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Chagas Monteiro KL, dos Santos Alcântara MG, de Aquino TM, Ferreira da Silva-Júnior E. Insights on Natural Products Against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Curr Neuropharmacol 2024; 22:1169-1188. [PMID: 38708921 PMCID: PMC10964095 DOI: 10.2174/1570159x22666231016153606] [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: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
Abstract
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes the death of motor neurons and consequent muscle paralysis. Despite many efforts to address it, current therapy targeting ALS remains limited, increasing the interest in complementary therapies. Over the years, several herbal preparations and medicinal plants have been studied to prevent and treat this disease, which has received remarkable attention due to their blood-brain barrier penetration properties and low toxicity. Thus, this review presents the therapeutic potential of a variety of medicinal herbs and their relationship with ALS and their physiopathological pathways.
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- Kadja Luana Chagas Monteiro
- Research Group on Therapeutic Strategies - GPET, Laboratory of Synthesis and Research in Medicinal Chemistry - LSPMED, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Federal University of Alagoas, 57072-970, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Research Group on Therapeutic Strategies - GPET, Laboratory of Synthesis and Research in Medicinal Chemistry - LSPMED, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Federal University of Alagoas, 57072-970, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Research Group on Therapeutic Strategies - GPET, Laboratory of Synthesis and Research in Medicinal Chemistry - LSPMED, Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Federal University of Alagoas, 57072-970, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
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Ganesan K, Quiles JL, Daglia M, Xiao J, Xu B. Dietary phytochemicals modulate intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction and autoimmune diseases. FOOD FRONTIERS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/fft2.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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- Kumar Ganesan
- Food Science and Technology Program BNU–HKBU United International College Zhuhai China
- The School of Chinese Medicine The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong China
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology “José Mataix Verdú,” Department of Physiology Biomedical Research Center University of Granada Granada Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy University of Naples Federico II Naples Italy
- International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety Jiangsu University Zhenjiang China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology University of Vigo Vigo Pontevedra E‐36310 Spain
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- Food Science and Technology Program BNU–HKBU United International College Zhuhai China
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Mohi-Ud-Din R, Mir RH, Shah AJ, Sabreen S, Wani TU, Masoodi MH, Akkol EK, Bhat ZA, Khan H. Plant-Derived Natural Compounds for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: An Update. Curr Neuropharmacol 2021; 20:179-193. [PMID: 33913406 PMCID: PMC9199545 DOI: 10.2174/1570159x19666210428120514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a motor neuron disease (MND) that typically causes death within 3-5 years after diagnosis. Regardless of the substantial scientific knowledge accrued more than a century ago, truly effective therapeutic strategies remain distant. Various conventional drugs are being used but are having several adverse effects. Objective/Aim The current study aims to thoroughly review plant-derived compounds with well-defined ALS activities and their structure-activity relationships. Moreover, the review also focuses on complex genetics, clinical trials, and the use of natural products that might decrypt the future and novel therapeutics in ALS. Methods The collection of data for the compilation of this review work was searched in PubMed Scopus, Google Scholar, and Science Direct. Results Results showed that phytochemicals like-Ginkgolides, Protopanaxatriol, Genistein, epigallocatechingallate, resveratrol, cassoside, and others possess Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) activity by various mechanisms. Conclusion These plant-derived compounds may be considered as supplements for conventional (ALS). Moreover, further preclinical and clinical studies are required to understand the structure-activity relationships, metabolism, absorption, and mechanisms of plant-derived natural agents.
