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Cordeiro-Massironi K, Soares Freitas RAM, Vieira da Silva Martins IC, de Camargo AC, Torres EAFDS. Bioactive compounds of peanut skin in prevention and adjunctive treatment of chronic non-communicable diseases. Food Funct 2024; 15:6304-6323. [PMID: 38812411 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo00647j] [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: 05/31/2024]
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The global prevalence of cancer continues to increase, so does its mortality. Strategies that can prevent/treat this condition are therefore required, especially low-cost and low-toxicity strategies. Bioactive compounds of plant origin have been presented as a good alternative. In this scenario, due to its abundant polyphenolic content (around 60 to 120 times greater than that of the grain), peanut skin by-products stand out as a sustainable source of food bioactives beneficial to human health. Investigated studies highlighted the importance of peanut skin for human health, its phytochemical composition, bioactivity and the potential for prevention and/or adjuvant therapy in cancer, through the advanced search for articles in the Virtual Health Library (VHL), Science direct and the Mourisco platform of the FioCruz Institute, from 2012 to 2022. Using the keywords, "peanut skin" AND "cancer" AND NOT "allergy", the words "peanut testa" and "peanut peel" were included replacing "peanut skin". 18 articles were selected from Plataforma Mourisco, 26 from Science Direct and 26 from VHL. Of these, 7 articles evaluated aspects of cancer prevention and/or treatment. Promising benefits were found in the prevention/treatment of chronic non-communicable diseases in the use of peanut and peanut skin extracts, such as cholesterolemia and glucose control, attenuation of oxidative stress and suppressive action on the proliferation and metabolism of cancer cells.
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Meher K, Paithankar H, Hosur RV, Lopus M. Antiproliferative efficacy and mechanism of action of garlic phytochemicals-functionalized gold nanoparticles in triple-negative breast cancer cells. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:035039. [PMID: 38682577 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad3ff9] [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: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Fabrication of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) with phytochemicals is an emerging green nanotechnology approach with therapeutic implications. Garlic, known for its culinary and medicinal properties, has been extensively investigated for its anticancer properties. Here, we report a method to substantially enhance the antiproliferative potency of garlic by functionalizing its phytochemicals to GNPs and demonstrate a possible mechanism of action of these nanoparticles in the triple-negative breast cancer cell line, MDA-MB-231. Garlic gold nanoparticles (As-GNPs) were synthesized using garlic extract (As-EX) and gold chloride and characterized using a variety of spectroscopy techniques, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Compared to As-EX, which has a negligible effect on the viability of the cells, As-GNPs inhibited cell viability with an IC50of 0.310 ± 0.04 mg ml-1and strongly inhibited the clonogenic and migratory propensities of these cells. As indicated by TEM, the As-GNPs entered the cells via endocytosis and dispersed in the cellular milieu. Since tubulin, the protein involved in cell division, is a verified target for several antiproliferative drugs, we next examined whether the As-GNPs interact with this protein. The As-GNPs showed concentration-dependent binding to purified tubulin, slightly but consistently perturbing its secondary helical integritywithout grossly damaging the tertiary structure of the protein or the net polymer mass of the microtubules, as indicated by a tryptophan-quenching assay, far UV-circular dichroism spectroscopy, anilinonaphthalene sulfonate-binding assay, and polymer mass analysis, respectively. In cells, As-GNPs killed the cancer cells without cell cycle arrest, as evidenced by flow cytometry.
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- Kimaya Meher
- School of Biological Sciences, UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, University of Mumbai, Mumbai 400098, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, University of Mumbai, Mumbai 400098, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, University of Mumbai, Mumbai 400098, India
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- School of Biological Sciences, UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, University of Mumbai, Mumbai 400098, India
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Elattar MM, Darwish RS, Hammoda HM, Dawood HM. An ethnopharmacological, phytochemical, and pharmacological overview of onion (Allium cepa L.). JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 324:117779. [PMID: 38262524 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Onion (Allium cepa L.) is one of the most widely distributed species within the Allium genus of family Amaryllidaceae. Onion has been esteemed for its medicinal properties since antiquity. It has been consumed for centuries in various indigenous cultures for the management of several ailments including microbial infections, respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin and cardio-vascular disorders, diabetes, renal colic, rheumatism, sexual impotence, menstrual pain, and headache. However, so far, there is a scarcity of recent data that compiles the plant chemistry, traditional practices, biological features, and toxicity. AIM OF THE WORK The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive and analytical overview of ethnopharmacological uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, industrial applications, quality control, and toxicology of onion, to offer new perspectives and broad scopes for future studies. MATERIALS AND METHODS The information gathered in this review was obtained from various sources including books, scientific databases such as Science Direct, Wiley, PubMed, Google Scholar, and other domestic and foreign literature. RESULTS Onion has a long history of use as a traditional medicine for management of various conditions including infectious, inflammatory, respiratory, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and erectile dysfunction. More than 400 compounds have been identified in onion including flavonoids, phenolic acids, amino acids, peptides, saponins and fatty acids. The plant extracts and compounds showed various pharmacological activities such as antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperlipidemic, anticancer, aphrodisiac, cardioprotective, and neuroprotective activities. In addition to its predominant medicinal uses, onion has found various applications in the functional food industry. CONCLUSION Extensive literature analysis reveals that onion extracts and bioactive constituents possess diverse pharmacological activities that can be beneficial for treating various diseases. However, the current research primarily revolves around the documentation of ethnic pharmacology and predominantly consists of in vitro studies, with relatively limited in vivo and clinical studies. Consequently, it is imperative for future investigations to prioritize and expand the scope of in vivo and clinical research. Additionally, it is strongly recommended to direct further research efforts towards toxicity studies and quality control of the plant. These studies will help bridge the current knowledge gaps and establish a solid basis for exploring the plant's potential uses in a clinical setting.
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- Mariam M Elattar
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Egypt
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GAO M, LAI K, LU Z, LIU Y, LI N, GENG Q. [Research Progress of the Effect of Mediterranean Diet on the Correlation of Lung Cancer]. ZHONGGUO FEI AI ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF LUNG CANCER 2024; 27:299-305. [PMID: 38769833 PMCID: PMC11110241 DOI: 10.3779/j.issn.1009-3419.2024.106.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Lung cancer is one of the top 10 causes of death in the world today, and it is a great concern worldwide for its high mortality rate. Currently, the researchers are digging into various factors influencing the occurrence and development of lung cancer in order to increase the odds for curing lung cancer, improve the prognosis of lung cancer patients as well as reduce its morbidity. The Mediterranean diet (MD) is a special dietary structure that is based on eating vegetables, fruits, coarse grains, legumes and low-fat fish, which have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and lipid-lowering effects. Recent studies have revealed that the MD may prevent lung cancer occurrence to some extent and inhibit its development. The purpose of this paper is to summarize and analytically discuss the effects of the MD on the oncogenesis and development of lung cancer through a review of the relevant literatures, thus to provide references for MD to prevent and treat lung cancer.
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Bala R, Madaan R, Chauhan S, Gupta M, Dubey AK, Zahoor I, Brijesh H, Calina D, Sharifi-Rad J. Revitalizing allicin for cancer therapy: advances in formulation strategies to enhance bioavailability, stability, and clinical efficacy. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:703-724. [PMID: 37615709 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02675-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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The main objective of this review is to highlight the therapeutic potential of allicin, a defense molecule in garlic known for its diverse health benefits, and address the key challenges of its bioavailability and stability. The research further aims to evaluate various formulation strategies and nanotechnology-based delivery systems that can resolve these issues and improve allicin's clinical efficacy, especially in cancer therapy. We conducted a comprehensive review of the available literature and previous studies, focusing on the therapeutic properties of allicin, its bioavailability, stability issues, and novel formulation strategies. We assessed the mechanism of action of allicin in cancer, including its effects on signaling pathways, cell cycle, apoptosis, autophagy, and tumor development. We also evaluated the outcomes of both in vitro and in vivo studies on different types of cancers, such as breast, cervical, colon, lung, and gastric cancer. Despite allicin's significant therapeutic benefits, including cardiovascular, antihypertensive, cholesterol-lowering, antimicrobial, antifungal, anticancer, and immune-modulatory activity, its clinical utility is limited due to poor stability and unpredictable bioavailability. Allicin's bioavailability in the gastrointestinal tract is dependent on the activity of the enzyme alliinase, and its stability can be affected by various conditions like gastric acid and intestinal enzyme proteases. Recent advances in formulation strategies and nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems show promise in addressing these challenges, potentially improving allicin's solubility, stability, and bioavailability. Allicin offers substantial potential for cancer therapy, yet its application is hindered by its instability and poor bioavailability. Novel formulation strategies and nanotechnology-based delivery systems can significantly overcome these limitations, enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of allicin. Future research should focus on refining these formulation strategies and delivery systems, ensuring the safety and efficacy of these new allicin formulations. Clinical trials and long-term studies should be carried out to determine the optimal dosage, assess potential side effects, and evaluate their real-world applicability. The comparative analysis of different drug delivery approaches and the development of targeted delivery systems can also provide further insight into enhancing the therapeutic potential of allicin.
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- Rajni Bala
- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, India
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- iGlobal Research and Publishing Foundation, New Delhi, India
- Institute of Scholars, Chikmagalur, India
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- Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Pharmacy, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana, 133207, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Sciences, REVA University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349, Craiova, Romania.
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Tuo JY, Li ZY, Shen QM, Tan YT, Li HL, Xiang YB. A diet-wide association study for liver cancer risk: findings from a prospective cohort study in Chinese men. Eur J Epidemiol 2024; 39:171-178. [PMID: 38195953 DOI: 10.1007/s10654-023-01071-8] [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: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Dietary factors have been extensively investigated as possible risk factors for liver cancer, but the evidence is inconclusive. Our study systematically assessed the association between 142 foods and nutrients and liver cancer risk in a Chinese population using a diet-wide association study. Based on data from 59,844 men in the Shanghai Men's Health Study (SMHS), we assessed the diet intake by dietary questionnaires. Cox regression was used to quantify the association between each food and nutrient and liver cancer risk. A false discovery rate (FDR) of 0.05 was used to select the foods and nutrients for validation. In the cohort, 431 liver cancer cases were identified during 712,373 person-years of follow-up. Retinol (HR per 1 SD increment = 1.09, 95% CI: 1.03-1.14) was associated with a higher risk of liver cancer, whereas onions (HR per 1 SD increment = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.54-0.84) and manganese (HR per 1 SD increment = 0.85, 95% CI: 0.78-0.94) were inversely associated with liver cancer risk. In the replication analysis, estimates for these foods and nutrients were similar in magnitude and direction. Our findings confirm that retinol, onions and manganese were associated with liver cancer risk, which provides reliable evidence between diet and liver cancer development.
