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Tang Q, Chu H, Sun N, Fan X, Han B, Li Y, Yu X, Li L, Wang X, Liu L, Chang H. The effects and mechanisms of Chai Shao Jie Yu Granules on chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS)-induced depressive rats based on network pharmacology. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024:119268. [PMID: 39706355 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.119268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2024] [Revised: 12/16/2024] [Accepted: 12/17/2024] [Indexed: 12/23/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Chai Shao Jie Yu Granules (CSJY) is a renowned and time-honored formula employed in clinical practice for the management of various conditions, notably depression. Depression, a prevalent psychiatric disorder, poses challenges with limited effective treatment options. Traditional herbal medicines have garnered increasing attention in the realm of combating depression, being perceived as safer alternatives to pharmacotherapy. AIM OF THE STUDY To explore the effects and mechanisms of CSJY in chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS)-induced depression. MATERIALS AND METHODS Rat models of CUMS-induced depression were established, and the rats were randomly allocated into six groups: Control, CUMS, CUMS + Paroxetine (PX), CUMS + CSJY-L, CUMS + CSJY-M, and CUMS + CSJY-H. Throughout the study, the rats' body weight was monitored. Depression-related behaviors were assessed using the sucrose preference test (SPT) and open field test (OFT). High-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) measured monoamine neurotransmitters in the rat cortex and hippocampus. We measured adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), corticosterone (CORT), and corticotropin-release hormone (CRH) levels in rat serum. Additionally, network pharmacology was employed to predict relevant molecular targets and potential mechanisms, followed by in vivo validation. Western blot analysis was conducted to evaluate the protein levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine/serotonin receptor 1A (5-HT1A) and Glutamate (Glu)-related proteins, such as p-GluA1, GluA1, p-GluN1, GluN1, p-GluN2A and GluN2A in the hippocampus. RESULTS In behavioral assessments, CUMS rats exhibited depressive behaviors, which were ameliorated by CSJY or PX treatment. Moreover, CSJY or PX treatment increased serotonin (5-HT) levels. It reduced the kynurenine/tryptophan (KYN/TRP) and gamma-aminobutyric acid/glutamate (GABA/Glu) in the hippocampus and cortex, as well as reduced serum levels of ACTH, CORT and CRH. Furthermore, CSJY or PX administration enhanced the decreased expression of p-GluN1/GluN1 while upregulating 5-HT1A and p-GluA1/GluA1 levels in the CUMS group. CONCLUSION CSJY demonstrated the ability to alleviate depressive behaviors in CUMS-induced depression rats, potentially through the inhibition of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, modulation of monoamine neurotransmitters, and glutamatergic neurons. These findings suggest that CSJY could serve as a promising treatment option for depression.
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- Qin Tang
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China; Pharmacy Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Heilongjiang Jiren Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Heilongjiang 150025, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Heilongjiang Jiren Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Heilongjiang 150025, China.
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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Kurnia K, Efimova E, Santala V, Santala S. Metabolic engineering of Acinetobacter baylyi ADP1 for naringenin production. Metab Eng Commun 2024; 19:e00249. [PMID: 39555486 PMCID: PMC11568779 DOI: 10.1016/j.mec.2024.e00249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 10/21/2024] [Accepted: 10/30/2024] [Indexed: 11/19/2024] Open
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Naringenin, a flavanone and a precursor for a variety of flavonoids, has potential applications in the health and pharmaceutical sectors. The biological production of naringenin using genetically engineered microbes is considered as a promising strategy. The naringenin synthesis pathway involving chalcone synthase (CHS) and chalcone isomerase (CHI) relies on the efficient supply of key substrates, malonyl-CoA and p-coumaroyl-CoA. In this research, we utilized a soil bacterium, Acinetobacter baylyi ADP1, which exhibits several characteristics that make it a suitable candidate for naringenin biosynthesis; the strain naturally tolerates and can uptake and metabolize p-coumaric acid, a primary compound in alkaline-pretreated lignin and a precursor for naringenin production. A. baylyi ADP1 also produces intracellular lipids, such as wax esters, thereby being able to provide malonyl-CoA for naringenin biosynthesis. Moreover, the genomic engineering of this strain is notably straightforward. In the course of the construction of a naringenin-producing strain, the p-coumarate catabolism was eliminated by a single gene knockout (ΔhcaA) and various combinations of plant-derived CHS and CHI were evaluated. The best performance was obtained by a novel combination of genes encoding for a CHS from Hypericum androsaemum and a CHI from Medicago sativa, that enabled the production of 17.9 mg/L naringenin in batch cultivations from p-coumarate. Furthermore, the implementation of a fed-batch system led to a 3.7-fold increase (66.4 mg/L) in naringenin production. These findings underscore the potential of A. baylyi ADP1 as a host for naringenin biosynthesis as well as advancement of lignin-based bioproduction.
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- Kesi Kurnia
- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, Hervanta Campus, 33720, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, Hervanta Campus, 33720, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, Hervanta Campus, 33720, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, Hervanta Campus, 33720, Tampere, Finland
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Mamy D, Boateng ID, Chen X. Metabolomic changes in Citrus reticulata peel after conventional and ultrasound-assisted solid-state fermentation with Aspergillus niger: A focus on flavonoid metabolism. Food Chem 2024; 467:142224. [PMID: 39632168 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.142224] [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: 08/14/2024] [Revised: 11/08/2024] [Accepted: 11/22/2024] [Indexed: 12/07/2024]
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This study explored the changes in nutrients, metabolites, and enzyme activity in Citrus reticulata peel powders (CRPP) under conventional or ultrasound-assisted solid-state fermentation (SSF) using Aspergillus niger CGMCC 3.6189. Compared to nonfermented CRPP (NF-CRPP), ultrasound-assisted fermented CRPP (UIS-CRPP) significantly increased total protein and carotenoid levels by 85.26 % and 179.68 %, respectively, surpassing conventionally-fermented CRPP (FO-CRPP). Among the 521 identified differential metabolites, organic acids, lipids, and flavonoids were predominant. Flavonoid accumulation was primarily driven by the flavone and flavonol biosynthesis pathway, with 90.47 % and 90.00 % of differential flavonoids upregulated in FO-CRPP and UIS-CRPP, respectively. SSF significantly increased phenylalanine, tyrosine, and methionine levels, and tyrosine ammonia-lyase and β-D-glucosidase activities, with higher levels in UIS-CRPP. These findings suggest that conventional and ultrasound-assisted fermentation enhances flavonoid levels in CRPP by modulating key enzyme activities in flavonoid biosynthesis and biotransformation. Our study offers a feasible approach for producing value-added products from citrus peel waste.
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- Daniel Mamy
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Higher Institutes of Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (ISSMV) of Dalaba, Dalaba, Tangama P.O. Box 09, Guinea
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- Certified Group, 199 W Rhapsody Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216, United States of America
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang 212013, China; International Joint Research Laboratories of Intelligent Agriculture and Agri-Products Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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Abadilla JMS, Chen BY, Ganzon MAD, Caparanga AR, Pamintuan KRS, Tayo LL, Hsueh CC, Hsieh CY, Yang LL, Tsai PW. Pharmacological Potential and Electrochemical Characteristics of Typha angustifolia Pollen. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:2857. [PMID: 39458804 PMCID: PMC11511223 DOI: 10.3390/plants13202857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2024] [Revised: 10/04/2024] [Accepted: 10/10/2024] [Indexed: 10/28/2024]
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Typha angustifolia L. (TA) pollen has been utilized as a traditional Chinese medicine for treating various internal and external traumas. Moreover, bioactive compounds possess diverse pharmacological activities. This study aims to evaluate the antiviral properties of TA based on its ability to generate bioenergy, capable of inhibiting viruses. TA pollens were extracted using water and ethanol solvents. These extracts were utilized to identify the phytochemical contents and correlate with the antioxidant activity via 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays. HPLC analysis was conducted to identify its electron-shuttling compositions. The bioenergy-generating characteristics were determined via microbial fuel cells. The water extract (TA-W) showed higher antioxidant activity due to a higher phenolic and flavonoid content compared to the ethanol extract (TA-E). Quercetin-3-O-(2G-α-L-rhamnosyl)-rutinoside, quercetin-3-O-neohesperidoside, and quercetin are the electron shuttles (ES) identified out of the 11 compounds. TA obtained a 1.39 ± 0.10 amplification factor of power generation that indicates potential bioenergy-generating and associated antiviral characteristic properties. The findings may provide a foundation for developing antiviral medications specifically designed to target virus-related diseases, while minimizing the risk of drug toxicity and reducing the costs of drug development.
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- Janielle Mari S. Abadilla
- School of Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering and Sciences, Mapúa University, Manila 1002, Philippines; (J.M.S.A.); (M.A.D.G.); (A.R.C.); (K.R.S.P.); (L.L.T.)
- School of Graduate Studies, Mapúa University, Manila 1002, Philippines
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National I-Lan University, Yilan 260, Taiwan; (B.-Y.C.); (C.-C.H.); (C.-Y.H.)
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- School of Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering and Sciences, Mapúa University, Manila 1002, Philippines; (J.M.S.A.); (M.A.D.G.); (A.R.C.); (K.R.S.P.); (L.L.T.)
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- School of Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering and Sciences, Mapúa University, Manila 1002, Philippines; (J.M.S.A.); (M.A.D.G.); (A.R.C.); (K.R.S.P.); (L.L.T.)
- School of Graduate Studies, Mapúa University, Manila 1002, Philippines
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- School of Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering and Sciences, Mapúa University, Manila 1002, Philippines; (J.M.S.A.); (M.A.D.G.); (A.R.C.); (K.R.S.P.); (L.L.T.)
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- School of Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering and Sciences, Mapúa University, Manila 1002, Philippines; (J.M.S.A.); (M.A.D.G.); (A.R.C.); (K.R.S.P.); (L.L.T.)
- Department of Biology, School of Health Sciences, Mapúa University, Makati 1200, Philippines
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National I-Lan University, Yilan 260, Taiwan; (B.-Y.C.); (C.-C.H.); (C.-Y.H.)
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National I-Lan University, Yilan 260, Taiwan; (B.-Y.C.); (C.-C.H.); (C.-Y.H.)
