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Kavipriya R, Ramasubburayan R. Phytofabrication of biocompatible zinc oxide nanoparticle using Gymnema sylvestre and its potent in vitro antibacterial, antibiofilm, and cytotoxicity against human breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231). Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2024; 47:1377-1391. [PMID: 38819452 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-024-03035-y] [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: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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The increasing incidence of breast cancer and bacterial biofilm in medical devices significantly heightens global mortality and morbidity, challenging synthetic drugs. Consequently, greener-synthesized nanomaterials have emerged as a versatile alternative for various biomedical applications, offering new therapeutic avenues. This study explores the synthesis of biocompatible zinc oxide (ZnONPs) nanoparticles using Gymnema sylvestre and its antibacterial, antibiofilm, and cytotoxic properties. Characterization of ZnONPs inferred that UV-Vis spectra exhibited a sharp peak at 370 nm. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopical analysis revealed the presence of active functional groups such as aldehyde, alkyne, cyclic alkene, sulfate, alkyl aryl ether, and Zn-O bonds. X-ray diffraction analysis results confirmed the crystalline nature of the nanoparticle. Scanning electron microscope analysis evidenced hexagonal morphology, and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis confirmed zinc content. High-resolution transmission electron microscope analysis showed hexagonal and rod-shaped ZnONPs with a size of 5 nm. Zeta potential results affirmed the stability of nanoparticles. The ZnONPs effectively inhibited gram-positive (18-20 mm) than gram-negative (12-18 mm) bacterial pathogens with lower bacteriostatic and higher bactericidal values. Biofilm inhibitory property inferred ZnONPs were more effective against gram-positive (38-94%) than gram-negative bacteria (27-86%). The concentration of ZnONPs to exert 50% biofilm-inhibitory is lower against gram-positive bacteria (179.26-203.95 μg/mL) than gram-negative bacteria (201.46-236.19 μg/mL). Microscopic visualization inferred that at 250 μg/mL, ZnONPs strongly disrupted biofilm formation, as evidenced by decreased biofilm density and altered architecture. The cytotoxicity of ZnONPs against breast cancer cells showed a dose-dependent reduction in cell viability with an IC50 value of 19.4 µg/mL. AO/EB staining indicated early and late apoptotic cell death of breast cancer cells under fluorescence microscopy. The results of hemolytic activity validated the biocompatibility of the ZnONPs. Thus, the unique properties of the green-synthesized ZnONPs suggest their potential as effective drug carriers for targeted delivery in cancer therapy and the treatment of biofilm-related infections.
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- R Kavipriya
- Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Oroujzadeh N, Hadizadeh M, Baradaran Z, Rezaei Jamalabadi S. Investigating the effect of ligand structure on the anticancer properties of several new Co(II) complexes of vitaminB3-based phosphoramides. Bioorg Chem 2024; 151:107634. [PMID: 39018801 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2024.107634] [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: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 07/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
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Nicotinamide, known as Vitamin-B3, has shown promising potential in improving various medical conditions. Carbacylamidophosphates (CAPh) are versatile phosphoramide ligands with a wide range of applications in both biochemistry and chemistry. Herein, to obtain compounds with enhanced anticancer activity and study the effect of the structure on this activity, four new Co(II) complexes of vitaminB3-based CAPh ligands with the formula of CoCl2[3-NC5H4CONHPO(NC5H10)2]2(C1), CoCl2[3-NC5H4CONHPO(NC5H9CH3)2]2(C2), CoCl2[3-NC5H4CONHPO(NC6H12)2]2(C3), and CoCl2[3-NC5H4CONHPO(NC4H10)2]2(C4) were designed and synthesized. FT-IR, UV-Vis, Atomic Absorption (AAS),1H, 13C, and 31PNMR, and Mass spectroscopies beside CHN and Molar conductivity methods were utilized to characterize the synthesized compounds. Using MTT-assay and Flow Cytometry, the anticancer effects of these complexes were studied on three distinct cell lines, including one normal cell line (MCF10A) and two cancer cell lines (MDA-MB-231, MCF-7). Results showed that our ligands could form complexes by coordinating with cobalt, which, not only have a very strong killing effect on cancer cells but also have a higher level of safety for normal cells and are more cost-efficient than Cisplatin. C3 was the most effective complex at inhibiting the growth of MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells which exhibited a remarkable 97.5 % reduction in cancer cell growth and a Selectivity Index up to > 37. This is an impressive 93 and 54 times more selective and safer than commonly used drugs like Cisplatin and Doxorubicin, respectively.Flow Cytometry analysis shows complex-induced breast cancer cell apoptosis.The ligands' amine structure and ring size can directly impact the complexes' anticancer effect and safety for normal cells.
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- Nasrin Oroujzadeh
- Department of Chemical Technologies, Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST), Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Technologies, Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Technologies, Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST), Tehran, Iran
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Naselli F, Cardinale PS, Volpes S, Martino C, Cruciata I, Valenti R, Luparello C, Caradonna F, Chiarelli R. An alternative approach of TUNEL assay to specifically characterize DNA fragmentation in cell model systems. Histochem Cell Biol 2024:10.1007/s00418-024-02306-9. [PMID: 38940846 DOI: 10.1007/s00418-024-02306-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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DNA damage is one of the most important effects induced by chemical agents. We report a comparative analysis of DNA fragmentation on three different cell lines using terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay, generally applied to detect apoptosis. Our approach combines cytogenetic techniques and investigation in detached cellular structures, recovered from the culture medium with the aim to compare the DNA fragmentation of three different cell line even beyond the cells adherent to substrate. Consequently, we detect any fragmentation points on single chromosomes, whole nuclei and other cellular structures. Cells were exposed to resveratrol (RSV) and doxorubicin (Doxo), in single and combined treatments. Control and treated astrocytes showed DNA damage in condensed nuclei and detached structures. Caco-2 cells showed fragmented DNA only after Doxo-treatment, while controls showed fragmented chromosomes, indicating DNA damage in replicating cells. MDA-MB-231 cells showed nuclear condensation and DNA fragmentation above all after RSV-treatment and related to detached structures. This model proved to perform a grading of genomic instability (GI). Astrocytes show a hybrid level of GI. Caco-2 cells showed fragmented metaphase chromosomes, proving that the DNA damage was transmitted to the daughter cells probably due to an absence of DNA repair mechanisms. Instead, MDA-MB-231 cells showed few or no fragmented metaphase, suggesting a probable activation of DNA repair mechanisms. By applying this alternative approach of TUNEL test, we obtained data that can more specifically characterize DNA fragmentation for a suitable application in various fields.
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- Flores Naselli
- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale Delle Scienze Building 16, 90128, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale Delle Scienze Building 16, 90128, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale Delle Scienze Building 16, 90128, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale Delle Scienze Building 16, 90128, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale Delle Scienze Building 16, 90128, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale Delle Scienze Building 16, 90128, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale Delle Scienze Building 16, 90128, Palermo, Italy
- NBFC, National Biodiversity Future Center, 90133, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale Delle Scienze Building 16, 90128, Palermo, Italy.
- NBFC, National Biodiversity Future Center, 90133, Palermo, Italy.
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale Delle Scienze Building 16, 90128, Palermo, Italy
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Kalsoom A, Altaf A, Sattar H, Maqbool T, Sajjad M, Jilani MI, Shabbir G, Aftab S. Gene expression and anticancer evaluation of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. Extracts using MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cell lines. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0303134. [PMID: 38837975 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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In recent years, a cancer research trend has shifted towards identifying novel therapeutic compounds from natural assets for the management of cancer. In this study, we aimed to assess the cytotoxic activity of Kigelia Africana (KA) extracts on breast cancer (MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7) and noncancerous kidney cells (HEK-293T) to develop an efficient anticancer medication. We used gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS to analyze the constituents of EKA and HKA extracts meanwhile the crystal violet and the MTT (3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-Diphenyltetrazolium Bromide) assays were used to examine the possible cytotoxic effects of plant extracts on our cancer cell lines along with non-cancerous control. The quantitative real-time PCR (RT-PCR) was run on cell samples to evaluate the differential expression of cell proliferative markers of cancer (BCL-2 and TP53). These phytochemicals have been reported to have binding affinity for some other growth factors and receptors as well which was evaluated by the in-silico molecular docking against Bcl2, EGFR, HER2, and TP53. Our Morphological observation showed a significant difference in the cell morphology and proliferation potential which was decreased under the effect of plant extracts treatment as compared to the control samples. The ethanol extract exhibited a marked antiproliferative activity towards MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cell lines with IC50 = 20 and 32 μg/mL, respectively. Quantitative RT-PCR gene expression investigation revealed that the IC50 concentration of ethanolic extract regulated the levels of mRNA expression of apoptotic genes. With the target and active binding site amino acids discovered in the molecular docking investigation, TP53/Propanoic acid, 3-(2, 3, 6-trimethyl-1, 4-dioxaspiro [4.4] non-7-yl)-, methyl ester (-7.1 kcal/mol) is the best-docked ligand. The use of this plant in folk remedies justifies its high in vitro anti-cancer capabilities. This work highlights the role of phytochemicals in the inhibition of cancer proliferation. Based on all these findings, it can be concluded that EKA extract has promising anti-proliferative effect on cancerous cells but more study is required in future to further narrow down the active ingredients of total crude extract with specific targets in cancer cells.
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- Aasia Kalsoom
- Institute of Molecular Biology (IMBB), Center for Research in Molecular Medicine (CRiMM), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology (IMBB), Center for Research in Molecular Medicine (CRiMM), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology (IMBB), Center for Research in Molecular Medicine (CRiMM), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology (IMBB), Center for Research in Molecular Medicine (CRiMM), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- School of Biological Sciences, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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Sahu PN, Sen A. Preventing Cancer by Inhibiting Ornithine Decarboxylase: A Comparative Perspective on Synthetic vs. Natural Drugs. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202302067. [PMID: 38404009 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202302067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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This perspective delves into the investigation of synthetic and naturally occurring inhibitors, their patterns of inhibition, and the effectiveness of newly utilized natural compounds as inhibitors targeting the Ornithine decarboxylase enzyme. This enzyme is known to target the MYC oncogene, thereby establishing a connection between polyamine metabolism and oncogenesis in both normal and cancerous cells. ODC activation and heightened polyamine activity are associated with tumor development in numerous cancers and fluctuations in ODC protein levels exert a profound influence on cellular activity for inhibition or suppressing tumor cells. This perspective outlines efforts to develop novel drugs, evaluate natural compounds, and identify promising inhibitors to address gaps in cancer prevention, highlighting the potential of newly designed synthetic moieties and natural flavonoids as alternatives. It also discusses natural compounds with potential as enhanced inhibitors.
