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Salla M, Karaki N, El Kaderi B, Ayoub AJ, Younes S, Abou Chahla MN, Baksh S, El Khatib S. Enhancing the Bioavailability of Resveratrol: Combine It, Derivatize It, or Encapsulate It? Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:569. [PMID: 38675230 PMCID: PMC11053528 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16040569] [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: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Overcoming the limited bioavailability and extensive metabolism of effective in vitro drugs remains a challenge that limits the translation of promising drugs into clinical trials. Resveratrol, despite its well-reported therapeutic benefits, is not metabolically stable and thus has not been utilized as an effective clinical drug. This is because it needs to be consumed in large amounts to overcome the burdens of bioavailability and conversion into less effective metabolites. Herein, we summarize the more relevant approaches to modify resveratrol, aiming to increase its biological and therapeutic efficacy. We discuss combination therapies, derivatization, and the use of resveratrol nanoparticles. Interestingly, the combination of resveratrol with established chemotherapeutic drugs has shown promising therapeutic effects on colon cancer (with oxaliplatin), liver cancer (with cisplatin, 5-FU), and gastric cancer (with doxorubicin). On the other hand, derivatizing resveratrol, including hydroxylation, amination, amidation, imidation, methoxylation, prenylation, halogenation, glycosylation, and oligomerization, differentially modifies its bioavailability and could be used for preferential therapeutic outcomes. Moreover, the encapsulation of resveratrol allows its trapping within different forms of shells for targeted therapy. Depending on the nanoparticle used, it can enhance its solubility and absorption, increasing its bioavailability and efficacy. These include polymers, metals, solid lipids, and other nanoparticles that have shown promising preclinical results, adding more "hype" to the research on resveratrol. This review provides a platform to compare the different approaches to allow directed research into better treatment options with resveratrol.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mohamed Salla
- Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese International University, Khiyara—West Bekaa, Bayrut P.O. Box 146404, Lebanon; (N.K.); (B.E.K.); (A.J.A.); (M.N.A.C.); (S.E.K.)
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, 113 Street 87 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese International University, Khiyara—West Bekaa, Bayrut P.O. Box 146404, Lebanon; (N.K.); (B.E.K.); (A.J.A.); (M.N.A.C.); (S.E.K.)
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese University, Zahlé 1801, Lebanon
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese International University, Khiyara—West Bekaa, Bayrut P.O. Box 146404, Lebanon; (N.K.); (B.E.K.); (A.J.A.); (M.N.A.C.); (S.E.K.)
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese International University, Khiyara—West Bekaa, Bayrut P.O. Box 146404, Lebanon; (N.K.); (B.E.K.); (A.J.A.); (M.N.A.C.); (S.E.K.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Khiyara—West Bekaa, Bayrut P.O. Box 146404, Lebanon;
- INSPECT-LB (National Institute of Public Health, Clinical Epidemiology and Toxicology-Lebanon (INSPECT-LB)), Beirut 1103, Lebanon
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese International University, Khiyara—West Bekaa, Bayrut P.O. Box 146404, Lebanon; (N.K.); (B.E.K.); (A.J.A.); (M.N.A.C.); (S.E.K.)
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- BioImmuno Designs, 4747 154 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5Y 0C2, Canada;
- Bio-Stream Diagnostics, 2011 94 Street, Edmonton, AB T6H 1N1, Canada
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese International University, Khiyara—West Bekaa, Bayrut P.O. Box 146404, Lebanon; (N.K.); (B.E.K.); (A.J.A.); (M.N.A.C.); (S.E.K.)
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese International University, Khiyara—West Bekaa, Bayrut P.O. Box 146404, Lebanon
- Center for Applied Mathematics and Bioinformatics (CAMB), Gulf University for Science and Technology, Mubarak Al-Abdullah 32093, Kuwait
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Fu Y, Zhang L, Lin Y, Zhao X, Chen H, Zhong Y, Jiang W, Wu X, Lin X. Unveiling the antibacterial mechanism of resveratrol against Aeromonas hydrophila through proteomics analysis. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2024; 14:1378094. [PMID: 38510959 PMCID: PMC10951904 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2024.1378094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
Abstract
This investigation delves into elucidating the mechanism by which resveratrol (Res), a natural polyterpenoid renowned for its antimicrobial properties, exerts its effects on Aeromonas hydrophila, a ubiquitous waterborne pathogen. Our findings underscore the dose-dependent manifestation of resveratrol in exhibiting antibacterial and antibiofilm formation activities against A. hydrophila. Employing a Data-independent acquisition (DIA) based quantitative proteomics methodology, we systematically compared differentially expressed proteins in A. hydrophila subjected to varying concentrations of Res. Subsequent bioinformatics analyses revealed key proteins and pathways pivotal in resveratrol's antimicrobial action, encompassing oxidative stress, energy metabolism, and cell membrane integrity. Validation of the proteomics outcomes was meticulously conducted using the qPCR method at the mRNA level. Dynamic trend analysis unveiled alterations in biological processes, notably the correlation between the cell division-related protein ZapC and resveratrol content. Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy corroborated a significant elongation of A. hydrophila cells, affirming resveratrol's capability to inhibit cell division. In concert, resveratrol emerges as a participant in the cell membrane integrity pathway, biofilm formation, and potentially, the regulation of genes associated with cell division, resulting in morphological elongation. These revelations position resveratrol as a promising natural alternative to conventional antibiotics for treating A. hydrophila infections.
