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Fu C, Li Q, Li M, Zhang J, Zhou F, Li Z, He D, Hu X, Ning X, Guo W, Li W, Ma J, Chen G, Xiao Y, Ou C, Guo W. An Integrated Arterial Remodeling Hydrogel for Preventing Restenosis After Angioplasty. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2307063. [PMID: 38342624 PMCID: PMC11022711 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202307063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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The high incidence of restenosis after angioplasty has been the leading reason for the recurrence of coronary heart disease, substantially increasing the mortality risk for patients. However, current anti-stenosis drug-eluting stents face challenges due to their limited functions and long-term safety concerns, significantly compromising their therapeutic effect. Herein, a stent-free anti-stenosis drug coating (denoted as Cur-NO-Gel) based on a peptide hydrogel is proposed. This hydrogel is formed by assembling a nitric oxide (NO) donor-peptide conjugate as a hydrogelator and encapsulating curcumin (Cur) during the assembly process. Cur-NO-Gel has the capability to release NO upon β-galactosidase stimulation and gradually release Cur through hydrogel hydrolysis. The in vitro experiments confirmed that Cur-NO-Gel protects vascular endothelial cells against oxidative stress injury, inhibits cellular activation of vascular smooth muscle cells, and suppresses adventitial fibroblasts. Moreover, periadventitial administration of Cur-NO-Gel in the angioplasty model demonstrate its ability to inhibit vascular stenosis by promoting reendothelialization, suppressing neointima hyperplasia, and preventing constrictive remodeling. Therefore, the study provides proof of concept for designing a new generation of clinical drugs in angioplasty.
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- Chenxing Fu
- Department of Minimally Invasive Interventional RadiologyThe Second Affiliated HospitalSchool of Biomedical EngineeringGuangzhou Medical UniversityGuangzhou510260China
- Department of CardiologyLaboratory of Heart CenterZhujiang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510280China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Interventional RadiologyThe Second Affiliated HospitalSchool of Biomedical EngineeringGuangzhou Medical UniversityGuangzhou510260China
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- Department of CardiologyLaboratory of Heart CenterZhujiang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510280China
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- Department of CardiologyLaboratory of Heart CenterZhujiang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510280China
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- Department of CardiologyLaboratory of Heart CenterZhujiang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510280China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Interventional RadiologyThe Second Affiliated HospitalSchool of Biomedical EngineeringGuangzhou Medical UniversityGuangzhou510260China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Interventional RadiologyThe Second Affiliated HospitalSchool of Biomedical EngineeringGuangzhou Medical UniversityGuangzhou510260China
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- Department of CardiologyLaboratory of Heart CenterZhujiang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510280China
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- Department of CardiologyLaboratory of Heart CenterZhujiang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510280China
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- Department of CardiologyLaboratory of Heart CenterZhujiang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510280China
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- Department of CardiologyLaboratory of Heart CenterZhujiang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510280China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Interventional RadiologyThe Second Affiliated HospitalSchool of Biomedical EngineeringGuangzhou Medical UniversityGuangzhou510260China
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- Department of CardiologyPanyu Central HospitalGuangzhou University of Chinese MedicineGuangzhou510006China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Interventional RadiologyThe Second Affiliated HospitalSchool of Biomedical EngineeringGuangzhou Medical UniversityGuangzhou510260China
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- Department of CardiologyLaboratory of Heart CenterZhujiang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510280China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Interventional RadiologyThe Second Affiliated HospitalSchool of Biomedical EngineeringGuangzhou Medical UniversityGuangzhou510260China
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Yang C, Zhu Q, Chen Y, Ji K, Li S, Wu Q, Pan Q, Li J. Review of the Protective Mechanism of Curcumin on Cardiovascular Disease. Drug Des Devel Ther 2024; 18:165-192. [PMID: 38312990 PMCID: PMC10838105 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s445555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most common cause of death worldwide and has been the focus of research in the medical community. Curcumin is a polyphenolic compound extracted from the root of turmeric. Curcumin has been shown to have a variety of pharmacological properties over the past decades. Curcumin can significantly protect cardiomyocyte injury after ischemia and hypoxia, inhibit myocardial hypertrophy and fibrosis, improve ventricular remodeling, reduce drug-induced myocardial injury, improve diabetic cardiomyopathy(DCM), alleviate vascular endothelial dysfunction, inhibit foam cell formation, and reduce vascular smooth muscle cells(VSMCs) proliferation. Clinical studies have shown that curcumin has a protective effect on blood vessels. Toxicological studies have shown that curcumin is safe. But high doses of curcumin also have some side effects, such as liver damage and defects in embryonic heart development. This article reviews the mechanism of curcumin intervention on CVDs in recent years, in order to provide reference for the development of new drugs in the future.
