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Mayer AMS, Mayer VA, Swanson-Mungerson M, Pierce ML, Rodríguez AD, Nakamura F, Taglialatela-Scafati O. Marine Pharmacology in 2019-2021: Marine Compounds with Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Anti-Inflammatory, Antiprotozoal, Antituberculosis and Antiviral Activities; Affecting the Immune and Nervous Systems, and Other Miscellaneous Mechanisms of Action. Mar Drugs 2024; 22:309. [PMID: 39057418 PMCID: PMC11278370 DOI: 10.3390/md22070309] [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: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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The current 2019-2021 marine pharmacology literature review provides a continuation of previous reviews covering the period 1998 to 2018. Preclinical marine pharmacology research during 2019-2021 was published by researchers in 42 countries and contributed novel mechanism-of-action pharmacology for 171 structurally characterized marine compounds. The peer-reviewed marine natural product pharmacology literature reported antibacterial, antifungal, antiprotozoal, antituberculosis, and antiviral mechanism-of-action studies for 49 compounds, 87 compounds with antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities that also affected the immune and nervous system, while another group of 51 compounds demonstrated novel miscellaneous mechanisms of action, which upon further investigation, may contribute to several pharmacological classes. Thus, in 2019-2021, a very active preclinical marine natural product pharmacology pipeline provided novel mechanisms of action as well as new lead chemistry for the clinical marine pharmaceutical pipeline targeting the therapy of several disease categories.
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- Alejandro M. S. Mayer
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Graduate Studies, Midwestern University, 555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA;
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- Department of Nursing Education, School of Nursing, Aurora University, 347 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora, IL 60506, USA;
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Graduate Studies, Midwestern University, 555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA;
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Graduate Studies, Midwestern University, 555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA;
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- Molecular Sciences Research Center, University of Puerto Rico, 1390 Ponce de León Avenue, San Juan, PR 00926, USA;
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- Research Institute for Science and Engineering, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku 169-8555, Tokyo, Japan;
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Park K, Kwak IS. Growth retardation and suppression of ubiquitin-dependent catabolic processes in the brackish water clam Corbicula japonica in response to salinity changes and bioaccumulation of toxic heavy metals. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 337:122554. [PMID: 37717895 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122554] [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: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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The brackish water clam (Corbicula japonica) is constantly exposed to stressful salinity gradients and high levels of heavy metals in the freshwater-saltwater interface of estuary environments, which are introduced from upstream regions and land. To identify the key molecular pathways involved in the response to salinity changes and heavy metal bioaccumulation, we obtained the transcriptomes of C. japonica inhabiting different salinities and heavy metal distributions in Gwangyang Bay (Korea) using RNA sequencing. Among a total of 404,486 assembled unigenes, 5534 differentially expressed genes were identified in C. japonica inhabiting different conditions, 1549 of which were significantly upregulated and 1355 were significantly downregulated. Correlation analyses revealed distinct gene expression patterns between the low and high conditions of salinity and heavy metal bioaccumulation. Functional annotation revealed significant downregulation of genes involved in "ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process," "tricarboxylic acid cycle," and "intracellular protein transport" in C. japonica from the high condition compared to the low condition. Transcription and translation pathways were significantly enriched in the high condition. Additionally, upon comparison of the low and high conditions by qRT-PCR and proteasome enzyme activity analyses, our findings demonstrated that environmental stress could suppress the ubiquitin-proteasome complex (UPC). Additionally, transcriptomic changes under high salinity stress conditions may be related to an increase in cellular protection by defense enzymes, which leads to more energy being required and a disruption of energy homeostasis. Ultimately, this could cause growth retardation in the clam C. japonica. In summary, this study provides the first evidence of UPC suppression induced by a combination of high salinity and heavy metal bioaccumulation stress in C. japonica, which could compromise the survival and growth of estuarine bivalves.
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- Kiyun Park
- Fisheries Science Institute, Chonnam National University, Yeosu, 59626, South Korea
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- Fisheries Science Institute, Chonnam National University, Yeosu, 59626, South Korea; Department of Ocean Integrated Science, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, South Korea.
