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Parida KK, Lahiri M, Ghosh M, Dalal A, Kalia NP. P-glycoprotein inhibitors as an adjunct therapy for TB. Drug Discov Today 2024; 29:104108. [PMID: 39032811 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2024.104108] [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] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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The primary challenge in TB treatment is the emergence of multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB). One of the major factors responsible for MDR is the upregulation of efflux pumps. Permeation-glycoprotein (P-gp), an efflux pump, hinders the bioavailability of the administered drugs inside the infected cells. Simultaneously, angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels, contributes to drug delivery complexities. TB infection triggers a cascade of events that upregulates the expression of angiogenic factors and P-gp. The combined action of P-gp and angiogenesis foster the emergence of MDR-TB. Understanding these mechanisms is pivotal for developing targeted interventions to overcome MDR in TB. P-gp inhibitors, such as verapamil, and anti-angiogenic drugs, including bevacizumab, have shown improvement in TB drug delivery to granuloma. In this review, we discuss the potential of P-gp inhibitors as an adjunct therapy to shorten TB treatment.
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- Kishan Kumar Parida
- Department of Biological Sciences (Pharmacology and Toxicology), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences (Pharmacology and Toxicology), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences (Pharmacology and Toxicology), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences (Pharmacology and Toxicology), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences (Pharmacology and Toxicology), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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Loying R, Sharmah B, Barman H, Borah A, Bora HK, Kalita J, Manna P. Anti-inflammatory potential of Piper betleoides C. DC., a promising Piper species of Northeast India: in vitro and in vivo evidence and mechanistic insight. Inflammopharmacology 2024:10.1007/s10787-024-01539-3. [PMID: 39126574 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-024-01539-3] [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: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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The present study aims to investigate the anti-inflammatory potential of the leaf hydroalcoholic extract of Piper betleoides C. DC., also known as "Jangli Paan" in Northeast India, using lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated both cell culture (RAW264.7, macrophage cells) and animal (albino rat) model of inflammation. Treatment with leaf hydroalcoholic extract of Piper betleoides (PBtE) dose-dependently (5, 10, and 20 µg/mL) decreased the secretion of pro-inflammatory (TNF-α, IL-6, and MCP-1) and increased anti-inflammatory (IL-4 and IL-10) cytokines in LPS-treated macrophages. Similarly, treatment with PBtE also prevented the alternation in mRNA expression of inflammatory markers (TNF-α, CCL-2, IL-6, and IL-10) in LPS-treated macrophages. Dose-dependent supplementation with PBtE further reduced the production of intracellular ROS and increased the phagocytosis efficacies in LPS-treated cells. Further in vivo studies demonstrated that treatment with PBtE dose-dependently (50, 100, and 200 mg/kg body weight) prevented the dysregulation of the secretion of inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-4, IL-6, and IL-10) and reduced the circulatory levels of prostaglandin (PGE2) and nitric oxide products (nitrite) in LPS-treated animals. In addition, alternation of blood cell profiling and the liver as well as kidney dysfunctions were also prevented by the treatment with PBtE in LPS-treated rats. The anti-inflammatory potential of PBtE was comparable to those seen in sodium diclofenac (positive control) treated group. LC-MS analyses showed piperine, piperlongumine, piperolactam-A, and dehydropipernonaline and GC-MS analyses demonstrated phytol, caryophyllene, and falcarinol as the phytochemicals present in Piper betleoides, which might play an important role in preventing inflammation and associated pathophysiology. Different treatments didn't cause any toxicity in cell culture and animal models. This study for the first time demonstrated the promising anti-inflammatory potential of the leaf hydroalcoholic extract of Piper betleoides.
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- Rikraj Loying
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
- Centre for Infectious Diseases, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, 785006, Assam, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
- Centre for Infectious Diseases, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, 785006, Assam, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
- Centre for Infectious Diseases, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, 785006, Assam, India
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- Centre for Infectious Diseases, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, 785006, Assam, India
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- Centre for Preclinical Studies, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, 785006, Assam, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
- Centre for Infectious Diseases, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, 785006, Assam, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
- Centre for Infectious Diseases, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, 785006, Assam, India.
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Gusson-Zanetoni JP, Cardoso LP, de Sousa SO, de Melo Moreira Silva LL, de Oliveira Martinho J, Henrique T, Tajara EH, Oliani SM, Rodrigues-Lisoni FC. Molecular Aspects of Piperine in Signaling Pathways Associated with Inflammation in Head and Neck Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5762. [PMID: 38891950 PMCID: PMC11172343 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25115762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Piperine, an active plant alkaloid from black pepper (Piper nigrum), has several pharmacological effects, namely antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects, which involve inhibiting molecular events associated with various stages of cancer development. The aim of this study was to investigate the molecular mechanisms of action of piperine in relation to its potential anticancer effect on head and neck cancer cells. Parameters related to neoplastic potential and cytokine, protein and gene expression were investigated in head and neck cancer cell lines (HEp-2 and SCC-25) treated with piperine. The results of the tests indicated that piperine modified morphology and inhibited viability and the formation of cell colonies. Piperine promoted genotoxicity by triggering apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in the G2/M and S phases. A decrease in cell migration was also observed, and there was decreased expression of MMP2/9 genes. Piperine also reduced the expression of inflammatory molecules (PTGS2 and PTGER4), regulated the secretion of cytokines (IFN-γ and IL-8) and modulated the expression of ERK and p38. These results suggest that piperine exerts anticancer effects on tumor cells by regulating signaling pathways associated with head and neck cancer.
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- Juliana Prado Gusson-Zanetoni
- Department of Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Science (IBILCE), São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto 15054-000, Brazil; (J.P.G.-Z.); (L.P.C.); (S.O.d.S.); (L.L.d.M.M.S.); (J.d.O.M.); (S.M.O.)
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Science (IBILCE), São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto 15054-000, Brazil; (J.P.G.-Z.); (L.P.C.); (S.O.d.S.); (L.L.d.M.M.S.); (J.d.O.M.); (S.M.O.)
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Science (IBILCE), São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto 15054-000, Brazil; (J.P.G.-Z.); (L.P.C.); (S.O.d.S.); (L.L.d.M.M.S.); (J.d.O.M.); (S.M.O.)
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Science (IBILCE), São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto 15054-000, Brazil; (J.P.G.-Z.); (L.P.C.); (S.O.d.S.); (L.L.d.M.M.S.); (J.d.O.M.); (S.M.O.)
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Science (IBILCE), São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto 15054-000, Brazil; (J.P.G.-Z.); (L.P.C.); (S.O.d.S.); (L.L.d.M.M.S.); (J.d.O.M.); (S.M.O.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology, School of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil; (T.H.); (E.H.T.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology, School of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil; (T.H.); (E.H.T.)
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Science (IBILCE), São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto 15054-000, Brazil; (J.P.G.-Z.); (L.P.C.); (S.O.d.S.); (L.L.d.M.M.S.); (J.d.O.M.); (S.M.O.)
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Science (IBILCE), São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto 15054-000, Brazil; (J.P.G.-Z.); (L.P.C.); (S.O.d.S.); (L.L.d.M.M.S.); (J.d.O.M.); (S.M.O.)
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Ran S, Song L, Yang H, Yu J, Zhen Y, Liu Q. Piperine alleviates nonalcoholic steatohepatitis by inhibiting NF-κB-mediated hepatocyte pyroptosis. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0301133. [PMID: 38547097 PMCID: PMC10977780 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0301133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is the progressive form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which has a high risk of cirrhosis, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Piperine (Pip) is an extract of plants with powerful anti-inflammatory effects, however, the function of Pip in NASH remains elusive. Here, we aim to explore the role of Pip in NASH and to find the possible mechanisms. METHODS Methionine and choline-deficient (MCD) diets were used to induce steatohepatitis, methionine- and choline-sufficient (MCS) diets were used as the control. After Pip treatment, H&E staining, Oil Red O staining, hepatic triglyceride (TG) content and F4/80 expression were performed to analysis liver steatosis and inflammation; Masson's staining, COL1A1 and α-SMA were detected liver fibrosis. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) -treated AML12 cells were used to as the cell model to induce pyroptosis. Then, pyroptosis-related proteins, IL-1β and LDH release were detected in vivo and in vitro. Finally, NF-κB inhibitor, BAY11-7082, was used to further demonstrate the mechanism of Pip in NASH. RESULTS The study found that Pip alleviated liver steatosis, inflammation, hepatocyte injury, and fibrosis in mice fed with MCD diets. Moreover, the pyroptosis markers (NLRP3, ASC, caspase-1 p20, and GSDMD), IL-1β and LDH release were decreased by Pip treatment. NF-κB activation was suppressed by Pip treatment and pyroptosis-related proteins were down regulated by BAY11-7082. CONCLUSION Pip ameliorates NASH progression, and the therapeutical effect was associated with inhibition of hepatocyte pyroptosis induced by NF-κB.