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- Jia-Yi Tuo
- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 25, Lane 2200, Xie Tu Road, Shanghai, 200032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 25, Lane 2200, Xie Tu Road, Shanghai, 200032, P. R. China
- School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 25, Lane 2200, Xie Tu Road, Shanghai, 200032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 25, Lane 2200, Xie Tu Road, Shanghai, 200032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 25, Lane 2200, Xie Tu Road, Shanghai, 200032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 25, Lane 2200, Xie Tu Road, Shanghai, 200032, P. R. China.
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Sauter ER, Mohammed A. Natural Products for Cancer Prevention and Interception: Preclinical and Clinical Studies and Funding Opportunities. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:136. [PMID: 38276009 PMCID: PMC10820118 DOI: 10.3390/ph17010136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Multiple agents derived from natural products (NPs) have been evaluated for cancer prevention and interception, either alone or in combination. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is very interested in advancing research to identify additional agents that, alone or in combination, may prove useful in cancer prevention. Below, we provide an overview of NP studies in cancer prevention and interception, both individual agents and combination interventions. Given that findings from many preclinical studies evaluating individual agents have generally not been confirmed in human studies, our focus with individual NPs in this review is on studies involving humans, especially clinical trials. Fewer combination intervention studies have been conducted, so we have broadened our review to include preclinical studies. We conclude with how the Division of Cancer Prevention (DCP) within the NCI is providing funding to encourage the research community to propose natural product studies in cancer prevention and interception to advance the field.
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- Edward R Sauter
- Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Research Group, Division of Cancer Prevention, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
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- Chemopreventive Agent Development Research Group, Division of Cancer Prevention, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
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Pérez-Saldivar ML, Flores-García MK, Núñez-Villegas N, Fajardo-Gutiérrez A, Medina-Sanson A, Jiménez-Hernández E, Martín-Trejo JA, López-Santiago N, Peñaloza-González JG, Cortés-Herrera B, Merino-Pasaye LE, Amador-Sánchez R, García-López LR, Pérez-Lorenzana H, Román-Zepeda PF, Castañeda-Echevarría A, López-Caballero MG, Martínez-Silva SI, Rivera-González J, Granados-Kraulles J, Flores-Botello J, Medrano-López F, Rodríguez-Vázquez MA, Torres-Valle D, Mora-Rico K, Mora-Ríos FG, R.García‐Cortés L, Salcedo-Lozada P, Flores-Lujano J, Núñez-Enríquez JC, Bekker-Méndez VC, Mata-Rocha M, Rosas-Vargas H, Duarte-Rodríguez DA, Jiménez-Morales S, Hidalgo-Miranda A, López-Carrillo L, Mejía-Aranguré JM. Maternal diet in pregnancy and acute leukemia in infants: a case-control study in Mexico City. Front Oncol 2024; 13:1165323. [PMID: 38260836 PMCID: PMC10802844 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1165323] [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: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Introduction Epidemiological studies around the world on acute leukemia (AL) and risk factors in infants are scarce. Infant AL has been proposed to originate in utero, which facilitates its study by establishing a short exposure time in pregnant women to environmental and dietary factors that could contribute to the risk of or protection against leukemia. We hypothesized that maternal diet during pregnancy may be an important factor involved in AL in offspring. Methods We conducted a hospital-based case-control study from 2010 to 2019 on maternal diet during pregnancy in nine high-specialty public hospitals of different health institutions that diagnose and offer treatment to children with AL in Mexico City. Cases (n=109) were children ≤24 months of age with de novo diagnosis of AL, and controls (n=252) were children obtained in hospitals from second-level medical care matched for age, sex, and health institution. Maternal diet during pregnancy was obtained by a semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire. Unconditional logistic regression models were used to assess the association between food groups and infant AL. Potential confounders were assessed by constructing directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) with Dagitty software in which adjusted options were identified for the construction of unconditional logistic regression models. Results Cases were slightly predominantly female (52.3%). The years of education of the mother in cases and controls was 0-9 on average, and those who reported smoking cigarettes and consuming alcohol during pregnancy did so at a low frequency. Regarding the mother's diet, the main findings were that the consumption of allium vegetables during pregnancy was inversely associated with AL for medium and high consumption (OR=0.26, 95% CI 0.14-0.46; P-trend< 0.001). In contrast, the high consumption of high-fat dairy products had a positive association with AL (OR=2.37, 95% CI 1.30-4.34; P-trend<0.001). No association was found between consumption of topoisomerase II inhibitor foods during pregnancy and AL. Conclusion The results suggest that maternal intake during pregnancy of allium vegetables, specifically garlic, is inversely associated with the development of AL in children ≤24 months old. On the other hand, consumption of high-fat dairy products is positively associated with AL in children ≤24 months old.
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- María Luisa Pérez-Saldivar
- Unidad de Investigación Médica en Epidemiología Clínica, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (UMAE)) Hospital de Pediatría, Centro Médico Nacional (Centro Médico Nacional (CMN)) Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS)), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Servicio de Hematología Pediátrica, Hospital General “Gaudencio González Garza”, Centro Médico Nacional (CMN) “La Raza”, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación Médica en Epidemiología Clínica, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (UMAE)) Hospital de Pediatría, Centro Médico Nacional (Centro Médico Nacional (CMN)) Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS)), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Hemato-Oncología, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Secretaria de Salud (Secretaría de Salud (SSA)), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Servicio de Oncología, Hospital Pediátrico Moctezuma, Secretaría de Salud de la Ciudad de México (Secretaría de Salud de la Ciudad de México (SSCDMX)), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Servicio de Hematología, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (UMAE) Hospital de Pediatría, Centro Médico Nacional (CMN) “Siglo XXI”, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Servicio de Hematología, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría (INP), Secretaría de Salud (SSA), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Servicio de Hematología Pediátrica, Hospital General de México, Secretaría de Salud (SSA), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Servicio de Hematología Pediátrica, Centro Médico Nacional (CMN)”20 de Noviembre”, Instituto de Seguridad Social al Servicio de los Trabajadores del Estado (Instituto de Seguridad Social al Servicio de los Trabajadores del Estado (ISSSTE)), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Servicio de Hematología Pediátrica, HGR No. 1 “Dr. Carlos Mac Gregor Sánchez Navarro” Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital Pediátrico de Tacubaya, Secretaría de Salud de la Ciudad de México (SSCDMX), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital General “Gaudencio González Garza”, Centro Médico Nacional (CMN) “La Raza”, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital General Regional (HGR) No. 1 “Dr. Carlos Mac Gregor Sánchez Navarro” Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital General de Zona Regional (HGZR) No. 25 Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Coordinación Clínica y Pediatría, Hospital Pediátrico de Coyoacán, Secretaría de Salud de la Ciudad de México (SSCDMX), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Hospital Pediátrico de Iztapalapa, Secretaría de Salud de la Ciudad de México (SSCDMX), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Hospital General Dr. “Gustavo Baz Prada”, Instituto de Salud del Estado de México (ISEM), Estado de México, Mexico
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- Coordinación Clínica y Pediatría del Hospital General de Zona 76 Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Estado de México, Mexico
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- Coordinación Clínica y Pediatría, Hospital General “La Perla” ISEM, Estado de México, Mexico
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- Coordinación Clínica y Pediatría, HGR No. 72 “Dr. Vicente Santos Guajardo”, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Estado de México, Mexico
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- Coordinación Clínica y Pediatría del Hospital General de Zona 68, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Estado de México, Mexico
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- Coordinación Clínica y Pediatría del Hospital General de Zona 71, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Estado de México, Mexico
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- Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, HGR 1° Octubre, Instituto de Seguridad Social al Servicio de los Trabajadores del Estado (ISSSTE), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Cirugía Pediátrica del Hospital Regional “General Ignacio Zaragoza”, Instituto de Seguridad Social al Servicio de los Trabajadores del Estado (ISSSTE), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Delegación Regional Estado de México Oriente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Estado de México, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación Médica en Epidemiología Clínica, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (UMAE)) Hospital de Pediatría, Centro Médico Nacional (Centro Médico Nacional (CMN)) Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS)), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación Médica en Epidemiología Clínica, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (UMAE)) Hospital de Pediatría, Centro Médico Nacional (Centro Médico Nacional (CMN)) Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS)), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación Médica en Inmunología e Infectología, Hospital de Infectología “Dr. Daniel Méndez Hernández”, Centro Médico Nacional (CMN) “La Raza”, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Biología Molecular de las Leucemias, Unidad de Investigación en Genética Humana, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (UMAE), Hospital de Pediatría, Centro Médico Nacional (CMN) “Siglo XXI”, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Genética, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (UMAE)) Hospital de Pediatría, Centro Médico Nacional (Centro Médico Nacional (CMN)) Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación Médica en Epidemiología Clínica, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (UMAE)) Hospital de Pediatría, Centro Médico Nacional (Centro Médico Nacional (CMN)) Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS)), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Innovación y Medicina de Precisión, Núcleo A. Instituto Nacional de Medicina Genómica (INMEGEN), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Innovación y Medicina de Precisión, Núcleo A. Instituto Nacional de Medicina Genómica (INMEGEN), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico
- Laboratorio Genómica Funcional del Cáncer, Instituto Nacional de Medicina Genómica (INMEGEN), Mexico City, Mexico
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Ravindra J, Ug Y, Pandyanda Nanjappa D, Kalladka K, Dhakal R, Chakraborty A, Chakraborty G. Allicin extracted from Allium sativum shows potent anti-cancer and antioxidant properties in zebrafish. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 169:115854. [PMID: 37951024 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/13/2023] Open
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Garlic (Allium sativum) is an important flavouring component in Indian cuisine. Allicin, a sulphur containing compound, is the most abundant component of garlic and has been widely studied for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It is also known to play a role in the regulation of blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Despite the known health benefits associated with allicin, systematic studies on its anti-cancer properties using animal models are very limited. This study aimed to develop a simple method for the extraction of allicin from fresh garlic, study the stability of the extracted compound at various temperatures, and evaluate the antioxidant, anti-proliferative, pro-apoptotic and anti-angiogenic properties in zebrafish. A five-month stability study indicated that allicin remains significantly stable at temperatures 4 °C and below but shows extensive degradation if stored at room temperature. The in vivo studies in zebrafish using a combination of mutants and transgenic lines demonstrated the antioxidant, anti-proliferative, apoptotic and anti-angiogenic properties of allicin. The study highlights the importance of natural bioactive compounds as potential anti-cancer agents that can be studied further.
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- Jeshma Ravindra
- Department of Molecular Genetics and Cancer, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), Nitte (Deemed to be University), Kotekar-Beeri Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore 575018, India
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- Department of Food Safety and Nutrition, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore 575018, India
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Cancer, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), Nitte (Deemed to be University), Kotekar-Beeri Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore 575018, India
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Cancer, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), Nitte (Deemed to be University), Kotekar-Beeri Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore 575018, India
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Cancer, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), Nitte (Deemed to be University), Kotekar-Beeri Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore 575018, India
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Cancer, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), Nitte (Deemed to be University), Kotekar-Beeri Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore 575018, India.
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Cancer, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), Nitte (Deemed to be University), Kotekar-Beeri Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore 575018, India.
