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Consoli GML, Maugeri L, Musso N, Gulino A, D'Urso L, Bonacci P, Buscarino G, Forte G, Petralia S. One-Pot Synthesis of Luminescent and Photothermal Carbon Boron-Nitride Quantum Dots Exhibiting Cell Damage Protective Effects. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303692. [PMID: 38508224 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303692] [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: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Zero-dimensional boron nitride quantum dots (BNQDs) are arousing interest for their versatile optical, chemical, and biochemical properties. Introducing carbon contents in BNQDs nanostructures is a great challenge to modulate their physicochemical properties. Among the carbon moieties, phenolic groups have attracted attention for their biochemical properties and phenol-containing nanomaterials are showing great promise for biomedical applications. Herein, the first example of direct synthesis of water dispersible BNQDs exposing phenolic and carboxylic groups is presented. The carbon-BNQDs are prepared in a single-step by solvent-assisted reaction of urea with boronic reagents and are characterized by optical absorption, luminescence, Raman, Fourier transform infrared and NMR spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering, and atomic force microscopy. The carbon-BNQDs exhibit nanodimension, stability, high photothermal conversion efficiency, pH-responsive luminescence and Z-potential. The potential of the carbon-BNQDs to provide photothermal materials in solid by embedding in agarose substrate is successfully investigated. The carbon-BNQDs exhibit biocompatibility on colorectal adenocarcinoma cells (Caco-2) and protective effects from chemical and oxidative stress on Caco-2, osteosarcoma (MG-63), and microglial (HMC-3) cells. Amplicon mRNA-seq analyses for the expression of 56 genes involve in oxidative-stress and inflammation are performed to evaluate the molecular events responsible for the cell protective effects of the carbon-BNQDs.
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- Grazia M L Consoli
- CNR-Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, Via Paolo Gaifami 18, Catania, 95126, Italy
- CIB-Interuniversity Consortium for Biotechnologies U.O. of Catania, Via Flavia, 23/1, Trieste, 34148, Italy
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 64, Catania, 95125, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Via S. Sofia 97, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science, University of Catania and I.N.S.T.M. UdR of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 64, Catania, 95125, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science, University of Catania and I.N.S.T.M. UdR of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 64, Catania, 95125, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Via S. Sofia 97, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Physic and Chemistry, University of Palermo, Via Archirafi 36, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 64, Catania, 95125, Italy
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- CNR-Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, Via Paolo Gaifami 18, Catania, 95126, Italy
- CIB-Interuniversity Consortium for Biotechnologies U.O. of Catania, Via Flavia, 23/1, Trieste, 34148, Italy
- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 64, Catania, 95125, Italy
- NANOMED, Research Centre for Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, Catania, 95124, Italy
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Liu N, Fan X, Shao Y, Chen S, Wang T, Yao T, Chen X. Resveratrol attenuates inflammation and fibrosis in rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease via the AKT/TMEM175 pathway. J Transl Med 2024; 22:457. [PMID: 38745204 PMCID: PMC11095009 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05228-1] [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: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Interstitial lung disease (ILD) represents a significant complication of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that lacks effective treatment options. This study aimed to investigate the intrinsic mechanism by which resveratrol attenuates rheumatoid arthritis complicated with interstitial lung disease through the AKT/TMEM175 pathway. METHODS We established an arthritis model by combining chicken type II collagen and complete Freund's adjuvant. Resveratrol treatment was administered via tube feeding for 10 days. Pathological changes in both the joints and lungs were evaluated using HE and Masson staining techniques. Protein expression of TGF-β1, AKT, and TMEM175 was examined in lung tissue. MRC-5 cells were stimulated using IL-1β in combination with TGF-β1 as an in vitro model of RA-ILD, and agonists of AKT, metabolic inhibitors, and SiRNA of TMEM175 were used to explore the regulation and mechanism of action of resveratrol RA-ILD. RESULTS Resveratrol mitigates fibrosis in rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease and reduces oxidative stress and inflammation in RA-ILD. Furthermore, resveratrol restored cellular autophagy. When combined with the in vitro model, it was further demonstrated that resveratrol could suppress TGF-β1 expression, and reduce AKT metamorphic activation, consequently inhibiting the opening of AKT/MEM175 ion channels. This, in turn, lowers lysosomal pH and enhances the fusion of autophagosomes with lysosomes, ultimately ameliorating the progression of RA-ILD. CONCLUSION In this study, we demonstrated that resveratrol restores autophagic flux through the AKT/MEM175 pathway to attenuate inflammation as well as fibrosis in RA-ILD by combining in vivo and in vitro experiments. It further provides a theoretical basis for the selection of therapeutic targets for RA-ILD.
