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Song Z, Han C, Luo G, Jia G, Wang X, Zhang B. Yinqin Qingfei granules alleviate Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia via inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated macrophage pyroptosis. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1437475. [PMID: 39257401 PMCID: PMC11383775 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1437475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024] Open
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Background Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) is a prevalent respiratory infectious disease in children. Given the increasing resistance of M. pneumoniae (MP) to macrolide antibiotics, the identification of new therapeutic agents is critical. Yinqin Qingfei granules (YQQFG), a Chinese patent medicine formulated specifically for pediatric MPP, lacks a clear explanation of its mechanism. Methods The primary components of YQQFG were identified using LC-MS/MS. In vitro, RAW264.7 cells infected with MP underwent morphological examination via scanning electron microscopy. Drug-containing serum was prepared, and its intervention concentration was determined using the CCK-8 assay. The active components of YQQFG were molecularly docked with NLRP3 protein using Autodock Vina software. A RAW264.7 cell line overexpressing NLRP3 was created using lentivirus to pinpoint the target of YQQFG. In vivo, MPP model mice were established via nasal instillation of MP. Lung damage was assessed by lung index and H&E staining. Pyroptosis-associated protein levels in cells and lung tissue were measured by western blot, while interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18 levels in cell supernatants and mouse serum were quantified using ELISA. Immunofluorescence double staining of lung tissue sections was conducted to assess the correlation between NLRP3 protein expression and macrophages. The expression of the community-acquired respiratory distress syndrome toxin (CARDS TX) was evaluated by qPCR. Results 25 effective components with favorable oral bioavailability were identified in YQQFG. Both in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated that YQQFG substantially reduced the expression of the NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD pathway, decreasing the release of IL-1β and IL-18, and inhibited MP exotoxin. Molecular docking indicated strong affinity between most YQQFG components and NLRP3 protein. Lentivirus transfection and immunofluorescence double staining confirmed that YQQFG significantly suppressed NLRP3 expression in macrophages, outperforming azithromycin (AZM). The combination of YQQFG and AZM yielded the optimal therapeutic effect for MPP. Conclusion YQQFG mitigates inflammatory responses by suppressing NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated macrophage pyroptosis, thereby ameliorating MP-induced acute lung injury. YQQFG serves as an effective adjunct and alternative medication for pediatric MPP treatment.
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- Zhe Song
- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Tavvabi-Kashani N, Hasanpour M, Baradaran Rahimi V, Vahdati-Mashhadian N, Askari VR. Pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic, toxicity, and recent advances in Eugenol's potential benefits against natural and chemical noxious agents: A mechanistic review. Toxicon 2024; 238:107607. [PMID: 38191032 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2024.107607] [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: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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The active biological phytochemicals, crucial compounds employed in creating hundreds of medications, are derived from valuable and medicinally significant plants. These phytochemicals offer excellent protection from various illnesses, including inflammatory disorders and chronic conditions caused by oxidative stress. A phenolic monoterpenoid known as eugenol (EUG), it is typically found in the essential oils of many plant species from the Myristicaceae, Myrtaceae, Lamiaceae, and Lauraceae families. One of the main ingredients of clove oil (Syzygium aromaticum (L.), Myrtaceae), it has several applications in industry, including flavoring food, pharmaceutics, dentistry, agriculture, and cosmeceuticals. Due to its excellent potential for avoiding many chronic illnesses, it has lately attracted attention. EUG has been classified as a nonmutant, generally acknowledged as a safe (GRAS) chemical by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the existing research, EUG possesses notable anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, antibacterial, antispasmodic, and apoptosis-promoting properties, which have lately gained attention for its ability to control chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial malfunction and dramatically impact human wellness. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the scientific evidence from the most significant research studies that have been published regarding the protective role and detoxifying effects of EUG against a wide range of toxins, including biological and chemical toxins, as well as different drugs and pesticides that produce a variety of toxicities, throughout view of the possible advantages of EUG.
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- Negin Tavvabi-Kashani
- Student Research Committee, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Devi S, Chauhan S, Mannan A, Singh TG. Targeting cardiovascular risk factors with eugenol: an anti-inflammatory perspective. Inflammopharmacology 2024; 32:307-317. [PMID: 38085446 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01392-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Inflammation is a multifaceted biological reaction to a wide range of stimuli, and it has been linked to the onset and progression of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Inflammatory markers found in the blood, including C-reactive protein, serum amyloid A, fibrinogen, plasma viscosity, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, interleukin-6, and soluble adhesion molecules (like intercellular adhesion molecule-1 and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1), are risk factors for cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease. These markers play a crucial role in understanding and assessing cardiovascular health. Due to this complicated relationship between inflammation and cardiovascular disease, anti-inflammatory agents of natural origin have been the subject of many preclinical and clinical studies in recent years. Eugenol is a natural phenolic compound found in clove oil, nutmeg oil, cinnamon oil, and bay leaf oil, as well as other essential oils. Eugenol has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties in many forms of experimental inflammation. It may scavenge free radicals, which contribute to inflammation and tissue damage. Various studies also suggest that eugenol can limit the production of inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandins, cytokines, and chemokines. Animal models of arthritis, colitis, and lung damage, as well as human clinical studies, have shown that eugenol has phenomenal anti-inflammatory properties. These properties suggest that eugenol may be able to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
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- Sushma Devi
- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, 140401, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, 140401, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, 140401, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, 140401, India.
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Chen S, Lai H, Su X, Yu H, Li B, Wei S, Yang M, Wang Y, Shen B, Yue P. Rambutan-liked Pickering emulsion stabilized by cellulose nanocrystals for enhancing anti-bacterial activity and anti-inflammatory effect of Chimonanthus nitens Oliv. essential oil. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:124665. [PMID: 37121421 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Owing to volatility and poor water solubility, the medical application of Chimonanthus nitens Oliv. essential oil (CEO) in the fields of medicine was strictly limited. To tackle this problem, a novel CEO loaded rambutan-liked Pickering emulsion (CEO-RPE) with a spiky surface was effectively designed by coating with carboxymethyl cellulose sodium modified cellulose nanocrystals (CCN) as stabilizer. The effect of CCN concentration on the formation and stabilization of CEO-RPE was investigated. The results showed that CEO-RPE stabilized by 1 % CCN had a smaller droplet size and exhibited a rambutan-liked surface, and was stabilized against concentrated salt and high pH condition due to the steric barrier of CCN that covered in the droplet surface. Subsequently, the antibacterial performance of CEO-RPE was investigated against E. coli, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, and S. pneumoniae by determining the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). The results showed that the CEO-RPE exhibited higher antibacterial activity compared to CEO, which could be attributed to its effective adhesion to the cell membrane of bacteria. In addition, the results of anti-inflammatory experiments showed that CEO-RPE also exhibited strong anti-inflammatory effect on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury (ALI) in rats. Therefore, the CCN stabilized rambutan-liked Pickering emulsion seemed to be a promising strategy to increase the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity of CEO.
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- Shuiyan Chen
- Key Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 MEILING Avenue, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 MEILING Avenue, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 MEILING Avenue, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 MEILING Avenue, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 MEILING Avenue, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 MEILING Avenue, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 MEILING Avenue, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Jiangxi Youmei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 MEILING Avenue, Nanchang 330004, China.
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- Key Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 MEILING Avenue, Nanchang 330004, China.
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Kianmehr M, Behdadfard M, Hedayati-Moghadam M, Khazdair MR. Effects of Herbs and Derived Natural Products on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Toxicity: A Literature Review. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2023; 2023:7675183. [PMID: 37102170 PMCID: PMC10125742 DOI: 10.1155/2023/7675183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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Introduction Oxidative stress (OS) during inflammation can increase inflammatory responses and damage tissue. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) can induce oxidative stress and inflammation in several organs. Natural products have several biological activities including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunoregulatory properties. The aims of the study are to study the possible therapeutic effects of natural products on LPS inducing toxicity on the nervous system, lung, liver, and immune system. Methods The in vitro and in vivo research articles that were published in the last 5 years were included in the current study. The keywords included "lipopolysaccharide," "toxicity," "natural products," and "plant extract" were searched in different databases such as Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar until October 2021. Results The results of most studies indicated that some medicinal herbs and their potent natural products can help to prevent, treat, and manage LPS-induced toxicity. Medicinal herbs and plant-derived natural products showed promising effects on managing and treating oxidative stress, inflammation, and immunomodulation by several mechanisms. Conclusion However, these findings provide information about natural products for the prevention and treatment of LPS-induced toxicity, but the scientific validation of natural products requires more evidence on animal models to replace modern commercial medicine.
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- Student Research Committee, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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Effects of centipedic acid on acute lung injury: A dose-response study in a murine model. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2023; 310:103988. [PMID: 36423821 DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2022.103988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Centipedic Acid (CPA), a natural diterpene from Egletes viscosa, an endemic species of the Caatinga biome, has shown antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, no report on the CPA on respiratory system mechanics has been so far advanced. We aimed to investigate the dose-response behavior of CPA on E. coli lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-triggered acute lung injury (ALI). Forty-eight C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into six groups: control (SS), induced to ALI (LPS), 4 groups induced to ALI pre-treated with 12.5, 25, 50 and 100 mg/kg of CPA (CPA12.5, CPA25, CPA50 and CPA100 groups). CPA 100 mg/kg could prevent inflammatory cell infiltration, alveolar collapse, changes in tissue micromechanics and lung function (airway resistance, tissue elastance, tissue resistance and Static compliance). These results indicate preventive potential of this compound in the installation of ALI.
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Hasan MR, Alotaibi BS, Althafar ZM, Mujamammi AH, Jameela J. An Update on the Therapeutic Anticancer Potential of Ocimum sanctum L.: "Elixir of Life". Molecules 2023; 28:1193. [PMID: 36770859 PMCID: PMC9919305 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031193] [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: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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In most cases, cancer develops due to abnormal cell growth and subsequent tumour formation. Due to significant constraints with current treatments, natural compounds are being explored as potential alternatives. There are now around 30 natural compounds under clinical trials for the treatment of cancer. Tulsi, or Holy Basil, of the genus Ocimum, is one of the most widely available and cost-effective medicinal plants. In India, the tulsi plant has deep religious and medicinal significance. Tulsi essential oil contains a valuable source of bioactive compounds, such as camphor, eucalyptol, eugenol, alpha-bisabolene, beta-bisabolene, and beta-caryophyllene. These compounds are proposed to be responsible for the antimicrobial properties of the leaf extracts. The anticancer effects of tulsi (Ocimum sanctum L.) have earned it the title of "queen of herbs" and "Elixir of Life" in Ayurvedic treatment. Tulsi leaves, which have high concentrations of eugenol, have been shown to have anticancer properties. In a various cancers, eugenol exerts its antitumour effects through a number of different mechanisms. In light of this, the current review focuses on the anticancer benefits of tulsi and its primary phytoconstituent, eugenol, as apotential therapeutic agent against a wide range of cancer types. In recent years, tulsi has gained popularity due to its anticancer properties. In ongoing clinical trials, a number of tulsi plant compounds are being evaluated for their potential anticancer effects. This article discusses anticancer, chemopreventive, and antioxidant effects of tulsi.
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- Mohammad Raghibul Hasan
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Alquwayiyah 11971, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Alquwayiyah 11971, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Alquwayiyah 11971, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Biochemistry Unit, Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Alquwayiyah 11971, Saudi Arabia
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Galhardo TS, Ueno AK, Costa-Silva TA, Tempone AG, Carvalho WA, Fischmeister C, Bruneau C, Mandelli D, Lago JHG. New derivatives from dehydrodieugenol B and its methyl ether displayed high anti-Trypanosoma cruzi activity and cause depolarization of the plasma membrane and collapse the mitochondrial membrane potential. Chem Biol Interact 2022; 366:110129. [PMID: 36067825 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2022.110129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In the present work, dehydrodieugenol B (1) and its methyl ether (2), isolated from Nectandra leucantha twigs, were used as starting material for the preparation of two new derivatives (1a and 2a) containing an additional methoxycarbonyl unit on allyl side chains. Compounds 1a and 2a demonstrated activity against trypomastigotes (EC50 values of 13.5 and 23.0 μM, respectively) and against intracellular amastigotes (EC50 values of 10.2 and 6.1 μM, respectively). Additionally, compound 2a demonstrated no mammalian cytotoxicity up to 200 μM whereas compound 1a exhibited a CC50 value of 139.8 μM. The mechanism of action studies of compounds 1a and 2a demonstrated a significant depolarization of the plasma membrane potential in trypomastigotes, followed by a mitochondrial membrane potential collapse. Neither calcium level nor reactive oxygen species alterations were observed after a short-time incubation. Considering the potential of compound 2a against T. cruzi and its simple preparation from the natural product 2, isolated from N. leucantha, this compound could be considered a new hit for future drug design studies in Chagas disease.
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- Thalita S Galhardo
- Center of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo Andre, 09210-580, Brazil
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- Institute of Environmental, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, Diadema, 09972-270, Brazil
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- Center of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo Andre, 09210-580, Brazil; SENAI Institute of Innovation in Biotechnology, 01130-000, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Centre for Parasitology and Mycology, Instituto Adolfo Lutz, São Paulo, 01246-000, Brazil
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- Center of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo Andre, 09210-580, Brazil
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- Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes, University of Rennes, Rennes, UMR6226, 35000, France
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- Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes, University of Rennes, Rennes, UMR6226, 35000, France
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- Center of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo Andre, 09210-580, Brazil.
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- Center of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo Andre, 09210-580, Brazil.