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- Suye Ran
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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El-Sayed HS, Saad AS, Tawfik WA, Adel A, Abdelmagid MA, Momenah MA, Azab DM, Omar SE, El-Habbaa AS, Bahshwan SMA, Alghamdi AM, El-Saadony MT, El-Tarabily KA, El-Mayet FS. The role of turmeric and black pepper oil nanoemulsion in attenuating cytokine storm triggered by duck hepatitis A virus type I (DHAV-I)-induced infection in ducklings. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103404. [PMID: 38242053 PMCID: PMC10831264 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.103404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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The cytokine storm induced by duck hepatitis A virus type 1 (DHAV-1) infection significantly contributes to severe, rapid deaths and economic losses in the duck industry in Egypt. This study aimed to investigate the potential inhibitory effect of a nanoemulsion containing turmeric and black pepper oil on the immune response and pathogenesis of DHAV-1 in ducklings. A total of 105 ducklings from nonvaccinated breeders were divided into 5 experimental groups, each comprising 21 birds. The negative control group (G1) remained noninfected with DHAV-1 and nontreated with nanoemulsion, while the positive control group (G2) was infected with DHAV-1 but not treated with nanoemulsion. The other 2 groups (G3, the supplemented group which was noninfected with DHAV-1), and group 4 (the prophylactic group G4) which was infected with DHAV-1, both received nanoemulsion throughout the experiment. Group 5 (G5, the therapeutic group), on the other hand, which was infected with DHAV-1 received nanoemulsion only from the onset of clinical signs. At 5 days old, the ducklings in the positive control (G2), the prophylactic (G4), and the therapeutic group (G5) were infected with DHAV-1. All the ducklings in the infected groups exhibited depression, anorexia, and opisthotonos, and their livers displayed various degrees of ecchymotic hemorrhage, liver enlargement, and microscopic pathological lesions. Notably, the positive control group (G2) experienced the most severe and pronounced effects compared to the other infected groups treated with the nanoemulsion. Meanwhile, the viral RNA loads were lower in the liver tissues of the infected ducklings treated with the nanoemulsion (G4, and G5) compared to the positive control group G2. Additionally, the nanoemulsion effectively modulated proinflammatory cytokine expression, antioxidant enzymes, liver enzymes, and lipid profile of treated ducklings. In conclusion, the turmeric and black pepper oil nanoemulsion has the potential to be a therapeutic agent for regulating and modulating the immune response, decreasing DHAV-1-induced cytokine storms, and minimizing mortality and economic losses in the duck business. More research is needed to understand how turmeric and black pepper oil nanoemulsion alleviates DHVA-1-induced cytokine storms and lowers duckling mortality.
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- Hemat S El-Sayed
- Department of Poultry Diseases, Animal Health Research Institute, Benha-Branch, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Benha 12618, Egypt
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- Biotechnology Department, Animal Health Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Giza 12618, Egypt
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- Holding Company for Biological Products and Vaccines, Dokki, Giza 12311, Egypt; NaQaa Nanotechnology Network (NNN), Giza, Egypt
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- Reference Laboratory for Veterinary Quality Control on Poultry Production, Animal Health Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Giza 12618, Egypt
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- Reference Laboratory for Veterinary Quality Control on Poultry Production, Animal Health Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Giza 12618, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Biochemistry Department (Pharmacology), Animal Health Research Institute, Benha-Branch, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Benha 12618, Egypt
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- Department of Poultry Diseases, Animal Health Research Institute, Benha-Branch, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Benha 12618, Egypt
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- Department of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor 13736, Qalyubia, Egypt
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- Biological Sciences Department, College of Science and Arts, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh 21911, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor 13736, Qalyubia, Egypt; Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
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Ferreira FM, Gomes SV, Carvalho LCF, de Alcantara AC, da Cruz Castro ML, Perucci LO, Pio S, Talvani A, de Abreu Vieira PM, Calsavara AJC, Costa DC. Potential of piperine for neuroprotection in sepsis-associated encephalopathy. Life Sci 2024; 337:122353. [PMID: 38104862 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.122353] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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AIMS Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is a common complication that increases mortality and leads to long-term cognitive impairment in sepsis survivors. However, no specific or effective therapy has been identified for this complication. Piperine is an alkaloid known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties, which are important characteristics for treatment of SAE. The objective of this study was to evaluate the neuroprotective effect of piperine on SAE in C57BL/6 mice that underwent cecum ligation and perforation surgery (CLP). MAIN METHODS C57BL/6 male mice were randomly assigned to groups that underwent SHAM surgery or CLP. Mice in the CLP group were treated with piperine at doses of 20 or 40 mg/kg for short- (5 days) or long-term (10 days) periods after CLP. KEY FINDINGS Our results revealed that untreated septic animals exhibited increased concentrations of IL-6, TNF, VEGF, MMP-9, TBARS, and NLRP3, and decreased levels of BDNF, sulfhydryl groups, and catalase in the short term. Additionally, the levels of carbonylated proteins and degenerated neuronal cells were increased at both time points. Furthermore, short-term and visuospatial memories were impaired. Piperine treatment reduced MMP-9 activity in the short term and decreased the levels of carbonylated proteins and degenerated neuronal cells in the long term. It also lowered IL-6 and TBARS levels at both time points evaluated. Moreover, piperine increased short-term catalase and long-term BDNF factor levels and improved memory at both time points. SIGNIFICANCE In conclusion, our data demonstrate that piperine exerts a neuroprotective effect on SAE in animals that have undergone CLP.
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- Flavia Monteiro Ferreira
- Laboratory of Metabolic Biochemistry (LBM), Department of Biological Sciences (DECBI), Graduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Biochemistry (LBM), Department of Biological Sciences (DECBI), Graduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Biochemistry (LBM), Department of Biological Sciences (DECBI), Graduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cognition and Health (LACOS), School of Medicine, Department of Pediatric and Adult Clinics (DECPA), Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Biochemistry (LBM), Department of Biological Sciences (DECBI), Graduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunobiology of Inflammation, Department of Biological Sciences (DECBI), Graduate Program in Health and Nutrition, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunobiology of Inflammation, Department of Biological Sciences (DECBI), Graduate Program in Health and Nutrition, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunobiology of Inflammation, Department of Biological Sciences (DECBI), Graduate Program in Health and Nutrition, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Morphopathology Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences (DECBI), Graduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cognition and Health (LACOS), School of Medicine, Department of Pediatric and Adult Clinics (DECPA), Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Biochemistry (LBM), Department of Biological Sciences (DECBI), Graduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Murase LS, Perez de Souza JV, Meneguello JE, Palomo CT, Fernandes Herculano Ramos Milaré ÁC, Negri M, Dias Siqueira VL, Demarchi IG, Vieira Teixeira JJ, Cardoso RF. Antibacterial and immunological properties of piperine evidenced by preclinical studies: a systematic review. Future Microbiol 2023; 18:1279-1299. [PMID: 37882762 DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2023-0101] [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: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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Aim: To review in vitro, in vivo, and in silico studies examining the antibacterial and immunomodulatory properties of piperine (PPN). Methods: This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines, and five databases were searched. Results: A total of 40 articles were included in this study. Six aspects of PPN activity were identified, including antibacterial spectrum, association with antibiotics, efflux pump inhibition, biofilm effects, protein target binding, and modulation of immune functions/virulence factors. Most studies focused on Mycobacterium spp. and Staphylococcus aureus. Cell lineages and in vivo models were employed to study PPN antibacterial effects. Conclusion: We highlight PPN as a potential adjuvant in the treatment of bacterial infections. PPN possesses several antibacterial properties that need further exploration to determine the mechanisms behind its pharmacological activity.
