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Lakhrem M, Eleroui M, Boujhoud Z, Feki A, Dghim A, Essayagh S, Hilali S, Bouhamed M, Kallel C, Deschamps N, de Toffol B, Pujo JM, Badraoui R, Kallel H, Ben Amara I. Anti-Vasculogenic, Antioxidant, and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Sulfated Polysaccharide Derived from Codium tomentosum: Pharmacokinetic Assay. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:672. [PMID: 38931340 PMCID: PMC11207104 DOI: 10.3390/ph17060672] [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: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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The purpose of this paper was to investigate the anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic activities of sulfated polysaccharide from C. tomentosum (PCT) using carrageenan (CARR)-induced paw edema in a rat model and anti-vasculogenic activity on a chorioallantoic membrane assay (CAM) model. Based on in vitro tests of anti-radical, total antioxidant, and reducing power activities, PCT presents a real interest via its antioxidant activity and ability to scavenge radical species. The in vivo pharmacological tests suggest that PCT possesses anti-inflammatory action by reducing paw edema and leukocyte migration, maintaining the redox equilibrium, and stabilizing the cellular level of several pro-/antioxidant system markers. It could significantly decrease the malondialdehyde levels and increase superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione activities in local paw edema and erythrocytes during the acute inflammatory reaction of CARR. PCT pretreatment was effective against DNA alterations in the blood lymphocytes of inflamed rats and reduced the hematological alteration by restoring blood parameters to normal levels. The anti-angiogenic activity results revealed that CAM neovascularization, defined as the formation of new vessel numbers and branching patterns, was decreased by PCT in a dose-dependent manner, which supported the in silico bioavailability and pharmacokinetic findings. These results indicated the therapeutic effects of polysaccharides from C. tomentosum and their possible use as anti-proliferative molecules based on their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-angiogenic activities.
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- Marwa Lakhrem
- Laboratory of Medicinal and Environment Chemistry, Higher Institute of Biotechnology, University of Sfax, Sfax 3000, Tunisia; (M.L.); (M.E.); (A.F.); (A.D.)
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- Laboratory of Medicinal and Environment Chemistry, Higher Institute of Biotechnology, University of Sfax, Sfax 3000, Tunisia; (M.L.); (M.E.); (A.F.); (A.D.)
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- Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Health Sciences of Settat, Settat 26000, Morocco;
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- Laboratory of Medicinal and Environment Chemistry, Higher Institute of Biotechnology, University of Sfax, Sfax 3000, Tunisia; (M.L.); (M.E.); (A.F.); (A.D.)
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- Laboratory of Medicinal and Environment Chemistry, Higher Institute of Biotechnology, University of Sfax, Sfax 3000, Tunisia; (M.L.); (M.E.); (A.F.); (A.D.)
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- Laboratory Agrifood and Health, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hasan First University of Settat, Settat 26000, Morocco; (S.E.); (S.H.)
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- Laboratory Agrifood and Health, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hasan First University of Settat, Settat 26000, Morocco; (S.E.); (S.H.)
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- Laboratory of Anatomopathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax 3029, Tunisia;
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- Laboratory of Hematology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax 3029, Tunisia;
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- Neurology Department, Cayenne General Hospital, Cayenne 97300, French Guiana; (N.D.); (B.d.T.)
- Clinical Investigation Center, CIC INSERM 142, Cayenne General Hospital Andrée Rosemon, Guiana University, Cayenne 97300, French Guiana
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- Neurology Department, Cayenne General Hospital, Cayenne 97300, French Guiana; (N.D.); (B.d.T.)
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- Emergency Department, Cayenne General Hospital, Cayenne 97300, French Guiana;
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- Department of Biology, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 81451, Saudi Arabia;
- Section of Histology-Cytology, Medicine Faculty of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, La Rabta 1007, Tunisia
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- Biome and Immunopathology CNRS UMR-9017, Inserm U 1019, Université de Guyane, Cayenne 97300, French Guiana;
- Intensive Care Unit, Cayenne General Hospital, Cayenne 97300, French Guiana
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- Laboratory of Medicinal and Environment Chemistry, Higher Institute of Biotechnology, University of Sfax, Sfax 3000, Tunisia; (M.L.); (M.E.); (A.F.); (A.D.)
