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Olvera-Lucio FH, Riveros-Rosas H, Quintero-Martínez A, Hernández-Santoyo A. Tandem-repeat lectins: structural and functional insights. Glycobiology 2024; 34:cwae041. [PMID: 38857376 PMCID: PMC11186620 DOI: 10.1093/glycob/cwae041] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Multivalency in lectins plays a pivotal role in influencing glycan cross-linking, thereby affecting lectin functionality. This multivalency can be achieved through oligomerization, the presence of tandemly repeated carbohydrate recognition domains, or a combination of both. Unlike lectins that rely on multiple factors for the oligomerization of identical monomers, tandem-repeat lectins inherently possess multivalency, independent of this complex process. The repeat domains, although not identical, display slightly distinct specificities within a predetermined geometry, enhancing specificity, affinity, avidity and even oligomerization. Despite the recognition of this structural characteristic in recently discovered lectins by numerous studies, a unified criterion to define tandem-repeat lectins is still necessary. We suggest defining them multivalent lectins with intrachain tandem repeats corresponding to carbohydrate recognition domains, independent of oligomerization. This systematic review examines the folding and phyletic diversity of tandem-repeat lectins and refers to relevant literature. Our study categorizes all lectins with tandemly repeated carbohydrate recognition domains into nine distinct folding classes associated with specific biological functions. Our findings provide a comprehensive description and analysis of tandem-repeat lectins in terms of their functions and structural features. Our exploration of phyletic and functional diversity has revealed previously undocumented tandem-repeat lectins. We propose research directions aimed at enhancing our understanding of the origins of tandem-repeat lectin and fostering the development of medical and biotechnological applications, notably in the design of artificial sugars and neolectins.
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- Francisco H Olvera-Lucio
- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Coyoacán 04510, Mexico
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- Depto. Bioquímica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Coyoacán 04510, Mexico
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Coyoacán 04510, Mexico
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Nikiema WA, Ouédraogo M, Ouédraogo WP, Fofana S, Ouédraogo BHA, Delma TE, Amadé B, Abdoulaye GM, Sawadogo AS, Ouédraogo R, Semde R. Systematic Review of Chemical Compounds with Immunomodulatory Action Isolated from African Medicinal Plants. Molecules 2024; 29:2010. [PMID: 38731500 PMCID: PMC11085867 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29092010] [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: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
Abstract
A robust, well-functioning immune system is the cornerstone of good health. Various factors may influence the immune system's effectiveness, potentially leading to immune system failure. This review aims to provide an overview of the structure and action of immunomodulators isolated from African medicinal plants. The research was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. Full-text access research articles published in English up to December 2023, including plant characteristics, isolated phytochemicals, and immuno-modulatory activities, were screened. The chemical structures of the isolated compounds were generated using ChemDraw® (version 12.0.1076), and convergent and distinctive signaling pathways were highlighted. These phytochemicals with demonstrated immunostimulatory activity include alkaloids (berberine, piperine, magnoflorine), polysaccharides (pectin, glucan, acemannan, CALB-4, GMP90-1), glycosides (syringin, cordifolioside, tinocordiside, aucubin), phenolic compounds (ferulic acid, vanillic acid, eupalitin), flavonoids (curcumin, centaurein, kaempferin, luteolin, guajaverin, etc.), terpenoids (oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, betulinic acid, boswellic acids, corosolic acid, nimbidin, andrographolides). These discussed compounds exert their effects through various mechanisms, targeting the modulation of MAPKs, PI3K-Akt, and NF-kB. These mechanisms can support the traditional use of medicinal plants to treat immune-related diseases. The outcomes of this overview are to provoke structural action optimization, to orient research on particular natural chemicals for managing inflammatory, infectious diseases and cancers, or to boost vaccine immunogenicity.
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- Wendwaoga Arsène Nikiema
- Laboratoire de Développement du Médicament, Ecole Doctorale Sciences et Santé, Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (W.A.N.); (W.P.O.); (B.H.A.O.); (T.E.D.); (B.A.); (G.M.A.); (R.S.)
- Centre d’Excellence Africain, Centre de Formation, de Recherche et d’Expertises en sciences du Médicament (CEA-CFOREM), Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (S.F.); (R.O.)
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- Laboratoire de Développement du Médicament, Ecole Doctorale Sciences et Santé, Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (W.A.N.); (W.P.O.); (B.H.A.O.); (T.E.D.); (B.A.); (G.M.A.); (R.S.)
- Centre d’Excellence Africain, Centre de Formation, de Recherche et d’Expertises en sciences du Médicament (CEA-CFOREM), Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (S.F.); (R.O.)
- Unité de Formation et de Recherche, Sciences de la Santé, Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso;
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- Laboratoire de Développement du Médicament, Ecole Doctorale Sciences et Santé, Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (W.A.N.); (W.P.O.); (B.H.A.O.); (T.E.D.); (B.A.); (G.M.A.); (R.S.)
- Centre d’Excellence Africain, Centre de Formation, de Recherche et d’Expertises en sciences du Médicament (CEA-CFOREM), Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (S.F.); (R.O.)
- Unité de Formation et de Recherche, Sciences de la Santé, Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso;
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- Centre d’Excellence Africain, Centre de Formation, de Recherche et d’Expertises en sciences du Médicament (CEA-CFOREM), Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (S.F.); (R.O.)
- Institut des Sciences de la Santé, Université NAZI Boni, 01 BP 1091 Bobo-Dioulasso 01, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratoire de Développement du Médicament, Ecole Doctorale Sciences et Santé, Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (W.A.N.); (W.P.O.); (B.H.A.O.); (T.E.D.); (B.A.); (G.M.A.); (R.S.)
- Centre d’Excellence Africain, Centre de Formation, de Recherche et d’Expertises en sciences du Médicament (CEA-CFOREM), Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (S.F.); (R.O.)