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- Nannan Liu
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Anhui Medical University, No. 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Anhui Medical University, No. 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Anhui Medical University, No. 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Anhui Medical University, No. 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Anhui Medical University, No. 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 390 Huaihe Road, Hefei, 230061, Anhui, China.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Anhui Medical University, No. 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China.
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Wang N, Li C, Gao X, Huo Y, Li Y, Cheng F, Jiang F, Zhang Z. Co-exposure to lead and high-fat diet aggravates systemic inflammation in mice by altering gut microbiota and the LPS/TLR4 pathway. Metallomics 2024; 16:mfae022. [PMID: 38658185 DOI: 10.1093/mtomcs/mfae022] [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: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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This study reports the toxicity of Pb exposure on systemic inflammation in high-fat-diet (HFD) mice and the potential mechanisms. Results indicated that Pb exacerbated intestinal barrier damage and increased serum levels of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and diamine oxidase in HFD mice. Elevated LPS activates the colonic and ileal LPS-TLR4 inflammatory signaling pathway and further induces hepatic and adipose inflammatory expression. The 16S rRNA gene sequencing results showed that Pb promoted the abundance of potentially harmful and LPS-producing bacteria such as Coriobacteriaceae_UCG-002, Alloprevotella, and Oscillibacter in the intestines of HFD mice, and their abundance was positively correlated with LPS levels. Additionally, Pb inhibited the abundance of the beneficial bacteria Akkermansia, resulting in lower levels of the metabolite short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). Meanwhile, Pb inhibited adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase signaling-mediated lipid metabolism pathways, promoting hepatic lipid accumulation. The above results suggest that Pb exacerbates systemic inflammation and lipid disorders in HFD mice by altering the gut microbiota, intestinal barrier, and the mediation of metabolites LPS and SCFAs. Our study provides potential novel mechanisms of human health related to Pb-induced metabolic damage and offers new evidence for a comprehensive assessment of Pb risk.
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- Nana Wang
- School of Public Health, Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- School of Public Health, Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- School of Public Health, Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- School of Public Health, Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- School of Public Health, Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- School of Public Health, Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- School of Public Health, Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- School of Public Health, Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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Niu C, Zhang J, Okolo PI. Liver cancer wars: plant-derived polyphenols strike back. Med Oncol 2024; 41:116. [PMID: 38625672 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-024-02353-1] [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: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Liver cancer currently represents the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. The majority of liver cancer arises in the context of chronic inflammation and cirrhosis. Surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy have been the guideline-recommended treatment options for decades. Despite enormous advances in the field of liver cancer therapy, an effective cure is yet to be found. Plant-derived polyphenols constitute a large family of phytochemicals, with pleiotropic effects and little toxicity. They can drive cellular events and modify multiple signaling pathways which involves initiation, progression and metastasis of liver cancer and play an important role in contributing to anti-liver cancer drug development. The potential of plant-derived polyphenols for treating liver cancer has gained attention from research clinicians and pharmaceutical scientists worldwide in the last decades. This review overviews hepatic carcinogenesis and briefly discusses anti-liver cancer mechanisms associated with plant-derived polyphenols, specifically involving cell proliferation, apoptosis, autophagy, angiogenesis, oxidative stress, inflammation, and metastasis. We focus on plant-derived polyphenols with experiment-based chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic properties against liver cancer and generalize their basic molecular mechanisms of action. We also discuss potential opportunities and challenges in translating plant-derived polyphenols from preclinical success into clinical applications.