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- Roohi Mohi-Ud-Din
- Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry Division, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, 190006, Kashmir, India
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Division, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, Kashmir, India
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Division, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, Kashmir, India
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Division, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, Kashmir, India
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- Pharmaceutics Division, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, Kashmir, India
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Division, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, Kashmir, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, 06330, Ankara. Turkey
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- Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry Division, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, 190006, Kashmir, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, 23200. Pakistan
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Wang J, Zhang L, Zhang Y, Luo M, Wu Q, Yu L, Chu H. Transcriptional upregulation centra of HO-1 by EGB via the MAPKs/Nrf2 pathway in mouse C2C12 myoblasts. Toxicol In Vitro 2014; 29:380-8. [PMID: 25449124 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2014.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2014] [Revised: 09/30/2014] [Accepted: 10/17/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Long-term abuse of alcohol results in chronic alcoholic myopathy which is associated with increased oxidative stress. Ginkgo biloba extract (EGB) is widely used as a therapeutic agent to treat certain cardiovascular and neurological disorders. Although EGB is known to possess antioxidant functions and potent cytoprotective effects, its protective mechanism on alcohol-induced oxidative damage in C2C12 myoblasts remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the cytoprotective mechanisms of EGB against alcohol-derived oxidative stress in mouse C2C12 myoblasts. Challenge with alcohol (100mM) caused an increase in intracellular reactive oxygen species in mouse C2C12 myoblasts, which was not alleviated by treatment with EGB. These results indicate that EGB does not seem to act as an ROS scavenger in this experimental model. Additionally, EGB produced activation of ERK and JNK [two major mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs)], an increase in the nuclear level of nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and upregulation of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1, a stress-responsive protein with antioxidant function). Pretreatment with inhibitors of MAPKs PD98059 (a specific inhibitor of ERK), SP600125 (a specific inhibitor of JNK) abolished both EGB-induced Nrf2 nuclear translocation and HO-1 up-regulation. We conclude that EGB confers cytoprotective effects from oxidative stress induced by alcohol in mouse C2C12 myoblasts depend on transcriptional upregulation of HO-1 by EGB via the MAPKs/Nrf2 pathway.
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- Jianfeng Wang
- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Dalian Central Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116033, Liaoning Province, China
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- Central Laboratory, Affiliated Dalian Central Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116033, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Dalian Central Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116033, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Dalian Central Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116033, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Dalian Central Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116033, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Colleges of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Colleges of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, Liaoning Province, China.
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Calò LA, Caielli P, Maiolino G, Rossi G. Arterial hypertension and cardiovascular risk in HIV-infected patients. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2014; 14:553-8. [PMID: 23807242 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0b013e3283621f01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The dramatic change of the natural history of HIV-infected patients by highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has exposed these patients to cardiovascular risk, including cardiovascular disease and hypertension. In HIV-infected patients, the development of arterial hypertension, at least in the medium-long term is an established feature, although recognized predictors of its development have not been clearly identified. In addition, conflicting data regarding the influence of antiretroviral therapy (ART) are reported. The presence of a proinflammatory state and oxidative stress-mediated endothelial dysfunction seem, however, to play a pathophysiologic role. In this review, we examine and provide a comprehensive, literature based, consideration of the pathophysiologic aspects of hypertension in these patients. HIV-infected patients, independently of the presence of hypertension, remain at very high cardiovascular risk due to the presence of the same cardiovascular risk factors recognized for the general population with, in addition, the indirect influence of the ART, essentially via its effect on lipid metabolism. This review based on the evidence from the literature, concludes that the management of HIV-infected patients in terms of cardiovascular prevention emerges as a priority. The consideration of cardiovascular risk in these patients should receive the same emphasis given for the general population at high cardiovascular risk, including adequate blood pressure control according to international guidelines.
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- Lorenzo A Calò
- Department of Medicine, Clinica Medica 4 and European Hypertension Center, University of Padova, Italy.
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Antineuroinflammatory effects of lycopene via activation of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase-α1/heme oxygenase-1 pathways. Neurobiol Aging 2014; 35:191-202. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2013.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2012] [Revised: 05/21/2013] [Accepted: 06/30/2013] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Zhang X, Hong YL, Xu DS, Feng Y, Zhao LJ, Ruan KF, Yang XJ. A Review of Experimental Research on Herbal Compounds in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Phytother Res 2013; 28:9-21. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.4960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2012] [Revised: 01/05/2013] [Accepted: 02/04/2013] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Xue Zhang
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Shanghai China
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of Zhangjiang; Shanghai China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Shanghai China
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of Zhangjiang; Shanghai China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Shanghai China
- Shuguang Hospital; Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Shanghai China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Shanghai China
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of Zhangjiang; Shanghai China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Shanghai China
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of Zhangjiang; Shanghai China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Shanghai China
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of Zhangjiang; Shanghai China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Shanghai China
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of Zhangjiang; Shanghai China
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Liu C. Response to "HO-1 Attenuates Hypertension-Induced Inflammation/Oxidative Stress: Support From Bartter's/Gitelman's Patients". Am J Hypertens 2010. [DOI: 10.1038/ajh.2010.138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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