- Biome and Immunopathology CNRS UMR-9017, Inserm U 1019, Université de Guyane, Cayenne 97300, French Guiana;
- Intensive Care Unit, Cayenne General Hospital, Cayenne 97300, French Guiana
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Masi A, Leonelli F, Scognamiglio V, Gasperuzzo G, Antonacci A, Terzidis MA. Chlamydomonas reinhardtii: A Factory of Nutraceutical and Food Supplements for Human Health. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031185. [PMID: 36770853 PMCID: PMC9921279 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (C. reinhardtii) is one of the most well-studied microalgae organisms that revealed important information for the photosynthetic and metabolic processes of plants and eukaryotes. Numerous extensive studies have also underpinned its great potential as a biochemical factory, capable of producing various highly desired molecules with a direct impact on human health and longevity. Polysaccharides, lipids, functional proteins, pigments, hormones, vaccines, and antibodies are among the valuable biomolecules that are produced spontaneously or under well-defined conditions by C. reinhardtii and can be directly linked to human nutrition and diet. The aim of this review is to highlight the recent advances in the field focusing on the most relevant applications related to the production of important biomolecules for human health that are also linked with human nutrition and diet. The limitations and challenges are critically discussed along with the potential future applications of C. reinhardtii biomass and processed products in the field of nutraceuticals and food supplements. The increasing need for high-value and low-cost biomolecules produced in an environmentally and economy sustainable manner also underline the important role of C. reinhardtii.
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- Annalisa Masi
- Institute of Crystallography, National Research Council, 00010 Montelibretti, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Rome “Sapienza”, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Crystallography, National Research Council, 00010 Montelibretti, Italy
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- Institute of Crystallography, National Research Council, 00010 Montelibretti, Italy
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- Institute of Crystallography, National Research Council, 00010 Montelibretti, Italy
- Correspondence: (A.A.); (M.A.T.); Tel.: +39-0690675597 (A.A.); +30-2310013224 (M.A.T.)
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, International Hellenic University, Sindos Campus, 57400 Thessaloniki, Greece
- Correspondence: (A.A.); (M.A.T.); Tel.: +39-0690675597 (A.A.); +30-2310013224 (M.A.T.)
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Quiñonez-Bastidas GN, Navarrete A. Mexican Plants and Derivates Compounds as Alternative for Inflammatory and Neuropathic Pain Treatment-A Review. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 10:plants10050865. [PMID: 33923101 PMCID: PMC8145628 DOI: 10.3390/plants10050865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Despite the availability of many anti-pain drugs, in the form of NSAIDs, steroids, gabapentinoids, opioids, and antidepressants, in this study we address the natural compounds belonging to the group of Mexican medicinal plants or "Mexican folk medicine", used for pain management in Mexico. Our interest in this subject is due to the growing idea that "natural is harmless" and to the large number of side effects exhibited in pharmacotherapy. The objective of this review was to document the scientific evidence about Mexican medicinal plants and their derivatives used for inflammatory and neuropathic pain treatment, as well as the mechanisms of action implicated in their antinociceptive effects, their possible adverse effects, and the main pharmacological aspects of each plant or compound. Our data review suggested that most studies on Mexican medicinal plants have used inflammatory experimental models for testing. The anti-pain properties exerted by medicinal plants lack adverse effects, and their toxicological assays report that they are safe to consume; therefore, more studies should be performed on preclinical neuropathic pain models. Moreover, there is no convincing evidence about the possible mechanisms of action involved in the anti-pain properties exerted by Mexican plants. Therefore, the isolation and pharmacological characterization of these plant derivatives' compounds will be important in the design of future preclinical studies.
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- Correspondence: (G.N.Q.-B.); (A.N.); Tel.: +52-5556225291 (A.N.)
