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Mohamed OM, ElBaz GA, Hegazy EM, Helmy YS. Effect of Nigella sativa Versus Wheat Germ Oil on the Healing of Traumatic Ulcers in Albino Rats. Cureus 2024; 16:e52432. [PMID: 38371095 PMCID: PMC10869994 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52432] [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] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Nigella sativa (NS) oil has been used as an ointment for relief from abscesses, nasal ulcers, orchitis, eczema, and swollen joints. The nutritional and biological values of wheat germ oil (WGO) are imperative points for testing its wound healing properties in traumatic ulcer. The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the ability of NS versus WGO in promoting the healing of induced traumatic ulcer in albino rats clinically and histologically. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was carried out after the approval of the Research Ethics Committee (REC) of the Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University, in Ismailia, Egypt, on 60 albino rats with induced labial ulcer according to calculated sample size. All animals were anaesthetized with an intraperitoneal injection of 10% ketamine. The ulcer was produced on the labial mucosa corresponding to the midline between the lower two incisors of each rat. After induction of the ulcer, rats were randomly divided into four groups according to the treatment medicament: Group A (negative control group): 15 rats which remained without treatment; Group B (positive control): 15 rats which received daily a topical application of 1 ml of cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) and lidocaine gel; Group C (NS group): 15 rats which received a daily topical application of 1 mm of NS oil painted by a brush covering the whole area of the ulcer; and Group D (WGO group): 15 rats which received 1 mm of WGO. The ulcers were measured using a digital caliper and were recorded using a digital camera at days 0, 3, 7, and 9, the largest (D) and smallest (d) diameters of the lesion were recorded, and the ulcer area was calculated using the following formula: A=π×D/2×d/2. Tissue samples were taken for histological examination, and the labial mucosa was dissected out and embedded in paraffin wax blocks. The blocks were cut with microtome to obtain sections of 4-5 μm thickness to be stained with hematoxylin and eosin stain and Masson's trichrome stain. All sections were examined under a light microscope, and the presence of inflammatory cells and collagen tissue remodeling were evaluated. RESULTS Within the control group, there are statistically non-significant changes in the mean of the surface area of ulcer when comparing changes in 10 rats who survived till the seventh day and inflammatory cell count when comparing changes in five rats who were sacrificed at the seventhday. There was a significant decrease in surface area and inflammatory cell count in five rats who survived till the ninth day. Within the WGO group only, all survived rats had healed ulcer at the ninth day. There is a significant decrease in inflammatory cell count in five rats who survived till the ninth day. CONCLUSION WGO was significantly more effective in the treatment of animal-induced ulcer compared to NS oil or CPC and lidocaine oral gel.
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- Omar M Mohamed
- Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, EGY
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- Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, EGY
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- Oral Biology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, EGY
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- Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, EGY
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Aftab A, Yousaf Z, Rashid M, Younas A, Yasin H, Riaz N, Mansoor Q. Vegetative part of Nigella sativa L. potential antineoplastic sources against Hep2 and MCF7 human cancer cell lines. JOURNAL OF TAIBAH UNIVERSITY FOR SCIENCE 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/16583655.2022.2161294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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- Arusa Aftab
- Department of Botany, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biomedical and Genetic Engineering, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Parvin SI, Mandal MK, Gopi P, Singh S, Khan MR, Pandya P, Islam MM, Gazi HAR. A comparative study on DNA and protein binding properties of thymol and thymoquinone. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:10944-10956. [PMID: 36841618 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2180665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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Two phytochemicals, thymol and thymoquinone obtained from thymes (Thymus vulgaris L., Lamiaceae etc.) and Nagila Sativa seed, respectively. Both the phytochemicals show several biochemical activities like anticancer, antimicrobial etc. In this paper, we studied the affinities of thymol and thymoquinone towards calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA) and protein (bovine serum albumin). Spectroscopic and molecular modelling studies revealed that both compounds have a high affinity toward both the receptors; DNA and protein. Both phytochemicals binds to the minor grooves of DNA and suitable pockets of protein. Several free energy function and hydrogen bonding play significant role during the binding phenomenon.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India
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- Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India
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- Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Aliah University, New Town, Kolkata, India
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Bafandeh S, Khodadadi E, Ganbarov K, Asgharzadeh M, Köse Ş, Samadi Kafil H. Natural Products as a Potential Source of Promising Therapeutics for COVID-19 and Viral Diseases. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2023; 2023:5525165. [PMID: 37096202 PMCID: PMC10122587 DOI: 10.1155/2023/5525165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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Background A global pandemic has recently been observed due to the new coronavirus disease, caused by SARS-CoV-2. Since there are currently no antiviral medicines to combat the highly contagious and lethal COVID-19 infection, identifying natural sources that can either be viricidal or boost the immune system and aid in the fight against the disease can be an essential therapeutic support. Methods This review was conducted based on published papers related to the herbal therapy of COVID-19 by search on databases including PubMed and Scopus with herbal, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, and therapy keywords. Results To combat this condition, people may benefit from the therapeutic properties of medicinal plants, such as increasing their immune system or providing an antiviral impact. As a result, SARS-CoV-2 infection death rates can be reduced. Various traditional medicinal plants and their bioactive components, such as COVID-19, are summarized in this article to assist in gathering and debating techniques for combating microbial diseases in general and boosting our immune system in particular. Conclusion The immune system benefits from natural products and many of these play a role in activating antibody creation, maturation of immune cells, and stimulation of innate and adaptive immune responses. The lack of particular antivirals for SARS-CoV-2 means that apitherapy might be a viable option for reducing the hazards associated with COVID-19 in the absence of specific antivirals.
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- Soheila Bafandeh
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
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- Research Laboratory of Microbiology and Virology, Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Izmir, Turkey
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Kumar A, AlGhamdi KM, Khan AA, Ahamad R, Ghadeer A, Bari A. Psoralea corylifolia (babchi) seeds enhance proliferation of normal human cultured melanocytes: GC–MS profiling and biological investigation. OPEN CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2022-0292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2023] Open
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Plants are considered as a source of medicine to treat skin-related disorders since decades. Seeds of Psoralea corylifolia were used thousands of years ago for re-pigmentation in vitiligo patients especially in South Asia. It is a well-known fact that melanocytes, which are the specialized cells in the skin causes vitiligo through a series of chemical and enzymatic reactions, mainly due to the copper containing enzyme tyrosinase. Conditions associated with overproduction of melanin are termed hyperpigmentation. The treatment options are generally limited due to the complicated and slow pathogenesis of the disease. Therefore, therapeutic repigmentation modalities for the treatment of vitiligo are highly desirable. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of various doses of ethanol and water extracts of P. corylifolia seeds on proliferation of normal human cultured melanocytes and its gas chromatography–mass spectrometry profiling.
