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Kakavas S, Karayiannis D, Mastora Z. The Complex Interplay between Immunonutrition, Mast Cells, and Histamine Signaling in COVID-19. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13103458. [PMID: 34684460 PMCID: PMC8537261 DOI: 10.3390/nu13103458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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There is an ongoing need for new therapeutic modalities against SARS-CoV-2 infection. Mast cell histamine has been implicated in the pathophysiology of COVID-19 as a regulator of proinflammatory, fibrotic, and thrombogenic processes. Consequently, mast cell histamine and its receptors represent promising pharmacological targets. At the same time, nutritional modulation of immune system function has been proposed and is being investigated for the prevention of COVID-19 or as an adjunctive strategy combined with conventional therapy. Several studies indicate that several immunonutrients can regulate mast cell activity to reduce the de novo synthesis and/or release of histamine and other mediators that are considered to mediate, at least in part, the complex pathophysiology present in COVID-19. This review summarizes the effects on mast cell histamine of common immunonutrients that have been investigated for use in COVID-19.
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- Sotirios Kakavas
- Critical Care Department, “Sotiria” General Hospital of Chest Diseases, 152 Mesogeion Avenue, 11527 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens, Ypsilantou 45-47, 10676 Athens, Greece
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-213-2045035; Fax: +30-213-2041385
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- First Department of Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Services, Evangelismos General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece;
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Mast Cell Regulation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Effects of Food Components with Potential Nutraceutical Use. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25184314. [PMID: 32962285 PMCID: PMC7570512 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25184314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Mast cells are key actors in inflammatory reactions. Upon activation, they release histamine, heparin and nerve growth factor, among many other mediators that modulate immune response and neuron sensitization. One important feature of mast cells is that their population is usually increased in animal models and biopsies from patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Therefore, mast cells and mast cell mediators are regarded as key components in IBS pathophysiology. IBS is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder affecting the quality of life of up to 20% of the population worldwide. It is characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits, with heterogeneous phenotypes ranging from constipation to diarrhea, with a mixed subtype and even an unclassified form. Nutrient intake is one of the triggering factors of IBS. In this respect, certain components of the daily food, such as fatty acids, amino acids or plant-derived substances like flavonoids, have been described to modulate mast cells' activity. In this review, we will focus on the effect of these molecules, either stimulatory or inhibitory, on mast cell degranulation, looking for a nutraceutical capable of decreasing IBS symptoms.
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Thorat NM, Sarkate AP, Lokwani DK, Tiwari SV, Azad R, Thopate SR. N-Benzylation of 6-aminoflavone by reductive amination and efficient access to some novel anticancer agents via topoisomerase II inhibition. Mol Divers 2020; 25:937-948. [PMID: 32249379 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-020-10079-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Series of novel N-benzyl derivatives of 6-aminoflavone (9a-n) were synthesized and evaluated for anticancer and topoisomerase II enzyme inhibition activity. All the synthesized compounds were screened for in vitro anticancer activity against human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) and human lung cancer cell line (A-549). Among the synthesized compounds, 9f and 9g were found to be the most potent anticancer agents against human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) with IC50 values of 9.35 µM and 9.58 µM, respectively. Compounds 9b, 9c and 9n exhibited promising anticancer activity against human lung cancer cell line (A-549) with 43.71%, 46.48% and 44.26% inhibition at the highest concentration of 10 µM, respectively. Compounds 9c, 9f and 9g have ability to inhibit the topoisomerase II enzyme. Compound 9f showed most potent topoisomerase II enzyme inhibition activity with IC50 value of 12.11 µM. Further, these compounds have a high potential to be developed as a promising topoisomerase II inhibitors.
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- Nitin M Thorat
- Department of Chemistry, Prof. John Barnabas Post Graduate School for Biological Studies, Ahmednagar College, Ahmednagar, Station Road, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, 414001, India.,Department of Chemistry, Maharaja Jivajirao Shinde Arts, Science, Commerce College, Shrigonda, Maharashtra, 413701, India
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- Department of Chemical Technology, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 431004, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra, 425405, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Durgamata Institute of Pharmacy, Dharmapuri, Parbhani, Maharashtra, 431401, India
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- Department of Animal Biology, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, 500046, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Prof. John Barnabas Post Graduate School for Biological Studies, Ahmednagar College, Ahmednagar, Station Road, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, 414001, India. .,Department of Chemistry, Shri Sadguru Gangageer Maharaj Science, Gautam Arts and Sanjivani Commerce College, Kopargaon, Dist. Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, 423 601, India.
