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Liu G, Zhao Z, Li M, Zhao M, Xu T, Wang S, Zhang Y. Current perspectives on benzoflavone analogues with potent biological activities: A review. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.104109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Synthesis of chalcones derived from 1-naphthylacetophenone and evaluation of their cytotoxic and apoptotic effects in acute leukemia cell lines. Bioorg Chem 2021; 116:105315. [PMID: 34496319 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2021.105315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Chalcones and their derivatives have been described as promising compounds with antiproliferative activity against leukemic cells. This study aimed to investigate the cytotoxic effect of three synthetic chalcones derived from 1-naphthylacetophenone (F07, F09, and F10) in acute leukemia cell lines (K562 and Jurkat) and examine the mechanisms of cell death induced by these compounds. The three compounds were cytotoxic to K562 and Jurkat cells, with IC50 values ranging from 1.03 to 31.66 µM. Chalcones induced intrinsic and extrinsic apoptosis, resulting in activation of caspase-3 and DNA fragmentation. F07, F09, and F10 were not cytotoxic to human peripheral blood mononuclear cells, did not produce any significant hemolytic activity, and did not affect platelet aggregation after ADP stimulation. These results, combined with calculations of molecular properties, suggest that chalcones F07, F09, and F10 are promising molecules for the development of novel antileukemic drugs.
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Jasim HA, Nahar L, Jasim MA, Moore SA, Ritchie KJ, Sarker SD. Chalcones: Synthetic Chemistry Follows Where Nature Leads. Biomolecules 2021; 11:1203. [PMID: 34439870 PMCID: PMC8392591 DOI: 10.3390/biom11081203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Chalcones belong to the flavonoid class of phenolic compounds. They form one of the largest groups of bioactive natural products. The potential anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antiparasitic properties of naturally occurring chalcones, and their unique chemical structural features inspired the synthesis of numerous chalcone derivatives. In fact, structural features of chalcones are easy to construct from simple aromatic compounds, and it is convenient to perform structural modifications to generate functionalized chalcone derivatives. Many of these synthetic analogs were shown to possess similar bioactivities as their natural counterparts, but often with an enhanced potency and reduced toxicity. This review article aims to demonstrate how bioinspired synthesis of chalcone derivatives can potentially introduce a new chemical space for exploitation for new drug discovery, justifying the title of this article. However, the focus remains on critical appraisal of synthesized chalcones and their derivatives for their bioactivities, linking to their interactions at the biomolecular level where appropriate, and revealing their possible mechanisms of action.
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- Hiba A. Jasim
- Centre for Natural Products Discovery (CNPD), School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, James Parsons Building, Byrom Street, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK; (H.A.J.); (S.D.S.)
- Department of Biology, College of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Anbar, Al-Anbar 10081, Iraq
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- Laboratory of Growth Regulators, Institute of Experimental Botany ASCR & Palacký University, Šlechtitelů 27, 78371 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biology, College of Education for Women, University of Anbar, Al-Anbar 10081, Iraq;
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, UK;
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- Centre for Natural Products Discovery (CNPD), School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, James Parsons Building, Byrom Street, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK; (H.A.J.); (S.D.S.)
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- Centre for Natural Products Discovery (CNPD), School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, James Parsons Building, Byrom Street, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK; (H.A.J.); (S.D.S.)
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Moreira J, Almeida J, Saraiva L, Cidade H, Pinto M. Chalcones as Promising Antitumor Agents by Targeting the p53 Pathway: An Overview and New Insights in Drug-Likeness. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26123737. [PMID: 34205272 PMCID: PMC8233907 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26123737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Revised: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
The p53 protein is one of the most important tumor suppressors that are frequently inactivated in cancer cells. This inactivation occurs either because the TP53 gene is mutated or deleted, or due to the p53 protein inhibition by endogenous negative regulators, particularly murine double minute (MDM)2. Therefore, the reestablishment of p53 activity has received great attention concerning the discovery of new cancer therapeutics. Chalcones are naturally occurring compounds widely described as potential antitumor agents through several mechanisms, including those involving the p53 pathway. The inhibitory effect of these compounds in the interaction between p53 and MDM2 has also been recognized, with this effect associated with binding to a subsite of the p53 binding cleft of MDM2. In this work, a literature review of natural and synthetic chalcones and their analogues potentially interfering with p53 pathway is presented. Moreover, in silico studies of drug-likeness of chalcones recognized as p53-MDM2 interaction inhibitors were accomplished considering molecular descriptors, biophysiochemical properties, and pharmacokinetic parameters in comparison with those from p53-MDM2 in clinical trials. With this review, we expect to guide the design of new and more effective chalcones targeting the p53 pathway.