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- Chunkun Yang
- Department of Cardiology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, Weifang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Weifang, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Arrhythmia, Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, Weifang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Weifang, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, Weifang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Weifang, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, Weifang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Weifang, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Zhang M, Hu Y, Li H, Guo X, Zhong J, He S. miR-22-3p as a potential biomarker for coronary artery disease based on integrated bioinformatics analysis. Front Genet 2022; 13:936937. [PMID: 36105099 PMCID: PMC9464939 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.936937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common cardiovascular disease that has attracted attention worldwide due to its high morbidity and mortality. Recent studies have shown that abnormal microRNA (miRNA) expression is effective in CAD diagnoses and processes. However, the potential relationship between miRNAs and CAD remains unclear. Methods: Microarray datasets GSE105449 and GSE28858 were downloaded directly from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) to identify miRNAs involved in CAD. Target gene prediction and enrichment analyses were performed using Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG). Results: There were nine differentially expressed miRNAs in CAD patients compared to the controls. A total of 352 genes were predicted and subjected to GO analysis, which showed that differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were mainly associated with axon guidance, neuron projection guidance, neuron-to-neuron synapses, and postsynaptic density. According to the KEGG pathway analysis, the most enriched pathways were those involved in transcriptional misregulation in cancer, growth hormone synthesis, secretion and action, endocrine resistance, axon guidance, and Cushing syndrome. Pathway analysis was mainly involved in the HIPPO and prion disease signaling pathways. Furthermore, a competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) interaction network centered on miR-22-3p revealed eight related transcription factors in the cardiovascular system. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis suggested that miR-22-3p may be a better CAD predictor. Conclusion: The results indicate that miR-22-3p may function in pathophysiological CAD processes. Our study potentiates miR-22-3p as a specific biomarker for diagnosing CAD.
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- Minghua Zhang
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Key Laboratory of Biological Targeting Diagnosis, Therapy and Rehabilitation of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Minghua Zhang,
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- Nursing Department, Key Laboratory of Biological Targeting Diagnosis, Therapy and Rehabilitation of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Targeting Diagnosis, Therapy and Rehabilitation of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Targeting Diagnosis, Therapy and Rehabilitation of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Targeting Diagnosis, Therapy and Rehabilitation of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Targeting Diagnosis, Therapy and Rehabilitation of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Li KX, Wang ZC, Machuki JO, Li MZ, Wu YJ, Niu MK, Yu KY, Lu QB, Sun HJ. Benefits of Curcumin in the Vasculature: A Therapeutic Candidate for Vascular Remodeling in Arterial Hypertension and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension? Front Physiol 2022; 13:848867. [PMID: 35530510 PMCID: PMC9075737 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.848867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Growing evidence suggests that hypertension is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality since uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk of myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, hemorrhagic stroke, and chronic kidney disease. Impaired vascular homeostasis plays a critical role in the development of hypertension-induced vascular remodeling. Abnormal behaviors of vascular cells are not only a pathological hallmark of hypertensive vascular remodeling, but also an important pathological basis for maintaining reduced vascular compliance in hypertension. Targeting vascular remodeling represents a novel therapeutic approach in hypertension and its cardiovascular complications. Phytochemicals are emerging as candidates with therapeutic effects on numerous pathologies, including hypertension. An increasing number of studies have found that curcumin, a polyphenolic compound derived from dietary spice turmeric, holds a broad spectrum of pharmacological actions, such as antiplatelet, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiangiogenic effects. Curcumin has been shown to prevent or treat vascular remodeling in hypertensive rodents by modulating various signaling pathways. In the present review, we attempt to focus on the current findings and molecular mechanisms of curcumin in the treatment of hypertensive vascular remodeling. In particular, adverse and inconsistent effects of curcumin, as well as some favorable pharmacokinetics or pharmacodynamics profiles in arterial hypertension will be discussed. Moreover, the recent progress in the preparation of nano-curcumins and their therapeutic potential in hypertension will be briefly recapped. The future research directions and challenges of curcumin in hypertension-related vascular remodeling are also proposed. It is foreseeable that curcumin is likely to be a therapeutic agent for hypertension and vascular remodeling going forwards.
