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Cogo E, Elsayed M, Bhardwaj S, Cooley K, Aycho C, Liang V, Papadogianis P, Psihogios A, Seely D. Mistletoe Extracts during the Oncological Perioperative Period: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Human Randomized Controlled Trials. Curr Oncol 2023; 30:8196-8219. [PMID: 37754510 PMCID: PMC10529072 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30090595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We aim to evaluate the safety and efficacy of mistletoe extract (ME) use during the oncological perioperative period. METHODS Details registered a priori on PROSPERO (CRD42018086168). RESULTS Seven RCTs (comprising 663 participants in nine reports) and three nonrandomized studies were included. In five RCTs, ME was evaluated as adjunctive care and the control group had no additional intervention, whereas in two RCTs, ME was compared head-to-head against common cancer treatments (i.e., etoposide or bacillus Calmette-Guérin) with the intervention groups not receiving standard care. Meta-analyses found no evidence for a difference between ME and no added therapy for mortality and recurrence (RR, 95% CI: 1.00, 0.79-1.27; and 1.03, 0.79-1.33, respectively). Two RCTs reported beneficial effects of ME on immune cells, specifically natural killer cells, in colorectal cancer, and one RCT reported quality of life improvement. Two RCTs reported ME discontinuations due to adverse events and grade 3/4 toxicities. Nevertheless, no safety signals were detected from these 10 studies. Quality appraisal revealed a substantial risk of bias. CONCLUSIONS Preliminary data are encouraging for mistletoe extracts, particularly in the context of colorectal cancer. However, the evidence is limited by the number of studies, an evaluation of different outcomes, and methodological limitations. Further high-quality research is warranted.
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- Elise Cogo
- Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, ON M2K 1E2, Canada; (E.C.); (M.E.); (S.B.); (K.C.); (C.A.)
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- Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, ON M2K 1E2, Canada; (E.C.); (M.E.); (S.B.); (K.C.); (C.A.)
- Radiation Oncology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo 11796, Egypt
- The Centre for Health Innovation, Ottawa, ON K2P 0M7, Canada
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- Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, ON M2K 1E2, Canada; (E.C.); (M.E.); (S.B.); (K.C.); (C.A.)
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- Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, ON M2K 1E2, Canada; (E.C.); (M.E.); (S.B.); (K.C.); (C.A.)
- Pacific College of Health Sciences, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University, Lismore 2480, Australia
- School of Public Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo 2007, Australia
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- Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, ON M2K 1E2, Canada; (E.C.); (M.E.); (S.B.); (K.C.); (C.A.)
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- Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, ON M2K 1E2, Canada; (E.C.); (M.E.); (S.B.); (K.C.); (C.A.)
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- Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, ON M2K 1E2, Canada; (E.C.); (M.E.); (S.B.); (K.C.); (C.A.)
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- Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, ON M2K 1E2, Canada; (E.C.); (M.E.); (S.B.); (K.C.); (C.A.)
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- Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, ON M2K 1E2, Canada; (E.C.); (M.E.); (S.B.); (K.C.); (C.A.)
- The Centre for Health Innovation, Ottawa, ON K2P 0M7, Canada
- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6, Canada
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This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of mistletoe extracts (Viscum album , European mistletoe) as antitumour treatment and for supportive/palliative care in adults with cancer. We will assess whether mistletoe extracts administered alone or in combination with tumour‐specific therapies prolong progression free‐intervals (PFI) and/or overall survival (OS); enhance tumour response; alleviate treatment‐related adverse effects from conventional cancer treatment e.g. chemo‐ or radiotherapy; improve patient‐reported outcomes including health‐related QOL; and whether mistletoe extracts produce adverse effects.