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- Joana Moreira
- Laboratory of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal;
- Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR), University of Porto, Edifício do Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Avenida General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Microbiology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal;
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Microbiology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal;
- Correspondence: (L.S.); (H.C.); (M.P.); Tel.: +351-22-042-8584 (L.S.); +351-22-042-8688 (H.C.); +351-22-042-8692 (M.P.)
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- Laboratory of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal;
- Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR), University of Porto, Edifício do Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Avenida General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
- Correspondence: (L.S.); (H.C.); (M.P.); Tel.: +351-22-042-8584 (L.S.); +351-22-042-8688 (H.C.); +351-22-042-8692 (M.P.)
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- Laboratory of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal;
- Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR), University of Porto, Edifício do Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Avenida General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
- Correspondence: (L.S.); (H.C.); (M.P.); Tel.: +351-22-042-8584 (L.S.); +351-22-042-8688 (H.C.); +351-22-042-8692 (M.P.)
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Hosseinzadeh E, Hassanzadeh A, Marofi F, Alivand MR, Solali S. Flavonoid-Based Cancer Therapy: An Updated Review. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2021; 20:1398-1414. [PMID: 32324520 DOI: 10.2174/1871520620666200423071759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 10/27/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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As cancers are one of the most important causes of human morbidity and mortality worldwide, researchers try to discover novel compounds and therapeutic approaches to decrease survival of cancer cells, angiogenesis, proliferation and metastasis. In the last decade, use of special phytochemical compounds and flavonoids was reported to be an interesting and hopeful tactic in the field of cancer therapy. Flavonoids are natural polyphenols found in plant, fruits, vegetables, teas and medicinal herbs. Based on reports, over 10,000 flavonoids have been detected and categorized into several subclasses, including flavonols, anthocyanins, flavanones, flavones, isoflavones and chalcones. It seems that the anticancer effect of flavonoids is mainly due to their antioxidant and anti inflammatory activities and their potential to modulate molecular targets and signaling pathways involved in cell survival, proliferation, differentiation, migration, angiogenesis and hormone activities. The main aim of this review is to evaluate the relationship between flavonoids consumption and cancer risk, and discuss the anti-cancer effects of these natural compounds in human cancer cells. Hence, we tried to collect and revise important recent in vivo and in vitro researches about the most effective flavonoids and their main mechanisms of action in various types of cancer cells.
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- Elham Hosseinzadeh
- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Division of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Division of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Mohamed MF, Sroor FM, Ibrahim NS, Salem GS, El-Sayed HH, Mahmoud MM, Wagdy MAM, Ahmed AM, Mahmoud AAT, Ibrahim SS, Ismail MM, Eldin SM, Saleh FM, Hassaneen HM, Abdelhamid IA. Novel [l,2,4]triazolo[3,4-a]isoquinoline chalcones as new chemotherapeutic agents: Block IAP tyrosine kinase domain and induce both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of apoptosis. Invest New Drugs 2020; 39:98-110. [PMID: 32856275 DOI: 10.1007/s10637-020-00987-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Two novel chemotherapeutic chalcones were synthesized and their structures were confirmed by different spectral tools. Theoretical studies such as molecular modeling were done to detect the mechanism of action of these compounds. In vitro cytotoxicity showed a strong effect against all tested cell lines (MCF7, A459, HepG2, and HCT116), and low toxic effect against normal human melanocytes (HFB4). The lung carcinoma cell line was chosen for further molecular studies. Real-time PCR demonstrated that the two compounds upregulated gene expression of (BAX, p53, casp-3, casp-8, casp-9) genes and decreased the expression of anti-apoptotic genes bcl2, CDK4, and MMP1. Flow-cytometry indicated that cell cycle arrest of A459 was induced at the G2/M phase and the apoptotic percentage increased significantly compared to the control sample. Cytochrome c oxidase and VEGF enzyme activity were detected by ELISA assay. SEM tool was used to follow the morphological changes that occurred on the cell surface, cell granulation, and average roughness of the cell surface. The change in the number and morphology of mitochondria, cell shrinkage, increase in the number of cytoplasmic organelles, membrane blebbing, chromatin condensation, and apoptotic bodies were observed using TEM. The obtained data suggested that new chalcones exerted their pathways on lung carcinoma through induction of two pathways of apoptosis. Graphical abstract Novel chalcones were prepared and confirmed by different spectral tools. Docking simulations were done to detect the mechanism of action. In vitro cytotoxicity indicated a strong effect against different cancer cell lines and low toxic effects against normal human melanocytes (HFB4). The lung carcinoma cell line was chosen for further molecular studies that include Real-time PCR, Flow-cytometry, Cytochrome c oxidase, and ELISA assay. SEM and TEM tool were used to follow the morphological changes occurred on the cell surface.