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El-Gindy YM, Zahran SM, Hassan MA, Sabir SA. Effect on physiological parameters and semen quality upon oral administration of fresh onion juice to V-line rabbit buck during severe heat stress. Anim Biotechnol 2023; 34:2073-2081. [PMID: 35544609 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2022.2070184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Severe heat stress is recognized as a factor that severely influences the semen quality and antioxidant status of rabbits. In this context, fresh onion juice (FOJ) may be a safe and useful option to improve reproductive performance. This research was designed to evaluate the anti-stress effects of FOJ on physiological and semen parameters in heat-stressed bucks. Thirty-six V-line rabbit bucks were randomly distributed into three groups. The bucks received FOJ orally at different doses [0 (water), 1.5, and 3 ml/kg live body weight] every 2 days over a period of 2 months, with 3 weeks as an adaptation period. FOJ treatments significantly improved semen characteristics, such as libido, mass and individual sperm motility, semen concentration, sperm viability, and acrosome reaction with increased initial seminal fructose, via the oral administration of 1.5 and 3 mL FOJ/kg body weight, compared with the findings in control bucks. Seminal plasma antioxidant status was significantly enhanced by FOJ treatments. It was concluded that the oral administration of FOJ under severe heat stress can improve bucks' semen characteristics and sex hormone concentrations except for testosterone, and it is considered a good strategy for improving the heat resistance of rabbit bucks, possibly due to its antioxidant activity.
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- Yassmine M El-Gindy
- Fish and Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Fish and Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Fish and Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Omer Al-Mukhtar University, Bieda, Libya
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Li S, Chen J, Liu Y, Qiu H, Gao W, Che K, Zhou B, Liu R, Hu W. Characterization of garlic oil/β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes and application. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1308787. [PMID: 38094921 PMCID: PMC10716253 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1308787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2024] Open
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Garlic oil is a liquid extracted from garlic that has various natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is believed to be used to prevent and treat many diseases. However, the main functional components of garlic oil are unstable. Therefore, in this study, encapsulating garlic oil with cyclodextrin using the saturated co-precipitation method can effectively improve its chemical stability and water solubility and reduce its characteristic odor and taste. After preparation, the microcapsules of garlic oil cyclodextrin were characterized, which proved that the encapsulation was successful. Finally, the results showed that the encapsulated garlic oil still had antioxidant ability and slow-release properties. The final addition to plant-based meat gives them a delicious flavor and adds texture and mouthfeel. Provided a new reference for the flavor application of garlic cyclodextrin micro-capsules in plant-based meat patties.
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- Shangjian Li
- School of Pharmacy and Food Science, Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai, China
- College of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Zhuhai Livzon Microsphere Technology Co. Ltd., Zhuhai, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Food Science, Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai, China
- College of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Food Science, Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai, China
- College of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Food Science, Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai, China
- College of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Food Science, Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai, China
- College of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Food Science, Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai, China
- College of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Food Science, Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai, China
- College of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Food Science, Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai, China
- College of Life Science, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, China
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Medicinal plants and foods with metaphorical concepts in Rumi's " Masnavi Manavi": The psychosomatic approach to human health. AVICENNA JOURNAL OF PHYTOMEDICINE 2023; 13:688-700. [PMID: 38106633 PMCID: PMC10719722 DOI: 10.22038/ajp.2023.71710.3309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Objective "Masnavi Manavi" is one of the most valuable texts of Persian literature. In this book, Rumi (Mevlana) with a unique method and in the form of moral stories teaches life lessons, mystical truths and even therapeutic advices to people. The aim of this study is to highlight the medicinal plants and foods that had been applied both in somatic and spiritual concept in "Masnavi Manavi' poems. Materials and Methods For this purpose, a library-based, descriptive and analytical method was used. Results Some medicinal plants and food terms such as rose-water, vinegar, honey, oxymel, common reed, grape, onion, garlic and wheat are mentioned in this study to show Rumi's metaphorical and therapeutic approach as a doctor who treats both soul and body. In fact, Rumi's intention to apply these terms was to express his ideas and views about the inseparability of physical and spiritual aspects in human health and well-being. Conclusion Rumi focus in "Masnavi Manavi" moral stories is the soul health and consider body as carrier of the soul. Therefore, because of this psychosomatic approach to human disease, he selects the most suitable herbs and foods for explaining spiritual and somatic medicine.
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Lv H, Jia X, Yang H, Zhu X, Zhao Z, Jiang X. Prediction of the mechanism for the combination of diallyl trisulfide and cisplatin against gastric cancer: a network pharmacology study and pharmacological evaluation. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1269895. [PMID: 37964870 PMCID: PMC10642245 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1269895] [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: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Background: In this research, we aimed to explore the efficacy of diallyl trisulfide (DATS) combined with cisplatin (DDP) for gastric cancer treatment and its underlying mechanism based on network pharmacology. Methods: First, the pharmacological mechanism by which DATS combined with DDP acts against gastric cancer was predicted using network pharmacology. The TTD, GeneCards, and OMIM databases were used to extract drug and disease targets. The David Bioinformatics Resources 6.8 database was used to conduct GO and KEGG analyses. We investigated the efficacy of DATS combined with DDP against gastric cancer in SGC7901 cells and a xenograft model. Furthermore, the specific mechanism of DATS combined with DDP, inferred by network pharmacology, was identified by Western blotting and immunohistochemistry. Results: The combination of DDP and DATS significantly increased cytotoxicity and cell apoptosis compared to the DATS or DDP treatment group in vitro. In addition, continuous intraperitoneal injection of DATS markedly improved the tumor inhibitory effect of DDP in the SGC-7901 tumor-bearing mouse model. Furthermore, network pharmacology and experimental validation studies revealed that the combination of DATS and DDP synergistically enhanced antitumor activity by regulating endoplasmic reticulum stress and inhibiting STAT3/PKC-δ and MAPK signaling pathways. Conclusion: Our study showed that the combination of DATS and DDP could exert outstanding therapeutic effects in gastric cancer. Moreover, network pharmacology coupled with experimental validation revealed the molecular mechanisms of combination therapy for gastric cancer. This study offers a new adjuvant strategy based on DATS and DDP for the treatment of gastric cancer.
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- Huaiyou Lv
- Department of Pharmacy, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Department of Infection Management, Linyi People’s Hospital, Linyi, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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MOHAPATRA PRIYADARSHINI, CHANDRASEKARAN NATARAJAN. OPTIMIZATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ESSENTIAL OILS FORMULATION FOR ENHANCED STABILITY AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM OF MEFLOQUINE. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHARMACEUTICS 2023:145-154. [DOI: 10.22159/ijap.2023v15i5.48624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Objective: This work aims to choose suitable essential oil formulations to improve the bioavailability and long-term aqueous stability of mefloquine in drug delivery systems.
Methods: Oil phases of pomegranate oil, black cumin seed oil, and garlic oil. To choose the proper oil and surfactant for creating pseudo-ternary phase diagrams, cremophore EL, tween®20 and tween®80 (surfactants), and brij 35 (co-surfactants) were used in a variety of concentrations and combinations (Smix). Mefloquine was estimated to be soluble in a variety of oils, surfactants, and co-surfactants. Drug solubility, drug release research, thermodynamic stability, mean hydrodynamic size and zeta potential.
Results: Garlic with smix of cremophore EL and brij 35, Pomegranate with Tween 2.0, and Black cumin seed oil with Tween 80 showed the highest solubilization and emulsification capabilities and were further investigated using ternary phase diagrams. When combined with the co-surfactants under investigation, cremophore EL demonstrated a greater self-emulsification zone than tween® 80 and tween 20. Garlic oil, cremophore EL, and brij 35 nanoemulsion showed smaller size, greater zeta potential, less emulsification time, high transmittance, and better drug solubility than microemulsion formulations on especially those made with tween®20 and tween 80. Mefloquine loaded garlic oil nanoemulsion showed considerably low release in body fluid (32.48%) and a good release in intestinal fluid (82.78%) by 12 h in a drug release study.
Conclusion: Garlic oil as the oil phase and a mixture of cremophore EL and brij 35 as the surfactant phase are ideal surfactants and co-surfactant for mefloquine loaded garlic oil nanoemulsion with greater drug release in release kinetics investigation.
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Sunanta P, Kontogiorgos V, Pankasemsuk T, Jantanasakulwong K, Rachtanapun P, Seesuriyachan P, Sommano SR. The nutritional value, bioactive availability and functional properties of garlic and its related products during processing. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1142784. [PMID: 37560057 PMCID: PMC10409574 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1142784] [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: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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Garlic, a common culinary spice, is cultivated and used around the globe. Consumption of garlic and its supplements reduces the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease and boosts the immune system with antibacterial, antifungal, anti-aging, and anti-cancer properties. Diallyl sulfide, diallyl disulfide, triallyl trisulfide, phenolics, flavonoids, and others are the most commercially recognized active ingredients in garlic and its products. In recent years, global demand for medicinal or functional garlic has surged, introducing several products such as garlic oil, aged garlic, black garlic, and inulin into the market. Garlic processing has been demonstrated to directly impact the availability of bioactive ingredients and the functionality of products. Depending on the anticipated functional qualities, it is also recommended that one or a combination of processing techniques be deemed desirable over the others. This work describes the steps involved in processing fresh garlic into products and their physicochemical alterations during processing. Their nutritional, phytochemical, and functional properties are also reviewed. Considering the high demand for functional food, this review has been compiled to provide guidance for food producers on the industrial utilization and suitability of garlic for new product development.
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- Piyachat Sunanta
- Multidisciplinary Research Institute, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Plant Bioactive Compound Laboratory (BAC), Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Food, Nutrition and Health, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Plant and Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry (Agro BCG), Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry (Agro BCG), Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry (Agro BCG), Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Plant Bioactive Compound Laboratory (BAC), Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Department of Plant and Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry (Agro BCG), Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Esquivel-Chirino C, Bolaños-Carrillo MA, Carmona-Ruiz D, Lopéz-Macay A, Hernández-Sánchez F, Montés-Sánchez D, Escuadra-Landeros M, Gaitán-Cepeda LA, Maldonado-Frías S, Yáñez-Ocampo BR, Ventura-Gallegos JL, Laparra-Escareño H, Mejía-Velázquez CP, Zentella-Dehesa A. The Protective Role of Cranberries and Blueberries in Oral Cancer. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:2330. [PMID: 37375955 DOI: 10.3390/plants12122330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Oral cancer has a high prevalence worldwide, and this disease is caused by genetic, immunological, and environmental factors. The main risk factors associated with oral cancer are smoking and alcohol. RESULTS There are various strategies to reduce risk factors, including prevention programs as well as the consumption of an adequate diet that includes phytochemical compounds derived from cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon A.) and blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.); these compounds exhibit antitumor properties. RESULTS The main outcome of this review is as follows: the properties of phytochemicals derived from cranberries were evaluated for protection against risk factors associated with oral cancer. CONCLUSIONS The secondary metabolites of cranberries promote biological effects that provide protection against smoking and alcoholism. An alternative for the prevention of oral cancer can be the consumption of these cranberries and blueberries.
