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Angsusing J, Singh S, Samee W, Tadtong S, Stokes L, O’Connell M, Bielecka H, Toolmal N, Mangmool S, Chittasupho C. Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Yataprasen Thai Traditional Formulary and Its Active Compounds, Beta-Amyrin and Stigmasterol, in RAW264.7 and THP-1 Cells. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:1018. [PMID: 39204123 PMCID: PMC11357128 DOI: 10.3390/ph17081018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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Yataprasen (YTPS) remedy formulary, a national Thai traditional medicine formulary, comprises 13 herbal plants. It has been extensively prescribed to relieve osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal pain in the Thai traditional medicine healthcare system. The aim of this study was to investigate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the bioactive compounds (β-amyrin and stigmasterol) of YTPS remedy formulary ethanolic extract, along with its composition. The YTPS formulary extract contains 70.30 nM of β-amyrin and 605.76 nM of stigmasterol. The YTPS formulary extract exhibited ABTS and DPPH free radical scavenging activity, with IC50 values of 144.50 ± 2.82 and 31.85 ± 0.18 µg/mL, respectively. The ethanolic extract of YTPS at a concentration of 1000 µg/mL showed a significant (p < 0.01) anti-inflammatory effect, mainly by reducing IL-6 and TNF-α release in response to LPS. NO production was prominently lowered by 50% at 24.76 ± 1.48 µg/mL, 55.52 ± 24.40 µM, and more than 570 µM of YTPS formulary extract, β-amyrin, and stigmasterol, respectively. Major components of YTPS, β-amyrin, and stigmasterol exerted significant anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting LPS-induced IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α secretion in THP-1 cells. Our findings suggest that the ethanolic extract from YTPS holds promise as an alternative topical treatment for osteoarthritis and inflammatory disorders, potentially with fewer side effects than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs).
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- Jaenjira Angsusing
- Ph.D. Degree Program in Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, CMU Presidential Scholarship, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
- Thai Traditional Medicine Research Institute, Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok 10100, Thailand;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
- Office of Research Administration, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakhon Nayok 26120, Thailand;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakhon Nayok 26120, Thailand;
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- School of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norwich Research Park, Norfolk NR4 7TJ, UK; (L.S.); (M.O.); (H.B.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norwich Research Park, Norfolk NR4 7TJ, UK; (L.S.); (M.O.); (H.B.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norwich Research Park, Norfolk NR4 7TJ, UK; (L.S.); (M.O.); (H.B.)
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- Thai Traditional Medicine Research Institute, Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok 10100, Thailand;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Gao Y, Wang B, Qin G, Liang S, Yin J, Jiang H, Liu M, Li X. Therapeutic potentials of allicin in cardiovascular disease: advances and future directions. Chin Med 2024; 19:93. [PMID: 38956680 PMCID: PMC11218272 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-024-00936-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the predominant cause of mortality and disability worldwide. Against this backdrop, finding effective drugs for the pharmacological treatment of CVD has become one of the most urgent and challenging issues in medical research. Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is one of the oldest plants and is world-renowned for its dietary and medicinal values. Allicin (diallyl thiosulfinate) is one of the primary natural active ingredients in garlic, which has been proven to have powerful cardioprotective effects and mediate various pathological processes related to CVD, such as inflammatory factor secretion, myocardial cell apoptosis, oxidative stress, and more. Therefore, allicin holds a promising application prospect in the treatment of CVD. This review summarized the biological functions of allicin and its potential mechanisms in CVD, including antioxidation, anti-inflammation, and anti-apoptosis effects. Reckoning with these, we delved into recent studies on allicin's cardioprotective effects concerning various CVDs, such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, cardiac hypertrophy, heart failure, and cardiotoxicity. Further, considering the tremendous advancement in nanomedicine, nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems show promise in addressing limitations of allicin's clinical applications, including improving its solubility, stability, and bioavailability. Through this review, we hope to provide a reference for further research on allicin in cardioprotection and drug development.