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- Magda F Mohamed
- Department of Chemistry (Biochemistry Branch), Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Khulais, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Organometallic and Organometalloid Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, 12622, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry (Biochemistry Branch), Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department (Biotechnology-Biomolecular Chemistry Program), Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department (Biotechnology-Biomolecular Chemistry Program), Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department (Biotechnology-Biomolecular Chemistry Program), Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department (Biotechnology-Biomolecular Chemistry Program), Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department (Biotechnology-Biomolecular Chemistry Program), Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department (Biotechnology-Biomolecular Chemistry Program), Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department (Biotechnology-Biomolecular Chemistry Program), Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department (Biotechnology-Biomolecular Chemistry Program), Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pesticide Chemistry, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Tantawy MA, Sroor FM, Mohamed MF, El-Naggar ME, Saleh FM, Hassaneen HM, Abdelhamid IA. Molecular Docking Study, Cytotoxicity, Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptotic Induction of Novel Chalcones Incorporating Thiadiazolyl Isoquinoline in Cervical Cancer. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2020; 20:70-83. [DOI: 10.2174/1871520619666191024121116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Revised: 06/23/2019] [Accepted: 09/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Chalcones are naturally occurring compounds found in various plant species which are
widely used for the traditional popular treatments. Chalcones are distinguished secondary metabolites that are
reported to display diverse biological activities such as antiviral, antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, anticancer,
antibacterial and antioxidant agents. The presence of a,ß-unsaturated carbonyl group in chalcones is assumed to
be responsible for their bioactivity. In addition, heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen such as isoquinolines
are of considerable interest as they constitute the core structural element of many alkaloids that have enormous
pharmacological activities.
Objective:
The objective of this study is the synthesis and biological activity of novel chalcones incorporating
thiadiazolyl isoquinoline as potential anticancer candidates. Different genetic tools were used in an attempt to
know the mechanism of action of this compound against breast cancer.
Methods:
An efficient one pot synthesis of novel chalcones incorporating thiadiazolyl isoquinoline has been
developed. The cytotoxic activity of the novel synthesized compounds was performed against four different
kinds of cancer cell lines.
Results:
Among all the tested derivatives, chalcone 3 has the best cytotoxic profile against A549, MCF7, and
HeLa cell lines, with IC50s (66.1, 51.3, and 85.1μM, respectively). Molecular docking studies for chalcone 3
revealed that CDK2, and EGFRTK domains have strong binding affinities toward the novel chalcone 3, while
tubulin-colchicine-ustiloxin, and VEGFRTK domains illustrated moderate mode of binding.
Conclusion:
We have developed an efficient method for the synthesis of novel chalcones incorporating thiadiazolyl
isoquinoline. All compounds showed better cytotoxicity results against four kinds of cancer cell lines
(A549, MCF7, HCT116, and HELA cells). The results depicted that chalcone 3 has a high and promising cytotoxic
effect against HELA cell line and the mechanism of cytotoxicity was widely studied through different
theoretical and experimental tools. Thus, the newly synthesized derivative 3 can be utilized as a novel chemotherapeutic
compound for cervical carcinoma.
