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Widaad A, Zulkipli IN, Petalcorin MIR. Anthelmintic Effect of Leucaena leucocephala Extract and Its Active Compound, Mimosine, on Vital Behavioral Activities in Caenorhabditis elegans. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27061875. [PMID: 35335240 PMCID: PMC8950933 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27061875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Helminth infections continue to be a neglected global threat in tropical regions, and there have been growing cases of anthelmintic resistance reported towards the existing anthelmintic drugs. Thus, the search for a novel anthelmintic agent has been increasing, especially those derived from plants. Leucaena leucocephala (LL) is a leguminous plant that is known to have several pharmacological activities, including anthelmintic activity. It is widely known to contain a toxic compound called mimosine, which we believed could be a potential lead candidate that could exert a potent anthelmintic effect. Hence, this study aimed to validate the presence of mimosine in LL extract and to investigate the anthelmintic effect of LL extract and mimosine on head thrashing, egg-laying, and pharyngeal pumping activities using the animal model Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). Mimosine content in LL extract was confirmed through an HPLC analysis of spiking LL extract with different mimosine concentrations, whereby an increasing trend in peak heights was observed at a retention time of 0.9 min. LL extract and mimosine caused a significant dose-dependent increase in the percentage of worm mortality, which produced LC50s of 73 mg/mL and 6.39 mg/mL, respectively. Exposure of C. elegans to different concentrations of LL extract and mimosine significantly decreased the head thrashing, egg-laying, and mean pump amplitude of pharyngeal pumping activity. We speculated that these behavioral changes are due to the inhibitory effect of LL extract and mimosine on an L-type calcium channel called EGL-19. Our findings provide evidential support for the potential of LL extract and its active compound, mimosine, as novel anthelmintic candidates. However, the underlying mechanism of the anthelmintic action has yet to be elucidated.
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Hitoglou S, Frydas S, Hatzistilianou M, Pappa S, Gougoustamou D, Kotsis A. Response of ADA and Its Isoenzymes in Mice Infected by Trichinella Spiralis and Treated with Mimosine. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2017; 17:191-200. [PMID: 15171820 DOI: 10.1177/039463200401700211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Infections caused by the nematode Trichinella spiralis (T. spiralis) are chatacterized by an inflammatory response in the host. The aim of this study was to identify and evaluate markers for monitoring mice infected with T. spiralis and treated with or without mimosine. The markers that have been used were total and differential white blood cell counts, subpopulations of lymphocytes, serum tADA and its isoenzymes ADA1 and ADA2 activity. The study included 3 groups of BALB/c mice. Group A consisted of 16 healthy mice, Group B of 16 mice infected with T. spiralis and treated with saline, and Group C of 16 mice infected with T. spiralis and treated with mimosine. The measurements were made once per week for the first six weeks continuously following the infection. According to our results, leukocytosis, lymphocytosis and increased percentages of adhesion molecules and CD4 lymphocytes were present in groups B and C one week post-infection. Total ADA activity as well as ADA1 and ADA2 was higher in groups B and C versus group A from the first week post-infection. The levels of tADA activity, ADA1 and ADA2 were higher in group B compared to those of group C and the difference was statisticaly sigificant (p<0.05) during the 4th week post-infection. The majority of tADA activity, essential for an efficient immune response, was derived from ADA1 which may have been produced by infected tissues. The elevated activities of tADA and ADA1 may be sensitive markers for infection of T. spiralis and for monitoring the course of the infection.