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- Ashok Kumar
- Vitiligo Research Chair, Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, King Saud University , Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
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- Vitiligo Research Chair, Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, King Saud University , Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
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- IMU Clinical School, Kluang , Kluang , Johor, 86000 , Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University , P.O. Box 2457 , Riyadh, 11451 , Saudi Arabia
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- Central Laboratory, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University , Riyadh, 11451 , Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University , P.O. Box 2457 , Riyadh, 11451 , Saudi Arabia
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Shariare MH, Pinky NJK, Abedin J, Kazi M, Aldughaim MS, Uddin MN. Liposomal Drug Delivery of Blumea lacera Leaf Extract: In-Vivo Hepatoprotective Effects. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12132262. [PMID: 35808096 PMCID: PMC9268469 DOI: 10.3390/nano12132262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Background: Blumea lacera (B. lacera) is a herbaceous plant commonly found in south-east Asia. It shows significant therapeutic activities against various diseases. The objectives of this study were to evaluate hepatoprotective effects of Blumea lacera leaf extract and also to investigate the comparative effectiveness between a liposomal preparation and a suspension of B. lacera leaf extract against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver damage. Methods: B. lacera leaf extract was characterized using a GC-MS method. A liposomal preparation of B. lacera leaf extract was developed using an ethanol injection method and characterized using dynamic light scattering (DLS) and electronic microscopic systems. The hepatoprotective effects of B. lacera leaf extracts and its liposomal preparation were investigated using CCl4-induced liver damage in Long Evan rats. Results: GC-MS data showed the presence of different components (e.g., phytol) in the B. lacera leaf extract. DLS and microscopic data showed that a liposomal preparation of B. lacera leaf extracts was in the nano size range. In vivo study results showed that liposomal preparation and a suspension of B. lacera leaf extract normalized liver biochemical parameters, enzymes and oxidative stress markers which were elevated due to CCl4 administration. However, a liposomal formulation of B. lacera leaf extract showed significantly better hepatoprotective effects compared to a suspension of leaf extract. In addition, histopathological evaluation showed that B. lacera leaf extract and its liposomal preparation treatments decreased the extent of CCl4-induced liver inflammations. Conclusion: Results demonstrated that B. lacera leaf extract was effective against CCl4-induced liver injury possibly due to the presence of components such as phytol. A liposomal preparation exhibited significantly better activity compared to a B. lacera suspension, probably due to improved bioavailability and stability of the leaf extract.
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- Mohammad Hossain Shariare
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh; (M.H.S.); (N.J.K.P.); (J.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh; (M.H.S.); (N.J.K.P.); (J.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh; (M.H.S.); (N.J.K.P.); (J.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (M.K.); (M.N.U.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Mercer University, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA
- Correspondence: (M.K.); (M.N.U.)
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Santiworakun NY, Suksuwan A, Sirikwanpong S, Dahlan W, Ariyapitipun T. Physicochemical characterization of microcapsules containing cold pressed black cumin seed oils (Nigella sativa L.) as an alternative nutrient source in a functional diet. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.113045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Functionality of Films from Nigella sativa Defatted Seed Cake Proteins Plasticized with Grape Juice: Use in Wrapping Sweet Cherries. COATINGS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings11111383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The main aim of this work is to improve the functionality of Nigella sativa protein concentrate (NSPC) films by using grape juice (GJ). The film’s mechanical, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities were evaluated. The obtained results showed, for the first time, that GJ at concentrations of 2%–10% (v/v) are able to act as plasticizer for the NSPC films with promising film properties. The results showed that the tensile strength and Young’s modulus of NSPC films were reduced significantly when the GJ increased. However, the NSPC films prepared with 6% GJ observed a higher elongation at break compared with other films. Moreover, the obtained films showed very interesting and promising results for their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties compared with the control films. The sweet cherries wrapped with NSPC film showed that the TSS (Brix) was significantly lower compared to the control, after 10 days of storage. However, the titratable acidity, pH value, and L* of all cherries, either wrapped or not, was not significantly different in all storage times. On the other hand, hue angle was significantly lower after 10 days of storage at −18 °C compared with control films. GJ has a multi-functional effect for protein-based films as plasticizer, antioxidant, and antimicrobial function.
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Hossain MS, Sharfaraz A, Dutta A, Ahsan A, Masud MA, Ahmed IA, Goh BH, Urbi Z, Sarker MMR, Ming LC. A review of ethnobotany, phytochemistry, antimicrobial pharmacology and toxicology of Nigella sativa L. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 143:112182. [PMID: 34649338 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Revised: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Nigella sativa L. is one of the most extensively used traditional medicinal plants. This widely studied plant is known to display diverse pharmacological actions, including antimicrobial activities. Current literature has documented its multi-target mode of antimicrobial actions. N. sativa or its bioactive compounds, such as thymoquinone, can induce oxidative stress, cell apoptosis (by producing reactive oxygen species), increase membrane permeability, inhibit efflux pumps, and impose strong biocidal actions. Despite its well-documented antimicrobial efficacy in the experimental model, to the best of our knowledge its antimicrobial mechanisms highlighting the multi-targeting properties have yet to be well discussed. Is N. sativa or thymoquinone a valuable lead compound for therapeutic development for infectious diseases? Are N. sativa's bioactive compounds potential antimicrobial agents or able to overcome antimicrobial resistance? This review aims to discuss the antimicrobial pharmacology of N. sativa-based treatments. Additionally, it provides a holistic overview of the ethnobotany, ethnopharmacology, and phytochemistry of N. sativa.
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- Md Sanower Hossain
- Department of Biomedical Science, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200 Kuantan, Malaysia; Faculty of Science, Sristy College of Tangail, 1900 Tangail, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, 1902 Tangail, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, 1902 Tangail, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, 1902 Tangail, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, 1902 Tangail, Bangladesh
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- Center for Natural Products Research and Drug Discovery, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Biofunctional Molecule Exploratory (BMEX) Research Group, School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia; College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Industrial Biotechnology, Faculty of Industrial Sciences & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26300 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
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- Department of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh, 77 Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh; Health Med Science Research Limited, 3/1 Block F, Lalmatia, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
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- PAP Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, BE1410 Brunei, Darussalam.
