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Ramírez N, Cassola F, Gambero A, Sartoratto A, Gómez Castellanos LM, Ribeiro G, Ferreira Rodrigues RA, Duarte MCT. Control of pathogenic bacterial biofilm associated with acne and the anti-inflammatory potential of an essential oil blend. Microb Pathog 2024; 194:106834. [PMID: 39094711 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106834] [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: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Acne is one of the most common skin conditions worldwide, with multifactorial origins it affects areas of the skin with hair follicles and sebaceous glands that become clogged. Bacterial incidence aggravates treatment due to resistance to antimicrobial agents and production of virulence factors such as biofilm formation. Based on these information, this study aims to conduct in vitro evaluations of the antibacterial activity of essential oils (EOs), alone and in combination, against Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis in planktonic and biofilm forms. This study also assessed the anti-inflammatory potential (TNF-α) and the effects of EOs on the viability of human keratinocytes (HaCaT), murine fibroblasts (3T3-L1), and bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs). Of all EOs tested, 13 had active action against P. acnes, 9 against S. aureus, and 9 against S. epidermidis at concentrations of 0.125-2.0 mg/mL. Among the most active plant species, a blend of essential oil (BEOs) was selected, with Cymbopogon martini (Roxb.) Will. Watson, Eugenia uniflora L., and Varronia curassavica Jacq., the latter due to its anti-inflammatory action. This BEOs showed higher inhibition rates when compared to chloramphenicol against S. aureus and S. epidermidis, and higher eradication rates when compared to chloramphenicol for the three target species. The BEOs did not affect the cell viability of cell lines evaluated, and the levels of TNF-α decreased. According to these results, the BEOs evaluated showed potential for the development of an alternative natural formulation for the treatment of acne.
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- Nedy Ramírez
- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil; Centro Pluridisciplinar de Pesquisas Químicas, Biológicas e Agrícolas, Paulínia, Brazil.
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- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil; Centro Pluridisciplinar de Pesquisas Químicas, Biológicas e Agrícolas, Paulínia, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências da Vida, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Centro Pluridisciplinar de Pesquisas Químicas, Biológicas e Agrícolas, Paulínia, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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Singh P, Sharma A, Tandon V, Salgotra RK, Sharma M, Gupta V, Sharma D. Genetic diversity and population structure of Bael [Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa] genotypes using molecular markers in the North-Western plains of India. Sci Rep 2024; 14:18032. [PMID: 39098938 PMCID: PMC11298521 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-69030-1] [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: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
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Bael is a fruit crop that is extensively distributed throughout South-East Asia and is underutilized in medicine. The potential applications of bael's therapeutic and nutritional qualities in diverse ethnic communities are enormous. This study focuses on evaluating the morpho-pomological and molecular characteristics, utilizing SSR markers, of 80 wild bael genotypes alongside the NB-5 and NB-9 cultivars, derived from the North Western plains of India. Based on the evaluated morpho-pomological features, substantial variations were found between all genotypes. The fruit's inner diameter and pulp weight varied from 4.41 to 11.54 cm and 34.63 to 786.41 g, respectively. Numerous variations in the genotypes were observed in the shell weight/fruit, fruit skull thickness and fruit yield/plant. The bael fruit mucilage's total soluble solids (TSS) and total sugar content varied from 40.10 to 49.60 obrix and 8.11 to 21.17%, respectively. Using ward cluster analysis, the genotypes were divided into two primary clusters. Among the bael genotypes, the population structure analysis identified three subpopulations. SSR markers are used to measure genetic variety; of the 27 polymorphic markers, 17 show allelic diversity between genotypes. Molecular genetic diversity analysis, on the other hand, highlighted the genotypes genetic distinctiveness by classifying them into three major clusters. These findings offer valuable insights into the rich diversity and intricate interactions among the bael genotypes under investigation, paving the way for more strategic future breeding and selection efforts to elevate the quality of this remarkable fruit.
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- Prabhdeep Singh
- Division of Fruit Science, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Main Campus, Chatha, Jammu, 180009, India.
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- Division of Fruit Science, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Main Campus, Chatha, Jammu, 180009, India
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- Advanced Centre for Horticulture Research, Udheywalla, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Chatha, Jammu, 180018, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Main Campus, Chatha, Jammu, 180009, India
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- Division of Statistics and Computer Sciences, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Main Campus, Chatha, Jammu, 180009, India
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- Division of Plant Pathology, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Main Campus, Chatha, Jammu, 180009, India
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- Division of Entomology, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Main Campus, Chatha, Jammu, 180009, India
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Wei F, Zhang W, Kang S, Liu P, Yao Y, Liu W, Aikemu A, Pang K, Yang X. Phenolic Constituents with Glucose Uptake and GLUT4 Translocation Bioactivities from the Fruits of Cordia dichotoma. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:16298-16311. [PMID: 38982710 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c02672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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From the fruits of Cordia dichotoma, 11 new phenolic compounds, dichotomins A-K, were isolated, together with 19 known compounds. Through the analysis of detailed NMR data and HRESIMS data, the planar structures of all compounds were confirmed. Using NMR calculations, the absolute configuration of dichotomins A-K was elucidated by comparing their observed and computed electronic circular dichroism (ECD) spectra. Dichotomin H (8) and dichotomin I (9) were determined as two pairs of enantiomers. The enantiomers of compounds 8 and 9 were separated using chiral-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and the stereostructure of each enantiomer was determined by similarly calculating the ECD. Compounds 3, 5, 7, 17, 18, 23-25, and 27-30 increased glucose uptake by 1.04- to 2.85-folds at concentrations of 30 μg/mL. Further studies revealed that compounds 3 and 5 had a moderate effect on glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) translocation activity in L6 cells. At 30 μg/mL, compound 3 significantly enhanced AMPK phosphorylation and GLUT4 expression. As a whole, compound 3 has the potential to be a drug candidate for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
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- Feng Wei
- International Cooperation Base for Active Substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- International Cooperation Base for Active Substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- International Cooperation Base for Active Substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- International Cooperation Base for Active Substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- International Cooperation Base for Active Substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Hotan Characteristic Chinese Traditional Medicine Research, College of Xinjiang Uyghur Medicine, Hotan 848000, China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Yili Normal University, Yili 835000, China
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- International Cooperation Base for Active Substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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Wakhle B, Sharma S, Patel KS, Pandey PK, Lučić M, Fiket Ž, Yurdakul S, Varol S, Martín-Ramos P, Al-Yousef HM, Mothana RA. Multi-element Contamination and Health Risks in Green Leafy Vegetables from Ambagarh Chowki, Chhattisgarh, India. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04285-3. [PMID: 38976141 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04285-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Leafy plants are commonly consumed as vegetables in India due to their high nutrient and vitamin content. This study, conducted in Ambagarh Chowki (India), investigated the accumulation potential of 52 elements (including Al, As, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cr, Cu, Dy, Er, Eu, Fe, Ga, Gd, Ge, Ho, K, La, Li, Lu, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Nb, Nd, Ni, P, Pb, Pr, Rb, Sb, Sc, Se, Sm, Sn, Sr, Tb, Te, Th, Ti, Tl, Tm, U, V, W, Y, Yb, and Zn) in seven leafy vegetable species, namely Amaranthus tricolor L., Corchorus olitorius L., Cordia myxa L., Hibiscus sabdariffa L., Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam., Moringa oleifera Lam., and Spinacia oleracea L. Technique: Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was employed for analysis. The maximum concentrations of elements such as Al, Ba, Be, Bi, Cd, Co, Cr, Fe, Ga, Ge, Li, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sb, Th, Tl, U, V, W, and REEs were observed in S. oleracea leaves, indicating their highest accumulation potential. In contrast, the maximum concentrations of As were found in H. sabdariffa leaves; Ca and Si in M. oleifera leaves; Mg, Sr, and Mo in A. tricolor leaves; and P, K, Cu, and Zn in C. myxa leaves, respectively. Twenty-one elements (Cr, Cd, Pb, Ni, Co, V, Cu, Zn, Fe, Mn, Th, Sb, Ba, Be, Li, Sr, Tl, U, Se, Sn, and REEs) exceeded permissible limits set by the WHO. The elevated hazard index values indicated significant non-carcinogenic effects. The sources of these elements could be attributed to a combination of geological factors and agricultural practices. This study highlights the need for further investigation into the potential health implications of consuming these vegetables in the aforementioned region.
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- Bhagyashri Wakhle
- Department of Chemistry, Government Nagarjuna Post Graduate College of Science, Raipur, CG, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Government Nagarjuna Post Graduate College of Science, Raipur, CG, India
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Baloda-Bazar Road, Raipur, 493225, CG, India.