- Department of Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan;
- Department of Acupuncture, American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, Houston, TX 77063, USA
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- Department of Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202, Taiwan
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Chebaibi M, Bourhia M, Amrati FEZ, Slighoua M, Mssillou I, Aboul-Soud MAM, Khalid A, Hassani R, Bousta D, Achour S, Benhida R, Daoud R. Salsoline derivatives, genistein, semisynthetic derivative of kojic acid, and naringenin as inhibitors of A42R profilin-like protein of monkeypox virus: in silico studies. Front Chem 2024; 12:1445606. [PMID: 39318419 PMCID: PMC11420140 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1445606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024] Open
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Monkeypox virus (MPV) infection has developed into a re-emerging disease, and despite the potential of tecovirimat and cidofovir drugs, there is currently no conclusive treatment. The treatment's effectiveness and cost challenges motivate us to use In Silico approaches to seek natural compounds as candidate antiviral inhibitors. Using Maestro 11.5 in Schrodinger suite 2018, available natural molecules with validated chemical structures collected from Eximed Laboratory were subjected to molecular docking and ADMET analysis against the highly conserved A42R Profilin-like Protein of Monkeypox Virus Zaire-96-I-16 (PDB: 4QWO) with resolution of 1.52 Å solved 3D structure. Compared to the FDA-approved Tecovirimat, molecular docking revealed that Salsoline derivatives, Genistein, Semisynthetic derivative of kojic acid, and Naringenin had strengthened affinity (-8.9 to -10 kcal/mol) to 4QWO, and the molecular dynamic's simulation confirmed their high binding stability. In support of these results, the hydrogen bond analysis indicated that the Salsoline derivative had the most robust interaction with the binding pockets of 4QWO among the four molecules. Moreover, the comparative free energy analyses using MM-PBSA revealed an average binding free energy of the complexes of Salsoline derivative, Genistein, Semisynthetic derivative of kojic acid, Naringenin, of -106.418, -46.808, -50.770, and -63.319 kJ/mol, respectively which are lower than -33.855 kJ/mol of the Tecovirimat complex. Interestingly, these results and the ADMET predictions suggest that the four compounds are promising inhibitors of 4QWO, which agrees with previous results showing their antiviral activities against other viruses.
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- Mohamed Chebaibi
- Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ibn Zohr University, Laayoune, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agri-Food, and Health (LBEAS), Faculty of Sciences, University Sidi-Mohamed-Ben-Abdellah (USMBA), Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agri-Food, and Health (LBEAS), Faculty of Sciences, University Sidi-Mohamed-Ben-Abdellah (USMBA), Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health and Quality of Life (SNAMOPEQ), Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Health Research Center, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Environment and Nature Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- National Agency of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Tounate, Taounate, Morocco
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- Biomedical and Translational Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Fez, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
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- Chemical and Biochemical Sciences-Green Processing Engineering, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Chemical and Biochemical Sciences-Green Processing Engineering, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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Lu M, Liu S, Liu J, Zhao L, Pei J. A sustainable and efficient strategy for bioconverting naringin to L-rhamnose, 2R-naringenin, and kaempferol. Food Chem 2024; 447:138942. [PMID: 38484542 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138942] [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: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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The development of a sustainable and efficient bioconversion strategy is crucial for the full-component utilization of naringin. In this study, an engineering Pichia pastoris co-culture system was developed to produce L-rhamnose and 2S/2R-naringenin. By optimizing transformation conditions, the co-culture system could completely convert naringin while fully consuming glucose. The production of 2S/2R-naringenin reached 59.5 mM with a molar conversion of 99.2%, and L-rhamnose reached 59.1 mM with a molar conversion of 98.5%. In addition, an engineering Escherichia coli co-culture system was developed to produce 2R-naringenin and kaempferol from 2S/2R-naringenin. Maximal kaempferol production reached 1050 mg/L with a corresponding molar conversion of 99.0%, and 996 mg/L 2R-naringenin was accumulated. Finally, a total of 17.4 g 2R-naringenin, 18.0 g kaempferol, and 26.1 g L-rhamnose were prepared from 100 g naringin. Thus, this study provides a novel strategy for the production of value-added compounds from naringin with an environmentally safe process.
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- Mengfan Lu
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-Based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-Based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-Based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-Based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Nanjing 210037, China.
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-Based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Nanjing 210037, China.
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Yaseen HS, Zubair HM, Jamal A, Farrukh M, Mikrani R, Shaukat B, Hill JW, Rana R, Nazir A, Naveed M, Malik S. Naringin: Cardioprotective properties and safety profile in diabetes treatment. Fitoterapia 2024; 176:106011. [PMID: 38740344 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106011] [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: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Flavonoids derived from plants offer a broad spectrum of therapeutic potential for addressing metabolic syndrome, particularly diabetes mellitus (DM), a prevalent non-communicable disease. Hyperglycemia in DM is a known risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which substantially impact global mortality rates. This review examines the potential effects of naringin, a citrus flavonoid, on both DM and its associated cardiovascular complications, including conditions like diabetic cardiomyopathy. The safety profile of naringin is summarized based on various pre-clinical studies. The data for this review was gathered from diverse electronic databases, including Medline, PubMed, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, Google Scholar, and Emerald Insight. Multiple pre-clinical studies have demonstrated that naringin exerts hypoglycemic and cardioprotective effects by targeting various vascular mechanisms. Specifically, research indicates that naringin down-regulates the renin-angiotensin and oxidative stress systems while concurrently upregulating β-cell and immune system functions. Clinical trial outcomes also support the therapeutic potential of naringin in managing hyperglycemic states and associated cardiovascular issues. Moreover, toxicity studies have confirmed the safety of naringin in animal models, suggesting its potential for safe administration in humans. In conclusion, naringin emerges as a promising natural candidate for both antidiabetic and cardioprotective purposes, offering potential improvements in health outcomes. While naringin presents a new avenue for therapies targeting DM and CVDs, additional controlled and long-term clinical trials are necessary to validate its efficacy and safety for human use.
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- Post-Graduate Medical College, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
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- Sciences and Research, College of Nursing, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah 715, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Sciences and Research, College of Nursing, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah 715, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, School of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43614, USA
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- Sciences and Research, College of Nursing, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah 715, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, School of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43614, USA
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- Post-Graduate Medical College, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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Atoki AV, Aja PM, Shinkafi TS, Ondari EN, Awuchi CG. Naringenin: its chemistry and roles in neuroprotection. Nutr Neurosci 2024; 27:637-666. [PMID: 37585716 DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2023.2243089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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According to epidemiological research, as the population ages, neurological illnesses are becoming a bigger issue. Despite improvements in the treatment of these diseases, there are still widespread worries about how to find a long-lasting remedy. Several neurological diseases can be successfully treated with natural substances. As a result, current research has been concentrated on finding effective neuroprotective drugs with improved efficacy and fewer side effects. Naringenin is one potential treatment for neurodegenerative diseases. Many citrus fruits, tomatoes, bergamots, and other fruits are rich in naringenin, a flavonoid. This phytochemical is linked to a variety of biological functions. Naringenin has attracted a lot of interest for its ability to exhibit neuroprotection through several mechanisms. In the current article, we present evidence from the literature that naringenin reduces neurotoxicity and oxidative stress in brain tissues. Also, the literatures that are currently accessible shows that naringenin reduces neuroinflammation and other neurological anomalies. Additionally, we found several studies that touted naringenin as a promising anti-amyloidogenic, antidepressant, and neurotrophic treatment option. This review's major goal is to reflect on advancements in knowledge of the molecular processes that underlie naringenin's possible neuroprotective effects. Furthermore, this article also provides highlights of Naringenin with respect to its chemistry and pharmacokinetics.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda
- School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, Kisii University, Kisii, Kenya
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda
- School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda
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Abdelkawy YS, Elharoun M, Sheta E, Abdel-Raheem IT, Nematalla HA. Liraglutide and Naringenin relieve depressive symptoms in mice by enhancing Neurogenesis and reducing inflammation. Eur J Pharmacol 2024; 971:176525. [PMID: 38561101 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176525] [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: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Depression is a debilitating mental disease that negatively impacts individuals' lives and society. Novel hypotheses have been recently proposed to improve our understanding of depression pathogenesis. Impaired neuroplasticity and upregulated neuro-inflammation add-on to the disturbance in monoamine neurotransmitters and therefore require novel anti-depressants to target them simultaneously. Recent reports demonstrate the antidepressant effect of the anti-diabetic drug liraglutide. Similarly, the natural flavonoid naringenin has shown both anti-diabetic and anti-depressant effects. However, the neuro-pharmacological mechanisms underlying their actions remain understudied. The study aims to evaluate the antidepressant effects and neuroprotective mechanisms of liraglutide, naringenin or a combination of both. Depression was induced in mice by administering dexamethasone (32 mcg/kg) for seven consecutive days. Liraglutide (200 mcg/kg), naringenin (50 mg/kg) and a combination of both were administered either simultaneously or after induction of depression for twenty-eight days. Behavioral and molecular assays were used to assess the progression of depressive symptoms and biomarkers. Liraglutide and naringenin alone or in combination alleviated the depressive behavior in mice, manifested by decrease in anxiety, anhedonia, and despair. Mechanistically, liraglutide and naringenin improved neurogenesis, decreased neuroinflammation and comparably restored the monoamines levels to that of the reference drug escitalopram. The drugs protected mice from developing depression when given simultaneously with dexamethasone. Collectively, the results highlight the usability of liraglutide and naringenin in the treatment of depression in mice and emphasize the different pathways that contribute to the pathogenesis of depression.
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- Yara S Abdelkawy
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22514, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22514, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21131, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22514, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22514, Egypt.
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de Cássia Vilhena da Silva R, Dada A, Lucietti Dick S, Odebrecht Cavichiolo M, Zanovello M, Cechinel Filho V, de Souza P. Naringen's Effects on Diuresis and Prevention of Urolithiasis in Hypertensive Rats. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202400175. [PMID: 38345349 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400175] [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: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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This research demonstrates the diuretic effect of naringenin, a flavanone aglycone found in citrus, on spontaneously hypertensive female and male rats (SHR). The data reinforces existing literature findings that male SHR exhibits higher systolic blood pressure than age-matched females. Urine volume assessed over 8 hours was lower when obtained from SHR males than females. When these animals were orally treated with different doses of naringenin (0.1-1 mg/kg), this increased urinary volume in both genders at the highest dose tested. In contrast, the lowest dose promoted a significant natriuretic effect. The other electrolytes analyzed in urine were not significantly altered, except potassium excretion, which was shown to be increased in the urine of SHR males. Furthermore, naringenin showed promise in reducing calcium oxalate (CaOx) crystal formation in an in vitro model, presenting potential advantages in lithiasis prevention.
