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Lv X, Cheng WH, Li XX, Shang H, Zhang JY, Hong HY, Zheng YJ, Dong YQ, Gong JH, Zheng YB, Zou ZM. Dual inhibition of topoisomerase II and microtubule of podophyllotoxin derivative 5p overcomes cancer multidrug resistance. Eur J Pharmacol 2024:176968. [PMID: 39233039 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176968] [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: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 08/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024]
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Compound 5p is a 4β-N-substituted podophyllotoxin derivative, which exhibited potent activity toward drug-resistant K562/A02 cells and decreased MDR-1 mRNA expression. Here, we further investigated its detail mechanism and tested its antitumor activity. 5p exerted catalytic inhibition of topoisomerase IIα, and didn't show the inhibitor of topoisomerase I. 5p exhibited the inhibitory effect on microtubule polymerization. 5p showed potent anti-proliferation against breast cancer, oral squamous carcinoma, and their drug-resistant cell lines, with resistance index of 0.61 and 0.86, respectively. 5p downregulated the expression levels of P-gp in KBV200 cells and BCRP in MCF7/ADR cells in dose-dependent manner. Moreover, 5p induced KB and KBV200 cells arrest at G2/M phase by up-regulating the expression of γ-H2AX, p-Histone H3 and cyclin B1. 5p induced apoptosis and pyroptosis by increased the expression levels of cleaved-PARP, cleaved-caspase3, N-GSDME as well as LDH release in KB and KBV200 cells. In addition, 5p efficiently impaired tumor growth in KB xenograft mice. Conclusively, this work elucidated the dual inhibitor of topoisomerase II and microtubule of 5p and its mechanism of overcoming the multidrug resistance, indicating that 5p exerts the antitumor potentiality.
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- Xing Lv
- Department of Oncology, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tiantan Xili, 100050, Beijing, China
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- HTA Co., Ltd., CAEA Center of Excellence on Nuclear Technology Applications for Engineering and Industrialization of Radiopharmaceuticals, CNNC Engineering Research Center of Radiopharmaceuticals, 102413, Beijing, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Basis and New Drug Development of Natural and Nuclear Drugs, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 100193, Beijing, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Basis and New Drug Development of Natural and Nuclear Drugs, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 100193, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tiantan Xili, 100050, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tiantan Xili, 100050, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tiantan Xili, 100050, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tiantan Xili, 100050, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tiantan Xili, 100050, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tiantan Xili, 100050, Beijing, China.
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- The State Key Laboratory of Basis and New Drug Development of Natural and Nuclear Drugs, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 100193, Beijing, China.
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Duan J, Du P, Jiang T, Ma X, Sun J, Liang J, Wang J, Liu C. Exploring the mechanism of enterotoxicity mediated by the microbiome-butyrate-PPAR axis in podophyllotoxin through the toxicological evidence chain (TEC) concept. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 280:116548. [PMID: 38850705 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116548] [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: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Podophyllotoxin (PPT) is a lignan derived from the roots and stems of the Podophyllum plant. However, its enterotoxicity restricts its clinical application. The underlying mechanisms by which PPT exerts its action remain largely elusive. This study aimed to evaluate the molecular mechanisms underlying PPT-induced enterotoxicity utilizing the concept of toxicological evidence chain. Changes in body weight, behavior, and histopathological and biochemical markers in rats were observed. Additionally, microbiome, metabolome, and transcriptome analyses were integrated to identify potential microorganisms, metabolic markers, and major pathways using a co-occurrence network. Our findings suggested that PPT induced pathological changes in rats, including weight loss, diarrhea, and inflammation accompanied by increased levels of IFN-γ, IL-5, IL-6, GRO/KC, and IL-12p70. The decrease in butyrate levels in the PPT group may be related to the enrichment of Firmicutes. The reduction of butyrate levels may impair the expression of PPARγ, subsequently promoting Escherichia-Shigella proliferation. Additionally, the suppression of PPARs pathway may result in the increased production of inflammatory factors, contributing to enterotoxicity. This study offers a novel understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying PPT-induced enterotoxicity, making a significant contribution to developing strategies to mitigate PPT toxicity and prevent associated diseases.
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- Jiajia Duan
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China.
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- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Clinical Multiomics and Translational Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Diseases, Endocrinology and Metabolism Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China.
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Tian Y, Ma S, Liu Y, Li Y, Chen G, Che Z. Synthesis of Novel 4-Acyloxy-2'-Bromo-6'-Chloropodophyllotoxin Derivatives Displaying Significant Insecticidal Activity Against Mythimna Separata. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202400929. [PMID: 38661022 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400929] [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: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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In order to explore novel natural product-based insecticidal agent, two important intermediates (2 and 3) and 4-acyloxy-2'-bromo-6'-chloropodophyllotoxin derivatives (4 a-f and 5 a-f) were designed and prepared, and their structures were confirmed by 1H-NMR, 13C NMR, HRMS, ESI-MS, optical rotation and melting point (mp). The stereochemical configuration of compound 4 b was unambiguously confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Moreover, we evaluated the insecticidal activity of target compounds 4 a-f and 5 a-f against a serious agricultural pest of Mythimna separata by using the leaf-dipping method. Among all tested compounds, compounds 4 d, 5 d and 5 f exhibited stronger insecticidal activity with a final mortality rate exceeding 60 %. Especially compound 5 d exhibited the best insecticidal activity, with a final mortality rate of 74.1 %. It has been proven that introducing bromine or chlorine atoms at the C-2', C-2' and C-6' positions of the E ring of podophyllotoxin can produce more potent compounds. In addition, the configuration of the C-4 position is important for insecticidal activity, and 4β-configuration is optimal. This will pave the way for further design, structural modification, and development of derivatives of podophyllotoxin as insecticidal agents.
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- Yuee Tian
- Laboratory of Pesticidal Design & Synthesis, Department of Plant Protection, College of Horticultrue and Plant Protection, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
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- Laboratory of Pesticidal Design & Synthesis, Department of Plant Protection, College of Horticultrue and Plant Protection, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
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- Laboratory of Pesticidal Design & Synthesis, Department of Plant Protection, College of Horticultrue and Plant Protection, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
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- Laboratory of Pesticidal Design & Synthesis, Department of Plant Protection, College of Horticultrue and Plant Protection, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
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- Laboratory of Pesticidal Design & Synthesis, Department of Plant Protection, College of Horticultrue and Plant Protection, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
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- Laboratory of Pesticidal Design & Synthesis, Department of Plant Protection, College of Horticultrue and Plant Protection, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
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Ushimaru R. Functions and mechanisms of enzymes assembling lignans and norlignans. Curr Opin Chem Biol 2024; 80:102462. [PMID: 38692182 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2024.102462] [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: 02/24/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Lignans and norlignans are distributed throughout the plant kingdom and exhibit diverse chemical structures and biological properties that offer potential for therapeutic use. Originating from the phenylpropanoid biosynthesis pathway, their characteristic carbon architectures are formed through unique enzyme catalysis, featuring regio- and stereoselective C-C bond forming processes. Despite extensive research on these plant natural products, their biosynthetic pathways, and enzyme mechanisms remain enigmatic. This review highlights recent advancements in elucidating the functions and mechanisms of the biosynthetic enzymes responsible for constructing the distinct carbon frameworks of lignans and norlignans.
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- Richiro Ushimaru
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan; Collaborative Research Institute for Innovative Microbiology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan.
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Strus P, Sadowski K, Kostro J, Szczepankiewicz AA, Nieznańska H, Niedzielska M, Zlobin A, Nawar Ra’idah P, Molęda Z, Szawkało J, Czarnocki Z, Wójcik C, Szeleszczuk Ł, Młynarczuk-Biały I. Cellular Distribution and Ultrastructural Changes in HaCaT Cells, Induced by Podophyllotoxin and Its Novel Fluorescent Derivative, Supported by the Molecular Docking Studies. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5948. [PMID: 38892135 PMCID: PMC11172492 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25115948] [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: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Podophyllotoxin (PPT) is an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) with established antitumor potential. However, due to its systemic toxicity, its use is restricted to topical treatment of anogenital warts. Less toxic PPT derivatives (e.g., etoposide and teniposide) are used intravenously as anticancer agents. PPT has been exploited as a scaffold of new potential therapeutic agents; however, fewer studies have been conducted on the parent molecule than on its derivatives. We have undertaken a study of ultrastructural changes induced by PPT on HaCaT keratinocytes. We have also tracked the intracellular localization of PPT using its fluorescent derivative (PPT-FL). Moreover, we performed molecular docking of both PPT and PPT-FL to compare their affinity to various binding sites of tubulin. Using the Presto blue viability assay, we established working concentrations of PPT in HaCaT cells. Subsequently, we have used selected concentrations to determine PPT effects at the ultrastructural level. Dynamics of PPT distribution by confocal microscopy was performed using PPT-FL. Molecular docking calculations were conducted using Glide. PPT induces a time-dependent cytotoxic effect on HaCaT cells. Within 24 h, we observed the elongation of cytoplasmic processes, formation of cytoplasmic vacuoles, progressive ER stress, and shortening of the mitochondrial long axis. After 48 h, we noticed disintegration of the cell membrane, progressive vacuolization, apoptotic/necrotic vesicles, and a change in the cell nucleus's appearance. PPT-FL was detected within HaCaT cells after ~10 min of incubation and remained within cells in the following measurements. Molecular docking confirmed the formation of a stable complex between tubulin and both PPT and PPT-FL. However, it was formed at different binding sites. PPT is highly toxic to normal human keratinocytes, even at low concentrations. It promptly enters the cells, probably via endocytosis. At lower concentrations, PPT causes disruptions in both ER and mitochondria, while at higher concentrations, it leads to massive vacuolization with subsequent cell death. The novel derivative of PPT, PPT-FL, forms a stable complex with tubulin, and therefore, it is a useful tracker of intracellular PPT binding and trafficking.
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- Piotr Strus
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Warsaw, Chałubińskiego 5, 02-004 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Students Scientific Group HESA, Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Warsaw, Chałubinskiego 5, 02-004 Warsaw, Poland; (K.S.)
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- Students Scientific Group HESA, Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Warsaw, Chałubinskiego 5, 02-004 Warsaw, Poland; (K.S.)
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- Laboratory of Electron Microscopy, Nencki Institute of Warsaw, Pasteura 3, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland (H.N.)