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Baloda-Bazar Road, Raipur, 493225, CG, India
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- Laboratory for Inorganic Environmental Geochemistry and Chemodynamics of Nanoparticles, Division for Marine and Environmental Research, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Laboratory for Inorganic Environmental Geochemistry and Chemodynamics of Nanoparticles, Division for Marine and Environmental Research, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Environmental Engineering Department, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, 32260, Turkey
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- Department of Geology, Faculty of Engineering, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, 32260, Turkey
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- ETSIIAA, Universidad de Valladolid, Avenida de Madrid 44, 34004, Palencia, Spain
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- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Li L, Mohammed AH, Auda NA, Alsallameh SMS, Albekairi NA, Muhseen ZT, Butch CJ. Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking, and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Analysis Reveal Insights into the Molecular Mechanism of Cordia myxa in the Treatment of Liver Cancer. BIOLOGY 2024; 13:315. [PMID: 38785796 PMCID: PMC11118918 DOI: 10.3390/biology13050315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Traditional treatments of cancer have faced various challenges, including toxicity, medication resistance, and financial burdens. On the other hand, bioactive phytochemicals employed in complementary alternative medicine have recently gained interest due to their ability to control a wide range of molecular pathways while being less harmful. As a result, we used a network pharmacology approach to study the possible regulatory mechanisms of active constituents of Cordia myxa for the treatment of liver cancer (LC). Active constituents were retrieved from the IMPPAT database and the literature review, and their targets were retrieved from the STITCH and Swiss Target Prediction databases. LC-related targets were retrieved from expression datasets (GSE39791, GSE76427, GSE22058, GSE87630, and GSE112790) through gene expression omnibus (GEO). The DAVID Gene Ontology (GO) database was used to annotate target proteins, while the Kyoto Encyclopedia and Genome Database (KEGG) was used to analyze signaling pathway enrichment. STRING and Cytoscape were used to create protein-protein interaction networks (PPI), while the degree scoring algorithm of CytoHubba was used to identify hub genes. The GEPIA2 server was used for survival analysis, and PyRx was used for molecular docking analysis. Survival and network analysis revealed that five genes named heat shot protein 90 AA1 (HSP90AA1), estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1), cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4), cyclin-dependent kinase 1 (CDK1), and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9) are linked with the survival of LC patients. Finally, we conclude that four extremely active ingredients, namely cosmosiin, rosmarinic acid, quercetin, and rubinin influence the expression of HSP90AA1, which may serve as a potential therapeutic target for LC. These results were further validated by molecular dynamics simulation analysis, which predicted the complexes with highly stable dynamics. The residues of the targeted protein showed a highly stable nature except for the N-terminal domain without affecting the drug binding. An integrated network pharmacology and docking study demonstrated that C. myxa had a promising preventative effect on LC by working on cancer-related signaling pathways.
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- Li Li
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China;
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- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China;
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- Department of Medical Laboratories Techniques, College of Health and Medical Techniques, Gilgamesh Ahliya University (GAU), Baghdad 10022, Iraq; (N.A.A.); (S.M.S.A.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratories Techniques, College of Health and Medical Techniques, Gilgamesh Ahliya University (GAU), Baghdad 10022, Iraq; (N.A.A.); (S.M.S.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China;
- Department of Pharmacy, Al-Mustaqbal University, Hillah 51001, Iraq
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China;
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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Gautam S, Lapčík L, Lapčíková B. Pharmacological Significance of Boraginaceae with Special Insights into Shikonin and Its Potential in the Food Industry. Foods 2024; 13:1350. [PMID: 38731721 PMCID: PMC11082953 DOI: 10.3390/foods13091350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Shikonin is a naphthoquinone pigment present in the hairy roots of the plant species from the Boraginaceae family. The compound has been well investigated for its highly efficient medicinal, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Various extraction methodologies have been employed to maximise yield while minimising waste production of shikonin and its derivatives. Despite substantial research on shikonin and Boraginaceae plants, a research gap persists in the food industry and extraction technologies. This review addresses crucial aspects of shikonin deserving of further exploration. It begins by elucidating the attributes of the Boraginaceae plants and their medicinal traits in folklore. It proceeds to focus on the roots of the plant and its medicinal properties, followed by extraction procedures explored in the last fifteen years, emphasising the novel technologies that have been chosen to improve the yield extract while minimising extraction times. Furthermore, this review briefly outlines studies employing cell culture techniques to enhance in vitro shikonin production. Lastly, attention is directed towards research in the food industry, particularly on shikonin-loaded biodegradable films and the antioxidant activity of shikonin. This review concludes by summarising the future potential in food science and prominent research gaps in this field.
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- Shweta Gautam
- Department of Foodstuff Technology, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Nam. T.G. Masaryka 5555, 76001 Zlín, Czech Republic; (S.G.); or (B.L.)
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- Department of Foodstuff Technology, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Nam. T.G. Masaryka 5555, 76001 Zlín, Czech Republic; (S.G.); or (B.L.)
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University in Olomouc, 17. Listopadu 12, 77146 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Foodstuff Technology, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Nam. T.G. Masaryka 5555, 76001 Zlín, Czech Republic; (S.G.); or (B.L.)
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University in Olomouc, 17. Listopadu 12, 77146 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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Matcheme M, Dabolé B, Moussa D, Nyemb JN, Emmanuel T, Laurent S, Henoumont C, Venditti A. Chemical constituents from Cordia myxa L. (Boraginaceae) and their antibacterial activity. Nat Prod Res 2023:1-9. [PMID: 38041628 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2288928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Chemical investigation of Cordia myxa L. (Boraginaceae) resulted in the isolation of the following ten known compounds: 1-naphthaleneacetic-5-carboxy-1,2,3,4,4a,7,8,8a-octahydro-1,2,4a-trimethyl-[1S-(1α,2β, 4a,8aα)]-acid (1), hexacosanoate-1-glyceryl (2), 3β-urs-12,20(30)-diene-27,28-dioic acid (3), 3β-D-glucopyranosylurs-12,20(30)-diene-27,28-dioic acid (4), stigmasterol (5), stigmasterol-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (6), oleanolic-acid (7), 3-O-acetyl-oleanolic acid (8), betulin (9) and spinasterol-3β-O-D-glucopyranoside (10). The isolated compounds were characterised by using spectroscopic methods, 1D and 2D NMR, mass spectroscopy (ESI-MS) and by comparison with the literature data. To the best of our knowledge, compounds 1, 3, 4, 8 and 10 were isolated for the first time from the Cordia genus. This result improves the chemotaxonomy knowledge of the Cordia genus. The antibacterial activities were performed by the Muller-Hinton agar diffusion method. The antibacterial activities were studied on Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio cholerae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli ATCC 25922. Compounds 8 and 9, at 20.0 mg/mL resulted to be effective antimicrobial against E. coli, V. cholerae and P. aeruginosa.
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- Matthieu Matcheme
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maroua, Maroua, Cameroon
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maroua, Maroua, Cameroon
- Department of Refining and Petrochemistry, National Advanced School of Mines and Petroleum Industries, University of Maroua, Kaélé, Cameroon
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- Department of Life and Earth Sciences, Higher Teachers' Training College, University of Maroua, Maroua, Cameroun
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- Department of Refining and Petrochemistry, National Advanced School of Mines and Petroleum Industries, University of Maroua, Kaélé, Cameroon
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Ngaoundéré, Ngaoundéré, Cameroon
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- Department of General, Organic and Biomedical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Mons, NMR and Molecular Imaging Laboratory, Mons, Belgium
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- Department of General, Organic and Biomedical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Mons, NMR and Molecular Imaging Laboratory, Mons, Belgium
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Dongmo Zeukang R, Kalinski JC, Tembeni B, Goosen ED, Tembu J, Tabopda Kuiate T, Ngono Bikobo DS, Tagatsing Fotsing M, Atchadé ADT, Siwe-Noundou X. Quinones from Cordia species from 1972 to 2023: isolation, structural diversity and pharmacological activities. NATURAL PRODUCTS AND BIOPROSPECTING 2023; 13:52. [PMID: 37996570 PMCID: PMC10667191 DOI: 10.1007/s13659-023-00414-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Plants of the genus Cordia (Boraginaceae family) are widely distributed in the tropical regions of America, Africa, and Asia. They are extensively used in folk medicine due to their rich medicinal properties. This review presents a comprehensive analysis of the isolation, structure, biogenesis, and biological properties of quinones from Cordia species reported from 1972 to 2023. Meroterpenoids were identified as the major quinones in most Cordia species and are reported as a chemotaxonomic markers of the Cordia. In addition to this property, quinones are reported to display a wider and broader spectrum of activities, are efficient scaffold in biological activity, compared to other classes of compounds reported in Cordia, hence our focus on the study of quinones reported from Cordia species. About 70 types of quinones have been isolated, while others have been identified by phytochemical screening or gas chromatography. Although the biosynthesis of quinones from Cordia species is not yet fully understood, previous reports suggest that they may be derived from geranyl pyrophosphate and an aromatic precursor unit, followed by oxidative cyclization of the allylic methyl group. Studies have demonstrated that quinones from this genus exhibit antifungal, larvicidal, antileishmanial, anti-inflammatory, antibiofilm, antimycobacterial, antioxidant, antimalarial, neuroinhibitory, and hemolytic activities. In addition, they have been shown to exhibit remarkable cytotoxic effects against several cancer cell lines which is likely related to their ability to inhibit electron transport as well as oxidative phosphorylation, and generate reactive oxygen species (ROS). Their biological activities indicate potential utility in the development of new drugs, especially as active components in drug-carrier systems, against a broad spectrum of pathogens and ailments.
