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Qian X, Wang Y, Liu Z, Fang F, Ma Y, Zhou L, Pan Y, Meng X, Yan B, Zhu X, Wang X, Zhao J, Liu S. Establishment of XRD fourier fingerprint identification method of realgar decoction pieces and its anti-tumor activity in tumor-in-situ transplanted mice. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 331:118303. [PMID: 38734390 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118303] [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: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Realgar, a traditional mineral Chinese medicine, has been used in China for more than 2000 years. It has been recorded in many ancient and modern works that it has anti-cancer and anti-tumor effects. Of course, colon cancer is also within the scope of its treatment. Realgar needs to be processed into realgar decoction pieces by water grinding before being used for medicine. To ensure the consistency of efficacy and quality of realgar decoction pieces, modern methods need to be used for further quality control. AIM OF THE STUDY The research of traditional mineral Chinese medicine is relatively difficult, and the related research is less. The purpose of this study is to control the quality of realgar decoction pieces by modern analytical technology and analyze its components. On this basis, its anti-colon cancer activity was discussed. MATERIALS AND METHODS Several batches of realgar decoction pieces were analyzed by XRD, and the components of realgar decoction pieces were obtained. The quality control fingerprints of realgar decoction pieces were established by processing XRD spectra and similarity evaluation. Then, the effects of realgar decoction pieces on apoptosis of CT26 and HTC-116 cells were observed in vitro by Hoechst 33258 staining, flow cytometry, measurement of mitochondrial membrane potential and Western blot; In vivo, the mouse model of tumor-in-situ transplantation of colon cancer was established, and the related indexes were observed. RESULT The explorations showed that the XRD Fourier fingerprints of realgar decoction pieces samples that had the same phase revealed 10 common peaks, respectively. The similarity evaluation of the established XRD Fourier fingerprint was greater than 0.900. We also demonstrated that realgar decoction pieces can promote apoptosis and inhibit tumor growth in colon cancer cells, its activating effect on p53 protein, and its safety when used within reasonable limits. CONCLUSION The quality control of realgar decoction pieces by XRD is scientific and has the inhibitory effect on colon cancer, which has the development potential.
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- Xilong Qian
- State Key Laboratory on Technologies for Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Process Control and Intelligent Manufacture, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing, 210023, China; College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Technologies for Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Process Control and Intelligent Manufacture, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing, 210023, China; College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Technologies for Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Process Control and Intelligent Manufacture, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing, 210023, China; College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Technologies for Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Process Control and Intelligent Manufacture, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China; College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Technologies for Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Process Control and Intelligent Manufacture, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China; College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Technologies for Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Process Control and Intelligent Manufacture, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing, 210023, China; College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Technologies for Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Process Control and Intelligent Manufacture, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China; Taikang Xianlin Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing, 210046, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Technologies for Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Process Control and Intelligent Manufacture, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China; Jiangsu Health Vocational College, Nanjing, 211800, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Technologies for Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Process Control and Intelligent Manufacture, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China; Jiangsu College of Nursing, Huai'an, 223001, China
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- Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Technologies for Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Process Control and Intelligent Manufacture, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing, 210023, China; College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Akbari M, Daneshmand S, Heydari Vini M, Azimy H. Effect of roasting process on the V (anti-tumor agent) recovery from the slag of the electric arc furnace (EAF). Heliyon 2024; 10:e31986. [PMID: 38845914 PMCID: PMC11154625 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31986] [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: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Due to the lack of mineral sources of Vanadium (V) in many parts of the world and its recent applications in the field of medicine (as an anti-tumor agent), one of the biggest sources of V is the extraction of V as V2O5 from steel slag in melting process. In this study, the pyro-hydrometallurgical process has been investigated for the extraction of V from steel slag created in a convertor. To get an optimum process of salt roasting, the effect of roasting temperature, time, salt value, slag particle size, and cooling method have been investigated. For this purpose, slag samples were roasted with sodium carbonate and then dissolved in water. The amount of V2O5 obtained by optical spectrometry is the efficiency criterion of this process. Results showed that the optimum condition for the extraction of V2O5 from steel slag was 15 wt % of Na2CO3 as a salt roasting agent and hating for 60 min at 1100 °C.
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- Mohammad Akbari
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mobarakeh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
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Mitrović M, Djukić MB, Vukić M, Nikolić I, Radovanović MD, Luković J, Filipović IP, Matić S, Marković T, Klisurić OR, Popović S, Matović ZD, Ristić MS. Search for new biologically active compounds: in vitro studies of antitumor and antimicrobial activity of dirhodium(II,II) paddlewheel complexes. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:9330-9349. [PMID: 38747564 DOI: 10.1039/d4dt01082e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Four neutral Rh1-Rh4 complexes of the general formula [Rh2(CH3COO)4L2], where L is an N-alkylimidazole ligand, were synthesized and characterized using various spectroscopic techniques, and in the case of Rh4 the crystal structure was confirmed. Investigation of the interactions of these complexes with HSA by fluorescence spectroscopy revealed that the binding constants Kb are moderately strong (∼104 M-1), and site-marker competition experiments showed that the complexes bind to Heme site III (subdomain IB). Competitive binding studies for CT DNA using EB and HOE showed that the complexes bind to the minor groove, which was also confirmed by viscosity experiments. Molecular docking confirmed the experimental data for HSA and CT DNA. Antimicrobial tests showed that the Rh2-Rh4 complexes exerted a strong inhibitory effect on G+ bacteria B. cereus and G- bacteria V. parahaemolyticus as well as on the yeast C. tropicalis, which showed a higher sensitivity compared to fluconazole. The cytotoxic activity of Rh1-Rh4 complexes tested on three cancer cell lines (HeLa, HCT116 and MDA-MB-231) and on healthy MRC-5 cells showed that all investigated complexes elicited more efficient cytotoxicity on all tested tumor cells than on control cells. Investigation of the mechanism of action revealed that the Rh1-Rh4 complexes inhibit cell proliferation via different mechanisms of action, namely apoptosis (increase in expression of the pro-apoptotic Bax protein and caspase-3 protein in HeLa and HCT116 cells; changes in mitochondrial potential and mitochondrial damage; release of cytochrome c from the mitochondria; cell cycle arrest in G2/M phase in both HeLa and HCT116 cells together with a decrease in the expression of cyclin A and cyclin B) and autophagy (reduction in the expression of the protein p62 in HeLa and HCT116 cells).
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- Marina Mitrović
- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Svetozara Markovića 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia.
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia.
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Svetozara Markovića 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia.
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Svetozara Markovića 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia.
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, Svetozara Markovića 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, Svetozara Markovića 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Physics, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 4, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Centre for Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Svetozara Markovića 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia.
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia.
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Wang R, Cao HC, Yang Q, Wei S, Liu T, Shi H. EGCG-vanadium nanomedicine with neutral pH Fenton reaction activity inhibits heat shock proteins for enhanced photothermal/chemodynamic therapy. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132481. [PMID: 38763233 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132481] [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: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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A burgeoning interest has recently focused on the development of nanomedicine to integrate noninvasive photothermal therapy (PTT) and chemodynamic therapy (CDT) for synergistic tumor treatments, owing to PTT's amplification effect on CDT. However, challenges emerge as hyperthermia often induces an unwarranted overexpression of cytoprotective heat shock proteins (HSPs), thereby curtailing PTT efficacy. Additionally, the nearly neutral tumor intracellular pH (pHi ≈ 7.2) that handicaps the Fenton reaction poses a leading limitation to CDT. Addressing these hurdles, we introduce EVP, a nanomedicine developed through the straightforward assembly of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), vanadium sulfate (VOSO4), and Pluronic F-127 (PF127). EVP comprehensively downregulates overexpressed HSPs (HSP 60, 70, 90) through the collaborative action of EGCG and vanadyl (VO2+). Moreover, the tumor intracellular pH-processed Fenton-like reaction by VO2+ ensures highly efficient hydroxyl radicals (OH) production in cytosols, overcoming the stringent acidity requirement for CDT. Additionally, the hyperthermia induced by PTT augments OH production, further enhancing CDT efficacy. In vitro and in vivo experiments validate EVP's excellent biocompatibility and potent tumor inhibition, highlighting its substantial potential in tumor therapy.
