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Sharifi M, Bahrami SH. Review on application of herbal extracts in biomacromolecules-based nanofibers as wound dressings and skin tissue engineering. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 277:133666. [PMID: 38971295 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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The skin, which covers an area of 2 square meters of an adult human, accounts for about 15 % of the total body weight and is the body's largest organ. It protects internal organs from external physical, chemical, and biological attacks, prevents excess water loss from the body, and plays a role in thermoregulation. The skin is constantly exposed to various damages so that wounds can be acute or chronic. Although wound healing includes hemostasis, inflammatory, proliferation, and remodeling, chronic wounds face different treatment problems due to the prolonged inflammatory phase. Herbal extracts such as Nigella Sativa, curcumin, chamomile, neem, nettle, etc., with varying properties, including antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anticancer, are used for wound healing. Due to their instability, herbal extracts are loaded in wound dressings to facilitate skin wounds. To promote skin wounds, skin tissue engineering was developed using polymers, bioactive molecules, and biomaterials in wound dressing. Conventional wound dressings, such as bandages, gauzes, and films, can't efficiently respond to wound healing. Adhesion to the wounds can worsen the wound conditions, increase inflammation, and cause pain while removing the scars. Ideal wound dressings have good biocompatibility, moisture retention, appropriate mechanical properties, and non-adherent and proper exudate management. Therefore, by electrospinning for wound healing applications, natural and synthesis polymers are utilized to fabricate nanofibers with high porosity, high surface area, and suitable mechanical and physical properties. This review explains the application of different herbal extracts with different chemical structures in nanofibrous webs used for wound care.
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- Mohaddeseh Sharifi
- Department of Textile Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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Wang YJ, Seibert H, Ahn LY, Schaffer AE, Mu TW. Pharmacological chaperones restore proteostasis of epilepsy-associated GABA A receptor variants. Pharmacol Res 2024; 208:107356. [PMID: 39216838 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2024.107356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Revised: 08/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Recent advances in genetic diagnosis identified variants in genes encoding GABAA receptors as causative for genetic epilepsy. Here, we selected eight disease-associated variants in the α1 subunit of GABAA receptors causing mild to severe clinical phenotypes and showed that they are loss of function, mainly by reducing the folding and surface trafficking of the α1 protein. Furthermore, we sought client protein-specific pharmacological chaperones to restore the function of pathogenic receptors. Applications of positive allosteric modulators, including Hispidulin and TP003, increase the functional surface expression of the α1 variants. Mechanism of action study demonstrated that they enhance the folding, assembly, and trafficking and reduce the degradation of GABAA variants without activating the unfolded protein response in HEK293T cells and human iPSC-derived neurons. Since these compounds cross the blood-brain barrier, such a pharmacological chaperoning strategy holds great promise to treat genetic epilepsy in a GABAA receptor-specific manner.
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- Ya-Juan Wang
- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
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Phayangkhe C, Ek-Eudomsuk P, Soontrapa K. The bioflavonoid hispidulin effectively attenuates T helper type 2-driven allergic lung inflammation in the ovalbumin-induced allergic asthma mouse model. Respir Investig 2024; 62:558-565. [PMID: 38657289 DOI: 10.1016/j.resinv.2024.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Allergic asthma affects nearly 300 million people worldwide and causes ahigh burden of disability and death. Effective treatments rely heavily on corticosteroids, which are associated with various complications. So, the alternative treatment is of significance. Hispidulin is a bioflavonoid found in herbs that were used in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory diseases, including asthma. This study aims to investigate the efficacy of hispidulin compound in the treatment of allergic lung inflammation using the mouse model of allergic asthma. METHODS BALB/c mice were sensitized and challenged with chicken egg ovalbumin. Cells and cytokines from bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid were examined. Lung tissues were collected for histologic study. Mouse splenic CD4+ cells were cultured to observe the effect of hispidulin on T-helper 2 (Th2) cell differentiation in vitro. RESULTS Hispidulin treatment could alleviate allergic airway inflammation as evidenced by a significant reduction in the inflammatory cell count and Th2 cytokines interleukin (IL)-4, IL-5, IL-13 in BAL fluid. Histologic examination of lung tissues revealed lower inflammatory cell infiltration to the bronchi and less airway goblet cell hyperplasia in the treatment group compared to the control group. At the cellular level, hispidulin (25, 50, and 100 μM) was found to directly suppress the differentiation and proliferation of Th2 cells and to suppress the production of Th2 cytokines, such as IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13, in vitro. CONCLUSIONS Hispidulin treatment was shown to effectively decrease type 2 lung inflammation in an ovalbumin-induced allergic asthma mouse model by directly suppressing Th2 cell differentiation and functions.
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- Chaiphichit Phayangkhe
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.
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Marsan CB, Lee SG, Nguyen A, Gordillo Sierra AR, Coleman SM, Brooks SM, Alper HS. Leveraging a Y. lipolytica naringenin chassis for biosynthesis of apigenin and associated glucoside. Metab Eng 2024; 83:1-11. [PMID: 38447910 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymben.2024.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Flavonoids are a diverse set of natural products with promising bioactivities including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and neuroprotective properties. Previously, the oleaginous host Yarrowia lipolytica has been engineered to produce high titers of the base flavonoid naringenin. Here, we leverage this host along with a set of E. coli bioconversion strains to produce the flavone apigenin and its glycosylated derivative isovitexin, two potential nutraceutical and pharmaceutical candidates. Through downstream strain selection, co-culture optimization, media composition, and mutant isolation, we were able to produce168 mg/L of apigenin, representing a 46% conversion rate of 2-(R/S)-naringenin to apigenin. This apigenin platform was modularly extended to produce isovitexin by addition of a second bioconversion strain. Together, these results demonstrate the promise of microbial production and modular bioconversion to access diversified flavonoids.
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- Celeste B Marsan
- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA; Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Program, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA.
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Koc K, Ozek NS, Aysin F, Demir O, Yilmaz A, Yilmaz M, Geyikoglu F, Erol HS. Hispidulin exerts a protective effect against oleic acid induced-ARDS in the rat via inhibition of ACE activity and MAPK pathway. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2024; 34:755-766. [PMID: 36624973 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2023.2166023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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This study investigates the protective role of Hispidulin on acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in rats. Rats were divided into three groups: control, ARDS, ARDS+ Hispidulin. The ARDS models were established by injecting rats with oleic acid. Hispidulin (100 mg/kg) was injected i.p. an hour before ARDS. Myeloperoxidase (MPO), Interleukin-8 (IL-8), Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK), Lipid Peroxidation (LPO), Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Glutathione (GSH), and Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) were determined by ELISA. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) expression was described by RT-qPCR. Caspase-3 immunostaining was performed to evaluate apoptosis. Compared with the model group, a significant decrease was observed in the MPO, IL-8, MAPK, ACE, LPO levels, and TNF-α expression in the ARDS+ Hispidulin group. Moreover, reduced caspase-3 immunoreactivity and activity of ACE were detected in the Hispidulin+ARDS group. The protective effect of Hispidulin treatment may act through inhibition of the ACE activity and then regulation of inflammatory cytokine level and alteration of apoptosis.
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- Kubra Koc
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
- East Anatolian High Technology Research and Application Center (DAYTAM), Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
- East Anatolian High Technology Research and Application Center (DAYTAM), Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kastamonu University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kastamonu, TURKEY
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Patel DK, Singh GK, Husain GM, Prasad SK. Ethnomedicinal Importance of Patuletin in Medicine: Pharmacological Activities and Analytical Aspects. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2024; 24:519-530. [PMID: 37584350 DOI: 10.2174/1871530323666230816141740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Plant-derived bioactive molecules have been a major source of therapeutic agents for human and veterinarian purposes. Different traditional medicine system across the globe had relied on natural resources to meet their demand of healthcare. Still in modern world, pharmaceutical industries look for phytochemicals to develop new drugs. The current review explores patuletin, a flavonoid for its diverse reported pharmacological activities along with its analytical techniques. METHODS Scientific data published on patuletin was collected from Scopus, Science Direct, Pubmed, Google, and Google Scholar. The collected data were analyzed and arranged as per specific pharmacological activities performed using in-vitro or in-vivo methods. Analytical methods of patuletin have been presented next to pharmacological activities Results: Available scientific literature indicates patuletin has anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, genotoxic, hepatoprotective, antiproliferative, antiplatelet, antinociceptive, and antioxidant activity. In addition to these activities, its biological potential on breast cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, aldose reductase, and different types of microorganisms has been also presented in this work. Analytical data on patuletin signified the importance of patuletin for the standardization of herbal products and derived medicine. CONCLUSION It may be concluded that patuletin with its diverse biological activities and readily available analytical methods, holds the potential to be translated into a new drug entity.
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- Dinesh Kumar Patel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, 211007, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Science, Central University of South Bihar Gaya, 824236, India
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- National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (Under CCRUM, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India), Opp. ESI Hospital, AG Colony Road, Erragadda, Hyderabad, 500 038, Telangana State, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, 440033, India
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Mustapha S, Magaji RA, Magaji MG, Gaya IB, Umar B, Yusha’u Y, Daku AB, Chiroma SM, Jaafar A, Mehat MZ, Taib CNM, Moklas MAM. Neuroprotective roles of flavonoid "hispidulin" in the central nervous system: A review. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2024; 27:1077-1084. [PMID: 39055875 PMCID: PMC11266747 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2024.76605.16573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Interest in naturally occurring phytochemicals has been on the increase, they are believed to reduce the risk of brain disorders. Hispidulin (HN) is a phenolic flavonoid compound with various pharmacological and biological effects on the central nervous system. It belongs to the flavone class of flavonoids. It can be found in different plant materials, especially fruits and vegetables. The literature used in this review was collected from credible scientific databases including ScienceDirect, Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Hindawi without time restriction, using relevant keywords, such as HN, brain, central nervous system, flavonoids, and flavones. HN was discovered to possess pro-apoptotic properties, act as an antioxidant, inhibit cytokine production and toll-like receptor 4 expression, as well as impede nuclear factor kappa beta and mitogen-activated protein kinase B. HN was also found to inhibit lipid peroxidation in vitro and reduce brain edema in mice. These pharmacological potentials suggest that HN is a promising candidate for neuroprotection in CNS disorders like depression and epilepsy. This review provides an update on the scientific literature concerning how these activities could help provide various forms of neuroprotection in the CNS. Additional experimental data on the effects of HN in models of neurological disorders and neuroprotection should be explored further. Based on the current study, HN is a promising candidate for neuroprotection of the CNS.