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Zaky AA, Shim JH, Abd El-Aty AM. A Review on Extraction, Characterization, and Applications of Bioactive Peptides From Pressed Black Cumin Seed Cake. Front Nutr 2021; 8:743909. [PMID: 34540882 PMCID: PMC8440799 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.743909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Plenty of black cumin cake was generated as a natural waste material after pressing the oil. Nigella sativa (black cumin) seeds and cakes are of precious nutritional value as they contain proteins, phenolics, essential amino acids, and bioactive compounds. Owing to their antioxidant properties, scientists and food manufacturers have extensively developed them. Notably, global awareness among consumers about the benefits of innovative food ingredients has been increased. Meanwhile, it has to be noted that vast amounts of cake by-products are not effectively utilized, which might cause economic loss and environmental consequences. This review aimed to highlight the antioxidant abilities, extraction, characterization, functional characteristics, and utilization of active peptides acquired from black seed oil cake. This overview would critically evaluate black seed cake proteins, plentiful in bioactive peptides that might be utilized as valuable additives in feed, food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The addition of bioactive peptides to restrain the oxidation of fat-based products and preserve food safety is also addressed.
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- Ahmed A. Zaky
- Department of Food Technology, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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- Natural Products Chemistry Laboratory, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Academy of Science, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, China
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Abd NK, Chiad BT. Spectroscopic Study for Effect of Heating Temperatures on the Black Seed Oil. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS: CONFERENCE SERIES 2021; 1999:012071. [DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1999/1/012071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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The existing investigation explains the effect of temperature on black seed oil, what are the changes that occur to the oil when it is heated to a temperature higher than (100 C°), and what is the effect of that change on human health when using this oil.it was heated to several temperatures ranging from (30 C°) to (150 C°). The absorbance of the samples was measured before and after heating using the UFI device. The intensity was also measured by irradiating each sample using a red laser. It has been found that when the oil is heated to a temperature higher than 100 C°, a change occurs in the composition of the oil with a change in its physical properties such as color, smell, taste … etc. and the formation of another compound, and the new compound may be toxic.
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Sharmin E, Batubara AS, Tamboosi BA, Al Khozay EB, Alamoudi MK, Al Aidaroos OZ, Albenayan JA, Lamfon MY, Sindi AAH, Al-Madboly LA, Shoeib NA, Alam M. PVA nanocomposite hydrogel loaded with silver nanoparticles enriched Nigella sativa oil. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2021.1963277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Eram Sharmin
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Majeed A, Muhammad Z, Ahmad H, Rehmanullah, Hayat SSS, Inayat N, Siyyar S. Nigella sativa L.: Uses in traditional and contemporary medicines – An overview. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chnaes.2020.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Shad KF, Soubra W, Cordato DJ. The role of thymoquinone, a major constituent of Nigella sativa, in the treatment of inflammatory and infectious diseases. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2021; 48:1445-1453. [PMID: 34297870 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1681.13553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Nigella sativa (N. sativa) is an annual flowering plant that has been used as a traditional remedy for many centuries. The seed possesses a large variety of compounds with thymoquinone (TQ) considered its major but not sole bioactive constituent. Supercritical fluid extraction, geographical location, and oxidative status of N. sativa produces the highest yield of essential oil content including TQ. Thymoquinone is lipophilic, heat and light sensitive with low oral bioavailability and rapid elimination that have significantly inhibited its pharmacological development. Novel developments in nanoparticulate-based oral administration, nasal spray and transdermal delivery may allow the clinical development of N. sativa and TQ as therapeutic agents. Animal and human studies indicate a potential role of N. sativa seed oil and TQ for a diverse range of disease processes including hypertension, dyslipidaemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, arthritis, asthma, bacterial and viral infections, neurological and dermatological disorders, as it belongs to the group of pan-assay interference compounds. This review outlines the pharmacological properties of N. sativa and TQ and their potential wide application for a large variety of human diseases. The paper will focus on recent studies of the anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties that make N. sativa and TQ promising therapeutic agents targeting contemporary inflammatory and infectious diseases including Covid 19.
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- Kaneez Fatima Shad
- University of Technology Sydney.,Australian Catholic University.,University of Health Sciences.,ISRA University
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- University of Technology Sydney.,Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research.,A Healthy Step Podiatry
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- Department of Neurophysiology, Liverpool Hospital.,Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research.,South Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales
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Phytochemical Profile and Antioxidant Activity of Nigella sativa L Growing in Morocco. ScientificWorldJournal 2021; 2021:6623609. [PMID: 33986636 PMCID: PMC8079191 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6623609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Nigella sativa L (NS) is a powerful antioxidant and medicinal plant with many therapeutic applications particularly in traditional medicine for respiratory, gastrointestinal, rheumatic, and inflammatory disorders, as well as cancer. Objective The aim of this study is to extract the active ingredients from the Moroccan Nigella sativa L and determine its antioxidant properties. We hypothesize that the separation of the compounds from Nigella sativa L has either a positive or negative effect on antioxidants. To study this, we explored different methods to simultaneously extract and separate compounds from Nigella sativa L and performed antioxidant tests (β-carotene and DPPH) for all collected fractions. Methods Nigella sativa L was hot-extracted by Soxhlet and mother extracts and was separated using silica column chromatography with adequate eluents. Qualitative phytochemical tests to determine the chemical families in Nigella sativa L seeds were performed on the fractions. They were also identified and characterized by GC-MS and HPLC-DAD. Then, antioxidant activity was examined by β-carotene bleaching and DPPH radical scavenger tests. Results and Conclusion. The mother extract hexane FH generated eight different fractions (SH1-8) and the acetone extract FA generated 11 fractions (SA1-11). The FH fractions had a high percentage of fatty acids, and the FA fractions had some interesting polyphenols derivative compounds. Phytochemical screening revealed secondary metabolites such as polyphenols flavonoids, alkaloids, steroids, terpenes coumarins, tannins, and saponins. We found that only two solvents (hexane, acetone) of different polarities could easily extract and simultaneously separate the components of Nigella sativa L. The antioxidant fractions that we collected had close activity to reference compounds but were more active than the corresponding mother extracts. Moreover, several IC50 values of fractions from acetone extract were better than those from hexane. Therefore, the antioxidant activity of Nigella sativa L is more attributed to flavonoids and polyphenols than fatty acids. In summary, the separation of hexane extract presents a more pronounced positive effect for antioxidant tests than acetone extract.