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- Yijie Gao
- National Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- National Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- National Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- National Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- National Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Deng Y, Ho CT, Lan Y, Xiao J, Lu M. Bioavailability, Health Benefits, and Delivery Systems of Allicin: A Review. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:19207-19220. [PMID: 37943254 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c05602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Garlic has been used worldwide as a spice due to its pungent taste and flavor-enhancing properties. As a main biologically active component of the freshly crushed garlic extracts, allicin (diallyl thiosulfinate) is converted from alliin by alliinase upon damaging the garlic clove, which has been reported to have many potent beneficial biological functions. In this work, allicin formation, stability, bioavailability, and metabolism process are examined and summarized. The biological functions of allicin and potential underlying mechanisms are reviewed and discussed, including antioxidation, anti-inflammation, antidiabetic, cardioprotective, antineurodegenerative, antitumor, and antiobesity effects. Novel delivery systems of allicin with enhanced stability, encapsulation efficiency, and bioavailability are also evaluated, such as nanoparticles, gels, liposomes, and micelles. This study could provide a comprehensive understanding of the physiochemical properties and health benefits of allicin, with great potential for further applications in the food and nutraceutical industries.
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- Yupei Deng
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901, United States
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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Ergene S, Hemsinli D, Karakisi SO, Tümkaya L, Mercantepe T, Yilmaz A, Yel I. Resveratrol Attenuates Degeneration and Apoptosis of Cardiomyocytes Induced by Aortic Clamping. Braz J Cardiovasc Surg 2023; 38:e20230224. [PMID: 37801567 PMCID: PMC10550301 DOI: 10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0224] [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: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Objective: To investigate the potential beneficial effects of resveratrol (RVT) against ischemia-reperfusion injury of myocardial tissue during surgical treatment of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. METHODS Four groups were established - control, ischemia/reperfusion (I/R), sham (I/R+solvent/dimethyl sulfoxide [DMSO]), and I/R+RVT. Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm model was used as the experimental protocol. RESULTS In the I/R and I/R+DMSO groups, malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in myocardial tissue were found to be significantly increased compared to the control group. The MDA level in myocardial tissue was significantly decreased in the I/ R+RVT group compared to the I/R group. In I/R and I/R+DMSO groups, glutathione peroxidase (GSH) levels in myocardial tissue were found to be significantly decreased compared to the control group. The GSH level in the myocardial tissue was significantly increased in the I/R+RVT group compared to the I/R group. In the light microscope, isotropic and anisotropic band disorganized atypical cardiomyocytes in the I/R group and degenerative cardiomyocytes and edematous areas in the I/R+DMSO group were observed. Degenerative cardiomyocytes and edematous areas were decreased in the I/R+RVT group. When heart tissue sections incubated with cleaved caspase-3 primary antibodies were examined under the light microscope, apoptotic cardiomyocytes were present in I/R and I/R+DMSO groups. A decrease in the number of apoptotic cardiomyocytes was observed in the I/R+RVT group. CONCLUSION The findings of the present study indicate that RVT exhibits protective effects against ischemia-reperfusion injury occurring in the myocardium as a distant organ as a result of abdominal aorta clamping.
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- Saban Ergene
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Recep
Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Recep
Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Recep
Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Recep
Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Recep
Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Recep
Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Recep
Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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Impellizzeri D, Cordaro M, Siracusa R, Fusco R, Peritore AF, Gugliandolo E, Genovese T, Crupi R, Interdonato L, Evangelista M, Di Paola R, Cuzzocrea S, D'Amico R. Molecular targets for anti-oxidative protection of açaí berry against diabetes myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury. Free Radic Res 2023; 57:339-352. [PMID: 37609799 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2023.2243032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MIRI) is the principal cause of death and occurs after prolonged blockage of the coronary arteries. Diabetes represents one of the main factors aggravating myocardial injury. Restoring blood flow is the first intervention against a heart attack, although reperfusion process could cause additional damage, such as the overproduction of reacting oxygen species (ROS). In recent years, açaí berry has gained international attention as a functional food due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; not only that but this fruit has shown glucose-lowering effects. Therefore, this study was designed to evaluate the cardioprotective effects of açaí berry on the inflammatory and oxidative responses associated with diabetic MIRI. Diabetes was induced in rats by a single intravenous inoculation of streptozotocin (60 mg/kg) and allowed to develop for 60 days. MIRI was induced by occlusion of the left anterior descending coronary artery for 30 min followed by 2 h of reperfusion. Açaí (200 mg/kg) was administered 5 min before the end of ischemia and 1 h after reperfusion. In this study, we clearly demonstrated that açaí treatment was able to reduce biomarkers of myocardial damage, infarct size, and apoptotic process. Moreover, açaí administrations reduced inflammatory and oxidative response, modulating Nf-kB and Nrf2 pathways. These results suggest that açai berry supplementation could represent a useful strategy for pathological events associated to MIRI.
