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Gaigé S, Abysique A, Barbouche R, Tonetto A, Di Maio A, Robin M, Lormier AT, Troadec JD. 3,5-Dimethyl-2,4,6-trimethoxychalcone Lessens Obesity and MAFLD in Leptin-Deficient ob/ob Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:9838. [PMID: 39337328 PMCID: PMC11432508 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25189838] [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: 07/19/2024] [Revised: 09/03/2024] [Accepted: 09/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
Abstract
Chalcones constitute an important group of natural compounds abundant in fruits and comestible plants. They are a subject of increasing interest because of their biological activities, including anti-diabetic and anti-obesity effects. The simple chalcone structural scaffold can be modified at multiple sites with different chemical moieties. Here, we generated an artificial chalcone, i.e., 3,5-dimethyl-2,4,6-trimethoxychalcone (TriMetChalc), derived from 2',4'-Dihydroxy-6'-methoxy-3',5'-dimethylchalcone (DMC). DMC is a major compound of Cleistocalyx operculatus, a plant widely used in Asia for its anti-hyperglycemic activity. Using ob/ob mice as an obesity model, we report that, after 3 weeks of per os administration, TriMetChalc modified food intake through the specific activation of brain structures dedicated to the regulation of energy balance. TriMetChalc also decreased weight gain, glucose intolerance, and hepatic steatosis. Moreover, through extensive liver lipidomic analysis, we identified TriMetChalc-induced modifications that could contribute to improving the liver status of the animals. Hence, TriMetChalc is a chalcone derivative capable of reducing food intake and the addition of glucose intolerance and hepatic steatosis in a mouse model of obesity. In light of these results, we believe that TriMetChalc action deserves to be more deeply evaluated over longer treatment periods and/or in combination with other chalcones with protective effects on the liver.
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- Stéphanie Gaigé
- Centre de Recherche en Psychologie et Neurosciences (CRPN), UMR CNRS UMR 7077, Aix-Marseille University, 13331 Marseille, France; (S.G.); (A.A.); (R.B.)
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- Centre de Recherche en Psychologie et Neurosciences (CRPN), UMR CNRS UMR 7077, Aix-Marseille University, 13331 Marseille, France; (S.G.); (A.A.); (R.B.)
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- Centre de Recherche en Psychologie et Neurosciences (CRPN), UMR CNRS UMR 7077, Aix-Marseille University, 13331 Marseille, France; (S.G.); (A.A.); (R.B.)
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- PRATIM, FSCM (FR1739), Centrale Marseille, CNRS, Aix-Marseille University, 13397 Marseille, France;
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- Mediterranean Institute of Marine and Terrestrial Biodiversity and Ecology, IRD, CNRS UMR7263, Aix-Marseille University, 13013 Marseille, France; (A.D.M.); (M.R.)
- Mediterranean Institute of Marine and Terrestrial Biodiversity and Ecology, IRD, NRS UMR7263, Avignon University, 84029 Avignon, France
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- Mediterranean Institute of Marine and Terrestrial Biodiversity and Ecology, IRD, CNRS UMR7263, Aix-Marseille University, 13013 Marseille, France; (A.D.M.); (M.R.)
- Mediterranean Institute of Marine and Terrestrial Biodiversity and Ecology, IRD, NRS UMR7263, Avignon University, 84029 Avignon, France
- CAYLAB, Contract Research Organization, 13180 Istres, France
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- Centre de Recherche en Psychologie et Neurosciences (CRPN), UMR CNRS UMR 7077, Aix-Marseille University, 13331 Marseille, France; (S.G.); (A.A.); (R.B.)
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Lv B, Xing S, Wang Z, Zhang A, Wang Q, Bian Y, Pei Y, Sun H, Chen Y. NRF2 inhibitors: Recent progress, future design and therapeutic potential. Eur J Med Chem 2024; 279:116822. [PMID: 39241669 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2024.116822] [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: 08/05/2024] [Revised: 08/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
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Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) is a crucial transcription factor involved in oxidative stress response, which controls the expression of various cytoprotective genes. Recent research has indicated that constitutively activated NRF2 can enhance patients' resistance to chemotherapy drugs, resulting in unfavorable prognosis. Therefore, the development of NRF2 inhibitors has emerged as a promising approach for overcoming drug resistance in cancer treatment. However, there are limited reports and reviews focusing on NRF2 inhibitors. This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the structure and regulation of the NRF2 signaling pathway, followed by a comprehensive review of reported NRF2 inhibitors. Moreover, the current design strategies and future prospects of NRF2 inhibitors will be discussed, aiming to establish a foundation for the development of more effective NRF2 inhibitors.
