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Puyathorn N, Senarat S, Lertsuphotvanit N, Phaechamud T. Physicochemical and Bioactivity Characteristics of Doxycycline Hyclate-Loaded Solvent Removal-Induced Ibuprofen-Based In Situ Forming Gel. Gels 2023; 9:gels9020128. [PMID: 36826298 PMCID: PMC9956372 DOI: 10.3390/gels9020128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Modulation with the suppression of infection and inflammation is essential to the successful treatment of periodontitis. An aqueous insoluble hydrophobic anti-inflammatory compound, i.e., ibuprofen (IBU), was investigated in this study as the matrix-forming agent of a doxycycline hyclate (DH)-loaded solvent removal-induced in situ forming gel (ISG) using dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and N-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) as the solvents. Their physicochemical properties, including pH, density, viscosity, surface tension, contact angle, water tolerance, injectability, mechanical properties, gel formation, and drug release, were determined. Their antimicrobial activities were tested using agar cup diffusion, and their anti-inflammatory activity was assessed using thermal inhibition of protein denaturation of egg albumin. Increasing the IBU content decreased the density, pH, surface tension, and contact angle but increased the viscosity, force and work of injection, and gel formation of IBU-based ISG solution. Although their water tolerance values decreased with the increase in IBU content, the addition of DH and the use of NMP led to high water tolerance. The characterization of the dried gel remnants of ISGs presented no change in IBU crystallinity and thermal properties and confirmed no chemical interaction among the components of ISGs. The obtained transformed IBU matrix prolonged the release of DH and IBU from ISGs over 7 days from its tortuously packed IBU matrix with small pores, and conformed well with Fickian diffusion mechanism. The developed DH-loaded solvent removal-induced IBU-based ISGs exhibited efficient antimicrobial activities against Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant S. aureus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Porphyromonas gingivalis, and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. IBU in formulation promoted the antimicrobial activity of ISGs, whereas DH and NMP promoted the anti-inflammatory activity of ISGs. Consequently, the DH-loaded solvent removal-induced IBU-based ISGs proposed in this study show great potential as an effective bioactive drug delivery system for periodontitis treatment by localized periodontal pocket injection.
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- Napaphol Puyathorn
- Programme of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Programme of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Program of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Programme of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
- Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
- Natural Bioactive and Material for Health Promotion and Drug Delivery System Group (NBM), Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +66-034-255800
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Kladnicka I, Cedikova M, Jedlicka J, Kohoutova M, Muller L, Plavinova I, Kripnerova M, Bludovska M, Kuncova J, Mullerova D. Chronic DDE Exposure Modifies Mitochondrial Respiration during Differentiation of Human Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells into Mature Adipocytes. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11081068. [PMID: 34439734 PMCID: PMC8393889 DOI: 10.3390/biom11081068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The contribution of environmental pollutants to the obesity pandemic is still not yet fully recognized. Elucidating possible cellular and molecular mechanisms of their effects is of high importance. Our study aimed to evaluate the effect of chronic, 21-day-long, 2,2-bis (4-chlorophenyl)-1,1-dichlorethylenedichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (p,p´-DDE) exposure of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells committed to adipogenesis on mitochondrial oxygen consumption on days 4, 10, and 21. In addition, the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), the quality of the mitochondrial network, and lipid accumulation in maturing cells were evaluated. Compared to control differentiating adipocytes, exposure to p,p´-DDE at 1 μM concentration significantly increased basal (routine) mitochondrial respiration, ATP-linked oxygen consumption and MMP of intact cells on day 21 of adipogenesis. In contrast, higher pollutant concentration seemed to slow down the gradual increase in ATP-linked oxygen consumption typical for normal adipogenesis. Organochlorine p,p´-DDE did not alter citrate synthase activity. In conclusion, in vitro 1 μM p,p´-DDE corresponding to human exposure is able to increase the mitochondrial respiration per individual mitochondrion at the end of adipocyte maturation. Our data reveal that long-lasting exposure to p,p´-DDE could interfere with the metabolic programming of mature adipocytes.
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- Iva Kladnicka
- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (I.P.); (M.B.); (D.M.)
- NTIS, European Center of Excellence New Technologies for the Information Society, University of West Bohemia, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +420-377-593-193
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (M.C.); (J.J.); (M.K.); (J.K.)