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- Saeed Mustapha
- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Federal University Dutse, PMB 7156, Jigawa State, Nigeria
- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), 810107, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), 810107, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), 810107, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), 810107, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), 810107, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), 810107, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Federal University Dutse, PMB 7156, Jigawa State, Nigeria
- School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kuban Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Neucastle University Medicine Malaysia (NuMed), No. 1, Jalan Serjana 1, Kota ilmu, 79200 Iskandar Puteri (formerly Nusajaya) Johor-Malaysia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), 810107, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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Patel K, Patel DK. Biological Importance of Phellodendrine in Traditional and Modern Medicines: An Update on Therapeutic Potential in Medicine. Curr Drug Res Rev 2024; 16:209-218. [PMID: 37488762 DOI: 10.2174/2589977515666230721153904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Herbal medicines have been used for the preparation of numerous pharmaceutical products for the treatment of human disorders. Plant-derived products have been used in medicine, nutraceuticals, perfumery, beverages, and cosmetics industries for different purposes. Herbal medicines are mainly derived from different parts of plant materials. Phellodendron bark has been widely known as one of the fundamental herbs of traditional Chinese medicine. Phellodendron bark contains phellodendrine as a main active phytochemical. Phellodendrine ((7S,13aS)-3,10-dimethoxy-7-methyl-6,8,13,13atetrahydro-5H-isoquinolino[2,1-b]isoquinolin-7- ium-2,11-diol), is a quaternary ammonium alkaloid. METHODS This present study aimed to investigate the biological potential and therapeutic effectiveness of phellodendrine in medicine through scientific data analysis of different research works on phellodendrine. The therapeutic value of phellodendrine was analyzed in the present work through scientific data available in Google, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and PubMed. All the scientific data on phellodendrine were collected from these databases using the terms herbal drugs and phellodendrine. Pharmacological and analytical data of phellodendrine were analyzed in the present work in order to know the medicinal importance of phellodendrine. RESULTS Scientific data analysis of phellodendrine in the present work signified the biological importance of phellodendrine in medicine. Phellodendrine has numerous beneficial aspects in medicine due to its potential benefits in ulcerative colitis, inflammation, pancreatic cancer, nephritis, immune response, acetylcholinesterase activity, psoriasis, arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and oxidative stress. However, it also has significant effects on eicosanoid generation, neuraminidase-1, inflammasome generation, cytochrome p450, taste receptors, and hepatic gluconeogenesis. Furthermore, scientific data has indicated the presence of phellodendrine in different natural sources, including Phellodendri cortex. Analytical data on phellodendrines has signified their importance in the isolation and separation of pure phytochemicals in medicine. Pharmacokinetic parameters have highlighted the tissue distribution of phellodendrine in different tissue of human beings and higher animals. CONCLUSION In the present work, scientific data analysis has indicated the biological importance, pharmacological activities, and analytical aspects of phellodendrine in medicine.
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- Kanika Patel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Patel DK. Biological Potential and Therapeutic Effectiveness of Lusianthridin in Medicine: An Update on Dihydrophenanthrene from Dendrobium venustum. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2024; 24:1351-1354. [PMID: 38299391 DOI: 10.2174/0118715303270967240123113026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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- Dinesh Kumar Patel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, 211007, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Kim Y, Lee H, Park HJ, Kim MK, Kim YI, Kim HJ, Bae SK, Kim YJ, Bae MK. Hispidulin Inhibits the Vascular Inflammation Triggered by Porphyromonas gingivalis Lipopolysaccharide. Molecules 2023; 28:6717. [PMID: 37764491 PMCID: PMC10536826 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186717] [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: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Hispidulin is a natural bioactive flavonoid that has been studied for its potential therapeutic properties, including its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects. The aim of this study was to explore whether hispidulin could inhibit the endothelial inflammation triggered by Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The adhesion of monocytes to the vascular endothelium was evaluated through in vitro and ex vivo monocyte adhesion assays. We analyzed the migration of monocytes across the endothelial layer using a transmigration assay. The results showed that treatment with hispidulin decreased the P. gingivalis LPS-induced adhesion of monocytes to endothelial cells and their migration by suppressing the P. gingivalis LPS-triggered expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) through downregulating nuclear factor-қB (NF-қB). In addition, hispidulin inhibited P. gingivalis LPS-induced mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) and AKT in endothelial cells. Altogether, the results indicate that hispidulin suppresses the vascular inflammation induced by P. gingivalis LPS. Mechanistically, it prevents the adhesion of monocytes to the vascular endothelium and migration and inhibits NF-қB, MAPKs, and AKT signaling in endothelial cells.
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- Yeon Kim
- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
- Periodontal Disease Signaling Network Research Center (MRC), Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
- Dental and Life Science Institute, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
- Periodontal Disease Signaling Network Research Center (MRC), Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
- Dental and Life Science Institute, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
- Periodontal Disease Signaling Network Research Center (MRC), Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
- Dental and Life Science Institute, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Dental and Life Science Institute, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
- Department of Dental Pharmacology, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
- Periodontal Disease Signaling Network Research Center (MRC), Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
- Dental and Life Science Institute, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
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Toigo L, Dos Santos Teodoro EI, Guidi AC, Gancedo NC, Petruco MV, Melo EB, Tonin FS, Fernandez-Llimos F, Chierrito D, de Mello JCP, de Medeiros Araújo DC, Sanches ACC. Flavonoid as possible therapeutic targets against COVID-19: a scoping review of in silico studies. Daru 2023; 31:51-68. [PMID: 37195402 PMCID: PMC10191091 DOI: 10.1007/s40199-023-00461-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This scoping review aims to present flavonoid compounds' promising effects and possible mechanisms of action on potential therapeutic targets in the SARS-CoV-2 infection process. METHODS A search of electronic databases such as PubMed and Scopus was carried out to evaluate the performance of substances from the flavonoid class at different stages of SARS-CoV-2 infection. RESULTS The search strategy yielded 382 articles after the exclusion of duplicates. During the screening process, 265 records were deemed as irrelevant. At the end of the full-text appraisal, 37 studies were considered eligible for data extraction and qualitative synthesis. All the studies used virtual molecular docking models to verify the affinity of compounds from the flavonoid class with crucial proteins in the replication cycle of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (Spike protein, PLpro, 3CLpro/ MPro, RdRP, and inhibition of the host's ACE II receptor). The flavonoids with more targets and lowest binding energies were: orientin, quercetin, epigallocatechin, narcissoside, silymarin, neohesperidin, delphinidin-3,5-diglucoside, and delphinidin-3-sambubioside-5-glucoside. CONCLUSION These studies allow us to provide a basis for in vitro and in vivo assays to assist in developing drugs for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19.
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- Larissa Toigo
- Centro de Ciências Médicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Cascavel, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Farmacêutica, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Farmacêutica, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil
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- Clínica de Reumatologia-Pneumologia Laboratório do Sono de Maringá e Hospital Bom Samaritano de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências Médicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Cascavel, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
- H&TRC- Health & Technology Research Center, ESTeSLEscola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Centro de Ciências Médicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Cascavel, Brazil
- Centro Universitário Ingá - UNINGÁ, Maringá, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Farmacêutica, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Brazil
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Roszkowski S. Application of Polyphenols and Flavonoids in Oncological Therapy. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28104080. [PMID: 37241819 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28104080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The use of naturally derived drugs in anti-cancer therapies has grown exponentially in recent years. Among natural compounds, polyphenols have shown potential therapeutic applications in treatment due to their protective functions in plants, their use as food additives, and their excellent antioxidant properties, resulting in beneficial effects on human health. Building more efficient cancer therapies with fewer side effects on human health can be achieved by combining natural compounds with conventional drugs, which are typically more aggressive than natural chemicals with polyphenols. This article reviews a wide variety of studies where polyphenolic compounds can play a key role as anticancer drugs, alone or in combination with other drugs. Moreover, the future directions of applications of various polyphenols in cancer therapy are shown.
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- Szymon Roszkowski
- Department of Geriatrics, Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Debowa St. 3, 85-626 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Kasiotis KM, Baira E, Iosifidou S, Manea-Karga E, Tsipi D, Gounari S, Theologidis I, Barmpouni T, Danieli PP, Lazzari F, Dipasquale D, Petrarca S, Shairra S, Ghazala NA, Abd El-Wahed AA, El-Gamal SMA, Machera K. Fingerprinting Chemical Markers in the Mediterranean Orange Blossom Honey: UHPLC-HRMS Metabolomics Study Integrating Melissopalynological Analysis, GC-MS and HPLC-PDA-ESI/MS. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28093967. [PMID: 37175378 PMCID: PMC10180536 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28093967] [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: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Citrus honey constitutes a unique monofloral honey characterized by a distinctive aroma and unique taste. The non-targeted chemical analysis can provide pivotal information on chemical markers that differentiate honey based on its geographical and botanical origin. (2) Methods: Within the PRIMA project "PLANT-B", a metabolomics workflow was established to unveil potential chemical markers of orange blossom honey produced in case study areas of Egypt, Italy, and Greece. In some of these areas, aromatic medicinal plants were cultivated to enhance biodiversity and attract pollinators. The non-targeted chemical analysis and metabolomics were conducted using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography high-resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC-HRMS). (3) Results: Forty compounds were disclosed as potential chemical markers, enabling the differentiation of the three orange blossom honeys according to geographical origin. Italian honey showed a preponderance of flavonoids, while in Greek honey, terpenoids and iridoids were more abundant than flavonoids, except for hesperidin. In Egyptian honey, suberic acid and a fatty acid ester derivative emerged as chemical markers. New, for honey, furan derivatives were identified using GC-MS in Greek samples. (4) Conclusions: The application of UHPLC-HRMS metabolomics combined with an elaborate melissopalynological analysis managed to unveil several potential markers of Mediterranean citrus honey potentially associated with citrus crop varieties and the local indigenous flora.
