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Ng JY, Deol G, Anheyer D, Cramer H. A Large-Scale, International Cross-Sectional Survey of Published Pediatrics Authors: Perceptions of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine. Complement Ther Med 2024:103097. [PMID: 39389217 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103097] [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: 06/28/2024] [Revised: 09/23/2024] [Accepted: 10/07/2024] [Indexed: 10/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine (CAIM) is commonly used among pediatric patients for various conditions. Pediatrics clinicians and researchers' perceptions towards the incorporation of CAIM therapies have varied. This study aims to investigate the perceptions of both pediatrics researchers and clinicians regarding CAIM. METHODS We conducted a large-scale, international cross-sectional online survey with published pediatrics authors who have published their work in pediatrics medical journals that are indexed in MEDLINE. In total, 34 494 researchers and clinicians were invited to complete the survey. The survey recorded respondents' perceptions on various CAIM therapies. Descriptive statistics were generated from the quantitative survey results. A thematic analysis was conducted for responses to open ended questions. RESULTS In total, 731 pediatrics clinicians and/or researchers responded to the survey, with about half of the respondents being faculty members/principal investigators (56.10%) and/or clinicians (43.45%) and from the Americas (46.56%) or Europe (30.53%). Over half of the respondents viewed mind-body therapies favourably (62.01%) and the fewest respondents held favourable perceptions of biofield therapies (6.98%). Respondents agreed or strongly agreed that there is value in conducting further research on CAIM therapies (85.52%) and disagreed or strongly disagreed that they felt comfortable recommending most CAIM therapies to patients (64.83%). A thematic analysis of our findings demonstrates that many pediatrics clinicians and/or researchers support further research on CAIM. CONCLUSION The findings from this study demonstrate that pediatrics clinicians and researchers have varying perceptions towards CAIM therapies. Respondents had the most positive perceptions of mind-body therapies and felt they did not have adequate training on CAIM. Further research is needed to establish more evidence-based educational resources on CAIM.
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- Jeremy Y Ng
- Institute of General Practice and Interprofessional Care, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany; Bosch Health Campus, Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Institute of General Practice and Interprofessional Care, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany; Bosch Health Campus, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice and Interprofessional Care, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany; Bosch Health Campus, Stuttgart, Germany; Department of Psychology and Psychotherapy; Chair of Methodology and Statistics in Psychology, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Witten Germany
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- Institute of General Practice and Interprofessional Care, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany; Bosch Health Campus, Stuttgart, Germany
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Acosta-Navarro JC, Dias LF, de Gouveia LAG, Ferreira EP, de Oliveira MVPF, Marin FA, Oliveira JVC, da Silva AC, Silva IL, Freitas FDO, Soares PR. Vegetarian and plant-based diets associated with lower incidence of COVID-19. BMJ Nutr Prev Health 2024; 7:4-13. [PMID: 38966114 PMCID: PMC11221288 DOI: 10.1136/bmjnph-2023-000629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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Objective To evaluate the influence of dietary patterns on the incidence and evolution of COVID-19. We hypothesised that a plant-based diet or a vegetarian diet compared with an omnivorous diet might be associated with a lower incidence of COVID-19 infection and severity in those infected. Design In this observational study, 702 participants provided information on sociodemographic characteristics, dietary information and COVID-19 outcomes between March and July of 2022. Individuals were divided into two groups based on their dietary habits, omnivorous (n=424) and plant-based (n=278). The plant-based group was further divided into vegetarian and flexitarian subgroups. The groups were compared with respect to the incidence of COVID-19 infection, severity and duration. We used multivariable logistic regression models to evaluate the influence of dietary patterns. Results Plant-based and vegetarian groups had a higher intake of vegetables, legumes and nuts, and lower intake of dairy and meat. After adjusting for important confounders, such as body mass index, physical activity and pre-existing medical conditions, the plant-based diet and vegetarian group had 39% (OR=0.61, 95% CI 0.44 to 0.85; p=0.003) and 39% (OR 0.61, 95% CI 0.42 to 0.88; p=0.009) lower odds of the incidence of COVID-19 infection, respectively, compared with the omnivorous group. No association was observed between self-reported diets and COVID-19 severity or duration. Conclusion Plant-based and mainly vegetarian diets were associated with a lower incidence of COVID-19 infection. These dietary patterns may be considered protective against COVID-19 infection. (Study protocol registered in CAAE: 54351421.4.0000.0068.).
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- Júlio César Acosta-Navarro
- Unidade Clinica de Emergencia, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital da Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Unidade Clinica de Emergencia, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital da Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Unidade Clinica de Emergencia, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital da Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Unidade Clinica de Emergencia, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital da Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados Faculdade de Ciencias da Saude, Dourados, Brazil
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- Unidade Clinica de Emergencia, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital da Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Unidade Clinica de Emergencia, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital da Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Unidade Clinica de Emergencia, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital da Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Unidade Clinica de Emergencia, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital da Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Unidade Clinica de Emergencia, Instituto do Coracao, Hospital da Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Ciprandi G, Tosca MA. Nutraceuticals and non-pharmacological remedies for managing patients with allergic rhinitis. Minerva Pediatr (Torino) 2023; 75:905-913. [PMID: 36282486 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5276.22.07027-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common disease characterized by type 2 inflammation and typical symptoms. Although pharmacologic treatment can be effective, prolonged administration of drugs can be associated with adverse reactions and seldom reduction of effectiveness. Therefore, complementary medicine is widespread in clinical practice, mainly in pediatric settings, and pleasing to parents. We reviewed and discussed the most relevant nutraceuticals and non-pharmacological remedies used in managing patients with AR. Nutraceutical, according to Defelice is "a food (or part of a food) that provides medical or health benefits, including the prevention and/or treatment of a disease," and is commonly prescribed by pediatrics as well as self-prescription by parents. There is evidence that some components exert beneficial effects in AR. Some compounds, including micronutrients, vitamins, probiotics, herbal medicines, hyaluronic acid, and saline solutions, could positively and safely be used in children with AR as add-on remedies.
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- Allergy Center, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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Jiang T, Li Y, Yu W, Huang M, Yuan F, Zhong G. Tissue re-distribution of budesonide in rats co-administrated with curcumin by ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Anal Biochem 2023; 679:115287. [PMID: 37595775 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2023.115287] [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: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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Budesonide (BUD), a locally acting glucocorticoid with low side effects, is recommended in several Crohn's disease (CD) drug treatment guidelines as the first choice for early treatment. Nevertheless, the extensive first-pass effect mediated by P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) leads to low bioavailability and limits further applications. Curcumin (CUR), a natural polyphenol derived from turmeric, has been found to influence the in vivo processes of drugs by affecting the activity of P-gp and CYP3A4. However, the pharmacokinetic interactions between BUD and CUR remains elusive, so an ultra high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) method was established for the simultaneous determination of BUD and CUR in the tissue. The results showed that the area under the concentration-time curve 0 to time (AUC0→t) of BUD in the colon and kidney increased by approximately 32.35% and 39.03% respectively in the co-administered group compared to the single-drug group, while the small intestine, liver and plasma decreased by 80.03%, 67.34% and 24.34% respectively compared to the single-drug group. Therefore, long-term treatment with CUR can increase the concentration of BUD in the colonic area without increasing its systemic exposure, thus potentially reducing the incidence of side effects.
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- Tianyang Jiang
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, 510080, China; Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Quality Consistency Evaluation for Generic Drugs, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, 510080, China.
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, 510080, China; Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Quality Consistency Evaluation for Generic Drugs, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, 510080, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangzhou Chest Hospital, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, 510095, China.
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, 510080, China; Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Quality Consistency Evaluation for Generic Drugs, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, 510080, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, 510006, China.
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, 510080, China.
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Doğan U, Parlar-Kılıç S. Experiences on the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Individuals Diagnosed With COVID-19: A Content Analysis Study. Holist Nurs Pract 2023; 37:204-214. [PMID: 37335148 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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The aim of this study was to examine past experiences related to the use of the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) during the disease process by individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. Content analysis method was used for data analysis. The study consisted of 21 patients diagnosed with COVID-19, who applied to a family health center. The data were collected using an individual information form and a semistructured interview form consisting of open-ended questions. All interviews were recorded with audio recording and transcribed. Three main themes related to the use of CAM by COVID-19 patients and subthemes associated with these main themes were determined (1) while starting to use CAM; (2) experiences of CAM use; and (3) recommending CAM. During using the CAM methods, most of the participants were affected by their circle, they preferred the use of fruit/fruit juice containing vitamin C, they chose affordable and easily accessible methods, they found the methods they used useful, and recommended these methods to others. The CAM use of patients should be questioned in future studies related to COVID-19 by nurses. Nurses should inform patients with COVID-19 accurately about safety, efficacy, indications, and contraindications for CAM methods.
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- Uğur Doğan
- Department of Nursing, Kilis 7 Aralık University, Kilis, Turkey (Dr Doğan); and Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey (Dr Parlar-Kılıç)
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Wang J, Xian M, Cao H, Wu L, Zhou L, Ma Y, Fan L, Lin L, Li G, Huang Q, Huang SK, Xiao X. Prophylactic and therapeutic potential of magnolol-loaded PLGA-PEG nanoparticles in a chronic murine model of allergic asthma. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1182080. [PMID: 37214308 PMCID: PMC10192565 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1182080] [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: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Magnolol is a chemically defined and active polyphenol extracted from magnolia plants possessing anti-allergic activity, but its low solubility and rapid metabolism dramatically hinder its clinical application. To improve the therapeutic effects, magnolol-encapsulated polymeric poly (DL-lactide-co-glycolide)-poly (ethylene glycol) (PLGA-PEG) nanoparticles were constructed and characterized. The prophylactic and therapeutic efficacy in a chronic murine model of OVA-induced asthma and the mechanisms were investigated. The results showed that administration of magnolol-loaded PLGA-PEG nanoparticles significantly reduced airway hyperresponsiveness, lung tissue eosinophil infiltration, and levels of IL-4, IL-13, TGF-β1, IL-17A, and allergen-specific IgE and IgG1 in OVA-exposed mice compared to their empty nanoparticles-treated mouse counterparts. Magnolol-loaded PLGA-PEG nanoparticles also significantly prevented mouse chronic allergic airway mucus overproduction and collagen deposition. Moreover, magnolol-encapsulated PLGA-PEG nanoparticles showed better therapeutic effects on suppressing allergen-induced airway hyperactivity, airway eosinophilic inflammation, airway collagen deposition, and airway mucus hypersecretion, as compared with magnolol-encapsulated poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles or magnolol alone. These data demonstrate the protective effect of magnolol-loaded PLGA-PEG nanoparticles against the development of allergic phenotypes, implicating its potential usefulness for the asthma treatment.