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- Rita de Cássia Vilhena da Silva
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (PPGCF), Núcleo de Investigações Químico-Farmacêuticas (NIQFAR), Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Rua Uruguai, 458, Centro, 88302-901, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (PPGCF), Núcleo de Investigações Químico-Farmacêuticas (NIQFAR), Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Rua Uruguai, 458, Centro, 88302-901, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (PPGCF), Núcleo de Investigações Químico-Farmacêuticas (NIQFAR), Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Rua Uruguai, 458, Centro, 88302-901, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (PPGCF), Núcleo de Investigações Químico-Farmacêuticas (NIQFAR), Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Rua Uruguai, 458, Centro, 88302-901, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (PPGCF), Núcleo de Investigações Químico-Farmacêuticas (NIQFAR), Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Rua Uruguai, 458, Centro, 88302-901, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (PPGCF), Núcleo de Investigações Químico-Farmacêuticas (NIQFAR), Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Rua Uruguai, 458, Centro, 88302-901, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (PPGCF), Núcleo de Investigações Químico-Farmacêuticas (NIQFAR), Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Rua Uruguai, 458, Centro, 88302-901, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Ali I, Nabti R, Belboukhari N, Sekkoum K, Zaid MEA, Kraim K, ALOthman ZA, Locatelli M, Demir E. Enantiomeric separation of thiourea derivatives of naringenin on amylose and cellulose polymeric chromatographic chiral columns. Chirality 2024; 36:e23659. [PMID: 38445305 DOI: 10.1002/chir.23659] [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: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Due to a great demand for amylose and cellulose polymeric chromatographic chiral columns, the enantiomeric separation of thiourea derivatives of naringenin was achieved on the different amylose (Chiralpak-IB) and cellulose chiral (Chiralcel-OJ and Chiralcel-OD-3R) columns with varied chromatographic conditions. The isocratic mobile phases used were ethanol and methanol, where ethanol/hexane and methanol/hexane were used as gradient mode and were prepared in volume/volume relation. The separation and resolution factors for all the enantiomers were in the range of 1.25 to 3.47 and 0.48 to 1.75, respectively. The enantiomeric resolution was obtained within 12 min making fast separation. The docking studies confirmed the chiral recognition mechanisms with binding affinities in the range of -4.7 to -5.7 kcal/mol. The reported compounds have good anticoagulant activities and may be used as anticoagulants in the future. Besides, chiral separation is fast and is useful for enantiomeric separation in any laboratory in the world.
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- Imran Ali
- Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), New Delhi, India
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- Bioactive Molecules and Chiral Separation Laboratory, Faculty of Exact Sciences, Tahri Mohammed's University, Béchar, Algeria
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- Bioactive Molecules and Chiral Separation Laboratory, Faculty of Exact Sciences, Tahri Mohammed's University, Béchar, Algeria
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- Bioactive Molecules and Chiral Separation Laboratory, Faculty of Exact Sciences, Tahri Mohammed's University, Béchar, Algeria
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- Bioactive Molecules and Chiral Separation Laboratory, Faculty of Exact Sciences, Tahri Mohammed's University, Béchar, Algeria
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- Higher Normal School of Technological Education of Skikda (ENSET), Skikda, Algeria
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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Kim DH, Hwang HG, Ye DY, Jung GY. Transcriptional and translational flux optimization at the key regulatory node for enhanced production of naringenin using acetate in engineered Escherichia coli. J Ind Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 51:kuae006. [PMID: 38285614 PMCID: PMC10853766 DOI: 10.1093/jimb/kuae006] [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: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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As a key molecular scaffold for various flavonoids, naringenin is a value-added chemical with broad pharmaceutical applicability. For efficient production of naringenin from acetate, it is crucial to precisely regulate the carbon flux of the oxaloacetate-phosphoenolpyruvate (OAA-PEP) regulatory node through appropriate pckA expression control, as excessive overexpression of pckA can cause extensive loss of OAA and metabolic imbalance. However, considering the critical impact of pckA on naringenin biosynthesis, the conventional strategy of transcriptional regulation of gene expression is limited in its ability to cover the large and balanced solution space. To overcome this hurdle, in this study, pckA expression was fine-tuned at both the transcriptional and translational levels in a combinatorial expression library for the precise exploration of optimal naringenin production from acetate. Additionally, we identified the effects of regulating pckA expression by validating the correlation between phosphoenolpyruvate kinase (PCK) activity and naringenin production. As a result, the flux-optimized strain exhibited a 49.8-fold increase compared with the unoptimized strain, producing 122.12 mg/L of naringenin. Collectively, this study demonstrated the significance of transcriptional and translational flux rebalancing at the key regulatory node, proposing a pivotal metabolic engineering strategy for the biosynthesis of various flavonoids derived from naringenin using acetate. ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY In this study, transcriptional and translational regulation of pckA expression at the crucial regulatory node was conducted to optimize naringenin biosynthesis using acetate in E. coli.
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- Dong H Kim
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, 77 Cheongam-Ro, Nam-Gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Korea
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- Institute of Environmental and Energy Technology, Pohang University of Science and Technology, 77 Cheongam-Ro, Nam-Gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, 77 Cheongam-Ro, Nam-Gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, 77 Cheongam-Ro, Nam-Gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Korea
- School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, 77 Cheongam-Ro, Nam-Gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Korea
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Zhang S, Wang Y, Shan J, Qi X, Liu Q. Improved Bioavailability and Hepatoprotective Activity of Baicalein Via a Self-assembled Solutol HS15 Micelles System. Curr Drug Deliv 2024; 21:461-472. [PMID: 37282637 DOI: 10.2174/1567201820666230606163452] [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: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Baicalein (BA) is a flavonoid extract from the root of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi with excellent biological activities, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. However, its poor water solubility limits its further development. OBJECTIVE This study aims to prepare BA-loaded Solutol HS15 (HS15-BA) micelles, evaluate the bioavailability, and explore protective effects on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced acute liver injury. METHODS The thin-film dispersion method was used to prepare HS15-BA micelles. The physicochemical, in vitro release, pharmacokinetics, and hepatoprotective effects of HS15-BA micelles were studied. RESULTS The optimal formulation showed a spherical shape by characterization of the transmission electron microscope (TEM) with an average small size (12.50 nm). The pharmacokinetic results illustrated that HS15-BA increased the oral bioavailability of BA. The in vivo results showed that HS15-BA micelles significantly inhibited the activity of the CCl4-induced liver injury marker enzymes aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT). Also, CCl4 induced oxidative damage to liver tissue, leading to increased L-glutathione (GSH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and decreased malondialdehyde (MDA) activity, while HS15-BA significantly reversed the above changes. Moreover, BA also had a hepatoprotective effect through anti-inflammatory activity; the results of ELISA and RT-PCR revealed that HS15-BA pretreatment significantly inhibited the increase in the expression of inflammatory factors induced by CCl4. CONCLUSION In summary, our study confirmed that HS15-BA micelles enhanced the bioavailability of BA, and showed hepatoprotective effects through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. HS15 could be considered a promising oral delivery carrier in treating liver disease.
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- Shuna Zhang
- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250011, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250011, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250011, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250011, China
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Mehranfard N, Ghasemi M, Rajabian A, Ansari L. Protective potential of naringenin and its nanoformulations in redox mechanisms of injury and disease. Heliyon 2023; 9:e22820. [PMID: 38058425 PMCID: PMC10696200 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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Increasing evidence suggests that elevated intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a significant role in the pathogenesis of many diseases. Increased intracellular levels of ROS can lead to the oxidation of lipids, DNA, and proteins, contributing to cellular damage. Hence, the maintenance of redox hemostasis is essential. Naringenin (NAR) is a flavonoid included in the flavanones subcategory. Various pharmacological actions have been ascribable to this phytochemical composition, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antitumor, antiadipogenic, neuro-, and cardio-protective activities. This review focused on the underlying mechanism responsible for the antioxidative stress properties of NAR and its' nanoformulations. Several lines of in vitro and in vivo investigations suggest the effects of NAR and its nanoformulation on their target cells via modulating signaling pathways. These nanoformulations include nanoemulsion, nanocarriers, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN), and nanomicelle. This review also highlights several beneficial health effects of NAR nanoformulations on human diseases including brain disorders, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and small intestine injuries. Employing nanoformulation can improve the pharmacokinetic properties of NAR and consequently efficiency by reducing its limitations, such as low bioavailability. The protective effects of NAR and its' nanoformulations against oxidative stress may be linked to the modulation of Nrf2-heme oxygenase-1, NO/cGMP/potassium channel, COX-2, NF-κB, AMPK/SIRT3, PI3K/Akt/mTOR, BDNF, NOX, and LOX-1 pathways. Understanding the mechanism behind the protective effects of NAR can facilitate drug development for the treatment of oxidative stress-related disorders.
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- Nasrin Mehranfard
- Nanokadeh Darooee Samen Private Joint Stock Company, Urmia, 5715793731, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Nanokadeh Darooee Samen Private Joint Stock Company, Urmia, 5715793731, Iran
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Kłósek M, Krawczyk-Łebek A, Kostrzewa-Susłow E, Szliszka E, Bronikowska J, Jaworska D, Pietsz G, Czuba ZP. In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Methyl Derivatives of Flavanone. Molecules 2023; 28:7837. [PMID: 38067567 PMCID: PMC10708004 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28237837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Inflammation plays an important role in the immune defense against injury and infection agents. However, the inflammatory chronic process may lead to neurodegenerative diseases, atherosclerosis, inflammatory bowel diseases, or cancer. Flavanones present in citrus fruits exhibit biological activities, including anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. The beneficial effects of flavanones have been found based on in vitro cell cultures and animal studies. A suitable in vitro model for studying the inflammatory process are macrophages (RAW264.7 cell line) because, after stimulation using lipopolysaccharide (LPS), they release inflammatory cytokines involved in the immune response. We determined the nitrite concentration in the macrophage cell culture and detected ROS using chemiluminescence. Additionally, we measured the production of selected cytokines using the Bio-Plex Magnetic Luminex Assay and the Bio-PlexTM 200 System. For the first time, we have shown that methyl derivatives of flavanone inhibit NO and chemiluminescence generated via LPS-stimulated macrophages. Moreover, the tested compounds at 1-20 µM dose-dependently modulate proinflammatory cytokine production (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-12p40, IL-12p70, and TNF-α) in stimulated RAW264.7 cells. The 2'-methylflavanone (5B) and the 3'-methylflavanone (6B) possess the strongest anti-inflammatory activity among all the tested flavanone derivatives. These compounds reduce the concentration of IL-6, IL-12p40, and IL12p70 compared to the core flavanone structure. Moreover, 2'-methylflavanone reduces TNF-α, and 3'-methylflavanone reduces IL-1β secreted by RAW264.7 cells.
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- Małgorzata Kłósek
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Jordana 19, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland; (E.S.); (J.B.); (D.J.); (G.P.); (Z.P.C.)
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Biocatalysis, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland; (A.K.-Ł.); (E.K.-S.)