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- Letícia Sayuri Murase
- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Maringa, Maringá, Paraná, 87020-900, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Physiopathology, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná, 87020-900, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Physiopathology, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná, 87020-900, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Maringa, Maringá, Paraná, 87020-900, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Maringa, Maringá, Paraná, 87020-900, Brazil
- Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná, 87020-900, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Physiopathology, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná, 87020-900, Brazil
- Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná, 87020-900, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopólis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Maringa, Maringá, Paraná, 87020-900, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Physiopathology, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná, 87020-900, Brazil
- Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná, 87020-900, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Maringa, Maringá, Paraná, 87020-900, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Physiopathology, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná, 87020-900, Brazil
- Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná, 87020-900, Brazil
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Lindsay CV, Potter JA, Grimshaw AA, Abrahams VM, Tong M. Endometrial responses to bacterial and viral infection: a scoping review. Hum Reprod Update 2023; 29:675-693. [PMID: 37290428 PMCID: PMC10477945 DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmad013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The endometrium is a highly dynamic tissue that undergoes dramatic proliferation and differentiation monthly in order to prepare the uterus for implantation and pregnancy. Intrauterine infection and inflammation are being increasingly recognized as potential causes of implantation failure and miscarriage, as well as obstetric complications later in gestation. However, the mechanisms by which the cells of the endometrium respond to infection remain understudied and recent progress is slowed in part owing to similar overlapping studies being performed in different species. OBJECTIVE AND RATIONALE The aim of this scoping review is to systematically summarize all published studies in humans and laboratory animals that have investigated the innate immune sensing and response of the endometrium to bacteria and viruses, and the signaling mechanisms involved. This will enable gaps in our knowledge to be identified to inform future studies. SEARCH METHODS The Cochrane Library, Ovid Embase/Medline, PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science databases were searched using a combination of controlled and free text terms for uterus/endometrium, infections, and fertility to March 2022. All primary research papers that have reported on endometrial responses to bacterial and viral infections in the context of reproduction were included. To focus the scope of the current review, studies in domesticated animals, included bovine, porcine, caprine, feline, and canine species were excluded. OUTCOMES This search identified 42 728 studies for screening and 766 full-text studies were assessed for eligibility. Data was extracted from 76 studies. The majority of studies focused on endometrial responses to Escherichia coli and Chlamydia trachomatis, with some studies of Neisseria gonorrhea, Staphylococcus aureus, and the Streptococcus family. Endometrial responses have only been studied in response to three groups of viruses thus far: HIV, Zika virus, and the herpesvirus family. For most infections, both cellular and animal models have been utilized in vitro and in vivo, focusing on endometrial production of cytokines, chemokines, and antiviral/antimicrobial factors, and the expression of innate immune signaling pathway mediators after infection. This review has identified gaps for future research in the field as well as highlighted some recent developments in organoid systems and immune cell co-cultures that offer new avenues for studying endometrial responses to infection in more physiologically relevant models that could accelerate future findings in this area. WIDER IMPLICATIONS This scoping review provides an overarching summary and benchmark of the current state of research on endometrial innate immune responses to bacterial and viral infection. This review also highlights some exciting recent developments that enable future studies to be designed to deepen our understanding of the mechanisms utilized by the endometrium to respond to infection and their downstream effects on uterine function.
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- Christina V Lindsay
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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Carlini V, Noonan DM, Abdalalem E, Goletti D, Sansone C, Calabrone L, Albini A. The multifaceted nature of IL-10: regulation, role in immunological homeostasis and its relevance to cancer, COVID-19 and post-COVID conditions. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1161067. [PMID: 37359549 PMCID: PMC10287165 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1161067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 46.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is a pleiotropic cytokine that has a fundamental role in modulating inflammation and in maintaining cell homeostasis. It primarily acts as an anti-inflammatory cytokine, protecting the body from an uncontrolled immune response, mostly through the Jak1/Tyk2 and STAT3 signaling pathway. On the other hand, IL-10 can also have immunostimulating functions under certain conditions. Given the pivotal role of IL-10 in immune modulation, this cytokine could have relevant implications in pathologies characterized by hyperinflammatory state, such as cancer, or infectious diseases as in the case of COVID-19 and Post-COVID-19 syndrome. Recent evidence proposed IL-10 as a predictor of severity and mortality for patients with acute or post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. In this context, IL-10 can act as an endogenous danger signal, released by tissues undergoing damage in an attempt to protect the organism from harmful hyperinflammation. Pharmacological strategies aimed to potentiate or restore IL-10 immunomodulatory action may represent novel promising avenues to counteract cytokine storm arising from hyperinflammation and effectively mitigate severe complications. Natural bioactive compounds, derived from terrestrial or marine photosynthetic organisms and able to increase IL-10 expression, could represent a useful prevention strategy to curb inflammation through IL-10 elevation and will be discussed here. However, the multifaceted nature of IL-10 has to be taken into account in the attempts to modulate its levels.
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- Valentina Carlini
- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), MultiMedica, Milan, Italy
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- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), MultiMedica, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), MultiMedica, Milan, Italy
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- Translational Research Unit, National Institute for Infectious Diseases Lazzaro Spallanzani- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Istituto Nazionale di Biologia, Ecologia e Biotecnologie Marine, Napoli, Italy
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- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), MultiMedica, Milan, Italy
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- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) European Institute of Oncology IEO-, Milan, Italy
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Mohammed MA. Fighting cytokine storm and immunomodulatory deficiency: By using natural products therapy up to now. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1111329. [PMID: 37124230 PMCID: PMC10134036 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1111329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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A novel coronavirus strain (COVID-19) caused severe illness and mortality worldwide from 31 December 2019 to 21 March 2023. As of this writing, 761,071,826 million cases have been diagnosed worldwide, with 6,879,677 million deaths accorded by WHO organization and has spread to 228 countries. The number of deaths is closely connected to the growth of innate immune cells in the lungs, mainly macrophages, which generate inflammatory cytokines (especially IL-6 and IL-1β) that induce "cytokine storm syndrome" (CSS), multi-organ failure, and death. We focus on promising natural products and their biologically active chemical constituents as potential phytopharmaceuticals that target virus-induced pro-inflammatory cytokines. Successful therapy for this condition is currently rare, and the introduction of an effective vaccine might take months. Blocking viral entrance and replication and regulating humoral and cellular immunity in the uninfected population are the most often employed treatment approaches for viral infections. Unfortunately, no presently FDA-approved medicine can prevent or reduce SARS-CoV-2 access and reproduction. Until now, the most important element in disease severity has been the host's immune response activation or suppression. Several medicines have been adapted for COVID-19 patients, including arbidol, favipiravir, ribavirin, lopinavir, ritonavir, hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine, dexamethasone, and anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical drugs, such as tocilizumab, glucocorticoids, anakinra (IL-1β cytokine inhibition), and siltuximab (IL-6 cytokine inhibition). However, these synthetic medications and therapies have several side effects, including heart failure, permanent retinal damage in the case of hydroxyl-chloroquine, and liver destruction in the case of remdesivir. This review summarizes four strategies for fighting cytokine storms and immunomodulatory deficiency induced by COVID-19 using natural product therapy as a potential therapeutic measure to control cytokine storms.
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- Mona A. Mohammed
- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Department, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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Coelho AM, Queiroz IF, Perucci LO, de Souza MO, Lima WG, Talvani A, Costa DC. Piperine as Therapeutic Agent in Paracetamol-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Mice. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:1800. [PMID: 36145547 PMCID: PMC9504321 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14091800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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High doses of paracetamol (APAP) can cause irreversible liver damage. Piperine (P) inhibits cytochrome P450, which is involved in the metabolism of various xenobiotics, including paracetamol. We evaluated the hepatoprotective effects of piperine with or without N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in APAP-induced hepatotoxicity. The mice were treated with two doses of piperine (P20 or P40) and/or NAC at 2 h after administration of APAP. The NAC+P20 and NAC+P40 groups showed a reduced area of necrosis, MMP-9 activity, and Casp-1 expression. Furthermore, the NAC+P20 group was the only treatment that reduced alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and increased the levels of sulfhydryl groups (-SH). In the NAC+P40 group, NLRP-3 expression was reduced. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS), and IL-1β expression decreased in the NAC, NAC+P20, and NAC+P40 groups compared to the APAP group. The liver necrosis area, TNF levels, carbonylated protein, and IL-18 expression decreased in the P40, NAC, NAC+P20, and NAC+P40 groups compared to the APAP group. The cytokine IL-6 was reduced in all treatments. Piperine can be used in combination with NAC to treat APAP-induced hepatotoxicity.
