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Liu YP, He B, Wang WX, Pan WL, Jiao L, Yan JJ, Sun SC, Zhang Y. PKD regulates mitophagy to prevent oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction during mouse oocyte maturation. Mitochondrion 2024; 78:101946. [PMID: 39147088 DOI: 10.1016/j.mito.2024.101946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Revised: 08/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Mitochondria play dominant roles in various cellular processes such as energy production, apoptosis, calcium homeostasis, and oxidation-reduction balance. Maintaining mitochondrial quality through mitophagy is essential, especially as its impairment leads to the accumulation of dysfunctional mitochondria in aging oocytes. Our previous research revealed that PKD expression decreases in aging oocytes, and its inhibition negatively impacts oocyte quality. Given PKD's role in autophagy mechanisms, this study investigates whether PKD regulates mitophagy to maintain mitochondrial function and support oocyte maturation. When fully grown oocytes were treated with CID755673, a potent PKD inhibitor, we observed meiosis arrest at the metaphase I stage, along with decreased spindle stability. Our results demonstrate an association with mitochondrial dysfunction, including reduced ATP production and fluctuations in Ca2+ homeostasis, which ultimately lead to increased ROS accumulation, stimulating oxidative stress-induced apoptosis and DNA damage. Further research has revealed that these phenomena result from PKD inhibition, which affects the phosphorylation of ULK, thereby reducing autophagy levels. Additionally, PKD inhibition leads to decreased Parkin expression, which directly and negatively affects mitophagy. These defects result in the accumulation of damaged mitochondria in oocytes, which is the primary cause of mitochondrial dysfunction. Taken together, these findings suggest that PKD regulates mitophagy to support mitochondrial function and mouse oocyte maturation, offering insights into potential targets for improving oocyte quality and addressing mitochondrial-related diseases in aging females.
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- Ya-Ping Liu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China.
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Liskova V, Chovancova B, Galvankova K, Klena L, Matyasova K, Babula P, Grman M, Rezuchova I, Bartosova M, Krizanova O. Slow Sulfide Donor GYY4137 Increased the Sensitivity of Two Breast Cancer Cell Lines to Paclitaxel by Different Mechanisms. Biomolecules 2024; 14:651. [PMID: 38927055 PMCID: PMC11202087 DOI: 10.3390/biom14060651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Paclitaxel (PTX) is a chemotherapeutic agent affecting microtubule polymerization. The efficacy of PTX depends on the type of tumor, and its improvement would be beneficial in patients' treatment. Therefore, we tested the effect of slow sulfide donor GYY4137 on paclitaxel sensitivity in two different breast cancer cell lines, MDA-MB-231, derived from a triple negative cell line, and JIMT1, which overexpresses HER2 and is resistant to trastuzumab. In JIMT1 and MDA-MB-231 cells, we compared IC50 and some metabolic (apoptosis induction, lactate/pyruvate conversion, production of reactive oxygen species, etc.), morphologic (changes in cytoskeleton), and functional (migration, angiogenesis) parameters for PTX and PTX/GYY4137, aiming to determine the mechanism of the sensitization of PTX. We observed improved sensitivity to paclitaxel in the presence of GYY4137 in both cell lines, but also some differences in apoptosis induction and pyruvate/lactate conversion between these cells. In MDA-MB-231 cells, GYY4137 increased apoptosis without affecting the IP3R1 protein, changing the morphology of the cytoskeleton. A mechanism of PTX sensitization by GYY4137 in JIMT1 cells is distinct from MDA-MB-231, and remains to be further elucidated. We suggest different mechanisms of action for H2S on the paclitaxel treatment of MDA-MB-231 and JIMT1 breast cancer cell lines.
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- Veronika Liskova
- Institute of Clinical and Translational Research, Biomedical Research Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska Cesta 9, 845 05 Bratislava, Slovakia; (V.L.); (K.G.); (L.K.); (M.G.)
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- Institute of Clinical and Translational Research, Biomedical Research Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska Cesta 9, 845 05 Bratislava, Slovakia; (V.L.); (K.G.); (L.K.); (M.G.)
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- Institute of Clinical and Translational Research, Biomedical Research Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska Cesta 9, 845 05 Bratislava, Slovakia; (V.L.); (K.G.); (L.K.); (M.G.)
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- Institute of Clinical and Translational Research, Biomedical Research Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska Cesta 9, 845 05 Bratislava, Slovakia; (V.L.); (K.G.); (L.K.); (M.G.)
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- Institute of Clinical and Translational Research, Biomedical Research Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska Cesta 9, 845 05 Bratislava, Slovakia; (V.L.); (K.G.); (L.K.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 753/5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic;
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- Institute of Clinical and Translational Research, Biomedical Research Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska Cesta 9, 845 05 Bratislava, Slovakia; (V.L.); (K.G.); (L.K.); (M.G.)
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- Institute of Virology, Biomedical Research Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska Cesta 9, 84505 Bratislava, Slovakia; (I.R.); (M.B.)
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- Institute of Virology, Biomedical Research Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska Cesta 9, 84505 Bratislava, Slovakia; (I.R.); (M.B.)
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- Institute of Clinical and Translational Research, Biomedical Research Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska Cesta 9, 845 05 Bratislava, Slovakia; (V.L.); (K.G.); (L.K.); (M.G.)
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 753/5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic;
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Gusson-Zanetoni JP, Cardoso LP, de Sousa SO, de Melo Moreira Silva LL, de Oliveira Martinho J, Henrique T, Tajara EH, Oliani SM, Rodrigues-Lisoni FC. Molecular Aspects of Piperine in Signaling Pathways Associated with Inflammation in Head and Neck Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5762. [PMID: 38891950 PMCID: PMC11172343 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25115762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Piperine, an active plant alkaloid from black pepper (Piper nigrum), has several pharmacological effects, namely antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects, which involve inhibiting molecular events associated with various stages of cancer development. The aim of this study was to investigate the molecular mechanisms of action of piperine in relation to its potential anticancer effect on head and neck cancer cells. Parameters related to neoplastic potential and cytokine, protein and gene expression were investigated in head and neck cancer cell lines (HEp-2 and SCC-25) treated with piperine. The results of the tests indicated that piperine modified morphology and inhibited viability and the formation of cell colonies. Piperine promoted genotoxicity by triggering apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in the G2/M and S phases. A decrease in cell migration was also observed, and there was decreased expression of MMP2/9 genes. Piperine also reduced the expression of inflammatory molecules (PTGS2 and PTGER4), regulated the secretion of cytokines (IFN-γ and IL-8) and modulated the expression of ERK and p38. These results suggest that piperine exerts anticancer effects on tumor cells by regulating signaling pathways associated with head and neck cancer.
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- Juliana Prado Gusson-Zanetoni
- Department of Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Science (IBILCE), São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto 15054-000, Brazil; (J.P.G.-Z.); (L.P.C.); (S.O.d.S.); (L.L.d.M.M.S.); (J.d.O.M.); (S.M.O.)
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Science (IBILCE), São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto 15054-000, Brazil; (J.P.G.-Z.); (L.P.C.); (S.O.d.S.); (L.L.d.M.M.S.); (J.d.O.M.); (S.M.O.)
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Science (IBILCE), São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto 15054-000, Brazil; (J.P.G.-Z.); (L.P.C.); (S.O.d.S.); (L.L.d.M.M.S.); (J.d.O.M.); (S.M.O.)
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Science (IBILCE), São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto 15054-000, Brazil; (J.P.G.-Z.); (L.P.C.); (S.O.d.S.); (L.L.d.M.M.S.); (J.d.O.M.); (S.M.O.)
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Science (IBILCE), São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto 15054-000, Brazil; (J.P.G.-Z.); (L.P.C.); (S.O.d.S.); (L.L.d.M.M.S.); (J.d.O.M.); (S.M.O.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology, School of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil; (T.H.); (E.H.T.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology, School of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil; (T.H.); (E.H.T.)
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Science (IBILCE), São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto 15054-000, Brazil; (J.P.G.-Z.); (L.P.C.); (S.O.d.S.); (L.L.d.M.M.S.); (J.d.O.M.); (S.M.O.)
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Science (IBILCE), São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto 15054-000, Brazil; (J.P.G.-Z.); (L.P.C.); (S.O.d.S.); (L.L.d.M.M.S.); (J.d.O.M.); (S.M.O.)
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Lasso P, Rojas L, Arévalo C, Urueña C, Murillo N, Nossa P, Sandoval T, Chitiva LC, Barreto A, Costa GM, Fiorentino S. Piper nigrum extract suppresses tumor growth and enhances the antitumor immune response in murine models of breast cancer and melanoma. Cancer Immunol Immunother 2023; 72:3279-3292. [PMID: 37464192 PMCID: PMC10491708 DOI: 10.1007/s00262-023-03487-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Although the antitumor effect of P. nigrum has been widely studied, research related to its possible immunomodulatory effects is relatively scarce. Here, the antitumor and immunomodulatory activity of an ethanolic extract of P. nigrum were evaluated in the murine models of 4T1 breast cancer and B16-F10 melanoma. In vitro evaluations showed that the P. nigrum extract has cytotoxic activity, induces apoptotic cell death, and has a pro-oxidant effect in both cell lines, but it regulates glucose uptake differently in both lines, decreasing it in 4T1 but not in B16-F10. P. nigrum extract significantly reduced tumor size in both models and decreased the occurrence of macrometastases in 4T1 model. Evaluation of immune subpopulations by flow cytometry revealed that the P. nigrum extract significantly increases the frequency of dendritic cells and activated CD8+ T cells and decreases the frequency of myeloid-derived suppressor like cells and Tregs in the tumor microenvironment of both models but with different dynamics. Our findings strongly suggest that the P. nigrum extract exerts immunomodulatory functions, slightly related to the modulation of cellular energy metabolism, which could ultimately contribute to the promising antitumor effect of P. nigrum.
