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Zhao Y, Cui Y, Ni W, Yu S, Pan D, Liu S, Jia Z, Gao Y, Zhao D, Liu M, Wang S. Ginseng total saponin improves red blood cell oxidative stress injury by regulating tyrosine phosphorylation and glycolysis in red blood cells. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 130:155785. [PMID: 38823342 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Oxidative stress is the main cause of many diseases, but because of its complex pathogenic factors, there is no clear method for treating it. Ginseng total saponin (GTS) an important active ingredients in Panax ginseng C.A. Mey (PG) and has potential therapeutic ability for oxidative stress due to various causes. However, the molecular mechanism of GTS in the treating oxidative stress damage in red blood cells (RBCs) is still unclear. PURPOSE This study aimed to examine the protective effect of GTS on RBCs under oxidative stress damage and to determine its potential mechanism. METHODS The oxidative stress models of rat RBCs induced by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and exhaustive swimming in vivo and in vitro was used. We determined the cell morphology, oxygen carrying capacity, apoptosis, antioxidant capacity, and energy metabolism of RBCs. The effect of tyrosine phosphorylation (pTyr) of Band 3 protein on RBCs glycolysis was also examined. RESULTS GTS reduced the hemolysis of RBCs induced by H2O2 at the lowest concentration. Moreover, GTS effectively improved the morphology, enhanced the oxygen carrying capacity, and increased antioxidant enzyme activity, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels, and adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase) activity in RBCs. GTS also promoted the expression of membrane proteins in RBCs, inhibited pTyr of Band 3 protein, and further improved glycolysis, restoring the morphological structure and physiological function of RBCs. CONCLUSIONS This study shows, that GTS can protect RBCs from oxidative stress damage by improving RBCs morphology and physiological function. Changes in pTyr expression and its related pTyr regulatory enzymes before and after GTS treatment suggest that Band 3 protein is the main target of GTS in the treating endogenous and exogenous oxidative stress. Moreover, GTS can enhance the glycolytic ability of RBCs by inhibiting pTyr of Band 3 protein, thereby restoring the function of RBCs.
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- Yuchu Zhao
- Northeast Asian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, 1035 Boshuo Road, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
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- Northeast Asian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, 1035 Boshuo Road, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
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- Northeast Asian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, 1035 Boshuo Road, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
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- Northeast Asian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, 1035 Boshuo Road, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
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- Northeast Asian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, 1035 Boshuo Road, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
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- Academic Affairs Office, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, 1035 Boshuo Road, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, 1035 Boshuo Road, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, 1035 Boshuo Road, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
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- Northeast Asian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, 1035 Boshuo Road, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
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- Northeast Asian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, 1035 Boshuo Road, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China.
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- Northeast Asian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, 1035 Boshuo Road, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China.
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Wang S, Hong Y, Li Y, Zhang Z, Han J, Yang Z, Yang Y, Ma Z, Wang Q. Ferulic Acid Inhibits Arsenic-Induced Colon Injury by Improving Intestinal Barrier Function. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2024. [PMID: 38881217 DOI: 10.1002/tox.24360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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The prolonged exposure to arsenic results in intestinal barrier dysfunction, which is strongly concerned with detrimental processes such as oxidative stress and the inflammatory response. Ferulic acid (FA), as a phenolic acid, possesses the capability to mitigate arsenic-induced liver damage and cardiotoxic effects dependent on inhibition of oxidative stress and inflammatory responses. FA can mitigate testicular tissue damage and alveolar epithelial dysfunction, the mechanism of which may rely on nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/heme oxygenase 1 (Nrf2/HO-1) activation and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) pathway blocking. Based on the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of FA, we speculated that FA might have the potential to inhibit arsenic-induced intestinal damage. To confirm this scientific hypothesis, mice exposed to sodium arsenite were treated with FA to observe colonic histopathology and TJ protein levels, and oxidative stress and TJ protein levels in Caco-2 cells exposed to sodium arsenite were assessed after FA intervention. In addition, molecular levels of NF-κB and Nrf2/HO-1 pathway in colon and Caco-2 cells were also detected. As shown in our data, FA inhibited arsenic-induced colon injury, which was reflected in the improvement of mucosal integrity, the decrease of down-regulated expression of tight junction (TJ) proteins (Claudin-1, Occludin, and ZO-1) and the inhibition of oxidative stress. Similarly, treatment with FA attenuated the inhibitory effect of arsenic on TJ protein expression in Caco-2 cells. In addition to suppressing the activation of NF-κB pathway, FA retrieved the activation of Nrf2/HO-1 pathway in colon and intestinal epithelial cells induced by arsenic. In summary, our findings propose that FA has the potential to mitigate arsenic-induced intestinal damage by preserving the integrity of intestinal epithelial TJs and suppressing oxidative stress. These results lay the groundwork for the potential use of FA in treating colon injuries caused by arsenic.
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- Shumin Wang
- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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Yin H, Wang C, Guo H, Li X, Liu J. The mechanism of nickel-induced autophagy and its role in nephrotoxicity. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 273:116150. [PMID: 38430579 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/04/2024]
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Nickel (Ni), an environmental health hazard, is nephrotoxic to humans, but the exact mechanism is unknown. This study aims to identify whether nephrotoxicity is associated with autophagy. Here, nickel chloride (NiCl2) increased autophagy in TCMK-1 cells. NiCl2 induces autophagy through Akt and AMPK/mTOR pathways. Next, oxidative stress was investigated in NiCl2-induced autophagy. The findings demonstrated that the antioxidant (NAC) or mitochondrial targeted antioxidant (Mito-TEMPO) attenuated NiCl2-induced autophagy, reversed the influence on AMPK-mTOR and Akt pathways. Additionally, our study examined the role of autophagy in NiCl2-induced nephrotoxicity. Autophagy inhibition with 3-MA could inhibit cell viability and increase apoptosis in the TCMK-1 cells, however, autophagy promotion with rapamycin relieved cytotoxicity and decreased apoptosis. Additionally, co-treatment with Z-VAD-FMK reduced cytotoxicity, but did not affect autophagy. Besides, NiCl2 can increase the level of mitophagy in vivo and vitro. Mitophagy inhibition could inhibit cell viability and increase apoptosis in the TCMK-1 cells, whereas, promotion of mitophagy could increase cell viability and decrease apoptosis. In summary, above-mentioned results showed that NiCl2 induces autophagy in TCMK-1 cells through oxidative stress-dependent AMPK/AKT-mTOR pathway, autophagy plays a role in reducing NiCl2-induced renal toxicity, and a major mechanism in autophagy's inhibitory effect on NiCl2-induced apoptosis may be mitophagy.