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- Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland; (M.N.); (A.Z.)
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- Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland; (M.N.); (A.Z.)
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- Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland; (M.N.); (A.Z.)
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- Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland; (M.N.); (A.Z.)
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- Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland; (M.N.); (A.Z.)
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- Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland; (M.N.); (A.Z.)
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- Amgen Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, USA;
- Department of Undergraduate Medical Education, OHSU School of Medicine, Portland, OR 97239, USA
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- Department of Organic and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Warsaw, Chałubińskiego 5, 02-004 Warsaw, Poland;
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Berežni S, Mimica-Dukić N, Domina G, Raimondo FM, Orčić D. Anthriscus sylvestris-Noxious Weed or Sustainable Source of Bioactive Lignans? PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1087. [PMID: 38674496 PMCID: PMC11053937 DOI: 10.3390/plants13081087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Anthriscus sylvestris (L.) Hoffm. (Apiaceae), commonly known as wild chervil, has gained scientific interest owing to its diverse phytochemical profile and potential therapeutic applications. The plant, despite being categorized as a noxious weed, is traditionally used in treating various conditions like headaches, dressing wounds, and as a tonic, antitussive, antipyretic, analgesic, and diuretic. Its pharmacological importance stems from containing diverse bioactive lignans, especially aryltetralins and dibenzylbutyrolactones. One of the main compounds of A. sylvestris, deoxypodophyllotoxin, among its wide-ranging effects, including antitumor, antiproliferative, antiplatelet aggregation, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and insecticidal properties, serves as a pivotal precursor to epipodophyllotoxin, crucial in the semisynthesis of cytostatic agents like etoposide and teniposide. The main starting compound for these anticancer medicines was podophyllotoxin, intensively isolated from Sinopodophyllum hexandrum, now listed as an endangered species due to overexploitation. Since new species are being investigated as potential sources, A. sylvestris emerges as a highly promising candidate owing to its abundant lignan content. This review summarizes the current knowledge on A. sylvestris, investigating its biological and morphological characteristics, and pharmacological properties. Emphasizing the biological activities and structure-activity relationship, this review underscores its therapeutic potential, thus encouraging further exploration and utilization of this valuable plant resource.
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- Sanja Berežni
- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (N.M.-D.); (D.O.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (N.M.-D.); (D.O.)
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, bldg. 4, 90128 Palermo, Italy;
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- PLANTA/Center for Research, Documentation and Training, Via Serraglio Vecchio 28, 90123 Palermo, Italy;
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (N.M.-D.); (D.O.)
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Duan J, Sun J, Jiang T, Ma X, Li X, Wang Y, Zhang F, Liu C. Podophyllotoxin-mediated neurotoxicity via the microbiota-gut-brain axis in SD rats based on the toxicological evidence chain (TEC) concept. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 907:168106. [PMID: 37884145 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Podophyllotoxin (PPT) is a naturally occurring aryltetralin lignan. However, its clinical application has been limited due to its neurotoxicity, the mechanism of which remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the potential involvement of the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis in PPT-induced neurotoxicity using the toxicological evidence chain concept. Our approach included behavioral testing in rats, evaluation of colon and hippocampal pathological changes, examination of proinflammatory factors, brain-gut peptides, and an in-depth analysis of gut microbiome and metabolic profiles. Our results demonstrated that PPT exposure compromised cognitive functions, induced damage to the colon and hippocampus, and increased intestinal permeability in rats. Furthermore, it elevated proinflammatory factors, particularly TNF-α and IL-6, while causing disruptions in the gut microbiota, favoring Escherichia-Shigella over Lactobacillus. Significant alterations in metabolic profiles in feces, serum, and hippocampus, particularly in tryptophan metabolism with a correlation to inflammatory factors and Escherichia-Shigella, were also observed. Our findings suggest that PPT promotes the enrichment of Escherichia-Shigella leading to inflammatory factor production and alterations in kynurenine metabolism in the hippocampus, potentially contributing to neurotoxicity. The study provides novel insights into the mechanistic pathways of PPT-induced neurotoxicity, emphasizing the role of the MGB axis and offering avenues for therapeutic interventions.
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- Jiajia Duan
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China, 471003
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China, 471003
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China, 471003
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China, 471003
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China, 471003
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China, 301617
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China, 301617
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Diseases, Endocrinology and Metabolism Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China, 471003.
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Owais M, Kumar A, Hasan SM, Singh K, Azad I, Hussain A, Suvaiv, Akil M. Quinoline Derivatives as Promising Scaffolds for Antitubercular Activity: A Comprehensive Review. Mini Rev Med Chem 2024; 24:1238-1251. [PMID: 38185891 DOI: 10.2174/0113895575281039231218112953] [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: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Heterocyclic compounds and their derivatives play a significant role in the design and development of novel quinoline drugs. Among the various pharmacologically active heterocyclic compounds, quinolines stand out as the most significant rings due to their broad pharmacological roles, specifically antitubercular activity, and their presence in plant-based compounds. Quinoline is also known as benzpyridine, benzopyridine, and 1-azanaphthalene. It has a benzene ring fused with a pyridine ring, and both rings share two carbon atoms. The importance of quinoline lies in its incorporation as a key component in various natural compounds found in medicinal plant families like Fumariaceae, Berberidaceae, Rutaceae, Papavaraceae, and others. OBJECTIVE This article is expected to have a significant impact on the advancement of effective antitubercular drugs. Through harnessing the potent activity of quinoline derivatives, the research aims to make valuable contributions to combating tuberculosis more efficiently and ultimately reducing the global burden of this infectious disease. METHODS Numerous nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds exhibit significant potential as antitubercular agents. These chemicals have fused aromatic nitrogen-heterocyclic nuclei that can change the number of electrons they have, which can change their chemical, physical, and biological properties. This versatility comes from their ability to bind with the receptors in multiple modes, a critical aspect of drug pharmacological screening. Among these compounds, quinoline stands out as it incorporates a stable fusion of a benzene ring with a pyridine nucleus. Quinolines have demonstrated a diverse range of pharmacological activities, including but not limited to anti-tubercular, anti-tumor, anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antimalarial, anti-HIV, and antimicrobial effects. RESULTS Some molecules, such as lone-paired nitrogen species, include pyrrole, pyrazole, and quinoline. These molecules contain nitrogen and take part in metabolic reactions with other molecules inside the cell. However, an excessive accumulation of reactive nitrogen species can lead to cytotoxicity, resulting in damage to essential biological macromolecules. Among these compounds, quinoline stands out as the oldest and most effective one, exhibiting a wide range of significant properties such as antitubercular, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, and anticonvulsant activities. Notably, naturally occurring quinoline compounds, such as quinine, have proven to be potent antimalarial drugs. CONCLUSION This review highlights quinoline derivatives' antitubercular potential, emphasizing recent research advancements. Utilizing IC50 values, the study emphasizes the efficacy of various quinoline substitutions, hybrids, and electron-withdrawing groups against MTB H37Rv. Continued research is essential for developing potent, low-toxicity quinoline derivatives to combat tuberculosis.
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- Mohammad Owais
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Kursi Road, Lucknow 226026 (U.P.), India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Kursi Road, Lucknow 226026 (U.P.), India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Kursi Road, Lucknow 226026 (U.P.), India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Kursi Road, Lucknow 226026 (U.P.), India
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- Department of Chemistry, Integral University, Kursi Road, Lucknow 226026 (U.P.), India
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- Harsha Institute of Pharmacy, Itaunja, Lucknow 226203, (U.P.), India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Kursi Road, Lucknow 226026 (U.P.), India
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- Department of Chemistry, Integral University, Kursi Road, Lucknow 226026 (U.P.), India
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Kobayashi K, Yamamura M, Mikami B, Shiraishi A, Kumatani M, Satake H, Ono E, Umezawa T. Anthriscus sylvestris Deoxypodophyllotoxin Synthase Involved in the Podophyllotoxin Biosynthesis. PLANT & CELL PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 64:1436-1448. [PMID: 37948767 DOI: 10.1093/pcp/pcad103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Tetrahydrofuran ring formation from dibenzylbutyrolactone lignans is a key step in the biosynthesis of aryltetralin lignans including deoxypodophyllotoxin and podophyllotoxin. Previously, Fe(II)- and 2-oxoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase (2-ODD) from Podophyllum hexandrum (Himalayan mayapple, Berberidaceae) was found to catalyze the cyclization of a dibenzylbutyrolactone lignan, yatein, to give deoxypodophyllotoxin and designated as deoxypodophyllotoxin synthase (DPS). Recently, we reported that the biosynthesis of deoxypodophyllotoxin and podophyllotoxin evolved in a lineage-specific manner in phylogenetically unrelated plant species such as P. hexandrum and Anthriscus sylvestris (cow parsley, Apiaceae). Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of the characteristics of DPSs that catalyze the cyclization of yatein to deoxypodophyllotoxin in various plant species is important. However, for plant species other than P. hexandrum, the isolation of the DPS enzyme gene and the type of the enzyme, e.g. whether it is 2-ODD or another type of enzyme such as cytochrome P-450, have not been reported. In this study, we report the identification and characterization of A. sylvestris DPS (AsDPS). Phylogenetic analysis showed that AsDPS belonged to the 2-ODD superfamily and shared moderate amino acid sequence identity (40.8%) with P. hexandrum deoxypodophyllotoxin synthase (PhDPS). Recombinant protein assay indicated that AsDPS and PhDPS differ in terms of the selectivity of substrate enantiomers. Protein modeling using AlphaFold2 and site-directed mutagenesis indicated that the Tyr305 residue of AsDPS probably contributes to substrate recognition. This study advances our understanding of the podophyllotoxin biosynthetic pathway in A. sylvestris and provides new insight into 2-ODD involved in plant secondary (specialized) metabolism.