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Biocatalysis, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland; (A.K.-Ł.); (E.K.-S.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Jordana 19, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland; (E.S.); (J.B.); (D.J.); (G.P.); (Z.P.C.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Jordana 19, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland; (E.S.); (J.B.); (D.J.); (G.P.); (Z.P.C.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Jordana 19, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland; (E.S.); (J.B.); (D.J.); (G.P.); (Z.P.C.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Jordana 19, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland; (E.S.); (J.B.); (D.J.); (G.P.); (Z.P.C.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Jordana 19, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland; (E.S.); (J.B.); (D.J.); (G.P.); (Z.P.C.)
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Lu L, Mi J, Jin B, Zhang L, Luo Q, Li X, Yan Y, Cao Y. Inhibitory effects of the anthocyanins from Lycium ruthenicum Murray on angiotensin-I-converting enzyme: in vitro and molecular docking studies. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2023; 103:7164-7175. [PMID: 37347844 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lycium ruthenicum Murray (LRM), a perennial shrub plant belonging to the Solanaceae family, is rich in anthocyanins, which have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, lipid-lowering, intestinal flora regulating, and other pharmacological qualities. This study was primarily aimed to investigate the inhibitory effect of different anthocyanin purities from LRM on angiotensin-I-converting enzyme (ACE) activity in vitro. Moreover, the inhibitory mechanism was further analyzed by molecular docking technology. RESULTS Two main anthocyanin isomers were identified by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and proton/carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance, namely petunidin-3-O-[rhamnopyranosyl-(trans-p-coumaroyl)]-5-O-(β-d-glucopyranoside) (trans-Pt3R5G) and petunidin-3-O-[rhamnopyranosyl-(cis-p-coumaroyl)]-5-O-(β-d-glucopyranoside) (cis-Pt3R5G), with a molar ratio of 9:1. Three purification grades of Pt3R5G all showed excellent inhibitory effects on ACE, with the half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50 ) values being 0.562, 0.421, and 0.106 mg·mL-1 . Increasing the purity may reduce the IC50 within a certain concentration range. An enzymatic kinetic experiment showed that the inhibitory effect of Pt3R5G on ACE was reversible and non-competitive: Pt3R5G and substrate were not in competition for the active sites of ACE. Molecular docking technology further revealed the possible mechanism was that Pt3R5G and ACE amino acid residues were interacting by hydrogen bonds to exert the inhibitory effect. CONCLUSION The results indicated that Pt3R5G from LRM was highly effective at inhibiting ACE activity in vitro, with the hydrogen bonds of Pt3R5G and ACE amino acid residues exerting the inhibition. As a potential plant-based ACE inhibitor, Pt3R5G can be used as a functional ingredient for antihypertensive effects. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Lu Lu
- National Wolfberry Engineering Technology Research Center, Institute of Wolfberry Science, Ningxia Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, China
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- National Wolfberry Engineering Technology Research Center, Institute of Wolfberry Science, Ningxia Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, China
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- National Wolfberry Engineering Technology Research Center, Institute of Wolfberry Science, Ningxia Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, China
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- National Wolfberry Engineering Technology Research Center, Institute of Wolfberry Science, Ningxia Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, China
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- National Wolfberry Engineering Technology Research Center, Institute of Wolfberry Science, Ningxia Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, China
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- National Wolfberry Engineering Technology Research Center, Institute of Wolfberry Science, Ningxia Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, China
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- National Wolfberry Engineering Technology Research Center, Institute of Wolfberry Science, Ningxia Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, China
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- National Wolfberry Engineering Technology Research Center, Institute of Wolfberry Science, Ningxia Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, China
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Chen M, Li M, Ren X, Zhou F, Li Y, Tan L, Luo Z, Cai K, Hu Y. DNAzyme Nanoconstruct-Integrated Autonomously-Adaptive Coatings Enhance Titanium-Implant Osteointegration by Cooperative Angiogenesis and Vessel Remodeling. ACS NANO 2023; 17:15942-15961. [PMID: 37566558 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c04049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Orthopedic implants have a high failure rate due to insufficient interfacial osseointegration, especially under osteoporotic conditions. Type H vessels are CD31+EMCN+ capillaries with crucial roles in mediating new bone formation, but their abundance in osteoporotic fracture site is highly limited. Herein, we report a nanoengineered composite coating to improve the in situ osseointegration of a Ti implant for osteoporotic fracture repair, which is realized through inhibiting the stimulator of interferon genes (STING) in endothelial cells (ECs) to stimulate type H vessel formation. Autonomously catalytic DNAzyme-ZnO nanoflowers (DNFzns) were prepared through rolling circle amplification (RCA) of STING mRNA-degrading DNAzymes, which were then integrated on the Ti surface and further sequentially complexed with thioketal-bridged polydopamine and naringenin (Ti/DNFzn/PDA-Nar). ECs and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can be recruited to the implant surface by galvanotaxis, accounting for the negative charges of DNFzn/PDA-Nar, subsequently released Nar under reactive oxygen species (ROS) stimulation to upregulate endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) in recruited ECs, leading to enhanced local angiogenesis. Meanwhile, the coordinately released DNFzns would abolish STING expression in ECs to transform the newly formed vessels into Type H vessels, thus substantially promoting the osseointegration of Ti implants. This study provides application prospects for improving implant osteointegration for osteoporotic fracture treatment.
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- Maohua Chen
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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Bao T, Karim N, Ke H, Tangpong J, Chen W. Polysaccharide isolated from wax apple suppresses ethyl carbamate-induced oxidative damage in human hepatocytes. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 2023; 24:574-586. [PMID: 37455135 PMCID: PMC10350369 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.b2200629] [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: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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Wax apple (Syzygium samarangense) has received growing research interest for its high nutritional and medicinal value due to its constituents such as polysaccharide, organic acids, flavonoids, minerals, and other substances. In this study, wax apple polysaccharide (WAP) was isolated from this plant and its protective effect against ethyl carbamate (EC)-induced oxidative damage was evaluated in human hepatocytes (L02 cells). Firstly, a series of analyses such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), high-performance gel permeation chromatography (HPGPC), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), and 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) were conducted to identify the structure of WAP. Thereafter, in vitro cell experiments were performed to verify the protective effects of WAP against EC-induced cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and oxidative damage in L02 cells. Our results revealed that WAP is composed of mannose, rhamnose, glucuronic acid, galacturonic acid, glucose, galactose, arabinose, and fucose in a molar ratio of 2.20:3.94:4.45:8.56:8.86:30.82:39.78:1.48. Using a combination of methylation and NMR spectroscopic analysis, the primary structure of WAP was identified as Araf-(1→, Glcp-(1→, →2)-Araf-(1→, →3)-Galp-(1→, →3)-Araf-(1→, and →6)-Galp-(1→. Cell experiments indicated that WAP exhibited significant protective effects on EC-treated L02 cells via suppressing cytotoxicity and genotoxicity, reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and O2•- formation, as well as improving mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and glutathione (GSH). In a nutshell, WAP has the potential as an important therapeutic agent or supplement for hepatic oxidative damage. Meanwhile, further studies are needed to prove the above effects in vivo at the biological and clinical levels.
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- Tao Bao
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China.
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
- Ningbo Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China.
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Adetunji JA, Fasae KD, Awe AI, Paimo OK, Adegoke AM, Akintunde JK, Sekhoacha MP. The protective roles of citrus flavonoids, naringenin, and naringin on endothelial cell dysfunction in diseases. Heliyon 2023; 9:e17166. [PMID: 37484296 PMCID: PMC10361329 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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The endothelial cells (ECs) make up the inner lining of blood vessels, acting as a barrier separating the blood and the tissues in several organs. ECs maintain endothelium integrity by controlling the constriction and relaxation of the vasculature, blood fluidity, adhesion, and migration. These actions of ECs are efficiently coordinated via an intricate signaling network connecting receptors, and a wide range of cellular macromolecules. ECs are naturally quiescent i.e.; they are not stimulated and do not proliferate. Upon infection or disease, ECs become activated, and this alteration is pivotal in the pathogenesis of a spectrum of human neurological, cardiovascular, diabetic, cancerous, and viral diseases. Considering the central position that ECs play in disease pathogenesis, therapeutic options have been targeted at improving ECs integrity, assembly, functioning, and health. The dietary intake of flavonoids present in citrus fruits has been associated with a reduced risk of endothelium dysfunction. Naringenin (NGN) and Naringin (NAR), major flavonoids in grapefruit, tomatoes, and oranges possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties, and cell survival potentials, which improve the health of the vascular endothelium. In this review, we provide a comprehensive summary and present the advances in understanding of the mechanisms through which NGN and NAR modulate the biomarkers of vascular dysfunction and protect the endothelium against unresolved inflammation, oxidative stress, atherosclerosis, and angiogenesis. We also provide perspectives and suggest further studies that will help assess the efficacy of citrus flavonoids in the therapeutics of human vascular diseases.
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- Joy A. Adetunji
- Nutritional and Industrial Biochemistry Unit, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
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- Department of Biology, The Catholic University of America, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein 9300, South Africa
- Cancer Research and Molecular Biology Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 200005, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein 9300, South Africa
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Parra Daza LE, Suarez Medina L, Tafur Rangel AE, Fernández-Niño M, Mejía-Manzano LA, González-Valdez J, Reyes LH, González Barrios AF. Design and Assembly of a Biofactory for (2 S)-Naringenin Production in Escherichia coli: Effects of Oxygen Transfer on Yield and Gene Expression. Biomolecules 2023; 13:biom13030565. [PMID: 36979500 PMCID: PMC10046166 DOI: 10.3390/biom13030565] [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: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The molecule (2S)-naringenin is a scaffold molecule with several nutraceutical properties. Currently, (2S)-naringenin is obtained through chemical synthesis and plant isolation. However, these methods have several drawbacks. Thus, heterologous biosynthesis has emerged as a viable alternative to its production. Recently, (2S)-naringenin production studies in Escherichia coli have used different tools to increase its yield up to 588 mg/L. In this study, we designed and assembled a bio-factory for (2S)-naringenin production. Firstly, we used several parametrized algorithms to identify the shortest pathway for producing (2S)-naringenin in E. coli, selecting the genes phenylalanine ammonia lipase (pal), 4-coumarate: CoA ligase (4cl), chalcone synthase (chs), and chalcone isomerase (chi) for the biosynthetic pathway. Then, we evaluated the effect of oxygen transfer on the production of (2S)-naringenin at flask (50 mL) and bench (4 L culture) scales. At the flask scale, the agitation rate varied between 50 rpm and 250 rpm. At the bench scale, the dissolved oxygen was kept constant at 5% DO (dissolved oxygen) and 40% DO, obtaining the highest (2S)-naringenin titer (3.11 ± 0.14 g/L). Using genome-scale modeling, gene expression analysis (RT-qPCR) of oxygen-sensitive genes was obtained.