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- Junyi Wang
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immunology, Guangdong Provincial Standardization Allergen Engineering Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease Shenzhen University Division, Institute of Allergy and Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China
- Laboratory of Allergy and Precision Medicine, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Chengdu Institute of Respiratory Health, The Third People’s Hospital of Chengdu, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immunology, Guangdong Provincial Standardization Allergen Engineering Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease Shenzhen University Division, Institute of Allergy and Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Lab on Chinese Medicine and Immune Disease Research, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immunology, Guangdong Provincial Standardization Allergen Engineering Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease Shenzhen University Division, Institute of Allergy and Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Lab on Chinese Medicine and Immune Disease Research, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Lab on Chinese Medicine and Immune Disease Research, Guangzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Allergy and Precision Medicine, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Chengdu Institute of Respiratory Health, The Third People’s Hospital of Chengdu, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immunology, Guangdong Provincial Standardization Allergen Engineering Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease Shenzhen University Division, Institute of Allergy and Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immunology, Guangdong Provincial Standardization Allergen Engineering Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease Shenzhen University Division, Institute of Allergy and Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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LA MANTIA I, GELARDI M, ARAGONA SE, CUPIDO G, CIPRANDI G. Rinalt® in the practical management of patients with rhinitis. GAZZETTA MEDICA ITALIANA ARCHIVIO PER LE SCIENZE MEDICHE 2023; 182. [DOI: 10.23736/s0393-3660.23.05041-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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Farajizadeh F, Taghian F, Jalali Dehkordi K, Mirsafaei Rizi R. Swimming training and herbal nanoformulations as natural remedies to improve sensory-motor impairment in rat midbrain tumor models: system biology, behavioral test, and experimental validation. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:149. [PMID: 37131964 PMCID: PMC10148939 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03574-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
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Motor impairment worsens health-related quality of life in patients with primary and metastatic midbrain tumors. Here, 56-male-Wistar rats were divided into eight groups: Normal group, Midbrain Tomur Model group, Model + Exe group, Model + Lipo, Model + Extract, Model + Lipo-Extract, Model + Extract-Exe, Model + Lipo-Extract + Exe. According to the aim, mid-brain tumor models were conducted by injections of the C6 glioma cell line (5 × 105 cell suspension) and stereotaxic techniques in the substantia nigra area. Furthermore, consumption of nanoformulation of herbals extract (100 mg/kg/day), crude extract (100 mg/kg/day), and swimming training (30 min, 3 days/week) as interventional protocols were performed for 6 weeks. In addition, we evaluated the effect of polyherbal nanoliposomes containing four plant extracts and swimming training on the GABArα1/TRKB/DRD2/DRD1a/TH network in the substantia nigra of the midbrain tumor rat model. Data emphasized that DRD2 might be a druggable protein with the network's highest significance cut-point effect that could modulate sensory-motor impairment. Furthermore, we found Quercetin, Ginsenosides, Curcumin, and Rutin, as bioactive compounds present in Ginseng, Matthiola incana, Turmeric, and Green-Tea extracts, could bind over the DRD2 protein with approved binding affinity scores. Based on our data, swimming training, and nanoliposome-enriched combined supplements could consider effective complementary medicine for motor impairment recovery induced by the midbrain tumor in the substantia nigra area. Hence, regular swimming training and natural medicines rich in polyphenolic bioactive components and antioxidative effects could modify and improve the dopamine receptors' function. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-023-03574-3.
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- Fariba Farajizadeh
- Department of Sports Physiology, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Sports Physiology, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Sports Physiology, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Sports Injuries, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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Ogbu CE, Oparanma C, Ogbu SC, Ujah OI, Okoli ML, Kirby RS. Trends in the Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies among US Adults with Current Asthma. EPIDEMIOLOGIA 2023; 4:94-105. [PMID: 36975618 PMCID: PMC10048134 DOI: 10.3390/epidemiologia4010010] [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: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Complementary and Alternative Medicines/Therapies (CAM) are commonly used by US asthma adults, yet little is known about recent trends in their use. Our aim was to report trends in CAM use among US adults with current asthma. We conducted a serial cross-sectional study using nationally representative data from the BRFSS Asthma Call-Back Survey (ACBS) collected between 2008 and 2019 (sample size per cycle, 8222 to 14,227). The exposure was calendar time, as represented by ACBS cycle, while the main outcomes were use of at least one CAM and eleven alternative therapies. We analyzed CAM use overall and by population subgroups based on age, gender, race/ethnicity, income, and daytime and night-time asthma symptoms. Our findings show that there was an increase in the use of at least one CAM from 41.3% in 2008 to 47.9% in 2019 (p-trend < 0.001) and an upward trend in the use of herbs, aromatherapy, yoga, breathing exercises, homeopathy, and naturopathy (p-trend < 0.05). However, the use of vitamins, acupuncture, acupressure, reflexology, and other CAM therapies remained stable (p-trend > 0.05). These trends varied according to population characteristics (age, sex, race, income) and asthma symptoms. In conclusion, our study suggests that CAM use among US adults with current asthma is either increasing or stable, and further studies are needed to explore the factors influencing these trends.
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- Chukwuemeka E Ogbu
- Chiles Center, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Kharkiv National Medical University, 61022 Kharkiv, Ukraine
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Chiles Center, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Christus Health, Texas A&M University, Longview, TX 75601, USA
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- Chiles Center, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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Tansaoui H, Bouazizi N, Behary N, Campagne C, El-Achari A, Vieillard J. Assessing Alternative Pre-Treatment Methods to Promote Essential Oil Fixation into Cotton and Polyethylene Terephthalate Fiber: A Comparative Study. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15061362. [PMID: 36987143 PMCID: PMC10054315 DOI: 10.3390/polym15061362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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This study aims to develop a new refreshing feeling, ecological, and antimicrobial fabrics for medicinal applications. The geranium essential oils (GEO) are incorporated into polyester and cotton fabrics by different methods, such as ultrasound, diffusion, and padding. The effect of solvent, nature of fibers, and treatment processes were evaluated via the thermal properties, the color strength, the odor intensity, the wash fastness, and the antibacterial activities of the fabrics. It was found that the ultrasound method was the most efficient process for incorporation of GEO. Ultrasound produced a great effect on the color strength of the treated fabrics, suggesting the absorption of geranium oil in fiber surface. The color strength (K/S) increased from 0.22 for the original fabric to 0.91 for the modified counterpart. In addition, the treated fibers showed appreciable antibacterial capacity against Gram-positive (Staphylococcus epidermidis) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) bacteria strains. Moreover, the ultrasound process can effectively guarantee the stability of geranium oil in fabrics without decreasing the significant odor intensity and antibacterial character. Based on the interesting properties like ecofriendliness, reusability, antibacterial, and a refreshing feeling, it was suggested that textile impregnated with geranium essential oil might be used as a potential material in cosmetic applications.
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- Hanane Tansaoui
- Laboratoire Genie et Materiaux Textile, University Lille, ENSAIT, 59000 Lille, France
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- Laboratoire Genie et Materiaux Textile, University Lille, ENSAIT, 59000 Lille, France
- COBRA (UMR 6014), CNRS, INSA Rouen, UNIROUEN, Normandie Université, 55 rue Saint Germain, 27000 Evreux, France
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- Laboratoire Genie et Materiaux Textile, University Lille, ENSAIT, 59000 Lille, France
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- Laboratoire Genie et Materiaux Textile, University Lille, ENSAIT, 59000 Lille, France
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- Laboratoire Genie et Materiaux Textile, University Lille, ENSAIT, 59000 Lille, France
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- COBRA (UMR 6014), CNRS, INSA Rouen, UNIROUEN, Normandie Université, 55 rue Saint Germain, 27000 Evreux, France
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Soltani A, Jaam M, Nazar Z, Stewart D, Shaito A. Attitudes and beliefs regarding the use of herbs and supplementary medications with COVID-19: A systematic review. Res Social Adm Pharm 2023; 19:343-355. [PMID: 36402712 PMCID: PMC9659320 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2022.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM There is growing interest in using herbs and supplementary medications to treat and/or prevent COVID-19, evidenced by multiple reports exploring their effectiveness and safety. From a health psychology perspective, the desire to use herbs and supplementary medications to prevent and/or treat COVID-19 is a health behavior which is attributed to attitudes and beliefs. This systematic review critically appraised and synthesized the data from studies investigating these attitudes and beliefs. METHODS EMBASE, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Cochrane (library), and WebOfScience were searched from inception to December 13, 2021 for studies investigating attitudes and beliefs on the use of herbs and supplementary medications to treat and/or prevent COVID-19. RESULTS A total of 17 articles were identified for inclusion. All except one were of cross-sectional design. Participants across most studies had a positive attitude towards using herbs and supplementary medications. They believed that herbs and supplementary medications were effective and were confident in their value in preventing and/or treating COVID-19 symptoms. The majority of included studies had significant flaws in study design and reporting, including inconsistent definitions of herbs and supplementary medications, a lack of theoretical models and conceptual frameworks underpinning the study of beliefs and attitudes, in addition to methodological issues of robustness affecting the validity and reliability of data. CONCLUSION The use of herbs and supplementary medicines to prevent and/or treat COVID-19 could well be driven by a positive attitude stemming from beliefs of effectiveness and safety. There is a need for well-designed studies on attitudes and beliefs that are driven by health behavior theories to permit generalizability of findings and establish more conclusive relationships between beliefs, attitudes and the decision to use herbs and supplementary medications to treat and/or prevent COVID-19.
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- Clinical Pharmacy and Practice Department, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
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- Clinical Pharmacy and Practice Department, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
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- Clinical Pharmacy and Practice Department, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
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- Biomedical Research Center, College of Medicine, And Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar.