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Dornelles RC, Guex CG, de Lima R, Nogueira-Librelotto DR, Casoti R, Engelmann AM, Emanuelli Mello CB, Brandt de Souza J, Melazzo de Andrade C, Machado AK, Pillat MM, Manfron MP, de Freitas Bauermann L. Richardia brasiliensis Gomes: phytochemical characterization, antiproliferative capacity and in vitro and in vivo toxicity. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2022; 133:105221. [PMID: 35792244 DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2022.105221] [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: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Richardia brasiliensis, known as poaia branca, is a medicinal species widely distributed throughout Brazil and used in folk medicine. However, studies on its toxicity are practically non-existent, and little is known about its biological activity. This study aimed to investigate its phytochemical compounds, assess its in vitro and in vivo toxicities, and determine its antiproliferative activity. UHPLC-ESI-HRFTMS performed the phytochemical characterization, and the antiproliferative activity was analyzed in different tumor cell lines. In vitro toxicity was evaluated in PBMC cells, and in vivo acute and repeated dose toxicity was evaluated according to OECD guidelines. It was identified alkaloids and terpenes as significant compounds. Regarding its antiproliferative activity, the human melanoma strain decreased its viability by about 95%. In vitro toxicity showed that the extracts maintained the viability of PBMCs; however, higher concentrations were able to increase the production of dsDNA quantity. In vivo tests showed no mortality nor signs of toxicity; the alterations found in hematological and biochemical parameters are within the standards for the species. The results indicate that R. brasiliensis has a good effect against the tumor cell line; still, more studies on its toxicity at higher concentrations are needed.
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- Rafaela Castro Dornelles
- Programa de Pós Graduação em Farmacologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Farmacologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Medicina Veterinária, Centro de Ciências Rurais, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Medicina Veterinária, Centro de Ciências Rurais, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Farmacologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Medicina Veterinária, Centro de Ciências Rurais, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Departamento de Microbiologia e Parasitologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil; Departamento de Farmácia Industrial, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Farmacologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil; Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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Mishra V, Mishra R, Shamra RS. Ribosome inactivating proteins - An unfathomed biomolecule for developing multi-stress tolerant transgenic plants. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 210:107-122. [PMID: 35525494 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Transgenic crops would serve as a tool to overcome the forthcoming crisis in food security and environmental safety posed by degrading land and changing global climate. Commercial transgenic crops developed so far focus on single stress; however, sustaining crop yield to ensure food security requires transgenics tolerant to multiple environmental stresses. Here we argue and demonstrate the untapped potential of ribosome inactivating proteins (RIPs), translation inhibitors, as potential transgenes in developing transgenics to combat multiple stresses in the environment. Plant RIPs target the fundamental processes of the cell with very high specificity to the infecting pests. While controlling pathogens, RIPs also cause ectopic expression of pathogenesis-related proteins and trigger systemic acquired resistance. On the other hand, during abiotic stress, RIPs show antioxidant activity and trigger both enzyme-dependent and enzyme-independent metabolic pathways, alleviating abiotic stress such as drought, salinity, temperature, etc. RIPs express in response to specific environmental signals; therefore, their expression obviates additional physiological load on the transgenic plants instead of the constitutive expression. Based on evidence from its biological significance, ecological roles, laboratory- and controlled-environment success of its transgenics, and ethical merits, we unravel the potential of RIPs in developing transgenic plants showing co-tolerance to multiple environmental stresses.
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- Vandana Mishra
- Bioresources and Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India.
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- Bioresources and Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India; Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi, Chanakyapuri, Delhi 110021, India.
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- Bioresources and Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India; Delhi School of Climate Change & Sustainability, Institute of Eminence, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India.
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Sharma S, Malhotra L, Yadav P, Mishra V, Sharma RS, Abdul Samath E. Genistein: A novel inhibitor of IL-6/IL-6R interface of the Interleukin-6–mediated STAT3 dependent pathway of carcinogenesis. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.132668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Kamyab R, Namdar H, Torbati M, Ghojazadeh M, Araj-Khodaei M, Fazljou SMB. Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Hypertension: A Review. Adv Pharm Bull 2021; 11:601-617. [PMID: 34888207 PMCID: PMC8642800 DOI: 10.34172/apb.2021.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Traditional medicine is a comprehensive term for ancient, culture-bound health care practices that existed before the use of science in health matters and has been used for centuries. Medicinal plants are used to treat patients with cardiovascular diseases, which may occur due to ailments of the heart and blood vessels and comprise heart attacks, cerebrovascular diseases, hypertension, and heart failure. Hypertension causes difficulty in the functioning of the heart and is involved in atherosclerosis, raising the risk of heart attack and stroke. Many drugs are available for managing these diseases, though common antihypertensive drugs are generally accompanied by many side effects. Medicinal herbs have several active substances with pharmacological and prophylactic properties that can be used in the treatment of hypertension. This review presents an overview of some medicinal plants that have been shown to have hypotensive or antihypertensive properties.