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Ambrosio FA, Costa G, Gallo Cantafio ME, Torcasio R, Trapasso F, Alcaro S, Viglietto G, Amodio N. Natural Agents as Novel Potential Source of Proteasome Inhibitors with Anti-Tumor Activity: Focus on Multiple Myeloma. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031438. [PMID: 36771100 PMCID: PMC9919276 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is an aggressive and incurable disease for most patients, characterized by periods of treatment, remission and relapse. The introduction of new classes of drugs, such as proteasome inhibitors (PIs), has improved survival outcomes in these patient populations. The proteasome is the core of the ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS), a complex and conserved pathway involved in the control of multiple cellular processes, including cell cycle control, transcription, DNA damage repair, protein quality control and antigen presentation. To date, PIs represent the gold standard for the treatment of MM. Bortezomib was the first PI approved by the FDA, followed by next generation of PIs, namely carfilzomib and ixazomib. Natural agents play an important role in anti-tumor drug discovery, and many of them have recently been reported to inhibit the proteasome, thus representing a new potential source of anti-MM drugs. Based on the pivotal biological role of the proteasome and on PIs' significance in the management of MM, in this review we aim to briefly summarize recent evidence on natural compounds capable of inhibiting the proteasome, thus triggering anti-MM activity.
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- Francesca Alessandra Ambrosio
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Campus “S. Venuta”, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus “S. Venuta”, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
- Net4Science Academic Spin-Off, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus “S. Venuta”, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
- Correspondence: (G.C.); (N.A.)
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Campus “S. Venuta”, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Campus “S. Venuta”, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences (Di.B.E.S.T.), University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Campus “S. Venuta”, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus “S. Venuta”, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
- Net4Science Academic Spin-Off, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus “S. Venuta”, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
- Associazione CRISEA—Centro di Ricerca e Servizi Avanzati per l’Innovazione Rurale, Loc. Condoleo, 88055 Belcastro, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Campus “S. Venuta”, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Campus “S. Venuta”, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
- Correspondence: (G.C.); (N.A.)
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Fan Y, Wang H, Yu Z, Liang Z, Li Y, You G. Inhibition of proteasome, but not lysosome, upregulates organic anion transporter 3 in vitro and in vivo. Biochem Pharmacol 2023; 208:115387. [PMID: 36549459 PMCID: PMC9877193 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2022.115387] [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: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Organic anion transporter 3 (OAT3), an indispensable basolateral membrane transporter predominantly distributed in the kidney proximal tubules, mediated the systemic clearance of substrates including clinical drugs, nutrients, endogenous and exogenous metabolites, toxins, and critically sustains body homeostasis. Preliminary data in this study showed that classical proteasome inhibitors (e.g., MG132), but not lysosome inhibitors, significantly increased the OAT3 ubiquitination and OAT3-mediated transport of estrone sulfate (ES) in OAT3 stable expressing cells, indicating that proteasome rather than lysosome is involved in the intracellular fate of OAT3. Next, bortezomib and carfilzomib, two FDA-approved and widely applied anticancer agents through selective targeting proteasome, were further used to define the role of inhibiting proteasome in OAT3 regulation and related molecular mechanisms. The results showed that 20S proteasome activity in cell lysates was suppressed with bortezomib and carfilzomib treatment, leading to the increased OAT3 ubiquitination, stimulated transport activity of ES, enhanced OAT3 surface and total expression. The upregulated OAT3 function by proteasome inhibition was attributed to the augment in maximum transport velocity and stability of membrane OAT3. Lastly, in vivo study using Sprague Dawley rats validated that proteasome inhibition using bortezomib induced enhancement of OAT3 ubiquitination and membrane expression in kidney. These data suggest that activity of proteasome but not lysosome could have an impact on the physiological function of OAT3, and proteasome displayed a promising target for OAT3 regulation in vitro and in vivo, and could be used in restoring OAT3 impairment under pathological conditions, avoiding OAT3-associated toxicity and diseases, ensuring drug efficacy and safety.