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- Rostanie Dongmo Zeukang
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, PO Box 812, Yaounde, Cameroon.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Rhodes University, PO Box 94, Makhanda, 6140, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Medunsa, PO Box 218, Pretoria, 0204, South Africa
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, PO Box 94, Makhanda, 6140, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, PO Box 812, Yaounde, Cameroon
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, PO Box 812, Yaounde, Cameroon
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, PO Box 812, Yaounde, Cameroon
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Medunsa, PO Box 218, Pretoria, 0204, South Africa.
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Chen YL, Wang ZF, Jian SG, Liao HM, Liu DM. Genome Assembly of Cordia subcordata, a Coastal Protection Species in Tropical Coral Islands. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16273. [PMID: 38003462 PMCID: PMC10671804 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216273] [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: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Cordia subcordata trees or shrubs, belonging to the Boraginaceae family, have strong resistance and have adapted to their habitat on a tropical coral island in China, but the lack of genome information regarding its genetic background is unclear. In this study, the genome was assembled using both short/long whole genome sequencing reads and Hi-C reads. The assembled genome was 475.3 Mb, with 468.7 Mb (99.22%) of the sequences assembled into 16 chromosomes. Repeat sequences accounted for 54.41% of the assembled genome. A total of 26,615 genes were predicted, and 25,730 genes were functionally annotated using different annotation databases. Based on its genome and the other 17 species, phylogenetic analysis using 336 single-copy genes obtained from ortholog analysis showed that C. subcordata was a sister to Coffea eugenioides, and the divergence time was estimated to be 77 MYA between the two species. Gene family evolution analysis indicated that the significantly expanded gene families were functionally related to chemical defenses against diseases. These results can provide a reference to a deeper understanding of the genetic background of C. subcordata and can be helpful in exploring its adaptation mechanism on tropical coral islands in the future.
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- Yi-Lan Chen
- Innovation Academy of South China Sea Ecology and Environmental Engineering, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
- Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Mountain Ecology & Agro-Bioengineering, College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-Bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Innovation Academy of South China Sea Ecology and Environmental Engineering, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Botany, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
- Key Laboratory of Vegetation Restoration and Management of Degraded Ecosystems, Key Laboratory of Carbon Sequestration in Terrestrial Ecosystem, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- Innovation Academy of South China Sea Ecology and Environmental Engineering, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- Key Laboratory of Vegetation Restoration and Management of Degraded Ecosystems, Key Laboratory of Carbon Sequestration in Terrestrial Ecosystem, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- Innovation Academy of South China Sea Ecology and Environmental Engineering, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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Ghanbari H, Ghanbari R, Delazar A, Ebrahimi SN, Memar MY, Moghadam SB, Hamedeyazdan S, Nazemiyeh H. Caccinia macranthera Brand var. macranthera: Phytochemical analysis, phytotoxicity and antimicrobial investigations of essential oils with concomitant in silico molecular docking based on OPLS force-field. Toxicon 2023; 234:107291. [PMID: 37734456 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2023.107291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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This study was conducted to extract the essential oils (EOs) of Caccinia macranthera identify their phytochemicals, evaluate their phytotoxicity, antimicrobial activity and enzyme inhibition effects using in silico molecular docking technique. EOs of aerial parts, seeds, and roots of C. macranthera were extracted and analyzed via Gas chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. The antibacterial activity of EOs were determined on nine microorganisms via disk diffusion and microbroth dilution assays. In addition, the allelopathic properties of EOs were investigated by calculating the IC50s for inhibition of germination, seedling length and seedling weight growth of Cuscuta campestris seeds. In order to assess the possible inhibitory effect of major components of C. macranthera EOs on enzymes inhibiting germination and plant growth, molecular docking was employed against the glutamine synthetase (GS), acetohydroxyacid synthetase (AHAS), and 4-hydroxyphenyl pyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) enzymes. The main compounds of EOs from aerial parts, seeds, and roots EOs were dihydrocarveol (29.5%), Trimethyl-2-Pentadecanone (13.6%), and Palmitic acid (16.8%), respectively. The maximum antibacterial effect was related to the aerial parts EO against Staphylococcus epidermidis. Phytotoxicity analysis exhibited a concentration-dependent increase (p ≤ 0.05) activity. The aerial parts EO demonstrated a substantial allelopathy effect, with IC50 values of 0.22 ± 0.026, 0.39 ± 0.021, and 0.20 ± 0.025 mg/mL, respectively, on inhibitory germination, seedling length and seedling weight growth of Cuscuta campestris seeds. Molecular docking analyzes showed that Oleic acid was suitable for dynamic stabilization of HPPD (-6.552 kJ/mol) and GS (-7.265 kJ/mol) and Eupatoriochromene had the inhibitory potential against AHAS, with docking score of -4.189 kJ/mol. The current research demonstrated that C. macranthera EOs from its aerial parts have an acceptable phytotoxic activity against Cuscuta campestris weed. The major components of EOs, Oleic acid and Eupatoriochromene, presented the strongest binding with HPPD, GS, and AHAS active sites causing disturbance in germination, photosynthesis and weed growth suggesting it as a natural herbicide for controlling the weeds.
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- Hadi Ghanbari
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plants and Drugs Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Evin, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Research Center for Integrative Medicine in Aging, Aging Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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de Oliveira MA, Barros AB, de Araújo GS, de Araújo AR, José Dos Santos Soares M, de Oliveira DF, Lima FCDA, Batagin-Neto A, Leite JRDSDA, Cesário HPSDF, Pessoa ODL, Filho JDBM, Araújo AJ. Natural cordiaquinones as strategies to inhibit the growth and biofilm formation of methicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus spp. J Appl Microbiol 2023; 134:lxad162. [PMID: 37496232 DOI: 10.1093/jambio/lxad162] [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: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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AIMS The aim of this study was to investigate the antibacterial and antibiofilm potential of cordiaquinones B, E, L, N, and O against different Staphylococci strains, in addition to analyzing in silico the observed effect. METHODS AND RESULTS The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) were determined according to CLSI guidelines. The inhibition of biofilm formation was investigated at sub-MICs. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and density functional theory method were performed. The tested strains of Staphylococcus spp. were susceptible to cordiaquinones B, E, and L, among which cordiaquinone B exerted a bactericidal effect, confirmed by a bacterial growth curve study, against Staphylococcus saprophyticus. Cordiaquinones B and E showed lowest MBC values against S. saprophyticus. AFM revealed that cordiaquinone L reduced the mean cell size of S. saprophyticus. Cordiaquinones B and E inhibited the biofilm formation ability of S. aureus by ∼90%. The in silico analysis suggested that the antimicrobial activity of cordiaquinones is driven by their electron donation capability. CONCLUSIONS Cordiaquinones inhibit the growth and biofilm formation (virulence factor) of both methicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant Staphylococci strains, indicating their antimicrobial potential.