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- Mohamed A. Tantawy
- Hormones Department, Medical Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Organometallic and Organometalloid Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, 12622 Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry (Biochemistry Branch), Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sadat City, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt
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MICONIDINE acetate, a new selective and cytotoxic compound with synergic potential, induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in leukemia cells. Invest New Drugs 2018; 37:912-922. [PMID: 30569243 DOI: 10.1007/s10637-018-0694-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Plants are important sources of biologically active compounds and they provide unlimited opportunities for the discovery and development of new drug leads, including new chemotherapeutics. Miconidin acetate (MA) is a hydroquinone derivative isolated from E. hiemalis. In this study we demonstrated that MA was cytotoxic against acute leukemia (AL), solid tumor cells and cancer stem cells, with the strongest effect exhibited against AL. Furthermore, it was non-cytotoxic against non-tumor cells and did not cause significant hemolysis. MA blocks the G2/M phase and causes cytostatic effects, acting in a similar way to dexamethasone by increasing PML expression. The compound also triggered intrinsic and extrinsic apoptosis by modulating Bax, FasR and survivin expression. This led to an extensive mitochondrial damage that resulted in AIF, cytochrome c and endonuclease G release, caspase-3 and PARP cleavage and DNA fragmentation. We have further demonstrated that MA was strongly cytotoxic against neoplastic cells collected from patients with different AL subtypes. Interestingly, MA increased the cytotoxic effect of chemotherapeutics cytarabine and vincristine. This study indicates that MA may be a new agent for AL and highlights its potential as a new source of anticancer drugs. Graphical abstract MA blocks G2/M phase with PML expression and KI67 inhibition, ROS generation and intrinsic and extrinsic apoptosis, leading to mitochondrial damage, caspase 3 and PARP cleavage and DNA fragmentation.
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Maioral MF, Bodack CDN, Stefanes NM, Bigolin Á, Mascarello A, Chiaradia-Delatorre LD, Yunes RA, Nunes RJ, Santos-Silva MC. Cytotoxic effect of a novel naphthylchalcone against multiple cancer cells focusing on hematologic malignancies. Biochimie 2017; 140:48-57. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2017.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2017] [Accepted: 06/08/2017] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Arshad MN, Al-Dies AAM, Asiri AM, Khalid M, Birinji AS, Al-Amry KA, Braga AA. Synthesis, crystal structures, spectroscopic and nonlinear optical properties of chalcone derivatives: A combined experimental and theoretical study. J Mol Struct 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2017.03.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Santos Bubniak LD, Gaspar PC, de Moraes ACR, Bigolin A, de Souza RK, Buzzi FC, Corrêa R, Filho VC, Bretanha LC, Micke GA, Nunes RJ, Santos-Silva MC. Effects of 1,3,5-triphenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole derivatives on cell-cycle and apoptosis in human acute leukemia cell lines. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2017; 95:548-563. [DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2016-0222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Pyrazoline is an important 5-membered nitrogen heterocycle that has been extensively researched. Ten derivatives were synthesized and tested for antileukemic effects on 2 human acute leukemia cell lines, K562 and Jurkat. The most cytotoxic of these derivatives, compound 21, was chosen for investigation of cytotoxicity mechanisms. The results obtained with selectivity calculations revealed that compound 21 is more selective for acute leukemia (K562 and Jurkat cell lines) than for other tumor cell lines. Moreover, compound 21 was not cytotoxic to normal cell lines, indicating a potential use in clinical tests. Compound 21 caused a significant cell cycle arrest in the S-phase in Jurkat cells and increased the proportion of cells in the sub G0/G1 phase in both cell lines. Cells treated with compound 21 demonstrated morphological changes characteristic of apoptosis in the EB/AO assay, confirmed by externalization of phosphatidylserine by the annexin V – fluorescein isothiocyanate method and by DNA fragmentation. An investigation of cytotoxicity mechanisms suggests the involvement of an intrinsic apoptosis pathway due to mitochondrial damage and an increase in the ratio of mitochondrial Bax/Bcl2. Pyrazoline 21 obeyed Lipinski’s “rule of five” for drug-likeness. Based on these preliminary results, the antileukemic activity of compound 21 makes it a potential anticancer agent.
