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Overview of the Justicia Genus: Insights into Its Chemical Diversity and Biological Potential. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031190. [PMID: 36770856 PMCID: PMC9920429 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031190] [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: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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The genus Justicia has more than 600 species distributed in both hemispheres, in the tropics and temperate regions, and it is used in the treatment of numerous pathologies. This study presents a review of the biological activities of plant extracts and isolated chemical constituents of Justicia (ACANTHACEAE), identified in the period from May 2011 to August 2022. We analyzed over 176 articles with various biological activities and chemical compound descriptions present in the 29 species of Justicia. These have a variety of applications, such as antioxidant and antimicrobial, with alkaloids and flavonoids (e.g., naringenin) the most frequently identified secondary metabolites. The most observed species were Justicia gendarussa Burm., Justicia procumbens L., Justicia adhatoda L., Justicia spicigera Schltdl, and Justicia pectoralis Jacq. The frontier molecular orbitals carried out using density functional theory (M062X and basis set 6-311++G(d,p) indicate reactive sites for naringenin compound and a chemical reaction on phytomedicine activity. The energy gap (206.99 kcal/mol) and dimer solid state packing point to chemical stability. Due to the wide variety of pharmacological uses of these species, this review points toward the development of new phytomedicines.
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Pérez-Vásquez A, Díaz-Rojas M, Castillejos-Ramírez EV, Pérez-Esquivel A, Montaño-Cruz Y, Rivero-Cruz I, Torres-Colín R, González-Andrade M, Rodríguez-Sotres R, Gutiérrez-González JA, Madariaga-Mazón A, Mata R. Protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B inhibitory activity of compounds from Justicia spicigera (Acanthaceae). PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2022; 203:113410. [PMID: 36030904 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2022.113410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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An infusion from the aerial parts of Justicia spicigera Schltdl., an herb commonly used to treat diabetes, inhibited the activity of protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B). Two undescribed compounds, 2-N-(p-coumaroyl)-3H-phenoxazin-3-one, and 3″-O-acetyl-kaempferitrin, along with kaempferitrin, kaempferol 7-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside, perisbivalvine B and 2,5-dimethoxy-p-benzoquinone were isolated from the active extract. Their structures were elucidated by a combination of spectroscopic and spectrometric methods. The isolates were evaluated for their inhibitory activity against PTP1B; the most active compounds were 2-N-(p-coumaroyl)-3H-phenoxazin-3-one, and perisbivalvine B with IC50 values of 159.1 ± 0.02 μM and 106.6 ± 0.01 μM, respectively. However, perisbivalvine B was unstable. Kinetic analysis of 2-N-(p-coumaroyl)-3H-phenoxazin-3-one and 2,5-dimethoxy-p-benzoquinone (obtained in good amounts) indicated that both compounds behaved as parabolic competitive inhibitors and bind to the enzyme forming complexes with 1:1 and 1:2 stoichiometry. Docking of 2-N-(p-coumaroyl)-3H-phenoxazin-3-one and 2,5-dimethoxy-p-benzoquinone to PTP1B1-400 predicted a good affinity of these compounds for PTP1B catalytic site and demonstrated that the binding of a second ligand is sterically possible. The 1:2 complex was also supported by the second docking analysis, which predicted an important contribution of π-stacking interactions to the stability of these 1:2 complexes. Finally, an UHPLC-MS method was developed and validated to quantify the content of kaempferitrin in the infusion of the plant.
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- Araceli Pérez-Vásquez
- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, 04510, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, 04510, Mexico
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- Instituto de Biología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, 04510, Mexico
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, 04510, Mexico; Unidad Académica Del Instituto de Investigaciones en Matemáticas Aplicadas y en Sistemas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Merida, 97302, Mexico
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, 04510, Mexico.
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De La Cruz-Jiménez L, Hernández-Torres MA, Monroy-García IN, Rivas-Morales C, Verde-Star MJ, Gonzalez-Villasana V, Viveros-Valdez E. Biological Activities of Seven Medicinal Plants Used in Chiapas, Mexico. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:1790. [PMID: 35890424 PMCID: PMC9316193 DOI: 10.3390/plants11141790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Seven medicinal plants from Chiapas, Mexico, used by Native Americans were analyzed, aiming to improve the understanding of their medicinal properties through the evaluation of various biological activities, i.e., bactericidal, antioxidant, α-glucosidase inhibition, and toxicity, to provide a scientific basis for the management of infectious and hyperglycemic diseases in the Mexican southeast. Plant extracts were obtained from Cordia dodecandra, Gaultheria odorata, Heliotropium angiospermum, Justicia spicigera, Leucaena collinsii spp. collinsii, Tagetes nelsonii, and Talisia oliviformis through maceration techniques using methanol and chloroform (1:1). Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) was employed to determine the antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter faecalis, Escherichia coli, Enterobacter aerogenes, Enterobacter cloacae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeuroginosa. The antiradical/antioxidant activity was determined by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2’-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) assays and antihemolytic activity using the 2,2’-Azobis(2-amidinopropane) dihydrochloride radical (APPH). The anti-α-glucosidase activity was evaluated in vitro through the chromogenic PNPG assay. The toxicity was assessed using the brine shrimp lethality assay. The highest antimicrobial activity was displayed by T. nelsonii, mainly against E. faecalis and P. aeuroginosa. The extracts of L. collinsii, J. spicigera, and T. nelsonii possess antioxidant properties with EC50 < 50 μg/mL. J. spicigera and T. nelsonii extracts showed the highest antihemolytic activity with IC50 < 14 μg/mL. T. nelsonii exhibited a remarkable inhibitor effect on the α-glucosidase enzyme and the greatest toxic effect on Artemia salina with IC50 = 193 ± 20 μg/mL and LD50 = 14 ± 1 μg/mL, respectively. According to our results, G. odorata, J. spicigera, T. nelsonii, and T. oliviformis extracts contained active antimicrobial compounds. At the same time, T. nelsonii stands to be a possible source of effective antineoplastic and antihyperglycemic compounds.
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- Liliana De La Cruz-Jiménez
- Department of Chemistry, College of Biological Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Pedro de Alba S/N, San Nicolás de los Garza 66450, Nuevo León, Mexico; (L.D.L.C.-J.); (M.A.H.-T.); (I.N.M.-G.); (C.R.-M.); (M.J.V.-S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Biological Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Pedro de Alba S/N, San Nicolás de los Garza 66450, Nuevo León, Mexico; (L.D.L.C.-J.); (M.A.H.-T.); (I.N.M.-G.); (C.R.-M.); (M.J.V.-S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Biological Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Pedro de Alba S/N, San Nicolás de los Garza 66450, Nuevo León, Mexico; (L.D.L.C.-J.); (M.A.H.-T.); (I.N.M.-G.); (C.R.-M.); (M.J.V.-S.)
- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instiuto Tecnológico de Los Mochis, Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Bioquímica, Juan de Dios Bátiz y 20 de Noviembre, Los Mochis 81259, Sinaloa, Mexico
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Biological Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Pedro de Alba S/N, San Nicolás de los Garza 66450, Nuevo León, Mexico; (L.D.L.C.-J.); (M.A.H.-T.); (I.N.M.-G.); (C.R.-M.); (M.J.V.-S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Biological Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Pedro de Alba S/N, San Nicolás de los Garza 66450, Nuevo León, Mexico; (L.D.L.C.-J.); (M.A.H.-T.); (I.N.M.-G.); (C.R.-M.); (M.J.V.-S.)
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Genetics, College of Biological Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Pedro de Alba S/N, San Nicolás de los Garza 66450, Nuevo León, Mexico;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Biological Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Pedro de Alba S/N, San Nicolás de los Garza 66450, Nuevo León, Mexico; (L.D.L.C.-J.); (M.A.H.-T.); (I.N.M.-G.); (C.R.-M.); (M.J.V.-S.)
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Beyond the Exploration of Muicle (Justicia spicigera): Reviewing Its Biological Properties, Bioactive Molecules and Materials Chemistry. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10051035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In recent years, the research community is tremendously investigating unexplored plants and herbals as they represent a potential source of various biomolecules, which not only contribute to nutrition but also to human health. In fact, Muicle (Justicia spicigera) has attracted the attention of scientists thanks to its multiple biological activities associated with the phytochemicals and specific biomolecules present in this plant. In this review, an evidence on current development works assaying the potential biological properties of Muicle is given. Here, we introduce the key biologically active molecules ascribed to such properties, along with the mechanism of action and interaction. Although the utilization of this plant has been majorly focused on traditional medicine, specific applications in terms of production of new feedstocks and nanomaterials, and developments of functional foods and formulations, are also a current direction towards the exploitation of this natural source. Therefore, this review reports the main outcomes of current research towards the utilization of biomolecules and other elements of the plant in new fields of research such as materials chemistry.
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Murillo-Villicaña M, Noriega-Cisneros R, Peña-Montes DJ, Huerta-Cervantes M, Aguilera-Méndez A, Cortés-Rojo C, Salgado-Garciglia R, Montoya-Pérez R, Riveros-Rosas H, Saavedra-Molina A. Antilipidemic and Hepatoprotective Effects of Ethanol Extract of Justicia spicigera in Streptozotocin Diabetic Rats. Nutrients 2022; 14:1946. [PMID: 35565913 PMCID: PMC9099835 DOI: 10.3390/nu14091946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress is a factor that contributes to the development of complications in diabetes; however, its effects can be counteracted using exogenous antioxidants that are found in some plants, which is why people turn to traditional medicines in the search for therapeutic treatment. Justicia spicigera has been demonstrated to have the capacity to reduce glycemic levels; however, its effects on non-insulin-dependent organs such as the liver have not been reported. During 30 days of administration of Justicia spicigera ethanol extract, the blood glucose and weight of rats were measured every 5 days. Once the treatment was concluded, the rats were sacrificed. Corporal weight, blood glucose, cholesterol, very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), triglycerides, total lipids, and liver profile were reduced in the diabetic condition and normalized with the application of ethanol extract from J. spicigera (EJS). Additionally, there was a significant increase in catalase and superoxide dismutase activity in the control diabetic rats, a decrease in their activity with the extract administration, and no effect on normoglycemic rats. In conclusion, EJS is considered to be capable of reducing oxidative stress by maintaining diminished lipid and liver function profiles in male Wistar rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes.
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- Marina Murillo-Villicaña
- Instituto de Investigaciones Químico Biológicas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia 58030, Mexico; (M.M.-V.); (D.J.P.-M.); (M.H.-C.); (A.A.-M.); (C.C.-R.); (R.S.-G.); (R.M.-P.)
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- Facultad de Enfermería, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia 58030, Mexico;
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Químico Biológicas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia 58030, Mexico; (M.M.-V.); (D.J.P.-M.); (M.H.-C.); (A.A.-M.); (C.C.-R.); (R.S.-G.); (R.M.-P.)
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Químico Biológicas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia 58030, Mexico; (M.M.-V.); (D.J.P.-M.); (M.H.-C.); (A.A.-M.); (C.C.-R.); (R.S.-G.); (R.M.-P.)
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Químico Biológicas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia 58030, Mexico; (M.M.-V.); (D.J.P.-M.); (M.H.-C.); (A.A.-M.); (C.C.-R.); (R.S.-G.); (R.M.-P.)
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Químico Biológicas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia 58030, Mexico; (M.M.-V.); (D.J.P.-M.); (M.H.-C.); (A.A.-M.); (C.C.-R.); (R.S.-G.); (R.M.-P.)
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Químico Biológicas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia 58030, Mexico; (M.M.-V.); (D.J.P.-M.); (M.H.-C.); (A.A.-M.); (C.C.-R.); (R.S.-G.); (R.M.-P.)
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Químico Biológicas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia 58030, Mexico; (M.M.-V.); (D.J.P.-M.); (M.H.-C.); (A.A.-M.); (C.C.-R.); (R.S.-G.); (R.M.-P.)
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Avenida Universidad 3000, Cd. Universitaria, Ciudad de Mexico 04510, Mexico;
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Químico Biológicas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia 58030, Mexico; (M.M.-V.); (D.J.P.-M.); (M.H.-C.); (A.A.-M.); (C.C.-R.); (R.S.-G.); (R.M.-P.)