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Andrade JT, Lima WG, Sousa JF, Saldanha AA, Nívea Pereira De Sá, Morais FB, Prates Silva MK, Ribeiro Viana GH, Johann S, Soares AC, Araújo LA, Antunes Fernandes SO, Cardoso VN, Siqueira Ferreira JM. Design, synthesis, and biodistribution studies of new analogues of marine alkaloids: Potent in vitro and in vivo fungicidal agents against Candida spp. Eur J Med Chem 2021; 210:113048. [PMID: 33316690 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2020.113048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Invasive candidiasis, such as intra-abdominal candidiasis (IAC), is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. IAC is still poorly understood, and its treatment represents a challenge for public health. In this study, we showed the in vitro anti-Candida activity of four alkaloid synthetic derivatives and their antifungal potential in a murine model of IAC. The biological effects of alkaloids were evaluated against Candida spp. through the determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). For the alkaloids that showed antifungal activity, the fungicidal concentration, time-kill curve, synergism with azoles and polyenes, phenotypic effects, and the effect against virulence factors were also determined. The most active alkaloids were selected for in vivo assays. The compounds 6a and 6b were active against C. albicans, C. glabrata, and C. tropicalis (MIC 7.8 μg/mL) and showed promising antifungal activity against C. krusei (MIC 3.9 μg/mL). The compound 6a presented a potent fungicidal effect in vitro, eliminating the yeast C. albicans after 8 h of incubation at MIC. An important in vitro synergistic effect with ketoconazole was observed for these two alkaloids. They also induced the lysis of fungal cells by binding to the ergosterol of the membrane. Besides that, 6a and 6b were able to reduce yeast-to-hyphal transition in C. albicans, as well as inhibit the biofilm formation of this pathogen. In the in vivo assay, the compound 6a did not show acute toxicity and was mainly absorbed by the liver, spleen, and lung after a parenteral administration. Also, this analogue significantly reduced the fungal load of C. albicans on the kidney and spleen of animals with IAC. Therefore, these results showed that the compound 6a is a potent anti-Candida agent in vitro and in vivo.
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- Jéssica Tauany Andrade
- Laboratório de Microbiologia Médica, Campus Universidade Federal de São João Del-Rei (UFSJ), Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia Médica, Campus Universidade Federal de São João Del-Rei (UFSJ), Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Laboratório de Radioisótopos, Departamento de Análises Clinicas e Toxicológicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Compostos Bioativos e Catalíticos, Campus Universidade Federal de São João Del-Rei (UFSJ), Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia da Dor e Inflamação, Campus Universidade Federal de São João Del-Rei (UFSJ), Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Departamento de Microbiologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia Médica, Campus Universidade Federal de São João Del-Rei (UFSJ), Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia Médica, Campus Universidade Federal de São João Del-Rei (UFSJ), Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Compostos Bioativos e Catalíticos, Campus Universidade Federal de São João Del-Rei (UFSJ), Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Departamento de Microbiologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia da Dor e Inflamação, Campus Universidade Federal de São João Del-Rei (UFSJ), Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Serviço de Recursos Vegetais e Opoterápicos (SRVO), Diretoria de Pesquisa (DPD), Fundação Ezequiel Dias (FUNED), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Radioisótopos, Departamento de Análises Clinicas e Toxicológicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Radioisótopos, Departamento de Análises Clinicas e Toxicológicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia Médica, Campus Universidade Federal de São João Del-Rei (UFSJ), Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Sulfated polysaccharide from the green marine algae Caulerpa racemosa reduces experimental pain in the rat temporomandibular joint. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 150:253-260. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.01.272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Revised: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Barbosa JDS, Sabry DA, Silva CHF, Gomes DL, Santana-Filho AP, Sassaki GL, Rocha HAO. Immunostimulatory Effect of Sulfated Galactans from the Green Seaweed Caulerpa cupressoides var. flabellata. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:md18050234. [PMID: 32365741 PMCID: PMC7281474 DOI: 10.3390/md18050234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2020] [Revised: 03/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Sulfated polysaccharides (SPs) obtained from green seaweeds are structurally heterogeneous molecules with multifunctional bioactivities. In this work, two sulfated and pyruvated galactans were purified from Caulerpa cupressoides var. flabellata (named SP1 and SP2), and their immunostimulatory effect was evaluated using cultured murine macrophage cells. Both SPs equally increased the production of nitric oxide, reactive oxygen species, and the proinflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-6. NMR spectroscopy revealed that both galactans were composed primarily of 3)-β-d-Galp-(1→3) units. Pyruvate groups were also found, forming five-membered cyclic ketals as 4,6-O-(1'carboxy)-ethylidene-β-d-Galp residues. Some galactoses are sulfated at C-2. In addition, only SP2 showed some galactose units sulfated at C-4, indicating that sulfation at this position is not essential for the immunomodulatory activity of these galactans. Overall, the data showed that the galactans of C. cupressoides exhibited immunostimulating activity with potential therapeutic applications, which can be used in the development of new biomedical products.