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- Ke-Xue Li
- Department of Physiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.,School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.,School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.,School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.,School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Nursing School of Wuxi Taihu University, Wuxi, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.,School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Curcumin alleviates lipopolysaccharides-induced inflammation and apoptosis in vascular smooth muscle cells via inhibition of the NF-κB and JNK signaling pathways. Inflammopharmacology 2022; 30:517-525. [PMID: 35229255 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-021-00912-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Curcumin plays an important role in inflammation regulation. This study aimed to investigate the effect of curcumin on vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) inflammation induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and its mechanism. VSMCs were treated with different concentrations of curcumin (0, 50, 100 and 150 μg/mL). MTT assay and flow cytometry were used to analyze the effects of curcumin on LPS-induced VSMCs viability and apoptosis. The expression and release of inflammatory cytokines in VSMCs were detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Moreover, the proteins expressions of NF-κB and JNK signaling pathways were analyzed by western blot. Interestingly, the results showed that curcumin could reduce LPS induced inflammatory injury by increasing VSMC's viability, reducing apoptosis and inhibiting the release of inflammatory cytokines. In addition, curcumin increased the expression of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) in LPS treated VSMCs. Mechanistically, we found that curcumin attenuated LPS-induced cell damage in VSMCs via inhibition of NF-κB and the JNK signal pathway. Curcumin can protect VSMCs from LPS induced inflammatory damage, which may be related to the blocking of NF-κB and the JNK signaling pathway. Herewith, curcumin could be potential therapeutics for the treatment of atherosclerosis.
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Targeting AMPK signaling in ischemic/reperfusion injury: From molecular mechanism to pharmacological interventions. Cell Signal 2022; 94:110323. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2022.110323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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de Oliveira Pacheco C, de Gomes MG, da Silva Neto MR, Parisotto AJM, Dos Santos RB, Maciel TR, Ribeiro ACF, Giacomeli R, Haas SE. Surface-functionalized curcumin-loaded polymeric nanocapsules could block apomorphine-induced behavioral changes in rats. Pharmacol Rep 2021; 74:135-147. [PMID: 34739705 DOI: 10.1007/s43440-021-00331-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surface functionalization enhances the properties and characteristics of polymeric nanocapsules (NCs) mainly due to the surface charge, surfactants, and polymer coating type. Curcumin (CUR) is a bioactive compound with several proven pharmacological properties and low bioavailability. This study aimed to develop anionic (poly-ɛ-caprolactone; PCL) and cationic (Eudragit® RS100 (EUD)) NCs prepared with sorbitan monostearate (Span 60®) or sorbitan monooleate (Span 80®), coated with d-α-tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS) and optimized using 23 factorial analysis. Subsequently, the biological activity was evaluated. METHODS A two-level, three-factor design (polymer, Span type, and TPGS concentration) was used. The biological effects of CUR-loaded TPGS-coated cationic and anionic NCs were assessed in apomorphine-induced stereotyped behavior in rats. RESULTS The type of polymer (anionic or cationic) and Span® had a factorial influence on the physical and chemical characteristics of NCs according to the changes in TPGS concentrations. Both cationic and anionic CUR-NCs could block apomorphine-induced behavioral changes. CONCLUSIONS The CUR-loaded TPGS-coated NCs proved to be a promising brain delivery system.