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- Bingbing Lv
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Center of TCM External Medication Researching and Industrializing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China.
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Maisto M, Marzocchi A, Keivani N, Piccolo V, Summa V, Tenore GC. Natural Chalcones for the Management of Obesity Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15929. [PMID: 37958912 PMCID: PMC10648025 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115929] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
Abstract
In the last decade, the incidence of obesity has increased dramatically worldwide, reaching a dangerous pandemic spread. This condition has serious public health implications as it significantly increases the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, hypertension, heart attack, and stroke. The treatment of obesity is therefore the greatest health challenge of our time. Conventional therapeutic treatment of obesity is based on the use of various synthetic molecules belonging to the class of appetite suppressants, lipase inhibitors, hormones, metabolic regulators, and inhibitors of intestinal peptide receptors. The long-term use of these molecules is generally limited by various side effects and tolerance. For this reason, the search for natural alternatives to treat obesity is a current research goal. This review therefore examined the anti-obesity potential of natural chalcones based on available evidence from in vitro and animal studies. In particular, the results of the main in vitro studies describing the principal molecular therapeutic targets and the mechanism of action of the different chalcones investigated were described. In addition, the results of the most relevant animal studies were reported. Undoubtedly, future clinical studies are urgently needed to confirm and validate the potential of natural chalcones in the clinical prophylaxis of obesity.
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- Maria Maisto
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Via Domenico Montesano, 59, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.M.); (N.K.); (V.P.); (V.S.); (G.C.T.)
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Su X, Lai L, Li X, Li W, Mo Z, Li Y, Xiao L, Wang W, Wang F. DMC (2',4'-dihydroxy-6'-methoxy-3',5'-dimethylchalcone) enhances exercise tolerance via the AMPK-SIRT1-PGC-1α pathway in mice fed a high-fat diet. Phytother Res 2023; 37:4488-4503. [PMID: 37314083 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Obesity is caused by an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure. This study aimed to determine the effects and mechanisms of 2',4'-dihydroxy-6'-methoxy-3',5'-dimethylchalcone (DMC) on exercise tolerance in high-fat diet (HFD)-fed mice. Male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into two categories (7 groups [n = 8]): sedentary (control [CON], HFD, 200 mg/kg DMC, and 500 mg/kg DMC) and swimming (HFD, 200 mg/kg DMC, and 500 mg/kg DMC). Except the CON group, all other groups were fed HFD with or without DMC intervention for 33 days. The swimming groups were subjected to exhaustive swimming (three sessions/week). Changes in swimming time, glucolipid metabolism, body composition, biochemical indicators, histopathology, inflammation, metabolic mediators, and protein expression were assessed. DMC combined with regular exercise improved endurance performance, body composition, glucose and insulin tolerance, lipid profile, and the inflammatory state in a dose-dependent manner. Further, DMC alone or combined with exercise could restore normal tissue morphology, reduce fatigue-associated markers, and boost whole-body metabolism and the protein expression of phospho-AMP-activated protein kinase alpha/total-AMP-activated protein kinase alpha (AMPK), sirtuin-1 (SIRT1), peroxisome-proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1alpha (PGC-1α), and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha in the muscle and adipose tissues of HFD-fed mice. DMC exhibits antifatigue effects by regulating glucolipid catabolism, inflammation, and energy homeostasis. Furthermore, DMC exerts a synergistic exercise-related metabolic effect via the AMPK-SIRT1-PGC-1α signaling pathway, suggesting that DMC is a potential natural sports supplement with mimicked or augmented exercise effects for obesity prevention.