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- Konstantinos M Kasiotis
- Laboratory of Pesticides' Toxicology, Department of Pesticides Control and Phytopharmacy, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 145 61 Kifissia, Greece
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- Laboratory of Pesticides' Toxicology, Department of Pesticides Control and Phytopharmacy, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 145 61 Kifissia, Greece
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- General Chemical State Laboratory, Independent Public Revenue Authority (A.A.D.E.), 16 An. Tsocha Street, 115 21 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Pesticides' Toxicology, Department of Pesticides Control and Phytopharmacy, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 145 61 Kifissia, Greece
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- General Chemical State Laboratory, Independent Public Revenue Authority (A.A.D.E.), 16 An. Tsocha Street, 115 21 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Apiculture, Institute of Mediterranean & Forest Ecosystems, ELGO DHMHTRA, 115 28 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Pesticides' Toxicology, Department of Pesticides Control and Phytopharmacy, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 145 61 Kifissia, Greece
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- Laboratory of Pesticides' Toxicology, Department of Pesticides Control and Phytopharmacy, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 145 61 Kifissia, Greece
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- Department of Agriculture and Forest Sciences (DAFNE), University of Tuscia, Via. S. Camillo de Lellis snc, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture and Forest Sciences (DAFNE), University of Tuscia, Via. S. Camillo de Lellis snc, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture and Forest Sciences (DAFNE), University of Tuscia, Via. S. Camillo de Lellis snc, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Consorzio Nazionale Produttori Apistici (CONAPROA), Via N. Guerrizio, 2, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
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- Biological Control Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza 12619, Egypt
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- Department of Bee Research, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza 12627, Egypt
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- Department of Bee Research, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza 12627, Egypt
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- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Department, Horticulture Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza 12619, Egypt
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- Laboratory of Pesticides' Toxicology, Department of Pesticides Control and Phytopharmacy, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 145 61 Kifissia, Greece
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Wang YJ, Seibert H, Ahn LY, Schaffer AE, Mu TW. Pharmacological chaperones restore proteostasis of epilepsy-associated GABA A receptor variants. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.04.18.537383. [PMID: 37131660 PMCID: PMC10153171 DOI: 10.1101/2023.04.18.537383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Recent advances in genetic diagnosis identified variants in genes encoding GABAA receptors as causative for genetic epilepsy. Here, we selected eight disease-associated variants in the α 1 subunit of GABAA receptors causing mild to severe clinical phenotypes and showed that they are loss of function, mainly by reducing the folding and surface trafficking of the α 1 protein. Furthermore, we sought client protein-specific pharmacological chaperones to restore the function of pathogenic receptors. Applications of positive allosteric modulators, including Hispidulin and TP003, increase the functional surface expression of the α 1 variants. Mechanism of action study demonstrated that they enhance the folding and assembly and reduce the degradation of GABAA variants without activating the unfolded protein response in HEK293T cells and human iPSC-derived neurons. Since these compounds cross the blood-brain barrier, such a pharmacological chaperoning strategy holds great promise to treat genetic epilepsy in a GABAA receptor-specific manner.
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- Ya-Juan Wang
- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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Phenolic profile and pigment stability of Hylocereus species grown in North-East India. J Food Compost Anal 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2022.105078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Alomar HA, Elkady WM, Abdel-Aziz MM, Ibrahim TA, Fathallah N. Anti- Heliobacter pylori and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Salvia officinalis Metabolites: In Vitro and In Silico Studies. Metabolites 2023; 13:136. [PMID: 36677061 PMCID: PMC9865027 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13010136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Due to its rising antibiotic resistance and associated inflammations, Helicobacter pylori poses a challenge in modern medicine. Salvia officinalis, a member of the Lamiaceae family, is a promising medicinal herb. In this regard, a phytochemical screening followed by GC-MS and LC-MS was done to evaluate the chemical profile of the total ethanolic extract (TES) and the essential oil, respectively. The anti-H. pylori and the anti-inflammatory activities were evaluated by a micro-well dilution technique and COX-2 inhibition assay. Potential anti-H. pylori inhibitors were determined by an in silico study. The results revealed that the main metabolites were flavonoids, sterols, volatile oil, saponins, and carbohydrates. The LC-MS negative ionization mode demonstrated 12 compounds, while GC-MS showed 21 compounds. Carnosic acid (37.66%), epirosmanol (20.65%), carnosol1 (3.3%), and 12-O-methyl carnosol (6.15%) were predominated, while eucalyptol (50.04%) and camphor (17.75%) were dominant in LC-MS and GC-MS, respectively. TES exhibited the strongest anti-H. pylori activity (3.9 µg/mL) asymptotic to clarithromycin (0.43 µg/mL), followed by the oil (15.63 µg/mL). Carnosic acid has the best-fitting energy to inhibit H. pylori (-46.6769 Kcal/mol). TES showed the highest reduction in Cox-2 expression approaching celecoxib with IC50 = 1.7 ± 0.27 µg/mL, followed by the oil with IC50 = 5.3 ± 0.62 µg/mL. Our findings suggest that S. officinalis metabolites with anti-inflammatory capabilities could be useful in H. pylori management. Further in vivo studies are required to evaluate and assess its promising activity.
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- Hatun A. Alomar
- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University in Egypt, Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Regional Center for Mycology and Biotechnology (RCMB), Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11651, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University in Egypt, Cairo 11835, Egypt
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A Comprehensive Review on Anti-Inflammatory Response of Flavonoids in Experimentally-Induced Epileptic Seizures. Brain Sci 2023; 13:brainsci13010102. [PMID: 36672083 PMCID: PMC9856497 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13010102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Flavonoids, a group of natural compounds with phenolic structure, are becoming popular as alternative medicines obtained from plants. These compounds are reported to have various pharmacological properties, including attenuation of inflammatory responses in multiple health issues. Epilepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system implicated with the activation of the inflammatory cascade in the brain. The aim of the present study was to summarize the role of various neuroinflammatory mediators in the onset and progression of epilepsy, and, thereafter, to discuss the flavonoids and their classes, including their biological properties. Further, we highlighted the modulation of anti-inflammatory responses achieved by these substances in different forms of epilepsy, as evident from preclinical studies executed on multiple epilepsy models. Overall, the review summarizes the available evidence of the anti-inflammatory potential of various flavonoids in epilepsy.
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Patel DK. Biological Potential and Therapeutic Effectiveness of Geiparvarin in Medicine for its Anti-proliferative Activity against Tumors and Other Human Complications. Curr Drug Targets 2023; 24:1221-1223. [PMID: 38037997 DOI: 10.2174/0113894501271142231120065852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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- Dinesh Kumar Patel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Peralta AC, Soriano G, Zorrilla JG, Masi M, Cimmino A, Fernández-Aparicio M. Characterization of Conyza bonariensis Allelochemicals against Broomrape Weeds. Molecules 2022; 27:7421. [PMID: 36364247 PMCID: PMC9654463 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27217421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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The study of allelopathic activity of plants and the isolation and characterization of the responsible allelochemicals can lead to the development of environment friendly alternative approaches to weed control. Conyza species are invasive weeds that use allelopathic activity as part of a successful strategy to outcompete neighboring plants. Broomrape weeds are parasitic plants that use host-induced germination and the formation of a haustorium as strategies to infect host plants. The control of broomrape infection in most affected crops is limited or non-existing. In the current study, we investigated the allelopathic activity of Conyza bonariensis organic extracts in suicidal germination and radicle growth of four broomrape species (Orobanche crenata, Orobanche cumana, Orobanche minor and Phelipanche ramosa). A bioactivity-driven fractionation of Conyza bonariensis extracts led to the identification of two germination-inducing molecules and two growth-inhibitory compounds. The germination-inducing metabolites had species-specific activity being hispidulin active on seeds of O. cumana and methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate active in P. ramosa. The growth-inhibitory metabolites (4Z)-lachnophyllum lactone and (4Z,8Z)-matricaria lactone strongly inhibited the radicle growth of all parasitic weed species studied. Some structure-activity relationships were found as result of the study herein presented.
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- Antonio Cala Peralta
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte S. Angelo, Via Cintia 4, 80126 Naples, Italy
- Allelopathy Group, Department of Organic Chemistry, Facultad de Ciencias, Institute of Biomolecules (INBIO), University of Cadiz, C/Avenida República Saharaui, s/n, 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte S. Angelo, Via Cintia 4, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte S. Angelo, Via Cintia 4, 80126 Naples, Italy
- Allelopathy Group, Department of Organic Chemistry, Facultad de Ciencias, Institute of Biomolecules (INBIO), University of Cadiz, C/Avenida República Saharaui, s/n, 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte S. Angelo, Via Cintia 4, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte S. Angelo, Via Cintia 4, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Plant Breeding, Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (IAS), CSIC, Avenida Menéndez Pidal s/n, 14004 Córdoba, Spain
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Patel K, Patel DK. The Potential Therapeutic Properties of Prunetin against Human Health Complications: A Review of Medicinal Importance and Pharmacological Activities. DRUG METABOLISM AND BIOANALYSIS LETTERS 2022; 15:166-177. [PMID: 36098409 DOI: 10.2174/2949681015666220912104743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds found to be present in nature and abundant in flowers and fruits. Flavonoidal class phytochemicals have gained interest in the scientific field because of their important pharmacological activities. Several scientific studies have revealed anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-fungal, analgesic, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-parasitic and anti-allergic activities of flavonoidal class phytochemicals. Prunetin is an O-methylated isoflavone that belongs to the phytochemical phytoestrogen class, found to be present in licorice, red cherry, soybean and legumes. METHODS Biological potential and pharmacological activities of prunetin have been investigated in the present work through scientific data analysis of numerous scientific research works. Numerous literature databases have been searched in order to collect the scientific information on prunetin in the present work. Pharmacological activities of prunetin have been investigated in the present work through literature data analysis of different scientific research works. Scientific data have been collected from Google Scholar, Google, PubMed, Science Direct and Scopus. Analytical data on prunetin has been collected from literature sources and analyzed in the present work. RESULTS Scientific data analysis revealed the biological importance of prunetin in medicine. Prunetin was found to be present in the pea, peach, Oregon cherry, skimmed cheese, cheese, cow kefir and goat kefir. Prunetin is also present in the Prunus avium, Andira surinamensis, Butea superba, Dalbergia sympathetica, Ficus nervosa, Pterospartum tridentatum and Pycnanthus angolensis. Pharmacological data analysis revealed the biological importance of prunetin on bone disorders, cancers, especially hepatocellular carcinoma, urinary bladder cancer, gastric cancer, ovarian cancer, human airway, gut health and enzymes. Scientific data analysis revealed biological effectiveness of prunetin for their angiogenic effects, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antimicrobial, estrogenic and vasorelaxant potential. Analytical data revealed the importance of modern analytical techniques for qualitative and quantitative analysis of prunetin in the scientific fields. CONCLUSION Scientific data analysis in the present investigation revealed the biological importance and pharmacological activities of prunetin in medicine.