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- Camila de Oliveira Pacheco
- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, BR 472, Km 7, Uruguaiana, RS, 97500-970, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, BR 472, Km 7, Uruguaiana, RS, 97500-970, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, BR 472, Km 7, Uruguaiana, RS, 97500-970, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, BR 472, Km 7, Uruguaiana, RS, 97500-970, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, BR 472, Km 7, Uruguaiana, RS, 97500-970, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima no. 1000, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-900, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biochemistry, Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, BR 472, Km 7, Uruguaiana, RS, 97500-970, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biochemistry, Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, BR 472, Km 7, Uruguaiana, RS, 97500-970, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, BR 472, Km 7, Uruguaiana, RS, 97500-970, Brazil.
- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima no. 1000, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-900, Brazil.
- Postgraduate Program in Biochemistry, Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, BR 472, Km 7, Uruguaiana, RS, 97500-970, Brazil.
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Singh L, Sharma S, Xu S, Tewari D, Fang J. Curcumin as a Natural Remedy for Atherosclerosis: A Pharmacological Review. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26134036. [PMID: 34279384 PMCID: PMC8272048 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26134036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Curcumin, a natural polyphenolic compound present in Curcuma longa L. rhizomes, shows potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-atherosclerotic properties. Atherosclerosis is a comprehensive term for a series of degenerative and hyperplasic lesions such as thickening or sclerosis in large- and medium-sized arteries, causing decreased vascular-wall elasticity and lumen diameter. Atherosclerotic cerebro-cardiovascular disease has become a major concern for human health in recent years due to its clinical sequalae of strokes and heart attacks. Curcumin concoction treatment modulates several important signaling pathways related to cellular migration, proliferation, cholesterol homeostasis, inflammation, and gene transcription, among other relevant actions. Here, we provide an overview of curcumin in atherosclerosis prevention and disclose the underlying mechanisms of action of its anti-atherosclerotic effects.
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- Laxman Singh
- Centre of Biodiversity Conservation & Management, G.B.Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Almora 263643, Uttarakhand, India;
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India;
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- Department of Endocrinology, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230037, China
- Correspondence: (S.X.); (D.T.); (J.F.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India;
- Correspondence: (S.X.); (D.T.); (J.F.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Huadu District People’s Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510800, China
- Correspondence: (S.X.); (D.T.); (J.F.)
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Akbari A, Sedaghat M, Heshmati J, Tabaeian SP, Dehghani S, Pizarro AB, Rostami Z, Agah S. Molecular mechanisms underlying curcumin-mediated microRNA regulation in carcinogenesis; Focused on gastrointestinal cancers. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 141:111849. [PMID: 34214729 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Curcumin is a bioactive ingredient found in the Rhizomes of Curcuma longa. Curcumin is well known for its chemopreventive and anti-cancer properties. Recent findings have demonstrated several pharmacological and biological impacts of curcumin, related to the control and the management of gastrointestinal cancers. Mechanistically, curcumin exerts its biological impacts via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects through the interaction with various transcription factors and signaling molecules. Moreover, epigenetic modulators such as microRNAs (miRNAs) have been revealed as novel targets of curcumin. Curcumin was discovered to regulate the expression of numerous pathogenic miRNAs in gastric, colorectal, esophageal and liver cancers. The present systematic review was performed to identify miRNAs that are modulated by curcumin in gastrointestinal cancers.