- Biomedical Centre, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (M.C.); (J.J.); (M.K.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (M.C.); (J.J.); (M.K.); (J.K.)
- Biomedical Centre, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- NTIS, European Center of Excellence New Technologies for the Information Society, University of West Bohemia, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (I.P.); (M.B.); (D.M.)
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (I.P.); (M.B.); (D.M.)
- NTIS, European Center of Excellence New Technologies for the Information Society, University of West Bohemia, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic;
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (M.C.); (J.J.); (M.K.); (J.K.)
- Biomedical Centre, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (I.P.); (M.B.); (D.M.)
- NTIS, European Center of Excellence New Technologies for the Information Society, University of West Bohemia, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic;
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Heterogeneous Off-Target Effects of Ultra-Low Dose Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) on Targetable Signaling Events in Lung Cancer In Vitro Models. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22062819. [PMID: 33802212 PMCID: PMC8001778 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22062819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Targetable alterations in cancer offer novel opportunities to the drug discovery process. However, pre-clinical testing often requires solubilization of these drugs in cosolvents like dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Using a panel of cell lines commonly used for in vitro drug screening and pre-clinical testing, we explored the DMSO off-target effects on functional signaling networks, drug targets, and downstream substrates. Eight Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) cell lines were incubated with three concentrations of DMSO (0.0008%, 0.002%, and 0.004% v/v) over time. Expression and activation levels of 187 proteins, of which 137 were kinases and downstream substrates, were captured using the Reverse Phase Protein Array (RPPA). The DMSO effect was heterogeneous across cell lines and varied based on concentration, exposure time, and cell line. Of the 187 proteins measured, all were statistically different in at least one comparison at the highest DMSO concentration, followed by 99.5% and 98.9% at lower concentrations. Only 46% of the proteins were found to be statistically different in more than 5 cell lines, indicating heterogeneous response across models. These cell line specific alterations modulate response to in vitro drug screening. Ultra-low DMSO concentrations have broad and heterogeneous effects on targetable signaling proteins. Off-target effects need to be carefully evaluated in pre-clinical drug screening and testing.
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Colas K, Doloczki S, Posada Urrutia M, Dyrager C. Prevalent Bioimaging Scaffolds: Synthesis, Photophysical Properties and Applications. European J Org Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.202001658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Kilian Colas
- Department of Chemistry – BMC Uppsala University Box 576 75123 Uppsala Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry – BMC Uppsala University Box 576 75123 Uppsala Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry – BMC Uppsala University Box 576 75123 Uppsala Sweden
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Cushnie TPT, Cushnie B, Echeverría J, Fowsantear W, Thammawat S, Dodgson JLA, Law S, Clow SM. Bioprospecting for Antibacterial Drugs: a Multidisciplinary Perspective on Natural Product Source Material, Bioassay Selection and Avoidable Pitfalls. Pharm Res 2020; 37:125. [PMID: 32529587 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-020-02849-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Bioprospecting is the exploration, extraction and screening of biological material and sometimes indigenous knowledge to discover and develop new drugs and other products. Most antibiotics in current clinical use (eg. β-lactams, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, macrolides) were discovered using this approach, and there are strong arguments to reprioritize bioprospecting over other strategies in the search for new antibacterial drugs. Academic institutions should be well positioned to lead the early stages of these efforts given their many thousands of locations globally and because they are not constrained by the same commercial considerations as industry. University groups can lack the full complement of knowledge and skills needed though (eg. how to tailor screening strategy to biological source material). In this article, we review three key aspects of the bioprospecting literature (source material and in vitro antibacterial and toxicity testing) and present an integrated multidisciplinary perspective on (a) source material selection, (b) legal, taxonomic and other issues related to source material, (c) cultivation methods, (d) bioassay selection, (e) technical standards available, (f) extract/compound dissolution, (g) use of minimum inhibitory concentration and selectivity index values to identify progressible extracts and compounds, and (h) avoidable pitfalls. The review closes with recommendations for future study design and information on subsequent steps in the bioprospecting process.
