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Saleem M, Mazhar Fareed M, Salman Akbar Saani M, Shityakov S. Network pharmacology and multitarget analysis of Nigella sativa in the management of diabetes and obesity: a computational study. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:4800-4816. [PMID: 37350443 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2222837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Obesity and diabetes are commonly associated with one another and represent a significant global health issue, with a recent surge in disease incidence. Nigella sativa, also known as black cumin, is believed to possess several health benefits, including anti-diabetic, anticancer, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-obesity properties. In this study, we aimed to identify the active compounds derived from N. sativa, which can potentially inhibit key protein targets and signaling pathways associated with diabesity treatment. We employed an exhaustive in silico search, which led to the identification of 22 potential compounds. Out of these, only five hits were found to be non-toxic, including Arabic and ascorbic acids, dihydrocodeine, catechin, and kaempferol. Our analysis revealed that these hits were associated with genes such as AKT1, IL6, SRC, and EGFR. Finally, we conducted molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations, which identified kaempferol as the best binder for AKT1 in comparison to the reference molecule. Overall, our in silico integrated pipeline provides a useful approach to identify non-toxic phytocompounds as promising drug candidates to treat diabetes and obesity.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Muntaha Saleem
- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Computer Science, School of Science and Engineering, Università degli studi di Verona, Verona, Italy
- Department of Biotechnology, Applied Bioinformatics Group, Università degli studi di Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Laboratory of Chemoinformatics, Infochemistry Scientific Center, ITMO University, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation
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Dahmash EZ, Attiany LM, Ali D, Assaf SM, Alkrad J, Alyami H. Development and Characterization of Transdermal Patches Using Novel Thymoquinone-L-Arginine-Based Polyamide Nanocapsules for Potential Use in the Management of Psoriasis. AAPS PharmSciTech 2024; 25:69. [PMID: 38538972 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-024-02781-2] [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: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/24/2024] Open
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Thymoquinone (TQ) is a phytochemical compound present in Nigella sativa and has potential benefits for treating dermatological conditions such as psoriasis. However, its clinical use is limited due to its restricted bioavailability, caused mainly by its low solubility and permeability. To overcome this, a new transdermal drug delivery system is required. Nanoparticles are known to enhance material solubility and permeability, and hence, this study aimed to synthesize TQ-loaded L-arginine-based polyamide (TQ/Arg PA) nanocapsules incorporated into transdermal patches for prolonged delivery of TQ. To achieve this, Eudragit E polymer, plasticizers, and aloe vera as penetration enhancer were used to develop the transdermal patch. Furthermore, novel TQ/Arg-PA was synthesized via interfacial polymerization, and the resultant nanocapsules (NCs) were incorporated into the matrix transdermal patch. The Arg-PA NCs' structure was confirmed via NMR and FTIR, and optimal TQ/Arg-PA NCs containing formulation showed high entrapment efficiency of TQ (99.60%). Molecular and thermal profiling of TQ/Arg-PA and the transdermal patch revealed the effective development of spherical NCs with an average particle size of 129.23 ± 18.22 nm. Using Franz diffusion cells and synthetic membrane (STRAT M®), the in vitro permeation profile of the prepared patches demonstrated an extended release of TQ over 24 h, with enhanced permeation by 42.64% when aloe vera was employed. In conclusion, the produced formulation has a potential substitute for corticosteroids and other drugs commonly used to treat psoriasis due to its effectiveness, safety, and lack of the side effects typically associated with other drugs.
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- Eman Zmaily Dahmash
- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry, Kingston University, London, KT1 2EE, UK.
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- Department of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Isra University, Amman, 11622, Jordan
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Isra University, Amman, 11622, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan, University of Science and Technology, P. O. Box 3030, Irbid, 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Isra University, Amman, 11622, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, 55461, Saudi Arabia
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Khatoon M, Kushwaha P, Usmani S, Madan K. Dermaceutical Utilization of Nigella sativa Seeds: Applications and Opportunities. Drug Res (Stuttg) 2024; 74:5-17. [PMID: 38016656 DOI: 10.1055/a-2196-1815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Skin diseases have recently become a major concern among people of all ages due to their highly visible symptoms and persistent and difficult treatment, which significantly impact their quality of life. Nigella sativa seeds, also known as "black seeds" or "kalonji," are one of the most commonly used herbal medicines due to their wide range of biological and pharmacological activities. It contains a wide range of bioactive constituents found in both fixed and essential oils. It has been used for hundreds of years as an alternative ethnomedicine to treat a wide range of skin conditions. N. sativa's dermatological applications in skin diseases are attributed to its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and immunomodulatory properties, making it an intriguing skincare candidate. Several studies unravelled positive results associated with N. sativa on skin diseases. As N. sativa is the most studied medicinal plant, several preclinical and clinical studies have been conducted to establish its use in the treatment of various skin diseases. Thymoquinone has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties, which mainly contributed to the treatment of skin diseases. In this context, the present review explores all the available studies on the association of N. sativa and its effect on treating skin diseases in light of recent studies and patents supporting its therapeutic applications.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow, India
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- Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Chudzicka-Strugała I, Gołębiewska I, Brudecki G, Elamin W, Zwoździak B. Demodicosis in Different Age Groups and Alternative Treatment Options-A Review. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12041649. [PMID: 36836184 PMCID: PMC9961532 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12041649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Infestation with Demodex mites is a common occurrence, especially in adults and the elderly. More recent attention has been paid to the presence of Demodex spp. mites in children, even ones without comorbidities. It causes both dermatological and ophthalmological problems. The presence of Demodex spp. is often asymptomatic, thus it is suggested to include parasitological investigation tests in dermatological diagnostics, in addition to bacteriological analysis. Literature reports show that Demodex spp. are related to the pathogenesis of numerous dermatoses, including rosacea or demodicosis gravis, and common eye pathologies reported by patients such as dry eye syndrome or ocular surface inflammatory conditions, such as blepharitis, chalazia, Meibomian gland dysfunction, and keratitis. Treatment of patients is a challenge and is usually prolonged, therefore it is important to carefully diagnose and properly select the therapy regimen for the treatment to be successful, and with minimal side effects, especially for young patients. Apart from the use of essential oils, research is ongoing for new alternative preparations active against Demodex sp. Our review was focused on the analysis of the current literature data on the available agents in the treatment of demodicosis in adults and children.