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- Chengu Niu
- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Rochester General Hospital, 1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14621, USA.
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- Rainier Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, 2805 NE 129th St, Vancouver, WA, 98686, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY, 14621, USA
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Yao X, Liu Y, Mao M, Yang L, Zhan Q, Xiao J. Calorie restriction mimetic, resveratrol, attenuates hepatic ischemia and reperfusion injury through enhancing efferocytosis of macrophages via AMPK/STAT3/S1PR1 pathway. J Nutr Biochem 2024; 126:109587. [PMID: 38262562 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2024.109587] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Calorie restriction (CR) mimetic, resveratrol (RSV), has the capacity of promoting phagocytosis. However, its role in hepatic ischemia and reperfusion injury (HIRI) remains poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate the effect of RSV on alleviating HIRI and explore the underlying mechanisms. RSV was intraperitoneally injected in mice HIRI model, while RSV was co-incubated with culture medium for 24 h in RAW 264.7 cells and kupffer cells. Macrophage efferocytosis was assessed by immunostaining of PI and F4/80. The clearance of apoptotic neutrophils in the liver was determined by immunostaining of Ly6-G and cleaved-caspase-3. HE staining, Suzuki's score, serum levels of ALT, AST, TNF-α and IL-1β were analyzed to evaluate HIRI. The efferocytosis inhibitor, Cytochalasin D, was utilized to investigate the effect of RSV on HIRI. Western blot was employed to measure the levels of AMPKα, phospho-AMPKα, STAT3, phospho-STAT3 and S1PR1. SiSTAT3 and inhibitors targeting AMPK, STAT3 and S1PR1, respectively, were used to confirm the involvement of AMPK/STAT3/S1PR1 pathway in RSV-mediated efferocytosis and HIRI. RSV facilitated the clearance of apoptotic neutrophils and attenuated HIRI, which was impeded by Cytochalasin D. RSV boosted macrophage efferocytosis by up-regulating the levels of phospho-AMPKα, phospho-STAT3 and S1PR1, which was reversed by AMPK, STAT3 and S1PR1 inhibitors, respectively. Inhibition of STAT3 suppressed RSV-induced clearance of apoptotic neutrophils and exacerbated HIRI. CR mimetic, RSV, alleviates HIRI by promoting macrophages efferocytosis through AMPK/STAT3/S1PR1 pathway, providing valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying the protective effects of CR on attenuating HIRI.
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- Xueya Yao
- Department of Anesthesiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology (Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology (Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology (Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology (Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology (Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology (Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China.
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Ding L, Dang S, Sun M, Zhou D, Sun Y, Li E, Peng S, Li J, Li G. Quercetin induces ferroptosis in gastric cancer cells by targeting SLC1A5 and regulating the p-Camk2/p-DRP1 and NRF2/GPX4 Axes. Free Radic Biol Med 2024; 213:150-163. [PMID: 38190923 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2024.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Quercetin (Quer) is a natural flavonoid known for its inhibitory effects against various cancers. However, the mechanism by which Quer inhibits gastric cancer (GC) has not yet been fully elucidated. Ferroptosis, a mode of programmed cell death resulting from lipid peroxidation, is regulated by abnormalities in the antioxidant system and iron metabolism. Through flow cytometry and other detection methods, we found that Quer elevated lipid peroxidation levels in GC cells. Transmission electron microscopy confirmed an increase in ferroptosis in Quer-induced GC. We demonstrated that Quer inhibits SLC1A5 expression. Molecular docking revealed Quer's binding to SLC1A5 at SER-343, SER-345, ILE-423, and THR-460 residues. Using immunofluorescence and other experiments, we found that Quer altered the intracellular ROS levels, antioxidant system protein expression levels, and iron content. Mechanistically, Quer binds to SLC1A5, inhibiting the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2), resulting in decreased xCT/GPX4 expression. Quer/SLC1A5 signaling activated p-Camk2, leading to upregulated p-DRP1 and enhanced ROS release. Additionally, Quer increased the intracellular iron content by inhibiting SLC1A5. These three changes collectively led to ferroptosis in GC cells. In conclusion, Quer targets SLC1A5 in GC cells, inhibiting the NRF2/xCT pathway, activating the p-Camk2/p-DRP1 pathway, and accelerating iron deposition. Ultimately, Quer promotes ferroptosis in GC cells, inhibiting GC progression. Overall, our study reveals that Quer can potentially impede GC progression by targeting SLC1A5, offering novel therapeutic avenues through the modulation of ferroptosis and iron homeostasis.