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- Daniela Impellizzeri
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Institute of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Ali SA, Bommaraju S, Patwa J, Khare P, Rachamalla M, Niyogi S, Datusalia AK. Melatonin Attenuates Extracellular Matrix Accumulation and Cardiac Injury Manifested by Copper. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022:10.1007/s12011-022-03509-8. [PMID: 36449149 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03509-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Copper-induced cardiac injury is not widely reported in spite of its ability to cause oxidative damage and tissue injury. Structural and morphological changes in the cardiac tissue are triggered via oxidative stress and inflammatory responses following copper exposure. The varied and unavoidable exposure of copper through contaminated food and water warrants a safe and effective agent against its harmful effects. Since the heart is highly sensitive to changes in the redox balance, the present study was undertaken to examine the protective effects of melatonin against copper-induced cardiac injury. Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were exposed to 100 ppm of elemental copper via drinking water for 4 months. The cardiac tissue was evaluated for various biochemical, histological, and protein expression studies. Animals exposed to copper exhibited induced oxidative stress and cardiac injury compared to normal control. To this end, we found that melatonin treatment ameliorated copper-induced alterations in tissue oxidative variables like ROS, nitrate, MDA, and GSH. In addition, histological examinations unravelled decreased cardiac muscle dilation, atrophy, and cardiomyopathy in melatonin-treated rats. Furthermore, melatonin-treated rats were associated with reduced tissue copper levels, collagen deposition, α-SMA, and increased HO-1 expression as compared to rats exposed exclusively to copper. Moreover, the levels of NF-κB and cardiac markers such as CK-MB, cTnI, and cTnT were found to be decreased in the melatonin-treated animals. Altogether, melatonin-triggered increase in antioxidant capacity resulting in reduced aggregation of ECM components demonstrates the therapeutic potential of melatonin in the treatment of cardiac injury and tissue fibrosis.
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- Syed Afroz Ali
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow, 226002, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow, 226002, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow, 226002, India
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- Crop Production and Protection Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, 226015, India
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- Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow, 226002, India.
- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Raebareli, Lucknow, 226002, India.
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Cellular Mechanisms Underlying the Cardioprotective Role of Allicin on Cardiovascular Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23169082. [PMID: 36012349 PMCID: PMC9409331 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23169082] [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: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of diseases in which the common denominator is the affection of blood vessels, heart tissue, and heart rhythm. The genesis of CVD is complex and multifactorial; therefore, approaches are often based on multidisciplinary management and more than one drug is used to achieve the optimal control of risk factors (dyslipidemia, hypertension, hypertrophy, oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, inflammation). In this context, allicin, a sulfur compound naturally derived from garlic, has shown beneficial effects on several cardiovascular risk factors through the modulation of cellular mechanisms and signaling pathways. Effective pharmacological treatments for CVD or its risk factors have not been developed or are unknown in clinical practice. Thus, this work aimed to review the cellular mechanisms through which allicin exerts its therapeutic effects and to show why it could be a therapeutic option for the prevention or treatment of CVD and its risk factors.