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- Mariana Araújo de Oliveira
- Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, Núcleo de Pesquisa e Pos-graduação, Parnaíba, PI 64202-020, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, Núcleo de Pesquisa e Pos-graduação, Parnaíba, PI 64202-020, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, Núcleo de Pesquisa e Pos-graduação, Parnaíba, PI 64202-020, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, Núcleo de Pesquisa e Pos-graduação, Parnaíba, PI 64202-020, Brazil
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- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de São Paulo, Departamento de Física,Matão, SP 15991502, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista, Campus de Itapeva, Departamento de Ciências e Tecnologia, Itapeva, SP 18409-010, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, Núcleo de Pesquisa e Pos-graduação, Parnaíba, PI 64202-020, Brazil
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Atwaa ESH, Shahein MR, Raya-Álvarez E, Abd El-Sattar ES, Hassan MAA, Hashim MA, Dahran N, El-Khadragy MF, Agil A, Elmahallawy EK. Assessment of the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of fermented camel milk fortified with Cordia myxa and its biological effects against oxidative stress and hyperlipidemia in rats. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1130224. [PMID: 37229477 PMCID: PMC10203225 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1130224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Natural feed additives and their potential benefits in production of safe and highly nutritious food have gained the attention of many researchers the last decades. Cordia myxa is a nutrient-dense food with various health benefits. Despite this fact, very limited studied investigated the physicochemical and sensory impacts of incorporation of fermented camel milk with Cordia myxa and its biological effects. The current study aimed to assess the physical, chemical, and sensory characteristics of fermented camel milk (FCM) fortified with 5, 10, and 15% Cordia myxa pulp. The study demonstrated that fortification of camel milk efficiently enhanced protein, total solids, ash, fiber, phenolic substance, and antioxidant activity. When compared to other treatments, FCM supplemented with 10% Cordia myxa pulp had the best sensory features. In addition, FCM fortified with 10% Cordia myxa pulp was investigated as a potential inhibitor of hypercholesterolemia agents in obese rats. Thirty-two male Wistar rats were split into two main groups including normal pellet group (n = 8) served as negative control group (G1) and a group of hyperlipidemic animals (n = 24) were feed on a high-fat diet (HFD). Hyperlipidemic rats group (n = 24) were then divided into three subgroups (8 per each); second group or positive control (G2) which include hyperlipidemic rats received distilled water (1 mL/day), the third group (G3) involved hyperlipidemic rats feed on FCM (10 g/day) and the fourth group (G4) included hyperlipidemic animals feed on 10 g/day FCM fortified with 10% of Cordia myxa pulp by oral treatment via an intestinal tube for another 4 weeks. In contrast to the positive control group, G4 treated with Cordia myxa showed a substantial decrease in malondialdehyde, LDL, cholesterol, triglycerides, AST, ALT, creatinine, and urea levels, while a significant increase in HDL, albumin, and total protein concentrations. The number of large adipocytes decreased while the number of small adipocytes increased after consumption of fortified FCM. The results indicated that fermented milk fortified with Cordia myxa pulp improved the functions of the liver and kidney in hyperlipidemic rats. These results demonstrated the protective effects of camel milk and Cordia myxa pulp against hyperlipidemia in rats.
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- El Sayed Hassan Atwaa
- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Food and Dairy Technology, Faculty of Technology and Development, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Biohealth Institute Granada (IBs Granada) and Neuroscience Institute, School of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Zoonoses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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Alshegaihi RM, Mansour H, Alrobaish SA, Al Shaye NA, Abd El-Moneim D. The First Complete Chloroplast Genome of Cordia monoica: Structure and Comparative Analysis. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:genes14050976. [PMID: 37239336 DOI: 10.3390/genes14050976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Cordia monoica is a member of the Boraginaceae family. This plant is widely distributed in tropical regions and has a great deal of medical value as well as economic importance. In the current study, the complete chloroplast (cp) genome of C. monoica was sequenced, assembled, annotated, and reported. This circular chloroplast genome had a size of 148,711 bp, with a quadripartite structure alternating between a pair of repeated inverted regions (26,897-26,901 bp) and a single copy region (77,893 bp). Among the 134 genes encoded by the cp genome, there were 89 protein-coding genes, 37 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, and 8 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes. A total of 1387 tandem repeats were detected, with the hexanucleotides class making up 28 percent of the repeats. Cordia monoica has 26,303 codons in its protein-coding regions, and leucine amino acid was the most frequently encoded amino acid in contrast to cysteine. In addition, 12 of the 89 protein-coding genes were found to be under positive selection. The phyloplastomic taxonomical clustering of the Boraginaceae species provides further evidence that chloroplast genome data are reliable not only at family level but also in deciphering the phylogeny at genus level (e.g., Cordia).
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- Rana M Alshegaihi
- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 21493, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science & Arts, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh 21911, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Qassim University, Buraydah 52377, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Plant Production, (Genetic Branch), Faculty of Environmental Agricultural Sciences, Arish University, El-Arish 45511, Egypt
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In Vitro Antiglycation Potential of Erva-Baleeira ( Varronia curassavica Jacq.). Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12020522. [PMID: 36830081 PMCID: PMC9952575 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020522] [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: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Varronia curassavica Jacq. (Boraginaceae) is traditionally used in the treatment of inflammatory processes. The ethanolic extract of its leaves (EEVc) showed anti-inflammatory properties and low toxicity. Medicinal plants have aroused interest for their antiglycation activities. The formation and accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are associated with several chronic diseases. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antiglycation potential of EEVc and two isolated compounds. METHODS The compounds brickellin and cordialin A were obtained by chromatographic methods and identified by spectrometric techniques. Analysis of fluorescent AGEs, biomarkers of amino acid residue oxidation, protein carbonyl groups and crosslink formation were performed in samples obtained from an in vitro model system of protein glycation with methylglyoxal. RESULTS EEVc, brickellin and cordialin A significantly reduced the in vitro formation of AGEs, and reduced the damage caused by oxidative damage to the protein. CONCLUSIONS According to the results, EEVc, brickellin and cordialin A are potential candidates against AGEs formation, which opens the way to expand the therapeutic arsenal for many pathologies resulting from glycoxidative stress.
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Essential Oils from Colombian Plants: Antiviral Potential against Dengue Virus Based on Chemical Composition, In Vitro and In Silico Analyses. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27206844. [PMID: 36296437 PMCID: PMC9607004 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27206844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Currently, there are no therapies to prevent severe dengue disease. Essential oils (EOs) can serve as primary sources for research and the discovery of phytomedicines for alternative therapy. Fourteen EOs samples were obtained by distillation from six plants used in Colombian folk medicine. GC/MS analysis identified 125 terpenes. Cytopathic effect (CPE) reduction assays revealed differences in antiviral activity. EOs of Lippia alba, citral chemotype and carvone-rich fraction; Lippia origanoides, phellandrene chemotype; and Turnera diffusa, exhibited strong antiviral activity (IC50: 29 to 82 µg/mL; SI: 5.5 to 14.3). EOs of Piper aduncum, Ocimum basilicum, and L. origanoides, carvacrol, and thymol chemotypes, exhibited weak antiviral activity (32 to 53% DENV-CPE reduction at 100 µg/mL; SI > 5.0). Cluster and one-way ANOVA analyses suggest that the strong antiviral activity of EOs could be attributed to increased amounts of non-phenolic oxygenated monoterpenes and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons. Docking analyses (AutoDock Vina) predicted binding affinity between the DENV-2 E protein and terpenes: twenty sesquiterpene hydrocarbons (−8.73 to −6.91 kcal/mol), eight oxygenated monoterpenes (−7.52 to −6.98 kcal/mol), and seven monoterpene hydrocarbons (−7.60 to −6.99 kcal/mol). This study reports for the first time differences in the antiviral activity of EOs against DENV, corresponding to their composition of monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes.
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Raghuvanshi D, Sharma K, Verma R, Kumar D, Kumar H, Khan A, Valko M, Alomar SY, Alwasel SH, Nepovimova E, Kuca K. Phytochemistry, and pharmacological efficacy of Cordia dichotoma G. Forst. (Lashuda): A therapeutic medicinal plant of Himachal Pradesh. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 153:113400. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The effects of the ethanol extract of Cordia myxa leaves on the cognitive function in mice. BMC Complement Med Ther 2022; 22:215. [PMID: 35948926 PMCID: PMC9367120 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-022-03693-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Cordia myxa L. (Boraginaceae) is widely distributed in tropical regions and it’s fruits, leaves and stem bark have been utilized in folk medicine for treating trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. A population-based study showed that T. cruzi infection is associated with cognitive impairments. Therefore, if C. myxa has ameliorating activities on cognitive function, it would be useful for both T. cruzi infection and cognitive impairments.
Methods
In this study, we evaluated the effects of an ethanol extract of leaves of C. myxa (ELCM) on memory impairments and sensorimotor gating deficits in mice. The phosphorylation level of protein was observed by the Western blot analysis.
Results
The administration of ELCM significantly attenuated scopolamine-induced cognitive dysfunction in mice, as measured by passive avoidance test and novel object recognition test. Additionally, in the acoustic startle response test, we observed that the administration of ELCM ameliorated MK-801-induced prepulse inhibition deficits. We found that these behavioral outcomes were related with increased levels of phosphorylation phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), protein kinase B (Akt) and glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta (GSK-3β) in the cortex and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and cAMP response element-binding protein (CREB) in the hippocampus by western blot analysis.