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- Lixian Ding
- Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China; Bio-Bank of Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China; Future Medical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China; Bio-Bank of Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China; Future Medical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China; Bio-Bank of Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China; Future Medical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China; Bio-Bank of Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China; Bio-Bank of Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China; Bio-Bank of Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China; Bio-Bank of Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China; Bio-Bank of Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China; Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Harbin, Harbin, 150001, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China; Bio-Bank of Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China.
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Santa K, Kumazawa Y, Watanabe K, Nagaoka I. The Potential Use of Vitamin D3 and Phytochemicals for Their Anti-Ageing Effects. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2125. [PMID: 38396804 PMCID: PMC10889119 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25042125] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Unlike other vitamins, vitamin D3 is synthesised in skin cells in the body. Vitamin D3 has been known as a bone-related hormone. Recently, however, it has been considered as an immune vitamin. Vitamin D3 deficiency influences the onset of a variety of diseases. Vitamin D3 regulates the production of proinflammatory cytokines such as tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) through binding to vitamin D receptors (VDRs) in immune cells. Since blood levels of vitamin D3 (25-OH-D3) were low in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, there has been growing interest in the importance of vitamin D3 to maintaining a healthy condition. On the other hand, phytochemicals are compounds derived from plants with over 7000 varieties and have various biological activities. They mainly have health-promoting effects and are classified as terpenoids, carotenoids, flavonoids, etc. Flavonoids are known as the anti-inflammatory compounds that control TNF-α production. Chronic inflammation is induced by the continuous production of TNF-α and is the fundamental cause of diseases like obesity, dyslipidaemia, diabetes, heart and brain diseases, autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer. In addition, the ageing process is induced by chronic inflammation. This review explains the cooperative effects of vitamin D3 and phytochemicals in the suppression of inflammatory responses, how it balances the natural immune response, and its link to anti-ageing effects. In addition, vitamin D3 and phytochemicals synergistically contribute to anti-ageing by working with ageing-related genes. Furthermore, prevention of ageing processes induced by the chronic inflammation requires the maintenance of healthy gut microbiota, which is related to daily dietary habits. In this regard, supplementation of vitamin D3 and phytochemicals plays an important role. Recently, the association of the prevention of the non-disease condition called "ME-BYO" with the maintenance of a healthy condition has been an attractive regimen, and the anti-ageing effect discussed here is important for a healthy and long life.