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- Laboratoire de Développement du Médicament, Ecole Doctorale Sciences et Santé, Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (W.A.N.); (W.P.O.); (B.H.A.O.); (T.E.D.); (B.A.); (G.M.A.); (R.S.)
- Centre d’Excellence Africain, Centre de Formation, de Recherche et d’Expertises en sciences du Médicament (CEA-CFOREM), Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (S.F.); (R.O.)
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- Laboratoire de Développement du Médicament, Ecole Doctorale Sciences et Santé, Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (W.A.N.); (W.P.O.); (B.H.A.O.); (T.E.D.); (B.A.); (G.M.A.); (R.S.)
- Centre d’Excellence Africain, Centre de Formation, de Recherche et d’Expertises en sciences du Médicament (CEA-CFOREM), Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (S.F.); (R.O.)
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- Laboratoire de Développement du Médicament, Ecole Doctorale Sciences et Santé, Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (W.A.N.); (W.P.O.); (B.H.A.O.); (T.E.D.); (B.A.); (G.M.A.); (R.S.)
- Centre d’Excellence Africain, Centre de Formation, de Recherche et d’Expertises en sciences du Médicament (CEA-CFOREM), Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (S.F.); (R.O.)
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- Unité de Formation et de Recherche, Sciences de la Santé, Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso;
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- Centre d’Excellence Africain, Centre de Formation, de Recherche et d’Expertises en sciences du Médicament (CEA-CFOREM), Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (S.F.); (R.O.)
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- Laboratoire de Développement du Médicament, Ecole Doctorale Sciences et Santé, Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (W.A.N.); (W.P.O.); (B.H.A.O.); (T.E.D.); (B.A.); (G.M.A.); (R.S.)
- Centre d’Excellence Africain, Centre de Formation, de Recherche et d’Expertises en sciences du Médicament (CEA-CFOREM), Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (S.F.); (R.O.)
- Unité de Formation et de Recherche, Sciences de la Santé, Université Joseph KI—ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso;
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Kim JS, Lee EB, Choi JH, Jung J, Jeong UY, Bae UJ, Jang HH, Park SY, Cha YS, Lee SH. Antioxidant and Immune Stimulating Effects of Allium cepa Skin in the RAW 264.7 Cells and in the C57BL/6 Mouse Immunosuppressed by Cyclophosphamide. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12040892. [PMID: 37107267 PMCID: PMC10135734 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12040892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Allium cepa L. (onion) has been reported to have various pharmacological effects, such as preventing heart disease, and improving antimicrobial activity and immunological effects. The Republic of Korea produced 1,195,563 tons of onions (2022). The flesh of onion is used as food while the onion skin (OS) is thrown away as an agro-food by-product and is considered to induce environmental pollution. Thus, we hypothesize that increasing usage of OS as functional food material could help protect from the environment pollution. The antioxidant effects and immune-enhancing effects of OS were evaluated as functional activities of OS. In this study, OS showed high 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radical scavenging activities and xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitory activity. The antioxidant activities increased in a dose-dependent manner. The IC50 values of DPPH, ABTS radical scavenging activity, and XO inhibitory activity were 954.9 μg/mL, 28.0 μg/mL, and 10.7 μg/mL, respectively. Superoxide dismutase and catalase activities of OS in RAW 264.7 cells were higher than those of the media control. There was no cytotoxicity of OS found in RAW 264.7 cells. Nitric oxide and cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, IFN-γ, and TNF-α) concentrations in RAW 264.7 cells significantly increased in a dose dependent manner. Immune-stimulating effects of OS were evaluated in immunosuppressed mice induced by cyclophosphamide. White blood cell count and the B cell proliferation of splenocytes were higher in OS100 (OS extract 100 mg/kg body weight) and OS200 (OS extract 200 mg/kg body weight) groups than in the negative control (NC) group. Serum IgG and cytokine (IL-1β and IFN-γ) levels were also higher in OS100 and OS200 groups than in the NC group. OS treatment increased NK cell activity compared with the NC group. The results suggested that OS can improve antioxidant and immune stimulating effects. The use of OS as functional supplement can reduce the agro-food by-product and it may contribute to carbon neutrality.
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- Ji-Su Kim
- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Fermented and Processed Food Science Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-Daero, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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Wolin IAV, Nascimento APM, Seeger R, Poluceno GG, Zanotto-Filho A, Nedel CB, Tasca CI, Correia SEG, Oliveira MV, Pinto-Junior VR, Osterne VJS, Nascimento KS, Cavada BS, Leal RB. The lectin DrfL inhibits cell migration, adhesion and triggers autophagy-dependent cell death in glioma cells. Glycoconj J 2023; 40:47-67. [PMID: 36522582 DOI: 10.1007/s10719-022-10095-3] [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: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most aggressive type of glioma, displaying atypical glycosylation pattern that may modulate signaling pathways involved in tumorigenesis. Lectins are glycan binding proteins with antitumor properties. The present study was designed to evaluate the antitumor capacity of the Dioclea reflexa lectin (DrfL) on glioma cell cultures. Our results demonstrated that DrfL induced morphological changes and cytotoxic effects in glioma cell cultures of C6, U-87MG and GBM1 cell lines. The action of DrfL was dependent upon interaction with glycans, and required a carbohydrate recognition domain (CRD), and the cytotoxic effect was apparently selective for tumor cells, not altering viability and morphology of primary astrocytes. DrfL inhibited tumor cell migration, adhesion, proliferation and survival, and these effects were accompanied by activation of p38MAPK and JNK (p46/54), along with inhibition of Akt and ERK1/2. DrfL also upregulated pro-apoptotic (BNIP3 and PUMA) and autophagic proteins (Atg5 and LC3 cleavage) in GBM cells. Noteworthy, inhibition of autophagy and caspase-8 were both able to attenuate cell death in GBM cells treated with DrfL. Our results indicate that DrfL cytotoxicity against GBM involves modulation of cell pathways, including MAPKs and Akt, which are associated with autophagy and caspase-8 dependent cell death.