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- Ru Wang
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, PR China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, PR China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, PR China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, PR China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, PR China.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, PR China.
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Casarrubias-Tabarez B, Rivera-Fernández N, Alarcón-Herrera N, Guerrero-Palomo G, Rojas-Lemus M, López-Valdez N, Anacleto-Santos J, Gonzalez-Villalva A, Ustarroz-Cano M, Fortoul TI. Evaluation of genotoxic damage, production reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in Plasmodium yoelii yoelii exposed to sodium metavanadate. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 108:104465. [PMID: 38734396 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2024.104465] [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: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Malaria represents the greatest global health burden among all parasitic diseases, with drug resistance representing the primary obstacle to control efforts. Sodium metavanadate (NaVO3) exhibits antimalarial activity against the Plasmodium yoelii yoelii (Pyy), yet its precise antimalarial mechanism remains elusive. This study aimed to assess the antimalarial potential of NaVO3, evaluate its genotoxicity, and determine the production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) in Pyy. CD-1 mice were infected and divided into two groups: one treated orally with NaVO3 (10 mg/kg/day for 4 days) and the other untreated. A 50% decrease in parasitemia was observed in treated mice. All experimental days demonstrated DNA damage in exposed parasites, along with an increase in ROS and RNS on the fifth day, suggesting a possible parasitostatic effect. The results indicate that DNA is a target of NaVO3, but further studies are necessary to fully elucidate the mechanisms underlying its antimalarial activity.
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- Brenda Casarrubias-Tabarez
- Posgrado en Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Unidad de Posgrado, Edificio D, 1° Piso, Circuito de Posgrados, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México C.P. 04510, Mexico; Departamento de Biología Celular y Tisular, Facultad de Medicina, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacán, Ciudad de Mexico C.P. 04510, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Parasitología, Facultad de Medicina, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacán, Ciudad de Mexico C.P. 04510, Mexico.
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- Posgrado en Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Unidad de Posgrado, Edificio D, 1° Piso, Circuito de Posgrados, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México C.P. 04510, Mexico; Instituto de Ciencias de la Atmósfera y Cambio Climático, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México C.P. 04510, México.
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- Departamento de Toxicología, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados-IPN, Av. IPN No. 2508, Col. San Pedro Zacatenco, Ciudad de México 07360, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Biología Celular y Tisular, Facultad de Medicina, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacán, Ciudad de Mexico C.P. 04510, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Biología Celular y Tisular, Facultad de Medicina, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacán, Ciudad de Mexico C.P. 04510, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Parasitología, Facultad de Medicina, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacán, Ciudad de Mexico C.P. 04510, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Biología Celular y Tisular, Facultad de Medicina, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacán, Ciudad de Mexico C.P. 04510, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Biología Celular y Tisular, Facultad de Medicina, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacán, Ciudad de Mexico C.P. 04510, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Biología Celular y Tisular, Facultad de Medicina, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacán, Ciudad de Mexico C.P. 04510, Mexico.
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Tripathi M, Thakur Y, Syed R, Asatkar AK, Alqahtani MS, Das D, Agrawal R, Verma B, Pande R. In-vitro and in-silico analysis and antitumor studies of novel Cu(II) and V(V) complexes of N-p-Tolylbenzohydroxamic acid. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131768. [PMID: 38663706 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131768] [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: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Copper(L2Cu) and vanadium(L2VOCl) complexes of N-p-tolylbenzohydroxamic acid (LH) ligand have been investigated for DNA binding efficacy by multiple analytical, spectral, and computational techniques. The results revealed that complexes as groove binders as evidenced by UV absorption. Fluorescence studies including displacement assay using classical intercalator ethidium bromide as fluorescent probe also confirmed as groove binders. The viscometric analysis too supports the inferences as strong groove binders for both the complexes. Molecular docking too exposed DNA as a target to the complexes which precisely binds L2Cu, in the minor groove region while L2VOCl in major groove region. Molecular dynamic simulation performed on L2Cu complex revealing the interaction of complex with DNA within 20 ns time. The complex stacked into the nitrogen bases of oligonucleotides and the bonding features were intrinsically preserved for longer simulation times. In-vitro cytotoxicity study was undertaken employing MTT assay against the breast cancer cell line (MCF-7). Potential cytotoxic activities were observed for L2Cu and L2VOCl complexes with IC50 values of showing 71 % and 74 % of inhibition respectively.
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- Mamta Tripathi
- School of Studies in Chemistry, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur 492010, Chhattisgarh, India.
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- School of Studies in Chemistry, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur 492010, Chhattisgarh, India; Department of Chemistry, Govt. J. Yoganandam Chhattisgarh College, Raipur C.G. - 492001
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Satya Narayan Agrawal Govt. Arts and Commerce College, Kohka-Neora, Dist. Raipur, CG 493114, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
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- School of Studies in Chemistry, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur 492010, Chhattisgarh, India
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- School of Studies in Chemistry, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur 492010, Chhattisgarh, India
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- School of Studies in Chemistry, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur 492010, Chhattisgarh, India
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Wang S, Gai L, Chen Y, Ji X, Lu H, Guo Z. Mitochondria-targeted BODIPY dyes for small molecule recognition, bio-imaging and photodynamic therapy. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:3976-4019. [PMID: 38450547 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00456b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Mitochondria are essential for a diverse array of biological functions. There is increasing research focus on developing efficient tools for mitochondria-targeted detection and treatment. BODIPY dyes, known for their structural versatility and excellent spectroscopic properties, are being actively explored in this context. Numerous studies have focused on developing innovative BODIPYs that utilize optical signals for imaging mitochondria. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the progress made in this field, aiming to investigate mitochondria-related biological events. It covers key factors such as design strategies, spectroscopic properties, and cytotoxicity, as well as mechanism to facilitate their future application in organelle imaging and targeted therapy. This work is anticipated to provide valuable insights for guiding future development and facilitating further investigation into mitochondria-related biological sensing and phototherapy.
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- Sisi Wang
- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology of Ministry of Education, and Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Material Technology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology of Ministry of Education, and Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Material Technology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology of Ministry of Education, and Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Material Technology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Li JB, Li D, Liu YY, Cao A, Wang H. Cytotoxicity of vanadium dioxide nanoparticles to human embryonic kidney cell line: Compared with vanadium(IV/V) ions. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 106:104378. [PMID: 38295964 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2024.104378] [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: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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Vanadium dioxide (VO2) is a class of thermochromic material with potential applications in various fields. Massive production and wide application of VO2 raise the concern of its potential toxicity to human, which has not been fully understood. Herein, a commercial VO2 nanomaterial (S-VO2) was studied for its potential toxicity to human embryonic kidney cell line HEK293, and two most common vanadium ions, V(IV) and V(V), were used for comparison to reveal the related mechanism. Our results indicate that S-VO2 induces dose-dependent cellular viability loss mainly through the dissolved V ions of S-VO2 outside the cell rather than S-VO2 particles inside the cell. The dissolved V ions of S-VO2 overproduce reactive oxygen species to trigger apoptosis and proliferation inhibition via several signaling pathways of cell physiology, such as MAPK and PI3K-Akt, among others. All bioassays indicate that the differences in toxicity between S-VO2, V(IV), and V(V) in HEK293 cells are very small, supporting that the toxicity is mainly due to the dissolved V ions, in the form of V(V) and/or V(IV), but the V(V)'s behavior is more similar to S-VO2 according to the gene expression analysis. This study reveals the toxicity mechanism of nanosized VO2 at the molecular level and the role of dissolution of VO2, providing valuable information for safe applications of vanadium oxides.