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These results suggest that ELCM would be a potential candidate for treating cognitive dysfunction and sensorimotor gating deficits observed in individuals with neurodegenerative diseases.
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There Is Not Only Cupressus sempervirens L.: A Review on the Phytochemistry and Bioactivities of the Other Cupressus L. Species. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12147353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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This review article reports for the first time phytochemistry, ethnobotanical uses and pharmacological activities of all Cupressus L. species other than Cupressus sempervirens L. Indeed, the literature survey showed how many other Cupressus species are rich of important phytochemical compounds, widely used in the ethnobotanical field for several purposes and endowed with interesting biological activities, even if they are somehow neglected by the scientific community. This review aims to continue the study of these other Cupressus species and promote more research on them.
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Shipa SJ, Khandokar L, Bari MS, Qais N, Rashid MA, Haque MA, Mohamed IN. An insight into the anti-ulcerogenic potentials of medicinal herbs and their bioactive metabolites. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 293:115245. [PMID: 35367330 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) ranks top among the most prominent gastrointestinal problems prevalent around the world. Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, pathogenic infection by Helicobacter pylori, imbalances between gastrointestinal regulatory factors and pathological hyperacidity are major contributors towards the development of peptic ulcers. Although synthetic drugs of multiple pharmacological classes are abundantly available, inadequacy of such agents in ensuring complete recovery in not uncommon. Therefore, pharmacological explorations of herbal products including plant extracts and their respective isolated phytoconstituents, for potential gastroprotective and antiulcer properties, are regular practice among the scientific community. Moreover, the historical preferences of a significant share of world population towards herbal-based medication over modern synthetic drugs also contribute significantly to such endeavors. AIM OF THE REVIEW This review has endeavored to present ethnomedicinal and pharmacological prospects of a significant number of authenticated plant species in terms of their capacity to exert gastroprotection and antiulcer activities both in vitro and in vivo. The information delineated along the way was further subjected to critical analysis to ascertain the possible future prospects of such findings into designing plant-derived products in future for the treatment of peptic ulcer. MATERIALS AND METHODS Electronic version of prominent bibliographic databases, including Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Wiley Online Library, SpringerLink, Web of Science, and MEDLINE were explored extensively for the identification and compilation of relevant information. The plant names and respective family names were verified through the Plant List (version 1.1) and World Flora Online 2021. All relevant chemical structures were verified through PubChem and SciFinder databases and illustrated with ChemDraw Ultra 12.0. RESULTS A colossal number of 97 plant species categorized under 58 diverse plant families have been discussed in the review for their gastroprotective and antiulcer properties. In vivo illustrations of the pharmacological properties were achieved for almost all the species under consideration. 29 individual phytoconstituents from these sources were also characterized with similar pharmacological potentials. Majority of the plant extracts as well as their constituents were found to exert their gastroprotective effects through antioxidative pathway featuring both enzymatic and nonenzymatic mechanism. Moreover, active inhibition of acid secretion, upregulation of gastroprotective mediators and downregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines, were also associated with a prominent number of plants or products thereof. CONCLUSIONS Comparative evaluations of the plant sources for their antiulcer activities, both as individual and as combination formulations, are necessary to be conducted in human subjects under properly regulated clinical conditions. Moreover, the efficacy and safety of such products should also be evaluated against those of the currently available treatment options. This will further facilitate in ascertaining their suitability and superiority, if any, in the treatment of peptic ulcer diseases. Implementation of these endeavors may eventually lead to development of more efficient treatment options in the future.
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- Sowkat Jahan Shipa
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong, 4318, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia
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Arnequinol A and arnequinone A, two unique meroterpenoids from Arnebia euchroma. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.09.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Abdullah M, Usmani S, Kushwaha P. A comprehensive Review on Ethnopharmacology and Phytochemistry of an Underutilized Plant Cordia dichotoma L. CURRENT NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.2174/1573401318666220412113142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Cordia dichotoma L. (Family Boraginaceae), a well-known medicinal plant, has been traditionally used for thousands of years for the treatment of various diseases. Several studies have been undertaken to assess the pharmacological potential of different parts of the plant, namely roots, stem, flower, and leaves, for their antioxidant, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, anticancer, antifertility, antifungal, and wound healing properties. The present review aims to deliver a comprehensive summary of botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, and prospects of potential pharmacological activities of the plant C. dichotoma. A literature survey was carried out through books on herbal medicine and different online databases, including Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Scifinder, Science Direct, and Springer. All papers based on traditional medicinal uses and pharmacological properties have been analyzed and summarized in this review. The elaborative results vindicate that extracts and phytoconstituents from C. dichotoma exert a wide spectrum of pharmacological effects and hold significant prospects in major health conditions.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow, India
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Hepatoprotective Effects of Crude Stem Bark Extracts and Solvent Fractions of Cordia africana against Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Injury in Rats. Can J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022; 2022:1449286. [PMID: 35392025 PMCID: PMC8983178 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1449286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cordia africana Lam (Boraginaceae) is widely used in Ethiopian folk medicine for the treatment of different types of liver disorders. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the hepatoprotective effects of an aqueous (CAAE), 80% methanol extracts of C. africana stem bark (CAME), and the solvent fractions of the methanol extract against acetaminophen (APAP)-induced liver injury in rats. Acute toxicity test and APAP-induced lethality test were done on mice of either sex, while APAP dose selection test was done on female rats. Male rats were used for hepatoprotective experiments and the liver injury was induced using 2 g/kg APAP given orally. Serum levels of the liver enzymes and total bilirubin (TB), as well as lipid profiles, were determined. Histopathological examination of the liver tissues was also conducted to confirm the findings of biochemical analysis. Intraperitoneal (i.p.) sodium pentobarbital (SPB)-induced sleeping duration was also used to determine the protective effect of the test substances. Oral administration of APAP resulted in a significant increase in serum levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), TB, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), total cholesterol (TC), and triglycerides (TGs) and decrease in serum high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Administration of the standard drug, silymarin 100 mg/kg, extracts at doses of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg and fractions at the dose of 400 mg/kg reversed the serum levels of all parameters to normal. CAME exerted a significant dose-dependent hepatoprotective effect in terms of ALT and AST, while CAAE significant dose-dependent hepatoprotective effect was in terms of AST, ALP, and TGs. The protective effect of the extracts and fractions was also confirmed by histopathological investigations and SPB-induced sleeping time. From the results of the present study, it can be concluded that C. africana stem bark aqueous, 80% methanol crude extracts, and solvent fractions of the methanol extract showed hepatoprotective effects.
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El-Massry KF, Farouk A, Mahmoud KF, El-Ghorab AH, M SS, Musa A, Mostafa EM, Ghoneim MM, Naguib IA, Abdelgawad MA. Chemical characteristics and targeted encapsulated Cordia myxa fruits extracts nanoparticles for antioxidant and cytotoxicity potentials. Saudi J Biol Sci 2021; 28:5349-5358. [PMID: 34466114 PMCID: PMC8381057 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.05.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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A promising Cordia myxa fruit (CMF) extract targets an additional incorporation in functional foods. It retains appropriate health welfares owing to its antioxidant properties with limited incorporation in food matrices due its hydrophobicity. Therefore, CMF extract micro- and nanocapsulation was performed to protect and facilitate consistency of produced hydrophobic foods matrices. Furthermore, to determine its phytochemicals, antioxidant, and cytotoxic effects by applying analytical HPLC, FRAP and SRB assay, respectively. HPLC analysis of the tested extracts revealed the presence of, 25.59 ± 1.78 mg catechin/g, 69.68 ± 4.20 mg quercetin/g, and 112.72 ± 8.38 mg gallic acid/g extract. The CMF extract displayed a potent DPPH radicals' scavenger and FRAP high reduction capability in a dose-dependent manner. The potent pharmacological activities of CMF extract may be ascribed to high concentration of polyphenolics including flavonoids which strongly reported to possess an antitumor and antioxidant activities. To confirm the efficient CMF incorporation in micro- and nanosystems and their thermal stabilities to withstand the high temperatures applied during some food processing. DSC of the apparent melt of non-capsulated CMF and encapsulated forms (MCMF and NCMF) in sodium alginate gel and beads was studied. Results showed that melting point of CMF extract (86.17 °C) indicating its inability whereas the MCMF and NCMF melting points (226.45 and 383.87 °C, respectively) demonstrating the capability of expending alginate - packaging material to shield the vital active compounds of C. myxa fruit to be applied in different targeted delivery products especially that disclosed to high thermal treatments.