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- Jefferson da Silva Barbosa
- Laboratório de Biotecnologia de Polímeros Naturais—BIOPOL, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59.078-970, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil; (J.d.S.B.); (D.A.S.); (C.H.F.S.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59012-570, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN)—Campus, São Gonçalo do Amarante 59291-727, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia de Polímeros Naturais—BIOPOL, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59.078-970, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil; (J.d.S.B.); (D.A.S.); (C.H.F.S.)
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia de Polímeros Naturais—BIOPOL, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59.078-970, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil; (J.d.S.B.); (D.A.S.); (C.H.F.S.)
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- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Piauí (IFPI)—Campus, BR 020, s/n, São Raimundo Nonato 64770-000, Bairro Primavera, Brazil;
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba 81.531-980, Paraná, Brazil; (A.P.S.-F.); (G.L.S.)
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba 81.531-980, Paraná, Brazil; (A.P.S.-F.); (G.L.S.)
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia de Polímeros Naturais—BIOPOL, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59.078-970, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil; (J.d.S.B.); (D.A.S.); (C.H.F.S.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59012-570, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-84-99999-9561
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Deciphering the anti-Parkinson’s activity of sulphated polysaccharides from Chlamydomonas reinhardtii on the α-Synuclein mutants A30P, A53T, E46K, E57K and E35K. J Biochem 2019; 166:463-474. [DOI: 10.1093/jb/mvz064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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AbstractParkinsonism-linked mutations in alanine and glutamic acid residues of the pre-synaptic protein α-Synuclein (α-Syn) affect specific tertiary interactions essential for stability of the native state and make it prone to more aggregation. Many of the currently available drugs used for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD) are not very effective and are associated with multiple side effects. Recently, marine algae have been reported to have sulphated polysaccharides which offers multiple pharmaceutical properties. With this background, we have isolated sulphated polysaccharides from Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (Cr-SPs) and investigated their effects on inhibition of fibrillation/aggregation of α-Syn mutants through a combination of spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. The kinetics of α-Syn fibrillation establishes that Cr-SPs are very effective in inhibiting fibrillation of α-Syn mutants. The morphological changes associated with the fibrillation/aggregation process have been monitored by transmission electron microscopy. Sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis gel image suggests that Cr-SPs increase the amount of soluble protein after completion of the fibrillation/aggregation process. The circular dichroism results showed that Cr-SPs efficiently delay the conversion of native protein into β-sheet-rich structures. Thus, the current work has considerable therapeutic implications towards deciphering the potential of Cr-SPs to act against PD and other protein aggregation-related disorders.