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- Jia-Bei Li
- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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Sánchez-Lara E, Favela R, Tzian K, Monroy-Torres B, Romo-Pérez A, Ramírez-Apan MT, Flores-Alamo M, Rodríguez-Diéguez A, Cepeda J, Castillo I. Effects of the tetravanadate [V 4O 12] 4- anion on the structural, magnetic, and biological properties of copper/phenanthroline complexes. J Biol Inorg Chem 2024; 29:139-158. [PMID: 38175299 PMCID: PMC11001746 DOI: 10.1007/s00775-023-02035-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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The aim to access linked tetravanadate [V4O12]4- anion with mixed copper(II) complexes, using α-amino acids and phenanthroline-derived ligands, resulted in the formation of four copper(II) complexes [Cu(dmb)(Gly)(OH2)]2[Cu(dmb)(Gly)]2[V4O12]·9H2O (1) [Cu(dmb)(Lys)]2[V4O12]·8H2O (2), [Cu(dmp)2][V4O12]·C2H5OH·11H2O (3), and [Cu(dmp)(Gly)Cl]·2H2O (4), where dmb = 4,4'-dimethioxy-2,2'-bipyridine; Gly = glycine; Lys = lysine; and dmp = 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline. The [V4O12]4- anion is functionalized with mixed copper(II) units in 1 and 2; while in 3, it acts as a counterion of two [Cu(dmp)]2+ units. Compound 4 crystallized as a unit that did not incorporate the vanadium cluster. All compounds present magnetic couplings arising from Cu⋯O/Cu⋯Cu bridges. Stability studies of water-soluble 3 and 4 by UV-Vis spectroscopy in cell culture medium confirmed the robustness of 3, while 4 appears to undergo ligand scrambling over time, resulting partially in the stable species [Cu(dmp)2]+ that was also identified by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry at m/z = 479. The in vitro cytotoxicity activity of 3 and 4 was determined in six cancer cell lines; the healthy cell line COS-7 was also included for comparative purposes. MCF-7 cells were more sensitive to compound 3 with an IC50 value of 12 ± 1.2 nmol. The tested compounds did not show lipid peroxidation in the TBARS assay, ruling out a mechanism of action via reactive oxygen species formation. Both compounds inhibited cell migration at 5 µM in wound-healing assays using MCF-7, PC-3, and SKLU-1 cell lines, opening a new window to study the anti-metastatic effect of mixed vanadium-copper(II) systems.
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- Eduardo Sánchez-Lara
- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Interior, CU, 04510, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Interior, CU, 04510, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Interior, CU, 04510, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Interior, CU, 04510, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Interior, CU, 04510, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Interior, CU, 04510, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Exterior, CU, 04510, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva, 18071, Granada, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Aplicada, Facultad de Química, Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU, 20018, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Interior, CU, 04510, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico.
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Brenda CT, Norma RF, P BN, E CR, Nelly LV, Marcela RL, Martha UC, I FT. Ultrastructural alterations due to sodium metavanadate treatment in the blood stages of Plasmodium yoelii yoelii. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2023; 80:127314. [PMID: 37778096 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Malaria is a potentially mortal disease caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodium spp. It has a wide distribution in the world and unfortunately there are several factors that make its control difficult; among which the development of pharmacological resistance to the different drugs used to treat this disease stands out, which makes it necessary to design new compounds that have an antimalarial effect. Previous studies have shown that vanadium has a broad antiparasitic spectrum and is also safe for the host, so the objective of this research was to evaluate the antimalarial potential of sodium metavanadate (SM) and to analyze the ultrastructural changes in parasites exposed. The method consisted of inoculating CD-1 male mice with Plasmodium yoelii yoelii and administering a 10 mg/kg/day dose of SM orally for 4 days. On the fifth day, whole blood samples were obtained, processed for ultrastructural analysis, and the changes in the different parasite stages were compared against the control. Our results showed that SM decreased parasitemia compared to the group that did not receive treatment and modified the ultrastructure in all parasitic stages because it damaged the membranes, causing alterations mainly in the nucleus and in the mitochondria as well as the loss of cellular organization, which could affect the integrity of these parasites and decrease its viability.
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- Casarrubias-Tabarez Brenda
- Department of Cellular and Tissular Biology, School of Medicine, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacan, Mexico City C.P. 04510, Mexico; Posgrado en Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Unidad de Posgrado, Edificio D, 1° Piso, Circuito de Posgrados, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Mexico City C.P. 04510, Mexico
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology. School of Medicine, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacan, Mexico City C.P. 04510, Mexico
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- Department of Cellular and Tissular Biology, School of Medicine, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacan, Mexico City C.P. 04510, Mexico
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology. School of Medicine, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacan, Mexico City C.P. 04510, Mexico; Microscopy Unit, School of Medicine, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacan, Mexico City C.P. 04510, Mexico
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- Department of Cellular and Tissular Biology, School of Medicine, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacan, Mexico City C.P. 04510, Mexico
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- Department of Cellular and Tissular Biology, School of Medicine, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacan, Mexico City C.P. 04510, Mexico
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- Department of Cellular and Tissular Biology, School of Medicine, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacan, Mexico City C.P. 04510, Mexico
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- Department of Cellular and Tissular Biology, School of Medicine, UNAM, Av. Ciudad Universitaria 3000, Coyoacan, Mexico City C.P. 04510, Mexico.
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Levina A, Uslan C, Murakami H, Crans DC, Lay PA. Substitution Kinetics, Albumin and Transferrin Affinities, and Hypoxia All Affect the Biological Activities of Anticancer Vanadium(V) Complexes. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:17804-17817. [PMID: 37858311 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c02561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Limited stability of most transition-metal complexes in biological media has hampered their medicinal applications but also created a potential for novel cancer treatments, such as intratumoral injections of cytotoxic but short-lived anticancer drugs. Two related V(V) complexes, [VO(Hshed)(dtb)] (1) and [VO(Hshed)(cat)] (2), where H2shed = N-(salicylideneaminato)-N'-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine, H2dtb = 3,5-di-tert-butylcatechol, and H2cat = 1,2-catechol, decomposed within minutes in cell culture medium at 310 K (t1/2 = 43 and 9 s for 1 and 2, respectively). Despite this, both complexes showed high antiproliferative activities in triple-negative human breast cancer (MDA-MB-231) cells, but the mechanisms of their activities were radically different. Complex 1 formed noncovalent adducts with human serum albumin, rapidly entered cells via passive diffusion, and was nearly as active in a short-term treatment (IC50 = 1.9 ± 0.2 μM at 30 min) compared with a long-term treatment (IC50 = 1.3 ± 0.2 μM at 72 h). The activity of 1 decreased about 20-fold after its decomposition in cell culture medium for 30 min at 310 K. Complex 2 showed similar activities (IC50 ≈ 12 μM at 72 h) in both fresh and decomposed solutions and was inactive in a short-term treatment. The activity of 2 was mainly due to the reactions among V(V) decomposition products, free catechol, and O2 in cell culture medium. As a result, the activity of 1 was less sensitive than that of 2 to the effects of hypoxic conditions that are characteristic of solid tumors and to the presence of apo-transferrin that acts as a scavenger of V(V/IV) decomposition products in blood serum. In summary, complex 1, but not 2, is a suitable candidate for further development as an anticancer drug delivered via intratumoral injections. These results demonstrate the importance of fine-tuning the ligand properties for the optimization of biological activities of metal complexes.
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- Aviva Levina
- School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and the Cell and Molecular Biology Program, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and the Cell and Molecular Biology Program, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States
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- School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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Zhang B, Zhang H, He J, Zhou S, Dong H, Rinklebe J, Ok YS. Vanadium in the Environment: Biogeochemistry and Bioremediation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:14770-14786. [PMID: 37695611 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c04508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Vanadium(V) is a highly toxic multivalent, redox-sensitive element. It is widely distributed in the environment and employed in various industrial applications. Interactions between V and (micro)organisms have recently garnered considerable attention. This Review discusses the biogeochemical cycling of V and its corresponding bioremediation strategies. Anthropogenic activities have resulted in elevated environmental V concentrations compared to natural emissions. The global distributions of V in the atmosphere, soils, water bodies, and sediments are outlined here, with notable prevalence in Europe. Soluble V(V) predominantly exists in the environment and exhibits high mobility and chemical reactivity. The transport of V within environmental media and across food chains is also discussed. Microbially mediated V transformation is evaluated to shed light on the primary mechanisms underlying microbial V(V) reduction, namely electron transfer and enzymatic catalysis. Additionally, this Review highlights bioremediation strategies by exploring their geochemical influences and technical implementation methods. The identified knowledge gaps include the particulate speciation of V and its associated environmental behaviors as well as the biogeochemical processes of V in marine environments. Finally, challenges for future research are reported, including the screening of V hyperaccumulators and V(V)-reducing microbes and field tests for bioremediation approaches.