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- Khaled F. El-Massry
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka, Aljouf 72341, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry of Flavor & Aroma Department, National Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka, Aljouf 72341, Saudi Arabia
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- Nutrition and Food Science Department, National Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka, Aljouf 72341, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka, Aljouf 72341, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Ad Diriyah 13713, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11371, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka, Aljouf 72341, Saudi Arabia
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Behavioral and Antennal Responses of Tribolium confusum to Varronia globosa Essential Oil and Its Main Constituents: Perspective for Their Use as Repellent. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26154393. [PMID: 34361547 PMCID: PMC8347475 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26154393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Essential oils of aromatic plants represent an alternative to classical pest control with synthetic chemicals. They are especially promising for the alternative control of stored product pest insects. Here, we tested behavioral and electrophysiological responses of the stored product pest Tribolium confusum, to the essential oil of a Brazilian indigenous plant, Varronia globosa, collected in the Caatinga ecosystem. We analyzed the essential oil by GC-MS, tested the effects of the entire oil and its major components on the behavior of individual beetles in a four-way olfactometer, and investigated responses to these stimuli in electroantennogram recordings (EAG). We could identify 25 constituents in the essential oil of V. globosa, with anethole, caryophyllene and spathulenole as main components. The oil and its main component anethole had repellent effects already at low doses, whereas caryophyllene had only a repellent effect at a high dose. In addition, the essential oil abolished the attractive effect of the T. confusum aggregation pheromone. EAG recordings revealed dose-dependent responses to the individual components and increasing responses to the blend and even more to the entire oil. Our study reveals the potential of anethole and the essential oil of V. globosa in the management of stored product pests.
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Seyedian R, Isavi F, Najafiasl M, Zaeri S. Electrospun fibers loaded with Cordia myxa L. fruit extract: Fabrication, characterization, biocompatibility and efficacy in wound healing. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Elkwafi G, Mohamed N, Elabbar F, Alnajjar R. Flavonoid content of the Libyan Onosma Cyrenaicum: isolation, identification, electronic chemical reactivity, drug likeness, docking, and MD study. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2021; 40:7351-7366. [PMID: 33685329 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2021.1897046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In this work, an attempt to identify the flavonoid content of the Libyan Onosma Cyrenaicum led to the isolation of three flavonoids 7,8-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one(GE-001), 5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxy phenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one (GE-002) and 5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one (GE-003), the isolated compounds were characterized using 1H and 13C-NMR techniques. A further DFT study at ωB97-XD with 6-311++G** basis set in water was conducted to calculate the isolated compounds' global and local reactivity descriptors and Fukui indices along with their antioxidant activity. The drug-likeness and bioactivity properties of the isolated compounds were estimated and discussed. Finally, GE-001, GE-002, and GE-003 were docked into HCV NS5B polymerase active siteand this was followed by molecular dynamic simulation to certify the obtained docking result and to obtain the MM-GBSA free binding energyy of the isolated compounds. Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Ghazala Elkwafi
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya.,Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, South Africa
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Tiam ER, Bikobo DSN, Ndassa IM, Nyemeck Ii NM, A Zintchem AA, Ayong L, Diboué PHB, Ndjakou BL, Mbing JN, Pegnyemb DE. Experimental and computational studies of an antiplasmodial derivative of allantoin; antimycobacterial essential oil from Cordia batesii WERNHAM (Boraginaceae). BMC Chem 2021; 15:15. [PMID: 33673871 PMCID: PMC7934435 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-021-00742-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Chemical and pharmacological investigations were performed on the stems of Cordia batesii (Boraginaeae); chemical studies included quantum calculations applied on a newly described compound. Results A new derivative of allantoin (1) named batesiin (2) was characterized. Thirteen other known compounds involving allantoin (1) were either isolated or identified. GC–MS enabled the identification of six compounds from a fraction containing essential oil. MeOH extract and some isolated compounds were tested in vitro against Pf7G8 CQS and Pf Dd2 CQR strains of Plasmodium falciparum; extract disclosed a moderate antiplasmodial activity (IC50 = 50 μg mL−1). Meantime, the CH2Cl2 extract and essential oil fraction were tested on a resistant mycobacterial strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis; a potent antimycobacterial activity with a MIC = 9.52 μg mL−1 was deduced from essential oil. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were carried on batesiin (2). Calculated chemical shifts at B3LYP/6-31G(d,p) and MPW1PW91/6-31G+(d,p) showed much better correlations with the experimental data. Time dependent DFT at B3LYP/6-31G+(d,p) displayed a major absorption band 3.01 nm higher than the experimental value. Conclusion Cordia batesii can be considered as promising in search of compounds with antimalarial and antitubercular properties. DFT studies are very helpful when trying to learn more about the spectroscopic insights of a derivative of allantoin (1).
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- Eric Robert Tiam
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, P.O Box 812, Yaounde, Cameroon
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, P.O Box 812, Yaounde, Cameroon.,Department of Chemistry, Higher Training College, University of Yaoundé I, P.O Box 47, Yaounde, Cameroon
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, P.O Box 812, Yaounde, Cameroon
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, P.O Box 812, Yaounde, Cameroon. .,Department of Chemistry, Higher Training College, University of Yaoundé I, P.O Box 47, Yaounde, Cameroon.
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- Centre for Research on Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicine, Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies, Yaounde, Cameroon
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, P.O Box 812, Yaounde, Cameroon.,Department of Chemistry, Higher Training College, University of Yaoundé I, P.O Box 47, Yaounde, Cameroon
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, P.O Box 812, Yaounde, Cameroon
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, P.O Box 812, Yaounde, Cameroon
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Ahmad S, Zahiruddin S, Parveen B, Basist P, Parveen A, Gaurav, Parveen R, Ahmad M. Indian Medicinal Plants and Formulations and Their Potential Against COVID-19-Preclinical and Clinical Research. Front Pharmacol 2021; 11:578970. [PMID: 33737875 PMCID: PMC7962606 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.578970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The cases of COVID-19 are still increasing day-by-day worldwide, even after a year of its first occurrence in Wuhan city of China. The spreading of SARS-CoV-2 infection is very fast and different from other SARS-CoV infections possibly due to structural differences in S proteins. The patients with severe diseases may die due to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by systemic inflammatory reactions due to the excessive release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines by the immune effector cells. In India too, it is spreading very rapidly, although the case fatality rate is below 1.50% (https://www.statista.com), which is markedly less than in other countries, despite the dense population and minimal health infrastructure in rural areas. This may be due to the routine use of many immunomodulator medicinal plants and traditional AYUSH formulations by the Indian people. This communication reviews the AYUSH recommended formulations and their ingredients, routinely used medicinal plants and formulations by Indian population as well as other promising Indian medicinal plants, which can be tested against COVID-19. Special emphasis is placed on Indian medicinal plants reported for antiviral, immunomodulatory and anti-allergic/anti-inflammatory activities and they are categorized for prioritization in research on the basis of earlier reports. The traditional AYUSH medicines currently under clinical trials against COVID-19 are also discussed as well as furtherance of pre-clinical and clinical testing of the potential traditional medicines against COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2. The results of the clinical studies on AYUSH drugs will guide the policymakers from the AYUSH systems of medicines to maneuver their policies for public health, provide information to the global scientific community and could form a platform for collaborative studies at national and global levels. It is thereby suggested that promising AYUSH formulations and Indian medicinal plants must be investigated on a priority basis to solve the current crisis.
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- Sayeed Ahmad
- Bioactive Natural Product Laboratory, Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard (Deemed University), New Delhi, India
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- Bioactive Natural Product Laboratory, Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard (Deemed University), New Delhi, India
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- Bioactive Natural Product Laboratory, Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard (Deemed University), New Delhi, India
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- Bioactive Natural Product Laboratory, Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard (Deemed University), New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Translational and Clinical Research, Jamia Hamdard (Deemed University), New Delhi, India
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- Bioactive Natural Product Laboratory, Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard (Deemed University), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgery, School of Unani Medical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard (Deemed University), New Delhi, India
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Rodrigues RRL, Nunes TAL, de Araújo AR, Marinho Filho JDB, da Silva MV, Carvalho FADA, Pessoa ODL, Freitas HPS, Rodrigues KADF, Araújo AJ. Antileishmanial activity of cordiaquinone E towards Leishmania (Leishmania) amazonensis. Int Immunopharmacol 2020; 90:107124. [PMID: 33168414 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.107124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Leishmaniasis is caused by several protozoan species of Leishmania, and being endemically present in 98 countries around the world, it is also a severe public-health problem. The available antileishmanial drugs are toxic and yet present risks of recurrent infection. Efforts to find new, effective, and safe oral agents for the treatment of leishmaniasis are continuing throughout the world. This work aimed to evaluate the antileishmania activity of cordiaquinone E (CORe), isolated from the roots of Cordia polycephala (Lam.) I. M. Johnston. Cytotoxicity, and possible mechanisms of action against promastigote and amastigote forms of Leishmania amazonensis were examined. CORe was effective in inhibiting promastigote (IC50 4.5 ± 0.3 µM) and axenic amastigote (IC50 2.89 ± 0.11 µM) growth in concentrations found non-toxic for the host cell (CC50 246.81 ± 14.5 µM). Our results revealed that CORe presents direct activity against the parasite, inducing cell death by apoptosis. CORe present greater activity against intracellular amastigotes (EC50 1.92 ± 0.2 µM), yet with much higher selectivity indexes than the reference drugs, being respectively more benign towards RAW 264.7 macrophages than meglumine antimoniate and amphotericin B, (respectively by 4.68 and 42.84 fold). The antiamastigote activity was associated with increased TNF-α, IL-12, NO, and ROS levels, as well as decreased IL-10 levels. These results encourage the progression of studies on this compound for the development of new leishmanicidal agents.
