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Pitchakarn P, Ting P, Buacheen P, Karinchai J, Inthachat W, Chantong B, Suttisansanee U, Nuchuchua O, Temviriyanukul P. Multi-Endpoint Toxicological Assessment of Chrysin Loaded Oil-in-Water Emulsion System in Different Biological Models. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1001. [PMID: 38921877 PMCID: PMC11206519 DOI: 10.3390/nano14121001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Chrysin is hypothesized to possess the ability to prevent different illnesses, such as diabetes, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. Nonetheless, chrysin has a low solubility under physiological conditions, resulting in limited bioavailability. In a previous study, we utilized an oil-in-water emulsion system (chrysin-ES or chrysin-NE) to encapsulate chrysin, thereby increasing its bioaccessibility and preserving its antioxidant and anti-Alzheimer's properties. To promote the chrysin-ES as a supplementary and functional food, it was obligatory to carry out a safety assessment. Cytotoxicity testing showed that chrysin-ES was harmless, with no killing effect on 3T3-L1 (adipocytes), RAW 264.7 (macrophages), HEK293 (kidney cells), and LX-2 (hepatic stellate cells). The acute toxicity evaluation demonstrated that the 50% lethal dose (LD50) for chrysin-ES was greater than 2000 mg/kg BW. Genotoxicity assessments found that chrysin-ES did not induce DNA mutations in vitro or in vivo. Furthermore, chrysin and chrysin-ES exhibited anti-mutagenic properties against PhIP-induced and IQ-induced mutagenesis in the Ames test, while they inhibited urethane-, ethyl methanesulfonate-, mitomycin C-, and N-nitrosomethylurea-mediated mutations in Drosophila. The present study illustrates the safety and anti-genotoxicity properties of chrysin-ES, allowing for the further development of chrysin-based food supplements and nutraceuticals.
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- Pornsiri Pitchakarn
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Muang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (P.P.); (P.B.); (J.K.)
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- Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand; (P.T.); (W.I.); (U.S.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Muang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (P.P.); (P.B.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Muang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (P.P.); (P.B.); (J.K.)
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- Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand; (P.T.); (W.I.); (U.S.)
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- Department of Pre-Clinical and Applied Animal Science, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand;
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- Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand; (P.T.); (W.I.); (U.S.)
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand;
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- Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand; (P.T.); (W.I.); (U.S.)
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Goida NG, Oktysiuk ZS. Results of the study of the attitude of women of reproductive age to the integrated gynecological care provision by family physicians. WIADOMOSCI LEKARSKIE (WARSAW, POLAND : 1960) 2024; 77:506-513. [PMID: 38691793 DOI: 10.36740/wlek202403120] [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: 05/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Aim: To study and analyze the attitude of women of reproductive age to the integrated gynecological care provision by family physicians, their readiness to receive some gynecological services from family physicians, as well as to analyze the level of women's support and readiness for the integrated provision of gynecological care depending on age and level of education. PATIENTS AND METHODS Materials and Methods: For the survey, anonymous questionnaires containing questions on the attitude of women of reproductive age to the integrated provision of certain types of gynecological care by family physicians were developed. 181 women from the Kyiv region took part in the survey. RESULTS Results: Support of more than 80% of respondents regarding the integrated gynecological care provision by family physicians received the following questions: counseling on the prevention of sexually transmitted infections and human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) (92,3%); counseling on family planning and prevention of unwanted pregnancy (83,4%); counseling on the use of various methods of contraception (82,3%); examination and palpation of mammary glands (80,1%); referral of women to a higher level of obstetric and gynecological care (if necessary (86,2%). CONCLUSION Conclusions: The majority of respondents (67,4%) are ready or better ready than not ready to receive certain types of gynecological care services from family physicians. Almost the same percentage ratio (more than 60%) of women of each age group and all levels of education are ready or better ready than not ready to receive gynecological care services, which they supported, from family physicians.
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- Nina G Goida
- SHUPYK NATIONAL HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY OF UKRAINE, KYIV, UKRAINE
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Alibeg AAA, Mohammed MH. Design, synthesis, insilco study and biological evaluation of new isatin-sulfonamide derivatives by using mono amide linker as possible as histone deacetylase inhibitors. POLSKI MERKURIUSZ LEKARSKI : ORGAN POLSKIEGO TOWARZYSTWA LEKARSKIEGO 2024; 52:178-188. [PMID: 38642353 DOI: 10.36740/merkur202402106] [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: 04/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Aim: To evaluate the cytotoxic activity of newly synthesized a series of novel HDAC inhibitors comprising sulfonamide as zinc binding group and Isatin derivatives as cap group joined by mono amide linker as required to act as HDAC inhibitors. PATIENTS AND METHODS Materials and Methods: The utilization of sulfonamide as zinc binding group joined by N-alkylation reaction with ethyl-bromo hexanoate as linker group that joined by amide reaction with Isatin derivatives as cap groups which known to possess antitumor activity in the designed of new histone deacetylase inhibitors and using the docking and MTT assay to evaluate the compounds. RESULTS Results: Four compounds have been synthesized and characterized successfully by ART-FTIR, NMR and ESI-Ms. the compounds were synthesized and characterized by successfully by ART-FTIR, NMR and ESI- Ms. Assessed for their cytotoxic activity against human colon adenocarcinoma MCF-7 (IC50, I=105.15, II=60.00, III=54.11, IV=56.57, vorinostat=28.41) and hepatoblastoma HepG2 (IC50, I=63.91, II=135.18, III=118.85, IV=51.46, vorinostat=37.50). Most of them exhibited potent HDAC inhibitory activity and significant cytotoxicity. CONCLUSION Conclusions: The synthesized compounds (I, II, III and IV) showed cytotoxicity toward MCF-7 and HepG2 cancer cell lines and their docking analysis provided a preliminary indication that they are viable [HDAC6] candidates.
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Saleh DO, El-Nasr NMEA, Fayez AM, Ahmed KA, Mohamed RA. Uro-protective role of chrysin against cyclophosphamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis in rats involving the turning-off NF-κB/P38-MAPK, NO/PARP-1 and STAT-3 signaling cascades. Chem Biol Interact 2023; 382:110585. [PMID: 37263553 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110585] [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: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chemotherapeutic agents are used to treat a wide range of cancer types, but they cause serious side effects which must be managed after treatment. Cyclophosphamide (CYP) is one of chemotherapeutic drugs that causes hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) induced by acrolein. OBJECTIVE The current investigation intended to uncover the role of chrysin (CHR) in CYP-induced HC in rats and explore the signaling pathway beyond this effect. ANALYSIS process: A single dose of CYP (200 mg/kg/IP) was injected, meanwhile CHR (25, 50 and 100 mg/kg, P.O) was administered respectively for 7 days prior to CYP administration and resume for 7 days afterwards. Urinary bladder tissue was then isolated from all rats to assess oxidative stress and inflammatory biomarkers. Moreover, histopathological examinations were performed. RESULTS Treatment with CHR showed a marked alleviation in oxidative stress biomarkers induced by CYP. Furthermore, CHR treatment presented a dose-dependent boost in the anti-inflammatory; IL-10 levels and a drop in the pro-inflammatory biomarkers; IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α. Additionally, stabilization of the PARP-1 protein expression was also detected thus preventing DNA damage. Similarly, CHR restored the urinary bladder cGMP levels. Notably, CHR treatment was accompanied with inhibition in NF-κB/p38-MAPK, NO/PARP-1 and STAT-3 signaling pathways inflammatory cascades. All these findings conformed with the histopathological examinations as well as iNOS immunostaining in the urinary bladder tissue. CONCLUSION Co-administration of CHR and CYP attained uro-protective therapeutic potential to guard against HC as well as spot the tangled mechanism of CHR in attenuating the HC induced by CYP.
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- Dalia O Saleh
- Pharmacology Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt.