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- S Hitoglou
- General Biology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Frydas S, Papaioannou N, Papazahariadou M, Hatzistilianou M, Karagouni E, Trakatelli M, Brellou G, Petrarca C, Castellani ML, Conti P, Riccioni G, Patruno A, Grilli A. Inhibition of MCP-1 and MIP-2 Chemokines in Murine Trichinellosis: Effect of the Anti-Inflammatory Compound L-Mimosine. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2016; 18:85-94. [PMID: 15698514 DOI: 10.1177/039463200501800110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Mimosine, is a plant amino-acid which has been reported to block DNA replication in mammalian cells and to arrest cells reversibly towards the end of the G1 phase or at the beginning of the S phase. In this study, 42 mice were infected with T. spiralis, a nematode parasite, and treated with the anti-inflammatory compound L-mimosine, to determine if any alteration in the chronic inflammatory state occurred, by investigating the host's immunological response. MCP-1, a C-C chemokine and MIP-2, a C-X-C chemokine were tested and measured in the sera of infected animals, after 1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 days postinfection, by ELISA method. The diaphragm/muscle and the masseters of the infected mice, were tested for inflammatory response. We found that MCP-1 was partially inhibited by L-mimosine, while MIP-2 was totally inhibited. Moreover, in sections of the diaphragm and masseters, the infiltration of inflammatory cells such as macrophages, lymphocytes and eosinophils were more intense in untreated animals compared to those treated with L-mimosine. These findings show, that L-mimosine may have an inhibitory effect on MCP-1 and MIP-2 serum levels in Trichinellosis and may influence the recruitment of inflammatory cells and the intensity of the inflammatory reaction in this parasitic disease.
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- S Frydas
- Parasitology Dept. Veterinary Faculty, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Nguyen BCQ, Tawata S. The Chemistry and Biological Activities of Mimosine: A Review. Phytother Res 2016; 30:1230-42. [PMID: 27213712 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2016] [Revised: 04/05/2016] [Accepted: 04/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Mimosine [β-[N-(3-hydroxy-4-oxypyridyl)]-α-aminopropionic acid] is a non-protein amino acid found in the members of Mimosoideae family. There are a considerable number of reports available on the chemistry, methods for estimation, biosynthesis, regulation, and degradation of this secondary metabolite. On the other hand, over the past years of active research, mimosine has been found to have various biological activities such as anti-cancer, antiinflammation, anti-fibrosis, anti-influenza, anti-virus, herbicidal and insecticidal activities, and others. Mimosine is a leading compound of interest for use in the development of RAC/CDC42-activated kinase 1 (PAK1)-specific inhibitors for the treatment of various diseases/disorders, because PAK1 is not essential for the growth of normal cells. Interestingly, the new roles of mimosine in malignant glioma treatment, regenerative dentistry, and phytoremediation are being emerged. These identified properties indicate an exciting future for this amino acid. The present review is focused on the chemistry and recognized biological activities of mimosine in an attempt to draw a link between these two characteristics. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Binh Cao Quan Nguyen
- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, 890-0065, Japan.,PAK Research Center, Okinawa, 903-0213, Japan
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- PAK Research Center, Okinawa, 903-0213, Japan.,Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of the Ryukyus, Senbaru 1, Nishihara-cho, Okinawa, 903-0213, Japan
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Nguyen BCQ, Chompoo J, Tawata S. Insecticidal and Nematicidal Activities of Novel Mimosine Derivatives. Molecules 2015; 20:16741-56. [PMID: 26389870 PMCID: PMC6332359 DOI: 10.3390/molecules200916741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2015] [Revised: 09/04/2015] [Accepted: 09/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Mimosine, a non-protein amino acid, is found in several tropical and subtropical plants, which has high value for medicine and agricultural chemicals. Here, in continuation of works aimed to development of natural product-based pesticidal agents, we present the first significant findings for insecticidal and nematicidal activities of novel mimosine derivatives. Interestingly, mimosinol and deuterated mimosinol (d-mimosinol) from mimosine had strong insecticidal activity which could be a result of tyrosinase inhibition (IC50 = 31.4 and 46.1 μM, respectively). Of synthesized phosphoramidothionate derivatives from two these amino alcohols, two compounds (1a and 1b) showed high insecticidal activity (LD50 = 0.5 and 0.7 μg/insect, respectively) with 50%–60% mortality at 50 μg/mL which may be attributed to acetylcholinesterase inhibition. Compounds 1a and 1b also had strong nematicidal activity with IC50 = 31.8 and 50.2 μM, respectively. Our results suggest that the length of the alkyl chain and the functional group at the C5-position of phosphoramidothionates derived from mimosinol and d-mimosinol are essential for the insecticidal and nematicidal activities. These results reveal an unexplored scaffold as new insecticide and nematicide.
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- Binh Cao Quan Nguyen
- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University, Korimoto 1-21-24, Kagoshima 890-8580, Japan.
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Nakhon Pathom 73140, Thailand.
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of the Ryukyus, Senbaru 1, Nishihara-Cho, Okinawa 903-0213, Japan.