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- César Esquivel-Chirino
- Área de Básicas Médicas, División de Estudios Profesionales, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
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- Área de Ciencias Naturales, Departamento de Bachillerato, Universidad del Valle de México, Campus Guadalajara Sur, Guadalajara 045601, Mexico
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- Área de Ortodoncia, División de Estudios Profesionales, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Liquído Sinovial, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación LGII, Ciudad de México 14389, Mexico
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- Departamento de Virología y Micología, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Ciudad de México 04502, Mexico
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- Investigación Biomédica Básica, Licenciatura en Estomatología, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Puebla 75770, Mexico
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- Departamento de Medicina y Patología Oral Clínica, División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Bioingeniería de Tejidos, División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04360, Mexico
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- Especialidad en Periodoncia e Implantología, División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Medicina Genómica y Toxicología Ambiental, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, UNAM, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Cirugía, Sección de Cirugía Vascular y Terapia, Instituto de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Ciudad de México 14080, Mexico
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- Departamento de Patología, Medicina Bucal y Maxilofacial, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Medicina Genómica y Toxicología Ambiental, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, UNAM, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
- Unidad de Bioquímica, Instituto de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Ciudad de México 14080, Mexico
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V González-de-Peredo A, Vázquez-Espinosa M, Espada-Bellido E, Ferreiro-González M, Carrera C, Palma M, F Barbero G. Application of Direct Thermal Desorption-Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry for Determination of Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organosulfur Compounds in Onions: A Novel Analytical Approach. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:ph16050715. [PMID: 37242498 DOI: 10.3390/ph16050715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The population is now more aware of their diets due to the connection between food and general health. Onions (Allium cepa L.), common vegetables that are minimally processed and grown locally, are known for their health-promoting properties. The organosulfur compounds present in onions have powerful antioxidant properties and may decrease the likelihood of developing certain disorders. It is vital to employ an optimum approach with the best qualities for studying the target compounds to undertake a thorough analysis of these compounds. In this study, the use of a direct thermal desorption-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry method with a Box-Behnken design and multi-response optimization is proposed. Direct thermal desorption is an environmentally friendly technique that eliminates the use of solvents and requires no prior preparation of the sample. To the author's knowledge, this methodology has not been previously used to study the organosulfur compounds in onions. Likewise, the optimal conditions for pre-extraction and post-analysis of organosulfur compounds were as follows: 46 mg of onion in the tube, a desorption heat of 205 °C for 960 s, and a trap heat of 267 °C for 180 s. The repeatability and intermediate precision of the method were evaluated by conducting 27 tests over three consecutive days. The results obtained for all compounds studied revealed CV values ranging from 1.8% to 9.9%. The major compound reported in onions was 2,4-dimethyl-thiophene, representing 19.4% of the total area of sulfur compounds. The propanethial S-oxide, the principal compound responsible for the tear factor, accounted for 4.5% of the total area.
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- Ana V González-de-Peredo
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Wine and Agrifood Research Institute (IVAGRO), University of Cadiz, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence (ceiA3), 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Wine and Agrifood Research Institute (IVAGRO), University of Cadiz, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence (ceiA3), 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Wine and Agrifood Research Institute (IVAGRO), University of Cadiz, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence (ceiA3), 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Wine and Agrifood Research Institute (IVAGRO), University of Cadiz, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence (ceiA3), 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Wine and Agrifood Research Institute (IVAGRO), University of Cadiz, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence (ceiA3), 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Wine and Agrifood Research Institute (IVAGRO), University of Cadiz, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence (ceiA3), 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Wine and Agrifood Research Institute (IVAGRO), University of Cadiz, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence (ceiA3), 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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Štefanová I, Bittnerová P, Zápal J, Kuzma M, Kubec R. Organosulfur Compounds of Allium Subgenus Nectaroscordum Species. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:5712-5720. [PMID: 37010146 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c00317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Organosulfur compounds formed upon comminuting the bulbs of two Allium subgenus Nectaroscordum species (Allium siculum and Allium tripedale) were analyzed by HPLC-PDA-MS/MS. The major organosulfur components were isolated and structurally characterized (MS, NMR), including several previously unknown compounds. It was found that the organosulfur chemistry occurring when these plants are cut is very similar to that observed in onion (Allium cepa). In all cases, however, the organosulfur compounds found in Nectaroscordum species were higher homologues of those observed in onion, being formed by various combinations of C1 and C4 building blocks derived from methiin and homoisoalliin/butiin, respectively. Thiosulfinates, bis-sulfine, cepaenes, and several cepaene-like compounds were identified among the major organosulfur components present in the homogenized bulbs. Several groups of 3,4-diethylthiolane-based compounds, structurally homologous with onionin A, cepathiolane A, allithiolanes A-H, and cepadithiolactone A, found in onion, were also detected.
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- Iveta Štefanová
- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of South Bohemia, Branišovská 31, 370 05 České Budějovice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of South Bohemia, Branišovská 31, 370 05 České Budějovice, Czech Republic
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- Laboratory of Molecular Structure Characterization, Institute of Microbiology, The Czech Academy of Sciences, Vídeňská 1083, 142 20 Prague 4, Czech Republic
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- Laboratory of Molecular Structure Characterization, Institute of Microbiology, The Czech Academy of Sciences, Vídeňská 1083, 142 20 Prague 4, Czech Republic
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of South Bohemia, Branišovská 31, 370 05 České Budějovice, Czech Republic
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Kim JS, Lee EB, Choi JH, Jung J, Jeong UY, Bae UJ, Jang HH, Park SY, Cha YS, Lee SH. Antioxidant and Immune Stimulating Effects of Allium cepa Skin in the RAW 264.7 Cells and in the C57BL/6 Mouse Immunosuppressed by Cyclophosphamide. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12040892. [PMID: 37107267 PMCID: PMC10135734 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12040892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Allium cepa L. (onion) has been reported to have various pharmacological effects, such as preventing heart disease, and improving antimicrobial activity and immunological effects. The Republic of Korea produced 1,195,563 tons of onions (2022). The flesh of onion is used as food while the onion skin (OS) is thrown away as an agro-food by-product and is considered to induce environmental pollution. Thus, we hypothesize that increasing usage of OS as functional food material could help protect from the environment pollution. The antioxidant effects and immune-enhancing effects of OS were evaluated as functional activities of OS. In this study, OS showed high 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radical scavenging activities and xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitory activity. The antioxidant activities increased in a dose-dependent manner. The IC50 values of DPPH, ABTS radical scavenging activity, and XO inhibitory activity were 954.9 μg/mL, 28.0 μg/mL, and 10.7 μg/mL, respectively. Superoxide dismutase and catalase activities of OS in RAW 264.7 cells were higher than those of the media control. There was no cytotoxicity of OS found in RAW 264.7 cells. Nitric oxide and cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, IFN-γ, and TNF-α) concentrations in RAW 264.7 cells significantly increased in a dose dependent manner. Immune-stimulating effects of OS were evaluated in immunosuppressed mice induced by cyclophosphamide. White blood cell count and the B cell proliferation of splenocytes were higher in OS100 (OS extract 100 mg/kg body weight) and OS200 (OS extract 200 mg/kg body weight) groups than in the negative control (NC) group. Serum IgG and cytokine (IL-1β and IFN-γ) levels were also higher in OS100 and OS200 groups than in the NC group. OS treatment increased NK cell activity compared with the NC group. The results suggested that OS can improve antioxidant and immune stimulating effects. The use of OS as functional supplement can reduce the agro-food by-product and it may contribute to carbon neutrality.
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- Ji-Su Kim
- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Fermented and Processed Food Science Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-Daero, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Food Division, Department of Agro-Food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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Gao S, Yang K, Nohara T, Ikeda T, Zhou JR, Yokomizo K, Fang J. Garlicnin B1, an Active Cyclic Sulfide from Garlic, Exhibits Potent Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Tumor Activities. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12040869. [PMID: 37107245 PMCID: PMC10135383 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12040869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the pharmacological activities of garlicnin B1, a cyclic sulfide compound found abundantly in garlic and structurally similar to onionin A1, which has been shown to possess strong anti-tumor effects. In vitro studies demonstrated that garlicnin B1 significantly reduced intracellular reactive oxygen species triggered by hydrogen peroxide in colon cancer cells. In a mouse colitis model induced by dextran sulfate sodium, garlicnin B1 at a low dose (5 mg/kg) remarkably ameliorated the symptoms and pathological progression. Additionally, garlicnin B1 exhibited considerable tumoricidal activity with an IC50 value of ~20 μM, as observed in cytotoxicity assays. In vivo experiments using the mouse sarcoma S180 transplanted model and the azoxymethane (AOM) or DSS-induced colon cancer model showed that garlicnin B1 effectively suppressed tumor growth in a dose-dependent manner, with marked inhibition at 80 mg/kg. These results suggest that garlicnin B1 has diverse functions that could be achieved by carefully manipulating the dosing regimen. We anticipate that garlicnin B1 has the potential to be used beneficially in the future for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases, although further studies are warranted to elucidate its mechanisms of action.
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- Shanghui Gao
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, Kumamoto 860-0082, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, Kumamoto 860-0082, Japan
- Department of Medical Technology, Anhui Medical College, No. 632, Furong Road, Hefei 230601, China
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, Kumamoto 860-0082, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, Kumamoto 860-0082, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, Kumamoto 860-0082, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, Kumamoto 860-0082, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sojo University, Kumamoto 860-0082, Japan
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Kumar R, Kumar D. Comprehensive metabolomics and antioxidant activity of Allium species viz. Allium semenovii, A. sativum and A. cepa: An important spice. Food Res Int 2023; 166:112584. [PMID: 36914316 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112584] [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: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Allium is one of the most extensively consumed spices in most parts of the world. While Allium cepa and A. sativum have wide spread cultivation, A. semenovii is only found in high altitude areas. Increasing utilization of A. semenovii needs a comprehensive understanding of its chemo-information, and health benefits in comparison to well explored Allium species. The present study compared metabolome and antioxidant activity in tissues extracts (Ethanol, 50% ethanol and water) of leaves, roots, bulbs, and peels of the three Allium species. All samples showed significant polyphenols (TPC: 167.58-0.22 mg GAE/g and TFC: 164.86-2.2 mg QE/g) content with higher antioxidant activity in A. cepa and A. semenovii than A. sativum. UPLC-PDA based targeted polyphenol also showed highest content in A. cepa (peels, roots, and bulbs) and A. semenovii (leaves). Further, 43 diversified metabolites including polyphenols and sulphur containing compounds were identified using GC-MS and UHPLC-QTOF-MS/MS. The statistical analysis (Venn-diagram, Heatmap, stacked charts, PCA, PCoA) of identified metabolites in different samples revealed the similarities and discriminations among different species of Allium. The current finding illustrated potential of A. semenovii for utilisation in food and nutraceuticals.