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- Pharmacology Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire Hosted by Global Academic Foundation, New Administrative Capital, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), Giza, Egypt
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Oliyapour Y, Dabiri S, Molavi O, Hejazi MS, Davaran S, Jafari S, Montazersaheb S. Chrysin and chrysin-loaded nanocarriers induced immunogenic cell death on B16 melanoma cells. Med Oncol 2023; 40:278. [PMID: 37624439 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-023-02145-z] [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: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Induction of immunogenic cell death (ICD) is a promising strategy for cancer immunotherapy. Chrysin, which has potential anticancer effects, faces limitations in clinical applications due to its poor water solubility. This study aimed to formulate chrysin with PEG-poly(α-benzylcarboxylate-ε-caprolactone) (PBCL) nanoparticles (NPs) and assess their anticancer and ICD-inducing potency in melanoma cells, comparing with free chrysin. The co-solvent evaporation method was employed to develop chrysin-loaded NPs. UV spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering, and the dialysis bag method were used to evaluate the encapsulation efficiency (EE), particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), and drug release profile, respectively. The anticancer effects of the drugs were assessed using the MTT and trypan blue exclusion assays. Flow cytometry was employed to evaluate apoptosis and calreticulin (CRT) expression. ELISA and western blotting were used to detect heat shock protein 90 (HSP90), Annexin A1, GRP78 (Glucose-related protein78), and activated protein kinase R-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (p-PERK). Chrysin-loaded PEG-PBCL NPs (chrysin-PEG-PBCL) showed an EE of 97 ± 1%. Chrysin-PEG-PBCL was 38.18 ± 3.96 nm in size, with a PDI being 0.62 ± 0.23. Chrysin-PEG-PBCL showed an initial burst release, followed by sustained release over 24 h. Chrysin-PEG-PBCL exhibited a significantly stronger anticancer effect in B16 cells. Chrysin-PEG-PBCL was found to be more potent in inducing apoptosis. Both free chrysin and chrysin NPs induced ICD as indicated by an increase in the levels of ICD biomarkers. Interestingly, chrysin NPs were found to be more potent inducers of ICD than the free drug. These findings demonstrate that chrysin and chrysin-PEG-PBCL NPs can induce ICD in B16 cells. PEG-PBCL NPs significantly enhanced the potency of chrysin in inducing ICD compared to its free form.
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- Yasaman Oliyapour
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Biotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 5166614731, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 5166614711, Iran.
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 5166614731, Iran.
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Kamat S, Kumari M, Sajna KV, Singh SK, Kumar A, Jayabaskaran C. Improved Chrysin Production by a Combination of Fermentation Factors and Elicitation from Chaetomium globosum. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11040999. [PMID: 37110422 PMCID: PMC10146793 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11040999] [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: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Flavonoids encompass a heterogeneous group of secondary metabolites with exceptional health benefits. Chrysin, a natural dihydroxyflavone, possesses numerous bioactive properties, such as anticancer, antioxidative, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, etc. However, using traditional sources of chrysin involves extracting honey from plants, which is non-scalable, unsustainable, and depends on several factors, including geography, climatic conditions, and the season, which limits its production at a larger scale. Recently, microbial production of desirable metabolites has garnered attention due to the cost-effectiveness, easy scale-up, sustainability, and low emission of waste. We previously reported for the first time the chrysin-producing marine endophytic fungus Chaetomium globosum, associated with a marine green alga. To extend our understanding of chrysin biosynthesis in C. globosum, in the present study, we have assessed the presence of flavonoid pathway intermediates in C. globosum extracts using LC-MS/MS. The presence of several key metabolites, such as dihydrokaempferol, chalcone, galangin, baicalein, chrysin, p-Coumaroyl-CoA, and p-Cinnamoyl-CoA, indicates the role of flavonoid biosynthesis machinery in the marine fungus. Further, we have aimed to enhance the production of chrysin with three different strategies: (1) optimizing the fermentation parameters, namely, growth medium, incubation time, pH, and temperature; (2) feeding key flavonoid pathway intermediates, i.e., phenylalanine and cinnamic acid; (3) elicitation with biotic elicitors, such as polysaccharide, yeast extract, and abiotic elicitors that include UV radiation, salinity, and metal stress. The combined effect of the optimized parameters resulted in a 97-fold increase in the chrysin yield, resulting in a fungal cell factory. This work reports the first approach for enhanced production of chrysin and can serve as a template for flavonoid production enhancement using marine endophytic fungi.
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- Siya Kamat
- Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
- Celignis Biomass Analysis Laboratory, V94 7Y42 Limerick, Ireland
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- Division of Microbiology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi 110012, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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Chavda VP, Nalla LV, Balar P, Bezbaruah R, Apostolopoulos V, Singla RK, Khadela A, Vora L, Uversky VN. Advanced Phytochemical-Based Nanocarrier Systems for the Treatment of Breast Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:1023. [PMID: 36831369 PMCID: PMC9954440 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15041023] [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: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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As the world's most prevalent cancer, breast cancer imposes a significant societal health burden and is among the leading causes of cancer death in women worldwide. Despite the notable improvements in survival in countries with early detection programs, combined with different modes of treatment to eradicate invasive disease, the current chemotherapy regimen faces significant challenges associated with chemotherapy-induced side effects and the development of drug resistance. Therefore, serious concerns regarding current chemotherapeutics are pressuring researchers to develop alternative therapeutics with better efficacy and safety. Due to their extremely biocompatible nature and efficient destruction of cancer cells via numerous mechanisms, phytochemicals have emerged as one of the attractive alternative therapies for chemotherapeutics to treat breast cancer. Additionally, phytofabricated nanocarriers, whether used alone or in conjunction with other loaded phytotherapeutics or chemotherapeutics, showed promising results in treating breast cancer. In the current review, we emphasize the anticancer activity of phytochemical-instigated nanocarriers and phytochemical-loaded nanocarriers against breast cancer both in vitro and in vivo. Since diverse mechanisms are implicated in the anticancer activity of phytochemicals, a strong emphasis is placed on the anticancer pathways underlying their action. Furthermore, we discuss the selective targeted delivery of phytofabricated nanocarriers to cancer cells and consider research gaps, recent developments, and the druggability of phytoceuticals. Combining phytochemical and chemotherapeutic agents with nanotechnology might have far-reaching impacts in the future.
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- Vivek P. Chavda
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur 522302, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Pharmacy Section, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh 786004, Assam, India
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3030, Australia
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- Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Xinchuan Road 2222, Chengdu 610064, China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen’s University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Byrd Alzheimer’s Research Institute, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33613, USA
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Pooladanda V, Thatikonda S, Priya Muvvala S, Godugu C. Acute respiratory distress syndrome enhances tumor metastasis into lungs: Role of BRD4 in the tumor microenvironment. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 115:109701. [PMID: 36641892 PMCID: PMC9827001 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.109701] [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: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is associated with severe lung inflammation, edema, hypoxia, and high vascular permeability. The COVID-19-associated pandemic ARDS caused by SARS-CoV-2 has created dire global conditions and has been highly contagious. Chronic inflammatory disease enhances cancer cell proliferation, progression, and invasion. We investigated how acute lung inflammation activates the tumor microenvironment and enhances lung metastasis in LPS induced in vitro and in vivo models. Respiratory illness is mainly caused by cytokine storm, which further influences oxidative and nitrosative stress. The LPS-induced inflammatory cytokines made the conditions suitable for the tumor microenvironment in the lungs. In the present study, we observed that LPS induced the cytokine storm and promoted lung inflammation via BRD4, which further caused the nuclear translocation of p65 NF-κB and STAT3. The transcriptional activation additionally triggers the tumor microenvironment and lung metastasis. Thus, BRD4-regulated p65 and STAT3 transcriptional activity in ARDS enhances lung tumor metastasis. Moreover, LPS-induced ARDS might promote the tumor microenvironment and increase cancer metastasis into the lungs. Collectively, BRD4 plays a vital role in inflammation-mediated tumor metastasis and is found to be a diagnostic and molecular target in inflammation-associated cancers.