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- Preeti Nanda Sahu
- Department of Chemistry, (CMDD Lab) GITAM (Deemed to be), University, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam, 530045, India
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- Department of Chemistry, (CMDD Lab) GITAM (Deemed to be), University, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam, 530045, India
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Wei Q, Zhang YH. Flavonoids with Anti-Angiogenesis Function in Cancer. Molecules 2024; 29:1570. [PMID: 38611849 PMCID: PMC11013936 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29071570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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The formation of new blood vessels, known as angiogenesis, significantly impacts the development of multiple types of cancer. Consequently, researchers have focused on targeting this process to prevent and treat numerous disorders. However, most existing anti-angiogenic treatments rely on synthetic compounds and humanized monoclonal antibodies, often expensive or toxic, restricting patient access to these therapies. Hence, the pursuit of discovering new, affordable, less toxic, and efficient anti-angiogenic compounds is imperative. Numerous studies propose that natural plant-derived products exhibit these sought-after characteristics. The objective of this review is to delve into the anti-angiogenic properties exhibited by naturally derived flavonoids from plants, along with their underlying molecular mechanisms of action. Additionally, we summarize the structure, classification, and the relationship between flavonoids with their signaling pathways in plants as anti-angiogenic agents, including main HIF-1α/VEGF/VEGFR2/PI3K/AKT, Wnt/β-catenin, JNK1/STAT3, and MAPK/AP-1 pathways. Nonetheless, further research and innovative approaches are required to enhance their bioavailability for clinical application.
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- Qiang Wei
- School of Medicine, Anhui Xinhua University, 555 Wangjiang West Road, Hefei 230088, China;
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Rezaei A, Moqadami A, Khalaj-Kondori M, Feizi MAH. Minocycline induced apoptosis and suppressed expression of matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9 in the breast cancer MCF-7 cells. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:463. [PMID: 38551800 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09380-1] [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: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND In women, breast cancer is the second most frequent type of cancer. Looking for new and effective cancer-specific therapies with little to no adverse effects on healthy cells is critical. OBJECTIVE Minocycline, a second-generation tetracycline, has shown anticancer effects by targeting multiple pathways in various cancers. This study aimed to determine minocycline effects on the cell proliferation, apoptosis, and invasion of the human MCF-7 cells. METHODS MTT assay was used to evaluate the cytotoxicity of minocycline on the cells. Flow cytometry was performed to investigate the induction of apoptosis and the cell cycle progression. The expression levels of apoptotic and migration proteins and genes were assessed by western blotting and qRT-PCR. The scratch test was performed to evaluate the anti-migration effect of the drug. RESULTS The results indicated that the IC50 value of minocycline for MCF-7 cells was 36.10 µM. Minocycline treatment caused sub-G1 cell accumulation, indicating a significant apoptotic effect on the MCF-7 cells. Annexin-V/PI staining revealed a significant rise in early and late apoptotic cell percentages. Minocycline up-regulated Bax and Caspase-3 expression and down-regulated Bcl-2 and Pro-Cas3. The scratch test revealed significant anti-migration effects for minocycline. Furthermore, it caused down-regulation of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in a concentration-dependent method. CONCLUSION These findings further confirmed the anticancer effect of minocycline and highlighted that minocycline maybe considered as potential therapeutic agent for breast cancer treatment.
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- Abedeh Rezaei
- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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Helvacioglu S, Charehsaz M, Bankoglu EE, Stopper H, Aydin A. The ameliorative effect of rosmarinic acid and epigallocatechin gallate against doxorubicin-induced genotoxicity. Drug Chem Toxicol 2024:1-13. [PMID: 38529831 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2024.2332790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Doxorubicin (Dox), an effective anticancer agent, is known for its genotoxic effects on normal cells. Phenolic compounds, renowned for their antitumor, antioxidant, and antigenotoxic properties, have gained prominence in recent years. This study investigates the individual and combined protective effects of rosmarinic acid (RA) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) against Dox-induced genotoxicity using various in vitro test systems. The synergistic/antagonistic interaction of these combinations on Dox's chemotherapeutic effect is explored in breast cancer cell lines. Both RA and EGCG significantly mitigate Dox-induced genotoxicity in comet, micronucleus, and Ames assays. While Dox exhibits higher selectivity against MCF-7 cells, EGCG and RA show greater selectivity against MDA-MB-231 cells. The coefficient of drug interaction reveals a synergistic effect when RA or EGCG is combined with Dox in breast cancer cells. In conclusion, both EGCG and RA effectively reduce Dox-induced genetic damage and enhance Dox's cell viability-reducing effect in breast cancer cells.
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- Sinem Helvacioglu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, İstinye University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Sonam Dongsar T, Tsering Dongsar T, Gupta G, Alsayari A, Wahab S, Kesharwani P. PLGA nanomedical consignation: A novel approach for the management of prostate cancer. Int J Pharm 2024; 652:123808. [PMID: 38224758 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.123808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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The malignancy of the prostate is a complicated ailment which impacts millions of male populations around the globe. Despite the multitude of endeavour accomplished within this domain, modalities that are involved in the ameliorative management of predisposed infirmity are still relent upon non-specific and invasive procedures, thus imposing a detrimental mark on the living standard of the individual. Also, the orchestrated therapeutic interventions are still incompetent in substantiating a robust and unabridged therapeutic end point owing to their inadequate solubility, low bioavailability, limited cell assimilation, and swift deterioration, thereby muffling the clinical application of these existing treatment modalities. Nanotechnology has been employed in an array of modalities for the medical management of malignancies. Among the assortment of available nano-scaffolds, nanocarriers composed of a bio-decomposable and hybrid polymeric material like PLGA hold an opportunity to advance as standard chemotherapeutic modalities. PLGA-based nanocarriers have the prospect to address the drawbacks associated with conventional cancer interventions, owing to their versatility, durability, nontoxic nature, and their ability to facilitate prolonged drug release. This review intends to describe the plethora of evidence-based studies performed to validate the applicability of PLGA nanosystem in the amelioration of prostate malignancies, in conjunction with PLGA focused nano-scaffold in the clinical management of prostate carcinoma. This review seeks to explore numerous evidence-based studies confirming the applicability of PLGA nanosystems in ameliorating prostate malignancies. It also delves into the role of PLGA-focused nano-scaffolds in the clinical management of prostate carcinoma, aiming to provide a comprehensive perspective on these advancements.
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- Tenzin Sonam Dongsar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, 248002, India; School of Allied Medical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India.
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Abd El-Haleem AH, Ellafy MA, Abbas SES, El-Ashrey MK. Design, synthesis and anticancer evaluation of some novel 7-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-substituted benzopyran-2-one derivatives. Future Med Chem 2024; 16:417-437. [PMID: 38352986 DOI: 10.4155/fmc-2023-0294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Aim: 22 derivatives of 7-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-substituted benzopyran-2-one were designed, synthesized and evaluated for their anticancer activity. Materials & methods: The prepared compounds were screened for their cytotoxicity against the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line. The best five were then evaluated against MCF10a to check their safety and then tested for their PI3K and Akt-1 inhibitory action. The best two derivatives were further analyzed through cell cycle analysis, caspase 3/7 activation, increasing BAX level and decreasing BCL-2. Docking and absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion prediction studies were also performed. Results & conclusion: Compounds 3b, 3c, 3j, 7 and 8 were the most active. Compounds 3c and 8 showed remarkable inhibitory action against PI3K and Akt-1 enzymes, and both are promising candidates for treatment of breast cancer.
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- Akram H Abd El-Haleem
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr University for Science & Technology, P.O. 77, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr University for Science & Technology, P.O. 77, 6 of October City, Giza, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr Elini St., Cairo, 11562, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr Elini St., Cairo, 11562, Egypt
- Medicinal Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Salman International University (KSIU), South Sinai, 46612, Egypt
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Gómez-Velázquez HDJ, Aparicio-Fernández X, Escobar-Ortiz A, Feregrino-Pérez AA, Reynoso-Camacho R, Pérez-Ramírez IF. Phytochemical Fingerprint of Chia Sprouts Grown Under Chemical Elicitation with Salicylic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2024; 79:127-136. [PMID: 38206479 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-023-01133-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Chia seeds (CS) and sprouts are rich sources of phenolic compounds and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). We hypothesized that the application of chemical stressors, such as salicylic acid (SA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), would induce changes in the polyphenol and fatty acid profile of chia sprouts, leading to an increase in their nutraceutical potential. This study aimed to assess the effect of non-elicited (NE) and chemically elicited (CE with 1-mM SA and 20-mM H2O2) sprouting on the polyphenol and fatty acid (FA) profiles of chia through high-resolution liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry and chemometric analyses. NE and CE chia sprouts showed increased content and diversity of polyphenols compared to the CS but with lower content of FA. Interestingly, rosmarinic acid was the major polyphenol identified in CS and was increased about 4-fold in all chia sprouts, whereas the major PUFA of CS, α-linolenic acid, was reduced by 39%. Regarding the chemical elicitation, the multivariate analyses indicated that SA-elicited chia sprouts were characterized by their high content of most polyphenols, mainly flavones and isoflavones, as well as a high antioxidant capacity, whereas H2O2-elicited chia sprouts were differentiated by protects their PUFA composition and seedling growth parameters. These results demonstrate that the chemical elicitation with SA and H2O2 represents a promising approach for improving sprouts' nutraceutical quality and could be used in further research to develop strategies for agriculture and food production.
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- Haiku D J Gómez-Velázquez
- Departamento de la Tierra y de la Vida, Centro Universitario de los Lagos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, México
- Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Querétaro, Querétaro, México
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- Departamento de la Tierra y de la Vida, Centro Universitario de los Lagos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, México
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- Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, El Marqués, Querétaro, México
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- Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Querétaro, Querétaro, México.
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El Sadda RR, Eissa MS, Elafndi RK, Moawed EA, El-Zahed MM, Saad HR. Synthesis and biological evaluation of titanium dioxide/thiopolyurethane composite: anticancer and antibacterial effects. BMC Chem 2024; 18:35. [PMID: 38368376 PMCID: PMC10874576 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-024-01138-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024] Open
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Nanocomposites incorporating titanium dioxide (TiO2) have a significant potential for various industrial and medical applications. These nanocomposites exhibit selectivity as antimicrobial and anticancer agents. Antimicrobial activity is crucial for medical uses, including applications in food processing, packaging, and surgical instruments. Additionally, these nanocomposites exhibit selectivity as anticancer agents. A stable nanocomposite as a new anticancer and antibacterial chemical was prepared by coupling titanium dioxide nanoparticles with a polyurethane foam matrix through the thiourea group. The titanium dioxide/thiopolyurethane nanocomposite (TPU/TiO2) was synthesized from low-cost Ilmenite ore and commercial polyurethane foam. EDX analysis was used to determine the elemental composition of the titanium dioxide (TiO2) matrix. TiO2NPs were synthesized and were characterized using TEM, XRD, IR, and UV-Vis spectra. TiO2NPs and TPU foam formed a novel composite. The MTT assay assessed Cisplatin and HepG-2 and MCF-7 cytotoxicity in vitro. Its IC50 values for HepG-2 and MCF-7 were 122.99 ± 4.07 and 201.86 ± 6.82 µg/mL, respectively. The TPU/TiO2 exhibits concentration-dependent cytotoxicity against MCF-7 and HepG-2 cells in vitro. The selective index was measured against both cell lines; it showed its safety against healthy cells. Agar well-diffusion exhibited good inhibition zones against Escherichia coli (12 mm), Bacillus cereus (10 mm), and Aspergillus niger (19 mm). TEM of TPU/TiO2-treated bacteria showed ultrastructure changes, including plasma membrane detachment from the cell wall, which caused lysis and bacterial death. TPU/TiO2 can treat cancer and inhibit microbes in dentures and other items. Also, TPU/TiO2 inhibits E. coli, B. cereus, and A. niger microbial strains.
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- Rana R El Sadda
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, P.O. Box 34517, New Damietta, Egypt.