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- Xiaotong Su
- Zhuhai Campus, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Drug Clinical Trials, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Zhuhai Campus, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Zhuhai Campus, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Education and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Guizhou Province and School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Zhuhai Campus, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Zhuhai Campus, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Zhuhai Campus, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Zhuhai Campus, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Zhuhai Campus, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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Park RY, Lee H, Park K. Total synthesis of 2′,4′,6′‐trimethoxy‐3′,5′‐dimethylchalcone derivatives. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/bkcs.12515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Rae Yeon Park
- School of Chemical Engineering and Material Science Chung‐Ang University Seoul Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Material Science Chung‐Ang University Seoul Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Material Science Chung‐Ang University Seoul Republic of Korea
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Khamto N, Chaichuang L, Rithchumpon P, Phupong W, Bhoopong P, Tateing S, Pompimon W, Semakul N, Chomsri NO, Meepowpan P. Synthesis, cytotoxicity evaluation and molecular docking studies on 2',4'-dihydroxy-6'-methoxy-3',5'-dimethylchalcone derivatives. RSC Adv 2021; 11:31433-31447. [PMID: 35496846 PMCID: PMC9041536 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra05445g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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2′,4′-Dihydroxy-6′-methoxy-3′,5′-dimethylchalcone (DMC, 1) was isolated from seeds of Syzygium nervosum A.Cunn. ex DC. exhibiting intriguing biological activities. Herein, thirty three DMC derivatives including 4′-O-monosubstituted-DMC (2), 7-O-acylated-4-hydroxycoumarin derivatives (3), stilbene–coumarin derivatives (4), 2′,4′-disubstituted-DMC (5), and flavanone derivatives (6), were synthesised through acylation, alkylations, and sulfonylation. These semi-synthetic DMC derivatives were evaluated for in vitro cytotoxicity against six carcinoma cell lines. It was found that most derivatives exhibited higher cytotoxicity than DMC. In particular, 4′-O-caproylated-DMC (2b) and 4′-O-methylated-DMC (2g) displayed the strongest cytotoxicity against SH-SY5Y with IC50 values of 5.20 and 7.52 μM, respectively. Additionally, 4′-O-benzylated-DMC (2h) demonstrated the strongest cytotoxicity against A-549 and FaDu with IC50 values of 9.99 and 13.98 μM, respectively. Our structure–activity relationship (SAR) highlights the importance of 2′-OH and the derivatisation pattern of 4′-OH. Furthermore, molecular docking simulation studies shed further light on how these bioactive compounds interact with cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2). Semi-synthetic DMC derivatives were synthesised and displayed biological potency against various cancer cell lines. ![]()
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- Nopawit Khamto
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University 239 Huay Kaew Road Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand .,Graduate School, Chiang Mai University 239 Huay Kaew Road Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University 239 Huay Kaew Road Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand .,Graduate School, Chiang Mai University 239 Huay Kaew Road Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University 239 Huay Kaew Road Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand .,Graduate School, Chiang Mai University 239 Huay Kaew Road Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
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- School of Science, Walailak University 222 Thaiburi Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161 Thailand
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- School of Allied Health Science, Walailak University 222 Thaiburi Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161 Thailand
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University 239 Huay Kaew Road Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Centre for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Lampang Rajabhat University Lampang 52100 Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University 239 Huay Kaew Road Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand .,Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Technology, Chiang Mai University 239 Huay Kaew Road Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
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- Agricultural Technology Research Institute (ATRI), Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna 202 Pichai District Lampang 52100 Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University 239 Huay Kaew Road Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand .,Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Technology, Chiang Mai University 239 Huay Kaew Road Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
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Bailly C, Vergoten G. Mechanistic insights into dimethyl cardamonin-mediated pharmacological effects: A double control of the AMPK-HMGB1 signaling axis. Life Sci 2020; 263:118601. [PMID: 33086122 PMCID: PMC7568849 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
Dimethyl cardamonin (DMC) has been isolated from diverse plants, notably from Cleistocalyx operculatus. We have reviewed the pharmacological properties of this natural product which displays anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperglycemic and anti-cancer properties. The pharmacological activities essentially derive from the capacity of DMC to interact with the protein targets HMGB1 and AMPK. Upon binding to HMGB1, DMC inhibits the nucleocytoplasmic transfer of the protein and its extracellular secretion, thereby blocking its alarmin function. DMC also binds to the AMP site of AMPK to activate phospho-AMPK and then to trigger downstream signals leading to the anti-inflammatory and anti-hyperglycemic effects. AMPK activation by DMC reinforces inhibition of HMGB1, to further reduce the release of the alarmin protein, likely contributing to the anticancer effects. The characterization of a tight control of DMC over the AMPK-HMGB1 axis not only helps to explain the known activities of DMC but also suggests opportunities to use this chalcone to treat other pathological conditions such as the acute respiratory distress syndrome (which affects patients with COVID-19). DMC structural analogues are also evoked.