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- Venkatesh Pooladanda
- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500037, India,Vincent Center for Reproductive Biology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA,Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500037, India,Department of Head and Neck‐Endocrine Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500037, India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500037, India.
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Dash R, Biswal J, Yadav M, Sharma T, Mohapatra S, Prusty SK. Novel atorvastatin-curcumin conjugate nanogel, a selective COX2 inhibitor with enhanced biopharmaceutical profile: Design, synthesis, in silco, in vitro, and in vivo investigation. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Kamat S, Kumari M, Jayabaskaran C. Infrared spectroscopy and flow cytometry studies on the apoptotic effect of nano-chrysin in HeLa cells. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2022; 282:121666. [PMID: 35921748 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2022.121666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Mapping the structural changes in membrane lipids, proteins, polysaccharides and nucleic acids has opened new channels for understanding the mode of action of anticancer natural products. Earlier, we synthesized chrysin nanoparticles (NChr) with good bioavailability, and characterized its size, surface charge, entrapment efficiency, and drug release pattern using PLGA polymer. NChr induced concentration dependent cytotoxicity in HeLa cells with an IC50 of 61.54 ± 1.2 µM in comparison with free chrysin with IC50 of 86.51 ± 2.9 µM. Since nanoparticles interact dynamically with cell membranes, organelles, proteins and DNA, it is necessary to understand the interplay of nanodrug induced macromolecular changes in cancer cells. In this work, we obtained signatures of NChr-induced biochemical changes in HeLa cells by Attenuated Total Reflectance-Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy technique coupled with flow cytometry. NChr induced cell membrane disruption, G1 phase cell cycle arrest, and increased externalization of phosphatidylserine leading to apoptosis indicating the biochemical perturbations in membrane lipids and DNA of HeLa cells in comparison with untreated cells. The 1300-1000 cm-1 spectral region indicated NChr interaction with the ribose sugar backbone and DNA denaturation. Spectral range 1800-1400 cm-1 indicated a concentration dependent decrease in α helical and β sheet structures which may lead to protein degradation during apoptosis. The spectral range 3000-2800 cm-1 indicated the lipid peroxidation in response to NChr treatment. This is the first study describing the bio-macromolecular changes induced by a nano encapsulated drug and can pave the way to investigate unconventional modes of action for bioactive formulations.
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- Siya Kamat
- Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India.
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El-brolsy HMEM, Hanafy NAN, El-Kemary MA. Fighting Non-Small Lung Cancer Cells Using Optimal Functionalization of Targeted Carbon Quantum Dots Derived from Natural Sources Might Provide Potential Therapeutic and Cancer Bio Image Strategies. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:13283. [PMID: 36362075 PMCID: PMC9658332 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232113283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is an important sub-type of lung cancer associated with poor diagnosis and therapy. Innovative multi-functional systems are urgently needed to overcome the invasiveness of NSCLC. Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) derived from natural sources have received interest for their potential in medical bio-imaging due to their unique properties, which are characterized by their water solubility, biocompatibility, simple synthesis, and low cytotoxicity. In the current study, ethylene-diamine doped CQDs enhanced their cytotoxicity (98 ± 0.4%, 97 ± 0.38%, 95.8 ± 0.15%, 86 ± 0.15%, 12.5 ± 0.14%) compared to CQDs alone (99 ± 0.2%, 98 ± 1.7%, 96 ± 0.8%, 93 ± 0.38%, 91 ± 1.3%) at serial concentrations (0.1, 1, 10, 100, 1000 μg/mL). In order to increase their location in a specific tumor site, folic acid was used to raise their functional folate recognition. The apoptotic feature of A549 lung cells exposed to N-CQDs and FA-NCQDs was characterized by a light orange-red color under fluorescence microscopy. Additionally, much nuclear fragmentation and condensation were seen. Flow cytometry results showed that the percentage of cells in late apoptosis and necrosis increased significantly in treated cells to (19.7 ± 0.03%), (27.6 ± 0.06%) compared to untreated cells (4.6 ± 0.02%), (3.5 ± 0.02%), respectively. Additionally, cell cycle arrest showed a strong reduction in cell numbers in the S phase (14 ± 0.9%) compared to untreated cells (29 ± 0.5%). Caspase-3 levels were increased significantly in A549 exposed to N-CQDs (2.67 ± 0.2 ng/mL) and FA-NCQDs (3.43 ± 0.05 ng/mL) compared to untreated cells (0.34 ± 0.04 ng/mL). The functionalization of CQDs derived from natural sources has proven their potential application to fight off non-small lung cancer.
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Ragab EM, El Gamal DM, Mohamed TM, Khamis AA. Therapeutic potential of chrysin nanoparticle-mediation inhibition of succinate dehydrogenase and ubiquinone oxidoreductase in pancreatic and lung adenocarcinoma. Eur J Med Res 2022; 27:172. [PMID: 36076266 PMCID: PMC9461199 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-022-00803-y] [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: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and lung cancer are expected to represent the most common cancer types worldwide until 2030. Under typical conditions, mitochondria provide the bulk of the energy needed to sustain cell life. For that inhibition of mitochondrial complex ΙΙ (CΙΙ) and ubiquinone oxidoreductase with natural treatments may represent a promising cancer treatment option. A naturally occurring flavonoid with biological anti-cancer effects is chyrsin. Due to their improved bioavailability, penetrative power, and efficacy, chitosan–chrysin nano-formulations (CCNPs) are being used in medicine with increasing frequency. Chitosan (cs) is also regarded as a highly versatile and adaptable polymer. The cationic properties of Cs, together with its biodegradability, high adsorption capacity, biocompatibility, effect on permeability, ability to form films, and adhesive properties, are advantages. In addition, Cs is thought to be both safe and economical. CCNPs may indeed be therapeutic candidates in the treatment of pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and lung cancer by blocking succinate ubiquinone oxidoreductase.
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- Eman M Ragab
- Biochemistry Division, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt.
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- Biochemistry Division, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Division, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Division, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt.
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Oncolytic Newcastle Disease Virus Co-Delivered with Modified PLGA Nanoparticles Encapsulating Temozolomide against Glioblastoma Cells: Developing an Effective Treatment Strategy. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27185757. [PMID: 36144488 PMCID: PMC9506095 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27185757] [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: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is considered to be one of the most serious version of primary malignant tumors. Temozolomide (TMZ), an anti-cancer drug, is the most common chemotherapeutic agent used for patients suffering from GBM. However, due to its inherent instability, short biological half-life, and dose-limiting characteristics, alternatives to TMZ have been sought. In this study, the TMZ-loaded PLGA nanoparticles were prepared by employing the emulsion solvent evaporation technique. The prepared TMZ-PLGA-NPs were characterized using FT-IR, zeta potential analyses, XRD pattern, particle size estimation, TEM, and FE-SEM observations. The virotherapy, being safe, selective, and effective in combating cancer, was employed, and TMZ-PLGA-NPs and oncolytic Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) were co-administered for the purpose. An AMHA1-attenuated strain of NDV was propagated in chicken embryos, and the virus was titrated in Vero-slammed cells to determine the infective dose. The in vitro cytotoxic effects of the TMZ, NDV, and the TMZ-PLGA-NPs against the human glioblastoma cancer cell line, AMGM5, and the normal cell line of rat embryo fibroblasts (REFs) were evaluated. The synergistic effects of the nano-formulation and viral strain combined therapy was observed on the cell lines in MTT viability assays, together with the Chou–Talalay tests. The outcomes of the in vitro investigation revealed that the drug combinations of NDV and TMZ, as well as NDV and TMZ-PLGA-NPs exerted the synergistic enhancements of the antitumor activity on the AMGM5 cell lines. The effectiveness of both the mono, and combined treatments on the capability of AMGM5 cells to form colonies were also examined with crystal violet dyeing tests. The morphological features, and apoptotic reactions of the treated cells were investigated by utilizing the phase-contrast inverted microscopic examinations, and acridine orange/propidium iodide double-staining tests. Based on the current findings, the potential for the use of TMZ and NDV as part of a combination treatment of GBM is significant, and may work for patients suffering from GBM.
