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Nanoformulation Shows Cytotoxicity against Glioblastoma Cell Lines and Antiangiogenic Activity in Chicken Chorioallantoic Membrane. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13060862. [PMID: 34208088 PMCID: PMC8230781 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13060862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Glioblastoma (GB) is a histological and genetically heterogeneous brain tumor that is highly proliferative and vascularized. The prognosis is poor with currently available treatment. In this study, we evaluated the cytotoxicity and antiangiogenic activity of doxorubicin-loaded-chitosan-coated-arginylglycylaspartic acid-functionalized-poly(ε-caprolactone)-alpha bisabolol-LNC (AB-DOX-LNC-L-C-RGD). The nanoformulation was prepared by self-assembling followed by interfacial reactions, physicochemically characterized and evaluated in vitro against GB cell lines (U87MG and U138MG) and in vivo using the chicken chorioallantoic membrane assay (CAM). Spherical shape nanocapsules had a hydrodynamic mean diameter of 138 nm, zeta potential of +13.4 mV, doxorubicin encapsulation of 65%, and RGD conjugation of 92%. After 24 h of treatment (U87MG and U138MG), the median inhibition concentrations (IC50) were 520 and 490 nmol L−1 doxorubicin-equivalent concentrations, respectively. The treatment induced antiproliferative activity with S-phase cell-cycle arrest and apoptosis in the GB cells. Furthermore, after 48 h of exposure, evaluation of antiangiogenic activity (CAM) showed that the relative vessel growth following treatment with the nanocapsules was 5.4 times lower than that with the control treatment. The results support the therapeutic potential of the nanoformulation against GB and, thereby, pave the way for future preclinical studies.
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Leite LHI, Leite GO, da Silva BAF, Santos SAAR, Magalhães FEA, Menezes PP, Serafini MR, Teixeira CS, Brito RG, Santos PL, da Costa JGM, Araújo AAS, Quintans-Júnior LJ, de Menezes IRA, Coutinho HDM, Campos AR. Molecular mechanism underlying orofacial antinociceptive activity of Vanillosmopsis arborea Baker (Asteraceae) essential oil complexed with β-cyclodextrin. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 55:293-301. [PMID: 30293859 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2018.09.173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Revised: 07/19/2018] [Accepted: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vanillosmopsis arborea Baker has recognized economic value owing to the high content of (-)-α-bisabolol (BISA) in the essential oil of its stem (EOVA). The antinociceptive effect of EVOA has already been demonstrated, and β-cyclodextrin (βCD) is known to improve the analgesic effect of various substances. PURPOSE Thus, we aimed to evaluate the orofacial antinociceptive effect of a complex containing EOVA-βCD in rodents. METHODS EOVA was obtained by simple hydrodistillation, and the essential oil was complexed with βCD. The animals (n = 6/group) were treated orally with EOVA-βCD (10 or 50 mg/kg), or vehicle (control), and subjected to cutaneous orofacial nociception (formalin, capsaicin, acidic saline or glutamate), corneal (hypertonic saline) or temporomandibular (formalin) tests. The expression of FOS protein was analyzed in the spinal cord. Molecular docking was performed using the 5-HT3 and M2 receptors and BISA. RESULTS The oral administration of EOVA-βCD reduced nociceptive behaviour. Moreover, EOVA-βCD decreased FOS expression. The molecular docking study indicates that BISA interacts with 5-HT3 and M2 receptors, indicating the potential mechanism of action of the tested compound. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that EOVA-βCD possesses orofacial antinociceptive effect, indicating that this complex can be used in analgesic drug development.