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- Ingrid A V Wolin
- Departamento de Bioquímica e Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica, Centro de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica, Centro de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica, Centro de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica, Centro de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Farmacologia e Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica, Centro de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Celular, Embriologia e Genética, Programa Pós-Graduação em Biologia Celular e do Desenvolvimento, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica, Centro de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Ceará, CEP, 60020-181, BioMolLab, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Ceará, CEP, 60020-181, BioMolLab, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Ceará, CEP, 60020-181, BioMolLab, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
- Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, CEP, 60020-181, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Ceará, CEP, 60020-181, BioMolLab, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Ceará, CEP, 60020-181, BioMolLab, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Ceará, CEP, 60020-181, BioMolLab, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica, Centro de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil.
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Li Y, Deng W, Wu L, Chen S, Zheng Z, Song H. Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Polyphenols from Plum ( Prunus salicina Lindl) on RAW264.7 Macrophages Induced by Monosodium Urate and Potential Mechanisms. Foods 2023; 12:254. [PMID: 36673346 PMCID: PMC9858531 DOI: 10.3390/foods12020254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Acute gouty arthritis is an acute inflammatory reaction caused by the deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in joints and surrounding soft tissues. Controlling inflammation is the key to preventing acute gouty arthritis. Anti-inflammatory activities and the possible molecular mechanisms of plum (Prunus salicina Lindl cv. "furong") polyphenols (PSLP) on RAW264.7 macrophage cells induced by monosodium urate were investigated. PPSF significantly inhibited the activity of inflammatory factors such as tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-18 (IL-18). In addition, PPSF exhibited excellent activation of superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and reduction of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in RAW264.7 macrophages. The results of global screening of all transcripts by RNA-seq revealed 8585 differentially expressed genes between the PSLP-treated group and the MUS group. From GO analysis, PSLP could affect the occurrence and development of RAW264.7 macrophage inflammation through biological processes, such as organic substance metabolism, intracellular organelles, and binding function. The regulation mechanism of PSLP on MSU-induced RAW264.7 macrophage inflammation may be achieved through the HIF-1 signaling pathway, renal cell carcinoma, the ErbB signaling pathway, and the FoxO signaling pathway. Therefore, PSLP has great prospects in the prevention of gout and similar inflammatory diseases.
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- Yibin Li
- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Research Institute of Agri-Engineering and Technology, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350003, China
- Key Laboratory of Subtropical Characteristic Fruits, Vegetables and Edible Fungi Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fuzhou 350003, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Research Institute of Agri-Engineering and Technology, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350003, China
- Key Laboratory of Subtropical Characteristic Fruits, Vegetables and Edible Fungi Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fuzhou 350003, China
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- Research Institute of Agri-Engineering and Technology, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350003, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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Bhuvaragavan S, Sruthi K, Nivetha R, Ramaraj P, Hilda K, Meenakumari M, Janarthanan S. Insect galectin stimulates the human CD4+ T cell proliferation by regulating inflammation (T cell and monocyte) through Th2 immune response. Process Biochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Singh DD, Sharma S. Investigations on the Biological Activity of Allium sativum Agglutinin
(ASA) Isolated from Garlic. Protein Pept Lett 2022; 29:555-566. [DOI: 10.2174/0929866529999220509122720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Garlic (Allium sativum) from the family Amaryllidaceae is widely used in
culinary and is reported to have potential anticancer, anti-diabetic, antimicrobial, and
cardioprotective activities. Allium sativum agglutinin (ASA) is a bulb-type lectin (BTL) domaincontaining
lectin isolated from garlic and has been studied for its various biological functions.
Previous studies have reported the anti-cancer effects of ASA on histiocytic lymphoma (U937),
promyelocytic leukemia (HL60), and oral cancer (KB).
Methods:
In this study, we have purified and characterized ASA and evaluated it for its anticancer
effects on other cancer cell lines. MTT assay and FACS analysis was done to corroborate the
anticancer findings against cervical (HeLa) and lung cancer (A549) cell lines.
Results:
IC50 value of 37 μg/ml in HeLa and a weak activity (26.4 ± 1.9% cellular inhibition at
100μg/ml treatment) in A549 were found in the MTT assay. FACS analysis further corroborated
these findings and showed the apoptotic effects of ASA in these cell lines.
Conclusion:
Anticancer activity for members of bulb-type lectin (BTL) domain-containing lectins
has been widely reported, and we hope that our study forms a basis for the development of ASA as
a therapeutic agent.
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- Desh Deepak Singh
- Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, South Campus, Sector-25, Chandigarh-160014 India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, South Campus, Sector-25, Chandigarh-160014 India
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Yan JK, Zhu J, Liu Y, Chen X, Wang W, Zhang H, Li L. Recent advances in research on Allium plants: functional ingredients, physiological activities, and applications in agricultural and food sciences. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:8107-8135. [PMID: 35343832 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2056132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Fruits and vegetables (FVs) have long been a major source of nutrients and dietary phytochemicals with outstanding physiological properties that are essential for protecting humans from chronic diseases. Moreover, the growing demand of consumers for nutritious and healthy foods is greatly promoting the increased intake of FVs. Allium (Alliaceae) is a perennial bulb plant genus of the Liliaceae family. They are customarily utilized as vegetable, medicinal, and ornamental plants and have an important role in agriculture, aquaculture, and the pharmaceutical industry. Allium plants produce abundant secondary metabolites, such as organosulfur compounds, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, alkaloids, and polysaccharides. Accordingly, Allium plants possess a variety of nutritional, biological, and health-promoting properties, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, antitumor, immunoregulatory, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory effects. This review aims to highlight the advances in the research on the bioactive components, physiological activities and clinical trials, toxicological assessment for safety, and applications of different Allium plants. It also aims to cover the direction of future research on the Allium genus. This review is expected to provide theoretical reference for the comprehensive development and utilization of Allium plants in the fields of functional foods, medicine, and cosmetics.