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, P.O. Box 34517, New Damietta, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, P.O. Box 34517, New Damietta, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, P.O. Box 34517, New Damietta, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, New Damietta, Egypt
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- Geology Department, Faulty of Science, Damietta University, New Damietta, Egypt
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Gupta P, Singh S, Rai N, Verma A, Tiwari H, Kamble SC, Gautam HK, Gautam V. Unveiling the cytotoxic and anti-proliferative potential of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles mediated by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. RSC Adv 2024; 14:4074-4088. [PMID: 38292267 PMCID: PMC10825743 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06145k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Fungal endophytes are a putative source of bioactive metabolites that have found significant applications in nanomedicine due to their metabolic versatility. In the present study, an aqueous extract of the fungal endophyte, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides associated with a medicinal plant Oroxylum indicum, has been used for the fabrication of green silver nanoparticles (CgAgNPs) and further evaluated their cytotoxic and anti-proliferative activity. Bioanalytical techniques including UV-Vis spectral analysis revealed a sharp band at 435 nm and functional molecules from the aqueous extract involved in the synthesis of CgAgNPs were evidenced through FTIR. Further, the crystalline nature of CgAgNPs was determined through XRD analysis and microscopy techniques including AFM, TEM and FESEM demonstrated the spherical shape of CgAgNPs exhibiting a crystalline hexagonal lattice and the size was found to be in the range of 9-29 nm. The significant cytotoxic potential of CgAgNPs was observed against breast cancer cells, MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 with IC50 values of 18.398 ± 0.376 and 38.587 ± 1.828 μg mL-1, respectively. The biochemical study revealed that the treatment of MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cells with CgAgNPs reduces glucose uptake, suppresses cell proliferation, and enhances LDH release, indicating reduced cell viability and progression. Moreover, our research revealed differential expression of genes associated with apoptosis, cell cycle inhibition and metastasis suppression, evidencing anti-proliferative activity of CgAgNPs. The main objective of the present study is to harness anti-breast cancer activity of novel biogenic nanoparticles synthesized using the aqueous extract of O. indicum associated C. gloeosporioides and study the underlying mechanistic pathway exerted by these mycogenic nanoparticles.
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- Priyamvada Gupta
- Centre of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi-221005 India +918860182113
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- Centre of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi-221005 India +918860182113
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- Centre of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi-221005 India +918860182113
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- Centre of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi-221005 India +918860182113
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- Centre of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi-221005 India +918860182113
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- Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University Ganeshkhind Pune 411007 India
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- Department of Immunology and Infectious Disease Biology, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology Sukhdev Vihar New Delhi 110025 India
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- Centre of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi-221005 India +918860182113
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Uddin MMN, Bekmukhametova A, Antony A, Barman SK, Houang J, Wu MJ, Hook JM, George L, Wuhrer R, Mawad D, Ta D, Ruprai H, Lauto A. Encapsulated Rose Bengal Enhances the Photodynamic Treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells. Molecules 2024; 29:546. [PMID: 38276623 PMCID: PMC10820979 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29020546] [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: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Among breast cancer subtypes, triple-negative breast cancer stands out as the most aggressive, with patients facing a 40% mortality rate within the initial five years. The limited treatment options and unfavourable prognosis for triple-negative patients necessitate the development of novel therapeutic strategies. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an alternative treatment that can effectively target triple-negative neoplastic cells such as MDA-MB-231. In this in vitro study, we conducted a comparative analysis of the PDT killing rate of unbound Rose Bengal (RB) in solution versus RB-encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles to determine the most effective approach for inducing cytotoxicity at low laser powers (90 mW, 50 mW, 25 mW and 10 mW) and RB concentrations (50 µg/mL, 25 µg/mL, 10 µg/mL and 5 µg/mL). Intracellular singlet oxygen production and cell uptake were also determined for both treatment modalities. Dark toxicity was also assessed for normal breast cells. Despite the low laser power and concentration of nanoparticles (10 mW and 5 µg/mL), MDA-MB-231 cells experienced a substantial reduction in viability (8 ± 1%) compared to those treated with RB solution (38 ± 10%). RB nanoparticles demonstrated higher singlet oxygen production and greater uptake by cancer cells than RB solutions. Moreover, RB nanoparticles display strong cytocompatibility with normal breast cells (MCF-10A). The low activation threshold may be a crucial advantage for specifically targeting malignant cells in deep tissues.
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- Mir Muhammad Nasir Uddin
- School of Science, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2750, Australia
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh
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- School of Science, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2750, Australia
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- School of Science, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2750, Australia
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- School of Science, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2750, Australia
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- School of Science, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2750, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia;
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- Advanced Materials Characterisation Facility, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2750, Australia
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- Advanced Materials Characterisation Facility, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2750, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
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- School of Science, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2750, Australia
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- School of Science, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2750, Australia
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- School of Science, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2750, Australia
- Biomedical Engineering & Neuroscience Research Group, The MARCS Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2750, Australia
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Gharbaran R, Sayibou Z, Atamturktur S, Ofosu-Mensah JJ, Soto J, Boodhan N, Kolya S, Onwumere O, Chang L, Somenarain L, Redenti S. Diminazene aceturate-induced cytotoxicity is associated with the deregulation of cell cycle signaling and downregulation of oncogenes Furin, c-MYC, and FOXM1 in human cervical carcinoma Hela cells. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2024; 38:e23527. [PMID: 37681557 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Diminazene aceturate (DIZE) is an FDA-listed small molecule known for the treatment of African sleeping sickness. In vivo studies showed that DIZE may be beneficial for a range of human ailments. However, there is very limited information on the effects of DIZE on human cancer cells. The current study aimed to investigate the cytotoxic responses of DIZE, using the human carcinoma Hela cell line. WST-1 cell proliferation assay showed that DIZE inhibited the viability of Hela cells in a dose-dependent manner and the observed response was associated with the downregulation of Ki67 and PCNA cell proliferation markers. DIZE-treated cells stained with acridine orange-ethidium and JC-10 dye revealed cell death and loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (Ψm), compared with DMSO (vehicle) control, respectively. Cellular immunofluorescence staining of DIZE-treated cells showed upregulation of caspase 3 activities. DIZE-treated cells showed downregulation of mRNA for G1/S genes CCNA2 and CDC25A, S-phase genes MCM3 and PLK4, and G2/S phase transition/mitosis genes Aurka and PLK1. These effects were associated with decreased mRNA expression of Furin, c-Myc, and FOXM1 oncogenes. These results suggested that DIZE may be considered for its effects on other cancer types. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate the effect of DIZE on human cervical cancer cells.
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- Rajendra Gharbaran
- Department of Biological Sciences, Bronx Community College/City University of New York, Bronx, New York, USA
- Department of Biological Sciences, Lehman College/City University of New York, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bronx Community College/City University of New York, Bronx, New York, USA
- Department of Computer Science, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bronx Community College/City University of New York, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bronx Community College/City University of New York, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Lehman College/City University of New York, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Lehman College/City University of New York, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Lehman College/City University of New York, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Lehman College/City University of New York, Bronx, New York, USA
- Biology Doctoral Program, The Graduate School and University Center, City University of New York, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Lehman College/City University of New York, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bronx Community College/City University of New York, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Lehman College/City University of New York, Bronx, New York, USA
- Biology Doctoral Program, The Graduate School and University Center, City University of New York, New York, New York, USA
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Govindaraj S, Ganesan K, Dharmasivam M, Raman L, Alam MM, Amanullah M. Synthesis of potent MDA-MB 231 breast cancer drug molecules from single step. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18241. [PMID: 37880270 PMCID: PMC10600176 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45455-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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We have prepared novel potent breast cancer drug molecules from non-toxic and inexpensive method. Column chromatography is not necessary for purification of target molecules. The value of overall atom economy, environmental factor, environmental catalyst and product mass intensity gives additional merits for this synthetic method. Synthesized flexible dimeric imidazolium bromides showed less toxicity and gives excellent anticancer response against normal mammary epithelial cells. Novel dimeric pyridinium bromides showed excellent anticancer response against tested cancer cell lines. In cell cycle, novel flexible dimeric pyridinium bromides showed significant arrest in the G2/M phase by nearly three folds, when compared with control drug. We have studied the targeting epidermal growth factor receptor for all the synthesized flexible amino substituted and methyl substituted dimeric pyridinium bromides.
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- PG& Research Department of Chemistry, Presidency College, Chennai, 600005, India.
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- Centre for Cancer Cell Biology and Drug Discovery, Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, QLD, 4111, Australia
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- Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Educational and Research (DU), Porur, Chennai, 600116, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, PO Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, 61413, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Sahu A, Ahmad S, Imtiyaz K, Kizhakkeppurath Kumaran A, Islam M, Raza K, Easwaran M, Kurukkan Kunnath A, Rizvi MA, Verma S. In-silico and in-vitro study reveals ziprasidone as a potential aromatase inhibitor against breast carcinoma. Sci Rep 2023; 13:16545. [PMID: 37783782 PMCID: PMC10545834 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-43789-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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Aromatase enzyme plays a fundamental role in the development of estrogen receptors, and due to this functionality, the enzyme has gained significant attention as a therapeutic for reproductive disorders and cancer diseases. The currently employed aromatase inhibitors have severe side effects whereas our novel aromatase inhibitor is more selective and less toxic, therefore has greater potential to be developed as a drug. The research framework of this study is to identify a potent inhibitor for the aromatase target by profiling molecular descriptors of the ligand and to find a functional pocket in the target by docking and MD simulations. For assessing cellular and metabolic activities as indicators of cell viability and cytotoxicity, in-vitro studies were performed by using the colorimetric MTT assay. Aromatase activities were determined by a fluorometric method. Cell morphology was assessed by phase-contrast light microscopy. Flow cytometry and Annexin V-FITC/PI staining assay determined cell cycle distribution and apoptosis. This study reports that CHEMBL708 (Ziprasidone) is the most promising compound that showed excellent aromatase inhibitory activity. By using better drug design methods and experimental studies, our study identified a novel compound that could be effective as a high-potential drug candidate against aromatase enzyme. We conclude that the compound ziprasidone effectively blocks the cell cycle at the G1-S phase and induces cancer cell death. Further, in-vivo studies are vital for developing ziprasidone as an anticancer agent. Lastly, our research outcomes based on the results of the in-silico experiments may pave the way for identifying effective drug candidates for therapeutic use in breast cancer.
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- Ankita Sahu
- Tumour Biology Lab, ICMR-National Institute of Pathology, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Computer Science, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Department of Bioscience, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, 110070, India
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- Department of Computer Science, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India.
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- Nutritional Improvement of Crops, Plant Molecular Biology Division, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Mumbai Research Center, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Navi Mumbai, 400703, India
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- Department of Bioscience, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Tumour Biology Lab, ICMR-National Institute of Pathology, New Delhi, 110029, India.