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- Baogang Zhang
- MOE Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Environmental Evolution, School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Environmental Evolution, School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Environmental Evolution, School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Health and Regulation, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, Wuppertal 42285, Germany
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- Korea Biochar Research Center, APRU Sustainable Waste Management Program & Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- International ESG Association (IESGA), Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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Pei Z, Lei H, Wu J, Tang W, Wei K, Wang L, Gong F, Yang N, Liu L, Yang Y, Cheng L. Bioactive Vanadium Disulfide Nanostructure with "Dual" Antitumor Effects of Vanadate and Gas for Immune-Checkpoint Blockade-Enhanced Cancer Immunotherapy. ACS NANO 2023; 17:17105-17121. [PMID: 37603593 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c04767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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Bioactive inorganic nanomaterials and the biological effects of metal ions have attracted extensive attention in tumor therapy in recent years. Vanadium (V), as a typical bioactive metal element, regulates a variety of biological functions. However, its role in antitumor therapy remains to be revealed. Herein, biodegradable vanadium disulfide (VS2) nanosheets (NSs) were prepared as a responsive gas donor and bioactive V source for activating cancer immunotherapy in combination with immune-checkpoint blockade therapy. After PEGylation, VS2-PEG exhibited efficient glutathione (GSH) depletion and GSH-activated hydrogen sulfide (H2S) release. Exogenous H2S caused lysosome escape and reduced adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthesis in tumor cells by interfering with the mitochondrial membrane potential and inducing acidosis. In addition, VS2-PEG degraded into high-valent vanadate, leading to Na+/K+ ATPase inhibition, potassium efflux, and interleukin (IL)-1β production. Together with further induction of ferroptosis and immunogenic cell death, a strong antitumor immune response was stimulated by reversing the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. Moreover, the combined treatment of VS2-PEG and α-PD-1 amplified antitumor therapy, significantly suppressed tumor growth, and further elicited robust immunity to effectively defeat tumors. This work highlights the biological effects of vanadium for application in cancer treatment.
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- Zifan Pei
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, 199 Ren'Ai Road, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, 199 Ren'Ai Road, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, 199 Ren'Ai Road, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, 199 Ren'Ai Road, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, 199 Ren'Ai Road, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, 199 Ren'Ai Road, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, 199 Ren'Ai Road, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, 199 Ren'Ai Road, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, 199 Ren'Ai Road, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, 199 Ren'Ai Road, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, 199 Ren'Ai Road, Suzhou 215123, China
- Macao Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa 999078, Macau SAR, China
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Hashmi K, Gupta S, Siddique A, Khan T, Joshi S. Medicinal applications of vanadium complexes with Schiff bases. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2023; 79:127245. [PMID: 37406475 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Many transition metal complexes have been explored for their therapeutic properties after the discovery of cisplatin. Schiff bases have an efficient complexation tendency with the transition metals and several medicinal properties have been reported. However, fewer studies have reported the medicinal utility of vanadium and its Schiff base complexes. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of vanadium complexes with Schiff bases along with their mechanistic insight. Vanadium complexes in + 4 and + 5 oxidation states have exhibited well-defined geometry and found to be thermodynamically stable. The studies have reported the G0/G1 phase cell cycle arrest and decreased delta psi m, inducing mitochondrial membrane depolarization in cancer cell lines along with the alterations in the metabolism of the cancer cells upon dosing with the vanadium complexes. Cancer cell invasion and growth are also found to be markedly reduced by peroxo complexes of vanadium. The studies included in the review paper have been taken from leading indexing databases and focus was laid on recent reports in literature. The biological potential of vanadium complexes of Schiff bases opens new horizons for future interdisciplinary studies and investigation focussed on understanding the biochemistry of these complexes, along with designing new complexes which have better bioavailability, solubility and low or non-toxicity.
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- Kulsum Hashmi
- Department of Chemistry, Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, UP 226007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, UP 226007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, UP 226007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Integral University, Lucknow, UP 226026, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, UP 226007, India.
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Vejselova Sezer C, Kutlu HM. Anticancer activity of vanadium nanoparticles against human breast cancer: an in vitro study. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2023.2188458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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- Canan Vejselova Sezer
- Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Eskisehir Technical University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Eskisehir Technical University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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Jurowska A, Szklarzewicz J, Glos I, Hodorowicz M, Zangrando E, Mahmoudi G. Effect of di- and tri-ethylammonium cations on the structure and physicochemical properties of dioxido vanadium(V) Schiff base complexes. J Mol Struct 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2023.135109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Zhang C, Li M, Rauf A, Khalil AA, Shan Z, Chen C, Rengasamy KRR, Wan C. Process and applications of alginate oligosaccharides with emphasis on health beneficial perspectives. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023; 63:303-329. [PMID: 34254536 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1946008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Alginates are linear polymers comprising 40% of the dry weight of algae possess various applications in food and biomedical industries. Alginate oligosaccharides (AOS), a degradation product of alginate, is now gaining much attention for their beneficial role in food, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. Hence this review was aimed to compile the information on alginate and AOS (prepared from seaweeds) during 1994-2020. As per our knowledge, this is the first review on the potential use of alginate oligosaccharides in different fields. The alginate derivatives are grouped according to their applications. They are involved in the isolation process and show antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antihypertension, anticancer, and immunostimulatory properties. AOS also have significant applications in prebiotics, nutritional supplements, plant growth development and others products.
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- Chunhua Zhang
- College of Agriculture and Forestry, Pu'er University, Pu'er, Yunnan, China
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- Research Center of Tea and Tea Culture, College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan
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- University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- College of Agriculture and Forestry, Pu'er University, Pu'er, Yunnan, China
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- Research Center of Tea and Tea Culture, College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Green Biotechnologies Research Centre of Excellence, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, Sovenga, South Africa
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- Research Center of Tea and Tea Culture, College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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New Au(III)- and Fe(III)-based complexes of bio-pharmacological interest: DFT and in silico studies. Theor Chem Acc 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s00214-022-02940-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Kostrzewa T, Nowak I, Feliczak-Guzik A, Drzeżdżon J, Jacewicz D, Górska-Ponikowska M, Kuban-Jankowska A. Encapsulated Oxovanadium(IV) and Dioxovanadium(V) Complexes into Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Increase Cytotoxicity Against MDA-MB-231 Cell Line. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:2507-2523. [PMID: 37197025 PMCID: PMC10184862 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s403689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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Introduction Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) have been considered lately as promising drug delivery system in treatment of many human diseases including cancers. We previously studied potential drug compounds that were effective inhibitors of PTP1B phosphatase - possible target for breast cancer treatment. Based on our studies, two complexes were selected for encapsulation into the SLNs, the compound 1 ([VO(dipic)(dmbipy)] · 2 H2O) and compound 2 ([VOO(dipic)](2-phepyH) · H2O). Here, we investigate the effect of encapsulation of those compounds on cell cytotoxicity against MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line. The study also included the stability evaluation of the obtained nanocarriers with incorporated active substances and characterization of their lipid matrix. Moreover, the cell cytotoxicity studies against the MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line in comparison and in combination with vincristine have been performed. Wound healing assay was carried out to observe cell migration rate. Methods The properties of the SLNs such as particle size, zeta potential (ZP), and polydispersity index (PDI) were investigated. The morphology of SLNs was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while the crystallinity of the lipid particles was analyzed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The cell cytotoxicity of complexes and their encapsulated forms was carried out against MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line using standard MTT protocols. The wound healing assay was performed using live imaging microscopy. Results SLNs with a mean size of 160 ± 25 nm, a ZP of -34.00 ± 0.5, and a polydispersity index of 30 ± 5% were obtained. Encapsulated forms of compounds showed significantly higher cytotoxicity also in co-incubation with vincristine. Moreover, our research shows that the best compound was complex 2 encapsulated into lipid nanoparticles. Conclusion We observed that encapsulation of studied complexes into SLNs increases their cell cytotoxicity against MDA-MB-231 cell line and enhanced the effect of vincristine.