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- Rajender Kumar
- Chemical Technology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 176061, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Chemical Technology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 176061, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India.
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Dordevic D, Capikova J, Dordevic S, Tremlová B, Gajdács M, Kushkevych I. Sulfur content in foods and beverages and its role in human and animal metabolism: A scoping review of recent studies. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15452. [PMID: 37123936 PMCID: PMC10130226 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15452] [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: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Sulfur is a vital element that all living things require, being a component of proteins and other bio-organic substances. The various kinds and varieties of microbes in nature allow for the transformation of this element. It also should be emphasized that volatile sulfur compounds are typically present in food in trace amounts. Life cannot exist without sulfur, yet it also poses a potential health risk. The colon's sulfur metabolism, which is managed by eukaryotic cells, is much better understood than the S metabolism in gastrointestinal bacteria. Numerous additional microbial processes are anticipated to have an impact on the content and availability of sulfated compounds, as well as intestinal S metabolism. Hydrogen sulfide is the sulfur derivative that has attracted the most attention in relation to colonic health, but it is still unclear whether it is beneficial or harmful. Several lines of evidence suggest that sulfate-reducing bacteria or exogenous hydrogen sulfide may be the root cause of intestinal ailments, including inflammatory bowel diseases and colon cancer. Taurine serves a variety of biological and physiological purposes, including roles in inflammation and protection, additionally, low levels of taurine can be found in bodily fluids, and taurine is the primary sulfur component present in muscle tissue (serum and urine). The aim of this scoping review was to compile data from the most pertinent scientific works about S compounds' existence in food and their metabolic processes. The importance of S compounds in various food products and how these compounds can impact metabolic processes are both stressed in this paper.
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- Dani Dordevic
- Department of Plant Origin Food Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Palackého tř. 1946/1, 612 42, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Plant Origin Food Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Palackého tř. 1946/1, 612 42, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Plant Origin Food Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Palackého tř. 1946/1, 612 42, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Plant Origin Food Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Palackého tř. 1946/1, 612 42, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Oral Biology and Experimental Dental Research, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged, Tisza Lajos krt. 64-66, 6720, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kamenice 753/5, 62500, Brno, Czech Republic
- Corresponding author.
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Astrain-Redin N, Sanmartin C, Sharma AK, Plano D. From Natural Sources to Synthetic Derivatives: The Allyl Motif as a Powerful Tool for Fragment-Based Design in Cancer Treatment. J Med Chem 2023; 66:3703-3731. [PMID: 36858050 PMCID: PMC10041541 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c01406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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Since the beginning of history, natural products have been an abundant source of bioactive molecules for the treatment of different diseases, including cancer. Many allyl derivatives, which have shown anticancer activity both in vitro and in vivo in a large number of cancers, are bioactive molecules found in garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, or mustard. In addition, synthetic products containing allyl fragments have been developed showing potent anticancer properties. Of particular note is the allyl derivative 17-AAG, which has been evaluated in Phase I and Phase II/III clinical trials for the treatment of multiple myeloma, metastatic melanoma, renal cancer, and breast cancer. In this Perspective, we compile extensive literature evidence with descriptions and discussions of the most recent advances in different natural and synthetic allyl derivatives that could generate cancer drug candidates in the near future.
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- Nora Astrain-Redin
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Chemistry, University of Navarra, E-31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Chemistry, University of Navarra, E-31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Penn State Cancer Institute, CH72, Penn State College of Medicine, 500 University Drive, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Chemistry, University of Navarra, E-31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Department of Pharmacology, Penn State Cancer Institute, CH72, Penn State College of Medicine, 500 University Drive, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033, United States
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Peppa E, Tomou EM, Kritikou M, Trichopoulou A. Greek Traditional Mediterranean Diet and Plant-Based Culinary Practices: HYDRIA Greek National Survey. J Food Compost Anal 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2023.105274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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Jian Y, Feng S, Huang A, Zhu Z, Zhang J, Tang S, Jin L, Ren M, Dong P. Integrative mRNA and microRNA Analysis Exploring the Inducing Effect and Mechanism of Diallyl Trisulfide (DATS) on Potato against Late Blight. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24043474. [PMID: 36834885 PMCID: PMC9962630 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Potato late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans, leads to a significant reduction in the yield and value of potato. Biocontrol displays great potential in the suppression of plant diseases. Diallyl trisulfide (DATS) is a well-known natural compound for biocontrol, although there is little information about it against potato late blight. In this study, DATS was found to be able to inhibit the hyphae growth of P. infestans, reduce its pathogenicity on detached potato leaves and tubers, and induce the overall resistance of potato tubers. DATS significantly increases catalase (CAT) activity of potato tubers, and it does not affect the levels of peroxidase (POD), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and malondialdehyde (MDA). The transcriptome datasets show that totals of 607 and 60 significantly differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and miRNAs (DEMs) are detected. Twenty-one negatively regulated miRNA-mRNA interaction pairs are observed in the co-expression regulatory network, which are mainly enriched in metabolic pathways, biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, and starch and sucrose metabolism based on the KEGG pathway. Our observations provide new insight into the role of DATS in biocontrol of potato late blight.
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- Yongfei Jian
- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Breeding for Tuber and Root Crops, Chongqing 400716, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Breeding for Tuber and Root Crops, Chongqing 400716, China
- Sanya Nanfan Research Institute, School of Horticulture, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Breeding for Tuber and Root Crops, Chongqing 400716, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Breeding for Tuber and Root Crops, Chongqing 400716, China
- Hongshen Honors School, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Breeding for Tuber and Root Crops, Chongqing 400716, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Breeding for Tuber and Root Crops, Chongqing 400716, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
- Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610213, China
- Correspondence: (M.R.); (P.D.)
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Breeding for Tuber and Root Crops, Chongqing 400716, China
- Correspondence: (M.R.); (P.D.)
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Ravindranath KJ, Christian SD, Srinivasan H. Screening of Anti-carcinogenic Properties of Phytocompounds from Allium ascalonicum for Treating Breast Cancer Through In Silico and In Vitro Approaches. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2023; 195:1136-1157. [PMID: 36331692 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-022-04202-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Plants, rich in phytocompounds, have been in usage since time immemorial for treating various diseases, namely, cancer. One such plant species, Allium ascalonicum (Shallot) belonging to Amaryllidaceae family is being studied here for its anti-carcinogenic properties against breast cancer. GC-MS characterization of A. ascalonicum exhibited 48 phytocompounds containing five peak phytocompounds and 13 phytocompounds with anti-carcinogenic properties. These 13 anti-carcinogenic phytocompounds were docked with three hormonal receptors involved in breast cancer malignancy, namely, ERα, PR, and human EGFR with tamoxifen as standard for in silico analysis. The results exhibited three phytocompounds that had better binding scores compared to that of the standard drug, tamoxifen. Lyophilized powder of aqueous A. ascalonicum extract, also referred as ASE, was used for in vitro approaches. Antioxidant study using DPPH assay revealed that the highest percentage of FRSA in ASE, nearly 51%, was observed at 50 µg/ml concentration. Cytotoxicity study on MCF-7 cell line using MTT assay demonstrated IC50 value at 1400 µg/ml and anti-proliferative study using Trypan blue assay for the determination of percentage viability of MCF-7 cells at IC50 concentration was observed to be 49%. Anti-mitotic activity using Vigna radiata seed germination assay revealed clear morphological differences in a dose-dependent manner between the seeds grown at various concentrations of ASE with nearly 56.5% growth inhibition observed at 1500 µg/ml concentration. Hence, this research work proves that Allium ascalonicum has very good anti-carcinogenic properties and this can be confirmed further through in vivo animal model studies and it can also be formulated as a promising drug to treat breast cancer. GC-MS characterization of Allium ascalonicum demonstrated the presence of five peak compounds and thirteen anti-carcinogenic compounds. The thirteen anti-carcinogenic compounds were docked with three target proteins (in silico analysis) involved in breast cancer malignancy and identified the presence of three potential phytocompounds that can be used for treating breast cancer. In vitro approaches also confirmed the presence of anti-carcinogenic properties such as antioxidative potential, cytotoxic, anti-proliferative, and anti-mitotic effects. Hence, Allium ascalonicum can be taken further to in vivo studies so that it can be formulated to treat breast cancer.
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- Karunya Jenin Ravindranath
- School of Life Sciences, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, 600048, India
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- School of Life Sciences, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, 600048, India
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- School of Life Sciences, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, 600048, India.
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Prieto-Garcia JM, Graham L, Alkhabbaz O, Mazzari ALDA. Potential Pharmacokinetic Interactions of Common Cardiovascular Drugs and Selected European and Latin American Herbal Medicines: A Scoping Review. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:plants12030623. [PMID: 36771707 PMCID: PMC9920503 DOI: 10.3390/plants12030623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Herb-drug interactions are nowadays an important decision factor in many healthcare interventions. Patients with cardiovascular risk factors such as hyperlipidemia and hypertension are usually prescribed long-term treatments. We need more informed decision tools to direct future clinical research and decision making to avoid HDI occurrences in this group. METHODS A scoping review was conducted using data from online databases such as PUBMED, the National Library of Medicine, and the electronic Medicines Compendium. Included studies consisted of the reported effects on Phase 1/2 and P-glycoprotein of herbal medicines listed in the medicines agencies of Latin America and Europe and drugs used for cardiovascular conditions (statins, diuretics, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and ACE inhibitors). The cross tabulation of the results allowed for finding potential HDI. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS as per the preclinical data reviewed here, we encourage more clinical research on whether drugs with apparently very low interaction risk, such as pravastatin, nadolol, and nimodipine/nitrendipine, may help prevent HDI when statins, beta blockers, and calcium channel blockers, respectively, are prescribed for long-term treatments.
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- Jose M. Prieto-Garcia
- Centre for Natural Products Discovery, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK
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- Centre for Natural Products Discovery, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK
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- Centre for Natural Products Discovery, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK
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Garlic ( Allium sativum L.) as an Ally in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:685-698. [PMID: 36661532 PMCID: PMC9858111 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45010046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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For centuries, garlic (Allium sativum) has been used both as a traditional remedy for most health-related ailments and for culinary purposes. Current preclinical investigations have suggested that dietary garlic intake has beneficial health effects, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antiobesity, antidiabetic, antiallergic, cardioprotective, and hepatoprotective effects. Its therapeutic potential is influenced by the methods of use, preparation, and extraction. Of particular importance is the Aged Garlic Extract (AGE). During the aging process, the odorous, sour, and irritating compounds in fresh raw garlic, such as allicin, are naturally converted into stable and safe compounds that have significantly greater therapeutic effects than fresh garlic. In AGE, S-allylcysteine (SAC) and S-allylmercaptocysteine (SAMC) are the major water-soluble organosulfurized compounds (OSCs). SAC has been extensively studied, demonstrating remarkable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory capacities. Recently, AGE has been suggested as a promising candidate for the maintenance of immune system homeostasis through modulation of cytokine secretion, promotion of phagocytosis, and activation of macrophages. Since immune dysfunction plays an important role in the development and progress of various diseases, given the therapeutic effects of AGE, it can be thought of exploiting its immunoregulatory capacity to contribute to the treatment and prevention of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).