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Bhadauriya P, Varshney V, Goyal A. Molecular Docking-Based Identification of Potential Natural Neuroprotective Molecules for Parkinson's Disease. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202300979. [PMID: 37608470 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202300979] [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: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common progressive neurodegenerative and the prevailing treatments are ineffective in the early stages of the disease. Therefore, other strategies must be devised to halt the steady decrease of dopaminergic neurons in the brain. In Parkinson's disease, a dysregulated ACE/Ang II/AT1R axis in the brain causes free radical damage, apoptosis, and neuronal destruction. Current PD treatments only alleviate symptoms and do not reverse the degradation mechanism of dopaminergic neurons. As a result, it is critical to discover alternate, dependable medicines for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. METHOD In the present study, homology modelling of MAS receptor, in silico docking and molecular dynamic studies (MDS) were employed to determine the efficacy of flavonoids as MASR activators. RESULT The flavonoids Pterosupin and Amentoflavone exhibited best binding and therefore, the stability of these complexes were evaluated with MDS studies. The Pterosupin-MASR complex demonstrated better stability, stronger interactions and minimal fluctuation than the Amentoflavone-MASR complex. CONCLUSION The data from the present study indicated that the flavonoid Pterosupin possesses better binding, favourable pharmacokinetic properties and stability. However, subsequent in vitro and in vivo assessments are necessary to validate its efficacy.
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- Poonam Bhadauriya
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, UP, India
- Institute of Professional Studies, College of Pharmacy, Gwalior, MP, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, UP, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, UP, India
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Cui Z, Zhang Y, Zhang Z, Abudurexiti A, Yusuf A. Synthesis of an aggregation-induced emission-based fluorescent probe based on rupestonic acid. RSC Adv 2023; 13:25369-25378. [PMID: 37661955 PMCID: PMC10472508 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03521b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Chinese herbal medicine and Chinese patent medicine have been widely applied for cancer care in China. Rupestonic acid, an active ingredient of Artemisia rupestris L., has recently been confirmed to have certain anti-tumor effects in vitro. In this study, we employed the application of a commonly devoted triphenylamine as a fluorophore and the addition of 2,4-thiazolidinedione as a bridge to integrate rupestonic acid into the AIE system to create an fluorescent probe with anti-tumor properties. The spectral, cytotoxic, and cellular imaging properties of the probe were measured. Its promising responses make possible the application of the probe in antitumor theragnostic systems.
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- Zhichao Cui
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Laboratory of Xinjiang Native Medicinal and Edible Plant Resources Chemistry, Kashi University Kashi 844000 China +86-18690293325
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Laboratory of Xinjiang Native Medicinal and Edible Plant Resources Chemistry, Kashi University Kashi 844000 China +86-18690293325
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Chiral Molecule and Drug Discovery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510006 China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Laboratory of Xinjiang Native Medicinal and Edible Plant Resources Chemistry, Kashi University Kashi 844000 China +86-18690293325
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Laboratory of Xinjiang Native Medicinal and Edible Plant Resources Chemistry, Kashi University Kashi 844000 China +86-18690293325
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Talia M, Cirillo F, Spinelli A, Zicarelli A, Scordamaglia D, Muglia L, De Rosis S, Rigiracciolo DC, Filippelli G, Perrotta ID, Davoli M, De Rosa R, Macirella R, Brunelli E, Miglietta AM, Nardo B, Tosoni D, Pece S, De Francesco EM, Belfiore A, Maggiolini M, Lappano R. The Ephrin tyrosine kinase a3 (EphA3) is a novel mediator of RAGE-prompted motility of breast cancer cells. J Exp Clin Cancer Res 2023; 42:164. [PMID: 37434266 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-023-02747-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The receptor for advanced glycation-end products (RAGE) and its ligands have been implicated in obesity and associated inflammatory processes as well as in metabolic alterations like diabetes. In addition, RAGE-mediated signaling has been reported to contribute to the metastatic progression of breast cancer (BC), although mechanistic insights are still required. Here, we provide novel findings regarding the transcriptomic landscape and the molecular events through which RAGE may prompt aggressive features in estrogen receptor (ER)-positive BC. METHODS MCF7 and T47D BC cells stably overexpressing human RAGE were used as a model system to evaluate important changes like cell protrusions, migration, invasion and colony formation both in vitro through scanning electron microscopy, clonogenic, migration and invasion assays and in vivo through zebrafish xenografts experiments. The whole transcriptome of RAGE-overexpressing BC cells was screened by high-throughput RNA sequencing. Thereafter, Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses allowed the prediction of potential functions of differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Flow cytometry, real time-PCR, chromatin immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence and western blot assays were performed to investigate the molecular network involved in the regulation of a novel RAGE target gene namely EphA3. The clinical significance of EphA3 was explored in the TCGA cohort of patients through the survivALL package, whereas the pro-migratory role of EphA3 signaling was ascertained in both BC cells and cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs). Statistical analysis was performed by t-tests. RESULTS RNA-seq findings and GSEA analysis revealed that RAGE overexpression leads to a motility-related gene signature in ER-positive BC cells. Accordingly, we found that RAGE-overexpressing BC cells exhibit long filopodia-like membrane protrusions as well as an enhanced dissemination potential, as determined by the diverse experimental assays. Mechanistically, we established for the first time that EphA3 signaling may act as a physical mediator of BC cells and CAFs motility through both homotypic and heterotypic interactions. CONCLUSIONS Our data demonstrate that RAGE up-regulation leads to migratory ability in ER-positive BC cells. Noteworthy, our findings suggest that EphA3 may be considered as a novel RAGE target gene facilitating BC invasion and scattering from the primary tumor mass. Overall, the current results may provide useful insights for more comprehensive therapeutic approaches in BC, particularly in obese and diabetic patients that are characterized by high RAGE levels.
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- Marianna Talia
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Science, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Science, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Science, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Science, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Science, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy
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- Breast and General Surgery Unit, Regional Hospital Cosenza, 87100, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy
- Breast and General Surgery Unit, Regional Hospital Cosenza, 87100, Cosenza, Italy
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- European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti 435, 20141, Milan, Italy
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- European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti 435, 20141, Milan, Italy
- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, 20142, Milan, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Garibaldi-Nesima Hospital, Catania, 95122, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Garibaldi-Nesima Hospital, Catania, 95122, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036, Rende, Italy.
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Pereira LM, Portapilla GB, Brancini GTP, Possato B, Bronzon da Costa CM, Abreu-Filho PG, Wainwright M, Yatsuda AP, Braga GÚL. The potential of phenothiazinium dyes as cytotoxicity markers in cisplatin-treated cells. Sci Rep 2023; 13:10203. [PMID: 37353536 PMCID: PMC10290130 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-36721-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023] Open
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Assessing the in vitro toxicity of compounds on cell cultures is an important step during the screening of candidate molecules for diverse applications. Among the strategies employed to determine cytotoxicity, MTT, neutral red, and resazurin are commonly used. Methylene blue (MB), a phenothiazinium salt, has several uses, such as dye, redox indicator, and even as treatment for human disease and health conditions, such as malaria and methemoglobinemia. However, MB has only been sparsely used as a cellular toxicity indicator. As a viability indicator, MB is mostly applied to fixed cultures at high concentrations, especially when compared to MTT or neutral red. Here we show that MB and its related compounds new methylene blue (NMB), toluidine blue O (TBO), and dimethylmethylene blue (DMMB) can be used as cytotoxicity indicators in live (non-fixed) cells treated for 72 h with DMSO and cisplatin. We compared dye uptake between phenothiazinium dyes and neutral red by analyzing supernatant and cell content via visible spectra scanning and microscopy. All dyes showed a similar ability to assess cell toxicity compared to either MTT or neutral red. Our method represents a cost-effective alternative to in vitro cytotoxicity assays using cisplatin or DMSO, indicating the potential of phenothiazinium dyes for the screening of candidate drugs and other applications.
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- Luiz Miguel Pereira
- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av do Café, sn/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-903, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av do Café, sn/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-903, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av do Café, sn/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-903, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av do Café, sn/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-903, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av do Café, sn/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-903, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av do Café, sn/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-903, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, L39 4QP, UK
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av do Café, sn/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-903, Brazil.
- Departamento de Análises Clínicas, Bromatológicas e Toxicológicas, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, 14040-903, Brazil.
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av do Café, sn/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-903, Brazil.
- Departamento de Análises Clínicas, Bromatológicas e Toxicológicas, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, 14040-903, Brazil.
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Navarro-Nateras L, Diaz-Gonzalez J, Aguas-Chantes D, Coria-Oriundo LL, Battaglini F, Ventura-Gallegos JL, Zentella-Dehesa A, Oza G, Arriaga LG, Casanova-Moreno JR. Development of a Redox-Polymer-Based Electrochemical Glucose Biosensor Suitable for Integration in Microfluidic 3D Cell Culture Systems. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:582. [PMID: 37366947 DOI: 10.3390/bios13060582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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The inclusion of online, in situ biosensors in microfluidic cell cultures is important to monitor and characterize a physiologically mimicking environment. This work presents the performance of second-generation electrochemical enzymatic biosensors to detect glucose in cell culture media. Glutaraldehyde and ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether (EGDGE) were tested as cross-linkers to immobilize glucose oxidase and an osmium-modified redox polymer on the surface of carbon electrodes. Tests employing screen printed electrodes showed adequate performance in a Roswell Park Memorial Institute (RPMI-1640) media spiked with fetal bovine serum (FBS). Comparable first-generation sensors were shown to be heavily affected by complex biological media. This difference is explained in terms of the respective charge transfer mechanisms. Under the tested conditions, electron hopping between Os redox centers was less vulnerable than H2O2 diffusion to biofouling by the substances present in the cell culture matrix. By employing pencil leads as electrodes, the incorporation of these electrodes in a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microfluidic channel was achieved simply and at a low cost. Under flow conditions, electrodes fabricated using EGDGE presented the best performance with a limit of detection of 0.5 mM, a linear range up to 10 mM, and a sensitivity of 4.69 μA mM-1 cm-2.
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- L Navarro-Nateras
- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica, Pedro Escobedo 76703, Querétaro, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica, Pedro Escobedo 76703, Querétaro, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica, Pedro Escobedo 76703, Querétaro, Mexico
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- Instituto de Química Física de los Materiales, Medio Ambiente y Energía, CONICET-Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Analítica y Química Física, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C1428EGA, Argentina
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- Instituto de Química Física de los Materiales, Medio Ambiente y Energía, CONICET-Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Analítica y Química Física, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C1428EGA, Argentina
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- Departamento de Medicina Genómica y Toxicología Ambiental, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Medicina Genómica y Toxicología Ambiental, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
- Unidad de Bioquímica, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Ciudad de México 14080, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica, Pedro Escobedo 76703, Querétaro, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica, Pedro Escobedo 76703, Querétaro, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica, Pedro Escobedo 76703, Querétaro, Mexico
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Zani CP, Zani AP, Thomazini CM, Retamiro KM, de Oliveira AR, Gonçalves DL, Sarragiotto MH, Garcia FP, de Oliveira Silva S, Nakamura CV, Ueda-Nakamura T. β-Carboline-α-aminophosphonate Derivative: A Promising Antitumor Agent for Breast Cancer Treatment. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28093949. [PMID: 37175359 PMCID: PMC10179861 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28093949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer mortality among women worldwide. Considering the limitations of the current treatments available, we analyzed the in vitro cytotoxic potential of ((4-Fluoro-phenyl)-{2-[(1-phenyl-9H-β-carboline-3-carbonyl)-amino]-ethylamino}-methyl)-phosphonic acid dibutyl ester (BCP-1) in breast cancer cells (MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231) and in a non-tumor breast cell line (MCF-10A). BCP-1 has an α-aminophosphonate unit linked to the β-carboline nucleus, and the literature indicates that compounds of these classes have high biological potential. In the present study, the mechanism of action of BCP-1 was investigated through methods of spectrofluorimetry, flow cytometry, and protein expression analysis. It was found that BCP-1 inhibited the proliferation of both cancer cell lines. Furthermore, it induced oxidative stress and cell cycle arrest in G2/M. Upregulation of apoptosis-related proteins such as Bax, cytochrome C, and caspases, as well as a decrease in the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2, indicated potential induction of apoptosis in the MDA-MB-231 cells. While in MCF-7 cells, BCP-1 activated the autophagic death pathway, which was demonstrated by an increase in autophagic vacuoles and acidic organelles, in addition to increased expression of LC3I/LC3II and reduced SQSTM1/p62 expression. Further, BCP-1 demonstrated antimetastatic potential by reducing MMP-9 expression and cell migration in both breast cancer cell lines. In conclusion, BCP-1 is a promising candidate for breast cancer chemotherapy.