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- Paola Lasso
- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación en Fitoquímica, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación en Fitoquímica, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia.
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Wu R, Zhao J, Wei P, Tang M, Ma Z, Zhao Y, Du L, Wan L. Piper nigrum Extract Inhibits the Growth of Human Colorectal Cancer HT-29 Cells by Inducing p53-Mediated Apoptosis. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1325. [PMID: 37765133 PMCID: PMC10537627 DOI: 10.3390/ph16091325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent malignancy of the digestive tract with the second highest mortality rate globally. Piper nigrum is a widely used traditional medicinal plant, exhibiting antitumor activity against various tumor cells. At present, research on the effect of Piper nigrum on CRC is limited to in vitro cytotoxicity, lacking comprehensive mechanism investigations. This study aimed to explore the inhibitory effect and mechanism of Piper nigrum extract (PNE) on HT-29 cells. Firstly, we identified the chemical components of PNE. Then, MTT assay, colony formation assay, JC-1 staining, and flow cytometry were used to analyze the effect of PNE on HT-29 cells in vitro. A xenograft model, histopathological examination, immunohistochemistry, and western blot were used to evaluate the tumor growth inhibitory activity and mechanism of PNE in vivo. The results indicated that PNE could inhibit cell proliferation and colony formation, reduce mitochondrial membrane potential, induce cell apoptosis in vitro, and inhibit tumor growth in vivo. Furthermore, PNE could regulate p53 and its downstream proteins, and subsequently activate the caspase-3 pathway. In summary, PNE probably induced apoptosis of HT-29 cells through the mitochondrial pathway mediated by p53. All these results suggested that PNE might be a potential natural-origin anti-CRC drug candidate.
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- Rui Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (R.W.); (J.Z.); (P.W.); (Y.Z.); (L.D.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (R.W.); (J.Z.); (P.W.); (Y.Z.); (L.D.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (R.W.); (J.Z.); (P.W.); (Y.Z.); (L.D.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (M.T.); (Z.M.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (M.T.); (Z.M.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (R.W.); (J.Z.); (P.W.); (Y.Z.); (L.D.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (R.W.); (J.Z.); (P.W.); (Y.Z.); (L.D.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (R.W.); (J.Z.); (P.W.); (Y.Z.); (L.D.)
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Kotb RR, Afifi AM, El-Houseini ME, Ezz-Elarab M, Basalious EB, Omran MM, Abdellateif MS. The potential immuno-stimulating effect of curcumin, piperine, and taurine combination in hepatocellular carcinoma; a pilot study. Discov Oncol 2023; 14:169. [PMID: 37704828 PMCID: PMC10499730 DOI: 10.1007/s12672-023-00785-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This is a phase II clinical trial to investigate the immunotherapeutic effect of Curcumin, Piperine, and Taurine (CPT) combination in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS Twenty-six HCC patients aged (50-80 years) were recruited for administration of a daily dose of 5 g of curcumin, 50 mg of piperine, and 500 mg of taurine divided into three doses for successive 3 months. The three components (CPT) were prepared in one capsule. Patients were assessed after each month (cycle) for the plasma levels of CD4, CD8, CD25, Interleukins-2 (IL-2), IL-6, IL-12, Interferon-gamma (IFN- γ), Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), FOXP3 mRNA, and miRNA 21. RESULTS There was a significant increase in the plasma levels of CD4 and CD8, while a significant decrease in the CD25 level after the second and third cycles compared to the baseline level [P < 0.001 for both]. Also, there was a significant increase in the plasma levels of IL-2, IL-12, and IFN-γ [ P = 0.001, P = 0.006, and P = 0.029; respectively], while there was a significant decrease in IL-6, VEGF-α, LDH, and Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) after CPT administration compared to the baseline levels [P < 0.001, P < 0.001, P = 0.020, and P = 0.004; respectively]. The expression level of miRNA-21 was significantly decreased after CPT administration compared to the baseline level [5.5±0.88, 4.1±0.78, 3±0.75, and 2.5±0.76; respectively, P<0.001]. Though there was a noticeable decrease in the FOXP3 expression after each cycle, however, it didn't reach a significant level [5.3±0.8, 4.2±0.76, 3.2±0.67, and 2.5±0.79; respectively, P=0.184]. CONCLUSION CPT could exhibit a potential immune-stimulating effect in HCC patients. The current trial had been registered at the National Hepatology and Tropical Medicine Research Institute (NHTMRI), with a registration number of NHTMRI-IRB 2-21 on 5th January 2021.
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- Raghda R Kotb
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Biochemistry and molecular biology, Cancer Biology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- National Hepatology and Tropical Medicine Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Unit, Cancer Biology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
- Biological science division, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Medical Biochemistry and molecular biology, Cancer Biology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Ri MH, Xing Y, Zuo HX, Li MY, Jin HL, Ma J, Jin X. Regulatory mechanisms of natural compounds from traditional Chinese herbal medicines on the microglial response in ischemic stroke. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 116:154889. [PMID: 37262999 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.154889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Development of clinically effective neuroprotective agents for stroke therapy is still a challenging task. Microglia play a critical role in brain injury and recovery after ischemic stroke. Traditional Chinese herbal medicines (TCHMs) are based on a unique therapeutic principle, have various formulas, and have long been widely used to treat stroke. Therefore, the active compounds in TCHMs and their underlying mechanisms of action are attracting increasing attention in the field of stroke drug development. PURPOSE To summarize the regulatory mechanisms of TCHM-derived natural compounds on the microglial response in animal models of ischemic stroke. METHODS We searched studies published until 10 April 2023 in the Web of Science, PubMed, and ScienceDirect using the following keywords: natural compounds, natural products or phytochemicals, traditional Chinese Medicine or Chinese herbal medicine, microglia, and ischemic stroke. This review was prepared according to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) guidelines. RESULTS Natural compounds derived from TCHMs can attenuate the M1 phenotype of microglia, which is involved in the detrimental inflammatory response, via inhibition of NF-κB, MAPKs, JAK/STAT, Notch, TLR4, P2X7R, CX3CR1, IL-17RA, the NLRP3 inflammasome, and pro-oxidant enzymes. Additionally, the neuroprotective response of microglia with the M2 phenotype can be enhanced by activating Nrf2/HO-1, PI3K/AKT, AMPK, PPARγ, SIRT1, CB2R, TREM2, nAChR, and IL-33/ST2. Several clinical trials showed that TCHM-derived natural compounds that regulate microglial responses have significant and safe therapeutic effects, but further well-designed clinical studies are needed. CONCLUSIONS Further research regarding the direct targets and potential pleiotropic or synergistic effects of natural compounds would provide a more reasonable approach for regulation of the microglial response with the possibility of successful stroke drug development.
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- Myong Hak Ri
- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Molecular Medicine Research Center, College of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, Jilin Province, China; Faculty of Life Science, Kim Il Sung University, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Molecular Medicine Research Center, College of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, Jilin Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Molecular Medicine Research Center, College of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, Jilin Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Molecular Medicine Research Center, College of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, Jilin Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Molecular Medicine Research Center, College of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, Jilin Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Molecular Medicine Research Center, College of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, Jilin Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Molecular Medicine Research Center, College of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, Jilin Province, China.
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Morais LS, Sousa JPB, Aguiar CM, Gomes CM, Demarque DP, Albernaz LC, Espindola LS. Edible Plant Extracts against Aedes aegypti and Validation of a Piper nigrum L. Ethanolic Extract as a Natural Insecticide. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031264. [PMID: 36770931 PMCID: PMC9921162 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The Aedes aegypti mosquito significantly impacts public health, with vector control remaining the most efficient means of reducing the number of arboviral disease cases. This study screened the larvicidal and pupicidal activity of common edible plant extracts. Piper nigrum L. (black pepper) extract production was optimized using accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) and validated following regulatory requirements using HPLC-PDA analytical methodology to quantify its major component-piperine. Larvicidal activity was determined for the standardized P. nigrum fruit ethanol extract (LC50 1.1 µg/mL) and piperine standard (LC50 19.0 µg/mL). Furthermore, 9-day residual activity was determined for the extract (4 µg/mL) and piperine (60 µg/mL), with daily piperine quantification. Semi-field trials of solid extract formulations demonstrated 24-day activity against Ae. aegypti larvae. Thus, the standardized P. nigrum extract emerges as a potential candidate for insecticide development to control the arboviral vector.
