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Rauf A, Naz S, Akram Z, Saleem M, Alomar TS, AlMasoud N, Ribaudo G. Bioactivity of 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one from pistacia chinensis on ENPP1 and aldose reductase. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-5. [PMID: 38712509 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2344744] [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: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Pistacia chinensis is used as a decorative tree and currently studied as a source of biofuels. Besides, its parts and extracts are endowed with several therapeutic uses which have been widely explored in traditional medicine and that are related to its rich composition in phytochemicals. Molecular docking and enzymatic inhibition tests were used to study the activity of eriodictyol, a flavonoid extracted from the barks of P. chinensis, against ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 1 (ENPP1) and aldose reductase (ALR2). The compound was highlighted as a micromolar inhibitor in vitro (IC50 = 263.76 ± 1.32 µM and 4.21 ± 0.94 µM, respectively) and docking showed that eriodictyol efficiently targets the binding sites of the enzymes. In conclusion, this study unveils the potential of eriodictyol on enzymes that are involved in immunostimulation and in complications of diabetes mellitus.
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- Abdur Rauf
- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Swabi, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Bacha Khan University Charsadda, Charsadda, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Amorim FG, Silva TA, de Oliveira Almeida G, Redureau D, Cabral H, Quinton L, Sampaio SV. Isolation and characterization of the first phosphodiesterase (Bj-PDE) from the venom of Bothrops jararacussu snake. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 235:123793. [PMID: 36828087 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Phosphodiesterases are exonucleases that sequentially hydrolyse phosphodiester bonds of polynucleotides from the 3'-end and release 5-mononucleotides. After more than one decade without any advance in the study of Bothropic phosphodiesterases, we described here the isolation of the first phosphodiesterase from Bothrops jararacussu, which we named Bj-PDE. A five-step column chromatography procedure (size exclusion, hydrophobic interaction, cation exchange, lentil lectin affinity, and blue sepharose affinity) enabled isolation of Bj-PDE with preserved and stable enzymatic activity (bis(p-nitrophenyl) phosphate substrate), Km = 6.9 mM (± 0.7 mM), kcat/Km = 1.7 × 104 M-1 s-1 (± 0.2 × 104 M-1 s-1), MW = 116 kDa (SDS-PAGE), optimum activity around 45 °C at pH 8.0, and stability for 81 days at different storage temperatures (8, -20, and - 80 °C). Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions positively influenced Bj-PDE activity, while EDTA had the opposite action. Zn2+ restored >50 % of enzyme activity after its inhibition by EDTA. The Bj-PDE partial sequence identified by mass spectrometry was very similar to the sequence of BATXPDE1 from Bothrops atrox, which was evolutionarily close to this new PDE. Therefore, our study represents an important progress on the isolation of this minor toxin and sheds new lights on the properties and bioprospection of bothropic phosphodiesterases.
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- Fernanda Gobbi Amorim
- Laboratory of Mass Spectrometry, MolSys Research Unit, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, Toxicology and Food Science, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. do Café s/n°, 14040-903 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, Toxicology and Food Science, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. do Café s/n°, 14040-903 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Mass Spectrometry, MolSys Research Unit, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.
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- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Mass Spectrometry, MolSys Research Unit, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, Toxicology and Food Science, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. do Café s/n°, 14040-903 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
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Oliveira I, Costa V, Veras F, Ferreira I, Cunha F, Cunha T, Monteiro W, Arantes E, Pucca M. A Promising Biomolecule Able to Degrade Neutrophil Extracellular Traps: CdcPDE, a Rattlesnake Phosphodiesterase. Toxins (Basel) 2023; 15:44. [PMID: 36668864 PMCID: PMC9861997 DOI: 10.3390/toxins15010044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are an important mechanism for defense against pathogens. Their overproduction can be harmful since excessive NET formation promotes inflammation and tissue damage in several diseases. Nucleases are capable to degrade NET on basis of their DNA hydrolysis activity, including the CdcPDE, a nuclease isolated from Crotalus durissus collilineatus snake venom. Here, we report a new finding about CdcPDE activity, demonstrating its efficiency in degrading cell-free DNA from NETs, being a potential candidate to assist in therapies targeting inflammatory diseases.
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- Isadora Oliveira
- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-903, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil
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- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-903, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil
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- School of Health Sciences, Amazonas State University, Manaus 69850-000, AM, Brazil
- Department of Teaching and Research, Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado Tropical Medicine Foundation, Manaus 69850-000, AM, Brazil
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- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-903, SP, Brazil
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- Medical School, Federal University of Roraima, Boa Vista 69310-000, RR, Brazil
- Health Sciences Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Roraima, Boa Vista 69310-000, RR, Brazil
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Biological and Medical Aspects Related to South American Rattlesnake Crotalus durissus (Linnaeus, 1758): A View from Colombia. Toxins (Basel) 2022; 14:toxins14120875. [PMID: 36548772 PMCID: PMC9784998 DOI: 10.3390/toxins14120875] [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: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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In Colombia, South America, there is a subspecies of the South American rattlesnake Crotalus durissus, C. d. cumanensis, a snake of the Viperidae family, whose presence has been reduced due to the destruction of its habitat. It is an enigmatic snake from the group of pit vipers, venomous, with large articulated front fangs, special designs on its body, and a characteristic rattle on its tail. Unlike in Brazil, the occurrence of human envenomation by C. durisus in Colombia is very rare and contributes to less than 1% of envenomation caused by snakes. Its venom is a complex cocktail of proteins with different biological effects, which evolved with the purpose of paralyzing the prey, killing it, and starting its digestive process, as well as having defense functions. When its venom is injected into humans as the result of a bite, the victim presents with both local tissue damage and with systemic involvement, including a diverse degree of neurotoxic, myotoxic, nephrotoxic, and coagulopathic effects, among others. Its biological effects are being studied for use in human health, including the possible development of analgesic, muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, anti-infection, and antineoplastic drugs. Several groups of researchers in Brazil are very active in their contributions in this regard. In this work, a review is made of the most relevant biological and medical aspects related to the South American rattlesnake and of what may be of importance for a better understanding of the snake C. d. cumanensis, present in Colombia and Venezuela.
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Oliveira ISD, Pucca MB, Ferreira IG, Cerni FA, Jacob BDCDS, Wiezel GA, Pinheiro-Júnior EL, Cordeiro FA, Bordon KDCF, Arantes EC. State-of-the-art review of snake venom phosphodiesterases (svPDEs). Toxicon 2022; 217:121-130. [PMID: 35998712 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2022.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Phosphodiesterases (PDEs) constitute an enzyme group able to hydrolyze nucleic acids as well as some second messengers. Due to this ability and their expression in several human tissues and organs, PDEs can control a gamut of physiological processes. They are also involved in some pathological conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease and erectile dysfunction. PDEs are also expressed in snake venom glands, being called snake venoms phosphodiesterases, or simply svPDEs. The occurrence of these enzymes has already been reported in crotalid, elapid and viperid venoms, such as Crotalus, Naja and Trimeresurus, respectively, but not all of them have been characterized concerning their structure, activity and function. In this review, we are addressing general characteristics of svPDEs, in addition to their structural, biochemical and functional characteristics, and we also report some potential applications of svPDEs.
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- Isadora Sousa de Oliveira
- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
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- Medical School, Federal University of Roraima, Boa Vista, RR, Brazil; Health Sciences Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Roraima, Boa Vista, RR, Brazil
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- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Roraima, Boa Vista, RR, Brazil
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- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
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