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- Izabela Chudzicka-Strugała
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 10, 60-806 Poznan, Poland
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- Earth and Life Institute (ELI), Université Catholique de Louvain, Croix du Sud 2, 1348 Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium
- Correspondence:
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- Group 42 (Healthcare), Masdar City, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 112778, United Arab Emirates
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- Group 42 (Healthcare), Masdar City, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 112778, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 10, 60-806 Poznan, Poland
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Kopel J, McDonald J, Hamood A. An Assessment of the In Vitro Models and Clinical Trials Related to the Antimicrobial Activities of Phytochemicals. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11121838. [PMID: 36551494 PMCID: PMC9774156 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11121838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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An increased number antibiotic-resistant bacteria have emerged with the rise in antibiotic use worldwide. As such, there has been a growing interest in investigating novel antibiotics against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Due to the extensive history of using plants for medicinal purposes, scientists and medical professionals have turned to plants as potential alternatives to common antibiotic treatments. Unlike other antibiotics in use, plant-based antibiotics have the innate ability to eliminate a broad spectrum of microorganisms through phytochemical defenses, including compounds such as alkaloids, organosulfur compounds, phenols, coumarins, and terpenes. In recent years, these antimicrobial compounds have been refined through extraction methods and tested against antibiotic-resistant strains of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. The results of the experiments demonstrated that plant extracts successfully inhibited bacteria independently or in combination with other antimicrobial products. In this review, we examine the use of plant-based antibiotics for their utilization against antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. In addition, we examine recent clinical trials utilizing phytochemicals for the treatment of several microbial infections.
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- Jonathan Kopel
- School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA
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- Department of Immunology and Molecular Microbiology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA
- Department of Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA
- Correspondence:
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Black Seed (Nigella sativa): A Favourable Alternative Therapy for Inflammatory and Immune System Disorders. Inflammopharmacology 2022; 30:1623-1643. [PMID: 35972596 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-022-01035-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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In the recent years, various food additives, medicinal plants, and their bioactive components have been utilized in anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory therapy. Nigella sativa is a key dietary supplement and food additive which has a strong traditional background. It is also one of the most broadly studied seeds in the global pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sector. N. sativa seeds are potential sources of natural metabolite such as phenolic compounds and alkaloids. The anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory abilities of these seeds, most peculiarly with reference to some inflammatory and immune mediators, are reviewed. N. sativa and its bioactive compounds modulate inflammatory and immunomodulatory mediators including tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interferon gamma (IFN-γ), nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kB) cyclooxygenase (COX), lipoxygenase (LOX), transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), interleukins, and immunoglobulin levels. This paper comprehensively describes the biomarkers and signaling pathways underlying the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory potential of N. sativa. This review also explains the scientific basis and the pharmacological properties of core bioactive ingredients of N. sativa responsible for these biological activities which indicates that their bioactive components could be possibly regarded as favorable therapy for disorders linked to inflammation and immune-dysregulation.
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Eid AM, Jaradat N, Issa L, Abu-Hasan A, Salah N, Dalal M, Mousa A, Zarour A. Evaluation of Anticancer, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Activities of Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) Essential Oil and Its Nanoemulgel. Eur J Integr Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2022.102175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The current consumer demands together with the international regulations have pushed the cosmetic industry to seek new active ingredients from natural renewable sources for manufacturing more eco-sustainability and safe products, with botanical extract being an almost unlimited source of these new actives. Essential oils (EOs) emerge as very common natural ingredients in cosmetics and toiletries as a result of both their odorous character for the design and manufacturing of fragrances and perfumes, and the many beneficial properties of their individual components (EOCs), e.g., anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, and, nowadays, the cosmetic industry includes EOs or different mixtures of their individual components (EOCs), either as active ingredients or as preservatives, in various product ranges (e.g., moisturizers, lotions and cleanser in skin care cosmetics; conditioners, masks or antidandruff products in hair care products; lipsticks, or fragrances in perfumery). However, the unique chemical profile of each individual essential oil is associated with different benefits, and hence it is difficult to generalize their potential applications in cosmetics and toiletries, which often require the effort of formulators in seeking suitable mixtures of EOs or EOCs for obtaining specific benefits in the final products. This work presents an updated review of the available literature related to the most recent advances in the application of EOs and EOCs in the manufacturing of cosmetic products. Furthermore, some specific aspects related to the safety of EOs and EOCs in cosmetics will be discussed. It is expected that the information contained in this comprehensive review can be exploited by formulators in the design and optimization of cosmetic formulations containing botanical extracts.