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Kang JA, Rho JK, Park SH. Evaluation of inhibitory effect of coptisine on protein kinase C activity using a RI detection-assisted biochip. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-018-06410-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Quercetin and low level laser therapy promote wound healing process in diabetic rats via structural reorganization and modulatory effects on inflammation and oxidative stress. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 101:58-73. [PMID: 29477473 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.02.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2017] [Revised: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 02/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Tanaka M, Suzuki M, Takei Y, Okamoto T, Watanabe H. Cirsium maritimum Makino Inhibits the Antigen/Immunoglobulin-E-Mediated Allergic Response In Vitro and In Vivo. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2017; 65:8386-8391. [PMID: 28876919 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.7b03322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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We investigated whether Cirsium maritimum Makino can inhibit immunoglobulin-E-mediated allergic response in rat basophilic leukemia (RBL-2H3) cells and passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) in BALB/c mice. In vitro, the ethyl acetate extract of C. maritimum Makino (ECMM) significantly inhibited β-hexosaminidase release and decreased intracellular Ca2+ levels in RBL-2H3 cells. Moreover, ECMM leaves more strongly suppressed the release of β-hexosaminidase than ECMM flowers. ECMM leaves also significantly suppressed the PCA reaction in the murine model. High-performance liquid chromatography and 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance indicated that cirsimaritin, a flavonoid, was concentrated in active fractions of the extract. Our findings suggest that ECMM leaves have a potential regulatory effect on allergic reactions that may be mediated by mast cells. Furthermore, cirsimaritin may be the active anti-allergic component in C. maritimum Makino.
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- Mamoru Tanaka
- Department of Nutrition, University of Kochi , Kochi, Kochi 781-8515, Japan
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- Resources and Environment Division, Kochi Prefectural Industrial Technology Center , Kochi, Kochi 781-5101, Japan
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- Department of Nutrition, University of Kochi , Kochi, Kochi 781-8515, Japan
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- Faculty of Education, Ehime University , Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8577, Japan
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- Department of Nutrition, University of Kochi , Kochi, Kochi 781-8515, Japan
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Tanaka M, Watanabe H, Yoshimoto Y, Kozai H, Okamoto T. Anti-allergic effects of His-Ala-Gln tripeptide in vitro and in vivo. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2016; 81:380-383. [PMID: 27728999 DOI: 10.1080/09168451.2016.1243984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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We examined the inhibitory effects of HAQ (His-Ala-Gln) peptide on type-1 allergy in vitro and in vivo. HAQ peptide inhibited β-hexosaminidase release and intracellular Ca2+ levels of rat basophilic leukemia RBL-2H3 cells. Oral administration of a HAQ peptide-added diet (1 mg/mouse/administration) to C3H/HeJ mice for 14 days led to significant suppression of allergic symptoms, but did not reduce allergen-specific IgE or IgG1.
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- Mamoru Tanaka
- a Department of Nutrition , University of Kochi , Kochi , Japan
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- b Department of Physical Therapy , Seirei Christopher University , Hamamatsu , Japan
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- c College of Bioscience and Biotechnology , Chubu University , Kasugai , Japan
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- d Faculty of Education , Ehime University , Matsuyama , Japan
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Park HR, Im SE, Seo JJ, Kim BG, Yoon JA, Bark KM. Spectroscopic Properties of Morin in Various CH3OH-H2O and CH3CN-H2O Mixed Solvents. Photochem Photobiol 2015; 91:280-90. [DOI: 10.1111/php.12407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2014] [Accepted: 12/14/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Hyoung-Ryun Park
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute of Basic Science; Chonnam National University; Gwangju Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute of Basic Science; Chonnam National University; Gwangju Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute of Basic Science; Chonnam National University; Gwangju Korea
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- Department of Chemical Education; Gyeongsang National University; Chinju Korea
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- Department of Chemical Education; Gyeongsang National University; Chinju Korea
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- Department of Chemical Education, and Research Institute of Life Science; Gyeongsang National University; Chinju Korea
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Hewson CA, Watson JR, Liu WL, Fidock MD. A differential role for ceramide kinase in antigen/FcɛRI-mediated mast cell activation and function. Clin Exp Allergy 2011; 41:389-98. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2010.03682.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Flavonoids are multi-active components used in common cosmetics primarily for antioxidant and soothing actions. Despite this, their multi-active properties are far from being fully used. It is well known that many flavonoids provide protection from telangiectasias and petechias caused by ruptured blood vessels. Thus, the notion of a "strengthening" effect of these compounds on blood vessel walls is common. The activity of flavonoids on skin blood vessels is complex. Three main components of their activity can be distinguished: blood vessel protection, platelet aggregation prevention, and capillary permeability decrease. Each of these components is realized with the participation of several mechanisms differing on the types of receptors that the flavonoids affect. Some of them consist of a direct action on the enzymes responsible for the synthesis of substances of tissue hormone character, such as thromboxanes, histamine, or platelet activating factor. The mechanisms based on less or more indirect activity can also be met. At least 11 points for activity can be distinguished among flavonoids' actions on blood vessels.