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- Tomasz Kostrzewa
- Department of Medical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, 80-211, Poland
- Correspondence: Tomasz Kostrzewa; Alicja Kuban-Jankowska, Department of Medical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, 80-211, Poland, Tel +48 58 349 14 50, Fax +48 58 349 14 56, Email ;
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, 61-614, Poland
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, 61-614, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdansk, Gdansk, 80-308, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdansk, Gdansk, 80-308, Poland
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, 80-211, Poland
- IEMEST Istituto Euro-Mediterraneo di Scienza e Tecnologia, Palermo, 90127, Italy
- Department of Biophysics, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomolecular Systems, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, 70174, Germany
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, 80-211, Poland
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Therapeutic Properties of Vanadium Complexes. INORGANICS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics10120244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Vanadium is a hard, silver-grey transition metal found in at least 60 minerals and fossil fuel deposits. Its oxide and other vanadium salts are toxic to humans, but the toxic effects depend on the vanadium form, dose, exposure duration, and route of intoxication. Vanadium is used by some life forms as an active center in enzymes, such as the vanadium bromoperoxidase of ocean algae and nitrogenases of bacteria. The structure and biochemistry of vanadate resemble those of phosphate, hence vanadate can be regarded as a phosphate competitor in a variety of biochemical enzymes such as kinases and phosphatases. In this review, we describe the biochemical pathways regulated by vanadium compounds and their potential therapeutic benefits for a range of disorders including type 2 diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and microbial pathology.
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Srivastava S, Dubey AK, Madaan R, Bala R, Gupta Y, Dhiman BS, Kumar S. Emergence of nutrigenomics and dietary components as a complementary therapy in cancer prevention. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:89853-89873. [PMID: 36367649 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24045-x] [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: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Cancer is an illness characterized by abnormal cell development and the capability to infiltrate or spread to rest of the body. A tumor is the term for this abnormal growth that develops in solid tissues like an organ, muscle, or bone and can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymphatic systems. Nutrition is a critical and immortal environmental component in the development of all living organisms encoding the relationship between a person's nutrition and their genes. Nutrients have the ability to modify gene expression and persuade alterations in DNA and protein molecules which is researched scientifically in nutrigenomics. These interactions have a significant impact on the pharmacokinetic properties of bioactive dietary components as well as their site of action/molecular targets. Nutrigenomics encompasses nutrigenetics, epigenetics, and transcriptomics as well as other "omic" disciplines like proteomics and metabolomics to explain the vast disparities in cancer risk among people with roughly similar life style. Clinical trials and researches have evidenced that alternation of dietary habits is potentially one of the key approaches for reducing cancer risk in an individual. In this article, we will target how nutrigenomics and functional food work as preventive therapy in reducing the risk of cancer.
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- Institute of Scholars, Bengaluru, 577102, Karnataka, India.
- iGlobal Research and Publishing Foundation, New Delhi, 110059, India.
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147002, Punjab, India
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da Silva Gomes PS, da Silva WW, de Cássia Gasparoti G, Payolla FB, de Oliveira JA, Barbugli PA, Marin-Dett FH, Cavicchioli M, Massabni AC, Resende FA. Evaluation of cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of a novel oxovanadium complex with orotate. MUTATION RESEARCH/GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2022; 883-884:503558. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2022.503558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Evaluation of the Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Cytotoxicity Against MCF-7 Breast Cell Lines of Biosynthesized Vanadium Nanoparticles. BIONANOSCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-022-01034-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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A combined experimental and theoretical studies of two new decavanadatet: (C6N2H9)4[H2V10O28]·4H2O and (C7H9NF)4[H2V10O28]·2H2O. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Costa JP, Pinheiro T, Martins MS, Carvalho MFNN, Feliciano JR, Leitão JH, Silva RAL, Guerreiro JF, Alves LMC, Custódio I, Cruz J, Marques F. Tuning the Biological Activity of Camphorimine Complexes through Metal Selection. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11081010. [PMID: 36009879 PMCID: PMC9405135 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11081010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The cytotoxic activity of four sets of camphorimine complexes based on the Cu(I), Cu(II), Ag(I), and Au(I) metal sites were assessed against the cisplatin-sensitive A2780 and OVCAR3 ovarian cancer cells. The results showed that the gold complexes were ca. one order of magnitude more active than the silver complexes, which in turn were ca. one order of magnitude more active than the copper complexes. An important finding was that the cytotoxic activity of the Ag(I) and Au(I) camphorimine complexes was higher than that of cisplatin. Another relevant aspect was that the camphorimine complexes did not interact significantly with DNA, in contrast with cisplatin. The cytotoxic activity of the camphorimine complexes displayed a direct relationship with the cellular uptake by OVCAR3 cells, as ascertained by PIXE (particle-induced X-ray emission). The levels of ROS (reactive oxygen species) formation exhibited an inverse relationship with the reduction potentials for the complexes with the same metal, as assessed by cyclic voltammetry. In order to gain insight into the toxicity of the complexes, their cytotoxicity toward nontumoral cells (HDF and V79 fibroblasts) was evaluated. The in vivo cytotoxicity of complex 5 using the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans was also assessed. The silver camphorimine complexes displayed the highest selectivity coefficients (activity vs. toxicity).
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- Joana P. Costa
- Centro de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal;
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- IBB—Instituto de Bioengenharia e Biociências, Departamento de Engenharia e Ciências Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal;
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- C2TN—Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Departamento de Engenharia e Ciências Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal; (M.S.M.); (R.A.L.S.); (J.F.G.); (L.M.C.A.); (I.C.)
- Departamento de Física, NOVA School of Science and Technology FCT NOVA, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal;
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal;
- Correspondence: (M.F.N.N.C.); (F.M.)
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- Department of Bioengineering, IBB—Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Associate Laboratory, i4HB—Institute for Health and Bioeconomy at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal; (J.R.F.); (J.H.L.)
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- Department of Bioengineering, IBB—Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Associate Laboratory, i4HB—Institute for Health and Bioeconomy at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal; (J.R.F.); (J.H.L.)
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- C2TN—Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Departamento de Engenharia e Ciências Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal; (M.S.M.); (R.A.L.S.); (J.F.G.); (L.M.C.A.); (I.C.)
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- C2TN—Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Departamento de Engenharia e Ciências Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal; (M.S.M.); (R.A.L.S.); (J.F.G.); (L.M.C.A.); (I.C.)
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- C2TN—Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Departamento de Engenharia e Ciências Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal; (M.S.M.); (R.A.L.S.); (J.F.G.); (L.M.C.A.); (I.C.)
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- C2TN—Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Departamento de Engenharia e Ciências Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal; (M.S.M.); (R.A.L.S.); (J.F.G.); (L.M.C.A.); (I.C.)
- Departamento de Física, NOVA School of Science and Technology FCT NOVA, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal;
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- Departamento de Física, NOVA School of Science and Technology FCT NOVA, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal;
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- C2TN—Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Departamento de Engenharia e Ciências Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal; (M.S.M.); (R.A.L.S.); (J.F.G.); (L.M.C.A.); (I.C.)
- Correspondence: (M.F.N.N.C.); (F.M.)
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Mato-López L, Sar-Rañó A, Fernández MR, Díaz-Prado ML, Gil A, Sánchez-González Á, Fernández-Bertólez N, Méndez J, Valdiglesias V, Avecilla F. Relationship between structure and cytotoxicity of vanadium and molybdenum complexes with pyridoxal derived ligands. J Inorg Biochem 2022; 235:111937. [PMID: 35870443 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2022.111937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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In this work four vanadium complexes (compounds 1, 2, 3 and 4) and one molybdenum complex (compound 5) with hydrazone ligands derived from pyridoxal were synthesized and characterized. All compounds are mononuclear species, two of them (compounds 3 and 5) are dioxide complexes and the other three (compounds 1, 2 and 4) monoxide complexes. The vanadium atom of the compound 3 is five-coordinated and all the other compounds have a six coordinated environment polyhedron. The poses for the potential intercalation of the compounds 2 and 3 with DNA were obtained by using AutoDock software. Optimizations were also performed at PM6-D3H4 semi-empirical level whereas the study of the nature of the interaction was carried out by means of the Energy Decomposition Analysis and the Non-Covalent Interaction index by using in both cases Density Functional Theory computations. The cytotoxicity in lung cancer cells (A549 cell line) of all the compounds was also evaluated. After 24 h of treatment, vanadium complexes showed high values of IC50, between 419.93 ± 22.58 and 685.88 ± 46.55 μM. After 48 h, the results showed that the compound 3 had the lowest IC50 value, 65.32 ± 9.95 μM, and the compound 2 the highest value, 375.28 ± 32.09 μM. The molybdenum complex showed the lowest IC50 value at 48 h (11.22 ± 1.34 μM). The toxicity of the compounds 3, 4 and 5 was tested in vivo, using zebrafish model, and the molybdenum complex showed higher toxic effects than the studied vanadium complexes.