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- Lais Silva Morais
- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Universidade de Brasília, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasília CEP 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Universidade de Brasília, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasília CEP 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Universidade de Brasília, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasília CEP 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Médicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Brasília, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasília CEP 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Universidade de Brasília, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasília CEP 70910-900, DF, Brazil
- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Professor Lineu Prestes, 580, São Paulo CEP 05508-900, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Universidade de Brasília, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasília CEP 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Universidade de Brasília, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasília CEP 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity and Cytotoxicity Effects of Extracts of Piper nigrum L. and Piperine. SEPARATIONS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/separations10010021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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P. nigrum L. extracts and the piperine alkaloid have important antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Therefore, in this study, we evaluated the antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity of P. nigrum L. extracts and piperine, a compound isolated from the extracts of P. nigrum L. Extracts obtained via maceration, soxhlet, and purification steps, in addition to isolated piperine, were used in this study. Spectroscopic methods, such as nuclear magnetic resonance, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetry, and differential scanning calorimetry, were used to characterize piperine. In the microbiological analyses, the extract obtained via maceration-derived sample showed high efficiency in inhibiting Salmonella spp. (MIC < 100 μg/mL). The extract obtained via a soxhlet-derived sample showed promising inhibitory activity against almost all microorganisms, with negligible inhibition of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Favorable inhibition coefficients were also observed against Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella spp. (MIC < 100 μg/mL) for the extract obtained via purification of the steps-derived sample. Piperine showed an excellent inhibition coefficient against most microorganisms, with inactivity only observed against P. aeruginosa. Cytotoxicity evaluation assays in cancer cell lines revealed that piperine exhibited inhibitory potential on all tested tumor cell lines, causing a decrease in cell viability and achieving an IC50 of less than 30 μg/mL. The analyzed extracts from P. nigrum L. seeds showed cytotoxic activity against tumor and non-tumor cell lines.
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Singh N, Yadav SS. Ethnomedicinal uses of Indian spices used for cancer treatment: A treatise on structure-activity relationship and signaling pathways. Curr Res Food Sci 2022; 5:1845-1872. [PMID: 36276240 PMCID: PMC9579211 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2022.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Cancer is among the major cause of demise worldwide. Though the array of anticancer chemical medications is available but unfortunately, they are also associated with negative health effects. The invaluable therapeutic potential of spices makes them an integral part of our daily diet. Therefore, the present work focuses on the traditional uses of 46 spices and the phytochemical analysis of 31 spices. Out of them, only 29 spices are explored for their cytotoxicity against different cancer cell lines. The pre-clinical and clinical anticancer studies of spices along with their toxicity, mechanism of actions like Wnt/β-catenin, phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), JAK/STAT, mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), Notch-mediated pathways and Quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) studies were also focused. Curcumin was found as one of the most explored bioactive in every aspect such as in-vitro, in-vivo, clinical as well as SAR anticancer studies while some other bioactive such as 1,8-Cineole, trans-Anethole, Diosgenin, Trigonelline are either unexplored or least explored for their clinical and SAR studies. In fact, traditional medicinal uses of spices also provide solid shreds of evidence for the new leads towards the invention of novel anticancer agents. Therefore, further research can be designed for the anticancer marketed formulation from spices after having their placebo and related toxicological data.
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- Neetu Singh
- Department of Botany, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India
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- Department of Botany, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India
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Saetang J, Tedasen A, Sangkhathat S, Sangkaew N, Dokduang S, Prompat N, Taraporn S, Graidist P. Low Piperine Fractional Piper nigrum Extract Enhanced the Antitumor Immunity via Regulating the Th1/Th2/Treg Cell Subsets on NMU-Induced Tumorigenesis Rats. PLANTA MEDICA 2022; 88:527-537. [PMID: 33902130 DOI: 10.1055/a-1458-5646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Cancer is one of the major causes of death worldwide. In addition to standard regimens, tumor suppression ability has been demonstrated in many types of natural products, including Piper nigrum, or black pepper. In previous reports, we demonstrated the antitumor effect of low piperine fractional Piper nigrum extract in vitro and in vivo. However, the effects of low piperine fractional P. nigrum extract in the aspect of antitumor immunity has not yet been investigated. In this study, tumor-bearing rats were fed with 100 mg/kg BW or 200 mg/kg BW of low piperine fractional P. nigrum extract 3 times per week for 4 weeks. Tumor burden and hematological data were then evaluated. Immunological data was investigated using a cytokine array and flow cytometry. The results showed that both doses of low piperine fractional P. nigrum extract significantly suppressed tumor progression in N-nitrosomethylurea-induced mammary tumor rats. There were no significant changes observed in the total white blood cells, red blood cells, and hemoglobin. Low piperine fractional P. nigrum extract suppressed some cytokine and chemokine levels including CXCL7, sICAM-1, and L-selectin 0.2- to 0.6-fold. Interestingly, 200 mg/kg BW of low piperine fractional P. nigrum extract significantly promoted type 1 T helper cell, and suppressed neutrophil, basophil, type 2 T helper cell, and regulatory T cell compared to the control group. In summary, these results indicate that low piperine fractional P. nigrum extract had a high efficacy in supporting antitumor activity at immunological levels via regulating Th1/Th2/Treg cells.
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- Jirakrit Saetang
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
- EZ-Mol-Design Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
- The Excellent Research Laboratory of Cancer Molecular Biology, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
- The Excellent Research Laboratory of Cancer Molecular Biology, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
- The Excellent Research Laboratory of Cancer Molecular Biology, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
- The Excellent Research Laboratory of Cancer Molecular Biology, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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Zhang S, Liu Y, Liu T, Pan J, Tan R, Hu Z, Gong B, Liao Y, Luo P, Zeng Q, Li W, Zheng J. DNA damage by reactive oxygen species resulting from metabolic activation of 8-epidiosbulbin E acetate in vitro and in vivo. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2022; 443:116007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2022.116007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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P M, Jain R SK, N P, Kumar J U S, M P, Monnenahally KH. Antiproliferative effects of Artabotrys odoratissimus fruit extract and its bioactive fraction through upregulation of p53/γH2AX signals and G2/M phase arrest in MIA PaCa-2 cells. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2022; 22:2998-3008. [PMID: 35105296 DOI: 10.2174/1871520622666220201103431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Artabotrys odoratissimus (Annonaceae) is a medicinal and ornamental plant widely cultivated in Southeast Asia for its famous ylang ylang essential oil. The fruits of this plant are used for health benefits, but very little is studied about the bioactive principles, their role in regulating oxidative stress and tumour progression. OBJECTIVE The study aimed at evaluating the antiproliferative effects of fruit extract of Artabotrys odoratissimus and its bioactive fraction using cell-based assays. METHODS The free radical scavenging and anti-proliferative effects of Artabotrys odoratissimus Fruit Ethyl acetate (FEA) extract and its bioactive fraction were evaluated using Cell viability assays, Colony formation assay, Double staining assay, Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) assay, Comet assay, Cell cycle analysis, and Western blotting. RESULTS The extract showed phenolic content of 149.8±0.11µg/mg Gallic acid equivalents and flavonoid content of 214.47±4.18 µg/mg Quercetin. FEA showed IC50 value of 76.35 µg/ml in ABTS assay and an IC50 value of 134.3±7.8 µg/ml on MIA PaCa-2 cells. The cells treated with 125 µg/ml and 250 µg/ml FEA showed increased apoptotic cells in Double staining assay, DNA damage during comet assay, attenuated ROS and cell cycle arrest at G2M phase at 125 µg/ml and 250 µg/ml. The active fraction AF5 showed a IC50 value of 67±1.26 µg/ml on MIA PaCa-2 cells during MTT assay, displayed potential antiproliferative effects, showed marked increase in the expression of γH2AX and p53. CONCLUSION These results prove that the fruit extract and the bioactive fraction demonstrate oxidative stress mediated DNA damage leading to the apoptosis in MIA PaCa-2 cell line.
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- Meghana P
- Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Biotechnology, Kuvempu University, Shankarghatta-577451, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Biotechnology, Kuvempu University, Shankarghatta-577451, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Biotechnology, Kuvempu University, Shankarghatta-577451, Karnataka, India
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- Research Unit of DNA Barcoding of Thai Medicinal Plants, Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Post graduate Department of Studies and Research in Biotechnology, Molecular Biomedicine Laboratory, Sahyadri Science College, Kuvempu University, Shimoga - 577203, Karnataka, India
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Jeong JH, Ryu JH, Lee HJ. In Vitro Inhibition of Piper nigrum and Piperine on Growth, Migration, and Invasion of PANC-1 Human Pancreatic Cancer Cells. Nat Prod Commun 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x211057694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Several dietary and medicinal herbs have been shown to be effective in the treatment and prevention of cancer. Although Piper nigrum has been shown to have anti-cancer activities against various cancer cells, its anti-pancreatic cancer properties have not been reported. In the present study, P. nigrum extract (PNE) inhibited proliferation of PANC-1 human pancreatic cancer cells. Flow cytometry showed G0/G1 arrest caused by PNE in PANC-1 cells. In addition, Western blot analysis showed that PNE suppressed the protein levels of cell cycle regulators such as cyclin B1, cyclin D1, survivin, and Forkhead box M1 (FoxM1). These findings suggested that the inhibitory activity of PNE against the growth of PANC-1 cells was correlated with cell cycle arrest and repression of cell cycle regulators. Wound healing and trans-well assays showed that PNE suppressed migration and invasion of PANC-1 cells. Piperine, a major alkaloid of Piper nigrum, was identified as the main component of PNE by HPLC analysis. Piperine also attenuated the cell growth, migration, and invasion of PANC-1 cells, suggesting its contribution to the anti-pancreatic cancer effects of PNE. These results demonstrate that PNE and its major constituent, piperine, have anti-pancreatic cancer properties such as growth-inhibition, anti-migration, and anti-invasion of cancer cells.
