
- School of Design, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom; Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. BOX 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom; School of Agriculture and Forestry Science, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou 075000, China
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
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- School of Design, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom; The Leeds Institute of Textile and Colour, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom.
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Li J, Xie S, Gao Q, Deng Z. Evaluation of the potential of endophytic Trichoderma sp. isolated from medicinal plant Ampelopsis japonica against MRSA and bioassay-guided separation of the anti-MRSA compound. Braz J Microbiol 2024; 55:543-556. [PMID: 38261262 PMCID: PMC10920522 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-024-01250-z] [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: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Endophytic fungi have been recognized as a valuable source for the production of biologically active compounds with potential applications in various domains. This study aimed to isolate endophytic fungi from Ampelopsis japonica (Thunb.) Makino and assess their anti-MRSA activity. Meanwhile, chromatographic separation techniques were applied to analyze the constituents of endophytic fungal secondary metabolites. The isolate BLR24, which exhibited strong inhibition activity against MRSA, was identified as Trichoderma virens based on morphological characteristics and ITS sequence analyses. The ethyl acetate extract of BLR24 (EA-BLR24) showed good anti-MRSA activity with the MIC and MBC values of 25 μg/mL and 50 μg/mL, separately. The inhibition of biofilm formation was up to 34.67% under MIC concentration treatment. Meanwhile, EA-BLR24 could significantly reduce the expression of biofilm-related genes (icaA, sarA, and agrA) of MRSA. Based on LC-MS/MS analysis, twenty compounds in EA-BLR24 could be annotated using the GNPS platform, mainly diketopiperazines. The anti-MRSA compound (Fr.1.1) was obtained from EA-BLR24 by bioassay-guided fractionation and determined as gliotoxin. The results indicated that endophytic Trichoderma virens BLR24 isolated from the medical plant A. japonica roots could be a promising source of natural anti-MRSA agents. Endophytic fungal secondary metabolites are abundant in biologically active compounds. Endophytic fungi from medicinal plants could be a source yielding bioactive metabolites of pharmaceutical importance.
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- Jianbin Li
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Bioactive Substances, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan, 528458, People's Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Bioactive Substances, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan, 528458, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Bioactive Substances, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China.
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Ghallab DS, Ibrahim RS, Mohyeldin MM, Shawky E. Marine algae: A treasure trove of bioactive anti-inflammatory compounds. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 199:116023. [PMID: 38211540 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.116023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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This comprehensive review examines the diverse classes of pharmacologically active compounds found in marine algae and their promising anti-inflammatory effects. The review covers various classes of anti-inflammatory compounds sourced from marine algae, including phenolic compounds, flavonoids, terpenoids, caretenoids, alkaloids, phlorotannins, bromophenols, amino acids, peptides, proteins, polysaccharides, and fatty acids. The anti-inflammatory activities of marine algae-derived compounds have been extensively investigated using in vitro and in vivo models, demonstrating their ability to inhibit pro-inflammatory mediators, such as cytokines, chemokines, and enzymes involved in inflammation. Moreover, marine algae-derived compounds have exhibited immunomodulatory properties, regulating immune cell functions and attenuating inflammatory responses. Specific examples of compounds with notable anti-inflammatory activities are highlighted. This review provides valuable insights for researchers in the field of marine anti-inflammatory pharmacology and emphasizes the need for further research to harness the pharmacological benefits of marine algae-derived compounds for the development of effective and safe therapeutic agents.
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- Dina S Ghallab
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Egypt.
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Sun D, Wu S, Li X, Ge B, Zhou C, Yan X, Ruan R, Cheng P. The Structure, Functions and Potential Medicinal Effects of Chlorophylls Derived from Microalgae. Mar Drugs 2024; 22:65. [PMID: 38393036 PMCID: PMC10890356 DOI: 10.3390/md22020065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Microalgae are considered to be natural producers of bioactive pigments, with the production of pigments from microalgae being a sustainable and economical strategy that promises to alleviate growing demand. Chlorophyll, as the main pigment of photosynthesis, has been widely studied, but its medicinal applications as an antioxidant, antibacterial, and antitumor reagent are still poorly understood. Chlorophyll is the most important pigment in plants and algae, which not only provides food for organisms throughout the biosphere, but also plays an important role in a variety of human and man-made applications. The biological activity of chlorophyll is closely related to its chemical structure; its specific structure offers the possibility for its medicinal applications. This paper reviews the structural and functional roles of microalgal chlorophylls, commonly used extraction methods, and recent advances in medicine, to provide a theoretical basis for the standardization and commercial production and application of chlorophylls.
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- Danni Sun
- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China; (D.S.); (S.W.); (X.L.); (C.Z.)
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- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China; (D.S.); (S.W.); (X.L.); (C.Z.)
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- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China; (D.S.); (S.W.); (X.L.); (C.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing and Center for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China;
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- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China; (D.S.); (S.W.); (X.L.); (C.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Zhejiang Province, School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China;
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- Center for Biorefining, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Saint Paul, MN 55108, USA
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- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China; (D.S.); (S.W.); (X.L.); (C.Z.)
- Center for Biorefining, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Saint Paul, MN 55108, USA
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Trentin R, Moschin E, Custódio L, Moro I. Bioprospection of the Antarctic Diatoms Craspedostauros ineffabilis IMA082A and Craspedostauros zucchelli IMA088A. Mar Drugs 2024; 22:35. [PMID: 38248660 PMCID: PMC10820014 DOI: 10.3390/md22010035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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In extreme environments such as Antarctica, a diverse range of organisms, including diatoms, serve as essential reservoirs of distinctive bioactive compounds with significant implications in pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, nutraceutical, and biotechnological fields. This is the case of the new species Craspedostauros ineffabilis IMA082A and Craspedostauros zucchellii IMA088A Trentin, Moschin, Lopes, Custódio and Moro (Bacillariophyta) that are here explored for the first time for possible biotechnological applications. For this purpose, a bioprospection approach was applied by preparing organic extracts (acetone and methanol) from freeze-dried biomass followed by the evaluation of their in vitro antioxidant properties and inhibitory activities on enzymes related with Alzheimer's disease (acetylcholinesterase: AChE, butyrylcholinesterase: BChE), Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM, α-glucosidase, α-amylase), obesity (lipase) and hyperpigmentation (tyrosinase). Extracts were then profiled by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC-HR-MS/MS), while the fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) profiles were established by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Our results highlighted strong copper chelating activity of the acetone extract from C. ineffabilis and moderate to high inhibitory activities on AChE, BChE, α-amylase and lipase for extracts from both species. The results of the chemical analysis indicated polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and their derivatives as the possible compounds responsible for the observed activities. The FAME profile showed saturated fatty acids (SFA) as the main group and methyl palmitoleate (C16:1) as the predominant FAME in both species. Overall, our results suggest both Antarctic strains as potential sources of interesting molecules with industrial applications. Further studies aiming to investigate unidentified metabolites and to maximize growth yield and natural compound production are required.
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- Riccardo Trentin
- Department of Biology, University of Padova, Via U. Bassi 58/B, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Padova, Via U. Bassi 58/B, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Centre of Marine Sciences, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Algarve, Ed. 7, Campus of Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology, University of Padova, Via U. Bassi 58/B, 35131 Padova, Italy
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Tamuli R, Nguyen T, Macdonald JR, Pierens GK, Fisher GM, Andrews KT, Adewoyin FB, Omisore NO, Odaibo AB, Feng Y. Isolation and In Vitro and In Vivo Activity of Secondary Metabolites from Clerodendrum polycephalum Baker against Plasmodium Malaria Parasites. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2023; 86:2661-2671. [PMID: 37972998 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.3c00743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Chemical investigation of the antimalarial medicinal plant Clerodendrum polycephalum led to the isolation of five new diterpenoids, including ajugarins VII-X (1-4) and teuvincenone K (5), along with four known compounds, namely, 12,16-epoxy-6,11,14,17-tetrahydroxy-17(15 → 16)-abeo-5,8,11,13,15-abietapentaen-7-one (6), methyl pheophorbide A (7), loliolide (8), and acacetin (9). The chemical structures of the new compounds were elucidated using NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, circular dichroism, as well as density functional theory calculations. All compounds were evaluated for in vitro activity against Plasmodium falciparum 3D7 malaria parasites with methyl pheophorbide A (7) showing the strongest activity (IC50 4.49 μM). Subsequent in vivo testing in a Plasmodium berghei chemosuppression model showed that compound 7 significantly attenuated peripheral blood parasitemia, leading to 79% and 87% chemosuppression following oral doses at 10 and 20 mg/kg, respectively.
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- Roktima Tamuli
- Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia
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- Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia
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- Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia
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- Centre for Advanced Imaging, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia
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- Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State 220282, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State 220282, Nigeria
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State 200005, Nigeria
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- Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia
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Khairinisa MA, Latarissa IR, Athaya NS, Charlie V, Musyaffa HA, Prasedya ES, Puspitasari IM. Potential Application of Marine Algae and Their Bioactive Metabolites in Brain Disease Treatment: Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology Insights for Therapeutic Advances. Brain Sci 2023; 13:1686. [PMID: 38137134 PMCID: PMC10741471 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13121686] [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: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Seaweeds, also known as edible marine algae, are an abundant source of phytosterols, carotenoids, and polysaccharides, among other bioactive substances. Studies conducted in the past few decades have demonstrated that substances derived from seaweed may be able to pass through the blood-brain barrier and act as neuroprotectants. According to preliminary clinical research, seaweed may also help prevent or lessen the symptoms of cerebrovascular illnesses by reducing mental fatigue, preventing endothelial damage to the vascular wall of brain vessels, and regulating internal pressure. They have the ability to control neurotransmitter levels, lessen neuroinflammation, lessen oxidative stress, and prevent the development of amyloid plaques. This review aims to understand the application potential of marine algae and their influence on brain development, highlighting the nutritional value of this "superfood" and providing current knowledge on the molecular mechanisms in the brain associated with their dietary introduction.
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- Miski Aghnia Khairinisa
- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia; (I.R.L.); (N.S.A.); (V.C.); (H.A.M.); (I.M.P.)
- Centre of Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care Innovation, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia; (I.R.L.); (N.S.A.); (V.C.); (H.A.M.); (I.M.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia; (I.R.L.); (N.S.A.); (V.C.); (H.A.M.); (I.M.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia; (I.R.L.); (N.S.A.); (V.C.); (H.A.M.); (I.M.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia; (I.R.L.); (N.S.A.); (V.C.); (H.A.M.); (I.M.P.)
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Mataram, Mataram 83115, Indonesia;
- Bioscience and Biotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Mataram, Mataram 83126, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia; (I.R.L.); (N.S.A.); (V.C.); (H.A.M.); (I.M.P.)