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- Lucía Mato-López
- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo NanoToxGen, Centro de Investigacións Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), Departamento de Química, Facultade de Ciencias, Campus de A Coruña, 15071A Coruña, Spain
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- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo NanoToxGen, Centro de Investigacións Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), Departamento de Química, Facultade de Ciencias, Campus de A Coruña, 15071A Coruña, Spain
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, Flemingovo nám. 2, 16610 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo NEUROVER, Centro de Investigacións Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), Departamento de Biología, Facultade de Ciencias, Campus A Zapateira s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Instituto de Síntesis Química y Catálisis Homogénea (ISQCH) CSIC, Universidad de Zaragoza, c/ Pedro Cerbuna 12, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; ARAID Foundation, Zaragoza, Spain; BioISI - Biosystems and Integrative Sciences Institute, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal.
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- BioISI - Biosystems and Integrative Sciences Institute, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo NanoToxGen, Centro de Investigacións Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), Departamento de Biología, Facultade de Ciencias, Campus A Zapateira s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo NanoToxGen, Centro de Investigacións Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), Departamento de Biología, Facultade de Ciencias, Campus A Zapateira s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo NanoToxGen, Centro de Investigacións Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), Departamento de Biología, Facultade de Ciencias, Campus A Zapateira s/n, 15071 A Coruña, Spain.
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- Universidade da Coruña, Grupo NanoToxGen, Centro de Investigacións Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), Departamento de Química, Facultade de Ciencias, Campus de A Coruña, 15071A Coruña, Spain.
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Dependency of EGFR activation in vanadium-based sensitization to oncolytic virotherapy. Mol Ther Oncolytics 2022; 25:146-159. [PMID: 35572196 PMCID: PMC9065483 DOI: 10.1016/j.omto.2022.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Oncolytic virotherapy is a clinically validated approach to treat cancers such as melanoma; however, tumor resistance to virus makes its efficacy variable. Compounds such as sodium orthovanadate (vanadate) can overcome viral resistance and synergize with RNA-based oncolytic viruses. In this study, we explored the basis of vanadate mode of action and identified key cellular components in vanadate’s oncolytic virus-enhancing mechanism using a high-throughput kinase inhibitor screen. We found that several kinase inhibitors affecting signaling downstream of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) pathway abrogated the oncolytic virus-enhancing effects of vanadate. EGFR pathway inhibitors such as gefitinib negated vanadate-associated changes in the phosphorylation and localization of STAT1/2 as well as NF-κB signaling. Moreover, gefitinib treatment could abrogate the viral sensitizing response of vanadium compounds in vivo. Together, we demonstrate that EGFR signaling plays an integral role in vanadium viral sensitization and that pharmacological EGFR blockade can counteract vanadium/oncolytic virus combination therapy.
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Kalındemirtaş FD, Kaya B, Sert E, Şahin O, Kuruca SE, Ülküseven B. New oxovanadium(IV) complexes overcame drug resistance and increased in vitro cytotoxicity by an apoptotic pathway in breast cancer cells. Chem Biol Interact 2022; 363:109997. [PMID: 35654126 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2022.109997] [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: 01/21/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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In order to examine the anticancer potential of oxovanadium(IV) complexes with thiosemicarbazone, two new complexes were prepared starting from 2-thenoyltrifluoroacetone-S-methylthiosemicarbazone. The complexes with tetradentate thiosemicarbazone ligand were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ESI MS, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Cytotoxicity on breast cancer cells, MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7, was determined by MTT assay. Cisplatin was positive control and the results were compared with those of the normal cells, HUVEC and 3T3. The complexes exhibited greater activity on cancer cells than cisplatin, but they were cytotoxic at several times higher concentrations in the healthy cells. In our study, the presence of thiophene and fluoro groups in the oxovanadium(IV) complexes with thiosemicarbazone increased greatly the cytotoxic activity of the complexes on breast cancer cells. Moreover, the complexes induced apoptosis-mediated cell death and also reduced the expression of MDR-1 or P-glycoprotein and ABCG2. As a result, the findings indicated that the complexes have selective cytotoxicity on breast cancer cells and can overcome multidrug resistance. These properties of the complexes make it possible to be a potential anticancer drug candidate for breast cancer treatment.
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- Department of Chemistry, Engineering Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, 34320, Avcilar, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Hematology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 34390, Çapa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Occupat Health & Safety, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sinop University, TR-57000, Sinop, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, 34390, Çapa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Engineering Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, 34320, Avcilar, Istanbul, Turkey
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Anti-Cancer Evaluation of Mineral Colloids Against MCF-7 Cell Lines: An Investigation Through Thermal Spring Water. Macromol Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13233-022-0050-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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New mixed ligand oxidovanadium(IV) complexes: Solution behavior, protein interaction and cytotoxicity. J Inorg Biochem 2022; 233:111853. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2022.111853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Ugone V, Pisanu F, Garribba E. Interaction of pharmacologically active pyrone and pyridinone vanadium(IV,V) complexes with cytochrome c. J Inorg Biochem 2022; 234:111876. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2022.111876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Oxidative stress imposed in vivo anticancer therapeutic efficacy of novel imidazole-based oxidovanadium (IV) complex in solid tumor. Life Sci 2022; 301:120606. [PMID: 35508254 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Theoretical Investigation by DFT and Molecular Docking of Synthesized Oxidovanadium(IV)-Based Imidazole Drug Complexes as Promising Anticancer Agents. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27092796. [PMID: 35566147 PMCID: PMC9105665 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27092796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Vanadium compounds have been set in various fields as anticancer, anti-diabetic, anti-parasitic, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial agents. This study reports the synthesis and structural characterization of oxidovanadium(IV)-based imidazole drug complexes by the elemental analyzer, molar conductance, magnetic moment, spectroscopic techniques, as well as thermal analysis. The obtained geometries were studied theoretically using density functional theory (DFT) under the B3LYP level. The DNA-binding nature of the ligands and their synthesized complexes has been studied by the electronic absorption titrations method. The biological studies were carried with in-vivo assays and the molecular docking method. The EPR spectra asserted the geometry around the vanadium center to be a square pyramid for metal complexes. The geometries have been confirmed using DFT under the B3LYP level. Moreover, the quantum parameters proposed promising bioactivity of the oxidovanadium(IV) complexes. The results of the DNA-binding revealed that the investigated complexes bind to DNA via non-covalent mode, and the intrinsic binding constant (Kb) value for the [VO(SO4)(MNZ)2] H2O complex was promising, which was 2.0 × 106 M−1. Additionally, the cytotoxic activity of the synthesized complexes exhibited good inhibition toward both hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG-2) and human breast cancer (HCF-7) cell lines. The results of molecular docking displayed good correlations with experimental cytotoxicity findings. Therefore, these findings suggest that our synthesized complexes can be introduced as effective anticancer agents.
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Rusanov DA, Zou J, Babak MV. Biological Properties of Transition Metal Complexes with Metformin and Its Analogues. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15040453. [PMID: 35455450 PMCID: PMC9031419 DOI: 10.3390/ph15040453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Metformin is a widely prescribed medication for the treatment and management of type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of biguanides, which are characterized by a wide range of diverse biological properties, including anticancer, antimicrobial, antimalarial, cardioprotective and other activities. It is known that biguanides serve as excellent N-donor bidentate ligands and readily form complexes with virtually all transition metals. Recent evidence suggests that the mechanism of action of metformin and its analogues is linked to their metal-binding properties. These findings prompted us to summarize the existing data on the synthetic strategies and biological properties of various metal complexes with metformin and its analogues. We demonstrated that coordination of biologically active biguanides to various metal centers often resulted in an improved pharmacological profile, including reduced drug resistance as well as a wider spectrum of activity. In addition, coordination to the redox-active metal centers, such as Au(III), allowed for various activatable strategies, leading to the selective activation of the prodrugs and reduced off-target toxicity.