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- Jacek Arct
- Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland.
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Papaliodis D, Boucher W, Kempuraj D, Theoharides TC. The flavonoid luteolin inhibits niacin-induced flush. Br J Pharmacol 2008; 153:1382-7. [PMID: 18223672 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0707668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Sustained release niacin effectively lowers serum cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides, while raising HDL. However, 75% of patients experience cutaneous warmth and itching known as flush, leading to discontinuation. Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) reduces this flush only by about 30%, presumably through decreasing prostaglandin D2 (PGD2). We investigated whether niacin-induced flush in a rat model involves PGD2 and 5-HT, and the effect of certain flavonoids. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Three skin temperature measurements from each ear were recorded with an infrared pyrometer for each time point immediately before i.p. injection with either niacin or a flavonoid. The temperature was then measured every 10 min for 60 min. KEY RESULTS Niacin (7.5 mg per rat, equivalent to a human dose of 1750 mg per 80 kg) maximally increased ear temperature to 1.9+/-0.2 degrees C at 45 min. Quercetin and luteolin (4.3 mg per rat; 1000 mg per human), administered i.p. 45 min prior to niacin, inhibited the niacin effect by 96 and 88%, respectively. Aspirin (1.22 mg per rat; 325 mg per human) inhibited the niacin effect by only 30%. Niacin almost doubled plasma PGD2 and 5-HT, but aspirin reduced only PGD2 by 86%. In contrast, luteolin inhibited both plasma PGD2 and 5-HT levels by 100 and 67%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS. Niacin-induced skin temperature increase is associated with PGD2 and 5-HT elevations in rats; luteolin may be a better inhibitor of niacin-induced flush because it blocks the rise in both mediators.
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- D Papaliodis
- Laboratory for Molecular Immunopharmacology and Drug Discovery, Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Tufts University School of Medicine, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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Woźnicka E, Kopacz M, Umbreit M, Kłos J. New complexes of La(III), Ce(III), Pr(III), Nd(III), Sm(III), Eu(III) and Gd(III) ions with morin. J Inorg Biochem 2007; 101:774-82. [PMID: 17368778 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2007.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2006] [Revised: 01/07/2007] [Accepted: 01/11/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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New solid complex compounds of La(III), Ce(III), Pr(III), Nd(III), Sm(III), Eu(III) and Gd(III) ions with morin were synthesized. The molecular formula of the complexes is Ln(C(15)H(9)O(7))(3).nH(2)O, where Ln is the cation of lanthanide and n=6 for La(III), Sm(III), Gd(III) or n=8 for Ce(III), Pr(III), Nd(III) and Eu(III). Thermogravimetric studies and the values of dehydration enthalpy indicate that water occurring in the compounds is not present in the inner coordination sphere of the complex. The structure of the complexes was determined on the basis of UV-visible, IR, MS, (1)H NMR and (13)C NMR analyses. It was found that in binding the lanthanide ions the following groups of morin take part: 3OH and 4CO in the case of complexes of La, Pr, Nd, Sm and Eu, or 5OH and 4CO in the case of complexes of Ce and Gd. The complexes are five- and six-membered chelate compounds.
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- Elzbieta Woźnicka
- University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland.