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- Heng Yin
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan 621010, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan 621010, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan 621010, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan 621010, China.
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Rossato Viana A, Eduardo Lago Londero J, Pinheiro PN, Acosta P, Duailibe Silva L, Jacob-Lopes E, Ferreira Ourique A, Zepka LQ, Bohn Rhoden CR, Passaglia Schuch A, Franco C. Phytochemical analysis of carotenoid profile in Mentha piperita and Artemisia vulgaris: cytotoxicity in tumoral cells and evaluation of plasmid DNA cleavage. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART A 2024; 87:199-214. [PMID: 38073506 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2023.2291513] [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: 01/09/2024]
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Several medicinal plants have been administered to cancer patients attributed to their anticarcinogenic and chemoprotective properties, in addition to lower toxicity compared to traditional therapies. The aim was to investigate the antioxidant properties and carotenoid composition of aqueous extracts of Mentha piperita or Artemisia vulgaris which were previously found to exert beneficial effects on human health through diet. aqueous extracts exhibited potent antioxidant activity. A diversity of carotenoids was identified in these extracts using HPLC-PDA-MS/MS. Both extracts contained predominantly all-trans-lutein as the main component within this class. In order to investigate antioxidant properties, the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) techniques were used. The (3-4,5 dimethylthiazol-2, 5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) (MTT) and Crystal Violet assays assessed cellular cytotoxicity. Assessments of presence of reactive species were carried out following exposure of oral squamous cell carcinoma cell line (SCC-4) to various aqueous extracts of M piperita or A vulgaris utilizing dichlorofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) and nitric oxide (NO) assays. Exposure to these extracts induced severe cytotoxic effects, which led to investigation of the biochemical and molecular mechanisms underlying this observed effect. Data demonstrated that both solutions induced oxidative stress and DNA damage, especially at higher concentrations using agarose gel subjected to electrophoresis. It is known that exposure to excess amounts of antioxidants results in a prooxidant effect which is beneficial in cancer therapy. Further, the extracts were found to reduce viability of SCC-4 in culture, indicating that this antitumoral activity may be of therapeutic importance and requires further study.
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- Altevir Rossato Viana
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa-Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa-Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Technology and Food Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Technology and Food Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa-Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Technology and Food Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Technology and Food Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Nanosciences Postgraduate Program, Franciscan University (UFN), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
- Laboratory of Nanoestructurated Magnetic Materials - LaMMaN, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa-Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Master's in Health and Life Sciences, Franciscan University (UFN), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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Chen S, Wang K, Wang H, Gao Y, Nie K, Jiang X, Su H, Tang Y, Lu F, Dong H, Wang Z. The therapeutic effects of saikosaponins on depression through the modulation of neuroplasticity: From molecular mechanisms to potential clinical applications. Pharmacol Res 2024; 201:107090. [PMID: 38309381 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2024.107090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Depression is a major global health issue that urgently requires innovative and precise treatment options. In this context, saikosaponin has emerged as a promising candidate, offering a variety of therapeutic benefits that may be effective in combating depression. This review delves into the multifaceted potential of saikosaponins in alleviating depressive symptoms. We summarized the effects of saikosaponins on structural and functional neuroplasticity, elaborated the regulatory mechanism of saikosaponins in modulating key factors that affect neuroplasticity, such as inflammation, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, oxidative stress, and the brain-gut axis. Moreover, this paper highlights existing gaps in current researches and outlines directions for future studies. A detailed plan is provided for the future clinical application of saikosaponins, advocating for more targeted researches to speed up its transition from preclinical trials to clinical practice.
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- Shen Chen
- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
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Li H, Zhang H, Chen L, Shen Y, Cao Y, Li X, Yao J. Indirubin alleviates retinal neurodegeneration through the regulation of PI3K/AKT signaling. J Biomed Res 2024; 38:256-268. [PMID: 38387889 PMCID: PMC11144936 DOI: 10.7555/jbr.37.20230078] [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: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Retinal neurodegenerative disease is a leading cause of blindness among the elderly in developed countries, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, traumatic optic neuropathy and optic neuritis, etc. The current clinical treatment is not very effective. We investigated indirubin, one of the main bioactive components of the traditional Chinese medicine Danggui Longhui Pill, in the present study for its role in retinal neurodegeneration. Indirubin exhibited no detectable tissue toxicity in vivo or cytotoxicity in vitro. Moreover, indirubin improved visual function and ameliorated retinal neurodegeneration in mice after optic nerve crush injury in vivo. Furthermore, indirubin reduced the apoptosis of retinal ganglion cells induced by oxidative stress in vitro. In addition, indirubin significantly suppressed the increased production of intracellular reactive oxygen species and the decreased activity of superoxide dismutase induced by oxidative stress. Mechanically, indirubin played a neuroprotective role by regulating the PI3K/AKT/BAD/BCL-2 signaling. In conclusion, indirubin protected retinal ganglion cells from oxidative damage and alleviated retinal neurodegeneration induced by optic nerve crush injury. The present study provides a potential therapeutic medicine for retinal neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Huan Li
- Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, the Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, the Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, the Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, the Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, the Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, the Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, the Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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Lian S, Zhang X, Shen Y, He S, Chen Z, Zhou L, Jiang W. Protective effect of apelin-13 on ventilator-induced acute lung injury. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:74. [PMID: 38175266 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-08911-6] [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: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Mechanical Ventilation (MV) is an essential mechanism of life support in the clinic. It may also lead to ventilator-induced acute lung injury (VILI) due to local alveolar overstretching and/or repeated alveolar collapse. However, the pathogenesis of VILI is not completely understood, and its occurrence and development may be related to physiological processes such as the inflammatory response, oxidative stress, and apoptosis. Some studies have found that the the apelin/APJ axis is an endogenous antagonistic mechanism activated during acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS), that can counteract the injury response and prevent uncontrolled lung injury. To indicate that apelin-13 plays a protective role in VILI, an animal model of VILI was established in this study to explore whether apelin-13 can alleviate VILI in rats by inhibiting inflammation, apoptosis and oxidative stress. METHODS SD rats were divided into four groups: control, high tidal volume, high tidal volume + normal saline and high tidal volume + apelin-13. After tracheotomy, the rats in control maintained spontaneous breathing, and the other rats were connected to the small animal ventilator for 4 h to establish the rat VILI model. The mRNA expression of apelin was measured by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR), immunofluorescence and Western blotting(WB) were used to detect the expression level of APJ, and WB was used to detect the expression of the apoptotic proteins Bax and bcl-2. The degree of lung injury was evaluated by pathological staining of lung tissue,W/D ratio, and BALF total protein concentration. The expression of inflammatory factors(IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α) in alveolar lavage fluid was measured using ELISA. The activities of MPO and cat and the content of MDA, an oxidative product, in lung tissue were measured to evaluate the degree of oxidative stress in the lung. RESULTS After treatment with apelin-13, the apelin/APJ axis in the lung tissue of VILI model rats was activated, and the effect was further enhanced. The pathological damage of lung tissue was alleviated, the expression of the antiapoptotic protein Bcl-2 and the proapoptotic protein Bax was reversed, and the levels of the inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α levels were all decreased. MPO activity and MDA content decreased, while CAT activity increased. CONCLUSION The apelin/apj axis is activated in VILI. Overexpression of apelin-13 further plays a protective role in VILI, mainly by including reducing pathological damage, the inflammatory response, apoptosis and antioxidant stress in lung tissue, thus delaying the occurrence and development of VILI.
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- Siyu Lian
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, China.
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, China
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Wang S, Teng H, Zhang L, Wu L. Association between dietary antioxidant intakes and chronic respiratory diseases in adults. World Allergy Organ J 2024; 17:100851. [PMID: 38259299 PMCID: PMC10801335 DOI: 10.1016/j.waojou.2023.100851] [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: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Background Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) pose a significant global health burden. Antioxidant-rich diets have been associated with improved lung health, but the specific relationship with CRDs remains unclear. Methods This study examined the relationship between dietary antioxidant intakes and CRDs using data from the 2001-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Information on dietary antioxidant intakes, including vitamins A, C, and E, zinc, selenium, and carotenoid, were collected from the 2 24-h recall interviews to calculate composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI). CRDs were determined based on self-reported physician diagnoses. To examine the relationship between CDAI and CRDs, multivariate logistic regression was used. To study potential non-linear correlations within these associations, restricted cubic spline (RCS) regression was performed. Results The study involved 40 557 individuals. The median CDAI was -0.09 (-2.05, 2.25). We discovered those who were in the fourth quartile of CDAI scores had a 19% lower prevalence than those in the first quartile (OR = 0.81 [0.72-0.91], Ptrend < 0.01) after adjusting for all relevant covariates. The fourth quartile of CDAI was linked with a lower prevalence of emphysema (OR = 0.57 [0.40-0.81], Ptrend < 0.01) and chronic bronchitis (OR = 0.74 [0.62-0.88], Ptrend < 0.01). RCS regression showed that CDAI was non-linearly related to the prevalence of CRDs, with inflection points of 3.20 (P for non-linearity <0.01). The stratified analysis did not identify variables that significantly affected the results. Conclusion Higher dietary antioxidant intakes were related with a lower prevalence of CRDs (particularly emphysema and chronic bronchitis) in general adults.
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- Shidong Wang
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shaoxing Second Hospital, Shaoxing, 312000, PR China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shaoxing Second Hospital, Shaoxing, 312000, PR China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Cangnan Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Cangnan, Zhejiang, 325800, PR China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Cangnan Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Cangnan, Zhejiang, 325800, PR China
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Wei B, Sun C, Wan H, Shou Q, Han B, Sheng M, Li L, Kai G. Bioactive components and molecular mechanisms of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge in promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 317:116697. [PMID: 37295577 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge (SM) is an outstanding herbal medicine with various traditional effects, especially promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis. It has been widely used for centuries to treat blood stasis syndrome (BSS)-related diseases. BSS is one of the basic pathological syndromes of diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in traditional East Asian medicine, which is characterized by disturbance of blood circulation. However, the bioactive components and mechanisms of SM in the treatment of BSS have not been systematically reviewed. Therefore, this article outlines the anti-BSS effects of bioactive components of SM, concentrating on the molecular mechanisms. AIM OF THE REVIEW To summarize the bioactive components of SM against BSS and highlight its potential targets and signaling pathways, hoping to provide a modern biomedical perspective to understand the efficacy of SM on enhancing blood circulation to remove blood stasis. MATERIALS AND METHODS A comprehensive literature search was performed to retrieve articles published in the last two decades on bioactive components of SM used for BSS treatment from the online electronic medical literature database (PubMed). RESULTS Phenolic acids and tanshinones in SM are the main bioactive components in the treatment of BSS, including but not limited to salvianolic acid B, tanshinone IIA, salvianolic acid A, cryptotanshinone, Danshensu, dihydrotanshinone, rosmarinic acid, protocatechuic aldehyde, and caffeic acid. They protect vascular endothelial cells by alleviating oxidative stress and inflammatory damage and regulating of NO/ET-1 levels. They also enhance anticoagulant and fibrinolytic capacity, inhibit platelet activation and aggregation, and dilate blood vessels. Moreover, lowering blood lipids and improving blood rheological properties may be the underlying mechanisms of their anti-BSS. More notably, these compounds play an anti-BSS role by mediating multiple signaling pathways such as Nrf2/HO-1, TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB, PI3K/Akt/eNOS, MAPKs (p38, ERK, and JNK), and Ca2+/K+ channels. CONCLUSIONS Both phenolic acids and tanshinones in SM may act synergistically to target different signaling pathways to achieve the effect of promoting blood circulation.