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Solanki R, Jodha B, Prabina KE, Aggarwal N, Patel S. Recent advances in phytochemical based nano-drug delivery systems to combat breast cancer: A review. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Khalid A, Naseem I. Antidiabetic and antiglycating potential of chrysin is enhanced after nano formulation: An in vitro approach. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.132906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Saleem S, Banerjee R, Rajesh Kannan R. Chrysin-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticle-Mediated Neuroprotection in Aβ 1-42-Induced Neurodegenerative Conditions in Zebrafish. ACS Chem Neurosci 2022; 13:2017-2034. [PMID: 35696319 DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.2c00240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Amyloid β plaques and neurofibrillary tangles are the characteristic features of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Plaques of amyloid β play a pivotal role in affecting cognitive functions and memory. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease and is one of the leading causes of dementia worldwide. Several treatment strategies focusing on the amyloid cascade have been implemented to treat AD. The blood-brain barrier (BBB) poses the main obstructive barrier by refraining drugs from penetrating the brain. Nanotechnology is a promising research field for brain drug delivery using nanosized particles. Zebrafish is emerging as a model of interest to elaborate on brain targeting and nanotechnology-based therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases. In the current study, we have synthesized and characterized chrysin-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (Chr-Chi NPs) and evaluated them for neuroprotection against amyloid-β-induced toxicity. We find that treatment with Chr-Chi NPs helps to retain memory, cognition, and synaptic connections, which are otherwise compromised due to Aβ1-42 toxicity. The NPs further help in reducing aggregates of amyloid β, thus decreasing neuronal death and generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Taken together, our study brings to light a novel strategy for treating AD by a combined action on the neurons and amyloid aggregates mediated by chrysin and chitosan, respectively. Chr-Chi NPs, therefore, have the potential to provide a beneficial combinatorial treatment strategy for AD.
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- Suraiya Saleem
- Neuroscience Lab, Centre for Molecular and Nanomedical Science, Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, School of Bio and Chemical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai 600119, Tamil Nadu, India
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- JIS Institute of Advanced Studies and Research, JIS University, Kolkata 700091, West Bengal, India
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- Neuroscience Lab, Centre for Molecular and Nanomedical Science, Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, School of Bio and Chemical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai 600119, Tamil Nadu, India
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Drobota M, Ursache S, Aflori M. Surface Functionalities of Polymers for Biomaterial Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14122307. [PMID: 35745883 PMCID: PMC9229900 DOI: 10.3390/polym14122307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Changes of a material biointerface allow for specialized cell signaling and diverse biological responses. Biomaterials incorporating immobilized bioactive ligands have been widely introduced and used for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications in order to develop biomaterials with improved functionality. Furthermore, a variety of physical and chemical techniques have been utilized to improve biomaterial functionality, particularly at the material interface. At the interface level, the interactions between materials and cells are described. The importance of surface features in cell function is then examined, with new strategies for surface modification being highlighted in detail.
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- Mioara Drobota
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Aleea Gr. Ghica Voda, 700487 Iasi, Romania;
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- Innovative Green Power, No. 5 Iancu Bacalu Street, 700029 Iasi, Romania;
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Aleea Gr. Ghica Voda, 700487 Iasi, Romania;
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Geng A, Xu S, Yao Y, Qian Z, Wang X, Sun J, Zhang J, Shi F, Chen Z, Zhang W, Mao Z, Lu W, Jiang Y. Chrysin impairs genomic stability by suppressing DNA double-strand break repair in breast cancer cells. Cell Cycle 2022; 21:379-391. [PMID: 34985375 PMCID: PMC8855858 DOI: 10.1080/15384101.2021.2020434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Chrysin, a natural compound isolated from various plants, such as the blue passion flower (Passiflora caerulea L.), exhibits multiple pharmacological activities, such as antitumor, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. Accumulating evidence shows that chrysin inhibits cancer cell growth by inducing apoptosis and regulating cell cycle arrest. However, whether chrysin is involved in regulating genomic stability and its underlying mechanisms in breast cancer cells have not been determined. Here, we demonstrated that chrysin impairs genomic stability in MCF-7 and BT474 cells, inhibits cell survival and enhances the sensitivity of MCF-7 cells to chemotherapeutic drugs. Further experiments revealed that chrysin impairs DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair, resulting in accumulation of DNA damage. Mechanistic studies showed that chrysin inhibits the recruitment of the key NHEJ factor 53BP1 and delays the recruitment of the HR factor RAD51. Thus, we elucidated novel regulatory mechanisms of chrysin in DSB repair and proposed that a combination of chrysin and chemotherapy has curative potential in breast cancers.
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- Anke Geng
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China,Department of Gynecology of Shanghai First Maternity & Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China,CONTACT Anke Geng Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai200092, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Yanji, Jilin, China
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- Department of Gynecology of Shanghai First Maternity & Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China,Department of Gynecology of Shanghai First Maternity & Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China,Department of Gynecology of Shanghai First Maternity & Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology of Shanghai First Maternity & Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China,Wen Lu Department of Gynecology of Shanghai First Maternity & Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China,Ying Jiang Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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Borase HP, Borkar MR, Chaturvedi KK, Kar Mahapatra D, Chalikwar SS, Dangre PV. Design and evaluation of natural deep eutectic solvents system for chrysin to elicit its solubility, stability, and bioactivity. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.118205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Hermansyah D, Zulhendri F, Perera CO, Firsty NN, Chandrasekaran K, Abdulah R, Herman H, Lesmana R. The Potential Use of Propolis as an Adjunctive Therapy in Breast Cancers. Integr Cancer Ther 2022; 21:15347354221096868. [PMID: 35593403 PMCID: PMC9127854 DOI: 10.1177/15347354221096868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Propolis is a resinous beehive product that has a wide range of biological activities, namely antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Propolis is collected by the bees from plant resin and exudates to protect hives and maintain hive homeostasis. The aim of the present systematic scoping review is to explore the potential and suitability of propolis as an adjunctive treatment in breast cancers, based on the latest available experimental evidence (2012-2021). After applying the exclusion criteria, a total of 83 research publications were identified and retrieved from Scopus, Web of Science, and Pubmed. Several relevant key themes identified from the included studies were cytotoxicity, synergistic/combination treatment, improvement in bioavailability, human clinical trials, and others. A majority of the studies identified were still in the in vitro and in vivo stages. Nonetheless, we managed to identify 4 human clinical trials that demonstrated the successful use of propolis in alleviating side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy while increasing the quality of life of breast cancer patients, with minimal adverse effects. In conclusion, propolis, as an adjunctive treatment, may have therapeutic benefits in alleviating symptoms related to breast cancers. However, further clinical trials, preferably with higher number of participants/subjects/patients, are urgently needed.
