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Nair D, Tiwari A, Laha B, Namboothiri INN. Diastereoselective synthesis of highly substituted cyclohexanones and tetrahydrochromene-4-ones via conjugate addition of curcumins to arylidenemalonates. Beilstein J Org Chem 2024; 20:2016-2023. [PMID: 39161707 PMCID: PMC11331540 DOI: 10.3762/bjoc.20.177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
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A cascade inter-intramolecular double Michael strategy for the synthesis of highly functionalized cyclohexanones from curcumins and arylidenemalonates is reported. This strategy works in the presence of aqueous KOH using TBAB as a suitable phase transfer catalyst at room temperature. The functionalized cyclohexanones are formed as major products in moderate to excellent yields with complete diastereoselectivity in most cases. A triple Michael adduct, tetrahydrochromen-4-one, is also formed as a side product in a few cases with excellent diastereoselectivity.
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- Deepa Nair
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, 400 076, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, 400 076, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, 400 076, India
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Shi Y, Hao R, Ji H, Gao L, Yang J. Dietary zinc supplements: beneficial health effects and application in food, medicine and animals. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:5660-5674. [PMID: 38415843 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Zinc, a crucial trace element is vital for the growth and development of humans. It is frequently described as 'the flower of life' and 'the source of intelligence'. Zinc supplements play a pivotal role in addressing zinc deficiency by serving as a vital source of this essential micronutrients, effectively replenishing depleted zinc levels in the body. In this paper, we first described the biological behavior of zinc in the human body and briefly described the physiological phenomena associated with zinc levels. The benefits and drawbacks of various zinc supplement forms are then discussed, with emphasis on the most recent zinc supplement formulations. Finally, the application of zinc supplements in food, medicine, and animal husbandry is further summarized. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Ying Shi
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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Ghosh M, Sarkar N. Exploring the World of Curcumin: Photophysics, Photochemistry, and Applications in Nanoscience and Biology. Chembiochem 2024:e202400335. [PMID: 38954727 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202400335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Curcumin is a bright yellow naturally occurring polyphenol which is the principal component of turmeric. It is used as herbal supplement, cosmetics ingredient, and food coloring agent. Over the years, the therapeutic properties of the natural product curcumin have gone unexploited but not unnoticed. Curcumin cannot be employed as a drug due to limitations such as low aqueous solubility and limited bioavailability. Many attempts have been made to overcome these limitations by confining the drug in various confined media to enhance its bioavailability. The biomolecule is emissive and undergoes fundamental excited state processes such as solvation dynamics and excited state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT). Curcumin based biomaterials and nanomaterials are also a fast advancing field where curcumin is an intrinsic component necessary for formation of these materials and no longer added as an external free drug. In this review, we will summarize the recent research on the photophysical and photochemical properties of curcumin and its excited state dynamics in various bio-mimicking systems. At the same time we wish to also incorporate the various applications of curcumin, especially in biology. Lastly due to the growing importance of materials science, we will briefly discuss some recent advances on curcumin based biomaterials and nanomaterials. We believe such a compilation of recent research surrounding curcumin will provide an overall understanding of its potentialities in different areas.
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- Meghna Ghosh
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, WB 721302, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, WB 721302, India
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Li M, Lu Z, Fang C, Zheng B, Fu Y, Li X. Cobalt-based hybrid nanoparticles loaded with curcumin for ligand-enhanced synergistic nanocatalytic therapy/chemotherapy combined with calcium overload. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:4642-4654. [PMID: 38592460 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb00220b] [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: 04/10/2024]
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The therapeutic efficacy of Fenton or Fenton-like nanocatalysts is usually restricted by the inappropriate pH value and limited concentration of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) at the tumor site. Herein, calcium carbonate (CaCO3)-mineralized cobalt silicate hydroxide hollow nanocatalysts (CSO@CaCO3, CC) were synthesized and loaded with curcumin (CCC). This hybrid system can simultaneously realize nanocatalytic therapy, chemotherapy and calcium overload. With the stabilization of liposomes, CCC is able to reach the tumor site smoothly. The CaCO3 shell first degrades in an acidic tumor environment, releasing Cur and Ca2+, and the pH value of the tumor is increased simultaneously. Then the exposed CSO catalyzes the Fenton-like reaction to convert H2O2 into ˙OH and enhances the cytotoxicity of curcumin (Cur) by catalytically oxidizing it to a ˙Cur radical. Curcumin not only induces the chemotherapy effect but also serves as a nucleophilic ligand and an electron donor in the catalytic system, enhancing the Fenton-like activity of CCC by electron transfer. In addition, calcium overload also amplifies the efficacy of ROS-based therapy. In vitro and in vivo results show that CCC exhibited an excellent synergistic tumor inhibition effect without any clear side effect. This work proposes a novel concept of nanocatalytic therapy/chemotherapy synergistic mechanism by the ligand-induced enhancement of Fenton-like catalytic activity, and inspires the construction of combined therapeutic nanoplatforms and multifunctional nanocarriers for drug and ion delivery in the future.
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- Mengyang Li
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311215, China.
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- Innovation Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- iBioMat PharmTek (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., Hangzhou 311121, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311215, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311215, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
- Innovation Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
- iBioMat PharmTek (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., Hangzhou 311121, P. R. China
- ZJU-Xinchang Joint Innovation Centre (TianMu Laboratory), Gaochuang Hi-Tech Park, Xinchang 312500, China
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Dohare A, Chatterjee N, Misra SK. In situ carbonization metamorphoses porous silica particles into biodegradable therapeutic carriers of lesser consequence on TGF-β1 mediated fibrosis. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:8843-8850. [PMID: 38644775 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00123k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Extensive modifications have been made to the synthesis protocol for porous silica particles to improve the shape, size and yield percentage, but problems associated with improvement in biodegradability and decrease in chances to induce side effects still remain a concern. To circumvent these limitations, a facile modification strategy has been employed through in situ carbonization of porous silica particles. Herein, carbon particles were integrated within porous silica core-shell particles (Si-P-CNPs) during the synthesis process and found to preserve the ordered structural morphology. Curcumin was used as a model drug for loading in prepared Si-P-CNPs whereas lung cancer cells were used as a model system to study the in vitro fate. These Si-P-CNPs showed improved drug loading, drug effectivity, biodegradability and avoidance of interaction with transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) indicating the possibility of reducing the chances of lung fibrosis and thereby enhancing the safety profile over conventional porous silica particles.
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- Akanksha Dohare
- Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, UP, 208016, India.
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- Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, UP, 208016, India.
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- Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, UP, 208016, India.
- The Mehta Family Centre for Engineering in Medicine, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, UP, 208016, India
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Pourhajibagher M, Ghafari HA, Bahrami R, Bahador A. Photoinactivation of Enterococcus faecalis Biofilm: In Vitro Antimicrobial Effect of Photoexcited Rutin-Gallium(III) Complex via Visible Blue Light. J Endod 2024; 50:602-611. [PMID: 38266912 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2024.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Endodontic infection is a common problem that can result in tooth loss if not effectively treated. This study focused on investigating the use of rutin-gallium (Ga)(III) complex-mediated antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) for the photoinactivation of Enterococcus faecalis biofilm. METHODS The minimum biofilm eradication concentration of the rutin-Ga(III) complex and the minimum biofilm eradication dose of light-emitting diode against E. faecalis were evaluated. The antimicrobial effect of rutin-Ga(III) complex-mediated aPDT against E. faecalis was assessed. Additionally, the expression of genes associated with E. faecalis virulence, such as ace, gelE, and esp, as well as the production of reactive oxygen species within the cells were evaluated. RESULTS The minimum biofilm eradication concentration of the rutin-Ga(III) complex was determined to be 25 μmol/L, whereas the minimum biofilm eradication dose of light-emitting diode irradiation was defined as 5 minutes with an energy density of 300-420 J/cm2. Rutin-Ga(III) complex-mediated aPDT demonstrated a significant dose-dependent reduction in the growth of E. faecalis biofilms. Moreover, aPDT led to increased intracellular reactive oxygen species generation in treated E. faecalis cells. Furthermore, the messenger RNA levels of ace, gelE, and esp genes were significantly down-regulated in E. faecalis treated with rutin-Ga(III) complex-mediated aPDT (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS Rutin-Ga(III) complex-mediated aPDT effectively reduces E. faecalis biofilm growth by disrupting biofilm structure and down-regulating virulence genes. These findings highlight the potential of aPDT with the rutin-Ga(III) complex as an adjuvant therapeutic approach against E. faecalis biofilms.
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- Maryam Pourhajibagher
- Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
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- Dental Sciences Research Center, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Kushwaha R, Singh V, Peters S, Yadav AK, Sadhukhan T, Koch B, Banerjee S. Comparative Study of Sonodynamic and Photoactivated Cancer Therapies with Re(I)-Tricarbonyl Complexes Comprising Phenanthroline Ligands. J Med Chem 2024; 67:6537-6548. [PMID: 38603561 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c02485] [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: 04/13/2024]
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Herein, we have compared the effectivity of light-based photoactivated cancer therapy and ultrasound-based sonodynamic therapy with Re(I)-tricarbonyl complexes (Re1-Re3) against cancer cells. The observed photophysical and TD-DFT calculations indicated the potential of Re1-Re3 to act as good anticancer agents under visible light/ultrasound exposure. Re1 did not display any dark- or light- or ultrasound-triggered anticancer activity. However, Re2 and Re3 displayed concentration-dependent anticancer activity upon light and ultrasound exposure. Interestingly, Re3 produced 1O2 and OH• on light/ultrasound exposure. Moreover, Re3 induced NADH photo-oxidation in PBS and produced H2O2. To the best of our knowledge, NADH photo-oxidation has been achieved here with the Re(I) complex for the first time in PBS. Additionally, Re3 released CO upon light/ultrasound exposure. The cell death mechanism revealed that Re3 produced an apoptotic cell death response in HeLa cells via ROS generation. Interestingly, Re3 showed slightly better anticancer activity under light exposure compared to ultrasound exposure.