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Hidalgo-Figueroa S, Rodríguez-Luévano A, Almanza-Pérez JC, Giacoman-Martínez A, Ortiz-Andrade R, León-Rivera I, Navarrete-Vázquez G. Synthesis, molecular docking, dynamic simulation and pharmacological characterization of potent multifunctional agent (dual GPR40-PPARγ agonist) for the treatment of experimental type 2 diabetes. Eur J Pharmacol 2021; 907:174244. [PMID: 34116041 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.174244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The current manuscript describes two molecules that were designed against PPARγ and GPR40 receptors. The preparation of the compounds was carried out following a synthetic route of multiple steps. Then, the mRNA expression levels of PPARγ, GLUT4, and GPR40 induced by compounds were measured and quantified in adipocyte and β-pancreatic cell cultures. The synthesized compound 1 caused an increase in the 4-fold expression of mRNA of PPARγ regarding the control and had a similar behavior to the pioglitazone, while compound 2 only increased 2-fold the expression. Also, the compound 1 increased to 7-fold the GLUT4 expression levels, respect to the control and twice against the pioglitazone. On the other hand, the 1 increase 3-fold GPR40 expression, and compound 2 had a minor activity. Besides, 1 and 2 showed a moderated increase on insulin secretion and calcium mobilization versus the glibenclamide. Based on the molecular docking studies, the first compound had a similar conformation to co-crystal ligands into the binding site of both receptors. The poses were docked keeping the most important interactions and maintaining the interaction along the Molecular Dynamics simulation (20 ns). Finally, compound (1) showed an antihyperglycemic effect at 5 mg/kg, however at higher doses of 25 mg/kg it controlled blood glucose levels associated with feeding intake and without showing the adverse effects associated with insulin secretagogues (hypoglycemia). For these reasons, we have concluded that molecule 1 acts as a dual PPARγ and GPR40 agonist offering a better glycemic control than current treatments.
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- Sergio Hidalgo-Figueroa
- CONACyT, IPICYT/Consorcio de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para Las Zonas Áridas, San Luis Potosí, 78216, Mexico.
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- Posgrado en Biología Molecular, División de Biología Molecular, Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (IPICYT), San Luis Potosí, 78216, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Depto. Ciencias de La Salud, D.C.B.S, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana- Iztapalapa, Apdo.-Postal 55-535, México, CP 09340, CDMx, Mexico
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- Departamento de Farmacobiología, Centro de Investigación y Estudios Avanzados Del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Sede Sur, CDMx, Mexico
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- Área de Farmacología Experimental, Laboratorio de Farmacología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Calle 43 No. 613 X Calle 90, Colonia Inalámbrica, Mérida, Yucatán, 97069, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones Químicas, IICBA, Universidad Autónoma Del Estado de Morelos, Cuernavaca, Morelos, 62209, Mexico
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- Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Autónoma Del Estado de Morelos, Cuernavaca, Morelos, 62209, Mexico
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Jiménez-Estrada M, Huerta-Reyes M, Tavera-Hernández R, Alvarado-Sansininea JJ, Alvarez AB. Contributions from Mexican Flora for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus: Molecules of Psacalium decompositum (A. Gray) H. Rob & Brettell. Molecules 2021; 26:2892. [PMID: 34068304 PMCID: PMC8153299 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26102892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is cited as a serious worldwide health problem that occupies second place in causes of annual mortality in Mexico. Among Mexican flora, nearly 300 plant species have been employed as hypoglycemic in popular use. Thus, their study entertains great relevance In this context, this work contributes a clear and timely review of the plant species utilized in Traditional Mexican Medicine and experimental biological models in which not only have the hypoglycemic properties of the extracts and the isolated compounds been considered, but also the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, taking into account an integral focus based on the complex mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis and physiopathology of DM. Among the species reviewed, we highlight Psacalium decompositum (Asteraceae), due to the potent hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activity of the sesquiterpenes identified as majority compounds isolated from the root, such as cacalol and cacalone that also possess the capacity of increasing insulin levels. In this manner, the present manuscript attempts to contribute necessary information for the future study of bioactive molecules that are useful in the treatment of DM, as well as also being a contribution to the knowledge and diffusion of Mexican Traditional Medicine.
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- Manuel Jiménez-Estrada
- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de México, Coyoacán 04510, Mexico; (R.T.-H.); (J.J.A.-S.); (A.B.A.)
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- Unidad de Investigación Médica en Enfermedades Nefrológicas, Hospital de Especialidades “Dr. Bernardo Sepúlveda Gutiérrez”, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Cuauhtémoc 06720, Mexico;
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de México, Coyoacán 04510, Mexico; (R.T.-H.); (J.J.A.-S.); (A.B.A.)
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de México, Coyoacán 04510, Mexico; (R.T.-H.); (J.J.A.-S.); (A.B.A.)
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de México, Coyoacán 04510, Mexico; (R.T.-H.); (J.J.A.-S.); (A.B.A.)
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Arberet L, Pottier F, Michelin A, Nowik W, Bellot-Gurlet L, Andraud C. Spectral characterisation of a traditional Mesoamerican dye: relationship between in situ identification on the 16 th century Codex Borbonicus manuscript and composition of Justicia spicigera plant extract. Analyst 2021; 146:2520-2530. [PMID: 33899074 DOI: 10.1039/d1an00113b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Characterisation of vegetal colourants in manuscripts is still a challenging task. Their identification using non-invasive techniques - since sampling is rarely possible - is valid only if there is evidence that the recorded signals are generated by compounds specific to the plant species. Otherwise, more extensive chemical characterisations are required to relate the non-invasive technique signals to the chemical composition of the dye extract and thus avoid misidentification. The case study of a traditional Mesoamerican dye found in the Codex Borbonicus is reported herein. The non-invasive identification of the colourant plant source and chemical characterisation of the coloured molecules were carried out through a multi-analytical technique approach. In situ Raman and UV-Vis emission fluorescence signals suggested the use of Justicia spicigera leaves to produce the brown paint layers of the manuscript. Analysis of the plant extract by liquid chromatography revealed that two compounds are mostly responsible for the colour, and these compounds were successfully isolated. Both contribute to the Raman spectra while only one of them is mainly responsible for the fluorescence recorded on Codex Borbonicus.
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- Lucie Arberet
- Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation (CRC), Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, CNRS, Ministère de la Culture, 36 rue Geoffroy Saint Hilaire, USR 3224, 75005 Paris, France.
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- Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation (CRC), Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, CNRS, Ministère de la Culture, 36 rue Geoffroy Saint Hilaire, USR 3224, 75005 Paris, France.
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- Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation (CRC), Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, CNRS, Ministère de la Culture, 36 rue Geoffroy Saint Hilaire, USR 3224, 75005 Paris, France.
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- Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation (CRC), Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, CNRS, Ministère de la Culture, 36 rue Geoffroy Saint Hilaire, USR 3224, 75005 Paris, France. and Laboratoire de Recherche des Monuments Historiques (LRMH), 29 rue de Paris, 77420 Champs-sur-Marne, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, de la Molécule aux Nano-Objets : Réactivité, Interactions et Spectroscopies MONARIS, UMR 8233, Paris, France
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- Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation (CRC), Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, CNRS, Ministère de la Culture, 36 rue Geoffroy Saint Hilaire, USR 3224, 75005 Paris, France.