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- Ji Hye Jeong
- College of Pharmacy, Sookmyung Women's University, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Sookmyung Women's University, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea
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- School of Industrial Bio-Pharmaceutical Science, Semyung University, Jecheon, Korea
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In Vitro Anticancer Activity and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers Status Determined by Usnea barbata (L.) F.H. Wigg. Dry Extracts. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10071141. [PMID: 34356377 PMCID: PMC8301184 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10071141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Lichens represent an important resource for common traditional medicines due to their numerous metabolites that can exert diverse pharmacological activities including anticancer effects. To find new anticancer compounds with fewer side effects and low tumor resistance, a bioprospective study of Usnea barbata (L.) F.H. Wigg. (U. barbata), a lichen from the Călimani Mountains (Suceava county, Romania) was performed. The aim of this research was to investigate the anticancer potential, morphologic changes, wound healing property, clonogenesis, and oxidative stress biomarker status of four extracts of U. barbata in different solvents (methanol, ethanol, acetone, and ethyl acetate), and also of usnic acid (UA) as a positive control on the CAL-27 (ATCC® CRL-2095™) oral squamous carcinoma (OSCC) cell line and V79 (ATCC® CCL-93™) lung fibroblasts as normal cells. Using the MTT assay and according to IC50 values, it was found that the most potent anticancer property was displayed by acetone and ethyl acetate extracts. All U. barbata extracts determined morphological modifications (losing adhesion capacity, membrane shrinkage, formation of abnormal cellular wrinkles, and vacuolization) with higher intensity in tumor cells than in normal ones. The most intense anti-migration effect was established in the acetone extract treatment. The clonogenic assay showed that some U. barbata extracts decreased the ability of cancer cells to form colonies compared to untreated cells, suggesting a potential anti-tumorigenic property of the tested extracts. Therefore, all the U. barbata extracts manifest anticancer activity of different intensity, based, at least partially, on an imbalance in antioxidant defense mechanisms, causing oxidative stress.
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Ashokkumar K, Murugan M, Dhanya MK, Pandian A, Warkentin TD. Phytochemistry and therapeutic potential of black pepper [Piper nigrum (L.)] essential oil and piperine: a review. CLINICAL PHYTOSCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s40816-021-00292-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Black pepper [Piper nigrum (L.), Family: Piperaceae] is used traditionally for the treatment of various diseases including; cough, cold, dyspnea throat diseases, intermittent fever, dysentery, stomachache, worms and piles. The pharmacological potential of black pepper is due to the presence of metabolites like phenolic compounds, alkaloids, flavonoids, carotenoids, terpenoids, etc. The multipurpose use of black pepper dried seeds has several other beneficial health effects that also received in the light of traditional as well as current medicine perspectives. The review aims to discuss the botany, phytochemical constituents, and pharmacological properties of piperine and black pepper essential oil (BPEO).
Results
Phytochemical analyses have described the main chemical constituents of black pepper, including carbohydrates, proteins, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, vitamin C, tannins, flavonoids and carotenoids. The volatile oil content ranges from 0.4 to 7 % in dried berries. The major constituents of BPEO are sabinene, 3-carene, D-limonene, α-pinene, caryophyllene, β-phellandrene, α-phellandrene, α-thujene, and β-bisabolene. Additionally, piperine is the naturally occurring and principal bioactive alkaloid constituent of black pepper owing to its potential therapeutic properties, including cerebral brain functioning and increased nutrient absorption. The BPEO has several biological roles, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anti-obesity, antidepressant, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, gastroprotective, and insecticidal activities.
Conclusions
This review examines and presents the appropriate evidence on black pepper and its traditional uses as well as biological activities of BPEO and piperine. Although several previous reports showed diverse biological effects for piperine and bioactive constitutes of BPEO. Thus, minimal investigations were conducted using animal models, and many of these studies also lacked appropriate experimental setting like doses, control details. Hence, future studies are necessary to understand the mechanism of piperine, BPEO, bioactive constituents and their effects upon their use by animal models and humans with the proper experimental procedure which we can facilitate the protection of human health from several diseases.
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Basu P, Tripathi R, Mehrotra R, Ray K, Srivastava A, Srivastava A. Role of integrative medicine in the continuum of care of breast cancer patients in the Indian context. Cancer Causes Control 2021; 32:429-440. [PMID: 33528692 DOI: 10.1007/s10552-021-01399-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in both transitioned and transitioning countries and has become a major women's health problem. Although recent advances in our understanding of the biological nature of cancer, improved awareness coupled with better early detection facilities, use of chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy have significantly improved survival from cancer, there are many gaps in providing individual-centric, holistic care. Integrative medicine refers to the use of traditional medicine alongside conventional preventive or therapeutic interventions (allopathic medicine) as a comprehensive, individual-centered, evidence-based care. The three pillars of complementary medicine (lifestyle modifications, mind-body practices, and use of natural products) have the potential for cancer prevention and improving quality-of-life and even treatment response in cancer patients when combined with conventional oncology care. Therefore, continued research into integrative therapies is required to extend the benefits to a broader patient population and improve outcomes in breast and other common cancers. In the present review article, the possible role of integrative medicine across the breast cancer care continuum has been discussed along with the concept of integrating complementary practices into mainstream health delivery. We have focused on breast cancer as a model cancer that is well amenable to prevention, early detection and stage appropriate treatment. However, our observations are pertinent for other common cancers, for which there are several opportunities for improving the continuum of care, especially in developing countries like India.
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- Partha Basu
- Screening Group, Early Detection and Prevention Section, International Agency for Research On Cancer (WHO), 150 cours Albert Thomas, 69372, Lyon Cedex 08, France.
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- ICMR-India Cancer Research Consortium, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgical Disciplines, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Ultrasound-Assisted Enzymatic Extraction of Anthocyanins from Raspberry Wine Residues: Process Optimization, Isolation, Purification, and Bioactivity Determination. FOOD ANAL METHOD 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12161-021-01976-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Han J, Zhong Y, Jin C, Luo R, Xia M, He Y, Liu J, Peng X. Apocynin attenuates patulin-induced cytotoxicity through reduction of oxidation stress and apoptosis in HEK293cells. WORLD MYCOTOXIN J 2021. [DOI: 10.3920/wmj2020.2605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Patulin (PAT) is a natural mycotoxin that commonly contaminates fruits and their derivative products and has been proven to induce cytotoxicity and oxidative damage in renal cells. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of apocynin, a potent phenolic antioxidant isolated from plants, on PAT-induced cell injury in human embryonic kidney (HEK293) cells. Compared with 7.5 μM PAT treatment alone, 10 μM apocynin co-treatment elevated cell viability, alleviated lactate dehydrogenase release and reduced caspase activities. Furthermore, apocynin inhibited reactive oxygen species overproduction, re-established mitochondria membrane potential and elevated intracellular ATP content. In addition, the results showed that apocynin aggrandized reduced glutathione (GSH) content, reduced oxidized glutathione (GSSG) content, raised the GSH/GSSG ratio and elevated superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione reductase, and glutathione peroxidase activities. Collectively, results of the study clearly show that apocynin supplement may serve as an alternative intervention to protect HEK293 cells against cytotoxicity induced by PAT through reduction of oxidation stress and apoptosis.
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- J.H. Han
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China P.R
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China P.R
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China P.R
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China P.R
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China P.R
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China P.R
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China P.R
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China P.R
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Che N, Yang Z, Liu X, Li M, Feng Y, Zhang C, Li C, Cui Y, Xuan Y. Suppression of LETM1 inhibits the proliferation and stemness of colorectal cancer cells through reactive oxygen species-induced autophagy. J Cell Mol Med 2021; 25:2110-2120. [PMID: 33314691 PMCID: PMC7882971 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.16169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Leucine zipper-EF-hand-containing transmembrane protein 1 (LETM1) is a mitochondrial inner membrane protein that is highly expressed in various cancers. Although LETM1 is known to be associated with poor prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC), its roles in autophagic cell death in CRC have not been explored. In this study, we examined the mechanisms through which LETM1 mediates autophagy in CRC. Our results showed that LETM1 was highly expressed in CRC tissues and that down-regulation of LETM1 inhibited cell proliferation and induced S-phase arrest. LETM1 silencing also suppressed cancer stem cell-like properties and induced autophagy in CRC cells. Additionally, the autophagy inhibitor 3-methyladenine reversed the inhibitory effects of LETM1 silencing on proliferation and stemness, whereas the autophagy activator rapamycin had the opposite effects. Mechanistically, suppression of LETM1 increased the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and mitochondrial ROS by regulation of SOD2, which in turn activated AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), initiated autophagy, and inhibited proliferation and stemness. Our findings suggest that silencing LETM1 induced autophagy in CRC cells by triggering ROS-mediated AMPK/mTOR signalling, thus blocking CRC progression, which will enhance our understanding of the molecular mechanism of LETM1 in CRC.