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- Rajesh Kushwaha
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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Mandal AA, Singh V, Saha S, Peters S, Sadhukhan T, Kushwaha R, Yadav AK, Mandal A, Upadhyay A, Bera A, Dutta A, Koch B, Banerjee S. Green Light-Triggered Photocatalytic Anticancer Activity of Terpyridine-Based Ru(II) Photocatalysts. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:7493-7503. [PMID: 38578920 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c00650] [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: 04/07/2024]
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The relentless increase in drug resistance of platinum-based chemotherapeutics has opened the scope for other new cancer therapies with novel mechanisms of action (MoA). Recently, photocatalytic cancer therapy, an intrusive catalytic treatment, is receiving significant interest due to its multitargeting cell death mechanism with high selectivity. Here, we report the synthesis and characterization of three photoresponsive Ru(II) complexes, viz., [Ru(ph-tpy)(bpy)Cl]PF6 (Ru1), [Ru(ph-tpy)(phen)Cl]PF6 (Ru2), and [Ru(ph-tpy)(aip)Cl]PF6 (Ru3), where, ph-tpy = 4'-phenyl-2,2':6',2″-terpyridine, bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, and aip = 2-(anthracen-9-yl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10] phenanthroline, showing photocatalytic anticancer activity. The X-ray crystal structures of Ru1 and Ru2 revealed a distorted octahedral geometry with a RuN5Cl core. The complexes showed an intense absorption band in the 440-600 nm range corresponding to the metal-to-ligand charge transfer (MLCT) that was further used to achieve the green light-induced photocatalytic anticancer effect. The mitochondria-targeting photostable complex Ru3 induced phototoxicity with IC50 and PI values of ca. 0.7 μM and 88, respectively, under white light irradiation and ca. 1.9 μM and 35 under green light irradiation against HeLa cells. The complexes (Ru1-Ru3) showed negligible dark cytotoxicity toward normal splenocytes (IC50s > 50 μM). The cell death mechanistic study revealed that Ru3 induced ROS-mediated apoptosis in HeLa cells via mitochondrial depolarization under white or green light exposure. Interestingly, Ru3 also acted as a highly potent catalyst for NADH photo-oxidation under green light. This NADH photo-oxidation process also contributed to the photocytotoxicity of the complexes. Overall, Ru3 presented multitargeting synergistic type I and type II photochemotherapeutic effects.
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- Arif Ali Mandal
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076, India
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- Departmentof Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203, India
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- Departmentof Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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- Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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Jin J, Ye X, Huang Z, Jiang S, Lin D. Curcumin@Fe/Tannic Acid Complex Nanoparticles for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:14316-14322. [PMID: 38559927 PMCID: PMC10976392 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c10214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a serious public health issue because of its chronic and incurable nature. Common IBD drugs have limited efficacy and produce adverse effects, leading to an urgent need to develop new drugs and drug delivery systems. Curcumin (Cur) is a natural and nontoxic drug that is increasingly used in the treatment of IBD owing to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Metal-polyphenol networks constructed from metal ions and polyphenols exhibit biological functionality while acting as an adhesive nanomaterial to encapsulate nano-Cur, thereby improving its solubility and drug release behavior. In this study, we prepared a Cur@Fe&TA nanodrug delivery system by constructing an Fe3+/tannic acid (TA) metal-polyphenol network with encapsulated Cur. The Cur@Fe&TA nanodrug exhibited good stability, drug release behavior, and biocompatibility. Based on the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of Cur@Fe&TA, the gastrointestinal cytopathology in an IBD mouse model was effectively improved. The proposed Cur@Fe&TA nanomedicine delivery system has promising application and research value for the treatment of IBD by regulating levels of antioxidants and inflammatory cytokines.
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- Jiman Jin
- The Third Affiliated Hospital
of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325200, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital
of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325200, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital
of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325200, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital
of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325200, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital
of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325200, China
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Das N, Bora B, Upadhyay A, Das D, Bera A, Goswami TK. Cu(II) flavonoids as potential photochemotherapeutic agents. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:3316-3329. [PMID: 38260975 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt02663a] [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: 01/24/2024]
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Flavonoids, naturally derived polyphenolic compounds, have received significant attention due to their remarkable biochemical properties that offer substantial health benefits to humans. In this work, a series of six Cu(II) flavonoid complexes of the formulation [Cu(L1)(L2)](ClO4) where L1 is 3-hydroxy flavone (HF1, 1 and 4), 4-fluoro-3-hydroxy flavone (HF2, 2 and 5), and 2,6-difluoro-3-hydroxy flavone (HF3, 3 and 6); L2 is 1,10-phenanthroline (phen, 1-3) and 2-(anthracen-1-yl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline (aip, 4-6) were successfully synthesized, fully characterized and also evaluated for their in vitro photo-triggered cytotoxicity in cancer cells. The single-crystal X-ray diffraction structure of complex 2 shows square pyramidal geometry around the Cu(II) center. The complexes 1-6 showed quasi-reversible cyclic voltammetric responses for the Cu(II)/Cu(I) couple at ∼-0.230 V with a very large ΔEp value of ∼350-480 mV against the Ag/AgCl reference electrode in DMF-0.1 M tetrabutylammonium perchlorate (TBAP) at a scan rate of 50 mV s-1. The complexes were found to have considerable binding propensity for human serum albumin (HSA) and calf thymus DNA (ct-DNA). The complexes displayed remarkable dose-dependent photocytotoxicity in visible light (400-700 nm) in both A549 (human lung cancer) and MCF-7 (human breast cancer) cell lines while remaining significantly less toxic in darkness. They were found to be much less toxic to HPL1D (immortalized human peripheral lung epithelial) normal cells compared to A549 and MCF-7 cancer cells. Upon exposure to visible light, they generate reactive oxygen species, which are thought to be the main contributors to the death of cancer cells. In the presence of visible light, the complexes predominantly elicit an apoptotic mode of cell death. Complex 6 preferentially localizes in the mitochondria of A549 cells.
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- Namisha Das
- Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, Guwahati 781014, Assam, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, Guwahati 781014, Assam, India.
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- Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, Guwahati 781014, Assam, India.
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- Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, Guwahati 781014, Assam, India.
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Pellei M, Del Gobbo J, Caviglia M, Gandin V, Marzano C, Karade DV, Noonikara Poyil A, Dias HVR, Santini C. Synthesis and Investigations of the Antitumor Effects of First-Row Transition Metal(II) Complexes Supported by Two Fluorinated and Non-Fluorinated β-Diketonates. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2038. [PMID: 38396717 PMCID: PMC10889438 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25042038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The 3d transition metal (Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II)) complexes, supported by anions of sterically demanding β-diketones, 1,3-dimesitylpropane-1,3-dione (HLMes) and 1,3-bis(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-3-hydroxyprop-2-en-1-one (HLCF3), were synthesized and evaluated for their antitumor activity. To assess the biological effects of substituents on phenyl moieties, we also synthesized and investigated the analogous metal(II) complexes of the anion of the less bulky 1,3-diphenylpropane-1,3-dione (HLPh) ligand. The compounds [Cu(LCF3)2], [Cu(LMes)2] and ([Zn(LMes)2]) were characterized by X-ray crystallography. The [Cu(LCF3)2] crystallizes with an apical molecule of solvent (THF) and features a rare square pyramidal geometry at the Cu(II) center. The copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes of diketonate ligands, derived from the deprotonated 1,3-dimesitylpropane-1,3-dione (HLMes), adopt a square planar or a tetrahedral geometry at the metal, respectively. We evaluated the antitumor properties of the newly synthesized (Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II)) complexes against a series of human tumor cell lines derived from different solid tumors. Except for iron derivatives, cellular studies revealed noteworthy antitumor properties, even towards cancer cells endowed with poor sensitivity to the reference drug cisplatin.
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- Maura Pellei
- School of Science and Technology—Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri (ChIP), Camerino, 62032 Macerata, Italy; (J.D.G.); (C.S.)
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- School of Science and Technology—Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri (ChIP), Camerino, 62032 Macerata, Italy; (J.D.G.); (C.S.)
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- School of Science and Technology—Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri (ChIP), Camerino, 62032 Macerata, Italy; (J.D.G.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 5, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 5, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Arlington, P.O. Box 19065, Arlington, TX 76019, USA; (D.V.K.); (H.V.R.D.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Arlington, P.O. Box 19065, Arlington, TX 76019, USA; (D.V.K.); (H.V.R.D.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Arlington, P.O. Box 19065, Arlington, TX 76019, USA; (D.V.K.); (H.V.R.D.)
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- School of Science and Technology—Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri (ChIP), Camerino, 62032 Macerata, Italy; (J.D.G.); (C.S.)
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Kushwaha R, Rai R, Gawande V, Singh V, Yadav AK, Koch B, Dhar P, Banerjee S. Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy by Zn(II)-Curcumin Complex: Synthesis, Characterization, DFT Calculation, Antibacterial Activity, and Molecular Docking. Chembiochem 2024; 25:e202300652. [PMID: 37921481 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202300652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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The increase in antibacterial drug resistance is threatening global health conditions. Recently, antibacterial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) has emerged as an effective antibacterial treatment with high cure gain. In this work, three Zn(II) complexes viz., [Zn(en)(acac)Cl] (1), [Zn(bpy)(acac)Cl] (2), [Zn(en)(cur)Cl] (3), where en=ethylenediamine (1 and 3), bpy=2,2'-bipyridine (2), acac=acetylacetonate (1 and 2), cur=curcumin monoanionic (3) were developed as aPDT agents. Complexes 1-3 were synthesized and fully characterized using NMR, HRMS, FTIR, UV-Vis. and fluorescence spectroscopy. The HOMO-LUMO energy gap (Eg), and adiabatic splittings (ΔS1-T1 and ΔS0-T1 ) obtained from DFT calculation indicated the photosensivity of the complexes. These complexes have not shown any potent antibacterial activity under dark conditions but the antibacterial activity of these complexes was significantly enhanced upon light exposure (MIC value up to 0.025 μg/mL) due to their light-mediated 1 O2 generation abilities. The molecular docking study suggested that complexes 1-3 interact efficiently with DNA gyrase B (PDB ID: 4uro). Importantly, 1-3 did not show any toxicity toward normal HEK-293 cells. Overall, in this work, we have demonstrated the promising potential of Zn(II) complexes as effective antibacterial agents under the influence of visible light.