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- Lorena dos Santos Bubniak
- Departamento de Análises Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC, 89, Campus Trindade, CEP 88040-900, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Departamento de Análises Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC, 89, Campus Trindade, CEP 88040-900, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Departamento de Análises Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC, 89, Campus Trindade, CEP 88040-900, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Departamento de Análises Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC, 89, Campus Trindade, CEP 88040-900, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Departamento de Análises Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC, 89, Campus Trindade, CEP 88040-900, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Investigações Químico-Farmacêuticas (NIQFAR), Universidade do Vale de Itajaí, UNIVALI, CEP - Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Investigações Químico-Farmacêuticas (NIQFAR), Universidade do Vale de Itajaí, UNIVALI, CEP - Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Investigações Químico-Farmacêuticas (NIQFAR), Universidade do Vale de Itajaí, UNIVALI, CEP - Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, UFSC, CEP 88040-900, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, UFSC, CEP 88040-900, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, UFSC, CEP 88040-900, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Departamento de Análises Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC, 89, Campus Trindade, CEP 88040-900, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Investigation of cellular mechanisms involved in apoptosis induced by a synthetic naphthylchalcone in acute leukemia cell lines. Anticancer Drugs 2016; 27:738-47. [PMID: 27337110 DOI: 10.1097/cad.0000000000000384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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We have previously reported the cytotoxic effects of chalcone A1, derived from 1-naphthaldehyde, in leukemia cell lines. On the basis of these findings, the main aim of this study was to elucidate some of the molecular mechanisms involved in apoptosis induced by chalcone A1 toward K562 and Jurkat cells. In both cell lines, chalcone A1 decreased the mitochondrial membrane potential, increased the expression of Bax proapoptotic protein, and decreased the expression of Bcl-2 antiapoptotic protein (resulting in the inversion of the Bcl-2/Bax ratio), which indicates the involvement of the intrinsic pathway. In addition, chalcone A1 increased the expression of FasR in Jurkat cells, which also indicates the involvement of the extrinsic pathway in this cell line. The results also showed an increased expression of effector caspase-3 and cleaved PARP-1 and a decreased expression of IAP protein survivin, which are consistent with apoptotic cell death. The decreased expression of Ki67 suggests that the mechanism involved in cell death induced by chalcone A1 also involves a decrease in cell proliferation. In ex-vivo experiments, chalcone A1 reduced the cell viability of blast cells collected from eight patients with different types of acute leukemia, confirming the cytotoxicity results found in vitro. The results obtained so far are very promising and further studies need to be carried out so that chalcone A1 can be used as a prototype for the development of new antileukemia agents.
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Novel synthetic chalcones induces apoptosis in human glioblastoma cells. Chem Biol Interact 2016; 252:74-81. [PMID: 27012433 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2016.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2015] [Revised: 02/26/2016] [Accepted: 03/20/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Glioblastoma multiforme is the main and most frequent tumor in adults' central nervous system. With a survival average of 5% two years after diagnosis, this type of cancer is a main health problem. Substances like the chalcones have been tested in order to develop new treatments. Here, we studied the effects of three synthetic chalcones (A23, C31 and J11) on A172 and surgery obtained-glioma cells. All chalcones showed a decrease in cell viability, mainly C31. An increase in apoptosis levels with no further increase of necrosis was observed. This augmentation may be linked to the high oxidative effect found, caused by the increased presence of reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide production. Cell cycle distribution showed an arrest at G0/G1 and S phases, suggesting that C31 interferes in cell cycle control. Our results shall aid in directing future research with this substance and its antitumor effect.