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Ahmad MF, Ahmad FA, Ashraf SA, Saad HH, Wahab S, Khan MI, Ali M, Mohan S, Hakeem KR, Athar MT. An updated knowledge of Black seed ( Nigella sativa Linn.): Review of phytochemical constituents and pharmacological properties. J Herb Med 2021; 25:100404. [PMID: 32983848 PMCID: PMC7501064 DOI: 10.1016/j.hermed.2020.100404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2018] [Revised: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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N. sativa (N. sativa) has been used since ancient times, when a scientific concept about the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of human illnesses and alleviation of their sufferings was yet to be developed. It has a strong religious significance as it is mentioned in the religious books of Islam and Christianity. In addition to its historical and religious significance, it is also mentioned in ancient medicine. It is widely used in traditional systems of medicine for a number of diseases including asthma, fever, bronchitis, cough, chest congestion, dizziness, paralysis, chronic headache, back pain and inflammation. The importance of this plant led the scientific community to carry out extensive phytochemical and biological investigations on N. sativa. Pharmacological studies on N. sativa have confirmed its antidiabetic, antitussive, anticancer, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, neuro-protective, gastroprotective, immunomodulator, analgesic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, and bronchodilator activity. The present review is an effort to explore the reported chemical composition and pharmacological activity of this plant. It will help as a reference for scientists, researchers, and other health professionals who are working with this plant and who need up to date knowledge about it.
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- Md Faruque Ahmad
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine Al-Hada and Taif Military Hospital, Saudi Arabia
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- Dept. of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Health Sciences in Arras, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
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- College of pharmacy, Dept. of Pharmacognosy, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Research Center, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Bioactive Natural Product Laboratory, Hamdard University, India.,Scientific Research Center, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Development of antibacterial nanofibrous wound dressing and conceptual reaction mechanism to deactivate the viral protein by Nigella sativa extract. ADVANCES IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 2021. [PMCID: PMC7804899 DOI: 10.1007/s13596-020-00538-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Nigella sativa (N. sativa) is extensively used as medicinal plant all over the world. It has the potential properties as the antiviral and antibacterial application. Its seed contain thymoquinone (TQ), thymohydroquinone (THQ), thymol (THY), p-cymene as major and other minor components. TQ and THQ exhibit broad spectrum of antimicrobial properties against the activity of bacteria, viruses, parasites, schistosoma and fungi. This work provides credence to the fabrication of antibacterial nanofibrous membrane by electrospinning machine from N. sativa extract with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) solution for wound dressing. The morphology of the developed membrane is also characterized using scanning electron microscope. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) data has been showed that the functional groups of N. sativa are present in the prepared PVA-N. sativa nanofibrous membrane and its antibacterial activity was investigated. The disk diffusion method has been used to evaluate the antibacterial activity of PVA-N. sativa nanofibrous membrane against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacteria and the inhibition zone with a value of 10 mm is formed. Considering the inherent properties of N. sativa, a conceptual reaction mechanism has been proposed to deactivate the viral proteins by the action of TQ and THQ.
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Elzahrani M, Aleid A, Alhwimani A, Altamamy S, Almalki R, AlKushi A, AlJasser M, Feroz Z. Perceptions, knowledge, and attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine among Saudi patients with vitiligo. ACTA DERMATOVENEROLOGICA ALPINA PANNONICA ET ADRIATICA 2020. [DOI: 10.15570/actaapa.2020.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Tavakoli-Rouzbehani OM, Maleki V, Shadnoush M, Taheri E, Alizadeh M. A comprehensive insight into potential roles of Nigella sativa on diseases by targeting AMP-activated protein kinase: a review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 28:779-787. [PMID: 33140312 DOI: 10.1007/s40199-020-00376-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Nigella sativa (NS) is a known medicinal herb with numerous therapeutic effects such as antidiabetic, anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer activities. It has been indicated that NS can regulate cellular metabolism by adjusting transduction signaling pathways. Adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is one of the main physiological processes, such as energy hemostasis, cellular metabolism, and autophagy regulators. Herb-derived medicines have always been considered as one of the main AMPK activators, and surprisingly recent data has demonstrated that it can be a target for NS and its derivatives. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION The literature search was conducted in PubMed, SCOPUS, Embase, ProQuest, and Google Scholar electronic resources. Published articles up to September 2020 were considered, and those of which investigated Nigella sativa effects on the AMPK pathway after meeting the inclusion criteria were included. RESULTS The search was performed on several online databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Embase, ProQuest, and Google Scholar from inception until January 2020. Among the initial search, 245 studies were found. After removing duplicated data and meeting the inclusion criteria, only 14 studies were selected. They included the effects of NS and its bioactive compounds as anti-hyperglycemic (n = 5), on liver function (n = 4), cancers (n = 3), and on Neuroinflammation and Atherosclerosis (n = 2). Most of the included studies are animals or in-vitro investigations. CONCLUSION In this review, we discuss the latest findings on the molecular mechanism of NS effecting the AMPK signaling pathway. We also focus on the therapeutic effects of NS, including the prevention and treatment of metabolic and pro-inflammatory disease by targeting the AMPK pathway.
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- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition & Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Li H, DaSilva NA, Liu W, Xu J, Dombi GW, Dain JA, Li D, Chamcheu JC, Seeram NP, Ma H. Thymocid ®, a Standardized Black Cumin ( Nigella sativa) Seed Extract, Modulates Collagen Cross-Linking, Collagenase and Elastase Activities, and Melanogenesis in Murine B16F10 Melanoma Cells. Nutrients 2020; 12:E2146. [PMID: 32707654 PMCID: PMC7400895 DOI: 10.3390/nu12072146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Revised: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Black cumin (Nigella sativa) seed extract has been shown to improve dermatological conditions, yet its beneficial effects for skin are not fully elucidated. Herein, Thymocid®, a chemically standardized black cumin seed extract, was investigated for its cosmeceutical potential including anti-aging properties associated with modulation of glycation, collagen cross-linking, and collagenase and elastase activities, as well as antimelanogenic effect in murine melanoma B16F10 cells. Thymocid® (50, 100, and 300 µg/mL) inhibited the formation of advanced glycation end-products (by 16.7-70.7%), collagen cross-linking (by 45.1-93.3%), collagenase activity (by 10.4-92.4%), and elastases activities (type I and III by 25.3-75.4% and 36.0-91.1%, respectively). In addition, Thymocid® (2.5-20 µg/mL) decreased melanin content in B16F10 cells by 42.5-61.6% and reduced cellular tyrosinase activity by 20.9% (at 20 µg/mL). Furthermore, Thymocid® (20 µg/mL for 72 h) markedly suppressed the mRNA expression levels of melanogenesis-related genes including microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), tyrosinase-related protein 1 (TYRP1), and TYRP2 to 78.9%, 0.3%, and 0.2%, respectively. Thymocid® (10 µg/mL) also suppressed the protein expression levels of MITF (by 15.2%) and TYRP1 (by 97.7%). Findings from this study support the anti-aging and antimelanogenic potential of Thymocid® as a bioactive cosmeceutical ingredient for skin care products.
