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Mohammed DM, Abdelgawad MA, Ghoneim MM, Alhossan A, Al-Serwi RH, Farouk A. Impact of Some Natural and Artificial Sweeteners Consumption on Different Hormonal Levels and Inflammatory Cytokines in Male Rats: In Vivo and In Silico Studies. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:30364-30380. [PMID: 39035958 PMCID: PMC11256323 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c01250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Substituting sugar with noncaloric sweeteners prevents overweight and diabetes development. They come in two types: artificial, like aspartame and sucralose, and natural, such as sorbitol. This research aimed to assess the effects of sucrose and these sweeteners on nutritional parameters, hematological parameters, hormones, and anti- and pro-inflammatory cytokines in male rats. Thirty rats had been separated into five groups. The results showed the highest significant increase in body weight gain, total food intake, and feed efficiency noticed in the aspartame group followed by sucralose, sucrose, and sorbitol, respectively. In contrast to RBCs and platelets, all sweeteners significantly reduced the hemoglobin level, Hct %, and WBC count. The aspartame group showed the highest decline in glycoproteins, steroids, and T3, and T4 hormones and a dramatic elevation in thyroid stimulating hormone, eicosanoid, and amine hormones compared with the control group. A vigorous elevation in anti- and proinflammatory cytokine levels was observed in the aspartame group, followed by sucralose, sucrose, and sorbitol groups. Aspartame has the highest docking scores when studying the interactions of sweeteners and a target protein associated with hormones or cytokines using in silico molecular docking, with the best absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination, and toxicity properties compared to the remaining sweeteners.
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- Dina Mostafa Mohammed
- Nutrition
and Food Sciences Department, National Research
Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka 72341, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Ad Diriyah, Riyadh 13713, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Clinical Pharmacy—College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Basic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Flavour
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Aroma Chemistry Department, National Research
Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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Obakiro SB, Kiyimba K, Owor RO, Andima M, Lukwago TW, Kawuma C, Gavamukulya Y, Nabatanzi A, Kibuule D, Kato CD, Anywar G, Waako P. Acute and subacute toxicity profile of ethanolic stem bark extract of Albizia coriaria Welw. ex Oliv. in Wistar albino rats. Toxicol Rep 2024; 12:178-185. [PMID: 38304700 PMCID: PMC10832497 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2024.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Albizia coriaria (Fabaceae) crude extracts are key ingredients of several licensed and unlicensed herbal products in East Africa. However, there is limited and often contradicting information regarding its toxicity. We therefore evaluated the acute and subacute toxicity of the ethanolic stem bark extract of A. coriaria in mature healthy Wistar albino rats following Lorke's method and OECD guidelines 407. The LD50 of the ethanolic stem bark extract of A. coriaria was 2000 mg/kg. The acute toxicity signs observed included piloerection, hyperventilation, lethargy, and loss of righting reflex. There was a significant increase in aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, red blood cells and haemoglobin in rats after 28 days at the dose of 500 mg/kg. Histological analyses revealed multifocal random parenchymal necrosis and scattered periportal mononuclear inflammatory cells infiltration in the liver, interstitial nephritis in the kidney and multifocal lymphoid accumulation in the peribronchiolar and perivascular lung tissue at 500 mg/kg. The ethanolic stem bark of A. coriaria was therefore moderately toxic to the rats when administered in a single high oral dose within 24 h. The extract caused a dose dependent toxicity with significant damage to the kidney, liver and lung tissues at a dose of 500 mg/kg after 28 days. Herbal medicines containing A. coriaria extracts should be consumed cautiously due to likelihood of toxicity particularly at higher doses greater than 500 mg/kg.