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Nguyen BCQ, Tawata S. Mimosine Dipeptide Enantiomsers: Improved Inhibitors against Melanogenesis and Cyclooxygenase. Molecules 2015; 20:14334-47. [PMID: 26287130 PMCID: PMC6332029 DOI: 10.3390/molecules200814334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2015] [Revised: 07/31/2015] [Accepted: 08/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Melanogenesis plays an important role in the protection of skin against UV through production of melanin pigments, but abnormal accumulation of this pigment causes unaesthetic hyperpigmentation. Much effort is being made to develop effective depigmenting agents. Here, we show for the first time that a small library of mimosine dipeptide enantiomers (Mi-l/d-amino acid) inhibit the melanogenesis in B16F10 melanoma cells by down-regulating the cellular tyrosinase with little effect on their growth or viability. Two of them, Mi-d-Trp and Mi-d-Val, turned out to be the most potent inhibitors on melanin content and cellular tyrosinase in B16F10 melanoma cells. In addition, most of the mimosine dipeptides were more potent than mimosine for inhibiting cyclooxygenase 1 (COX-1) with IC50 of 18–26 μM. Among them, Mi-l-Val and Mi-l-Trp inhibited cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) more potently than indomethacin, with IC50 values of 22 and 19 μM, respectively. Taken together, our results suggest the possibility that mimosine dipeptides could be better candidates (than mimosine) for anti-melanogenic (skin hyperpigmentation treatment) and cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibition.
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- Binh Cao Quan Nguyen
- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University, Korimoto 1-21-24, Kagoshima 890-8580, Japan.
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of the Ryukyus, Senbaru 1, Nishihara-cho, Okinawa 903-0213, Japan.
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Yang EJ, Lee JS, Yun CY, Ryang YS, Kim JB, Kim IS. Suppression of ovalbumin-induced airway inflammatory responses in a mouse model of asthma by Mimosa pudica extract. Phytother Res 2011; 25:59-66. [PMID: 20623591 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.3220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Asthma is an inflammatory airway disease. The pathogenic mechanisms of asthma include the infiltration of leukocytes and release of cytokines. Mimosa pudica (Mp) has been used traditionally for the treatment of insomnia, diarrhea and inflammatory diseases. Although Mp extract has various therapeutic properties, the effect of this extract on asthma has not yet been reported. This study investigated the suppressive effects of Mp extract on asthmatic responses both in vitro and in vivo. Mp extract was acquired from dried and powdered whole plants of M. pudica using 80% ethanol. BALB/c mice were used for the mouse model of asthma induced by ovalbumin. Mp extract significantly inhibited the HMC-1 cell migration induced by stem cell factor and blocked the release of monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in EoL-1 cells. Leukocytosis, eosinophilia and mucus hypersecretion in asthmatic lung were significantly suppressed by Mp extract. The release of ovalbumin-specific IgE in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and serum was also decreased. Mp extract treatment resulted in no liver cytotoxicity. The Mp extract has inhibitory properties on asthma and may be used as a potent therapeutic agent for allergic lung inflammation.
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- Eun Ju Yang
- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, School of Medicine, Eulji University, Jung-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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Symeonidou I, Pappa S, Kourelis A, Anogeianaki A, Frydas I, Karagouni E, Hatzistilianou M. Microarray Analysis of NF-κB Signaling Pathways in PBMC of Mice Infected by Trichinella Spiralis. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2010; 23:821-31. [DOI: 10.1177/039463201002300317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The NF-κB pathway gene expression profiles were compared between 10, 20 and 39 days after Trichinella spiralis experimental infection in BALB/c mice. Out of 128 genes, 19 (14.8%) genes were present in non-infected and post-infected mice. The expression of 7 (36.8%) genes was downregulated 10 and 20 days post-infection while 3 (15.8%) genes were upregulated 39 days post-infection. The present study lists the candidate genes of the NF-κB signaling pathway that were commonly and differentially expressed between the specific points of T. spiralis infection, thus suggesting that these genes need to be further investigated to reveal the mechanism of the T. spiralis modulation of the NF-κB signaling pathways.