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- Jing-Kun Yan
- Key Laboratory of Healthy Food Development and Nutrition Regulation of China National Light Industry, School of Chemical Engineering and Energy Technology, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Healthy Food Development and Nutrition Regulation of China National Light Industry, School of Chemical Engineering and Energy Technology, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Healthy Food Development and Nutrition Regulation of China National Light Industry, School of Chemical Engineering and Energy Technology, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Healthy Food Development and Nutrition Regulation of China National Light Industry, School of Chemical Engineering and Energy Technology, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, China
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Healthy Food Development and Nutrition Regulation of China National Light Industry, School of Chemical Engineering and Energy Technology, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, China
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Chakraborty AJ, Uddin TM, Matin Zidan BMR, Mitra S, Das R, Nainu F, Dhama K, Roy A, Hossain MJ, Khusro A, Emran TB. Allium cepa: A Treasure of Bioactive Phytochemicals with Prospective Health Benefits. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2022; 2022:4586318. [PMID: 35087593 PMCID: PMC8789449 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4586318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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As Allium cepa is one of the most important condiment plants grown and consumed all over the world, various therapeutic and pharmacological effects of A. cepa were reviewed. Onion (Allium cepa) is a high dietary fiber-rich perennial herb that is placed under the family Amaryllidaceae. It contains high concentration of folic acid, vitamin B6, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus as well as vitamins and minerals. It is widely used as an antimicrobial agent, but it showed anticancer, antidiabetic, antioxidant, antiplatelet, antihypertensive, and antidepressant effects and neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antiparasitic effects and so on. It is said to have beneficial effects on the digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems, as well as on the immune system. This review article was devoted to discussing many health benefits and traditional uses of onions in pharmacological perspectives, as well as the safety/toxicological profile. If more detailed research on this perennial herb is conducted, it will open the door to an infinite number of possibilities.
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- Arka Jyoti Chakraborty
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hasanuddin University, Tamalanrea, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90245, Indonesia
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- Division of Pathology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly 243122, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering & Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida 201310, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh, 77 Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
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- Research Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Loyola College, Chennai 34, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong 4381, Bangladesh
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Marefati N, Ghorani V, Shakeri F, Boskabady M, Kianian F, Rezaee R, Boskabady MH. A review of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects of Allium cepa and its main constituents. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2021; 59:287-302. [PMID: 33645419 PMCID: PMC7919894 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2021.1874028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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CONTEXT Allium cepa L. (Liliaceae), known as onion, is consumed throughout the world. Onion and its derivatives including saponins, aglycones, quercetin, cepaenes, flavonoids, organosulfurs, and phenolic compounds, showed various pharmacological properties and therapeutic effects. OBJECTIVE Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects of A. cepa and its main constituents, along with the underlying molecular mechanisms are presented. METHODS Databases including, Web of Knowledge, Medline/PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar were checked for articles published between 1996 and the end of July 2020, using the key-words Allium cepa, quercetin, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunomodulatory. RESULTS A. cepa and its constituents mainly quercetin showed anti-inflammatory effects mediated via reduction of total and differential WBC counts, inhibition of chemotaxis of polymorphonuclear leukocytes, COX, and LOX pathways and prevented formation of leukotrienes and thromboxanes, prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) as onVCAM-1, NF-κB, MARK,d STAT-1, JNK, p38 and osteoclastogenesis. A. cepa and its derivatives showed antioxidant effect by decreasing lipid peroxidation, NAD(P)H, MDA, NO, LPO and eNOS but enhancing antioxidants such as SOD, CAT, GSH, GPx, GSPO, TrxR, SDH, GST and GR activities and thiol level. Immunomodulatory effects of the plant and quercetin was also shown by reduction of Th2 cytokines, IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 as well as IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-1β and TNF-α and IgE levels, but increased CD4 cells, IFN-γ level and IFN-γ/IL4 ratio (Th1/Th2 balance). CONCLUSIONS The effect of onion and its constituents on oxidative stress, inflammatory and immune system were shown indicating their therapeutic value in treatment of various diseases associated with oxidative stress, inflammation, and immune-dysregulation.
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- Narges Marefati
- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Dental Materials Research Center and Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- CONTACT Mohammad Hosein Boskabady Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Boghrati Z, Sabouri-Rad S, Emami SA, Saber MT, Sahebkar A, Tayarani-Najaran Z. The Use of Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Alopecia in the Canon of Avicenna: An Evidence-Based Review. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2021; 1308:291-308. [PMID: 33861452 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-64872-5_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Although mostly seen in the scalp, alopecia can occur in any hair- bearing site of the body. In spite of various modern treatments, total cost, efficacy, safety and drug dependency have caused a global willing towards natural remedies. The aim of this chapter is to focus on medicinal plants mentioned in Canon of Avicenna, one of the most primary medicinal books, for the treatment of alopecia. Databases like PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar were searched for plants mentioned in Canon for managing alopecia to find studies on their clinical efficacy or mechanisms, which may have attributed to the treatment of alopecia. 25 plants belonging to 16 families have been mentioned in Canon. Most of them have a history of use in ethno-medicine and some are used in hair growth products nowadays. Investigating literatures has shown that anti- inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties are the proposed mechanisms for the treatment of some types of alopecia. Islamic traditional medicine can give new insights for development of multiple natural treatment, which their use in human have been tested for thousands of years. By confirming their efficacy and safety, traditional herbal remedies are appropriate alternatives for chemicals mainly used for alopecia.