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- T P Tim Cushnie
- Faculty of Medicine, Mahasarakham University, 269 Nakornsawan Road, Mahasarakham, 44000, Thailand.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahasarakham University, Kantarawichai, Thailand
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- Facultad de Química y Biología, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mahasarakham University, 269 Nakornsawan Road, Mahasarakham, 44000, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mahasarakham University, 269 Nakornsawan Road, Mahasarakham, 44000, Thailand
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- National Collection of Industrial, Food and Marine Bacteria (NCIMB) Ltd, Aberdeen, UK
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- PMI BioPharma Solutions LLC, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Sumi N, Chitra KC. Possible role of C 60 fullerene in the induction of reproductive toxicity in the freshwater fish, Anabas testudineus (Bloch, 1792). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:19603-19615. [PMID: 32219653 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08509-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In recent years, the impact of ultrafine nanomaterials on the aquatic organisms and their ecosystems contributed much concern due to their abundance in environment. Several toxicity studies have reported that nanoparticles induced reproductive stress and resulted in reproductive impairment of fishes. The present study was aimed to investigate the stress-induced toxicity of C60 fullerene nanomaterial on various reproductive parameters of the freshwater fish, Anabas testudineus. Fish were exposed to two sublethal concentrations of fullerene C60, one-tenth (5 mg/L) and one-fifth (10 mg/L) of LC50-96 h, for 4, 7, 15, 30, and 60-day durations. At the end of exposure period, the activities of steroidogenic enzymes, 3β-, and 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase decreased in the testis and ovary thereby indicated that the nanomaterial affected gonadal steroidogenesis. The level of serum testosterone decreased significantly (p < 0.05) in male whereas the level of estradiol showed significant (p < 0.05) reduction in female fish with significant (p < 0.05) increase in the level of serum cortisol in both sexes in concentration- and time-dependent manner. The analysis of the levels of alkali-labile phosphates, plasma calcium, and total protein showed significant (p < 0.05) reduction in female fish without significant changes in male fish, and this could be due to the antiestrogenic action of fullerene C60 nanomaterial. The activity of aromatase enzyme decreased significantly (p < 0.05) in the ovary and brain of female fish, and the decline in the enzyme activity was prominent only in the brain tissue of male fish. The present results suggested that the stress-induced by fullerene C60 exposure provoked reproductive toxicity in the fish, Anabas testudineus.
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- Nechat Sumi
- Endocrinology and Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Calicut, Malappuram District, Kerala, 673635, India
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- Endocrinology and Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Calicut, Malappuram District, Kerala, 673635, India.
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Sarkar L, Putchala RK, Safiriyu AA, Das Sarma J. Azadirachta indica A. Juss Ameliorates Mouse Hepatitis Virus-Induced Neuroinflammatory Demyelination by Modulating Cell-to-Cell Fusion in an Experimental Animal Model of Multiple Sclerosis. Front Cell Neurosci 2020; 14:116. [PMID: 32477069 PMCID: PMC7236902 DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2020.00116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Mouse hepatitis virus (MHV)-induced murine neuroinflammation serves as a model to study acute meningoencephalomyelitis, hepatitis, and chronic neuroinflammatory demyelination; which mimics certain pathologies of the human neurologic disease, multiple sclerosis (MS). MHV-induced acute neuroinflammation occurs due to direct glial cell dystrophy instigated by central nervous system (CNS)-resident microglia and astrocytes, in contrast to peripheral CD4+T cell-mediated myelin damage prevalent in the experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) model of MS. Viral envelope Spike glycoprotein-mediated cell-to-cell fusion is an essential mechanistic step for MHV-induced CNS pathogenicity. Although Azadirachta indica (Neem), a traditional phytomedicine, is known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and spermicidal activities, not much is known about anti-neuroinflammatory properties of its bark (NBE) in MHV-induced acute neuroinflammation and chronic demyelination. Recombinant demyelinating MHV strain (RSA59) was preincubated with NBE to arrest the infection-initiation event, and its effect on viral replication, viral transcription, cytokine expression, and successive pathogenicity were investigated in vitro and in vivo. Virus-free Luciferase assay explained NBE's anti-virus-to-cell fusion activity in vitro. Intracranial inoculation of RSA59 preincubated with NBE into the mouse brain significantly reduces acute hepatitis, meningoencephalomyelitis, and chronic progressive demyelination. Additionally, NBE effectively restricts viral entry, dissemination in CNS, viral replication, viral transcription, and expression of the viral nucleocapsid and inflammatory cytokines. From mechanistic standpoints, RSA59 preincubated with NBE reduced viral entry, viral replication and cell-to-cell fusion, as a mode of viral dissemination. Moreover, intraperitoneal injection with NBE (25 mg/kg B.W.) into mice revealed a significant reduction in viral Nucleocapsid protein expression in vivo. Conclusively, A. indica bark extract may directly bind to the virus-host attachment Spike glycoprotein and suppresses MHV-induced neuroinflammation and neuropathogenesis by inhibiting cell-to-cell fusion and viral replication. Further studies will focus on combining bioanalytical assays to isolate potential NBE bioactive compound(s) that contribute towards the anti-viral activity of NBE.