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- 2nd Department of Paediatrics, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
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- Department of Genetics, Development and Molecular Biology, Biology School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki
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- Physiology Department, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Cellular Immunology, Institute Pasteur Hellenique, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Paediatrics, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
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Moore CC, Martin EN, Lee G, Taylor C, Dondero R, Reznikov LL, Dinarello C, Thompson J, Scheld WM. Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A small interference RNA-liposome complexes reduce inflammation and increase survival in murine models of severe sepsis and acute lung injury. J Infect Dis 2008; 198:1407-14. [PMID: 18793104 PMCID: PMC2845286 DOI: 10.1086/592222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many novel therapeutics have failed to reduce all-cause mortality associated with severe sepsis. Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A (eIF5A) is a regulator of apoptosis as well as inflammatory cell activation, making it a potential target for sepsis therapy. METHODS In a murine model of severe sepsis, mice were intraperitoneally challenged with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Mice were treated both before and after LPS challenge with liposome complexes containing either an eIF5A-specific or control small interference RNA (siRNA), and both survival and serum concentrations of inflammatory cytokines were monitored. The ability of eIF5A siRNA to reduce inflammatory cytokines was also tested in a model of acute lung injury established by intranasal administration of LPS to mice. RESULTS There was a statistically significant increase in the rate of survival for mice intraperitoneally challenged with LPS that received eIF5A siRNA, compared with that noted for mice that received control siRNA (71% vs. 5%; P< .001), as well as a reduction in cytokine expression in serum. Concentrations of proinflammatory cytokines were also reduced in the lung homogenates and serum of mice that were intranasally challenged with LPS and received eIF5A siRNA (P< or = .05). CONCLUSIONS eIF5A siRNA-liposome complexes reduced inflammation and contributed to increased survival in a model of severe sepsis, decreased inflammation in a model of acute lung injury, and should be considered for clinical use.
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- Christopher C Moore
- Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA.
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Hatzistilianou M, Hitoglou S, Gougoustamou D, Antoniades M, Pappa S, Doudou A. Novel Diagnostic Approaches to Adamantiades-Behcet's Disease. EUR J INFLAMM 2005. [DOI: 10.1177/1721727x0500300208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A 10 year old boy had visual deterioration in both eyes. Visual acuity was 0.2 in the right and 0.3 in the left eye. Further ophthalmologic findings were typical of posterior uveitis. The pediatric physical examination also disclosed aphthous stomatitis and recurrent aphthous genital ulcers. At diagnosis serum levels of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, sIL-2R, MCP-1, VEGF, tADA activity in the patient with active and ABD relapse were significantly higher than those in the inactive period of the disease, suggesting that these parameters may be related to disease activity. In addition to the proinflammatory chemokines and cytokines, plasma levels of VEGF and serum tADA activity may be used for the diagnosis of ABD and for monitoring the effect of treatment, as well as the follow-up period. Also, further studies of VEGF may lead to novel therapies with antibodies or other VEGF inhibitors.
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- General Biology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- General Biology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- General Biology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Ophalmology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Greece
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Perry C, Sastry R, Nasrallah IM, Stover PJ. Mimosine attenuates serine hydroxymethyltransferase transcription by chelating zinc. Implications for inhibition of DNA replication. J Biol Chem 2004; 280:396-400. [PMID: 15531579 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m410467200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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L-mimosine is a naturally occurring plant amino acid and iron chelator that arrests the cell cycle in the late G(1) phase, although its mechanism of action is not known. Some studies indicate that mimosine prevents the initiation of DNA replication, whereas other studies indicate that mimosine disrupts elongation of the replication fork by impairing deoxyribonucleotide synthesis by inhibiting the activity of the iron-dependent enzyme ribonucleotide reductase and the transcription of the cytoplasmic serine hydroxymethyltransferase gene (SHMT1). In this study, the mechanism for mimosine-induced inhibition of SHMT1 transcription was elucidated. A mimosine-responsive transcriptional element was localized within the first 50 base pairs of the human SHMT1 promoter by deletion analyses and gel mobility shift assays. The 50-base-pair sequence contains a consensus zinc-sensing metal regulatory element (MRE) at position -44 to -38, and mutation of the MRE attenuated mimosine-induced transcription repression. Mimosine treatment eliminated MRE- and Sp1-binding activity in nuclear extracts from MCF-7 cells but not in nuclear extracts from a mimosine-resistant cell line, MCF-7/2a. MCF-7 cells cultured in zinc-depleted medium for more than 16 days were viable and lacked cytoplasmic serine hydroxymethyltransferase protein, confirming that mimosine inhibits SHMT1 transcription by chelating zinc. The disruption of DNA-protein interactions by zinc chelation provides a general mechanism for the inhibitory effects of mimosine on nuclear processes, including replication and transcription. Furthermore, this study establishes that SHMT1 is a zinc-inducible gene, which provides the first mechanism for the regulation of folate-mediated one-carbon metabolism by zinc.