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Tran TTV, Nguyen NN, Nguyen QD, Nguyen TP, Lien TN. Gelatin/carboxymethyl cellulose edible films: modification of physical properties by different hydrocolloids and application in beef preservation in combination with shallot waste powder. RSC Adv 2023; 13:10005-10014. [PMID: 37006365 PMCID: PMC10052562 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra00430a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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In this work, a gelatin/carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) base formulation was first modified by using different hydrocolloids like oxidized starch (1404), hydroxypropyl starch (1440), locust bean gum, xanthan gum, and guar gum. The properties of modified films were characterized using SEM, FT-IR, XRD and TGA-DSC before selecting of best-modified film for further development with shallot waste powder. SEM images showed that the rough or heterogeneous surface of the base was changed to more even and smooth depending on the hydrocolloids used while FTIR results demonstrated that a new NCO functional group non-existent in the base formulation was found for most of the modified films, implying that the modification led to the formation of this functional group. Compared to other hydrocolloids, the addition of guar gum into the gelatin/CMC base has improved its properties such as better color appearance, higher stability, and less weight loss during thermal degradation, and had minimal effect on the structure of resulting films. Subsequently, the incorporation of spray-dried shallot peel powder into gelatin/CMC/guar gum was conducted to investigate the applicability of edible films in the preservation of raw beef. Antibacterial activity assays revealed that the films can inhibit and kill both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as fungi. It is noteworthy that the addition of 0.5% shallot powder not only effectively decelerated the microbial growth but also destroyed E. coli during 11 days of storage (2.8 log CFU g−1) and the bacterial count was even lower than that of uncoated raw beef on day 0 (3.3 log CFU g−1). In this work, a gelatin/carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) base formulation was first modified by using different hydrocolloids like oxidized starch (1404), hydroxypropyl starch (1440), locust bean gum, xanthan gum, and guar gum.![]()
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- Thi Tuong Vi Tran
- Faculty of Environmental and Food Engineering, Nguyen Tat Thanh UniversityHo Chi Minh City 754000Vietnam
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- Faculty of Environmental and Food Engineering, Nguyen Tat Thanh UniversityHo Chi Minh City 754000Vietnam
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- Faculty of Environmental and Food Engineering, Nguyen Tat Thanh UniversityHo Chi Minh City 754000Vietnam
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- Faculty of Environmental and Food Engineering, Nguyen Tat Thanh UniversityHo Chi Minh City 754000Vietnam
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- Faculty of Environmental and Food Engineering, Nguyen Tat Thanh UniversityHo Chi Minh City 754000Vietnam
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Su XQ, Yin ZY, Jin QY, Liu ZC, Han X, Hu ZQ, Zhang L, Ma JL, Li ZX, Zhang Y, Zhou T, Liu WD, You WC, Pan KF, Shi L, Li WQ. Allium vegetable intake associated with the risk of incident gastric cancer: a continuous follow-up study of a randomized intervention trial. Am J Clin Nutr 2023; 117:22-32. [PMID: 36789941 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2022.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Allium vegetable components have antibacterial, antioxidative, and immune modulation properties, thus potentially exhibiting antitumor effects. Despite evidence from case-control studies, prospective studies linking allium vegetables with gastric cancer (GC) have been sparse. OBJECTIVE In a prospective study, we examined whether allium vegetable intake would change the risk of GC occurrence and whether the associations would be modified by vitamin supplementation, garlic supplementation, and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) treatment. METHODS The study was conducted on the basis of the Shandong Intervention Trial, a randomized, placebo-controlled, factorial-designed trial (1995-2003) in a well-recognized high-risk area for GC in China. Participants were continuously followed up to December 2017 for 22.3 y (1995-2017). A total of 3229 subjects were included, with information on the intake of allium vegetables (garlic vegetables and scallions), collected by structured questionnaires in 1994. The associations of total and individual allium vegetable intake with the risk of GC were examined, respectively. RESULTS During the follow-up, 144 incident cases of GC were identified. Garlic vegetable intake was associated with a decreased risk of incident GC (P-trend = 0.02; OR: 0.83; 95% CI: 0.70, 0.98, per 1 kg/y increment), whereas scallion intake showed no association (P-trend = 0.80). An inverse association of the risk of GC with total allium vegetable and garlic vegetable intake was particularly stronger among those receiving the placebo for vitamin supplementation or garlic supplementation, indicating potential effect modifications by nutritional supplementation on allium vegetable intake and the risk of developing GC. Similar findings were found for analyses of the combined prevalence of dysplasia or GC. CONCLUSIONS We found a significant reduction in the risk of developing GC with increasing dietary intake of allium vegetables, particularly garlic vegetables. The findings add to the literature on the potential inverse association of garlic vegetable intake with the risk of GC, therefore holding public health implications for dietary recommendations. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT00339768.
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- Xiang-Qian Su
- Key laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research, Ministry of Education, Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Peking University Cancer Hospital &Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Linqu County Public Health Bureau, Shandong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Department of Health Policy & Management, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China.
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Jiang Y, Yue R, Liu G, Liu J, Peng B, Yang M, Zhao L, Li Z. Garlic ( Allium sativum L.) in diabetes and its complications: Recent advances in mechanisms of action. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:5290-5340. [PMID: 36503329 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2153793] [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] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and impaired islet secretion that places a heavy burden on the global health care system due to its high incidence rate, long disease course and many complications. Fortunately, garlic (Allium sativum L.), a well-known medicinal plant and functional food without the toxicity and side effects of conventional drugs, has shown positive effects in the treatment of diabetes and its complications. With interdisciplinary development and in-depth exploration, we offer a clear and comprehensive summary of the research from the past ten years, focusing on the mechanisms and development processes of garlic in the treatment of diabetes and its complications, aiming to provide a new perspective for the treatment of diabetes and promote the efficient development of this field.
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- Yayi Jiang
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- People's Hospital of NanJiang, Bazhong, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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V. González-de-Peredo A, Vázquez-Espinosa M, Espada-Bellido E, Ferreiro-González M, F. Barbero G, Palma M, Carrera C. Optimization of a Microwave Assisted Extraction Method for Maximum Flavonols and Antioxidant Activity of Onion Extracts. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11122393. [PMID: 36552601 PMCID: PMC9774159 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11122393] [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: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Nowadays, consumers demand bioactive foods that have the potential to limit the risk of suffering from several medical conditions. Onions present these desirable capabilities owing to its high content in antioxidant bioactive compounds. This work has used a Box-Behnken design with a response surface methodology to determine the best conditions in which to extract the polyphenols that are found in onions. Two extraction methods-one for the extraction of total flavonols and another one intended to obtain extracts with the highest possible antioxidant activity-have been developed and optimized. The following factors have been studied: temperature, %methanol in water, solvent pH, and sample-solvent volumetric ratio. The optimal conditions for the extraction of flavonols were 93.8% methanol in water, pH 2, 50 °C extraction temperature and 0.2:17.9 g:mL sample-solvent ratio. The best antioxidant activity levels were registered when using 74.2% methanol in water, pH 2, 99.9 °C extraction temperature and 0.2:18.2 g:mL sample-solvent ratio. Both optimized methods used short extraction times, and presented good precision levels and successful results when used with an assortment of onion varieties. According to total flavonols and antioxidant activity data, with 7.557 ± 0.3261 and 12.08 ± 0.0379 mg g-1, respectively, the developed methods achieved comparable or even superior results to those obtained by other authors.
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Rastkar M, Nikniaz L, Abbasalizad Farhangi M, Nikniaz Z. Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of garlic in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Indian J Gastroenterol 2022; 41:548-557. [PMID: 36576698 DOI: 10.1007/s12664-022-01287-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analyses to examine the therapeutic effect of garlic on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). METHODS We searched PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase databases for retrieving articles investigating the impact of garlic on NAFLD patients. The comprehensive meta-analysis software version 2.0 was used for statistical analysis. The standardized mean difference with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was reported and the effect size was calculated. RESULTS A preliminary search yielded a total of 293 articles. After screening articles based on inclusion criteria, four articles were included in the final analyses. This systematic review included 186 patients with NAFLD. The result of the meta-analysis showed significant differences between the garlic and placebo groups regarding changes in alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, triglyceride, and fasting blood sugar. Moreover, the probability of a decrease in hepatic steatosis was 2.75 times lower in the garlic group compared with the placebo group (RR [95% CI]: 2.75 [1.79, 4.23], p-value<0.001). CONCLUSION This meta-analysis demonstrates that garlic supplementation had a positive effect on hepatic steatosis, liver enzyme levels, and metabolic profile of patients with NAFLD. However, considering the potential limitation of the included studies, more high-quality clinical trials are needed.
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- Mohsen Rastkar
- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Tabriz Health Services Management Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Imam Reza Hospital, Attarneishaboori Ave., Golgasht St, Tabriz, Iran.
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Liu N, Hu M, Liang H, Tong J, Xie L, Wang B, Ji Y, Han B, He H, Liu M, Wu Z. Physiological, transcriptomic, and metabolic analyses reveal that mild salinity improves the growth, nutrition, and flavor properties of hydroponic Chinese chive (Allium tuberosum Rottler ex Spr). Front Nutr 2022; 9:1000271. [DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1000271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Environmental stressors such as salinity have pronounced impacts on the growth, productivity, nutrition, and flavor of horticultural crops, though yield loss sometimes is inevitable. In this study, the salinity influences were evaluated using hydroponic Chinese chive (Allium tuberosum) treated with different concentrations of sodium chloride. The results demonstrated that lower salinity could stimulate plant growth and yield. Accordingly, the contents of soluble sugar, ascorbic acid, and soluble protein in leaf tissues increased, following the decrease of the nitrate content, under mild salinity (6.25 or 12.5 mM NaCl). However, a higher level of salinity (25 or 50 mM NaCl) resulted in growth inhibition, yield reduction, and leaf quality deterioration of hydroponic chive plants. Intriguingly, the chive flavor was boosted by the salinity, as evidenced by pungency analysis of salinity-treated leaf tissues. UPLC-MS/MS analysis reveals that mild salinity promoted the accumulation of glutamic acid, serine, glycine, and proline in leaf tissues, and thereby enhanced the umami and sweet flavors of Chinese chive upon salinity stress. Considering the balance between yield and flavor, mild salinity could conduce to hydroponic Chinese chive cultivation. Transcriptome analysis revealed that enhanced pungency could be ascribed to a salt stress-inducible gene, AtuFMO1, associated with the biosynthesis of S-alk(en)yl cysteine sulphoxides (CSOs). Furthermore, correlation analysis suggested that two transcription factors, AtubHLH and AtuB3, were potential regulators of AtuFMO1 expressions under salinity. Thus, these results revealed the molecular mechanism underlying mild salinity-induced CSO biosynthesis, as well as a practical possibility for producing high-quality Chinese chive hydroponically.