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- Nan Che
- Department of PathologyYanbian University College of MedicineYanjiChina
- Institute for Regenerative MedicineYanbian University College of MedicineYanjiChina
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- Department of PathologyYanbian University College of MedicineYanjiChina
- Institute for Regenerative MedicineYanbian University College of MedicineYanjiChina
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- Department of PathologyYanbian University College of MedicineYanjiChina
- Institute for Regenerative MedicineYanbian University College of MedicineYanjiChina
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- Institute for Regenerative MedicineYanbian University College of MedicineYanjiChina
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- Department of PathologyYanbian University College of MedicineYanjiChina
- Institute for Regenerative MedicineYanbian University College of MedicineYanjiChina
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- Institute for Regenerative MedicineYanbian University College of MedicineYanjiChina
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- Institute for Regenerative MedicineYanbian University College of MedicineYanjiChina
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- Department of OncologyAffiliated Hospital of Yanbian UniversityYanjiChina
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- Department of PathologyYanbian University College of MedicineYanjiChina
- Institute for Regenerative MedicineYanbian University College of MedicineYanjiChina
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Park KR, Leem HH, Cho M, Kang SW, Yun HM. Effects of the amide alkaloid piperyline on apoptosis, autophagy, and differentiation of pre-osteoblasts. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 79:153347. [PMID: 32992084 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2020.153347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Amide alkaloidsare typical constituents in plants of the Piperaceae family. Most of the pharmacological properties of Piper nigrum L. are attributed to the major amide alkaloid, piperine. Piperyline (PIPE) is a further amide alkaloid that has been isolated from P. nigrum. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE This study was performed to examine the biological effects of PIPE on pre-osteoblasts and elucidate the underlying mechanisms. STUDY DESIGN We investigated the effects of PIPE in MC3T3E-1 cells, which are widely used for studying osteoblast behavior in in vitro cell systems. METHODS We evaluated cell viability based on the MTT assay, apoptosis by TUNEL staining, adhesion and migration by cell adhesion and migration assays, and osteoblast differentiation by alkaline phosphatase activity and staining. Western blot and immunocytochemical analyses were used to investigate cell signaling pathways. RESULTS We found that at concentrations ranging from 1 to 30 μM, PIPE inhibited cell growth and induced apoptosis in pre-osteoblasts, which was accompanied by the upregulation of apoptotic proteins but downregulation of anti-apoptotic proteins. In contrast, PIPE had no appreciable effect on the autophagy pathway. Nevertheless, PIPE reduced cell adhesion and migration via the inactivation of non-receptor tyrosine kinase (Src)/focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and mitogen-activated protein kinases, and also promoted the downregulation of matrix metalloproteinase 2 and 9 levels. Furthermore, at concentrations of 10 and 30 μM, PIPE suppressed osteoblast differentiation, as indicated by reductions in alkaline phosphatase staining and activity. In addition, PIPE reduced the protein levels of phospho-Smad1/5/8 and runt-related transcription factor 2, and the mRNA levels of osteopontin, alkaline phosphatase, and osteocalcin. CONCLUSION The findings of this study indicate that PIPE has biological effects associated with cell adhesion, migration, proliferation, and osteoblast differentiation, and suggest a potential role for this alkaloid in the treatment of bone diseases.
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- Kyung-Ran Park
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Kyung HeeUniversity,26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu,Seoul02453, South Korea
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- National Development Institute of Korean Medicine, Gyeongsan38540, South Korea
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- National Development Institute of Korean Medicine, Gyeongsan38540, South Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Kyung HeeUniversity,26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu,Seoul02453, South Korea.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Kyung HeeUniversity,26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu,Seoul02453, South Korea.
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Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Gao W, Zhou R, Liu F, Ng TB. A novel antitumor protein from the mushroom Pholiota nameko induces apoptosis of human breast adenocarcinoma MCF-7 cells in vivo and modulates cytokine secretion in mice bearing MCF-7 xenografts. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 164:3171-3178. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.08.187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Turrini E, Sestili P, Fimognari C. Overview of the Anticancer Potential of the "King of Spices" Piper nigrum and Its Main Constituent Piperine. Toxins (Basel) 2020; 12:E747. [PMID: 33256185 PMCID: PMC7761056 DOI: 10.3390/toxins12120747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The main limits of current anticancer therapy are relapses, chemoresistance, and toxic effects resulting from its poor selectivity towards cancer cells that severely impair a patient's quality of life. Therefore, the discovery of new anticancer drugs remains an urgent challenge. Natural products represent an excellent opportunity due to their ability to target heterogenous populations of cancer cells and regulate several key pathways involved in cancer development, and their favorable toxicological profile. Piper nigrum is one of the most popular spices in the world, with growing fame as a source of bioactive molecules with pharmacological properties. The present review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the anticancer potential of Piper nigrum and its major active constituents-not limited to the well-known piperine-whose undeniable anticancer properties have been reported for different cancer cell lines and animal models. Moreover, the chemosensitizing effects of Piper nigrum in association with traditional anticancer drugs are depicted and its toxicological profile is outlined. Despite the promising results, human studies are missing, which are crucial for supporting the efficacy and safety of Piper nigrum and its single components in cancer patients.
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- Eleonora Turrini
- Department for Life Quality Studies, Alma Mater Studiorum—Università di Bologna, corso d’Augusto 237, 47921 Rimini, Italy;
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences (DISB), Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo, Via I Maggetti 26, 61029 Urbino, Italy;
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- Department for Life Quality Studies, Alma Mater Studiorum—Università di Bologna, corso d’Augusto 237, 47921 Rimini, Italy;
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Traditional and modern management strategies for rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Chim Acta 2020; 512:142-155. [PMID: 33186593 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2020.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a serious disorder of the joints affecting 1 or 2% of the population aged between 20 and 50 years worldwide. RA is the foremost cause of disability in developing and Western populations. It is an autoimmune disease-causing inflammation and pain involving synovial joints. Pro-inflammatory markers, including cytokines, such as interleukin -1 (IL-1), IL-6, IL-7, IL-8, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) are involved in RA. RA treatment involves TNF-α blockade, B cell therapy, IL-1 and IL-6 blockade, and angiogenesis inhibition. Synthetic drugs available for the treatment of RA include disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARD), such as cyclophosphamide, sulfasalazine, methotrexate, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and intramuscular gold. These agents induce adverse hepatorenal effects, hypertension, and gastric ulcers. We found that patients diagnosed with chronic pain, as in RA, and those refractory to contemporary management are most likely to seek traditional medicine. Approximately 60-90% of patients with arthritis use traditional medicines. Therefore, the efficacy and safety of these traditional medicines need to be established. The treatment for RA entails a comprehensive multidisciplinary strategy to reduce pain and inflammation and to restore the activity of joints. The potential medicinal plants exhibiting anti-arthritic and anti-rheumatic pharmacological activity are reviewed here.
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Scaria B, Sood S, Raad C, Khanafer J, Jayachandiran R, Pupulin A, Grewal S, Okoko M, Arora M, Miles L, Pandey S. Natural Health Products (NHP's) and Natural Compounds as Therapeutic Agents for the Treatment of Cancer; Mechanisms of Anti-Cancer Activity of Natural Compounds and Overall Trends. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E8480. [PMID: 33187200 PMCID: PMC7697102 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21228480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Most cancer therapeutics, such as tubulin-targeting chemotherapy drugs, cause cytotoxic, non-selective effects. These harmful side-effects drastically reduce the cancer patient's quality of life. Recently, researchers have focused their efforts on studying natural health products (NHP's) which have demonstrated the ability to selectively target cancer cells in cellular and animal models. However, the major hurdle of clinical validation remains. NHP's warrant further clinical investigation as a therapeutic option since they exhibit low toxicity, while retaining a selective effect. Additionally, they can sensitize cancerous cells to chemotherapy, which enhances the efficacy of chemotherapeutic drugs, indicating that they can be utilized as supplemental therapy. An additional area for further research is the investigation of drug-drug interactions between NHP's and chemotherapeutics. The objectives of this review are to report the most recent results from the field of anticancer NHP research, and to highlight the most recent advancements in possible supplemental therapeutic options.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4, Canada; (B.S.); (S.S.); (C.R.); (J.K.); (R.J.); (A.P.); (S.G.); (M.O.); (M.A.); (L.M.)