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- Raha Kamyab
- Department of Persian Medicine, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Cardiovascular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran
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- Research Center for Evidence Based Medicine (RCEBM), Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Persian Medicine, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center, Aging Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Preliminary Study on the Antibacterial and Cytotoxic Effects of the Synthetic New Peptide NJP9-A. Int J Pept Res Ther 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10989-021-10246-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Joshi BC, Juyal V, Sah AN, Verma P, Mukhija M. Review On Documented Medicinal Plants Used For The Treatment Of Cancer. CURRENT TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/2215083807666211011125110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Background:
Cancer is a frightful disease and it is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Naturally derived compounds are gaining interest of research workers as they have less toxic side effects as compared to currently used treatments such as chemotherapy. Plants are the pool of chemical compounds which provides a promising future for research on cancer.
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This review paper provides updated information gathered on medicinal plants and isolated phytoconstituents used as anticancer agents and summarises the plant extracts and their isolated chemical constituents exhibiting anticancer potential on clinical trials.
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An extensive bibliographic investigation was carried out by analysing worldwide established scientific databases like SCOPUS, PUBMED, SCIELO, ScienceDirect, Springerlink, Web of Science, Wiley, SciFinder and Google Scholar etc. In next few decades, herbal medicine may become a new epoch of medical system.
Results:
Many researches are going on medicinal plants for the treatment of cancer but it is a time to increase further experimental studies on plant extracts and their chemical constituents to find out their mechanism of action at molecular level.
Conclusion:
The article may help many researchers to start off further experimentation that might lead to the drugs for the cancer treatment.
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- Bhuwan Chandra Joshi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Technology, Kumaun University, Bhimtal Campus, Nainital-263136, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Technology, Kumaun University, Bhimtal Campus, Nainital-263136, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Technology, Kumaun University, Bhimtal Campus, Nainital-263136, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical science and Technology, Sardar Bhagwan Singh University, Dehradun-248001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ch. Devi Lal College of Pharmacy, Buria Road, Bhagwangarh, Jagadhri-135003, India
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Song C, Wei XY, Qiu ZD, Gong L, Chen ZY, Ma Y, Shen Y, Zhao YJ, Wang WH, Lai CJS, Yang B. Exploring the resources of the genus Viscum for potential therapeutic applications. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 277:114233. [PMID: 34044077 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2020] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The genus Viscum comprises approximately 100 species that are mainly distributed across Africa, Asia and Europe. The extracts and preparations of Viscum species are widely used as common complementary and alternative medicines in the treatment of rheumatism and cancer. AIM OF THE REVIEW This review aims to explore the medicinal properties of twelve species belonging to the genus Viscum for potential therapeutic applications. MATERIALS AND METHODS We collected online information (including PubMed, CNKI, Google Scholar, and Web of Science) from January 1915 to April 2021 and knowledge from classical books on Chinese herbal medicines available for 12 species of the genus Viscum, including Viscum coloratum (Kom.) Nakai, Viscum album L., Viscum articulatum Burm. f., Viscum liquidambaricola Hayata, Viscum ovalifolium DC., Viscum capitellatum Sm., Viscum cruciatum Sieber ex Boiss., Viscum nudum Danser, Viscum angulatum B.Heyne ex DC., Viscum tuberculatum A.Rich., Viscum multinerve Hayata, and Viscum diospyrosicola Hayata. RESULTS At least 250 different compounds have been reported across twelve Viscum species, including amino acid and peptides, alkaloids, phenolic acids, flavonoids, terpenoids, carbohydrates, fatty acids, lipids, and other types of compounds. In particular, for Viscum coloratum (Kom.) Nakai and Viscum album L., the plants, preparations, and bioactive components have been thoroughly reviewed. This has allowed to elucidate the role of active components, including lectins, viscotoxins, flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolic acids, and polysaccharides, in multiple bioactivities, such as anti-cancer, anti-rheumatism arthralgia, anti-inflammation, anti-cardiovascular diseases, enhancing immunity, and anti-chemotherapy side effects. We also evaluated quality control methods based on active compounds, in vivo exposure compounds, and discriminated chemical markers. CONCLUSIONS This is the first report to systematically review the pharmaceutical development history, chemical composition, clinical evidence, pharmacological activity, discriminated chemical markers, in vivo exposure, and quality control on twelve distinct species of Viscum plants with medicinal properties. The significant safety and efficacy, along with the minor side effects are constantly confirmed in clinics. The genus Viscum is thus an important medicinal resource that is worth exploring and developing in future pharmacological and chemical studies.