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- Kazuki Santa
- Department of Biotechnology, Tokyo College of Biotechnology, Ota-ku, Tokyo 114-0032, Japan;
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- Vino Science Japan Inc., Kawasaki 210-0855, Kanagawa, Japan
- Department of Biochemistry and Systems Biomedicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan
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- Center for Kampo Medicine, Keio University, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
- Yokohama University of Pharmacy, Yokohama 245-0066, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Systems Biomedicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan
- Faculty of Medical Science, Juntendo University, Urayasu 279-0013, Chiba, Japan
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Orabi MAA, Abouelela ME, Darwish FMM, Abdelkader MSA, Elsadek BEM, Al Awadh AA, Alshahrani MM, Alhasaniah AH, Aldabaan N, Abdelhamid RA. Ceiba pentandra ethyl acetate extract improves doxorubicin antitumor outcomes against chemically induced liver cancer in rat model: a study supported by UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS identification of the bioactive phytomolecules. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1337910. [PMID: 38370475 PMCID: PMC10871037 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1337910] [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: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a prevalent cancer worldwide. Late-stage detection, ineffective treatments, and tumor recurrence contribute to the low survival rate of the HCC. Conventional chemotherapeutic drugs, like doxorubicin (DOX), are associated with severe side effects, limited effectiveness, and tumor resistance. To improve therapeutic outcomes and minimize these drawbacks, combination therapy with natural drugs is being researched. Herein, we assessed the antitumor efficacy of Ceiba pentandra ethyl acetate extract alone and in combination with DOX against diethylnitrosamine (DENA)-induced HCC in rats. Our in vivo study significantly revealed improvement in the liver-function biochemical markers (ALT, AST, GGT, and ALP), the tumor marker (AFP-L3), and the histopathological features of the treated groups. A UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS analysis of the Ceiba pentandra ethyl acetate extract enabled the identification of fifty phytomolecules. Among these are the dietary flavonoids known to have anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant qualities: protocatechuic acid, procyanidin B2, epicatechin, rutin, quercitrin, quercetin, kaempferol, naringenin, and apigenin. Our findings highlight C. pentandra as an affordable source of phytochemicals with possible chemosensitizing effects, which could be an intriguing candidate for the development of liver cancer therapy, particularly in combination with chemotherapeutic drugs.
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- Mohamed A. A. Orabi
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt
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Luo J, Chen QX, Li P, Yu H, Yu L, Lu JL, Yin HZ, Huang BJ, Zhang SJ. Lobelia chinensis Lour inhibits the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma via the regulation of the PTEN/AKT signaling pathway in vivo and in vitro. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 318:116886. [PMID: 37429502 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Lobelia chinensis Lour. (LCL) is a common herb used for clearing heat and detoxifying, and it has antitumor activity. Quercetin is one of its important components, which may play an important role in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). AIM OF THE STUDY To study the active ingredients of LCL, their mechanism of action on HCC, and lay the foundations for the development of new drugs for the treatment of HCC. MATERIALS AND METHODS Network pharmacology was used to examine the probable active ingredients and mechanisms of action of LCL in HCC treatment. Based on an oral bioavailability of ≥30% and a drug-likeness index of ≥0.18, relevant compounds were selected from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology database and TCM Database@Taiwan. HCC-related targets were identified using gene cards and the Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) database. A Venn diagram was created to assess the relationship between the intersection of disease and medication targets by creating a protein-protein interaction network, and the hub targets were selected by topology. Gene Ontology enrichment analyses were performed using the DAVID tool. Finally, in vivo and in vitro experiments (qRT-PCR, western blotting, hematoxylin and eosin staining, transwell assays, scratch tests, and flow cytometry assays) verified that LCL demonstrated notable therapeutic effects on HCC. RESULTS In total, 16 bioactive LCL compounds met the screening criteria. The 30 most important LCL therapeutic target genes were identified. Of these, AKT1 and MAPK1 were the most important target genes, and the AKT signaling pathway was identified as the key pathway. Transwell and scratch assays showed that LCL prevented cell migration, and flow cytometry tests revealed that the LCL-treated group showed a considerably higher rate of apoptosis than the control group. LCL reduced tumor formation in mice in vivo, and Western blot analysis of tumor tissues treated with LCL indicated variations in PTEN, p-MAPK and p-AKT1 levels. The results show that LCL may inhibit the progression of HCC through the PTEN/AKT signaling pathway to achieve the goal of treating HCC. CONCLUSION LCL is a broad-spectrum anticancer agent. These findings reveal potential treatment targets and strategies for preventing the spread of cancer, which could aid in screening potential traditional Chinese medicine for anticancer and clarifying their mechanisms.