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- Raiza Raianne Luz Rodrigues
- Laboratório de Doenças Infecciosas, Campus Ministro Reis Velloso, Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, 64202-020 Parnaíba, PI, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Doenças Infecciosas, Campus Ministro Reis Velloso, Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, 64202-020 Parnaíba, PI, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Biodiversidade e Biotecnologia, Campus Ministro Reis Velloso, Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, 64202-020 Parnaíba, PI, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cultura de Células do Delta, Campus Ministro Reis Velloso, Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, 64202-020 Parnaíba, PI, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunologia e Parasitologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e Naturais, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, 38025-180 Uberaba, MG, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisas em Plantas Medicinais, Campus Ministro Petrônio Portella, Universidade Federal do Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, Piauí, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cultura de Células do Delta, Campus Ministro Reis Velloso, Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, 64202-020 Parnaíba, PI, Brazil.
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Yan HW, Zhang X, Yang YN, Feng ZM, Jiang JS, Zhang PC. Archromones A-F, unusual polycyclic dearomatic geranylquinol derivatives from the roots of Arnebia euchroma. Org Biomol Chem 2020; 18:8424-8432. [PMID: 33112334 DOI: 10.1039/d0ob01934h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Eight new geranylquinol derivatives (1-8) were purified from the roots of Arnebia euchroma. Compounds 1-6 possess an unprecedented dearomatic benzocogeijerene skeleton with a rare trans-fused hydronaphthalene moiety. Their structures and absolute configurations were elucidated by HRESIMS, NMR, ECD, and X-ray diffraction. A convenient strategy for rapid determination of the relative configuration of H-1/H-7/Me-16 and the absolute configuration at C-1 for 1-6 was summarized. Compound 2 exhibited cytotoxicity against all the tested cell lines, namely PC9, BGC823, HCT116, HepG2, HeLa, and U87-MG, with IC50 values ranging from 13.7 to 29.3 μM.
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- Hai-Wei Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, People's Republic of China.
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Shah KH, Oza MJ. Comprehensive Review of Bioactive and Molecular Aspects of Moringa Oleifera Lam. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2020.1813755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Kaushal H. Shah
- Department of Pharmacognosy, SVKM’s Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, SVKM’s Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, India
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Hojjati M, Beirami-Serizkani F. Structural characterization, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of a novel water soluble polysaccharide from Cordia myxa fruits. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-020-00586-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Nikhat S, Fazil M. Overview of Covid-19; its prevention and management in the light of Unani medicine. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 728:138859. [PMID: 32334163 PMCID: PMC7174982 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Since December 2019, a respiratory pandemic named as coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) caused by a new coronavirus named as SARS-CoV-2, has taken the world by storm. The symptoms are fever, malaise, and cough which resolve in a few days in most cases; but may progress to respiratory distress and organ failure. Transmission is through droplet infection or fomites, but other modes such as airborne transmission and oro-fecal transmission are also speculated. Research is underway to develop effective vaccines and medicines for the disease. In such a scenario, we present the measures described in Unani system of medicine for health protection during epidemics. Unani is a traditional system of medicine developed during the middle ages, which employs natural drugs of herbal, animal and mineral origin for treatment. In Unani medicine, during an epidemic, apart from isolation and quarantine, three measures are of utmost importance, (i) purification of surroundings using certain herbal drugs as fumigants or sprays, (ii) health promotion and immune-modulation, and (iii) use of health-protecting drugs and symptom-specific drugs. Drugs such as loban (Styrax benzoides W. G. Craib), sandroos (Hymenaea verrucosa Gaertn.) za'fran (Crocus sativus L.), vinegar etc. are prescribed in various forms. Scientific researches on these drugs reveal the presence of a number of pharmacologically active substances, which may provide a new insight into the management of infections and epidemics.
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- Sadia Nikhat
- Dept. of Ilaj bit Tadbeer, School of Unani Medical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India.
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- HAK Institute of Literary and Historical Research in Unani Medicine, CCRUM, Jamia Millia Islamia Campus, New Delhi 110025, India.
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Giles-Rivas D, Estrada-Soto S, Aguilar-Guadarrama AB, Almanza-Pérez J, García-Jiménez S, Colín-Lozano B, Navarrete-Vázquez G, Villalobos-Molina R. Antidiabetic effect of Cordia morelosana, chemical and pharmacological studies. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 251:112543. [PMID: 31917279 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.112543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2019] [Revised: 12/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE CORDIA MORELOSANA: Standley (Boraginaceae) is commonly used in folk medicine for the treatment of diarrhoea, kidney inflammation, diabetes, lung pain, bronchitis, asthma, hoarseness, cough and fever. AIM Current work was conducted to develop a bio-guided isolation of antidiabetic compounds from ethanolic extract of Cordia morelosana (EECm). MATERIAL AND METHODS The phytochemical bio-guided study was conducted by successive chromatographic techniques, and isolated compounds were characterized by 1D and 2D-NMR experiments. The in vivo antihyperglycemic and antidiabetic activities of EECm (100 mg/kg), and methyl rosmarinate (MR, 50 mg/kg) were determined on normoglycemic and diabetic murine models. Additionally, the in vitro activity was conducted to determine α-glucosidase inhibitory effect, and PPARs, GLUT4 and FATP expression on 3T3-L1 cells by RT-PCR. Acute and sub-chronic toxicological studies for EECm were conducted on rats, following the OECD guidelines (No. 420 and 407). RESULTS EECm promotes significant α-glucosidase inhibition (55.6%) at 1 mg/kg respect to the control. Also, EECm (100 mg/kg) showed significant antihyperglycemic effect on oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), and in non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes (NIDD) model, had antidiabetic activity (p < 0.001) compared to controls. The bio-guided isolation allowed to obtain four known compounds described as rosmarinic acid (RA), methyl rosmarinate (MR), nicotiflorine and 1-O-methyl-scyllo-inositol. On the other hand, MR showed significant antidiabetic and anthiyperglycemic activities (p < 0.05), and overexpression of PPARγ, PPARα, GLUT-4 and FATP than control. Docking studies were conducted with PPARγ and PPARα, showing interesting binding mode profile on those targets. Finally, EECm displayed a LD50 > 2000 mg/kg and sub-chronic toxicological study reveals no toxic signs in animals tested compared to control. CONCLUSION EECm showed significant antihyperglycemic and antidiabetic actions being RA and MR the main antidiabetic metabolites.
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- Diana Giles-Rivas
- Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico.
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Depto. Ciencias de la Salud, D.C.B.S, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- Unidad de Biomedicina, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Tlalnepantla, Edo. de México, Mexico
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GUZMAN LUIS, NERIO LUZS, VENTURINI WHITNEY, MACIAS JULYLETHP, DONOSO WENDY, FORERO-DORIA OSCAR. Antiplatelet and antibacterial activities of Essential Oils obtained from rhizomes and leaves of Hedychium coronarium J. Koening. AN ACAD BRAS CIENC 2020; 92:e20190615. [DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202020190615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 08/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Arumugam S, Kumar KS, Karthik B, Ravichandran V. Cordia diffusa K.C. Jacob, the Kovai Manjack (Boraginaceae): a highly threatened steno-endemic species from Coimbatore City, Tamil Nadu, India. JOURNAL OF THREATENED TAXA 2019. [DOI: 10.11609/jott.5292.11.14.14870-14875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Cordia diffusa K.C. Jacob, belonging to Boraginaceae, discovered in 1938 and named by K.C. Jacob in 1944, is a little-known and the only narrow endemic but neglected plant of Coimbatore City. The lectotype of the steno-endemic is determined and the current status, distribution, potential threats, bioprospecting potential, and suggestions for conservation of the species are discussed. The collection of steno-endemic plant during intensive exploration in its type locality nearly after 90 years is of phytogeographic and conservation significance. The endemic is proposed the category of Critically Endangered (CR) based on criterion D of IUCN (as per versions 3.1 & 13). C. diffusa can be protected by promoting awareness of the rarity of native species and mass propagation through vegetative means so as to introduce it in gardens, parks, and avenues, etc. at once in the city.