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- Lucky Sarkar
- Department of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Mohanpur, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Mohanpur, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Mohanpur, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Mohanpur, India
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Persian onager (Equus hemionus onager) endometrial explant cryopreservation and in vitro culture. Anim Reprod Sci 2020; 217:106459. [PMID: 32408971 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2020.106459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Assisted reproduction of endangered equids, such as Persian onagers (Equus hemionus onager), is vital for species conservation. Little is known about Persian onager reproductive functions, including functions of the uterine endometrium. Recently, successful cryopreservation of the domestic mare endometrium was reported, but there is no information on cryo-sensitivity or in vitro culture of endometrial tissues of any non-domestic equid. In the present study, endometrial explants from Persian onagers were cryopreserved and cultured in vitro for 5 days. There was no difference between endometrial explants when 10% and 20% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) was used for cryopreservation. Cell viability and structural integrity were comparable to fresh tissue. Abundance of estrogen receptor-α (ESR1) and progesterone receptor (PGR) mRNA transcript in endometrial explants was less in most treatment groups compared to the fresh tissue control. There was variation in E-cadherin mRNA abundance in endometrial explants among treatment groups with some treatment groups having a lesser abundance compared to the control group. The abundance of Ki67 mRNA transcript of endometrial explants was not different among treatment groups compared to the control group. Results indicate that DMSO is a suitable cryoprotectant for the Persian onager endometrium, and in vitro culture in a liquid-gas interface can maintain Persian onager endometrial explants for as long as 5 days. Findings allow for a greater understanding of reproductive mechanisms in vitro for this endangered species and other domestic equids including donkeys.
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The Role of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) in Gene Expression Modulation and Glycosaminoglycan Metabolism in Lysosomal Storage Disorders on an Example of Mucopolysaccharidosis. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20020304. [PMID: 30646511 PMCID: PMC6359599 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20020304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Revised: 01/03/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Obstacles to effective therapies for mucopolysaccharidoses (MPSs) determine the need for continuous studies in order to enhance therapeutic strategies. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is frequently utilised as a solvent in biological studies, and as a vehicle for drug therapy and the in vivo administration of water-insoluble substances. In the light of the uncertainty on the mechanisms of DMSO impact on metabolism of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) pathologically accumulated in MPSs, in this work, we made an attempt to investigate and resolve the question of the nature of GAG level modulation by DMSO, the isoflavone genistein solvent employed previously by our group in MPS treatment. In this work, we first found the cytotoxic effect of DMSO on human fibroblasts at concentrations above 3%. Also, our results displayed the potential role of DMSO in the regulation of biological processes at the transcriptional level, then demonstrated a moderate impact of the solvent on GAG synthesis. Interestingly, alterations of lysosomal ultrastructure upon DMSO treatment were visible. As there is growing evidence in the literature that DMSO can affect cellular pathways leading to numerous changes, it is important to expand our knowledge concerning this issue.