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- University of Lille, Inserm, U995 - LIRIC - Lille Inflammation Research International Center, ICPAL, 3 rue du Professeur Laguesse, BP-83, F-59006 Lille, France
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Lee H, Park RY, Park K. Total Syntheses of 4′,6′‐Dimethoxy‐2'‐Hydroxy‐3′,5′‐Dimethylchalcone Derivatives. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/bkcs.12156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Hana Lee
- School of Chemical Engineering and Material Science Chung‐Ang University 84 Heukseok‐ro, Dongjak‐gu, Seoul 06974 Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Material Science Chung‐Ang University 84 Heukseok‐ro, Dongjak‐gu, Seoul 06974 Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Material Science Chung‐Ang University 84 Heukseok‐ro, Dongjak‐gu, Seoul 06974 Republic of Korea
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Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology of Syzygium nervosum. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2020; 2020:8263670. [PMID: 33204293 PMCID: PMC7652606 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8263670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
Syzygium nervosum, which belongs to the Myrtaceae plant family, is widely distributed and cultivated in South East Asian countries. The decoction of S. nervosum leaves and flower buds has been consumed regularly as a beverage among the Vietnamese and Chinese communities. In addition, it has also been used in traditional medicine for a variety of purposes, notably for influenza, skin diseases, and digestive conditions. To date, there has been a considerable number of publications on chemical profiling and pharmacological activities of S. nervosum crude extract and pure isolated compounds. Our analysis indicated the characteristic chemical scaffolds and potential bioactivities on cancer, diabetes, and inflammatory diseases of this plant. The review aims to summarize up-to-date past study results and suggest future research direction on this species, in order to promote clinical applications of S. nervosum.
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Shi X, Zhao Y, Zhou L, Yin H, Liu J, Ma L. Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Dimethyl Cardamonin (DMC) Derivatives as P-glycoprotein-mediated Multidrug Resistance Reversal Agents. LETT DRUG DES DISCOV 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1570180817999200531162015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Background:
P-glycoprotein (P-gp) has been regarded as an important factor in the multidrug
resistance (MDR) of tumor cells within the last decade, which can be solved by inhibiting Pgp
to reverse MDR. Thus, it is an effective strategy to develop inhibitor of P-gp.
Objective:
In this study, the synthesis of a series of derivatives had been carried out by bioisosterism
design on the basis of Dimethyl Cardamonin (DMC). Subsequently, we evaluated their reversal activities
as potential P-glycoprotein (P-gp)-mediated Multidrug Resistance (MDR) agents.
Methods:
Dimethyl cardamonin derivatives were synthesized from acetophenones and the corresponding
benzaldehydes in the presence of 40% KOH by Claisen-Schmidt reaction. Their cytotoxicity
and reversal activities in vitro were assessed with MTT. Moreover, the compound B4 was evaluated
by Doxorubicin (DOX) accumulation, Western blot and wound-healing assays deeply.
Results and Conclusion:
The results showed that compounds B2, B4 and B6 had the potency of
MDR reversers with little intrinsic cytotoxicity. Meanwhile, these compounds also demonstrated the
capability to inhibit MCF-7 and MCF-7/DOX cells migration. Besides, the most compound B4 was
selected for further study, which promoted the accumulation of DOX in MCF-7/DOX cells and inhibited
the expressionof P-gp at protein levels.
Conclusion:
The above findings may provide new insights for the research and development of Pgp-
mediated MDR reversal agents.
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- Ximeng Shi
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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Saadeldeen FS, Niu Y, Wang H, Zhou L, Meng L, Chen S, Sun-Waterhouse D, Waterhouse GIN, Liu Z, Kang W. Natural products: Regulating glucose metabolism and improving insulin resistance. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2020.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Rocha S, Ribeiro D, Fernandes E, Freitas M. A Systematic Review on Anti-diabetic Properties of Chalcones. Curr Med Chem 2020; 27:2257-2321. [PMID: 30277140 DOI: 10.2174/0929867325666181001112226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Revised: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 08/21/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
Abstract
The use of anti-diabetic drugs has been increasing worldwide and the evolution of therapeutics has been enormous. Still, the currently available anti-diabetic drugs do not present the desired efficacy and are generally associated with serious adverse effects. Thus, entirely new interventions, addressing the underlying etiopathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus, are required. Chalcones, secondary metabolites of terrestrial plants and precursors of the flavonoids biosynthesis, have been used for a long time in traditional medicine due to their wide-range of biological activities, from which the anti-diabetic activity stands out. This review systematizes the information found in literature about the anti-diabetic properties of chalcones, in vitro and in vivo. Chalcones are able to exert these properties by acting in different therapeutic targets: Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 (DPP-4); Glucose Transporter Type 4 (GLUT4), Sodium Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2), α-amylase, α-glucosidase, Aldose Reductase (ALR), Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B (PTP1B), Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor-gamma (PPARγ) and Adenosine Monophosphate (AMP)-activated Protein Kinase (AMPK). Chalcones are, undoubtedly, promising anti-diabetic agents, and some crucial structural features have already been established. From the Structure-Activity Relationships analysis, it can generally be stated that the presence of hydroxyl, prenyl and geranyl groups in their skeleton improves their activity for the evaluated anti-diabetic targets.