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- Caroline Pinto Zani
- Laboratory of Technological Innovation in the Development of Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics, State University of Maringá, Maringá CEP 87020-900, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Technological Innovation in the Development of Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics, State University of Maringá, Maringá CEP 87020-900, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Technological Innovation in the Development of Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics, State University of Maringá, Maringá CEP 87020-900, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Technological Innovation in the Development of Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics, State University of Maringá, Maringá CEP 87020-900, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá CEP 87020-900, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Technological Innovation in the Development of Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics, State University of Maringá, Maringá CEP 87020-900, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Technological Innovation in the Development of Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics, State University of Maringá, Maringá CEP 87020-900, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Technological Innovation in the Development of Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics, State University of Maringá, Maringá CEP 87020-900, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Technological Innovation in the Development of Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics, State University of Maringá, Maringá CEP 87020-900, Paraná, Brazil
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Önder GÖ, Göktepe Ö, Baran M, Bitgen N, Aydin F, Yay A. Therapeutic potential of hesperidin: Apoptosis induction in breast cancer cell lines. Food Chem Toxicol 2023; 176:113791. [PMID: 37080525 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.113791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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Hesperidin is a flavonoid commonly found in citrus fruits. Studies have shown that hesperidin has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties, as well as its effectiveness in carcinogenesis. In this paper, we aim to investigate the molecular mechanisms of hesperidin-induced apoptosis in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cancer cells. The inhibitory effect of hesperidin on cellular proliferation was evaluated with the MTT assay. Cell cycle analysis of hesperidin-treated cells was then performed, as well as immunocytochemical analysis of the effect on the apoptosis pathway (TUNEL, Bax, and Bcl-2 expression). Moreover, hesperidin induced cellular apoptosis in MCF-7 breast cancer cells by inhibiting Bcl-2 and enhancing Bax expression at protein levels. On the other hand, hesperidin caused apoptosis in the MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line, but it did not activate the Bax/Bcl-2 pathway. Hesperidin also induced cell cycle arrest at the S phase in the MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines. These findings showed that hesperidin is a potential therapeutic candidate for preventing the progression of breast cancer. In addition, hesperidin could significantly stimulate the death mechanisms in ER/PR (+) MCF-7 cells by changing the expression balance of Bax and Bcl-2 proteins, but lead ER/PR (-) MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells to apoptosis in a different way.
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- Gözde Özge Önder
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, 38039, Kayseri, Turkey; Genome and Stem Cell Center, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, 38039, Kayseri, Turkey; Genome and Stem Cell Center, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Basic Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey; Genome and Stem Cell Center, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.
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- Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Basic Sciences, Van, Turkey.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, 38039, Kayseri, Turkey; Genome and Stem Cell Center, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.
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Alem MB, Desalegn T, Damena T, Alemayehu Bayle E, Koobotse MO, Ngwira KJ, Ombito JO, Zachariah M, Demissie TB. Cytotoxicity and Antibacterial Potentials of Mixed Ligand Cu(II) and Zn(II) Complexes: A Combined Experimental and Computational Study. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:13421-13434. [PMID: 37065050 PMCID: PMC10099420 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c00916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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[Cu(C15H9O4)(C12H8N2)O2C2H3]·3H2O (1) and [Zn(C15H9O4)(C12H8N2)]O2C2H3 (2) have been synthesized and characterized by ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, thermogravimetric analysis/differential thermal analysis (TGA/DTA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy-energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX), and molar conductance, and supported by density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT (TD-DFT) calculations. Square pyramidal and tetrahedral geometries are proposed for Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes, respectively, and the XRD patterns showed the polycrystalline nature of the complexes. Furthermore, in vitro cytotoxic activity of the complexes was evaluated against the human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7). A Cu(II) centered complex with an IC50 value of 4.09 μM was more effective than the Zn(II) centered complex and positive control, cisplatin, which displayed IC50 values of 75.78 and 18.62 μM, respectively. In addition, the newly synthesized complexes experienced the innate antioxidant nature of the metal centers for scavenging the DPPH free radical (up to 81% at 400 ppm). The biological significance of the metal complexes was inferred from the highest occupied molecular orbital-lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (HOMO-LUMO) energy band gap, which was found to be 2.784 and 3.333 eV, respectively for 1 and 2, compared to the ligands, 1,10-phenathroline (4.755 eV) and chrysin (4.403 eV). Moreover, the molecular docking simulations against estrogen receptor alpha (ERα; PDB: 5GS4) were strongly associated with the in vitro biological activity results (E B and K i are -8.35 kcal/mol and 0.76 μM for 1, -7.52 kcal/mol and 3.07 μM for 2, and -6.32 kcal/mol and 23.42 μM for cisplatin). However, more research on in vivo cytotoxicity is suggested to confirm the promising cytotoxicity results.
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- Mamaru Bitew Alem
- Department
of Applied Chemistry, Adama Science and
Technology University, P.O.Box 1888, Adama 251, Ethiopia
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- Department
of Applied Chemistry, Adama Science and
Technology University, P.O.Box 1888, Adama 251, Ethiopia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Wachemo University, P.O.Box 667, Hossana 667, Ethiopia
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- Graduate
Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, 10607 Taipei, Taiwan
- Department
of Chemistry, Debre Markos University, P.O. Box 269, Debre Markos 269, Ethiopia
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- School
of Allied Health Professions, University
of Botswana, P/bag UB, 0022 Gaborone, Botswana
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- Molecular
Sciences Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand, PO Wits, 2050 Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Botswana, P/bag UB, 0022 Gaborone, Botswana
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- School
of Allied Health Professions, University
of Botswana, P/bag UB, 0022 Gaborone, Botswana
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Botswana, P/bag UB, 0022 Gaborone, Botswana
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Sang W, Zhu R, Liu D, Gong M. LncRNA SPRY4‑IT1 is upregulated and promotes the proliferation of prostate cancer cells under hypoxia in vitro. Oncol Lett 2023; 25:138. [PMID: 36909367 PMCID: PMC9996607 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2023.13724] [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: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
Abstract
The incidence and mortality rate of prostate cancer are among the highest for all cancers worldwide; this disease has a high cancer mortality rate in males, following lung cancer. Sprouty4-intron 1 (SPRY4-IT1) has been shown to play a variety of roles in tumors. Our previous study demonstrated that SPRY4-IT1 sponges microRNA-101-3p to promote the proliferation and metastasis of bladder cancer cells by upregulating enhancer of zeste homolog 2 expression; however, the role of SPRY4-IT1 in prostate cancer has not been fully established. In the present study, the expression levels, effects and mechanism of action of SPRY4-IT1 were investigated in prostate cancer tissues and cell lines using reverse transcription-quantitative PCR, western blotting, Cell Counting Kit-8 and flow cytometry assays. The results indicated that SPRY4-IT1 expression was upregulated in prostate cancer tissues and cell lines. Furthermore, hypoxia increased the expression levels of SPRY4-IT1 in prostate cancer cells. Knockdown of SPRY4-IT1 expression led to S-phase arrest, decreased expression levels of the cell cycle-associated proteins CDK2 and cyclin D1. AKT phosphorylation was also reduced by SPRY4-IT1 knockdown. In summary, the findings indicate the elevation of SPRY4-IT1 expression in prostate cancer. Under hypoxic conditions in vitro, SPRY4-IT1 overexpression promoted prostate cancer cell proliferation via a mechanism involving regulation of the cell cycle and the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Therefore, it may provide a basis for the development of targeted therapies.
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- Weicong Sang
- Department of Urology, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai 201399, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai 201399, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai 201399, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai 201399, P.R. China
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Banti CN, Papatriantafyllopoulou C, Papachristodoulou C, Hatzidimitriou AG, Hadjikakou SK. New Apoptosis Inducers Containing Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Pnictogen Derivatives: A New Strategy in the Development of Mitochondrial Targeting Chemotherapeutics. J Med Chem 2023; 66:4131-4149. [PMID: 36749601 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c02126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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{[Ag8(Mef)8(μ2-S,O-DMSO)2(μ2-O-DMSO)2(O-DMSO)8]·2(H2O)} (1), [Ag(Mef)(tpP)2] (2), [Ag(Mef)(tpAs)3] (3), and {2 [Ag(Mef)(tpSb)3] (DMSO)} (4) were obtained by the conjugation of mefenamic acid (MefH), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), with a mitochondriotropic derivative of pnictogen tpE (tp = triphenyl group; E = P, As, and Sb) through silver(I). Their hydrophilicity was adjusted by their dispersion into sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), forming SLS@1-4. 1-4 and SLS@1-4 were characterized by their spectral data and X-ray crystallography. They inhibit the proliferation of human breast adenocarcinoma cells MCF-7 (hormone-dependent (HD)) and MDA-MB-231 (hormone-independent (HI)). X-ray fluorescence reveals the Ag cellular uptake. The in vitro and in vivo nongenotoxicity was confirmed with micronucleus (MN), Artemia salina, and Allium cepa assays. Their mechanism of action was studied by cell morphology, DNA fragmentation, acridine orange/ethidium bromide (AO/EB) staining, cell cycle arrest, mitochondrial membrane permeabilization tests, DNA binding affinity, and LOX inhibitory activity and was rationalized by regression analysis.
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- Christina N Banti
- Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
- Institute of Materials Science and Computing, University Research Center of Ioannina (URCI) Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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Byun WS, Lim H, Hong J, Bae ES, Lee SB, Kim Y, Lee J, Lee SK, Hong S. Design, Synthesis, and Biological Activity of Marinacarboline Analogues as STAT3 Pathway Inhibitors for Docetaxel-Resistant Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. J Med Chem 2023; 66:3106-3133. [PMID: 36786551 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c01115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC) is a fatal type of breast cancer (BC), and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) has emerged as an effective target for mTNBC. In the present study, compound MC0704 was found to be a novel synthetic STAT3 pathway inhibitor, and its potential antitumor activity was demonstrated using in vitro and in vivo models in docetaxel-resistant TNBC cells. Based on marinacarboline (MC), a series β-carboline derivatives were synthesized and investigated for their antitumor activities against docetaxel-resistant MDA-MB-231 (MDA-MB-231-DTR) cells. Combining antiproliferation and STAT3 inhibitory activities, MC0704 was selected as the most promising β-carboline compound. MC0704 effectively impeded the metastatic potential of MDA-MB-231-DTR cells in vitro, and the combination of MC0704 and docetaxel exhibited potent antitumor activities in a xenograft mouse model. These findings suggested that MC0704 can be a lead candidate as a target therapeutic agent for TNBC patients with docetaxel resistance.