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Boopathy M, Subramanian K. Preparation of Polycyclic Pendant Chalcone Moiety Based Antimicrobial Polyacrylamides. ADVANCES IN POLYMER TECHNOLOGY 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/adv.21606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Mani Boopathy
- Department of chemistry; Anna University; Chennai 600 025 India
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Apoptotic effect of synthetic 2′,4′,5′-trimethoxychalcones in human K562 and Jurkat leukemia cells. Med Chem Res 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s00044-014-1002-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Involvement of extrinsic and intrinsic apoptotic pathways together with endoplasmic reticulum stress in cell death induced by naphthylchalcones in a leukemic cell line: advantages of multi-target action. Toxicol In Vitro 2014; 28:769-77. [PMID: 24583196 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2014.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2013] [Revised: 01/25/2014] [Accepted: 02/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Chalcones, naturally occurring open-chain flavonoids abundant in plants, have demonstrated anticancer activity in multiple tumor cells. In a previous work, the potential anticancer activity of three naphthylchalcones named R7, R13 and R15 was shown. In this study, the mechanism of actions of these chalcones was originally shown. The chalcones presented concentration and time-dependent cytotoxicity. To determine the type of cell death induced by chalcones, we assessed a series of assays including measurements of the caspase-8, -9 and -12 activities, expression of important apoptosis-related genes and proteins, changes in the cell calcium concentration and cytochrome c release. The activities of caspase-8, -9 and -12 increased after the treatment of L1210 cells with the three compounds. Chalcones R7 and R13 induced an increase of pro-apoptotic proteins Bax, Bid and Bak (only chalcone R13), as well as a decrease in anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 expression. These chalcones also induced an increase in Fas and a decrease in p21 and p53 expression. Chalcone R15 seems to act by a different mechanism to promote cell death, as it did not change the mitochondrion-related proteins, nor did it induce the cytochrome c release. All compounds induced an increase in cell calcium concentration and an increase in CHOP expression, which together with an increase in caspase-12 activity, suggest that chalcones could induce an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. Taken together, these results suggest that chalcones induce apoptosis by different pathways, being an interesting strategy to suggest for cancer therapy.
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Bourdon F, Lecoeur M, Lebègue N, Gressier B, Luyckx M, Odou P, Dine T, Goossens JF, Kambia N. Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of a Novel Benzopyridooxathiazepine Derivative as a Potential Anticancer Agent. Pharmacology 2014; 94:170-8. [DOI: 10.1159/000368084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2014] [Accepted: 09/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Maioral MF, Gaspar PC, Rosa Souza GR, Mascarello A, Chiaradia LD, Licínio MA, Moraes ACR, Yunes RA, Nunes RJ, Santos-Silva MC. Apoptotic events induced by synthetic naphthylchalcones in human acute leukemia cell lines. Biochimie 2013; 95:866-74. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2012.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2012] [Accepted: 12/03/2012] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Cytotoxic 3,4,5-trimethoxychalcones as mitotic arresters and cell migration inhibitors. Eur J Med Chem 2013; 63:501-10. [PMID: 23524161 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2013.02.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2012] [Revised: 02/22/2013] [Accepted: 02/25/2013] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Based on classical colchicine site ligands and a computational model of the colchicine binding site on beta tubulin, two classes of chalcone derivatives were designed, synthesized and evaluated for inhibition of tubulin assembly and toxicity in human cancer cell lines. Docking studies suggested that the chalcone scaffold could fit the colchicine site on tubulin in an orientation similar to that of the natural product. In particular, a 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl ring adjacent to the carbonyl group appeared to benefit the ligand-tubulin interaction, occupying the same subcavity as the corresponding moiety in colchicine. Consistent with modeling predictions, several 3,4,5-trimethoxychalcones showed improved cytotoxicity to murine acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells compared with a previously described parent compound, and inhibited tubulin assembly in vitro as potently as colchicine. The most potent chalcones inhibited the growth of human leukemia cell lines at nanomolar concentrations, caused microtubule destabilization and mitotic arrest in human cervical cancer cells, and inhibited human breast cancer cell migration in scratch wound and Boyden chamber assays.