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- Aline Meireles Coelho
- Department of Biological Sciences (DECBI), Institute of Exact and Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto 35400-000, Brazil
- Center for Research in Biological Sciences (NUPEB), Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto 35400-000, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences (DECBI), Institute of Exact and Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto 35400-000, Brazil
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- Center for Research in Biological Sciences (NUPEB), Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto 35400-000, Brazil
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- Department of Food (DEALI), School of Nutrition, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto 35400-000, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences (DECBI), Institute of Exact and Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto 35400-000, Brazil
- Center for Research in Biological Sciences (NUPEB), Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto 35400-000, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences (DECBI), Institute of Exact and Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto 35400-000, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences (DECBI), Institute of Exact and Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto 35400-000, Brazil
- Center for Research in Biological Sciences (NUPEB), Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto 35400-000, Brazil
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Tripathi AK, Ray AK, Mishra SK. Molecular and pharmacological aspects of piperine as a potential molecule for disease prevention and management: evidence from clinical trials. BENI-SUEF UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES 2022; 11:16. [PMID: 35127957 PMCID: PMC8796742 DOI: 10.1186/s43088-022-00196-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Piperine is a type of amide alkaloid that exhibits pleiotropic properties like antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective and enhancing bioavailability and fertility-related activities. Piperine has the ability to alter gastrointestinal disorders, drug-metabolizing enzymes, and bioavailability of several drugs. The present review explores the available clinical and preclinical data, nanoformulations, extraction process, structure-activity relationships, molecular docking, bioavailability enhancement of phytochemicals and drugs, and brain penetration properties of piperine in the prevention, management, and treatment of various diseases and disorders. MAIN BODY Piperine provides therapeutic benefits in patients suffering from diabetes, obesity, arthritis, oral cancer, breast cancer, multiple myeloma, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral stroke, cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, inflammatory diseases, and rhinopharyngitis. The molecular basis for the pleiotropic activities of piperine is based on its ability to regulate multiple signaling molecules such as cell cycle proteins, anti-apoptotic proteins, P-glycoprotein, cytochrome P450 3A4, multidrug resistance protein 1, breast cancer resistance protein, transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 proinflammatory cytokine, nuclear factor-κB, c-Fos, cAMP response element-binding protein, activation transcription factor-2, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma, Human G-quadruplex DNA, Cyclooxygenase-2, Nitric oxide synthases-2, MicroRNA, and coronaviruses. Piperine also regulates multiple signaling pathways such as Akt/mTOR/MMP-9, 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase-activated NLR family pyrin domain containing-3 inflammasome, voltage-gated K+ current, PKCα/ERK1/2, NF-κB/AP-1/MMP-9, Wnt/β-catenin, JNK/P38 MAPK, and gut microbiota. SHORT CONCLUSION Based on the current evidence, piperine can be the potential molecule for treatment of disease, and its significance of this molecule in the clinic is discussed. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
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- Amit Kumar Tripathi
- Molecular Biology Unit, Institute of Medical Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005 India
- Clinical Research Division, School of Basic and Applied Science, Galgotias University, Gautam Buddha Nagar, UP India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005 India
- Department of Pharmacognosy, I.T.S College of Pharmacy, Ghaziabad, UP 201206 India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005 India
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Gautam S, Gautam A, Chhetri S, Bhattarai U. Immunity against COVID-19: Potential role of Ayush Kwath. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2022; 13:100350. [PMID: 32837101 PMCID: PMC7430223 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2020.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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SARS-CoV-2 infection associated respiratory disease- COVID-19 has evolved into a pandemic but, being a new form of virus, pathogenesis of disease causation is not fully understood and drugs and vaccines against this virus are still being tested so that no effective drugs or vaccines have been advised by regulatory authority. In this context, the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India has recommended 'Ayush Kwath' to improve the immunity and combat the infection. Our objective of this literature review is to review the role of immunity in pathogenesis of COVID-19 and role of Ayush Kwath against the virus and regulation of immunity. Current review was conducted using a search of available literature on COVID-19 and immunity, Vyadhikshamatwa, Ayurveda and COVID-19, Rasayana, Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, immunomodulatory effects of medicinal plants; Tulsi/Holy Basil/Ocimum sanctum, Dalchini/Cinnamon/Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Sunthi/Ginger/Zingiber officinale and Marich/Black Pepper/Piper nigrum. Ayurveda, being an ancient science have both medicinal and cultural values and had stimulated our kitchen and influenced what we ate in different seasons and the remedies we used for common ailments. Herbs such as Tulsi, Marich, Sunthi, Dalchini are the most commonly used and easily available drugs in home. Thus, Ayush Kwath due to its immune-modulatory, antiviral, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-platelet, anti-atherosclerotic, hepato-protective, reno-protective properties; seems to be effective in immuno-regulation for controlling viral infections like COVID-19. Further pre-clinical and clinical trials need to be done for the evaluation of safety and efficacy of this polyherbal formulation.
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- Ministry of Social Development, Gandaki Province, Nepal
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Nasrnezhad R, Halalkhor S, Sadeghi F, Pourabdolhossein F. Piperine Improves Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis (EAE) in Lewis Rats Through its Neuroprotective, Anti-inflammatory, and Antioxidant Effects. Mol Neurobiol 2021; 58:5473-5493. [PMID: 34338970 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-021-02497-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Inflammation, demyelination, glial activation, and oxidative damage are the most pathological hallmarks of multiple sclerosis (MS). Piperine, a main bioactive alkaloid of black pepper, possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties whose therapeutic potential has been less studied in the experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) models. In this study, the efficiency of piperine on progression of EAE model and myelin repair mechanisms was investigated. EAE was induced in female Lewis rats and piperine and its vehicle were daily administrated intraperitoneally from day 8 to 29 post immunization. We found that piperine alleviated neurological deficits and EAE disease progression. Luxol fast blue and H&E staining and immunostaining of lumbar spinal cord cross sections confirmed that piperine significantly reduced the extent of demyelination, inflammation, immune cell infiltration, microglia, and astrocyte activation. Gene expression analysis in lumbar spinal cord showed that piperine treatment decreased the level of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β) and iNOS and enhanced IL-10, Nrf2, HO-1, and MBP expressions. Piperine supplementation also enhanced the total antioxidant capacity (FRAP) and reduced the level of oxidative stress marker (MDA) in the CNS of EAE rats. Finally, we found that piperine has anti-apoptotic and neuroprotective effect in EAE through reducing caspase-3 (apoptosis marker) and enhancing BDNF and NeuN expressing cells. This study strongly indicates that piperine has a beneficial effect on the EAE progression and could be considered as a potential therapeutic target for MS treatment. Upcoming clinical trials will provide a deeper understanding of piperine's role for the treatment of the MS.
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- Reza Nasrnezhad
- Student Research Committee, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.,Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran. .,Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
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Banerjee S, Katiyar P, Kumar L, Kumar V, Saini SS, Krishnan V, Sircar D, Roy P. Black pepper prevents anemia of inflammation by inhibiting hepcidin over-expression through BMP6-SMAD1/ IL6-STAT3 signaling pathway. Free Radic Biol Med 2021; 168:189-202. [PMID: 33771600 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2021.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Hepcidin, a circulatory hepatic peptide hormone, is associated with systemic iron homeostasis. Inflammation leads to an increase in hepcidin expression, which dysregulates body iron level. The related disorder, anemia of inflammation, is the second most prevalent anemia-related disorder worldwide. In the present study, we conducted in vitro and in vivo studies to evaluate the effect of black pepper (BP) and its major bioactive alkaloid, piperine, on anemia of inflammation. The initial in vitro study using human hepatocyte cell line, HepG2, confirmed that among different black pepper extracts: methanol (BPME), ethanol (BPEE) and aqueous (BPAE), BPME to be most effective in downregulating transcription of hepcidin gene. Further, BPME and piperine significantly downregulated hepcidin protein expression at 200 μg/ml and 100 μM concentrations, respectively. In the next phase, BPME and piperine were found to significantly attenuate BMP-6 and IL-6 induced hepcidin overexpression by downregulating the increased level of pSMAD1 and pSTAT3 proteins, respectively. For in vivo study, we first subcutaneously injected male BALB/c mice with oil of turpentine, thrice within a period of two weeks, in order to enhance the expression of hepcidin. After that, the intraperitoneal administration of BPME and piperine at 70 and 25 mg/kg body weight, respectively, on alternate days for a period of another two weeks resulted in downregulation of hepcidin overexpression in diseased mice, as confirmed by RT-PCR and immunoblot analysis. The histopathology of liver tissue confirmed increased iron bioavailability in BPME and piperine treated animals. The molecular docking-based interaction studies demonstrated the binding potential of piperine with SMAD1 and STAT3 proteins. The binding patterns supported the proposed inhibition of hepcidin activating proteins. All together, these findings suggest black pepper as a therapeutic candidate for the treatment of anemia of inflammation.