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- Baoyu Wei
- Zhejiang Key TCM Laboratory for Chinese Resource Innovation and Transformation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311402, PR China.
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- Zhejiang Key TCM Laboratory for Chinese Resource Innovation and Transformation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311402, PR China.
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- Zhejiang Key TCM Laboratory for Chinese Resource Innovation and Transformation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311402, PR China.
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- Zhejiang Key TCM Laboratory for Chinese Resource Innovation and Transformation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311402, PR China.
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- Zhejiang Key TCM Laboratory for Chinese Resource Innovation and Transformation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311402, PR China.
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- Zhejiang Key TCM Laboratory for Chinese Resource Innovation and Transformation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311402, PR China.
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- Huzhou Central Hospital, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 31300, PR China.
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- Zhejiang Key TCM Laboratory for Chinese Resource Innovation and Transformation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311402, PR China.
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Gentile A, Punziano C, Calvanese M, De Falco R, Gentile L, D’Alicandro G, Miele C, Capasso F, Pero R, Mazzaccara C, Lombardo B, Frisso G, Borrelli P, Mennitti C, Scudiero O, Faraonio R. Evaluation of Antioxidant Defence Systems and Inflammatory Status in Basketball Elite Athletes. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:1891. [PMID: 37895240 PMCID: PMC10606456 DOI: 10.3390/genes14101891] [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: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Intense physical activity can induce metabolic changes that modify specific biochemical biomarkers. In this scenario, the purpose of our study was to evaluate how intense physical activity can affect oxidative metabolism. Following this, fifteen professional basketball players and fifteen sedentary controls were recruited and subjected to two samplings of serum and urine in the pre-season (September) and two months after the start of the competitive season (November). Our results have shown an increase in athletes compared to controls in CK and LDH in September (respectively, p-value 0.003 and p-value < 0.001) and in November (both p-value < 0.001), whereas ALT is increased only in November (p-value 0.09). GGT serum levels were decreased in athletes compared to controls in both months (in September p-value 0.001 and in November p-value < 0.001). A gene expression analysis, carried out using RT-PCR, has revealed that IL-2, IL-6, IL-8, xCT and GCLM are increased in athletes in both months (p-value < 0.0001), while IL-10 and CHAC1 are increased only in September if compared to the controls (respectively, p-value 0.040 and p-value < 0.001). In conclusion, physical activity creates an adaptation of the systems involved in oxidative metabolism but without causing damage to the liver or kidney. This information could be of help to sports doctors for the prevention of injuries and illnesses in professional athletes for the construction of the athlete's passport.
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- Alessandro Gentile
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.G.); (C.P.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (R.P.); (C.M.); (B.L.); (G.F.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.G.); (C.P.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (R.P.); (C.M.); (B.L.); (G.F.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.G.); (C.P.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (R.P.); (C.M.); (B.L.); (G.F.); (R.F.)
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- Division of Laboratory Medicine, Istituto Nazionale Tumori—IRCCS Fondazione Pascale, 80129 Naples, Italy;
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- Integrated Department of Laboratory and Transfusion Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Center of Sports Medicine and Disability, AORN, Santobono-Pausillipon, 80122 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.G.); (C.P.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (R.P.); (C.M.); (B.L.); (G.F.); (R.F.)
- UOC Laboratory Medicine, Hematology and Laboratory Haemostasis and Special Investigations, AOU Federico II University of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy;
- CEINGE, Biotecnologie Avanzate s.c.ar.l., 80131 Naples, Italy
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- UOC Laboratory Medicine, Hematology and Laboratory Haemostasis and Special Investigations, AOU Federico II University of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.G.); (C.P.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (R.P.); (C.M.); (B.L.); (G.F.); (R.F.)
- Task Force on Microbiome Studies, University of Naples Federico II, 80100 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.G.); (C.P.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (R.P.); (C.M.); (B.L.); (G.F.); (R.F.)
- CEINGE, Biotecnologie Avanzate s.c.ar.l., 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.G.); (C.P.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (R.P.); (C.M.); (B.L.); (G.F.); (R.F.)
- CEINGE, Biotecnologie Avanzate s.c.ar.l., 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.G.); (C.P.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (R.P.); (C.M.); (B.L.); (G.F.); (R.F.)
- CEINGE, Biotecnologie Avanzate s.c.ar.l., 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, Laboratory of Biostatistics, University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.G.); (C.P.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (R.P.); (C.M.); (B.L.); (G.F.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.G.); (C.P.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (R.P.); (C.M.); (B.L.); (G.F.); (R.F.)
- CEINGE, Biotecnologie Avanzate s.c.ar.l., 80131 Naples, Italy
- Task Force on Microbiome Studies, University of Naples Federico II, 80100 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (A.G.); (C.P.); (M.C.); (C.M.); (R.P.); (C.M.); (B.L.); (G.F.); (R.F.)
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Fernández-Rojas B, Gómez-Sierra T, Medina-Campos O, Hernández-Juárez J, Hernández-Cruz P, Gallegos-Velasco I, Pérez-Cervera Y, Pedraza-Chaverri J. Antioxidant activity of glucosamine and its effects on ROS production, Nrf2, and O-GlcNAc expression in HMEC-1 cells. Curr Res Toxicol 2023; 5:100128. [PMID: 37808439 PMCID: PMC10558709 DOI: 10.1016/j.crtox.2023.100128] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Glucosamine (GlcN) is the most used supplement for osteoarthritis treatment. In vitro studies have related GlcN to beneficial and detrimental effects on health. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of O-linked-N-acetylglucosaminylation (O-GlcNAc) on GlcN-induced ROS production and Nrf2 expression in human dermal microvascular endothelial cells-1 (HMEC-1) and to evaluate the antioxidant capacity of GlcN compared to well-known antioxidants. For this, we evaluate the antioxidant capacity by in vitro assays. Besides, the GlcN (5-20 mM) effects on cell viability, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, O-GlcNAc, and nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) expression with and without the O-GlcNAc inhibitor OSMI-1 (10 μM) in HMEC-1 were evaluated. GlcN showed high inhibitory concentration (low scavenging activity) against superoxide (O2•─, IC20 = 47.67 mM), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH•, IC50 = 21.32 mM), and hydroxyl (HO•, IC50 = 14.04 mM) radicals without scavenging activity against hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and low antioxidant capacity determined by oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC, 0.001 mM Trolox equivalent) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP, 0.046 mM Trolox equivalent). In cell culture, GlcN (20 mM) reduced cell viability up to 26 % and induced an increase in ROS production (up to 70 %), O-GlcNAc (4-fold-higher vs. control), and Nrf2 expression (56 %), which were prevented by OSMI-1. These data suggest an association between O-GlcNAc, ROS production, and Nrf2 expression in HMEC-1 cells stimulated with GlcN.