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Qureshi M, Qadir A, Aqil M, Sultana Y, Warsi MH, Ismail MV, Talegaonkar S. Berberine loaded dermal quality by design adapted chemically engineered lipid nano-constructs-gel formulation for the treatment of skin acne. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Functionality of Films from Nigella sativa Defatted Seed Cake Proteins Plasticized with Grape Juice: Use in Wrapping Sweet Cherries. COATINGS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings11111383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The main aim of this work is to improve the functionality of Nigella sativa protein concentrate (NSPC) films by using grape juice (GJ). The film’s mechanical, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities were evaluated. The obtained results showed, for the first time, that GJ at concentrations of 2%–10% (v/v) are able to act as plasticizer for the NSPC films with promising film properties. The results showed that the tensile strength and Young’s modulus of NSPC films were reduced significantly when the GJ increased. However, the NSPC films prepared with 6% GJ observed a higher elongation at break compared with other films. Moreover, the obtained films showed very interesting and promising results for their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties compared with the control films. The sweet cherries wrapped with NSPC film showed that the TSS (Brix) was significantly lower compared to the control, after 10 days of storage. However, the titratable acidity, pH value, and L* of all cherries, either wrapped or not, was not significantly different in all storage times. On the other hand, hue angle was significantly lower after 10 days of storage at −18 °C compared with control films. GJ has a multi-functional effect for protein-based films as plasticizer, antioxidant, and antimicrobial function.
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Niu Y, Wang B, Zhou L, Ma C, Waterhouse GIN, Liu Z, Ahmed AF, Sun-Waterhouse D, Kang W. Nigella sativa: A Dietary Supplement as an Immune-Modulator on the Basis of Bioactive Components. Front Nutr 2021; 8:722813. [PMID: 34485368 PMCID: PMC8415885 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.722813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Nutrients can be considered as functional foods, which exert physiological benefits on immune system. The seeds of Nigella sativa, which have many active constituents, are mainly used for medicine, food spice, and nutritional supplements in Egypt. Much attention has been paid to N. sativa seeds for their anticancer, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and immune properties. However, their active constituents and mechanisms underlying functions from N. sativa seeds is unclear. Thus, the bioactive constituents with immune regulation in N. sativa seeds were systematically studied. A new compound (3-methoxythymol-6-O-β-D-apiofuranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranoside 1) and 11 known compounds (2–12) were separated from the N. sativa seeds by chromatographic methods. Their structures were then elucidated by spectroscopic analysis of MS, UV, IR, 1H-, and 13C-NMR. Furthermore, immunomodulatory effects of those compounds in RAW 264.7 cells were evaluated by phagocytosis, nitric oxide (NO) and cytokine release, related mRNA transcription, and key proteins expression in vitro. Monosaccharide derivatives, Ethyl-α-D-furaarabinose (5), and Ethyl-β-D-fructofuranoside (8) were shown to played bidirectional regulatory roles in immunity and anti-inflammation through the regulation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathways. The results showed the active compounds and mechanisms of immune regulation in N. sativa, thus indicating that N. sativa seeds could be used as dietary supplements in immunomodulation.