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Signaling pathways of inflammation in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury. CARDIOLOGY PLUS 2022. [DOI: 10.1097/cp9.0000000000000008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Cui T, Liu W, Yu C, Ren J, Li Y, Shi X, Li Q, Zhang J. Protective Effects of Allicin on Acute Myocardial Infarction in Rats via Hydrogen Sulfide-mediated Regulation of Coronary Arterial Vasomotor Function and Myocardial Calcium Transport. Front Pharmacol 2022; 12:752244. [PMID: 35046802 PMCID: PMC8762278 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.752244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a condition with high morbidity and mortality, for which effective treatments are lacking. Allicin has been reported to exert therapeutic effects on AMI, but the underlying mechanisms of its action have not been fully elucidated. To investigate this, a rat model of AMI was generated by ligating the left anterior descending branch of the coronary artery. DL-propargylglycine (PAG), a specific hydrogen sulfide (H2S) synthetase inhibitor, was used to examine the effects of allicin on H2S production. Isolated coronary arteries and cardiomyocytes were assessed for vascular reactivity and cellular Ca2+ transport using a multiwire myography system and a cell-contraction-ion detection system, respectively. Allicin administration improved cardiac function and myocardial pathology, reduced myocardial enzyme levels, and increased H2S and H2S synthetase levels. Allicin administration resulted in concentration-dependent effects on coronary artery dilation, which were mediated by receptor-dependent Ca2+ channels, ATP-sensitive K+ channels, and sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) Ca2+ release induced by the ryanodine receptor. Allicin administration improved Ca2+ homeostasis in cardiomyocytes by increasing cardiomyocyte contraction, Ca2+ transient amplitude, myofilament sensitivity, and SR Ca2+ content. Allicin also enhanced Ca2+ uptake via SR Ca2+-ATPase and Ca2+ removal via the Na+/Ca2+ exchanger, and it reduced SR Ca2+ leakage. Notably, the protective effects of allicin were partially attenuated by blockade of H2S production with PAG. Our findings provide novel evidence that allicin-induced production of H2S mediates coronary artery dilation and regulation of Ca2+ homeostasis in AMI. Our study presents a novel mechanistic insight into the anti-AMI effects of allicin and highlights the therapeutic potential of this compound.
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- Tianwei Cui
- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.,Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Health Prevention Department, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of TCM Basic Research on Prevention and Treatment of Major Disease, Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Medicine, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Nadeem MS, Kazmi I, Ullah I, Muhammad K, Anwar F. Allicin, an Antioxidant and Neuroprotective Agent, Ameliorates Cognitive Impairment. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 11:87. [PMID: 35052591 PMCID: PMC8772758 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11010087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Allicin (diallylthiosulfinate) is a defense molecule produced by cellular contents of garlic (Allium sativum L.). On tissue damage, the non-proteinogenic amino acid alliin (S-allylcysteine sulfoxide) is converted to allicin in an enzyme-mediated process catalysed by alliinase. Allicin is hydrophobic in nature, can efficiently cross the cellular membranes and behaves as a reactive sulfur species (RSS) inside the cells. It is physiologically active molecule with the ability to oxidise the thiol groups of glutathione and between cysteine residues in proteins. Allicin has shown anticancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant properties and also serves as an efficient therapeutic agent against cardiovascular diseases. In this context, the present review describes allicin as an antioxidant, and neuroprotective molecule that can ameliorate the cognitive abilities in case of neurodegenerative and neuropsychological disorders. As an antioxidant, allicin fights the reactive oxygen species (ROS) by downregulation of NOX (NADPH oxidizing) enzymes, it can directly interact to reduce the cellular levels of different types of ROS produced by a variety of peroxidases. Most of the neuroprotective actions of allicin are mediated via redox-dependent pathways. Allicin inhibits neuroinflammation by suppressing the ROS production, inhibition of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB, P38 and JNK pathways. As an inhibitor of cholinesterase and (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) it can be applied to manage the Alzheimer's disease, helps to maintain the balance of neurotransmitters in case of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactive syndrome (ADHD). In case of acute traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) allicin protects neuron damage by regulating inflammation, apoptosis and promoting the expression levels of Nrf2 (nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2). Metal induced neurodegeneration can also be attenuated and cognitive abilities of patients suffering from neurological diseases can be ameliorates by allicin administration.