- Centre of Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care Innovation, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia
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Vijay K, Ambedkar R, Sowmya PRR, Ramaiah S, Ranga Rao A, Gundamaraju R, Hanumanthappa M, Malarvili MB, Manikam R, Lakshminarayana R. Prevention of aspirin-mediated secondary toxicity by combined treatment of carotenoids in macrophages. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:223. [PMID: 37292139 PMCID: PMC10244315 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03632-w] [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: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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Upon understanding the boosting role of carotenoids on the endogenous anti-inflammatory system, it is vital to explore their role in reducing the use of high doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs), and their mediated secondary toxicity during the treatment of chronic diseases. The current study investigates the carotenoids potential on inhibition of secondary complications induced by NSAIDs, aspirin (ASA) against lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulated inflammation. Initially, this study evaluated a minimal cytotoxic dose of ASA and carotenoids (β-carotene, BC/lutein, LUT/astaxanthin, AST/fucoxanthin FUCO) in Raw 264.7, U937, and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). In all three cells, carotenoids + ASA treatment reduced the LDH release, NO, and PGE2 efficiently than an equivalent dose of carotenoid or ASA treated alone. Based on cytotoxicity and sensitivity results, RAW 264.7 cells were selected for further cell-based assay. Among carotenoids, FUCO + ASA exhibited an efficient reduction of LDH release, NO, and PGE2 than the other carotenoids (BC + ASA, LUT + ASA, and AST + ASA) treatment. FUCO + ASA combination decreased LPS/ASA induced oxidative stress, pro-inflammatory mediators (iNOS, COX-2, and NF-κB), and cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-1β) efficiently. Further, apoptosis was inhibited by 69.2% in FUCO + ASA, and 46.7% in ASA than LPS treated cells. A drastic decrease in intracellular ROS generation with the increase in GSH was observed in FUCO + ASA compared to LPS/ASA groups. The results documented on the low dose of ASA with a relative physiological concentration of FUCO suggested greater importance for alleviating secondary complications and optimize prolonged chronic disease treatments with NSAID's associated side effects. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-023-03632-w.
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- Kariyappa Vijay
- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bangalore, 560 056 India
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- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bangalore, 560 056 India
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- Department of Statistics, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bangalore, 560 056 India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Vignan’s Foundation of Science, Technology and Research (Deemed to be University), Vadlamudi, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522213 India
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- ER Stress and Mucosal Immunology Lab, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7248 Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bangalore, 560 056 India
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- Trauma and Emergency, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Biomedical and Health Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor Bahru Malaysia
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- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bangalore, 560 056 India
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Liu J, Poojary MM, Zhu L, Williams AR, Lund MN. Phenolic Acid-Amino Acid Adducts Exert Distinct Immunomodulatory Effects in Macrophages Compared to Parent Phenolic Acids. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:2344-2355. [PMID: 36715127 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c06658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Caffeic acid (CA) and chlorogenic acid (CGA) are commonly found phenolic acids in plant-derived foods and beverages. Their corresponding adducts with cysteine (Cys) have been detected in coffee-containing beverages. However, despite the well-documented antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of CA and CGA, the immunomodulatory activities of the Cys adducts (CA-Cys and CGA-Cys) are unknown. The adducts were therefore synthesized, and their immunomodulatory effects were studied in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated RAW 264.7 cells and compared to the activity of the parent phenolic acids. CA and CGA generally down-regulated the inflammatory responses. However, RNA-sequencing showed that the LPS-induced pathways related to Toll-like receptor signaling, chemokine signaling, and NOD-like receptor signaling, and JAK-STAT/MAPK signaling pathways were upregulated in adduct-treated cells relative to parent phenolic acids, while neurodegenerative disorder-related pathways and metabolic pathways were downregulated. Production of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and reactive oxygen species (ROS) was all inhibited by CA and CGA (P < 0.05). PGE2 and TNF-α were further suppressed in adduct-stimulated cells (P < 0.05), but ROS production was increased. For example, TNF-α produced by 100 μM CGA-stimulated cells and 100 μM CGA-Cys adduct-stimulated cells were 4.46 ± 0.23 and 1.61 ± 0.18 ng/mL, respectively. Thus, the addition of the Cys moiety drastically alters the anti-inflammatory activity of phenolic compounds.
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- Jingyuan Liu
- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 26, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 26, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 1870 Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 1870 Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 26, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark
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PAN Y, LEE Y, CHUNG JH, KWACK K, ZHAO X, PARK KY. The anti-oxidative capacity of fermented lemon peel and its inhibitory effects on Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW 264.7 cell inflammatory response and cell apoptosis. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2023. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.101922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Yanni PAN
- CHA University, South Korea; Chongqing University of Education, China
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- Chongqing University of Education, China; Chongqing University of Education, China
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- Chongqing University of Education, China; CHA University, South Korea
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Don TM, Ma CH, Huang YC. In Situ Release of Ulvan from Crosslinked Ulvan/Chitosan Complex Films and Their Evaluation as Wound Dressings. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14245382. [PMID: 36559749 PMCID: PMC9786826 DOI: 10.3390/polym14245382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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When a wound forms due to any injuries, it should be covered with a functional wound dressing for accelerating wound healing and reducing infection. In this study, crosslinked ulvan/chitosan complex films were prepared with or without the addition of glycerol and chlorophyll, and their wound healing properties were evaluated for potential application in wound dressing. The results showed that the tensile strength and elongation at break of the prepared ulvan/chitosan complex films were 2.23-2.48 MPa and 83.8-108.5%, respectively. Moreover, their water vapor transmission rates (WVTRs) were in the range of 1791-2029 g/m2-day, providing suitable environment for wound healing. Particularly, these complex films could release ulvan in situ in a short time, and the film with chlorophyll added had the highest release rate, reaching 62.8% after 20 min of releasing. In vitro studies showed that they were biocompatible toward NIH 3T3 and HaCaT cells, and promoted the migration of NIH 3T3 cells. These complex films could protect HaCaT cells from oxidative damage and reduce the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS); the addition of chlorophyll also effectively reduced the inflammatory response induced by LPS as found in the reduction in both NO and IL-6. Animal models showed that the complex films added with glycerol and chlorophyll could promote wound healing in the early stage, while accelerating the regeneration of dermal glands and collagen production. Briefly, these ulvan/chitosan complex films had good physiochemical properties and biological activity, and could accelerate wound healing both in vitro and in vivo.
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- Trong-Ming Don
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Tamkang University, No. 151 Yingzhuan Rd., New Taipei City 251301, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (T.-M.D.); (Y.-C.H.)
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- Department of Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, No. 2 Beining Rd., Keelung City 20224, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, No. 2 Beining Rd., Keelung City 20224, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (T.-M.D.); (Y.-C.H.)
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Prasedya ES, Padmi H, Ilhami BTK, Martyasari NWR, Sunarwidhi AL, Widyastuti S, Khairinisa MA, Cokrowati N, Simangunsong EE, Frediansyah A. Brown Macroalgae Sargassum cristaefolium Extract Inhibits Melanin Production and Cellular Oxygen Stress in B16F10 Melanoma Cells. Molecules 2022; 27:8585. [PMID: 36500679 PMCID: PMC9741006 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The brown macroalgae Sargassum has been reported for its anti-UV and photoprotective potential for industrial applications. This study evaluated the melanin inhibition activity of Sargassum cristaefolium (SCE) ethanol extract. Melanogenesis inhibition by SCE was assessed in vitro with B16-F10 melanoma cell models and in silico against melanin regulatory proteins Tyrosinase (TYR) and Melanocortin 1 Receptor (MC1R). The regulatory properties evaluated were the melanin content, intracellular tyrosinase activity and cellular antioxidant activities. In addition, the bioactive compounds detected in SCE were subjected to molecular docking against TYR and MC1R. Based on the results, 150 µg/mL SCE effectively inhibited the production of melanin content and intracellular tyrosinase activity. Cellular tyrosinase activity was reduced by SCE-treated cells in a concentration-dependent manner. The results were comparable to the standard tyrosinase inhibitor kojic acid. In addition, SCE effectively decreased the intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in B16-F10 cells. The antioxidant properties may also contribute to the inhibition of melanogenesis. In addition, LCMS UHPLC-HR-ESI-MS profiling detected 33 major compounds. The results based on in silico study revealed that the bioactive compound putative kaurenoic acid showed a strong binding affinity against TYR (-6.5 kcal/mol) and MC1R (-8.6 kcal/mol). However, further molecular analyses are needed to confirm the mechanism of SCE on melanin inhibition. Nevertheless, SCE is proposed as an anti-melanogenic and antioxidant agent, which could be further developed into cosmetic skin care products.
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- Eka Sunarwidhi Prasedya
- Bioscience and Biotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Mataram, Mataram 83126, Indonesia
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, University of Mataram, Mataram 83126, Indonesia
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- Bioscience and Biotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Mataram, Mataram 83126, Indonesia
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- Bioscience and Biotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Mataram, Mataram 83126, Indonesia
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- Bioscience and Biotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Mataram, Mataram 83126, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Agroindustry, University of Mataram, Mataram 83126, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung 45363, Indonesia
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- Aquaculture Program, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mataram, Mataram 83127, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Food Technology and Processing (PRTPP), National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Wonosari 55861, Indonesia
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Wang Y, Yao X, Shen H, Zhao R, Li Z, Shen X, Wang F, Chen K, Zhou Y, Li B, Zheng X, Lu S. Nutritional Composition, Efficacy, and Processing of Vigna angularis (Adzuki Bean) for the Human Diet: An Overview. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27186079. [PMID: 36144812 PMCID: PMC9506481 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27186079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Adzuki beans are grown in several countries around the world and are widely popular in Asia, where they are often prepared in various food forms. Adzuki beans are rich in starch, and their proteins contain a balanced variety of amino acids with high lysine content, making up for the lack of protein content of cereals in the daily diet. Therefore, the research on adzuki beans and the development of their products have broad prospects for development. The starch, protein, fat, polysaccharide, and polyphenol contents and compositions of adzuki beans vary greatly among different varieties. The processing characteristic components of adzuki beans, such as starch, isolated protein, and heated flavor, are reported with a view to further promote the processing and development of adzuki bean foods. In addition to favorable edibility, the human health benefits of adzuki beans include antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Furtherly, adzuki beans and extracts have positive effects on the prevention and treatment of diseases, including diabetes, diabetes-induced kidney disease or kidney damage, obesity, and high-fat-induced cognitive decline. This also makes a case for the dual use of adzuki beans for food and medicine and contributes to the promotion of adzuki beans as a healthy, edible legume.
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- Yao Wang
- Food Processing Research Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150086, China
- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Food Processing, Harbin 150086, China
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- Food Processing Research Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150086, China
- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Food Processing, Harbin 150086, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +086-0451-86610259
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- Food Processing Research Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150086, China
- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Food Processing, Harbin 150086, China
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- Food Processing Research Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150086, China
- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Food Processing, Harbin 150086, China
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- Food Processing Research Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150086, China
- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Food Processing, Harbin 150086, China
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- Food Processing Research Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150086, China
- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Food Processing, Harbin 150086, China
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- Food Processing Research Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150086, China
- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Food Processing, Harbin 150086, China
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- Food Processing Research Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150086, China
- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Food Processing, Harbin 150086, China
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- Food Processing Research Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150086, China
- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Food Processing, Harbin 150086, China
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- Food Processing Research Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150086, China
- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Food Processing, Harbin 150086, China
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- China School of Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Food Processing Research Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150086, China
- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Food Processing, Harbin 150086, China
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Batalha ADDSJ, Souza DCDM, Ubiera RD, Chaves FCM, Monteiro WM, da Silva FMA, Koolen HHF, Boechat AL, Sartim MA. Therapeutic Potential of Leaves from Fridericia chica (Bonpl.) L. G. Lohmann: Botanical Aspects, Phytochemical and Biological, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant and Healing Action. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12091208. [PMID: 36139047 PMCID: PMC9496332 DOI: 10.3390/biom12091208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Plants of the species Fridericia chica (Bonpl.) L. G. Lohmann (Bignoniaceae), which are widely distributed in Brazil and named crajiru in the state of Amazonas, are known in folk medicine as a traditional medicine in the form of a tea for the treatment of intestinal colic, diarrhea, and anemia, among other diseases. The chemical analysis of extracts of the leaves has identified phenolic compounds, a class of secondary metabolites that provide defense for plants and benefits to the health of humans. Several studies have shown the therapeutic efficacy of F. chica extracts, with antitumor, antiviral, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities being among the therapeutic applications already proven. The healing action of F. chica leaf extract has been demonstrated in several experimental models, and shows the ability to favor the proliferation of fibroblasts, which is essential for tissue repair. The anti-inflammatory activity of F. chica has been clearly demonstrated by several authors, who suggest that it is related to the presence of 3-deoxyanthocyanidins, which is capable of inhibiting pro-inflammatory pathways such as the kappa B (NF-kB) nuclear transcription factor pathway. Another important effect attributed to this species is the antioxidant effect, attributed to phenolic compounds interrupting chain reactions caused by free radicals and donating hydrogen atoms or electrons. In conclusion, the species Fridericia chica has great therapeutic potential, which is detailed in this paper with the objective of encouraging new research and promoting the sum of efforts for the inclusion of herbal medicines in health systems around the world.
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- Basic and Applied Graduate Program—PPGIBA, Biological Science Institute, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus 69080-900, Brazil
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- Basic and Applied Graduate Program—PPGIBA, Biological Science Institute, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus 69080-900, Brazil
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- Tropical Medicine Graduate Program, Amazonas State University—UEA, Manaus 69040-000, Brazil
- Tropical Medicine Foundation Heitor Vieira Dourado (FMT-HVD), Manaus 69040-000, Brazil
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- Tropical Medicine Graduate Program, Amazonas State University—UEA, Manaus 69040-000, Brazil
- Research Group in Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry, Amazonas State University, Manaus 690065-130, Brazil
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- Basic and Applied Graduate Program—PPGIBA, Biological Science Institute, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus 69080-900, Brazil
- Laboratory of Innovative Therapies, Department of Parasitology, Amazonas State University—UEA, Manaus 69080-900, Brazil
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- Basic and Applied Graduate Program—PPGIBA, Biological Science Institute, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus 69080-900, Brazil
- Tropical Medicine Graduate Program, Amazonas State University—UEA, Manaus 69040-000, Brazil
- Research & Development Department, Nilton Lins Foundation, Manaus 69058-030, Brazil
- Correspondence:
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Silva A, Cassani L, Grosso C, Garcia-Oliveira P, Morais SL, Echave J, Carpena M, Xiao J, Barroso MF, Simal-Gandara J, Prieto MA. Recent advances in biological properties of brown algae-derived compounds for nutraceutical applications. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:1283-1311. [PMID: 36037006 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2115004] [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] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The increasing demand for nutraceuticals in the circular economy era has driven the research toward studying bioactive compounds from renewable underexploited resources. In this regard, the exploration of brown algae has shown significant growth and maintains a great promise for the future. One possible explanation could be that brown algae are rich sources of nutritional compounds (polyunsaturated fatty acids, fiber, proteins, minerals, and vitamins) and unique metabolic compounds (phlorotannins, fucoxanthin, fucoidan) with promising biological activities that make them good candidates for nutraceutical applications with increased value-added. In this review, a deep description of bioactive compounds from brown algae is presented. In addition, recent advances in biological activities ascribed to these compounds through in vitro and in vivo assays are pointed out. Delivery strategies to overcome some drawbacks related to the direct application of algae-derived compounds (low solubility, thermal instability, bioavailability, unpleasant organoleptic properties) are also reviewed. Finally, current commercial and legal statuses of ingredients from brown algae are presented, considering future therapeutical and market perspectives as nutraceuticals.
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- Aurora Silva
- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, Universidade de Vigo, Ourense, Spain
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, Universidade de Vigo, Ourense, Spain
- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, Universidade de Vigo, Ourense, Spain
- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, Universidade de Vigo, Ourense, Spain
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, Universidade de Vigo, Ourense, Spain
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, Universidade de Vigo, Ourense, Spain
- International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, Universidade de Vigo, Ourense, Spain
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, Universidade de Vigo, Ourense, Spain
- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
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Porphyra tenera Protects against PM2.5-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction with the Regulation of Gut Function. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:md20070439. [PMID: 35877732 PMCID: PMC9324924 DOI: 10.3390/md20070439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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To evaluate the biological effects of Porphyra tenera (P. tenera), we tried to confirm the possibility that the intake of P. tenera could modulate cognitive and intestinal functions in PM2.5-induced cognitive decline mice. P. tenera attenuated PM2.5-induced learning and memory impairment through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects by regulating the mitochondrial function and TLR-initiated NF-κB signaling. In addition, P. tenera effectively alleviated Aβ production/tau phosphorylation by inhibiting the JNK phosphorylation. Also, the bioactive constituents of P. tenera determined the sulfated galactan, mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs), and chlorophyll derivatives. Moreover, the bioactive compounds of P. tenera by gut fermentation protected against gut dysbiosis and intestinal tight junction damage with a decrease in inflammatory response and short-chain fatty acid production. Based on these results, our findings suggest that P. tenera with sulfated galactan and MAAs is a potential material for cognitive function improvement.
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Suraiya S, Ahmmed MK, Haq M. Immunity boosting roles of biofunctional compounds available in aquafoods: A review. Heliyon 2022; 8:e09547. [PMID: 35663745 PMCID: PMC9160354 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09547] [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: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Aquafoods are diverse and rich in containing various health functional compounds which boost natural immunity. In this manuscript, the contents of biofunctional compounds such as vitamins, minerals, protein and amino acids, ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and pigments, etc. in various aquafoods like fishes, molluscs, crustaceans, seaweeds etc. are reported. The functional roles of those compounds are also depicted which enhance the immunecompetence and immunomodulation of the consumers. This paper provides an account of the recommended daily dietary intake level of those compounds for human. Those compounds available in aquafoods are recommended as they fight against various infectious diseases by enhancing immunity. Available reports on the bioactive compounds in aquafoods reveal the immunity boosting performances which may offer a new insight into controlling infectious diseases.
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- Sharmin Suraiya
- Department of Fisheries and Marine Bioscience, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh
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- Department of Fishing and Post-harvest Technology, Faculty of Fisheries, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi, Chittagong 4225, Bangladesh
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- Department of Fisheries and Marine Bioscience, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh
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Yue Q, Wang Z, Yu F, Tang X, Su L, Zhang S, Sun X, Li K, Zhao C, Zhao L. Changes in metabolite profiles and antioxidant and hypoglycemic activities of Laminaria japonica after fermentation. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Chen BR, Li WM, Li TL, Chan YL, Wu CJ. Fucoidan from Sargassum hemiphyllum inhibits infection and inflammation of Helicobacter pylori. Sci Rep 2022; 12:429. [PMID: 35013458 PMCID: PMC8748467 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-04151-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Having infected by Helicobacter pylori, the infection often leads to gastritis, gastric ulcer, or even gastric cancer. The disease is typically treated with antibiotics as they used to effectively inhibit or kill H. pylori, thus reducing the incidence of gastric adenoma and cancer to significant extent. H. pylori, however, has developed drug resistance to many clinically used antibiotics over the years, highlighting the crisis of antibiotic failure during the H. pylori treatment. We report here that the fucoidan from Sargassum hemiphyllum can significantly reduce the infection of H. pylori without developing to drug resistance. Fucoidan appears to be a strong anti-inflammation agent as manifested by the RAW264.7 cell model examination. Fucoidan can prohibit H. pylori adhesion to host cells, thereby reducing the infection rate by 60%, especially in post treatment in the AGS cell model assay. Mechanistically, fucoidan intervenes the adhesion of BabA and AlpA of H. pylori significantly lowering the total count of H. pylori and the level of IL-6 and TNF-α in vivo. These results all converge on the same fact that fucoidan is an effective agent in a position to protect the stomach from the H. pylori infection by reducing both the total count and induced inflammation.
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- Bo-Rui Chen
- Doctoral Degree Program in Marine Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, Taiwan, ROC
- Doctoral Degree Program in Marine Biotechnology, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Department of Food Science and Center of Excellence for the Oceans, National Taiwan Ocean University, 2, Pei Ning Road, Keelung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Food Science and Center of Excellence for the Oceans, National Taiwan Ocean University, 2, Pei Ning Road, Keelung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Life Science, Chinese Culture University, 55, Hwa Kang Road, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
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- Doctoral Degree Program in Marine Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, Taiwan, ROC.
- Doctoral Degree Program in Marine Biotechnology, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
- Department of Food Science and Center of Excellence for the Oceans, National Taiwan Ocean University, 2, Pei Ning Road, Keelung, Taiwan, ROC.
- Department of Health and Nutrition Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC.
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC.
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Ur Rasool J, Sawhney G, Shaikh M, Nalli Y, Madishetti S, Ahmed Z, Ali A. Site selective synthesis and anti-inflammatory evaluation of Spiro-isoxazoline stitched adducts of arteannuin B. Bioorg Chem 2021; 117:105408. [PMID: 34655840 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2021.105408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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A library of new spiroisoxazoline analogues of arteannuin B was synthesized through 1, 3-dipolar cycloaddition in stereoselective fashion and consequently screened for anti-inflammatory activity in RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. Three potent analogues (8i, 8 m, and 8n) were found to attenuate the LPS induced release of cytokines IL-6 and TNF-α more potently than the parent molecule. Also, the inhibition of LPS induced nitric oxide production in these cells show moderate to high efficacy. None of the three potent molecules have altered the viability of RAW 264.7 cells following 48 h incubation suggesting that the inhibition of cytokines and nitric oxide production exhibited in the cells was not due to toxicity. In addition, these compounds exhibit an IC50 range of 0.17 µM-1.57 µM and 0.09 µM-0.35 µM for the inhibition of IL-6 release and nitric oxide production respectively. The results disclose potent inhibition of pro-inflammatory mediators which are encouraging and warrant further investigations to develop new therapeutic agents for inflammatory diseases.
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- Javeed Ur Rasool
- Natural Product and Medicinal Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India; Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi 110001, India
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- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi 110001, India; Inflammation Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu-Tawi, J&K 180001, India
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- Natural Product and Medicinal Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Natural Product and Medicinal Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi 110001, India; Inflammation Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu-Tawi, J&K 180001, India
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- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi 110001, India; Inflammation Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu-Tawi, J&K 180001, India
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- Natural Product and Medicinal Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India; Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi 110001, India; CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi 110007, India.
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Brun P, Piovan A, Caniato R, Dalla Costa V, Pauletto A, Filippini R. Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Euglena gracilis Extracts. Microorganisms 2021; 9:2058. [PMID: 34683379 PMCID: PMC8537577 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9102058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Dietary supplementation with nutrients able to control intestinal and systemic inflammation is of marketable interest. Indeed, gastrointestinal homeostasis plays a significant role in maintaining human health. In this setting, E. gracilis may sustain or promote human health, but the effects on the intestinal inflammatory milieu are not clear. In this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory activity of E. gracilis and inferred possible mechanisms. Paramylon, crude, and fractionated extracts were obtained from E. gracilis grown in vitro. Phytoconstituents of the extracts were characterized using TLC and HPLC UV-Vis. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities were investigated in primary human macrophages and an intestinal epithelial cell line (HT-29). The analysis of the extracts led to identifying β-carotene, neoxanthin, diadinoxanthin, canthaxanthin, and breakdown products such as pheophytins and pheophorbides. E. gracilis fractionated extracts reduced the production of tumor necrosis factor-α triggered by bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in the short and long terms. Pheophytin a and b and canthaxanthin increased the intracellular reducing potential and dampened the production of LPS-induced reactive oxygen species and lipid peroxidation, intracellular events usually involved in the perpetuation of chronic inflammatory disorders. This study rationalizes the role of specific extract fractions of E. gracilis in controlling LPS-driven intestinal inflammation.
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- Paola Brun
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Section of Microbiology, University of Padova, Via A. Gabelli 63, 35127 Padova, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via F. Marzolo 5, 35131 Padova, Italy; (A.P.); (R.C.); (V.D.C.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via F. Marzolo 5, 35131 Padova, Italy; (A.P.); (R.C.); (V.D.C.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via F. Marzolo 5, 35131 Padova, Italy; (A.P.); (R.C.); (V.D.C.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Section of Microbiology, University of Padova, Via A. Gabelli 63, 35127 Padova, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via F. Marzolo 5, 35131 Padova, Italy; (A.P.); (R.C.); (V.D.C.); (R.F.)
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Rosa W, da Silva Domingos O, de Oliveira Salem PP, Caldas IS, Murgu M, Lago JHG, Sartorelli P, Dias DF, Chagas-Paula DA, Soares MG. In vivo anti-inflammatory activity of Fabaceae species extracts screened by a new ex vivo assay using human whole blood. PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS : PCA 2021; 32:859-883. [PMID: 33594803 DOI: 10.1002/pca.3031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Plants have been considered a promising source for discovering new compounds with pharmacological activities. The Fabaceae family comprises a large variety of species that produce substances with diverse therapeutic potential, including anti-inflammatory activity. The limitations of current anti-inflammatories generate the need to research new anti-inflammatory structures with higher efficacy as well as develop methods for screening multiple samples, reliably and ethically, to assess such therapeutic properties. OBJECTIVE Validate and apply a quantification method for prostaglandin E2 (PGE2 ) production from an ex vivo assay in human blood in order to screen anti-inflammatory activity present in many Fabaceae species extracts. METHODS Human blood was incubated with extracts from 47 Fabaceae species. After lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammation, PGE2 was quantified in the plasma by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The extracts that presented PGE2 production inhibition were further assessed through in vivo assay and then chemically characterised through an analysis of ultra-performance liquid chromatography electrospray ionisation quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS2 ) data. RESULTS The new ex vivo anti-inflammatory assay showed that five out of the 47 Fabaceae species inhibited PGE2 production. Results from an in vivo assay and the metabolic profile of the active extracts supported the anti-inflammatory potential of four species. CONCLUSION The quantification method for PGE2 demonstrated fast, sensitive, precise, and accurate results. The new ex vivo anti-inflammatory assay comprised a great, reliable, and ethical approach for the screening of a large number of samples before an in vivo bioassay. Additionally, the four active extracts in both ex vivo and in vivo assays may be useful for the development of more efficient anti-inflammatory drugs.
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- Welton Rosa
- Institute of Chemistry - Federal University of Alfenas - Unifal-MG, Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Parasitology, Federal University of Alfenas - Unifal-MG, Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Waters Corporation, Alphaville, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Institute of Environmental, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo - UNIFESP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry - Federal University of Alfenas - Unifal-MG, Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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Li J, Wang H, Zhang L, An N, Ni W, Gao Q, Yu Y. Capsaicin affects macrophage anti-inflammatory activity via the MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways. INT J VITAM NUTR RES 2021. [PMID: 34235954 DOI: 10.1024/0300-9831/a000721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Capsaicin, the main constituent in chili, is an extremely spicy vanillin alkaloid and is found in several Capsicum species in China. Traditionally, it has been used to treat inflammatory diseases such as allergic rhinitis, neuralgia after shingles, refractory female urethral syndrome, spontaneous recalcitrant anal pruritus, and solid tumors. Constant stimulation of the body by inflammatory factors can lead to chronic inflammation. Capsaicin possesses anti-inflammatory activity; however, the underlying mechanism is unknown. We investigated the effect of capsaicin on the secretion of macrophage inflammatory factors in a lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation model using 56 healthy, SPF grade, BALB/c mice. To this end, mice peritoneal macrophages were isolated and stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (1 μg/mL) and capsaicin (25, 50, 75, or 100 μg/mL) for 24 h. At all concentrations tested, capsaicin significantly promoted the phagocytosis of neutral red dye by macrophages. Furthermore, the gene expression and secretion of inflammatory cytokines significantly increased after induction with lipopolysaccharide (P<0.01); the interleukin (IL)-6 level was 204 μg/mL, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α level was 860 μg/mL, and nitric oxide (NO) level was 19.8 μg/mL. However, the treatment with capsaicin reduced their levels (P<0.01) and protein expression of lipopolysaccharide-induced extracellular signal-related kinase 1/2 and p65 (P<0.05). Overall, capsaicin reduced the secretion of inflammatory cytokines (P<0.01), interleukins, TNF-α (P<0.01), and NO by inhibiting the nuclear factor-kappa B and microtubule-associated protein kinase signaling pathways, and thereby reduced lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory response in macrophages.
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- Jingshuang Li
- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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Pucci C, Martinelli C, Degl'Innocenti A, Desii A, De Pasquale D, Ciofani G. Light-Activated Biomedical Applications of Chlorophyll Derivatives. Macromol Biosci 2021; 21:e2100181. [PMID: 34212510 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202100181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Tetrapyrroles are the basis of essential physiological functions in most living organisms. These compounds represent the basic scaffold of porphyrins, chlorophylls, and bacteriochlorophylls, among others. Chlorophyll derivatives, obtained by the natural or artificial degradation of chlorophylls, present unique properties, holding great potential in the scientific and medical fields. Indeed, they can act as cancer-preventing agents, antimutagens, apoptosis inducers, efficient antioxidants, as well as antimicrobial and immunomodulatory molecules. Moreover, thanks to their peculiar optical properties, they can be exploited as photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy and as vision enhancers. Most of these molecules, however, are highly hydrophobic and poorly soluble in biological fluids, and may display undesired toxicity due to accumulation in healthy tissues. The advent of nanomedicine has prompted the development of nanoparticles acting as carriers for chlorophyll derivatives, facilitating their targeted administration with demonstrated applicability in diagnosis and therapy. In this review, the chemical and physical properties of chlorophyll derivatives that justify their usage in the biomedical field, with particular regard to light-activated dynamics are described. Their role as antioxidants and photoactive agents are discussed, introducing the most recent nanomedical applications and focusing on inorganic and organic nanocarriers exploited in vitro and in vivo.
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- Carlotta Pucci
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Smart Bio-Interfaces, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, Pontedera, Pisa, 56025, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, Milan, 20133, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Smart Bio-Interfaces, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, Pontedera, Pisa, 56025, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Smart Bio-Interfaces, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, Pontedera, Pisa, 56025, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Smart Bio-Interfaces, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, Pontedera, Pisa, 56025, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Smart Bio-Interfaces, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, Pontedera, Pisa, 56025, Italy
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Shi Z, Dun B, Wei Z, Liu C, Tian J, Ren G, Yao Y. Peptides Released from Extruded Adzuki Bean Protein through Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion Exhibit Anti-inflammatory Activity. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:7028-7036. [PMID: 34138556 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c01712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Increasing attention has been focused on plant-derived peptides because of their potential bioactivities. In this study, bioactive peptides were released from extruded adzuki bean protein by simulated gastrointestinal digestion. A peptide (KQS-1) sequenced as KQSESHFVDAQPEQQQR was separated and identified using ultrafiltration, pre-high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and ultraperformance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). KQS-1 was shown to exert significant anti-inflammatory effects in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW 264.7 macrophages by reducing the production of IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α, and MCP-1 to 38.31, 6.07, 43.96, and 41.74%, respectively. The involved signaling pathways were identified by transcriptome analysis. Overall, 5236 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified. Gene ontology (GO) functions demonstrated that DEGs were significantly related to the NF-κB pathway. In conclusion, KQS-1 prevented the activation and expression of NF-κB/caspase-1 by upstream and downstream factors. These findings highlight the bioactivity of adzuki bean peptides.
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- Zhenxing Shi
- Institute of Crop Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), 80 South Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), 80 South Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), 80 South Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
- Laboratory for Green Cultivation and Deep Processing of Three Gorges Reservoir Area's Medicinal Herbs, College of Life Science & Engineering, The Chongqing Engineering, Chongqing Three Gorges University, No. 666 Tianxing Road, Wanzhou District, Chongqing 404000, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Cereal and Oil Crops, Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences/Hebei Laboratory of Crop Genetic and Breeding, Shijiazhuang 050035, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Cereal and Oil Crops, Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences/Hebei Laboratory of Crop Genetic and Breeding, Shijiazhuang 050035, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), 80 South Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), 80 South Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
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Kim S, Lee EY, Hillman PF, Ko J, Yang I, Nam SJ. Chemical Structure and Biological Activities of Secondary Metabolites from Salicornia europaea L. Molecules 2021; 26:2252. [PMID: 33924656 PMCID: PMC8069253 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26082252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Salicornia europaea L. is a halophyte that grows in salt marshes and muddy seashores, which is widely used both as traditional medicine and as an edible vegetable. This salt-tolerant plant is a source of diverse secondary metabolites with several therapeutic properties, including antioxidant, antidiabetic, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity effects. Therefore, this review summarizes the chemical structure and biological activities of secondary metabolites isolated from Salicornia europaea L.
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- Sojeong Kim
- Graduate School of Industrial Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea;
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (E.-Y.L.); (P.F.H.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (E.-Y.L.); (P.F.H.)
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- AMOREPACIFIC Research and Development Center, Yongin 17074, Korea;
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- Department of Convergence Study on the Ocean Science and Technology, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan 49112, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (E.-Y.L.); (P.F.H.)
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Apaza Ticona L, Lacheva GI, Serban AM, Rumbero Sánchez Á. Hydroalcoholic extract of Tagetes minuta L. inhibits inflammatory bowel disease through the activity of pheophytins on the NF-κB signalling pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 268:113603. [PMID: 33242619 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Revised: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNO-PHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Species of the genus Tagetes are well known for their anti-inflammatory properties. Tagetes minuta "Huacatay" is an endemic species of South America that has been used in traditional medicine since ancient times as a remedy for stomach and intestinal discomfort. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of this study is to investigate the anti-inflammatory activity of the aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts of the Huacatay, identifying the compounds responsible for this activity. MATERIALS AND METHODS Anti-inflammatory activity of the compounds, fractions and extracts was evaluated in Hs 746T (stomach), HIEC-6 (intestine) and THP-1 (monocytes peripheral blood) cells by measuring their inhibitory capacity against the NF-κB production. RESULTS Aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts of Tagetes minuta displayed anti-inflammatory activity in vitro, the hydroalcoholic extract being the most active (IC50 between 59.72 and 66.42 μg/mL) in all cell lines. Bio-guided hydroalcoholic extract fractionation led to the isolation and characterisation of two pheophytins, pheophytin a (1) and 132-hydroxy pheophytin a (2). Both compounds inhibited the production of NF-κB with IC50 values in the low micromolar range, with an IC50 between 12.32 and 16.01 μM for compound 1 and 7.91-9.87 μM for compound 2. CONCLUSIONS The two pheophytins isolated in this study inhibit the production of NF-κB, thus showing that the traditional anti-inflammatory use of Tagetes minuta can be proved through pharmacological assays. This contributes to understanding the anti-inflammatory activity of the Huacatay extracts and their use in the treatment of stomach and intestinal discomfort.
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- Luis Apaza Ticona
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University Autónoma of Madrid. Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain; Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, University Complutense of Madrid. Ciudad Universitaria s/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, University Complutense of Madrid. Ciudad Universitaria s/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain
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- Maria Sklodowska Curie University Hospital for Children. Constantin Brancoveanu Boulevard, 077120, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University Autónoma of Madrid. Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Berchemia floribunda in LPS-Stimulated RAW264.7 Cells through Regulation of NF-κB and MAPKs Signaling Pathway. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10030586. [PMID: 33808663 PMCID: PMC8003373 DOI: 10.3390/plants10030586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Berchemia floribunda (Wall.) Brongn. (BF), which belongs to Rhamnaceae, is a special plant of Anmyeon Island in Korea. BF has been reported to have antioxidant and whitening effects. However, the anti-inflammatory activity of BR has not been elucidated. In this study, we evaluated the anti-inflammatory effect of leaves (BR-L), branches (BR-B) and fruit (BR-F) extracted with 70% ethanol of BR and elucidated the potential signaling pathway in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. BR-L showed a strong anti-inflammatory activity through the inhibition of NO production. BR-L significantly suppressed the production of the pro-inflammatory mediators such as iNOS, COX-2, IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. BR-L suppressed the degradation and phosphorylation of IκB-α, which contributed to the inhibition of p65 nuclear accumulation and NF-κB activation. BR-L obstructed the phosphorylation of MAPKs (ERK1/2, p38 and JNK) in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. Consequently, these results suggest that BR-L may have great potential for the development of anti-inflammatory drugs to treat acute and chronic inflammatory disorders.
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Fernandes AS, Nascimento TC, Pinheiro PN, de Rosso VV, de Menezes CR, Jacob-Lopes E, Zepka LQ. Insights on the intestinal absorption of chlorophyll series from microalgae. Food Res Int 2020; 140:110031. [PMID: 33648259 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.110031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The bioaccessibility and subsequent uptake by Caco-2 human intestinal cells of chlorophyll pigments from Scenedesmus obliquus were determined for the first time. In order to evaluate the impact of different types of the matrix on bioaccessibility of chlorophyll from microalgae, three different products were evaluated: isolated chlorophyll extract (ICE); wet ultrasonicated biomass (WUB); and whole dried biomass (WDB). The samples were submitted to in vitro digestion model according to the INFOGEST protocol, and Caco-2 cells determined the intestinal uptake. Chlorophyll pigments were determined by HPLC-PDA-MS/MS. A total of ten chlorophyll pigments (8,318.48 µg g-1) were separated in S. obliquus biomass, with chlorophyll a (3,507.76 µg g-1) and pheophytin a' (1,598.09 µg g-1) the major ones. After in vitro digestion, all tested products showed bioaccessible chlorophylls. However, the total bioaccessibility results were as follows: ICE (33.45%), WUB (2.65%), WDB (0.33%). Five compounds were bioaccessible in ICE, three in WUB, and one in WDB. The hydroxypheophytin a showed the highest bioaccessibility (212%) in ICE, while pheophytin a' in WUB (11%) and WDB (2%). As a result, bioavailability estimates of ICE using the Caco-2 cell showed hydroxypheophytin a (102.53%), followed by pheophytin a' (64.69%) as the chlorophyll pigments most abundant in intestinal cells. In summary, from a nutritional perspective, these three types of the matrix (WDB, WUB, and ICE) influence the promotion of chlorophyll bioaccessibility. In this way, the data suggest that chlorophylls bioaccessibility from ICE is greater than that in WDB and WUB. Therefore, ICE should be considered a product that provides bioavailable chlorophyll and could be the best choice, such as ingredients in the development of functional foods chlorophyll-based.
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- Andrêssa S Fernandes
- Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), P.O. Box 5021, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), P.O. Box 5021, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), P.O. Box 5021, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Rua Silva Jardim 136, Santos 11015-020, Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), P.O. Box 5021, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), P.O. Box 5021, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), P.O. Box 5021, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil.
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Rupa EJ, Li JF, Arif MH, Yaxi H, Puja AM, Chan AJ, Hoang VA, Kaliraj L, Yang DC, Kang SC. Cordyceps militaris Fungus Extracts-Mediated Nanoemulsion for Improvement Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Anti-Inflammatory Activities. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25235733. [PMID: 33291776 PMCID: PMC7730259 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25235733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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This study aimed to produce and optimize a Cordyceps militaris-based oil-in-water (O/W) nanoemulsion (NE) encapsulated in sea buckthorn oil (SBT) using an ultrasonication process. Herein, a nonionic surfactant (Tween 80) and chitosan cosurfactant were used as emulsifying agents. The Cordyceps nanoemulsion (COR-NE) was characterized using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and field-emission transmission electron microscope (FE-TEM). The DLS analyses revealed that the NE droplets were 87.0 ± 2.1 nm in diameter, with a PDI value of 0.089 ± 0.023, and zeta potential of -26.20 ± 2. The small size, low PDI, and stable zeta potential highlighted the excellent stability of the NE. The NE was tested for stability under different temperature (4 °C, 25 °C, and 60 °C) and storage conditions for 3 months where 4 °C did not affect the stability. Finally, in vitro cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory activity were assessed. The results suggested that the NE was not toxic to RAW 264.7 or HaCaT (human keratinocyte) cell lines at up to 100 µL/mL. Anti-inflammatory activity in liposaccharides (LPS)-induced RAW 264.7 cells was evident at 50 µg/mL and showed inhibition of NO production and downregulation of pro-inflammatory gene expression. Further, the NE exhibited good antioxidant (2.96 ± 0.10 mg/mL) activity and inhibited E. coli and S. aureus bacterial growth. Overall, the COR-NE had greater efficacy than the free extract and added significant value for future biomedical and cosmetics applications.
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- Esrat Jahan Rupa
- Department of Oriental Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Korea; (E.J.R.); (J.F.L.); (M.H.A.); (H.Y.); (V.-A.H.)
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- Department of Oriental Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Korea; (E.J.R.); (J.F.L.); (M.H.A.); (H.Y.); (V.-A.H.)
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- Department of Oriental Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Korea; (E.J.R.); (J.F.L.); (M.H.A.); (H.Y.); (V.-A.H.)
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- Department of Oriental Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Korea; (E.J.R.); (J.F.L.); (M.H.A.); (H.Y.); (V.-A.H.)
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- Graduate School of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Korea; (A.M.P.); (A.J.C.); (L.K.)
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- Graduate School of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Korea; (A.M.P.); (A.J.C.); (L.K.)
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- Department of Oriental Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Korea; (E.J.R.); (J.F.L.); (M.H.A.); (H.Y.); (V.-A.H.)
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- Graduate School of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Korea; (A.M.P.); (A.J.C.); (L.K.)
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- Department of Oriental Medicinal Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Korea; (E.J.R.); (J.F.L.); (M.H.A.); (H.Y.); (V.-A.H.)
- Graduate School of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Korea; (A.M.P.); (A.J.C.); (L.K.)
- Correspondence: (D.C.Y.); (S.C.K.); Tel.: +82-1024835434 (D.C.Y.); +82-1089501273 (S.C.K.)
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- Graduate School of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Korea; (A.M.P.); (A.J.C.); (L.K.)
- Correspondence: (D.C.Y.); (S.C.K.); Tel.: +82-1024835434 (D.C.Y.); +82-1089501273 (S.C.K.)
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Yu T, Park ES, Song GH, Zhao X, Yi RK, Park KY. Kimchi markedly induces apoptosis in HT-29 human colon carcinoma cells. J Food Biochem 2020; 45:e13532. [PMID: 33140497 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 09/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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This study investigated kimchi-induced apoptosis in HT-29 human colon carcinoma cells. Three types of kimchi samples were prepared: standardized kimchi brined with general commercial Baechu cabbage by a standardized recipe (SK), Amtak Baechu kimchi brined with Amtak Baechu cabbage by a standardized recipe (AmK), and anticancer kimchi brined with organically cultivated Baechu cabbage by a functional recipe (AK). MTT assay, qRT-PCR, and Western blotting analysis were performed. The results indicate that AmK and AK, especially AK significantly upregulated mRNA expression of apoptosis-related genes Bim, Bax, Bak, caspase-8, -9, -3, and p53 but suppressed Bcl-xL and Bcl-2 expression. In addition, AK treatment significantly upregulated protein expression levels of caspase-3 but strikingly reduced the protein expression level of Bcl-2 (p < .05), followed by AmK treatment. Our data suggest that AK and AmK can markedly suppress the proliferation of HT-29 cells via activation of apoptosis. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Colon cancer is the fourth cancer with the highest incidence in the world. Cell apoptosis is a type of programmed cell death and plays an important role in the cancer cells study. Kimchi is a traditional fermented food in Korea, with a relatively high daily consumption. Our present study used three kinds of kimchi which prepared with different main ingredients and recipes. The results suggest that organically cultivated Baechu cabbage and functional recipe in kimchi preparation play an important role in the anticancer efficacy of kimchi, which has been shown to promote induction of apoptosis in HT-29 cells.
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- Ting Yu
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Cha University, Seongnam, South Korea.,Chongqing Collaborative Innovation Center for Functional Food, Chongqing University of Education, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Chongqing Collaborative Innovation Center for Functional Food, Chongqing University of Education, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Collaborative Innovation Center for Functional Food, Chongqing University of Education, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Cha University, Seongnam, South Korea.,Chongqing Collaborative Innovation Center for Functional Food, Chongqing University of Education, Chongqing, China
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Saraswati, Giriwono PE, Iskandriati D, Tan CP, Andarwulan N. In-vitro anti-inflammatory activity, free radical (DPPH) scavenging, and ferric reducing ability (FRAP) of Sargassum cristaefolium lipid-soluble fraction and putative identification of bioactive compounds using UHPLC-ESI-ORBITRAP-MS/MS. Food Res Int 2020; 137:109702. [PMID: 33233276 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Sargassum brown seaweed is well-known to contain several bioactive compounds which exhibit various biological activities, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Lipophilic extracts and fractions of Sargassum were reported to possess promising anti-inflammatory activity. This study, therefore, aims to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity of Sargassum cristaefolium crude lipid extract and its fractions. The brown seaweed was obtained from Awur Bay, Jepara - Indonesia. Crude lipid fractionation was performed using normal phase column chromatography, and three different fractions (dichloromethane, acetone, methanol) were produced. The results showed that treatment of acetone fraction exerted strongest nitric oxide inhibition in lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW 264.7 cells, both in pre-incubated and co-incubated cell culture models. This outcome was in accordance with its 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging activity and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP). Metabolite profiling of lipid fractions was performed by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography electrospray ionization orbitrap tandem mass spectrometry, while the orthogonal projection to latent structures analysis was conducted to determine some features with significant correlation to the bioactivity. There were 14 feature candidates considered from both positive and negative ionization mode datasets. Seven out of them were putatively identified as pheophytin a (1), all-trans fucoxanthin (2), 132-hydroxy-pheophytin a (3), pheophorbide a (4), 1-hexadecanoyl-2-(9Z-octadecenoyl)-3-O-β-D-galactosyl-sn-glycerol (6), 1-(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z-eicosapentaenoyl)-2-(9Z,12Z,15Z-octadecatrienoyl)-3-O-β-D-galactosyl-sn-glycerol (10), and 1-(9Z,12Z,15Z-octadecatrienoyl)-2-(6Z,9Z,12Z,15Z-octadecatetraenoyl)-3-O-β-D-galactosyl-sn glycerol (12).
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- Saraswati
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Bogor Agricultural University 16680, Indonesia.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Bogor Agricultural University 16680, Indonesia; Southeast Asian Food and Agricultural Science Technology (SEAFAST) Center, Bogor Agricultural University 16680, Indonesia
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- Primate Research Center, Bogor Agricultural University 16151, Indonesia
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Bogor Agricultural University 16680, Indonesia; Southeast Asian Food and Agricultural Science Technology (SEAFAST) Center, Bogor Agricultural University 16680, Indonesia.
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Yang J, Zhang BW, Lin LN, Zan XL, Zhang GC, Chen GS, Ji JY, Ma WH. Key factors affecting photoactivated fungicidal activity of sodium pheophorbide a against Pestalotiopsis neglecta. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2020; 167:104584. [PMID: 32527419 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2020.104584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Recently, photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photoactivated pesticides have attracted considerable research attention. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the photodynamic activity of a chlorophyllous derivative, sodium pheophorbide a (SPA), and to evaluate its potential as a photoactivated fungicide. The singlet oxygen quantum yield, the photoreaction process, the anti-photobleaching ability in sterile water (H2O), the effect of light conditions on its antifungal activity, and its stability were all investigated. SPA showed significant fungicidal activity and photostability, during which Type I and Type II photodynamic reactions occurred simultaneously on Pestalotiopsis neglecta, and the influence of Type I was slightly larger than that of Type II. In addition, light promoted the antifungal activity of SPA. In particular, the antifungal activity was enhanced with increasing light intensity, and was strongest under 8000 lx conditions. Under monochromatic light sources, antifungal activity was strongest under green light s; however, the effect of monochromatic light was not as good as that of white light. From 0 to 24 h, the antifungal effect of the SPA solution was enhanced; however, the activity of the solution began to weaken after 24 h. Furthermore, our study confirmed that the antifungal activity of SPA was stable under different temperatures, pH values, and UV irradiation durations.
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- Jing Yang
- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Forest Protection, School of Forest, Northeast Forestry University, Hexing Road 26, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150040, PR China
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- School of Information and Computer Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Hexing Road 26, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150040, PR China
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- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Forest Protection, School of Forest, Northeast Forestry University, Hexing Road 26, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150040, PR China; Yichun University, Xuefu Road 576, Yichun 336000, PR China
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- Forest Pest Control and Quarantine Station of Honghua'erji Forestry Bureau, Hulunbuir 021112, PR China
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- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Forest Protection, School of Forest, Northeast Forestry University, Hexing Road 26, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150040, PR China.
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- School of Information and Computer Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Hexing Road 26, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150040, PR China.
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- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Forest Protection, School of Forest, Northeast Forestry University, Hexing Road 26, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150040, PR China
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- Heilongjiang Province Key Laboratory of Forest Protection, School of Forest, Northeast Forestry University, Hexing Road 26, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150040, PR China
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Interest in pigment composition of microalgae species is growing as new natural pigments sources are being sought. However, we still have a limited number of species of microalgae exploited to obtain these compounds. Considering these facts, the detailed composition of carotenoids and chlorophylls of two species of green microalgae (Chlorella sorokiniana and Scenedesmus bijuga) were determined for the first time by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to diode array and mass spectrometry detectors (HPLC-PDA-MS/MS). A total of 17 different carotenoids were separated in all the extracts. Most of the carotenoids present in the two microalgae species are xanthophylls. C. sorokiniana presented 11 carotenoids (1408.46 μg g−1), and S. bijuga showed 16 carotenoids (1195.75 μg g−1). The main carotenoids detected in the two microalgae were all-trans-lutein and all-trans-β-carotene. All-trans-lutein was substantially higher in C. sorokiniana (59.01%), whereas all-trans-β-carotene was detected in higher quantitative values in S. bijuga (13.88%). Seven chlorophyll compounds were identified in both strains with different proportions in each species. Concentrations of chlorophyll representing 7.6% and 10.2% of the composition of the compounds present in the biomass of C. sorokiniana and S. bijuga, respectively. Relevant chlorophyll compounds are reported for the first time in these strains. The data obtained provide significant insights for microalgae pigment composition databases. The carotenoids and chlorophylls profile by HPLC-PDA-MS of microalgae is reported. Microalgae showed species-specific pigments profiles. 17 carotenoids and 7 chlorophylls were identified and quantified in details. The quantitative profile presented a prevalence of chlorophylls over carotenoids. Green microalgae are proposed as an interesting natural source of food pigments.
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Lauritano C, Helland K, Riccio G, Andersen JH, Ianora A, Hansen EH. Lysophosphatidylcholines and Chlorophyll-Derived Molecules from the Diatom Cylindrotheca closterium with Anti-Inflammatory Activity. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:md18030166. [PMID: 32192075 PMCID: PMC7143213 DOI: 10.3390/md18030166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Revised: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Microalgae have been shown to be excellent producers of lipids, pigments, carbohydrates, and a plethora of secondary metabolites with possible applications in the pharmacological, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical sectors. Recently, various microalgal raw extracts have been found to have anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, we performed the fractionation of raw extracts of the diatom Cylindrotheca closterium, previously shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, obtaining five fractions. Fractions C and D were found to significantly inhibit tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-⍺) release in LPS-stimulated human monocyte THP-1 cells. A dereplication analysis of these two fractions allowed the identification of their main components. Our data suggest that lysophosphatidylcholines and a breakdown product of chlorophyll, pheophorbide a, were probably responsible for the observed anti-inflammatory activity. Pheophorbide a is known to have anti-inflammatory properties. We tested and confirmed the anti-inflammatory activity of 1-palmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, the most abundant lysophosphatidylcholine found in fraction C. This study demonstrated the importance of proper dereplication of bioactive extracts and fractions before isolation of compounds is commenced.
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- Chiara Lauritano
- Department of Marine Biotechnology, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, CAP80121 Naples, Italy; (G.R.); (A.I.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-081-5833-221
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- Marbio, UiT—The Arctic University of Norway, Breivika N-9037 Tromsø, Norway; (K.H.); (J.H.A.); (E.H.H.)
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, CAP80121 Naples, Italy; (G.R.); (A.I.)
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- Marbio, UiT—The Arctic University of Norway, Breivika N-9037 Tromsø, Norway; (K.H.); (J.H.A.); (E.H.H.)
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, CAP80121 Naples, Italy; (G.R.); (A.I.)
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- Marbio, UiT—The Arctic University of Norway, Breivika N-9037 Tromsø, Norway; (K.H.); (J.H.A.); (E.H.H.)
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Chemometrics-Assisted Identification of Anti-Inflammatory Compounds from the Green Alga Klebsormidium flaccidum var. zivo. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25051048. [PMID: 32110943 PMCID: PMC7179104 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25051048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The green alga Klebsormidium flaccidum var. zivo is a rich source of proteins, polyphenols, and bioactive small-molecule compounds. An approach involving chromatographic fractionation, anti-inflammatory activity testing, ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry profiling, chemometric analysis, and subsequent MS-oriented isolation was employed to rapidly identify its small-molecule anti-inflammatory compounds including hydroxylated fatty acids, chlorophyll-derived pheophorbides, carotenoids, and glycoglycerolipids. Pheophorbide a, which decreased intracellular nitric oxide production by inhibiting inducible nitric oxide synthase, was the most potent compound identified with an IC50 value of 0.24 µM in lipopolysaccharides-induced macrophages. It also inhibited nuclear factor kappaB activation with an IC50 value of 32.1 µM in phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate-induced chondrocytes. Compared to conventional bioassay-guided fractionation, this approach is more efficient for rapid identification of multiple chemical classes of bioactive compounds from a complex natural product mixture.