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Tan J, Li Q, Xue H, Tang J. Ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction of anthocyanins from grape skins: optimization, identification, and antitumor activity. J Food Sci 2020; 85:3731-3744. [PMID: 33078395 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.15497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Grape skins produced during the grape juice production and processing contain abundant anthocyanins and other active compounds. Consequently, this study optimized the extraction conditions for ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction (UAEE) of anthocyanins from grape skins via response surface methodology coupled with genetic algorithm. The optimum extraction parameters to achieve the highest anthocyanins yield (3.01 ± 0.04) mg/g from grape skins by UAEE were obtained under an extraction temperature of 50 °C, ultrasonic power of 400 W, pectinase dosage of 0.16%, and extraction time of 28 min. The AB-8 macroporous resin combined Sephadex LH-20 techniques were further employed to purify the anthocyanins extracts obtained under optimum extraction conditions (AEOEC), and the main anthocyanins were identified using high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. The purified anthocyanins contained two anthocyanins in terms of delphinidin-3,5-O-diglucoside and cyanidin-3-O-rutinoside with purity of 91.35% and 92.64%, respectively. Ultimately, we further evaluated the antitumor activity of AEOEC and two purified anthocyanins on breast cancer. The results indicated that the antitumor effect of AEOEC on breast cancer MCF-7 cells was better than that of two purified anthocyanins. In addition, AEOEC could memorably increase intracellular reactive oxygen species levels and apoptosis of MCF-7 cells, and arrest MCF-7 cells in the G2/M phases. The findings provide an effective and feasible method for anthocyanins extraction and reduce the environmental burden of this waste.
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- Jiaqi Tan
- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, No. 5 Yiheyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Key Laboratory of Particle & Radiation Imaging, Ministry of Education, Department of Engineering Physics, Tsinghua University, No. 30 Shuangqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Particle & Radiation Imaging, Ministry of Education, Department of Engineering Physics, Tsinghua University, No. 30 Shuangqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Particle & Radiation Imaging, Ministry of Education, Department of Engineering Physics, Tsinghua University, No. 30 Shuangqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100084, China
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Raju SR, Balakrishnan S, Kollimada S, Chandrashekara KN, Jampani A. Anti-tumor effects of Artemisia nilagirica extract on MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells: deciphering the biochemical and biomechanical properties via TGF-β upregulation. Heliyon 2020; 6:e05088. [PMID: 33072905 PMCID: PMC7548430 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Revised: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Purpose Artemisia nilagirica (AN), which is known to have antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiulcer, and anti-asthmatic properties, has been recently shown to have anti-cancer activity. However, the mechanism responsible for the anti-cancer property and its effect on cellular properties and functions are not known. Material and methods We have characterized the biochemical and biomechanical properties of MDA-MB-231 cells treated with the methanolic extract from AN. Results We show that AN-treatment decreases cell-eccentricity, increases expression of actin and microtubules, and do not affect cell-area. Increased expression of cytoskeletal proteins is known to change the mechanical properties of the cells, which was confirmed using micropipette aspiration and Atomic Force Microscopy. We identified the upregulation of the tumorigenic pathway (TGF-β) leading to activation of Rho-A as the molecular mechanism responsible for actin upregulation. Since the initial stages of TGF-β upregulation are known to suppress tumor growth by activating apoptosis, we hypothesized that the mechanism of cell death due to AN-treatment is through TGF-β activation. We have validated this hypothesis by partially recuing cell death through inhibition of TGF-β using Alk-5. Conclusion In summary, our study reveals the mechanism of action of Artemisia nilagirica using a synergy between biochemical and biomechanical techniques.
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- Shilpa R Raju
- Department of Biotechnology, REVA University, Bengaluru, India.,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
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- Division of Plant Physiology and Biotechnology, UPASI Tea Research Foundation, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, REVA University, Bengaluru, India
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Haq IU, Imran M, Nadeem M, Tufail T, Gondal TA, Mubarak MS. Piperine: A review of its biological effects. Phytother Res 2020; 35:680-700. [PMID: 32929825 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2020] [Revised: 07/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Medicinal plants have been used for years as a source of food, spices, and, in traditional medicine, as a remedy to numerous diseases. Piper nigrum, belonging to the family Piperaceae is one of the most widely used spices all over the world. It has a distinct sharp flavor attributed to the presence of the phytochemical, piperine. Apart from its use as a spice, P. nigrum is frequently used for medicinal, preservation, and perfumery purposes. Black pepper contains 2-7.4% of piperine, varying in content is associated with the pepper plant. Piperine displays numerous pharmacological effects such as antiproliferative, antitumor, antiangiogenesis, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-obesity, cardioprotective, antimicrobial, antiaging, and immunomodulatory effects in various in vitro and in vivo experimental trials. Furthermore, piperine has also been documented for its hepatoprotective, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. This review highlights and discusses the medicinal and health-promoting effects of piperine, along with possible mechanisms of its action in health promotion and disease prevention. In addition, the present review summarizes the recent literature related to piperine as a therapeutic agent against several diseases.
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- Iahtisham-Ul Haq
- Department of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences, Imperial College of Business Studies, Lahore, Pakistan
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- University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Comsats University Islamabad, Vehari, Pakistan
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- University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- School of Exercise and Nutrition, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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Ferreira RC, Batista TM, Duarte SS, Silva DKF, Lisboa TMH, Cavalcanti RFP, Leite FC, Mangueira VM, Sousa TKGD, Abrantes RAD, Trindade EOD, Athayde-Filho PFD, Brandão MCR, Medeiros KCDP, Farias DF, Sobral MV. A novel piperine analogue exerts in vivo antitumor effect by inducing oxidative, antiangiogenic and immunomodulatory actions. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 128:110247. [PMID: 32450524 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Structural diversity characterizes natural products as prototypes for design of lead compounds. The aim of this study was to synthetize, and to evaluate the toxicity and antitumor action of a new piperine analogue, the butyl 4-(4-nitrobenzoate)-piperinoate (DE-07). Toxicity was evaluated against zebrafish, and in mice (acute and micronucleus assays). To evaluate the DE-07 antitumor activity Ehrlich ascites carcinoma model was used in mice. Angiogenesis, Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) production and cytokines levels were investigated. Ninety-six hours exposure to DE-07 did not cause morphological or developmental changes in zebrafish embryos and larvae, with estimated LC50 (lethal concentration 50%) higher than 100 μg/mL. On the acute toxicity assay in mice, LD50 (lethal dose 50%) was estimated at around 1000 mg/kg, intraperitoneally (i.p.). DE-07 (300 mg/kg, i.p.) did not induce increase in the number of micronucleated erythrocytes in mice, suggesting no genotoxicity. On Ehrlich tumor model, DE-07 (12.5, 25 or 50 mg/kg, i.p.) induced a significant decrease on cell viability. In addition, there was an increase on ROS production and a decrease in peritumoral microvessels density. Moreover, DE-07 induced an increase of cytokines levels involved in oxidative stress and antiangiogenic effect (IL-1β, TNF-α and IL-4). No significant clinical toxicological effects were recorded in Ehrlich tumor transplanted animals. These data provide evidence that DE-07 presents low toxicity, and antitumor effect via oxidative and antiangiogenic actions by inducing modulation of inflammatory response in the tumor microenvironment.
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- Rafael Carlos Ferreira
- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Center of Biosciences, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, 59078-970, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.
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Kaewnoonual N, Itharat A, Pongsawat S, Nilbu-Nga C, Kerdput V, Pradidarcheep W. Anti-angiogenic and anti-proliferative effects of Benja-ummarit extract in rats with hepatocellular carcinoma. Biomed Rep 2020; 12:109-120. [PMID: 32042419 PMCID: PMC7006111 DOI: 10.3892/br.2020.1272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The herbal extract Benja-ummarit (BU) is a traditional Thai medicine with a putative cancer-suppressing effect. However, this effect has only been tested in vitro in human hepatocarcinoma cell lines. The present study determined the efficacy of a BU extract to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in rats in vivo and established its anti-angiogenic and anti-proliferative properties. The BU extract was prepared in 95% ethanol and its composition determined using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. HCC was induced in Wistar rats by an injection of diethylnitrosamine (DEN), followed 2 weeks later by injections of thioacetamide (TAA) thrice weekly for 4 weeks. Following 2 months, the DEN-TAA-treated rats were divided into 6 groups that were treated orally for another 2 months with: i) No treatment; ii) vehicle; iii) 30 mg/kg sorafenib (SF); iv) 1 mg/kg BU; v) 10 mg/kg BU; or vi) 50 mg/kg BU. Liver samples were collected for gross morphological, histological, reverse transcription-quantitative PCR and western blot analyses, and serum samples were collected for liver function tests. The size and number of the cancer nodules were reduced ~10-fold in BU-treated HCC groups and ~14-fold in the SF-treated group compared with the HCC group. Furthermore, the serum parameters of liver damage were lower in BU-compared with SF-treated rats. These results indicate that while each of these formulations strongly reduce HCC expansion, BU extract results in less liver damage. Vascular endothelial growth factor expression was reduced significantly in the BU-and SF-treated HCC groups compared with the HCC group (P<0.05). BU extract antagonizes HCC growth in vivo potently through inhibiting tumor angiogenesis. BU, therefore, qualifies as a promising medical herb requiring further evaluation as a treatment of HCC.