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- Somesh Banerjee
- Molecular Endocrinology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Molecular Endocrinology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Molecular Endocrinology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Laboratory of Structural Microbiology, Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad, 121001, Haryana, India.
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- Plant Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Laboratory of Structural Microbiology, Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad, 121001, Haryana, India.
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- Plant Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Molecular Endocrinology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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Gao F, Li H, Feng Y, Tian W, Cao R, Fu K. Aucubin ameliorates the LPS-induced inflammatory response in bovine endometrial epithelial cells by inhibiting NF-κB and activating the Keap1/Nrf2 signalling pathway. Reprod Domest Anim 2021; 56:972-982. [PMID: 33866621 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Cows are susceptible to pathogenic bacterial infection after pregnancy, leading to inflammation of the endometrium. Aucubin (AU) has been proven to exhibit highly effective anti-inflammatory activity, but its ability to protect against endometritis in dairy cows remains unclear. Therefore, the goal of the present study was to evaluate the protective effect of AU on the LPS-induced inflammatory response of bovine endometrial epithelial cells (BEECs). After pre-treating BEECs with AU (10, 20 and 50 μM) for 6 hr, the cells were stimulated with LPS for 3 hr. Subsequently, BEECs apoptosis was analysed by flow cytometry, the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokine mRNA was detected by qRT-PCR, and changes in NF-κB and Keap1/Nrf2 signalling were analysed by western blotting and immunofluorescence analyses. The results showed that AU can reduce TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, COX-2 and iNOS mRNA expression in BEECs and reduce cell apoptosis. Furthermore, AU significantly reduced the level of NF-κB p65 and IκB phosphorylation and inhibited the nuclear translocation of NF-κB p65. AU also activated the Keap1/Nrf2 pathway, promoting the nuclear transfer of Nrf2 and increasing Keap1, Nrf2, HO-1 and NQO1 mRNA and protein levels. Taken together, these results indicate that AU ameliorates the LPS-induced inflammatory response by inhibiting NF-κB and activating the Keap1/Nrf2 signalling pathway, which has a protective effect on BEECs.
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- Feng Gao
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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AlAli M, Alqubaisy M, Aljaafari MN, AlAli AO, Baqais L, Molouki A, Abushelaibi A, Lai KS, Lim SHE. Nutraceuticals: Transformation of Conventional Foods into Health Promoters/Disease Preventers and Safety Considerations. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26092540. [PMID: 33925346 PMCID: PMC8123587 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26092540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Nutraceuticals are essential food constituents that provide nutritional benefits as well as medicinal effects. The benefits of these foods are due to the presence of active compounds such as carotenoids, collagen hydrolysate, and dietary fibers. Nutraceuticals have been found to positively affect cardiovascular and immune system health and have a role in infection and cancer prevention. Nutraceuticals can be categorized into different classes based on their nature and mode of action. In this review, different classifications of nutraceuticals and their potential therapeutic activity, such as anti-cancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-lipid activity in disease will be reviewed. Moreover, the different mechanisms of action of these products, applications, and safety upon consumers including current trends and future prospect of nutraceuticals will be included.
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- Mudhi AlAli
- Health Sciences Division, Abu Dhabi Women’s College, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi 41012, United Arab Emirates; (M.A.); (M.A.); (M.N.A.); (A.O.A.); (L.B.); (K.-S.L.)
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- Health Sciences Division, Abu Dhabi Women’s College, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi 41012, United Arab Emirates; (M.A.); (M.A.); (M.N.A.); (A.O.A.); (L.B.); (K.-S.L.)
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- Health Sciences Division, Abu Dhabi Women’s College, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi 41012, United Arab Emirates; (M.A.); (M.A.); (M.N.A.); (A.O.A.); (L.B.); (K.-S.L.)
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- Health Sciences Division, Abu Dhabi Women’s College, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi 41012, United Arab Emirates; (M.A.); (M.A.); (M.N.A.); (A.O.A.); (L.B.); (K.-S.L.)
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- Health Sciences Division, Abu Dhabi Women’s College, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi 41012, United Arab Emirates; (M.A.); (M.A.); (M.N.A.); (A.O.A.); (L.B.); (K.-S.L.)
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- Department of Avian Disease Research and Diagnostic, Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Karaj 31585-854, Iran;
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- Dubai Colleges, Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai 16062, United Arab Emirates;
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- Health Sciences Division, Abu Dhabi Women’s College, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi 41012, United Arab Emirates; (M.A.); (M.A.); (M.N.A.); (A.O.A.); (L.B.); (K.-S.L.)
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- Health Sciences Division, Abu Dhabi Women’s College, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi 41012, United Arab Emirates; (M.A.); (M.A.); (M.N.A.); (A.O.A.); (L.B.); (K.-S.L.)
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Sarangi A, Das BS, Patnaik G, Sarkar S, Debnath M, Mohan M, Bhattacharya D. Potent anti-mycobacterial and immunomodulatory activity of some bioactive molecules of Indian ethnomedicinal plants that have the potential to enter in TB management. J Appl Microbiol 2021; 131:1578-1599. [PMID: 33772980 DOI: 10.1111/jam.15088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the deadliest infectious diseases of human civilization. Approximately one-third of global population is latently infected with the TB pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb). The discovery of anti-TB antibiotics leads to decline in death rate of TB. However, the evolution of antibiotic-resistant M.tb-strain and the resurgence of different immune-compromised diseases re-escalated the death rate of TB. WHO has already cautioned about the chances of pandemic situation in TB endemic countries until the discovery of new anti-tubercular drugs, that is, the need of the hour. Analysing the pathogenesis of TB, it was found that M.tb evades the host by altering the balance of immune response and affects either by killing the cells or by creating inflammation. In the pre-antibiotic era, traditional medicines were only therapeutic measures for different infectious diseases including tuberculosis. The ancient literatures of India or ample Indian traditional knowledge and ethnomedicinal practices are evidence for the treatment of TB using different indigenous plants. However, in the light of modern scientific approach, anti-TB effects of those plants and their bioactive molecules were not established thoroughly. In this review, focus has been given on five bioactive molecules of different traditionally used Indian ethnomedicinal plants for treatment of TB or TB-like symptom. These compounds are also validated with proper identification and their mode of action with modern scientific approaches. The effectiveness of these molecules for sensitive or drug-resistant TB pathogen in clinical or preclinical studies was also evaluated. Thus, our specific aim is to highlight such scientifically validated bioactive compounds having anti-mycobacterial and immunomodulatory activity for future use as medicine or adjunct-therapeutic molecule for TB management.
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- A Sarangi
- Centre for Biotechnology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, SOA Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Centre for Biotechnology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, SOA Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Barsal High School, Rampurhat, West Bengal, India
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- Panskura Banamali College (Autonomous), Vidyasagar University, Panskura, West Bengal, India
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- ICMR-National Institute of Malarial Research (NIMR), New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Biotechnology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, SOA Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Wang L, Jia X, Yu Q, Shen S, Gao Y, Lin X, Zhang W. Piper nigrum extract attenuates food allergy by decreasing Th2 cell response and regulating the Th17/Treg balance. Phytother Res 2021; 35:3214-3225. [PMID: 33595153 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Piper nigrum is extensively utilized because of its antioxidation, antiallergic, antitumor, antiinflammatory, antidiarrhea, and gastrointestinal protection. We attempted to indicate whether the Piper nigrum extract (PNE) could alleviate ovalbumin (OVA)-induced food allergy, and to explore its potential mechanism. An OVA-induced food allergy mouse model was established, and different concentrations of PNE were administrated. Symptoms of food allergy, levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE), mucosal mast cell protease-1 (mMCP-1), and intestine pathological changes were assessed. Additionally, the expressions of T helper (Th) 2, Th17 and regulatory T (Treg)-associated cytokines and the proportion of Th17 and Treg cells in CD4+ T cells were measured. We found PNE attenuated symptoms of food allergy and decreased the levels of IgE and mMCP-1. In PNE group, the infiltration degree of inflammatory cells was ameliorated and the villi of small intestine were more complete. Moreover, the expressions of Th2 and Th17 cell-associated cytokines were down-regulated by PNE pretreatment, while the levels of Treg cell-associated cytokines were up-regulated. PNE decreased the number of Th17 cells, while increased the Tregs cells. PNE treatment dose-dependently improved the Th17/Treg balance. PNE plays a protective role in OVA-induced food allergy through inhibiting Th2 cell response and regulating the Th17/Treg balance.