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Saldanha AA, Vieira L, Ribeiro RIMDA, Thomé RG, Santos HBD, Silva DB, Carollo CA, Oliveira FMD, Lopes DDO, Siqueira JMD, Soares AC. Chemical composition and evaluation of the anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities of Duguetia furfuracea essential oil: Effect on edema, leukocyte recruitment, tumor necrosis factor alpha production, iNOS expression, and adenosinergic and opioidergic systems. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 231:325-336. [PMID: 30445104 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2018] [Revised: 11/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/08/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Duguetia furfuracea (A. St. -Hil.) Saff. (Annonaceae) is commonly known in Brazil as "araticum-seco," and its root is used in folk medicine to treat inflammatory and painful disorders. However, no studies have been performed to evaluate these therapeutic activities. AIM OF THE STUDY Investigate the chemical composition, anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects, and elucidate the possible antinociceptive mechanisms of action from the essential oil of D. furfuracea (EODf) underground stem bark. MATERIALS AND METHODS Chemical composition was determined by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The paw edema induced by LPS, formalin-induced nociception, LPS-induced thermal hyperalgesia and rota-rod tests in vivo were used to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects in addition to the alteration on motor coordination. Histological analyses and an immunohistochemistry assay for iNOS were performed on mouse footpads of naive, control, 10 mg/kg EODf, and 10 mg/kg indomethacin (Ind) groups. The samples were removed at 1, 3, and 6 h after subplantar injection of LPS. In addition, the involvement of the adenosinergic, opioidergic, serotonergic, and cholinergic systems were investigated, in order to elucidate possible antinociceptive mechanisms. RESULTS Twenty-four volatile constituents were detected and identified. (E)-asarone (21.9%), bicyclogermacrene (16.7%), 2,4,5-trimethoxystyrene (16.1%), α-gurjunene (15%), cyperene (7.8%), and (E)-caryophyllene (4.6%) were major compounds found in EODf. Oral treatment (p.o.) with EODf (1, 3, and 10 mg/kg) significantly inhibited the paw edema induced by LPS. At 10 mg/kg EODf promoted inhibition of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) production, recruitment of polymorphonuclear (PMN) leukocytes and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression in paw tissue. EODf (10 and 30 mg/kg, p.o.) also reduced licking time in both phases of the formalin test and it had a significant effect on the LPS-induced thermal hyperalgesia model. The administration of caffeine (Caf) and naloxone (Nal) reversed the antinociceptive activity of EODf, in the first phase of the formalin test and in the LPS-induced thermal hyperalgesia model. Moreover, Nal was also able to abolish the antinociception caused by EODf, in the second phase of formalin test. In the rota-rod test, EODf-treated animals did not show any alteration of motor coordination. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that EODf underground stem bark produces anti-inflammatory and both central and peripheral antinociceptive effects. Furthermore, the antinociceptive activity of EODf underground stem bark is possibly mediated by adenosinergic and opioidergic pathways, and its properties do not induce effects on motor coordination. These results support the use of the folk medicine, D. furfuracea root, to treat inflammation and painful conditions.
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- Aline Aparecida Saldanha
- Laboratório de Farmacologia da Dor e Inflamação, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Divinópolis 35501-296, Brazil; Laboratório de Farmacognosia/Química de Produtos Naturais, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Divinópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia da Dor e Inflamação, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Divinópolis 35501-296, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Processamento de Tecidos (LAPR OTEC), Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Divinópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Processamento de Tecidos (LAPR OTEC), Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Divinópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Produtos Naturais e Espectrometria de Massas (LAPNEM), Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Produtos Naturais e Espectrometria de Massas (LAPNEM), Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Divinópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia/Química de Produtos Naturais, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Divinópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacologia da Dor e Inflamação, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Divinópolis 35501-296, Brazil.