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Agrawal MY, Gaikwad S, Srivastava S, Srivastava SK. Research Trend and Detailed Insights into the Molecular Mechanisms of Food Bioactive Compounds against Cancer: A Comprehensive Review with Special Emphasis on Probiotics. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14225482. [PMID: 36428575 PMCID: PMC9688469 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14225482] [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: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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In an attempt to find a potential cure for cancer, scientists have been probing the efficacy of the food we eat and its bioactive components. Over the decades, there has been an exponentially increasing trend of research correlating food and cancer. This review explains the molecular mechanisms by which bioactive food components exhibit anticancer effects in several cancer models. These bioactive compounds are mainly plant based or microbiome based. While plants remain the primary source of these phytochemicals, little is known about probiotics, i.e., microbiome sources, and their relationships with cancer. Thus, the molecular mechanisms underlying the anticancer effect of probiotics are discussed in this review. The principal mode of cell death for most food bioactives is found to be apoptosis. Principal oncogenic signaling axes such as Akt/PI3K, JAK/STAT, and NF-κB seem to be modulated due to these bioactives along with certain novel targets that provide a platform for further oncogenic research. It has been observed that probiotics have an immunomodulatory effect leading to their chemopreventive actions. Various foods exhibit better efficacy as complete extracts than their individual phytochemicals, indicating an orchestrated effect of the food components. Combining bioactive agents with available chemotherapies helps synergize the anticancer action of both to overcome drug resistance. Novel techniques to deliver bioactive agents enhance their therapeutic response. Such combinations and novel approaches are also discussed in this review. Notably, most of the food components that have been studied for cancer have shown their efficacy in vivo. This bolsters the claims of these studies and, thus, provides us with hope of discovering anticancer agents in the food that we eat.
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- Manas Yogendra Agrawal
- Department of Immunotherapeutics and Biotechnology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
- Center for Tumor Immunology and Targeted Cancer Therapy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
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- Department of Immunotherapeutics and Biotechnology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
- Center for Tumor Immunology and Targeted Cancer Therapy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
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- Department of Immunotherapeutics and Biotechnology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
- Center for Tumor Immunology and Targeted Cancer Therapy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-325-696-0464; Fax: +1-325-676-3875
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Czech A, Szmigielski M, Sembratowicz I. Nutritional value and antioxidant capacity of organic and conventional vegetables of the genus Allium. Sci Rep 2022; 12:18713. [PMID: 36333512 PMCID: PMC9636188 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-23497-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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There are indications that organically grown plants are safer for health and have higher antioxidant content than conventional ones. Vegetables of the genus Allium L. are a valuable source of health-promoting substances, including compounds with antioxidant properties. The aim of the study was to compare the antioxidant potential and nutritional value of four species of Allium L. vegetables obtained from organic and conventional production: garlic, leek and red and yellow onion. Their proximate and mineral composition were determined, as well as the content of bioactive substances and antioxidant potential. The study showed that the cultivation method significantly influenced the parameters tested. Comparison of organic vegetables with conventional ones in terms of content of dry matter, crude protein and crude fibre revealed no general trend indicating the superiority of one method over the other. However, all organic vegetables analysed were more abundant in minerals (Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn, Cu and Mn) and bioactive compounds. They also exhibited higher antioxidant capacity as measured by the FRAP and DPPH. tests. Their consumption (especially organic garlic and leek) may therefore strengthen the body's natural antioxidant defences and is beneficial for health.
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- Anna Czech
- grid.411201.70000 0000 8816 7059Department of Biochemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Biology, Animal Sciences and Bioeconomy, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 13, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
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- grid.411201.70000 0000 8816 7059Department of Biological Bases of Food and Feed Technology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, ul. Głęboka 28, 20-612 Lublin, Poland
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- grid.411201.70000 0000 8816 7059Department of Biochemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Biology, Animal Sciences and Bioeconomy, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 13, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
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Sharma N, Mandal K, Sharma S. Dissipation and risk assessment of fluopyram and trifloxystrobin on onion by GC-MS/MS. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:80612-80623. [PMID: 35723826 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21375-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The dissipation and risk assessment studies on fluopyram, trifloxystrobin and their metabolites were carried out on onion under field conditions after two treatments of fluopyram 250 g/L + trifloxystrobin 250 g/L SC @ 150 and 300 g a.i. ha-1. The onion bulb samples were collected at 0, 3, 7, 14, and 21 days after second spray to study the pattern of dissipation using QuEChERS methodology for processing and analysis on GC-MS/MS. The total initial residues of fluopyram (fluopyram + fluopyram benzamide) in immature onion bulb were 2.14 and 4.93 mg kg-1, at single and double dose, respectively. The residues of 0.02 and 0.06 mg kg-1 persisted in the mature onion bulb collected at the harvest (30 days after treatment). The total initial residues of trifloxystrobin (trifloxystrobin + CGA 321113) in immature onion bulb were 0.65 and 1.97 mg kg-1, at single and double dose, respectively, which reached < LOQ and 0.06 mg kg-1 at the respective doses at the harvest time. Dissipation of fluopyram followed second-order kinetics with DT50 values of 1.83 and 1.74 days, whereas trifloxystrobin followed first-order kinetics with DT50 values of 4.73 and 4.78 days, at single and double dose respectively. Risk assessment in terms of hazard quotient was done to estimate the risk that can occur due to application of this combination pesticide. It was observed that even the spray at the double recommended dose could not have dietary risks on the consumers.
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- Department of Entomology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, 141004, India
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- Department of Entomology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, 141004, India.
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- Department of Entomology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, 141004, India
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Izcara S, Perestrelo R, Morante-Zarcero S, Sierra I, Câmara JS. Volatilomic fingerprinting from edible flowers. Unravelling some impact compounds behind its attractiveness. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Circella E, Casalino G, D’Amico F, Pugliese N, Dimuccio MM, Camarda A, Bozzo G. In Vitro Antimicrobial Effectiveness Tests Using Garlic ( Allium sativum) against Salmonella enterica Subspecies enterica Serovar Enteritidis. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:1481. [PMID: 36358136 PMCID: PMC9686557 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11111481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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In recent years, there has been a more prudent use of drugs on livestock farms and alternative products have been considered, with a view of reducing the risk of the onset of antibiotic resistance. Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Enteritidis (S. Enteritidis) may cause disease in poultry, and it is also responsible for human food poisoning. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of garlic against S. Enteritidis and to define its Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)90 and MIC50 values. The study was carried out in vitro, testing 26 S. Enteritidis strains identified in laying hens from various farms in Southern Italy. A preliminary efficacy trial was carried out on two strains, S. Enteritidis and Escherichia coli, using a garlic concentration of 10 mg/mL (1%). Later, 26 strains of S. Enteritidis at 106 Colony Forming Unit (CFU) and 104 CFU were tested with different concentrations of garlic, ranging from 10 mg/mL to 1 mg/mL. Based on the results, intermediate concentrations of garlic, from 5 mg/mL to 4 mg/mL and 4 mg/mL to 3 mg/mL, were used to test 106 CFU and 104 CFU, respectively. The data were statistically analyzed. The MIC90 was 4.75 mg/mL for strains tested at 106 CFU and 4 mg/mL for strains tested at 104 CFU. The results highlight garlic's potential to inhibit the growth of Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis in vitro. Efficacy was dependent on the microbial concentration used. In vivo efficacy trials will be crucial to confirm the efficacy of garlic against S. Enteritidis and to assess whether garlic can be used in poultry flocks to prevent the spread of the bacterium in the field.
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Marni R, Kundrapu DB, Chakraborti A, Malla R. Insight into drug sensitizing effect of diallyl disulfide and diallyl trisulfide from Allium sativum L. on paclitaxel-resistant triple-negative breast cancer cells. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 296:115452. [PMID: 35690339 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Ayurvedic practitioners and herbal healers in India and China have extensively used garlic (Allium sativum L.) to treat cancers. Diallyl disulfide (DADS) and diallyl trisulfide (DATS) are major volatile organosulfur phytochemical constituents found in garlic. AIM OF THE STUDY To find new insight into the drug sensitizing effect of DADS and DATS on paclitaxel (PTX)-resistant triple-negative breast cancer cells (TNBC/PR). MATERIALS AND METHODS This study estimates the non-toxic concentration of DADS and DATS against normal healthy breast epithelial cell line (MCF-12A) by using a trypan blue viability assay. Also, it evaluates the effect of DADS and DATS on the sensitization of established stable TNBC/PR cell clones (MDA-MB 231 PR and MDA-MB 468 PR) by MTT, BrdU incorporation, intracellular ROS, cell cycle, and apoptosis assays. RESULTS The results show that DADS and DATS are non-cytotoxicity against MCF-12A cells. Nevertheless, DADS and DATS have shown significantly high cytotoxicity against MDA-MB 231 PR and MDA-MB 468 PR cells. They also inhibited PTX-resistant cell proliferation by blocking the cell cycle. Further, they induced apoptosis by activation of caspase 3 and 9. N-acetyl cysteine pre-treatment inhibited DADS and DATS-induced intracellular ROS release. In silico study shows that DADS and DATS interact with a large extracellular loop (LEL) of CD151 with a binding energy of -4.0 kcal/mol and transmembrane domain (TM) with a binding affinity of 11.7 and 13.6 kcal/mol, respectively. They also inhibited the surface expression of CD151 in TNBC/PR cells. CONCLUSION This study implies that DADS and DATS could be considered for sensitizing drug-resistant breast cancers.
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- Rakshmitha Marni
- Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics, GITAM School of Science, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Visakhapatnam, 530045, A.P, India.
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics, GITAM School of Science, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Visakhapatnam, 530045, A.P, India.
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics, GITAM School of Science, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Visakhapatnam, 530045, A.P, India.