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- Muhammad Shahid Nadeem
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; or
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; or
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Hazara University, Mansehra 21300, Pakistan; (I.U.); (K.M.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Hazara University, Mansehra 21300, Pakistan; (I.U.); (K.M.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; or
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Wang J, Wang X, Wan W, Guo Y, Cui Y, Liu W, Guo F. Effects of Shenfu injection on myocardial adenosine receptors in rats with myocardial ischemia-reperfusion postconditioning. Hum Exp Toxicol 2021; 40:S300-S309. [PMID: 34465228 DOI: 10.1177/09603271211041668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Shenfu injection (SFI) has been reported to have a protection against myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (MI/R) injury. However, the changes of adenosine receptors in MI/R postconditioning when pretreated with SFI are unclear. METHODS Forty-five rats were randomly divided into sham group (sham), MI/R postconditioning group (MI/R-post), low-dose SFI group (1 mL/kg), middle-dose SFI group (2.5 mL/kg), and high-dose SFI group (5 mL/kg). In SFI groups, SFI was intravenously injected before reperfusion, and rats were treated with ischemic postconditioning after ischemia for 30 min. After 24 h of reperfusion, the levels of Ca2+ and cAMP in blood platelets were analyzed. Myocardial infarct volume and myocardial pathology were observed. The levels of adenosine receptor subtypes A1, A2b, and A3 in myocardium were analyzed using immunohistochemistry and Western blot. The oxidative stress-related indicators were also observed. RESULTS Compared with the MI/R-post group, SFI ameliorated the MI/R injury by decreasing the myocardial infarct area, oxidative stress, and concentration of Ca2+ and cAMP (p < 0.01). Pretreatment with SFI enhanced the expression of adenosine receptors A1 and A2b in a dose manner compared with the MI/R-post group. In contrast, the levels of adenosine receptor A3 were increased after MI/R postconditioning compared with the sham group, and its expression continued to increase with the increase of SFI. Furthermore, the oxidative stress reduced with the concentrations of SFI. CONCLUSION These results demonstrated that pretreatment with SFI might regulate the expression of adenosine receptors to improve the MI/R postconditioning.
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- Jie Wang
- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, 519688Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, 91589Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, 519688Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, China
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- School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hongkang, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, 519688Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, 519688Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, 519688Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, China
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Cosgun M, Coskun R, Celik A. Effects of Adenosine Triphosphate on Vandetanib-Induced Heart Damage in Rats. INT J PHARMACOL 2021. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2021.122.129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Li F, Zhan Z, Qian J, Cao C, Yao W, Wang N. Naringin attenuates rat myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury via PI3K/Akt pathway-mediated inhibition of apoptosis, oxidative stress and autophagy. Exp Ther Med 2021; 22:811. [PMID: 34131434 PMCID: PMC8193209 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.10243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Naringin (NRG) has been reported to exert cardioprotective effects against multiple cardiovascular diseases, including lipopolysaccharide-induced and hyperglycemia-induced myocardial injury. However, the role of NRG in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury remains unclear. In the present study, the PI3K/Akt pathway was investigated to evaluate the possible mechanisms underlying the roles of NRG in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. The levels of cardiac enzymes were measured by ELISA to evaluate the optimal dosage of NRG that could protect against myocardial I/R injury. Rats were administered 100 mg/kg of NRG and activities of myocardial enzymes, the level of cardiac apoptosis and inflammation, oxidant response, autophagy indicators and echocardiography were evaluated. The level of corresponding proteins was measured using western blotting. The results indicated that NRG elicited the best cardioprotective effects at a dose of 100 mg/kg by significantly reducing the levels of myocardial enzymes, apoptosis, inflammation, oxidative response and infarct size. Furthermore, NRG alleviated contractile dysfunction by increasing the left ventricular ejection fraction and fractional shortening. In addition, NRG markedly promoted the phosphorylation of Akt, while decreasing the level of autophagy indicator beclin-1 and the microtubule-associated protein 1B-light chain 3 (LC3B) II/ LC3BI ratio. However, PI3K/Akt inhibitor (LY294002) partially reduced the NRG induced phosphorylation of Akt and the reduction in beclin-1, along with the LC3BII/LC3BI ratio. The results of the present study demonstrated that NRG could attenuate myocardial I/R injury.