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Kodama N, Okada H, Hachisu M, Ando M, Ito N, Nagata K, Katagiri M, Yasuda Y, Hiroki I, Yashiro T, Ichihara G, Yamamoto M, Nishiyama C. A rose flavor compound activating the NRF2 pathway in dendritic cells ameliorates contact hypersensitivity in mice. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1081263. [PMID: 36845043 PMCID: PMC9946980 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1081263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Dendritic cells (DCs), which are typical antigen-presenting cells, localize to various sites in the body, particularly the front line of infection as sentinels, and are involved in innate and adaptive immune responses. Although the functions of DCs, such as pathogen-induced cytokine production and antigen-specific T cell activation, are important for host defenses against infection and tumorigenesis, the hyper- and/or extended activation of DCs leads to inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. In the present study, β-damascone, a major ingredient of rose fragrance, was selected from an aroma library as a candidate compound that suppresses antigen-induced immune responses. β-Damascone inhibited the functions of DCs, including the antigen-dependent proliferation of T cells, DC-induced Th1 development, and the TLR ligand-induced production of inflammatory cytokines by DCs. The β-damascone treatment also increased the protein level of the transcription factor NF-E2-related factor 2 (NRF2), which plays key roles in antioxidant responses, and the transcription of Hmox1 and Nqo1, target genes of NRF2, in DCs. Nrf2 -/ - DCs induced Th1-development and produced large amount of IL-12p40 even in the presence of β-damascone, whereas these functions by Nrf2 +/- DCs were inhibited by β-damascone under the same conditions. The intake of β-damascone suppressed ear swelling in contact hypersensitivity (CHS) model mice, but not in CHS-induced Nrf2 -/ - mice. Collectively, the present results indicate the potential of the rose aroma compound β-damascone, which suppresses DC-mediated immune responses by activating the NRF2 pathway in DCs, for the prevention and/or attenuation of immune-mediated diseases.
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- Naoki Kodama
- Department of Biological Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tokyo University of Science, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan,*Correspondence: Chiharu Nishiyama,
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Nayak AP, Loblundo C, Bielory L. Immunomodulatory Actions of Cannabinoids: Clinical Correlates and Therapeutic Opportunities for Allergic Inflammation. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. IN PRACTICE 2023; 11:449-457. [PMID: 36280137 PMCID: PMC9918686 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2022.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Endogenously produced cannabinoids as well as phytocannabinoids broadly exhibit anti-inflammatory actions. Recent emergence of cannabis for multiple medical issues combined with reports on potent immunomodulatory actions of distinct components has underscored the therapeutic potential of cannabis. Although synthetic cannabinoids that are based on structural similarities to the existing class of cannabinoids have been on the rise, their application in therapeutics have been limited owing to toxicity concerns. Herein, we review the current literature that details the immunomodulatory actions of cannabinoids. Further, we highlight the complexities of cannabinoid biology and examine the potential inflammatory risks associated with the use of cannabis including potential for toxic interactions between distinct constituents of cannabis.
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- Ajay P Nayak
- Department of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa; Center for Translational Medicine; Division of Pulmonary Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Jane and Leonard Korman Lung Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa.
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- Department of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa; Center for Translational Medicine; Division of Pulmonary Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Jane and Leonard Korman Lung Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa
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- Department of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa; Department of Medicine, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Nutley, NJ; Rutgers University Center for Environmental Prediction, New Brunswick, NJ; Center for Aerobiological Research, Kean University, Union, NJ.
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Calderon-Rivera A, Loya-Lopez S, Gomez K, Khanna R. Plant and fungi derived analgesic natural products targeting voltage-gated sodium and calcium channels. Channels (Austin) 2022; 16:198-215. [PMID: 36017978 PMCID: PMC9423853 DOI: 10.1080/19336950.2022.2103234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Voltage-gated sodium and calcium channels (VGSCs and VGCCs) play an important role in the modulation of physiologically relevant processes in excitable cells that range from action potential generation to neurotransmission. Once their expression and/or function is altered in disease, specific pharmacological approaches become necessary to mitigate the negative consequences of such dysregulation. Several classes of small molecules have been developed with demonstrated effectiveness on VGSCs and VGCCs; however, off-target effects have also been described, limiting their use and spurring efforts to find more specific and safer molecules to target these channels. There are a great number of plants and herbal preparations that have been empirically used for the treatment of diseases in which VGSCs and VGCCs are involved. Some of these natural products have progressed to clinical trials, while others are under investigation for their action mechanisms on signaling pathways, including channels. In this review, we synthesize information from ~30 compounds derived from natural sources like plants and fungi and delineate their effects on VGSCs and VGCCs in human disease, particularly pain. [Figure: see text].
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- Aida Calderon-Rivera
- Department of Molecular Pathobiology, College of Dentistry, New York University, New York, NY, USA,NYU Pain Research Center, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Molecular Pathobiology, College of Dentistry, New York University, New York, NY, USA,NYU Pain Research Center, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Molecular Pathobiology, College of Dentistry, New York University, New York, NY, USA,NYU Pain Research Center, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Molecular Pathobiology, College of Dentistry, New York University, New York, NY, USA,NYU Pain Research Center, New York University, New York, NY, USA,CONTACT Rajesh Khanna
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Gundelia tournefortii inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma progression by lowering gene expression of the cell cycle and hepatocyte proliferation in immunodeficient mice. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 156:113885. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Hydrolyzed chicken meat extract boosts the immunoregulatory effect by regulating M1/M2 Macrophage polarization. J Funct Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2022.105194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Sword Bean (Canavalia gladiata) Pod Exerts Anti-Allergic and Anti-Inflammatory Effects through Modulation of Th1/Th2 Cell Differentiation. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14142853. [PMID: 35889810 PMCID: PMC9322724 DOI: 10.3390/nu14142853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Allergy is an immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated process, and its incidence and prevalence have increased worldwide in recent years. Therapeutic agents for allergic diseases are continuously being developed, but side effects follow when used for a long-term use. Therefore, treatments based on natural products that are safe for the body are urgently required. Sword bean (Canavalia gladiata) pod (SBP) has been traditionally used to treat inflammatory diseases, but there is still no scientific basis for its anti-allergic effect. Accordingly, this study investigates the anti-allergic effect and its mechanism of SBP in vitro and in vivo. SBP reduced the nitric oxide production and decreased mRNA and protein expression of inflammatory mediates (inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)), and inhibited the phosphorylation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), a major signaling molecule in the inflammatory response. Additionally, SBP extract treatment inhibited phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/mammalian target of rapamycin (PI3K/mTOR) signaling activity to further inhibit degranulation and allergy mediator generation and control the balance of Th1/Th2 cells, which can induce an allergic reaction when disrupted. Furthermore, the SBP extract exhibited anti-allergic effects in anti-dinitrophenyl IgE-induced RBL-2H3 cells and ovalbumin-treated mice. These findings have potential clinical implications for the treatment as well as prevention of allergic diseases.
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Klain A, Indolfi C, Dinardo G, Decimo F, Tosca MA, Miraglia Del Giudice M, Ciprandi G. Comparing available treatments for pollen-induced allergic rhinitis in children. Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2022; 18:835-843. [PMID: 35726790 DOI: 10.1080/1744666x.2022.2093188] [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: 11/04/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Pollen-induced allergic rhinitis (PIAR) is a widespread disease in children, and its prevalence is rapidly evolving. In addition, it may be associated with other atopic diseases, in particular asthma. In most cases, PIAR can be treated effectively by avoiding exposure to responsible allergens and using symptomatic treatments, including intranasal/oral antihistamines or/and nasal corticosteroids, according to ARIA guidelines. In recent decades, new medicines have been studied and developed: allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT), anti-IgE antibodies, and probiotics. In addition, nutraceuticals have also been used as add-on treatments. This review aims to discuss and compare the old and new therapeutic strategies for PIAR in children. AREAS COVERED Allergic rhinitis is a type 2 inflammatory disease. The management of patients with PIAR entails medications, AIT, and ancillary therapies. In addition, children with PIAR and associated severe asthma may be inclusively treated with biologics. Namely, subjects with allergic comorbidities could benefit from biological agents. However, AIT presently remains the unique causal treatment for PIAR. EXPERT OPINION New strategies may include combined treatments, mainly concerning fixed associations with antihistamines and corticosteroids, nutraceutical products, and new AIT formulations.
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- Angela Klain
- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli', Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli', Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli', Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli', Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli', Naples, Italy
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- Department of Outpatients, Casa Di Cura Villa Serena, Genoa, Italy
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Rahman MM, Bibi S, Rahaman MS, Rahman F, Islam F, Khan MS, Hasan MM, Parvez A, Hossain MA, Maeesa SK, Islam MR, Najda A, Al-Malky HS, Mohamed HRH, AlGwaiz HIM, Awaji AA, Germoush MO, Kensara OA, Abdel-Daim MM, Saeed M, Kamal MA. Natural therapeutics and nutraceuticals for lung diseases: Traditional significance, phytochemistry, and pharmacology. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 150:113041. [PMID: 35658211 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lung diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), infections like influenza, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), asthma and pneumonia lung cancer (LC) are common causes of sickness and death worldwide due to their remoteness, cold and harsh climatic conditions, and inaccessible health care facilities. PURPOSE Many drugs have already been proposed for the treatment of lung diseases. Few of them are in clinical trials and have the potential to cure infectious diseases. Plant extracts or herbal products have been extensively used as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Indian Ayurveda. Moreover, it has been involved in the inhibition of certain genes/protiens effects to promote regulation of signaling pathways. Natural remedies have been scientifically proven with remarkable bioactivities and are considered a cheap and safe source for lung disease. METHODS This comprehensive review highlighted the literature about traditional plants and their metabolites with their applications for the treatment of lung diseases through experimental models in humans. Natural drugs information and mode of mechanism have been studied through the literature retrieved by Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, SciFinder, Scopus and Medline PubMed resources against lung diseases. RESULTS In vitro, in vivo and computational studies have been explained for natural metabolites derived from plants (like flavonoids, alkaloids, and terpenoids) against different types of lung diseases. Probiotics have also been biologically active therapeutics against cancer, anti-inflammation, antiplatelet, antiviral, and antioxidants associated with lung diseases. CONCLUSION The results of the mentioned natural metabolites repurposed for different lung diseases especially for SARS-CoV-2 should be evaluated more by advance computational applications, experimental models in the biological system, also need to be validated by clinical trials so that we may be able to retrieve potential drugs for most challenging lung diseases especially SARS-CoV-2.
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- Md Mominur Rahman
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Yunnan Herbal Laboratory, College of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, Yunnan, China; Department of Biosciences, Shifa Tameer-e-Milat University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Life Science, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail 1902, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Vegetable and Herbal Crops, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 50A Doświadczalna Street, 20-280 Lublin, Poland.
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- Regional Drug Information Center, Ministry of Health, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11474, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University College of Taymaa, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Jouf University, P.O. Box: 2014, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O. Box 7067, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, P.O. Box 6231, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia; Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt.