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- Rajesh Kushwaha
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), 221005, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), 221005, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), 221005, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institution of Science, Banaras Hindu University, 221005, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), 221005, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institution of Science, Banaras Hindu University, 221005, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), 221005, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), 221005, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Sahraei A, Shamsoddini MJ, Mohammadi F, Hassani L. Interaction of gallium, indium, and vanadyl curcumin complexes with hen egg-white lysozyme (HEWL): Mechanistic aspects and evaluation of antiamyloidogenic activity. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2024; 691:149307. [PMID: 38011821 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.149307] [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: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Many proteins and peptides can aggregate into amyloid fibrils with high-ordered and cross-β rich structure characteristics. Amyloid deposition is a common feature of neurodegenerative diseases called amyloidosis. Various natural polyphenolic compounds such as curcumin exhibited antiamyloidogenic activities, but less researches were focused on the metal complexes of these compounds. In this study, the inhibitory effects of gallium curcumin (Ga(cur)3), indium curcumin (In(cur)3), and vanadyl curcumin (VO(cur)2) on the amyloid fibrillation of hen egg white lysozyme (HEWL) have been investigated. Moreover, the details of binding interactions of these metal complexes with HEWL have been explored. The results of fluorescence quenching analyses revealed that In(cur)3 and VO(cur)2 have much higher binding affinities than Ga(cur)3 toward HEWL. The interactions of these metal complexes were accompanied by partial conformational changes in the tertiary structure of HEWL. The kinetic curves of the fibrillation process demonstrated that In(cur)3 and VO(cur)2 have higher inhibitory effects than Ga(cur)3 on the amyloid fibrillation of HEWL. The strength of binding to HEWL is completely in accordance with inhibitory activities of these metal complexes of curcumin.
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- Amin Sahraei
- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), 444 Prof. Sobouti Blvd., Gava Zang, Zanjan, 45137-66731, Iran
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), 444 Prof. Sobouti Blvd., Gava Zang, Zanjan, 45137-66731, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), 444 Prof. Sobouti Blvd., Gava Zang, Zanjan, 45137-66731, Iran.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), 444 Prof. Sobouti Blvd., Gava Zang, Zanjan, 45137-66731, Iran
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Kumar P, Bhardwaj VK, Purohit R. Highly robust quantum mechanics and umbrella sampling studies on inclusion complexes of curcumin and β-cyclodextrin. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 323:121432. [PMID: 37940299 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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The poor aqueous solubility of curcumin (CUR) obstructs its wide utilization in nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical companies. This study is dedicated to investigate the stability of CUR inside the hydrophobic pocket of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD), hydroxypropyl-β-CD (HP-β-CD), and 2,6-Di-O-methyl-β-CD (DM-β-CD). Initially, molecular mechanics (MM) calculations and subsequently quantum mechanical (QM) calculations were performed on inclusion complexes to strengthen the MM results. We performed microsecond timescale MD simulations to observe the structural dynamics of CUR inside the cavity of CDs. We elucidated the most stable binding orientations of CUR inside the cavity of CDs based on binding free energy obtained from the Molecular Mechanics Poisson-Boltzmann Surface Area (MM-PBSA) and umbrella sampling simulations. Furthermore, the two-layered ONIOM (B3LYP/6-311+G(2d,p):PM7) method with CPCM implicit water model was used to derive the complete energetics and thermodynamics of inclusion complexes at 1:1 stoichiometry. Each inclusion reaction was exothermic and spontaneous. The chemical reactivity and kinetic stability of inclusion complexes were described by HOMO-LUMO molecular orbital energies. In conclusion, our studies revealed that HP-β-CD had the highest binding affinity for CUR with the most negative complexation energy (-6520.69 kJ/mol) and Gibb's free energy change (-6448.20 kJ/mol). The atomic-level investigation of noncovalent interactions between CUR and the hydroxypropyl groups in HP-β-CD/CUR complex may be helpful to drive new derivatives of HP-β-CD with better host capacity. The computational strategy adopted here might serve as a benchmark for increasing the solubility of numerous clinically significant molecules.
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- Pramod Kumar
- Structural Bioinformatics Lab, Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur, HP 176061, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad- 201002, India
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- Structural Bioinformatics Lab, Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur, HP 176061, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad- 201002, India
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- Structural Bioinformatics Lab, Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur, HP 176061, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad- 201002, India.
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Mittal A, Nagpal M, Vashistha VK, Arora R, Issar U. Recent advances in the antioxidant activity of metal-curcumin complexes: a combined computational and experimental review. Free Radic Res 2024; 58:11-26. [PMID: 38145454 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2023.2298857] [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: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Curcumin, an extensively studied phytochemical compound, has gained attention for its potential therapeutic applications across a spectrum of diseases. Its notable attributes include its relatively high tolerability within the human body and its perceived absence of adverse side effects. This review article presents a comprehensive overview of the antioxidant effects exhibited by complexes formed by curcumin and curcumin derived ligands with metals like Mn, Cu, Fe, Zn, Ga and In, which leads to toxic effects beyond a certain limit, based on both experimental and theoretical findings. Additionally, the discussion delves into metal-curcumin complexes characterized by stoichiometries of 1:1 and 1:2, exploring their geometric arrangements and corresponding antioxidant activity, as highlighted in recent studies. These complexes hold the promise of improving curcumin's solubility, stability, and bioavailability, potentially augmenting its overall therapeutic potential and expanding its scope for medical applications.
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- Ankit Mittal
- Department of Chemistry, Shyam Lal College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- School of Engineering and Technology, Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies - Technical Campus, Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Applied Sciences and Humanities, GLA University, Mathura, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Shivaji College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Kalindi College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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Reghukumar C, Shamjith S, Murali VP, Ramya PK, Radhakrishnan KV, Maiti KK. Cyclometalated Ir(III) theranostic molecular probe enabled mitochondria targeted fluorescence-SERS-guided phototherapy in breast cancer cells. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY. B, BIOLOGY 2024; 250:112832. [PMID: 38142588 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2023.112832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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The increased energy demands inherent in cancer cells necessitate a dependence on mitochondrial assistance for their proliferation and metastatic activity. Herein, an innovative photo-medical approach has been attempted, specifically targeting mitochondria, the cellular powerhouses, to attain therapeutic benefit. This strategy facilitates the rapid and precise initiation of apoptosis, the programmed cell death process. In this goal, we have synthesized cyclometalated Iridium (III) molecular probes, denoted as Ir-CN and Ir-H, with a nitrile (CN) and a hydrogen-functionalized bipyridine as ancillary ligands, respectively. Ir-CN has shown superior photosensitizing properties and lower dark cytotoxicity compared to Ir-H in the breast cancer cell line MCF-7, positioning it as the preferred probe for photodynamic therapy (PDT). The synthesized Ir-CN induces alterations in mitochondrial membrane potential, disrupting the respiratory chain function, and generating reactive oxygen species that activate signaling pathways leading to cell death. The CN-conjugated bipyridine ligand in Ir-CN contributes to the intense red fluorescence and the positive charge on the central metal atom facilitates specific mitochondrial colocalization (colocalization coefficient of 0.90). Together with this, the Iridium metal, with strong spin-orbit coupling, efficiently generates singlet oxygen with a quantum yield of 0.79. Consequently, the cytotoxic singlet oxygen produced by Ir-CN upon laser exposure disrupts mitochondrial processes, arresting the electron transport chain and energy production, ultimately leading to programmed cell death. This mitochondrial imbalance and apoptotic induction were dually confirmed through various apoptotic assays including Annexin V staining and by mapping the molecular level changes through surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). Therefore, cyclometalated Ir-CN emerges as a promising molecular probe for cancer theranostics, inducing laser-assisted mitochondrial damage, as tracked through bimodal fluorescence and SERS.
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- Chandana Reghukumar
- Chemical Sciences & Technology Division (CSTD), Organic Chemistry Section, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Industrial Estate, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram 695019, Kerala, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Chemical Sciences & Technology Division (CSTD), Organic Chemistry Section, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Industrial Estate, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram 695019, Kerala, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Chemical Sciences & Technology Division (CSTD), Organic Chemistry Section, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Industrial Estate, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram 695019, Kerala, India
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- Chemical Sciences & Technology Division (CSTD), Organic Chemistry Section, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Industrial Estate, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram 695019, Kerala, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Chemical Sciences & Technology Division (CSTD), Organic Chemistry Section, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Industrial Estate, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram 695019, Kerala, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Chemical Sciences & Technology Division (CSTD), Organic Chemistry Section, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Industrial Estate, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram 695019, Kerala, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India.
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Kushwaha R, Singh V, Peters S, Yadav AK, Dolui D, Saha S, Sarkar S, Dutta A, Koch B, Sadhukhan T, Banerjee S. Density Functional Theory-Guided Photo-Triggered Anticancer Activity of Curcumin-Based Zinc(II) Complexes. J Phys Chem B 2023; 127:10266-10278. [PMID: 37988143 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.3c02382] [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: 11/22/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has evolved as a new therapeutic modality for cancer treatment with fewer side effects and drug resistance. Curcumin exhibits PDT activity, but its low bioavailability restricts its clinical application. Here, the bioavailability of curcumin was increased by its complex formation with the Zn(II) center. For a structure-activity relationship study, Zn(II)-based complexes (1-3) comprising N^N-based ligands (2,2'-bipyridine in 1 and 2 or 1,10-phenanthroline in 3) and O^O-based ligands (acetylacetone in 1, monoanionic curcumin in 2 and 3) were synthesized and thoroughly characterized. The X-ray structure of the control complex, 1, indicated a square pyramidal shape of the molecules. Photophysical and TD-DFT studies indicated the potential of 2 and 3 as good visible light type-II photosensitizers for PDT. Guided by the TD-DFT studies, the low-energy visible light-triggered singlet oxygen (1O2) generation efficacy of 2 and 3 was explored in solution and in cancer cells. As predicted by the TD-DFT calculations, these complexes produced 1O2 efficiently in the cytosol of MCF-7 cancer cells and ultimately displayed excellent apoptotic anticancer activity in the presence of light. Moreover, the molecular docking investigation showed that complexes 2 and 3 have very good binding affinities with caspase-9 and p-53 proteins and could activate them for cellular apoptosis. Further molecular dynamics simulations confirmed the stability of 3 in the caspase-9 protein binding site.