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- Zahra Boghrati
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. .,Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. .,School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. .,Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital Research Institute (PMMHRI), Lodz, Poland.
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Exploring the multifocal role of phytochemicals as immunomodulators. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 133:110959. [PMID: 33197758 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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A well-functioning immune system of the host body plays pivotal role in the maintenance of ordinary physiological and immunological functions as well as internal environment. Balanced immunity enhances defense mechanism against infection, diseases and unwanted pathogens to avoid hypersensitivity reactions and immune related diseases. The ideal immune responses are the results of corrective interaction between the innate immune cells and acquired components of the immune system. Recently, the interest towards the immune system increased as significant target of toxicity due to exposure of chemicals, drugs and environmental pollutants. Numerous factors are involved in altering the immune responses of the host such as sex, age, stress, malnutrition, alcohol, genetic variability, life styles, environmental-pollutants and chemotherapy exposure. Immunomodulation is any modification of immune responses, often involved induction, amplification, attenuation or inhibition of immune responses. Several synthetic or traditional medicines are available in the market which promptly have many serious adverse effects and create pathogenic resistance. Phytochemicals are naturally occurring molecules, which significantly play an imperative role in modulating favorable immune responses. The present review emphasizes on the risk factors associated with alterations in immune responses, and immunomodulatory activity of phytochemicals specifically, glycosides, alkaloids, phenolic acids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins and sterols and sterolins.
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Balkrishna A, Thakur P, Singh S, Chandra Dev SN, Varshney A. Mechanistic Paradigms of Natural Plant Metabolites as Remedial Candidates for Systemic Lupus Erythromatosus. Cells 2020; 9:cells9041049. [PMID: 32331431 PMCID: PMC7226400 DOI: 10.3390/cells9041049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disorder involving a dysregulated immune response which ultimately leads to multiple organ failure. Several immunological and cellular checkpoints are available as drug targets. However, the available chemosynthetic drugs such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids provide limited therapy with extreme toxicities. Moreover, the disease heterogeneity in SLE is very difficult to manage by a single drug component. Hence, it is imperative to utilize the holistic capabilities of natural plant products as immunomodulators and intracellular signaling regulators, thereby providing an auxiliary option of treatment. Additionally, the herbal drugs also serve as symptomatic relief providers, thereby serving as a prophylactic remedy in case of cerebrovascular, hepatic, nephropathological, hematological, cardiopulmonary, mucocutaneous and musculoskeletal manifestations of SLE. The present review attempts to showcase the current state of knowledge regarding the utility of plant-derived phyto-metabolites with their probable mechanistic roles in treating SLE, by means of targeting the signaling cascade, proinflammatory cytokine production and B–T cell co-stimulation. It is hoped that further preclinical and clinical studies will be embarked upon in order to understand the underlying therapeutic and mechanistic aspects of these medicinal herbs.
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- Acharya Balkrishna
- Drug Discovery and Development Division, Patanjali Research Institute, NH-58, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249 405, India
- Department of Allied and Applied Sciences, University of Patanjali, Patanjali Yog Peeth, Roorkee-Haridwar Road, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249 405, India
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- Drug Discovery and Development Division, Patanjali Research Institute, NH-58, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249 405, India
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- Drug Discovery and Development Division, Patanjali Research Institute, NH-58, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249 405, India
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- Drug Discovery and Development Division, Patanjali Research Institute, NH-58, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249 405, India
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- Drug Discovery and Development Division, Patanjali Research Institute, NH-58, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249 405, India
- Department of Allied and Applied Sciences, University of Patanjali, Patanjali Yog Peeth, Roorkee-Haridwar Road, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249 405, India
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +91-1334-240008
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Asemani Y, Zamani N, Bayat M, Amirghofran Z. Allium vegetables for possible future of cancer treatment. Phytother Res 2019; 33:3019-3039. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2019] [Revised: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 08/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Yahya Asemani
- Department of ImmunologyShiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran
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- Research Center for Persian Medicine and History MedicineShiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran
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- Department of ImmunologyShiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran
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- Department of ImmunologyShiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran
- Autoimmune Diseases Research CenterShiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran
- Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry Research CenterShiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran
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Zeng Q, Lin F, Zeng L, Deng Y, Li L. Purification and characterization of a novel immunomodulatory lectin from Artocarpus hypargyreus Hance. Int Immunopharmacol 2019; 71:285-294. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2019.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2018] [Revised: 03/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Wang Y, Zhang Y, Shao J, Wu B, Li B. Potential immunomodulatory activities of a lectin from the mushroom Latiporus sulphureus. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 130:399-406. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.02.150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Revised: 02/24/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Aranha I, Venkatesh YP. Humoral immune and adjuvant responses of mucosally-administered Tinospora cordifolia immunomodulatory protein in BALB/c mice. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2018; 11:140-146. [PMID: 30455069 PMCID: PMC7329723 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2017.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2017] [Revised: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 10/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background In traditional medicine, guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is considered as an adaptogen with immunomodulatory prowess. A 25 kDa protein from guduchi stem has been characterized as an immunomodulatory protein (ImP). Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the intrinsic immunogenicity of guduchi ImP and adjuvant activity using ovalbumin (OVA) as antigen in BALB/c mice. Materials and Methods Mice were given guduchi ImP (30 and 60 μg) by intranasal administration to respective groups (n = 6) on days 1, 14 and thereafter weekly till day 42. Immunogenic response was monitored by serum IgG/IgA levels (days 14, 35 and 50). The adjuvant activity was measured by serum anti-OVA IgG/IgA responses to administration of 30 μg OVA with guduchi ImP. The effect of guduchi ImP on the spleen status was examined by splenic weight (day 50). Results Guduchi ImP administration displayed a significant increase in anti-guduchi ImP IgG (5–7 fold) and anti-guduchi ImP IgA (3–4 fold) on day 50 vs. control. Guduchi ImP showed a significant increase in anti-OVA IgG (6–7 fold) and anti-OVA IgA (4–5 fold) on day 50 vs. control. The splenic index of guduchi ImP group increased significantly in both the immune and adjuvant response groups; however, the splenic index in the adjuvant response group was markedly higher. Conclusion The results indicate that guduchi ImP is a strong immunogen by itself and enhances the immunogenicity of mucosally-administered antigen in BALB/c mice. Based on the results of this animal study, it appears that guduchi ImP shows a potential for future studies in humans. Evaluated the immune responses of guduchi immunomodulatory protein (ImP) in BALB/c mice. Guduchi ImP (30/60 μg) given intranasally on days 1, 14; thereafter, weekly till day 42. Increase in anti-guduchi ImP IgG (5–7 fold) and anti-guduchi ImP IgA (3–4 fold) on day 50. Increase in ovalbumin-specific IgG (6–7 fold) and IgA (4–5 fold) on day 50 vs. control. Splenic index of guduchi ImP group increased in the immune/adjuvant response groups.