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, University of Hail, Hail, Saudia Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh; West China School of Nursing / Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, P. O. Box 80216, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; Enzymoics, Novel Global Community Educational Foundation, 7 Peterlee Place, Hebersham, NSW 2770, Australia
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Concerns with Male Infertility Induced by Exposure to Titanium Nanoparticles and the Supporting Impact of Pelargonium graveolens Essential Oil: Morphometric Records in Male-Wistar Rats. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12050639. [PMID: 35629307 PMCID: PMC9143165 DOI: 10.3390/life12050639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Due to the increased use of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs), the risks of their reprotoxic effect arise. This study anticipated examining the potential protective effects of GEO (geranium essential oil) components screened via GC/MS analysis against the reprotoxic impacts of TiO2 NPs on male rats. Methods: Thirty-two adult male rats were randomly assigned to four groups: control, GEO (75 mg/kg bwt/orally/day/60 days), TiO2 NPs (100 ppm/rat/IP/day/60 days), and TiO2 NPs + GEO. After 60 days, hormonal assay, semen appraisal, lipid peroxidation, antioxidant enzymes, testis and prostate morphometry, and the steroidogenesis-related genes’ mRNA expressions were assessed. Results: The TEM and DLS results demonstrated that synthesized TiO2 NPs are spherical with minimal aggregations polydispersed and varying in size from 50 to 100 nm. TiO2 NPs IP injection-induced sperm abnormalities decreased the percent of motile sperms in the sperm count, reduced sex hormone levels, altered the testicular oxidant/antioxidant status and mRNA expression of steroid-related genes, and induced architectural alterations in testicular, epididymal, and prostate gland tissues. GEO significantly rescued the TiO2 NPs-altered spermiogram, sex hormones, and antioxidant capacity, restored the tissue architectures, and enhanced steroidogenesis-related gene mRNA expression. Conclusions: These findings may significantly contribute to developing combinatorial treatments for infertility associated with various environmental and industrial xenobiotic exposures.
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Bonsignore G, Patrone M, Martinotti S, Ranzato E. "Green" Biomaterials: The Promising Role of Honey. J Funct Biomater 2021; 12:jfb12040072. [PMID: 34940551 PMCID: PMC8708775 DOI: 10.3390/jfb12040072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The development of nanotechnology has allowed us to better exploit the potential of many natural compounds. However, the classic nanotechnology approach often uses both dangerous and environmentally harmful chemical compounds and drastic conditions for synthesis. Nevertheless, “green chemistry” techniques are revolutionizing the possibility of making technology, also for tissue engineering, environmentally friendly and cost-effective. Among the many approaches proposed and among several natural compounds proposed, honey seems to be a very promising way to realize this new “green” approach.
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Storz MA. Lifestyle Adjustments in Long-COVID Management: Potential Benefits of Plant-Based Diets. Curr Nutr Rep 2021; 10:352-363. [PMID: 34506003 PMCID: PMC8429479 DOI: 10.1007/s13668-021-00369-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The SARS-CoV-2-pandemic has caused mortality and morbidity at an unprecedented global scale. Many patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 continue to experience symptoms after the acute phase of infection and report fatigue, sleep difficulties, anxiety, and depression as well as arthralgia and muscle weakness. Summarized under the umbrella term "long-COVID," these symptoms may last weeks to months and impose a substantial burden on affected individuals. Dietary approaches to tackle these complications have received comparably little attention. Although plant-based diets in particular were shown to exert benefits on underlying conditions linked to poor COVID-19 outcomes, their role with regard to COVID-19 sequelae is yet largely unknown. Thus, this review sought to investigate whether a plant-based diet could reduce the burden of long-COVID. RECENT FINDINGS The number of clinical trials investigating the role of plant-based nutrition in COVID-19 prevention and management is currently limited. Yet, there is evidence from pre-pandemic observational and clinical studies that a plant-based diet may be of general benefit with regard to several clinical conditions that can also be found in individuals with COVID-19. These include anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and musculoskeletal pain. Adoption of a plant-based diet leads to a reduced intake in pro-inflammatory mediators and could be one accessible strategy to tackle long-COVID associated prolonged systemic inflammation. Plant-based diets may be of general benefit with regard to some of the most commonly found COVID-19 sequelae. Additional trials investigating which plant-based eating patterns confer the greatest benefit in the battle against long-COVID are urgently warranted.
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- Maximilian Andreas Storz
- Centre for Complementary Medicine, Institute for Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.
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Singh S, Sharma N, Behl T, Sarkar BC, Saha HR, Garg K, Singh SK, Arora S, Amran MS, Abdellatif AAH, Bilgrami AL, Ashraf GM, Rahman MS. Promising Strategies of Colloidal Drug Delivery-Based Approaches in Psoriasis Management. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13111978. [PMID: 34834393 PMCID: PMC8623849 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13111978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that moderately affects social and interpersonal relationships. Conventional treatments for psoriasis have certain problems, such as poor drug penetration through the skin, hyper-pigmentation, and a burning sensation on normal and diseased skin. Colloidal drug delivery systems overcome the pitfalls of conventional approaches for psoriasis therapeutics and have improved patient safety parameters, compliance, and superior effectiveness. They also entail reduced toxicity. This comprehensive review’s topics include the pathogenesis of psoriasis, causes and types of psoriasis, conventional treatment alternatives for psoriasis, the need for colloidal drug delivery systems, and recent studies in colloidal drug delivery systems for the treatment of psoriasis. This review briefly describes colloidal drug delivery approaches, such as emulsion systems—i.e., multiple emulsion, microemulsion, and nano-emulsion; vesicular systems—i.e., liposomes, ethosomes, noisomes, and transferosomes; and particulate systems—i.e., solid lipid nanoparticles, solid lipid microparticles, nano-structured lipid carriers, dendrimers, nanocrystals, polymeric nanoparticles, and gold nanoparticles. The review was compiled through an extensive search of the literature through the PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect databases. A survey of literature revealed seven formulations based upon emulsion systems, six vesicular drug delivery systems, and fourteen particulate systems reported for antipsoriatic drugs. Based on the literature studies of colloidal approaches for psoriasis management carried out in recent years, it has been concluded that colloidal pharmaceutical formulations could be investigated broadly and have a broad scope for effective management of many skin disorders in the coming decades.
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- Sukhbir Singh
- Department of Pharmacology, Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India; (S.S.); (N.S.); (K.G.); (S.K.S.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India; (S.S.); (N.S.); (K.G.); (S.K.S.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India; (S.S.); (N.S.); (K.G.); (S.K.S.); (S.A.)
- Correspondence: (T.B.); (M.S.R.); Tel.: +88-017-2006-1803 (M.S.R.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Primeasia University, 12- Kemal Ataturk Avenue, HBR Tower Banani C/A, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh; (B.C.S.); (H.R.S.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Primeasia University, 12- Kemal Ataturk Avenue, HBR Tower Banani C/A, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh; (B.C.S.); (H.R.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India; (S.S.); (N.S.); (K.G.); (S.K.S.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India; (S.S.); (N.S.); (K.G.); (S.K.S.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India; (S.S.); (N.S.); (K.G.); (S.K.S.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Shahbag, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut 71524, Egypt
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- Deanship of Scientific Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Entomology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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- Pre-Clinical Research Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Trust University, Barishal, Ruiya, Nobogram Road, Barishal 8200, Bangladesh
- Correspondence: (T.B.); (M.S.R.); Tel.: +88-017-2006-1803 (M.S.R.)
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Casula E, Letizia Manca M, Manconi M. An integrative review on the uses of plant-derived bioactives formulated in conventional and innovative dosage forms for the local treatment of damaged nasal cavity. Int J Pharm 2021; 610:121229. [PMID: 34715259 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Plants and their derivates have been used as medicines for centuries and today is being re-discovered their usefulness for the human health. The therapeutic properties of phytochemicals are re-evaluated under the light of medical and pharmacological research, pushed by a constantly growing market demand, where consumers trust more natural products than synthetic drugs. New studies are enlightening the effectiveness of phytochemicals against a wide range of ailments, nevertheless very few evaluate the efficacy of topical formulations based on natural bioactive molecules in the treatment of nasal mucosal diseases. This review aims at exploring this little covered topic. An overview on the properties and functionality of the nasal mucosa and the different diseases affecting it has been provided. We summarized various nasal dosage forms containing natural bioactive and explored how innovative delivery systems loading phytochemicals can improve the treatment results. Finally, the potential use of novel nanocarriers for the treatment of nasal ailments has been covered as well.
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- Eleonora Casula
- Dept. of Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, University of Cagliari, Via Ospedale 72, 09124 Cagliari, Italy
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- Dept. of Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, University of Cagliari, Via Ospedale 72, 09124 Cagliari, Italy.
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- Dept. of Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, University of Cagliari, Via Ospedale 72, 09124 Cagliari, Italy
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Bielory L, Tabliago NRA. Flavonoid and cannabinoid impact on the ocular surface. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 2021; 20:482-492. [PMID: 32796166 DOI: 10.1097/aci.0000000000000673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To evaluate the impact of flavonoids and cannabinoids as anti-inflammatory and antiallergic treatments on the anterior surface of the eye. RECENT FINDINGS Allergic conjunctivitis and dry eye syndrome are common ocular surface diseases that have been treated with traditional pharmacological measures, e.g. corticosteroids, antihistamines. Given the side-effect profiles of these medications and the growing interest in complementary treatment modalities as part of integrative medical interventions, well known flavonoids, such as quercetin and catechin, are under investigation for topical and systemic application methods for relief. As flavonoid derivatives, pycnogenol and epigallocatechin gallate have alleviated dry eye symptoms, including lacrimal gland inflammation, tear secretion, and the stability of the tear film. Research on ocular cannabinoid receptors and response to synthetic cannabinoids are also being considered for therapy of anterior ocular disorders. The expansion of herbal formulations provides a framework for future treatment regimens for ocular surface disorders. SUMMARY Flavonoids and cannabinoids show promise as potential complementary treatment for allergic diseases because of their anti-inflammatory and antiallergic properties. Several studies implementing ocular and systemic application of these compounds show potential in becoming adjuvant treatment strategies for improving quality of life while also managing ocular surface disease processes.