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- Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
- Kebun Efi, Kabanjahe, Indonesia
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Shabestarian H, Tabrizi MH, Es-Haghi A, Khadem F. The Brassica Napus Extract (BNE)-Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles as an Early Necroptosis and Late Apoptosis Inducer in Human MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells. Nutr Cancer 2021; 74:2540-2549. [PMID: 34844492 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2021.2008986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Loading of the Brassica napus extract (BNE) on PLGA nanoparticle (BNE-PNP) and study its necroptotic activity in human MCF7-breast cancer cells. Double emulsion solvent evaporation methods were used for synthesis of BNE-PNP and DLS, SEM, and surface Zeta-potential analysis were applied for defining the physicochemical properties of BNE-PNP. The cytotoxic impact of BNE-PNP nanoparticles was analyzed by MTT assay and expression of apoptotic (P53 and Cas-3) and necrotic (TNF-α) gene markers were measured by qPCR to evaluate the BNE-PNP-induced cell death type. The stable (-36.07 mV) BNE-PNP were synthesized at 71.07 nm dimension. They significantly decrease the count of metabolically active MCF7 cells (IC50: 170.94 µg/ml after 48 h). The BNE-PNP induced an early programmed necrotic (necroptosis) and late apoptotic death on the MCF7 cancer cells by up-regulating all the P53/TNF-α and Cas-3 gene expression, respectively. The BNE-PNP dose-dependently induced an early cell-selective necroptotic death. Since the necroptotic death is known as a biocompatible cellular death induction, the BNE-PNP have the potential to be used as a safe efficient anticancer compound.
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- Hanieh Shabestarian
- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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Magura J, Hassan D, Moodley R, Mackraj I. Hesperidin-loaded nanoemulsions improve cytotoxicity, induce apoptosis, and downregulate miR-21 and miR-155 expression in MCF-7. J Microencapsul 2021; 38:486-495. [PMID: 34510994 DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2021.1979673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Hesperidin, a ubiquitous plant-based flavanone, was encapsulated into nanoemulsions (HP-NEM) using a spontaneous emulsification method to improve its solubility and enhance bioavailability and efficacy in breast cancer treatment using MCF-7 cell lines. The cytotoxic and apoptotic effects of HP-NEM against MCF-7 and its impact on oncomiRs, microRNA-21, and microRNA-155 expression were also assessed. The optimised HP-NEM displayed a spherical shape with 305 ± 40.8 nm, 0.308 ± 0.04, and -11.6 ± 3.30 mV and 93 ± 0.45% for particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta-potential (ζ), and encapsulation efficiency, respectively. Cytotoxicity studies using MTT assay showed selective toxicity of the HP-NEM against MCF-7 without affecting normal cells (HEK 293). Treatment with the HP-NEM induced cell death through apoptosis, cell cycle arrest in the G2/M phase, and downregulated miR-21 and miR-155 expression in MCF-7. This study supports the use of HP-NEM as a potential therapeutic agent in breast cancer treatment.
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- Judie Magura
- School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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Saeed BMS, Al-Jadaan SAN, Abbas BA. Study on Anticancer Activity of 4, 4'-[1,4-phenylenebis(1,3,4-thiadiazole-5,2-diyl)] bis (azaneylylidene) bis (methaneylylidene) diphenolon Breast Cancer Cells. ARCHIVES OF RAZI INSTITUTE 2021; 76:821-827. [PMID: 35096317 DOI: 10.22092/ari.2021.355941.1742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/07/2022]
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New medicinal compounds are being evaluated due to the increasing prevalence of cancer in human societies and the necessity to produce new medications for treatment. The new Schiff base compound 4,4'-[1,4-phenylenebis(1,3,4-thiadiazole-5,2-diyl)] bis (azaneylylidene) bis (methaneylylidene) diphenol, which was previously produced from the reaction of 5,5' [(1,4-Phenelene) bis (1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-amine)] and the para-hydroxy ben aldehyde was synthesized and different concentrations (250 and 300 mg/mL) of this new compound were exposed to breast cancer (MCF-7) cells to examine its cytotoxicity effect. Cell line viability, acridine orange/propidium iodide staining, and DNA fragmentation were assessed in evaluating the antitumor effect of the new composition. Obtained data from cell viability assays demonstrated cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines. No fragmentation was observed in DNA fragmentation of the novel compound base with MCF-7 and Vero cell line. The new Schiff base compound indicated well-defined anti-cancer activity when treated with breast cancer cells (MCF-7). The compound blocked the proliferation of cancer cells without apoptosis. As a consequence of the findings, it was recommended to use this compound in treating breast cancer.
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- B M S Saeed
- University of Basrah, Al-Zahraa College of Medicine, Microbiology Department, Basrah, Iraq
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- University of Basrah, College of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Basrah, Iraq
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq
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Mohammed HA, Sulaiman GM, Anwar SS, Tawfeeq AT, Khan RA, Mohammed SAA, Al-Omar MS, Alsharidah M, Rugaie OA, Al-Amiery AA. Quercetin against MCF7 and CAL51 breast cancer cell lines: apoptosis, gene expression and cytotoxicity of nano-quercetin. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2021; 16:1937-1961. [PMID: 34431317 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Aims: To evaluate the anti breast-cancer activity, biocompatibility and toxicity of poly(d,l)-lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA)-encapsulated quercetin nanoparticles (Q-PLGA-NPs). Materials & methods: Quercetin was nano-encapsulated by an emulsion-diffusion process, and the nanoparticles were fully characterized through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, x-ray diffractions, FESEM and zeta-sizer analysis. Activity against CAL51 and MCF7 cell lines were assessed by DNA fragmentation assays, fluorescence microscopy, and acridine-orange, and propidium-iodide double-stainings. Biocompatibility towards red blood cells and toxicity towards mice were also explored. Results: The Q-PLGA-NPs exhibited apoptotic activity against the cell lines. The murine in vivo studies showed no significant alterations in the liver and kidney's functional biomarkers, and no apparent abnormalities, or tissue damages were observed in the histological images of the liver, spleen, lungs, heart and kidneys. Conclusion: The study established the preliminary in vitro efficacy and in vivo safety of Q-PLGA-NPs as a potential anti-breast cancer formulation.
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- Hamdoon A Mohammed
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim, 51452, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, 11371, Egypt
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- Division of Biotechnology, Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad,10066, Iraq
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- Division of Biotechnology, Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad,10066, Iraq
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Iraqi Center for Cancer and Medical Genetics Research, Mustansiriyah University, PO Box 14022, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim, 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim, 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim, 51452, Saudi Arabia.,Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, JUST, Irbid, 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Qassim, 51452, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Unaizah, PO Box 991, Qassim, 51911, Saudi Arabia
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- Unit of Applied Sciences Research, Department of Applied Science, University of Technology, Baghdad,10066, Iraq.,Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi, Selangor, 43000, Malaysia
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Al-jubori AA, Sulaiman GM, Tawfeeq AT, Mohammed HA, Khan RA, Mohammed SAA. Layer-by-Layer Nanoparticles of Tamoxifen and Resveratrol for Dual Drug Delivery System and Potential Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:1098. [PMID: 34371789 PMCID: PMC8309206 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13071098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Nanoparticle development demonstrates use in various physicochemical, biological, and functional properties for biomedical applications, including anti-cancer applications. In the current study, a cancer therapeutic conjugate was produced consisting of tamoxifen (TAM) and resveratrol (RES) by layer-by-layer (LbL) nanoparticles based on lipid-based drug delivery systems and liquid crystalline nanoparticles (LCNPs) coated with multiple layers of positively charged chitosan and negatively charged hyaluronic acid for the evaluation of biocompatibility and therapeutic properties against cancer cells. Multiple techniques characterized the synthesis of TAM/RES-LbL-LCNPs, such as Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray crystallography (XRD), Zeta potential analysis, particle size analysis, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM), and Transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The in vitro cytotoxic effects of TAM/RES-LbL-LCNPs were investigated against human breast cancer cell line, Michigan Cancer Foundation-7 (MCF-7), and human triple-negative breast cancer cell line, Centre Antoine Lacassagne-51 (CAL-51), using various parameters. The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay confirmed that the treatment of cells with TAM/RES-LbL-LCNPs caused a reduction in cell proliferation, and no such inhibition was observed with human normal liver cell line: American Type Culture Collection Cell Line-48 (WRL-68 [ATCC CL-48]). Fluorescent microscopy examined the ability of Fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) to bind to TAM/RES-LbL-LCNPs along with their cellular uptake. Apoptosis determination was performed using hematoxylin-eosin and acridine orange-propidium iodide double staining. The expression of P53 and caspase-8 was analyzed by flow cytometry analysis. An in vivo study determined the toxicity of TAM/RES-LbL-LCNPs in mice and assessed the functional marker changes in the liver and kidneys. No significant statistical differences were found for the tested indicators. TAM/RES-LbL-LCNP treatment showed no apparent damages or histopathological abnormalities in the heart, lung, liver, spleen, and kidney histological images. The current findings observed for the first time propose that TAM/RES-LbL-LCNPs provide a new and safer method to use phytochemicals in combinatorial therapy and provide a novel treatment approach against breast cancers.