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- Ivan Aranha
- Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
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Teshika JD, Zakariyyah AM, Zaynab T, Zengin G, Rengasamy KRR, Pandian SK, Fawzi MM. Traditional and modern uses of onion bulb (Allium cepaL.): a systematic review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2018; 59:S39-S70. [DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2018.1499074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- Joaheer D. Teshika
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Mauritius, Réduit, Mauritius
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Mauritius, Réduit, Mauritius
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- Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Mauritius, Réduit, Mauritius
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Lectins as mitosis stimulating factors: Briefly reviewed. Life Sci 2018; 207:152-157. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2018.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Revised: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 06/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Cian RE, Hernández-Chirlaque C, Gámez-Belmonte R, Drago SR, Sánchez de Medina F, Martínez-Augustin O. Green Alga Ulva spp. Hydrolysates and Their Peptide Fractions Regulate Cytokine Production in Splenic Macrophages and Lymphocytes Involving the TLR4-NFκB/MAPK Pathways. Mar Drugs 2018; 16:E235. [PMID: 29997311 PMCID: PMC6071126 DOI: 10.3390/md16070235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Revised: 06/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Hydrolysates of food protein sources have immunomodulatory effects, which are of interest for use as functional foods. In this study, we have characterized the immune regulatory effect on rat splenocytes, macrophages and T lymphocytes of Ulva spp. hydrolysates and their peptide fractions with or without in vitro gastrointestinal digestion and/or ultrafiltration. IL-10 was induced in almost all conditions and cell types obtained from wild type animals. The induction was in general increased by ultrafiltration and in vitro gastrointestinal digestion. TNF was also induced in basal conditions. In turn, TNF and IFN-γ production was attenuated by the hydrolysate products in lipopolysaccharide or concanavalin A immune stimulated cells. Inhibitors for the activation of NFκB, MAPK p38 and JNK inhibited IL-10 induction in rat splenocytes. The response was dramatically attenuated in TLR4-/- cells, and only modestly in TLR2-/- cells. Food peptides from Ulva spp. genus exert anti-inflammatory effects in immune cells mediated by TLR4 and NFκB. Similarity with the immunomodulatory profile of protein hydrolysates from other sources suggests a common mechanism.
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- Raúl E Cian
- Instituto de Tecnología de Alimentos, CONICET, FIQ-UNL, 1 de Mayo 3250, 3000 Santa Fe, Argentina.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II, CIBERehd, School of Pharmacy, Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacology, CIBERehd, School of Pharmacy, Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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- Instituto de Tecnología de Alimentos, CONICET, FIQ-UNL, 1 de Mayo 3250, 3000 Santa Fe, Argentina.
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- Department of Pharmacology, CIBERehd, School of Pharmacy, Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II, CIBERehd, School of Pharmacy, Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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de Siqueira Patriota LL, Procópio TF, de Santana Brito J, Sebag V, de Oliveira APS, de Araújo Soares AK, Moreira LR, de Albuquerque Lima T, Soares T, da Silva TD, Paiva PMG, de Lorena VMB, de Melo CML, de Albuquerque LP, Napoleão TH. Microgramma vacciniifolia (Polypodiaceae) fronds contain a multifunctional lectin with immunomodulatory properties on human cells. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 103:36-46. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.05.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2017] [Revised: 05/05/2017] [Accepted: 05/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Shruthi RR, Venkatesh YP, Muralikrishna G. Structural and functional characterization of a novel immunomodulatory glycoprotein isolated from ajowan (Trachyspermum ammi L.). Glycoconj J 2017; 34:499-514. [PMID: 28493026 DOI: 10.1007/s10719-017-9771-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2016] [Revised: 04/12/2017] [Accepted: 04/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Ajowan (Trachyspermum ammi L.) spice has been used in food preparations and also as a traditional medicine in Ayurveda. Although a number of pharmacological activities have been attributed to ajowan, its role in immunomodulation is not known. The main objective of the present study is to examine the macromolecular immunomodulatory components. Macrophage activation was studied by nitric oxide (NO) release, phagocytosis and secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines as the markers. Ethanol precipitate (fractional) of ajowan aqueous extract was subjected to conventional chromatography (Q Sepharose followed by Bio-Gel P-100). One of the proteins (30.7 kDa; ajowan glycoprotein or Agp) showed effective mitogenic activity towards splenocytes. Agp is a O-linked glycoprotein with the glycans contributing to one-third of the molecular mass. It has a high content of glutamic acid, serine, aspartic acid and proline whereas galactose (45.7%), arabinose (34.5%), glucose (7%), mannose (5%) and xylose (4%) are the constituent sugars. Secondary structure analysis indicated that Agp contains 79% α-helices and 21% random coil. Internal sequencing of the tryptic peptides did not show homology with the existing proteins in the database (BLAST). Agp at 1 μg/mL induced proliferation of B-cell enriched murine splenocytes and activated macrophages in releasing NO and promoted phagocytosis (p < 0.01). RAW 264.7 cells produced pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-12, TNF-α and IFN-γ) at 1 μg/mL Agp (p < 0.01). Deproteinized Agp (dpAgp) failed to elicit activation of murine immune cells, whereas deglycosylated Agp (20 kDa; dgAgp) showed compromised efficiency. This is the first report of an immunomodulatory protein from ajowan.