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- Chuan Song
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, PR China; State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, PR China
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- Academician Workstation, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, PR China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, PR China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, PR China.
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Wei XY, Guo WJ, Chen ZY, Qiu ZD, Guo J, Cui GH, Wang YN, Gong L, Chen LY, Lai CJS, Huang LQ. Chemical-activity-based quality marker screening strategy for Viscum articulatum. Biomed Chromatogr 2021; 35:e5175. [PMID: 34390018 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Viscum articulatum Burm. f. is a parasitic plant rich in flavonoids, triterpenoids, and catechins and has a high nutritional value. It has been reported that consuming V. articulatum can prevent cardiac diseases. In this study, six bioactive compounds, including catechins, triterpenoids, and phenylpropanoid glycosides, were determined in alcohol extracts of the plant using HPLC. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of three catechins, two triterpenoids, and three combination drugs were measured in cardiomyocytes, and the results showed that the anti-inflammatory activity was significantly enhanced while retaining strong antioxidant activity when epicatechin and ursolic acid were used in combination. The main quality markers epicatechin and ursolic acid were screened based on the specificity of the genuine herb and a potent synergistic effect, and the lowest limitation contents of V. articulatum which could discriminate it from some other taxonomically similar materials were accordingly determined. This self-built lowest limitation content of the two screened quality markers could quickly and accurately reflect the efficacy in terms of chemical composition and reverse the disorderly market use of nongenuine herbs or confusing species for adulteration. This study is of some significance for market regulation, drug development, and clinical medication.
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- Xu-Ya Wei
- Academician Workstation, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China.,State Key Laboratory of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.,School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- National Pharmaceutical Engineering Center for Solid Preparation in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Academician Workstation, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China.,State Key Laboratory of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Sarkar MK, Kar A, Jayaraman A, Kar Mahapatra S, Vadivel V. Vitexin isolated from Prosopis cineraria leaves induce apoptosis in K-562 leukemia cells via inhibition of the BCR-ABL-Ras-Raf pathway. J Pharm Pharmacol 2021; 74:103-111. [PMID: 34109977 DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgab085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Leukemia is one of the severe cancer types all around the globe. Even though some chemotherapeutic drugs are available for treating leukemia, they have various side effects. As an alternative approach, herbal drugs are focused on current research to overcome leukemia. The present work was conducted to investigate the antileukemic mechanism of active phytochemical vitexin, which was isolated from ethno-medicine (Prosopis cineraria leaf) used by traditional healers of West Bengal, India. METHODS Antiproliferative mechanisms of selected phyto-compound against K-562 cells were evaluated using cellular uptake, morphological changes, DNA fragmentation, mitochondrial membrane potential and signaling pathways analysis. KEY FINDINGS Vitexin exhibited cytotoxicity by reducing mitochondrial membrane potential (32.40%) and causing DNA fragmentation (84.15%). The western blotting study indicated inhibition of cell survival proteins (BCR, ABL, H-RAS, N-RAS, K-RAS and RAF) and expression of apoptotic proteins (p38, BAX and caspase-9) in leukemia cells upon treatment with vitexin. CONCLUSIONS Based on the results, presently investigated phyto-compound vitexin could be considered for developing safe and natural drugs to treat leukemia after conducting suitable preclinical and clinical trials.