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- Ali A. Al-jubori
- Division of Biotechnology, Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad 10066, Iraq; (A.A.A.-j.); (G.M.S.)
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- Division of Biotechnology, Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad 10066, Iraq; (A.A.A.-j.); (G.M.S.)
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- Molecular Biology Department, Iraqi Center for Cancer and Medical Genetics Research, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad 10052, Iraq;
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.M.); (R.A.K.)
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11371, Egypt
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.M.); (R.A.K.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia
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Halevas E, Kokotidou C, Zaimai E, Moschona A, Lialiaris E, Mitraki A, Lialiaris T, Pantazaki A. Evaluation of the Hemocompatibility and Anticancer Potential of Poly( ε-Caprolactone) and Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) Microcarriers with Encapsulated Chrysin. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:109. [PMID: 33467090 PMCID: PMC7831015 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13010109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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In this work, novel chrysin-loaded poly(ε-caprolactone) and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) microcarriers were synthesized according to a modified oil-in-water single emulsion/solvent evaporation method, utilizing poly(vinyl alcohol) surfactant as stabilizer and dispersing agent for the emulsification, and were evaluated for their physico-chemical and morphological properties, loading capacity and entrapment efficiency and in vitro release of their load. The findings suggest that the novel micro-formulations possess a spherical and relatively wrinkled structure with sizes ranging between 2.4 and 24.7 µm and a highly negative surface charge with z-potential values between (-18.1)-(-14.1) mV. The entrapment efficiency of chrysin in the poly(ε-caprolactone) and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) microcarriers was estimated to be 58.10% and 43.63%, whereas the loading capacity was found to be 3.79% and 15.85%, respectively. The average release percentage of chrysin was estimated to be 23.10% and 18.01%, respectively. The novel micromaterials were further biologically evaluated for their hemolytic activity through hemocompatibility studies over a range of hematological parameters and cytoxicity against the epithelial human breast cancer cell line MDA-MB 231. The poly(ε-caprolactone) and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) microcarriers reached an IC50 value with an encapsulated chrysin content of 149.19 µM and 312.18 µM, respectively, and showed sufficient blood compatibility displaying significantly low (up to 2%) hemolytic percentages at concentrations between 5 and 500 µg·mL-1.
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- Eleftherios Halevas
- Institute of Biosciences & Applications, National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, 15310 Athens, Greece
- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Department of Materials Science and Technology, University of Crete, Voutes Campus, 70013 Heraklion, Greece; (C.K.); (A.M.)
- Institute for Electronic Structure and Laser FORTH, N. Plastira 100, 70013 Heraklion, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
- Laboratory of Natural Resources and Renewable Energies, Chemical Process and Energy Resources Institute, Centre for Research and Technology-Hellas (CERTH), 6th km Harilaou-Thermis, 57001 Thermi, Greece
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- Laboratory of Genetics, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (E.L.); (T.L.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Technology, University of Crete, Voutes Campus, 70013 Heraklion, Greece; (C.K.); (A.M.)
- Institute for Electronic Structure and Laser FORTH, N. Plastira 100, 70013 Heraklion, Greece
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- Laboratory of Genetics, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (E.L.); (T.L.)
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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Jabir MS, Hussien AA, Sulaiman GM, Yaseen NY, Dewir YH, Alwahibi MS, Soliman DA, Rizwana H. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Eriobotrya japonica extract: a promising approach against cancer cells proliferation, inflammation, allergic disorders and phagocytosis induction. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 49:48-60. [DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2020.1867152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Majid S. Jabir
- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
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- College of Dentistry, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Iraqi Center for Cancer and Medical Genetics Research, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Plant Production Department, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Chrysin nanocapsules with dual anti-glycemic and anti-hyperlipidemic effects: Chemometric optimization, physicochemical characterization and pharmacodynamic assessment. Int J Pharm 2021; 592:120044. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.120044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Sharma A, Wakode S, Sharma S, Fayaz F, Pottoo FH. Methods and Strategies Used in Green Chemistry: A Review. CURR ORG CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1385272824999200802025233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Green chemistry plays an important role in the development of sustainable production
systems which involves tremendous research efforts on the design of synthetic
and analytical techniques through resource-efficient ways. The improvement in synthetic
reaction performances encourages the modern society to minimize energy and reagent
consumption and waste generation. Explosion of the chemicals are referred as extremely
toxic substances and have been allied with major harmful health effects, though no cure
has been established due to the lack of curative therapeutic approaches. In view of the
facts, green chemistry strategies trigger a new hope in the synthesis of safer biologically
active compounds to meet the demands of disease free environment. Here, we highlighted
the development of various compounds and greener techniques such as ultrasoundassisted
method, microwave-assisted method, green solvent reactions, solvent free reactions, biomolecules and
nanoformulations as a new healthy approach.
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- Anjali Sharma
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Sector-3, MB Road, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi, 110017, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Sector-3, MB Road, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi, 110017, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, Sector- 3, MB Road, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi, 110017, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Sector-3, MB Road, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi, 110017, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. BOX 1982, Damman, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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Jabir M, Sahib UI, Taqi Z, Taha A, Sulaiman G, Albukhaty S, Al-Shammari A, Alwahibi M, Soliman D, Dewir YH, Rizwana H. Linalool-Loaded Glutathione-Modified Gold Nanoparticles Conjugated with CALNN Peptide as Apoptosis Inducer and NF-κB Translocation Inhibitor in SKOV-3 Cell Line. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:9025-9047. [PMID: 33235450 PMCID: PMC7680166 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s276714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background Linalool is a monoterpene compound with various potential therapeutic applications in several medical fields. Previous studies have indicated the activity of linalool against cell lines; however, its high level of toxicity restricts its use. The aim of this study was to design and manufacture compounds with a novel structure that can be used for loading linalool, to reduce its toxicity and improve its reachable ability. Methods We synthesized and characterized a new molecule for loading linalool onto gold nanoparticles (GNPs) capped with glutathione and conjugated with a CALNN peptide. Linalool was loaded onto the GNPs via the reaction of the surface groups of both linalool and the GNPs. Moreover, the target peptide could be loaded onto the surface of the GNPs via a chemical reaction. The cytotoxic effects of linalool–GNP (LG) and linalool–GNP–CALNN peptide (LGC) conjugates against ovarian cancer cells were investigated, as were the possible mechanisms underlying the induction of apoptosis. Results Our findings illustrated the significant antiproliferative effect of LG and LGC on SKOV-3 cells. The cytotoxicity assay demonstrated that LG and LGC were selectively toxic in cancer cells and induced apoptosis by activating caspase-8, the p53 protein, and various proteins involved in apoptosis. The present data demonstrated that LG and LGC have a high therapeutic potential and should be given particular consideration as anticancer drug-delivery systems, as LG and LGC were remarkably more cytotoxic against a cancer cell line than were linalool and GNPs alone. Conclusion We concluded that LG and LGC are promising compounds that can be used for treating ovarian cancer (SKOV-3) cells via the induction of apoptosis through extrinsic and intrinsic pathways.