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- Rajesh Kushwaha
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Maharashtra 400076, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Maharashtra 400076, India
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- Prescience Insilico Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, Karnataka 560066, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Maharashtra 400076, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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Marras E, Balacchi CJ, Orlandi V, Caruso E, Brivio MF, Bolognese F, Mastore M, Malacarne MC, Rossi M, Caruso F, Vivona V, Ferrario N, Gariboldi MB. Ruthenium(II)-Arene Curcuminoid Complexes as Photosensitizer Agents for Antineoplastic and Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy: In Vitro and In Vivo Insights. Molecules 2023; 28:7537. [PMID: 38005258 PMCID: PMC10673066 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28227537] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an anticancer/antibacterial strategy in which photosensitizers (PSs), light, and molecular oxygen generate reactive oxygen species and induce cell death. PDT presents greater selectivity towards tumor cells than conventional chemotherapy; however, PSs have limitations that have prompted the search for new molecules featuring more favorable chemical-physical characteristics. Curcumin and its derivatives have been used in PDT. However, low water solubility, rapid metabolism, interference with other drugs, and low stability limit curcumin use. Chemical modifications have been proposed to improve curcumin activity, and metal-based PSs, especially ruthenium(II) complexes, have attracted considerable attention. This study aimed to characterize six Ru(II)-arene curcuminoids for anticancer and/or antibacterial PDT. The hydrophilicity, photodegradation rates, and singlet oxygen generation of the compounds were evaluated. The photodynamic effects on human colorectal cancer cell lines were also assessed, along with the ability of the compounds to induce ROS production, apoptotic, necrotic, and/or autophagic cell death. Overall, our encouraging results indicate that the Ru(II)-arene curcuminoid derivatives are worthy of further investigation and could represent an interesting option for cancer PDT. Additionally, the lack of significant in vivo toxicity on the larvae of Galleria mellonella is an important finding. Finally, the photoantimicrobial activity of HCurc I against Gram-positive bacteria is indeed promising.
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- Emanuela Marras
- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences (DBSV), University of Insubria, Via JH Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy; (E.M.); (C.J.B.); (V.O.); (E.C.); (F.B.); (M.C.M.); (V.V.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences (DBSV), University of Insubria, Via JH Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy; (E.M.); (C.J.B.); (V.O.); (E.C.); (F.B.); (M.C.M.); (V.V.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences (DBSV), University of Insubria, Via JH Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy; (E.M.); (C.J.B.); (V.O.); (E.C.); (F.B.); (M.C.M.); (V.V.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences (DBSV), University of Insubria, Via JH Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy; (E.M.); (C.J.B.); (V.O.); (E.C.); (F.B.); (M.C.M.); (V.V.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences (DiSTA), University of Insubria, Via JH Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy; (M.F.B.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences (DBSV), University of Insubria, Via JH Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy; (E.M.); (C.J.B.); (V.O.); (E.C.); (F.B.); (M.C.M.); (V.V.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences (DiSTA), University of Insubria, Via JH Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy; (M.F.B.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences (DBSV), University of Insubria, Via JH Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy; (E.M.); (C.J.B.); (V.O.); (E.C.); (F.B.); (M.C.M.); (V.V.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604, USA; (M.R.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604, USA; (M.R.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences (DBSV), University of Insubria, Via JH Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy; (E.M.); (C.J.B.); (V.O.); (E.C.); (F.B.); (M.C.M.); (V.V.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences (DBSV), University of Insubria, Via JH Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy; (E.M.); (C.J.B.); (V.O.); (E.C.); (F.B.); (M.C.M.); (V.V.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences (DBSV), University of Insubria, Via JH Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy; (E.M.); (C.J.B.); (V.O.); (E.C.); (F.B.); (M.C.M.); (V.V.); (N.F.)
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Sahraei A, Ehsanfar A, Mohammadi F. Interaction of gallium, indium and vanadyl diacetylcurcumin complexes with lysozyme: mechanistic aspects and evaluation of antiamyloidogenic activity. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2023; 10:230443. [PMID: 38026032 PMCID: PMC10645073 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.230443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Diacetylcurcumin as a derivative of curcumin is a strong nitric oxide (NO) and O2-.anion scavenger. One strategy to improve stability of curcumin and its derivatives is complexation with metal. In this study, the binding interactions of gallium diacetylcurcumin (Ga(DAC)3), indium diacetylcurcumin (In(DAC)3), and vanadyl diacetylcurcumin (VO(DAC)2) with hen egg white lysozyme (HEWL) have been investigated. The results of fluorescence quenching analyses revealed that In(DAC)3 and VO(DAC)2 have higher binding affinities than Ga(DAC)3 towards HEWL. The interactions of these metal complexes were not accompanied by considerable conformational changes in the tertiary structure of HEWL. Furthermore, the inhibitory effects of these complexes on the amyloid fibrillation of HEWL were confirmed by the thioflavin T fluorescence assays. The kinetic curves of the fibrillation process illustrated that VO(DAC)2 has the highest inhibitory activity and In(DAC)3 has a significant delaying effect on the formation of amyloid fibrils of HEWL.
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- Amin Sahraei
- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), 444 Prof. Sobouti Boulevard, Gava Zang, Zanjan 45137-66731, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), 444 Prof. Sobouti Boulevard, Gava Zang, Zanjan 45137-66731, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), 444 Prof. Sobouti Boulevard, Gava Zang, Zanjan 45137-66731, Iran
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Hussain A, Kumar A, Uttam V, Sharma U, Sak K, Saini RV, Saini AK, Haque S, Tuli HS, Jain A, Sethi G. Application of curcumin nanoformulations to target folic acid receptor in cancer: Recent trends and advances. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 233:116476. [PMID: 37348632 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Curcumin, derived from turmeric, has a strong anticancer potential known for millennia. The development of this phytochemical as a medicine has been hampered by several significant deficiencies, including its poor water solubility and low bioavailability. This review article discusses possibilities to overcome these bottlenecks by focusing on this natural polyphenol's nanoformulation. Moreover, preparation of curcumin conjugates containing folates as ligands for folic acid receptors can add a new important dimension in this field, allowing specific targeting of cancer cells, considering the significantly higher expression of these receptors in malignant tissues compared to normal cells. It is highly expected that simultaneous improvement of different aspects of curcumin in fighting against such a complex and multifaceted disease like cancer. Therefore, we can better comprehend cancer biology by developing a mechanistic understanding of curcumin, which will also inspire the scientific community to develop new pharmacological models, and exploration of emerging directions to revitalize application of natural products in cancer therapy.
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- Arif Hussain
- School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, 345050, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- University Center for Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, Punjab, India; Biotechnology Engineering and Food Technology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, Punjab, India
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- Department of Zoology, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, 151 401, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Department of Zoology, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, 151 401, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Department of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering College, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana-Ambala, 133207, India
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- Department of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering College, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana-Ambala, 133207, India; Faculty of Agriculture, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana, Ambala, 133207, India
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- Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia; Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon; Centre of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering College, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana-Ambala, 133207, India
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- Department of Zoology, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, 151 401, Bathinda, Punjab, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology and NUS Centre for Cancer Research, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117600, Singapore.
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Wang X, Liao Z, Zhao G, Dong W, Huang X, Zhou X, Liang X. Curcumin nanocrystals self-stabilized Pickering emulsion freeze-dried powder: Development, characterization, and suppression of airway inflammation. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125493. [PMID: 37348593 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Curcumin, a diketone compound extracted from turmeric's rhizome, is an effective anti-inflammatory drug with multiple pharmacological activities. However, its low oral bioavailability due to its low water solubility and permeability severely limits its clinical applications. Therefore, to enhance the oral bioavailability of curcumin, further enhance its anti-inflammatory effects, and improve its potential in the treatment of airway inflammation, a curcumin nanocrystalline self-stabilizing Pickering emulsion (Cur-NSSPE) was prepared through high-pressure homogenization. Next, Cur-NSSPE was dried using a freeze-drying method to produce Cur-NSSPE-FDP. The prepared Cur-NSSPE and Cur-NSSPE-FDP were physically characterized. The release behavior and transmembrane transport capability of Cur-NSSPE-FDP in vitro were evaluated. Pharmacokinetic study was performed to evaluate its oral bioavailability. The anti-inflammatory effects of Cur-NSSPE-FDP in vivo and in vitro were investigated using RAW 264.7 macrophage inflammation model induced by LPS and IFN-γ and asthma model in BALB/c mice induced by OVA. The average particle size of Cur-NSSPE was (163.66 ± 6.78) nm, and the average drug content was (2.78 ± 0.01) mg/mL. The transmission electron microscopy results showed that the droplets were spherical in shape with a relatively uniform size, and the curcumin nanocrystals formed a spherical core-shell structure wrapped at the interface of the droplets. The scanning electron microscopy showed that Cur-NSSPE-FDP was a neatly arranged, having loose and porous network structure. Furthermore, it can significantly improve the cumulative release of curcumin in vitro and improve oral bioavailability in rats, increase the uptake of RAW264.7 and Caco-2 cells, promote the transport of curcumin across Caco-2 cells, significantly inhibit the expression of inflammatory factors NO, IL-6, TNF-a, MDA, IgE and ICAM-1, and improve the expression of IL-10 and SOD. These results indicated that the curcumin nanocrystalline self-stabilizing Pickering emulsion-freeze dried powder improved the oral bioavailability of curcumin and enhanced its therapeutic effect in airway inflammation.
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- Xinli Wang
- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China.