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- Monaj Kumar Sarkar
- Chemical Biology Lab (ASK-II-409), School of Chemical and Biotechnology (SCBT), SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Medicinal Chemistry and Immunology Lab (ASK-II-406), School of Chemical and Biotechnology (SCBT), SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Medicinal Chemistry and Immunology Lab (ASK-II-406), School of Chemical and Biotechnology (SCBT), SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Medicinal Chemistry and Immunology Lab (ASK-II-406), School of Chemical and Biotechnology (SCBT), SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Chemical Biology Lab (ASK-II-409), School of Chemical and Biotechnology (SCBT), SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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Ding Q, Wu RA, Shi T, Yu Y, Yan Y, Sun N, Sheikh AR, Luo L, He R, Ma H. Antiproliferative effects of mealworm larvae (Tenebrio molitor) aqueous extract on human colorectal adenocarcinoma (Caco-2) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cancer cell lines. J Food Biochem 2021; 45:e13778. [PMID: 34075596 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Recently, insects have aroused the interest of researchers as potential therapeutic resources against malignant diseases such as cancer. In this study, the effects of aqueous extracts from mysore thorn borer (MTB) (Anoplophora chinensis) and mealworm larvae (MWL) (Tenebrio molitor) against cancer cells were investigated. MWL aqueous extract showed higher antiproliferative effects against Caco-2 and HepG2 cells compared to MTB. The IC50 (48 hr) of MWL aqueous extract were 11.44 and 20 mg/ml for Caco-2 and HepG2 respectively. Flow cytometry analysis showed that MWL aqueous extract induced apoptosis in Caco-2 and HepG2 increasing from 2.06% to 74.34% and from 0.04% to 42.14% after 24 hr respectively. Caspase activity assay showed that apoptosis was mediated via death receptor pathway mediated by caspase-8 and -9 followed by the activation of caspase-3; caspase-3 may have induced DNA damage and cell death. These effects may be correlated to its free amino acids. The results of this study demonstrate the potentials of MWL in the development of natural anticancer therapeutics in the future. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Natural nutraceuticals from insects might be useful for the treatment and prevention of cancers such as colorectal and liver cancer. In recent years, edible insects have caught the attention of researchers, because of their potential as an alternative source of food and nutraceuticals. The results of our study showed that MWL extract might provide important anticancer compounds against colon and liver cancer.
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- Qingzhi Ding
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China.,Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China.,College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China.,Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China.,Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China.,Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China.,Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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Maher T, Ahmad Raus R, Daddiouaissa D, Ahmad F, Adzhar NS, Latif ES, Abdulhafiz F, Mohammed A. Medicinal Plants with Anti-Leukemic Effects: A Review. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26092741. [PMID: 34066963 PMCID: PMC8124366 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26092741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Leukemia is a leukocyte cancer that is characterized by anarchic growth of immature immune cells in the bone marrow, blood and spleen. There are many forms of leukemia, and the best course of therapy and the chance of a patient’s survival depend on the type of leukemic disease. Different forms of drugs have been used to treat leukemia. Due to the adverse effects associated with such therapies and drug resistance, the search for safer and more effective drugs remains one of the most challenging areas of research. Thus, new therapeutic approaches are important to improving outcomes. Almost half of the drugs utilized nowadays in treating cancer are from natural products and their derivatives. Medicinal plants have proven to be an effective natural source of anti-leukemic drugs. The cytotoxicity and the mechanisms underlying the toxicity of these plants to leukemic cells and their isolated compounds were investigated. Effort has been made throughout this comprehensive review to highlight the recent developments and milestones achieved in leukemia therapies using plant-derived compounds and the crude extracts from various medicinal plants. Furthermore, the mechanisms of action of these plants are discussed.
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- Tahani Maher
- Biotechnology Engineering Department, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM), P.O. Box 10, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur 50728, Malaysia; (T.M.); (R.A.R.); (D.D.); (F.A.)
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- Biotechnology Engineering Department, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM), P.O. Box 10, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur 50728, Malaysia; (T.M.); (R.A.R.); (D.D.); (F.A.)