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- Lei Wang
- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Peter AE, Sandeep BV, Rao BG, Kalpana VL. Calming the Storm: Natural Immunosuppressants as Adjuvants to Target the Cytokine Storm in COVID-19. Front Pharmacol 2021; 11:583777. [PMID: 33708109 PMCID: PMC7941276 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.583777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global health crisis, with no specific antiviral to treat the infection and the absence of a suitable vaccine to prevent it. While some individuals contracting the SARS-CoV-2 infection exhibit a well coordinated immune response and recover, others display a dysfunctional immune response leading to serious complications including ARDS, sepsis, MOF; associated with morbidity and mortality. Studies revealed that in patients with a dysfunctional immune response, there is a massive cytokine and chemokine release, referred to as the 'cytokine storm'. As a result, such patients exhibit higher levels of pro-inflammatory/modulatory cytokines and chemokines like TNFα, INFγ, IL-1β, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-7, IL-9, IL-10, IL-12, IL-13, IL-17, G-CSF, GM-CSF, MCSF, HGF and chemokines CXCL8, MCP1, IP10, MIP1α and MIP1β. Targeting this cytokine storm is a novel, promising treatment strategy to alleviate this excess influx of cytokines observed at the site of infection and their subsequent disastrous consequences. Natural immunosuppressant compounds, derived from plant sources like curcumin, luteolin, piperine, resveratrol are known to inhibit the production and release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. This inhibitory effect is mediated by altering signal pathways like NF-κB, JAK/STAT, MAPK/ERK that are involved in the production and release of cytokines and chemokines. The use of these natural immunosuppressants as adjuvants to ameliorate the cytokine storm; in combination with antiviral agents and other treatment drugs currently in use presents a novel, synergistic approach for the treatment and effective cure of COVID-19. This review briefly describes the immunopathogenesis of the cytokine storm observed in SARS-CoV-2 infection and details some natural immunosuppressants that can be used as adjuvants in treating COVID-19 disease.
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- Angela E. Peter
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India
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- Andhra University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India
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- Department of Human Genetics, College of Science and Technology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India
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Gholijani N, Hashemi E, Amirghofran Z. Piperine from Black Pepper Decreased the Expression of Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 in Macrophages. Antiinflamm Antiallergy Agents Med Chem 2021; 20:201-205. [PMID: 32614754 DOI: 10.2174/1871523019666200702093759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Macrophages are the main players involved in inflammation. Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) facilitates macrophage polarization prior to extravasation into inflamed tissue. Piperine, a natural product derived from black pepper, possesses useful biological and pharmacological activities. In the current study, the possible anti-inflammatory effect of piperine on the expression of ICAM-1 on J774.1 murine macrophage cell line was investigated. METHODS Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated J774.1 cells were cultured in the presence of different concentrations of piperine to examine the changes in ICAM-1 expression by real-time PCR and flow cytometry. RESULTS We found that piperine decreased ICAM-1 gene expression level from 2.4 ± 0.25 RFC (relative fold change) in LPS-only treated cells to 0.85 ± 0.525 RFC at 1µg/ml (p<0.05), 0.43 ± 0.27 RFC at 10µg/ml (p<0.01), and 0.26 ± 0.25 RFC at 20µg/ml (p<0.01). In flow cytometry, piperine at all concentrations significantly decreased ICAM-1 surface expressions (P<0.05). The geometric mean fluorescence intensity (g-MFI) in LPS-only treated cells (792 ± 57.3) decreased to 482±70 g-MFI at 20 μg/ml piperine. CONCLUSION According to the results of this study, by decreasing the expression of ICAM-1, piperine has been suggested to reduce inflammation and have the potential to provide therapeutic benefits for immune-mediated diseases.
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- Nasser Gholijani
- Autoimmune Diseases Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Autoimmune Diseases Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Autoimmune Diseases Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Vijayarani KR, Govindarajulu M, Ramesh S, Alturki M, Majrashi M, Fujihashi A, Almaghrabi M, Kirubakaran N, Ren J, Babu RJ, Smith F, Moore T, Dhanasekaran M. Enhanced Bioavailability of Boswellic Acid by Piper longum: A Computational and Pharmacokinetic Study. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:551911. [PMID: 33384596 PMCID: PMC7770183 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.551911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Chronic inflammation is a key culprit factor in the onset and progression of several diseases. Novel and pharmacologically effective therapeutic approaches are needed for new treatment remedy or improved pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for existing synthetic drugs, in particular natural products. Boswellic acids are well-known natural products, with capacity to effectively retard inflammation without severe adverse effects. However, the therapeutic use of Boswellic acids are greatly hindered by its poor pharmacokinetic properties. Co-administration strategies that facilitate the oral absorption and distribution of Boswellic acids should lead to a safe and more effective use of this product prophylactically and therapeutically in inflammatory disorders. In this study, we examined the effect of Piper longum extract on the absorption and bioavailability of Boswellic acid in rabbits. In addition, we further explored computational pharmacodynamic interactions between Piper longum and Boswellic acid. Piper longum extract at 2.5 and 10 mg/kg, increased the bioavailability of Boswellic acid (p < 0.05). Based on our drug-based computational modeling, cytochrome P450 (CYP450)-mediated mechanism was involved in increased bioavailability. These findings confirmed that Piper longum with Boswellic acid may be administered orally together for effective therapeutic efficacy. Thus, our studies support the application of Piper longum with Boswellic acid as a novel therapeutic avenue in diseases associated with inflammation.
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- K. Reeta Vijayarani
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Periyar College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tiruchirappalli, India
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- Department of Drug Discovery and Development, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States
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- Department of Drug Discovery and Development, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States
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- Department of Drug Discovery and Development, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Drug Discovery and Development, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States
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- Department of Drug Discovery and Development, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Medina, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Periyar College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tiruchirappalli, India
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences, Laramie, WY, United States
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- Department of Drug Discovery and Development, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States
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- Department of Drug Discovery and Development, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States
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- Department of Drug Discovery and Development, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States
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- Department of Drug Discovery and Development, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States
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Bui TT, Fan Y, Piao CH, Nguyen TV, Shin DU, Jung SY, Hyeon E, Song CH, Lee SY, Shin HS, Chai OH. Piper Nigrum extract improves OVA-induced nasal epithelial barrier dysfunction via activating Nrf2/HO-1 signaling. Cell Immunol 2019; 351:104035. [PMID: 32051090 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellimm.2019.104035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Revised: 12/08/2019] [Accepted: 12/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Piper nigrum L. (Piperaceae) is commonly used as a spice and traditional medicine in many countries. It has been reported to have anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-tumor, anti-mutagenic, anti-diabetic, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the protective role of P. nigrum on epithelial function of upper respiratory tract injury in an allergic rhinitis (AR) mouse model has been unclear. This study aims to investigate the effects of P. nigrum fruit extract (PNE) on the nasal epithelial barrier function of the upper respiratory tract in an ovalbumin (OVA)-induced AR model. METHODS AR mouse model was established by intraperitoneal injection with 200 µL saline containing 50 µg OVA adsorbed to 1 mg aluminum hydroxide, and intranasal challenge with 20 µL per nostril of 1 mg/ml OVA. Besides, mice were orally administrated once daily with PNE and dexamethasone (Dex) in 13 days. The nasal symptoms, inflammatory cells, OVA-specific immunoglobulins, cytokines, nasal histopathology, and immunohistochemistry were evaluated. RESULTS The PNE oral administrations inhibited allergic responses via reduction of OVA-specific antibodies levels and mast cells histamine release, accordingly, the nasal symptoms in the early-phase reaction were also clearly ameliorated. In both nasal lavage fluid and nasal tissue, PNE suppressed the inflammatory cells accumulation, specifically with eosinophils. The intravenous Evans blue injection illustrated the epithelial permeability reduction of nasal mucosa layer in PNE-treated mice. Also; PNE treatments protected the epithelium integrity by preventing the epithelial shedding from nasal mucosa; as a result of enhancing the strong expression of the E-cadherin tight junction protein in cell-to-cell junctions, as well as inhibiting the degraded levels of zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) and occludin into the nasal cavity. Additionally, PNE protected against nasal epithelial barrier dysfunction via enhancing the expression of Nrf2 activated form which led to increasing synthesis of the anti-inflammation enzyme HO-1. CONCLUSIONS These obtained results suggest that PNE has a promising strategy for epithelial barrier stabilization in allergic rhinitis treatment.