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- B. Fernández-Rojas
- Laboratorio de Genómica, Proteómica y Glicobiología del Centro de Investigación, Facultad de Medicina y Cirugía, Universidad Autónoma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ex-Hacienda de Aguilera S/N, San Felipe del Agua, C.P. 68020, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, México
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- Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, C.P. 04510, CDMX, México
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- Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, C.P. 04510, CDMX, México
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- CONAHCYT-Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigación para el Desarrollo Integral Regional Unidad Oaxaca, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Calle Hornos 1003, C.P. 71230, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Oaxaca, México
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- Laboratorio de Genómica, Proteómica y Glicobiología del Centro de Investigación, Facultad de Medicina y Cirugía, Universidad Autónoma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ex-Hacienda de Aguilera S/N, San Felipe del Agua, C.P. 68020, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, México
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- Laboratorio de Genómica, Proteómica y Glicobiología del Centro de Investigación, Facultad de Medicina y Cirugía, Universidad Autónoma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ex-Hacienda de Aguilera S/N, San Felipe del Agua, C.P. 68020, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, México
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- Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Autónoma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca, Avenida Universidad S/N, C.P. 68120, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, México
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- Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, C.P. 04510, CDMX, México
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Xie T, Wu Q, Lu H, Hu Z, Luo Y, Chu Z, Luo F. Functional Perspective of Leeks: Active Components, Health Benefits and Action Mechanisms. Foods 2023; 12:3225. [PMID: 37685158 PMCID: PMC10486880 DOI: 10.3390/foods12173225] [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: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Leek (Allium fistulosum L.), a common and widely used food ingredient, is a traditional medicine used in Asia to treat a variety of diseases. Leeks contain a variety of bioactive substances, including sulfur compounds, dietary fiber, steroid compounds and flavonoid compounds. Many studies have shown that these active ingredients produce the following effects: promotion of blood circulation, lowering of cholesterol, relief of fatigue, anti-inflammation, anti-bacteria, regulation of cell metabolism, anti-cancer, anti-oxidation, and the lowering of fat and blood sugar levels. In this paper, the main bioactive components and biological functions of leeks were systemically reviewed, and the action mechanisms of bioactive components were discussed. As a common food, the health benefits of leeks are not well known, and there is no systematic summary of leek investigations. In light of this, it is valuable to review the recent progress and provide reference to investigators in the field, which will promote future applications and investigations of leeks.
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- Tiantian Xie
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-Oil Deep Process and Quality Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (T.X.); (Q.W.); (H.L.); (Z.H.); (Z.C.)
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Resources Safety and Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-Oil Deep Process and Quality Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (T.X.); (Q.W.); (H.L.); (Z.H.); (Z.C.)
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-Oil Deep Process and Quality Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (T.X.); (Q.W.); (H.L.); (Z.H.); (Z.C.)
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-Oil Deep Process and Quality Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (T.X.); (Q.W.); (H.L.); (Z.H.); (Z.C.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China;
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-Oil Deep Process and Quality Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (T.X.); (Q.W.); (H.L.); (Z.H.); (Z.C.)
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-Oil Deep Process and Quality Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (T.X.); (Q.W.); (H.L.); (Z.H.); (Z.C.)
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Resources Safety and Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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Li WH, Xiang ZTY, Lu AX, Wang SS, Yan CH. Manganese-induced apoptosis through the ROS-activated JNK/FOXO3a signaling pathway in CTX cells, a model of rat astrocytes. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 262:115326. [PMID: 37556958 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Manganese (Mn) is an essential trace element that maintains many normal physiological functions. However, multi-system disorders would occur once overexposure to Mn, especially neurotoxicity. Despite evidence demonstrating the critical role of ROS-activated JNK/FOXO3a signaling pathway in neuronal survival, the specific mechanisms by which it contributes to Mn-induced neurotoxicity are still unclear. The objectives of this study was to examine the modulation of the JNK/FOXO3a signaling pathway, which is activated by ROS, in Mn-induced apoptosis, using a rat brain astrocyte cell line (CTX cells). This study found that a dose-dependent decrease in cell viability of CTX cells was observed with 150, 200, 250, 300 μmol/L Mn. The results of apoptosis-related protein assay showed that Mn decreased the expression of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 and enhanced the expression of apoptosis-related proteins like Bax and Cleaved-Caspase3. In addition, treatment with Mn resulted in elevated ROS levels and increased phosphorylation levels of JNK. Conversely, phosphorylation of nuclear transcription factors FOXO3a, which regulates expression of transcription factors including Bim and PUMA, was decreased. Depletion of ROS by N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) and inhibition of the JNK pathway by SP600125 prevented Mn-induced JNK/FOXO3a pathway activation and, more importantly, the level of apoptosis was also significantly reduced. Confirmation of Mn-induced apoptosis in CTX cells through ROS generation and activation of the JNK/FOXO3a signaling pathway was the outcome of this study. These findings offer fresh insights into the neurotoxic mechanisms of Mn and therapeutic targets following Mn exposure.