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- Huifang Li
- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen 529020, China; (H.L.); (D.L.)
- Bioactive Botanical Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA; (N.A.D.); (J.X.); (N.P.S.)
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- Bioactive Botanical Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA; (N.A.D.); (J.X.); (N.P.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA; (W.L.); (G.W.D.); (J.A.D.)
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- Bioactive Botanical Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA; (N.A.D.); (J.X.); (N.P.S.)
- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA; (W.L.); (G.W.D.); (J.A.D.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA; (W.L.); (G.W.D.); (J.A.D.)
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen 529020, China; (H.L.); (D.L.)
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA 71209, USA;
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- Bioactive Botanical Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA; (N.A.D.); (J.X.); (N.P.S.)
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen 529020, China; (H.L.); (D.L.)
- Bioactive Botanical Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA; (N.A.D.); (J.X.); (N.P.S.)
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Soleymani S, Zargaran A, Farzaei MH, Iranpanah A, Heydarpour F, Najafi F, Rahimi R. The effect of a hydrogel made by Nigella sativa L. on acne vulgaris: A randomized double-blind clinical trial. Phytother Res 2020; 34:3052-3062. [PMID: 32548864 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Nigella sativa L. (black seed) is one of the main medicinal plants frequently cited in traditional Persian medicine manuscripts for management of acne vulgaris. The present study was designed to investigate the efficacy of a topical preparation from N. sativa in acne vulgaris. In a randomized double-blind controlled clinical trial, 60 patients (30 patients in treatment and 30 in placebo group) were randomly received N. sativa hydrogel (standardized based on thymoquinone) or placebo hydrogel, twice daily for 60 days. The Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) grading score was recorded for each patient. Moreover, acne disability index (ADI) was evaluated using a standard questionnaire filled out by the patients at the beginning and end of the study. A 78% mean reduction in the IGA score on the N. sativa-treated group was recorded compared with 3.3% on the vehicle-treated one. Significant reductions in the number of comedones, papules, and pustules were observed in the treatment group compared with placebo after 2 months. Also, ADI was decreased 63.49% in the treatment versus 4.5% in the placebo groups. No adverse event was recorded. N. sativa hydrogel had significant effects on improving the symptoms of acne vulgaris with acceptable tolerability.
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- Samaneh Soleymani
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Student's Research Committee, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Social Development & Health Promotion Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Gawron G, Krzyczkowski W, Lemke K, Ołdak A, Kadziński L, Banecki B. Nigella sativa seed extract applicability in preparations against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and effects on human dermal fibroblasts viability. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 244:112135. [PMID: 31377263 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Revised: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Nigella sativa L. seed extracts and oils have been embraced by traditional medicine of cultures inhabiting Middle East and North Africa for centuries. Among other uses, it has been applied against dermatitis and eczema often worsened by staphylococcal colonization of the skin. AIM OF THE STUDY The study was conducted to evaluate applicability of N. sativa seed extract in antibacterial skin formulations by examination of its activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus as well as cytotoxicity against human dermal fibroblasts. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two variants of N. sativa seed extract containing 9.91 and 2.10 % of thymoquinone were prepared by supercritical carbon dioxide extraction. The extracts and standards of their major volatile ingredients; thymoquinone, thymol, p-cymene alongside with the reference antiseptics; chlorquinaldol and a combination of amylmetacresol with 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol were subjected to evaluation of antibacterial efficacy against a collection of Staphylococcus aureus strains. The preparation based on Vaseline containing 1% of N. sativa extract was applied on Mueller-Hinton agar plates and its ability to inhibit S. aureus growth was examined. The MTT assay was employed to study cytotoxic effects of the thymoquinone-rich N. sativa seed extract against HDFa fibroblasts. RESULTS N. sativa seed extract and thymoquinone have shown potent bacteriostatic and bactericidal effect against Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant strains (MRSA) isolated in Poland. Results suggest that N. sativa seed extract activity against S. aureus should mainly be attributed to thymoquinone, which was effective in concentrations of 4-16 μg/ml. Regarding the activity against S. aureus, thymoquinone was more efficient than a combination of amylmetacresol with 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol and comparable to chlorquinaldol. The Vaseline-based preparation containing N. sativa extract caused growth inhibition comparable to an equally concentrated DMSO solution of the extract. The IC50 of N. sativa extract against HDFa fibroblast was determined at 0.2 mg/ml, which was 2-fold higher than the average MIC and MBC of the extract against S. aureus. CONCLUSIONS The observed effectiveness of N. sativa seed extracts against bacteria was found to be dominantly dependent on concentration of thymoquinone. Its efficiency against S. aureus isolates as well as results of cytotoxicity examination against human dermal fibroblasts indicate on its applicability as an antibacterial agent for topical use and motivates further research in this area.
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- Grzegorz Gawron
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology of University of Gdansk and Medical University of Gdansk, Abrahama Str. 58, 80-307, Gdansk, Poland
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- Biovico Sp. z o.o, Hutnicza Str. 15 B, 81-061, Gdynia, Poland
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- Biovico Sp. z o.o, Hutnicza Str. 15 B, 81-061, Gdynia, Poland
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology of University of Gdansk and Medical University of Gdansk, Abrahama Str. 58, 80-307, Gdansk, Poland.