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- Laura Hévila I Leite
- Experimental Biology Center, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil; Institute of Educators Training, Federal University of Cariri, Brejo Santo, Ceará, Brazil
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- Experimental Biology Center, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristõvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristõvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Agrarian and Environmental Sciences Center, Federal University of Maranhão, Chapadinha, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristõvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristõvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristõvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Ceará, Brazil
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Nuutinen T. Medicinal properties of terpenes found in Cannabis sativa and Humulus lupulus. Eur J Med Chem 2018; 157:198-228. [PMID: 30096653 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2018.07.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2018] [Revised: 07/30/2018] [Accepted: 07/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Cannabaceae plants Cannabis sativa L. and Humulus lupulus L. are rich in terpenes - both are typically comprised of terpenes as up to 3-5% of the dry-mass of the female inflorescence. Terpenes of cannabis and hops are typically simple mono- and sesquiterpenes derived from two and three isoprene units, respectively. Some terpenes are relatively well known for their potential in biomedicine and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, while others are yet to be studied in detail. The current, comprehensive review presents terpenes found in cannabis and hops. Terpenes' medicinal properties are supported by numerous in vitro, animal and clinical trials and show anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, anxiolytic, anticancer, antitumor, neuroprotective, anti-mutagenic, anti-allergic, antibiotic and anti-diabetic attributes, among others. Because of the very low toxicity, these terpenes are already widely used as food additives and in cosmetic products. Thus, they have been proven safe and well-tolerated.
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- Tarmo Nuutinen
- Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Univerisity of Eastern Finland (UEF), Finland; Department of Physics and Mathematics, UEF, Finland.
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Chirumbolo S, Bjørklund G. The sesquiterpene α-bisabolol in the adipocyte-cancer desmoplastic crosstalk: does it have an action on epithelial-mesenchymal transition mechanisms? Int J Clin Oncol 2017; 22:222-228. [PMID: 27942879 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-016-1072-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2016] [Accepted: 12/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Alpha-bisabolol is a plant-derived sesquiterpene alcohol recently associated with a supposed anti-cancer action due to its ability to induce BID-related apoptosis. The molecule, which enters the cell through lipid rafts, may also interact with kisspeptin receptor 1, which has recently been associated with tumor mobility and invasiveness. This evidence suggests the possibility that α-bisabolol might act on the epithelial-mesenchymal transition mechanism, closely associated with the desmoplastic reaction of adipose tissue surrounding a pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. This review addresses the issue on the basis of the most recent reported literature in the field.
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- Salvatore Chirumbolo
- Department of Neurological and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie 9, Verona, Italy.
- CONEM Scientific Secretary, Mo i Rana, Norway.
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- Council for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, Mo i Rana, Norway
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Chhetri BK, Ali NAA, Setzer WN. A Survey of Chemical Compositions and Biological Activities of Yemeni Aromatic Medicinal Plants. MEDICINES 2015; 2:67-92. [PMID: 28930202 PMCID: PMC5533162 DOI: 10.3390/medicines2020067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2015] [Revised: 05/11/2015] [Accepted: 05/20/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Yemen is a small country located in the southwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula. Yemen’s coastal lowlands, eastern plateau, and deserts give it a diverse topography, which along with climatic factors make it opulent in flora. Despite the introduction of Western medicinal system during the middle of the twentieth century, herbal medicine still plays an important role in Yemen. In this review, we present a survey of several aromatic plants used in traditional medicine in Yemen, their traditional uses, their volatile chemical compositions, and their biological activities.
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- Bhuwan K Chhetri
- Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899, USA.
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sana'a University, P.O. Box 13150 Sana'a, Yemen.
- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Clinical Pharmacy, Albaha University, P.O. Box 1988 Al Baha, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899, USA.