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- Fengwei Li
- Department of Cardiology, Suizhou Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Suizhou, Hubei 441300, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Suizhou Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Suizhou, Hubei 441300, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Suizhou Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Suizhou, Hubei 441300, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Suizhou Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Suizhou, Hubei 441300, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Suizhou Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Suizhou, Hubei 441300, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Suizhou Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Suizhou, Hubei 441300, P.R. China
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Liu JJ, Zhao GX, He LL, Wang Z, Zibrila AI, Niu BC, Gong HY, Xu JN, Soong L, Li CF, Lu Y. Lycium barbarum polysaccharides inhibit ischemia/reperfusion-induced myocardial injury via the Nrf2 antioxidant pathway. Toxicol Rep 2021; 8:657-667. [PMID: 33868952 PMCID: PMC8041662 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2021.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress is considered to be one of main pathophysiological mechanisms in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP), the main ingredient of Lycium barbarum, have potential antioxidant activity. We aimed to investigate the effects of LBP on myocardial I/R injury and explore the underlying mechanisms. Myocardial I/R group was treated with or without LBP to evaluate oxidative stress markers and the role of Nrf2 signal pathway. Our results showed that I/R increased infarct size and the activities of creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) when compared with control group. Meanwhile, the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were enhanced and the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPX) and catalase (CAT) were decreased. These changes were associated with a significant increase in myocardial apoptosis, ultimately leading to cardiac dysfunction. LBP reduced infarct size (38.4 ± 2 % versus 19.4 ± 1.8 %, p < 0.05), CK and LDH activities and myocardial apoptotic index. Meanwhile, LBP suppressed the production of ROS and restored redox status. Additionally, LBP increased protein level of nuclear Nrf2 in vivo (2.1 ± 0.3 versus 3.8 ± 0.4, p < 0.05) and in vitro (1.9 ± 0.2 versus 3.8 ± 0.1, p < 0.05) and subsequently upregulated heme oxygenase 1 and NADPH dehydrogenase quinone 1 compared to I/R group. Interestingly, Nrf2 siRNA abolished the protective effects of LBP. LBP suppressed oxidative stress damage and attenuated cardiac dysfunction induced by I/R via activation of the Nrf2 antioxidant signal pathway.
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- Jin-Jun Liu
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Xi'an Jiaotong University School of Basic Medical Sciences, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Northwest Women & Children Hospital, China
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China.,Clinical Research Center of Shaanxi Province for Dental and Maxillofacial Diseases, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China.,Department of Pharmacy, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
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Nan B, Yang C, Li L, Ye H, Yan H, Wang M, Yuan Y. Allicin alleviated acrylamide-induced NLRP3 inflammasome activation via oxidative stress and endoplasmic reticulum stress in Kupffer cells and SD rats liver. Food Chem Toxicol 2021; 148:111937. [PMID: 33348049 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2020.111937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Acrylamide (AA) in heat-processed food leads to widespread concerns due to its hepatotoxicity. Allicin, a plant-derived antioxidant, possesses a significant protective effect on AA-induced hepatotoxicity, but the mechanism is still unclear. Herein, we investigated the mechanism in Kupffer cells and SD rats liver. Molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation and LigPlus software speculated that allicin inhibited the activity of CYP2E1 expression by binding to its amino acid residues Phe116, Phe207, Leu210, Phe298, Ala299, Thr303, Val364 and Phe478 through hydrophobic interactions. Allicin decreased the reactive oxygen species (ROS) release and CYP2E1 protein expression and then alleviated the appearance of OS. Meanwhile, allicin significantly reduced ERS characteristic proteins GRP78, CHOP and UPR branch IRE1α pathway key proteins p-IRE, p-ASK, TRAF2 and XBP-1s expression. Simultaneously, allicin ameliorated OS and ERS activation, which inhibited the activation of the MAPK and NF-κB pathways, and down-regulated JNK, ERK, p38, p65 and IκBα phosphorylation. Allicin pre-treatment inhibited AA-induced inflammation as evidenced by reducing NLRP3 inflammasome activation, decreasing Cleaved-Caspase-1 expression as well as IL-1β, IL-18, IL-6 and TNF-α secretion. Taken together, our data provide new insights into possible signaling pathways involved in allicin attenuating AA-induced hepatotoxicity in vivo and in vitro.