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- Thi Tho Bui
- Faculty of Biology and Environmental Science, University of Science and Education, The University of Danang, Danang 59000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Anatomy, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Research Division of Food Functionality, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk 55365, Republic of Korea; KFRI School, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 305-350, Republic of Korea
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- Research Division of Food Functionality, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk 55365, Republic of Korea; KFRI School, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 305-350, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Republic of Korea; Institute for Medical Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Research Division of Food Functionality, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk 55365, Republic of Korea; KFRI School, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 305-350, Republic of Korea
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- Research Division of Food Functionality, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk 55365, Republic of Korea; KFRI School, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 305-350, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Republic of Korea; Institute for Medical Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Republic of Korea; Biomedical Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896 Republic of Korea.
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Shityakov S, Bigdelian E, Hussein AA, Hussain MB, Tripathi YC, Khan MU, Shariati MA. Phytochemical and pharmacological attributes of piperine: A bioactive ingredient of black pepper. Eur J Med Chem 2019; 176:149-161. [PMID: 31103896 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2019.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2019] [Revised: 03/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Plants are vital for the wellbeing of humankind in a variety of ways. Some plant extracts contain antimicrobial properties that can treat different pathogens. Most of the world's population relies on medicinal plants and natural products for their primary health care needs. Therefore, there is a growing interest in natural products, medicinal plants, and traditional medicine along with a desire to design and develop novel plant-based pharmaceuticals. These plant-based pharmaceuticals may address the concerns of reduced efficacy of synthetic antibiotics due to the emergence of drug-resistant pathogens. In this regard, some plant extracts from black pepper (Piper nigrum) with antimicrobial properties, including piperine, have the potential to be used as natural dietary supplements together with modern therapeutic approaches. This review highlights possible applications of piperine as the active compound in the fields of rational drug design and discovery, pharmaceutical chemistry, and biomedicine. We discuss different extraction methods and pharmacological effects of the analyzed substance to pave the way for further research strategies and perspectives towards the development of novel herbal products for better healthcare solutions.
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- Sergey Shityakov
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Würzburg, 97080, Würzburg, Germany.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, University of Tehran, Iran
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- School of Chemistry, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO171BJ, UK; School of Medicine, University of Al-Ameed, Karbala P.O No: 198, Iraq
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- Institute of Home and Food Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Chemistry and Bioprospecting Division, Forest Research Institute, P. O. New Forest, Dehradun, 248 006, Uttarakhand, India
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- Bioproducts Sciences and Engineering Laboratory (BSEL), Washington State University, Richland, WA, 99354, USA; Department of Energy Systems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Biocontrol and Antimicrobial Resistance, Orel State University Named After I.S. Turgenev, 302026, Orel, Russia.
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Yang JY, Zhang J, Zhou G. Black pepper and its bioactive constituent piperine: promising therapeutic strategies for oral lichen planus. Inflammopharmacology 2018; 27:5-13. [PMID: 30343451 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-018-0540-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2018] [Accepted: 09/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a common T cell-mediated chronic inflammatory disease with malignant potential and unclear etiology. The present study suggests that antigen-specific mechanisms in which dentritic cells, T lymphocytes and NF-κB signaling pathway play critical roles, are involved in the pathogenesis of OLP. Additionally, it has been indicated that altered expression of cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) and imbalanced oxidant-antioxidant status as well as psychological issue may act as promoters to the development of OLP. Therapies for OLP are primarily aimed to control symptoms and a specific cure is not yet available. Black pepper and its principle bioactive compound piperine have been reported to possess remarkable pharmacological activities. Not only has piperine been evidenced to exhibit repressive effects on the maturation of dentritic cells, the proliferation, activation and function of T lymphocytes as well as the NF-κB signaling pathway, but also to suppress the overproduction of COX-2 and weaken the oxidative stress. Furthermore, piperine might be a possible agent for alleviating psychological disorders and preventing carcinogenesis. Given all these into consideration, piperine may be a novel and effective therapeutic strategy for OLP.
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- Jing-Ya Yang
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (HubeiMOST) and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (HubeiMOST) and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, People's Republic of China.,Department of Oral Medicine, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Luoyu Road 237, Wuhan, 430079, People's Republic of China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (HubeiMOST) and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Oral Medicine, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Luoyu Road 237, Wuhan, 430079, People's Republic of China.
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Hegeto LA, Caleffi-Ferracioli KR, Perez de Souza J, Almeida ALD, Nakamura de Vasconcelos SS, Barros ILE, Canezin PH, Campanerut-Sá PAZ, Scodro RBDL, Siqueira VLD, Teixeira JJV, Cardoso RF. Promising Antituberculosis Activity of Piperine Combined with Antimicrobials: A Systematic Review. Microb Drug Resist 2018; 25:120-126. [PMID: 30096263 DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2018.0107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Piperine, a bioactive compound from Piper nigrum and Piper longum, has shown promising activity as efflux pump (EP) inhibitor and as adjunct in treatment of tuberculosis (TB). The present systematic review investigated scientific studies of the activity of piperine against mycobacteria, with a focus on its mechanism of action, drug interactions, and antimycobacterial activity. A broad and rigorous literature search of three electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Knowledge, and LILACS) was performed according to the PRISMA statement. We considered studies that were published up to December 1, 2017. Google Scholar was also searched to increase the number of publications. We searched for articles using the search terms "piperine" and "Mycobacterium spp." The search yielded a total of 225 articles. After removing duplicate publications, 208 publications remained. Of these, we evaluated the full text of 13 articles. After applying the inclusion criteria, eight studies were included in the present systematic review. The results of the systematic review showed that piperine has promising anti-TB activity, mainly when combined with antimicrobials, and plays an important role as an EP inhibitor.
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- Laíse Adriane Hegeto
- 1 Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Maringa , Maringa, Brazil
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- 2 Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringa , Maringa, Brazil
- 3 Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Physiopathology, State University of Maringa , Maringa, Brazil
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- 3 Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Physiopathology, State University of Maringa , Maringa, Brazil
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- 3 Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Physiopathology, State University of Maringa , Maringa, Brazil
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- 1 Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Maringa , Maringa, Brazil
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- 1 Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Maringa , Maringa, Brazil
- 2 Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringa , Maringa, Brazil
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- 2 Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringa , Maringa, Brazil
- 3 Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Physiopathology, State University of Maringa , Maringa, Brazil
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- 1 Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Maringa , Maringa, Brazil
- 2 Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringa , Maringa, Brazil
- 3 Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Physiopathology, State University of Maringa , Maringa, Brazil
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- 1 Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Maringa , Maringa, Brazil
- 2 Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringa , Maringa, Brazil
- 3 Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Physiopathology, State University of Maringa , Maringa, Brazil
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Hegeto LA, Caleffi-Ferracioli KR, Nakamura-Vasconcelos SS, Almeida ALD, Baldin VP, Nakamura CV, Siqueira VLD, Scodro RBL, Cardoso RF. In vitro combinatory activity of piperine and anti-tuberculosis drugs in Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (Edinb) 2018; 111:35-40. [PMID: 30029912 DOI: 10.1016/j.tube.2018.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Revised: 05/07/2018] [Accepted: 05/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Tuberculosis (TB) is an important public health problem worldwide and the emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) TB and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) TB worsened the global context. The resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of TB, can partially derive from efflux pumps (EPs) activity in plasma membrane. Due to the recent discovery of piperine (PIP), an organic alkaloid compound, increasing the bioavailability of various drugs, the current assay evaluated the combined activity of PIP and anti-TB drugs in susceptible and resistant M. tuberculosis clinical isolates. The minimum inhibitory concentrations for isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, streptomycin and PIP were determined by resazurin microtiter assay and the combined effects of anti-TB drugs with PIP determined by resazurin drug combination microtiter assay and time-kill curve. The efflux pump inhibitor activity of PIP was determined by bromide accumulation assay and cytotoxicity carried out in VERO cells and J774. A1 macrophages. PIP showed to have EPI activity and RIF + PIP and SM + PIP combinations showed synergistic effect, but low effect in enhancing the killing in M. tuberculosis H37Rv and in the clinical isolates studied, which had different resistance profiles. Future studies are needed to further clarify the importance of PIP as an adjunctive drug in the therapy against TB.