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Novel green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using clammy cherry (Cordia obliqua Willd) fruit extract and investigation on its catalytic and antimicrobial properties. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-019-1302-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Cordidepsine is A Potential New Anti-HIV Depsidone from Cordia millenii, Baker. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24173202. [PMID: 31484419 PMCID: PMC6749241 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24173202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Revised: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 08/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Chemical investigation of Cordia millenii, Baker resulted in the isolation of a new depsidone, cordidepsine (1), along with twelve known compounds including cyclooctasulfur (2), lup-20(29)-en-3-triacontanoate (3), 1-(26-hydroxyhexacosanoyl)glycerol (4), glyceryl-1-hexacosanoate (5) betulinic acid (6), lupenone (7), β-amyrone (8), lupeol (9), β-amyrin (10), allantoin (11), 2'-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethylpropanoate (12) and stigmasterol glycoside (13). Hemi-synthetic reactions were carried out on two isolated compounds (5 and 6) to afford two new derivatives, that is, cordicerol A (14) and cordicerol B (15), respectively. The chemical structures of all the compounds were established based on analysis and interpretation of spectroscopic data such as electron ionization mass spectrometry (EI-MS), high resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HR-ESI-MS), fast atom bombardment mass spectrometry (FAB-MS), one dimension and two dimension nuclear magnetic resonance (1D and 2D-NMR) spectral data as well as X-ray crystallography (XRC). Lupeol ester derivatives [Lup-20(29)-en-3-triacontanoate (3)], monoglycerol derivatives [1-(26-hydroxyhexacosanoyl)glycerol (4) and glyceryl-1 hexacosanoate (5)] were isolated for the first time from Cordia genus while sulfur allotrope [cyclooctasulfur (2)] was isolated for the first time from plant origin. Biological assays cordidepsine (1) exhibited significant anti-HIV integrase activity with IC50 = 4.65 μM; EtOAc extract of stem barks, EtOAc fraction of roots and leaves were not toxic against 3T3 cells.
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Khan K, Rasheed M, Nadir M, Firdous S, Faizi S. Phytochemical and pharmacological profile with biogenetic correlation of bioactive phytoconstituents from the stems of Cordia sinensis Lam. Nat Prod Res 2019; 35:525-528. [PMID: 31305143 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2019.1637872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Present investigation reports first phytochemical profile of Cordia sinensis Lam. stems utilising GC-FID and GC-MS analyses. Moreover, antibacterial, antifungal, phytotoxic and insecticidal potential of stems was also evaluated. Altogether 33 (∼69%) compounds were identified. n-Hexadecanoic acid (15.62-35.55%), methyl hexadecanoate (11.22-29.49%), methyl octadecanoate (4.10-8.66%) and n-octadecanoic acid (4.24-6.64%), present in all the fractions were the major components identified. Overall 4 hydrocarbons, 7 fatty acids, 12 fatty acid esters, 3 phytosterols, 2 terpenes, a terpenoid and 4 aromatics were identified. It is important to note that methanolic mother extract showed moderate phytotoxic activity at higher dose only. However, GC-MS identifications revealed the presence of several phytoconstituents with reported bioactive potential. Moreover, biogenetic correlation of identified phytoconstituents with other parts of plant confirms their natural existence. Newly identified secondary metabolites of C. sinensis stems may also serve as the chemotaxonomic markers and can be correlated with the genus Cordia and Boraginaceae.
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- Kehkashan Khan
- Department of Chemistry, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.,Center of Excellence in Marine Biology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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Sánchez-Recillas A, Rivero-Medina L, Ortiz-Andrade R, Araujo-León JA, Flores-Guido JS. Airway smooth muscle relaxant activity of Cordia dodecandra A. DC. mainly by cAMP increase and calcium channel blockade. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 229:280-287. [PMID: 30342193 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2018] [Revised: 09/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The fight against chronic respiratory diseases needs the exploration of new active compounds with properties that contribute to diminish the symptoms or resolve the disease alongside current therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eight extracts obtained from the bark and leaves of a Mayan medicinal plant used to treat asthma, Cordia dodecandra A. DC., were investigated for their relaxant effect on rat isolated tracheal rings pre-contracted with carbachol [1 µM]. The underlying functional mode of action of the most effective extract was assessed and the chromatographic fingerprints of more active extracts were analyzed. RESULTS The dichloromethane bark extract (DECd-b) was the most effective and potent (Emax= 87.57 ± 1.32 %; EC50 = 392.7 ± 5.18 µg/mL). DECd-b relaxant effect was maximized in presence of isoproterenol (β-adrenergic agonist, [10 µM]) and theophylline (phosphodiesterase unspecific inhibitor, [10 µM]). DECd-b also showed efficient relaxation of KCl [80 mM]-induced contraction and inhibition of CaCl2-induced contraction. Pre-incubation with propranolol (non-selective β-adrenergic antagonist, [10 µM]), SQ22536 (adenylyl cyclase inhibitor; [100 µM]), ODQ (guanylyl cyclase inhibitor; [10 µM]), l-NAME (nitric oxide synthase inhibitor; [10 µM]), indomethacin (a cyclooxygenase unspecific inhibitor; [10 µM]), glibenclamide (ATP-sensitive potassium channel blocker; [10 µM]) and 2-aminopyridine (voltage-gated potassium channel blocker [100 µM]) did not modify the DECd-b relaxant-effect curve. The chromatographic analysis of DECd-b suggests the cordiaquinones presence with double conjugated bounds such as menaquinone. CONCLUSIONS Results suggest that DECd-b induces relaxation mainly by cAMP increase and Ca2+ channel blockade. The chromatographic profiles and UV spectrum of DECd-b and HECd-l suggest the presence of molecules with structure of meroterpenoid naphthoquinones. This work report scientific evidence of C. dodecandra medicinal specie, which contributes to the pharmacological and phytochemical background of C. dodecandra providing an added value to the traditional use of this specie.
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- Amanda Sánchez-Recillas
- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Calle 43 No. 613 x calle 90, Colonia Inalámbrica, C.P. 97069 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Calle 43 No. 613 x calle 90, Colonia Inalámbrica, C.P. 97069 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Calle 43 No. 613 x calle 90, Colonia Inalámbrica, C.P. 97069 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.
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- Laboratorio de Cromatografía, Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Calle 43 No. 613 x calle 90, Colonia Inalámbrica, C.P. 97069 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.
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- Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Carretera Mérida-Xmatkuil Km. 15.5, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.
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Cellular oxidative stress and antiproliferative effects of Cordia dichotoma (Linn.) seeds extract and their fractions on human cervix epitheloid (HeLa) and human lung (A549) carcinoma cells. Eur J Integr Med 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2018.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Hatware KV, Sharma S, Patil K, Shete M, Karri S, Gupta G. Evidence for gastroprotective, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential of methanolic extract of Cordia dichotoma leaves on indomethacin and stress induced gastric lesions in Wistar rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 103:317-325. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2017] [Revised: 03/29/2018] [Accepted: 04/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Southeast Asian Medicinal Plants as a Potential Source of Antituberculosis Agent. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2017; 2017:7185649. [PMID: 29081822 PMCID: PMC5610802 DOI: 10.1155/2017/7185649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2017] [Revised: 04/23/2017] [Accepted: 05/18/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Despite all of the control strategies, tuberculosis (TB) is still a major cause of death globally and one-third of the world's population is infected with TB. The drugs used for TB treatment have drawbacks of causing adverse side effects and emergence of resistance strains. Plant-derived medicines have since been used in traditional medical system for the treatment of numerous ailments worldwide. There were nine major review publications on antimycobacteria from plants in the last 17 years. However, none is focused on Southeast Asian medicinal plants. Hence, this review is aimed at highlighting the medicinal plants of Southeast Asian origin evaluated for anti-TB. This review is based on literatures published in various electronic database. A total of 132 plants species representing 45 families and 107 genera were reviewed; 27 species representing 20.5% exhibited most significant in vitro anti-TB activity (crude extracts and/or bioactive compounds 0–<10 µg/ml). The findings may motivate various scientists to undertake the project that may result in the development of crude extract that will be consumed as complementary or alternative TB drug or as potential bioactive compounds for the development of novel anti-TB drug.
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