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- Nattpawit Kaewnoonual
- Biomedical Science Program, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Applied Thai Traditional Medicine Research, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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- Biomedical Science Program, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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Wang J, Deng H, Zhang J, Wu D, Li J, Ma J, Dong W. α‐Hederin induces the apoptosis of gastric cancer cells accompanied by glutathione decrement and reactive oxygen species generation via activating mitochondrial dependent pathway. Phytother Res 2019; 34:601-611. [PMID: 31777126 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Jing Wang
- Department of GastroenterologyRenmin Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan PR China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Shijitan HospitalCapital Medical University Beijing PR China
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- Department of GastroenterologyRenmin Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan PR China
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- Department of GastroenterologyRenmin Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan PR China
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- Department of GastroenterologyRenmin Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan PR China
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- Department of GastroenterologyRenmin Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan PR China
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- Department of GastroenterologyRenmin Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan PR China
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- Department of GastroenterologyRenmin Hospital of Wuhan University Wuhan PR China
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Zhao Y, Zhou Y, Wang M. Brosimone I, an isoprenoid-substituted flavonoid, induces cell cycle G 1 phase arrest and apoptosis through ROS-dependent endoplasmic reticulum stress in HCT116 human colon cancer cells. Food Funct 2019; 10:2729-2738. [PMID: 31038133 DOI: 10.1039/c8fo02315h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Brosimone I is an isoprenoid-substituted flavonoid from Artocarpus heterophyllus. Here, we reported for the first time that brosimone I induced cell cycle G1 phase arrest and apoptosis in HCT116 human colon cancer cells. Brosimone I treatment increased the cytosolic Ca2+ level, and subsequently activated the CaMKKβ-AMPK pathway. STO-609, a CaMKKβ inhibitor, and compound C, an AMPK-specific inhibitor, attenuated brosimone I-induced loss of cell viability in HCT116 cells. Furthermore, brosimone I enhanced ER stress. Salubrinal, an ER stress inhibitor, reduced brosimone I-induced cell growth inhibition. In addition, brosimone I was found to increase ROS generation and the inhibition of ROS formation by NAC, a ROS inhibitor, attenuated brosimone I-induced cell death, cytosolic Ca2+ increase, and ER stress markers. Collectively, our findings reveal that brosimone I induces cell cycle G1 phase arrest and apoptosis via the induction of ROS-mediated increased cytosolic Ca2+, ER stress, and the activation of the CaMKKβ-AMPK signaling pathway.
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- Yueliang Zhao
- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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XIAP as a Target of New Small Organic Natural Molecules Inducing Human Cancer Cell Death. Cancers (Basel) 2019; 11:cancers11091336. [PMID: 31505859 PMCID: PMC6770071 DOI: 10.3390/cancers11091336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP) is an emerging crucial therapeutic target in cancer. We report on the discovery and characterisation of small organic molecules from Piper genus plants exhibiting XIAP antagonism, namely erioquinol, a quinol substituted in the 4-position with an alkenyl group and the alkenylphenols eriopodols A–C. Another isolated compound was originally identified as gibbilimbol B. Erioquinol was the most potent inhibitor of human cancer cell viability when compared with gibbilimbol B and eriopodol A was listed as intermediate. Gibbilimbol B and eriopodol A induced apoptosis through mitochondrial permeabilisation and caspase activation while erioquinol acted on cell fate via caspase-independent/non-apoptotic mechanisms, likely involving mitochondrial dysfunctions and aberrant generation of reactive oxygen species. In silico modelling and molecular approaches suggested that all molecules inhibit XIAP by binding to XIAP-baculoviral IAP repeat domain. This demonstrates a novel aspect of XIAP as a key determinant of tumour control, at the molecular crossroad of caspase-dependent/independent cell death pathway and indicates molecular aspects to develop tumour-effective XIAP antagonists.
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Grinevicius VMAS, Andrade KS, Mota NSRS, Bretanha LC, Felipe KB, Ferreira SRS, Pedrosa RC. CDK2 and Bcl-xL inhibitory mechanisms by docking simulations and anti-tumor activity from piperine enriched supercritical extract. Food Chem Toxicol 2019; 132:110644. [PMID: 31252023 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2019.110644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Revised: 06/21/2019] [Accepted: 06/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Supercritical fluid technologies offer an innovative method for food industry and drug discovery from natural sources. The aim of the study is to investigate the anti-tumor activity of piperine rich extract by supercritical fluid (SFE) from black pepper (Piper nigrum). In silico docking simulations predicted anti-tumor molecular mechanism and protein-piperine hydrophobic interactions, showing hydrogen bonds between piperine and residue Ser5 inside the ATP binding site in CDK2. Moreover, piperine interacts with peptide substrate residue Lys8 inside its binding site in Cyclin A molecule. Other predicted interaction showed piperine inside the hydrophobic groove of Bcl-xL. Confirming the docking simulation, in vitro assays with SFE (40 °C/30 MPa) showed cytotoxicity to MCF-7 cells (IC50 = 27.8 ± 6.8 μg/ml) correlated to increased apoptosis. Balb/c mice-bearing Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma (EAC) group that received the SFE (100 mg/kg/day) showed tumor growth inhibition (60%) and increased mice survival (50%), probably related to cell cycle arrest (G2/M) and increased apoptosis. In vivo treatments with SFE increased the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins (p53 and Bax), inhibited cell cycle proteins (CDK2, Cyclin A) and anti-apoptotic protein (Bcl-xL). Thus, confirming in silico predicted inhibitory interactions. These results clearly showed promising performance of the piperine-rich fraction recovered from black pepper, drawing attention to its use as complementary therapy for cancer.
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- Valdelúcia M A S Grinevicius
- Laboratório de Bioquímica Experimental, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Termodinâmica e Extração Supercrítica, Departamento de Engenharia Química e Engenharia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica Experimental, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Eletroforese Capilar, Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Fisiologia e Sinalização Celular, Universidade Federal Do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Termodinâmica e Extração Supercrítica, Departamento de Engenharia Química e Engenharia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica Experimental, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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Salehi B, Zakaria ZA, Gyawali R, Ibrahim SA, Rajkovic J, Shinwari ZK, Khan T, Sharifi-Rad J, Ozleyen A, Turkdonmez E, Valussi M, Tumer TB, Monzote Fidalgo L, Martorell M, Setzer WN. Piper Species: A Comprehensive Review on Their Phytochemistry, Biological Activities and Applications. Molecules 2019; 24:E1364. [PMID: 30959974 PMCID: PMC6479398 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24071364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 169] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Revised: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Piper species are aromatic plants used as spices in the kitchen, but their secondary metabolites have also shown biological effects on human health. These plants are rich in essential oils, which can be found in their fruits, seeds, leaves, branches, roots and stems. Some Piper species have simple chemical profiles, while others, such as Piper nigrum, Piper betle, and Piper auritum, contain very diverse suites of secondary metabolites. In traditional medicine, Piper species have been used worldwide to treat several diseases such as urological problems, skin, liver and stomach ailments, for wound healing, and as antipyretic and anti-inflammatory agents. In addition, Piper species could be used as natural antioxidants and antimicrobial agents in food preservation. The phytochemicals and essential oils of Piper species have shown strong antioxidant activity, in comparison with synthetic antioxidants, and demonstrated antibacterial and antifungal activities against human pathogens. Moreover, Piper species possess therapeutic and preventive potential against several chronic disorders. Among the functional properties of Piper plants/extracts/active components the antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, and neuropharmacological activities of the extracts and extract-derived bioactive constituents are thought to be key effects for the protection against chronic conditions, based on preclinical in vitro and in vivo studies, besides clinical studies. Habitats and cultivation of Piper species are also covered in this review. In this current work, available literature of chemical constituents of the essential oils Piper plants, their use in traditional medicine, their applications as a food preservative, their antiparasitic activities and other important biological activities are reviewed.
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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 Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA.
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- Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA.
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- Institute of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Medical Faculty, University of Belgrade, 11129 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan.
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- Food Safety Research Center (salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan 35198-99951, Iran.
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- Graduate Program of Biomolecular Sciences, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, 17020 Canakkale, Turkey.
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- Graduate Program of Biomolecular Sciences, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, 17020 Canakkale, Turkey.
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- European Herbal and Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association (EHTPA), 25 Lincoln Close, GL20 5TY Tewkesbury, UK.
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Arts and Science, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, 17020 Canakkale, Turkey.
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- Parasitology Department, Institute of Tropical Medicine "Pedro Kouri", 10400 Havana, Cuba.
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Concepcion, 4070386 Concepcion, VIII-Bio Bio Region, Chile.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899, USA.
- Aromatic Plant Research Center, 230 N 1200 E, Suite 100, Lehi, UT 84043, USA.