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- Kanika Patel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pardesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pardesh, India
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Beylerli O, Beilerli A, Shumadalova A, Wang X, Yang M, Sun H, Teng L. Therapeutic effect of natural polyphenols against glioblastoma. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:1036809. [PMID: 36268515 PMCID: PMC9577362 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.1036809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and aggressive tumor of the central nervous system, which has a highly invasive growth pattern, which creates poor prospects for patient survival. Chemotherapy and tumor surgery are limited by anticancer drug resistance and tumor invasion. Evidence suggests that combinations of treatments may be more effective than single drugs alone. Natural polyphenolic compounds have potential as drugs for the treatment of glioblastoma and are considered as potential anticancer drugs. Although these beneficial effects are promising, the efficacy of natural polyphenolic compounds in GBM is limited by their bioavailability and blood-brain barrier permeability. Many of them have a significant effect on reducing the progression of glioblastoma through mechanisms such as reduced migration and cell invasion or chemosensitization. Various chemical formulations have been proposed to improve their pharmacological properties. This review summarizes natural polyphenolic compounds and their physiological effects in glioblastoma models by modulating signaling pathways involved in angiogenesis, apoptosis, chemoresistance, and cell invasion. Polyphenolic compounds are emerging as promising agents for combating the progression of glioblastoma. However, clinical trials are still needed to confirm the properties of these compounds in vitro and in vivo.
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- Ozal Beylerli
- Рeoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tyumen State Medical University, Tyumen, Russia
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- Department of General Chemistry, Bashkir State Medical University, Ufa, Russia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
- *Correspondence: Lei Teng,
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Shah M, Mubin S, Hassan SSU, Tagde P, Ullah O, Rahman MH, Al-Harrasi A, Rehman NU, Murad W. Phytochemical Profiling and Bio-Potentiality of Genus Scutellaria: Biomedical Approach. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12070936. [PMID: 35883492 PMCID: PMC9313281 DOI: 10.3390/biom12070936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Scutellaria (Lamiaceae) comprises over 360 species. Based on its morphological structure of calyx, also known as Skullcap, it is herbaceous by habit and cosmopolitan by habitat. The species of Scutellaria are widely used in local communities as a natural remedy. The genus contributed over three hundred bioactive compounds mainly represented by flavonoids and phenols, chemical ingredients which serve as potential candidates for the therapy of various biological activities. Thus, the current review is an attempt to highlight the biological significance and its correlation to various isolated bioactive ingredients including flavonoids, terpenoids, phenols, alkaloids, and steroids. However, flavonoids were the dominant group observed. The findings of the Scutellaria reveal that due to its affluent basis of numerous chemical ingredients it has a diverse range of pharmacological potentials, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifeedant, enzyme inhibition, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic significance. Currently, various bioactive ingredients have been investigated for various biological activities from the genus Scutellaria in vitro and in vivo. Furthermore, these data help us to highlight its biomedical application and to isolate the responsible compounds to produce innovative medications as an alternative to synthetic drugs.
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- Muddaser Shah
- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan;
- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman
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- Department of Botany, Hazara University Mansehra, Mansehra 21310, Pakistan;
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- Department of Natural Product Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China;
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Chiral Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida 201301, India;
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Malakand, Chakdara 18800, Pakistan;
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- Department of Global Medical Science, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Korea;
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman
- Correspondence: (A.A.-H.); (N.U.R.); (W.M.)
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman
- Correspondence: (A.A.-H.); (N.U.R.); (W.M.)
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- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan;
- Correspondence: (A.A.-H.); (N.U.R.); (W.M.)
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Hispidulin Enhances Temozolomide (TMZ)-Induced Cytotoxicity against Malignant Glioma Cells In Vitro by Inhibiting Autophagy. COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND NEUROSCIENCE 2022; 2022:5266770. [PMID: 35800695 PMCID: PMC9256375 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5266770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Temozolomide (TMZ), an oral alkylating agent, is the widely used first-line chemotherapeutic reagent for glioma in clinical practice. However, TMZ-induced autophagy is another cellular process favoring glioma cell survival. This study aimed to explore whether hispidulin can facilitate TMZ-induced cell death of glioma. The MTT assay showed that coadministration with hispidulin and TMZ could significantly decrease the viability of glioma U87MG cells. Meanwhile, hispidulin administration was also observed to promote TMZ-induced apoptosis. Furthermore, additional hispidulin treatment further elevated TMZ-induced expression of Bax, cleaved-caspase-9, and cleaved-caspase-3 protein but decreased Bcl-2 protein expression in U87MG cells. We also observed that hispidulin suppressed TMZ-induced autophagy to promote apoptosis, as showed by decreased AVOs and LC3B-I/II protein expression. These results collectively suggested that the combination of hispidulin and TMZ could improve the antitumor efficiency of TMZ against malignant gliomas.
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Lee D, Lee JH, Kim BH, Lee S, Kim DW, Kang KS. Phytochemical Combination ( p-Synephrine, p-Octopamine Hydrochloride, and Hispidulin) for Improving Obesity in Obese Mice Induced by High-Fat Diet. Nutrients 2022; 14:2164. [PMID: 35631305 PMCID: PMC9146682 DOI: 10.3390/nu14102164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Obesity treatment efficiency can be increased by targeting both central and peripheral pathways. In a previous study, we identified two natural compounds (hispidulin and p-synephrine) that affect adipocyte differentiation. We tested whether obesity treatment efficiency may be improved by adding an appetite-controlling agent to the treatment in the present study. Alkaloids, such as p-octopamine, are adrenergic agonists and are thus used as dietary supplements to achieve weight loss. Here, we assessed anti-obesity effects of a mixture of p-synephrine, p-octopamine HCl, and hispidulin (SOH) on murine preadipocyte cells and on mice receiving a high-fat diet (HFD). SOH showed stronger inhibition of the formation of red-stained lipid droplets than co-treatment with hispidulin and p-synephrine. Moreover, SOH reduced the expression of adipogenic marker proteins, including CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha, CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein beta, and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma. In the HFD-induced obesity model, body weight and dietary intake were lower in mice treated with SOH than in the controls. Additionally, liver weight and the levels of alanine aminotransferase and total cholesterol were lower in SOH-treated mice than in the controls. In conclusion, our results suggest that consumption of SOH may be a potential alternative strategy to counteract obesity.
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- Dahae Lee
- College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (D.L.); (J.H.L.)
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- College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (D.L.); (J.H.L.)
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- Department of Plant Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Korea;
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- College of Pharmacy, Wonkwang University, Iksan 54538, Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (D.L.); (J.H.L.)
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Chen Y, Sun J, Zhang Z, Liu X, Wang Q, Yu Y. The potential effects and mechanisms of hispidulin in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy based on network pharmacology. BMC Complement Med Ther 2022; 22:141. [PMID: 35590353 PMCID: PMC9121581 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-022-03593-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Diabetic retinopathy (DR), one of the most common and severe microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus (DM), is mainly caused by diabetic metabolic disorder. So far, there is no effective treatment for DR. Eriocauli Flos, a traditional Chinese herb, has been used in treating the ophthalmic diseases including DR. However, the active ingredients and molecular mechanisms of Eriocauli Flos to treat diabetic retinopathy remain elusive. Methods Here, the systems pharmacology model was developed via constructing network approach. 8 active components which were screened by oral bioavailability (OB ≥ 30%) and drug-likeness (DL ≥ 0.18) and 154 targets were selected from Eriocauli Flos through TCMSP database. Another 3593 targets related to DR were obtained from Genecards, OMIM, TTD, and Drugbank databases. The 103 intersecting targets of DR and Eriocauli Flos were obtained by Draw Venn Diagram. In addition, protein-protein interaction network was established from STRING database and the compound-target network was constructed by Cytoscape which screened top 12 core targets with cytoNCA module. Then the overlapping targets were analyzed by GO and KEGG enrichment. Moreover, two core targets were selected to perform molecular docking simulation. Subsequently, CCK8 assay, RT-PCR and Western blotting were applied to further reveal the mechanism of new candidate active component from Eriocauli Flos in high glucose-induced HRECs. Results The results showed that the overlapping targets by GO analysis were enriched in cellular response to chemical stress, response to oxidative stress, response to reactive oxygen species, reactive oxygen species metabolic process and so on. Besides, the overlapping targets principally regulated pathways such as AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications, lipid atherosclerosis, fluid shear stress and atherosclerosis, and PI3K-Akt signaling pathway. Molecular docking exhibited that VEGFA and TNF-α, had good bindings to the great majority of compounds, especially the compound hispidulin. In vitro, hispidulin ameliorated high-glucose induced proliferation by down-regulating the expression of p-ERK, p-Akt, and VEGFA; meanwhile inhibited the mRNA levels of TNF-α. Conclusions In this study, through network pharmacology analysis and experimental validation, we found that hispidulin maybe has a potential targeted therapy effect for DR by decreasing the expression of p-Akt, p-ERK, and VEGFA, which resulted in ameliorating the proliferation in HRECs. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12906-022-03593-2.
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- Yao Chen
- Department of Histology Anatomy and HistoEmbryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology Anatomy and HistoEmbryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology of Ministry of Education and Medical China, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, People's Republic of China
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- Electrophysiological Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology Anatomy and HistoEmbryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Histology Anatomy and HistoEmbryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, People's Republic of China. .,Jiangyang City Construction College, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, People's Republic of China.