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- Keisuke Kobayashi
- Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto, 611-0011 Japan
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- Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto, 611-0011 Japan
- Faculty of Bioscience and Bioindustry, Tokushima University, 2-1, Minami-josanjima-cho, Tokushima, 770-8502 Japan
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- Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto, 611-0011 Japan
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- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, 8-1-1 Seikadai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto, 619-0284 Japan
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- Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto, 611-0011 Japan
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- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, 8-1-1 Seikadai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto, 619-0284 Japan
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- Research Institute, Suntory Global Innovation Center Ltd., 8-1-1 Seikadai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto, 619-0284 Japan
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- Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto, 611-0011 Japan
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Lappe A, Luelf UJ, Keilhammer M, Bokel A, Urlacher VB. Bacterial cytochrome P450 enzymes: Semi-rational design and screening of mutant libraries in recombinant Escherichia coli cells. Methods Enzymol 2023; 693:133-170. [PMID: 37977729 DOI: 10.1016/bs.mie.2023.09.011] [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] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Bacterial cytochromes P450 (P450s) have been recognized as attractive targets for biocatalysis and protein engineering. They are soluble cytosolic enzymes that demonstrate higher stability and activity than their membrane-associated eukaryotic counterparts. Many bacterial P450s possess broad substrate spectra and can be produced in well-known expression hosts like Escherichia coli at high levels, which enables quick and convenient mutant libraries construction. However, the majority of bacterial P450s interacts with two auxiliary redox partner proteins, which significantly increase screening efforts. We have established recombinant E. coli cells for screening of P450 variants that rely on two separate redox partners. In this chapter, a case study on construction of a selective P450 to synthesize a precursor of several chemotherapeutics, (-)-podophyllotoxin, is described. The procedure includes co-expression of P450 and redox partner genes in E. coli with subsequent whole-cell conversion of the substrate (-)-deoxypodophyllotoxin in 96-deep-well plates. By omitting the chromatographic separation while measuring mass-to-charge ratios specific for the substrate and product via MS in so-called multiple injections in a single experimental run (MISER) LC/MS, the analysis time could be drastically reduced to roughly 1 min per sample. Screening results were verified by using isolated P450 variants and purified redox partners.
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- Alessa Lappe
- Institute of Biochemistry, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Firdous F, Riaz S, Furqan M, Fozail S, Fatima K, Pohl SÖG, Doleschall NJ, Myant KB, Kahfi J, Emwas AH, Jaremko M, Chotana GA, Saleem RSZ, Faisal A. Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of SSE1806, a Microtubule Destabilizer That Overcomes Multidrug Resistance. ACS Med Chem Lett 2023; 14:1369-1377. [PMID: 37849542 PMCID: PMC10577696 DOI: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.3c00258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
Abstract
Microtubules are dynamic structures that form spindle fibers during cell division; pharmacological inhibition of microtubule dynamics arrests cells in mitosis, leading to apoptosis, and they have been extensively used to treat various cancers. However, the efficacy of such drugs is often limited by multidrug resistance. This study synthesized and evaluated 30 novel derivatives of podophyllotoxin, a natural antimitotic compound, for their antiproliferative activities. Compound SSE1806 exhibited the most potent antiproliferative activity with GI50 values ranging from 1.29 ± 0.01 to 21.15 ± 2.1 μM in cancer cell lines of different origins; it directly inhibited microtubule polymerization, causing aberrant mitosis and G2/M arrest. Prolonged treatment with SSE1806 increased p53 expression, induced cell death in monolayer cultures, and reduced the growth of mouse- and patient-derived human colon cancer organoids. Importantly, SSE1806 overcame multidrug resistance in a cell line overexpressing MDR-1. Thus, SSE1806 represents a potential anticancer agent that can overcome multidrug resistance.
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- Farhat Firdous
- Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Syed Babar Ali School of Science
and Engineering, Lahore University of Management
Sciences, Lahore 54792, Pakistan
- Department
of Life Sciences, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore 54792, Pakistan
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- Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Syed Babar Ali School of Science
and Engineering, Lahore University of Management
Sciences, Lahore 54792, Pakistan
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- Department
of Life Sciences, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore 54792, Pakistan
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- Department
of Life Sciences, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore 54792, Pakistan
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- Department
of Life Sciences, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore 54792, Pakistan
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- Institute
of Genetics and Cancer, The University of
Edinburgh, Western General Hospital Campus, Crewe Road, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, Scotland
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- Institute
of Genetics and Cancer, The University of
Edinburgh, Western General Hospital Campus, Crewe Road, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, Scotland
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- Institute
of Genetics and Cancer, The University of
Edinburgh, Western General Hospital Campus, Crewe Road, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, Scotland
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- Division
of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST
Core Laboratories, King Abdullah University
of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Division
of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Syed Babar Ali School of Science
and Engineering, Lahore University of Management
Sciences, Lahore 54792, Pakistan
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- Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Syed Babar Ali School of Science
and Engineering, Lahore University of Management
Sciences, Lahore 54792, Pakistan
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- Department
of Life Sciences, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore 54792, Pakistan
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Kong J, Kui H, Tian Y, Kong X, He T, Li Q, Gu C, Guo J, Liu C. Nephrotoxicity assessment of podophyllotoxin-induced rats by regulating PI3K/Akt/mTOR-Nrf2/HO1 pathway in view of toxicological evidence chain (TEC) concept. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 264:115392. [PMID: 37651795 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115392] [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: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Adverse reactions to traditional Chinese medicine have hindered the healthy development and internationalization process of the traditional Chinese medicine industry. The critical issue that needs to be solved urgently is to evaluate the safety of traditional Chinese medicine systematically and effectively. Podophyllotoxin (PPT) is a highly active compound extracted from plants of the genus Podophyllum such as Dysosma versipellis (DV). However, its high toxicity and toxicity to multiple target organs affect the clinical application, such as the liver and kidney. Based on the concurrent effects of PPT's medicinal activity and toxicity, it would be a good example to conduct a systematic review of its safety. Therefore, this study revolves around the Toxicological Evidence Chain (TEC) concept. Based on PPT as the main toxic constituent in DV, observe the objective toxicity impairment phenotype of animals. Evaluate the serum biochemical indicators and pathological tissue sections for substantial toxic damage results. Using metabolomics, lipidomics, and network toxicology to evaluate the nephrotoxicity of PPT from multiple perspectives systematically. The results showed that PPT-induced nephrotoxicity manifested as renal tubular damage, mainly affecting metabolic pathways such as glycerophospholipid metabolism and sphingolipid metabolism. PPT inhibits the autophagy process of kidney cells through the PI3K/Akt/mTOR and Nrf2/HO1 pathways and induces the activation of oxidative stress in the body, thereby causing nephrotoxic injury. This study fully verified the feasibility of the TEC concept for the safety and toxicity evaluation of traditional Chinese medicine. Provide a research template for systematically evaluating the safety of traditional Chinese medicine.
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- Jiao Kong
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Fangshan District, Beijing 102488, China; Institute of Drug Metabolism and Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Fangshan District, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Fangshan District, Beijing 102488, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Fangshan District, Beijing 102488, China; Institute of Drug Metabolism and Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Fangshan District, Beijing 102488, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Diseases, Endocrinology and Metabolism Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Fangshan District, Beijing 102488, China.
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Rana R, Pundir S, Lal UR, Chauhan R, Upadhyay SK, Kumar D. Phytochemistry and biological activity of Erigeron annuus (L.) Pers. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2023; 396:2331-2346. [PMID: 37178275 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02518-1] [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: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Erigeron annuus L. is a flowering herb of North America, Europe, Asia and Russia. This plant is used as folk medicine in China for the cure of indigestion, enteritis, epidemic hepatitis, haematuria and diabetes. Phytochemical studies showed the presence of 170 bioactive compounds like coumarins, flavonoids, terpenoids, polyacetylenic compounds; γ-pyrone derivatives, sterols and various caffeoylquinic acids derived from the essential oil and organic extracts from its various parts such as aerial parts, roots, leaves, stems and flowers. The pharmacological studies demonstrated various extracts and the compounds of E. annuus to exhibit anti-fungal, anti-atherosclerosis, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, phytotoxic, cytoprotective, antiobesity and antioxidant activities. This article covers a critical compendious on geographical distribution, botanical description, phytochemistry, ethnomedicinal uses and pharmacological activities of E. annuus. However, further in-depth studies are needed to determine the medical uses of E. annuus and its chemical constituents, pharmacological activities and clinical applications.
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- Rupali Rana
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, 143005, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh, Solan, 173229, India.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh, Solan, 173229, India
- Department of Natural Products, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Punjab, 160062, Mohali, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh, Solan, 173229, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh, Solan, 173229, India.
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Iweala EJ, Oluwapelumi AE, Dania OE, Ugbogu EA. Bioactive Phytoconstituents and Their Therapeutic Potentials in the Treatment of Haematological Cancers: A Review. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1422. [PMID: 37511797 PMCID: PMC10381774 DOI: 10.3390/life13071422] [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: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Haematological (blood) cancers are the cancers of the blood and lymphoid forming tissues which represents approximately 10% of all cancers. It has been reported that approximately 60% of all blood cancers are incurable. Despite substantial improvement in access to detection/diagnosis, chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation, there is still high recurrence and unpredictable but clearly defined relapses indicating that effective therapies are still lacking. Over the past two decades, medicinal plants and their biologically active compounds are being used as potential remedies and alternative therapies for the treatment of cancer. This is due to their anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic, anti-angiogenic, anti-cancer activities and negligible side effects. These bioactive compounds have the capacity to reduce proliferation of haematological cancers via various mechanisms such as promoting apoptosis, transcription regulation, inhibition of signalling pathways, downregulating receptors and blocking cell cycle. This review study highlights the mechanistic and beneficial effects of nine bioactive compounds (quercetin, ursolic acid, fisetin, resveratrol, epigallocatechin gallate, curcumin, gambogic acid, butein and celastrol) as potential remedies for chemoprevention of haematological cancers. The study provides useful insights on the effectiveness of the use of bioactive compounds from plants for chemoprevention of haematological cancers.
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- Emeka J Iweala
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota PMB 1023, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Covenant Applied Informatics and Communication African Centre of Excellence (CApIC-ACE), Covenant University, Ota PMB 1023, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Microbiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso PMB 4000, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota PMB 1023, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Xu Y, He Z, Chen L, Wang H. A recent antitumor story of podophyllotoxin derivatives targeting tubulin: an update (2017-2022). Drug Discov Today 2023:103640. [PMID: 37236524 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2023.103640] [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: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
Abstract
So far, numerous tubulin-targeted podophyllotoxin congeners were designed and synthesized to overcome the poor water-solubility and improve the pharmaceutical characteristics. However, few studies are dedicated to exploring the interaction of tubulin with the downstream signal transduction pathways, which is important for gaining insight into the role of tubulin in the anticancer action of podophyllotoxin-based conjugates. In this review, we described a detailed account of all the advances on tubulin targeting-podophyllotoxin derivatives from 2017 and 2022 with in depth knowledge about their antitumor action and potential molecular signaling pathways directly involved in tubulin depolymerization, aiming to help researchers design and develop better anticancer drugs derived from podophyllotoxin. Moreover, we also discussed the associated challenges and future opportunities in this field. Short teaser Recent reviews summarized podophyllotoxin-based analogues, with interaction between tubulin and signal pathways being rarely involved. This review comprehensively sum up how podophyllotoxin derivatives targeting tubulin exert their antitumor action via potential molecular signaling pathways.