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Misuri L, Cappiello M, Balestri F, Moschini R, Barracco V, Mura U, Del-Corso A. The use of dimethylsulfoxide as a solvent in enzyme inhibition studies: the case of aldose reductase. J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem 2017; 32:1152-1158. [PMID: 28856935 PMCID: PMC6009938 DOI: 10.1080/14756366.2017.1363744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2017] [Revised: 07/21/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Aldose reductase (AR) is an enzyme devoted to cell detoxification and at the same time is strongly involved in the aetiology of secondary diabetic complications and the amplification of inflammatory phenomena. AR is subjected to intense inhibition studies and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is often present in the assay mixture to keep the inhibitors in solution. DMSO was revealed to act as a weak but well detectable AR differential inhibitor, acting as a competitive inhibitor of the L-idose reduction, as a mixed type of non-competitive inhibitor of HNE reduction and being inactive towards 3-glutathionyl-4-hydroxynonanal transformation. A kinetic model of DMSO action with respect to differently acting inhibitors was analysed. Three AR inhibitors, namely the flavonoids neohesperidin dihydrochalcone, rutin and phloretin, were used to evaluate the effects of DMSO on the inhibition studies on the reduction of L-idose and HNE.
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- Livia Misuri
- Department of Biology, Biochemistry Unit, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
- Tuscany Region PhD School in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Biochemistry Unit, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
- Interdepartmental Research Center Nutrafood “Nutraceuticals and Food for Health”, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Biochemistry Unit, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
- Interdepartmental Research Center Nutrafood “Nutraceuticals and Food for Health”, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Biochemistry Unit, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
- Interdepartmental Research Center Nutrafood “Nutraceuticals and Food for Health”, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Biochemistry Unit, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
- Tuscany Region PhD School in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Biochemistry Unit, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
- Interdepartmental Research Center Nutrafood “Nutraceuticals and Food for Health”, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Biochemistry Unit, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
- Interdepartmental Research Center Nutrafood “Nutraceuticals and Food for Health”, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Myles EL. The Inhibitory Effect of Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea pallida on BT-549 and Natural Killer Cells. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.15406/mojcsr.2017.04.00091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Morris TJ, Picken A, Sharp DMC, Slater NKH, Hewitt CJ, Coopman K. The effect of Me 2SO overexposure during cryopreservation on HOS TE85 and hMSC viability, growth and quality. Cryobiology 2016; 73:367-375. [PMID: 27660063 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2016.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2016] [Revised: 08/03/2016] [Accepted: 09/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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With the cell therapy industry continuing to grow, the ability to preserve clinical grade cells, including mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), whilst retaining cell viability and function remains critical for the generation of off-the-shelf therapies. Cryopreservation of MSCs, using slow freezing, is an established process at lab scale. However, the cytotoxicity of cryoprotectants, like Me2SO, raises questions about the impact of prolonged cell exposure to cryoprotectant at temperatures >0 °C during processing of large cell batches for allogenic therapies prior to rapid cooling in a controlled rate freezer or in the clinic prior to administration. Here we show that exposure of human bone marrow derived MSCs to Me2SO for ≥1 h before freezing, or after thawing, degrades membrane integrity, short-term cell attachment efficiency and alters cell immunophenotype. After 2 h's exposure to Me2SO at 37 °C post-thaw, membrane integrity dropped to ∼70% and only ∼50% of cells retained the ability to adhere to tissue culture plastic. Furthermore, only 70% of the recovered MSCs retained an immunophenotype consistent with the ISCT minimal criteria after exposure. We also saw a similar loss of membrane integrity and attachment efficiency after exposing osteoblast (HOS TE85) cells to Me2SO before, and after, cryopreservation. Overall, these results show that freezing medium exposure is a critical determinant of product quality as process scale increases. Defining and reporting cell sensitivity to freezing medium exposure, both before and after cryopreservation, enables a fair judgement of how scalable a particular cryopreservation process can be, and consequently whether the therapy has commercial feasibility.
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- Timothy J Morris
- Centre for Biological Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, UK
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- Centre for Biological Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 3RA, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 3RA, UK
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- Aston Medical Research Institue, School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET, UK
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- Centre for Biological Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, UK.
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Jamalzadeh L, Ghafoori H, Sariri R, Rabuti H, Nasirzade J, Hasani H, Aghamaali MR. Cytotoxic Effects of Some Common Organic Solvents on MCF-7, RAW-264.7 and Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells. AVICENNA JOURNAL OF MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY 2016. [DOI: 10.17795/ajmb-33453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Achadu OJ, Nyokong T. Application of graphene quantum dots decorated with TEMPO-derivatized zinc phthalocyanine as novel nanoprobes: probing the sensitive detection of ascorbic acid. NEW J CHEM 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6nj01796g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A nanocomposite of (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-yl)oxyl substituted zinc phthalocyanine and graphene quantum dots is a selective fluorescence sensor for ascorbic acid.