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- Majid Jabir
- University of Technology, Department of Applied Science, Baghdad, Iraq
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- University of Technology, Department of Applied Science, Baghdad, Iraq
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- University of Technology, Department of Applied Science, Baghdad, Iraq
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- University of Technology, Department of Applied Science, Baghdad, Iraq
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- University of Technology, Department of Applied Science, Baghdad, Iraq
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- University of Misan, Department of Basic Science, Misan, Iraq
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- Al-Mustansiriyah University, Iraqi Center for Cancer and Medical Genetic Research, Experimental Therapy Department, Baghdad, Iraq
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- King Saud University, Department of Botany and Microbiology, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- King Saud University, Department of Botany and Microbiology, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- King Saud University, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.,Kafrelsheikh University, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafr El-Sheikh 33516, Egypt
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- King Saud University, Department of Botany and Microbiology, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia
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Kamat S, Kumari M, Sajna KV, Jayabaskaran C. Endophytic fungus, Chaetomium globosum, associated with marine green alga, a new source of Chrysin. Sci Rep 2020; 10:18726. [PMID: 33127928 PMCID: PMC7603332 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-72497-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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The marine ecosystem is an extraordinary reserve of pharmaceutically important, bioactive compounds even in this “synthetic age”. Marine algae-associated endophytic fungi have gained prominence as an important source of bioactive compounds. This study was conducted on secondary metabolites of Chaetomium globosum-associated with marine green alga Chaetomorpha media from the Konkan coastline, India. Its ethyl acetate extract (CGEE) exhibited an IC50 value of 7.9 ± 0.1 µg/mL on MCF-7 cells. CGEE exhibited G2M phase cell cycle arrest, ROS production and MMP loss in MCF-7 cells. The myco-components in CGEE contributing to the cytotoxicity were found by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry analyses. Chrysin, a dihydroxyflavone was one of the forty-six myco-components which is commonly found in honey, propolis and passionflower extracts. The compound was isolated and characterized as fungal chrysin using HPLC, UV–Vis spectroscopy, LC–MS, IR and NMR analyses by comparing with standard chrysin. The purified compound exhibited an IC50 value of 49.0 ± 0.6 µM while that of standard chrysin was 48.5 ± 1.6 µM in MCF-7 cells. It induced apoptosis, G1 phase cell cycle arrest, MMP loss, and ROS production. This is the first report of chrysin from an alternative source with opportunities for yield enhancement.
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- Siya Kamat
- Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India.
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Atiq A, Parhar I. Anti-neoplastic Potential of Flavonoids and Polysaccharide Phytochemicals in Glioblastoma. Molecules 2020; 25:E4895. [PMID: 33113890 PMCID: PMC7660188 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25214895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2020] [Revised: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Clinically, gliomas are classified into four grades, with grade IV glioblastoma multiforme being the most malignant and deadly, which accounts for 50% of all gliomas. Characteristically, glioblastoma involves the aggressive proliferation of cells and invasion of normal brain tissue, outcomes as poor patient prognosis. With the current standard therapy of glioblastoma; surgical resection and radiotherapy followed by adjuvant chemotherapy with temozolomide, it remains fatal, because of the development of drug resistance, tumor recurrence, and metastasis. Therefore, the need for the effective therapeutic option for glioblastoma remains elusive. Previous studies have demonstrated the chemopreventive role of naturally occurring pharmacological agents through preventing or reversing the initiation phase of carcinogenesis or arresting the cancer progression phase. In this review, we discuss the role of natural phytochemicals in the amelioration of glioblastoma, with the aim to improve therapeutic outcomes, and minimize the adverse side effects to improve patient's prognosis and enhancing their quality of life.
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- Ayesha Atiq
- Brain Research Institute Monash Sunway (BRIMS), Jeffery Cheah School of Medicine, Monash University Malaysia, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Brain Research Institute Monash Sunway (BRIMS), Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia
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Moghadam ER, Ang HL, Asnaf SE, Zabolian A, Saleki H, Yavari M, Esmaeili H, Zarrabi A, Ashrafizadeh M, Kumar AP. Broad-Spectrum Preclinical Antitumor Activity of Chrysin: Current Trends and Future Perspectives. Biomolecules 2020; 10:E1374. [PMID: 32992587 PMCID: PMC7600196 DOI: 10.3390/biom10101374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Pharmacological profile of phytochemicals has attracted much attention to their use in disease therapy. Since cancer is a major problem for public health with high mortality and morbidity worldwide, experiments have focused on revealing the anti-tumor activity of natural products. Flavonoids comprise a large family of natural products with different categories. Chrysin is a hydroxylated flavonoid belonging to the flavone category. Chrysin has demonstrated great potential in treating different disorders, due to possessing biological and therapeutic activities, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, etc. Over recent years, the anti-tumor activity of chrysin has been investigated, and in the present review, we provide a mechanistic discussion of the inhibitory effect of chrysin on proliferation and invasion of different cancer cells. Molecular pathways, such as Notch1, microRNAs, signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB), PI3K/Akt, MAPK, etc., as targets of chrysin are discussed. The efficiency of chrysin in promoting anti-tumor activity of chemotherapeutic agents and suppressing drug resistance is described. Moreover, poor bioavailability, as one of the drawbacks of chrysin, is improved using various nanocarriers, such as micelles, polymeric nanoparticles, etc. This updated review will provide a direction for further studies in evaluating the anti-tumor activity of chrysin.
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- Ebrahim Rahmani Moghadam
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 7134814336, Iran;
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- Cancer Science Institute of Singapore and Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore;
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, North Tehran Branch, IslamicAzad University, Tehran 165115331, Iran;
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- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1916893813, Iran; (A.Z.); (H.S.); (H.E.)
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- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1916893813, Iran; (A.Z.); (H.S.); (H.E.)
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- Nursing and Midwifery Department, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Tehran 1916893813, Iran;
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- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1916893813, Iran; (A.Z.); (H.S.); (H.E.)
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- Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Tuzla, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 5166616471, Iran
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- Cancer Science Institute of Singapore and Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore;
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Ganai SA, Sheikh FA, Baba ZA. Plant flavone Chrysin as an emerging histone deacetylase inhibitor for prosperous epigenetic-based anticancer therapy. Phytother Res 2020; 35:823-834. [PMID: 32930436 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Aberrations in epigenetic mechanisms provide a fertile platform for tumour initiation and progression. Thus, agents capable of modulating the epigenetic environment of neoplasms will be a valuable addition to the anticancer therapeutics. Flavones are emerging as befitting anticancer agents due to their inherent antioxidant activity and the ability to restrain epi-targets namely histone deacetylases (HDACs). HDACs have broader implications in pathogenesis of various cancers. Chrysin, a flavone possessing the ability to inhibit HDACs could prove as a potential anticancer drug. Thus, in this article we focussed on Chrysin and its distinct antineoplastic effect against bellicose malignancies including lung, colorectal, cervical, gastric, melanoma, hepatocellular carcinoma and breast cancer. The underlying signalling cascades triggered by Chrysin for inducing cytotoxic effect in these cancer models are discussed. Importantly, approaches towards combinatorial treatments by Chrysin and commercial anticancer agents are taken into account. The downstream molecular mechanism aroused by combined therapy for abrogating onerous cancer chemoresistance is delineated as well. Moreover, the nano-combinatorial approach involving co-encapsulation of Chrysin with other herbal and non-herbal agents for clinical excellence is elucidated.