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Spices Volatilomic Fingerprinting—A Comprehensive Approach to Explore Its Authentication and Bioactive Properties. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27196403. [PMID: 36234940 PMCID: PMC9570555 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Volatile organic metabolites (VOMs) present in different spices can provide distinct analytical biosignatures related to organoleptic properties and health benefits. This study aimed to establish the volatilomic fingerprint of six of the most consumed spices all over the world (saffron (Crocus sativus L.), cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.), black pepper, (Piper nigrum L.), sweet paprika (Capsicum annuum L.), and curry (a mix of different herbs and spices)). Based on headspace solid phase microextraction (HS-SPME) followed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis, this is a powerful strategy to explore and establish the spice’s volatile pattern and unravel the potential health benefits related to the most important VOMs identified in each spice. This comprehensive knowledge will help in the definition of their authenticity, while simultaneously protecting against potential frauds and adulterations. A total of 162 VOMs were identified. Semi-quantitative assessments revealed that terpenoids and sesquiterpenoids amounted to the major volatile class in the investigated spices, except for cinnamon, where carbonyl compounds are the major group. Most of the studied spices comprised key characteristics of aroma and health bioactive compounds, e.g., dihydrojuneol in saffron, cinnamaldehyde in cinnamon, cuminaldehyde in cumin and curry, and caryophyllene in black pepper. The principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least-squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) successfully discriminated the investigated spices, being α-cubebene, 3-methyl butanal, β-patchoulene and β-selinene, the most important VOMs (highest VIP’s) that contributed to its discrimination. Moreover, some VOMs have a high influence on the spice’s bioactive potential, helping to prevent certain diseases including cancer, inflammatory-related diseases, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
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Phytochemicals from Red Onion, Grown with Eco-Sustainable Fertilizers, Protect Mammalian Cells from Oxidative Stress, Increasing Their Viability. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27196365. [PMID: 36234903 PMCID: PMC9571596 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Red onion, a species of great economic importance rich in phytochemicals (bioactive compounds) known for its medicinal properties, was fertilized with sulphur-bentonite enriched with orange residue or olive pomace, with the aim of producing onion enriched in health beneficial compounds. There is a worldwide great demand of minimally processed food or food ingredients with functional properties because of a new awareness of how important healthy functional nutrition is in life. Phytochemicals have the capacity to regulate most of the metabolic processes resulting in health benefits. Red onion bioactive compound quantity and quality can vary according to cultivation practices. The main aims of the current research were to determine the chemical characteristics of the crude extracts from red onion bulbs differently fertilized and to evaluate their biological activity in normal and oxidative stress conditions. The lyophilized onion bulbs have been tested in vitro on two cellular models, i.e., the H9c2 rat cardiomyoblast cell line and primary human dermal fibroblasts, in terms of viability and oxygen radical homeostasis. The results evidenced different phytochemical compositions and antioxidant activities of the extracts obtained from red onions differently fertilized. Sulphur-bentonite fertilizers containing orange waste and olive pomace positively affected the red onion quality with respect to the red onion control, evidencing that sulphur-bentonite-organic fertilization was able to stimulate plant a secondary metabolism inducing the production of phytochemicals with healthy functions. A positive effect of the extracts from red onions treated with fertilizers—in particular, with those containing orange waste, such as the reduction of oxidative stress and induction of cell viability of H9c2 and human fibroblasts—was observed, showing a concentration- and time-dependent profile. The results evidenced that the positive effects were related to the phenols and, in particular, to chlorogenic and p-coumaric acids and to the flavonol kaempferol, which were more present in red onion treated with low orange residue than in the other treated ones.
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Shekh S, Moi S, Gowd KH. Virtual screening of sulfur compounds of Allium against coronavirus proteases: E-Ajoene is a potential dual protease targeting covalent inhibitor. J Sulphur Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/17415993.2022.2119086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- Shamasoddin Shekh
- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Sciences, Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Sciences, Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Sciences, Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi, India
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Comparative Studies on a Standardized Subfraction of Red Onion Peel Ethanolic Extract (Plant Substance), Quercetin (Pure Compound), and Their Cell Mechanism and Metabolism on MDA-MB-231. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:9284063. [PMID: 36118099 PMCID: PMC9473877 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9284063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study indicates the presence of quercetin in subfraction F1 and the standardized value of F1 derived from research using ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) and AlCl3 colorimetric assays, which further proved that both F1 and quercetin are potential growth inhibitors in MDA-MB-231 cells by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. In the process, staining of F1-treated cells with annexin/propidium iodide (PI) reduced cell proliferation and induced only S and G2 phases of cell cycle arrest in the treated cells by flow cytometry. Quercetin reduced cell proliferation by inducing apoptosis and S phase arrest. The 5′-bromo-2′-deoxyuridine (BrdU) incorporation of DNA synthesis in MDA-MB-231 cells was also inhibited after F1 and quercetin treatments. F1 and quercetin induced CYP1A1 and CYP1B1 gene expression, but only F1 induced CYP2S1 gene expression in the treated cells. Both F1 and quercetin inhibited the proliferation of MDA-MB-231 cells in different ways, but F1 is likely a better potential anticancer agent derived from the green approach towards breast cancer treatment.
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In Vitro Toxicity Studies of Bioactive Organosulfur Compounds from Allium spp. with Potential Application in the Agri-Food Industry: A Review. Foods 2022; 11:foods11172620. [PMID: 36076806 PMCID: PMC9455835 DOI: 10.3390/foods11172620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Organosulfur compounds (OSCs) are secondary metabolites produced by different Allium species which present important biological activities such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory antidiabetic, anticarcinogenic, antispasmodic, etc. In recent years, their use has been promoted in the agri-food industry as a substitute for synthetic preservatives, increasing potential accumulative exposure to consumers. Before their application in the food industry, it is necessary to pass a safety assessment as specified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). This work reviews the scientific literature on OSCs regarding their in vitro toxicity evaluation following PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews. Four electronic research databases were searched (Web of Science, Scopus, Science Database and PubMed) and a total of 43 works were selected according to predeterminate inclusion and exclusion criteria. Different data items and the risk of bias for each study were included. Currently, there are very few in vitro studies focused on investigating the potential toxicity of OSCs. Most research studies aimed to evaluate the cytotoxicity of OSCs to elucidate their antiproliferative effects focusing on their therapeutic aspects using cancer cell lines as the main experimental model. The results showed that diallyl disulfide (DADS) is the compound most studied, followed by diallyl trisulfide (DATS), diallyl sulfide (DAS), Allicin and Ajoene. Only 4 studies have been performed specifically to explore the safety of OSCs for agri-food applications, and genotoxicity studies are limited. More toxicity studies of OSCs are necessary to ensure consumers safety and should mainly be focused on the evaluation of genotoxicity and long-term toxicity effects.
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Qu H, Guo Z, Ma L, Zhang X, Ma H, Chen Y. Antifungal effects and active compounds of the leaf of Allium mongolicum Regel. Front Chem 2022; 10:993893. [PMID: 36092670 PMCID: PMC9451007 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.993893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Taking plant metabolites as material to develop new biological fungicides is still an important mission for pesticide development, and the preliminary study confirmed that Allium mongolicum showed a certain inhibitory effect on plant pathogens. In this study, the antifungal activity of extracts of A. mongolicum was studied and the compounds were isolated, purified, and identified by HPLC, NMR, and ESI-MS. The methanol extract of A. mongolicum exhibited certain inhibitory activity against almost all nine tested pathogens at concentration of 0.5 mg/ml. Sixteen compounds were isolated and purified from the extract, which were identified as nine flavonoids, six phenolic acids, and an amino acid. Among them, cinnamic acid derivatives 1, 2, and 3 and flavonoids 7, 8, 9, and 13 were separated in A. mongolicum for the first time.
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- Huan Qu
- College of Biological Science and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Development and Applications in Special Environment, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
- *Correspondence: Huan Qu, ; Yang Chen,
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Development and Applications in Special Environment, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- Ningxia Grape and Wine Innovation Center, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Research and Development Center for Fine Chemicals, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
- *Correspondence: Huan Qu, ; Yang Chen,
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Talib WH, Daoud S, Mahmod AI, Hamed RA, Awajan D, Abuarab SF, Odeh LH, Khater S, Al Kury LT. Plants as a Source of Anticancer Agents: From Bench to Bedside. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27154818. [PMID: 35956766 PMCID: PMC9369847 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27154818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death after cardiovascular diseases. Conventional anticancer therapies are associated with lack of selectivity and serious side effects. Cancer hallmarks are biological capabilities acquired by cancer cells during neoplastic transformation. Targeting multiple cancer hallmarks is a promising strategy to treat cancer. The diversity in chemical structure and the relatively low toxicity make plant-derived natural products a promising source for the development of new and more effective anticancer therapies that have the capacity to target multiple hallmarks in cancer. In this review, we discussed the anticancer activities of ten natural products extracted from plants. The majority of these products inhibit cancer by targeting multiple cancer hallmarks, and many of these chemicals have reached clinical applications. Studies discussed in this review provide a solid ground for researchers and physicians to design more effective combination anticancer therapies using plant-derived natural products.
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- Wamidh H. Talib
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutic, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (A.I.M.); (R.A.H.); (D.A.); (S.F.A.); (L.H.O.); (S.K.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan;
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutic, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (A.I.M.); (R.A.H.); (D.A.); (S.F.A.); (L.H.O.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutic, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (A.I.M.); (R.A.H.); (D.A.); (S.F.A.); (L.H.O.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutic, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (A.I.M.); (R.A.H.); (D.A.); (S.F.A.); (L.H.O.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutic, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (A.I.M.); (R.A.H.); (D.A.); (S.F.A.); (L.H.O.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutic, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (A.I.M.); (R.A.H.); (D.A.); (S.F.A.); (L.H.O.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutic, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; (A.I.M.); (R.A.H.); (D.A.); (S.F.A.); (L.H.O.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi 144534, United Arab Emirates;
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Ozma MA, Abbasi A, Ahangarzadeh Rezaee M, Hosseini H, Hosseinzadeh N, Sabahi S, Noori SMA, Sepordeh S, Khodadadi E, Lahouty M, Kafil HS. A Critical Review on the Nutritional and Medicinal Profiles of Garlic’s ( Allium sativum L.) Bioactive Compounds. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2022.2100417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Mahdi Asghari Ozma
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Medical Bacteriology and Virology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Science and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Science and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition & Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition & Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Material Science and Engineering, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arkansas—Fayetteville, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Guo L, Yuan X, Yang B, Tang G, Liang H, Guo F. Association between Allium vegetables and the risk of non-digestive tract cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort and case-control studies. Cancer Treat Res Commun 2022; 32:100598. [PMID: 35834908 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctarc.2022.100598] [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: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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PURPOSE To clarify the role of Allium vegetables in non-digestive tract cancer, we conducted this meta-analysis. METHODS Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, we conducted a meta-analysis of published studies assessing the associations between Allium vegetables and the risk of non-digestive tract cancer. We estimated the pooled odds ratio (OR) of non-digestive tract cancer for the highest and lowest Allium vegetable consumption using random-effects models. A dose-response regression model was used to evaluate the relationship between Allium vegetables and non-digestive tract cancer risk. RESULTS In a pooled analysis of 25 studies (11 cohort and 14 case-control studies) on Allium vegetables, a total of 18,070 patients with non-digestive tract cancer were finally included. Integrated OR of non-digestive tract cancer was 0.86 [95% confidence interval (CI):0.80-0.93] for the highest versus the lowest Allium vegetable consumption for all studies, 0.78 (95% CI:0.69-0.90) for case-control studies and 0.94 (95%CI: 0.87-1.02) for cohort studies. Sensitivity analysis showed that the pooled effect was stable. No apparent publication bias was identified in this study; however, the cumulative meta-analysis suggested that studies conducted earlier (from 1994 to 1997) might be a source of heterogeneity. Dose-response regression model indicated that Allium vegetable consumption was associated with the risk of non-digestive tract cancer (P = 0.001 for non-linearity; P = 0.032 for linearity). CONCLUSION Higher Allium vegetable consumption could reduce the risk of non-digestive tract cancers, demonstrating the protective role of Allium vegetables.
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- