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Deipenbrock M, Scotti F, Mo B, Heinrich M, Hensel A. Seven-day Oral Intake of Orthosiphon stamineus Leaves Infusion Exerts Antiadhesive Ex Vivo Activity Against Uropathogenic E. coli in Urine Samples. PLANTA MEDICA 2023; 89:778-789. [PMID: 34521130 DOI: 10.1055/a-1585-6322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Orthosiphon stamineus leaves (Java tea) extract is traditionally used for the treatment of urinary tract infections. According to recent in vitro data, animal infection studies, and transcriptomic investigations, polymethoxylated flavones from Java tea exert antiadhesive activity against uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC). This antiadhesive activity has been shown to reduce bladder and kidney lesion in a mice infection model. As no data on the antivirulent activity of Java tea intake on humans are available, a biomedical study was performed on 20 healthy volunteers who self-administered Orthosiphon infusion (4 × 3 g per day, orally) for 7 days. The herbal material used for the study conformed to the specification of the European Pharmacopoeia, and ultra high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) of the infusion showed rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid, and cichoric acid to be the main compounds aside from polymethoxylated flavones. Rosmarinic acid was quantified in the tea preparations with 243 ± 22 µg/mL, indicating sufficient reproducibility of the preparation of the infusion. Urine samples were obtained during the biomedical study on day 1 (control urine, prior to Java tea intake), 3, 6 and 8. Antiadhesive activity of the urine samples was quantified by flowcytometric assay using pre-treated UPEC NU14 and human T24 bladder cells. Pooled urine samples indicated significant inhibition of bacterial adhesion on day 3, 6 and 8. The urine samples had no influence on the invasion of UPEC into host cells. Bacterial proliferation was slightly reduced after 24 h incubation with the urine samples. Gene expression analysis (qPCR) revealed strong induction of fitness and motility gene fliC and downregulation of hemin uptake system chuT. These data correlate with previously reported datasets from in vitro transcriptomic analysis. Increased bacterial motility was monitored using a motility assay in soft agar with UPEC UTI89. The intake of Java tea had no effect on the concentration of Tamm-Horsfall Protein in the urine samples. The present study explains the antiadhesive and anti-infective effect of the plant extract by triggering UPEC from a sessile lifestyle into a motile bacterial form, with reduced adhesive capacity.
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- Melanie Deipenbrock
- University of Münster, Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, Münster, Germany
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- Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, UCL School of Pharmacy, London, United Kingdom
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- University of Münster, Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, Münster, Germany
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- Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, UCL School of Pharmacy, London, United Kingdom
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- University of Münster, Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, Münster, Germany
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Berganayeva G, Kudaibergenova B, Litvinenko Y, Nazarova I, Sydykbayeva S, Vassilina G, Izdik N, Dyusebaeva M. Medicinal Plants of the Flora of Kazakhstan Used in the Treatment of Skin Diseases. Molecules 2023; 28:4192. [PMID: 37241933 PMCID: PMC10221907 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28104192] [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: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The skin shows the physiological condition of the body's organs and systems that prevent infections and physical damage. Throughout the ages, in folk medicine, phytotherapy was considered a primary form of treatment in all countries, including Kazakhstan, due to the abundance and availability of plant-based remedies. This paper discusses several medicinal plants that are traditionally used in the treatment of skin diseases in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The chemical composition of these plants was analyzed, with a particular focus on the biologically active basic compounds responsible for their therapeutic efficiency in treating skin ailments.
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- Gulzat Berganayeva
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050042, Kazakhstan; (G.B.); (B.K.); (Y.L.); (I.N.); (G.V.); (N.I.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050042, Kazakhstan; (G.B.); (B.K.); (Y.L.); (I.N.); (G.V.); (N.I.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050042, Kazakhstan; (G.B.); (B.K.); (Y.L.); (I.N.); (G.V.); (N.I.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050042, Kazakhstan; (G.B.); (B.K.); (Y.L.); (I.N.); (G.V.); (N.I.)
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- Higher School of Natural Sciences, Zhetysu University named after Ilyas Zhansugurov, 187A, Taldykorgan 040000, Kazakhstan;
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050042, Kazakhstan; (G.B.); (B.K.); (Y.L.); (I.N.); (G.V.); (N.I.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050042, Kazakhstan; (G.B.); (B.K.); (Y.L.); (I.N.); (G.V.); (N.I.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050042, Kazakhstan; (G.B.); (B.K.); (Y.L.); (I.N.); (G.V.); (N.I.)
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Ryazantsev DY, Khodzhaev EY, Kuvarina AE, Barashkova AS, Rogozhin EA. The Antifungal and Reactivation Activities of a Novel Glycine/Histidine-Rich Linear Peptide from Dog-Grass (Elytrigia repens (L.) Desv. Ex Nevski) Ears. APPL BIOCHEM MICRO+ 2023. [DOI: 10.1134/s000368382301009x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Mo B, Sendker J, Herrmann F, Nowak S, Hensel A. Aqueous extract from Equisetum arvense stimulates the secretion of Tamm-Horsfall protein in human urine after oral intake. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 104:154302. [PMID: 35809378 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Within European traditional phytotherapy, extracts from different herbal plants are used for prevention and therapy of uncomplicated urinary tract infections and for flushing out of kidney grits. Besides increased urine flow by slight diuretic effects, also stimulation of Tamm-Horsfall protein (syn. THP, uromodulin) in the distal part of the kidney could explain reduced kidney gravel and anti-virulent activity against uropathogenic E. coli. PURPOSES Evaluation of THP-inducing activity of extracts from Equisetum arvense, Levisticum officinalis, Ilex paraguariensis, Juniperus communis, Urtica dioica, and Taraxacum officinale by quantification of THP in urine samples after oral application to humans. STUDY DESIGN 7 days p.o. application of the test intervention to healthy volunteers (n = 10 per intervention group) and analysis of urine samples at day 1 (untreated control values), and days 3, 6 and 8 on THP content by validated ELISA. Antiadhesive activity of urine samples was monitored by flow cytometry using UPEC strain NU14 against human T24 bladder cells. RESULTS An aqueous extract from E. arvense, fully characterized by a specific LC-MS method, induced THP concentration in urine samples significantly during a 7-day p.o. application up to 300%, related to the untreated controls. Ex vivo investigation of the individual and pooled urine samples with elevated THP concentrations showed good correlation to antiadhesive effects against UPEC NU14 to T24 cells. Urine samples of the Equisetum treated volunteers had no effect on the proliferation and on biofilm formation of UPEC NU14. Silica excretion in the urine samples had no correlation to the respective THP levels. Monitoring of electrolyte content in the urine samples indicat ed diuretic effects of the intervention with Equisetum extract. Detailed phytochemical analysis of the Equisetum extract by LC-MS and LC-UV revealed an analytical protocol, which identified > 80 compounds from the extract by MS evaluations and 18 compounds by UV detection. This protocol will provide a valuable tool for future quality control of Equisetum extract. CONCLUSION Aqueous extract from E. arvense significantly stimulates THP secretion in urine samples after 7 days of oral intake and inhibits the interplay between UPEC and bladder host cells. This could explain the therapeutic use of this herbal material for urinary tract infections and kidney gravel. Detailed phytochemical analysis of the Equisetum extract by LC-MS and LC-UV revealed an analytical protocol, which identified > 82% of all eluted compounds. This protocol will provide a valuable tool for future quality control of Equisetum extract.
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- Boris Mo
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 48, Münster D-48149, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 48, Münster D-48149, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 48, Münster D-48149, Germany
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- MEET - Münster Electrochemical Energy Technology, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 48, Münster D-48149, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 48, Münster D-48149, Germany.
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Bortolami M, Di Matteo P, Rocco D, Feroci M, Petrucci R. Metabolic Profile of Agropyron repens (L.) P. Beauv. Rhizome Herbal Tea by HPLC-PDA-ESI-MS/MS Analysis. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27154962. [PMID: 35956912 PMCID: PMC9370816 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27154962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Agropyron repens (L.) P. Beauv. (couch grass) is a world-wide infesting rhizomatous plant with pharmacological applications. Chemical research is focused on its allelopathic and anti-inflammatory components, which are mainly present in the essential oil. Conversely, the aqueous extracts have been sparingly investigated, although the herbal tea is by far the most used formulation. To fill the gap, the metabolic profile of Agropyron repens rhizome herbal tea was investigated by electrospray ionization (ESI) tandem–mass spectrometry (MS/MS); the phenolic profile was investigated by HPLC-PDA-ESI-MS/MS. ESI-MS fingerprinting was provided, evidencing diagnostic ions for saccharides, organic acids and amino acids. The HPLC-PDA-ESI-MS/MS analysis evidenced at least 20 characteristic phenolic compounds, the most representative being caffeoyl and feruloyl quinic esters, followed by coumaric, caffeic and ferulic acids, and hesperidin among flavonoids. In addition, the essential amino acid tryptophan was identified for the first time. The results suggest new perspectives of applications for Agropyron repens rhizome.
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- Martina Bortolami
- Department of Basic and Applied Sciences for Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome, Via del Castro Laurenziano 7, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Basic and Applied Sciences for Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome, Via del Castro Laurenziano 7, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Ingegneria Meccanica ed Aerospaziale, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Eudossiana 18, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Basic and Applied Sciences for Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome, Via del Castro Laurenziano 7, 00161 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence: (M.F.); (R.P.); Tel.: +39-649766736 (R.P.)
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- Department of Basic and Applied Sciences for Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome, Via del Castro Laurenziano 7, 00161 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence: (M.F.); (R.P.); Tel.: +39-649766736 (R.P.)
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Marouf R, Mbarga JM, Ermolaev A, Podoprigora I, Smirnova I, Yashina N, Zhigunova A, Martynenkova A. Antibacterial activity of medicinal plants against uropathogenic Escherichia coli. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2022; 14:1-12. [PMID: 35784103 PMCID: PMC9245916 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_124_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections with uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) being the most prevalent causative agent in both complicated and uncomplicated UTIs. Antibiotic resistance among UPEC has been already demonstrated against a wide variety of antibiotics and the situation is continuing to deteriorate increasing the rate of recurrence and the difficulty of treatment and prophylaxis. Recently, a big attention has been paid to non-antibiotic approaches as an alternative to conventional antibiotics. Among many strategies, phytotherapy has gained a special attention worldwide. Herbal remedies have been used in traditional medicine since ancient times and they are well known for their effectiveness in treating many health conditions including UTIs. Researches are conducted continuously to validate the use of many medicinal plants against UPEC, investigate their mechanisms of action, and determine their active constituents. Our extensive review of the recent literature revealed that many phytochemicals are shown to target and inhibit a wide variety of bioprocesses in UPEC, such as adhesion, motility, biofilm formation, and quorum sensing. Such natural approaches are very promising in confronting the antibiotic resistance of UPEC and can be further used to develop plant-based strategies and pharmaceutical products to treat and prevent UTIs caused by UPEC.
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Synergy of Hydeal-D ® and Hyaluronic Acid for Protecting and Restoring Urothelium: In Vitro Characterization. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13091450. [PMID: 34575526 PMCID: PMC8465558 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13091450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Interstitial cystitis (IC) or painful bladder syndrome is a chronic dysfunction due to an inflammatory condition, characterized by bladder pain and urinary frequency. Currently, no gold standard therapy is available since IC does not respond to conventional ones. Given these premises, the aim of this work was the in vitro characterization of biological properties (mucoadhesion and anti-inflammatory activity) of a commercial product (HydealCyst–HydC) based on hyaluronic acid (HA) and the benzyl ester of HA (Hydeal-D®) intended for bladder instillation to restore and/or protect the urothelial layer of glycosamino glycans (GAGs). The in vitro characterization demonstrated that an interaction product is formed between HA and Hydeal-D® that has a role in the rheological behavior and mucoadhesive properties. HA was identified as a key component to form the mucoadhesive joint, while the interaction of HA with Hydeal-D® improved polysaccharide stability and prolonged the activity ex vivo. Moreover, HydC is cytocompatible with urothelial cells (HTB-4) and possesses an anti-inflammatory effect towards these cells by decreasing the secretion of IL-6 and IL-8, which were both increased in patients with IC, and by increasing the secretion of sulfated GAGs. These two findings, along with the resilience properties of the formulation due to mucoadhesion, suggest the active role of HydC in protecting and restoring urothelium homeostasis.
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Alam F, Khan SHA, Asad MHHB. Phytochemical, antimicrobial, antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory potential of medicinal plant Dryopteris ramosa (Hope) C. Chr. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021; 21:197. [PMID: 34238259 PMCID: PMC8264976 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-021-03370-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Dryopteris ramosa has numerous potentials uses in the treatment of different maladies as old traditional medication. The fronds of D. ramose are edible and orally administered for producing antibiotic effect. They are also used as astringent and febrifuge, and as a pesticide. Methods Extraction of fronds of D. ramosa using solvents of increasing polarity, namely, ethyl acetate, methanol and water were tested for phytochemical (qualitative tests, GC-MS), antimicrobial (well method), antioxidant (DPPH), antifungal (tube dilution), cytotoxic activity (brine shrimps lethality assay) and LOX and COX inhibitory activities were performed using standard methods. Results The phytochemical analysis of the crude methanolic extract revealed that the fronds are rich in flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, tannins, glycosides and triterpenoids. The total flavonoid content of the ethyl acetate fraction was 46.28 μg QE/mg extract. The GC-MS analysis revealed nine major compounds that constituted the crude drug and potentially had a role in reported activities. The crude extract was the most active amongst all the fractions against the bacterial and fungal strains used such that it inhibited the growth of P. aeruginosa with a zone of 13 mm and a MIC value of 16 μg/ml as compared to the standard cefixime, which inhibited the zone by only 10 mm and a MIC value of 32 μg/ml. The highest antioxidant potential in DPPH assay was shown by the crude extract with 91.948% free radical scavenging activity. The bring shrimps lethality potential of the crude extract was the highest, with a LD50 value of 47.635 μg/ml. The ethyl acetate fraction inhibits 91.36% of alpha glucosidase enzyme at a concentration of 0.5 mg/ml. In case of acetylcholine esterase inhibition assay, the methanol fraction inhibits 58.26% of the enzyme activity. Similarly, for butyrylcholine esterase inhibition, the maximum inhibitory effect was seen in the methanol fraction, with a percentage inhibition of 47.32%. Conclusion These test results support traditional medicinal uses of the plant. Dryopteris ramosa could be imperative for being used as a therapeutic agent and the medicinal importance of this plant should be further investigated.
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- Fiaz Alam
- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad, Campus-22060, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad, Campus-22060, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad, Campus-22060, Pakistan.,Department of Genetics, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, 420008, Kazan, Russia
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Popowski D, Pawłowska KA, Deipenbrock M, Hensel A, Kruk A, Melzig MF, Piwowarski JP, Granica S. Antiadhesive activity of hydroethanolic extract from bean pods of Phaseolus vulgaris (common bean) against uropathogenic E. coli and permeability of its constituents through Caco-2 cells monolayer. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 274:114053. [PMID: 33746003 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Phaseaoli pericarpium (bean pods) is a pharmacopeial plant material traditionally used as a diuretic and antidiabetic agents. Diuretic activity of pod extracts was reported first in 1608. Since then Phaseoli pericarpium tea figures in many textbooks as medicinal plant material used by patients. AIM OF THE STUDY Despite the traditional use of extracts from Phaseolium vulgaris pericarp, limited information is available on bioactivity, chemical composition, and bioavailability of such preparations. The following study aimed to investigate the phytochemical composition, the in vitro permeability of selected extract's constituents over the Caco-2 permeation system, and potential antivirulence activity against uropathogenic Escherichia coli of a hydroalcoholic Phaseoli pericarpium extract (PPX) in vitro to support its traditional use as a remedy used in urinary tract infections. MATERIAL AND METHODS The chemical composition of the extract PPX [ethanol:water 7:3 (v/v)] investigated by using UHPLC-DAD-MSn and subsequent dereplication. The permeability of compounds present in PPX was evaluated using the Caco-2 monolayer permeation system. The influence of PPX on uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) strain NU14 proliferation and against the bacterial adhesion to T24 epithelial cells was determined by turbidimetric assay and flow cytometry, respectively. The influence of the extract on the mitochondrial activity of T24 host cells was monitored by MTT assay. RESULTS LC-MSn investigation and dereplication, indicated PPX extract to be dominated by a variety of flavonoids, with rutin as a major compound, and soyasaponin derivatives. Rutin, selected soyasaponins and fatty acids were shown to permeate the Caco-2 monolayer system, indicating potential bioavailability following oral intake. The extract did not influence the viability of T24 cells after 1.5h incubation at 2 mg/mL and UPEC. PPX significantly reduced the bacterial adhesion of UPEC to human bladder cells in a concentration-dependent manner (0.5-2 mg/mL). Detailed investigations by different incubation protocols indicated that PPX seems to interact with T24 cells, which subsequently leads to reduced recognition and adhesion of UPEC to the host cell membrane. CONCLUSIONS PPX is characterised by the presence of flavonoids (e.g. rutin) and saponins, from which selected compounds might be bioavailable after oral application, as indicated by the Caco-2 permeation experiments. Rutin and some saponins can be considered as potentially bioavailable after the oral intake. The concentration-dependent inhibition of bacterial adhesion of UPEC to T24 cells justifies the traditional use of Phaseoli pericarpium in the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections.
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- Dominik Popowski
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Molecular Basis of Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Laboratory Medicine Division, Medical University of Warsaw, Ul. Banacha 1, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; Microbiota Lab, Centre for Preclinical Studies, Medical University of Warsaw, Ul. Banacha 1b, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Molecular Basis of Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Laboratory Medicine Division, Medical University of Warsaw, Ul. Banacha 1, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; Microbiota Lab, Centre for Preclinical Studies, Medical University of Warsaw, Ul. Banacha 1b, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Münster, Germany.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Münster, Germany.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Molecular Basis of Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Laboratory Medicine Division, Medical University of Warsaw, Ul. Banacha 1, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; Microbiota Lab, Centre for Preclinical Studies, Medical University of Warsaw, Ul. Banacha 1b, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Institute of Pharmacy, Freie Universität Berlin, Königin-Luise-Str. 2+4, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Molecular Basis of Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Laboratory Medicine Division, Medical University of Warsaw, Ul. Banacha 1, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; Microbiota Lab, Centre for Preclinical Studies, Medical University of Warsaw, Ul. Banacha 1b, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Molecular Basis of Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Laboratory Medicine Division, Medical University of Warsaw, Ul. Banacha 1, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; Microbiota Lab, Centre for Preclinical Studies, Medical University of Warsaw, Ul. Banacha 1b, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland.
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Scribano D, Sarshar M, Fettucciari L, Ambrosi C. Urinary tract infections: Can we prevent uropathogenic Escherichia coli infection with dietary intervention? INT J VITAM NUTR RES 2021; 91:391-395. [PMID: 33880966 DOI: 10.1024/0300-9831/a000704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common causes of infections in women. Via the fecal-perineal-urethral route, uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) can cause ascending urinary tract infections, including cystitis and pyelonephritis. These infections re-occur within six months or they account for, at least, three episodes within a year of recurrent UTIs (rUTIs). Long term and continuous antibiotic treatment or prophylaxis should be considered as the last options in rUTIs. Conversely, updated European Association of Urology guidelines recommend non-antimicrobial approaches to prevent rUTIs. Accordingly, several studies reported the efficacy of number of natural molecules in inhibiting UPEC adhesion to bladder cells, restraining bacterial growth, as well as stimulating the host innate immune defenses, and protecting the bladder and the kidney mucosa. Therefore, we propose an "anti-UPEC" diet enriched of foods containing natural compounds that were proven effective against UPEC, such as D-mannose, cranberry extracts and medicinal plants. Being a valuable and safe clinical approach to reduce UTI recurrence and limiting the detrimental effects of long and continuous antibiotic prophylaxis, dietary interventions should be evaluated in future clinical trials.
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- Daniela Scribano
- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.,Dani Di Giò Foundation-Onlus, Rome, Italy
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- Research Laboratories, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Herb-Drug Interaction: Application of a UPLC-MS/MS Method to Determine the Effect of Polygonum capitatum Extract on the Tissue Distribution and Excretion of Levofloxacin in Rats. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2020; 2020:2178656. [PMID: 32908555 PMCID: PMC7450321 DOI: 10.1155/2020/2178656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Polygonum capitatum has unique curative effects on the urinary system. In fact, many Polygonum capitatum-based preparations are currently used in the clinic. In China, the combination of levofloxacin (LVFX) with a Chinese herbal preparation derived from Polygonum capitatum has been used for the clinical treatment of urinary system diseases, which can improve the curative effects and reduce the side effects of LVFX. However, the herb-drug interaction (HDI) between these drugs has not been reported and the effect of Polygonum capitatum on the in vivo process of LVFX is unclear. In this article, a sensitive ultraperformance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectroscopy (UPLC-MS/MS) method was developed to evaluate the effects of the combined application of LVFX and the Polygonum capitatum extract on tissue distribution and excretion. Thereafter, the method was validated for selectivity, accuracy, precision, linearity, lower limit of quantification (LLOQ), dilution integrity, recovery, and matrix effect. Based on tissue distribution, LVFX could diffuse into all of the tested tissues, with significant differences in the content of each tissue between the coadministration group and single administration group. At 48 h after the combination was orally administered, the urinary cumulative excretion of LVFX decreased from 20.69% to 11.84% while its fecal cumulative excretion decreased from 26.08% to 13.28%. Our results suggest that a drug interaction exists between the two drugs in the process of distribution and excretion. This study provides important experimental evidence for further studies on the clinical efficacy and mechanism of the Polygonum capitatum extract and LVFX.