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- Jin Luo
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510800, China; Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510800, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510800, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510800, China
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- Department of General Practice, Shenzhen Longgang Fourth People's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518100, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Shenzhen Hospital (Longgang), Shenzhen, 518100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Department of Experimental Research, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510800, China.
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Riaz R, Parveen S, Rashid M, Shafiq N. Combined Experimental and Theoretical Insights: Spectroscopic and Molecular Investigation of Polyphenols from Fagonia indica via DFT, UV-vis, and FT-IR Approaches. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:730-740. [PMID: 38222607 PMCID: PMC10785638 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c06544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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This review deals with computational study of polyphenolic compounds of medicinal importance and interest for drug development. Herein, four polyphenolic compounds comprising catechol (1), caffeic acid (II), gallic acid (III), and pyrogallol (IV) have been isolated from a medicinal specie, Fagonia indica, by applying silica gel column chromatography. These compounds were identified by using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis and confirmed by geometric computational analysis. According to computational results, caffeic acid has shown the highest biological activation due to higher chemical softness, electronegativity (χ (eV) = -648.644), and electrostatic potential value (-8.424 × 10-2 to +8.424 × 10-2), while smaller values of chemical potential (-0.269), ELUMO (-0.080), and energy gap (ΔE = 0.149). The Mulliken atomic charges were calculated by using DFT/B3LYP with basis set 6-311G for the determination of active sites. The oxygen atom of catechol showed highest nucleophilic characteristic with a more negative charge (08 = -0.695), and pyrogallol indicated a strong electrophilic center at C14 = 0.415 with a higher positive charge. Moreover, UV-visible absorption spectra and a detailed study of vibrational frequencies for all phenolic compounds by employing the DFT approach with 3-21G, 6-31G, and 6-311G basis sets at the ground-state level showed the great agreement with experimental results. ANOVA has been applied to validate the theoretical data. Results suggest that compounds I-IV are suitable in diverse fields.
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- Rabia Riaz
- Department of Chemistry, Government College Women University Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College Women University Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College Women University Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College Women University Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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Wróblewska B, Kuliga A, Wnorowska K. Bioactive Dairy-Fermented Products and Phenolic Compounds: Together or Apart. Molecules 2023; 28:8081. [PMID: 38138571 PMCID: PMC10746084 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28248081] [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: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Fermented dairy products (e.g., yogurt, kefir, and buttermilk) are significant in the dairy industry. They are less immunoreactive than the raw materials from which they are derived. The attractiveness of these products is based on their bioactivity and properties that induce immune or anti-inflammatory processes. In the search for new solutions, plant raw materials with beneficial effects have been combined to multiply their effects or obtain new properties. Polyphenols (e.g., flavonoids, phenolic acids, lignans, and stilbenes) are present in fruit and vegetables, but also in coffee, tea, or wine. They reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, or inflammation. Hence, it is becoming valuable to combine dairy proteins with polyphenols, of which epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and chlorogenic acid (CGA) show a particular predisposition to bind to milk proteins (e.g., α-lactalbumin β-lactoglobulin, αs1-casein, and κ-casein). Reducing the allergenicity of milk proteins by combining them with polyphenols is an essential issue. As potential 'metabolic prebiotics', they also contribute to stimulating the growth of beneficial bacteria and inhibiting pathogenic bacteria in the human gastrointestinal tract. In silico methods, mainly docking, assess the new structures of conjugates and the consequences of the interactions that are formed between proteins and polyphenols, as well as to predict their action in the body.
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- Barbara Wróblewska
- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Science, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland; (A.K.); (K.W.)