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- Daniil A. Rusanov
- Drug Discovery Lab, Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China; (D.A.R.); (J.Z.)
- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Avenue 47, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Drug Discovery Lab, Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China; (D.A.R.); (J.Z.)
- Department of Biochemical Engineering, University College London, Bernard Katz Building, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK
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- Drug Discovery Lab, Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China; (D.A.R.); (J.Z.)
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Sahu G, Patra SA, Mohanty M, Lima S, Pattanayak PD, Kaminsky W, Dinda R. Dithiocarbazate based oxidomethoxidovanadium(V) and mixed-ligand oxidovanadium(IV) complexes: Study of solution behavior, DNA binding, and anticancer activity. J Inorg Biochem 2022; 233:111844. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2022.111844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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DNA Binding Effects of 2,2'-bipyridine and 1,10-phenanthroline ligands synthesized with benzimidazole copper (II) complexes :Crystal Structure, Molecular Docking, DNA Binding and Anti-Cancer Studies. Polyhedron 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2022.115834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Vanadium is an ultratrace element present in higher plants, animals, algae, and bacteria. In recent years, vanadium complexes have been studied to be considered as a representative of a new class of nonplatinum metal anticancer drugs. Nevertheless, the study of cell signaling pathways related to vanadium compounds has scarcely been reported on and reviewed thus far; this information is highly critical for identifying novel targets that play a key role in the anticancer activity of these compounds. Here, we perform a review of the activity of vanadium compounds over cell signaling pathways on cancer cells and of the underlying mechanisms, thereby providing insight into the role of these proteins as potential new molecular targets of vanadium complexes.
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A family of amphiphilic dioxidovanadium(V) hydrazone complexes as potent carbonic anhydrase inhibitors along with anti-diabetic and cytotoxic activities. Biometals 2022; 35:499-517. [PMID: 35355153 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-022-00384-7] [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: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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A family of dioxidovanadium(V) complexes (1-4) of the type [Na(H2O)x]+[VVO2(HL1-4)]- (x = 4, 4.5 and 7) where HL2- represents the dianionic form of 2-hydroxybenzoylhydrazone of 2-hydroxyacetophenone (H2L1, complex 1), 2-hydroxy-5-methylacetophenone (H2L2, complex 2), 2-hydroxy-5-methoxyacetophenone (H2L3, complex 3) and 2-hydroxy-5-chloroacetophenone (H2L4, complex 4), have been synthesized and characterized by analytical and spectral methods. These complexes exhibited the potential abilities to suppress the erythrocytes carbonic anhydrase enzymatic activity in type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients (in vitro), promising antidiabetic activity against T2 diabetic mice (in vivo). They also exhibited significant cytotoxic activity against cervical cancer (SiHa) cells (in vitro) as the IC50 value of complexes 1, 2 and 4 is substantially lower than the value found for cisplatin while that of 3 is comparable and follow the order: 4 < 1 < 2 < 3 and can kill the cells by apoptosis via the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The complexes are soluble both in water and octanol media and also non-toxic at working concentrations. The antidiabetic activity of these four complexes follows the order: 4 > 2 > 1 > 3 while both the carbonic anhydrase and cytotoxic activity follow the order: 4 > 1 > 2 > 3 suggesting that complex 4, containing electron withdrawing Cl atom is the most reactive while 3 with electron donating OCH3 group is the least reactive species. The molecular docking study on hCA-I and hCA-II demonstrates that complexes interact via hydrogen bonding as well as different types of π-stacking.
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Louati M, Neacsa DM, Ksiksi R, Autret-Lambert C, Zid MF. Synthesis, structural, spectroscopic and thermal studies of a decavanadate complex (C4NH10)4[H2V10O28].2H2O. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.131764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Vanadate as a new substrate for nucleoside phosphorylases. J Biol Inorg Chem 2022; 27:221-227. [DOI: 10.1007/s00775-021-01923-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Alomari FY, Sharfalddin AA, Abdellattif MH, Domyati D, Basaleh AS, Hussien MA. QSAR Modeling, Molecular Docking and Cytotoxic Evaluation for Novel Oxidovanadium(IV) Complexes as Colon Anticancer Agents. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27030649. [PMID: 35163913 PMCID: PMC8838224 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Four new drug-based oxidovanadium (IV) complexes were synthesized and characterized by various spectral techniques, including molar conductance, magnetic measurements, and thermogravimetric analysis. Moreover, optimal structures geometry for all syntheses was obtained by the Gaussian09 program via the DFT/B3LYP method and showed that all of the metal complexes adopted a square-pyramidal structure. The essential parameters, electrophilicity (ω) value and expression for the maximum charge that an electrophile molecule may accept (ΔNmax) showed the practical biological potency of [VO(CTZ)2] 2H2O. The complexes were also evaluated for their propensity to bind to DNA through UV–vis absorption titration. The result revealed a high binding ability of the [VO(CTZ)2] 2H2O complex with Kb = 1.40 × 10⁶ M−1. Furthermore, molecular docking was carried out to study the behavior of the VO (II) complexes towards colon cancer cell (3IG7) protein. A quantitative structure–activity relationship (QSAR) study was also implemented for the newly synthesized compounds. The results of validation indicate that the generated QSAR model possessed a high predictive power (R2 = 0.97). Within the investigated series, the [VO(CTZ)2] 2H2O complex showed the greatest potential the most selective compound comparing to the stander chemotherapy drug.
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- Fatimah Y. Alomari
- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 76971, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.S.); (A.S.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, Al-Haweiah, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Jeddah, P.O. Box 80327, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.S.); (A.S.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.S.); (A.S.B.)
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Port Said University, Port Said 42521, Egypt
- Correspondence:
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Al‐abbasi AA, Tahir MIM, Kayed SF, Kassim MB. Synthesis, characterization and biological activities of mixed ligand oxovanadium (IV) complexes derived from
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‐substituted‐benzoylthiourea and hydrotris(3,5‐dimethylpyrazolyl)borate. Appl Organomet Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/aoc.6607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Aisha A. Al‐abbasi
- School of Chemical Sciences & Food Technology Faculty of Science & Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Bangi Selangor Malaysia
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of science/Sebha University Libya
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- Department of Chemistry College of Science and Humanities in Al‐Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University Al‐kharj Saudi Arabia
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- School of Chemical Sciences & Food Technology Faculty of Science & Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Bangi Selangor Malaysia
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Kai Lin R, Venkatesan P, Hsuan Yeh C, Chien CM, Lin TS, Lin CC, Lin CC, Lai PS. Effective topical treatments of innovative NNO-tridentate vanadium (IV) complexes-mediated photodynamic therapy in psoriasis-like mice model. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:4759-4770. [DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00344a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that can significantly impact the quality of human life. Various drug treatments with long-term severe side effects limit those drugs usage. Photodynamic therapy...
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Anti-cancer properties and catalytic oxidation of sulfides based on vanadium(V) complexes of unprotected sugar-based Schiff-base ligands. Polyhedron 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2022.115655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ferraro G, Demitri N, Vitale L, Sciortino G, Sanna D, Ugone V, Garribba E, Merlino A. Spectroscopic/Computational Characterization and the X-ray Structure of the Adduct of the V IVO-Picolinato Complex with RNase A. Inorg Chem 2021; 60:19098-19109. [PMID: 34847328 PMCID: PMC8693189 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c02912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The structure, stability, and enzymatic activity of the adduct formed upon the reaction of the V-picolinato (pic) complex [VIVO(pic)2(H2O)], with an octahedral geometry and the water ligand in cis to the V═O group, with the bovine pancreatic ribonuclease (RNase A) were studied. While electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry, circular dichroism, and ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy substantiate the interaction between the metal moiety and RNase A, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) allows us to determine that a carboxylate group, stemming from Asp or Glu residues, and imidazole nitrogen from His residues are involved in the V binding at acidic and physiological pH, respectively. Crystallographic data demonstrate that the VIVO(pic)2 moiety coordinates the side chain of Glu111 of RNase A, by substituting the equatorial water molecule at acidic pH. Computational methods confirm that Glu111 is the most affine residue and interacts favorably with the OC-6-23-Δ enantiomer establishing an extended network of hydrogen bonds and van der Waals stabilizations. By increasing the pH around neutrality, with the deprotonation of histidine side chains, the binding of the V complex to His105 and His119 could occur, with that to His105 which should be preferred when compared to that to the catalytically important His119. The binding of the V compound affects the enzymatic activity of RNase A, but it does not alter its overall structure and stability.