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- Laíse Adriane Hegeto
- Postgraduate Program in Health Science, State University of Maringa, Parana, Brazil; Laboratory of Medical Bacteriology, Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Medical Bacteriology, Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringa, Parana, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Medical Bacteriology, Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Medical Bacteriology, Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Medical Bacteriology, Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Medical Bacteriology, Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Science, State University of Maringa, Parana, Brazil; Laboratory of Medical Bacteriology, Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Science, State University of Maringa, Parana, Brazil; Laboratory of Medical Bacteriology, Department of Clinical Analysis and Biomedicine, State University of Maringa, Parana, Brazil
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He W, Ma J, Chen Y, Jiang X, Wang Y, Shi T, Zhang Q, Yang Y, Jiang X, Yin S, Zheng A, Lu J, Zheng Y. Ephedrine hydrochloride protects mice from staphylococcus aureus-induced peritonitis. Am J Transl Res 2018; 10:670-683. [PMID: 29636858 PMCID: PMC5883109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive (G+) bacterium that causes a wide range of diseases in humans and livestock. Therefore, the development of innovative and effective therapies is essential for the treatment of S. aureus-induced severe infections. Ephedrine hydrochloride (EH) is a compound derived from ephedrine and is widely used for the management of cardiovascular diseases and hypotension. The results of our previous studies demonstrated that EH has anti-inflammatory activity in macrophages and protects against endotoxic shock. However, whether EH regulates the function of dendritic cells (DCs) and the immune response in S. aureus-induced infection is unknown. In this study, the anti-inflammatory and regulatory activity of EH on DCs was evaluated. EH increased the production of anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 and decreased the production of proinflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-12 in DCs stimulated with peptidoglycan (PGN), the main cell wall component in G+ bacteria. The PI3K/Akt and p38 MAPK signaling pathways controlled EH-induced IL-10 expression and EH-inhibited TNF-α expression, respectively. The PGN-induced expression of co-stimulatory molecules CD40, CD80, CD86, and MHC class II molecule Iab was down-regulated in DCs by EH. Furthermore, EH protected the liver and kidney and increased the survival rate of mice with S. aureus-induced peritonitis. In conclusion, EH helps to keep immune homeostasis and alleviate organ damage during S. aureus-induced peritonitis. Therefore, EH may be a promising drug candidate in the treatment of S. aureus-induced severe infections and other invasive G+ bacterial infections.
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- Weigang He
- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghai 201203, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural UniversityDaqing 163319, China
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- Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University & Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology of Antibiotics, National Health and Family Planning CommisionShanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghai 201203, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Medical Immunology & Institute of Immunology, Second Military Medical UniversityShanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghai 201203, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Medical Immunology & Institute of Immunology, Second Military Medical UniversityShanghai 200433, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Medical Immunology & Institute of Immunology, Second Military Medical UniversityShanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji UniversityShanghai 200072, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghai 201203, China
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Guo J, Cui Y, Liu Q, Yang Y, Li Y, Weng L, Tang B, Jin P, Li XJ, Yang S, Li S. Piperine ameliorates SCA17 neuropathology by reducing ER stress. Mol Neurodegener 2018; 13:4. [PMID: 29378605 PMCID: PMC5789626 DOI: 10.1186/s13024-018-0236-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2017] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Spinocerebellar ataxia 17 (SCA17) belongs to the family of neurodegenerative diseases caused by polyglutamine (polyQ) expansion. In SCA17, polyQ expansion occurs in the TATA box binding protein (TBP) and leads to the misfolding of TBP and the preferential degeneration in the cerebellar Purkinje neurons. Currently there is no effective treatment for SCA17. Mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor (MANF) is a recently identified neurotrophic factor, and increasing MANF expression ameliorated SCA17 neuropathology in TBP-105Q knock-in (KI) mouse model, indicating that MANF could be a therapeutic target for treating SCA17. Methods In this study, we screened a collection of 2000 FDA-approved chemicals using a stable cell line expressing luciferase reporter, which is driven by MANF promoter. We identified several potential candidates that can induce the expression of MANF. Of these inducers, piperine is an agent that potently induces the luciferase expression or MANF expression. Results Addition of piperine in both cellular and mouse models of SCA17 alleviated toxicity caused by mutant TBP. Although mutant TBP is primarily localized in the nuclei, the polyQ expansion in TBP is able to induce ER stress, suggesting that nuclear misfolded proteins can also elicit ER stress as cytoplasmic misfolded proteins do. Moreover, piperine plays its protective role by reducing toxicity caused by the ER stress. Conclusion Our study established piperine as a MANF-based therapeutic agent for ER stress-related neuropathology in SCA17.
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- Jifeng Guo
- Department of Neurology and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorder, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.,Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, 615 Michael Street, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Department of Neurology and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorder, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.,Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, 615 Michael Street, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Department of Neurology and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorder, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.,Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, 615 Michael Street, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Department of Neurology and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorder, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.,Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, 615 Michael Street, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, 615 Michael Street, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Department of Neurology and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorder, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Department of Neurology and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorder, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, 615 Michael Street, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, 615 Michael Street, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA.,GHM Institute of CNS Regeneration, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510631, China
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- Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, 615 Michael Street, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA.
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- Department of Neurology and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorder, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China. .,Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, 615 Michael Street, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA.
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Kunnumakkara AB, Sailo BL, Banik K, Harsha C, Prasad S, Gupta SC, Bharti AC, Aggarwal BB. Chronic diseases, inflammation, and spices: how are they linked? J Transl Med 2018; 16:14. [PMID: 29370858 PMCID: PMC5785894 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-018-1381-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 180] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Accepted: 01/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Extensive research within the last several decades has revealed that the major risk factors for most chronic diseases are infections, obesity, alcohol, tobacco, radiation, environmental pollutants, and diet. It is now well established that these factors induce chronic diseases through induction of inflammation. However, inflammation could be either acute or chronic. Acute inflammation persists for a short duration and is the host defense against infections and allergens, whereas the chronic inflammation persists for a long time and leads to many chronic diseases including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, respiratory diseases, etc. Numerous lines of evidence suggest that the aforementioned risk factors induced cancer through chronic inflammation. First, transcription factors NF-κB and STAT3 that regulate expression of inflammatory gene products, have been found to be constitutively active in most cancers; second, chronic inflammation such as pancreatitis, prostatitis, hepatitis etc. leads to cancers; third, activation of NF-κB and STAT3 leads to cancer cell proliferation, survival, invasion, angiogenesis and metastasis; fourth, activation of NF-κB and STAT3 leads to resistance to chemotherapy and radiation, and hypoxia and acidic conditions activate these transcription factors. Therefore, targeting these pathways may provide opportunities for both prevention and treatment of cancer and other chronic diseases. We will discuss in this review the potential of various dietary agents such as spices and its components in the suppression of inflammatory pathways and their roles in the prevention and therapy of cancer and other chronic diseases. In fact, epidemiological studies do indicate that cancer incidence in countries such as India where spices are consumed daily is much lower (94/100,000) than those where spices are not consumed such as United States (318/100,000), suggesting the potential role of spices in cancer prevention.
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- Ajaikumar B Kunnumakkara
- Cancer Biology Laboratory and DBT-AIST International Laboratory for Advanced Biomedicine (DAILAB), Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India.
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory and DBT-AIST International Laboratory for Advanced Biomedicine (DAILAB), Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory and DBT-AIST International Laboratory for Advanced Biomedicine (DAILAB), Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory and DBT-AIST International Laboratory for Advanced Biomedicine (DAILAB), Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi (North Campus), Delhi, 110007, India
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