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- Sonia Rocha
- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira No. 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira No. 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira No. 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira No. 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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Identification of anti-osteoclastogenic compounds from Cleistocalyx operculatus flower buds and their effects on RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis. J Funct Foods 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2019.05.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Tran PL, Kim O, Tran HNK, Tran MH, Min BS, Hwangbo C, Lee JH. Protective effects of extract of Cleistocalyx operculatus flower buds and its isolated major constituent against LPS-induced endotoxic shock by activating the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. Food Chem Toxicol 2019; 129:125-137. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2019.04.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Revised: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 04/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Antidiabetic effects of trihydroxychalcone derivatives via activation of AMP-activated protein kinase. J IND ENG CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2017.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Srivarangkul P, Yuttithamnon W, Suroengrit A, Pankaew S, Hengphasatporn K, Rungrotmongkol T, Phuwapraisirisan P, Ruxrungtham K, Boonyasuppayakorn S. A novel flavanone derivative inhibits dengue virus fusion and infectivity. Antiviral Res 2018; 151:27-38. [PMID: 29360474 DOI: 10.1016/j.antiviral.2018.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2017] [Revised: 10/10/2017] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
Abstract
Dengue infection is a global burden affecting millions of world population. Previous studies indicated that flavanones were potential dengue virus inhibitors. We discovered that a novel flavanone derivative, 5-hydroxy-7-methoxy-6-methylflavanone (FN5Y), inhibited DENV2 pH-dependent fusion in cell-based system with strong binding efficiency to DENV envelope protein at K (P83, L107, K128, L198), K' (T48, E49, A50, L198, Q200, L277), X' (Y138, V354, I357), and Y' (V97, R99, N103, K246) by molecular dynamic simulation. FN5Y inhibited DENV2 infectivity with EC50s (and selectivity index) of 15.99 ± 5.38 (>6.25), and 12.31 ± 1.64 (2.23) μM in LLC/MK2 and Vero cell lines, respectively, and inhibited DENV4 at 11.70 ± 6.04 (>8.55) μM. CC50s in LLC/MK2, HEK-293, and HepG2 cell lines at 72 h were higher than 100 μM. Time-of-addition study revealed that the maximal efficacy was achieved at early after infection corresponded with pH-dependent fusion. Inactivating the viral particle, interfering with cellular receptors, inhibiting viral protease, or the virus replication complex were not major targets of this compound. FN5Y could become a potent anti-flaviviral drug and can be structurally modified for higher potency using simulation to DENV envelope as a molecular target.
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Affiliation(s)
- Pimsiri Srivarangkul
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Graduate Program, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Program, Graduated School, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Program, Graduated School, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand; Structural and Computational Biology Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Chula Vaccine Research Center (Chula VRC), Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Chula Vaccine Research Center (Chula VRC), Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand; Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
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Cheng J, Zhang T, Ji H, Tao K, Guo J, Wei W. Functional characterization of AMP-activated protein kinase signaling in tumorigenesis. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2016; 1866:232-251. [PMID: 27681874 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2016.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2016] [Revised: 09/22/2016] [Accepted: 09/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a ubiquitously expressed metabolic sensor among various species. Specifically, cellular AMPK is phosphorylated and activated under certain stressful conditions, such as energy deprivation, in turn to activate diversified downstream substrates to modulate the adaptive changes and maintain metabolic homeostasis. Recently, emerging evidences have implicated the potential roles of AMPK signaling in tumor initiation and progression. Nevertheless, a comprehensive description on such topic is still in scarcity, especially in combination of its biochemical features with mouse modeling results to elucidate the physiological role of AMPK signaling in tumorigenesis. Hence, we performed this thorough review by summarizing the tumorigenic role of each component along the AMPK signaling, comprising of both its upstream and downstream effectors. Moreover, their functional interplay with the AMPK heterotrimer and exclusive efficacies in carcinogenesis were chiefly explained among genetically altered mice models. Importantly, the pharmaceutical investigations of AMPK relevant medications have also been highlighted. In summary, in this review, we not only elucidate the potential functions of AMPK signaling pathway in governing tumorigenesis, but also potentiate the future targeted strategy aiming for better treatment of aberrant metabolism-associated diseases, including cancer.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ji Cheng
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, People's Republic of China; Department of Pathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Biology, Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai 200031, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Pathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
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- Department of Pathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
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