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Ankathatti Munegowda M, Hu J. Transient blocking of NK cell function with small molecule inhibitors for helper dependant adenoviral vector-mediated gene delivery. Cell Biosci 2015; 5:29. [PMID: 26085921 PMCID: PMC4470062 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-015-0023-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2015] [Accepted: 06/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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One major challenge in gene therapy is the host immune responses against viral vectors. Previous studies indicate the involvement of NK cells in stunted gene expression in viral vector mediated gene therapy. To understand the problem of the immune responses, we have developed an in-vitro co-culture system with human NK cell line, macrophages and airway epithelial cells. We showed that small molecule blockers, CAPE and ruxolitinib, for NF-κB and JAK-STAT pathways, respectively, significantly inhibited cytokine secretion by macrophages. When NK cells are co-cultured with helper-dependent adenoviral (HD-Ad) vector activated macrophages, IFN-γ cytokine expression by NK cells increased significantly, which was inhibited effectively by ruxolitinib and CAPE, and there was an additive effect when both inhibitors were used. We demonstrated that NK cells activated by cytokines produced by HD-Ad-activated macrophages kill HD-Ad vector transduced bronchial epithelial cells. This cell killing activity was significantly reduced by CAPE and ruxolitinib. Combination of these two inhibitors had an additive effect on inhibiting NK cell mediate killing of gene transduced cells. Transient inhibition of NK cell response at its peak may enhance sustained gene expression. Our data suggest that combination of CAPE and ruxolitinib may help in protecting gene transduced airway epithelial cells to prolong transgene expression.
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- Manjunatha Ankathatti Munegowda
- Department of Physiology & Experimental Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning (PGCRL), 9th floor, 686 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5G 0A4 Canada ; University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada
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- Department of Physiology & Experimental Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning (PGCRL), 9th floor, 686 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5G 0A4 Canada ; University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada
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Sims KH, Tytler EM, Tipton J, Hill KL, Burgess SW, Shaw WA. Avanti lipid tools: connecting lipids, technology, and cell biology. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Biol Lipids 2014; 1841:1038-48. [PMID: 24954118 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2014.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2013] [Revised: 05/21/2014] [Accepted: 05/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Lipid research is challenging owing to the complexity and diversity of the lipidome. Here we review a set of experimental tools developed for the seasoned lipid researcher, as well as, those who are new to the field of lipid research. Novel tools for probing protein-lipid interactions, applications for lipid binding antibodies, enhanced systems for the cellular delivery of lipids, improved visualization of lipid membranes using gold-labeled lipids, and advances in mass spectrometric analysis techniques will be discussed. Because lipid mediators are known to participate in a host of signal transduction and trafficking pathways within the cell, a comprehensive lipid toolbox that aids the science of lipidomics research is essential to better understand the molecular mechanisms of interactions between cellular components. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled Tools to study lipid functions.
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- Kacee H Sims
- Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc., 700 Industrial Park Drive, Alabaster, Al 35007, USA.
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- Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc., 700 Industrial Park Drive, Alabaster, Al 35007, USA.
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- Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc., 700 Industrial Park Drive, Alabaster, Al 35007, USA.
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- Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc., 700 Industrial Park Drive, Alabaster, Al 35007, USA.
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- Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc., 700 Industrial Park Drive, Alabaster, Al 35007, USA.
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- Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc., 700 Industrial Park Drive, Alabaster, Al 35007, USA.
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Dapson RW. Accomplishments of the Trustees and laboratory staff of the Biological Stain Commission, 2002-2013. Biotech Histochem 2014; 89:470-9. [PMID: 24665939 DOI: 10.3109/10520295.2014.892634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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During the 12 years from 2002 to 2013, the Trustees and laboratory personnel of the Biological Stain Commission (BSC) can claim many accomplishments. These accomplishments are itemized under 11 categories: continuous publication of the official journal, Biotechnic & Histochemistry; production of four special issues of Biotechnic & Histochemistry devoted to specific dyes or stains; standardization of staining and dye purity; mechanisms of staining and prediction of dye behavior; publication of books or book chapters; effects of fixation and processing on staining; cancer research; immunohistochemistry; BSC Laboratory activities; miscellaneous publications; and administrative accomplishments.
