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Saeedi F, Salehi M, Kamali MJ, Mir MA, Kazemi S, Shirafkan F, Neyshaburi EZ, Moeeni R, Gorji N, Memariani Z. Evaluation of the cytotoxic activities of the essential oil from Pistacia atlantica Desf. oleoresin on human gastric cancer cell lines. Med Oncol 2024; 41:148. [PMID: 38733486 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-024-02339-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
Abstract
Numerous herbal products have been the subject of research regarding their potential role in cancer prevention or adjuvant therapy. Pistacia atlantica and its main phytochemicals have garnered significant attention for their potential anti-cancer effects. The study aimed to assess the growth inhibitory effects of P. atlantica essential oil (PAEO) on MKN-45 and AGS cells. This study quantified the volatile compounds in PAEO using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Subsequently, MKN-45 and AGS cells were treated with varying concentrations of PAEO (5%, 2.5%, 1.25%, 0.625%, 0.3125%, 0.156%, 0.0781%, 0.0391%, 0.0195%) for 24 h. Cell viability was evaluated through the MTT assay. The impact of PAEO on gene expression was investigated by quantifying the mRNA levels of Bax and Bcl2 in the various experimental groups using quantitative Real-Time PCR (qRT-PCR) analysis. Additionally, flow cytometry was utilized to evaluate apoptosis in the treated cells. The analysis of PAEO revealed that α-pinene was the predominant monoterpene, constituting 87.9% of the oil composition. The cytotoxic effects of PAEO were evaluated, and it was found that the oil significantly reduced the viability of MKN-45 and AGS cells. The IC50 for MKN-45 cells was determined to be 1.94 × 10-3% after 24 h of treatment, while for AGS cells the IC50 was 2.8 × 10-3% after 24 h. Additionally, the research revealed that PAEO triggered a notable rise in apoptotic cells in both AGS and MKN-45 cell lines. Moreover, at the molecular level, the findings indicated an increase in Bax expression and a decrease in Bcl2 mRNA expression, providing further evidence of the induction of apoptosis in both MKN-45 and AGS cell lines following PAEO treatment. The findings of this study offer evidence supporting the cytotoxic effects of PAEO on gastric cancer cell lines by promoting apoptosis. The findings suggest that PAEO may offer potential as a therapeutic candidate in managing and treating gastric cancer.
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- Fatemeh Saeedi
- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Deputy of Research and Technology, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Traditional Medicine and History of Medical Sciences Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Traditional Medicine and History of Medical Sciences Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
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Naseri M, Iranzadasl M, Ghaffari F, Naseri V, Emadi F, Alijaniha F, Behfar A, Bahaeddin Z. Persian medicine anti-dandruff topical remedies: a narrative review. JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL PLANTS 2022; 21:1-12. [DOI: 10.52547/jmp.21.84.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Talebi S, Rahmati B, Jorjani M, Emadi F, Ghaffari F, Naseri M. Synergistic effects of
Nepeta menthoides
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Melissa officinalis
aqueous extracts on reserpine‐induced depressive‐like behaviors in mice. Phytother Res 2022; 36:2481-2494. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Sedighe Talebi
- Department of Traditional Persian Medicine, School of Medicine Shahed University Tehran Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine Shahed University Tehran Iran
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- Neurobiology Research Center and Department of Pharmacology , Faculty of Medicine Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Department of Traditional Persian Medicine, School of Medicine Shahed University Tehran Iran
- Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center Shahed University Tehran Iran
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- School of Traditional Medicine Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Department of Traditional Persian Medicine, School of Medicine Shahed University Tehran Iran
- Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center Shahed University Tehran Iran
- Hikmat, Islamic and Traditional Medicine Department The Academy of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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Farahani AM, Aryanian Z, Memariani Z, Mozaffarpur SA, Shirafkan H. A Comparison of the Effect of Topical Preparation of Sambucus ebulus L. and Hydrocortisone on Hand Eczema: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. J Altern Complement Med 2021; 27:323-330. [PMID: 33571040 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2020.0343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Objectives: Corticosteroids as the main treatment of hand eczema can cause major side effects. This study compared the effect of topical preparation of Sambucus ebulus L. leaves and hydrocortisone on the severity of hand eczema. Design: Ninety-four patients with hand eczema aging 18-60 years were recruited in two groups (S. ebulus vs. hydrocortisone). Interventions: The patients used topical medications twice a day and were followed for 4 weeks. The observations were made at the first visit, and also second and fourth weeks of the study. Outcome measures: The primary outcomes were changes in the severity of hand eczema (hand eczema severity index [HECSI]) and life quality (dermatology life quality index [DLQI]). Secondary outcomes were the rate of healing and the severity of itching. Results: Thirty-eight patients in hydrocortisone and 43 in S. ebulus fulfilled all phases of the follow-up. In both groups, the HECSI, itching scores decreased over time without any significant difference between the groups (p = 0.49, 0.57, respectively). The DLQI scores were significantly better in the S. ebulus group (p = 0.02) after 4 weeks of medication. There was no significant difference between the healing rates of the two groups (p = 0.33). Conclusions: Topical use of S. ebulus can be as effective as that of hydrocortisone when it comes to reducing the severity of hand eczema.
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- Department of Dermatology, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.,Autoimmune Bullous Diseases Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Persian Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Traditional Medicine and History of Medical Sciences Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.,Department of History of Medical Science, School of Persian Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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Vazani Y, Feyzabadi Z, Ghorbani F, Daneshfard B. Early description of amniotomy in medieval Persia. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2021; 47:1064-1067. [PMID: 33403764 DOI: 10.1111/jog.14638] [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: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM Artificial rupture of the amniotic membranes during the labor, which is called amniotomy, is a common procedure in modern obstetric and midwifery protocols. There is no definite agreement regarding the timing of amniotomy in a delayed labor. In this study, we have discussed the history of amniotomy in medieval Persia mentioning the Persian medicine recommendations in this regard. METHODS We studied main Persian medicine textbooks such as Canon of Medicine by Avicenna to investigate the history of labor management and amniotomy indications. In addition, amniotomy in current literature was studied using PubMed and Google Scholar databases. RESULTS Persian medicine has recommended artificial rupture of membranes for labor augmentation based on its own theories. Methods for facilitation of the labor have been divided into two groups: one group before and the other during the labor. Avicenna has carefully explained the indication of amniotomy. He has recommended artificial rupture of membranes in cases of intact membranes with cervical dilatation and fetal descent. A needle or a kind of surgical knife called Mabzaa had been introduced for this procedure. CONCLUSIONS It seems that Iranian physicians are the first scholars who have introduced the amniotomy for labor management in the 11th century. Persian medicine recommendations for labor facilitation should be considered in future studies.
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- Yasaman Vazani
- Department of Persian Medicine, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- School of Persian and Complementary Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
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