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Quiñonez-Bastidas GN, Navarrete A. Mexican Plants and Derivates Compounds as Alternative for Inflammatory and Neuropathic Pain Treatment-A Review. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 10:plants10050865. [PMID: 33923101 PMCID: PMC8145628 DOI: 10.3390/plants10050865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Despite the availability of many anti-pain drugs, in the form of NSAIDs, steroids, gabapentinoids, opioids, and antidepressants, in this study we address the natural compounds belonging to the group of Mexican medicinal plants or "Mexican folk medicine", used for pain management in Mexico. Our interest in this subject is due to the growing idea that "natural is harmless" and to the large number of side effects exhibited in pharmacotherapy. The objective of this review was to document the scientific evidence about Mexican medicinal plants and their derivatives used for inflammatory and neuropathic pain treatment, as well as the mechanisms of action implicated in their antinociceptive effects, their possible adverse effects, and the main pharmacological aspects of each plant or compound. Our data review suggested that most studies on Mexican medicinal plants have used inflammatory experimental models for testing. The anti-pain properties exerted by medicinal plants lack adverse effects, and their toxicological assays report that they are safe to consume; therefore, more studies should be performed on preclinical neuropathic pain models. Moreover, there is no convincing evidence about the possible mechanisms of action involved in the anti-pain properties exerted by Mexican plants. Therefore, the isolation and pharmacological characterization of these plant derivatives' compounds will be important in the design of future preclinical studies.
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- Correspondence: (G.N.Q.-B.); (A.N.); Tel.: +52-5556225291 (A.N.)
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Molecules Isolated from Mexican Hypoglycemic Plants: A Review. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25184145. [PMID: 32927754 PMCID: PMC7571036 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25184145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Like in many developing countries, in Mexico, the use of medicinal plants is a common practice. Based on our own field experience, there are at least 800 plants used for treating diabetes nowadays. Thus, their investigation is essential. In this context, this work aims to provide a comprehensive and critical review of the molecules isolated from Mexican hypoglycemic plants, including their source and target tested. In the last few years, some researchers have focused on the study of Mexican hypoglycemic plants. Most works describe the hypoglycemic effect or the mechanism of action of the whole extract, as well as the phytochemical profile of the tested extract. Herein, we analyzed 85 studies encompassing 40 hypoglycemic plants and 86 active compounds belonging to different classes of natural products: 28 flavonoids, 25 aromatic compounds, other than flavonoids, four steroids, 23 terpenoids, 4 oligosaccharides, and 1 polyalcohol. These compounds have shown to inhibit α-glucosidases, increase insulin secretion levels, increase insulin sensitivity, and block hepatic glucose output. Almost half of these molecules are not common metabolites, with a narrow taxonomic distribution, which makes them more interesting as lead molecules. Altogether, this analysis provides a necessary inventory useful for future testing of these active molecules against different hypoglycemic targets, to get a better insight into the already described mechanisms, and overall, to contribute to the knowledge of Mexican medicinal plants.
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Hernández-Rodríguez S, Quiroz-Reyes CN, Ramírez-Ortiz ME, Ronquillo-de Jesús E, Aguilar-Méndez MÁ. Optimización del proceso de extracción asistida por ultrasonido de compuestos fenólicos de Justicia spicigera Schltdl. mediante la metodología de superficie de respuesta. TIP REVISTA ESPECIALIZADA EN CIENCIAS QUÍMICO-BIOLÓGICAS 2020. [DOI: 10.22201/fesz.23958723e.2020.0.246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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El interés en el estudio de los polifenoles ha crecido de manera considerable en los últimos años debido a su alta capacidad para atrapar radicales libres asociados con diversas enfermedades. Por este motivo, el objetivo del presente trabajo fue obtener y caracterizar los compuestos fenólicos de Justicia spicigera Schltdl. mediante extracción asistida por ultrasonido. A los extractos, se les determinó el contenido fenólico total (método de Folin-Ciocalteu), actividad antioxidante (potencial antioxidante/reductor del hierro) y actividad secuestradora de radicales libres (método del radical libre 2,2-difenil-2-picrilhidrazil). La metodología de superficie de respuesta (MSR) se empleó para evaluar el efecto del disolvente (agua/etanol) y el tiempo de extracción, en el contenido de fenoles totales y las propiedades antioxidantes. El análisis de varianza (ANOVA) indicó que la concentración de agua en la mezcla del disolvente afectó de manera importante el rendimiento de los compuestos, así como la actividad antioxidante y antiradical. De acuerdo con la MSR, las condiciones óptimas para la extracción son 25% de agua en la mezcla del disolvente y un tiempo de sonicación de 16 minutos.
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Use of standardized units for a correct interpretation of IC50 values obtained from the inhibition of the DPPH radical by natural antioxidants. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-020-01161-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Real-Sandoval SA, Gutiérrez-López GF, Domínguez-López A, Paniagua-Castro N, Michicotl-Meneses MM, Jaramillo-Flores ME. Downregulation of proinflammatory liver gene expression by Justicia spicigera and kaempferitrin in a murine model of obesity-induced by a high-fat diet. J Funct Foods 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2020.103781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Wood J, Yasmin-Karim S, Moreau M, Kumar R, Akwanwi J, Derek A, Atoneche F, Kress J, Ngwa W. Characterization of Isolated Extracts from Justicia Plant Leaves used as Remedy for Anemia. Molecules 2020; 25:E534. [PMID: 31991819 PMCID: PMC7037932 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25030534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2019] [Revised: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Indigenous populations use plants as an important healthcare resource or remedy for different diseases. Here, isolated extracts from Justicia (family Acanthanceae) plant leaves used in Africa as remedy for anemia are characterized by different methods to assess composition and potential nutritional or therapeutic value. Extracts from Justicia leaves were obtained by aqueous extraction, with further isolation by centrifuging and high-performance liquid chromatography. Extracts and isolated compounds were characterized by ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Hemoglobin activity was assessed using different hemoglobin assays (Cayman Chemical, and Sigma-Aldrich), as well as ELISA. In addition, the safety of the isolated samples was assessed in vitro and in vivo in mice. ICP-MS study results revealed many essential metabolites found in blood plasma. The UV-Vis spectroscopy results highlighted the presence of hemoglobin, with assays showing levels over 4 times higher than that of similar mass of lyophilized human hemoglobin. Meanwhile, in vivo studies showed faster recovery from anemia in mice administered with the isolated extracts compared to untreated mice. Moreover, in vitro and in vivo studies highlighted safety of the extracts. This study reveals the presence of high levels of elements essential for blood health in the isolated extracts from Justicia plant leaves. The findings inspire further research with the potential applications in food fortification, and as remedy for blood disorders like anemia, which disproportionally affects cancer patients, pregnant women, and populations in low- and middle-income countries.