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Krejčí P, Cechová MZ, Nádvorníková J, Barták P, Kobrlová L, Balarynová J, Smýkal P, Bednář P. Combination of electronically driven micromanipulation with laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry – The unique tool for analysis of seed coat layers and revealing the mystery of seed dormancy. Talanta 2022; 242:123303. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Zhang M, Geng T, Jing SH, Li L, Wang K, Zhang Q, Zhang Y, Zhou SK, Gao P, Ding AW, Zhang L. Chemical profile and miscarriage prevention evaluation of Jiao-ai decoction, a classical traditional Chinese formula. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2022; 217:114832. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2022.114832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Mrid RB, Bouchmaa N, Kabach I, Zouaoui Z, Chtibi H, Maadoudi ME, Kounnoun A, Cacciola F, Majdoub YOE, Mondello L, Zyad A, Nhiri M. Dittrichia viscosa L. Leaves: A Valuable Source of Bioactive Compounds with Multiple Pharmacological Effects. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27072108. [PMID: 35408507 PMCID: PMC9000642 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27072108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [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: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This work focused on the leaves of Dittrichia viscosa, a plant used in Mediterranean folk medicine. Compared to water extract, the methanolic extract had higher antioxidant effects. Moreover, this extract showed potent in vitro inhibitory activity against α-amylase and α-glucosidase and showed an interesting antiglycation effect. Additionally, the evaluation of the cytotoxic activity of the methanolic extract against two human breast cancer cell lines, MCF-7 and MDA-MB-468, was very promising, with no cytotoxicity towards normal cells (peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). The antibacterial effect was also assessed and showed potent inhibitory activity against Proteus mirabilis and Bacillus subtilis. On the other hand, Dittrichia viscosa leaves were rich in macro-elements containing appropriate micro-elements and high levels of phenolics and flavonoids such as caffeic acid derivatives. Taken together, the results obtained in this study indicate that Dittrichia viscosa could constitute a valuable source of bioactive molecules and could be used either on the preventive side or for therapeutic applications without toxicity.
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- Reda Ben Mrid
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies of Tangier, BP 416, Tangier 90000, Morocco; (I.K.); (Z.Z.); (M.N.)
- Institute of Biological Sciences (ISSB-P), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco;
- Correspondence: (R.B.M.); (F.C.)
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- Institute of Biological Sciences (ISSB-P), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco;
- Team of Experimental Oncology and Natural Substances, Cellular and Molecular Immuno-Pharmacology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni-Mellal 23000, Morocco;
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies of Tangier, BP 416, Tangier 90000, Morocco; (I.K.); (Z.Z.); (M.N.)
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies of Tangier, BP 416, Tangier 90000, Morocco; (I.K.); (Z.Z.); (M.N.)
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- Laboratory of Natural Resources and Environment, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taza, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University of Fez, B.P. 1223 Taza-Gare, Taza 30000, Morocco;
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- Laboratory of Applied Biology and Pathology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tetouan, Abd Al-Malek Essaadi University, Tetouan 93000, Morocco;
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Imaging Sciences, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy
- Correspondence: (R.B.M.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Chemical Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy; (Y.O.E.M.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Chemical Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy; (Y.O.E.M.); (L.M.)
- Chromaleont s.r.l., c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy
- Department of Sciences and Technologies for Human and Environment, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Team of Experimental Oncology and Natural Substances, Cellular and Molecular Immuno-Pharmacology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni-Mellal 23000, Morocco;
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies of Tangier, BP 416, Tangier 90000, Morocco; (I.K.); (Z.Z.); (M.N.)
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Hispidulin Ameliorates Endotoxin-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Mice. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27062019. [PMID: 35335387 PMCID: PMC8948942 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27062019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is an endotoxin that plays a crucial role in septic acute kidney injury (AKI). Hispidulin is a natural flavonoid that possesses various biological activities. Recent studies have shown that hispidulin administration alleviates various inflammatory diseases in animal models. This study aimed to investigate the renoprotective effect of hispidulin on LPS-induced AKI. Male C57BL/6 mice were administered LPS (10 mg/kg) with or without hispidulin (50 mg/kg). Hispidulin administration attenuated renal dysfunction, histological alterations, and the upregulation of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin. This flavonoid also reduced cytokine production and Toll-like receptor 4 expression, inhibited nuclear factor-κB and mitogen-activated protein kinase cascades, and alleviated immune cell infiltration. The oxidation of lipids and DNA was also inhibited by hispidulin administration. This antioxidant effect of hispidulin was associated with the downregulation of NADPH oxidase 4, the activation of catalase and superoxide dismutase activities, and the restoration of glutathione levels. Moreover, hispidulin administration attenuated tubular cell apoptosis by inhibiting caspase-3 pathway. These data suggest that hispidulin ameliorates endotoxin-induced kidney injury by suppressing inflammation, oxidative stress, and tubular cell death.
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Patel DK, Patel K. Therapeutic importance and pharmacological activities of karanjin in the medicine for the treatment of Human disorders: A review through scientific data analysis. CURRENT DRUG THERAPY 2022. [DOI: 10.2174/1574885517666220307113724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Backgrounds:
Plant and derived herbal drugs have been used in the traditional system of medicine for the treatment of various forms of human health complications since a very early age. Commercial products prepared from natural herbs have been always valuable for the society in the form of health supplement to medicament. In the ancient time, herbal products were mainly prepared from plants and their derived phytochemical. Plants contain a rich source of pure phytochemical called secondary metabolite and examples are flavonoids, glycosides, tannins and terpenoids etc. Plants and their parts including fruits, flowers, vegetables etc. are the best source of Flavonoid class phytochemicals.
Methods:
Present work summarized the scientific information of karanjin for their health beneficial aspects and pharmacological activities including its analytical aspects. In the present investigation, scientific data of karanjin have been collected from various scientific databases such as Google, Goggle Scholar, Science Direct and PubMed and analyzed to know the health beneficial aspects of karanjin in the medicine. Further pharmacological activity data has been collected and analyzed in the present work to know their biological potential in the medicine. Analytical methods used for the separation, isolation, and identification of karanjin for the standardization of different natural products have been also discussed in the present work.
Results:
Scientific data analysis signified the biological importance of Flavonoid class phytochemicals in the medicine as they are well known for their anti-ischemic, vasodilatory, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-viral, and anti-cancer activities. Scientific data analysis revealed the presences of karanjin in numerous medicinal plants such as Fordia cauliflora, Lonchocarpus latifolius, Millettia pinnata, Millettia pubinervis, Pongamia pinnata, and Tephrosia purpurea. Pharmacological activity data revealed the biological potential of karanjin against cancerous disorders, glucose metabolism abnormalities, gastrointestinal disorders, arthritis, inflammatory disorders, colitis, psoriasis and brain related disorders. However, analytical data signified the importance of RP-HPLC, TLC, HPTLC, UPLC-ESI-MS/MS and HSCCC techniques in the medicine for the quantification of karanjin in different samples.
Conclusion:
Presented information about karanjin in this review paper will be beneficial to the scientific peoples of the world to know the health beneficial aspects of karanjin in the medicine.
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- Dinesh Kumar Patel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Naini, Prayagraj, 211007, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Naini, Prayagraj, 211007, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Determination of LC-HRMS Profiling, Antioxidant Activity, Cytotoxic Effect and Enzyme Inhibitory Properties of Satureja avromanica using in vitro and in silico methods. Process Biochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Patel K, Patel DK. Health Benefits of Avicularin in the Medicine Against Cancerous Disorders
and other Complications: Biological Importance, Therapeutic Benefit
and Analytical Aspects. CURRENT CANCER THERAPY REVIEWS 2022. [DOI: 10.2174/1573394717666210831163322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Herbal drugs and their derived phytochemicals have been used in
medicine for the preparation of different types of pharmaceutical products. Pure phytochemicals including
flavonoids, alkaloids and terpenoids have been used in medicine for the treatment of different
types of human disorders including cancerous disorders. Flavonoids have been well known in
medicine for their anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-aging
and cardioprotective potential. Avicularin, also called quercetin-3-α-l-arabino furanoside, is a pure
flavonoid, a class of phytochemicals, found to be present in Lindera erythrocarpa and Lespedeza
cuneata. Avicularin has been well known in medicine for its anti-cancer properties.
Methods:
In the present work, scientific data of avicularin have been collected from different
databases such as Google, PubMed, Science Direct, Google Scholar and Scopus and summarized
with reference to medicinal importance, pharmacological activities and analytical aspects of avicularin.
The present review summarized the health beneficial properties of avicularin in medicine
through data analysis of various scientific research works. Further analytical progress in medicine
for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of avicularin in medicine has been also discussed in the
present work.
Results:
Scientific data analysis of different literature work revealed the biological importance of
flavonoid class of phytochemical ‘avicularin’ in medicine. Scientific data analysis revealed that avicularin
was found to be present in the Lindera erythrocarpa, Lespedeza cuneata, Rhododendron
schlipenbachii and Psidium guajava. Avicularin has been well known in medicine for its anti-inflammatory,
anti-allergic, anti-oxidant, anti-tumor and hepatoprotective activities. Avicularin protects
cardiomyocytes and hepatocytes against oxidative stress-induced apoptosis and induces cytotoxicity
in cancer lines and tumor tissues. Avicularin has positive influence on human hepatocellular
carcinoma and inhibits intracellular lipid accumulation. The role of avicularin in rheumatoid
arthritis has been also established with its underlying molecular mechanisms in the scientific work.
Recent interest in avicularin has focused on pharmacological investigations for its anti-cancer activity
in the medicine.
Conclusion:
The present work signified the biological importance of avicularin in medicine
through its medicinal uses, pharmacological activities and analytical aspects in the biological system.
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- Kanika Patel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture,
Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture,
Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, India
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There are conflicting reports on the antioxidant activity of hispidulin. Antioxidant activity of hispidulin was evaluated using assays of ABTS• reduction, ferric ion reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay, DPPH reduction assay, and protection of erythrocyte membranes against lipid peroxidation and protein thiol oxidation. ABTS• reduction assay pointed to the involvement of all three phenol groups of hispidulin in ABTS• reduction. The reactivity of hispidulin in the FRAP assay and DPPH reduction assay was low (0.09 and 0.019 of the reactivity of Trolox). However, hispidulin was effective in protection against erythrocyte membrane lipid peroxidation and highly effective in protection against erythrocyte membrane protein thiol group oxidation (more effective than Trolox). These results point to the necessity of caution in extrapolating the antioxidant activity evaluated in simple cell-free systems on more complex systems.