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- Wan-He Li
- Ministry of Education-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, School of Pubilc Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China; State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering and Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China; Ministry of Education-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Ministry of Education-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, School of Pubilc Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China; Ministry of Education-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Ministry of Education-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Ministry of Education-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, School of Pubilc Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China; Ministry of Education-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Ministry of Education-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, School of Pubilc Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China; Ministry of Education-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Popa GL, Mitran CI, Mitran MI, Tampa M, Matei C, Popa MI, Georgescu SR. Markers of Oxidative Stress in Patients with Acne: A Literature Review. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1433. [PMID: 37511808 PMCID: PMC10381563 DOI: 10.3390/life13071433] [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: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin disease of the pilosebaceous unit. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial and involves the overlap between four main processes: alteration of the keratinization, increased sebum production, colonization with Cutibacterium acnes, and inflammation. The role of oxidative stress (OS) has been intensively studied in inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo, or atopic dermatitis. However, the involvement of OS in the pathogenesis of acne is less known. The evidence accumulated over the last decade suggests that in the case of acne patients, there is an imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants. In this review, we analyzed studies that evaluated markers of OS in patients with acne, published in the last ten years, with the aim of providing new insights into the pathogenesis of acne.
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- Gabriela Loredana Popa
- Department of Microbiology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (G.L.P.); (M.I.M.); (M.I.P.)
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- Department of Microbiology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (G.L.P.); (M.I.M.); (M.I.P.)
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- Department of Microbiology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (G.L.P.); (M.I.M.); (M.I.P.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (C.M.); (S.R.G.)
- Department of Dermatology, Victor Babes Clinical Hospital for Infectious Diseases, 030303 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (C.M.); (S.R.G.)
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- Department of Microbiology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (G.L.P.); (M.I.M.); (M.I.P.)
- Department of Microbiology, “Cantacuzino” National Medico-Military Institute for Research and Development, 011233 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (C.M.); (S.R.G.)
- Department of Dermatology, Victor Babes Clinical Hospital for Infectious Diseases, 030303 Bucharest, Romania
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Wang Z, He R, Dong S, Zhou W. Pancreatic stellate cells in pancreatic cancer: as potential targets for future therapy. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1185093. [PMID: 37409257 PMCID: PMC10318188 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1185093] [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: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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Pancreatic cancer is a strongly malignant gastrointestinal carcinoma characterized by late detection, high mortality rates, poor patient prognosis and lack of effective treatments. Consequently, there is an urgent need to identify novel therapeutic strategies for this disease. Pancreatic stellate cells, which constitute a significant component of the mesenchymal cellular layer within the pancreatic tumor microenvironment, play a pivotal role in modulating this environment through their interactions with pancreatic cancer cells. This paper reviews the mechanisms by which pancreatic stellate cells inhibit antitumor immune responses and promote cancer progression. We also discuss preclinical studies focusing on these cells, with the goal of providing some theoretical references for the development of new therapeutic approaches for pancreatic cancer.
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- Zhengfeng Wang
- Department of General Surgery, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University Medical College, Lanzhou, China
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University Medical College, Lanzhou, China
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University Medical College, Lanzhou, China
- Department of General Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Park SY, Gurung R, Hwang JH, Kang JH, Jung HJ, Zeb A, Hwang JI, Park SJ, Maeng HJ, Shin D, Oh SH. Development of KEAP1-targeting PROTAC and its antioxidant properties: In vitro and in vivo. Redox Biol 2023; 64:102783. [PMID: 37348157 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2023.102783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress due to abnormal accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is an initiator of a large number of human diseases, and thus, the elimination and prevention of excessive ROS are important aspects of preventing the development of such diseases. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) is an essential transcription factor that defends against oxidative stress, and its function is negatively controlled by Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1). Therefore, activating NRF2 by inhibiting KEAP1 is viewed as a strategy for combating oxidative stress-related diseases. Here, we generated a cereblon (CRBN)-based proteolysis-targeting chimera (PROTAC), which we named SD2267, that induces the proteasomal degradation of KEAP1 and leads to NRF2 activation. As was intended, SD2267 bound to KEAP1, recruited CRBN, and induced the degradation of KEAP1. Furthermore, the KEAP1 degradation efficacy of SD2267 was diminished by MG132 (a proteasomal degradation inhibitor) but not by chloroquine (an autophagy inhibitor), which suggested that KEAP1 degradation by SD2267 was proteasomal degradation-dependent and autophagy-independent. Following KEAP1 degradation, SD2267 induced the nuclear translocation of NRF2, which led to the expression of NRF2 target genes and attenuated ROS accumulation induced by acetaminophen (APAP) in hepatocytes. Based on in vivo pharmacokinetic study, SD2267 was injected intraperitoneally at 1 or 3 mg/kg in APAP-induced liver injury mouse model. We observed that SD2267 degraded hepatic KEAP1 and attenuated APAP-induced liver damage. Summarizing, we described the synthesis of a KEAP1-targeting PROTAC (SD2267) and its efficacy and mode of action in vitro and in vivo. The results obtained suggest that SD2267 could be used to treat hepatic diseases related to oxidative stress.
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- Se Yong Park
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
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Wang C, Kim IJ, Seong HR, Noh CH, Park S, Kim TM, Jeong HS, Kim KY, Kim ST, Yuk HG, Kwon SC, Choi EK, Kim YB. Antioxidative and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Rosebud Extracts of Newly Crossbred Roses. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15102376. [PMID: 37242259 DOI: 10.3390/nu15102376] [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: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress and inflammation are basic pathogenic factors involved in tissue injury and pain, as well as acute and chronic diseases. Since long-term uses of synthetic steroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause severe adverse effects, novel effective materials with minimal side effects are required. In this study, polyphenol content and antioxidative activity of rosebud extracts from 24 newly crossbred Korean roses were analyzed. Among them, Pretty Velvet rosebud extract (PVRE) was found to contain high polyphenols and to show in vitro antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities. In RAW 264.7 cells stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), PVRE down-regulated mRNA expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and thereby decreased nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) production. In a subcutaneous air-pouch inflammation model, treatment with PVRE decreased λ-carrageenan-induced tissue exudation, infiltration of inflammatory cells, and inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β concentrations, as achieved with dexamethasone (a representative steroid). Notably, PVRE also inhibited PGE2, similar to dexamethasone and indomethacin (a representative NSAID). The anti-inflammatory effects of PVRE were confirmed by microscopic findings, attenuating tissue erythema, edema, and inflammatory cell infiltration. These results indicate that PVRE exhibits dual (steroid- and NSAID-like) anti-inflammatory activities by blocking both the iNOS-NO and COX-2-PG pathways, and that PVRE could be a potential candidate as an anti-inflammatory material for diverse tissue injuries.