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- Leonard Bielory
- Professor of Medicine, Allergy, Immunology and Ophthalmology, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Springfield
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- Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health System, St. George's University Medical School, Summit, New Jersey, USA
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Lammari N, Louaer O, Meniai AH, Fessi H, Elaissari A. Plant oils: From chemical composition to encapsulated form use. Int J Pharm 2021; 601:120538. [PMID: 33781879 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The last decade has witnessed a burgeoning global movement towards essential and vegetable oils in the food, agriculture, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and textile industries thanks to their natural and safe status, broad acceptance by consumers, and versatile functional properties. However, efforts to develop new therapy or functional agents based on plant oils have met with challenges of limited stability and/or reduced efficacy. As a result, there has been increased research interest in the encapsulation of plant oils, whereby the nanocarriers serve as barrier between plant oils and the environment and control oil release leading to improved efficacy, reduced toxicity and enhanced patient compliance and convenience. In this review, special concern has been addressed to the encapsulation of essential and vegetable oils in three types of nanocarriers: polymeric nanoparticles, liposomes and solid lipid nanoparticles. First, the chemical composition of essential and vegetable oils was handled. Moreover, we gather together the research findings reported by the literature regarding the different techniques used to generate these nanocarriers with their significant findings. Finally, differences and similarities between these nanocarriers are discussed, along with current and future applications that are warranted by their structures and properties.
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- Narimane Lammari
- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, ISA-UMR 5280, 69622 Villeurbanne, France; Environmental Process Engineering Laboratory, University Constantine 3, Salah Boubnider, Constantine, Algeria
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- Environmental Process Engineering Laboratory, University Constantine 3, Salah Boubnider, Constantine, Algeria
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- Environmental Process Engineering Laboratory, University Constantine 3, Salah Boubnider, Constantine, Algeria
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, LAGEP UMR 5007, F-69622 Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, ISA-UMR 5280, 69622 Villeurbanne, France.
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Amaral-Machado L, Oliveira WN, Rodrigues VM, Albuquerque NA, Alencar ÉN, Egito EST. Could natural products modulate early inflammatory responses, preventing acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19-confirmed patients? Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 134:111143. [PMID: 33360048 PMCID: PMC7832252 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.111143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) is a severe respiratory syndrome that was recently associated as the main death cause in the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Hence, in order to prevent ARDS, the pulmonary function maintenance has been the target of several pharmacological approaches. However, there is a lack of reports regarding the use of effective pharmaceutical active natural products (PANPs) for early treatment and prevention of COVID-19-related ARDS. Therefore, the aim of this work was to conduct a systematic review regarding the PANPs that could be further studied as alternatives to prevent ARDS. Consequently, this work can pave the way to spread the use of PANPs on the prevention of ARDS in COVID-19-confirmed or -suspected patients. METHODS The search strategy included scientific studies published in English from 2015 to 2020 that promoted the elucidation of anti-inflammatory pathways targeting ARDS by in vitro and/or in vivo experiments using PANPs. Then, 74 studies regarding PANPs, able to maintain or improve the pulmonary function, were reported. CONCLUSIONS The PANPs may present different pulmonary anti-inflammatory pathways, wherein (i) reduction/attenuation of pro-inflammatory cytokines, (ii) increase of the anti-inflammatory mediators' levels, (iii) pulmonary edema inhibition and (iv) attenuation of lung injury were the most observed biological effects of such products in in vitro experiments or in clinical studies. Finally, this work highlighted the PANPs with promising potential to be used on respiratory syndromes, allowing their possible use as alternative treatment at the prevention of ARDS in COVID-19-infected or -suspected patients.
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- Lucas Amaral-Machado
- Department of Pharmacy, Dispersed Systems Laboratory (LaSiD), Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte (UFRN), 59012-570, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Dispersed Systems Laboratory (LaSiD), Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte (UFRN), 59012-570, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Dispersed Systems Laboratory (LaSiD), Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte (UFRN), 59012-570, Natal, RN, Brazil; Graduate Program in Health Sciences, UFRN, 59012-570, Natal, RN, Brazil.
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Harasim AS, Krone M, Tony HP, Gawlik M, Witte T, Joos S, Gernert M, Schmalzing M, Morbach H, Schwaneck EC. Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Patients with Primary Immunodeficiency: a Multicentric Analysis of 101 Patients. J Clin Immunol 2021; 41:585-594. [PMID: 33403468 DOI: 10.1007/s10875-020-00955-8] [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: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The term complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) describes a broad spectrum of health care practices that are not an integral part of the conventional health care system. Many patients worldwide use CAM on their own initiative, often in combination with their conventional medical therapy. CAM use is attractive especially to patients with primary immunodeficiency, since they suffer from frequent infections and autoimmunity. Those are frequently addressed by CAM providers. The aim of this multicentric study was to collect information on the use of CAM by these patients and to define characteristics that are associated with the use of CAM. A total of 101 patients with primary immunodeficiencies at German hospitals were surveyed on their CAM use (further 14 patients rejected to participate). Multiple psychological tests (MARS-D, WHO-5, PHQ9, EFQ) were conducted to investigate variations among personality traits associated with CAM use. Additionally, clinical and sociodemographic patient data was collected. A total of 72% of patients used CAM to treat their primary immunodeficiency. The three most frequently used methods were physical exercise or fitness training (65%), dietary supplements (58%), and homeopathy (49%). Most patients did not discuss CAM use with their doctors, mostly because they felt that there was no time for it. CAM plays an important role for patients with primary immunodeficiency in a high-resource health care setting such as Germany. In clinical practice, doctors should create a platform to discuss needs that go beyond conventional therapy.
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- Anna S Harasim
- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute for Hygiene and Microbiology, University of Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Straße 2/E1, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Würzburg, Margarete-Höppel-Platz 1, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Hanover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625, Hanover, Germany
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- Institute for General Practice and Interprofessional Healthcare, Eberhardt-Karls-University, Osianderstraße 5, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Pediatric Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Straße 2, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany.
- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Asklepios Klinik Altona, Paul-Ehrlich-Straße 1, 22763, Hamburg, Germany.
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Kostoff RN, Briggs MB, Porter AL. Toxicology issues related to the COVID–19 outbreak. TOXICOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT AND MULTI-SYSTEM HEALTH IMPACTS FROM EXPOSURE 2021. [PMCID: PMC8342276 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-85215-9.00017-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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In viral pandemics, such as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19), the impact of real-life exposures to multiple toxic stressors that increase immune system dysfunction is followed by the main pandemic-associated virus (SARS–CoV–2, for COVID–19) exploiting the dysfunctional immune system to trigger a chain of events ultimately leading to the pandemic (COVID–19). Thus pandemics have two main components: virology (focused on the virus) and toxicology (focused on the toxic stressors). The present chapter will focus mainly on the immune system toxicology component. It identifies the factors shown most frequently to increase immune system dysfunction, and then addresses vaccine toxicology in detail. The chapter concludes by reviewing two types of treatments: immune-augmenting and immune-strengthening. The immune-augmenting approaches are virology-centric (e.g., quarantine, face masks, repurposed antiviral treatments, vaccines, etc.), and the immune-strengthening approaches are toxicology-centric (e.g., eliminating the factors that contribute to immune system dysfunction, and adding factors that increase immune system health).
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Shin SA, Joo BJ, Lee JS, Ryu G, Han M, Kim WY, Park HH, Lee JH, Lee CS. Phytochemicals as Anti-Inflammatory Agents in Animal Models of Prevalent Inflammatory Diseases. Molecules 2020; 25:E5932. [PMID: 33333788 PMCID: PMC7765227 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25245932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Phytochemicals are known to have anti-inflammatory effects in vitro and in vivo, such as in inflammatory disease model systems. Inflammation is an essential immune response to exogenous stimuli such as infection and injury. Although inflammation is a necessary host-defense mechanism, chronic inflammation is associated with the continuous local or systemic release of inflammatory mediators, non-cytokine mediators, such as ROS and NO, and inflammatory cytokines are strongly implicated in the pathogenesis of various inflammatory disorders. Phytochemicals that exhibit anti-inflammatory mechanisms that reduce sustained inflammation could be therapeutic candidates for various inflammatory diseases. These phytochemicals act by modulating several main inflammatory signaling pathways, including NF-κB, MAPKs, STAT, and Nrf-2 signaling. Here, we discuss the characteristics of phytochemicals that possess anti-inflammatory activities in various chronic inflammatory diseases and review the molecular signaling pathways altered by these anti-inflammatory phytochemicals, with a focus on transcription factor pathways. Furthermore, to evaluate the phytochemicals as drug candidates, we translate the effective doses of phytochemicals in mice or rat disease models into the human-relevant equivalent and compare the human-relevant equivalent doses of several phytochemicals with current anti-inflammatory drugs doses used in different types of chronic inflammatory diseases.
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- Seong Ah Shin
- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, 501 Jinju-daero, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52828, Korea; (S.A.S.); (B.J.J.); (J.S.L.); (G.R.); (M.H.)
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, 501 Jinju-daero, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52828, Korea; (S.A.S.); (B.J.J.); (J.S.L.); (G.R.); (M.H.)
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, 501 Jinju-daero, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52828, Korea; (S.A.S.); (B.J.J.); (J.S.L.); (G.R.); (M.H.)
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, 501 Jinju-daero, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52828, Korea; (S.A.S.); (B.J.J.); (J.S.L.); (G.R.); (M.H.)
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, 501 Jinju-daero, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52828, Korea; (S.A.S.); (B.J.J.); (J.S.L.); (G.R.); (M.H.)
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21), Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Research Center (PMBBRC), Research Institute of Life Sciences (RILS), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Korea;
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea;
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- Research Unit of Cryogenic Novel Material, Korea Polar Research Institute, Incheon 21990, Korea;
- Department of Polar Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Incheon 21990, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, 501 Jinju-daero, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52828, Korea; (S.A.S.); (B.J.J.); (J.S.L.); (G.R.); (M.H.)
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Sánchez M, González-Burgos E, Iglesias I, Lozano R, Gómez-Serranillos MP. Current uses and knowledge of medicinal plants in the Autonomous Community of Madrid (Spain): a descriptive cross-sectional study. BMC Complement Med Ther 2020; 20:306. [PMID: 33054740 PMCID: PMC7557077 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-020-03089-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The usage of medicinal plants as a key component of complementary and alternative medicine, has acquired renewed interest in developed countries. The current situation of medicinal plants in Spain is very limited. This paper provides new insights and greater knowledge about current trends and consumption patterns of medicinal plants in the Autonomous Community of Madrid (Spain) for health benefits. METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional study was designed for a population-based survey on medicinal plants. The data were collected (May 2018 to May 2019) using semi-structured face-to-face interviews in independent pharmacies, hospital centers and primary care health centers in the Autonomous Community of Madrid. The survey had 18 multiple choice and open-ended questions. Quantitative indices were calculated: Fidelity Level (FL), Use Value (UV) and Informants Consensus Factor (ICF). Chi-square test was used for data analysis. RESULTS Five hundred forty-three people were interviewed. The majority of the participants (89.6%) have used medicinal plants to treat health disorders in the past 12 months, mainly for digestive problems, sleep disorders and central nervous system diseases. A total of 78 plants were recorded, being Matricaria recutita, Valeriana officinalis, Tilia spp. and Aloe vera the most used. The highest UV was found for Mentha pulegium (UV 0.130) followed by Aloe vera (UV 0.097) and Vaccinium macrocarpon. (UV 0.080). The highest FL values were for Eucalyptus spp. (FL 90.47%) for respiratory conditions and, Matricaria recutita (85.55%) and Mentha pulegium (84.09%) for digestive problems. The highest ICF corresponded to metabolism and depression (ICF = 1), pain (ICF = 0.97), insomnia (ICF = 0.96) and anxiety (ICF = 0.95). Participants mostly acquired herbal medicines from pharmacies, herbal shops and supermarkets. Some side effects (tachycardia, dizziness and gastrointestinal symptoms) and potential interactions medicinal plants-drugs (V. officinalis and benzodiazepines) were reported. CONCLUSION Many inhabitants of the Autonomous Community of Madrid currently use herbal products to treat minor health problems. The most common consumer pattern are young women between 18 and 44 years of age with higher education. In order to confirm the pattern, further research should be focused to investigate current uses of medicinal plants in other Spanish regions.