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- Kacper Kut
- Laboratory of Analytical Biochemistry, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland
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- Department of Bioenergetics, Food Analysis and Microbiology, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biophysics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Laboratory of Analytical Biochemistry, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland
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Lim HM, Park SH. Regulation of reactive oxygen species by phytochemicals for the management of cancer and diabetes. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:5911-5936. [PMID: 34996316 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2025574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Abstract
Cancer and diabetes mellitus are served as typical life-threatening diseases with common risk factors. Developing therapeutic measures in cancers and diabetes have aroused attention for a long time. However, the problems with conventional treatments are in challenge, including side effects, economic burdens, and patient compliance. It is essential to secure safe and efficient therapeutic methods to overcome these issues. As an alternative method, antioxidant and pro-oxidant properties of phytochemicals from edible plants have come to the fore. Phytochemicals are naturally occurring compounds, considered promising agent applicable in treatment of various diseases with beneficial effects. Either antioxidative or pro-oxidative activity of various phytochemicals were found to contribute to regulation of cell proliferation, differentiation, cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis, which can exert preventive and therapeutic effects against cancer and diabetes. In this article, the antioxidant or pro-oxidant effects and underlying mechanisms of flavonoids, alkaloids, and saponins in cancer or diabetic models demonstrated by the recent studies are summarized.
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- Heui Min Lim
- Department of Biological Science, Gachon University, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio and Chemical Engineering, Hongik University, Sejong, Republic of Korea
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Abdel-Moniem MM, Hassan AM, Said MM, Esmat AY. Iron supplementation ameliorates aloin-induced iron deficiency anemia in rats. Exp Mol Pathol 2022; 124:104740. [PMID: 34998864 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2021.104740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Aloin, an anthraquinone glycoside, is one of other C-glycosides found in the leaf exudate of Aloe plant. Aloin possesses several biologic activities, including antitumor activity in vitro and in vivo. However, aloin treatment has shown iron deficiency anemia and erythropoiesis in vivo. The present study was undertaken to verify if iron supplementation could alleviate these perturbations, compared to doxorubicin, an anthracycline analog. Oral iron supplementation (20.56 mg elemental Fe/kg bw) to aloin-treated rats normalized red blood corpuscles count, hemoglobin concentration, and serum levels of total iron binding capacity and saturated transferrin, as well as hepatic iron content, hepcidin level, and mRNA expression of ferritin heavy chain (Ferr-H) and transferrin receptor-1 (TfR-1) genes. Although, serum hyperferremia, and leukocytosis were maintained, yet the spleen iron overload was substantially modulated. However, combined aloin and iron treatment increased iron storage levels in the heart and bone marrow, compared to aloin treatment per se. On other hand, oral iron supplementation to rats treated with doxorubicin (15 mg/kg bw) lessened the increase in the spleen iron content concomitantly with hepatic hepcidin level, rebound hepatic iron content to normal level, and by contrast augmented serum levels of iron and transferrin saturation. Also, activated Ferr-H mRNA expression and repressed TfR-1 mRNA expression were recorded, compared to doxorubicin treatment per se. Histopathological examination of the major body iron stores in rats supplemented with iron along with aloin or doxorubicin showed an increase in extramedullary hematopoiesis. In conclusion, iron supplementation restores the disturbances in iron homeostasis and erythropoiesis induced by aloin treatment.
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Patel DK. Biological Importance and Therapeutic Benefit of Rhamnocitrin: A Review of Pharmacology and Analytical Aspects. DRUG METABOLISM AND BIOANALYSIS LETTERS 2022; 15:150-158. [PMID: 35794741 DOI: 10.2174/2949681015666220609100336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Humans have a long history of the uses of plant based products, including extracts and pure phytoconstituents for the treatment of human diseases in the different system of medicine. In the developing countries, phytoproducts play an important role in the healthcare systems due to their medicinal importance and pharmacological activities. Flavonoids class phytochemicals are beneficial for human beings because of their free radical scavenging properties and trace metals chelating potential. Flavonoids have inhibitory potential for the growth of bacteria and virus mainly through enzyme inhibition functions and viral translation. Rhamnocitrin is also called 7- methyl-kaempferol is important flavonoids, which has been isolated from different medicinal plants and has pharmacological activities in the medicine. METHODS Present paper describes the biological potential and health beneficial aspects of rhamnocitrin in the medicine through the data analysis of published papers in the recent years in the field of medicine and modern medical sciences. Scientific data on rhamnocitrin have been collected from electronic databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Google, Scopus and Science Direct in the present investigation and analyzed to know the biological importance and pharmacological activities of rhamnocitrin. Pharmacological scientific data of rhamnocitrin have been collected and analyzed in the present work with their analytical aspects. RESULTS Literature data analysis of different scientific work on rhamnocitrin revealed the biological importance of rhamnocitrin in medicine. Rhamnocitrin is known to be a promising phytoconstituents found to be present in medicinal plants with a wide range of biological activities. Rhamnocitrin was found to have pharmacological activities, including anti-atherogenic, anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, enzymatic and neuroprotective potential. Further biological effect of rhamnocitrin on adipocyte differentiation has been also studied in the present work. Analytical data on rhamnocitrin signified the application of different analytical techniques for the separation, isolation and identification of rhamnocitrin in medicine. CONCLUSION Literature data analysis of different scientific research works revealed the biological importance and therapeutic benefit of rhamnocitrin in medicine.
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- Dinesh Kumar Patel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Patel DK. Herbal Phytomedicine 'Irisolidone' in Chronic Diseases: Biological Efficacy and Pharmacological Activity. RECENT ADVANCES IN ANTI-INFECTIVE DRUG DISCOVERY 2022; 17:13-22. [PMID: 35249525 DOI: 10.2174/1574891x16666220304231934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Plant-derived products have been used in medicine as a source of bioactive molecules, mainly due to their medicinal importance and therapeutic potential. Nowadays, plant derived products have been used in the medicine for the development of novel drug leads. Polyphenols are an important class of secondary metabolites found to be present in plants and their derived products. Polyphenols play an important role in the nutrition of human beings and also have a significant role in plant resistance against pests and diseases. Scientific studies have proven the biological importance of flavonoids in medicine and other allied health sectors. Anti-oxidant, analgesic, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-tumor and anti-allergic activities are the important pharmacological features of flavonoids. Irisolidone is an important isoflavone found to be present in Pueraria lobata flowers. METHODS To know the medicinal importance and therapeutic potential of irisolidone in the medicine, numerous scientific research data have been collected from Google, Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, and Scopus. Pharmacological activity data of irisolidone has been collected and analyzed in the present works to know their health beneficial aspects in the medicine. Detailed pharmacological activities of irisolidone have been investigated through scientific data analysis of scientific research works. RESULTS Scientific research data analysis of irisolidone revealed the anti-inflammatory, antiangiogenic, anti-cancer, anti-platelet, anti-oxidant, anti-hyperlipidemic, immunomodulating, hepatoprotective and estrogenic potential. However, the biological effect of irisolidone on the gastric system, aldose reductase enzymes, malignant gliomas, and JC virus has also been investigated. Scientific data analysis revealed the significance of analytical tools for the separation and identification of irisolidone. CONCLUSION Present work signified the biological importance and therapeutic potential of irisolidone in medicine.
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- Dinesh Kumar Patel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, 211007, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Zhai K, Mazurakova A, Koklesova L, Kubatka P, Büsselberg D. Flavonoids Synergistically Enhance the Anti-Glioblastoma Effects of Chemotherapeutic Drugs. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11121841. [PMID: 34944485 PMCID: PMC8699565 DOI: 10.3390/biom11121841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Flavonoids are polyphenolic plant secondary metabolites with pleiotropic biological properties, including anti-cancer activities. These natural compounds have potential utility in glioblastoma (GBM), a malignant central nervous system tumor derived from astrocytes. Conventional GBM treatment modalities such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgical tumor resection are beneficial but limited by extensive tumor invasion and drug/radiation resistance. Therefore, dietary flavonoids—with demonstrated anti-GBM properties in preclinical research—are potential alternative therapies. This review explores the synergistic enhancement of the anti-GBM effects of conventional chemotherapeutic drugs by flavonoids. Primary studies published between 2011 and 2021 on flavonoid–chemotherapeutic synergy in GBM were obtained from PubMed. These studies demonstrate that flavonoids such as chrysin, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), formononetin, hispidulin, icariin, quercetin, rutin, and silibinin synergistically enhance the effects of canonical chemotherapeutics. These beneficial effects are mediated by the modulation of intracellular signaling mechanisms related to apoptosis, proliferation, autophagy, motility, and chemoresistance. In this light, flavonoids hold promise in improving current therapeutic strategies and ultimately overcoming GBM drug resistance. However, despite positive preclinical results, further investigations are necessary before the commencement of clinical trials. Key considerations include the bioavailability, blood–brain barrier (BBB) permeability, and safety of flavonoids; optimal dosages of flavonoids and chemotherapeutics; drug delivery platforms; and the potential for adverse interactions.
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- Kevin Zhai
- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Education City, Qatar Foundation, Doha P.O. Box 24144, Qatar;
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (A.M.); (L.K.)
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (A.M.); (L.K.)
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- Department of Medical Biology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia;
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Education City, Qatar Foundation, Doha P.O. Box 24144, Qatar;
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Lee D, Kwak HJ, Kim BH, Kim SH, Kim DW, Kang KS. Combined Anti-Adipogenic Effects of Hispidulin and p-Synephrine on 3T3-L1 Adipocytes. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11121764. [PMID: 34944408 PMCID: PMC8698582 DOI: 10.3390/biom11121764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Hispidulin is abundant in Arrabidaea chica, Crossostephium chinense, and Grindelia argentina, among others. p-Synephrine is the main phytochemical constituent of Citrus aurantium. It has been used in combination with various other phytochemicals to determine synergistic effects in studies involving human participants. However, there have been no reports comparing the anti-adipogenic effects of the combination of hispidulin and p-synephrine. The current study explores the anti-adipogenic effects of hispidulin alone and in combination with p-synephrine in a murine preadipocyte cell line, 3T3-L1. Co-treatment resulted in a greater inhibition of the formation of red-labeled lipid droplets than the hispidulin or p-synephrine-alone treatments. Co-treatment with hispidulin and p-synephrine also significantly inhibited adipogenic marker proteins, including Akt, mitogen-activated protein kinases, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma, CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha, glucocorticoid receptor, and CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein β. Although further studies are required to assess the effects of each drug on pharmacokinetic parameters, a combination treatment with hispidulin and p-synephrine may be a potential alternative strategy for developing novel anti-obesity drugs.