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- Cuicui Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Central Research Institute, Designed Cells Co., Ltd., Cheongju 28576, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of Korea
- Central Research Institute, Designed Cells Co., Ltd., Cheongju 28576, Republic of Korea
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- Central Research Institute, Designed Cells Co., Ltd., Cheongju 28576, Republic of Korea
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- Central Research Institute, Designed Cells Co., Ltd., Cheongju 28576, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Gumi Floriculture Research Institute, Gyeongsanbuk-do Agricultural Research & Extension Services, Gumi 39102, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Korea National University of Transportation, Jeungpyeong 27909, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Korea National University of Transportation, Jeungpyeong 27909, Republic of Korea
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- Central Research Institute, Designed Cells Co., Ltd., Cheongju 28576, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of Korea
- Central Research Institute, Designed Cells Co., Ltd., Cheongju 28576, Republic of Korea
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Genistein Promotes Anti-Heat Stress and Antioxidant Effects via the Coordinated Regulation of IIS, HSP, MAPK, DR, and Mitochondrial Pathways in Caenorhabditis elegans. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12010125. [PMID: 36670986 PMCID: PMC9855074 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12010125] [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: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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To determine the anti-heat stress and antioxidant effects of genistein and the underlying mechanisms, lipofuscin, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and survival under stress were first detected in Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans); then the localization and quantification of the fluorescent protein was determined by detecting the fluorescently labeled protein mutant strain; in addition, the aging-related mRNAs were detected by applying real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR in C. elegans. The results indicate that genistein substantially extended the lifespan of C. elegans under oxidative stress and heat conditions; and remarkably reduced the accumulation of lipofuscin in C. elegans under hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and 35 °C stress conditions; in addition, it reduced the generation of ROS caused by H2O2 and upregulated the expression of daf-16, ctl-1, hsf-1, hsp-16.2, sip-1, sek-1, pmk-1, and eat-2, whereas it downregulated the expression of age-1 and daf-2 in C. elegans; similarly, it upregulated the expression of daf-16, sod-3, ctl-1, hsf-1, hsp-16.2, sip-1, sek-1, pmk-1, jnk-1 skn-1, and eat-2, whereas it downregulated the expression of age-1, daf-2, gst-4, and hsp-12.6 in C. elegans at 35 °C; moreover, it increased the accumulation of HSP-16.2 and SKN-1 proteins in nematodes under 35 °C and H2O2 conditions; however, it failed to prolong the survival time in the deleted mutant MQ130 nematodes under 35 °C and H2O2 conditions. These results suggest that genistein promote anti-heat stress and antioxidant effects in C. elegans via insulin/-insulin-like growth factor signaling (IIS), heat shock protein (HSP), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), dietary restriction (DR), and mitochondrial pathways.
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Shang MH, Sun JF, Bi Y, Xu XT, Zang XN. Fluorescence and antioxidant activity of heterologous expression of phycocyanin and allophycocyanin from Arthrospira platensis. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1127422. [PMID: 36891162 PMCID: PMC9987159 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1127422] [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: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Phycocyanin and allophycocyanin are important active substances in Arthrospira platensis, because of their fluorescent characteristic and antioxidant capacity. In order to solve the problem of insufficient production and inconvenient modification of natural protein, recombinant expression was performed and the fluorescence activity and antioxidant activity was analyzed to meet the demand for phycocyanin and allophycocyanin. A total of seven recombinant strains were constructed in this study, including individual phycocyanin or allophycocyanin, co-expression of phycocyanin-allophycocyanin, and their co-expression with chromophore, and the expression strain for individual chromophore. Different molecular weights of phycocyanin and allophycocyanin were detected in the recombinant strains, which indicated the different polymers expressed. Through mass spectrometry identification, phycocyanin and allophycocyanin may form a dimer of 66 kDa and a polymer of 300 kDa. The results of fluorescence detection showed that phycocyanin and allophycocyanin combined with phycocyanobilin to show fluorescence activity. The fluorescence peak of recombinant phycocyanin was mainly concentrated at 640 nm, which was similar to natural phycocyanin, the fluorescence peak of purified recombinant allophycocyanin was at about 642 nm. The fluorescence peak of the co-expressed recombinant phycocyanin-allophycocyanin is located at 640 nm, and the fluorescence intensity is between the recombinant phycocyanin and the recombinant allophycocyanin. After purification, the fluorescence peak of the recombinant phycocyanin is more concentrated and the fluorescence intensity is higher, which is about 1.3 times of recombinant phycocyanin-allophycocyanin, 2.8 times of recombinant allophycocyanin, indicating that phycocyanin may be more suitable to be used as fluorescence probe in medicine. The antioxidant capacity was measured by using total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) and DPPH (2,2'-diphenyl-1-triphenylhydrazino) free radical scavenging method, and the recombinant phycobiliprotein showed antioxidant activity. Phycocyanobilin also has certain antioxidant activity and could enhance the antioxidant activity of phycobiliprotein to a certain extent. Recombinant phycocyanin-allophycocyanin polymer has stronger T-AOC, which is about 1.17-2.25 times that of the other five recombinant proteins. And recombinant phycocyanin has stronger DPPH antioxidant activity, which is about 1.2-2.5 times that of the other five recombinant proteins. This study laid the foundation for the application of recombinant phycocyanin and allophycocyanin in medical detection and drug development.