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Structural characterization and antiviral activity of two fucoidans from the brown algae Sargassum henslowianum. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 229:115487. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Revised: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Makinde EA, Ovatlarnporn C, Sontimuang C, Herbette G, Olatunji OJ. Chemical Constituents From the Aerial Part of Tiliacora triandra (Colebr.) Diels and Their α-Glucosidase and α-Amylase Inhibitory Activity. Nat Prod Commun 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x19899595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Two new fatty acid derivatives identified as 5,7-dihydroxy-6-oxoheptadecanoic acid (1) and ethyl-5,7-dihydroxy-6-oxooctadecanoate (2) together with four known compounds, ethyl linolenate (3), ethyl linoleate (4), ethyl pheophorbide A (5), and pheophorbide A (6), were isolated from the aerial parts of Tiliacora triandra. All the compounds were isolated from T. triandra for the first time. The structures of the compounds were elucidated using high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry, 1-dimensional and 2-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and comparison with literature data. All the isolated compounds were evaluated for their in vitro inhibitory activity against α-glucosidase and α-amylase. Compounds 1-6 exhibited α-glucosidase inhibitory activity with half-maximal inhibitory concentration values (IC50) values in the range of 11.58-424.06 μM, while only compound 1 displayed inhibitory activity against α-amylase at an IC50 value of 26.27 μM.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, 90112, Thailand
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- Faculty of Thai Traditional Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, 90112, Thailand
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- Aix-Marseille Universite, CNRS, Centrale Marseille, FSCM, Spectropole, Marseille, France
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- Faculty of Thai Traditional Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, 90112, Thailand
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Aziz E, Batool R, Akhtar W, Rehman S, Shahzad T, Malik A, Shariati MA, Laishevtcev A, Plygun S, Heydari M, Rauf A, Ahmed Arif S. Xanthophyll: Health benefits and therapeutic insights. Life Sci 2019; 240:117104. [PMID: 31783054 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2019.117104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 11/13/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Xanthophylls constitute a major part of carotenoids in nature. They are an oxidized version of carotenoid. Xanthophyll has widely drawn scientists' attentions in terms of its functionality, bioavailability and diversity. An assortment of xanthophyll varieties includes lutein, zeaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, capsanthin, astaxanthin, and fucoxanthin. Chemically, lutein and zeaxanthin are dipolar carotenoids with hydroxyl groups at both ends of their molecules that bestow hydrophilic properties to them. Hydrophilic affinity in lutein and zeaxanthin makes better bioavailability in reaction with singlet oxygen in water phase, whereas non-polar carotenoids have shown to have less efficiency in scavenging free radicals. Xanthophylls have been studied for their effects in a wide variety of diseases including neurologic, ophthalmologic, oral, allergic and immune diseases. This review highlights pharmaco-pharmaceutical applications of xanthophylls as well asits drug interactions with beta-carotene. Different types of xanthophylls have been shown to have neuroprotective effects. Fucoxanthin demonstrated potent antiplasmodial activity. Lutein and zeaxanthin prevent the progression of age related macular degeneration. They have also demonstrated promising effects on uveitis, retinitis pigmentosa, scleritis, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal ischemia and choroideremia. Astaxanthin showed to have skin protecting effects against ultraviolet light injury. Astaxanthin have anti-allergic activity against the contact dermatitis especially to treat the patients having adverse reactions induced by steroids. Astaxanthin has been reported to exert beneficial effects in preventing oral lichen planus and early stage cancers. β-cryptoxanthin has been considered a good candidate for prevention of bone loss via osteoblastic bone formation and inhibiting osteoclastic bone resorption. There is also some concern that higher dose of xanthophylls may be linked to increased risk of skin cancer and gastric adenocarcinoma. However this increased risk was not statistically significant when adjusted for confounding factors. Further researches including clinical studies are needed to better evaluate the efficacy and safety of xanthophylls in prevention and treatment of different diseases.
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- Ejaz Aziz
- Department of Botany, GDC Khanpur, Haripur, Pakistan.
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- University Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, PMAS-UAAR, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Biocontrol and Antimicrobial Resistance, Orel State, University Named After I.S. Turgenev, 302026 Orel, Russia
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- Laboratory of Biocontrol and Antimicrobial Resistance, Orel State, University Named After I.S. Turgenev, 302026 Orel, Russia; Federal Research Center - All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine named after K.I. Skryabin and Y.R. Kovalenko of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 109428, Russia
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- Laboratory of Biocontrol and Antimicrobial Resistance, Orel State, University Named After I.S. Turgenev, 302026 Orel, Russia; European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Basel 4051, Switzerland; All Russian Research Institute of Phytopathology, Moscow Region 143050, Russia
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- Poostchi Ophthalmology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Anbar, KPK, Pakistan.
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- Bioproducts Sciences and Engineering Laboratory, Washington State University Tricities, 2710, Crimson way, Richland, WA 99354, USA
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Variation in Lipid Components from 15 Species of Tropical and Temperate Seaweeds. Mar Drugs 2019; 17:md17110630. [PMID: 31698797 PMCID: PMC6891767 DOI: 10.3390/md17110630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The present study describes the variation in lipid components from 15 species of seaweeds belonging to the Chlorophyta, Ochrophyta, and Rhodophyta phyla collected in tropical (Indonesia) and temperate (Japan) areas. Analyses were performed of multiple components, including chlorophylls, carotenoids, n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), and alpha tocopherol (α-Toc). Chlorophyll (Chl) and carotenoid contents varied among phyla, but not with the sampling location. Chl a and b were the major chlorophylls in Chlorophyta. Chl a and Chl c were the main chlorophylls in Ochrophyta, while Chl a was the dominant chlorophylls in Rhodophyta. β-Carotene and fucoxanthin were detected as major seaweed carotenoids. The former was present in all species in a variety of ranges, while the latter was mainly found in Ochrophyta and in small quantities in Rhodophyta, but not in Chlorophyta. The total lipids (TL) content and fatty acids composition were strongly affected by sampling location. The TL and n-3 PUFAs levels tended to be higher in temperate seaweeds compared with those in tropical seaweeds. The major n-3 PUFAs in different phyla, namely, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and stearidonic acid (SDA) in Ochrophyta, α-linolenic acid (ALA) and SDA in Chlorophyta, and EPA in Rhodophyta, accumulated in temperate seaweeds. Chlorophylls, their derivatives, and carotenoids are known to have health benefits, such as antioxidant activities, while n-3 PUFAs are known to be essential nutrients that positively influence human nutrition and health. Therefore, seaweed lipids could be used as a source of ingredients with health benefits for functional foods and nutraceuticals.
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Han C, Yang J, Song P, Wang X, Shi W. Effects of Salvia miltiorrhiza Polysaccharides on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammatory Factor Release in RAW264.7 Cells. J Interferon Cytokine Res 2019; 38:29-37. [PMID: 29328882 DOI: 10.1089/jir.2017.0087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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This study investigated the anti-inflammatory effects and possible underlying mechanisms of Salvia miltiorrhiza polysaccharides (SMP) in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. The cytotoxicity of SMP was detected by the MTT method. The morphological change of RAW264.7 was observed by Diff-Quik staining. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to evaluate the production of cytokines in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. The nitric oxide (NO) kit assay detected the NO release from LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. Real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to detect the transcriptions of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), inducible NO synthase (iNOS), and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. The protein expression of nuclear NF-κB was measured by Western blot. The results showed that the safe medication range of SMP was less than 3 mg/mL. Compared with the LPS model group, SMP (2, 1, and 0.5 mg/mL) improved the degree of cell deformation and reduced the amount of pseudopodia, and statistically reduced the secretions of cytokines in cells induced by LPS (P < 0.01) at different time points. SMP significantly inhibited the mRNA transcriptions of TNF-α, IL-6, iNOS, and COX-2 and the protein expressions of NF-κB, p-p65, and p-IκBa. In conclusion, this study preliminarily proved the protective effect of SMP on LPS-induced RAW264.7 macrophage. Its mechanism might be related to inhibition of NF-κB signal pathway and the gene expressions and secretion of cytokines.
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- Chao Han
- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Hebei , Baoding, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Hebei , Baoding, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Hebei , Baoding, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Hebei , Baoding, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Hebei , Baoding, China
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Su J, Guo K, Huang M, Liu Y, Zhang J, Sun L, Li D, Pang KL, Wang G, Chen L, Liu Z, Chen Y, Chen Q, Huang L. Fucoxanthin, a Marine Xanthophyll Isolated From Conticribra weissflogii ND-8: Preventive Anti-Inflammatory Effect in a Mouse Model of Sepsis. Front Pharmacol 2019; 10:906. [PMID: 31555126 PMCID: PMC6722224 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.00906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 07/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: Fucoxanthin (FX), a xanthophyll pigment which occurs in marine brown algae with remarkable biological properties, has been proven to be safe for consumption by animals. Although FX has various pharmacological effects including anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-obesity, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-malarial, and anti-lipid, in vivo protective effect against sepsis has not been reported. In this study, we aimed at evaluation the efficacy of the FX in a model of sepsis mouse. Methods: FX was successfully isolated from Conticribra weissflogii ND-8 for the first time. The FX was identified by thin-layer chromatography (TLC), high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Animals were randomly divided into 9 groups, including Sham group (mouse received an intraperitoneal injection of normal saline 1.0 ml/kg), FX-treated (0.1-1.0 ml/kg), Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated (20 mg/kg), FX+LPS-treated (0.1-10.0 mg/kg and 20 mg/kg, respectively), and urinastatin groups (104 U/kg). Nuclear factor (NF)-κB activation could be potential treatment for sepsis. NF-κB signaling components were determined by western-blotting. IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α production, and NF-κB activation were evaluated by ELISA and immunofluorescent staining in vitro. Results: FX was found to decrease the expression of inflammatory cytokines including IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α, in a prophylactic manner in the LPS-induced sepsis mouse model. Meanwhile, FX significantly inhibits phosphorylation of the NF-κB signaling pathway induced by LPS at the cellular level and reduces the nuclear translocation of NF-κB. The IC50 for suppressing the expression of NF-κB was 11.08 ± 0.78 μM in the THP1-Lucia™ NF-κB cells. Furthermore, FX also inhibits the expression of inflammatory factors in a dose-dependent manner with the IC50 inhibition of IL-6 production was 2.19 ± 0.70 μM in Raw267.4 macrophage cells. It is likely that the molecules with the ability of targeting NF-κB activation and inflammasome assembly, such as fucoxanthin, are interesting subjects to be used for treating sepsis.