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21‑Benzylidene digoxin, a novel digoxin hemi-synthetic derivative, presents an anti-inflammatory activity through inhibition of edema, tumour necrosis factor alpha production, inducible nitric oxide synthase expression and leucocyte migration. Int Immunopharmacol 2018; 65:174-181. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2018.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2018] [Revised: 09/10/2018] [Accepted: 10/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Sousa SG, Oliveira LA, de Aguiar Magalhães D, de Brito TV, Batista JA, Pereira CMC, de Souza Costa M, Mazulo JCR, de Carvalho Filgueiras M, Vasconselos DFP, da Silva DA, Barros FCN, Sombra VG, Freitas ALP, de Paula RCM, de Andrade Feitosa JP, dos Reis Barbosa AL. Chemical structure and anti-inflammatory effect of polysaccharide extracted from Morinda citrifolia Linn (Noni). Carbohydr Polym 2018; 197:515-523. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.06.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2018] [Revised: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The mechanisms of sulfated polysaccharide drug of propylene glycol alginate sodium sulfate (PSS) on bleeding side effect. Carbohydr Polym 2018; 194:365-374. [PMID: 29801851 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.04.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Revised: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 04/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Propylene glycol alginate sodium sulfate (PSS), a sulfated polysaccharide derivative, has been used as a heparinoid drug to prevent and treat hyperlipidemia and ischemic cardio-cerebrovascular diseases in China for 30 years. But its bleeding risk should not be overlooked. Here we clarified the reasons and mechanism leading to bleeding side effect of PSS. It was found that PSS fractions with low mannuronic acid (M)/guluronic acid (G) ratio and high molecular weight (Mw) can excessively extend activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and thrombin time (TT), over-inhibit the thrombin (FIIa) activity mediated by anti-thrombin III (ATIII) to induce bleeding risk. In addition, the fraction of low M/G ratio can suppress platelet aggregation mediated by adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and induce platelet reduction by improving platelet antibody (PA)-IgA/G in serum and by inhibiting or damaging the bone marrow hematopoietic function. And the fraction of high Mw can restrain the reticulated platelet (RP) production, then reduce mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet-large cell counts or ratio, and finally decrease platelet amount by inhibiting or damaging the bone marrow hematopoietic function. In brief, PSS fractions with low M/G ratio and high Mw were the main reasons to bring about bleeding by excessively suppressing coagulant factors activities and weakening platelet function. Our results suggested that it is very necessary to control the M/G ratio and the range of Mw of PSS to guarantee its safety and effectiveness in clinical.
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Souza RB, Frota AF, Silva J, Alves C, Neugebauer AZ, Pinteus S, Rodrigues JAG, Cordeiro EMS, de Almeida RR, Pedrosa R, Benevides NMB. In vitro activities of kappa-carrageenan isolated from red marine alga Hypnea musciformis: Antimicrobial, anticancer and neuroprotective potential. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 112:1248-1256. [PMID: 29427681 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.02.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2017] [Revised: 02/05/2018] [Accepted: 02/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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This study assessed the antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer and neuroprotective activities of the kappa(k)-carrageenan isolated from the red alga Hypnea musciformis (Hm-SP). The chemical spectrum of the k-carrageenan from Hm-SP was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. Hm-SP revealed an antibacterial and antifungal action against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans, respectively. Hm-SP did not promoted cytotoxic effects against Human breast cancer (MCF-7) and Human neuroblastoma (SH-SY5Y) cell-lines. However, it was observed a significant reduction of the cellular proliferation capacity in these cancer cells in presence of the Hm-SP. Furthermore, Hm-SP showed neuroprotective activity in 6-hydroxydopamine-induced neurotoxicity on SH-SY5Y cells by modulation of the mitochondria transmembrane potential and reducing Caspase 3 activity. In addition, Hm-SP demonstrates low antioxidant potential and did not induce significant cytotoxic effects or changes in the cell proliferation on Balb/c 3T3 mouse fibroblast cell-line. In summary, our data suggest that Hm-SP shows antimicrobial, anticancer and neuprotective activities.