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- Jana Wood
- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (J.W.); (S.Y.-K.); (M.M.)
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (J.W.); (S.Y.-K.); (M.M.)
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (J.W.); (S.Y.-K.); (M.M.)
- Kennedy College of Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA 01854, USA
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- College of Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA;
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- Sts Stephen and Paul’s Foundation, Bafut 2060, Cameroon;
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- Department of Physics, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon;
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- Department of Botany, MRC-166, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian, Institution, Washington, DC 20560, USA;
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (J.W.); (S.Y.-K.); (M.M.)
- Kennedy College of Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA 01854, USA
- College of Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA;
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Muñoz-Talavera A, Gómez-Lim MÁ, Salazar-Olivo LA, Reinders J, Lim K, Escobedo-Moratilla A, López-Calleja AC, Islas-Carbajal MC, Rincón-Sánchez AR. Expression of the Biologically Active Insulin Analog SCI-57 in Nicotiana Benthamiana. Front Pharmacol 2019; 10:1335. [PMID: 31798448 PMCID: PMC6868099 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.01335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Diabetes mellitus is a growing problem worldwide; however, only 23% of low-income countries have access to insulin, and ironically it costs higher in such countries than high-income ones. Therefore, new strategies for insulin and insulin analogs production are urgently required to improve low-cost access to therapeutic products, so as to contain the diabetes epidemic. SCI-57 is an insulin analog with a greater affinity for the insulin receptor and lower thermal degradation than native insulin. It also shows native mitogenicity and insulin-like biological activity. In this work, SCI-57 was transiently expressed in the Nicotiana benthamiana (Nb) plant, and we also evaluated some of its relevant biological effects. An expression plasmid was engineered to translate an N-terminal ubiquitin and C-terminal endoplasmic reticulum-targeting signal KDEL, in order to increase protein expression and stability. Likewise, the effect of co-expression of influenza M2 ion channel (M2) on the expression of insulin analog SCI-57 (SCI-57/M2) was evaluated. Although using M2 increases yield, it tends to alter the SCI-57 amino acid sequence, possibly promoting the formation of oligomers. Purification of SCI-57 was achieved by FPLC cation exchange and ultrafiltration of N. benthamiana leaf extract (NLE). SCI-57 exerts its anti-diabetic properties by stimulating glucose uptake in adipocytes, without affecting the lipid accumulation process. Expression of the insulin analog in agroinfiltrated plants was confirmed by SDS-PAGE, RP-HPLC, and MS. Proteome changes related to the expression of heterologous proteins on N. benthamiana were not observed; up-regulated proteins were related to the agroinfiltration process. Our results demonstrate the potential for producing a biologically active insulin analog, SCI-57, by transient expression in Nb.
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- Adriana Muñoz-Talavera
- Department of Physiology, Institute of Experimental and Clinical Therapeutics, University Center for Health Sciences, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Department of Genetic Engineering, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute, Irapuato, Mexico
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- Division of Molecular Biology, Institute for Scientific and Technological Research of San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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- Scientific Support Unit Analytical Chemistry, Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors, Dortmund, Germany
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- Institute of Functional Genomics, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- CONACYT-Consortium for Research, Innovation, and Development of the Drylands (CIIDZA), IPICYT, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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- Department of Genetic Engineering, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute, Irapuato, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Institute of Experimental and Clinical Therapeutics, University Center for Health Sciences, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Gene Therapy, Department of Molecular Biology and Genomic, University Center for Health Sciences, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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Salehi B, Ata A, V. Anil Kumar N, Sharopov F, Ramírez-Alarcón K, Ruiz-Ortega A, Abdulmajid Ayatollahi S, Valere Tsouh Fokou P, Kobarfard F, Amiruddin Zakaria Z, Iriti M, Taheri Y, Martorell M, Sureda A, N. Setzer W, Durazzo A, Lucarini M, Santini A, Capasso R, Adrian Ostrander E, -ur-Rahman A, Iqbal Choudhary M, C. Cho W, Sharifi-Rad J. Antidiabetic Potential of Medicinal Plants and Their Active Components. Biomolecules 2019; 9:E551. [PMID: 31575072 PMCID: PMC6843349 DOI: 10.3390/biom9100551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 243] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Revised: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Diabetes mellitus is one of the major health problems in the world, the incidence and associated mortality are increasing. Inadequate regulation of the blood sugar imposes serious consequences for health. Conventional antidiabetic drugs are effective, however, also with unavoidable side effects. On the other hand, medicinal plants may act as an alternative source of antidiabetic agents. Examples of medicinal plants with antidiabetic potential are described, with focuses on preclinical and clinical studies. The beneficial potential of each plant matrix is given by the combined and concerted action of their profile of biologically active compounds.
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- Bahare Salehi
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Bam University of Medical Sciences, Bam 44340847, Iran;
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- Department of Chemistry, Richardson College for the Environmental Science Complex, The University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2G3, Canada;
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- Department of Chemistry, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal University, Manipal 576104, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Rudaki 139, Dushanbe 734003, Tajikistan;
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Concepcion, Concepción 4070386, Chile;
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- Facultad de Educación y Ciencias Sociales, Universidad Andrés Bello, Autopista Concepción—Talcahuano, Concepción 7100, Chile;
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1991953381, Iran; (S.A.A.); (F.K.); (Y.T.)
- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 11369, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde 1, Yaounde P.O. Box 812, Cameroon;
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1991953381, Iran; (S.A.A.); (F.K.); (Y.T.)
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 11369, Iran
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- Laboratory of Halal Science Research, Halal Products Research Institute, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia;
- Integrative Pharmacogenomics Institute (iPROMISE), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam Campus, Bandar Puncak Alam Selangor 42300, Malaysia
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- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Milan State University, via G. Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1991953381, Iran; (S.A.A.); (F.K.); (Y.T.)
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Concepcion, Concepción 4070386, Chile;
- Universidad de Concepción, Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico, UDT, Concepción 4070386, Chile
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- Research Group on Community Nutrition and Oxidative Stress, Laboratory of Physical Activity Sciences, and CIBEROBN—Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, CB12/03/30038, University of Balearic Islands, E-07122 Palma de Mallorca, Spain;
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899, USA;
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- CREA—Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina 546, 00178 Rome, Italy; (A.D.); (M.L.)
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- CREA—Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina 546, 00178 Rome, Italy; (A.D.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano, 49-80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, Italy;
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- Medical Illustration, Kendall College of Art and Design, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA;
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- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan; (A.-u.-R.); (M.I.C.)