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- Giarita Ferraro
- Department
of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples
Federico II, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
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- Elettra−Sincrotrone
Trieste, S.S. 14 km 163.5
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- Department
of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples
Federico II, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
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- Institute
of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ), The Barcelona Institute
of Science and Technology, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- Istituto
di Chimica Biomolecolare, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Trav. La Crucca 3, I-07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Istituto
di Chimica Biomolecolare, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Trav. La Crucca 3, I-07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Dipartimento
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- Department
of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples
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The Effect of Vanadium Inhalation on the Tumor Progression of Urethane-Induced Lung Adenomas in a Mice Model. INORGANICS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics9110078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Lung cancer has the highest death rates. Aerosol drug delivery has been used for other lung diseases. The use of inhaled vanadium (V) as an option for lung cancer treatment is explored. Four groups of mice were studied: (1) Saline inhalation alone, (2) Single intraperitoneal (i.p.) dose of urethane, (3) V nebulization twice a week (Wk) for 8 Wk, and (4) A single dose of urethane and V nebulization for 8 Wk. Mice were sacrificed at the end of the experiment. Number and size of tumors, PCNA (proliferating cell nuclear antigen) and TUNEL (terminal deoxynucleotidyl tranferase dUTP nick-end labeling) immunohistochemistry were evaluated and compared within groups. Results: The size and number of tumors decreased in mice exposed to V-urethane and the TUNEL increased in this group; differences in the PCNA were not observed. Conclusions: Aerosol V delivery increased apoptosis and possibly the growth arrest of the tumors with no respiratory clinical changes in the mice.
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Wang J, Huang B, Wang L, Jiang G, Cheng J, Xiong Y, Wang J, Liao X. The synthesis and evaluation of the antitumor and antibacterial activity of two novel oxovanadium complexes. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/17475198211045894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Two novel oxovanadium(IV) complexes ([VO(hntdtsc)(BPIP)] and [VO(hntdtsc)(MOPIP)] (hntdtsc = 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehydethiosemicarbazone, BPIP = 2-(4-bromophenyl)-imidazo[4,5- f]-1,10-phenanthroline, MOPIP = 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-imidazo[4,5- f]1,10-phenanthroline), are synthesized and characterized. Subsequently, the Methyl Thiazolyl Tetrazolium (MTT) assay is used to investigate the antitumor activity of the ligand and two complexes in vitro.The results indicate that both complexes could significantly inhibit selected tumor cells (SH-SY5Y, MCF-7, and SK-N-SH). In addition, the antibacterial activity of VO(hntdtsc)(BPIP) against Staphylococcus aureus is further investigated. Interestingly, VO(hntdtsc)(BPIP) can efficiently attenuate S. aureus growth and abrogate α-hemolysin secretion and biofilm formation. The plasmid DNA cleavage activity of both complexes is also investigated. The results suggest that supercoiled plasmid DNA is efficiently cleaved after treatment with each complex, which might contribute to the biological activity of these oxovanadium(IV) complexes.
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- Jing Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University, Nanchang, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University, Nanchang, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University, Nanchang, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University, Nanchang, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University, Nanchang, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University, Nanchang, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University, Nanchang, P.R. China
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He Y, Huang D, Li S, Shi L, Sun W, Sanford RA, Fan H, Wang M, Li B, Li Y, Tang X, Dong Y. Profiling of Microbial Communities in the Sediments of Jinsha River Watershed Exposed to Different Levels of Impacts by the Vanadium Industry, Panzhihua, China. MICROBIAL ECOLOGY 2021; 82:623-637. [PMID: 33580272 DOI: 10.1007/s00248-021-01708-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The mining, smelting, manufacturing, and disposal of vanadium (V) and associated products have caused serious environmental problems. Although the microbial ecology in V-contaminated soils has been intensively studied, the impacted watershed ecosystems have not been systematically investigated. In this study, geochemistry and microbial structure were analyzed along ~30 km of the Jinsha River and its two tributaries across the industrial areas in Panzhihua, one of the primary V mining and production cities in China. Geochemical analyses showed different levels of contamination by metals and metalloids in the sediments, with high degrees of contamination observed in one of the tributaries close to the industrial park. Analyses of the V4 hypervariable region of 16S rRNA genes of the microbial communities in the sediments showed significant decrease in microbial diversity and microbial structure in response to the environmental gradient (e.g., heavy metals, total sulfur, and total nitrogen). Strong association of the taxa (e.g., Thauera, Algoriphagus, Denitromonas, and Fontibacter species) with the metals suggested selection for these potential metal-resistant and/or metabolizing populations. Further co-occurrence network analysis showed that many identified potential metal-mediating species were among the keystone taxa that were closely associated in the same module, suggesting their strong inter-species interactions but relative independence from other microorganisms in the hydrodynamic ecosystems. This study provided new insight into the microbe-environment interactions in watershed ecosystems differently impacted by the V industries. Some of the phylotypes identified in the highly contaminated samples exhibited potential for bioremediation of toxic metals (e.g., V and Cr).
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- Yu He
- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Geology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, USA
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- Changjiang Water Resources Protection Institute, Wuhan, China
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- Changjiang Water Resources Protection Institute, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China
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- China Three Gorges Projects Development Co., Ltd, Beijing, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, China.
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Novel vitamin E chelate siderophore derivatives and their VV and FeIII complexes have been synthesised and the chemical and biological properties have been evaluated. In particular, the α- and δ-tocopherol derivatives with bis-methyldroxylamino triazine (α-tocTHMA) and (δ-tocDPA) as well their VV complexes, [V2VO3(α-tocTHMA)2] and [V2IVO3(δ-tocTHMA)2], have been synthesised and characterised by infrared (IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and ultra violet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopies. The dimeric vanadium complexes in solution are in equilibrium with their respefrctive monomers, H2O + [V2VO2(μ-O)]4+ = 2 [VVO(OH)]2+. The two amphiphilic vanadium complexes exhibit enhanced hydrolytic stability. EPR shows that the complexes in lipophilic matrix are mild radical initiators. Evaluation of their biological activity shows that the compounds do not exhibit any significant cytotoxicity to cells.
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Albumin-EDTA-Vanadium Is a Powerful Anti-Proliferative Agent, Following Entrance into Glioma Cells via Caveolae-Mediated Endocytosis. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13101557. [PMID: 34683850 PMCID: PMC8540012 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13101557] [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: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Human serum albumin (HSA) is efficiently taken up by cancer cells as a source of carbon and energy. In this study, we prepared a monomodified derivative of HSA covalently linked to an EDTA derivative and investigated its efficacy to shuttle weakly anti-proliferative EDTA associating ligands such as vanadium, into a cancer cell line. HSA-S-MAL-(CH2)2-NH-CO-EDTA was found to associate both with the vanadium anion (+5) and the vanadium cation (+4) with more than thrice the associating affinity of those ligands toward EDTA. Both conjugates internalized into glioma tumor cell line via caveolae-mediated endocytosis pathway and showed potent anti-proliferative capacities. IC50 values were in the range of 0.2 to 0.3 µM, potentiating the anti-proliferative efficacies of vanadium (+4) and vanadium (+5) twenty to thirty fold, respectively. HSA-EDTA-VO++ in particular is a cancer permeable prodrug conjugate. The associated vanadium (+4) is not released, nor is it active anti-proliferatively prior to its engagement with the cancerous cells. The bound vanadium (+4) dissociates from the conjugate under acidic conditions with half maximal value at pH 5.8. In conclusion, the anti-proliferative activity feature of vanadium can be amplified and directed toward a cancer cell line. This is accomplished using a specially designed HSA-EDTA-shuttling vehicle, enabling vanadium to be anti-proliferatively active at the low micromolar range of concentration.
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