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- Yun Niu
- National R&D Center for Edible Fungus Processing Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.,Functional Food Engineering Technology Research Center, Kaifeng, China
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- National R&D Center for Edible Fungus Processing Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.,Functional Food Engineering Technology Research Center, Kaifeng, China
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- National R&D Center for Edible Fungus Processing Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.,Functional Food Engineering Technology Research Center, Kaifeng, China.,Joint International Research Laboratory of Food and Medicine Resource Function, Kaifeng, China
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- National R&D Center for Edible Fungus Processing Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.,Joint International Research Laboratory of Food and Medicine Resource Function, Kaifeng, China
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- National R&D Center for Edible Fungus Processing Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.,School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- National R&D Center for Edible Fungus Processing Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.,Joint International Research Laboratory of Food and Medicine Resource Function, Kaifeng, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Food and Medicine Resource Function, Kaifeng, China.,Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Researches Department, Agricultural Research Center, Horticulture Research Institute, Giza, Egypt
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- National R&D Center for Edible Fungus Processing Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.,School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- National R&D Center for Edible Fungus Processing Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.,Functional Food Engineering Technology Research Center, Kaifeng, China.,Joint International Research Laboratory of Food and Medicine Resource Function, Kaifeng, China
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Ahmad SS, Ahmad K, Lee EJ, Shaikh S, Choi I. Computational Identification of Dithymoquinone as a Potential Inhibitor of Myostatin and Regulator of Muscle Mass. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26175407. [PMID: 34500839 PMCID: PMC8434277 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26175407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The skeletal muscle (SM) is the largest organ in the body and has tremendous regenerative power due to its myogenic stem cell population. Myostatin (MSTN), a protein produced by SM, is released into the bloodstream and is responsible for age-related reduced muscle fiber development. The objective of this study was to identify the natural compounds that inhibit MSTN with therapeutic potential for the management of age-related disorders, specifically muscle atrophy and sarcopenia. Sequential screening of 2000 natural compounds was performed, and dithymoquinone (DTQ) was found to inhibit MSTN with a binding free energy of −7.40 kcal/mol. Furthermore, the docking results showed that DTQ reduced the binding interaction between MSTN and its receptor, activin receptor type-2B (ActR2B). The global energy of MSTN-ActR2B was found to be reduced from −47.75 to −40.45 by DTQ. The stability of the DTQ–MSTN complex was subjected to a molecular dynamics analysis for up to 100 ns to check the stability of the complex using RMSD, RMSF, Rg, SASA, and H-bond number. The complex was found to be stable after 10 ns to the end of the simulation. These results suggest that DTQ blocks MSTN signaling through ActR2B and that it has potential use as a muscle growth-promoting agent during the aging process.
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- Syed Sayeed Ahmad
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (S.S.A.); (K.A.); (E.J.L.); (S.S.)
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (S.S.A.); (K.A.); (E.J.L.); (S.S.)
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (S.S.A.); (K.A.); (E.J.L.); (S.S.)
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (S.S.A.); (K.A.); (E.J.L.); (S.S.)
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (S.S.A.); (K.A.); (E.J.L.); (S.S.)
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Fax: +82-538104769
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Zaky AA, Shim JH, Abd El-Aty AM. A Review on Extraction, Characterization, and Applications of Bioactive Peptides From Pressed Black Cumin Seed Cake. Front Nutr 2021; 8:743909. [PMID: 34540882 PMCID: PMC8440799 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.743909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Plenty of black cumin cake was generated as a natural waste material after pressing the oil. Nigella sativa (black cumin) seeds and cakes are of precious nutritional value as they contain proteins, phenolics, essential amino acids, and bioactive compounds. Owing to their antioxidant properties, scientists and food manufacturers have extensively developed them. Notably, global awareness among consumers about the benefits of innovative food ingredients has been increased. Meanwhile, it has to be noted that vast amounts of cake by-products are not effectively utilized, which might cause economic loss and environmental consequences. This review aimed to highlight the antioxidant abilities, extraction, characterization, functional characteristics, and utilization of active peptides acquired from black seed oil cake. This overview would critically evaluate black seed cake proteins, plentiful in bioactive peptides that might be utilized as valuable additives in feed, food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The addition of bioactive peptides to restrain the oxidation of fat-based products and preserve food safety is also addressed.
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- Ahmed A. Zaky
- Department of Food Technology, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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- Natural Products Chemistry Laboratory, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Academy of Science, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, China
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Hwang JR, Cartron AM, Khachemoune A. A review of Nigella sativa plant-based therapy in dermatology. Int J Dermatol 2021; 60:e493-e499. [PMID: 33899217 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.15615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Nigella sativa (N. sativa) is a widely used medicinal herb with a rich cultural and religious history in Unani, Ayurveda, Chinese, and Arabic medicine. N. sativa contains many natural bioactive agents including alkaloids, saponins, alpha-hederin, and thymoquinone that contribute to its broad range of benefits as a diuretic, bronchodilator, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, and analgesic. In addition, N. sativa possesses antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antineoplastic effects, making it an interesting potential therapy for the treatment of dermatological conditions. This article reviews the current literature surrounding the pharmacological effects of N. sativa for the treatment of acne vulgaris, melanoma, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, plaque psoriasis, and wound healing.
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA.,SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Barbaud A, Lafforgue C. Risks associated with cosmetic ingredients. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2021; 148:77-93. [PMID: 33642039 DOI: 10.1016/j.annder.2020.04.027] [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: 04/11/2019] [Revised: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The media and social networks often echo fears about the potential toxicity of cosmetics and the dangers they pose to the environment. Dermatologists may be asked about these topics, but despite regulatory labelling constraints and the proliferation of specialized sites and applications, they do not always have access to reliable information. It is for this reason that we are providing the present overview of current knowledge on the subject.
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- A Barbaud
- Sorbonne université, INSERM, institut Pierre-Louis d'Epidemiologie et de santé publique, AP-HP, Sorbonne université, hopital Tenon, service de dermatologie et allergologie, 4 rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France.
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- Unité de dermopharmacologie et cosmétologie, faculté de pharmacie, université Paris sud - Paris Saclay, 5, rue J.B. Clément, 92296 Chatenay-Malabry cedex, France
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Moisturizing effect of skin patches with hydrophobic and hydrophilic electrospun fibers for atopic dermatitis. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 199:111554. [PMID: 33421924 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.111554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Atopic dermatitis (eczema), one of the most common disease and also most difficult to treat, is seeking for novel development not only in medicine but also in bioengineering. Moisturization is the key in eczema treatment as dry skin triggers inflammation that damages the skin barrier. Thus, here we combine electrospun hydrophobic polystyrene (PS) and hydrophilic nylon 6 (PA6) with oils to create patches helping to moisturize atopic skin. The fibrous membranes manufactured using electrospinning: PS, PA6, composite PS - PA6 and sandwich system combining them were characterized by water vapor transmission rates (WVTR) and fluid uptake ability (FUA). To create the most effective moisturizing patches we use borage, black cumin seed and evening primrose oil and tested their spreading. We show a great potential of our designed patches, the oil release tests on a skin and their moisturizing effect were verified. Our results distinctly reveal that both fiber sizes and hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity of polymer influence oil spreading, release from membranes and WVTR measurements. Importantly, the direct skin test indicates the evident increase of hydration for both dry and normal skin after using the patches. The electrospun patches based on the hydrophobic and hydrophilic polymers have outstanding properties to be used as oil carriers for atopic dermatitis treatment.
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Ahmad M, Rashid M, Ganaie M, Khan S, Akhtar N, Shams S, Hamid Bilal O, Bisht D. Comparative antibacterial study of black cumin oil of Saudi and Syrian origin seeds with the commercial product. JOURNAL OF REPORTS IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/jrptps.jrptps_118_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Krysiak ZJ, Kaniuk Ł, Metwally S, Szewczyk PK, Sroczyk EA, Peer P, Lisiecka-Graca P, Bailey RJ, Bilotti E, Stachewicz U. Nano- and Microfiber PVB Patches as Natural Oil Carriers for Atopic Skin Treatment. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:7666-7676. [PMID: 33225238 PMCID: PMC7672701 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Atopic
dermatitis (eczema) is a widespread disorder, with researchers
constantly looking for more efficacious treatments. Natural oils are
reported to be an effective therapy for dry skin, and medical textiles
can be used as an alternative or supporting therapy. In this study,
fibrous membranes from poly(vinyl butyral-co-vinyl alcohol-co-vinyl
acetate) (PVB) with low and high molecular weights were manufactured
to obtain nano- and micrometer fibers via electrospinning
for the designed patches used as oil carriers for atopic skin treatment.
The biocompatibility of PVB patches was analyzed using proliferation
tests and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which combined with
a focused ion beam (FIB) allowed for the 3D visualization of patches.
The oil spreading tests with evening primrose, black cumin seed, and
borage were verified with cryo-SEM, which showed the advantage nanofibers
have over microfibers as carriers for low-viscosity oils. The skin
tests expressed the usability and the enhanced oil delivery performance
for electrospun patches. We demonstrate that through the material
nano- and microstructure, commercially available polymers such as
PVB have great potential to be deployed as a biomaterial in medical
applications, such as topical treatments for chronic skin conditions.
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- Zuzanna J Krysiak
- International Center of Electron Microscopy for Material Science, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow 30-059, Poland
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- International Center of Electron Microscopy for Material Science, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow 30-059, Poland
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- International Center of Electron Microscopy for Material Science, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow 30-059, Poland
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- International Center of Electron Microscopy for Material Science, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow 30-059, Poland
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- International Center of Electron Microscopy for Material Science, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow 30-059, Poland
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- Institute of Hydrodynamics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague 16612, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow 30-059, Poland
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- School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, London E1 4NS, U.K
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- School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, London E1 4NS, U.K
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- International Center of Electron Microscopy for Material Science, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow 30-059, Poland
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Algin Yapar E, Tuncay Tanriverdi S, Aybar Tural G, Gümüş ZP, Turunç E, Gokce EH. An examination of carbopol hydrogel/organogel bigels of thymoquinone prepared by microwave irradiation method. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2020; 46:1639-1646. [PMID: 32935592 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2020.1820031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Nigella sativa L. is shown wide spread over the world and contains many useful phytochemicals. Much of the biological activity of the seeds has been shown due to the presence of thymoquinone (TQ). Its poor aqueous solubility of TQ hinders its delivery to target site. The aim of this work was to prepare TQ bigels composed of Carbopol 974 P NF (C974) in PEG 400 (organogel) or C974 in water (hydrogel) with microwave heating method. A novel technique, high speed homogenization followed by microwave heating, was used to prepare organogels. The pH, electrical conductivity, differential scanning calorimetry, rheological properties, and morphological structure of the formulations have been evaluated, and the effect of microwave on drug content and TQ antioxidant activity has been investigated. The bigels of TQ were successfully produced via high-speed homogenization followed by microwave-assisted heating for the first time in this study. Highly lipophilic TQ was successfully dissolved in organogel, and it was not affected from the microwaves. It can be stated that microwave heating is a promising method to obtain C974 organogels and thus bigels with appropriate above indicated investigated physicochemical characteristics. The time and energy consumption could be decreased with microwave-assisted heating, especially for gel preparation in the field of pharmaceuticals.