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Chirumbolo S. Alpha-bisabolol, not a matter for cancer therapy. Commentary: "Research on the immunosuppressive activity of ingredients contained in sunscreens". Front Pharmacol 2015; 6:96. [PMID: 26029105 PMCID: PMC4426726 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2015.00096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2015] [Accepted: 04/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Salvatore Chirumbolo
- Department of Medicine, University Laboratories for Medical Research (LURM)-Medicine D, University of Verona Verona, Italy
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Liang Y, Liu HH, Chen YJ, Sun H. Antitumor Activity of the Protein and Small Molecule Component Fractions from Agrocybe aegerita Through Enhancement of Cytokine Production. J Med Food 2014; 17:439-46. [DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2013.2846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Yi Liang
- Department of Clinical Immunology, Guangdong Medical College, Dongguan, China
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- The College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Taglialatela-Scafati O, Pollastro F, Cicione L, Chianese G, Bellido ML, Munoz E, Özen HÇ, Toker Z, Appendino G. STAT-3 inhibitory bisabolanes from Carthamus glaucus. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2012; 75:453-458. [PMID: 22309250 DOI: 10.1021/np2008973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Apart from a large amount (ca. 2.0%) of α-bisabolol β-D-fucopyranoside (2a), the aerial parts of the Mediterranean weed Carthamus glaucus afforded an unusual triglyceride (E-2-crotonyl-1,3-distearolylglycerol, 7), two lipophilic flavonoids (6a,b), and a series of bisabolane fucopyranosides variously acylated on the sugar moiety (2b-e) or oxidized on the terpenoid core (3, 4a,b, 5a,b). The fucopyranoside 2a is more soluble in polar media and more versatile in terms of formulation than its aglycone [(-)-α-bisabolol, 1], an anti-inflammatory cosmetic ingredient in current short supply in its natural form. A comparative investigation of the activity of α-bisabolol (1a), the fucopyranoside 2a, and its senecioate 2b on transcription factors involved in inflammation and cancer pathways (NF-κB and STAT-3) showed only marginal activity on NF-κB inhibition for all compounds, while STAT-3 was inhibited potently by the fucoside 2a and, to a lesser extent, also by α-bisabolol. These observations qualify 2a as an easily available compound, both as an apoptotic lead structure and as a potential alternative to natural α-bisabolol (1) for pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic development.
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- Orazio Taglialatela-Scafati
- Dipartimento di Chimica delle Sostanze Naturali, Università di Napoli Federico II, Via Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, Italy.
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Caldini R, Fanti E, Magnelli L, Barletta E, Tanganelli E, Zampieri M, Chevanne M. Low doses of 3-aminobenzamide, a poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitor, stimulate angiogenesis by regulating expression of urokinase type plasminogen activator and matrix metalloprotease 2. Vasc Cell 2011; 3:12. [PMID: 21595892 PMCID: PMC3117742 DOI: 10.1186/2045-824x-3-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2011] [Accepted: 05/19/2011] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Poly(ADP-Ribose) polymerase (PARP) activity has been demonstrated fundamental in many cellular processes, including DNA repair, cell proliferation and differentiation. In particular, PARP activity has been recently found to affect proliferation, migration, and tube formation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells. In recent times, PARP inhibitors have entered in clinical trials to potentiate cancer treatments by preventing DNA repair, but little is known about the effects performed by different drug concentrations on neoangiogenesis, an essential step in tumor growth. Methods Human umbilical vein endothelial cells were treated with 3 aminobenzamide (3ABA), a PARP inhibitor, and tested for several different cellular parameters. Results Here we present in vitro evidence that a low concentration of 3ABA (50 μM), stimulates angiogenesis by decreasing fibrinolytic activity, carried out by urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA), and by enhancing matrix metalloprotease-2 (MMP-2) gelatinolytic activity, in fibroblast growth factor-2-stimulated endothelial cells. These unbalanced pathways modify in vitro angiogenic steps, inhibiting chemoinvasion and stimulating tubulogenic activity. Conclusions Our results suggest that the proangiogenic effect of low concentrations of 3ABA alerts on the efficacy of PARP inhibitors to potentiate anticancer therapy. Moreover, they indicate that endothelial chemoinvasion and tubulogenesis depend on distinct proteolytic pathways.
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- Riccardo Caldini
- Department of Experimental Pathology and Oncology, University of Florence, viale G,B, Morgagni 50, 50134 Florence, Italy.
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