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- Ricardo Basto Souza
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, School of Tourism and Maritime Technology, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2520-641 Peniche, Portugal
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- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, School of Tourism and Maritime Technology, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2520-641 Peniche, Portugal
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- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, School of Tourism and Maritime Technology, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2520-641 Peniche, Portugal
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- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, School of Tourism and Maritime Technology, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2520-641 Peniche, Portugal
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, School of Tourism and Maritime Technology, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2520-641 Peniche, Portugal
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Gastroprotective Effects of Sulphated Polysaccharides from the Alga Caulerpa mexicana Reducing Ethanol-Induced Gastric Damage. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2018; 11:ph11010006. [PMID: 29361672 PMCID: PMC5874702 DOI: 10.3390/ph11010006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Revised: 11/17/2017] [Accepted: 11/19/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The development of the gastric lesion is complex and the result of the imbalance between aggressive and protective factors, involving the generation of free radicals and disturbance in nitric oxide (NO) production. Sulphated polysaccharides (SP), from marine algae, are widely used in biotechnological and pharmaceutical areas. In this study, we evaluated the effects of SP from the green marine alga Caulerpa mexicana (Cm-SP) in ethanol-induced gastric damage models in mice. Cm-SP (2, 20, or 200 mg/kg), administered p.o., significantly reduced gastric damage, and these effects were inhibited through pretreatment with indomethacin. Cm-SP (200 mg/kg) prevented the ethanol-induced decline in glutathione and restored its normal level. Moreover, it was able to normalize the elevated thiobarbituric acid reactive substance levels. However, Cm-SP did not show any significant effects on NO2/NO3 level, when compared to the ethanol group. The pretreatment with L- NAME induced gastric mucosal damage and did not inhibit the gastroprotective effect of Cm-SP (200 mg/kg). In conclusion, the gastroprotective effects of Cm-SP in mice involve prostaglandins and reduction in the oxidative stress and are independent of NO.
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Polysaccharides from Citrus grandis L. Osbeck suppress inflammation and relieve chronic pharyngitis. Microb Pathog 2017; 113:365-371. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2017.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2017] [Revised: 11/10/2017] [Accepted: 11/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Leódido ACM, Costa LE, Araújo TS, Costa DS, Sousa NA, Souza LK, Sousa FB, Filho MD, Vasconcelos DF, Silva FR, Nogueira KM, Araújo AR, Barros FCN, Freitas ALP, Medeiros JVR. Anti-diarrhoeal therapeutic potential and safety assessment of sulphated polysaccharide fraction from Gracilaria intermedia seaweed in mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 97:34-45. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2016] [Revised: 12/08/2016] [Accepted: 01/02/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Araújo IWF, Chaves HV, Pachêco JM, Val DR, Vieira LV, Santos R, Freitas RS, Rivanor RL, Monteiro VS, Clemente-Napimoga JT, Bezerra MM, Benevides NMB. Role of central opioid on the antinociceptive effect of sulfated polysaccharide from the red seaweed Solieria filiformis in induced temporomandibular joint pain. Int Immunopharmacol 2017; 44:160-167. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2017.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2016] [Revised: 12/15/2016] [Accepted: 01/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Peripheral and central antinociceptive effects of the butanolic fraction of Byrsonima verbascifolia leaves on nociception-induced models in mice. Inflammopharmacology 2016; 25:81-90. [DOI: 10.1007/s10787-016-0300-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2016] [Accepted: 11/24/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Souza RB, Frota AF, Sousa RS, Cezario NA, Santos TB, Souza LMF, Coura CO, Monteiro VS, Cristino Filho G, Vasconcelos SMM, da Cunha RMS, Aguiar LMV, Benevides NMB. Neuroprotective Effects of Sulphated Agaran from Marine Alga Gracilaria cornea in Rat 6-Hydroxydopamine Parkinson's Disease Model: Behavioural, Neurochemical and Transcriptional Alterations. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2016; 120:159-170. [PMID: 27612165 DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.12669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2016] [Accepted: 08/31/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a multifactorial disease associated with the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons and behavioural alterations. Natural bioactive compounds may provide new therapeutic alternatives for neurodegenerative disorders, such as PD. The sulphated polysaccharides isolated from marine algae are heterogenic molecules that show different biological activities. The red marine alga Gracilaria cornea has a sulphated polysaccharide (SA-Gc) with structure and anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities reported in the literature. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of SA-Gc in rat model PD induced by 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA). Firstly, we established the PD model in rats, induced by an intrastriatal injection (int.) of 6-OHDA, followed by a single administration of SA-Gc (15, 30 or 60 μg; int.). On the 14th day, behavioural tests were performed. After killing, brain areas were dissected and used for neurochemical and/or transcriptional analyses. The results showed that SA-Gc (60 μg, int.) promoted neuroprotective effects in vivo through reducing the oxidative/nitroactive stress and through alterations in the monoamine contents induced by 6-OHDA. Furthermore, SA-Gc modulated the transcription of neuroprotective and inflammatory genes, as well as returning behavioural activities and weight gain to normal conditions. Thus, this study reports the neuroprotective effects of SA-Gc against 6-OHDA in rats.