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- Evren Algin Yapar
- Department of Analysis and Control Laboratories, Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ege University, Bornova, Turkey
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- Central Research Test and Analysis Laboratory Application and Research Center, Ege University, Bornova, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, Çiğli, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ege University, Bornova, Turkey
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Zhao J, Wang Y, Jiang L, Mu YZ. The application of skin care product in acne treatment. Dermatol Ther 2020; 33:e14287. [PMID: 32897611 DOI: 10.1111/dth.14287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Acne is a kind of chronic inflammatory skin disease, which is common in the hair follicle and sebaceous gland of teenagers. It often recurs and affects the quality of life of patients. Acne itself can cause the damage of skin barrier function. On the other hand, common acne treatment methods, such as external drugs, systemic drugs, physical, and chemical treatment, can also lead to the damage of skin barrier function and affect the treatment effect. The application of skin care in the adjuvant treatment of acne has been widely concerned. Due to their high safety, good tolerance, and the effect of improving the damaged skin barrier, medical skin care products are a hot spot in the treatment of cosmetic skin diseases in recent years. It can not only increase the curative effect, reduce the side effects, but also increase the compliance of patients when combined with conventional acne treatment. In this article, skin care products and their application in acne treatment were reviewed.
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- Jianmei Zhao
- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan Province, China
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Li H, DaSilva NA, Liu W, Xu J, Dombi GW, Dain JA, Li D, Chamcheu JC, Seeram NP, Ma H. Thymocid ®, a Standardized Black Cumin ( Nigella sativa) Seed Extract, Modulates Collagen Cross-Linking, Collagenase and Elastase Activities, and Melanogenesis in Murine B16F10 Melanoma Cells. Nutrients 2020; 12:E2146. [PMID: 32707654 PMCID: PMC7400895 DOI: 10.3390/nu12072146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Revised: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Black cumin (Nigella sativa) seed extract has been shown to improve dermatological conditions, yet its beneficial effects for skin are not fully elucidated. Herein, Thymocid®, a chemically standardized black cumin seed extract, was investigated for its cosmeceutical potential including anti-aging properties associated with modulation of glycation, collagen cross-linking, and collagenase and elastase activities, as well as antimelanogenic effect in murine melanoma B16F10 cells. Thymocid® (50, 100, and 300 µg/mL) inhibited the formation of advanced glycation end-products (by 16.7-70.7%), collagen cross-linking (by 45.1-93.3%), collagenase activity (by 10.4-92.4%), and elastases activities (type I and III by 25.3-75.4% and 36.0-91.1%, respectively). In addition, Thymocid® (2.5-20 µg/mL) decreased melanin content in B16F10 cells by 42.5-61.6% and reduced cellular tyrosinase activity by 20.9% (at 20 µg/mL). Furthermore, Thymocid® (20 µg/mL for 72 h) markedly suppressed the mRNA expression levels of melanogenesis-related genes including microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), tyrosinase-related protein 1 (TYRP1), and TYRP2 to 78.9%, 0.3%, and 0.2%, respectively. Thymocid® (10 µg/mL) also suppressed the protein expression levels of MITF (by 15.2%) and TYRP1 (by 97.7%). Findings from this study support the anti-aging and antimelanogenic potential of Thymocid® as a bioactive cosmeceutical ingredient for skin care products.
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- Huifang Li
- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen 529020, China; (H.L.); (D.L.)
- Bioactive Botanical Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA; (N.A.D.); (J.X.); (N.P.S.)
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- Bioactive Botanical Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA; (N.A.D.); (J.X.); (N.P.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA; (W.L.); (G.W.D.); (J.A.D.)
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- Bioactive Botanical Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA; (N.A.D.); (J.X.); (N.P.S.)
- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA; (W.L.); (G.W.D.); (J.A.D.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA; (W.L.); (G.W.D.); (J.A.D.)
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen 529020, China; (H.L.); (D.L.)
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- School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA 71209, USA;
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- Bioactive Botanical Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA; (N.A.D.); (J.X.); (N.P.S.)
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen 529020, China; (H.L.); (D.L.)
- Bioactive Botanical Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA; (N.A.D.); (J.X.); (N.P.S.)