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- Cheryll Perry
- Cornell University, Division of Nutritional Sciences, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA
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Singh B, Bhat TK, Singh B. Potential therapeutic applications of some antinutritional plant secondary metabolites. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2003; 51:5579-5597. [PMID: 12952405 DOI: 10.1021/jf021150r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Plant-based formulations have been used since ancient times as remedial measures against various human and animal ailments. Over the past 20 years interest in traditional medicines has increased considerably in many parts of the world. Whereas modifications in lifestyles, including diet, have had a profound effect on the increased risks of various diseases, there is considerable scientific evidence, both epidemiological and experimental, regarding vegetables and fruits as key features of diets associated with reduced risks of diseases such as cancers and infections. This has led to the use of a number of phytometabolites as anticarcinogenic and cardioprotective agents, promoting a dramatic increase in their consumption as dietary supplements. There are changing perceptions regarding the therapeutic potential of various plant secondary metabolites (PSMs), some of which have also been known to possess certain antinutritional qualities. The knowledge gained at the cellular and molecular levels, and biological activities of PSMs including tannin-polyphenols, saponins, mimosine, flavonoids, terpenoids, and phytates, would be useful in planning for future epidemiological studies and human cancer prevention trials, especially when a large pure dosage is not the option to deliver the active compounds to many tissues. It is well observed that alteration of cell cycle regulatory gene expression is frequently found in tumor tissues or cancer cell lines, and studies have suggested that the herbal-based or plant-originated cell cycle regulators might represent a new set of potential targets for anticancer drugs. The recent upsurge of interest in this area of research and advances made therein indicate that the impact of a number of diseases affecting humans and animals may be lessened, if not prevented, by simple dietary intake of PSMs with putative therapeutic properties.
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- Birbal Singh
- Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Regional Station, Palampur 176 061, H. P., India.
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Frydas S, Papaioannou N, Reale M, Barbacane RC, Conti P. MCP-1 and MIP-2 response in Trichinella spiralis infected mice treated with 4-deoxypyridoxine (4-DPD). Immunol Lett 2002; 83:31-7. [PMID: 12057852 DOI: 10.1016/s0165-2478(02)00045-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Chemokines are involved in a number of pathophysiological conditions, such as inflammatory processes and are divided in two major subfamilies, C-X-C and C-C chemokines. The C-C chemokines are monocyte chemotactic protein 1-2-3-4-5, while C-X-C chemokines include MIP-2, IL-8, etc. We studied the levels of MCP-1 and MIP-2 in diaphragmatic and intercostal muscle tissue and serum in Trichinella spiralis infected mice treated and not treated with 4-deoxypyridoxine, a potent Vit. B6 antagonist which inhibits humoral and cellular immune response. MCP-1 and MIP-2 were measured in homogenized tissue and serum and determined by a specific ELISA. Here we found the levels of MCP-1 and MIP-2 in diaphragmatic and intercostal muscle tissue of T. spiralis infected mice were significantly increased after 10 days and peaked on day 20 post-infection; however, the levels of MIP-2 in mice treated with 4-DPD was lower than that of untreated mice at day 20. MCP-1 also peaked at days 20 and 40. Animals treated with 4-DPD also inhibited the production of MCP-1, compared with untreated animals. The maximum inhibition was at day 40. These inhibitory effects on MIP-2 and MCP-1 were also repeated in the serum determinations, but were not significant. This study demonstrates that MIP-2 and MCP-1 are stimulated in serum and tissue of T. spiralis infected mice and 4-DPD-treated animals significantly inhibited them.
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- Stavros Frydas
- Department of Parasitology, Veterinary Faculty, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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