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Yang EJ, Frolinger T, Iqbal UH, Murrough J, Pasinetti GM. The Bioactive Dietary Polyphenol Preparation Alleviates Depression and Anxiety-Like Behaviors by Modulating the Regional Heterogeneity of Microglia Morphology. Mol Nutr Food Res 2023; 67:e2300156. [PMID: 37439457 PMCID: PMC10787035 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202300156] [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: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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SCOPE The goal of this study is to investigate the effects of a bioactive dietary polyphenol preparation (BDPP), which is made up of grape-derived polyphenols, on microglial responses, as well as the underlying molecular mechanisms in depression and anxiety-like behaviors. METHODS AND RESULTS The study finds that treatment with BDPP significantly decreases depression-like and anxiety-like behaviors induced by chronic stress in mice, while leaving their locomotor activity unaffected. The study also finds that BDPP treatment reverses microglia activation in the amygdala and hippocampal formation, regions of the brain involved in emotional regulation, from an amoeboid shape to ramified shape. Additionally, BDPP treatment modulates the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 via high mobility box 1 protein and the receptor for advanced glycation end products (HMGB1-RAGE) signaling pathway in activated microglia induced by chronic stress. CONCLUSION The findings suggest regional heterogeneity in microglial responses following chronic stress in subregions of the corticolimbic circuit. Specifically, activation of the immune-inflammatory HMGB1-RAGE pathway may provide a new avenue for preventing the manifestation of psychiatric impairments including stress-induced anxiety- and depression-like behavior, using bioactive and bioavailable polyphenols.
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- Eun-Jeong Yang
- Department of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, 10029, USA
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- Nash Family Department of Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY, 10029, USA
- Depression and Anxiety Center for Discovery and Treatment, Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, 10029, USA
- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, NY, 10468, USA
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Jin Q, Liu T, Qiao Y, Liu D, Yang L, Mao H, Ma F, Wang Y, Peng L, Zhan Y. Oxidative stress and inflammation in diabetic nephropathy: role of polyphenols. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1185317. [PMID: 37545494 PMCID: PMC10401049 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1185317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) often leads to end-stage renal disease. Oxidative stress demonstrates a crucial act in the onset and progression of DN, which triggers various pathological processes while promoting the activation of inflammation and forming a vicious oxidative stress-inflammation cycle that induces podocyte injury, extracellular matrix accumulation, glomerulosclerosis, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, renal tubular atrophy, and proteinuria. Conventional treatments for DN have limited efficacy. Polyphenols, as antioxidants, are widely used in DN with multiple targets and fewer adverse effects. This review reveals the oxidative stress and oxidative stress-associated inflammation in DN that led to pathological damage to renal cells, including podocytes, endothelial cells, mesangial cells, and renal tubular epithelial cells. It demonstrates the potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties by targeting Nrf2, SIRT1, HMGB1, NF-κB, and NLRP3 of polyphenols, including quercetin, resveratrol, curcumin, and phenolic acid. However, there remains a long way to a comprehensive understanding of molecular mechanisms and applications for the clinical therapy of polyphenols.
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- Qi Jin
- Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Liu M, Niu Q, Wang Z, Qi H, Liang X, Gai Y, Wang B, Yin S. Comparative physiological and transcriptome analysis provide insights into the inhibitory effect of 6-pentyl-2H-pyran-2-one on Clarireedia jacksonii. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 193:105456. [PMID: 37248022 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Clarireedia spp. is a destructive phytopathogenic fungus that causes turf dollar spot of bent-grass, leading to widespread lawn death. In this study, we explored the antifungal capability of 6-pentyl-2H-pyran-2-one (6PP), a natural metabolite volatilized by microorganisms, which plays an important role in the biological control of turfgrass dollar spot. However, the mechanisms by which 6PP inhibits Clarireedia jacksonii remain unknown. In the present study, C. jacksonii mycelial growth was inhibited by the 6PP treatment and the 6PP treatment damaged cell membrane integrity, causing an increase in relative conduc-tivity. Furthermore, physiological and biochemistry assay showed that 6PP treatment can enhance reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, malondialdehyde (MDA) content obviously increased with 6PP exposure, increased alchohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and depleted acetalde-hyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), and activated the activities of many antioxidant enzymes in C. jacksonii. Gen Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analysis revealed that some genes in C. jacksonii after 6PP treatment related to integrity of the cell wall and membrane, and oxidative stress were significantly downregulated. It is worth mentioning that the fatty acid degradation pathway is significantly upregulated, with an increase in ATP content and ATP synthase activity, which may promote fungal cell apoptosis. Moreover, we found that the expression of ABC transporters, and glutathione metabolism encoding genes were increased to respond to external stimuli. Taken together, these findings revealed the potential antifungal mechanism of 6PP against Clarireedia spp., which also provides a theoretical basis for the commercial utilization of 6PP as a green pesticide in the future.
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- Man Liu
- School of Grassland Science, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- School of Grassland Science, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- School of Grassland Science, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- School of Grassland Science, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- School of Grassland Science, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- School of Grassland Science, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- School of Landscape Architecture, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China.
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- School of Grassland Science, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Saeed RA, Khan MI, Butt MS, Faisal MN. Phytochemical screening of Prunus avium for its antioxidative and anti-mutagenic potential against DMBA-induced hepatocarcinogenesis. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1132356. [PMID: 37266135 PMCID: PMC10231329 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1132356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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Scope Prunus avium fruit is the richer source of phenolics known to exert anticancer and anti-invasive activities. The study aimed at elucidating antiproliferative and chemo-preventive potential of sweet cherries (P. avium) against the in vivo hepatocarcinoma model. Methods and results The quantification of ultrasound-assisted extract (UAE) of P. avium depicted anthocyanins, ferulic acid, gallic acid, quercetin, syringic acid and p- and m-coumaric acids as major phytochemicals. The hepatocarcinoma (HCC) was induced in rats through intraperitoneal administration of DMBA (20 mg/kg B.W) once a week for the period of eight weeks. The intragastric administration of P. avium UAE, as cotreatment (500 mg/Kg B.W) to treatment group, significantly (p < 0.01) attenuated the raised serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) as well as total oxidative stress (TOS) and enhanced total antioxidant capacity TAOC in contrast to diseased rats. Moreover, microscopic examination of hepatic tissues confirmed the pleomorphism, nests of neoplastic hepatocytes and necrosis in HCC-bearing rats as compared to extract-fed rats, where these necrotic changes were suppressed. Besides, qRT-PCR analysis of hepatic tissues demonstrated the higher mRNA expression of CHEK1, CHEK2 and P21/CDKN1α genes, while downexpression of ATM gene in extract fed rats, further denoting the anti-mutagenic potential. Conclusion Consequently, the polyphenol-rich sweet cherries UAE exhibited antiproliferative and chemo-preventive potential by reducing tumor biomarkers, serum transaminases and oxidative stress, as well as enhancing antioxidant status. It further upregulated the downstream targets of ATM signaling cascade.
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- Raakia Anam Saeed
- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Physiology, and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Duda-Chodak A, Tarko T. Possible Side Effects of Polyphenols and Their Interactions with Medicines. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062536. [PMID: 36985507 PMCID: PMC10058246 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Polyphenols are an important component of plant-derived food with a wide spectrum of beneficial effects on human health. For many years, they have aroused great interest, especially due to their antioxidant properties, which are used in the prevention and treatment of many diseases. Unfortunately, as with any chemical substance, depending on the conditions, dose, and interactions with the environment, it is possible for polyphenols to also exert harmful effects. This review presents a comprehensive current state of the knowledge on the negative impact of polyphenols on human health, describing the possible side effects of polyphenol intake, especially in the form of supplements. The review begins with a brief overview of the physiological role of polyphenols and their potential use in disease prevention, followed by the harmful effects of polyphenols which are exerted in particular situations. The individual chapters discuss the consequences of polyphenols’ ability to block iron uptake, which in some subpopulations can be harmful, as well as the possible inhibition of digestive enzymes, inhibition of intestinal microbiota, interactions of polyphenolic compounds with drugs, and impact on hormonal balance. Finally, the prooxidative activity of polyphenols as well as their mutagenic, carcinogenic, and genotoxic effects are presented. According to the authors, there is a need to raise public awareness about the possible side effects of polyphenols supplementation, especially in the case of vulnerable subpopulations.
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