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Cai B, Zhong L, Wang Q, Xu W, Li X, Chen T. Curcumin alleviates 1-methyl- 4-phenyl- 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine- induced Parkinson's disease in mice via modulating gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acids. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1198335. [PMID: 37388445 PMCID: PMC10303117 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1198335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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Background: The microbiota-gut-brain axis has been proposed as a potential therapeutic target of PD. The effects of curcumin against Parkinson's disease have been demonstrated; however, its neuroprotective mechanisms remain unknown. Our study investigated the potential mechanisms through which curcumin ameliorates Parkinson's disease via the microbiota-gut-brain axis. Methods: Mice were randomly divided into four groups: control, Curcumin, MPTP, and MPTP + Curcumin. Motor deficits and gastrointestinal dysfunction were assessed using behavioral test, intestinal motility test, and fecal parameter measurement. The loss of dopaminergic neurons and intestinal barrier function was measured using Western blot and immunofluorescence. Shotgun metagenomic sequencing and LC-MS were parallelly performed on mice feces to investigate alterations in microbiota and metabolites. Results: Curcumin alleviated motor deficits and the loss of dopaminergic neurons in MPTP-induced mice. Curcumin ameliorated gastrointestinal and intestinal barrier dysfunctions in MPTP-induced mice. Curcumin reduced gut microbial dysbiosis and modulated carbohydrate metabolism in MPTP-induced mice. Curcumin restored short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) profiles in MPTP-induced mice. Conclusion: Concurrently, these results indicate that curcumin inhibits Parkinson's disease by regulating the gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acids.
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Li Z, Qi Y, Li Z, Chen S, Geng H, Han J, Wang J, Wang Z, Lei S, Huang B, Li G, Li X, Wu S, Ni S. Nervous tract-bioinspired multi-nanoyarn model system regulating neural differentiation and its transcriptional architecture at single-cell resolution. Biomaterials 2023; 298:122146. [PMID: 37149989 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122146] [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: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Bioinspired by native nervous tracts, a spinal cord-mimicking model system that was composed of multiple nanofibrous yarns (NYs) ensheathed in a nanofibrous tube was constructed by an innovative electrospinning-based fabrication and integration strategy. The infilling NYs exhibited uniaxially aligned nanofibrous architecture that had a great resemblance to spatially-arranged native nervous tracts, while the outer nanofibrous tubes functioned as an artificial dura matter to provide a stable intraluminal microenvironment. The three-dimensional (3D) NYs were demonstrated to induce alignment, facilitate migration, promote neuronal differentiation, and even phenotypic maturation of seeded neural stem and progenitor cells (NSPCs), while inhibiting gliogenesis. Single-cell transcriptome analysis showed that the NSPC-loaded 3D NY model shared many similarities with native spinal cords, with a great increase in excitatory/inhibitory (EI) neuron ratio. Curcumin, as a model drug, was encapsulated into nanofibers of NYs to exert an antioxidant effect and enhanced axon regeneration. Overall, this study provides a new paradigm for the development of a next-generation in vitro neuronal model system via anatomically accurate nervous tract simulation and constructs a blueprint for the research on NSPC diversification in the biomimetic microenvironment.
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- Zhiwei Li
- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China; Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, 250117, China
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- College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China; Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, 250117, China
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- College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China; Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, 250117, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China; Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, 250117, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China; Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, 250117, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China; Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, 250117, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China; Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, 250117, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China; Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, 250117, China
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- College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China; Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory and Shandong Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Jinan, 250117, China.
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Dytrych P, Kejík Z, Hajduch J, Kaplánek R, Veselá K, Kučnirová K, Skaličková M, Venhauerová A, Hoskovec D, Martásek P, Jakubek M. Therapeutic potential and limitations of curcumin as antimetastatic agent. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 163:114758. [PMID: 37141738 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114758] [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: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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Treatment of metastatic cancer is one of the biggest challenges in anticancer therapy. Curcumin is interesting nature polyphenolic compound with unique biological and medicinal effects, including repression of metastases. High impact studies imply that curcumin can modulate the immune system, independently target various metastatic signalling pathways, and repress migration and invasiveness of cancer cells. This review discusses the potential of curcumin as an antimetastatic agent and describes potential mechanisms of its antimetastatic activity. In addition, possible strategies (curcumin formulation, optimization of the method of administration and modification of its structure motif) to overcome its limitation such as low solubility and bioactivity are also presented. These strategies are discussed in the context of clinical trials and relevant biological studies.
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- Petr Dytrych
- 1st Department of Surgery-Department of Abdominal, Thoracic Surgery and Traumatology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, U Nemocnice 2, 121 08 Prague, Czech Republic
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- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic; Department of Paediatrics and Inherited Metabolic Disorders, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Ke Karlovu 455/2, 128 08 Prague, Czech Republic
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- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic
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- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic
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- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic; Department of Paediatrics and Inherited Metabolic Disorders, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Ke Karlovu 455/2, 128 08 Prague, Czech Republic
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- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic; Department of Paediatrics and Inherited Metabolic Disorders, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Ke Karlovu 455/2, 128 08 Prague, Czech Republic
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- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic; Department of Paediatrics and Inherited Metabolic Disorders, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Ke Karlovu 455/2, 128 08 Prague, Czech Republic
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- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic; Department of Paediatrics and Inherited Metabolic Disorders, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Ke Karlovu 455/2, 128 08 Prague, Czech Republic
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- 1st Department of Surgery-Department of Abdominal, Thoracic Surgery and Traumatology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, U Nemocnice 2, 121 08 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatrics and Inherited Metabolic Disorders, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Ke Karlovu 455/2, 128 08 Prague, Czech Republic.
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- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic; Department of Paediatrics and Inherited Metabolic Disorders, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Ke Karlovu 455/2, 128 08 Prague, Czech Republic.
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He G, He M, Wang R, Li X, Hu H, Wang D, Wang Z, Lu Y, Xu N, Du J, Fan J, Peng X, Sun W. A Near‐Infrared Light‐Activated Photocage Based on a Ruthenium Complex for Cancer Phototherapy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202218768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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- Guangli He
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering Columbia University New York NY 10027 USA
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 610054 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
- Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology 26 Yucai Road, Jiangbei District Ningbo 315016 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
- Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology 26 Yucai Road, Jiangbei District Ningbo 315016 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
- Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology 26 Yucai Road, Jiangbei District Ningbo 315016 China
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Musib D, Upadhyay A, Pal M, Raza MK, Saha I, Kunwar A, Roy M. Red light-activable biotinylated copper(II) complex-functionalized gold nanocomposite (Biotin-Cu@AuNP) towards targeted photodynamic therapy. J Inorg Biochem 2023; 243:112183. [PMID: 36933341 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2023.112183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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We report the synthesis and characterization of red-light activable gold nanoparticle functionalized with biotinylated copper(II) complex of general molecular formula, [Cu(L3)(L6)]-AuNPs (Biotin-Cu@AuNP), where L3 = N-(3-((E)-3,5-di-tert-butyl-2-hydroxybenzylideneamino)-4-hydroxyphenyl)-5-((3aS,4S,6aR)-2-oxo-hexahydro-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazol-4-yl)pentanamide, L6 = 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)-N-(1,10-phenanthrolin-5-yl)pentanamide, which was explored for their photophysical, theoretical and photo-cytotoxic potentials. The nanoconjugate exhibits differential uptake in biotin positive and biotin negative cancer cells as well as normal cells. The nanoconjugate also shows remarkable photodynamic activity against biotin positive A549 (IC50: 13 μg/mL in red light; >150 μg/mL in dark) and HaCaT (IC50: 23 μg/mL in red light; >150 μg/mL in dark) cells under red light (600-720 nm, 30 Jcm-2) irradiation, with significantly high photo-indices (PI>15). The nanoconjugate is less toxic to HEK293T (biotin negative) and HPL1D (normal) cells. Confocal microscopy confirms preferential mitochondrial and partly cytoplasmic localization of Biotin-Cu@AuNP in A549 cells. Several photo-physical and theoretical studies reveal the red light-assisted generation of singlet oxygen (1O2) (Ф (1O2) =0.68) as a reactive oxygen species (ROS) which results in remarkable oxidative stress and mitochondrial membrane damage, leading to caspase 3/7-dependent apoptosis of A549 cells. Overall, the nanocomposite (Biotin-Cu@AuNP) exhibiting red light-assisted targeted photodynamic activity has emerged as the ideal next generation PDT agents.
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- Dulal Musib
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Manipur, Langol, Imphal West, 795004, India
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- Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, CV Raman Avenue, Bangalore 560012, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Manipur, Langol, Imphal West, 795004, India
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- Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, CV Raman Avenue, Bangalore 560012, India
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- Department of Physics, GLA University, Mathura 281406, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Radiation and Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400085, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Manipur, Langol, Imphal West, 795004, India.
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Vaziri AS, Ghorbanzadeh R, Hosseinpour-Nader A. Rutin-gallium complex mediated antimicrobial photodynamic therapy: An in vitro studies against Streptococcus mutans biofilms. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2023; 42:103367. [PMID: 36842472 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2023.103367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Discoloration of teeth following antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is a serious concern. Common photosensitizers are colored, and access to a photosensitizer that does not leave color on the teeth or is the same color as the enamel and dentin is highly demanded. The physicochemical characterization, anti-virulence, and antimicrobial effects of a novel rutin-gallium (III) (Rt-Ga) complex as novel photosensitizer are presented herein. MATERIALS AND METHODS Photophysical properties and cytotoxicity of the Rt-Ga complex were evaluated in comparison with the parental rutin. Intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation following Rt-Ga complex-mediated aPDT was measured using the fluorescent 2',7'-dichlorofluorescein diacetate (H2DCF-DA) method. The anti-biofilm effects of Rt-Ga complex-mediated aPDT on Streptococcus mutans were assessed using a colorimetric assay. The virulence‑associated gtfB gene expression was assessed following Rt-Ga complex-mediated aPDT by quantitative real‑time PCR. RESULTS The photophysical properties of the Rt-Ga complex revealed a significant blue-shift in absorption (60 nm shift) and increased extinction coefficient (4100 M -1 cm -1; at λmax = 450 nm). Average (± SEM) DCF fluorescence intensities in an arbitrary unit (A.U.) were 7.1 ± 0.9, 4.1 ± 0.5, and 1.7 ± 0.3 for 10.0 μM of Rt-Ga complex-mediated aPDT, 7.5 μM of Rt-Ga complex-mediated aPDT, and 10.0 μM of Rt-Ga complex alone, respectively. The corresponding DCF fluorescence intensities were 710% (P = 0.001), 410% (P = 0.001), and 170% (P = 0.02) of the untreated S. mutans as the control group (1.0 ± 0.1 A.U.), respectively. The novel Rt-Ga complex-mediated aPDT exhibited no toxicity against primary human gingival fibroblast cells, a dose dependent decrease in S. mutans biofilm cell survival and virulence were observed (91.4% and 11.7-fold, respectively). CONCLUSION The Rt-Ga complex-mediated anti-virulence and antimicrobial photodynamic effects were superior to the one caused by rutin alone making the Rt-Ga complex a more promising photosensitizer than the parent material.