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- Abolfazl Akbari
- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Songhor Healthcare Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Radiation Sciences Department, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Tan L, Cao Z, Chen H, Xie Y, Yu L, Fu C, Zhao W, Wang Y. Curcumin reduces apoptosis and promotes osteogenesis of human periodontal ligament stem cells under oxidative stress in vitro and in vivo. Life Sci 2021; 270:119125. [PMID: 33513394 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIMS Human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs) tether the teeth to the surrounding bone and are considered as major functional stem cells responsible for regeneration of the alveolar bone and periodontal ligament tissue. However, the outcome of stem cell regenerative therapy is affected by the survival rate and their differentiation potential of transplanted cells. This is primarily because of local oxidative stress and chronic inflammation at the transplantation site. Therefore, our study aimed to explore whether a natural antioxidant, curcumin could increase the tissue regeneration ability of transplanted hPDLSCs. MAIN METHODS A hydrogen peroxide environment and a rat cranial bone defect model were built to mimic the oxidative stress conditions in vitro and in vivo, respectively. We evaluated the effect of curcumin on oxidative status, apoptosis, mitochondrial function and osteogenic differentiation of H2O2-stimulated hPDLSCs in vitro. We also measured the effect of curcumin on cell viability and bone repair ability of transplanted hPDLSCs in vivo. KEY FINDINGS Our data showed that curcumin enhanced cell proliferation, reduced the reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and apoptosis, maintained the standard mitochondrial structure and function, and promoted osteogenic differentiation of H2O2-stimulated hPDLSCs. The extracellular regulated protein kinases 1/2 (Erk1/2) signaling pathway was determined to be involved in the osteogenic differentiation of the H2O2-stimulated hPDLSCs. Moreover, curcumin enhanced the viability and the bone repair ability of hPDLSCs in vivo. SIGNIFICANCE Curcumin reduced apoptosis and promoted osteogenesis of the hPDLSCs under oxidative stress, and might therefore have a potential clinical use with respect to tissue regeneration.
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- Lingping Tan
- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, 56 Lingyuanxi Road, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, 56 Lingyuanxi Road, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, 56 Lingyuanxi Road, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, 56 Lingyuanxi Road, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, 56 Lingyuanxi Road, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, 56 Lingyuanxi Road, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, 56 Lingyuanxi Road, Guangzhou 510055, China.
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, 56 Lingyuanxi Road, Guangzhou 510055, China.
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Hsuan CF, Lu YC, Tsai IT, Houng JY, Wang SW, Chang TH, Chen YL, Chang CC. Glossogyne tenuifolia Attenuates Proliferation and Migration of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25245832. [PMID: 33321921 PMCID: PMC7763981 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25245832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2020] [Revised: 12/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
The proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are essential in the pathogenesis of various vascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis and restenosis. Among the mediators of VSMC during atherosclerosis development, platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-BB is a potent mitogen for VSMCs and greatly contributes to the intimal accumulation of VSMCs. Glossogyne tenuifolia (GT, Xiang-Ru) is a traditional antipyretic and hepatoprotective herb from Penghu Island, Taiwan. This study evaluated the inhibitory effect of GT ethanol extract (GTE) and GT water extract (GTW) on proliferative and migratory activities in PDGF-BB-induced VSMCs. The experimental results demonstrated that GTE significantly inhibited the PDGF-BB-stimulated VSMC proliferation and migration, as shown by MTT, wound healing, and Boyden chamber assays. GTE was found to have a much more potent inhibitory activity than GTW. Based on the Western blot analysis, GTE significantly blocked the PDGF-BB-induced phosphorylation of NF-κB and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways, including extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), p38, and JNK, in VSMCs. In addition, GTE retarded the PDGF-BB-mediated migration through the suppression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9 expression in VSMCs. Three main ingredients of GT-chlorogenic acid, luteolin-7-glucoside, and luteolin-all showed significant anti-proliferative effects on PDGF-BB-induced VSMCs. As a whole, our findings indicated that GTE has the potential to be a therapeutic agent to prevent or treat restenosis or atherosclerosis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chin-Feng Hsuan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan; (C.-F.H.); (I.-T.T.); (S.-W.W.)
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, E-Da Hospital/E-Da Dachang Hospital, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine for International Students, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan;
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan
| | - I-Ting Tsai
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan; (C.-F.H.); (I.-T.T.); (S.-W.W.)
- Department of Emergency, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan
| | - Jer-Yiing Houng
- Department of Nutrition, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan; (J.-Y.H.); (T.-H.C.)
- Department of Chemical Engineering, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 84001, Taiwan
| | - Shih-Wei Wang
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan; (C.-F.H.); (I.-T.T.); (S.-W.W.)
- Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan
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- Department of Nutrition, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan; (J.-Y.H.); (T.-H.C.)
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, E-Da Hospital/E-Da Dachang Hospital, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan;
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- School of Medicine for International Students, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan;
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, E-Da Hospital/E-Da Dachang Hospital, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-7-6150011 (ext. 251168)
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