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- Biotechnology Engineering Department, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM), P.O. Box 10, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur 50728, Malaysia; (T.M.); (R.A.R.); (D.D.); (F.A.)
- International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), Level 3, KICT Building, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Jalan Gombak, Kuala Lumpur 53100, Malaysia
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- Biotechnology Engineering Department, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM), P.O. Box 10, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur 50728, Malaysia; (T.M.); (R.A.R.); (D.D.); (F.A.)
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- Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology, Universiti Malaysia, Pekan Pahang, Kuantan 26600, Malaysia;
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- Centre for Toxicology and Health Risk Studies (CORE), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia;
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- Faculty of Agro-Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli, Kelantan 17600, Malaysia;
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- Faculty of Agro-Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli, Kelantan 17600, Malaysia;
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Singh RK, Ranjan A, Srivastava AK, Singh M, Shukla AK, Atri N, Mishra A, Singh AK, Singh SK. Cytotoxic and apoptotic inducing activity of Amoora rohituka leaf extracts in human breast cancer cells. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2020; 11:383-390. [PMID: 30846274 PMCID: PMC7772503 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2018.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2018] [Revised: 12/08/2018] [Accepted: 12/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Amoora rohituka is described in Ayurveda, an Indian traditional system of medicine for management of disorders of blood, diseases of eye, helminthiasis disease, ulcer, liver disorders and splenomegaly. However, the leaves were not reported to have anticancer properties till date. OBJECTIVE This study was carried out to evaluate the cytotoxic potential of leaf extracts of Amoora rohituka. MATERIALS AND METHODS The leaves powder was macerated in petroleum ether, ethyl acetate and methanol and evaluated their anticancer activities in vitro. The phytochemical constituents of the active (ethyl acetate) extract were screened by FTIR analysis and phytochemical screening methods. RESULTS The ethyl acetate extract (RLEA) showed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, tannins, saponins and terpenoids. The RLEA exhibited high cytotoxic effect against human breast cancer cells, MCF-7 (IC50 = 9.81 μg/mL) and induced apoptosis by altering nuclear morphology and DNA laddering. Wound healing assays explained the potency of extract to decrease the cell migration. CONCLUSION The extract of Amoora rohituka leaves exhibited anticancer activity with less toxicity and it could be used for development of alternative drugs in the treatment of human breast cancer.
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- Rajesh Kumar Singh
- Centre of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India; Department of Dravyaguna, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Centre of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- The National Institute for Biotechnology in the Negev, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 84105, Israel
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-BHU, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Division of Biology and Biological Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
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- Department of Botany, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Dravyaguna, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Dravyaguna, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Centre of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India.
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Huang X, Li J, Li M, Huang J, Jiang X, Fu H, Wu J, Bao M, Wang S, Zhang M, Gao G. Polyphenol-Enriched Extracts from Trapa acornis Husks Inhibit Her2-Positive SK-BR-3 Breast Cancer Cell Proliferation and In Vivo Tumor Angiogenesis. Nutr Cancer 2020; 73:1145-1156. [PMID: 32672134 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2020.1792951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The study aimed to investigate the antitumor effects of Trapa acornis husks (TAH) extract on SK-BR-3 cells of Her2-positive breast cancer. The bioactive compounds of TAH extracts were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-MS)/high-performance liquid chromatographic system (HPLC). The effects of TAH extracts on cell proliferation, cell cycle, and apoptosis of SK-BR-3 cells were determined by CCK-8 and flow cytometry. Besides, the In Vivo antitumor effect of TAH extracts was detected. UPLC-MS/HPLC showed that the main bioactive compounds of TAH were gallic acid and galloylglucose derivatives. TAH extracts significantly inhibited the proliferation of SK-BR-3 cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner (P < 0.01). With the increase of TAH extracts concentration, cells in G2/M stage were increased and cell apoptosis was significantly increased. Immunohistochemical analysis showed that TAH extracts can significantly reduce the positive expression rate of Ki67 and Factor VIII index in tumor tissues. The mRNA expression levels of VEGF, MMP2, MMP9, and uPA were reduced after TAH extracts intervention (P < 0.01). TAH extracts also decreased the protein expression of p-Her2, p-ERK1/2, VEGF, MMP2, MMP9, and uPA (P < 0.01). In conclusion, polyphenol-enriched extracts from TAH might inhibit breast cancer cell proliferation and In Vivo tumor angiogenesis.