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- Abbas Salehi Vaziri
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
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Wang C, Ebel K, Heinze K, Resch-Genger U, Bald I. Quantum Yield of DNA Strand Breaks under Photoexcitation of a Molecular Ruby. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202203719. [PMID: 36734093 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202203719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) used for treating cancer relies on the generation of highly reactive oxygen species, for example, singlet oxygen 1 O2 , by light-induced excitation of a photosensitizer (PS) in the presence of molecular oxygen, inducing DNA damage in close proximity of the PS. Although many precious metal complexes have been explored as PS for PDT and received clinical approval, only recently, the potential of photoactive complexes of non-noble metals as PS has been discovered. Using the DNA origami technology that can absolutely quantify DNA strand break cross sections, we assessed the potential of the luminescent transition metal complex [Cr(ddpd)2 ]3+ (ddpd=N,N'-dimethyl-N,N'-dipyridine-2-ylpyridine-2,6-diamine) to damage DNA in an air-saturated aqueous environment upon UV/Vis illumination. The quantum yield for strand breakage, that is, the ratio of DNA strand breaks to the number of absorbed photons, was determined to 1-4 %, indicating efficient transformation of photons into DNA strand breaks by [Cr(ddpd)2 ]3+ .
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- Cui Wang
- Division Biophotonics, Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), Richard-Willstaetter Strasse 11, 12489, Berlin, Germany.,present address: Department of Chemistry, University of Basel, St. Johanns-Ring 19, 4056, Basel, Switzerland
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- Institute of Chemistry, Hybrid Nanostructures, University of Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Duesbergweg 10-14, 55128, Mainz, Germany
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- Division Biophotonics, Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), Richard-Willstaetter Strasse 11, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry, Hybrid Nanostructures, University of Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
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Antioxidant conjugated metal complexes and their medicinal applications. VITAMINS AND HORMONES 2023; 121:319-353. [PMID: 36707139 DOI: 10.1016/bs.vh.2022.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Antioxidants are naturally available and man-made substances have the ability to protect cells from damage due to a number of intracellular redox activities. Moreover, Antioxidants such as α-lipoic acid, curcumin and catechin are good anticancer agents. In recent years, the usage of metal complexes as therapeutic agents is gaining importance due to their useful biological properties. Most of the metal ions act as the essential components in building drug molecules that serve as medicines for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. In particular, metals like copper, gold, ruthenium, and platinum have adequate anticancer properties at both micro- and nano-levels. Hence, conjugation of antioxidants with metals and metal-based compounds results in hybrid bioactive materials with improved anticancer properties. In this chapter, medicinal applications of antioxidant conjugated metal complexes are reviewed and discussed.
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High Yield Synthesis of Curcumin and Symmetric Curcuminoids: A "Click" and "Unclick" Chemistry Approach. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 28:molecules28010289. [PMID: 36615495 PMCID: PMC9822029 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The worldwide known and employed spice of Asian origin, turmeric, receives significant attention due to its numerous purported medicinal properties. Herein, we report an optimized synthesis of curcumin and symmetric curcuminoids of aromatic (bisdemethoxycurcumin) and heterocyclic type, with yields going from good to excellent using the cyclic difluoro-boronate derivative of acetylacetone prepared by reaction of 2,4-pentanedione with boron trifluoride in THF (ca. 95%). The subsequent cleavage of the BF2 group is of significant importance for achieving a high overall yield in this two-step procedure. Such cleavage occurs by treatment with hydrated alumina (Al2O3) or silica (SiO2) oxides, thus allowing the target heptanoids obtained in high yields as an amorphous powder to be filtered off directly from the reaction media. Furthermore, crystallization instead of chromatographic procedures provides a straightforward purification step. The ease and efficiency with which the present methodology can be applied to synthesizing the title compounds earns the terms "click" and "unclick" applied to describe particularly straightforward, efficient reactions. Furthermore, the methodology offers a simple, versatile, fast, and economical synthetic alternative for the obtention of curcumin (85% yield), bis-demethoxycurcumin (78% yield), and the symmetrical heterocyclic curcuminoids (80-92% yield), in pure form and excellent yields.
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Behjati Hosseini S, Asadzadeh-Lotfabad M, Erfani M, Babayan-Mashhadi F, Mokaberi P, Amiri-Tehranizadeh Z, Saberi MR, Chamani J. A novel vision into the binding behavior of curcumin with human serum albumin-holo transferrin complex: molecular dynamic simulation and multi-spectroscopic perspectives. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2022; 40:11154-11172. [PMID: 34328379 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2021.1957713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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In this work, we investigated the simultaneous binding of curcumin (CUR) to human serum albumin (HSA) and human-holo transferrin (HTF) in the roles of binary and ternary systems. The binding affinity and binding site of protein-protein interaction were studied by the methods of multiple spectroscopic and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. According to the results, the measurements for binding constant of HSA-CUR, HTF-CUR and (HSA-HTF) CUR complexes were observed to be 1.51 × 105, 7.93 × 104 and 1.44 × 105 M-1 respectively. Thermodynamic parameters were considered to be set at three varying temperatures including 298, 303, and 308 K. In conformity to the negative values of ΔH0 and ΔS0 the significant roles of hydrogen binding and van der-Waals forces in the formation of complexes are quiet evident. The binding distance between Trp residues of HSA, HTF and HSA-HTF upon interaction with CUR, were acquired by applying the Förster's theory of non-radioactive energy transfer and reported to be 2.04 nm, 1.78 nm, and 1.86 nm, respectively. In accordance with the conductometry and Resonance light scattering (RLS) results, there were different interaction behaviors among the HSA-HTF complex and CUR in ternary system when being compared to the outcomes of binary system. The secondary structure of all three cases increased as the CUR concentration was intensified, which confirmed the inducement of proteins conformational changes through the application of circular dichroism (CD) technique. The experimental results that were acquired throughout the binding of HSA-CUR, HTF-CUR, and (HSA-HTF) CUR complexes were approved by molecular modeling.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Soroush Behjati Hosseini
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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Gaikwad KD, Ubale P, Khobragade R, Deodware S, Dhale P, Asabe MR, Ovhal RM, Singh P, Vishwanath P, Shivamallu C, Achar RR, Silina E, Stupin V, Manturova N, Shati AA, Alfaifi MY, Elbehairi SEI, Gaikwad SH, Kollur SP. Preparation, Characterization and In Vitro Biological Activities of New Diphenylsulphone Derived Schiff Base Ligands and Their Co(II) Complexes. Molecules 2022; 27:8576. [PMID: 36500665 PMCID: PMC9741402 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The present work describes the chemical preparation of Schiff bases derived from 4,4'-diaminodiphenyl sulfone (L1-L5) and their Co(II) metal complexes. The evaluation of antimicrobial and anticancer activities against MCF-7 cell line and human lung cancer cell line A-549 was performed. The aforementioned synthesized compounds are characterized by spectroscopic techniques and elemental analysis confirms successful synthesis. The results from the above analytical techniques revealed that the complexes are in an octahedral geometry. The antimicrobial activity of the synthesized Schiff base ligands and their metal complexes under study was carried out by using the agar well diffusion method. The ligand and complex interactions for biological targets were predicted using molecular docking and high binding affinities. Further, the anticancer properties of the synthesized compounds are performed against the MCF-7 cell line and human lung cancer cell line A-549 using adriamycin as the standard drug.
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- Kundalkesha D. Gaikwad
- Department of Chemistry, Sangameshawar College, Solapur 413 001, India
- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shri Shivaji Mahavidyalaya, Solapur 413 411, India
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- Department of Chemistry, N. K. Orchid College of Engineering and Technology, Solapur 413 002, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Sub Campus, Osmanabad 413 501, India
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shri Shivaji Mahavidyalaya, Solapur 413 411, India
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shri Shivaji Mahavidyalaya, Solapur 413 411, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Walchand College of Art and Science, Solapur 413 006, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Walchand College of Art and Science, Solapur 413 006, India
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- Department of Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Udupi 576 104, India
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- Centre for Excellence in Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru 570 015, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru 570 015, India
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- Division of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru 570 015, India
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- Department of Hospital Surgery, N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow 117997, Russia
- Institute of Biodesign and Modeling of Complex Systems, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Department of Hospital Surgery, N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow 117997, Russia
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- Department of Hospital Surgery, N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow 117997, Russia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 9004, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 9004, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 9004, Saudi Arabia
- Cell Culture Lab, Egyptian Organization for Biological Products and Vaccines (VACSERA Holding Company), 51 Wezaret El-Zeraa St., Giza 22311, Egypt
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- Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shri Shivaji Mahavidyalaya, Solapur 413 411, India
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- School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mysuru Campus, Mysuru 570 026, India
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Synthesis, characterization, in vitro biological evaluation and molecular docking studies of newly synthesized mononuclear lanthanum(III) complexes of N,N'-bis(2-aminoethyl)oxamide and phenanthroline bases. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Umapathi A, Madhyastha H, Navya P, Singh M, Madhyastha R, Daima HK. Surface chemistry driven selective anticancer potential of functional silver nanoparticles toward lung cancer cells. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The anticancer impacts of N, S donor pyrazole based ligand and its Co(III) and Cu(II) complexes on breast cancer cells. TRANSIT METAL CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11243-022-00514-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Banaspati A, Ramu V, Raza MK, Goswami TK. Copper(ii) curcumin complexes for endoplasmic reticulum targeted photocytotoxicity. RSC Adv 2022; 12:30722-30733. [PMID: 36349155 PMCID: PMC9606729 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra04813b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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Three copper(ii) complexes viz. [Cu(cur)(L)(ClO4)] (1-3), where Hcur is curcumin and L is 1,10-phenanthroline (phen, 1), dipyrido[3,2-d:2',3'-f]quinoxaline (dpq, 2), or dipyrido[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine (dppz, 3) were synthesized, fully characterized by various physicochemical methods and evaluated for their light-assisted chemotherapeutic potential. The complexes [Cu(acac)(L)(ClO4)] (4-6), where Hacac is acetylacetone and L is phen (in 4), dpq (in 5) and dppz (in 6), were synthesized and used as controls. The solid state structures of complexes 4 and 5 were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The curcumin complexes (1-3) were redox inactive at the copper centre, whereas the acetylacetonato complexes (4-6) displayed a Cu(ii)/Cu(i) couple at ∼0.1 V vs. Ag/AgCl reference electrode in DMF. Complexes 1-3 showed an intense curcumin-based band at ∼440 nm in DMF-Tris-HCl buffer (pH = 7.2) (1 : 9 v/v) which masks the copper based d-d band. The complexes bind to human serum albumin (HSA) with moderate efficacy. They also displayed significant binding affinity for calf-thymus (CT) DNA. The lipophilic curcumin complexes show remarkable visible light induced cytotoxicity (IC50 = ∼4 μM) with high phototoxic indices (PI) with low dark toxicity in human cervical carcinoma (HeLa) and human lung carcinoma (A549) cells. The corresponding acetylacetonato controls (4-6) did not show significant cytotoxicity in the dark or light. DCFDA and annexin V-FITC/PI assays using flow cytometry confirm the induction of significant apoptosis in cancer cells via generation of cytotoxic reactive oxygen species upon photoactivation. Confocal microscopic images using complex 3 demonstrate localization of the complexes predominantly in the endoplasmic reticulum of HeLa cells.