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- Laura E Parra Daza
- Grupo de Diseño de Productos y Procesos (GDPP), Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá 110311, Colombia
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- Grupo de Diseño de Productos y Procesos (GDPP), Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá 110311, Colombia
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- Grupo de Diseño de Productos y Procesos (GDPP), Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá 110311, Colombia
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- Grupo de Diseño de Productos y Procesos (GDPP), Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá 110311, Colombia
- Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Leibniz-Institute of Plant Biochemistry, 06120 Halle, Germany
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- Tecnológico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Science, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501 Sur, Monterrey 64849, NL, Mexico
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- Tecnológico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Science, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501 Sur, Monterrey 64849, NL, Mexico
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- Grupo de Diseño de Productos y Procesos (GDPP), Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá 110311, Colombia
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- Grupo de Diseño de Productos y Procesos (GDPP), Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá 110311, Colombia
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Choi SY, Jeong B, Mok E, Kwon Y, Yang H. Simple identification of discriminative markers for four Citrus species using a combination of molecular networking and multivariate analysis. J Food Compost Anal 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2023.105264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Yang B, Xin M, Liang S, Huang Y, Li J, Wang C, Liu C, Song X, Sun J, Sun W. Naringenin Ameliorates Hyperuricemia by Regulating Renal Uric Acid Excretion via the PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway and Renal Inflammation through the NF-κB Signaling Pathway. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:1434-1446. [PMID: 36525382 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c01513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Hyperuricemia characterized by high serum levels of uric acid (UA, >6.8 mg/dL) is regarded as a common chronic metabolic disease. When used as a food supplement, naringenin might have various pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, free-radical-scavenging, and inflammation-suppressing activities. However, the effects of naringenin on hyperuricemia and renal inflammation and the underlying mechanisms remain to be elucidated. Here, we comprehensively examined the effects of naringenin on hyperuricemia and the attenuation of renal impairment. Mice were injected with 250 mg/kg of potassium oxonate (PO) and given 5% fructose water to induce hyperuricemia. The pharmacological effects of naringenin (10 and 50 mg/kg) and benzbromarone (positive control group, 20 mg/kg) on hyperuricemic mice were evaluated in vivo. The disordered expression of urate transporters in HK-2 cells was stimulated by 8 mg/dL UA, which was used to determine the mechanisms underlying the effects of naringenin in vitro. Naringenin markedly reduced the serum UA level in a dose-dependent manner and improved renal dysfunction. Moreover, the increased elimination of UA in urine showed that the effects of naringenin were associated with the regulation of renal excretion. Further examination indicated that naringenin reduced the expression of GLUT9 by inhibiting the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway and reinforced the expression of ABCG2 by increasing the abundance of PDZK1 in vivo and in vitro. Furthermore, sirius red staining and western blotting indicated that naringenin plays a protective role in renal injury by suppressing increases in the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-6 and TNF-α, which contribute to the inhibition of the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway in vivo and in vitro. Naringenin supplementation might be a potential therapeutic strategy to ameliorate hyperuricemia by promoting UA excretion in the kidney and attenuating the inflammatory response by decreasing the release of inflammatory cytokines. This study shows that naringenin could be used as a functional food or dietary supplement for hyperuricemia prevention and treatment.
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- Bendong Yang
- Institute of Biomedical Research, School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong 255000, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Biomedical Research, School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong 255000, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Biomedical Research, School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong 255000, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei 434100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei 434100, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Biomedical Research, School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong 255000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Food Resources Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing Technology of Shandong Province/Institute of Agro-Food Science and Technology, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250100, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Biomedical Research, School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong 255000, People's Republic of China
- Shandong Qingyujiangxing Biotechnology Company, Limited, Zibo, Shandong 255000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Food Resources Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing Technology of Shandong Province/Institute of Agro-Food Science and Technology, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250100, People's Republic of China
- School of Public Health and Management, Weifang Medical University, 7166 Baotong Road, Weifang, Shandong 261053, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Biomedical Research, School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong 255000, People's Republic of China
- Shandong Qingyujiangxing Biotechnology Company, Limited, Zibo, Shandong 255000, People's Republic of China
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Goyal A, Verma A, Dubey N, Raghav J, Agrawal A. Naringenin: A prospective therapeutic agent for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14415. [PMID: 36106706 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Neurodegenerative disorders (NDs) are a cluster of progressive, severe, and disabling disorders that affect millions of people worldwide and are on the surge. These disorders are characterized by the gradual loss of a selectively vulnerable group of neurons. Due to the complex pathophysiological mechanisms behind neurodegeneration and despite enormous efforts and understanding of the occurrence and progression of NDs, there is still a lack of an effective treatment for such diseases. Therefore, the development of a new therapeutic strategy for NDs is an unmet clinical need. Various natural compounds extracted from medicinal plants or fruits have shown promising activities in treating different types of NDs by targeting multiple signaling pathways. Among natural entities, flavonoids have incited a rise in public and scientific interest in recent years because of their purported health-promoting effects. Dietary supplementation of flavonoids has been shown to mitigate the severity of NDs such as Parkinson's disease (PD), Alzheimer's disease (AD), and dementia by their antioxidant effects. Naringenin is a citrus flavonoid that is known to possess numerous biological activities like antioxidant, anti-proliferative, and anti-inflammatory activities. Therefore, naringenin has emerged as a potential therapeutic agent that exerts preventive and curative effects on several neurological disorders. Increasing evidence has attained special attention on the variety of therapeutic targets along with complex signaling pathways of naringenin, which suggest its possible therapeutic applications in several NDs. Derived from the results of several pre-clinical research and considering the therapeutic effects of this compound, this review focuses on the potential role of naringenin as a pharmacological agent for the treatment and management of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The overall neuroprotective effects and different possible underlying mechanisms related to naringenin are discussed. In the light of substantial evidence for naringenin's neuroprotective efficacy in several experimental paradigms, this review suggests that this molecule should be investigated further as a viable candidate for the management of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, with an emphasis on mechanistic and clinical trials to determine its efficacy. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Naringenin is a flavanone, aglycone of Naringin, predominantly found in citrus fruits with a variety of pharmacological actions. Naringenin has been shown to exhibit remarkable therapeutic efficacy and has emerged as a potential therapeutic agent for the management of a variety of diseases such as various heart, liver, and metabolic disorders. Similarly, it has shown efficacy in neurodegenerative illnesses. Therefore, this review enables us to better understand the neuroprotective effects and different possible underlying mechanisms of naringenin. Also, this review provides a new indication to manage the symptoms of NDs like AD and PD. Furthermore, naringenin will be useful in the field of medicine as a new active ingredient for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders like AD and PD.
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- Ahsas Goyal
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, India
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Li W, Tian H, Guo F, Wu Y. Inhibition characteristics and mechanism of tyrosinase using five citrus flavonoids: A spectroscopic and molecular dynamics simulation study. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14484. [PMID: 36239431 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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This work presents a comparative analysis of the tyrosinase inhibitory effects of five citrus flavonoids, namely hesperetin, hesperidin, neohesperidin, naringenin and naringin. Visbile, fluorescence, and fourier transform infrared (FITR) spectroscopies, and molecular dynamic methods were employed to compare the anti-tyrosinase mechanisms of each flavonoid. Hesperetin, neohesperidin, naringenin and naringin exhibited potent inhibitory activities with IC50 values of 0.74 ± 0.05, 2.19 ± 0.03, 7.50 ± 9.82 and 24.94 ± 8.43 μmol/ml, respectively, all of which were higher than that of kojic acid (0.04 ± 0.02 μmol/ml). The enzymatic kinetics results suggested that hesperetin and naringenin were reversible inhibitors on tyrosinase in the mixed-type manner. H-bond and hydrophobic interactions were found to drive the binding of tyrosinase with hesperetin or naringenin, which subsequently changed the FTIR spectroscopy results by decreasing the α-helix ratio and increasing the β-turn, β-sheet and random coil ratio in tyrosinase. Molecular dynamics simulation not only verified some of the experimental results, but also suggested that the binding of hesperetin and naringenin to tyrosinase was spontaneous. The findings of this study indicate that citrus flavonoids are a promising dietary resource for tyrosinase inhibition. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Hesperetin, hesperidin, neohesperidin, naringenin and naringin were typical citrus flavonoids that have anti-obesity, anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation and anti-diabetes activities. Current study suggested that hesperetin and naringenin were effective reversible inhibitors on tyrosinase in the mixed-type manner. Hesperetin and naringenin might serve as nutritional and chemical agents for regulating the tyrosinase activity to control melanin level in vivo.
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- Wenfeng Li
- School of Life Science and Biotechnology
- , Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Science and Biotechnology
- , Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Science and Biotechnology
- , Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- The Chongqing Engineering Laboratory for Green Cultivation and Deep Processing of the Three Gorges Reservoir Area's Medicinal Herbs, College of Biology and Food Engineering, Chongqing Three Gorges University, Chongqing, China
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Akhter S, Arman MSI, Tayab MA, Islam MN, Xiao J. Recent advances in the biosynthesis, bioavailability, toxicology, pharmacology, and controlled release of citrus neohesperidin. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:5073-5092. [PMID: 36416093 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2149466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Neohesperidin (hesperetin 7-O-neohesperidoside), a well-known flavanone glycoside widely found in citrus fruits, exhibits a variety of biological activities, with potential applications ranging from food ingredients to therapeutics. The purpose of this manuscript is to provide a comprehensive overview of the chemical, biosynthesis, and pharmacokinetics profiles of neohesperidin, as well as the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of neohesperidin against potential diseases. This literature review covers a wide range of pharmacological responses elicited by Neohesperidin, including neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, and anticancer activities, with a focus on the mechanisms of those pharmacological responses. Additionally, the mechanistic pathways underlying the compound's osteoporosis, antiulcer, cardioprotective, and hepatoprotective effects have been outlined. This review includes detailed illustrations of the biosynthesis, biopharmacokinetics, toxicology, and controlled release of neohesperidine. Neohesperidin demonstrated a broad range of therapeutic and biological activities in the treatment of a variety of complex disorders, including neurodegenerative, hepato-cardiac, cancer, diabetes, obesity, infectious, allergic, and inflammatory diseases. Neohesperidin is a promising therapeutic candidate for the management of various etiologically complex diseases. However, further in vivo and in vitro studies on mechanistic potential are required before clinical trials to confirm the safety, bioavailability, and toxicity profiles of neohesperidin.