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology of University of Gdansk and Medical University of Gdansk, Abrahama Str. 58, 80-307, Gdansk, Poland
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Rafati M, Ghasemi A, Saeedi M, Habibi E, Salehifar E, Mosazadeh M, Maham M. Nigella sativa L. for prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial. Complement Ther Med 2019; 47:102205. [PMID: 31780017 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.102205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Revised: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Nigella sativa L. (N. sativa) extract on preventing the incidence of acute radiation dermatitis (ARD) in breast cancer patients. METHODS Sixty-two breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT) were randomly assigned to receiveN. sativa 5% gel or placebo. Patients were instructed to apply the medications twice daily during RT period. The severity of ARD, the incidence of moist desquamation, worst experienced pain, and skin-related quality of life (SRQOL) scores were assessed weekly during RT. RESULTS Patients who were treated with the N. sativa gel developed ARD significantly less frequently compared to those who used the placebo (p < 0.05 for all weeks except week 2, p = 0.36). The incidence time of grade 2 and 3 of Radiation Therapy Oncology Group and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (RTOG/EORTC) toxicity was prolonged significantly with N. sativa gel as compared to placebo (35 vs. 29 days, p = 0.00 and 42 vs. 40 days, p = 0.01, respectively). Furthermore, the occurrence of moist desquamation was delayed in the N. sativa gel group compared with the placebo group (37 vs. 33 days, p = 0.01). The mean score of the worst pain that patients experienced in the placebo group was significantly higher than that of the N. sativa gel group at week 3 (2.5 ± 0.5 vs. 1.2 ± 0.3, p < 0.05). Nonetheless, the application of N. sativa gel had no significant effect on the SRQOL of patients at any week. CONCLUSION N. sativa extract significantly decreases the severity of ARD and delays the onset of moist desquamation in breast cancer patients.
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- Mohammadreza Rafati
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Health Sciences Research center, Addiction Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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Park JE, Kim DH, Ha E, Choi SM, Choi JS, Chun KS, Joo SH. Thymoquinone induces apoptosis of human epidermoid carcinoma A431 cells through ROS-mediated suppression of STAT3. Chem Biol Interact 2019; 312:108799. [PMID: 31433961 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2019.108799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Revised: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 08/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Black seed (Nigella sativa) oil has been used in various dermatological applications, and its major constituent, thymoquinone (TQ) has been shown to exhibit antiproliferative activity against various cancer cells. In this study, we tried to provide a mechanistic basis of apoptosis induced by TQ. Skin squamous carcinoma A431 cells were treated with TQ to monitor the apoptosis induced by TQ. Western blot analysis was performed to detect expression of apoptotic or anti-apoptotic proteins. Cell viability and apoptosis were measured by using the MTT test and FACS analysis, respectively. The induction of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) by TQ was evaluated by 2',7'-dichlorofluorescein diacetate staining. In vivo xenograft study was followed to confirm the antiproliferative effect of TQ. Treatment of A431 cells with TQ-induced apoptosis, which was associated with the induction of p53 and Bax, inhibition of Mdm2, Bcl-2, and Bcl-xl expression, and activation of caspase-9, -7, and -3. TQ inhibited the constitutive phosphorylation and DNA binding activity of signal transducer and activator of transcription-3 (STAT3) in A431 cells by blocking the phosphorylation of the upstream kinase, Src. Moreover, the expression of STAT3 target gene products, cyclin D1 and survivin, was attenuated by TQ treatment. The generation of ROS was increased during TQ-induced apoptosis, and the pretreatment of N-acetyl cysteine, a ROS scavenger, reversed the apoptotic effect of TQ. In vivo study with NOD scid gamma (NSG) mice confirmed the inhibitory effect of TQ on the growth of A431 cells. Our results provide the first demonstration that TQ induces the apoptosis of A431 cells through generation of ROS and inhibition of STAT3 signaling.
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- Ji Eun Park
- College of Pharmacy, Keimyung University, Daegu, 42601, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, South Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Keimyung University School of Medicine, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Keimyung University, Daegu, 42601, South Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, Daegu Catholic University, Gyeongbuk, 38430, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Keimyung University, Daegu, 42601, South Korea.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Daegu Catholic University, Gyeongbuk, 38430, South Korea.
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Mohammed SJ, Amin HHH, Aziz SB, Sha AM, Hassan S, Abdul Aziz JM, Rahman HS. Structural Characterization, Antimicrobial Activity, and In Vitro Cytotoxicity Effect of Black Seed Oil. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2019; 2019:6515671. [PMID: 31531117 PMCID: PMC6721493 DOI: 10.1155/2019/6515671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Revised: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This study was aimed to investigate the structure of bioactive components of black seed oil (BSO) and their antimicrobial and cytotoxic effects. Initially, the structural examination was conducted using various spectroscopic techniques, such as FTIR, TLC, and UV-visible spectroscopy, which are important in determining substituents, functional groups, and the presence of conjugated double bonds in BSO. From the FTIR spectra, a variety of sharp, strong, and weak peaks were specified relating to the main components of thymoquinone (TQ), dithymoquinone, thymohydroquinone, and thymol in BSO. The results of UV-visible spectroscopy confirmed the presence of thymoquinone as a major compound, and conjugated double bonds were also found. In addition, qualitative TLC analysis was used to identify thymoquinone from the methanol-extracted layer in BSO, by calculating the retention factor (R f) value. Furthermore, antimicrobial activity of BSO was studied against various types of bacteria. Strong bacterial inhibitory effects were observed, especially against Bacillus subtilis, with an average inhibition zone of 15.74 mm. Moreover, through the use of the MTT assay in vitro, it was shown that BSO does not exhibit any cytotoxicity towards human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). It was also found from the structural characterization of BSO that the existence of TQ is responsible for potential antibacterial activity without any cytotoxic effects. The main observation of this work is that BSO has antimicrobial activity even against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
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- Sewara J. Mohammed
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Sulaimani, Qlyasan Street, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Sulaimani, Qlyasan Street, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq
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- Advanced Polymeric Materials Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Sulaimani, Qlyasan Street, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq
- Komar Research Center, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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- Department of Periodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Sulaimani, Qlyasan Street, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq
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- Advanced Polymeric Materials Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Sulaimani, Qlyasan Street, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq
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- Department of Medical Laboratory of Science, College of Health Sciences, University of Human Development, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq
- Baxshin Research Centre, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Department of Clinic and Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq
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Nigella sativa L. (Black Cumin): A Promising Natural Remedy for Wide Range of Illnesses. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 2019:1528635. [PMID: 31214267 PMCID: PMC6535880 DOI: 10.1155/2019/1528635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2018] [Revised: 02/26/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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The seed of Nigella sativa (N. sativa) has been used in different civilization around the world for centuries to treat various animal and human ailments. So far, numerous studies demonstrated the seed of Nigella sativa and its main active constituent, thymoquinone, to be medicinally very effective against various illnesses including different chronic illness: neurological and mental illness, cardiovascular disorders, cancer, diabetes, inflammatory conditions, and infertility as well as various infectious diseases due to bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral infections. In spite of limited studies conducted so far, the promising efficacy of N. sativa against HIV/AIDS can be explored as an alternative option for the treatment of this pandemic disease after substantiating its full therapeutic efficacy. Moreover, the strong antioxidant property of this valued seed has recently gained increasing attention with regard to its potential role as dietary supplement with minimal side effects. Besides, when combined with different conventional chemotherapeutic agents, it synergizes their effects resulting in reducing the dosage of concomitantly used drugs with optimized efficacy and least and/or no toxicity. A number of pharmaceutical and biological properties have been ascribed to seeds of N. sativa. The present review focuses on the profile of high-value components along with traditional medicinal and biological principles of N. sativa seed and its oil so as to explore functional food and nutraceutical potential of this valued herb.