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- Woong Sub Byun
- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.,Natural Products Research Institute, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Products Research Institute, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Products Research Institute, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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Alem MB, Desalegn T, Damena T, Bayle EA, Koobotse MO, Ngwira KJ, Ombito JO, Zachariah M, Demissie TB. Organic-inorganic hybrid salt and mixed ligand Cr(III) complexes containing the natural flavonoid chrysin: Synthesis, characterization, computational, and biological studies. Front Chem 2023; 11:1173604. [PMID: 37123873 PMCID: PMC10130586 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1173604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Organic-inorganic hybrid salt and mixed ligand Cr(III) complexes (Cr1 and Cr2) containing the natural flavonoid chrysin were synthesized. The metal complexes were characterized using UV-Vis, Fourier-transform infrared, MS, SEM-EDX, XRD, and molar conductance measurements. Based on experimental and DFT/TD-DFT calculations, octahedral geometries for the synthesized complexes were suggested. The powder XRD analysis confirms that the synthesized complexes were polycrystalline, with orthorhombic and monoclinic crystal systems having average crystallite sizes of 21.453 and 19.600 nm, percent crystallinities of 51% and 31.37%, and dislocation densities of 2.324 × 10-3 and 2.603 × 10-3 nm-2 for Cr1 and Cr2, respectively. The complexes were subjected to cytotoxicity, antibacterial, and antioxidant studies. The in vitro biological studies were supported with quantum chemical and molecular docking computational studies. Cr1 showed significant cytotoxicity to the MCF-7 cell line, with an IC50 value of 8.08 μM compared to 30.85 μM for Cr2 and 18.62 μM for cisplatin. Cr2 showed better antibacterial activity than Cr1. The higher E HOMO (-5.959 eV) and dipole moment (10.838 Debye) values of Cr2 obtained from the quantum chemical calculations support the observed in vitro antibacterial activities. The overall results indicated that Cr1 is a promising cytotoxic drug candidate.
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- Mamaru Bitew Alem
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama, Ethiopia
- *Correspondence: Mamaru Bitew Alem, , Tegene Desalegn, , Taye B. Demissie,
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama, Ethiopia
- *Correspondence: Mamaru Bitew Alem, , Tegene Desalegn, , Taye B. Demissie,
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- Department of Chemistry, Wachemo University, Hossana, Ethiopia
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- Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Chemistry, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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- School of Allied Health Professions, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
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- Molecular Sciences Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
- *Correspondence: Mamaru Bitew Alem, , Tegene Desalegn, , Taye B. Demissie,
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Gravina C, Fiorentino M, Formato M, Pecoraro MT, Piccolella S, Stinca A, Pacifico S, Esposito A. LC-HR/MS Analysis of Lipophilic Extracts from Calendula arvensis (Vaill.) L. Organs: An Unexplored Source in Cosmeceuticals. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27248905. [PMID: 36558038 PMCID: PMC9783063 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27248905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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As part of a project aimed at promoting the use of Calendula arvensis (Vaill.) L. (field marigold, Asteraceae) phytocomplexes in cosmeceutical formulations, the chemical composition in apolar specialized metabolites is herein elucidated. Furthermore, the screening of the cytotoxicity of the apolar extracts was evaluated in order to underline their safety as functional ingredients for cosmetics. After dissection of Calendula organs (florets, fruits, leaves, bracts, stems, and roots), ultrasound-assisted maceration in n-hexane as an extracting solvent allowed us to obtain oil-like mixtures, whose chemical composition has been highlighted through a UHPLC-ESI-QqTOF-MS/MS approach. Twenty-nine metabolites were tentatively identified; different compounds, among which the well-known poly-unsaturated fatty acids, and oxylipins and phosphatides were detected for the first time in Calendula genus. The screening of the dose-response cytotoxicity of the apolar extracts of C. arvensis highlighted the concentration of 10 μg/mL as the most suitable for the formulation of cosmeceutical preparations. Sera enriched with leaf and fruit apolar extracts turned out to have the best activity, suggesting it can be used as a new source in skin care thanks to their higher content in fatty acids.
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Alharbi KS, Almalki WH, Makeen HA, Albratty M, Meraya AM, Nagraik R, Sharma A, Kumar D, Chellappan DK, Singh SK, Dua K, Gupta G. Role of Medicinal plant-derived Nutraceuticals as a potential target for the treatment of breast cancer. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14387. [PMID: 36121313 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most challenging cancers to treat, accounting for many cancer-related deaths. Over some years, chemotherapy, hormone treatment, radiation, and surgeries have been used to treat cancer. Unfortunately, these treatment options are unsuccessful due to crucial adverse reactions and multidrug tolerance/resistance. Although it is clear that substances in the nutraceuticals category have a lot of anti-cancer activity, using a supplementary therapy strategy, in this case, could be very beneficial. Nutraceuticals are therapeutic agents, which are nutrients that have drug-like characteristics and can be used to treat diseases. Plant nutraceuticals categorized into polyphenols, terpenoids, vitamins, alkaloids, and flavonoids are part of health food products, that have great potential for combating BC. Nutraceuticals can reduce BC's severity, limit malignant cell growth, and modify cancer-related mechanisms. Nutraceuticals acting by attenuating Hedgehog, Nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB), Notch, and Wnt/β-catenin signaling are the main pathways in controlling the self-renewal of breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs). This article reviews some important nutraceuticals and their modes of action, which can be very powerful versus BC. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Nutraceuticals' importance to the control and diagnosis of breast cancer is undeniable and cannot be overlooked. Natural dietary compounds have a wide range of uses and have been used in traditional medicine. In addition, these natural chemicals can enhance the effectiveness of other traditional medicines. They may also be used as a treatment process independently because of their capacity to affect several cancer pathways. This study highlights a variety of natural chemicals, and their mechanisms of action, routes, synergistic effects, and future potentials are all examined.
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- Khalid Saad Alharbi
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Al-Jouf, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Practice Research Unit, Clinical Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Practice Research Unit, Clinical Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Bioengineering and Food Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- School of Bioengineering and Food Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India.,Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia.,Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, India.,Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.,Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India
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Jeyasri R, Muthuramalingam P, Adarshan S, Shin H, Ramesh M. Assessing the Anti-inflammatory Effects of Bacopa-Derived Bioactive Compounds Using Network Pharmacology and In Vitro Studies. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:40344-40354. [PMID: 36385888 PMCID: PMC9647831 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Bacopa monnieri is reported as a potent Indian medicinal plant that possesses numerous pharmacological activities due to the presence of various bioactive compounds. These pharmacological activities were used in the ancient medicine system to cure inflammatory conditions. Bacopa has the ability to reduce acute pain and inflammation by inhibiting the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) and reducing COX-2-arbitrated prostanoid mediators. Moreover, the anti-inflammatory property may also be associated with the neuroprotective activity of Bacopa. Considering this importance, the current pilot study focused on the anti-inflammatory potential of various phytocompounds of bacopa and their interaction with inflammation responsible genes such as COX2, iNOS, LOX, STAT3, CCR1, and MMP9 through pharmacology analysis of its systems. Docking results revealed that, quercetin (QR) showed significant binding energies with inflammatory genes. Hence, we selected QR as a potential phytocompound for further in vitro experiments. This existing study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of QR as a potent anti-inflammatory compound against lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages. The in vitro analysis concludes that QR effectively reduces the production of nitric oxide (NO) in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells and downregulates the expression of COX-2 and iNOS genes due to the inhibitory potential of QR on LPS-stimulated NO production.
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- Rajendran Jeyasri
- Department
of Biotechnology, Science Campus, Alagappa
University, Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department
of Biotechnology, Science Campus, Alagappa
University, Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
- Division
of Horticultural Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52725, Korea
- Agri-Food
Bio Convergence Institute, Gyeongsang National
University, Jinju, 52725, Korea
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- Department
of Biotechnology, Science Campus, Alagappa
University, Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Division
of Horticultural Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52725, Korea
- Agri-Food
Bio Convergence Institute, Gyeongsang National
University, Jinju, 52725, Korea
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- Department
of Biotechnology, Science Campus, Alagappa
University, Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
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An in vivo and in vitro assessment of the anti-breast cancer activity of crude extract and fractions from Prunella vulgaris L. Heliyon 2022; 8:e11183. [PMCID: PMC9636486 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Prunella vulgaris L.(P. vulgaris) is a perennial herb belonging to the Labiate family and widely distributed in China, Japan, Korea and Europe. Medical monographs and previous studies have shown that P. vulgaris has significant anti-breast cancer activity, and its use in breast treatment has a long history. However, systematically reports about the material basis and mechanism of P. vulgaris on anti-breast cancer activity are limited. In the present study, we first screened the best active fraction from the crude extract (PVE) and ethanol eluted fractions of P. vulgaris by using MDA-MB-231, MCF-7, 4T1 cell models in vitro and a 4T1-BALB/c transplanted tumour mouse breast cancer model in vivo. Furthermore, the anti-breast cancer mechanism of the best active fraction was investigated. The results demonstrated that PVE and ethanol fractions exhibited anti-breast cancer activity, especially with the 50% ethanol eluted fraction (PV50), which effectively regulated the 4T1 cell cycle, inhibited tumour cell proliferation, and promoted cancer cell apoptosis. In case of in vivo assays, PV50 inhibited tumour growth and lung metastasis, as well as inducing cell apoptosis by promoting damage of nuclear DNA and increasing expression of cleaved caspase-3. In addition, the chemical compositions of PV50 were analyzed by HPLC and UPLC-MS/MS, which were identified as flavonoids, moderately polar triterpenes, and a small amount of phenolic acid. The PV50 could be applied as natural sources against breast cancer in the pharmaceutical industry. These findings provide a basis for understanding the mechanism of the anti-breast cancer activity of P. vulgaris.
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Zhang J, Zhu Y, Si J, Wu L. Metabolites of medicine food homology-derived endophytic fungi and their activities. Curr Res Food Sci 2022; 5:1882-1896. [PMID: 36276242 PMCID: PMC9579210 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2022.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Medicine food homology (MFH) substances not only provide essential nutrients as food but also have corresponding factors that can prevent and help treat nutritional imbalances, chronic disease, and other related issues. Endophytic fungi associated with plants have potential for use in drug discovery and food therapy. However, the endophytic fungal metabolites from MFH plants and their effects have been overlooked. Therefore, this review focuses on the various biological activities of 108 new metabolites isolated from 53 MFH-derived endophytic fungi. The paper explores the potential nutritional and medicinal value of metabolites of MFH-derived endophytic fungi for food and medical applications. This research is important for the future development of effective, safe, and nontoxic therapeutic nutraceuticals for the prevention and treatment of human diseases.