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- Saima Akhter
- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University, Chittagong, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University, Chittagong, Bangladesh
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- Department of Analytical and Food Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Ourense, Spain
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Duda-Madej A, Stecko J, Sobieraj J, Szymańska N, Kozłowska J. Naringenin and Its Derivatives-Health-Promoting Phytobiotic against Resistant Bacteria and Fungi in Humans. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:1628. [PMID: 36421272 PMCID: PMC9686724 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11111628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Naringenin is a trihydroxyflavanone present in large amount in different citrus fruits, e.g., oranges, pomelos, grapefruits, but also in tomatoes, fenugreek and coffee. It has a wide range of pharmacological and biological effects beneficial to human health. Its antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antimicrobial activity is frequently reported in scientific literature. In this review we presented the current state of knowledge on the antimicrobial activity of naringenin and its natural and synthetic derivatives as a phytobiotic against resistant Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as fungi in humans. Most of the data reported here have been obtained from in vitro or in vivo studies. Over the past few years, due to the overuse of antibiotics, the occurrence of bacteria resistant to all available antibiotics has been growing. Therefore, the main focus here is on antibiotic resistant strains, which are a significant, worldwide problem in the treatment of infectious diseases. The situation is so alarming that the WHO has listed microbial resistance to drugs on the list of the 10 most important health problems facing humanity. In addition, based on scientific reports from recent years, we described the potential molecular mechanism of action of these bioflavonoids against pathogenic strains of microorganisms. As plant-derived substances have been pushed out of use with the beginning of the antibiotic era, we hope that this review will contribute to their return as alternative methods of preventing and treating infections in the epoch of drug resistance.
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- Anna Duda-Madej
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Chałubińskiego 4, 50-368 Wrocław, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367 Wrocław, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367 Wrocław, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Ludwika Pasteura 1, 50-367 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Biocatalysis, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, C.K. Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland
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Cyboran-Mikołajczyk S, Bonarska-Kujawa D, Męczarska K, Krawczyk-Łebek A, Kostrzewa-Susłow E. Novel O-Methylglucoside Derivatives of Flavanone in Interaction with Model Membrane and Transferrin. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:978. [PMID: 36295737 PMCID: PMC9609356 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12100978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Flavonoids were biotransformed using various microorganisms, in order to obtain new compounds with potentially high biological activity. The aim of this work was to determine and compare the biological activity of four novel 6-methylflavanone O-methylglucosides. The tested compounds have the same flavonoid core structure and an attached O-methylglucose and hydroxyl group at different positions of ring A or B. The studies on their biological activity were conducted in relation to phosphatidylcholine membrane, erythrocytes and their membrane, and with human transferrin. These studies determined the compounds' toxicity and their impact on the physical properties of the membranes. Furthermore, the binding ability of the compounds to holo-transferrin was investigated. The obtained results indicate that used compounds bind to erythrocytes, change their shape and decrease osmotic fragility but do not disrupt the membrane structure. Furthermore, the used compounds ordered the area of the polar heads of lipids and increased membrane fluidity. However, the results indicate the binding of these compounds in the hydrophilic region of the membranes, like other flavonoid glycosides. The used flavanones formed complexes with transferrin without inducing conformational changes in the protein's structure. The relationship between their molecular structure and biological activity was discussed.
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- Sylwia Cyboran-Mikołajczyk
- Department of Physics and Biophysics, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Physics and Biophysics, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Physics and Biophysics, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Biocatalysis, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Biocatalysis, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland
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Mishra A, Oliinyk P, Lysiuk R, Lenchyk L, Rathod SSS, Antonyak H, Darmohray R, Dub N, Antoniv O, Tsal O, Upyr T. Flavonoids and stilbenoids as a promising arsenal for the management of chronic arsenic toxicity. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2022; 95:103970. [PMID: 36067934 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2022.103970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Rapid industrial and technological development has impacted ecosystem homeostasis strongly. Arsenic is one of the most detrimental environmental toxins and its management with chelating agents remains a matter of concern due to associated adverse effects. Thus, safer and more effective alternative therapy is required to manage arsenic toxicity. Based on existing evidence, native and indigenous plant-based active biomolecules appear as a promising strategy to mitigate arsenic-induced toxicity with an acceptable safety profile. In this regard, various phytochemicals (flavonoids and stilbenoids) are considered important classes of polyphenolic compounds with antioxidant and chelation effects, which may facilitate the removal of arsenic from the body more effectively and safely with regard to conventional approaches. This review presents an overview of conventional chelating agents and the potential role of flavonoids and stilbenoids in ameliorating arsenic toxicity. This report may provide a roadmap for identifying novel prophylactic/therapeutic strategies for managing arsenic toxicity.
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- Awanish Mishra
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) - Guwahati, Changsari, Kamrup, Assam 781101, India.
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- Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine.
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- Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India.
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- Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine.
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- Andrei Krupynskyi Lviv Medical Academy, Lviv, Ukraine.
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- Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine.
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- Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine.
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- National University of Pharmacy, Kharkiv, Ukraine.
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Clarence DD, Paudel KR, Manandhar B, Singh SK, Devkota HP, Panneerselvam J, Gupta V, Chitranshi N, Verma N, Saad S, Gupta G, Hansbro PM, Oliver BG, Madheswaran T, Dua K, Chellappan DK. Unravelling the Therapeutic Potential of Nano-Delivered Functional Foods in Chronic Respiratory Diseases. Nutrients 2022; 14:3828. [PMID: 36145202 PMCID: PMC9503475 DOI: 10.3390/nu14183828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Chronic inflammation of the respiratory tract is one of the most concerning public health issues, as it can lead to chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), some of which are more detrimental than others. Chronic respiratory diseases include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, lung cancer, and pulmonary fibrosis. The conventional drug therapies for the management and treatment of CRDs only address the symptoms and fail to reverse or recover the chronic-inflammation-mediated structural and functional damage of the respiratory tract. In addition, the low efficacy and adverse effects of these drugs have directed the attention of researchers towards nutraceuticals in search of potential treatment strategies that can not only ameliorate CRD symptoms but also can repair and reverse inflammatory damage. Hence, there is a growing interest toward investigating the medicinal benefits of nutraceuticals, such as rutin, curcumin, zerumbone, and others. Nutraceuticals carry many nutritional and therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, and anti-obesity properties, and usually do not have as many adverse effects, as they are naturally sourced. Recently, the use of nanoparticles has also been increasingly studied for the nano drug delivery of these nutraceuticals. The discrete size of nanoparticles holds great potential for the level of permeability that can be achieved when transporting these nutraceutical compounds. This review is aimed to provide an understanding of the use of nutraceuticals in combination with nanoparticles against CRDs and their mechanisms involved in slowing down or reversing the progression of CRDs by inhibiting pro-inflammatory signaling pathways.
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- Dvya Delilaa Clarence
- School of Postgraduate Studies, International Medical University (IMU), Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Centre for Inflammation, Centenary Institute and University of Technology Sydney, Faculty of Science, School of Life Sciences, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
- Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar-Delhi G.T. Road, Phagwara 144411, India
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto 862-0973, Japan
- Pharmacy Program, Gandaki University, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Macquarie Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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- Macquarie Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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- Chitkara School of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Atal Nagar 174103, India
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur 302017, India
- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India
- Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun 248007, India
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- Centre for Inflammation, Centenary Institute and University of Technology Sydney, Faculty of Science, School of Life Sciences, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
- Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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Li W, Zhang X, Tan S, Li X, Gu M, Tang M, Zhao X, Wu Y. Zein enhanced the digestive stability of five citrus flavonoids via different binding interaction. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:4780-4790. [PMID: 35218206 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11838] [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: 10/17/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Zein is commonly used to construct food flavonoid delivery systems. This study investigated the effect and mechanism of zein on the digestive stability of five citrus flavonoids, namely hesperetin (HET), hesperidin (HED), neohesperidin (NHD), naringenin (NEN), and naringin (NIN). RESULTS Zein enhanced the digestive stability of the five citrus flavonoids, especially that of HET and NEN, during digestion in the stomach and small intestine. Fluorescence spectroscopy results suggested that citrus flavonoids spontaneously quenched the endogenous fluorescence of zein in static quenching mode. The binding of HET, HED and NHD to zein was driven respectively by electrostatic, hydrophobic and electrostatic interaction. However, Van der Waals' force and hydrogen (H)-bond interaction represented the primary driving force for binding NEN, and NIN to zein to form complexes. The binding of the five citrus flavonoids to zein also caused a diverse bathochromic shift in ultraviolet absorbance. Analysis using Fourier-transform infrared and Raman spectroscopy revealed that the binding behavior of the five citrus flavonoids had different effects on changes in the secondary structures, disulfide bonds, and tyrosine exposure of zein. The results were also partially verified by molecular dynamic simulation. CONCLUSIONS Zein enhanced the digestive stability of the five citrus flavonoids via different binding interactions that was due to the difference in molecular structure of citrus flavonoids. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Wenfeng Li
- School of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Collaborative Innovation Center for Functional Food, Chongqing University of Education, Chongqing, China
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- The Chongqing Engineering Laboratory for Green Cultivation and Deep Processing of the Three Gorges Reservoir Area's Medicinal Herbs, College of Biology and Food Engineering, Chongqing Three Gorges University, Chongqing, China
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Structural Characteristics and the Antioxidant and Hypoglycemic Activities of a Polysaccharide from Lonicera caerulea L. Pomace. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation8090422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this study, a novel polysaccharide, LPP, was obtained from Lonicera caerulea L. pomace by ultrasonic-assisted heating and was purified by Sephadex G-100. The structural characteristics of LPP showed that the molecular weight (Mw) was 8.53 × 104 Da; that it was mainly composed of galacturonic acid, followed by galactose; that it possessed the characteristic functional groups of polysaccharides; and that it had an absence of O-glycosidic bonds and crystalline and triple helix structures. Furthermore, LPP exhibited a favorable thermodynamic stability and antioxidant, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemic activities in a dose-dependent manner in vitro, demonstrating that LPP can be used as an agent to regulate glycolipid metabolism. Additionally, the relationship between its bio-activities is discussed in this paper. The results revealed that the RP, •OH, and NO2− radicals had synergistic promoting effects, and polysaccharides with a strong antioxidant ability may have excellent hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects. Collectively, these results suggest that LPP has a strong bio-activity, and that Lonicera caerulea L. pomace can be used as a potential polysaccharide source.
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Shen N, Wang T, Gan Q, Liu S, Wang L, Jin B. Plant flavonoids: Classification, distribution, biosynthesis, and antioxidant activity. Food Chem 2022; 383:132531. [PMID: 35413752 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 589] [Impact Index Per Article: 294.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Flavonoids are a group of natural polyphenol substances abundant in vegetables, fruits, grains, and tea. As plant secondary metabolites, flavonoids play essential roles in many biological processes and responses to environmental factors in plants. Flavonoids are common in human diets and have antioxidant effects as well as other bioactivities (e.g., antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties), which reduce the risk of disease. Flavonoid bioactivity depends on structural substitution patterns in their C6-C3-C6 rings. However, reviews of plant flavonoid distribution and biosynthesis, as well as the health benefits of its bioactivity, remain scarce. Therefore, in the present review, we systematically summarize recent progress in the research of plant flavonoids, focusing on their biosynthesis (pathway and transcription factors) and bioactive mechanisms based on epidemic evidence, in vitro and in vivo research, and bioavailability in the human body. We also discuss future opportunities in flavonoid research, including biotechnology, therapeutic phytoproducts, and dietary flavonoids.