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- Yuying Fu
- School of Safety and Environment, Fujian Chuanzheng Communications College, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Agroecological Processing and Safety Monitoring (School of Life Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University), Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Crop Ecology and Molecular Physiology (Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, China
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- Ningde Customs, Fujian, Ningde, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Agroecological Processing and Safety Monitoring (School of Life Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University), Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Crop Ecology and Molecular Physiology (Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Agroecological Processing and Safety Monitoring (School of Life Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University), Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Crop Ecology and Molecular Physiology (Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Agroecological Processing and Safety Monitoring (School of Life Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University), Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Crop Ecology and Molecular Physiology (Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, China
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- School of Safety and Environment, Fujian Chuanzheng Communications College, Fuzhou, China
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- School of Safety and Environment, Fujian Chuanzheng Communications College, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Agroecological Processing and Safety Monitoring (School of Life Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University), Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Crop Ecology and Molecular Physiology (Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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Parkin HC, Street STG, Gowen B, Da-Silva-Correa LH, Hof R, Buckley HL, Manners I. Mechanism of Action and Design of Potent Antibacterial Block Copolymer Nanoparticles. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:5128-5141. [PMID: 38356186 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c09033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Self-assembled polymer nanoparticles are promising antibacterials, with nonspherical morphologies of particular interest as recent work has demonstrated enhanced antibacterial activity relative to their spherical counterparts. However, the reasons for this enhancement are currently unclear. We have performed a multifaceted analysis of the antibacterial mechanism of action of 1D nanofibers relative to nanospheres by the use of flow cytometry, high-resolution microscopy, and evaluations of the antibacterial activity of pristine and tetracycline-loaded nanoparticles. Low-length dispersity, fluorescent diblock copolymer nanofibers with a crystalline poly(fluorenetrimethylenecarbonate) (PFTMC) core (length = 104 and 472 nm, height = 7 nm, width = 10-13 nm) and a partially protonated poly(dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA) corona (length = 12 nm) were prepared via seeded growth living crystallization-driven self-assembly. Their behavior was compared to that of analogous nanospheres containing an amorphous PFTMC core (diameter of 12 nm). While all nanoparticles were uptaken into Escherichia coli W3110, crystalline-core nanofibers were observed to cause significant bacterial damage. Drug loading studies indicated that while all nanoparticle antibacterial activity was enhanced in combination with tetracycline, the enhancement was especially prominent when small nanoparticles (ca. 15-25 nm) were employed. Therefore, the identified differences in the mechanism of action and the demonstrated consequences for nanoparticle size and morphology control may be exploited for the future design of potent antibacterial agents for overcoming antibacterial resistance. This study also reinforces the requirement of morphological control over polymer nanoparticles for biomedical applications, as differences in activity are observed depending on their size, shape, and core-crystallinity.
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- Hayley C Parkin
- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
- Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
- Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Department of Biology, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
- Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
- Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
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Chen B, Li Y, Bai H, Ji Y, Cong W, Hu H, He S. Unleashing the potential of natural biological peptide Macropin: Hydrocarbon stapling for effective breast cancer treatment. Bioorg Chem 2023; 140:106770. [PMID: 37604094 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.106770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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The identification of novel candidate molecules with the potential to revolutionize the treatment of breast cancer holds profound clinical significance. Macropin (Mac)-1, derived from the venom of wild bees, emerges as an auspicious therapeutic agent for combating breast cancers. Nevertheless, linear peptides have long grappled with the challenges of traversing cell membranes and succumbing to protease hydrolysis. To address this challenge, the present study employed hydrocarbon stapling modification to synthesize a range of stapled Mac-1 peptides, which were comprehensively evaluated for their chemical and biological properties. Significantly, Mac-1-sp4 exhibited a remarkable set of improvements, including enhanced helicity, proteolytic stability, cell membrane permeability, induction of cell apoptosis, in vivo antitumor activity, and inhibition of tubulin polymerization. This study explores the significant impact of the hydrocarbon stapling technique on the secondary structure, hydrolase stability, and biological activity of Mac-1, shedding light on its potential as a revolutionary and potent anti-breast cancer therapy. The findings establish a strong basis for the development of innovative and highly effective anti-tumor treatments.
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- Baobao Chen
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, 200444, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, 200444, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, 200444, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, 200444, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, 200444, China.
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, 200444, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, 200444, China.
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Guo X, An Y, Tan W, Ma L, Wang M, Li J, Li B, Hou W, Wu L. Cathelicidin-derived antiviral peptide inhibits herpes simplex virus 1 infection. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1201505. [PMID: 37342565 PMCID: PMC10277505 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1201505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) is a widely distributed virus. HSV-1 is a growing public health concern due to the emergence of drug-resistant strains and the current lack of a clinically specific drug for treatment. In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the development of peptide antivirals. Natural host-defense peptides which have uniquely evolved to protect the host have been reported to have antiviral properties. Cathelicidins are a family of multi-functional antimicrobial peptides found in almost all vertebrate species and play a vital role in the immune system. In this study, we demonstrated the anti-HSV-1 effect of an antiviral peptide named WL-1 derived from human cathelicidin. We found that WL-1 inhibited HSV-1 infection in epithelial and neuronal cells. Furthermore, the administration of WL-1 improved the survival rate and reduced viral load and inflammation during HSV-1 infection via ocular scarification. Moreover, facial nerve dysfunction, involving the abnormal blink reflex, nose position, and vibrissae movement, and pathological injury were prevented when HSV-1 ear inoculation-infected mice were treated with WL-1. Together, our findings demonstrate that WL-1 may be a potential novel antiviral agent against HSV-1 infection-induced facial palsy.
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- Xiaomin Guo
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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