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- Yunzhou Fan
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ, USA.
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Vasilopoulou MA, Gioran A, Theodoropoulou M, Koutsaviti A, Roussis V, Ioannou E, Chondrogianni N. Healthspan improvement and anti-aggregation effects induced by a marine-derived structural proteasome activator. Redox Biol 2022; 56:102462. [PMID: 36095970 PMCID: PMC9482115 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2022.102462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Proteasome activation has been shown to promote cellular and organismal healthspan and to protect against aggregation-related conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Various natural compounds have been described for their proteasome activating properties but scarce data exist on marine metabolites that often possess unique chemical structures, exhibiting pronounced bioactivities with novel mechanisms of action. In this study, we have identified for the first time a marine structural proteasome activator, namely (1R,3E,6R,7Z,11S,12S)-dolabella-3,7,18-trien-6,17-olide (DBTO). DBTO activates the 20S proteasome complex in cell-free assays but also in cellulo. Continuous supplementation of human primary fibroblasts with DBTO throughout their cellular lifespan confers an improved healthspan while ameliorated health status is also observed in wild type (wt) Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) nematodes supplemented with DBTO. Furthermore, treatment of various AD nematode models, as well as of human cells of neuronal origin challenged with exogenously added Aβ peptide, with DBTO results in enhanced protection against Aβ-induced proteotoxicity. In total, our results reveal the first structural proteasome activator derived from the marine ecosystem and highlight its potential as a compound that might be used for healthspan maintenance and preventive strategies against proteinopathies, such as AD. (1R,3E,6R,7Z,11S,12S)-dolabella-3,7,18-trien-6,17-olide (DBTO) is a structural proteasome activator. DBTO is the first identified marine structural proteasome activator. DBTO positively modulates cellular healthspan and organismal health status. DBTO confers protection against Aβ-induced proteotoxicity.
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The Nrf2 antioxidant defense system in intervertebral disc degeneration: Molecular insights. EXPERIMENTAL & MOLECULAR MEDICINE 2022; 54:1067-1075. [PMID: 35978054 PMCID: PMC9440120 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-022-00829-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is a common degenerative musculoskeletal disorder and is recognized as a major contributor to discogenic lower back pain. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying IDD remain unclear, and therapeutic strategies for IDD are currently limited. Oxidative stress plays pivotal roles in the pathogenesis and progression of many age-related diseases in humans, including IDD. Nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is a master antioxidant transcription factor that protects cells against oxidative stress damage. Nrf2 is negatively modulated by Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) and exerts important effects on IDD progression. Accumulating evidence has revealed that Nrf2 can facilitate the transcription of downstream antioxidant genes in disc cells by binding to antioxidant response elements (AREs) in promoter regions, including heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and NADPH quinone dehydrogenase 1 (NQO1). The Nrf2 antioxidant defense system regulates cell apoptosis, senescence, extracellular matrix (ECM) metabolism, the inflammatory response of the nucleus pulposus (NP), and calcification of the cartilaginous endplates (EP) in IDD. In this review, we aim to discuss the current knowledge on the roles of Nrf2 in IDD systematically. Insights into the activity of a protein that regulates gene expression and protects cells against oxidative stress could yield novel treatments for lower back pain. Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is a common cause of lower back pain, but the molecular mechanisms underlying IDD are unclear, meaning treatment options are limited. Oxidative stress is implicated in IDD, and scientists have begun exploring the role of nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), a master regulator of the body’s antioxidant responses, in regulating IDD progression. In a review of recent research, Weishi Li at Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China, and co-workers point out that boosting the activity of Nrf2-related signaling pathways alleviates oxidative stress in intervertebral disc cells. The researchers suggest that therapies based on non-coding RNAs may prove valuable in activating Nrf2 in IDD patients.