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Csikós E, Csekő K, Kemény Á, Draskóczi L, Kereskai L, Kocsis B, Böszörményi A, Helyes Z, Horváth G. Pinus sylvestris L. and Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L. M. Perry Essential Oils Inhibit Endotoxin-Induced Airway Hyperreactivity despite Aggravated Inflammatory Mechanisms in Mice. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27123868. [PMID: 35744988 PMCID: PMC9229653 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27123868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Scots pine (SO) and clove (CO) essential oils (EOs) are commonly used by inhalation, and their main components are shown to reduce inflammatory mediator production. The aim of our research was to investigate the chemical composition of commercially available SO and CO by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry and study their effects on airway functions and inflammation in an acute pneumonitis mouse model. Inflammation was evoked by intratracheal endotoxin and EOs were inhaled three times during the 24 h experimental period. Respiratory function was analyzed by unrestrained whole-body plethysmography, lung inflammation by semiquantitative histopathological scoring, myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity and cytokine measurements. α-Pinene (39.4%) was the main component in SO, and eugenol (88.6%) in CO. Both SO and CO significantly reduced airway hyperresponsiveness, and prevented peak expiratory flow, tidal volume increases and perivascular edema formation. Meanwhile, inflammatory cell infiltration was not remarkably affected. In contrast, MPO activity and several inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, KC, MCP-1, MIP-2, TNF-α) were aggravated by both EOs. This is the first evidence that SO and CO inhalation improve airway function, but enhance certain inflammatory parameters. These results suggest that these EOs should be used with caution in cases of inflammation-associated respiratory diseases.
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- Eszter Csikós
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pecs, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Medical School, University of Pecs, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary; (K.C.); (Á.K.); (L.D.); (Z.H.)
- Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pecs, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Medical School, University of Pecs, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary; (K.C.); (Á.K.); (L.D.); (Z.H.)
- Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pecs, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
- Department of Medical Biology and Central Electron Microscope Laboratory, Medical School, University of Pecs, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Medical School, University of Pecs, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary; (K.C.); (Á.K.); (L.D.); (Z.H.)
- Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pecs, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology, Medical School, University of Pecs, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary;
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Medical School, University of Pecs, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary;
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- Institute of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Semmelweis University, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Medical School, University of Pecs, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary; (K.C.); (Á.K.); (L.D.); (Z.H.)
- Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pecs, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
- PharmInVivo Ltd., H-7629 Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pecs, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +36-72-503650-28823
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Saadat S, Beigoli S, Khazdair MR, Amin F, Boskabady MH. Experimental and Clinical Studies on the Effects of Natural Products on Noxious Agents-Induced Lung Disorders, a Review. Front Nutr 2022; 9:867914. [PMID: 35662950 PMCID: PMC9158561 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.867914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The harmful effects of various noxious agents (NA) are well-known and there are reports regarding the induction of various lung disorders due to exposure to these agents both in animal and human studies. In addition, various studies have shown the effects of natural products (NP) on NA-induced lung disorders. The effects of various NP, including medicinal plants and their derivatives, on lung injury induced by NA, were reviewed in this study. The improving effects of various NP including medicinal plants, such as Aloe vera, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, Avena sativa, Crocus sativus, Curcuma longa, Dioscorea batatas, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Gentiana veitchiorum, Gentiopicroside, Houttuynia cordata, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hochu-ekki-to, Hippophae rhamnoides, Juglans regia, Melanocarpa fruit juice, Mikania glomerata, Mikania laevigata, Moringa oleifera, Myrtus communis L., Lamiaceae, Myrtle, Mosla scabra leaves, Nectandra leucantha, Nigella sativa, Origanum vulgare L, Pulicaria petiolaris, Paulownia tomentosa, Pomegranate seed oil, Raphanus sativus L. var niger, Rosa canina, Schizonepeta tenuifolia, Thymus vulgaris, Taraxacum mongolicum, Tribulus Terrestris, Telfairia occidentalis, Taraxacum officinale, TADIOS, Xuebijing, Viola yedoensis, Zataria multiflora, Zingiber officinale, Yin-Chiao-San, and their derivatives, on lung injury induced by NA were shown by their effects on lung inflammatory cells and mediators, oxidative stress markers, immune responses, and pathological changes in the experimental studies. Some clinical studies also showed the therapeutic effects of NP on respiratory symptoms, pulmonary function tests (PFT), and inflammatory markers. Therefore, the results of this study showed the possible therapeutic effects of various NP on NA-induced lung disorders by the amelioration of various features of lung injury. However, further clinical studies are needed to support the therapeutic effects of NP on NA-induced lung disorders for clinical practice purposes.
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- Saeideh Saadat
- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- *Correspondence: Mohammad Hossein Boskabady ;
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