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- Yuqin Xu
- School of Public Health, Nanchang University, 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P. R. of China; Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, Nanchang University, 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P. R. China
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- School of Public Health, Nanchang University, 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P. R. of China; Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, Nanchang University, 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P. R. China
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- Hubei Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 35 Zhuo Daoquan North Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, P. R. China
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- School of Public Health, Nanchang University, 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P. R. of China; Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, Nanchang University, 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P. R. China.
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Lee JY, Kang BY, Jung SJ, Kwak AW, Lee SO, Park JW, Joo SH, Yoon G, Lee MH, Shim JH. Picropodophyllotoxin Inhibits Cell Growth and Induces Apoptosis in Gefitinib-Resistant Non-Small Lung Cancer Cells by Dual-Targeting EGFR and MET. Biomol Ther (Seoul) 2023; 31:200-209. [PMID: 36281696 PMCID: PMC9970835 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2022.113] [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: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) amplification or sensitive mutations initially respond to the tyrosine kinase inhibitor gefitinib, however, the treatment becomes less effective over time by resistance mechanism including mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET) overexpression. A therapeutic strategy targeting MET and EGFR may be a means to overcoming resistance to gefitinib. In the present study, we found that picropodophyllotoxin (PPT), derived from the roots of Podophyllum hexandrum, inhibited both EGFR and MET in NSCLC cells. The antitumor efficacy of PPT in gefitinib-resistant NSCLC cells (HCC827GR), was confirmed by suppression of cell proliferation and anchorage-independent colony growth. In the targeting of EGFR and MET, PPT bound with EGFR and MET, ex vivo, and blocked both kinases activity. The binding sites between PPT and EGFR or MET in the computational docking model were predicted at Gly772/Met769 and Arg1086/Tyr1230 of each ATP-binding pocket, respectively. PPT treatment of HCC827GR cells increased the number of annexin V-positive and subG1 cells. PPT also caused G2/M cell-cycle arrest together with related protein regulation. The inhibition of EGFR and MET by PPT treatment led to decreases in the phosphorylation of the downstream-proteins, AKT and ERK. In addition, PPT induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and GRP78, CHOP, DR5, and DR4 expression, mitochondrial dysfunction, and regulated involving signal-proteins. Taken together, PPT alleviated gefitinib-resistant NSCLC cell growth and induced apoptosis by reducing EGFR and MET activity. Therefore, our results suggest that PPT can be a promising therapeutic agent for gefitinib-resistant NSCLC.
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- Jin-Young Lee
- Department of Biological Sciences, Keimyung University, Daegu 42601, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Mokpo National University, Muan 58554, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Mokpo National University, Muan 58554, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedicine, Health & Life Convergence Sciences, BK21 Four, College of Pharmacy, Mokpo National University, Muan 58554, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Mokpo National University, Muan 58554, Republic of Korea,Department of Biomedicine, Health & Life Convergence Sciences, BK21 Four, College of Pharmacy, Mokpo National University, Muan 58554, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Daegu Catholic University, Gyeongsan 38430, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Mokpo National University, Muan 58554, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Dongshin University, Naju 58245, Republic of Korea,Corresponding Authors E-mail: (Shim JH), (Lee MH), Tel: +82-61-450-2684 (Shim JH), +82-61-330-3516 (Lee MH), Fax: +82-61-450-2689 (Shim JH), +82-61-330-3519 (Lee MH)
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Mokpo National University, Muan 58554, Republic of Korea,Department of Biomedicine, Health & Life Convergence Sciences, BK21 Four, College of Pharmacy, Mokpo National University, Muan 58554, Republic of Korea,The China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan 450008, China,Corresponding Authors E-mail: (Shim JH), (Lee MH), Tel: +82-61-450-2684 (Shim JH), +82-61-330-3516 (Lee MH), Fax: +82-61-450-2689 (Shim JH), +82-61-330-3519 (Lee MH)
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Wang CY, Qin F, Wang CG, Kim D, Li JJ, Chen XL, Wang HS, Lee SK. Novel lignans from Zanthoxylum nitidum and antiproliferation activity of sesaminone in osimertinib-resistant non-small cell lung cancer cells. Bioorg Chem 2023; 134:106445. [PMID: 36893545 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.106445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
Abstract
Seven previously undescribed tetrahydrofuran lignans with different configurations and unusual isopentenyl substitutions, nitidumlignans D-J (corresponding to compounds 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9 and 10), along with 14 known lignans, were isolated from Zanthoxylum nitidum. Notably, compound 4 is an uncommon naturally occurring furan-core lignan derived from tetrahydrofuran aromatization. The antiproliferation activity of the isolated compounds (1-21) was determined in various human cancer cell lines. The structure-activity study revealed that the steric positioning and chirality of the lignans exert important effects on their activity and selectivity. In particular, compound 3 (sesaminone) exhibited potent antiproliferative activity in cancer cells, including acquired osimertinib-resistant non-small-cell lung cancer (HCC827-osi) cells. Compound 3 also inhibited colony formation and induced the apoptotic death of HCC827-osi cells. The underlying molecular mechanisms revealed that 3 downregulated the activation of the c-Met/JAK1/STAT3 and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways in the HCC827-osi cells. In addition, the combination of 3 and osimertinib exhibited synergistic effects on the antiproliferative activity against HCC827-osi cells. Overall, these findings inform the structure elucidation of novel lignans isolated from Z. nitidum, and sesaminone was identified as a potential compound for exerting antiproliferative effects on osimertinib-resistant lung cancer cells.
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- Cai Yi Wang
- Natural Products Research Institute, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Natural Products Research Institute, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China.
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- Natural Products Research Institute, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
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Chen JF, Wu SW, Shi ZM, Hu B. Traditional Chinese medicine for colorectal cancer treatment: potential targets and mechanisms of action. Chin Med 2023; 18:14. [PMID: 36782251 PMCID: PMC9923939 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-023-00719-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a disease with complex pathogenesis, it is prone to metastasis, and its development involves abnormalities in multiple signaling pathways. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, target therapy, and immunotherapy remain the main treatments for CRC, but improvement in the overall survival rate and quality of life is urgently needed. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a long history of preventing and treating CRC. It could affect CRC cell proliferation, apoptosis, cell cycle, migration, invasion, autophagy, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, angiogenesis, and chemoresistance by regulating multiple signaling pathways, such as PI3K/Akt, NF-κB, MAPK, Wnt/β-catenin, epidermal growth factor receptors, p53, TGF-β, mTOR, Hedgehog, and immunomodulatory signaling pathways. In this paper, the main signaling pathways and potential targets of TCM and its active ingredients in the treatment of CRC were systematically summarized, providing a theoretical basis for treating CRC with TCM and new ideas for further exploring the pathogenesis of CRC and developing new anti-CRC drugs.
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- Jin-Fang Chen
- grid.412540.60000 0001 2372 7462Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Oncology, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 200032 Shanghai, People’s Republic of China ,grid.412540.60000 0001 2372 7462Department of Oncology, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 200032 Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- grid.412540.60000 0001 2372 7462Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Oncology, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 200032 Shanghai, People’s Republic of China ,grid.412540.60000 0001 2372 7462Department of Oncology, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 200032 Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- grid.412540.60000 0001 2372 7462Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Oncology, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 200032 Shanghai, People’s Republic of China ,grid.412540.60000 0001 2372 7462Department of Oncology, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 200032 Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Oncology, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 200032, Shanghai, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Oncology, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 200032, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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Podophyllotoxin and its derivatives: Potential anticancer agents of natural origin in cancer chemotherapy. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 158:114145. [PMID: 36586242 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.114145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The use of plant secondary metabolites has gained considerable attention among clinicians in the prevention and treatment of cancer. A secondary metabolite isolated mainly from the roots and rhizomes of Podophyllum species (Berberidaceae) is aryltetralin lignan - podophyllotoxin (PTOX). The purpose of this review is to discuss the therapeutic properties of PTOX as an important anticancer compound of natural origin. The relevant information regarding the antitumor mechanisms of podophyllotoxin and its derivatives were collected and analyzed from scientific databases. The results of the analysis showed PTOX exhibits potent cytotoxic activity; however, it cannot be used in its pure form due to its toxicity and generation of many side effects. Therefore, it practically remains clinically unusable. Currently, high effort is focused on attempts to synthesize analogs of PTOX that have better properties for therapeutic use e.g. etoposide (VP-16), teniposide, etopophos. PTOX derivatives are used as anticancer drugs which are showing additional immunosuppressive, antiviral, antioxidant, hypolipemic, and anti-inflammatory effects. In this review, attention is paid to the high potential of the usefulness of in vitro cultures of P. peltatum which can be a valuable source of lignans, including PTOX. In conclusion, the preclinical pharmacological studies in vitro and in vivo confirm the anticancer and chemotherapeutic potential of PTOX and its derivatives. In the future, clinical studies on human subjects are needed to certify the antitumor effects and the anticancer mechanisms to be certified and analyzed in more detail and to validate the experimental pharmacological preclinical studies.
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Molecular Docking Study for Binding Affinity of 2 H-thiopyrano[2,3- b]quinoline Derivatives against CB1a. Interdiscip Perspect Infect Dis 2023; 2023:1618082. [PMID: 36655217 PMCID: PMC9842416 DOI: 10.1155/2023/1618082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Quinoline-based molecules are major constituents in natural products, active pharmacophores, and have excellent biological activities. Using 2H-thiopyrano[2,3-b]quinoline derivatives and CB1a protein (PDB ID: 2IGR), the molecular docking study has been revealed in this article. The study of in silico molecular docking analysis of such derivatives to determine the binding affinity, residual interaction, and hydrogen bonding of several 2H-thiopyrano[2,3-b]quinolines against CB1a is reported here. The current work demonstrated that 2H-thiopyrano[2,3-b]quinoline derivatives could be effective antitumor agents to produce potent anticancer medicines in the near future.