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Amra K, Momin M. Formulation evaluation of ketoconazole microemulsion-loaded hydrogel with nigella oil as a penetration enhancer. J Cosmet Dermatol 2019; 18:1742-1750. [PMID: 30980617 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.12945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2018] [Revised: 02/17/2019] [Accepted: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Onychomycosis is an opportunistic fungal infection often infecting people with compromised immune system. Currently available treatment interventions such as physical, surgical, and chemical-based approaches are successful in treating the condition, however, are painful and nonpatient complaint. Moreover, dermal creams with antifungal agents do not penetrate nail plate as required; hence, there is a necessity of developing a novel formulation with enhanced penetration. AIMS The aim of the present research work was to develop ketoconazole microemulsion-loaded hydrogel formulation containing nigella oil as permeation enhancer for the treatment of onychomycosis. METHODS Screening of oils, surfactants, and cosurfactants were done based on solubility studies followed by the construction of pseudo-ternary phase diagrams with 2% ketoconazole. The microemulsion was characterized for globule size, zeta potential, viscosity, and thermodynamic stability. Ex-vivo studies were carried out using Franz diffusion cells using porcine skin membrane. The antifungal activity of microemulsion-loaded hydrogel was evaluated using cup plate method using Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger. RESULTS The optimized microemulsion had a composition of 54.97% Capryol:Nigella (2:1), 36.07% Transcutol:Propylene glycol (2:1), and 7.13% water and was later incorporated into polymeric gel base. The microemulsion-loaded hydrogel exhibited a 10 hours sustained release profile as compared to the marketed cream and an enhanced activity against marketed ketoconazole cream and compared with marketed ketoconazole formulation. CONCLUSION The thermodynamic stability, sustained drug release with greater permeation, and enhanced activity due to the presence of nigella oil in microemulsion-loaded hydrogel warrant its application as an excellent vehicle for treating fungal infections.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Dr Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, India
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Islam MT, Khan MR, Mishra SK. An updated literature-based review: phytochemistry, pharmacology and therapeutic promises of Nigella sativa L. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s13596-019-00363-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Sahu S, Katiyar SS, Kushwah V, Jain S. Active natural oil-based nanoemulsion containing tacrolimus for synergistic antipsoriatic efficacy. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2018; 13:1985-1998. [PMID: 30188761 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2018-0135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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AIM The current study is emphasized on development of a nanoemulsion system that simultaneously delivers two antipsoriatic agents viz. Tacrolimus and Kalonji oil (functional excepient) topically. MATERIALS & METHODS A nanoemulsion was characterized for quality attributes; a nanoemulsion gel was evaluated for spreadability, viscosity, dermal bioavailability, and in vitro efficacy in A-431 cell line, and so forth. In vivo performance was evaluated on psoriasis model in BALB/c mice. RESULTS Nanoemulsion depicted droplet size: 93.37 ± 2.58 nm with PDI (Polydispersity Index) 0.330 ± 0.025. The nanoemulsion gel exhibited desirable spreadability with sustained release pattern (biphasic). Dermal bioavailability enhancement (4.33-fold) accompanied significant in vitro results. A significant reduction in serum cytokines and improvement in psoriatic condition was achieved in vivo, indicating formulation efficacy compared with marketed formulation (Tacroz Forte, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Maharashtra, India). CONCLUSION Nanoemulsion gel thus provides an effective alternative for psoriasis treatment.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Centre for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Sector 67 SAS Nagar, Punjab - 160 062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Centre for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Sector 67 SAS Nagar, Punjab - 160 062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Centre for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Sector 67 SAS Nagar, Punjab - 160 062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Centre for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Sector 67 SAS Nagar, Punjab - 160 062, India
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Badri W, El Asbahani A, Miladi K, Baraket A, Agusti G, Nazari QA, Errachid A, Fessi H, Elaissari A. Poly (ε-caprolactone) nanoparticles loaded with indomethacin and Nigella Sativa L. essential oil for the topical treatment of inflammation. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2018.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Tuna HI, Babadag B, Ozkaraman A, Balci Alparslan G. Investigation of the effect of black cumin oil on pain in osteoarthritis geriatric individuals. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2018; 31:290-294. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2017] [Revised: 03/20/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Enhanced Differentiation of Wharton’s Jelly-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Insulin-Producing Cells by the Extract of Nigella sativa Seeds. IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL 2018. [DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.62111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Shaterzadeh-Yazdi H, Noorbakhsh MF, Samarghandian S, Farkhondeh T. An Overview on Renoprotective Effects of Thymoquinone. KIDNEY DISEASES 2018; 4:74-82. [PMID: 29998122 DOI: 10.1159/000486829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2017] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background Kidneys as vital organs remove waste material from blood. Additionally, they may also have a role in the electrolyte balance, regulation of blood pressure, and red blood cell genesis. Kidney diseases may be caused by several factors such as ischemia/reperfusion injury, diabetes, and nephrotoxic agents. Oxidative stress and inflammation are involved in the pathogenesis and progression of kidney diseases. Traditionally, natural antioxidants are used for treatment of renal failure in various countries. Summary People usually select natural antioxidants since they have an opinion that herbal medicine has not any important side effects. Nigella sativa is a flavoring herb that is widely used as a condiment and as a remedy for many disorders. Thymoquinone (TQ), the most important component of black seeds, mainly oil, is considered as an active agent responsible for a lot of the seed's useful effects. This review describes the protective roles and related mechanisms of TQ against renal disorders. The search terms, including TQ, antioxidant, renal ischemia-reperfusion, diabetic nephropathy, and nephrotoxic agent were searched in scientific databases. TQ showed anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in animal and in vitro models of several renal diseases caused by inflammation and oxidative stress. Key Messages Experimental studies have shown beneficial effects of TQ against renal diseases; however, well-designed clinical trials in humans are required to confirm these effects.