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Kantserova NP, Tushina ED, Sukhovskaya IV, Lysenko LA. Oxidative Modification and Proteolysis of Hepatic Proteins in Reared Rainbow Trout Affected by Environmental Factors. RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s1068162022030086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Vladkova T, Georgieva N, Staneva A, Gospodinova D. Recent Progress in Antioxidant Active Substances from Marine Biota. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:439. [PMID: 35326090 PMCID: PMC8944465 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11030439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The well-recognized but not fully explored antioxidant activity of marine-biota-derived, biologically active substances has led to interest in their study as substitutes of antibiotics, antiaging agents, anticancer and antiviral drugs, and others. The aim of this review is to present the current state of the art of marine-biota-derived antioxidants to give some ideas for potential industrial applications. METHODS This review is an update for the last 5 years on the marine sources of natural antioxidants, different classes antioxidant compounds, and current derivation biotechnologies. RESULTS New marine sources of antioxidants, including byproducts and wastes, are presented, along with new antioxidant substances and derivation approaches. CONCLUSIONS The interest in high-value antioxidants from marine biota continues. Natural substances combining antioxidant and antimicrobial action are of particular interest because of the increasing microbial resistance to antibiotic treatments. New antioxidant substances are discovered, along with those extracted from marine biota collected in other locations. Byproducts and wastes provide a valuable source of antioxidant substances. The application of optimized non-conventional derivation approaches is expected to allow the intensification of the production and improvement in the quality of the derived substances. The ability to obtain safe, high-value products is of key importance for potential industrialization.
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- Todorka Vladkova
- Laboratory for Advanced Materials Research, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (UCTM), 8 “St. Kl. Ohridski” Blvd, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (UCTM), 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Laboratory for Advanced Materials Research, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (UCTM), 8 “St. Kl. Ohridski” Blvd, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Department of Electrical Apparatus, Technical University of Sofia, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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Louka XP, Sklirou AD, Le Goff G, Lopes P, Papanagnou ED, Manola MS, Benayahu Y, Ouazzani J, Trougakos IP. Isolation of an Extract from the Soft Coral Symbiotic Microorganism Salinispora arenicola Exerting Cytoprotective and Anti-Aging Effects. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2021; 44:14-30. [PMID: 35723381 PMCID: PMC8928968 DOI: 10.3390/cimb44010002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Cells have developed a highly integrated system responsible for proteome stability, namely the proteostasis network (PN). As loss of proteostasis is a hallmark of aging and age-related diseases, the activation of PN modules can likely extend healthspan. Here, we present data on the bioactivity of an extract (SA223-S2BM) purified from the strain Salinispora arenicola TM223-S2 that was isolated from the soft coral Scleronephthya lewinsohni; this coral was collected at a depth of 65 m from the mesophotic Red Sea ecosystem EAPC (south Eilat, Israel). Treatment of human cells with SA223-S2BM activated proteostatic modules, decreased oxidative load, and conferred protection against oxidative and genotoxic stress. Furthermore, SA223-S2BM enhanced proteasome and lysosomal-cathepsins activities in Drosophila flies and exhibited skin protective effects as evidenced by effective inhibition of the skin aging-related enzymes, elastase and tyrosinase. We suggest that the SA223-S2BM extract constitutes a likely promising source for prioritizing molecules with anti-aging properties.
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- Xanthippi P. Louka
- Department of Cell Biology and Biophysics, Faculty of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15784 Athens, Greece; (X.P.L.); (A.D.S.); (E.-D.P.); (M.S.M.)
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- Department of Cell Biology and Biophysics, Faculty of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15784 Athens, Greece; (X.P.L.); (A.D.S.); (E.-D.P.); (M.S.M.)
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- CNRS, Institut de Chimie des Substances Naturelles, UPR 2301, 91190 Gif-sur-Yvette, France; (G.L.G.); (P.L.); (J.O.)
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- CNRS, Institut de Chimie des Substances Naturelles, UPR 2301, 91190 Gif-sur-Yvette, France; (G.L.G.); (P.L.); (J.O.)