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Alexandrakis M, Letourneau R, Kempuraj D, Kandere-Grzybowska K, Huang M, Christodoulou S, Boucher W, Seretakis D, Theoharides TC. Flavones inhibit proliferation and increase mediator content in human leukemic mast cells (HMC-1). Eur J Haematol 2004; 71:448-54. [PMID: 14703695 DOI: 10.1046/j.0902-4441.2003.00167.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Mast cells are involved in allergic and inflammatory reactions. These cells are also increased in the bone marrow, skin, and other organs in systemic mastocytosis. Flavonoids are naturally occurring molecules with antioxidant, cytoprotective, and anti-inflammatory activities. Some flavonoids, like quercetin, inhibit the growth of certain malignant cells in culture. Quercetin also inhibits histamine release and induces accumulation of secretory granules in rat basophilic leukemia cells. METHOD We investigated the effect of five flavonoids: flavone, kaempferol, morin, myricetin, and quercetin at 1, 10, and 100 microM on proliferation and secretory mediator content (beta-hexosaminidase, histamine, and tryptase) in human leukemic mast cells (HMC-1), the doubling time of which was about 2 d. RESULTS Flavone and kaempferol at 100 microM inhibited cell proliferation over 80% on either day 3, 4, or 5 of culture. Quercetin showed this level of inhibition only on day 5, myricetin inhibited by 50% at days 3-5, whereas morin's inhibition was < 20%. All flavonoids (except morin) at 100 microm increased histamine and tryptase content, but not beta-hexosaminidase, equally at days 3 and 4 of culture quercetin also increased the development of secretory granules. CONCLUSION These results indicate that certain flavonoids can inhibit HMC-1 proliferation, induce secretory granule development and the accumulation of mediators.
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- Michael Alexandrakis
- Department of Hematology, Medical Division, School of Health Sciences, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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Hendriks JJA, de Vries HE, van der Pol SMA, van den Berg TK, van Tol EAF, Dijkstra CD. Flavonoids inhibit myelin phagocytosis by macrophages; a structure-activity relationship study. Biochem Pharmacol 2003; 65:877-85. [PMID: 12628496 DOI: 10.1016/s0006-2952(02)01609-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Demyelination is a characteristic hallmark of the neuro-inflammatory disease multiple sclerosis. During demyelination, macrophages phagocytose myelin and secrete inflammatory mediators that worsen the disease. Here, we investigated whether flavonoids, naturally occurring immunomodulating compounds, are able to influence myelin phagocytosis by macrophages in vitro. The flavonoids luteolin, quercetin and fisetin most significantly decreased the amount of myelin phagocytosed by a macrophage cell line without affecting its viability. IC(50) values for these compounds ranged from 20 to 80 microM. The flavonoid structure appeared to be essential for observed effects as flavonoids containing hydroxyl groups at the B-3 and B-4 positions in combination with a C-2,3 double bond were most effective. The capacity of the various flavonoids to inhibit phagocytosis correlated well with their potency as antioxidant, which is in line with the requirement of reactive oxygen species for the phagocytosis of myelin by macrophages. Our results implicate that flavonoids may be able to limit the demyelination process during multiple sclerosis.
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- Jerome J A Hendriks
- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, VU Medical Centre, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Flavonoids are plant pigments that are synthesised from phenylalanine, generally display marvelous colors known from flower petals, mostly emit brilliant fluorescence when they are excited by UV light, and are ubiquitous to green plant cells. The flavonoids are used by botanists for taxonomical classification. They regulate plant growth by inhibition of the exocytosis of the auxin indolyl acetic acid, as well as by induction of gene expression, and they influence other biological cells in numerous ways. Flavonoids inhibit or kill many bacterial strains, inhibit important viral enzymes, such as reverse transcriptase and protease, and destroy some pathogenic protozoans. Yet, their toxicity to animal cells is low. Flavonoids are major functional components of many herbal and insect preparations for medical use, e.g., propolis (bee's glue) and honey, which have been used since ancient times. The daily intake of flavonoids with normal food, especially fruit and vegetables, is 1-2 g. Modern authorised physicians are increasing their use of pure flavonoids to treat many important common diseases, due to their proven ability to inhibit specific enzymes, to simulate some hormones and neurotransmitters, and to scavenge free radicals.