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Chemistry and Biological Activities of Naturally Occurring and Structurally Modified Podophyllotoxins. Molecules 2022; 28:molecules28010302. [PMID: 36615496 PMCID: PMC9822336 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Plants containing podophyllotoxin and its analogues have been used as folk medicines for centuries. The characteristic chemical structures and strong biological activities of this class of compounds attracted attention worldwide. Currently, more than ninety natural podophyllotoxins were isolated, and structure modifications of these molecules were performed to afford a variety of derivatives, which offered optimized anti-tumor activity. This review summarized up to date reports on natural occurring podophyllotoxins and their sources, structural modification and biological activities. Special attention was paid to both structural modification and optimized antitumor activity. It was noteworthy that etoposide, a derivative of podophyllotoxin, could prevent cytokine storm caused by the recent SARS-CoV-2 viral infection.
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Liu W, Zhang Z, Zhang T, Qiao Q, Hou X. Phenolic profiles and antioxidant activity in different organs of Sinopodophyllum hexandrum. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:1037582. [PMID: 36438133 PMCID: PMC9682152 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1037582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Sinopodophyllum hexandrum is a perennial anti-cancer medicinal plant as unique phytochemical composition podophyllotoxin, and it has special effects on the treatments of pneumonic, cervical and testicular cancers. Besides the podophyllotoxin, phenolic substances play a key role in the clinical practice. However, few reports were available in terms of the phenolic compositions and antioxidant activity. In this work, main phenolic compounds were quantified by RP-HPLC in seven organs from S. hexandrum. Simultaneously, the sodium borohydride/chloranil-based (SBC) method and the Folin-Ciocalteau colorimetric method were used to determine total flavonoids and total phenols contents, respectively. The antioxidant activity of the different organs was further assessed by three methods (DPPH method, ABTS method and FRAP method). Phenolic compositions/total flavonoids contents/total phenols contents/antioxidant activity was observed to have significant differences among different organs (P<0.05), but have a consistent changing rule viz. rhizome>root>fruit>flower>leaf>stem>petiole. Furthermore, a correlation analysis was employed and indicated that a positive correlation existed between phenolic compositions contents and antioxidant activity. Obviously, rhizome had high phenolic compositions contents and strong antioxidant activity with the low DPPHIC50 value of 23.52 μg/mL, high ABTS value of 1137.82 μmol equiv. Trolox/g and high FRAP value of 685.76 μmol equiv. Trolox/g. Therefore, rhizome is recommended as a preponderant medicinal part, and root is proposed as an alternative raw material resource for natural antioxidant agents in functional food, medicine and chemicals. This study can provide a new insight into the utilization extension of S. hexandrum resources.
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Development of Semisynthetic Apoptosis-Inducing Agents Based on Natural Phenolic Acids Scaffold: Design, Synthesis and In-Vitro Biological Evaluation. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27196724. [PMID: 36235260 PMCID: PMC9571594 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196724] [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: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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A crucial target in drug research is magnifying efficacy and decreasing toxicity. Therefore, using natural active constituents as precursors will enhance both safety and biological activities. Despite having many pharmacological activities, caffeic and ferulic acids showed limited clinical usage due to their poor bioavailability and fast elimination. Therefore, semisynthetic compounds from these two acids were prepared and screened as anticancer agents. In this study, CA and FA showed very potent anticancer activity against Caco-2 cells. Consequently, eighteen derivatives were tested against the same cell line. Four potent candidates were selected for determination of the selectivity index, where compound 10 revealed a high safety margin. Compound 10 represented a new scaffold and showed significant cytotoxic activity against Caco-2. Cell-cycle analysis and evaluation of apoptosis showed that derivatives 10, 7, 11, 15 and 14 showed the highest proportion of cells in a late apoptotic stage.
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Xu S, Li X, Liu S, Tian P, Li D. Juniperus sabina L. as a Source of Podophyllotoxins: Extraction Optimization and Anticholinesterase Activities. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231810205. [PMID: 36142118 PMCID: PMC9499582 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Juniperus sabina L. (J. sabina) has been an important plant in traditional medicine since ancient times. Its needles are rich in podophyllotoxin, a precursor compound to anti-tumor drugs. However, no systematic research has been done on J. sabina as a source of podophyllotoxins or their biological action. Hence, extracts of podophyllotoxin and deoxypodophyllotoxin were the main optimization targets using the Box–Behnken design (BBD) and response surface methodology (RSM). The total phenol content and antioxidant activity of J. sabina needle extract were also optimized. Under the optimal process conditions (ratio of material to liquid (RLM) 1:40, 90% methanol, and ultrasonic time 7 min), the podophyllotoxin extraction rate was 7.51 mg/g DW, the highest level reported for Juniperus spp. distributed in China. To evaluate its biological potential, the neuroprotective acetyl- and butyrylcholinease (AChE and BChE) inhibitory abilities were tested. The needle extract exhibited significant anti-butyrylcholinesterase activity (520.15 mg GALE/g extract), which correlated well with the high levels of podophyllotoxin and deoxypodophyllotoxin. This study shows the potential medicinal value of J. sabina needles.
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- Shengnan Xu
- College of Forestry, Northwest A & F University, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A & F University, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A & F University, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A & F University, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A & F University, Xianyang 712100, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Economic Plant Resources Development and Utilization, Xianyang 712100, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-029-87082230
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Tian DL, Chen H, Luo G, Liang CP. Synthesis and Cytotoxicity of Novel 4′-O-Demethylpodophyllotoxin Derivatives as Potential Anticancer Agents. Chem Nat Compd 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10600-022-03757-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Zhang X, Yang T, Jin X, Lin K, Dai X, Gao T, Huang G, Fan M, Ma L, Liu Z, Cao J. Synthesis and biological evaluation of cytotoxic activity of novel podophyllotoxin derivatives incorporating piperazinyl-cinnamic amide moieties. Bioorg Chem 2022; 123:105761. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2022.105761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Qu CH, Gao LX, Tang Y, Liu Y, Luo XQ, Song GT. Metal-Free Reductive Coupling of para-Quinone Methides with 4-Cyanopyridines Enabled by Pyridine-Boryl Radicals: Access to Pyridylated Diarylmethanes with Anti-Cancer Activity. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202200264. [PMID: 35301762 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202200264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Reported herein is a streamlined protocol to produce pyridylated diarylmethanes through pyridine-boryl radical induced reductive coupling between para-quinone methides (p-QMs) and 4-cyanopyridines using bis(pinacolato)diboron (B2 pin2 ) as a templated reagent. The metal-free process is characterized by an operationally simple approach, excellent chemoselectivity (1,2- vs. 1,6-selectivity), and a broad substrate scope with good functional group compatibility. The mechanistic studies provided important insights into the reductive cross-coupling process between diarylmethyl radical and pyridine-boryl radical. Moreover, part of the obtained pyridylated diarylmethane products were screened against a panel of cancer cell lines, and 3 v was confirmed to significantly inhibit the proliferation of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) cells. This method offers a platform for the preparation of new lead compounds with antitumor activity.
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- Chuan-Hua Qu
- College of Pharmacy, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Targeted and Innovative Therapeutics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Kinase Modulators as Innovative Medicine, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing, 402160, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Targeted and Innovative Therapeutics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Kinase Modulators as Innovative Medicine, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing, 402160, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Targeted and Innovative Therapeutics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Kinase Modulators as Innovative Medicine, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing, 402160, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Targeted and Innovative Therapeutics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Kinase Modulators as Innovative Medicine, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing, 402160, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Targeted and Innovative Therapeutics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Kinase Modulators as Innovative Medicine, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing, 402160, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Targeted and Innovative Therapeutics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Kinase Modulators as Innovative Medicine, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing, 402160, P. R. China
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Mazumder K, Aktar A, Roy P, Biswas B, Hossain ME, Sarkar KK, Bachar SC, Ahmed F, Monjur-Al-Hossain ASM, Fukase K. A Review on Mechanistic Insight of Plant Derived Anticancer Bioactive Phytocompounds and Their Structure Activity Relationship. Molecules 2022; 27:3036. [PMID: 35566385 PMCID: PMC9102595 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27093036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cancer is a disorder that rigorously affects the human population worldwide. There is a steady demand for new remedies to both treat and prevent this life-threatening sickness due to toxicities, drug resistance and therapeutic failures in current conventional therapies. Researchers around the world are drawing their attention towards compounds of natural origin. For decades, human beings have been using the flora of the world as a source of cancer chemotherapeutic agents. Currently, clinically approved anticancer compounds are vincristine, vinblastine, taxanes, and podophyllotoxin, all of which come from natural sources. With the triumph of these compounds that have been developed into staple drug products for most cancer therapies, new technologies are now appearing to search for novel biomolecules with anticancer activities. Ellipticine, camptothecin, combretastatin, curcumin, homoharringtonine and others are plant derived bioactive phytocompounds with potential anticancer properties. Researchers have improved the field further through the use of advanced analytical chemistry and computational tools of analysis. The investigation of new strategies for administration such as nanotechnology may enable the development of the phytocompounds as drug products. These technologies have enhanced the anticancer potential of plant-derived drugs with the aim of site-directed drug delivery, enhanced bioavailability, and reduced toxicity. This review discusses mechanistic insights into anticancer compounds of natural origins and their structural activity relationships that make them targets for anticancer treatments.
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- Kishor Mazumder
- Department of Pharmacy, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh; (A.A.); (P.R.); (B.B.); (M.E.H.); (K.K.S.)