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- R W Dapson
- Dapson & Dapson, LLC , 6951 East AB Avenue, Richland, Michigan 49083
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Nocca G, D'Antò V, Rivieccio V, Schweikl H, Amato M, Rengo S, Lupi A, Spagnuolo G. Effects of ethanol and dimethyl sulfoxide on solubility and cytotoxicity of the resin monomer triethylene glycol dimethacrylate. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2012; 100:1500-6. [PMID: 22689313 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.32718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2011] [Revised: 03/12/2012] [Accepted: 03/21/2012] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Several in vitro studies have reported contrasting values for triethylene glycol-dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) concentrations shown to induce cytotoxic effects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effective concentrations of TEGDMA reached under the routine experimental conditions used in biocompatibility in vitro tests and determines changes in cytotoxicity and the associated production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) based on different TEGDMA solutions. TEGDMA was added to cell culture medium either directly or previously dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) or ethanol (EtOH), both in the presence and absence of cells. Intracellular and extracellular TEGDMA concentrations were determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The cytotoxicity effects of TEGDMA preparations were determined in 3T3-fibroblasts by 3-(4,5 dimethyiazol-2-1)-2-5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assay. The production of ROS was measured by flow cytometry. In the absence of cells the effective final TEGDMA concentrations obtained in Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium were significantly lower than the nominal one. When 2 mmol/L TEGDMA was first solubilized in DMSO or EtOH, a significant decrease in cell viability, and an increase in ROS production-compared to pure TEGDMA-was observed. After 2 h of incubation, TEGDMA previously dissolved in DMSO or ETOH was reduced by 15% and 20%, respectively, whereas otherwise it remained unaffected. Our results demonstrate that the effective concentration of TEGDMA dissolved in culture medium (in the presence or absence of solvents) does not concur with the nominal one. Therefore, the presence of the utilized solvents does not substantially alter the monomer solubility but eases its entrance into the cells thus improving its cytotoxic potency.
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- Giuseppina Nocca
- Institute of Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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Marques FZ, Morris BJ. Commentary on Resveratrol and Hormesis: Resveratrol—a hormetic marvel in waiting? Hum Exp Toxicol 2010; 29:1026-8. [DOI: 10.1177/0960327110383640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Hormesis is a phenomenon in which adaptive responses to low doses of otherwise-harmful factors (also called mild stressors) make cells and organisms more robust. In their review, Calabrese et al. provide evidence for resveratrol acting hormetically in different types of human cell lines. The effects of resveratrol represent a ‘two-edged sword’ in that it has contrasting effects at low and high doses in healthy and cancerogenous cells. What demarcates a low and a high dose needs to be clarified. Concentrations tested in cell cultures, moreover, may not be relevant to whole organisms. And data from animal models need not apply to humans. Co-morbidities should also be considered. More research is needed to understand the action of resveratrol on all cell types and conditions, and the optimum therapeutic concentration that applies to each of these. Future research needs to determine the dynamics of the effects of resveratrol in different subcellular compartments and the interactions of these. In addition, the interactions between resveratrol, environmental factors, other compounds and medications, diseases and the genetic background of the individual will need to be appreciated in order to gain a complete understanding of the hormetic response of resveratrol.
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- Francine Z Marques
- Basic and Clinical Genomics Laboratory, School of Medical Sciences and Bosch Institute, Anderson Stuart Building, University of Sydney, Australia
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- Basic and Clinical Genomics Laboratory, School of Medical Sciences and Bosch Institute, Anderson Stuart Building, University of Sydney, Australia,
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Frederico AM, Campos MD, Cardoso HG, Imani J, Arnholdt-Schmitt B. Alternative oxidase involvement in Daucus carota somatic embryogenesis. PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM 2009; 137:498-508. [PMID: 19863756 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3054.2009.01278.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Plant alternative oxidase (AOX) is a mitochondrial inner membrane enzyme involved in alternative respiration. The critical importance of the enzyme during acclimation upon stress of plant cells is not fully understood and is still an issue of intensive research and discussion. Recently, a role of AOX was suggested for the ability of plant cells to change easily its fate upon stress. In order to get new insights about AOX involvement in cell reprogramming, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and inhibitor studies were performed during cell redifferentiation and developmental stages of Daucus carota L. somatic embryogenesis. Transcript level analysis shows that D. carota AOX genes (DcAOX1a and DcAOX2a) are differentially expressed during somatic embryogenesis. DcAOX1a shows lower expression levels, being mainly down-regulated, whereas DcAOX2a presented a large up-regulation during initiation of the realization phase of somatic embryogenesis. However, when globular embryos start to develop, both genes are down-regulated, being this state transient for DcAOX2a. In addition, parallel studies were performed using salicylhydroxamic acid (SHAM) in order to inhibit AOX activity during the realization phase of somatic embryogenesis. Embryogenic cells growing in the presence of the inhibitor were unable to develop embryogenic structures and its growth rate was diminished. This effect was reversible and concentration dependent. The results obtained contribute to the hypothesis that AOX activity supports metabolic reorganization as an essential part of cell reprogramming and, thus, enables restructuring and de novo cell differentiation.