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Ahmad S, Abbasi HW, Shahid S, Gul S, Abbasi SW. Molecular docking, simulation and MM-PBSA studies of nigella sativa compounds: a computational quest to identify potential natural antiviral for COVID-19 treatment. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2020; 39:4225-4233. [PMID: 32462996 PMCID: PMC7298883 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2020.1775129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Nigella sativa or black seed is used as a medicinal plant around the globe. Oil and seeds have a long tradition of folklore use in various medicinal and food systems. The conventional therapeutic use of Nigella sativa, in different ways, has been reported in several studies to treat different diseases including influenza, headache, hypertension, diabetes, inflammation, eczema, fever, cough, asthma, bronchitis, and fever. Based on previously reported potential therapeutic uses of N. sativa compounds, and keeping in mind the dire need of time for the development of potent antiviral, a combined docking, ADMET properties calculation, molecular dynamics, and MM-PBSA approaches were applied in the current study to check the therapeutic potentials of N. sativa chief constituents against COVID-19. Among the studied compounds, we found that dithymoquinone (DTQ), with binding affinity of −8.6 kcal/mol compared to a positive control (chloroquine, −7.2 kcal/mol) , has the high potential of binding at SARS-CoV-2:ACE2 interface and thus could be predicted as a plausible inhibitor to disrupt viral-host interactions. Molecular dynamics simulation of 100 ns well complemented binding affinity of the compound and revealed strong stability of DTQ at the docked site. Additionally, MM-PBSA also affirms the docking results. Compound DTQ of the present study, if validated in wet lab experiments, could be used to treat COVID-19 and could serve as a lead in the future for development of more effective natural antivirals against COVID-19. Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma
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- Sajjad Ahmad
- National Center of Bioinformatics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Black Edible Films from Protein-Containing Defatted Cake of Nigella sativa Seeds. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21030832. [PMID: 32012882 PMCID: PMC7037159 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21030832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 01/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Black biodegradable/edible protein-based films were prepared from defatted cake waste obtained from Nigella sativa (black cumin) seeds as by-product of oil extraction process. The effects of pH, glycerol concentrations, and transglutaminase-catalyzed protein cross-linking activity on the stability of film-forming solutions were studied to determine the best experimental conditions to produce handleable films. Proteins contained in the analyzed defatted cake were shown to be able to act as transglutaminase acyl donor and acceptor substrates being polymerized when incubated in vitro in the presence of the enzyme. Film-forming solutions containing 20% glycerol and casted at pH 8.0 after treatment with the enzyme gave rise to morphologically more homogeneous films possessing mechanical and barrier properties, as well as antimicrobial activity, compatible with their possible applications as food packaging materials and mulching sheets. These findings confirm the validity of the strategy to consider the seed oil processed cakes as protein-based renewable sources to produce not only fertilizers, animal feed, or culinary food but also further valuable products such as bioplastics.
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Negi P, Sharma G, Verma C, Garg P, Rathore C, Kulshrestha S, Lal UR, Gupta B, Pathania D. Novel thymoquinone loaded chitosan-lecithin micelles for effective wound healing: Development, characterization, and preclinical evaluation. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 230:115659. [PMID: 31887940 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Revised: 11/01/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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While the wound healing activity of thymoquinone (TQ) is well known, its clinical effectiveness remains limited due to the inherently low aqueous solubility, resulting in suboptimal TQ exposure in the wound sites. To address these problems, TQ loaded chitosan-lecithin micelles for wound healing were prepared and its efficacy was determined in vivo in the excision wound model. Firstly, the co-block polymer of chitosan and soya lecithin was synthesized which has low critical micelle concentration (CMC). Its employment in the development of TQ loaded polymeric micelles by Self-assembly method resulted in the stable polymeric micelle composition having requisite small particle size (<100 nm), narrow size distribution (close to zero) and high entrapment efficiency (98.77 %) of TQ. The designed nano-carriers not only substantially entrapped the drug but also controlled the release rate of TQ. The TQ-polymeric micelle hydrogel exhibited superior wound healing efficacy to the native TQ and Silver Sulphadiazine.
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- Poonam Negi
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, 173 212, India.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, 173 212, India
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- School of Chemistry, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, 173 212, India; Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, 173 212, India
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, 173 212, India
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- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, Central University of Jammu, India.
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Development of Novel Topical Cosmeceutical Formulations from Nigella sativa L. with Antimicrobial Activity against Acne-Causing Microorganisms. ScientificWorldJournal 2019; 2019:5985207. [PMID: 31485198 PMCID: PMC6710770 DOI: 10.1155/2019/5985207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Revised: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Acne vulgaris occurs due to the inflammation of sebaceous follicles in the skin. It is triggered by the activity of some bacterial species like Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Acquisition of antibiotic resistance by these microorganisms and adverse effects associated with the current treatment regimens necessitate the introduction of novel therapeutic agents for acne vulgaris. Thus, this study was undertaken to develop novel gel formulations from seeds of Nigella sativa L. and to evaluate the antibacterial potential against some acne-causing bacterial species. The antibacterial activity of seed extracts was initially screened against S. aureus and P. acnes by the agar well diffusion method. Thereafter, topical gels were formulated incorporating the ethyl acetate extract of seeds of N. sativa at three different concentrations. These topical formulations were subjected to antimicrobial activity studies while the stability was evaluated over a period of 30 days. All three formulations were capable of inhibiting the growth of S. aureus and P. acnes, with the highest antibacterial activity in the formulation comprising 15% of the seed extract. Interestingly, the antibacterial potency of this formulation against S. aureus surpassed the commercial synthetic product used as the positive control. Moreover, any alteration in color, odor, homogeneity, washability, consistency, and pH was not observed while the antibacterial potency was also retained during the storage period. The potent antibacterial activity in topical gel formulations developed from the ethyl acetate extract of N. sativa signposts their suitability as alternatives to existing antiacne agents in the management of acne vulgaris.