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Chiaradia LD, Martins PGA, Cordeiro MNS, Guido RVC, Ecco G, Andricopulo AD, Yunes RA, Vernal J, Nunes RJ, Terenzi H. Synthesis, biological evaluation, and molecular modeling of chalcone derivatives as potent inhibitors of Mycobacterium tuberculosis protein tyrosine phosphatases (PtpA and PtpB). J Med Chem 2011; 55:390-402. [PMID: 22136336 DOI: 10.1021/jm2012062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a major infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 1.8 million people die from TB and 10 million new cases are recorded each year. Recently, a new series of naphthylchalcones has been identified as inhibitors of Mtb protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs). In this work, 100 chalcones were designed, synthesized, and investigated for their inhibitory properties against MtbPtps. Structure-activity relationships (SAR) were developed, leading to the discovery of new potent inhibitors with IC(50) values in the low-micromolar range. Kinetic studies revealed competitive inhibition and high selectivity toward the Mtb enzymes. Molecular modeling investigations were carried out with the aim of revealing the most relevant structural requirements underlying the binding affinity and selectivity of this series of inhibitors as potential anti-TB drugs.
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- Louise Domeneghini Chiaradia
- Centro de Biologia Molecular Estrutural, CEBIME-UFSC, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Campus Trindade, 88040-900 Florianópolis-SC, Brasil
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Katsori AM, Hadjipavlou-Litina D. Recent progress in therapeutic applications of chalcones. Expert Opin Ther Pat 2011; 21:1575-96. [PMID: 21711087 DOI: 10.1517/13543776.2011.596529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Chalcones are a group of plant-derived polyphenolic compounds belonging to the flavonoids family that possess a wide variety of cytoprotective and modulatory functions, which may have therapeutic potential for multiple diseases. Their physicochemical properties seem to define the extent of their biological activity. AREAS COVERED A comprehensive synopsis of recent patent literature (2005 - 2011) describing chalcones and their derivatives on selected activities (e.g., anti-inflammatory, antimitotic, cytotoxic, antioxidant, anti-infection) is provided in this paper. Synthesis, combinatorial techniques, biological evaluation in vitro/in vivo, and new biological assays are discussed. In addition to selected biological data, a wide range of pharmaceutical applications and pharmaceutical compositions are also summarized. EXPERT OPINION Several natural and synthetic chalcones and their derivatives appear as promising anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. Their clinical evaluation will be critical to assess their therapeutic utility. Those for which the mechanism of action is well defined can serve as lead compounds for the design of new, more promising molecules.
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- Anna-Maria Katsori
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece
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Sehar I, Pal HC, Shukla S, Bhushan S, Hamid A, Gupta BD, Saxena AK. Cytotoxic evaluation and induction of mitochondria-mediated apoptosis in human leukaemia HL-60 cells by Carissa spinarum stem isolate. J Pharm Pharmacol 2011; 63:1078-90. [DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-7158.2011.01310.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Objective
To evaluate Carissa spinarum stem isolate for its anti-cancer therapeutic potential.
Methods
The n-butanol fraction of aqueous extract from Carissa spinarum stem was assessed for its cytotoxic and pro-apoptotic activity.
Key findings
We report for the first time the anti-cancer potential of C. spinarum stem aqueous extract (CSE) and its n-butanol fraction (CSF). Both inhibited cell proliferation of various human cancer cell lines in which leukaemia HL-60 cells treated with CSF showed maximum growth inhibition having an inhibitory concentration (IC50) value of 34.58 ± 0.91 µg/ml. In addition, CSF induced concentration-dependent apoptosis in HL-60 cells as measured by various end-points (e.g. Annexin V binding, DNA laddering, apoptotic body formation and an increase in hypodiploid subG0 DNA content). Moreover, persistent levels of reactive oxygen species caused translocation of Bax to mitochondria and Bcl-2 degradation, which led to loss of mitochondrial membrane potential and release of cytochrome c to the cytosol. These events were associated with significant activation of caspase-3, caspase-6 and caspase-9 leading to poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase cleavage.
Conclusion
All the above parameters revealed that CSF induced apoptosis through the mitochondrial dependent pathway in HL-60 cells.
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- Irum Sehar
- Cancer Pharmacology Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, J & K, India
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- Cancer Pharmacology Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, J & K, India
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- School of Studies in Zoology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, M.P. India
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- Cancer Pharmacology Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, J & K, India
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- Cancer Pharmacology Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, J & K, India
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- Natural Product Chemistry Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, J & K, India
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- Cancer Pharmacology Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, J & K, India
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