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW Medicine, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh; (A.A.); (P.R.); (B.B.); (M.E.H.); (K.K.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh; (A.A.); (P.R.); (B.B.); (M.E.H.); (K.K.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh; (A.A.); (P.R.); (B.B.); (M.E.H.); (K.K.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh; (A.A.); (P.R.); (B.B.); (M.E.H.); (K.K.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh; (A.A.); (P.R.); (B.B.); (M.E.H.); (K.K.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (S.C.B.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; (S.C.B.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh;
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University, 1-1 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-0043, Japan
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Kaushal T, Khan S, Fatima K, Luqman S, Khan F, Negi AS. Synthesis, molecular docking, and 2D-QSAR modeling of quinoxaline derivatives as potent anticancer agents against triple-negative breast cancer. Curr Top Med Chem 2022; 22:855-867. [PMID: 35331094 DOI: 10.2174/1568026622666220324151808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Breast carcinomas aka triple-negative breast cancers (TNBC) are one of the most complex and aggressive forms of cancers in females. Recently, studies have shown that these carcinomas are resistant to hormone-targeted therapies, which makes it a priority to search for effective and potential anticancer drugs. The present study was aimed to synthesize and develop the 2D-quantitative structural activity relationship model (QSAR) of quinoxaline derivatives as a potential anticancer agent. METHODS Quinoxaline derivatives were designed and synthesized (8a-8i and 9a-9d) and the 2D-QSAR model against TNBC was developed using VLife MDS v4.4. The anticancer activity was investigated against the TNBC MDA-MB-231 cell line using an MTT cytotoxicity assay. Molecular docking studies along with the estimation of ADMET parameters were done, using Discovery Studio. The most potent compound was docked against the β-tubulin protein target (PDB: 4O2B), using the Autodock Vina v0.8 program. RESULTS Eleven derivatives of quinoxaline were designed and synthesized (8a-8i and 9a-9d) and a 2D-QSAR model was developed against the TNBC MDA-MB231 cell line. The regression coefficient values for the training set were (r2) 0.78 and (q2) 0.71. Further, external test set regression (pred_r2) was 0.68. Five molecular descriptors viz., energy dispersive (Epsilon3), protein-coding gene (T_T_C_6), molecular force field (MMFF_6), most hydrophobic hydrophilic distance (XA), and Zcomp Dipole were identified. After ADMET, the best analog 8a showed the best activity against the TNBC cell line. The best-predicted hit '8a' was found to bind within the active site of the β-tubulin protein target. Conclusion The newly synthesized quinoxaline compounds could serve as potent leads for the development of novel anti-cancer agents against TNBC.
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- Tanu Kaushal
- Medicinal Chemistry Department, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow-226015 (U.P.) INDIA.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002 (U.P.) INDIA
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- Computational Biology Unit, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow-226015 (U.P.) INDIA.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002 (U.P.) INDIA
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- Molecular Bioprospecting Department, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow-226015 (U.P.) INDIA.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002 (U.P.) INDIA
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- Molecular Bioprospecting Department, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow-226015 (U.P.) INDIA.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002 (U.P.) INDIA
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- Computational Biology Unit, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow-226015 (U.P.) INDIA.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002 (U.P.) INDIA
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- Medicinal Chemistry Department, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow-226015 (U.P.) INDIA.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002 (U.P.) INDIA
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Kole PB, Kollur SP, Revanasiddappa HD, Shivamallu C, Costa RA, Junior ESA, Anselmo LM, da Silva JN, Srinivasa C, Syed A, Singh FV. Structural, Electronic, Vibrational and Pharmacological Investigations of Highly Functionalized Diarylmethane Molecules Using DFT Calculations, Molecular Dynamics and Molecular Docking. Polycycl Aromat Compd 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/10406638.2022.2041050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Priyanka B. Kole
- Chemistry Division, School of Advanced Science, VIT University, Chennai, India
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- School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS), The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji
- Department of Sciences, Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Faculty of Life Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Amazonas (DQ-UFAM), Manaus, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Amazonas (DQ-UFAM), Manaus, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Amazonas (DQ-UFAM), Manaus, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Amazonas (DQ-UFAM), Manaus, Brazil
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Division, School of Advanced Science, VIT University, Chennai, India
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Journey to the Market: The Evolution of Biodegradable Drug Delivery Systems. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12020935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Biodegradable polymers have been used as carriers in drug delivery systems for more than four decades. Early work used crude natural materials for particle fabrication, whereas more recent work has utilized synthetic polymers. Applications include the macroscale, the microscale, and the nanoscale. Since pioneering work in the 1960’s, an array of products that use biodegradable polymers to encapsulate the desired drug payload have been approved for human use by international regulatory agencies. The commercial success of these products has led to further research in the field aimed at bringing forward new formulation types for improved delivery of various small molecule and biologic drugs. Here, we review recent advances in the development of these materials and we provide insight on their drug delivery application. We also address payload encapsulation and drug release mechanisms from biodegradable formulations and their application in approved therapeutic products.
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Ganaie BA, Banday JA, Bhat BA, Ara T. Synthesis and In Vitro Anticancer Activity of Triazolyl Analogs of Podophyllotoxin, a Naturally Occurring Lignin. RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s1070428021120216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Li QM, Lin GS, Duan WG, Cui YC, Li FY, Lei FH, Li DP. Design, synthesis, and antiproliferative evaluation of novel longifolene-derived tetraline pyrimidine derivatives with fluorescence properties. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj01054b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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In the search for novel compounds with both survivin inhibitory activity and fluorescence properties, 18 novel longifolene-derived tetralin pyrimidine compounds were designed using survivin as the target and synthesized from the sustainable natural resource longifolene.
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- Qing-Min Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, No. 100, Daxue Dong Road, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, No. 100, Daxue Dong Road, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, No. 100, Daxue Dong Road, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, No. 100, Daxue Dong Road, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, Guangxi, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi University for Nationalities, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Functional Phytochemicals Research and Utilization, Guangxi Institute of Botany, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guilin, 541006, China
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Qu C, Huang R, Li Y, Liu T, Chen Y, Song G. Selective sulfonylation and isonitrilation of para-quinone methides employing TosMIC as a source of sulfonyl group or isonitrile group. Beilstein J Org Chem 2021; 17:2822-2831. [PMID: 34925621 PMCID: PMC8649203 DOI: 10.3762/bjoc.17.193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Chemoselective sulfonylation and isonitrilation reactions for the divergent synthesis of valuable diarylmethyl sulfones and isonitrile diarylmethanes starting from easy-to-synthesize para-quinone methides (p-QMs) and commercially abundant p-toluenesulfonylmethyl isocyanide (TosMIC) by using respectively zinc iodide and 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) as catalysts were developed. The distinguishing feature of this method is that TosMIC plays a dual role from the same substrates in the reaction: as a sulfonyl source or as an isonitrile source. The synthetic utility of this protocol was also demonstrated in the synthesis of difluoroalkylated diarylmethane 5 and diarylmethane ketone derivatives 6 and 7, which are important core structures in natural products and medicines.
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- Chuanhua Qu
- College of Pharmacy, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Targeted and Innovative Therapeutics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Kinase Modulators as Innovative Medicine, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing 402160, China
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- College of Pharmacy, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Targeted and Innovative Therapeutics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Kinase Modulators as Innovative Medicine, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing 402160, China
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- College of Pharmacy, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Targeted and Innovative Therapeutics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Kinase Modulators as Innovative Medicine, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing 402160, China
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- College of Pharmacy, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Targeted and Innovative Therapeutics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Kinase Modulators as Innovative Medicine, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing 402160, China
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- College of Pharmacy, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Targeted and Innovative Therapeutics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Kinase Modulators as Innovative Medicine, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing 402160, China
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- College of Pharmacy, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Targeted and Innovative Therapeutics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Kinase Modulators as Innovative Medicine, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing 402160, China
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Bouchard M, Tremblay T, Paré-Lacroix MP, Gagné-Boulet M, Fortin S, Giguère D. Synthetic development of sugar amino acid oligomers towards novel podophyllotoxin analogues. Bioorg Med Chem 2021; 52:116501. [PMID: 34837817 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2021.116501] [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: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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In this work, we have developed an approach for the synthesis of sugar amino acid oligomers based on the glucosamine scaffold. We found that the solid-phase approach was unsuccessful for the preparation of sugar amino acid oligomers and the limitation of the liquid-phase approach revolved around the low solubility of larger oligomers. Nevertheless, this strategy allowed the coupling of alkynylated carbohydrate amino acids with podophyllotoxin-bearing an azide functional group yielding novel podophyllotoxin analogues. Due to their low solubility, the antiproliferative study revealed no anticancer activity of these newly synthesized analogues.
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- Megan Bouchard
- Département de Chimie, 1045 av. De la Médecine, Université Laval, Québec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Département de Chimie, 1045 av. De la Médecine, Université Laval, Québec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Département de Chimie, 1045 av. De la Médecine, Université Laval, Québec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Axe oncologie, Hôpital Saint-François d'Assise, 10 rue de l'Espinay, Quebec City, QC G1L 3L5, Canada; Faculté de Pharmacie, 1050 avenue de la Médecine, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Axe oncologie, Hôpital Saint-François d'Assise, 10 rue de l'Espinay, Quebec City, QC G1L 3L5, Canada; Faculté de Pharmacie, 1050 avenue de la Médecine, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Département de Chimie, 1045 av. De la Médecine, Université Laval, Québec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada.
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Synthesis and Anticancer Activity of Podophyllotoxin Derivatives. Chem Nat Compd 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10600-021-03539-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Wang J, Wang Q, Chen P, Li Q, Li Z, Xu M, Zeng K, Li C. Podophyllotoxin-combined 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy significantly promotes HR-HPV-infected cell death. PHOTODERMATOLOGY PHOTOIMMUNOLOGY & PHOTOMEDICINE 2021; 38:343-353. [PMID: 34779024 DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and related diseases are difficult clinical challenges. The efficacy of 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) in treating condyloma acuminata is remarkable, with high virus clearance and low recurrence rates. Podophyllotoxin (POD) is the first-line drug with a significant therapeutic effect on condyloma acuminata. However, no studies have determined whether POD-combined ALA-PDT improves high-risk (HR)-HPV-infected cell killing. We aimed to investigate whether POD-combined ALA-PDT could promote HPV-infected cell death more effectively than the single treatment and explore the underlying mechanism. METHODS In HeLa and SiHa cells, flow cytometry, EdU assay and LDH release test were used to detect apoptosis, cell proliferation change and necrosis, respectively. To investigate whether the combined therapy might activate apoptosis and induce endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, flow cytometry was used to determine intracellular levels of ROS and calcium, and Western blotting was used to determine the expression of related proteins. Mitochondrial membrane depolarization was detected by JC-1 assay. Immunofluorescence staining and Western blotting were used to detect the activation of autophagy. RESULTS Podophyllotoxin -combined ALA-PDT inhibited the proliferation and promoted apoptosis and necrosis more effectively than the single treatment at the same intensity and concentration. The activation of the caspase-dependent apoptosis pathway, ER stress and autophagy was more substantial in POD-combined ALA-PDT than with single treatments. CONCLUSION Podophyllotoxin -combined ALA-PDT effectively promoted cell death through several pathways in HeLa and SiHa cells. This combination might be a promising therapeutic strategy for the HR-HPV infection.