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- Dahae Lee
- College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (D.L.); (S.H.K.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Yonsei Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Yonsei University, Incheon 21983, Korea;
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- College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (D.L.); (S.H.K.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Cheongju University, Cheongju 28530, Korea
- Correspondence: (D.-W.K.); (K.S.K.); Tel.: +82-43-229-7984 (D.-W.K.); +82-31-750-5402 (K.S.K.)
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- College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (D.L.); (S.H.K.)
- Correspondence: (D.-W.K.); (K.S.K.); Tel.: +82-43-229-7984 (D.-W.K.); +82-31-750-5402 (K.S.K.)
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Patel DK. Pharmacological activities and Therapeutic potential of kaempferitrin in medicine for the treatment of human disorders: A review of medicinal importance and health benefits. Cardiovasc Hematol Disord Drug Targets 2021; 21:104-114. [PMID: 34387174 DOI: 10.2174/1871529x21666210812111931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Herbal drugs and their derived phytochemicals are valuable for human being as a source of vital component of food material and drugs. Flavonoids are naturally occurring phytochemical produced in plants through metabolisms and they are having anti-hyperlipidemia, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-apoptotic activity. Flavonoids have been identified in the fruits, nuts, vegetables, seeds, stem, flowers and tea. Kaempferol is a natural flavonoidal compound present in edible plants such as apples, broccoli, strawberries, beans, grapefruit, propolis and medicinal plants such as Aloe vera, Ginkgo biloba, Rosmarinus officinalis, Crocus sativus L., Hypericum perforatum L. Kaempferol have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, pro-apoptotic, cardio-protective and anti-cancer activities. METHODS Glycosides of kaempferol such as kaempferitrin also called kaempferol 3,7-dirhamnoside are known to be more abundant than their flavonoid monomers in plants. Various literature databases have been searched to collect all the scientific information of kaempferitrin in the present investigation and analyzed in order to know the therapeutic benefit and biological potential of kaempferitrin. Moreover all the information has been presented here in two broad sections i.e. pharmacological and analytical. RESULTS From the analysis of all the collected and presented information, it was found that kaempferitrin has potent insulin-mimetic potential and could be used for the treatment of diabetes and related complication. However, it has also shown anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-convulsant, anti-osteoporotic, anti-depressant, anthelmintic, immunostimulatory and natriuretic properties and inhibits cell proliferation and apoptosis. Kaempferitrin also improves meat quality of broiler chickens. CONCLUSIONS The presented information in this work will be valuable to justify the biological importance and therapeutic potential of kaempferitrin in the scientific field.
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- Dinesh Kumar Patel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences Naini, Prayagraj, 211007, Uttar Pradesh. India
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Patel DK. Biological importance, therapeutic benefit and analytical aspects of bioactive flavonoid pectolinarin in the nature. Drug Metab Lett 2021; 14:117-125. [PMID: 34313205 DOI: 10.2174/1872312814666210726112910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUNDS Plants and their derived products have been used in the traditional system of medicine for the treatment of various forms of human disorders since very ancient time. In the traditional system of medicine and modern allopathic medicine, numerous phytoconstituents have been used for the preparation of various types of formulation. Flavonoidal class phytochemicals are the main active phytoconstituents of plants, fruit, vegetables and beverages. Flavonoidal class phytochemicals are more referred as "nutraceuticals" due to their important pharmacological activities in the mammalian body. METHODS In order to understand the health beneficial effects of flavonoidal class chemical, present work summarized the health beneficial aspects of pectolinarin. Present work summarized the medicinal importance, pharmacological activities and analytical aspects of pectolinarin with various experimental models and advance analytical methods. However, all the collected scientific information's have been analyzed in the present work for their health beneficial potential. RESULTS From the analysis of all the collected scientific information in the present work it was found that pectolinarin is an important phytochemical found to be present in the numerous medicinal plants but especially found in Cirsium japonicum which is an important medicinal herb of Korea, China and Japan. Pharmacological activities data analysis signified the health beneficial potential of pectolinarin for their anti-rheumatoid arthritis, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anti-diabetic, anti-tumor, anti-dengue, antiviral, neuroprotective and antidepressant activity. However effectiveness of pectolinarin in central nervous system, bone, liver and cancerous disorders have been also reported in the literature. Analysis of present scientific information revealed the health beneficial potential of pectolinarin in the modern medicine due to their numerous pharmacological activities in different part of biological systems. Due to their biological importance in food and human health, a better understanding of their biological activities indicates their potentials as therapeutic agents. CONCLUSION Scientific data of the present work signified the biological potential and therapeutic benefit of pectolinarin.
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- Dinesh Kumar Patel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Naini, Prayagraj, 211007, Uttar Pradesh, Poland
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de Freitas Laiber Pascoal G, de Almeida Sousa Cruz MA, Pimentel de Abreu J, Santos MCB, Bernardes Fanaro G, Júnior MRM, Freitas Silva O, Moreira RFA, Cameron LC, Simões Larraz Ferreira M, Teodoro AJ. Evaluation of the antioxidant capacity, volatile composition and phenolic content of hybrid Vitis vinifera L. varieties sweet sapphire and sweet surprise. Food Chem 2021; 366:130644. [PMID: 34311234 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Bioactive compounds were extracted using two different extraction solvents (acetone and water) from pulp and whole grape berries derived from hybrid Vitis vinifera L. varieties Sweet sapphire (SP) and Sweet surprise (SU) and were characterised based on a comprehensive metabolomic approach by chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (UPLC-QTOF-MSE and GC-FID/MS). GC-FID/MS analysis was performed with two different extraction methods (solvent extraction method and solid-phase extraction). Anthocyanins were characterised and quantified by HPLC-UV. The antioxidant potential was assessed by different assays. SP acetone extract from grape skin had the highest mean to DPPH, FRAP, ORAC and phenolic content SP samples, also showed higher anthocyanin content. Globally, 87 phenolic compounds were identified. The relative quantification by UPLC-MSE showed flavonoids the most abundant class. Forty two compounds were found in the volatile fraction of SU, while only thirty one volatile compounds were found in the SP samples.
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- Gabriela de Freitas Laiber Pascoal
- Center of Nutritional Biochemistry, Food and Nutrition Graduate Program, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, UNIRIO, 296 Pasteur Ave, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Department of Food and Experimental Nutrition, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Food Research Center - FORC, 580 Professor Lineu Prestes Ave, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Center of Nutritional Biochemistry, Food and Nutrition Graduate Program, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, UNIRIO, 296 Pasteur Ave, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Center of Nutritional Biochemistry, Food and Nutrition Graduate Program, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, UNIRIO, 296 Pasteur Ave, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Center of Nutritional Biochemistry, Food and Nutrition Graduate Program, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, UNIRIO, 296 Pasteur Ave, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Center of Innovation in Mass Spectrometry, Laboratory of Protein Biochemistry, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, UNIRIO, 296 Pasteur Ave, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nutrition and Metabolism, FEA, University of Campinas, Brazil; Federal University of Amazonas, Health and Biotechnology Institute, 305 Coari-Mamiá Ave, Coari, Amazonas, Brazil
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- Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, EMBRAPA Food Agroindustry, 29501 Americas Ave, 23020470 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Evaluation of the Composition and Aroma of Food Products (LACAPA), Department of Collective Health, UNIRIO, Frei Caneca Street, 94, Lab. 412-A, New City, CEP: 20211-010, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Center of Innovation in Mass Spectrometry, Laboratory of Protein Biochemistry, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, UNIRIO, 296 Pasteur Ave, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Center of Nutritional Biochemistry, Food and Nutrition Graduate Program, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, UNIRIO, 296 Pasteur Ave, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Center of Innovation in Mass Spectrometry, Laboratory of Protein Biochemistry, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, UNIRIO, 296 Pasteur Ave, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Center of Nutritional Biochemistry, Food and Nutrition Graduate Program, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, UNIRIO, 296 Pasteur Ave, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Anti-Proliferative and Anti-Migratory Activities of Hispidulin on Human Melanoma A2058 Cells. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11071039. [PMID: 34356663 PMCID: PMC8301921 DOI: 10.3390/biom11071039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Melanoma represents less than 5% of skin cancers, but is the most lethal, mainly because of its high-metastatic potential and resistance to various therapies. Therefore, it is important to develop effective treatments, especially chemotherapeutic drugs with cytotoxicity, anti-metastaticity, and few side effects. One such natural product is hispidulin, a flavone distributed in plants of the Asteraceae. Previous studies have demonstrated that hispidulin has various pharmacological benefits, such as anti-tumor, anti-inflammation, and anti-allergic effects. This study aims to explore the effects of hispidulin against melanoma in vitro and in vivo. Results revealed that hispidulin selectively decreased the cell viability of A2058 cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Hispidulin induced cells accumulated in the sub-G1 phase via activating caspase 8 and 9, increased cleaved caspase 3, and cleaved PARP expression. Hispidulin was able to decrease AKT and ERK phosphorylation, which facilitated cell growth and survival. Moreover, hispidulin promoted reactive oxygen species generation in cells and suppressed cell migration through downregulated matrix metalloproteinase-2 expression. Hispidulin significantly inhibited tumor growth in a xenograft model. Based on these results, hispidulin produces its anti-melanoma effects by inducing cancer cell apoptosis and reducing its migration. Therefore, we suggest hispidulin as a potent therapeutic candidate for melanoma treatment.