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- Atrayee Banaspati
- Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University Guwahati 781014 Assam India
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- Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 560012 India
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- Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 560012 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University Guwahati 781014 Assam India
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Zoumpoulaki M, Schanne G, Delsuc N, Preud'homme H, Quévrain E, Eskenazi N, Gazzah G, Guillot R, Seksik P, Vinh J, Lobinski R, Policar C. Deciphering the Metal Speciation in Low‐Molecular‐Weight Complexes by IMS‐MS: Application to the Detection of Manganese Superoxide Dismutase Mimics in Cell Lysates. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202203066. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202203066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Martha Zoumpoulaki
- Laboratoire des biomolécules (LBM) Département de chimie École normale supérieure PSL University, Sorbonne Université, CNRS 75005 Paris France
- SMBP ESPCI Paris PSL University, UMR 8249 CNRS France
- Centre de Recherche de Saint-Antoine, INSERM, UMRS 938 Sorbonne University, INSERM 75012 Paris France
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- Laboratoire des biomolécules (LBM) Département de chimie École normale supérieure PSL University, Sorbonne Université, CNRS 75005 Paris France
- Centre de Recherche de Saint-Antoine, INSERM, UMRS 938 Sorbonne University, INSERM 75012 Paris France
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- Laboratoire des biomolécules (LBM) Département de chimie École normale supérieure PSL University, Sorbonne Université, CNRS 75005 Paris France
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- Laboratoire des biomolécules (LBM) Département de chimie École normale supérieure PSL University, Sorbonne Université, CNRS 75005 Paris France
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- Laboratoire des biomolécules (LBM) Département de chimie École normale supérieure PSL University, Sorbonne Université, CNRS 75005 Paris France
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- ICMMO UMR CNRS 8182 Université Paris-Saclay 91405 Orsay France
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- Centre de Recherche de Saint-Antoine, INSERM, UMRS 938 Sorbonne University, INSERM 75012 Paris France
- Gastroenterology Department Saint-Antoine Hospital Sorbonne Université, APHP Paris France
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- SMBP ESPCI Paris PSL University, UMR 8249 CNRS France
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- Universite de Pau, CNRS, E2S, IPREM-UMR5254, Hélioparc 64053 Pau France
- Chair of Analytical Chemistry Warsaw University of Technology, Noakowskiego 3 00-664 Warsaw Poland
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- Laboratoire des biomolécules (LBM) Département de chimie École normale supérieure PSL University, Sorbonne Université, CNRS 75005 Paris France
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Malacarne MC, Gariboldi MB, Caruso E. BODIPYs in PDT: A Journey through the Most Interesting Molecules Produced in the Last 10 Years. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231710198. [PMID: 36077597 PMCID: PMC9456687 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231710198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Over the past 30 years, photodynamic therapy (PDT) has shown great development. In the clinical setting the few approved molecules belong almost exclusively to the porphyrin family; but in the scientific field, in recent years many researchers have been interested in other families of photosensitizers, among which BODIPY has shown particular interest. BODIPY is the acronym for 4,4-difluoro-4-bora-3a, 4a-diaza-s-indacene, and is a family of molecules well-known for their properties in the field of imaging. In order for these molecules to be used in PDT, a structural modification is necessary which involves the introduction of heavy atoms, such as bromine and iodine, in the beta positions of the pyrrole ring; this change favors the intersystem crossing, and increases the 1O2 yield. This mini review focused on a series of structural changes made to BODIPYs to further increase 1O2 production and bioavailability by improving cell targeting or photoactivity efficiency.
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Zhang SH, Wang ZF, Tan H. Novel zinc(II)−curcumin molecular probes bearing berberine and jatrorrhizine derivatives as potential mitochondria-targeting anti-neoplastic drugs. Eur J Med Chem 2022; 243:114736. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2022.114736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Ghorbanpour M, Soltani B, Mota A, Jahanbin Sardroodi J, Mehdizadeh Aghdam E, Shayanfar A, Molavi O, Mohammad-Rezaei R, Ebadi-Nahari M, Ziegler CJ. Copper (II) complexes with N, S donor pyrazole-based ligands as anticancer agents. Biometals 2022; 35:1095-1111. [PMID: 36001216 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-022-00426-0] [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: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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A group of bidentate nitrogen and sulfur donor pyrazole derivative ligands abbreviated as Na[RNCS(Pz)], Na[RNCS(PzMe2)], Na[RNCS(PzMe3)], Na[RNCS(PzPhMe)], Na[RNCS(PzPh2)], where (R = Et, Ph), and their Cu (II) complexes were synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic and physicochemical methods. The crystal structure of [Cu(PhNCSPzMe3)2] was determined by X-ray crystallography analysis and the results described a distorted square planar coordination geometry for this complex. Also, the cyclic voltammetry investigations indicated that the synthesized copper complex is an electrochemically active species. Moreover, the cytotoxic activity of all of the twenty synthesized compounds was evaluated using MTT assay against the MCF-7 (human breast carcinoma) cell lines, in vitro. Cu (II) complexes indicate significant cytotoxicity against the MCF-7 cell lines as compared with the free ligands. The docking studies showed that the copper complexes have better interactions with EGFR and CDK2 proteins, compared to the free ligands, and most of the studied compounds have a higher value of binding energy relative to the studied controls. The results of QSAR analysis suggest that dipole moment is in direct correlation with the obtained IC50 values, and it strongly impact the anticancer effects generated by the compounds. Our findings suggest that the developed copper complexes can be good candidates for further evaluations as chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of cancer.
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- Monireh Ghorbanpour
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Science, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, P. O. Box 53714-161, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Science, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, P. O. Box 53714-161, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Science, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, P. O. Box 53714-161, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Molecular Medicine Research Center, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Science, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, P. O. Box 53714-161, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
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Mohan B, Estalayo-Adrián S, Umadevi D, la Cour Poulsen B, Blasco S, McManus GJ, Gunnlaugsson T, Shanmugaraju S. Design, Synthesis, and Anticancer Studies of a p-Cymene-Ru(II)-Curcumin Organometallic Conjugate Based on a Fluorescent 4-Amino-1,8-naphthalimide Tröger's Base Scaffold. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:11592-11599. [PMID: 35857283 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c01005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A unique V-shaped "chiral" supramolecular scaffold, N-(4-pyridyl)-4-amino-1,8-naphthalimide Tröger's base (TBNap), was synthesized in good yield from a precursor N-(4-pyridyl)-4-amino-1,8-naphthalimide (Nap). TBNap was characterized using different spectroscopic methods and the molecular structure was elucidated by diffraction analysis. A new p-cymene-Ru(II)-curcumin conjugate (TB-Ru-Cur) was designed by reacting TBNap dipyridyl donor and ruthenium-curcuminato acceptor [RuCur = (p-cymene)Ru-(curcuminato)Cl] in the presence of silver triflate. TB-Ru-Cur was isolated in quantitative yield and characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), NMR (1H, 13C, and 19F), and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), and the molecular structure has been predicted using a computational study. Both TBNap and TB-Ru-Cur exhibited intramolecular charge transfer (ICT)-based fluorescence emission. Furthermore, the anticancer properties of TBNap, Ru-Cur, and TB-Ru-Cur were assessed in different cancer cell lines. Gratifyingly, the conjugate TB-Ru-Cur displayed fast-cellular internalization and good cytotoxicity against HeLa, HCT-116, and HepG2 cancer cells and the estimated IC50 value was much lower than that of the precursors (TBNap and Ru-Cur) and the well-known chemotherapeutic drug cisplatin.