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- Meng-Hui Shang
- Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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Chen Y, Lin Q, Wang J, Mu J, Liang Y. Proteins, polysaccharides and their derivatives as macromolecular antioxidant supplements: A review of in vitro screening methods and strategies. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 224:958-971. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.10.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Ariza-Salamanca DF, Corrales-Hernández MG, Pachón-Londoño MJ, Hernández-Duarte I. Molecular and cellular mechanisms leading to catatonia: an integrative approach from clinical and preclinical evidence. Front Mol Neurosci 2022; 15:993671. [PMID: 36245923 PMCID: PMC9558725 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2022.993671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This review aims to describe the clinical spectrum of catatonia, in order to carefully assess the involvement of astrocytes, neurons, oligodendrocytes, and microglia, and articulate the available preclinical and clinical evidence to achieve a translational understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms behind this disorder. Catatonia is highly common in psychiatric and acutely ill patients, with prevalence ranging from 7.6% to 38%. It is usually present in different psychiatric conditions such as mood and psychotic disorders; it is also a consequence of folate deficiency, autoimmunity, paraneoplastic disorders, and even autistic spectrum disorders. Few therapeutic options are available due to its complexity and poorly understood physiopathology. We briefly revisit the traditional treatments used in catatonia, such as antipsychotics, electroconvulsive therapy, and benzodiazepines, before assessing novel therapeutics which aim to modulate molecular pathways through different mechanisms, including NMDA antagonism and its allosteric modulation, and anti-inflammatory drugs to modulate microglia reaction and mitigate oxidative stress, such as lithium, vitamin B12, and NMDAr positive allosteric modulators.
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- Daniel Felipe Ariza-Salamanca
- Medical and Health Sciences Education Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
- Pharmacology Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
- *Correspondence: Daniel Felipe Ariza-Salamanca
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- Pharmacology Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Pharmacology Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Pharmacology Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
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Multi-Target Effects of Novel Synthetic Coumarin Derivatives Protecting Aβ-GFP SH-SY5Y Cells against Aβ Toxicity. Cells 2021; 10:cells10113095. [PMID: 34831318 PMCID: PMC8619673 DOI: 10.3390/cells10113095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
Abstract
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common neurodegenerative disease presenting with progressive memory and cognitive impairments. One of the pathogenic mechanisms of AD is attributed to the aggregation of misfolded amyloid β (Aβ), which induces neurotoxicity by reducing the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its high-affinity receptor tropomyosin-related kinase B (TRKB) and increasing oxidative stress, caspase-1, and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activities. Here, we have found the potential of two novel synthetic coumarin derivatives, ZN014 and ZN015, for the inhibition of Aβ and neuroprotection in SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cell models for AD. In SH-SY5Y cells expressing the GFP-tagged Aβ-folding reporter, both ZN compounds reduced Aβ aggregation, oxidative stress, activities of caspase-1 and AChE, as well as increased neurite outgrowth. By activating TRKB-mediated extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and AKT serine/threonine kinase 1 (AKT) signaling, these two ZN compounds also upregulated the cAMP-response-element binding protein (CREB) and its downstream BDNF and anti-apoptotic B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL2). Knockdown of TRKB attenuated the neuroprotective effects of ZN014 and ZN015. A parallel artificial membrane permeability assay showed that ZN014 and ZN015 could be characterized as blood-brain barrier permeable. Our results suggest ZN014 and ZN015 as novel therapeutic candidates for AD and demonstrate that ZN014 and ZN015 reduce Aβ neurotoxicity via pleiotropic mechanisms.
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Ak G, Gevrenova R, Sinan KI, Zengin G, Zheleva D, Mahomoodally MF, Senkardes I, Brunetti L, Leone S, Di Simone SC, Recinella L, Chiavaroli A, Menghini L, Orlando G, Ferrante C. Tanacetum vulgare L. (Tansy) as an effective bioresource with promising pharmacological effects from natural arsenal. Food Chem Toxicol 2021; 153:112268. [PMID: 34015423 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2021.112268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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The Tanacetum genus is a big treasure with the presence of biologically-active compounds and members of this genus are widely used for the treatment of several diseases in traditional medicine system. Considering this fact, we aimed to analyze the extracts from Tanacetum vulgare L. in case of chemical profiles and biological effects. Chemical characterization was performed by using UHPLC-HRMS technique and showed the presence of several phytochemical groups (107 compounds were identified, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, terpenoids and fatty acids. Biological abilities were examined by using antioxidant (DPPH, ABTS, FRAP, CUPRAC, metal chelating and phosphomolybdenum assays) and enzyme inhibition (tyrosinase, amylase, glucosidase and cholinesterase) properties. Pharmaco-toxicological investigations were also performed with the aim to identify limits of biocompatibility, anti-oxidant and neuromodulatory effects, in hypothalamic HypoE22 cells. A bioinformatic analysis was also carried to unravel the putative protein-targets for the observed biological effects. Generally, the tested hexane and hydroalcoholic extracts displayed stronger activities in antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory assays, when compared with water. In addition, multivariate analysis was performed to understand the differences in both solvents and plant parts and we clearly observed the separation of these parameters. The extracts (10 μg/mL) also stimulated DAT and inhibited TNFα and BDNF gene expression, in HypoE22 cells. In parallel, the extracts were also able to stimulate norepinephrine release from this cell line. By contrast, in the concentration range 50-100 μg/mL, the extracts reduced the HypoE22 viability, thus demonstrating cytotoxicity at concentrations 5-10 fold higher compared to those effective as neuromodulatory. Our observations manifested that T. vulgare has several beneficial effects and it can be used as a potential natural raw material for designing further health-promoting applications in nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, and pharmaceutical areas.
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- Gunes Ak
- Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Campus, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University-Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Campus, Konya, Turkey
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- Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Campus, Konya, Turkey.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University-Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Mauritius, 230 Réduit, Mauritius
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacy, Medicinal Plant Unit (MPU), Botanic Garden "Giardino Dei Semplici", "G. D'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Medicinal Plant Unit (MPU), Botanic Garden "Giardino Dei Semplici", "G. D'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Medicinal Plant Unit (MPU), Botanic Garden "Giardino Dei Semplici", "G. D'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Medicinal Plant Unit (MPU), Botanic Garden "Giardino Dei Semplici", "G. D'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Medicinal Plant Unit (MPU), Botanic Garden "Giardino Dei Semplici", "G. D'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Medicinal Plant Unit (MPU), Botanic Garden "Giardino Dei Semplici", "G. D'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Medicinal Plant Unit (MPU), Botanic Garden "Giardino Dei Semplici", "G. D'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Medicinal Plant Unit (MPU), Botanic Garden "Giardino Dei Semplici", "G. D'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Dei Vestini, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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