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- R R Shruthi
- Department of Biochemistry, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), KRS Road, Mysore, Karnataka, 570020, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), KRS Road, Mysore, Karnataka, 570020, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), KRS Road, Mysore, Karnataka, 570020, India.
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Coelho LCBB, Silva PMDS, Lima VLDM, Pontual EV, Paiva PMG, Napoleão TH, Correia MTDS. Lectins, Interconnecting Proteins with Biotechnological/Pharmacological and Therapeutic Applications. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2017; 2017:1594074. [PMID: 28367220 PMCID: PMC5359455 DOI: 10.1155/2017/1594074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2016] [Revised: 01/21/2017] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Lectins are proteins extensively used in biomedical applications with property to recognize carbohydrates through carbohydrate-binding sites, which identify glycans attached to cell surfaces, glycoconjugates, or free sugars, detecting abnormal cells and biomarkers related to diseases. These lectin abilities promoted interesting results in experimental treatments of immunological diseases, wounds, and cancer. Lectins obtained from virus, microorganisms, algae, animals, and plants were reported as modulators and tool markers in vivo and in vitro; these molecules also play a role in the induction of mitosis and immune responses, contributing for resolution of infections and inflammations. Lectins revealed healing effect through induction of reepithelialization and cicatrization of wounds. Some lectins have been efficient agents against virus, fungi, bacteria, and helminths at low concentrations. Lectin-mediated bioadhesion has been an interesting characteristic for development of drug delivery systems. Lectin histochemistry and lectin-based biosensors are useful to detect transformed tissues and biomarkers related to disease occurrence; antitumor lectins reported are promising for cancer therapy. Here, we address lectins from distinct sources with some biological effect and biotechnological potential in the diagnosis and therapeutic of diseases, highlighting many advances in this growing field.
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego 1235, Cidade Universitária, 50.670-901 Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego 1235, Cidade Universitária, 50.670-901 Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Morfologia e Fisiologia Animal, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, s/n, Dois Irmãos, 52171-900 Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego 1235, Cidade Universitária, 50.670-901 Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego 1235, Cidade Universitária, 50.670-901 Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego 1235, Cidade Universitária, 50.670-901 Recife, PE, Brazil
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Duarte CEM, Abranches MV, Silva PF, de Paula SO, Cardoso SA, Oliveira LL. A new TRAF-like protein from B. oleracea ssp. botrytis with lectin activity and its effect on macrophages. Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 94:508-514. [PMID: 27771409 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.10.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2016] [Revised: 10/16/2016] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Lectins are involved in a wide range of biological mechanisms, like immunomodulatory agent able to activate the innate immunity. In this study, we purified and characterized a new lectin from cauliflower (Brassica oleracea ssp. botrytis - BOL) by three sequential chromatographic steps and confirmed the purity by SDS-PAGE. Additionally, we evaluated the role of the lectin in innate immunity by a phagocytosis assay, production of H2O2 and NO. BOL was characterized like a non-glycosylated protein that showed a molecular mass of ∼34kDa in SDS-PAGE. Its N-terminal sequence (ETRAFREERPSSKIVTIAG) did not reveal any similarity to the other lectins; nevertheless, it showed 100% homology to a putative TRAF-like protein from Brassica rapa and Brassica napus. This is a first report of the TRAF-protein with lectinic activity. The BOL retained its complete hemagglutination activity from 4°C up to 60°C, with stability being more apparent between pH 7.0 and 8.0. Moreover, the lectin was able to stimulate phagocytosis and induce the production of H2O2 and NO. Therefore, BOL can be explored as an immunomodulatory agent by being able to activate the innate immunity and favor antigen removal.
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- Christiane E M Duarte
- Departamento de Biologia Geral, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Nutrição e Saúde, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 38810-000 Rio Paranaíba, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Geral, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Geral, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina e Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Geral, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil.
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Anudeep S, Prasanna VK, Adya SM, Radha C. Characterization of soluble dietary fiber from Moringa oleifera seeds and its immunomodulatory effects. Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 91:656-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2016] [Revised: 06/01/2016] [Accepted: 06/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Kumar VP, Venkatesh YP. Alleviation of cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression in Wistar rats by onion lectin (Allium cepa agglutinin). JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2016; 186:280-288. [PMID: 27063982 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2015] [Revised: 03/13/2016] [Accepted: 04/04/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE In various traditional medicines, onion has been classified as an immune-boosting food. Recent studies have claimed this property due to the presence of bioactive organosulfur compounds, prebiotic fructo-oligosaccharides and an immunomodulatory protein, lectin (Allium cepa agglutinin; ACA) (Prasanna and Venkatesh, 2015. Characterization of onion lectin (Allium cepa agglutinin) as an immunomodulatory protein inducing Th1-type immune response in vitro. Int. Immunopharmacol. vol. 26, pp. 304-313). AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of this study was to evaluate the immunoprotective properties of ACA in normal and cyclophosphamide (CP; 100μg/kg)-induced immunosuppressed Wistar rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Wistar rats were administrated different doses of ACA (1, 10, and 100μg) to respective groups in normal as well as immunosuppressed animals. The effect of ACA on the status of immune organs was assessed by examining the splenic and thymic indices, and histopathological changes. The biomarkers for humoral immunity (serum IgG and IgA levels) and serum pro-inflammatory markers (COX-2, TNF-α and IL-10) were measured by ELISA. RESULTS ACA showed immunoprotective properties by significantly promoting the restoration of lymphoid cell count by ~6 fold vs. model control (immunosuppressed animals) and promotes the immune response significantly (~1.5-fold) in CP-induced immunosuppressed animals compared to model control; production of pro-inflammatory molecules (COX-2 and nitric oxide) and expression levels of immune regulatory molecule (TNF-α) were elevated in a dose-dependent manner. CONCLUSIONS The observed in vivo results suggest that ACA has the potential to be used as a nutritional therapeutic to boost the immune status of immunosuppressed subjects brought about by CP administration.