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- Hanieh Shaterzadeh-Yazdi
- Research Center of Pardis Hospital, Mashhad, Iran.,Nastaran Center for Cancer Prevention, Mashhad, Iran
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- Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Basic Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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Mosbah R, Djerrou Z, Mantovani A. Protective effect of Nigella sativa oil against acetamiprid induced reproductive toxicity in male rats. Drug Chem Toxicol 2017; 41:206-212. [PMID: 28669218 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2017.1337127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The present study was designed to investigate the adverse reproductive effects of acetamiprid, besides the possible protective role of Nigella sativa oil (NSO), as a potential antioxidant agent. Thirty-two male Wistar rats were allocated into four equal groups of eight, control (CRL), acetamiprid (ACMP, 27 mg/kg), Nigella sativa oil (NSO, 0.5 ml/kg) and in combination (ACMP + NSO). The experimental animals were dosed by gavage (5 days per week) for 45 consecutive days. Body weight gain, reproductive organs weights, sperm characteristics, testosterone, and thiobarbutiric acid-reactive substances (TBARS) levels were investigated. The obtained results showed that ACMP decreased significantly (p < 0.001) the body weight gain and the absolute weights of reproductive organs (testes, epididymis, and seminal vesicles). Furthermore, significant alterations at least (p < 0.01) in semen characteristics were noted in ACMP group as evidenced by a decline in spermatids number, sperm count, sperm motility, and testosterone level with an increase in abnormal and dead sperm and TBARS level. Treatment with NSO alone may stimulate spermatogenesis, increased significantly (p < 0.001) spermatids number and the weight of seminal vesicles. On the other hand, the co-administration of NSO along with ACMP can mitigate more efficiently and modulate in certain cases the adverse effects induced by ACMP on reproductive organs weights, semen quality, testosterone, and TBARS levels (at least p < 0.001). This obvious protective role of NSO against ACMP induced reproductive toxicity may be due to its antioxidant properties and ability to reduce TBARS levels as shown in this work.
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- Rachid Mosbah
- a Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences , University of Boumerdes , Boumerdes , Algeria.,b Department of Biology , Laboratory of Eco-biology ENS- Kouba , Algiers , Algeria
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- c Department of Nature and Life Sciences , University of August 20th 1955 , Skikda , Algeria.,d Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology , University of Mentouri Constantine 1 , Constantine , Algeria
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- e Department of Food Safety and Veterinary Public Health , Istituto Superiore di Sanità , Rome , Italy
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Ullah R, Rehman A, Zafeer MF, Rehman L, Khan YA, Khan MAH, Khan SN, Khan AU, Abidi SMA. Anthelmintic Potential of Thymoquinone and Curcumin on Fasciola gigantica. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0171267. [PMID: 28152102 PMCID: PMC5289557 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0171267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2016] [Accepted: 01/17/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Fasciolosis an economically important global disease of ruminants in the temperate and tropical regions, caused by Fasciola hepatica and F. gigantica, respectively, also poses a potential zoonotic threat. In India alone it causes huge losses to stakeholders. Anthelmintics including triclabendazole have been used to control this menace but the emerging resistance against the available compounds necessitates identification of novel and alternative therapeutic measures involving plant derived natural compounds for their anthelmintic potential. Thymoquinone (T) and curcumin (C), the active ingredients of Nigella sativa and Curcuma longa respectively have been used as antiparasitic agents but the information on their flukicidal effect is very limited. Adult flukes of F. gigantica were in vitro exposed to different concentrations of thymoquinone and curcumin separately for 3h at 37+ 1°C. A significant (p<0.05) reduction in the worm motility at 60 μM concentration of both T and C was observed though all the worms remained alive after 3h exposure, whereas the effect on egg shedding was statistically insignificant. Pronounced tegumental disruptions and erosion of spines in the posterior region and around the acetabulum was evident. A significant (p<0.05) decrease in glutathione-S-transferase and superoxide dismutase activity and reduced glutathione (GSH) level was observed, while protein carbonylation increased differentially. A significant inhibition of CathepsinL (CatL) gene expression in thymoquinone treated worms was also evident. Further, in silico molecular docking of T and C with CatL revealed a stronger interaction of curcumin with the involvement of higher number of amino acids as compared to thymoquinone that could be more effective in inhibiting the antioxidant enzymes of F. gigantica. It is concluded that both the compounds understudy will decrease the detoxification ability of F. gigantica, while inhibition of CatL will significantly affect their virulence potential. Thus, both thymoquinone and curcumin appeared to be promising anthelmintic compounds for further investigations.
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- Rizwan Ullah
- Section of Parasitology, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Section of Parasitology, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Interdisciplinary Brain Research Centre (IBRC), J. N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Section of Parasitology, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Section of Parasitology, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Section of Parasitology, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Section of Parasitology, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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Rushmi ZT, Akter N, Mow RJ, Afroz M, Kazi M, de Matas M, Rahman M, Shariare MH. The impact of formulation attributes and process parameters on black seed oil loaded liposomes and their performance in animal models of analgesia. Saudi Pharm J 2016; 25:404-412. [PMID: 28344496 PMCID: PMC5357109 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2016.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2016] [Accepted: 09/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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This study aimed to formulate black seed oil (Nigella sativa) loaded liposomes using the ethanol injection method to enhance oral bioavailability and improve therapeutic activity in small animal studies of analgesia. The impact of formulation attributes and process parameters on the liposomal system was evaluated with key quality attributes being particle size, morphology, and entrapment efficiency. The particle size and entrapment efficiency of the liposome preparation were found to be between the range of 50-900 nm and 34-87% respectively. Particle size distribution data suggested that increasing the percentage of oil, up to a certain concentration, reduced the size of the liposomes significantly from 520 ± 81.2 nm to 51.48 ± 1.31 nm. Stirring and injection rate were shown to have marked impact on the average particle size of liposome. It was observed that entrapment efficiency of liposomes was greatly influenced by the amount of cholesterol and type of cryoprotectant used during formulation. The stability study indicated that the liposomal preparation was stable at ambient conditions for one month. In vivo studies showed that the liposomal preparation demonstrated significant analgesic activity in mice.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- SEDA Pharmaceutical Development Services, Alderley Park, Cheshire, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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