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- Virgil Danciu
- Babes-Bolyai University, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Research Center for Advanced Chemical Analysis, Instrumentation and Chemometrics, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Babes-Bolyai University, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Research Center for Advanced Chemical Analysis, Instrumentation and Chemometrics, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Babes-Bolyai University, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Research Center for Advanced Chemical Analysis, Instrumentation and Chemometrics, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Maeda A, Shirao T, Shirasaya D, Yoshioka Y, Yamashita Y, Akagawa M, Ashida H. Piperine Promotes Glucose Uptake through ROS-Dependent Activation of the CAMKK/AMPK Signaling Pathway in Skeletal Muscle. Mol Nutr Food Res 2018; 62:e1800086. [DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201800086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2018] [Revised: 04/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Ayumi Maeda
- Department of Agrobioscience; Graduate School of Agricultural Science; Kobe University; Kobe 657-8501 Japan
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- Department of Agrobioscience; Graduate School of Agricultural Science; Kobe University; Kobe 657-8501 Japan
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- Department of Agrobioscience; Graduate School of Agricultural Science; Kobe University; Kobe 657-8501 Japan
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- Graduate School of Science; Technology and Innovation; Kobe University; Kobe 657-8501 Japan
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- Department of Agrobioscience; Graduate School of Agricultural Science; Kobe University; Kobe 657-8501 Japan
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- Deparatment of Biological Chemistry; Division of Applied Life Science; Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences; Osaka Prefecture University; Sakai 599-8531 Japan
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- Department of Agrobioscience; Graduate School of Agricultural Science; Kobe University; Kobe 657-8501 Japan
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Sun J, Zhang L, Zhang J, Ran R, Shao Y, Li J, Jia D, Zhang Y, Zhang M, Wang L, Wang Y. Protective effects of ginsenoside Rg1 on splenocytes and thymocytes in an aging rat model induced by d -galactose. Int Immunopharmacol 2018; 58:94-102. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2018.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2017] [Revised: 03/15/2018] [Accepted: 03/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Hilbig J, Policarpi PDB, Grinevicius VMADS, Mota NSRS, Toaldo IM, Luiz MTB, Pedrosa RC, Block JM. Aqueous extract from pecan nut [Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh) C. Koch] shell show activity against breast cancer cell line MCF-7 and Ehrlich ascites tumor in Balb-C mice. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2018; 211:256-266. [PMID: 28807853 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2017.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2017] [Revised: 07/31/2017] [Accepted: 08/09/2017] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE In Brazil many health disorders are treated with the consumption of different varieties of tea. Shell extracts of pecan nut (Carya illinoinensis), which have significant amounts of phenolic compounds in their composition, are popularly taken as tea to prevent diverse pathologies. AIM OF THE STUDY Phenolic compounds from pecan nut shell extract have been associated with diverse biological effects but the effect on tumor cells has not been reported yet. The aim of the current work was to evaluate the relationship between DNA fragmentation, cell cycle arrest and apoptosis induced by pecan nut shell extract and its antitumor activity. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cytotoxicity, proliferation, cell death and cell cycle were evaluated in MCF-7 cells by MTT, colony assay, differential coloring and flow cytometry assays, respectively. DNA damage effects were evaluated through intercalation into CT-DNA and plasmid DNA cleavage. Tumor growth inhibition, survival time increase, apoptosis and cell cycle arrest were assessed in Ehrlich ascites tumor in Balb/C mice. RESULTS The cytotoxic effect of pecan nut shell extracts, the induction of cell death by apoptosis and also the cell cycle arrest in MCF-7 cells have been demonstrated. The survival time in mice with Ehrlich ascites tumor increased by 67%. DNA damage was observed in the CT-DNA, plasmid DNA and comet assays. The mechanism involved in the antitumor effect of pecan nut shell extracts may be related to the activation of key proteins involved in apoptosis cell death (Bcl-XL, Bax and p53) and on the cell cycle regulation (cyclin A, cyclin B and CDK2). CONCLUSIONS These results were attributed to the phenolic profile of the extract, which presented compounds such as gallic, 4-hydroxybenzoic, chlorogenic, vanillic, caffeic and ellagic acid, and catechin, epicatechin, epigallocatechin and epicatechin gallate. The results indicated that pecan nut shell extracts are effective against tumor cells growth and may be considered as an alternative to the treatment of cancer.
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- Josiane Hilbig
- Laboratory of Fats and Oils, Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Fats and Oils, Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Food Biochemistry, Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Food Biochemistry, Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Fats and Oils, Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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Morsy MA, El-Sheikh AAK, Ibrahim ARN, Khedr MA, Al-Taher AY. In silico comparisons between natural inhibitors of ABCB1/P-glycoprotein to overcome doxorubicin-resistance in the NCI/ADR-RES cell line. Eur J Pharm Sci 2017; 112:87-94. [PMID: 29133241 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2017.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2017] [Revised: 11/06/2017] [Accepted: 11/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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To investigate compound-protein binding mode and molecular dynamic simulation of P-glycoprotein (P-gp), in silico studies were performed to compare 12 naturally occurring compounds using two softwares. The net results showed that piperine (PIP) had the best binding affinity. In vitro studies on doxorubicin (DOX)-resistant NCI/ADR-RES cells, known to express P-gp, showed that, dose-dependently, PIP significantly increased intracellular accumulation of rhodamine-123 and had cytotoxic effects accessed by MTT assay. In addition, PIP at 25 and 50μM significantly potentiated DOX-induced cytotoxicity on the same cell line. P-gp ATPase assay showed that both DOX and PIP had dose-dependent inhibition of orthovandate-sensitive ATPase activity, indicating they are both P-gp inhibitors, with IC50 of 84±1 and 37±2μM, respectively. PIP did not show any activation of ATPase activity, while DOX did, indicating that P-gp does not accept PIP as a substrate. Using DOX at concentration 33.33μM together with PIP (100μM), DOX-mediated P-gp ATPase activity was decreased to levels 4-folds lower than DOX alone. In conclusion, both in silico and in vitro studies confirm that PIP is an inhibitor of P-gp mediated DOX efflux, suggesting PIP as a promising adjuvant to DOX cancer chemotherapy.
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- Mohamed A Morsy
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, 31982 Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, 61511 El-Minia, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, 61511 El-Minia, Egypt; Basic Health Sciences Department, Faculty of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, 11671 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, 31982 Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, 61511 El-Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, 31982 Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia; Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, 11795 Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, 31982 Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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Hepatotoxicity of Herbal Supplements Mediated by Modulation of Cytochrome P450. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18112353. [PMID: 29117101 PMCID: PMC5713322 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18112353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Revised: 11/03/2017] [Accepted: 11/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Herbal supplements are a significant source of drug-drug interactions (DDIs), herb-drug interactions, and hepatotoxicity. Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes metabolize a large number of FDA-approved pharmaceuticals and herbal supplements. This metabolism of pharmaceuticals and supplements can be augmented by concomitant use of either pharmaceuticals or supplements. The xenobiotic receptors constitutive androstane receptor (CAR) and the pregnane X receptor (PXR) can respond to xenobiotics by increasing the expression of a large number of genes that are involved in the metabolism of xenobiotics, including CYP450s. Conversely, but not exclusively, many xenobiotics can inhibit the activity of CYP450s. Induction of the expression or inhibition of the activity of CYP450s can result in DDIs and toxicity. Currently, the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration does not require the investigation of the interactions of herbal supplements and CYP450s. This review provides a summary of herbal supplements that inhibit CYP450s, induce the expression of CYP450s, and/or whose toxicity is mediated by CYP450s.
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Grinevicius VM, Andrade KS, Ourique F, Micke GA, Ferreira SR, Pedrosa RC. Antitumor activity of conventional and supercritical extracts from Piper nigrum L. cultivar Bragantina through cell cycle arrest and apoptosis induction. J Supercrit Fluids 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2017.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Majdalawieh AF, Fayyad MW. Recent advances on the anti-cancer properties of Nigella sativa, a widely used food additive. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2016; 7:173-180. [PMID: 27649635 PMCID: PMC5052360 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2016.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2016] [Revised: 07/18/2016] [Accepted: 07/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The use of naturally-occurring agents to regulate tumorigenesis is on the rise. Several herbal extracts, pure plant-derived active constituents, and food additives have been reported to possess potent anti-cancer properties and cancer-ameliorating effects. The wide-range anti-cancer effects of Nigella sativa, also known as black seed or black cumin, have been extensively studied using different in vitro and in vivo models. Here, we provide a comprehensive, analytical review of the reported anti-cancer properties of N. sativa seed extracts. This review focuses on analyzing experimental findings related to the ability of N. sativa to exert anti-proliferative, pro-apoptotic, anti-oxidant, cytotoxic, anti-mutagenic, anti-metastatic, and NK cytotoxic activity enhancing effects against various primary cancer cells and cancer cell lines. Moreover, we underline the molecular mechanisms of action and the signal transduction pathways implicated in the suppression of tumorigenesis by N. sativa. The major signaling pathway utilized by N. sativa to manifest its anti-cancer activity is the iNOS signaling pathway. This review underscores the recent developments that highlight an effective therapeutic potential of N. sativa to suppress tumor development, reduce tumor incidence, and ameliorate carcinogenesis. In sum, experimental findings reported in the last two decades strongly suggest that N. sativa fractions could serve, alone or in combination with known chemotherapeutic drugs, as effective agents to control tumor initiation, growth, and metastasis, and hence, treatment of a wide range of cancers. N. sativa exerts cytotoxic, pro-apoptotic, anti-proliferative, anti-oxidant, anti-mutagenic, and anti-metastatic effects. Augmentation of NK cytotoxic activity is a one molecular mechanism by which N. sativa manifests its anti-cancer activity. The anti-cancer effects of N. sativa are primarily mediated via iNOS, p53, and caspase signaling pathways. N. sativa extracts can potentially be employed in the development of effective anti-cancer therapeutic agents.
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- Amin F Majdalawieh
- Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, P.O. Box 26666, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, P.O. Box 26666, United Arab Emirates
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