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- Samuel Baker Obakiro
- Busitema University Natural Products Research and Innovation Centre, P.O. Box 1460 Mbale, Uganda
- Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 1460 Mbale, Uganda
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- Busitema University Natural Products Research and Innovation Centre, P.O. Box 1460 Mbale, Uganda
- Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 1460 Mbale, Uganda
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- Busitema University Natural Products Research and Innovation Centre, P.O. Box 1460 Mbale, Uganda
- Busitema University Faculty of Science and Education, P.O. Box 236 Tororo, Uganda
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- Busitema University Natural Products Research and Innovation Centre, P.O. Box 1460 Mbale, Uganda
- Busitema University Faculty of Science and Education, P.O. Box 236 Tororo, Uganda
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- Busitema University Natural Products Research and Innovation Centre, P.O. Box 1460 Mbale, Uganda
- Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 1460 Mbale, Uganda
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- Busitema University Natural Products Research and Innovation Centre, P.O. Box 1460 Mbale, Uganda
- Busitema University Faculty of Science and Education, P.O. Box 236 Tororo, Uganda
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- Busitema University Natural Products Research and Innovation Centre, P.O. Box 1460 Mbale, Uganda
- Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 1460 Mbale, Uganda
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062 Kampala, Uganda
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- Busitema University Natural Products Research and Innovation Centre, P.O. Box 1460 Mbale, Uganda
- Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 1460 Mbale, Uganda
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- Makerere University College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity, P.O. Box 7062 Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062 Kampala, Uganda
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- Busitema University Natural Products Research and Innovation Centre, P.O. Box 1460 Mbale, Uganda
- Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 1460 Mbale, Uganda
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Moyo AA, Jagadhane KS, Bhosale SR, Patil DN, Shimpale VB, Anbhule PV. Phytochemical Profiling, Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative and Apoptotic Effects of Stemodia viscosa Roxb. of Western Ghats Region, India. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202300332. [PMID: 37461844 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202300332] [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: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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The present study shows the chemical profile, antimicrobial, antiproliferative, and apoptotic effects of Stemodia viscosa extracts. Thirteen bioactive compounds were identified in the 80 % ethanolic extract by GC/MS analysis. The acetone extract exhibited a higher content of flavonoids and phenols of 805.10 μg QE/mg DW and 89.31 μg GAE/mg DW extracts, respectively. Furthermore, the acetone extract possessed the highest antioxidant activity (IC50 =9.96 μg/mL). The 80 % ethanolic extract exhibited significant antimicrobial activity; the highest activity was observed against Staphylococcus aureus with a zone of inhibition of 25±0.51 mm, MIC value of 4 mg/mL, and MBC value of 8 mg/mL. The antiproliferative results revealed the presence of anticancer activity with an IC50 =91.562 and 74.362 μg/mL against the B16F10 skin and COLO205 colon cancer cells, respectively. The flow cytometric analysis shows that the plant extracts cause cancer cell death through the induction of apoptosis. Our findings confirmed that Stemodia viscosa is a potential source of biologically active compounds.
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- Alfredi A Moyo
- Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 416004, Maharashtra-India
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- Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 416004, Maharashtra-India
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- Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 416004, Maharashtra-India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India-, 416004, Maharashtra-India
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- Department of Botany, The New College, Kolhapur, 416004, Maharashtra-India
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- Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 416004, Maharashtra-India
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Gavanji S, Bakhtari A, Famurewa AC, Othman EM. Cytotoxic Activity of Herbal Medicines as Assessed in Vitro: A Review. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202201098. [PMID: 36595710 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202201098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Since time immemorial, human beings have sought natural medications for treatment of various diseases. Weighty evidence demonstrates the use of chemical methodologies for sensitive evaluation of cytotoxic potentials of herbal agents. However, due to the ubiquitous use of cytotoxicity methods, there is a need for providing updated guidance for the design and development of in vitro assessment. The aim of this review is to provide practical guidance on common cell-based assays for suitable assessment of cytotoxicity potential of herbal medicines and discussing their advantages and disadvantages Relevant articles in authentic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, Scopus, Google Scholar and SID, from 1950 to 2022 were collected according to selection criteria of in vitro cytotoxicity assays and protocols. In addition, the link between cytotoxicity assay selection and different factors such as the drug solvent, concentration and exposure duration were discussed.
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- Shahin Gavanji
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technologies, University of Isfahan, 8415683111, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 7133654361, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, PMB 1010, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.,Department of Pharmacology, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, 576104, Manipal, Karnataka State, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia, 61519, Egypt.,Department of Bioinformatics, Biocenter, University of Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074, Wuerzburg, Germany
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Jung IG, Jeong JY, Yum SH, Hwang YJ. Inhibitory Effects of Selected Medicinal Plants on Bacterial Growth of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27227780. [PMID: 36431886 PMCID: PMC9693998 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a serious threat to global public health due to its capacity of tolerate conventional antibiotics. Medicinal plants are traditionally used to treat infectious diseases caused by bacterial pathogens. In the present study, 16 medicinal plants were screened for antibacterial activities to preselect more effective species. Ethanol extracts of selected medicinal plants (Caesalpinia sappan L., Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch., Sanguisorba officinalis L., and Uncaria gambir Roxb) were partitioned successively with different solvents (n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, 1-butanol, and water). Disc diffusion assay and broth microdilution were performed to evaluate the antibacterial activities of plant extracts and fractions against Staphylococcus aureus strains. Furthermore, the cytotoxicity of the extracts and fractions was determined against the human hepatoma (HepG2) and human lung carcinoma (A549) cell lines using a trypan blue exclusion method. A few extracts and fractions showed significant inhibitory effects on the bacterial growth of all tested strains, including multidrug-resistance (MDR) clinical isolates. The ethyl acetate fraction of C. sappan had the most potent effects with minimum inhibitory/bactericidal concentrations (MIC/MBC) of 31.2/62.5 μg/mL and showed low cytotoxicity with over 90% cell viability in both cells. Our results suggest that medicinal plants have considerable potential as alternatives to conventional antibiotics.