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- Nan Shen
- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Functional Genomics of the Ministry of Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
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MR S, Nallamuthu I, Dongzagin S, Anand T. Toxicological evaluation of PLA/PVA-Naringenin nanoparticles: in vitro and in vivo studies. OPENNANO 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.onano.2022.100061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Park S, Sim KS, Hwangbo Y, Park SJ, Kim YJ, Kim JH. Naringenin and Phytoestrogen 8-Prenylnaringenin Protect against Islet Dysfunction and Inhibit Apoptotic Signaling in Insulin-Deficient Diabetic Mice. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27134227. [PMID: 35807469 PMCID: PMC9268740 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27134227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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It has been shown that citrus flavanone naringenin and its prenyl derivative 8-prenylnaringenin (8-PN) possess various pharmacological activities in in vitro and in vivo models. Interestingly, it has been proposed that prenylation can enhance biological potentials, including the estrogen-like activities of flavonoids. The objective of this study was to investigate the anti-diabetic potential and molecular mechanism of 8-PN in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced insulin-deficient diabetic mice in comparison with naringenin reported to exhibit hypoglycemic effects. The oral administration of naringenin and 8-PN ameliorated impaired glucose homeostasis and islet dysfunction induced by STZ treatment. These protective effects were associated with the suppression of pancreatic β-cell apoptosis and inflammatory responses in mice. Moreover, both naringenin and 8-PN normalized STZ-induced insulin-signaling defects in skeletal muscles and apoptotic protein expression in the liver. Importantly, 8-PN increased the protein expression levels of estrogen receptor-α (ERα) in the pancreas and liver and of fibroblast growth factor 21 in the liver, suggesting that 8-PN could act as an ERα agonist in the regulation of glucose homeostasis. This study provides novel insights into the mechanisms underlying preventive effects of naringenin and 8-PN on the impairment of glucose homeostasis in insulin-deficient diabetic mice.
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- Song Park
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Andong National University, Andong 36729, Korea; (S.P.); (Y.H.)
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- Biomaterials Research Institute, Kyochon F&B, Andong 36729, Korea;
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Andong National University, Andong 36729, Korea; (S.P.); (Y.H.)
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Korea; (S.-J.P.); (Y.-J.K.)
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Korea; (S.-J.P.); (Y.-J.K.)
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Andong National University, Andong 36729, Korea; (S.P.); (Y.H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-54-820-5846; Fax: +82-54-820-6264
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Motallebi M, Bhia M, Rajani HF, Bhia I, Tabarraei H, Mohammadkhani N, Pereira-Silva M, Kasaii MS, Nouri-Majd S, Mueller AL, Veiga FJB, Paiva-Santos AC, Shakibaei M. Naringenin: A potential flavonoid phytochemical for cancer therapy. Life Sci 2022; 305:120752. [PMID: 35779626 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 49.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Naringenin is an important phytochemical which belongs to the flavanone group of polyphenols, and is found mainly in citrus fruits like grapefruits and others such as tomatoes and cherries plus medicinal plants derived food. Available evidence demonstrates that naringenin, as herbal medicine, has important pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, hepatoprotective, and anti-cancer activities. Collected data from in vitro and in vivo studies show the inactivation of carcinogens after treatment with pure naringenin, naringenin-loaded nanoparticles, and also naringenin in combination with anti-cancer agents in various malignancies, such as colon cancer, lung neoplasms, breast cancer, leukemia and lymphoma, pancreatic cancer, prostate tumors, oral squamous cell carcinoma, liver cancer, brain tumors, skin cancer, cervical and ovarian cancer, bladder neoplasms, gastric cancer, and osteosarcoma. Naringenin inhibits cancer progression through multiple mechanisms, like apoptosis induction, cell cycle arrest, angiogenesis hindrance, and modification of various signaling pathways including Wnt/β-catenin, PI3K/Akt, NF-ĸB, and TGF-β pathways. In this review, we demonstrate that naringenin is a natural product with potential for the treatment of different types of cancer, whether it is used alone, in combination with other agents, or in the form of the naringenin-loaded nanocarrier, after proper technological encapsulation.
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- Mahzad Motallebi
- Nanomedicine Research Association (NRA), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran 7616911319, Iran; Department of Biology, Yadegar-e-Imam Khomeini Shahr-e-Rey Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1815163111, Iran
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- Nanomedicine Research Association (NRA), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran 7616911319, Iran; Student Research Committee, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1996835113, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E0T5, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717443, Iran
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- Department of Veterinary Biomedical Science, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon SKS7N 5B4, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717443, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Nutrition Research, Department of Community Nutrition, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute (WHO Collaborating Center); and Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1981619573, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14155-6117, Iran
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group and Tumor Biology, Chair of Vegetative Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group and Tumor Biology, Chair of Vegetative Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany.
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Yao Z, Wu S, Zhang H, Feng X, Wang Z, Lin M. Chiral Determination of Naringenin by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry and Application in Citrus Peel and Pulp. Front Nutr 2022; 9:906859. [PMID: 35811974 PMCID: PMC9263565 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.906859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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A chiral separation method of naringenin in citrus pulp and peel was established using ultra-performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) in this study. The liquid-phase conditions for separation were Chiralpak IG-3 column at 40°C, mobile phase of methanol, and 0.1% formic acid solution (85/15; v/v). Isovolumetric elution can complete the detection within 5 min. Considering the matrix effect, the matrix standard calibration curve was used for sample quantification. Quantitation was achieved by fitting a calibration curve using a standard matrix. The mean overall recoveries of the two enantiomers from orange pulp were 91.0–110.0% and orange peel were 85.3–110.3%, with relative standard deviations of 1.5–3.8 and 0.9–3.6% at the 0.5, 2.5, 50, and 250 μg/kg levels, respectively. The limit of quantification for all enantiomers in the citrus matrix did not exceed 0.5 μg/kg. Furthermore, the absolute configuration of the naringenin enantiomer was determined by combining experimental and predicted electron circular dichroism spectroscopy, and it was confirmed on a Chiralpak IG-3 column that the first eluting enantiomer was (S)-naringenin. The determination of chiral naringenin content in actual citrus samples showed that the naringenin content in hybrid citrus and citrus pulp was significantly higher than that in pomelo. The method established in this study can be used for the determination of naringenin enantiomers in citrus, which is beneficial to variety selection.
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- Zhoulin Yao
- Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Zhoulin Yao
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- Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pesticide Science, College of Plant Protection, State and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
- Mei Lin
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Quintão WS, Ferreira-Nunes R, Gratieri T, Cunha-Filho M, Gelfuso GM. Validation of a simple chromatographic method for naringenin quantification in skin permeation experiments. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2022; 1201-1202:123291. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2022.123291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Rashwan AK, Karim N, Xu Y, Hanafy NAN, Li B, Mehanni AHE, Taha EM, Chen W. An updated and comprehensive review on the potential health effects of curcumin-encapsulated micro/nanoparticles. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:9731-9751. [PMID: 35522080 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2070906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Curcumin (CUR) is a natural hydrophobic compound, which is available in turmeric rhizome. It has several bioactivities including antioxidant, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, and other activities. Despite its medical and biological benefits, it is using in limitations because of its hydrophobicity and sensitivity. These unfavorable conditions further reduced the bioavailability (BA) and biological efficacy of CUR. This review summarizes the stability and BA of free- and encapsulated-CUR, as well as comprehensively discusses the potential biological activity of CUR-loaded various micro-/nano-encapsulation systems. The stability and BA of CUR can be improved via loading in different encapsulation systems, including nanoemulsions, liposomes, niosomes, biopolymer-based nanoparticles, nano-hydrogel, and others. Biopolymer-based nanoparticles (especially poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA), zein, and chitosan) and nano-gels are the best carriers for encapsulating and delivering CUR. Both delivery systems are suitable because of their excellent functional properties such as high encapsulation efficiency, well-stability against unfavorable conditions, and can be coated using other encapsulation systems. Based on available evidences, encapsulated-CUR exerted greater biological activities especially anticancer (breast cancer), antioxidant, antidiabetic, and neuroprotective effects.
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- Ahmed K Rashwan
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Food and Dairy Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Nanomedicine Group, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Food and Dairy Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo, China
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Sinyani A, Idowu K, Shunmugam L, Kumalo HM, Khan R. A molecular dynamics perspective into estrogen receptor inhibition by selective flavonoids as alternative therapeutic options. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2022; 41:4093-4105. [PMID: 35477414 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2022.2062786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Zearalenone is an estrogenic mycotoxin which is a common food contaminant and has been implicated in increasing the incidence of carcinogenesis and other reproductive health ailments through the estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) pathway. Competitive ERα blockers such as 4-Hydroxytamoxifen (OHT), are synthetic FDA approved drugs which, albeit being an effective anticancer agent, induces life altering side effects. For this reason, there is an increased interest in the use of naturally occurring medicinal plant products such as flavonoids. This study aimed to identity flavonoid ERα inhibitors and provide insights into the mechanism of inhibition using computational techniques. The Molecular Mechanics/Generalized Born Surface Area calculations revealed that quercetrin, hesperidin, epigallocatechin 3-gallate and kaempferol 7-O-glucoside out of 14 flavonoids had higher binding affinity for ERα than OHT. The structural analysis revealed that the binding of the compounds to the receptor lead to dynamic alterations, which induced conformational shift in the structure and orientation of the receptor resulting in stabilised, compact and low energy systems. The results of this study provide imperative information that supports the use of flavonoids in the inhibition of ERα to prevent or ameliorate the consequential adverse effects associated with zearalenone exposure.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Angela Sinyani
- Discipline of Medical Biochemistry, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Science, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- KwaZulu-Natal Research, Innovation and Sequencing Platform (KRISP)/Genomics Unit, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Discipline of Medical Biochemistry, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Science, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Discipline of Medical Biochemistry, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Science, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Discipline of Medical Biochemistry, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Science, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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Zineb OY, Rashwan AK, Karim N, Lu Y, Tangpong J, Chen W. Recent Developments in Procyanidins on Metabolic Diseases, Their Possible Sources, Pharmacokinetic Profile, and Clinical Outcomes. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2022.2062770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Ould Yahia Zineb
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Department of Food and Dairy Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, South Valley University, Qena 83523, Egypt
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161, Thailand
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Rashid HM, Mahmod AI, Afifi FU, Talib WH. Antioxidant and Antiproliferation Activities of Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora): An In Vitro and In Vivo Study. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11060785. [PMID: 35336667 PMCID: PMC8951487 DOI: 10.3390/plants11060785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Aloysia citrodora (Verbenaceae) is traditionally used to treat various diseases, including bronchitis, insomnia, anxiety, digestive, and heart problems. In this study, this plant’s antioxidant and anti-proliferation effects were evaluated. In addition to volatiles extraction, different solvent extracts were prepared. The GC-MS, LC-MS analysis and the Foline-Ciocalteu (F-C) method were used to investigate the phytochemical components of the plant. MTT assay was used to measure the antiproliferative ability for each extract. Antioxidant activity was determined using the 2,2-diphenylpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay. In in vivo anti-proliferation experiments, Balb/C mice were inoculated with tumor cells and IP-injected with ethyl acetate extract of A. citrodora. After treatment, a significant reduction in tumor size (57.97%) and undetected tumors (44.44%) were obtained in treated mice, demonstrating the antiproliferative efficacy of the ethyl acetate extract. Besides, ethanol extract revealed the most potent radical scavenging effect. The findings of this study displayed that A. citrodora has promising cytotoxic and antioxidant activities. Still, further testing is required to investigate the extract’s chemical composition to understand its mechanisms of action.