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- Department of Cell Biology and Biophysics, Faculty of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15784 Athens, Greece; (X.P.L.); (A.D.S.); (E.-D.P.); (M.S.M.)
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- Department of Cell Biology and Biophysics, Faculty of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15784 Athens, Greece; (X.P.L.); (A.D.S.); (E.-D.P.); (M.S.M.)
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- School of Zoology, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel;
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- CNRS, Institut de Chimie des Substances Naturelles, UPR 2301, 91190 Gif-sur-Yvette, France; (G.L.G.); (P.L.); (J.O.)
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- Department of Cell Biology and Biophysics, Faculty of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15784 Athens, Greece; (X.P.L.); (A.D.S.); (E.-D.P.); (M.S.M.)
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Sun X, Song Y, Xie Y, Han J, Chen F, Sun Y, Sui B, Jiang D. Shenlijia Attenuates Doxorubicin-Induced Chronic Heart Failure by Inhibiting Cardiac Fibrosis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2021; 2021:6659676. [PMID: 34326887 PMCID: PMC8310442 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6659676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Application of the anticancer drug doxorubicin (DOX) is restricted due to its adverse, cardiotoxic side effects, which ultimately result in heart failure. Moreover, there are a limited number of chemical agents for the clinical prevention of DOX-induced cardiotoxicity. Based on the theories of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) on chronic heart failure (CHF), Shenlijia (SLJ), a new TCM compound, has been developed to fulfill multiple functions, including improving cardiac function and inhibiting cardiac fibrosis. In the present study, the protective effects and molecular mechanisms of SLJ on DOX-induced CHF rats were investigated. The CHF rat model was induced by intraperitoneal injection of DOX for six weeks with the cumulative dose of 15 mg/kg. All rats were then randomly divided into the control, CHF, CHF + SLJ (3.0 g/kg per day), and CHF + captopril (3.8 mg/kg per day) groups and treated for further four weeks. Echocardiography and the assessment of hemodynamic parameters were performed to evaluate heart function. A protein chip was applied to identify proteins with diagnostic values that were differentially expressed following SLJ treatment. The data from these investigations showed that SLJ treatment significantly improved cardiac function by increasing the left ventricular ejection fraction, improving the hemodynamic index, and inhibiting interstitial fibrosis. Protein chip analysis revealed that SLJ upregulated MCP-1, MDC, neuropilin-2, TGF-β3, thrombospondin, TIE-2, EG-VEGF/PK1, and TIMP-1/2/3 expressions and downregulated that of MMP-13. In addition, immunohistochemistry and western blot results further confirmed that SLJ promoted TIMP-1/2/3 and inhibited MMP-13 expression. The results of the present study suggest that SLJ was effective against DOX-induced CHF rats and is related to the improvement of heart function and ultrastructure and the inhibition of myocardial fibrosis.
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- Xutao Sun
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pneumology, First Affiliated Hospital, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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Zhou DD, Luo M, Huang SY, Saimaiti A, Shang A, Gan RY, Li HB. Effects and Mechanisms of Resveratrol on Aging and Age-Related Diseases. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:9932218. [PMID: 34336123 PMCID: PMC8289612 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9932218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The aging of population has become an issue of great concern because of its rapid increase. Aging is an important risk factor of many chronic diseases. Resveratrol could be found in many foods, such as grapes, red wine, peanuts, and blueberries. Many studies reported that resveratrol possessed various bioactivities, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular protection, anticancer, antidiabetes mellitus, antiobesity, neuroprotection, and antiaging effects. The antiaging mechanisms of resveratrol were mainly ameliorating oxidative stress, relieving inflammatory reaction, improving mitochondrial function, and regulating apoptosis. Resveratrol could be an effective and safe compound for the prevention and treatment of aging and age-related diseases. In this review, we summarize the effects of resveratrol on aging, life extension, and several age-related diseases, with special attention paid to the mechanisms of antiaging action.
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- Dan-Dan Zhou
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Research Center for Plants and Human Health, Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610213, China
- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industrialization, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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