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- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan; (A.-u.-R.); (M.I.C.)
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft 7861756447, Iran
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García-Ríos RI, Mora-Pérez A, González-Torres D, Carpio-Reyes RDJ, Soria-Fregozo C. Anxiolytic-like effect of the aqueous extract of Justicia spicigera leaves on female rats: A comparison to diazepam. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 55:9-13. [PMID: 30668447 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2018.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Revised: 04/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND In Mexico, an infusion made from muicle (Justicia spicigera, Mexican honeysuckle) is used to treat menstrual problems and soothe people's "nerves" (i.e., anxiety and/or depression). However, no studies have yet substantiated these affects. Anxiety currently ranks as the seventh most common cause of disability worldwide, a fact that has intensified the search for new treatments with fewer adverse effects and better therapeutic efficacy. OBJECTIVE The anxiolytic-like effect of the aqueous extract of muicle leaves (AEML) was analyzed, and the influence of the estrous cycle on its pharmacological effect in rats was explored. METHODS Female Wistar rats were subjected to the elevated plus maze test to evaluate the anxiolytic effect, followed by an assessment of locomotor activity using the open field test. Diazepam was the reference drug used. Preliminary phytochemical tests were performed. RESULTS The dose of 12 mg/kg of AEML increased the time to first entry, and the frequency of entries into, the open arms in the proestrus-estrus (P-E) and metestrus-diestrus phases (M-D), while also reducing the anxiety index in the P-E phases. These effects are similar to those observed with diazepam on the elevated plus maze test. None of the treatments showed effects on locomotor activity. The presence of flavonoids, sterols and terpenes in the AEML was confirmed. CONCLUSION The anxiolytic-like effect of the dose of 12 mg/kg of AEML in the P-E phases could be due to the presence of the metabolites identified; i.e., flavonoids, sterols and/or terpenes.
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- Rosa Isela García-Ríos
- Laboratorio Ciencias Biomédicas/Área Histología y Psicobiologia, Departamento de Ciencias de la Tierra y de la Vida. Centro Universitario de Los Lagos, Universidad de Guadalajara. Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, México. Av. Enrique Díaz de León 1144. Col. Paseos de la Montaña, Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Ciencias Biomédicas/Área Histología y Psicobiologia, Departamento de Ciencias de la Tierra y de la Vida. Centro Universitario de Los Lagos, Universidad de Guadalajara. Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, México. Av. Enrique Díaz de León 1144. Col. Paseos de la Montaña, Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Ciencias Biomédicas/Área Histología y Psicobiologia, Departamento de Ciencias de la Tierra y de la Vida. Centro Universitario de Los Lagos, Universidad de Guadalajara. Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, México. Av. Enrique Díaz de León 1144. Col. Paseos de la Montaña, Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Ciencias Biomédicas/Área Histología y Psicobiologia, Departamento de Ciencias de la Tierra y de la Vida. Centro Universitario de Los Lagos, Universidad de Guadalajara. Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, México. Av. Enrique Díaz de León 1144. Col. Paseos de la Montaña, Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Ciencias Biomédicas/Área Histología y Psicobiologia, Departamento de Ciencias de la Tierra y de la Vida. Centro Universitario de Los Lagos, Universidad de Guadalajara. Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, México. Av. Enrique Díaz de León 1144. Col. Paseos de la Montaña, Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico.
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Mata R, Figueroa M, Navarrete A, Rivero-Cruz I. Chemistry and Biology of Selected Mexican Medicinal Plants. PROGRESS IN THE CHEMISTRY OF ORGANIC NATURAL PRODUCTS 2019; 108:1-142. [PMID: 30924013 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-01099-7_1] [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] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Herbal medicines are an integral element of alternative medical care in Mexico, and the best testimony to their efficacy and cultural value is their persistence in contemporary Mexican marketplaces where the highest percentages of medicinal and aromatic plants are sold. This chapter summarizes current trends in research on medicinal plants in Mexico, with emphasis on work carried out at the authors' laboratories. The most relevant phytochemical and pharmacological profiles of a selected group of plants used widely for treating major national health problems are described.From this contribution, it is evident that in the last five decades a significant amount of research on medicinal plants has been performed by Mexican scientists. Such efforts have led to the publication of many research papers in noted peer-reviewed journals and technical books. The isolation and structural characterization of hundreds of bioactive secondary metabolites have been accomplished, and most importantly, these studies have tended to support the ethnomedical uses of many different species. A multidisciplinary approach for investigating these plants has led to an increased emphasis on areas such as phytopharmacology, phytotoxicology, quality control, regulation, and conservation issues for these valuable resources. The medicinal plants analyzed so far have shown a very broad chemical diversity of their constituents, which have a high potential for exhibiting novel mechanistic effects biologically. The chapter shows also that there is need to conduct additional clinical studies on herbal drugs, in particular because the longstanding traditional evidence for their safety is not always sufficient to assure their rational use. There is also need to move to "omics" approaches for investigating the holistic effect and the influence of groups of phytochemicals on the whole organism. Mexican scientists may be expected to have bright prospects in this regard, which will imbue medicinal plant research with a new dynamism in the future.
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- Rachel Mata
- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, México.
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, México.
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, México
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, México
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Anaya-Esparza LM, Ramos-Aguirre D, Zamora-Gasga VM, Yahia E, Montalvo-González E. Optimization of ultrasonic-assisted extraction of phenolic compounds from Justicia spicigera leaves. Food Sci Biotechnol 2018; 27:1093-1102. [PMID: 30263839 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-018-0350-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2017] [Revised: 02/18/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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A Box-Behnken design (Extraction-time, pulse-cycle, sonication-amplitude) was employed to extract phenolic compounds from Justicia spicigera leaves by ultrasonic-assisted extraction. The muicle leaves extracts were analyzed measuring total phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity. According to response surface methodology the optimal conditions of ultrasonic-assisted extraction to obtain the highest soluble phenolic content were 2 min (extraction time) for 0.7 s (pulse cycle) at 55% of sonication amplitude. Under these optimal conditions, the total phenolic content was higher when was used ultrasonic-assisted extraction (54.02 mg/g) than stirring (46.46 mg/g) and thermal decoction (47.76 mg/g); however, the antioxidant capacity from J. spicigera extracts did not increase by ultrasonic-assisted extraction. The extracts or aqueous infusions from J. spicigera leaves are used for therapeutic proposes, therefore the ultrasonic-assisted extraction is a useful technology to improve the extraction of phytochemicals from J. spicigera leaves.
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- Luis Miguel Anaya-Esparza
- 1Laboratorio de Microbiología de Alimentos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Centro Universitario de los Altos, Carretera a Yahualica km 7.5, 47630 Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco Mexico
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- 2Laboratorio Integral de Investigación en Alimentos, Instituto Tecnológico de Tepic, Av Instituto Tecnológico No 2595, Col Lagos del Country, 63175 Tepic, Nayarit Mexico
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- 2Laboratorio Integral de Investigación en Alimentos, Instituto Tecnológico de Tepic, Av Instituto Tecnológico No 2595, Col Lagos del Country, 63175 Tepic, Nayarit Mexico
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- 3Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro, Avenida de las Ciencias S/N, 76230 Juriquilla, Querétaro Mexico
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- 2Laboratorio Integral de Investigación en Alimentos, Instituto Tecnológico de Tepic, Av Instituto Tecnológico No 2595, Col Lagos del Country, 63175 Tepic, Nayarit Mexico
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Cid-Ortega S, Monroy-Rivera JA. Extraction of Kaempferol and Its Glycosides Using Supercritical Fluids from Plant Sources: A Review. Food Technol Biotechnol 2018; 56:480-493. [PMID: 30923445 PMCID: PMC6399721 DOI: 10.17113/ftb.56.04.18.5870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Research has focused on the study and design of new products containing phytochemicals (polyphenolic acids, flavonoids and anthocyanins, among others) that contribute to a better life quality for consumers, as well as techniques to improve the extraction of these compounds. In this regard, extraction with supercritical fluids (usually CO2) is a technology that has better advantages than organic solvents, since lower temperatures that are used do not damage the product, and is more effective at high pressures. Extracts from plant sources contain significant concentrations of flavonols, one of the main compounds being kaempferol. Research has proven the antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, antidiabetic, cardioprotective, neuroprotective and antimicrobial properties of kaempferol and its glycosides. This review aims to present the main functional properties and extraction with supercritical fluids of kaempferol and its glycosides, as well as the application of this technology in the food area.
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- Sandro Cid-Ortega
- Technological University of Izúcar de Matamoros (UTIM), Department of Food Process Engineering, Prolongación Reforma No. 168, Barrio de Santiago Mihuacán 74420, Izúcar de Matamoros, Puebla, Mexico
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- Technological National of Mexico/Technological Institute of Veracruz, Research and Development Unit in Foods (UNIDA), Calzada Miguel Ángel de Quevedo No. 2779, Formando Hogar 91897, Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico
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Abraham BF, Olarewaju SA, Ronke A, Oladipo AE. Antidiabetic and Antidyslipidemic Activities of the Aqueous Extract of Cochlospermum planchonii Leaves in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2017; 42:553-560. [PMID: 29184263 PMCID: PMC5684376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus is considered one of the 5 principal causes of death in the world and is recognized as a global public health issue because of its multifactorial facets affecting essential biochemical processes in the body. This study investigated the antidiabetic and antidyslipidemic activities of the aqueous extract of Cochlospermum planchonii (C. planchonii) leaves in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. METHODS Thirty adult female rats (Rattus norvegicus) weighing 153±3.41g were randomized into 6 groups of 5 animals each. STZ-induced diabetic rats were orally administered 50, 100, and 200 mg/kg body weight of the extract, respectively, once a day, and their blood glucose levels as well as variations of diabetes-associated biomarkers including alpha amylase, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH), and lipid profile by the extract were monitored for 21 days. The results were expressed as means±SEMs and compared with repeated measures using SPSS, Data Editor, version 16.0. RESULTS The aqueous extract of C. planchonii leaves significantly reduced the blood glucose level in a dose-dependent manner, with the highest dose producing a 74.52% reduction after 21 days of administration, which compared significantly (P<0.01) with the control and metformin-treated groups. Similarly, STZ-induced diabetic mediated alterations in the serum lipids were significantly (P<0.01) restored by the extract. In addition, the aqueous extract of C. planchonii leaves significantly attenuated the decrease in the activity of G6PDH and the increase in the activity of α-AMY in the liver of the STZ-induced diabetic rats. CONCLUSIONS Overall, the aqueous extract of C. planchonii leaves could be used to manage diabetes and other related complications.
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- Bamisaye Fisayo Abraham
- Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology (Biochemistry Unit), Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology (Biochemistry Unit), Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Nigeria,Correspondence: Sulyman Abdulhakeem Olarewaju, MS; Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology (Biochemistry Unit), Kwara State University, Malete, PMB. 1530, Ilorin, Nigeria Tel: +234 806 8486088
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- Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology (Biochemistry Unit), Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology (Biochemistry Unit), Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Nigeria
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González-Trujano ME, Domínguez F, Pérez-Ortega G, Aguillón M, Martínez-Vargas D, Almazán-Alvarado S, Martínez A. Justicia spicigera Schltdl. and kaempferitrin as potential anticonvulsant natural products. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 92:240-248. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.05.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2017] [Revised: 05/09/2017] [Accepted: 05/16/2017] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Hidalgo-Figueroa S, Navarrete-Vázquez G, Estrada-Soto S, Giles-Rivas D, Alarcón-Aguilar FJ, León-Rivera I, Giacoman-Martínez A, Miranda Pérez E, Almanza-Pérez JC. Discovery of new dual PPARγ-GPR40 agonists with robust antidiabetic activity: Design, synthesis and in combo drug evaluation. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 90:53-61. [PMID: 28342366 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.03.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2016] [Revised: 03/09/2017] [Accepted: 03/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The design of compounds 1 and 2 was based on the similar scaffold of pharmacophoric groups for PPARγ and GPR40 agonists. In order to find new compounds with improved biological activity, the current manuscript describes a new dual PPARγ-GPR40 agonist. We synthesized two compounds, which were prepared following a multistep synthetic route, and the relative mRNA expression levels of PPARγ, GLUT4, and GPR40 were quantified in cell culture, as well as insulin secretion and [Ca2+] intracellular levels. Compound 1 showed a 7-times increase in the mRNA expression of PPARγ, which in turn enhanced the expression levels of GLUT4 respect to control and pioglitazone. It also showed an increase of 2-fold in the [Ca2+]i level allowing an increment on insulin release, being as active as the positive control (glibenclamide), causing also an increase of 2-fold in mRNA expression of GPR40. Furthermore, the compound 2 showed lower activity than the compound 1. The ester of 1 showed antidiabetic activity at a 50mg/kg single dose in streptozotocin-nicotinamide-induced diabetic mice model. In addition, we achieved a molecular docking study of compound 1 on PPARγ and GPR40 receptors, showing a great affinity for both targets. We observed important polar interactions between the carboxylic group and main residues into the binding pocket. Therefore, the compound 1 has a potential for the development of antidiabetic agents with newfangled dual action.