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- Jingying Wang
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Dermatology and Venereology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Lee SO, Joo SH, Kwak AW, Lee MH, Seo JH, Cho SS, Yoon G, Chae JI, Shim JH. Podophyllotoxin Induces ROS-Mediated Apoptosis and Cell Cycle Arrest in Human Colorectal Cancer Cells via p38 MAPK Signaling. Biomol Ther (Seoul) 2021; 29:658-666. [PMID: 34642263 PMCID: PMC8551740 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2021.143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Podophyllotoxin (PT), a lignan compound from the roots and rhizomes of Podophyllum peltatum, has diverse pharmacological activities including anticancer effect in several types of cancer. The molecular mechanism of the anticancer effects of PT on colorectal cancer cells has not been reported yet. In this study, we sought to evaluate the anticancer effect of PT on human colorectal cancer HCT116 cells and identify the detailed molecular mechanism. PT inhibited the growth of cells and colony formation in a concentration-dependent manner and induced apoptosis as determined by the annexin V/7-aminoactinomycin D double staining assay. PT-induced apoptosis was accompanied by cell cycle arrest in the G2/M phase and an increase in the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The effects of PT on the induction of ROS and apoptosis were prevented by pretreatment with N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), indicating that an increase in ROS generation mediates the apoptosis of HCT116 cells induced by PT. Furthermore, Western blot analysis showed that PT upregulated the level of phospho (p)-p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK). The treatment of SB203580, a p38 inhibitor, strongly prevented the apoptosis induced by PT, suggesting that PT-induced apoptosis involved the p38 MAPK signaling pathway. In addition, PT induced the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential and multi-caspase activation. The results suggested that PT induced cell cycle arrest in the G2/M phase and apoptosis through the p38 MAPK signaling pathway by upregulating ROS in HCT116 cells.
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- Seung-On Lee
- Department of Biomedicine, Health & Life Convergence Sciences, BK21 Four, Biomedical and Healthcare Research Institute, Mokpo National University, Muan 58554, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Daegu Catholic University, Gyeongsan 38430, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Mokpo National University, Muan 58554, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Dongshin University, Naju 58245, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Pharmacology, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Mokpo National University, Muan 58554, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Mokpo National University, Muan 58554, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Pharmacology, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedicine, Health & Life Convergence Sciences, BK21 Four, Biomedical and Healthcare Research Institute, Mokpo National University, Muan 58554, Republic of Korea.,Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Mokpo National University, Muan 58554, Republic of Korea.,The China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan 450008, China
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In Vitro Anti-Tubulin Activity on MCF10A Cell Line and In Silico Rigid/Semiflexible-Residues Docking, of Two Lignans from Bursera Fagaroides var. Fagaroides. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26206155. [PMID: 34684736 PMCID: PMC8539788 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26206155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Podophyllotoxins are natural lignans with known cytotoxic activity on several cell lines. The structural basis for their actions is mainly by the aryltetralin-lignan skeleton. Authors have proposed a cytotoxic mechanism of podophyllotoxins through the topoisomerase-II inhibition activity; however, several studies have also suggested that podophyllotoxins can inhibit the microtubules polymerization. In this work, the two possible mechanisms of action of two previously isolated compounds from the stem bark of Bursera fagaroides var. fagaroides: acetylpodophyllotoxin (1) and 5’-desmethoxydeoxypodophyllotoxin (2), was analyzed. An in vitro anti-tubulin epifluorescence on the MCF10A cell line and enzymatic topoisomerase II assays were performed. The binding affinities of compounds 1 and 2 in the colchicine binding site of tubulin by using rigid- and semiflexible-residues were calculated and compared using in silico docking methods. The two lignans were active by the in vitro anti-tubulin assay but could not inhibit TOP2 activity. In the in silico analysis, the binding modes of compounds into both rigid- and semiflexible-residues of tubulin were predicted, and only for the semiflexible docking method, a linear correlation between the dissociation constant and IC50 previously reported was found. Our results suggest that a simple semiflexible-residues modification in docking methods could provide an in vitro correlation when analyzing very structurally similar compounds.
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Production of bioactive plant secondary metabolites through in vitro technologies-status and outlook. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2021; 105:6649-6668. [PMID: 34468803 PMCID: PMC8408309 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-021-11539-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Medicinal plants have been used by mankind since ancient times, and many bioactive plant secondary metabolites are applied nowadays both directly as drugs, and as raw materials for semi-synthetic modifications. However, the structural complexity often thwarts cost-efficient chemical synthesis, and the usually low content in the native plant necessitates the processing of large amounts of field-cultivated raw material. The biotechnological manufacturing of such compounds offers a number of advantages like predictable, stable, and year-round sustainable production, scalability, and easier extraction and purification. Plant cell and tissue culture represents one possible alternative to the extraction of phytochemicals from plant material. Although a broad commercialization of such processes has not yet occurred, ongoing research indicates that plant in vitro systems such as cell suspension cultures, organ cultures, and transgenic hairy roots hold a promising potential as sources for bioactive compounds. Progress in the areas of biosynthetic pathway elucidation and genetic manipulation has expanded the possibilities to utilize plant metabolic engineering and heterologous production in microorganisms. This review aims to summarize recent advances in the in vitro production of high-value plant secondary metabolites of medicinal importance. Key points • Bioactive plant secondary metabolites are important for current and future use in medicine • In vitro production is a sustainable alternative to extraction from plants or costly chemical synthesis • Current research addresses plant cell and tissue culture, metabolic engineering, and heterologous production
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Ivanova DI, Nedialkov PT, Tashev AN, Olech M, Nowak R, Ilieva YE, Kokanova-Nedialkova ZK, Atanasova TN, Angelov G, Najdenski HM. Junipers of Various Origins as Potential Sources of the Anticancer Drug Precursor Podophyllotoxin. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26175179. [PMID: 34500615 PMCID: PMC8433965 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26175179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Juniper representatives are natural sources of plenty of bioactive metabolites and have been used since ancient times as folk remedies against tapeworms, warts, cancer, etc. The antiproliferative activities of junipers are attributed to podophyllotoxin (PPT), which is a precursor for the synthesis of efficient anticancer drugs. However, the natural sources of PPT, Sinopodophyllum hexandrum (Royle) T. S. Ying and Podophyllum peltatum L., are already endangered species because of their intensive industrial exploitation. Therefore, identification of other sources of PPT is necessary. This study is a broad comparative investigation of junipers, for which original sources have been accessed from different continents of the world. The present research is aimed at the identification of species, producing PPT and other lignans at concentrations that are sufficient for the high antiproliferative activity of the corresponding extracts. Cytotoxic juniper leaf extracts demonstrated a broad spectrum of activity on a panel of cancer cell lines. The antiproliferative properties of junipers were attributed to the combined activity of great diversity of lignans (podophyllotoxin, deoxypodophyllotoxin, β-peltatin, yatein, matairesinol, anhydropodorhizol, etc.), detected by UHPLC-HRMS and LC-ESI-MS/MS in the corresponding extracts. Several species of the genus Juniperus L. were outlined as perspective sources of drug precursors with potential pharmaceutical applications.
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- Diana I. Ivanova
- Institute of Chemical Engineering, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
- Correspondence: (D.I.I.); (R.N.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria; (P.T.N.); (Y.E.I.); (Z.K.K.-N.); (T.N.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland;
- Correspondence: (D.I.I.); (R.N.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria; (P.T.N.); (Y.E.I.); (Z.K.K.-N.); (T.N.A.)
- The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria; (P.T.N.); (Y.E.I.); (Z.K.K.-N.); (T.N.A.)
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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Sun D, Gao X, Wang Q, Krausz KW, Fang Z, Zhang Y, Xie C, Gonzalez FJ. Metabolic map of the antiviral drug podophyllotoxin provides insights into hepatotoxicity. Xenobiotica 2021; 51:1047-1059. [PMID: 34319859 DOI: 10.1080/00498254.2021.1961920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Podophyllotoxin (POD) is a natural compound with antiviral and anticancer activities. The purpose of the present study was to determine the metabolic map of POD in vitro and in vivo.Mouse and human liver microsomes were employed to identify POD metabolites in vitro and recombinant drug-metabolizing enzymes were used to identify the mono-oxygenase enzymes involved in POD metabolism. All in vitro incubation mixtures and bile samples from mice treated with POD were analysed with ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ionization quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry.A total of 38metabolites, including six phase-I metabolites and 32 phase-II metabolites, of POD were identified from bile and faeces samples after oral administration, and their structures were elucidated through interpreting MS/MS fragmentation patterns.Nine metabolites, including two phase-I metabolites, five glucuronide conjugates, and two GSH conjugates were detected in both human and mouse liver microsome incubation systems and the generation of all metabolites were NADPH-dependent. The main phase-I enzymes involved in metabolism of POD in vitro include CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP3A4, and CYP3A5.POD administration to mice caused hepatic and intestinal toxicity, and the cellular damage was exacerbated when 1-aminobenzotriazole, a broad-spectrum inhibitor of CYPs, was administered with POD, indicating that POD, but not its metabolites, induced hepatic and intestinal toxicities.This study elucidated the metabolic map and provides important reference basis for the safety evaluation and rational for the clinical application of POD.