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Hispidulin alleviates 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene and house dust mite extract-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin inflammation. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 137:111359. [PMID: 33761595 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that affects 10-20% of the world's population. Therefore, the discovery of drugs for the treatment of AD is important for human health. Hispidulin (HPD; also known as scutellarein 6-methyl ether or dinatin) is a natural flavone that exerts anti-inflammatory effects. In the present study, the effectiveness of HPD on AD-like skin inflammation was investigated. We used a mouse AD model through repeated exposure of mice to 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene and house dust mite extract (Dermatophagoides farinae extract, DFE) to the ears. In addition, tumor necrosis factor-α and interferon-γ-activated keratinocytes (HaCaT cells) were used to investigate the underlying mechanism of HPD action. Oral administration of HPD alleviated AD-like skin inflammations: it reduced ear thickness; serum immunoglobulin (Ig)E, DFE-specific IgE, and IgG2a levels; and inflammatory cell infiltration. HPD reduced the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines through inhibition of signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 nuclear factor-κB in HaCaT cells. Taken together, these results suggest that HPD could be a potential drug candidate for the treatment of AD.
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Kim HA, Lee J. Hispidulin modulates epithelial-mesenchymal transition in breast cancer cells. Oncol Lett 2021; 21:155. [PMID: 33552273 PMCID: PMC7798102 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2020.12416] [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: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. Despite the use of chemotherapeutic drugs, drug resistance has been observed in numerous patients with breast cancer. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is an important initiation step in the process of metastasis, whereby cancer cells move away from the original tumor site. Therefore, the discovery of new substances that suppress EMT is a promising avenue for cancer treatment. The present study investigated the effect of hispidulin, a polyphenolic flavonoid, on EMT in human breast cancer cells in vitro (MCF-7 and HCC38). The EMT-associated mRNA and protein expression levels were measured using reverse transcription-quantitative PCR or western blot analysis. Hispidulin treatment increased the expression levels of EMT-associated epithelial markers and decreased the expression levels of mesenchymal markers in both cells. Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) treatment increased breast cancer cell viability (assessed via MTS assay) and EMT induction. However, hispidulin and TGF-β1 co-treatment increased the expression levels of E-cadherin and occludin, while downregulating vimentin expression. Additionally, hispidulin treatment inhibited TGF-β1-induced Smad2/3 signaling and cell migration in both breast cancer cell lines. Overall, the current findings suggested that hispidulin may inhibit EMT and cell migration by suppressing the Smad2/3 signaling pathway in breast cancer cells.
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- Hyun A. Kim
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chosun University, Gwangju 61452, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chosun University, Gwangju 61452, Republic of Korea
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Salehi B, Cruz-Martins N, Butnariu M, Sarac I, Bagiu IC, Ezzat SM, Wang J, Koay A, Sheridan H, Adetunji CO, Semwal P, Schoebitz M, Martorell M, Sharifi-Rad J. Hesperetin's health potential: moving from preclinical to clinical evidence and bioavailability issues, to upcoming strategies to overcome current limitations. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 62:4449-4464. [PMID: 33491467 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1875979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Flavonoids are common in the plant kingdom and many of them have shown a wide spectrum of bioactive properties. Hesperetin (Hst), the aglycone form of hesperidin, is a great example, and is the most abundant flavonoid found in Citrus plants. This review aims to provide an overview on the in vitro, in vivo and clinical studies reporting the Hst pharmacological effects and to discuss the bioavailability-related issues. Preclinical studies have shown promising effects on cancer, cardiovascular diseases, carbohydrate dysregulation, bone health, and other pathologies. Clinical studies have supported the Hst promissory effects as cardioprotective and neuroprotective agent. However, further well-designed clinical trials are needed to address the other Hst effects observed in preclinical trials, as well as to a more in-depth understanding of its safety profile.
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- Bahare Salehi
- Medical Ethics and Law Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, Porto, Portugal.,Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Laboratory of Neuropsychophysiology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal
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- Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine "King Michael I of Romania" from Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine "King Michael I of Romania" from Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Timisoara, Discipline of Microbiology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.,Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), Giza, Egypt
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- Trinity College Dublin. NatPro (Natural Products Research Centre), School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Dublin, Ireland
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- Trinity College Dublin. NatPro (Natural Products Research Centre), School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Dublin, Ireland
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- Trinity College Dublin. NatPro (Natural Products Research Centre), School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Dublin, Ireland
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- Applied Microbiology, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Edo University Iyamho, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.,Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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- Departamento de Suelos y Recursos Naturales, Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Centre for Healthy Living, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile.,Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universidad de Concepción UDT, Concepcion, Chile
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Facultad de Medicina, Universidad del Azuay, Cuenca, Ecuador
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IVANESCU B, CORCIOVA A, VLASE L, GHELDIU AM, MIRON A, ABABEI DC, BILD V. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of Artemisia extracts on animal models of nociception. BALNEO AND PRM RESEARCH JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.12680/balneo.2021.416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction. The study aims to assess the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activity of extracts obtained from indigenous species of wormwood: Artemisia absinthium, A. annua, A. vulgaris and A. pontica.
Materials and methods. For these experiments, we employed nociception models using thermal stimulus (hot plate and tail immersion tests, t = 52.5 0C; 30, 60 and 90 minutes testing), chemical stimulus (Zymosan-induced abdominal constriction response test, using distinct lots and testing at 60, 90 and 120 minutes after administration of samples) and pressure stimulus (Randall Selitto test) and an inflammation model for the evaluation of inflammatory edema by Plethysmometer test. Groups of 6 Swiss mice / lot were used, receiving by oral administration the plant extracts suspended in 0.1% CMC-Na. The doses were administered in geometric progression. Chemical analyses were performed by HPLC-MS in order to identify bioactive substances present in extracts: methoxylated flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactones, phytosterols and hydroxycinnamic acids.
Results and discussion. All plant extracts showed antinociceptive action on the models with thermal stimulus, as demonstrated by the ED50 values obtained at different test times. In the models of nociception with chemical and mechanical stimulus, models based on inflammatory mediation, the studied fractions have partially proved their antinociceptive action. Regarding the degree of inhibition of inflammatory edema, the highest potency was exhibited by Artemisia pontica extract (86.5% inhibition for the dose of 100 mg/kg). Hispidulin and eupatorin, known anti-inflammatory compounds, were identified in all extracts, along with caffeic and chlorogenic acids, stigmasterol, campesterol and β-sitosterol.
Conclusions. The obtained results support the use of these plant extracts in moderate intensity pain, triggered by both central and peripheral mechanisms.
Keywords: hot-plate test, tail immersion test, abdominal constrictive response, Randall-Selitto test, inflammatory edema,
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- Bianca IVANESCU
- “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Iași, Romania
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- “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Iași, Romania
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- “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Iași, Romania
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- “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Iași, Romania
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- “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Iași, Romania
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Pharmacological Activity of Eriodictyol: The Major Natural Polyphenolic Flavanone. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2020; 2020:6681352. [PMID: 33414838 PMCID: PMC7752289 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6681352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Eriodictyol is a flavonoid that belongs to a subclass of flavanones and is widespread in citrus fruits, vegetables, and medicinally important plants. Eriodictyol has been anticipated to explain the method of its activity via multiple cellular signaling cascades. Eriodictyol is an effective natural drug source to maintain higher health standards due to its excellent therapeutic roles in neuroprotection, cardioprotective activity, hepatoprotective activity, antidiabetes and obesity, and skin protection and having highly analgesic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects, antipyretic and antinociceptive actions, antitumor activity, and much more. This review aims to highlight the modes of action of eriodictyol against various diseases via multiple cellular signaling pathways.
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Jisha N, Vysakh A, Vijeesh V, Anand PS, Latha MS. Methanolic Extract of Muntingia Calabura L. Mitigates 1,2-Dimethyl Hydrazine Induced Colon Carcinogenesis in Wistar Rats. Nutr Cancer 2020; 73:2363-2375. [PMID: 32972250 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2020.1823438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of methanolic extract of Muntingia calabura L. leaves (MEMC) in ameliorating oxidative stress and inflammation associated with 1,2-dimethyl hydrazine (DMH) induced colon cancer. METHODS The antioxidant enzymes, oxidative stress markers, liver and renal toxicity markers were evaluated. Histopathological examination of colon tissues was carried out with the aid of alcian blue stain and Hematoxylin and Eosin stain. RESULTS MEMC supplementation at doses of 100 and 200 mg/kg body weight of rats causes the antioxidant enzymic levels to retain near to its normal range. Meanwhile the oxidative stress markers, which showed an elevation from its normal level upon DMH administration, gets significantly reduced on MEMC treatment. Histopathological observation also revealed that the severity of colorectal cancer was reduced by the supplementation of MEMC. CONCLUSION The findings from the present study showed that MEMC can exert a potential role to ameliorate the oxidative stress and inflammation associated with colorectal cancer.
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- Ninan Jisha
- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
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- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
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- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
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- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
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- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
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Ashaq A, Maqbool MF, Maryam A, Khan M, Shakir HA, Irfan M, Qazi JI, Li Y, Ma T. Hispidulin: A novel natural compound with therapeutic potential against human cancers. Phytother Res 2020; 35:771-789. [PMID: 32945582 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2020] [Revised: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Cancer is one of the most devastating disease and leading cause of death worldwide. The conventional anticancer drugs are monotarget, toxic, expensive and suffer from drug resistance. Development of multi-targeted drugs from natural products has emerged as a new paradigm to overcome aforementioned conventionally encountered obstacles. Hispidulin (HIS), is a biologically active natural flavone with versatile biological and pharmacological activities. The anticancer, antimutagenic, antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties of HIS have been reported. The aim of this review is to summarize the findings of several studies over the last few decades on the anticancer activity of HIS published in various databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus. HIS has been shown to reduce the growth of cancer cells by inducing apoptosis, arresting cell cycle, inhibiting angiogenesis, invasion and metastasis via modulating multiple signaling pathways implicated in cancer initiation and progression. Multitargeted anticancer activity of HIS remains the strongest point for developing it into potential anticancer drug. We also highlighted the natural sources, anticancer mechanism, cellular targets, and chemo-sensitizing potential of HIS. This review will provide bases for design and conduct of further pre-clinical and clinical trials to develop HIS into a lead structure for future anticancer therapy.
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- Aisha Ashaq
- Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- School of Medicine and Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Medicine and Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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