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Islam MT, Khan MR, Mishra SK. An updated literature-based review: phytochemistry, pharmacology and therapeutic promises of Nigella sativa L. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s13596-019-00363-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Kausar H, Mujeeb M, Ahad A, Moolakkadath T, Aqil M, Ahmad A, Akhter MH. Optimization of ethosomes for topical thymoquinone delivery for the treatment of skin acne. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2018.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Erisgin Z, Atasever M, Cetinkaya K, Akarca Dizakar SÖ, Omeroglu S, Sahin H. Protective effects of Nigella sativa oil against carboplatin-induced liver damage in rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 110:742-747. [PMID: 30554112 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.12.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2018] [Revised: 11/18/2018] [Accepted: 12/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the protective effects of nigella sativa oil (NSO) against liver damage due to intraperitoneal (i.p.) usage of carboplatin which is commonly used as a chemotherapeutic agent. MATERIAL AND METHOD Twenty four female Wistar-albino rats (about 200-350 grams each) were divided into 4 groups. Group 1 (n = 6) was administered 4 ml/kg intraperitoneal (i.p.) saline 48 and 24 h before. Group 2 (n = 6) was i.p. administered 4 ml/kg NSO 48 h before and 4 ml/kg saline 24 h before. Group 3 (n = 6) was i.p. administered 4 ml/kg saline 48 h before and 80 mg/kg carboplatin 24 h before. Group 4 (n = 6) was i.p. administered 4 ml/kg NSO 48 h before and 80 mg/kg carboplatin 24 h before. At the end of 48 h, all rats were sacrificed, and liver tissues were put into 10% neutral formalin. After the routine tissue follow-up, histopathological changes and collagen fiber density were evaluated with Hematoxylin-Eosin and Masson's Trichrome staining. Apoptotic index was determined with TUNEL staining. RESULTS The degeneration in hepatocytes, fiber distribution and density around central vein and portal space was observed in the carboplatin group compared to the control and NSO groups, hepatocyte cords preserved integrity, partial degeneration in hepatocytes and decreased collagen fiber distribution around central vein was noted in the NSO-carboplatin group compared to the carboplatin group. The apoptosis was lower in the NSO-carboplatin group compare with the carboplatin group, but no statistically significant difference was found between the two groups (p = 0.449). CONCLUSION When used NSO before carboplatin exposure, it may protect against liver damage.
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- Zuleyha Erisgin
- Giresun University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Giresun, Turkey.
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- Giresun University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gynaecology, Giresun, Turkey
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- Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Giresun University, Espiye Vocational School, Giresun, Turkey
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Samarghandian S, Azimi-Nezhad M, Farkhondeh T. Thymoquinone-induced antitumor and apoptosis in human lung adenocarcinoma cells. J Cell Physiol 2018; 234:10421-10431. [PMID: 30387147 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.27710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lung cancer has been associated with the highest cancer-associated mortality rate in the world. Chemotherapeutic management of cancer necessitates introducing new promising agents. Plants represent a rich source of new antineoplastic and chemotherapeutic agents. Thymoquinone (TQ), the main constituent of Nigella sativa (black seed or black cumin), has shown potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities so far. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the antineoplastic potential of TQ and their underlying mechanisms in A549 cells (human lung cancer cell line). METHOD The A549 cells were treated with the different concentrations of TQ for three following days. Cell viability was assessed by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay. Necrosis and apoptosis were assessed by fluorescence-activated cell sorter analysis through propidium iodide and annexin V staining and also by assessing caspase-3 and -9 activation. DNA fragmentation was monitored by gel electrophoresis. RESULTS TQ decreased the viability and increased apoptotic cell death in A549 human lung tumor cells. TQ treatment significantly elevated the Bax/ Bcl-2 ratio in the lung cancer cells. TQ also upregulated p53 expression, another apoptotic modulator in A549 cancer cells. TQ also activated caspase-dependent apoptosis by the activation of caspases-3 and -9. CONCLUSION Our results proposed that TQ may be a potential new therapeutic agent for the management of lung cancer. TQ promoted apoptosis in A546 lung cancer cells by the activation of p53 and caspase cascade dependent pathways.
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- Saeed Samarghandian
- Department of Basic Medical Science, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran.,Department of Basic Medical Science, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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Protective Effects of Thymoquinon on Pulmonary Disorders in Experimental Studies. TANAFFOS 2018; 17:211-222. [PMID: 31143211 PMCID: PMC6534803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Abstract
Lung as vital organ is exposed to many injurious agents that can cause inflammation and oxidative stress, which are potential causes in the pathogenesis of lung diseases. Nigella sativa, usually introduced as black seed, has been considered for treatment of various diseases and is one the most widely investigated herbs. Thymoquinone (TQ) is the major component of the volatile oil of black seed (54%) which has been indicated to anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-neoplastic properties. There is interesting to study on TQ effect as a therapeutic agent for various diseases in both in vivo and in vitro conditions. In this comprehensive review, we summarized the recent studies related to the effectiveness of TQ on lung disorders such as inflammatory lung diseases, lung fibrosis, asthma and lung cancer. It is concluded that TQ with anti-inflammatory, anti- oxidant, anti-asthmatic and anti- tumor activity can provide therapeutic effects against lung disorders. However, more investigation is needed to produce TQ as a pharmaceutical preparation for human studies.
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