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- Xuan Huang
- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicine and Health Food R & D Technology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Jiaxing Vocational Technical College, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicine and Health Food R & D Technology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicine and Health Food R & D Technology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicine and Health Food R & D Technology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shanxi, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicine and Health Food R & D Technology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, PR China
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- College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, PR China
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- College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, PR China
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- College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicine and Health Food R & D Technology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, PR China
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Szurpnicka A, Kowalczuk A, Szterk A. Biological activity of mistletoe: in vitro and in vivo studies and mechanisms of action. Arch Pharm Res 2020; 43:593-629. [PMID: 32621089 PMCID: PMC7340679 DOI: 10.1007/s12272-020-01247-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Mistletoe has been used as treatment of many diseases in traditional and folk medicine. To date, anticancer, immunomodulatory, cardiac, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, neuropharmacological, antibacterial and antifungal properties of mistletoe extracts have been studied the most. In this review, we summarized in vitro and in vivo studies on the pharmacological activity of Viscum species. Furthermore, we proposed the possible mechanisms of action of this herb, which might include many signalling pathways. Mistletoe could regulate either similar or different targets in various pathways that act on membrane receptors, enzymes, ion channels, transporter proteins and transcriptional targets. Still, pharmacological activities of mistletoe have been investigated mainly for crude extracts. It is a new field for scientists to determined which chemical compounds are responsible for the individual biological activities of mistletoe and how these activities are achieved. As a result, mistletoe might become a source of new complementary therapies supporting the treatment of many diseases.
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- Anna Szurpnicka
- Department of Natural Medicinal Products and Dietary Supplements, National Medicines Institute, Chełmska 30/34, 00-725, Warsaw, Poland.
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- National Medicines Institute, Chełmska 30/34, 00-725, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Spectrometric Methods, National Medicines Institute, Chełmska 30/34, 00-725, Warsaw, Poland
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Wu RA, Ding Q, Lu H, Tan H, Sun N, Wang K, He R, Luo L, Ma H, Li Z. Caspase 3-mediated cytotoxicity of mealworm larvae (Tenebrio molitor) oil extract against human hepatocellular carcinoma and colorectal adenocarcinoma. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 250:112438. [PMID: 31816367 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2019] [Revised: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Mealworm larvae (MWL) (Tenebrio molitor) have been traditionally used in Asian countries for the treatment of liver diseases, including cancer. However, to date, there is marginal information on the mechanisms underlying the anticancer activity of MWL oil. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aims to determine the in vitro effect of MWL oil on human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) and colorectal adenocarcinoma (Caco-2) cells growth in order to produce insect-derived chemotherapeutic agents against cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS MWL oil was extracted, and its effects on cancer cells growth were investigated, by the MTT reduction, AO/EB staining, Hoechst 33258 nuclear staining, apoptosis, comet, and caspase activity assays. RESULTS MWL oil inhibited HepG2 and Caco-2 growth, with IC50 (48 h) values of 0.98% for HepG2 and 0.37% for Caco-2 cells. In addition, flow cytometry analysis demonstrated that 24 h-MWL oil treatment increased early and late apoptosis from 0.04% to 39.77% and from 2.06% to 74.34% on HepG2 and Caco-2 cells, respectively. The mechanism of apoptosis was associated with the death receptor pathway by the activation of caspases -8, -9, and -3, and correlated to its fatty acids action. CONCLUSION Results of this study demonstrated the potential of MWL oil in the development of natural anticancer therapeutic agents.