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- Marta Sánchez
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, UCM, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), Madrid, Spain.
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Kostoff RN, Briggs MB, Porter AL, Aschner M, Spandidos DA, Tsatsakis A. [Editorial] COVID‑19: Post‑lockdown guidelines. Int J Mol Med 2020; 46:463-466. [PMID: 32626934 PMCID: PMC7307834 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2020.4640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Since March, 2020, in response to the COVID‑19 pandemic, many countries have been on lockdown (at different levels of severity), restricting many activities and businesses that involve gatherings of large numbers of people in close proximity. Currently (early June, 2020), countries across the globe are in different stages of easing lockdown restrictions. Public policies for behaviors and actions during this transition period vary widely across countries and within country jurisdictions. The present editorial will address potential policies that could minimize resurgence of the present pandemic (the 'second‑wave') and reduce the likelihood and severity of similar future pandemics.
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- Ronald N. Kostoff
- School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology, Gainesville, VA 20155
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- School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, Medical School, University of Crete, 70013 Heraklion, Greece
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Peron G, Hošek J, Prasad Phuyal G, Raj Kandel D, Adhikari R, Dall’Acqua S. Comprehensive Characterization of Secondary Metabolites from Colebrookea oppositifolia (Smith) Leaves from Nepal and Assessment of Cytotoxic Effect and Anti-Nf-κB and AP-1 Activities In Vitro. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21144897. [PMID: 32664524 PMCID: PMC7402322 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21144897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Here we report the comprehensive characterization of the secondary metabolites from the leaves of Colebrookea oppositifolia Smith, a species used as medicinal plant in the traditional medicine of Nepal. Phytochemical screening of bioactives was performed using an integrated LC-MSn and high resolution MS (Mass Spectrometry) approach. Forty-three compounds were tentatively identified, mainly aglyconic and glycosilated flavonoids and phenolic acids, as well as other bioactives such as coumarins and terpenes were detected. Furthermore, the NF-κB and AP-1 inhibitory activity of C. oppositifolia extract were evaluated, as well as its cytotoxicity against THP-1 cells, in order to assess the potential use of this herb as a source of anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic compounds. The results so far obtained indicate that C. oppositifolia leaves extract could significantly reduce the viability of THP-1 cells (IC50 = 6.2 ± 1.2 µg/mL), as well as the activation of both NF-κB and AP-1 at the concentration of 2 μg/mL. Our results indicate that Nepalese C. oppositifolia is a valuable source of anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic compounds. The phytochemical composition reported here can partially justify the traditional uses of C. oppositifolia in Nepal, especially in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, although further research will be needed to assess the full potential of this species.
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- Gregorio Peron
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 5, 35131 Padova, Italy;
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- Division of Biologically Active Complexes and Molecular Magnets, Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Faculty of Science, Palacký University in Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, 78371 Olomouc, Czech Republic;
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- Research Centre for Applied Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kiritipur, 44613 Kathmandu, Nepal; (G.P.P.); (D.R.K.); (R.A.)
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- Research Centre for Applied Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kiritipur, 44613 Kathmandu, Nepal; (G.P.P.); (D.R.K.); (R.A.)
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- Research Centre for Applied Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kiritipur, 44613 Kathmandu, Nepal; (G.P.P.); (D.R.K.); (R.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 5, 35131 Padova, Italy;
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Nilashi M, Samad S, Yusuf SYM, Akbari E. Can complementary and alternative medicines be beneficial in the treatment of COVID-19 through improving immune system function? J Infect Public Health 2020; 13:893-896. [PMID: 32451258 PMCID: PMC7237937 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2020.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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- Mehrbakhsh Nilashi
- Informetrics Research Group, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Faculty of Information Technology, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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- Department of Business Administration, College of Business and Administration, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Primary Care Medicine Discipline, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, 47000, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Vietnam; Faculty of Information Technology, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Vietnam.
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Leonardi S, Parisi G, Papale M, Zicari AM, Olcese R, Licari A, Marseglia G, Ciprandi G. Small airways in children with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis: the potential role of a multicomponent nutraceutical. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2020; 91:350-355. [PMID: 32420972 PMCID: PMC7569657 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v91i2.9641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Allergic rhinitis and asthma are closely linked. A progression from rhinitis to overt asthma is common. FEF25-75 is a spirometry parameter that could reflect small airways patency and could reliably predict early bronchial involvement in allergic rhinitis patients. MEF50 very strongly correlates with FEF25-75. The aim of this study was to evaluate possible spirometry change in two groups of children suffering from AR over time. The first group took a course of a nutraceutical (Lertal®) before the observation (active group, AG); a second one was considered as control (control group, CG). The children were visited at baseline, at the end of the nutraceutical course, and after 1 year. FEV1, FVC, and MEF50 were the primary outcomes. After one year, children in AG had significantly higher MEF50 than CG children (p=0.009). In conclusion, the present study showed that a course with a multicomponent nutraceutical could prevent the MEF50 decline in children with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. (www.actabiomedica.it)
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- Salvatore Leonardi
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy University .
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy University.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy University.
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- Pediatrics Department, Umberto I Hospital, Roma, Sapienza University, Roma, Italy.
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- Allergy Center, Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
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Ciprandi G, Leonardi S, Zicari AM, Tosca MA, Marseglia G. Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis: pathophysiological mechanism and new therapeutic approach. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2020; 91:93-96. [PMID: 32191660 PMCID: PMC7569568 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v91i1.9274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (AR) is the most common IgE-mediated disease. A type2 immune response is involved in AR pathogenesis. Allergic inflammation is characterized by eosinophilic infiltrate and mediators release. AR treatment is usually based on medication prescription, including antihistamines and intranasal corticosteroids. However, medications may be prescribed for long periods and sometimes may be scarcely effective, thus aggressive strategy should be used. Therefore, complementary medicine is becoming attractive for patients at present. Nutraceuticals represent interesting therapeutic options in clinical practice. In this regard, a new compound has been designed containing Vitamin D3, Perilla extract, and quercetin. (www.actabiomedica.it)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy University .
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- Pediatrics Department , Umberto I Hospital, Roma, Sapienza University , Roma, Italy.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
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Craddock JC, Neale EP, Peoples GE, Probst YC. Plant‐based eating patterns and endurance performance: A focus on inflammation, oxidative stress and immune responses. NUTR BULL 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/nbu.12427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- J. C. Craddock
- Faculty of Science Medicine and Health School of Medicine University of Wollongong Wollongong NSW Australia
- Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute Wollongong NSW Australia
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- Faculty of Science Medicine and Health School of Medicine University of Wollongong Wollongong NSW Australia
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- Faculty of Science Medicine and Health School of Medicine University of Wollongong Wollongong NSW Australia
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- Faculty of Science Medicine and Health School of Medicine University of Wollongong Wollongong NSW Australia
- Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute Wollongong NSW Australia
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Amaral-Machado L, Oliveira WN, Moreira-Oliveira SS, Pereira DT, Alencar ÉN, Tsapis N, Egito EST. Use of Natural Products in Asthma Treatment. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2020; 2020:1021258. [PMID: 32104188 PMCID: PMC7040422 DOI: 10.1155/2020/1021258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2019] [Revised: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Asthma, a disease classified as a chronic inflammatory disorder induced by airway inflammation, is triggered by a genetic predisposition or antigen sensitization. Drugs currently used as therapies present disadvantages such as high cost and side effects, which compromise the treatment compliance. Alternatively, traditional medicine has reported the use of natural products as alternative or complementary treatment. The aim of this review was to summarize the knowledge reported in the literature about the use of natural products for asthma treatment. The search strategy included scientific studies published between January 2006 and December 2017, using the keywords "asthma," "treatment," and "natural products." The inclusion criteria were as follows: (i) studies that aimed at elucidating the antiasthmatic activity of natural-based compounds or extracts using laboratory experiments (in vitro and/or in vivo); and (ii) studies that suggested the use of natural products in asthma treatment by elucidation of its chemical composition. Studies that (i) did not report experimental data and (ii) manuscripts in languages other than English were excluded. Based on the findings from the literature search, aspects related to asthma physiopathology, epidemiology, and conventional treatment were discussed. Then, several studies reporting the effectiveness of natural products in the asthma treatment were presented, highlighting plants as the main source. Moreover, natural products from animals and microorganisms were also discussed and their high potential in the antiasthmatic therapy was emphasized. This review highlighted the importance of natural products as an alternative and/or complementary treatment source for asthma treatment, since they present reduced side effects and comparable effectiveness as the drugs currently used on treatment protocols.
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- Lucas Amaral-Machado
- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Dispersed System Laboratory (LaSid), Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Av. General Gustavo de Cordeiro-SN-Petrópolis, Natal 59012-570, Brazil
- Institut Galien Paris-Sud, CNRS, Univ. Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, 92296 Châtenay-Malabry, France
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Dispersed System Laboratory (LaSid), Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Av. General Gustavo de Cordeiro-SN-Petrópolis, Natal 59012-570, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Dispersed System Laboratory (LaSid), Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Av. General Gustavo de Cordeiro-SN-Petrópolis, Natal 59012-570, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Dispersed System Laboratory (LaSid), Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Av. General Gustavo de Cordeiro-SN-Petrópolis, Natal 59012-570, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, LaSid, UFRN, Av. General Gustavo de Cordeiro-SN-Petropolis, Natal 59012-570, Brazil
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- Institut Galien Paris-Sud, CNRS, Univ. Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, 92296 Châtenay-Malabry, France
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Dispersed System Laboratory (LaSid), Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Av. General Gustavo de Cordeiro-SN-Petrópolis, Natal 59012-570, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, LaSid, UFRN, Av. General Gustavo de Cordeiro-SN-Petropolis, Natal 59012-570, Brazil
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Sharma S, Naura AS. Potential of phytochemicals as immune-regulatory compounds in atopic diseases: A review. Biochem Pharmacol 2020; 173:113790. [PMID: 31911090 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2019.113790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Atopic diseases (atopic dermatitis, asthma and allergic rhinitis) affects a huge number of people around the world and their incidence rate is on rise. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is more prevalent in paediatric population which sensitizes an individual to develop allergic rhinitis and asthma later in life. The complex pathogenesis of these allergic diseases though involves numerous cellular signalling pathways but redox imbalance has been reported to be critical for induction/perpetuation of inflammatory process under such conditions. The realm of complementary and alternative medicine has gained greater attention because of the reported anti-oxidant/anti-inflammatory properties. Several case studies of treating atopic diseases with homeopathic remedies have provided positive results. Likewise, pre-clinical studies suggest that various natural compounds suppress allergic response via exhibiting their anti-oxidant potential. Despite the reported beneficial effects of phytochemicals in experimental model system, the clinical success has not been documented so far. It appears that poor absorption and bioavailability of natural compounds may be one of the reasons for realizing their full potential. The current paper throws light on impact of phytochemicals in the redox linked cellular and signalling pathways that may be critical in manifestation of atopic diseases. Further, an effort has been made to identify the gaps in the area so that future strategies could be evolved to exploit the medicinal value of various phytochemicals for an improved efficiency.
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- Sukriti Sharma
- Department of Biochemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India.
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Marseglia G, Licari A, Leonardi S, Papale M, Zicari AM, Schiavi L, Ciprandi G. A polycentric, randomized, parallel-group, study on Lertal®, a multicomponent nutraceutical, as preventive treatment in children with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis: phase II. Ital J Pediatr 2019; 45:84. [PMID: 31319883 PMCID: PMC6637471 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-019-0678-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2019] [Accepted: 07/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lertal®, an oral nutraceutical, contains extract of Perilla, quercetin, and Vitamin D3. The current polycentric, randomized, parallel-group, controlled study aimed in the Phase II to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Lertal® in preventing allergic rhinitis (AR) exacerbations in children after the end of the pharmacological treatment phase. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred twenty-eight children completed Phase II. Sixty-four children continued Lertal® treatment (Lertal® Group: LG) and 64 ones did not assume any medication (Observation Group: OG) for 4-12 weeks. The study endpoints were the number, intensity, and duration of AR exacerbations, and the length of symptom-free time. RESULTS Children of LG halved the risk (HR = 0.54) of having AR exacerbation. Children of LG had significantly (p = 0.039) less AR exacerbations than OG children. In children with AR exacerbations, the total number of days in which each patient took at least one rescue medication was significantly (p = 0.018) lesser in LG children than OG ones. In the global population, the cumulative days treated with rescue medication was significantly (p < 0.0001) higher in OG than in LG. There was no clinically relevant adverse event. CONCLUSIONS The present study documented that prolonged Lertal® assumption was safe and able to significantly reduce, such as halving, the risk of AR exacerbation, their duration and the use of rescue medications, after the suspension of the one-month antihistamine treatment. Therefore, Lertal® could be envisaged as an effective preventive treatment in AR children able to guarantee long symptom-free time. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical trial registration: ClinicalTrials gov ID NCT03365648 .
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- Gianluigi Marseglia
- Pediatrics Clinic, Pediatrics Department, Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Pediatrics Clinic, Pediatrics Department, Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Pediatrics Department , Umberto I Hospital, Roma, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatrics Department , Umberto I Hospital, Roma, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Allergy Clinic, Casa di Cura Villa Montallegro, Via P. Boselli 5, 16146 Genoa, Italy
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Wu YL, Han F, Luan SS, Ai R, Zhang P, Li H, Chen LX. Triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum and Their Potential Anti-inflammatory Effects. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2019; 67:5147-5158. [PMID: 30995041 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b01195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Ganoderma lucidum, as food, tea, dietary supplement, and medicine, is widely used in China and Eastern Asian countries. In order to discover its anti-inflammatory constituents and provide some references for the usage of G. lucidum and G. sinense, two official species in China, the fruiting bodies of G. lucidum were studied, leading to the isolation of six new triterpenoids (1-6) and 27 known analogues (7-33). Compound 4 exhibited the most potent inhibition on nitric oxide (NO) production induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in RAW264.7 macrophage cells. The production of IL-6 and IL-1β, as well as the expression of iNOS, COX-2, and NF-κB were dose-dependently reduced by 4. The phosphorylations of IκBα and IKKβ in LPS-induced macrophage cells were blocked by 4. Therefore, 4 could be used as a potential anti-inflammatory candidate and the total triterpenoids might be developed as value-added functional food for the prevention of inflammation. In combination of previous studies, it should be cautious for the interchangeable usage of G. lucidum and G. sinense.
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- Yan-Li Wu
- Wuya College of Innovation, School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang 110016 , China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang 110016 , China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College , Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan 430030 , China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang 110016 , China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang 110016 , China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang 110016 , China
- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College , Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan 430030 , China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang 110016 , China
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Craddock JC, Neale EP, Peoples GE, Probst YC. Vegetarian-Based Dietary Patterns and their Relation with Inflammatory and Immune Biomarkers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Adv Nutr 2019; 10:433-451. [PMID: 30947338 PMCID: PMC6520040 DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmy103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2018] [Revised: 09/25/2018] [Accepted: 11/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Dietary patterns with substantial proportions of energy from plant sources have been associated with favorable biomarkers of low-grade inflammation. Less is known of the relation between vegetarian-based dietary patterns and markers of inflammation and immune status. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the relation between vegetarian-based dietary patterns and inflammatory and immune markers (C-reactive protein, tumour necrosis factor α, fibrinogen, natural killer cells, leukocytes, lymphocytes, thrombocytes, interleukins, and immunoglobulins). PubMed, Medline, and Cochrane scientific databases were searched to identify relevant studies. Random effects meta-analyses were conducted to assess the weighted mean differences (WMDs) for each outcome variable between vegetarian and non-vegetarian groups. Thirty observational and 10 intervention studies were included in the review. Pooled effects of vegetarian-based dietary patterns were associated with significantly lower concentrations of CRP (WMD: -0.61 mg/L; 95% CI: -0.91, -0.32 mg/L; P = 0.0001), fibrinogen (WMD: -0.22 g/L; 95% CI: -0.41, -0.04 mg/L; P = 0.02), and total leukocyte (WMD: -0.62 × 10(3)/μL; 95% CI -1.13 × 10(3), -0.10 × 10(3)/μL; P = 0.02) compared with those following non-vegetarian dietary patterns in observational studies. Insufficient data were identified for a meta-analysis of intervention studies. This study provides evidence that vegetarian-based dietary patterns are associated with lowered serum C-reactive protein, fibrinogen, and total leukocyte concentrations. Future research should focus on large-scale intervention trials, contrasting differences in inflammation and immune status and function between vegetarian and non-vegetarian-based populations.
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- Joel C Craddock
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Science Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia,Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, Wollongong, NSW, Australia,Address correspondence to JCC (e-mail: )
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Science Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Science Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Science Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia,Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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Zhang P, Wu YL, Niu YX, Li ZL, Zhu LH, Li H, Chen LX. Withanolides and aromatic glycosides isolated from Nicandra physaloides and their anti-inflammatory activity. Fitoterapia 2018; 131:260-264. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2018.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Revised: 10/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Kim HW, Hong R, Choi EY, Yu K, Kim N, Hyeon JY, Cho KK, Choi IS, Yun CH. A Probiotic Mixture Regulates T Cell Balance and Reduces Atopic Dermatitis Symptoms in Mice. Front Microbiol 2018; 9:2414. [PMID: 30374337 PMCID: PMC6196311 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.02414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder with a complex etiology involving the immune response. Recent studies have demonstrated the role of certain probiotics in the treatment and prevention of AD. However, the mechanism by which these probiotics regulate the immune system remains unclear. In this study, we examined the immunomodulatory capacity of Duolac ATP, a mixed formulation of probiotics, both in vitro and in vivo. Results showed that the expression of programmed death-ligand 1(PD-L1) was significantly upregulated on bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) treated with Duolac ATP. Furthermore, the anti-inflammatory cytokines IL-10 and TGF-beta were both upregulated when BMDCs were treated with Duolac ATP. The percentage of proliferated regulatory T cells (Tregs) was enhanced when CD4+ T cells were co-cultured with Duolac ATP-treated BMDCs on plates coated with anti-CD3/CD28 antibodies. Intriguingly, IL-10 secretion from CD4+ T cells was also observed. The AD symptoms, histologic scores, and serum IgE levels in AD mice were significantly decreased after oral treatment with Duolac ATP. Moreover, the Th1-mediated response in AD-induced mice treated with oral Duolac ATP showed upregulation of IL-2 and IFN-gamma as well as of downstream signaling molecules T-bet, STAT-1, and STAT-4. Conversely, Duolac ATP suppressed Th2 and Th17 responses in AD-like mice, as evidenced by the downregulation of GATA-3, C-maf, IL-4, IL-5, and IL-17. Additionally, Duolac ATP increased the number of Tregs found at Peyer’s patches (PP) in treated AD mice. These results suggest that Duolac ATP modulates DCs to initiate both Th1 and Treg responses in AD mice. Thus, Duolac ATP represents a potential preventative agent against AD and could serve as an effective immunomodulator in AD patients.
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- Han Wool Kim
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Research Institute for Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Research Institute for Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Medical and Life Sciences, Silla University, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Research Institute for Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Research Institute for Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Medical and Life Sciences, Silla University, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Animal Resources Technology, Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology, Jinju, South Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Medical and Life Sciences, Silla University, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Research Institute for Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.,Institute of Green Bio Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Pyeongchang, South Korea
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Sharma S, Grewal S, Vakhlu J. Phylogenetic diversity and metabolic potential of microbiome of natural healing clay from Chamliyal (J&K). Arch Microbiol 2018; 200:1333-1343. [PMID: 29974156 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-018-1549-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2018] [Revised: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Clay therapy for skin disease treatment is an ancient practice popular worldwide as a cheap alternative to pharmaceutical products. Effectiveness of clay against skin problems has been linked to its mineral composition and to microbial activity. The clay-water paste of a holy shrine Chamliyal in the Jammu region of J&K, India is used as an ointment to treat different skin disorders particularly psoriasis. Using the 16 SrDNA amplicon pyrosequencing and whole-metagenome direct shotgun Illumina sequencing, microbial phylogeny and potential metabolic functions were catalogued for Chamliyal's clay. Microbial diversity profile of the Chamliyal's clay is similar to other medicinal clays, particularly Dead Sea; there is some uniqueness as well. Although Proteobacteria, Actinomycetes and Firmicutes are common inhabitants of all the clay types, sulphur- and iron-reducing bacteria like Deferribacterales are particular to clays used for skin healing. In the present study it is proposed that healing properties of clay may be due to the microbes and microbial genes associated with metabolism of minerals like iron and sulphur, that lead to mineral acquisition in the Chamliyal's clay.