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- Dongxue Sun
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, P. R. China.,Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.,Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.,Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.,State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.,State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Essential Oil Composition and Bioactivity of Two Juniper Species from Bulgaria and Slovakia. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26123659. [PMID: 34203980 PMCID: PMC8232667 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26123659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Juniperus excelsa M. Bieb and J. sabina L. contain essential oil (EO), while J. sabina also contains podophyllotoxin, which is used as a precursor for anti-cancer drugs. Two studies were conducted. The first assessed the variability in the EO profile and podophyllotoxin concentration of the two junipers, depending on the location and tree gender. The main EO constituents of J. excelsa were α-cedrol, α-limonene and α-pinene, while the constituents in J. sabina were sabinene, terpinen-4-ol, myrtenyl acetate and α-cadinol. The podophyllotoxin yield of 18 J. sabina accessions was 0.07–0.32% (w/w), but this was not found in any of the J. excelsa accessions. The second study assessed the effect of hydrodistillation (Clevenger apparatus) and steam distillation (in a semi-commercial apparatus) on the EO profile and bioactivity. The extraction type did not significantly alter the EO composition. The EO profiles of the two junipers and their accessions were different and may be of interest to the industry utilizing juniper leaf EO. Breeding and selection programs could be developed with the two junipers (protected species) in order to identify chemotypes with (1) a high EO content and desirable composition, and (2) a high concentration of podophyllotoxin in J. sabina. Such chemotypes could be established as agricultural crops for the commercial production of podophyllotoxin and EO.
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Xiao Y, Shao K, Zhou J, Wang L, Ma X, Wu D, Yang Y, Chen J, Feng J, Qiu S, Lv Z, Zhang L, Zhang P, Chen W. Structure-based engineering of substrate specificity for pinoresinol-lariciresinol reductases. Nat Commun 2021; 12:2828. [PMID: 33990581 PMCID: PMC8121951 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-23095-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Pinoresinol-lariciresinol reductases (PLRs) are enzymes involved in the lignan biosynthesis after the initial dimerization of two monolignols, and this represents the entry point for the synthesis of 8-8' lignans and contributes greatly to their structural diversity. Of particular interest has been the determination of how differing substrate specificities are achieved with these enzymes. Here, we present crystal structures of IiPLR1 from Isatis indigotica and pinoresinol reductases (PrRs) AtPrR1 and AtPrR2 from Arabidopsis thaliana, in the apo, substrate-bound and product-bound states. Each structure contains a head-to-tail homodimer, and the catalytic pocket comprises structural elements from both monomers. β4 loop covers the top of the pocket, and residue 98 from the loop governs catalytic specificity. The substrate specificities of IiPLR1 and AtPrR2 can be switched via structure-guided mutagenesis. Our study provides insight into the molecular mechanism underlying the substrate specificity of PLRs/PrRs and suggests an efficient strategy for the large-scale commercial production of the pharmaceutically valuable compound lariciresinol.
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- Ying Xiao
- Research and Development Center of Chinese Medicine Resources and Biotechnology, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Cereal Fermentation Technology and School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.,Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Cereal Fermentation Technology and School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Research and Development Center of Chinese Medicine Resources and Biotechnology, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Cereal Fermentation Technology and School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Research and Development Center of Chinese Medicine Resources and Biotechnology, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Research and Development Center of Chinese Medicine Resources and Biotechnology, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Research and Development Center of Chinese Medicine Resources and Biotechnology, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Research and Development Center of Chinese Medicine Resources and Biotechnology, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Research and Development Center of Chinese Medicine Resources and Biotechnology, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China.
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- Research and Development Center of Chinese Medicine Resources and Biotechnology, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China. .,Department of Pharmacy, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China.
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Salih AM, Al-Qurainy F, Khan S, Tarroum M, Nadeem M, Shaikhaldein HO, Alabdallah NM, Alansi S, Alshameri A. Mass propagation of Juniperus procera Hoechst. Ex Endl. From seedling and screening of bioactive compounds in shoot and callus extract. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2021; 21:192. [PMID: 33882830 PMCID: PMC8059214 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-021-02946-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Juniperus procera Hoechst. ex Endl. is a medicinal tree in Saudi Arabia, primarily in the Enemas region, but it is locally threatened due to die-back disease and difficulties regarding seed reproduction (seed dormancy and underdeveloped embryonic anatomy, and germination rate < 40%). Hence, the alternative methods for reproduction of Juniperus procera are really needed for conservation and getting mass propagation for pharmaceutical uses. RESULTS In this manuscript, we articulated the successful in vitro shoot multiplication and callus induction of J. procera by using young seedling as explants and detected an important antibacterial and antitumor product. Explants were grown on different types of media with the supplement of different combinations of Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) at different concentrations. The best media for shoot multiplication was Woody Plant Media (WPM) supplemented with PGRs (0.5 μM of IAA and 0.5 μM BAP or 0.5 μM IBA and 0.5 μM BAP). Whereas for callus induction and formation Woody Plant Media (WPM) with the addition of PGRs (0.5 μM 2,4-D and 0.5 μM BAP) was better than the Chu Basal Salt Mixture (N6), Gamborg's B-5 Basal Medium (B5), and Murashige and Skoog media. The possibility of multiplication of J. procera in vitro creates significant advantages to overcome the difficulties of seeds dormancy for the reproduction of plants, conservation of trees, and getting mass propagation material for pharmaceutical studies. The shoot and callus extract of J. procera was detected using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis and revealed more than 20 compounds related to secondary metabolites, which contained antibacterial and antitumor agents, such as ferruginol, Retinol, and Quinolone as well as confirmed by Direct Analysis in Real Time, Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (DART-ToF-MS). Podophyllotoxin (PTOX) was detected in callus material by HPLC with sigma standard and confirmed by DART-ToF-MS and UV spectra. CONCLUSION We successfully conducted in vitro shoot multiplication and callus induction from J. procera seedlings using WPM and a different combination of PGRs and, detected an important antibacterial and antitumor product such as ferruginol and podophyllotoxin. According to our findings, J. procera has become a new natural source of novel bioactive compounds.
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- Abdalrhaman M Salih
- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science King Saud University, P. O. BOX 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science King Saud University, P. O. BOX 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science King Saud University, P. O. BOX 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science King Saud University, P. O. BOX 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science King Saud University, P. O. BOX 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science King Saud University, P. O. BOX 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 383, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science King Saud University, P. O. BOX 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science King Saud University, P. O. BOX 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Shah Z, Gohar UF, Jamshed I, Mushtaq A, Mukhtar H, Zia-UI-Haq M, Toma SI, Manea R, Moga M, Popovici B. Podophyllotoxin: History, Recent Advances and Future Prospects. Biomolecules 2021; 11:603. [PMID: 33921719 PMCID: PMC8073934 DOI: 10.3390/biom11040603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Podophyllotoxin, along with its various derivatives and congeners are widely recognized as broad-spectrum pharmacologically active compounds. Etoposide, for instance, is the frontline chemotherapeutic drug used against various cancers due to its superior anticancer activity. It has recently been redeveloped for the purpose of treating cytokine storm in COVID-19 patients. Podophyllotoxin and its naturally occurring congeners have low bioavailability and almost all these initially discovered compounds cause systemic toxicity and development of drug resistance. Moreover, the production of synthetic derivatives that could suffice for the clinical limitations of these naturally occurring compounds is not economically feasible. These challenges demanded continuous devotions towards improving the druggability of these drugs and continue to seek structure-optimization strategies. The discovery of renewable sources including microbial origin for podophyllotoxin is another possible approach. This review focuses on the exigency of innovation and research required in the global R&D and pharmaceutical industry for podophyllotoxin and related compounds based on recent scientific findings and market predictions.
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- Zinnia Shah
- Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (IIB), Government College University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (Z.S.); (U.F.G.); (I.J.); (H.M.)
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- Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (IIB), Government College University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (Z.S.); (U.F.G.); (I.J.); (H.M.)
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- Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (IIB), Government College University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (Z.S.); (U.F.G.); (I.J.); (H.M.)
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- Gulab Devi Institute of Pharmacy, Gulab Devi Educational Complex, Lahore 54000, Pakistan;
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- Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (IIB), Government College University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (Z.S.); (U.F.G.); (I.J.); (H.M.)
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- Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University of Brasov, 500036 Brasov, Romania; (M.M.); (B.P.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University of Brasov, 500036 Brasov, Romania; (M.M.); (B.P.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University of Brasov, 500036 Brasov, Romania; (M.M.); (B.P.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University of Brasov, 500036 Brasov, Romania; (M.M.); (B.P.)
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Chrabąszcz K, Błauż A, Gruchała M, Wachulec M, Rychlik B, Plażuk D. Synthesis and Biological Activity of Ferrocenyl and Ruthenocenyl Analogues of Etoposide: Discovery of a Novel Dual Inhibitor of Topoisomerase II Activity and Tubulin Polymerization. Chemistry 2021; 27:6254-6262. [PMID: 33465263 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202005133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Two series of the ferrocenyl and ruthenocenyl analogues of etoposide bearing 1,2,3-triazolyl or aminoalkyl linker were synthesized and evaluated for their cytotoxic properties, influence on the cell cycle, ability to induce tubulin polymerization, and inhibition of topoisomerase II activity. We found that the replacement of the etoposide carbohydrate moiety with a metallocenyl group led to organometallic conjugates exhibiting differentiated antiproliferative activity. Biological studies demonstrated that two ferrocenylalkylamino conjugates were notably more active than etoposide, with submicromolar or low-micromolar IC50 values towards SW620, etoposide-resistant SW620E, and methotrexate-resistant SW620M cancer cell lines. Moreover, the simplest ferrocenylmethylamino conjugate exerted dual inhibitory action against tubulin polymerization and topoisomerase II activity while other studied compounds affected only topoisomerase II activity.
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- Karolina Chrabąszcz
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Łódź, ul. Tamka 12, 91403, Łódź, Poland
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- Cytometry Lab, Department of Molecular Biophysics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Łódź, 90236, Łódź, Poland
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- Cytometry Lab, Department of Molecular Biophysics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Łódź, 90236, Łódź, Poland
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- Cytometry Lab, Department of Molecular Biophysics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Łódź, 90236, Łódź, Poland
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- Cytometry Lab, Department of Molecular Biophysics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Łódź, 90236, Łódź, Poland
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Łódź, ul. Tamka 12, 91403, Łódź, Poland
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Chumsri N, Kuhakarn C, Leowanawat P, Reutrakul V, Soorukram D. Concise synthesis and confirmation of the absolute configurations of naturally occurring bioactive 2,7′-cyclolignans. Tetrahedron Lett 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2021.152827] [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]
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Brønsted acid-catalyzed Friedel-Crafts-type alkylation of arenes with α-aryl diazoacetates. Tetrahedron Lett 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2020.152751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Yang W, Yang L, Li F, Zhao Y, Liao X, Gao C, Yang J, Yang B. pH-sensitive β-cyclodextrin derivatives for the controlled release of Podophyllotoxin. J Mol Struct 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2020.129744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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