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- Ricardo A Wu
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China; Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China; Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China; Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China; Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China; Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China; Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China; Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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Thuy NTT, Lee JE, Yoo HM, Cho N. Antiproliferative Pterocarpans and Coumestans from Lespedeza bicolor. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2019; 82:3025-3032. [PMID: 31675225 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.9b00567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Chromatographic purification of a methanol extract of the roots of Lespedeza bicolor led to the isolation of four new pterocarpans (1-4), two new coumestans (6 and 7), two new arylbenzofurans (8 and 9), and the known pterocarpan 1-methoxyerythrabyssin II (5). Their structures were identified using NMR spectroscopy, UV spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. Cytotoxicity assays showed that compounds 1-9 exerted antiproliferative effects on blood cancer cells. Of these compounds, 1 and 6 induced mitochondrial depolarization and induced apoptosis in Jurkat cells. These compounds promoted cell death by inducing cell-cycle arrest at the G1 stage, reducing levels of BCL2, and increasing cleavage of PARP-1. These findings indicate that 1 and 6 are possible lead compounds for the treatment of human leukemia cells via intracellular signaling.
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- Stem Cell Research Center , Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) , Daejeon 34141 , Korea
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- Center for Bioanalysis , Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) , Daejeon 34113 , Korea
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- College of Pharmacy , Chonnam National University , Gwangju 61186 , Korea
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Sharma S, Yadav S, Chandiok K, Sharma RS, Mishra V, Saraswathy KN. Protein signatures linking history of miscarriages and metabolic syndrome: a proteomic study among North Indian women. PeerJ 2019; 7:e6321. [PMID: 30783564 PMCID: PMC6378092 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.6321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2018] [Accepted: 12/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Metabolic syndrome (MeS), a constellation of metabolic adversities, and history of miscarriage make women at a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, molecular evidence indicating a link between the two phenotypes (history of miscarriage and MeS) among women would offer an opportunity to predict the risk factor for CVDs at an early stage. Thus, the present retrospective study attempts to identify the proteins signatures (if any) to understand the connection between the history of miscarriage and MeS. Methods Age-matched 80 pre-menopausal women who were not on any medical intervention or drugs were recruited from a Mendelian population of the same gene pool. Recruited women were classified into four groups—(a) Group A—absolute cases with history of miscarriage and MeS, (b) Group B—absolute controls without any history of miscarriage and MeS, (c) Group C—cases with MeS but lack any history of miscarriage, (d) Group D—cases with history of miscarriage but lack MeS. Differentially expressed proteins in plasma samples of women from four groups were identified using 2-D gel electrophoresis and mass spectrometry. Results Three case groups (A, C, and D) showed 18 differentially expressed proteins. Nearly 60% of proteins (11/18) were commonly dysregulated in Group C (only with MeS) and Group D (only with miscarriage history). Nearly 40% of proteins (7/18) were commonly dysregulated in the three case groups (Groups A, C, and D), indicating a shared pathophysiology. Four proteins were exclusive but shared by case groups C and D indicating the independent routes for CVDs through MeS or miscarriages. In absolute cases, transthyretin (TTR) showed exclusive upregulation, which was further validated by Western blotting and ELISA. Networking analyses showed the strong association of TTR with haptoglobin, transferrin and ApoA1 hinting toward a cross-talk among these proteins which could be a cause or an effect of TTR upregulation. Conclusion The study provides evidence for molecular link between the history of miscarriage and MeS through a putative role of TTR. However, longitudinal follow-up studies with larger sample size would further help to demonstrate the significance of TTR and other targeted proteins in risk stratification and the onset of CVDs.
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- Saurabh Sharma
- Bioresources & Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Molecular Anthropology Laboratory, Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Molecular Anthropology Laboratory, Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Bioresources & Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Bioresources & Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Molecular Anthropology Laboratory, Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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Dawane J, Pandit V, Khade K, Suryawanshi S, Wele A, Pawar M, Bhalerao S. Study the efficacy of herbal formulation Niśāmalakī in animal model of polycystic ovarian disease syndrome. Anc Sci Life 2019. [DOI: 10.4103/asl.asl_51_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Zhang Y, Wang W, Zhang Y, Cheng M, Wu Q, Yuan Z. “Three-in-One” Multifunctional Gatekeeper Gated Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Intracellular pH-Activated Targeted Cancer Therapy. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2018; 1:572-580. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.8b00050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Yajie Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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