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- Sakshi Sharma
- School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Jammu, J&K, 180006, India
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- School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Jammu, J&K, 180006, India
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- School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Jammu, J&K, 180006, India.
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Jo GH, Kim SN, Kim MJ, Heo Y. Protective effect of Paeoniae radix alba root extract on immune alterations in mice with atopic dermatitis. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART A 2018; 81:502-511. [PMID: 29630468 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2018.1460785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Atopic dermatitis is a progressive inflammatory disease characterized by type 2 helper T cell (TH2) reactivity. The aim of this study was to examine the therapeutic effects of Paeoniae radix alba root extract using a murine model of atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis was induced in a murine model characterized by immune alterations skewed toward TH2 reactivity and pathophysiological dermal alterations which resemble human atopic dermatitis. The root extract at 1% or 6% was applied to the mouse dorsal skin for 3 weeks following induction of atopic dermatitis. Splenocytes were stimulated with immobilized anti-CD3 for 48 h to measure cytokine production. Levels of serum IgE, IgG1, and IgG2a were quantitated. Epidermal thickness and numbers of skin mast cells were determined. Mice in which atopic dermatitis was induced displayed increased numbers of skin mast cells, increased frequency of scratching, elevated serum IgE levels, increased ratios of IgG1 to IgG2a, and ratios of IL-4 to IFN-γ. The frequency of scratching was significantly decreased following application of 1% or 6% extract for 1 week. The root extract also reversed TH2 skewing, as serum IgE levels, ratio of serum IgG1 to IgG2a, and ratio of IL-4 to IFN-γ production by in vitro-stimulated splenocytes were all suppressed following application of 1% or 6% extract for 3 weeks. Taken together Paeoniae radix alba root extract is suggested to reverse the immunological alterations and skin manifestations symptoms found in atopic dermatitis.
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- Gwang-Ho Jo
- a Department of Laboratory Medicine , Daegu Fatima Hospital , Daegu , Republic of Korea
- b Department of Occupational Health , College of Bio-Medical Sciences, Daegu Catholic University , Daegu , Republic of Korea
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- b Department of Occupational Health , College of Bio-Medical Sciences, Daegu Catholic University , Daegu , Republic of Korea
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- c Department of Laboratory Medicine, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Bank, Yeungnam University Medical Center , Daegu , Republic of Korea
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- b Department of Occupational Health , College of Bio-Medical Sciences, Daegu Catholic University , Daegu , Republic of Korea
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Jung JI, Kim HS, Ji HK, Lee HS, Lee JY, Kim EJ. Inhibitory effect of the aqueous extract of a tetraploid ‘etteum’ variety in Platycodon grandiflorum on degranulation and inflammatory mediator release in RBL-2H3 cells. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.4163/jnh.2018.51.3.208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Jae In Jung
- Center for Efficacy Assessment and Development of Functional Foods and Drugs, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24252, Korea
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- Research Institute of Chamdahanbio, Chamdahanbio Ltd., Samcheok, Gangwon 25949, Korea
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- Research Institute of Chamdahanbio, Chamdahanbio Ltd., Samcheok, Gangwon 25949, Korea
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- Department of Food Science & Nutrition, Dongseo University, Busan 47011, Korea
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- Center for Efficacy Assessment and Development of Functional Foods and Drugs, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24252, Korea
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24252, Korea
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- Center for Efficacy Assessment and Development of Functional Foods and Drugs, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24252, Korea
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Farzaei MH, Shahpiri Z, Bahramsoltani R, Nia MM, Najafi F, Rahimi R. Efficacy and Tolerability of Phytomedicines in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Review. CNS Drugs 2017; 31:867-889. [PMID: 28948486 DOI: 10.1007/s40263-017-0466-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory and demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system (CNS) that can cause cognition, mobility, and sensory impairments. It is considered one of the most common non-traumatic causes of disability in the world. The aim of the present article was to review the clinical evidence related to medicinal plants in the management of MS symptoms. Electronic databases, including the Cochrane Library, Pubmed, and Scopus, were searched for entries from 1966 to February 2017. Only clinical studies were included in this review. Different medicinal plants have positive effects on MS, including Andrographis paniculata, Boswellia papyrifera, Ruta graveolens, Vaccinium spp., Camellia sinensis, Panax ginseng, Aloysia citrodora, Ginkgo biloba, Oenothera biennis, and Cannabis sativa. C. sativa had the highest level of clinical evidence, supporting its efficacy in MS symptoms. Proanthocyanidins, ginkgo flavone glycosides, ginsenosides, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, cannabinoids (including delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol), boswellic acid, and andrographolide were presented as the main bioactive components of medicinal plants with therapeutic benefits in MS. The main complications of MS in which natural drugs were effective include spasticity, fatigue, scotoma, incontinence, urinary urgency, nocturia, memory performance, functional performance, and tremor. Herbal medicines were mostly well tolerated, and the adverse effects were limited to mild to moderate. Further well-designed human studies with a large sample size and longer follow-up period are recommended to confirm the role of medicinal plants and their metabolites in the management of MS.
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- Mohammad Hosein Farzaei
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417653761, Iran
- PhytoPharmacology Interest Group (PPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417653761, Iran
- PhytoPharmacology Interest Group (PPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- PhytoPharmacology Interest Group (PPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Kermanshah, Iran
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- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417653761, Iran.
- PhytoPharmacology Interest Group (PPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran.
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Guo C, Ma J, Zhong Q, Zhao M, Hu T, Chen T, Qiu L, Wen L. Curcumin improves alcoholic fatty liver by inhibiting fatty acid biosynthesis. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2017; 328:1-9. [PMID: 28476407 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2017.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2016] [Revised: 04/01/2017] [Accepted: 05/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Alcoholic fatty liver is a threat to human health. It has been long known that abstinence from alcohol is the most effective therapy, other effective therapies are not available for the treatment in humans. Curcumin has a great potential for anti-oxidation and anti-inflammation, but the effect on metabolic reconstruction remains little known. Here we performed metabolomic analysis by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry and explored ethanol pathogenic insight as well as curcumin action pattern. We identified seventy-one metabolites in mouse liver. Carbohydrates and lipids were characteristic categories. Pathway analysis results revealed that ethanol-induced pathways including biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids, fatty acid biosynthesis and pentose and glucuronate interconversions were suppressed by curcumin. Additionally, ethanol enhanced galactose metabolism and pentose phosphate pathway. Glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism and pyruvate metabolism were inhibited in mice fed ethanol diet plus curcumin. Stearic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid were disease biomarkers and therapical biomarkers. These results reflect the landscape of hepatic metabolism regulation. Our findings illustrate ethanol pathological pathway and metabolic mechanism of curcumin therapy.
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- Chang Guo
- School of Life Sciences, Longyan University, Longyan 364012, People's Republic of China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Control of Animal Infectious Diseases and Biotechnology, Longyan 364012, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology (Longyan University), Fujian Province University, Longyan 364012, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Longyan University, Longyan 364012, People's Republic of China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Control of Animal Infectious Diseases and Biotechnology, Longyan 364012, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology (Longyan University), Fujian Province University, Longyan 364012, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Longyan University, Longyan 364012, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Longyan University, Longyan 364012, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Longyan University, Longyan 364012, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Longyan University, Longyan 364012, People's Republic of China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Control of Animal Infectious Diseases and Biotechnology, Longyan 364012, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology (Longyan University), Fujian Province University, Longyan 364012, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Longyan University, Longyan 364012, People's Republic of China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Control of Animal Infectious Diseases and Biotechnology, Longyan 364012, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology (Longyan University), Fujian Province University, Longyan 364012, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Longyan University, Longyan 364012, People's Republic of China; School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang H, Ju B, Zhang X, Zhu Y, Nie Y, Xu Y, Lei Q. Magnolol Attenuates Concanavalin A-induced Hepatic Fibrosis, Inhibits CD4 + T Helper 17 (Th17) Cell Differentiation and Suppresses Hepatic Stellate Cell Activation: Blockade of Smad3/Smad4 Signalling. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2017; 120:560-570. [PMID: 28032440 DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.12749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2016] [Accepted: 12/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Magnolol is a pharmacological biphenolic compound extracted from Chinese herb Magnolia officinalis, which displays anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This study was aimed at exploring the potential effect of magnolol on immune-related liver fibrosis. Herein, BALB/c mice were injected with concanavalin A (ConA, 8 mg/kg/week) up to 6 weeks to establish hepatic fibrosis, and magnolol (10, 20, 30 mg/kg/day) was given to these mice orally throughout the whole experiment. We found that magnolol preserved liver function and attenuated liver fibrotic injury in vivo. In response to ConA stimulation, the CD4+ T cells preferred to polarizing towards CD4+ T helper 17 (Th17) cells in liver. Magnolol was observed to inhibit Th17 cell differentiation in ConA-treated liver in addition to suppressing interleukin (IL)-17A generation. Hepatic stellate cells were activated in fibrotic liver as demonstrated by increased alpha smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and desmin. More transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 and activin A were secreted into the serum. Magnolol suppressed this abnormal HSC activation. Furthermore, the phosphorylation of Smad3 in its linker area (Thr179, Ser 204/208/213) was inhibited by magnolol. In vitro, the recombinant IL-17A plus TGF-β1 or activin A induced activation of human LX2 HSCs and promoted their collagen production. Smad3/Smad4 signalling pathway was activated in LX2 cells exposed to the fibrotic stimuli, as illustrated by the up-regulated phospho-Smad3 and the enhanced interaction between Smad3 and Smad4. These alterations were suppressed by magnolol. Collectively, our study reveals a novel antifibrotic effect of magnolol on Th17 cell-mediated fibrosis.
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- Hongjun Zhang
- Department of Immunology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Academic Affairs, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mudanjiang First People's Hospital, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang, China
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