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Vital-Reyes V, Rodríguez-Burford C, Chhieng DC, Oelschlager DK, Reyes-Fuentes A, Barnes M, Grizzle WE. Celecoxib Inhibits Cellular Growth, Decreases Ki-67 Expression and Modifies Apoptosis in Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines. Arch Med Res 2006; 37:689-95. [PMID: 16824926 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcmed.2005.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2005] [Accepted: 11/20/2005] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is controversy on the safety of inhibitors of cyclooxygenase administered at high doses; however, these drugs have been reported to be effective in the prevention of a variety of human cancers. To determine if celecoxib influences cellular growth, we evaluated several effects in ovarian carcinoma cell lines. METHODS CAOV3, OVCAR3 and SKOV3 cell lines were exposed to different concentrations of celecoxib (0-100 microM) for 24-96 h. Cellular growth was assessed using a cell viability assay. Immunohistochemistry was performed to evaluate Ki-67 and cleaved caspase-3. Apoptosis was determined by a TUNEL assay, and Western blot was used to determine COX-2 protein expression. RESULTS We observed a significant decrease in the cellular growth of all cell lines studied exposed to > or = 70 microM of celecoxib for 72 and 96 h (p < 0.02). All cells demonstrated pancytotoxicity at 100 microM of celecoxib. A significant decrease in Ki-67 expression in all cell lines exposed to > or = 30 microM of celecoxib (p < or = 0.05) for 72 h was observed. We observed significant changes in apoptosis and cleaved caspase-3 expression in SKOV3 cells exposed to 50 microM of celecoxib. Downregulation of COX-2 protein expression caused by celecoxib was observed in SKOV3 cells. CONCLUSIONS We found that celecoxib inhibits cellular growth and proliferation in a dose-dependent manner in all cell lines studied. SKOV3 cells showed an increase in cleaved caspase-3 expression. Additional studies are in progress to evaluate the effects of celecoxib on other aspects of the control of the cell cycle in cancer cells.
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- Víctor Vital-Reyes
- Department of Pathology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35294, USA
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Ivanović Matić S, Dinić S, Mihailović M, Grigorov I, Bogojević D, Poznanović G. Acute-phase protein expression in DMSO-intoxicated rats. Toxicol Lett 2004; 147:153-9. [PMID: 14757319 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2003.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The ability of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to induce the acute-phase (AP) response was examined. Injection of DMSO to laboratory rats caused a rapid doubling of the plasma corticosterone concentration 2 h after treatment. The elevated corticosterone concentration promoted the synthesis of mRNAs for several AP reactants. At 24 h after DMSO administration the relative serum concentration of cysteine-proteinase inhibitor (CPI) increased about 710%, alpha1-acid glycoprotein (AGP) 630%, alpha1-macroglobulin (MG) 510%, gamma fibrinogen (Fb) 420%, haptoglobin (Hp) 280%, whereas the relative concentration of albumin, a "negative" AP reactant, decreased to 93%. The extent and kinetics of the corticosterone increase and the general increase of AP reactant mRNAs and protein serum concentrations after DMSO administration corresponded to the overall changes observed during the turpentine-induced AP response. On the basis of these findings it was concluded that DMSO was capable of promoting the AP response in rats.
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- Svetlana Ivanović Matić
- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Institute for Biological Research, 29th November, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro
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