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Rizzi J, Moro TR, Winnischofer SMB, Colusse GA, Tamiello CS, Trombetta-Lima M, Noleto GR, Dolga AM, Duarte MER, Noseda MD. Chemical structure and biological activity of the (1 → 3)-linked β-D-glucan isolated from marine diatom Conticribra weissflogii. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 224:584-593. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.10.147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Sharma E, Attri DC, Sati P, Dhyani P, Szopa A, Sharifi-Rad J, Hano C, Calina D, Cho WC. Recent updates on anticancer mechanisms of polyphenols. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:1005910. [PMID: 36247004 PMCID: PMC9557130 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.1005910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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In today’s scenario, when cancer cases are increasing rapidly, anticancer herbal compounds become imperative. Studies on the molecular mechanisms of action of polyphenols published in specialized databases such as Web of Science, Pubmed/Medline, Google Scholar, and Science Direct were used as sources of information for this review. Natural polyphenols provide established efficacy against chemically induced tumor growth with fewer side effects. They can sensitize cells to various therapies and increase the effectiveness of biotherapy. Further pharmacological translational research and clinical trials are needed to evaluate theirs in vivo efficacy, possible side effects and toxicity. Polyphenols can be used to design a potential treatment in conjunction with existing cancer drug regimens such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
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- Eshita Sharma
- Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India
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- High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre (HAPPRC), HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand, India
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- Graphic Era University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical College, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad del Azuay, Cuenca, Ecuador
- *Correspondence: Javad Sharifi-Rad, ; Christophe Hano, ; Daniela Calina, ; William C. Cho,
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Orleans, Eure et Loir Campus, Chartres, France
- *Correspondence: Javad Sharifi-Rad, ; Christophe Hano, ; Daniela Calina, ; William C. Cho,
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
- *Correspondence: Javad Sharifi-Rad, ; Christophe Hano, ; Daniela Calina, ; William C. Cho,
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
- *Correspondence: Javad Sharifi-Rad, ; Christophe Hano, ; Daniela Calina, ; William C. Cho,
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In Silico Pharmacokinetic Profiling of the Identified Bioactive Metabolites of Pergularia tomentosa L. Latex Extract and In Vitro Cytotoxic Activity via the Induction of Caspase-Dependent Apoptosis with S-Phase Arrest. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15091132. [PMID: 36145353 PMCID: PMC9501251 DOI: 10.3390/ph15091132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The in vitro cytotoxic efficacy of plant latex from Pergularia tomentosa L. was studied using five human cancer cell lines: HeLa cells (cervical carcinoma cells), A-549 (lung carcinoma), Panc-1 (pancreatic carcinoma cells), MDA-MB-231 (metastatic mammary adenocarcinoma), and MRC-5 (lung fibroblast cell line) cells. The phytonutrient content of plant latex was identified using the liquid chromatography/mass spectra-quadrupole time of flight (LC/MS-QTOF) technique. In silico studies of polyphenols were carried out to clarify the potential mode of action of the plant latex’s constituents. The treatment of different tumor cell lines with different concentrations of plant latex revealed a potent efficacy on the human lung carcinoma cell line (A-549) (IC50 = 3.89 µg/mL) compared with that with vinblastine as a positive control (IC50 = 7.12 µg/mL). The effect of the potent concentration of plant latex on the A-549 cell line induced cell arrest, upregulated the expression of pre-apoptotic markers, and downregulated the expression of antiapoptotic markers. Seven identified polyphenols were selected for the in silico study. A docking assessment using the epidermal growth factor receptor kinase (EGFRk) and eltronib as a positive control showed a higher affinity for the enzyme receptor of the selected polyphenols, except for methyl orsellinate and ginkgotoxin. The ADMET assessment demonstrated the inhibitory effect of the polyphenols on CYP450, except for ouabagenin and xanthyletine. The selected polyphenols obey Lipinski’s drug-likeness with no significant toxicity effect. In conclusion, the plant latex of P. tomentosa L. showed cytotoxic activity on the A-549 cell line, and the selected polyphenols showed a promising prodrug agent with a low profile of toxicity in the study.
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Alos HC, Billones JB, Castillo AL, Vasquez RD. Alpinumisoflavone against cancer pro-angiogenic targets: In silico, In vitro, and In ovo evaluation. Daru 2022; 30:273-288. [PMID: 35925539 PMCID: PMC9715906 DOI: 10.1007/s40199-022-00445-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer is currently the world's most predominant malignancy. In cancer progression, angiogenesis is a requirement for tumor growth and metastasis.Alpinumisoflavone (AIF), a bioactive isoflavonoid, exhibited good binding affinity with the angiogenesis pathway's druggable target through molecular docking. OBJECTIVES To confirm AIF's angiogenesis inhibitory activity, cytotoxic potential toward breast cancer cells, and druggability. METHODS Antiangiogenic activity was evaluated in six pro-angiogenic proteins in vitro, duck chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) in ovo, molecular docking and druggability in silico. RESULTS Findings showed that AIF significantly inhibited (p = < 0.001) the HER2(IC50 = 2.96 µM), VEGFR-2(IC50 = 4.80 µM), MMP-9(IC50 = 23.00 µM), FGFR4(IC50 = 57.65 µM), EGFR(IC50 = 92.06 µM) and RET(IC50 = > 200 µM) activity in vitro.AIF at 25 µM-200 µM significantly inhibited (p = < 0.001) the total number of branch points (IC50 = 14.25 μM) and mean length of tubule complexes (IC50 = 3.52 μM) of duck CAM comparable (p = > 0.001) with the positive control 200 µM celecoxib on both parameters.AIF inhibited the growth of the estrogen-receptor-positive (ER +) human breast cancer cells (MCF-7) by 44.92 ± 1.79% at 100 µM while presenting less toxicity to human dermal fibroblast neonatal (HDFn) normal cells.The positive control 100 µM doxorubicin showed 86.66 ± 0.93% and 92.97 ± 1.27% inhibition with MCF-7 (IC50 = 3.62 μM) and HDFn, (IC50 = 27.16 μM) respectively.In docking, AIF has the greatest in silico binding affinity on HER2 (-10.9 kcal/mol) among the key angiogenic molecules tested. In silico rat oral LD50 calculation indicates that AIF is moderate to slightly toxic at 146.4 mg/kg with 1.1 g/kg and 20.1 mg/kg upper and lower 95% confidence limits. Lastly, it sufficiently complies with Lipinski's, Veber's, Egan's, Ghose's, and Muegge's Rule, supporting its oral drug-like property. CONCLUSION This study revealed that AIF possesses characteristics of a phytoestrogen compound with significant binding affinity, inhibitory activity against pro-angiogenic proteins, and cytotoxic potential against ER + breast cancer cells.The acceptable and considerable safety and drug-likeness profiles of AIF are worthy of further confirmation in vivo and advanced pre-clinical studies so that AIF can be elevated as a promising molecule for breast cancer therapy.
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Antitumoral potential of Chartergellus-CP1 peptide from Chartergellus communis wasp venom in two different breast cancer cell lines (HR+ and triple-negative). Toxicon 2022; 216:148-156. [PMID: 35839869 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2022.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Breast cancer represents the most incident cancer in women. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy remain the main treatment for this type of cancer. However, increasing resistance to anti-cancer drugs through poor response for some types of breast cancer to treatments highlights the need to develop new therapeutic agents to fight the disease. In this study, we evaluated the anti-tumor potential of the Chartergellus-CP1 peptide isolated from the wasp venom of Chartergellus communis in human breast cancer cell lines MCF-7 (HR+) and MDA-MB-231 (triple-negative). Cells viability, morphology, cell cycle dynamics, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and apoptosis were assessed for both cell lines after exposure to Chartergellus-CP1 during 24 and 48h. The results showed that Chartergellus-CP1 led to a significant increase of cells in the S phase in addition to a high generation of ROS (being more evident in the MCF-7 cell line) associated with apoptotic cell death. This work demonstrates, for the first time, the cytotoxic effects of Chatergellus-CP1 on human breast cancer cell lines including cell cycle profile, oxidative stress generation, and cell death mechanisms.
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Al-Otaibi AM, Al-Gebaly AS, Almeer R, Albasher G, Al-Qahtani WS, Abdel Moneim AE. Potential of green-synthesized selenium nanoparticles using apigenin in human breast cancer MCF-7 cells. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:47539-47548. [PMID: 35182347 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19166-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The utilization of novel compounds as cancer treatments offers enormous potential in this field. The advantages of nanomedicine-based therapy include efficient cellular uptake and selective cell targeting. In this study, we employ selenium nanoparticles' green-synthesized by apigenin (SeNPs-apigenin) to treat breast cancer. We used various assays to show that SeNPs-apigenin can reduce MCF-7 cell viability and trigger apoptosis in vitro. Flow cytometry and PCR methods were used to detect apoptosis, while cell migration and invasion methods were used to quantify the possible effect of SeNPs-apigenin therapy on cell migration and invasion. According to cytotoxicity testing, the SeNPs-apigenin treatment can successfully limit MCF-7 cell proliferation and viability in a concentration-dependent manner. Flow cytometric and PCR analyses revealed that SeNPs-apigenin treatment induced apoptosis in MCF-7 cells, demonstrating that SeNPs-apigenin treatment could directly target Bcl-2, Bax, and caspase-3 and result in the discharge of cytochrome C from mitochondria into the cytosol, accompanied by the initiation of cell death, leading to permanent DNA damage and killing of MCF-7 cells. Furthermore, treatment with SeNPs-apigenin increased reactive oxygen species production and oxidative stress in MCF-7 cells. Our findings indicate that SeNPs-apigenin has cytotoxic potential in the treatment of breast cancer.
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- Aljohra M Al-Otaibi
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Forensic Sciences, College of Forensic Justice, Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Kalın ŞN, Altay A, Budak H. Diffractaic acid, a novel TrxR1 inhibitor, induces cytotoxicity, apoptosis, and antimigration in human breast cancer cells. Chem Biol Interact 2022; 361:109984. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2022.109984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Jin X, Shao X, Pang W, Wang Z, Huang J. Sex-determining Region Y-box transcription factor 13 promotes breast cancer cell proliferation and glycolysis by activating the tripartite motif containing 11-mediated Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Bioengineered 2022; 13:13033-13044. [PMID: 35611828 PMCID: PMC9276007 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2022.2073127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women and the second highest mortality in female across the world. Recent studies have illustrated that sex-determining region Y (SRY)-box protein (SOX) family plays essential roles in regulating various cancers. Nevertheless, the detailed effects of SOX13 on breast cancer are still uncovered. In our present study, SOX13 protein level was measured by using western blot assay in tissues and cells, and the results showed that SOX13 was upregulated in breast cancer tissues and cells compared with normal samples. Moreover, silencing SOX13 inhibited breast cancer cell viability, arrested cell cycle at G1/S phase and suppressed glycolysis, while overexpression of SOX13 reversed these events. Additionally, SOX13 knockdown reduced the level of proteins related to Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, whereas overexpression of tripartite motif containing 11 (TRM11) efficiently attenuated the effects, indicating that SOX13 controlled Wnt/β-catenin pathway depending on TRIM11. Furthermore, the data gained from xenograft tumor model illustrated that silencing SOX13 suppressed the tumor growth in nude mice and the glycolysis of tissues. In conclusion, our investigation illustrated that SOX13 facilitated breast cancer cell proliferation and glycolysis by modulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway affected via TRIM11.