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- Jingqian Su
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Innate Immune Biology, Biomedical Research Center of South China, College of Life Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Innate Immune Biology, Biomedical Research Center of South China, College of Life Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Innate Immune Biology, Biomedical Research Center of South China, College of Life Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Innate Immune Biology, Biomedical Research Center of South China, College of Life Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- The Public Service Platform for Industrialization Development Technology of Marine Biological Medicine and Product of State Oceanic Administration, Center of Engineering Technology Research for Microalgae Germplasm Improvement of Fujian, Southern Institute of Oceanography, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Innate Immune Biology, Biomedical Research Center of South China, College of Life Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China.,Department of Molecular Biology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Innate Immune Biology, Biomedical Research Center of South China, College of Life Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- Institute of Marine Biology and Center of Excellence for the Oceans, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Oceanology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China.,Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
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- Division of Neurocritical Care, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Fujian Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploitation and Utilization of Marine Biological Resources, Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, Xiamen, China
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- The Public Service Platform for Industrialization Development Technology of Marine Biological Medicine and Product of State Oceanic Administration, Center of Engineering Technology Research for Microalgae Germplasm Improvement of Fujian, Southern Institute of Oceanography, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Innate Immune Biology, Biomedical Research Center of South China, College of Life Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- The Public Service Platform for Industrialization Development Technology of Marine Biological Medicine and Product of State Oceanic Administration, Center of Engineering Technology Research for Microalgae Germplasm Improvement of Fujian, Southern Institute of Oceanography, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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Abdala Díaz RT, Casas Arrojo V, Arrojo Agudo MA, Cárdenas C, Dobretsov S, Figueroa FL. Immunomodulatory and Antioxidant Activities of Sulfated Polysaccharides from Laminaria ochroleuca, Porphyra umbilicalis, and Gelidium corneum. MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2019; 21:577-587. [PMID: 31250232 DOI: 10.1007/s10126-019-09905-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2018] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Seaweeds of the genera Laminaria, Gelidium, and Porphyra have been used in both food and non-food industries due to their unique properties and characteristic biological activity. This study assesses the antioxidant activity and immunomodulatory properties of the acidic polysaccharides extracted from Laminaria ochroleuca, Porphyra umbilicalis, and Gelidium corneum collected in the Atlantic coast of Tarifa (Cadiz, Spain). The proliferation of murine cell line RAW 264 decreased with increasing concentration of polysaccharides of the three algal species. The highest both antioxidant (25.69 μmol TE g-1 DW) and immunomodulatory activities were observed in the sulfated polysaccharides of L. ochroleuca compared to that of P. umbilicalis and G. corneum. Sulfated polysaccharides of L. ochroleuca presented high potential anticancer activity in cell lines of human colon cancer HTC-116 (IC50 = 0.44 mg mL-1), human malignant melanoma G-361 (IC50 = 5.42 mg mL-1), breast adenocarcinoma human MCF-7 (IC50 = 8.32 mg mL-1), and human leukemia U-937 (IC50 = 3.72 mg mL-1). It is concluded that metabolites of L. ochroleuca can offer significant advantages for the pharmaceutical industry, particularly when macrophage activation is required.
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- Roberto T Abdala Díaz
- Ecology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Malaga University, Campus de Teatinos s/n, CP 29071, Malaga, Spain.
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- Ecology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Malaga University, Campus de Teatinos s/n, CP 29071, Malaga, Spain
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- Ecology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Malaga University, Campus de Teatinos s/n, CP 29071, Malaga, Spain
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences, Malaga University, Campus de Teatinos s/n, CP 29071, Malaga, Spain
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- Department of Marine Science and Fisheries, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, PO Box 34, 123, Al Khoud, Muscat, Oman
- Center of Excellence in Marine Biotechnology, Sultan Qaboos University, PO Box 50, 123, Al Khoud, Muscat, Oman
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- Ecology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Malaga University, Campus de Teatinos s/n, CP 29071, Malaga, Spain
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Neumann U, Derwenskus F, Flaiz Flister V, Schmid-Staiger U, Hirth T, Bischoff SC. Fucoxanthin, A Carotenoid Derived from Phaeodactylum tricornutum Exerts Antiproliferative and Antioxidant Activities In Vitro. Antioxidants (Basel) 2019; 8:antiox8060183. [PMID: 31248073 PMCID: PMC6617271 DOI: 10.3390/antiox8060183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Revised: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Microalgae contain a multitude of nutrients and can be grown sustainably. Fucoxanthin, a carotenoid from Phaeodactylum tricornutum, could have beneficial health effects. Therefore, we investigated the anti-inflammatory, antioxidative and antiproliferative effects of fucoxanthin derived from this diatom in vitro. The effects of purified fucoxanthin on metabolic activity were assessed in blood mononuclear cells and different cell lines. In cell lines, caspase 3/7 activity was also analyzed. Nitrogen monoxide release and mRNA-expression of proinflammatory cytokines were measured. For antioxidant assays, cell free assays were conducted. Additionally, the antioxidant effect in neutrophils was quantified and glutathione was determined in HeLa cells. The results show that neither did fucoxanthin have anti-inflammatory properties nor did it exert cytotoxic effects on mononuclear cells. However, the metabolic activity of cell lines was decreased up to 58% and fucoxanthin increased the caspase 3/7 activity up to 4.6-fold. Additionally, dose-dependent antioxidant effects were detected, resulting in a 63% decrease in chemiluminescence in blood neutrophils and a 3.3-fold increase in the ratio of reduced to oxidized glutathione. Our studies show that fucoxanthin possesses antiproliferative and antioxidant activities in vitro. Hence, this carotenoid or the whole microalgae P. tricornutum could be considered as a food or nutraceutical in human nutrition, showcasing beneficial health effects.
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- Ulrike Neumann
- Institute of Clinical Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Fruwirthstr. 12, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB, Nobelstr. 12, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany.
- Institute of Interfacial Process Engineering and Plasma Technology IGVP, University of Stuttgart, Nobelstr. 12, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Institute of Clinical Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Fruwirthstr. 12, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB, Nobelstr. 12, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Karlsruhe Institute for Technology, Kaiserstr. 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany.
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- Institute of Clinical Nutrition, University of Hohenheim, Fruwirthstr. 12, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Kim MB, Bae M, Hu S, Kang H, Park YK, Lee JY. Fucoxanthin exerts anti-fibrogenic effects in hepatic stellate cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2019; 513:657-662. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2019.04.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Suraiya S, Jang WJ, Cho HJ, Choi YB, Park HD, Kim JM, Kong IS. Immunomodulatory Effects of Monascus spp.-Fermented Sacccharina japonica Extracts on the Cytokine Gene Expression of THP-1 Cells. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2019; 188:498-513. [PMID: 30536032 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-018-02930-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The immunomodulatory effects of Monascus-fermented Saccharina japonica extract on anti- and pro-inflammatory cytokines gene expression of THP-1 cells were evaluated. Extracts of fermented samples showed higher phenolic, flavonoid, protein, and reducing sugar contents than unfermented one. Fermented samples were rich in many bioactive compounds determined by GC-MS analyses and showed cell viability greater than 85% in MTS assay. Regarding the anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory activities of the different samples, Q-PCR analyses revealed that IL-10 gene expression in THP-1 cells was significantly higher (p < 0.05) in cells treated with the SjMp or SjMk sample than those treated with the unfermented sample. Cells treated with the SjMp extract or lipopolysaccharide (LPS) showed significantly (p < 0.05) higher relative gene expression of IL-4 cytokine than cells treated with SjMk or SjU extracts. The relative gene expression of IFN-α was higher in cells treated with SjMp followed by LPS, SjMk, and SjU. TGF-β expression was higher in LPS-stimulated cells followed by SjMk and other samples. Cells treated with SjMp exhibited significantly higher pro-inflammatory (IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, and NF-κB) cytokine gene expression than cells treated with SjU. These results revealed that extracts from S. japonica fermented with Monascus spp. regulate cytokine gene expression. Graphical abstract ᅟ.
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- Sharmin Suraiya
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Fisheries Science, Pukyong National University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
- Department of Fisheries and Marine Bioscience, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, 8100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Fisheries Science, Pukyong National University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Fisheries Science, Pukyong National University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Fisheries Science, Pukyong National University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Fisheries Science, Pukyong National University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chonnam National University, 50, Daehak-ro, Yeosu, 59626, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Fisheries Science, Pukyong National University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea.
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Roeslan MO, Ayudhya TDN, Yingyongnarongkul BE, Koontongkaew S. Anti-biofilm, nitric oxide inhibition and wound healing potential of purpurin-18 phytyl ester isolated from Clinacanthus nutans leaves. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 113:108724. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.108724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2018] [Revised: 02/21/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Formulation of Ethyl Cellulose Microparticles Incorporated Pheophytin A Isolated from Suaeda vermiculata for Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activities. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24081501. [PMID: 30999569 PMCID: PMC6514815 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24081501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Revised: 04/14/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study is designed to discover a method for delivering an efficient potent pheophytin a (pheo-a) into more absorbed and small polymeric ethyl cellulose (EC) microparticles. METHODS Silica gel and Sephadex LH-20 columns were used to isolate pheo-a from the chloroform extract of the edible plant, Suaeda vermiculata. Pheo-a was incorporated into EC microparticles using emulsion-solvent techniques. The antioxidant activity of pheo-a microparticles was confirmed by the level of superoxide radical (SOD), nitric oxide (NO), and reducing power (RP) methods. Meanwhile, the cytotoxic effect of the product was investigated on MCF-7 cells using MTT assay. RESULTS Pheo-a was isolated from S. vermiculata in a 12% concentration of the total chloroform extract. The structures were confirmed by NMR and IR spectroscopic analysis. The formulated microparticles were uniform, completely dispersed in the aqueous media, compatible as ingredients, and had a mean diameter of 139 ± 1.56 µm as measured by a particle size analyzer. Pheo-a demonstrated a valuable antioxidant activity when compared with ascorbic acid. The IC50 values of pheo-a microparticles were 200.5 and 137.7 µg/mL for SOD, and NO respectively. The reducing power of pheo-a microparticles was more potent than ascorbic acid and had a 4.2 µg/mL for IC50 value. Pheo-a microparticles did not show notable cytotoxicity on the MCF-7 cell line (IC50 = 35.9 µg/mL) compared with doxorubicin (IC50 = 3.2 µg/mL). CONCLUSIONS the results showed that water-soluble pheo-a microparticles were prepared with a valuable antioxidant activity in a wide range of concentrations with a noteworthy cytotoxic effect.
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Queiroz Zepka L, Jacob-Lopes E, Roca M. Catabolism and bioactive properties of chlorophylls. Curr Opin Food Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2019.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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