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- Binduja Mohan
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Palakkad 678557, Kerala, India
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- School of Chemistry and Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin 2 D02 PN40, Ireland
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Palakkad 678557, Kerala, India
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- School of Chemistry and Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin 2 D02 PN40, Ireland
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- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular, Universidad de Valencia, C/Catedrático José Beltrán Martínez 2, 46980 Paterna, Spain
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- School of Biochemistry and Immunology and Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin 2 D02 PN40, Ireland
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- School of Chemistry and Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin 2 D02 PN40, Ireland
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Das M, Mukherjee S, Islam MM, Choudhuri I, Bhattacharyya N, Samanta BC, Dutta B, Maity T. Response of Ancillary Azide Ligand in Designing a 1D Copper(II) Polymeric Complex along with the Introduction of High DNA- and HAS-Binding Efficacy, Leading to Impressive Anticancer Activity: A Compact Experimental and Theoretical Approach. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:23276-23288. [PMID: 35847281 PMCID: PMC9281303 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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A new versatile azide-bridged polymeric Cu(II) complex, namely, [Cu(L)(μ1,3-N3)]∞ (1), was synthesized utilizing an N,N,O-donor piperidine-based Schiff base ligand (E)-4-bromo-2-((2-(-1-yl)imino)methyl)phenol (HL), obtained via the condensation reaction of 1-(2-aminoethyl) piperidine and 5-bromo salicylaldehyde. The single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that complex 1 consists of an end-to-end azido-bridged polymeric network, which is further rationalized with the help of a density functional theory (DFT) study. After routine characterization with a range of physicochemical studies, complex 1 is exploited to evaluate its biomedical potential. Initially, theoretical inspection with the help of a molecular docking study indicated the ability of complex 1 to effectively bind with macromolecules such as DNA and the human serum albumin (HSA) protein. The theoretical aspect was further verified by adopting several spectroscopic techniques. The electronic absorption spectroscopic analysis indicates a remarkable binding efficiency of Complex 1 with both DNA and HSA. The notable fluorescence intensity reduction of the ethidium bromide (EtBr)-DNA adduct, 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI)-DNA adduct, and HSA after the gradual addition of complex 1 authenticates its promising binding potential with the macromolecules. The retention of the canonical B form of DNA and α form of HSA during the association of complex 1 was confirmed by implementing a circular dichroism spectral study. The association ability of complex 1 with macromolecules further inspired us to inspect its impact on different cell lines such as HeLa (cervical cancer cell), PA1 (ovarian cancer cell), and HEK (normal cell). The dose-dependent and time-dependent in vitro 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay suggests an effective antiproliferative property of complex 1 with low toxicity toward the normal cell line. Finally, the anticancer activity of complex 1 toward carcinoma cell lines was analyzed by nuclear and cellular staining techniques, unveiling the cell death mechanism.
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- Manik Das
- Department
of Chemistry, Prabhat Kumar College, Contai, Purba Medinipur, Contai 721404, India
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- School
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- Department
of Chemistry, Aliah University, Kolkata 700064, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Panskura Banamali College, Panskura 721152, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Mugberia Gangadhar Mahavidyalaya, Purba Medinipur 721425, India
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- Department
of Chemical Science, IISER Kolkata, Mohanpur, Kolkata 741246, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Prabhat Kumar College, Contai, Purba Medinipur, Contai 721404, India
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Hu T, Liu X, Gong X, Chen B, Tan S, Xu H, Pan A, Liang S, He Y, Zhou F. Multichannel Ca 2+ Generator for Synergistic Tumor Therapy via Intracellular Ca 2+ Overload and Chemotherapy. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:8012-8020. [PMID: 35715215 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Ca2+ overload has attracted an increasing attention due to its benefit of precise cancer therapy, but its efficacy is limited by the strong Ca2+ excretion of cancer cells. Moreover, monotherapy of Ca2+ overload usually fails to treat tumors satisfactorily. Herein, we develop a multifunctional nanosystem that could induce Ca2+ overload by multipathway and simultaneously produce chemotherapy for synergistic tumor therapy. The nanosystem (CaMSN@CUR) is prepared by synthesizing a Ca-doped mesoporous silica nanoparticle (CaMSN) followed by loading the anticancer drug curcumin (CUR). CaMSN serves as the basis Ca2+ generator to induce Ca2+ overload directly in the intracellular environment by acid-triggered Ca2+ release, while CUR could not only exhibit chemotherapy but also facilitate Ca2+ release from the endoplasmic reticulum to the cytoplasm and inhibit Ca2+ efflux out of cells to further enhance Ca2+ overload. The in vitro and in vivo results show that CaMSN@CUR could exhibit a remarkable cytotoxicity against 4T1 cells and significantly inhibit tumor growth in 4T1 tumor-bearing mice via the synergy of Ca2+ overload and CUR-mediated chemotherapy. It is expected that the designed CaMSN@CUR has a great potential for effective tumor therapy.
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- Taishun Hu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, Hunan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First-Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410005, Hunan, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, Hunan, China
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- Institute of Super-Microstructure and Ultrafast Process in Advanced Materials, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, Hunan, China
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Deciphering the Metal Speciation in Low‐Molecular‐Weight Complexes by IMS‐MS: Application to the Detection of Manganese Superoxide Dismutase Mimics in Cell Lysates. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202203066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Curcumin Displays Enhanced Solubility and Antibacterial Activities When Complexed with the Cell Penetrating Peptide pVEC. Int J Pept Res Ther 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10989-022-10415-z] [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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Casiopeinas of Third Generations: Synthesis, Characterization, Cytotoxic Activity and Structure-Activity Relationships of Mixed Chelate Compounds with Bioactive Secondary Ligands. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27113504. [PMID: 35684441 PMCID: PMC9182210 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27113504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Casiopeinas are a family of copper(II) coordination compounds that have shown an important antineoplastic effect and low toxicity in normal cells. These compounds induce death cells by apoptosis through a catalytic redox process with endogenous reducing agents. Further studies included a structural variation, improving the activity and selectivity in cancer cells or other targets. In the present work we report the third generation, which contains a bioactive monocharged secondary ligand, as well as the design, synthesis, characterization and antiproliferative activity, of sixteen new copper(II) coordination compounds with curcumin or dimethoxycurcumin as secondary ligands. All compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, FTIR, UV-Vis, magnetic susceptibility, mass spectra with MALDI-flight time, cyclic voltammetry, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Crystallization of two complexes was achieved in dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) with polar solvent, and crystal data demonstrated that a square-based or square-base pyramid geometry are possible. A 1:1:1 stoichiometry (diimine: copper: curcuminoid) ratio and the possibility of a nitrate ion as a counterion were supported. 1H, 13C NMR spectra were used for the ligands. A sulforhodamine B assay was used to evaluate the cytotoxicity effect against two human cancer cell lines, SKLU-1 and HeLa. Electronic descriptors and redox potential were obtained by DFT calculations. Structure–activity relationships are strongly determined by the redox potential (E1/2) of copper(II) and molar volume (V) of the complexes. These compounds can be used as a template to open a wide field of research both experimentally and theoretically.
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Moradi MM, Aliomrani M, Tangestaninejad S, Varshosaz J, Kazemian H, Emami F, Rostami M. Hyaluronic acid targeted Metal Organic Framework based on Iron (III) for delivery of Platinum curcumin cytotoxic agent to triple negative Breast cancer cell line. Appl Organomet Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/aoc.6755] [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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- Mohammad Mahdi Moradi
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical science Isfahan University of Medical Science Isfahan Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical science Isfahan University of Medical Science Isfahan Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical science Isfahan University of Medical Science Isfahan Iran
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- Northern Analytical Lab Services University of Northern British Columbia Prince George BC Canada
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering University of Northern British Columbia Prince George BC Canada
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical science Isfahan University of Medical Science Isfahan Iran
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- Novel Drug Delivery Systems Research Centre and Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan Iran
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Duan C, Wang H, Jiao D, Geng Y, Wu Q, Yan H, Li C. Curcumin Restrains Oxidative Stress of After Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Rat by Activating the Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:889226. [PMID: 35571134 PMCID: PMC9092178 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.889226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), a severe hemorrhagic stroke, induces cerebral oxidative stress and severe secondary neurological injury. Curcumin was demonstrated to inhibit oxidative stress in the brain after ICH. However, the pharmacological mechanism needs further research. We used an intrastriatal injection of autologous blood to make the rat ICH model, and then the rat was treated with curcumin (100 mg/kg/day). Modified Neurological Severity Score (mNSS) and corner test results showed that curcumin could significantly promote the neurological recovery of ICH rats. Meanwhile, curcumin could substantially reduce ROS and MDA in the tissues around intracranial hematoma and prevent GSH depletion. To explore the pharmacological molecular mechanism of curcumin, we used HAPI cells and primary rat cortical microglia for in vitro experiments. In vitro, heme-treated cells were used as the cell model of ICH to explore the molecular mechanism of inhibiting oxidative stress by curcumin treatment. The results showed that curcumin significantly inhibited heme-induced oxidative stress, decreased intracellular ROS and MDA, and promoted Nrf2 and its downstream antioxidant gene (HO-1, NQO1, and Gpx4) expression. These results suggest that curcumin inhibits oxidative stress by activating the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. Here, our results indicate that curcumin can promote the inhibition of oxidative stress in microglia by activating the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway and promoting neurological recovery after ICH, providing a new therapeutic target for clinical treatment of ICH.
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- Chenyang Duan
- Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China.,Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China.,Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.,Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cerebral Vascular and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Tianjin Neurosurgical Institute, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China.,School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cerebral Vascular and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Tianjin Neurosurgical Institute, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cerebral Vascular and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Tianjin Neurosurgical Institute, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China.,Hebei University, Baoding, China
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Kushwaha R, Kumar A, Saha S, Bajpai S, Yadav AK, Banerjee S. Os(II) complexes for catalytic anticancer therapy: recent update. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:4825-4836. [PMID: 35348152 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc00341d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The recent dramatic enhancement in cancer-related mortality and the drawbacks (side effects and resistance) of Pt-based first-generation chemotherapeutics have escalated the need for new cancer medicines with unique anticancer activities for better human life. To overcome the demerits of Pt-based cancer drugs, the concept of catalytic anticancer agents has recently been presented in the field of anticancer metallodrug development research. Many intracellular transformations in cancer cells are catalyzed by metal complexes, including pyruvate reduction to lactate, NAD(P)+ reduction to NAD(P)H and vice versa, and the conversion of 3O2 to reactive oxygen species (ROS). These artificial in-cell changes with non-toxic and catalytic dosages of metal complexes have been shown to disrupt several essential intracellular processes which ultimately cause cell death. This new approach could develop potent next-generation catalytic anticancer drugs. In this context, recently, several 16/18 electron Os(II)-based complexes have shown promising catalytic anticancer activities with unique anticancer mechanisms. Herein, we have delineated the catalytic anticancer activity of Os(II) complexes from a critical viewpoint. These catalysts are reported to induce the in-cell catalytic transfer hydrogenation of pyruvate and important quinones to create metabolic disorder and photocatalytic ROS generation for oxidative stress generation in cancer cells. Overall, these Os(II) catalysts have the potential to be novel catalytic cancer drugs with new anticancer mechanisms.
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- Rajesh Kushwaha
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, UP-221005, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, UP-221005, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, UP-221005, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, UP-221005, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, UP-221005, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, UP-221005, India.
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Efficient loading of curcumin into CTAB micelle-embedded silica particles for visualized pH detection. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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