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- Hasan M. Rashid
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (H.M.R.); (A.I.M.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (H.M.R.); (A.I.M.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; or
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (H.M.R.); (A.I.M.)
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Liu J, Tian M, Wang Z, Xiao F, Huang X, Shan Y. Production of hesperetin from naringenin in an engineered Escherichia coli consortium. J Biotechnol 2022; 347:67-76. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2022.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Smruthi MR, Nallamuthu I, Anand T. A comparative study of optimized naringenin nanoformulations using nano-carriers (PLA/PVA and zein/pectin) for improvement of bioavailability. Food Chem 2022; 369:130950. [PMID: 34474288 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Naringenin, a lipophilic flavanone of citrus fruits, was encapsulated for enhanced bioavailability using biodegradable polymers of polylactic acid/polyvinyl alcohol (PLA/PVA) as well as zein/pectin as P/P-Nar-NPs and Z/P-Nar-NPs, respectively. The formulation variables were optimized using response surface methodology to achieve smaller particle size with higher surface charge and encapsulation efficiencies. The optimized formulations were physically characterized by SEM, FTIR, TGA and XRD techniques. Compared to Z/P-Nar-NPs, the P/P-Nar-NPs had better encapsulation efficiency and sustained release of naringenin under simulated gastrointestinal conditions. Furthermore, the oral administration of single dose of free and nanoforms of naringenin in rats (90 mg/kg b.wt) showed higher efficacy of PLA/PVA in improving the relative bioavailability of naringenin (4.7-fold) as compared to the zein/pectin polymer (1.9-fold). Overall, the present study provides insights into the formulation performance of the encapsulated bioactive compound under different polymeric matrices.
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- M R Smruthi
- Nutrition, Biochemistry and Toxicology Division, Defence Food Research Laboratory (DRDO-DFRL), Mysore 570011, India
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- Nutrition, Biochemistry and Toxicology Division, Defence Food Research Laboratory (DRDO-DFRL), Mysore 570011, India.
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- Nutrition, Biochemistry and Toxicology Division, Defence Food Research Laboratory (DRDO-DFRL), Mysore 570011, India
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Ferreira-Lazarte A, Plaza-Vinuesa L, de Las Rivas B, Villamiel M, Muñoz R, Moreno FJ. Production of α-rhamnosidases from Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 and their role in deglycosylation of dietary flavonoids naringin and rutin. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 193:1093-1102. [PMID: 34780892 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.11.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This work addresses the amino acid sequence, structural analysis, biochemical characterization and glycosidase activity of two recombinant α-rhamnosidases, Ram1 and Ram2, from Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1. The substrate specificity of both enzymes towards the disaccharide rutinose and natural dietary flavonoids naringin and rutin was also determined and compared to that of a commercial multienzyme complex (Pectinex Ultra Passover, PPO). Ram1 is a less acidic- and heat-active enzyme than Ram2 and exhibited a high activity towards pNP-α-L-rhamnopyranoside, but it was unable to hydrolyze neither rutinose, naringin or rutin. In contrast, Ram2 enzyme showed a substrate specificity towards α-(1➔6) glycosidic flavonoids, such as rutin, and the disaccharide rutinose. The mechanism of action of Ram2 towards rutin was elucidated and revealed the potential cost-effective and selective production of the monoglycosylated flavonoid isoquercetin (quercetin-3-O-glucoside). PPO efficiently converted both naringin and rutin into their corresponding aglycones. These findings revealed the potential usefulness of PPO for the improvement of sensory properties of beverages through debittering of citrus juices, as well as the potential use of Ram2 to selectively produce isoquercetin, a highly valued and bioactive flavonoid whose production is not currently affordable.
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- Alvaro Ferreira-Lazarte
- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación, CIAL (CSIC-UAM), C/ Nicolás Cabrera, 9, Campus de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos y Nutrición, ICTAN (CSIC), C/ Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos y Nutrición, ICTAN (CSIC), C/ Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación, CIAL (CSIC-UAM), C/ Nicolás Cabrera, 9, Campus de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos y Nutrición, ICTAN (CSIC), C/ Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación, CIAL (CSIC-UAM), C/ Nicolás Cabrera, 9, Campus de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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Agrawal PK, Agrawal C, Blunden G. Naringenin as a Possible Candidate Against SARS-CoV-2 Infection and in the Pathogenesis of COVID-19. Nat Prod Commun 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x211066723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Naringenin, widely distributed in fruits and vegetables, is endowed with antiviral and other health beneficial activities, such as immune-stimulating and anti-inflammatory actions that could play a role in contributing, to some extent, to either preventing or alleviating coronavirus infection. Several computational studies have identified naringenin as one of the prominent flavonoids that can possibly inhibit internalization of the virus, virus-host interactions that trigger the cytokine storm, and replication of the virus. This review highlights the antiviral potential of naringenin in COVID-19 associated risk factors and its predicted therapeutic targets against SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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- Pawan K. Agrawal
- Natural Product Inc., 7963 Anderson Park Lane, Westerville, OH 43081, USA
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- Natural Product Inc., 7963 Anderson Park Lane, Westerville, OH 43081, USA
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Sharma A, Bhardwaj P, Arya SK. Naringin: A potential natural product in the field of biomedical applications. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carpta.2021.100068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Granados PA, Pinho LA, Sa-Barreto LL, Gratieri T, Gelfuso GM, Cunha-Filho M. Application of hot-melt extrusion in the complexation of naringenin with cyclodextrin using hydrophilic polymers. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2021.11.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Ge Y, Chen H, Wang J, Liu G, Cui SW, Kang J, Jiang Y, Wang H. Naringenin prolongs lifespan and delays aging mediated by IIS and MAPK in Caenorhabditis elegans. Food Funct 2021; 12:12127-12141. [PMID: 34787618 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo02472h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Naringenin (NN) is one of the most abundant flavonoids in citrus and grapefruits and has been shown to have antioxidant properties in vitro. The purpose of the study is to examine the antioxidant and anti-aging activities of NN in C. elegans, and to further explore the molecular mechanism. The results showed that NN enhanced the lifespan under normal and oxidative stress induced by H2O2. After treatment with NN, locomotion capability was improved and aging pigment accumulation was suppressed. NN also delayed the paralysis and reversed the defective chemotaxis behavior induced by Aβ protein. Meanwhile, the treatment with NN enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes and reduced the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) content. The possible targets and pathways interacting with NN were predicted by network pharmacology. Real-time PCR analysis indicated that NN upregulated the expression levels of daf-16, sek-1 and skn-1, downregulated the expression levels of daf-2, age-1 and akt-1, and further activated sod-3, ctl-1, ctl-2, gst-4 and mtl-1. Moreover, the selected mutant strains were used and molecular docking was conducted to further suggest that IIS and MAPK pathways could be involved in the NN-mediated longevity-promoting effect.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology (TUST), Tianjin, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Agriculture, Hetao College, Inner Mongolia, Bayannur, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- Guelph Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Guelph, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology (TUST), Tianjin, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology (TUST), Tianjin, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology (TUST), Tianjin, China.
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Naeini F, Namkhah Z, Tutunchi H, Rezayat SM, Mansouri S, Jazayeri-Tehrani SA, Yaseri M, Hosseinzadeh-Attar MJ. Effects of naringenin supplementation in overweight/obese patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: study protocol for a randomized double-blind clinical trial. Trials 2021; 22:801. [PMID: 34774104 PMCID: PMC8590238 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05784-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introduction Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the main causes of chronic liver disease worldwide. Flavonoids, a group of natural compounds, have garnered a great deal of attention in the management of NAFLD because of their profitable effects on glucose and lipid metabolism, inflammation, and oxidative stress which are the pivotal pathophysiological pathways in NAFLD. Naringenin is a citrus-derived flavonoid with a broad spectrum of potential biological effects including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which may exert protective effects against NAFLD. The present clinical trial aims to examine the efficacy of naringenin supplementation on plasma adiponectin and neurogulin-4 (NRG-4) concentrations, metabolic parameters, and liver function indices in overweight/obese patients with NAFLD. Methods and analysis This is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study that will investigate the impacts of naringenin supplementation in overweight/obese patients with NAFLD. Liver ultrasonography will be applied to diagnose NAFLD. Forty-four eligible overweight/obese subjects with NAFLD will be selected and randomly assigned to receive naringenin capsules or identical placebo (each capsule contains 100 mg of naringenin or cellulose), twice daily for 4 weeks. Participants will be asked to remain on their usual diet and physical activity. Safety of naringenin supplementation was confirmed by the study pharmacist. The primary outcome of this study is changes in adiponectin circulating levels. The secondary outcomes include changes in NRG-4 levels, liver function indices, metabolic parameters, body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), blood pressure, and hematological parameters. Statistical analysis will be conducted using the SPSS software (version 25), and P value less than 0.05 will be regarded as statistically significant. Discussion We hypothesize that naringenin administration may be useful for treating NAFLD by modulating energy balance, glucose and lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and inflammation through different mechanisms. The current trial will exhibit the effects of naringenin, whether negative or positive, on NAFLD status. Ethical aspects The current trial received approval from the Medical Ethics Committee of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (IR.TUMS.MEDICNE.REC.1399.439). Trial registration Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials IRCT201311250155336N12. Registered on 6 June 2020 Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13063-021-05784-7.
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Health and Family Research Center, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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