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Ferysiuk K, Wójciak KM, Materska M. Phytochemical profile of
Silybum marianum
(L.)
Gaertn
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Graminis rhizoma
and its influence on the bioactivity and shelf life of industrially produced pâté. Int J Food Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.14385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Karolina Ferysiuk
- Department of Animals Raw Materials Technology Faculty of Food Science and Biotechnology University of Life Sciences in Lublin Skromna 8 Street 20‐704 Lublin Poland
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- Department of Animals Raw Materials Technology Faculty of Food Science and Biotechnology University of Life Sciences in Lublin Skromna 8 Street 20‐704 Lublin Poland
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- Department of Chemistry Faculty of Food Science and Biotechnology University of Life Sciences in Lublin Akademicka 15 Street 20‐950 Lublin Poland
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Yu R, Chen L, Xin X. Comparative assessment of chemical compositions, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity in ten berries grown in China. FLAVOUR FRAG J 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ffj.3553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Ran Yu
- College of Bioengineering Beijing Polytechnic Beijing PR China
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- College of Bioengineering Beijing Polytechnic Beijing PR China
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- College of Bioengineering Beijing Polytechnic Beijing PR China
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Orthosipon stamineus extract exerts inhibition of bacterial adhesion and chaperon-usher system of uropathogenic Escherichia coli—a transcriptomic study. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2019; 103:8571-8584. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-019-10120-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Grube K, Spiegler V, Hensel A. Antiadhesive phthalides from Apium graveolens fruits against uropathogenic E. coli. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 237:300-306. [PMID: 30904704 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Revised: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Fruits of Apium graveolens (celery) are used traditionally in Persian and European medicine for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections. AIM OF THE STUDY The study aimed at identifying potential antiadhesive compounds from celery extracts to provide strategies for improved standardization of the herbal material. MATERIALS AND METHODS Decoction, hydroalcoholic and acetone extracts were prepared from celery fruits. Bioassay-guided fractionation was performed by Fast Centrifugal Partition Chromatography and preparative HPLC, followed by LC-MS and NMR investigations for structure elucidation. The antiadhesive activity of extracts, fractions and purified compounds was assessed by flow cytometry, evaluating the adhesion of fluorescent-labelled uropathogenic bacteria (UPEC NU14) to T24 bladder cells; mannose served as positive control. Influence of the extract on gene expression of selected adhesins and fitness genes was monitored by qPCR. RESULTS Concentration-dependent antiadhesive activity was found for the hydroalcoholic and even more for the acetone extract AE (IC50 85 μg/mL) from celery fruits. Bioassay-guided fractionation revealed the presence of the phthalides senkyunolide (1, inactive) and sedanenolide (2, IC50 790 μM). 2 is assessed as the main antiadhesive compound, which accounts for 4.0% in the water extract, for 18% in the hydroethanolic extract and for 71% in AE. Additionally a similar phthalide, Z-ligustilide (5), was shown to exert an IC50 of 611 μM. Furthermore, AE caused a significant upregulation of fimH and sfaG in free floating, non-attached UPEC and significantly down-regulated these genes in adherent bacteria. CONCLUSIONS Phthalides were identified as the main active compounds in polar and semi-polar extracts, which exert strong antiadhesive activity against uropathogenic E. coli. The current findings support the traditional use in phytotherapy for urinary tract infections and provide a base for standardization of the herbal material.
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- K Grube
- University of Münster, Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, Münster, Germany
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- University of Münster, Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, Münster, Germany
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- University of Münster, Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, Münster, Germany.
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Clinical Efficiency of Preparations Based on Medical Plant Raw Materials in the Treatment of Urolithiasis. Fam Med 2019. [DOI: 10.30841/2307-5112.1.2019.172217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Antiadhesive hydroalcoholic extract from Apium graveolens fruits prevents bladder and kidney infection against uropathogenic E. coli. Fitoterapia 2018; 127:237-244. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2018.02.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2018] [Revised: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 02/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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