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- Bo Nan
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, China.
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Natural Drugs as a Treatment Strategy for Cardiovascular Disease through the Regulation of Oxidative Stress. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2020; 2020:5430407. [PMID: 33062142 PMCID: PMC7537704 DOI: 10.1155/2020/5430407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Oxidative stress (OS) refers to the physiological imbalance between oxidative and antioxidative processes leading to increased oxidation, which then results in the inflammatory infiltration of neutrophils, increased protease secretion, and the production of a large number of oxidative intermediates. Oxidative stress is considered an important factor in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease (CVD). At present, active components of Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) have been widely used for the treatment of CVD, including coronary heart disease and hypertension. Since the discovery of artemisinin for the treatment of malaria by Nobel laureate Youyou Tu, the therapeutic effects of active components of CHM on various diseases have been widely investigated by the medical community. It has been found that various active CHM components can regulate oxidative stress and the circulatory system, including ginsenoside, astragaloside, and resveratrol. This paper reviews advances in the use of active CHM components that modulate oxidative stress, suggesting potential drugs for the treatment of various CVDs.
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Dai J, Chen Y, Jiang F. Allicin reduces inflammation by regulating ROS/NLRP3 and autophagy in the context of A. fumigatus infection in mice. Gene 2020; 762:145042. [PMID: 32777529 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2020.145042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2020] [Revised: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Inhibitory effect of allicin with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity on A. fumigatus and the regulation mechanism of inflammation and autophagy in vitro and in vivo. METHODS The corresponding concentration of allicin was prepared according to the needs of the experiment. In vitro, 2 ml 5 × 104 of fungal spores suspension was added to the 6-well plate per hole, and different final concentrations of allicin (1 μl/ml, 2.5 μl/ml, 5 μl/ml, 10 μl/ml, 20 μl/ml, 30 μl/ml) were added. The fungal spores were stained by fluorescent dye SYTO 9 (green) every day, and the spore germination inhibition was detected by flow cytometry in different PH. RAW264.7 cells were cultured and stimulated by A. fumigatus spores for 3 h, then allicin solution was added. Then some cells were stained with ROS probe (green) and hochest33342 (blue). The effect of allicin on ROS was observed by fluorescence microscope. The other part of cells extracted protein from cell lysate and detected the effect of allicin on inflammatory factors and autophagy by Western-blotting. The green and red spots of RAW264.7 cells stably transfected with GFP-RFP-LC3 were observed by fluorescence microscopy. In vivo, A. fumigatus spore was injected intratracheally into mice, then allicin was injected intravenously at a concentration of 5 mg/kg/day for 7 consecutive days. The survival status, pulmonary fungal load and weight of mice was recorded continuously for 30 days and detected the changes of lung by pathological examination and immunohistochemistry. RESULTS In vitro, allicin significantly inhibited the spore germination of A. fumigatus within 24 h in a dose-dependent manner and it had a stable inhibition on the spore germination of A. fumigatus in acidic environment. Cell experiments showed that allicin inhibited intracellular spore germination by inhibiting ROS production, inflammation and autophagy. In the animal experiment, the survival rate and body weight of allicin injection group were higher than that of non injection group, while the spore load of lung was lower than that of non injection group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS These results support that allicin reduces inflammation and autophagy resistance to A. fumigatus infection, It also provides a possible treatment for Aspergillus infectious diseases, i.e. early anti-inflammation, antibiotics or drugs that inhibit excessive autophagy.
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- Jingjing Dai
- Department of Medical Laboratory, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu 223300, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu 223300, China.
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- Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu 223300, China.