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- Ricardo Basto Souza
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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de Araújo IWF, Rodrigues JAG, Quinderé ALG, Silva JDFT, Maciel GDF, Ribeiro NA, de Sousa Oliveira Vanderlei E, Ribeiro KA, Chaves HV, Pereira KMA, Bezerra MM, Benevides NMB. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions on bradykinin route of a polysulfated fraction from alga Ulva lactuca. Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 92:820-830. [PMID: 27481342 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.07.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2015] [Revised: 07/26/2016] [Accepted: 07/27/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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We investigated structural features of polysaccharides from Ulva lactuca and their effects on the classical models of nociception and inflammation. Crude extract was obtained by enzymatic digestion and isolated by ion exchange chromatography on DEAE-cellulose. The fraction with higher yield was used in the tests (SP-Ul). Swiss mice received SP-Ul (1, 3 or 9mg/kg; i.v.), 30min prior to injection of 0.8%-acetic acid or 1%-formalin or prior to a thermal stimulus. At same doses, SP-Ul was tested on Wistar rats on paw edema elicited by different irritants (carrageenan, dextran, bradykinin, histamine or serotonin). The results of infrared characterization indicated the presence of hydroxyl groups, sulfate, uronic acid and glycosidic linkages in all SP fractions spectrums. SP-Ul decreased significantly the antinociception in response to acetic acid or formalin (second phase), but not in the hot-plate test, suggesting that its analgesia occurs through a peripheral mechanism. SP-Ul did not reduce carrageenan-induced paw edema as supported by both histological and myeloperoxidase activity assessments. However, SP-Ul (1mg/kg; s.c.) reduced dextran-elicited edema, showing vascular anti-inflammatory effect, with bradykinin as major target because it did not reduce histamine- and serotonin-induced paw edemas. Therefore, SP-Ul acts on bradykinin pathway in its antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory responses.
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- Ianna Wivianne Fernandes de Araújo
- Departamento de Engenharia de Pesca, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Avenida Humberto Monte, s/n, Campus do Pici, CEP: 60455-760, Fortaleza, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Avenida Humberto Monte, s/n, Campus do Pici, CEP: 60455-760, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Avenida Humberto Monte, s/n, Campus do Pici, CEP: 60455-760, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Avenida Humberto Monte, s/n, Campus do Pici, CEP: 60455-760, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Avenida Humberto Monte, s/n, Campus do Pici, CEP: 60455-760, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Avenida Humberto Monte, s/n, Campus do Pici, CEP: 60455-760, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Avenida Humberto Monte, s/n, Campus do Pici, CEP: 60455-760, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Rua Coronel Estanislau Frota, s/n-Centro, Campus Sobral, CEP: 62010-560, Sobral, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Rua Coronel Estanislau Frota, s/n-Centro, Campus Sobral, CEP: 62010-560, Sobral, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Rua Coronel Estanislau Frota, s/n-Centro, Campus Sobral, CEP: 62010-560, Sobral, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Rua Coronel Estanislau Frota, s/n-Centro, Campus Sobral, CEP: 62010-560, Sobral, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Avenida Humberto Monte, s/n, Campus do Pici, CEP: 60455-760, Fortaleza, Brazil.
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Marine natural products with anti-inflammatory activity. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2015; 100:1645-1666. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-015-7244-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2015] [Revised: 12/07/2015] [Accepted: 12/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Bitencourt MA, Silva HM, Abílio GM, Miranda GE, Moura AM, de Araújo-Júnior JX, Silveira EJ, Santos BV, Souto JT. Anti-inflammatory effects of methanolic extract of green algae Caulerpa mexicana in a murine model of ulcerative colitis. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjp.2015.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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