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- Shabir Ahmad Ganai
- Division of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Agriculture, SKUAST-Kashmir, Wadura, Sopore, Jammu & Kashmir, India
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- Division of Plant Breeding & Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, SKUAST-Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir, India
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- Division of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Agriculture, SKUAST-Kashmir, Wadura, Sopore, Jammu & Kashmir, India
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Supercritical antisolvent process-assisted fabrication of chrysin-polyvinylpyrrolidone sub-microparticles for improved anticancer efficiency. J Supercrit Fluids 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2020.104847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Design, Synthesis, and Docking Study of Acyl Thiourea Derivatives as Possible Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors with a Novel Zinc Binding Group. Sci Pharm 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/scipharm87040028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Histone deacetylase inhibitors with zinc binding groups often exhibit drawbacks like non-selectivity or toxic effects. Thus, there are continuous efforts to modify the currently available inhibitors or to discover new derivatives to overcome these problems. One approach is to synthesize new compounds with novel zinc binding groups. The present study describes the utilization of acyl thiourea functionality, known to possess the ability to complex with metals, to be a novel zinc binding group incorporated into the designed histone deacetylase inhibitors. N-adipoyl monoanilide thiourea (4) and N-pimeloyl monoanilide thiourea (5) have been synthesized and characterized successfully. They showed inhibition of growth of human colon adenocarcinoma and mouse hepatoblastoma cells with low cytotoxic effect against normal human breast cells. Their binding mode to the active site of several histone deacetylases has been studied by docking and the results gave a preliminary indication that they could be successful histone deacetylase inhibitors.
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Ali SH, Sulaiman GM, Al-Halbosiy MMF, Jabir MS, Hameed AH. Fabrication of hesperidin nanoparticles loaded by poly lactic co-Glycolic acid for improved therapeutic efficiency and cytotoxicity. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 47:378-394. [PMID: 30691314 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2018.1559175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Hesperidin, as a flavonone, is recognized as promising anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer agent. Its poor bioavailability is crucial bottleneck for therapeutic efficacy. To enhance the stability and bioactive potentials, hesperidin -PLGA-Poloxamer 407 was successfully prepared to minimize or overcome problems associated with hesperidin absorption. The characteristics of nanohesperidin were testing by in vitro dissolution study, XRD, FTIR, PSA and SEM. Antioxidant effects of nanohesperidin were studied. The structure-activity relationship analysis with antioxidant pharmacophore has been performed by using density functional theory method and quantum chemical calculations. The structural properties were investigated using Becke three-parameter hybrid exchange and the Lee-Yang-Parr correction functional methods. Nanohesperidin was found to decrease the H2O2 activity-induced DNA instability. Blood compatibility on human erythrocytes was confirmed by haemolytic and in vitro toxicity assessments. The in vitro anticancer activity of nanohesperidin towards MCF-7 cells using various parameters was carried out. The nanohesperidin was found to exert cell growth arrest, activated DNA fragmentation and induced apoptotic cell death through caspase-3 and p53-dependent pathways. These findings showed that nanohesperidin play an important role in its anticancer effects, suggesting might be used for clinical trials and can represent driving formulation for novel chemotherapeutic agents.
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- Saja H Ali
- a Biotechnology Division, Applied Science Department , University of Technology , Baghdad , Iraq
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- a Biotechnology Division, Applied Science Department , University of Technology , Baghdad , Iraq
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- a Biotechnology Division, Applied Science Department , University of Technology , Baghdad , Iraq
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- a Biotechnology Division, Applied Science Department , University of Technology , Baghdad , Iraq
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Novel of nano delivery system for Linalool loaded on gold nanoparticles conjugated with CALNN peptide for application in drug uptake and induction of cell death on breast cancer cell line. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 94:949-964. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2018] [Revised: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 10/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Farkhondeh T, Samarghandian S, Bafandeh F. The Cardiovascular Protective Effects of Chrysin: A Narrative Review on Experimental Researches. Cardiovasc Hematol Agents Med Chem 2019; 17:17-27. [PMID: 30648526 PMCID: PMC6865076 DOI: 10.2174/1871525717666190114145137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Revised: 12/25/2018] [Accepted: 01/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Chrysin is one of the flavonoids fruits, vegetables, and plant especially found in honey, it has been indicated that its cardiovascular protective effect is due to its antioxidative effects and anti inflammatory activities. Chrysin exerts an antioxidant effect by enhancing the antioxidant system, suppressing pro-oxidant enzymes, scavenging free radicals and chelating redox active transition metal ions. Chrysin decreases lipid synthesis and also increases its metabolism, thereby ameliorating blood lipid profile. Chrysin modulates vascular function by increasing the bioavailability of endothelial nitric oxide. Chrysin inhibits the development of atherosclerosis by decreasing vascular inflammation. The anti-inflammatory effects of chrysin may relate to its inhibitory effect on the nuclear transcriptional factor-kB signaling pathway. It also prevents vascular smooth muscle cells proliferation and thrombogenesis. Altogether, chrysin may be effective as a natural agent for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases; however, several clinical trial studies should be done to confirm its protective effects on humans.
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- Address correspondence to this author at the Noncommunicable Diseases Research Center, University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran; Tel: +989151200945; E-mail:
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Jabir MS, Taha AA, Sahib UI. Linalool loaded on glutathione-modified gold nanoparticles: a drug delivery system for a successful antimicrobial therapy. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2018; 46:345-355. [DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2018.1457535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- Majid S. Jabir
- Division of Biotechnology, Department of Applied Science, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Division of Biotechnology, Department of Applied Science, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Division of Biotechnology, Department of Applied Science, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
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Deng G, Chen C, Zhang J, Zhai Y, Zhao J, Ji A, Kang Y, Liu X, Dou K, Wang Q. Se@SiO 2 nanocomposites attenuate doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity through combatting oxidative damage. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2018; 46:112-121. [PMID: 29569935 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2018.1452250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Doxorubicin (DOX) is an effective anticancer drug which is widely used in clinical treatment. However, the severe cardiotoxicity limits its use. Thus, it is an urgent need to attenuate the toxicity of DOX without impairing its efficacy. Many studies show that Se may protect normal tissues from damages of some anticancer drugs. Recently, Se@SiO2 nanocomposites emerges as better substitutes for direct element Se in treatment of cancer cells for their ideal biocompatibility. In the present article, we synthesized Se@SiO2 nanocomposites and confirmed their characterization according to previous studies. We accomplished a conjunctive use of Se@SiO2 nanocomposites with DOX then explored the toxicity and efficacy of this combination. In the in vivo experiments, the survival rate of mice with DOX treatment was significantly increased by Se@SiO2. And Se@SiO2 has few interference to the therapeutic effect of DOX. Particularly, Se@SiO2 significantly attenuated DOX-induced myocardial tissue damage (serum index, apoptosis index, western-blot index) and protected mice from reduction in LVEF induced by DOX in mice model. In summary, we concluded that the protective effect of Se@SiO2 in DOX-induced cardiotoxicity was possibly attributable to the inhibition of ROS production, showing great potential of Se@SiO2 nanocomposite in the clinical use of DOX.
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- Guoying Deng
- a Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital of Nanjing Medical University , Shanghai , P.R. China.,b Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital , Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , P.R. China
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- c State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Cardiology , Cardiovascular Institute, Fuwai Hospital and National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases , Beijing , China.,d Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Beijing , China
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- a Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital of Nanjing Medical University , Shanghai , P.R. China.,e Department of Orthopedics, The Second People's Hospital of Changzhou, Nanjing Medical University , Changzhou , China
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- b Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital , Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , P.R. China
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- b Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital , Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , P.R. China
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- b Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital , Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , P.R. China
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- f Department of Radiology , Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Shanghai , P.R. China
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- g College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Shanghai University of Engineering Science , Shanghai , P.R. China
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- c State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Cardiology , Cardiovascular Institute, Fuwai Hospital and National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases , Beijing , China.,d Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Beijing , China
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- a Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital of Nanjing Medical University , Shanghai , P.R. China.,b Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital , Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , P.R. China
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