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- In-Geun Jung
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Health Science, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences & Technology, Gachon Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology, Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Health Science, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Health Science, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Korea
- Department of Health Sciences & Technology, Gachon Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology, Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-032-820-4545; Fax: +82-032-820-4449
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Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Bixa orellana and Its Component Ellagic Acid Exert Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Properties against Mycobacterium abscessus subsp. massiliense. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11060817. [PMID: 35740223 PMCID: PMC9220277 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11060817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Mycobacterium abscessus subsp. massiliense (Mabs) causes chronic infections, which has led to the need for new antimycobacterial agents. In this study, we investigated the antimycobacterial and anti-inflammatory activities of the ethyl acetate fraction of Bixa orellana leaves (BoEA) and ellagic acid (ElAc). In silico analysis predicted that ElAc had low toxicity, was not mutagenic or carcinogenic, and had antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities. Apparently, ElAc can interact with COX2 and Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) enzymes, which could explain both activities. In vitro analysis showed that BoEA and ElAc exerted antimicrobial activity against Mabs (minimum inhibitory concentration of 1.56, 1.56 mg/mL and bactericidal concentration of 6.25, 3.12 mg/mL, respectively. Clarithromycin showed MIC and MBC of 1 and 6 µg/mL). Treatment with BoEA or ElAc increased survival of Tenebrio molitor larvae after lethal infection with Mabs and reduced carrageenan-induced paw edema in mice, around 40% of edema volume after the fourth hour, similarly to diclofenac. In conclusion, BoEA and ElAc exert antimicrobial effects against Mabs and have anti-inflammatory effects, making them potential sources of antimycobacterial drugs. The biological activities of ElAc may be due to its high binding affinities predicted for COX2 and DHFR enzymes.
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Plant-Derived Natural Products as Lead Agents against Common Respiratory Diseases. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27103054. [PMID: 35630531 PMCID: PMC9144277 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27103054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Never has the world been more challenged by respiratory diseases (RDs) than it has witnessed in the last few decades. This is evident in the plethora of acute and chronic respiratory conditions, ranging from asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, pneumonia, influenza, and more recently, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. Unfortunately, the emergence of drug-resistant strains of pathogens, drug toxicity and side effects are drawbacks to effective chemotherapeutic management of RDs; hence, our focus on natural sources because of their unique chemical diversities and novel therapeutic applications. This review provides a summary on some common RDs, their management strategies, and the prospect of plant-derived natural products in the search for new drugs against common respiratory diseases.
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Omara T, Kiprop A, Kosgei V. Two New Pentacyclic Triterpenoids, an Alkaloid and a Long-chain Fatty Acid from Albizia Coriaria (Welw ex. Oliver). FRENCH-UKRAINIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.17721/fujcv10i1p128-141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Herein, we report the occurrence of four new compounds in ethanolic extract of Albizia coriaria Welw ex. Oliver leaves along with other compounds previously reported in this species. The compounds were isolated and characterized using column chromatography, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. FTIR spectrum of the extract showed phenolic OH stretching (3362.30 cm-1), C=O (1660.08 cm-1), CO stretching (1369.46 cm-1 and 1319.00 cm-1) and CN stretch (1072.44 cm-1) which confirmed the presence of alcohols, carboxylic acids and nitrogen-containing compounds. Oleanolic acid (1), oleanolic acid acetate (2), pterin-6-carboxylic acid (3), undecanol (4), betulinic acid (5), betulin (6) and benzyl alcohol (7) were tentatively identified in the extract. Compounds 1-4 are being reported for the first time in Albizia coriaria.
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