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- Bent H Havsteen
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Kiel, Olshausenstrasse 40, D-24098, Kiel, Germany.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To review the histamine-1 receptor antagonists, mast cell blockers and natural agents with such actions that can be used for the topical treatment of ocular allergies. RECENT FINDINGS Increasing evidence indicates that some histamine-1 receptor antagonists have additional actions to inhibit secretion of inflammatory mediators, especially cytokines, from ocular mast cells and other cell types. Emerging information suggests that such actions may be through regulation of intracellular calcium ion levels of NF-kappaB activation. SUMMARY A number of available drugs and natural non-prescription agents may have anti-histaminic and anti-inflammatory actions.
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- Leonard Bielory
- Department of Medicine, UMDNJ, Asthma and Allergy Research Center, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA.
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Delaney B, Phillips K, Buswell D, Mowry B, Nickels D, Cox D, Wang HB, Manthey J. Immunotoxicity of a standardized citrus polymethoxylated flavone extract. Food Chem Toxicol 2001; 39:1087-94. [PMID: 11527568 DOI: 10.1016/s0278-6915(01)00058-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs) from citrus inhibit production of TNF-alpha and other pro-inflammatory cytokines. As TNF-alpha also modulates NK cell activity, the current studies were conducted to assess the potential for a standardized citrus PMF mixture to suppress humoral and innate immune functions. PMFs were isolated from orange peel oil using a procedure that obtained a consistent mixture of PMFs both in identity and proportion. The mixture consisted of nobiletin (30.7%), 3,3',4',5,6,7,8-heptamethoxyflavone (27.9%), trimethylscutellarein (14.5%), tangeretin (10.4%), sinensetin (5.8%), 5-demethyl-nobiletin (2.0%), hexa-O-methylquercetagetin (1.3%), 5-demethyl-tetramethylscutellarein (0.6%), and other flavonoids (2.7%). To assess the effect of the PMF mixture on humoral immune responses, female B(6)C(3)F(1) mice (n=8) were exposed to the PMF by gavage at 5, 50, 150 and 500 mg/kg/day for 28 days. On day 25, mice were sensitized to sRBC by tail vein injection and AFC response determined 4 days later. Humoral immunity was insensitive to suppression following exposure to all concentrations of the PMF mixture. Suppression of NK cell activity was observed only following 500 mg/kg/day for 28 days. Body weights were not affected by exposure to any concentration of the PMF mixture in sRBC immunized or non-immunized mice. However, in sRBC-immunized mice, higher concentrations of PMF were associated with a statistically insignificant increase in spleen weight (P>0.05). No change in spleen weight was observed in non-immunized mice. As anticipated, based on previously published in vitro observations, long-term, high-dose exposure to a standardized mixture of citrus PMFs caused a mild suppression of NK cell activity; however, humoral immunity was not sensitive to suppression at the same exposure levels.
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- B Delaney
- Cargill Nutraceuticals, PO Box 9300, MS110, Minneapolis, MN 55440-9300, USA.
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Theoharides TC, Sant GR. New agents for the medical treatment of interstitial cystitis. Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2001; 10:521-46. [PMID: 11227050 DOI: 10.1517/13543784.10.3.521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a painful, sterile, disorder of the urinary bladder characterised by urgency, frequency, nocturia and pain. IC occurs primarily in women but also in men with recent findings indicating that chronic, abacterial prostatitis may be a variant of this condition. The prevalence of IC has ranged from about 8 - 60 cases/100,000 female patients depending on the population evaluated. About 10% of patients have severe symptoms that are associated with Hunner's ulcers on bladder biopsy; the rest could be grouped in those with or without bladder inflammation. Symptoms of IC are exacerbated by stress, certain foods and ovulatory hormones. Many patients also experience allergies, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and migraines. There have been various reports indicating dysfunction of the bladder glycosaminoglycan (GAG) protective layer and many publications showing a high number of activated bladder mast cells. Increasing evidence suggests that neurogenic inflammation and/or neuropathic pain is a major component of IC pathophysiology. Approved treatments so far include intravesical administration of dimethylsulphoxide (DMSO) or oral pentosanpolysulphate (PPS). New treatments focus on the combined use of drugs that modulate bladder sensory nerve stimulation (neurolytic agents), inhibit neurogenic activation of mast cells, or provide urothelial cytoprotection, together with new drugs with anti-inflammatory activity.
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- T C Theoharides
- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Tufts University School of Medicine, 136 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
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