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- Vaddi P Kumar
- Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
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Wu J, Wang J, Wang S, Rao P. Lunatin, a novel lectin with antifungal and antiproliferative bioactivities from Phaseolus lunatus billb. Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 89:717-24. [PMID: 27164500 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.04.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2016] [Revised: 04/27/2016] [Accepted: 04/27/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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A novel lectin with a molecular mass of 24.3kDa, designated Lunatin, was isolated from edible seeds of Phaseolus lunatus billb. The purification scheme consisted of ammonium sulfate precipitation, affinity chromatography, ion exchange chromatography, and gel filtration chromatography. The lectin is a glycoprotein, as determined by staining with periodic acid-Schiff (PAS), and its N-terminal amino acid sequence was determined to be DAVIYRGPGDLHTGS. Lunatin exhibited hemagglutinating activity towards human blood group A erythrocytes, which was mostly preserved up to 50°C and retained at ambient temperature at pH 2.0-11.0. d-fructose, d-galactose, d-glucose, and mannitol were capable of inhibiting its hemagglutinating activity. Lunatin was found to be a metal-dependent protein, as its activity was inhibited by the metallic compounds K2Cr2O7, SnCl2, and LiCl, though it was unaffected by MgCl2, ZnCl2, BaCl2, CuCl2, FeCl3, or CaCl2. In addition, Lunatin exerted potent antifungal activity toward a variety of fungal species, including Sclerotium rolfsii, Physalospora piricola, Fusarium oxysporum, and Botrytis cinerea. Finally, proliferation of K562 leukemia cells was strongly inhibited by Lunatin, with an IC50 of 13.7μM, whereas HeLa and HepG2 cells were only weakly affected. These findings further the identification and understanding of functional factors in edible plant seeds.
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- Jinhong Wu
- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, No. 2 Xueyuan Road, Minhou District, Fuzhou 350108, China; Department of Food Science and Engineering, Shanghai Food Safety and Engineering Center, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, No. 2 Xueyuan Road, Minhou District, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, No. 2 Xueyuan Road, Minhou District, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, No. 2 Xueyuan Road, Minhou District, Fuzhou 350108, China
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Yamazaki T, Ogawa T, Muramoto K, Nakahigashi J, Takeuchi A, Ueda H. Isolation and Biochemical Characterization of Mucus Proteins in Japanese Bunching Onion (<i>Allium fistulosum</i>) Green Leaves. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH 2016. [DOI: 10.3136/fstr.22.235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- National Institute of Vegetable and Tea Science, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
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- National Institute of Vegetable and Tea Science, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
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Pinto-Junior VR, Correia JLA, Pereira RI, Pereira-Junior FN, Santiago MQ, Osterne VJS, Madeira JC, Cajazeiras JB, Nagano CS, Delatorre P, Assreuy AMS, Nascimento KS, Cavada BS. Purification and molecular characterization of a novel mannose-specific lectin from Dioclea reflexa hook seeds with inflammatory activity. J Mol Recognit 2015; 29:134-41. [PMID: 26464029 DOI: 10.1002/jmr.2512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2015] [Revised: 09/01/2015] [Accepted: 09/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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A novel lectin present in Dioclea reflexa seeds (DrfL) was discovered and described in this study. DrfL was purified in a single step by affinity chromatography in a Sephadex G-50 column. The lectin strongly agglutinated rabbit erythrocytes and was inhibited by α-methyl-D-mannoside, D-mannose, and D-glucose. The hemagglutinating activity of DrfL is optimum at pH 5.0-7.0, stable up to 50 °C, and dependent on divalent cations. Similar to other lectins of the subtribe Diocleinae, the analysis by mass spectrometry indicated that DrfL has three chains (α, β, and γ) with masses of 25,562, 12,874, and 12,706 Da, respectively, with no disulfide bonds or glycosylation. DrfL showed inflammatory activity in the paw edema model and exhibited low cytotoxicity against Artemia sp.
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- Vanir R Pinto-Junior
- Laboratório de Moléculas Biologicamente Ativas (Biomol-Lab), Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Moléculas Biologicamente Ativas (Biomol-Lab), Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Moléculas Biologicamente Ativas (Biomol-Lab), Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Moléculas Biologicamente Ativas (Biomol-Lab), Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Moléculas Biologicamente Ativas (Biomol-Lab), Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Moléculas Biologicamente Ativas (Biomol-Lab), Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Fisio-Farmacologia da Inflamação (LAFFIN), Institute of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Moléculas Biologicamente Ativas (Biomol-Lab), Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Espectrometria de Massas aplicado a Proteínas (LEMAP), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Molecular Estrutural e Oncogenética (LBMEO), Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Fisio-Farmacologia da Inflamação (LAFFIN), Institute of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Moléculas Biologicamente Ativas (Biomol-Lab), Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Moléculas Biologicamente Ativas (Biomol-Lab), Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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