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- Sergio Hidalgo-Figueroa
- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Depto. Ciencias de la Salud, D.C.B.S., Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana- Iztapalapa, Apdo.-Postal 55-535, CP 09340, México, D.F., Mexico.
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- Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Av. Universidad 1001 Col. Chamilpa, C.P. 62209, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Av. Universidad 1001 Col. Chamilpa, C.P. 62209, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Av. Universidad 1001 Col. Chamilpa, C.P. 62209, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Depto. Ciencias de la Salud, D.C.B.S., Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana- Iztapalapa, Apdo.-Postal 55-535, CP 09340, México, D.F., Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones Químicas, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Cuernavaca, Mor. 62209, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Depto. Ciencias de la Salud, D.C.B.S., Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana- Iztapalapa, Apdo.-Postal 55-535, CP 09340, México, D.F., Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Depto. Ciencias de la Salud, D.C.B.S., Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana- Iztapalapa, Apdo.-Postal 55-535, CP 09340, México, D.F., Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Depto. Ciencias de la Salud, D.C.B.S., Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana- Iztapalapa, Apdo.-Postal 55-535, CP 09340, México, D.F., Mexico.
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Zapata-Morales JR, Alonso-Castro AJ, Domínguez F, Carranza-Álvarez C, Castellanos LMO, Martínez-Medina RM, Pérez-Urizar J. Antinociceptive Activity of an Ethanol Extract ofJusticia spicigera. Drug Dev Res 2016; 77:180-6. [DOI: 10.1002/ddr.21307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2016] [Accepted: 04/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Juan Ramón Zapata-Morales
- Departamento de Farmacia, División de Ciencias Naturales y Exactas; Universidad de Guanajuato, Guanajuato (Gto); CP 36050 Mexico
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- Departamento de Farmacia, División de Ciencias Naturales y Exactas; Universidad de Guanajuato, Guanajuato (Gto); CP 36050 Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica de Oriente, IMSS; Metepec Puebla Mexico
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- Unidad Académica Multidisciplinaria Zona Huasteca, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí; Ciudad Valles San Luis Potosí Mexico
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- Departamento de Farmacia, División de Ciencias Naturales y Exactas; Universidad de Guanajuato, Guanajuato (Gto); CP 36050 Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología y Fisiología, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí; San Luis Potosí Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología y Fisiología, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí; San Luis Potosí Mexico
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Cassani J, Dorantes-Barrón AM, Novales LM, Real GA, Estrada-Reyes R. Anti-depressant-like effect of kaempferitrin isolated from Justicia spicigera Schltdl (Acanthaceae) in two behavior models in mice: evidence for the involvement of the serotonergic system. Molecules 2014; 19:21442-61. [PMID: 25532842 PMCID: PMC6271707 DOI: 10.3390/molecules191221442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2014] [Revised: 12/08/2014] [Accepted: 12/09/2014] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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We evaluated the antidepressant-like effect of kaempferitrin (Km) isolated from the plant Justicia spicigera (Asteraceae), which is used in traditional medicine for relieving emotional disorders, such as "la tristeza" (sadness or dysthymia) and "el humor" (mood changes). The actions of Km were evaluated in a forced swimming test (FST) and a suspension tail test (TST) in mice. We explored the involvement of the serotonergic system and the hypothalamic-hypophysis-adrenal axis (HPA) in the antidepressant-like effect of Km. To evaluate nonspecific effects of Km on general activity, the open field test (OFT) was performed. Km at 5, 10, and 20 mg/kg induced an antidepressant-like effect. Sub-effective dose of Km (1 mg/kg) produced a synergistic effect with imipramine (6.25 mg/kg) and fluoxetine (10 mg/kg) but not with desipramine (3.12 mg/kg). Pretreatment with p-chlorophenylalanine methyl ester (PCPA), a serotonin synthesis inhibitor, N-{2-(4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1-piperazinyl}-N-(2-pyridinyl)cyclohexecarboxamide (WAY-100635), a selective 5-HT1A receptor antagonist, and 8OH-DPAT, a selective 5-HT1A agonist, but not pindolol (10 mg/kg) blocked the anti- immobility effect induced by Km. Taken together, these results indicate that the antidepressant-like effect of Km is related to the serotonergic system, principally 5-HT1A. This effect was not related to changes in locomotor activity.
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- Julia Cassani
- Departamento de Sistemas Biológicos, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco, Mexico D.F. 04960, Mexico.
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- Laboratorio de Fitofarmacología, Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Mexico D.F 14370, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Etología, Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Mexico D.F, 14370, Mexico.
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- Subdirección de Investigaciones Clínicas del Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Calzada Mexico-Xochimilco 101, Col. San Lorenzo Huipulco, Delegación Tlalpan, Mexico D.F 14370, Mexico.
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- Laboratorio de Fitofarmacología, Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Mexico D.F 14370, Mexico.
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Eddouks M, Bidi A, El Bouhali B, Hajji L, Zeggwagh NA. Antidiabetic plants improving insulin sensitivity. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 66:1197-214. [PMID: 24730446 DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2013] [Accepted: 02/23/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Globally, the prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing at an alarming rate. This chronic pathology gravely troubled the human health and quality of life. Both insulin deficiency and insulin resistance are involved in the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus. Moreover, insulin resistance is being diagnosed nowadays in a growing population of diabetic and obese patients, especially in industrialized societies. There are lots of conventional agents available to control and to treat diabetes, but total recovery from this disorder has not been reported up to this date. Plants provided a potential source of hypoglycemic drugs and are widely used in several traditional systems of medicine to prevent diabetes. A few reviews with less attention paid to mechanisms of action have been published on antidiabetic plants. OBJECTIVES The present review focuses on the various plants that have been reported to be effective in improving insulin sensitivity associated with diabetes. KEY FINDINGS In this work, an updated systematic review of the published literature has been conducted to review the antidiabetic plants improving insulin sensitivity and 111 medicinal plants have been reported to have a beneficial effect on insulin sensitivity using several in-vitro and in-vivo animal models of diabetes. CONCLUSION The different metabolic and cellular effects of the antidiabetic plants improving insulin sensitivity are reported indicating the important role of medicinal plants as potential alternative or complementary use in controlling insulin resistance associated with diabetes mellitus.
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- Mohamed Eddouks
- Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University, Errachidia, Morocco
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Jiang XH, Xie YC, Li J, Ning DS. Essential Oil Composition of Justicia brandegeeana. Chem Nat Compd 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s10600-014-0895-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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