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Mocayar Marón FJ, Camargo AB, Manucha W. Allicin pharmacology: Common molecular mechanisms against neuroinflammation and cardiovascular diseases. Life Sci 2020; 249:117513. [PMID: 32145307 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.117513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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According to investigations in phytomedicine and ethnopharmacology, the therapeutic properties of garlic (Allium sativum) have been described by ancestral cultures. Notwithstanding, it is of particular concern to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying this millenary empirical knowledge. Allicin (S-allyl prop-2-ene-1-sulfinothioate), a thioester of sulfenic acid, is one of the main bioactive compounds present in garlic, and it is responsible for the particular aroma of the spice. The pharmacological attributes of allicin integrate a broad spectrum of properties (e.g., anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antibiotic, antifungal, antiparasitic, antioxidant, nephroprotective, neuroprotective, cardioprotective, and anti-tumoral activities, among others). The primary goal of the present article is to review and clarify the common molecular mechanisms by which allicin and its derivates molecules may perform its therapeutic effects on cardiovascular diseases and neuroinflammatory processes. The intricate interface connecting the cardiovascular and nervous systems suggests that the impairment of one organ could contribute to the dysfunction of the other. Allicin might target the cornerstone of the pathological processes underlying cardiovascular and neuroinflammatory disorders, like inflammation, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) hyperactivation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Indeed, the current evidence suggests that allicin improves mitochondrial function by enhancing the expression of HSP70 and NRF2, decreasing RAAS activation, and promoting mitochondrial fusion processes. Finally, allicin represents an attractive therapeutic alternative targeting the complex interaction between cardiovascular and neuroinflammatory disorders.
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- Feres José Mocayar Marón
- Área de Farmacología, Departamento de Patología, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (UNCuyo), Mendoza, Argentina; Instituto de Medicina y Biología Experimental de Cuyo (IMBECU-UNCuyo), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Mendoza, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (UNCuyo), Mendoza, Argentina; Instituto de Biología Agrícola de Mendoza (IBAM), CONICET, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Área de Farmacología, Departamento de Patología, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (UNCuyo), Mendoza, Argentina; Instituto de Medicina y Biología Experimental de Cuyo (IMBECU-UNCuyo), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Mendoza, Argentina.
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Gao Z, Gao Q, Lv X. MicroRNA-668-3p Protects Against Oxygen-Glucose Deprivation in a Rat H9c2 Cardiomyocyte Model of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury by Targeting the Stromal Cell-Derived Factor-1 (SDF-1)/CXCR4 Signaling Pathway. Med Sci Monit 2020; 26:e919601. [PMID: 31997826 PMCID: PMC7003666 DOI: 10.12659/msm.919601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) results from the restoration of blood supply to ischemic organs, including the heart. Expression of microRNA-668-3p (miR-668-3p) is known to protect the kidney from IRI. This study aimed to investigate the role of miR-668-3p in oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) in a rat H9c2 cardiomyocyte model of IRI. Material/Methods Rat H9c2 cardiomyocytes were cultured in glucose-free Dulbecco’s modified Eagle’s medium (DMEM) under anaerobic conditions, followed by oxygenation, to create the OGD model of IRI. The luciferase reporter assay evaluated the interaction between stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1), or CXC motif chemokine 12 (CXCL12), and miR-668-3p. Protein and mRNA levels of SDF-1, CXCR4, Bcl2, Bax, cleaved caspase-3, endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), and phosphorylated endothelial nitric oxide synthase (p-eNOS) were analyzed by Western blot and quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR), and apoptosis were assessed by flow cytometry. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) measured reactive oxygen species (ROS), including malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO), p-eNOS, and the inflammatory cytokines, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6, and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) in H9c2 cell supernatants. Results In the OGD rat H9c2 cardiomyocyte model of IRI, miR-668-3p levels were reduced. Overexpression of miR-668-3p inhibited SDF-1, CXCR4, the expression of inflammatory cytokines, markers of oxidative stress, and p-eNOS. The overexpression of SDF-1 reversed these findings. Overexpression of SDF-1 promoted cell apoptosis, which was reduced by miR-668-3p. Conclusions In the OGD rat H9c2 cardiomyocyte model of IRI, miR-668-3p suppressed mediators of inflammation and oxidative stress and enhanced cell viability through the SDF-1/CXCR4 signaling pathway.
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- Zhan Gao
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China (mainland)
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