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- Xiaoyan Jin
- Department of Breast Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.,Department of Breast Surgery, Taizhou Municipal Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Taizhou Municipal Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Taizhou Municipal Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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Lactoferrin as a Human Genome “Guardian”—An Overall Point of View. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23095248. [PMID: 35563638 PMCID: PMC9105968 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23095248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Structural abnormalities causing DNA modifications of the ethene and propanoadducts can lead to mutations and permanent damage to human genetic material. Such changes may cause premature aging and cell degeneration and death as well as severe impairment of tissue and organ function. This may lead to the development of various diseases, including cancer. In response to a damage, cells have developed defense mechanisms aimed at preventing disease and repairing damaged genetic material or diverting it into apoptosis. All of the mechanisms described above are part of the repertoire of action of Lactoferrin—an endogenous protein that contains iron in its structure, which gives it numerous antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and anticancer properties. The aim of the article is to synthetically present the new and innovative role of lactoferrin in the protection of human genetic material against internal and external damage, described by the modulation mechanisms of the cell cycle at all its levels and the mechanisms of its repair.
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Pessoa ADS, Tokuhara CK, Fakhoury VS, Pagnan AL, Oliveira GSND, Sanches MLR, Inacio KK, Costa BC, Ximenes VF, Oliveira RCD. The dimerization of methyl vanillate improves its effect against breast cancer cells via pro-oxidant effect. Chem Biol Interact 2022; 361:109962. [PMID: 35523312 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2022.109962] [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: 12/11/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Phenolic phytochemicals are a group of organic compounds with potent antioxidant features but can also act as powerful pro-oxidants. These characteristics are effective in reducing metastatic potential in cancer cells, and this effect has been associated with reactive oxygen species (ROS). Methyl vanillate (MV) and its dimer, methyl divanillate (DMV), are potent antioxidants. In the present study, we investigated the effects of MV and DMV on breast cancer cell lines MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 and compared the results using the non-tumor cell line HB4a. Our results indicated that the compounds performed a pro-oxidant action, increasing the generation of ROS. DMV decreased the viability cell, showing a higher apoptotic effect and inhibition of proliferation than MV on both cell lines, with significant differences between groups (p < 0.05). Some modulation of NOX4, NOX5, and DUOX were observed, but the results did not correlate with the intracellular production of ROS. The dimer showed more effectivity and pro-oxidant effect than MV, impacting cell line MCF-7 in higher extension than MDA-MB-231. In conclusion, and corroborating with reported works, the dimerization of natural phenolic compounds was associated with improved beneficial biological effects as a potential cytotoxic agent to tumor cells.
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- Adriano de Souza Pessoa
- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, UNESP - São Paulo State University, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil
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Babamale HF, Khor BK, Chear NJY, Haque RA, Yam W. The First tetrafluorinated azobenzene-imidazolium ionic conjugates as potential thermotropic liquid crystalline drugs: Self-assembly properties and cytotoxic effects. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.132470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Wang X, Li D, Cao Y, Ho CT, Huang Q. Identification and Quantification of Both Methylation and Demethylation Biotransformation Metabolites of 5-Demethylsinensetin in Rats. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:3162-3171. [PMID: 35230106 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c07509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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5-Demethylated polymethoxyflavones (5-OH PMFs) are the most unique monodemethylated PMFs with relatively low polarities and are proved to possess better anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects than their respective permethoxylated ones. However, their detailed in vivo metabolic fates have not been fully studied. 5-Demethylsinensetin (5-OH Sin), being one of the 5-demethylated citrus PMFs, was used in the present research to investigate its biotransformation in pharmacokinetics and excretion in rats. The results showed that 5-OH Sin was mostly accumulated in the large intestine, indicating its poor absorption in the small intestine. In addition, 5,3'-didemethylsinensetin and 5,4'-didemethylsinensetin were identified as two dominated metabolites of 5-OH Sin, and the C-3' position of 5-OH Sin was more facile to be demethylated in systemic circulation. Moreover, other than demethylation reactions, the methylation transformation of 5-OH Sin and its metabolites were also observed and quantified, suggesting that the bidirectional biotransformation between 5-OH Sin and its parent compound, Sin, occurred under in vivo conditions.
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- Xiaoqi Wang
- Department of Food Science, Rutgers University, 65 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901, United States
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, Guangdong 529020, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, China
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- Department of Food Science, Rutgers University, 65 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901, United States
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- Department of Food Science, Rutgers University, 65 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901, United States
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Wong LW, Goh CBS, Tan JBL. A Systemic Review for Ethnopharmacological Studies on Isatis indigotica Fortune: Bioactive Compounds and their Therapeutic Insights. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2022; 50:161-207. [PMID: 35139772 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x22500069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Isatis indigotica Fortune is a biennial Chinese woad of the Cruciferae family. It is primarily cultivated in China, where it was a staple in indigo dye manufacture till the end of the 17th century. Today, I. indigotica is used primarily as a therapeutic herb in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The medicinal use of the plant is separated into its leaves (Da-Qing-Ye) and roots (Ban-Lan-Gen), whereas its aerial components can be processed into a dried bluish-spruce powder (Qing-Dai), following dehydration for long-term preservation. Over the past several decades, I. indigotica has been generally utilized for its heat-clearing effects and bodily detoxification in TCM, attributed to the presence of several classes of bioactive compounds, including organic acids, alkaloids, terpenoids, and flavonoids, as well as lignans, anthraquinones, glucosides, glucosinolates, sphingolipids, tetrapyrroles, and polysaccharides. This paper aims to delineate I. indigotica from its closely-related species (Isatis tinctoria and Isatis glauca) while highlighting the ethnomedicinal uses of I. indigotica from the perspectives of modern and traditional medicine. A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, PMC, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases was done for articles on all aspects of the plant, emphasizing those analyzing the bioactivity of constituents of the plant. The various key bioactive compounds of I. indigotica that have been found to exhibit anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-allergic properties, along with the protective effects against neuronal injury and bone fracture, will be discussed. Collectively, the review hopes to draw attention to the therapeutic potential of I. indigotica not only as a TCM, but also as a potential source of bioactive compounds for disease management and treatment.
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- Li Wen Wong
- School of Science, Tropical Medicine and Biology Multidisciplinary Platform, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, 47500 Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Science, Tropical Medicine and Biology Multidisciplinary Platform, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, 47500 Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Science, Tropical Medicine and Biology Multidisciplinary Platform, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, 47500 Selangor, Malaysia
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Kang S, Bak DH, Chung B, Bai HW. Transformation of nomifensine using ionizing radiation and exploration of its anticancer effects in MCF‑7 cells. Exp Ther Med 2022; 23:306. [PMID: 35340876 PMCID: PMC8931636 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2022.11235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Breast cancer is one of the most challenging diseases to treat in humans worldwide. There are several alternatives in treating this life-threatening disease; however, chemoresistance is probably the biggest obstacle to the treatment of breast cancer. It may be essential to develop a therapeutic candidate material with less reversible effects and high treatment efficiency to solve this problem. The present study applied an ionizing radiation approach employing nomifensine (NF) to transform its chemical characteristics and investigated its potential to kill human breast cancer cells (MCF-7). Irradiated (IR-) NF was analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography. The findings showed that NF inhibited the proliferation of breast cancer cells and increased the rate of apoptosis. In addition, IR-NF induced the accumulation of cytosolic reactive oxygen species and enhanced mitochondrial aggregation. Additionally, mitogen-activated protein kinases (extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2, p38 and c-Jun NH 2-terminal kinase) were involved in damage signaling induced by IR-NF and IR-NF suppressed β-catenin nuclear translocation. It is suggested that irradiation can be an effective method to maximize the efficacy of existing drugs and that IR-NF has the potential to be a drug candidate for treating patients with breast cancer.
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- Seong Kang
- Research Division for Radiation Science, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute (ARTI), Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Jeongeup, Jeollabuk 56212, Republic of Korea
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- Research Division for Radiation Science, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute (ARTI), Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Jeongeup, Jeollabuk 56212, Republic of Korea
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- Research Division for Radiation Science, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute (ARTI), Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Jeongeup, Jeollabuk 56212, Republic of Korea
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- Research Division for Radiation Science, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute (ARTI), Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Jeongeup, Jeollabuk 56212, Republic of Korea
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Rutckeviski R, Corso CR, Román-Ochoa Y, Cipriani TR, Centa A, Smiderle FR. Agaricus bisporus β-(1 → 6)-d-glucan induces M1 phenotype on macrophages and increases sensitivity to doxorubicin of triple negative breast cancer cells. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 278:118917. [PMID: 34973736 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Mushroom β-d-glucans have demonstrated immunomodulatory activity, which is initiated by their recognition by specific receptors on immune system cells surfaces. Studies indicated that β-d-glucans may present a synergistic effect with chemotherapy drugs. In this study, a linear β-(1 → 6)-d-glucan (B16), isolated from A. bisporus and previously characterized (Mw: 8.26 × 104 g/mol), was evaluated about its capacity to modulate THP-1 macrophages towards an M1 phenotype and induce an antitumoral activity. This was evidenced by the production of pro-inflammatory markers upon B16 treatment (30; 100 μg/mL). The breast tumor cells (MDA-MB-231) viability was not affected by treatment with B16, however, their viability markedly decreased upon treatment with the drug doxorubicin. The results showed a synergic effect of B16 and doxorubicin, which reduced the viability of MDA-MB-231 cells by 31%. Furthermore, B16 treatment provided a sustainable M1 state environment and contributed to increase the sensitivity of breast cancer cells to the doxorubicin treatment.
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- Renata Rutckeviski
- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, 80230-020 Curitiba, PR, Brazil; Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, 80240-020 Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, 80230-020 Curitiba, PR, Brazil; Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, 80240-020 Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR 81531-980, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR 81531-980, Brazil
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- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, 80230-020 Curitiba, PR, Brazil; Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, 80240-020 Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, 80230-020 Curitiba, PR, Brazil; Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, 80240-020 Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
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Malekinejad F, Kheradmand F, Khadem-Ansari MH, Malekinejad H. Lupeol synergizes with doxorubicin to induce anti-proliferative and apoptotic effects on breast cancer cells. Daru 2022; 30:103-115. [PMID: 35113358 PMCID: PMC9114251 DOI: 10.1007/s40199-022-00436-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Anti-cancer and anti-migration effects of lupeol as a biological pentacyclic triterpenoid were investigated individually and in combination with Doxorubicin (DOX) on MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells and human foreskin fibroblasts. METHODS To uncover the anticancer effect of lupeol and the impact of its combination with DOX, cell viability and scratch assays and dual acridine-orange apoptotic staining were performed. Moreover, the expression of proapoptotic caspase-3 and metastasis-related MMP-9 at the mRNA and protein levels was analyzed using qPCR and western blot techniques. RESULTS Lupeol synergistically increased the anti-proliferative effect of DOX with IC50 values of 42.55, 62.24 and 65.9 μM on MCF-7, MDA-MB-231 and HFF cells, respectively. Lupeol reduced the cell migration and lowered the DOX-induced cell migration, significantly (p < 0.05). The number of apoptotic cells elevated significantly (p < 0.05) when cancer cells were treated with the combination of lupeol and DOX. Lupeol individually and in combination with DOX up-regulated the expression of caspase-3. The proposed combination therapy synergized (3-4 fold) the down-regulation of MMP-9 expression in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells. CONCLUSION Our results indicate that lupeol could be considered as an anticancer agent and anticancer adjuvant in breast cancer-therapy. The anticancer properties of lupeol attribute to its antiproliferative, antimigrative and apoptotic effects.
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- Faezeh Malekinejad
- grid.412763.50000 0004 0442 8645Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- grid.412763.50000 0004 0442 8645Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- grid.412763.50000 0004 0442 8645Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- grid.412763.50000 0004 0442 8645Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran ,grid.412763.50000 0004 0442 8645Experimental and Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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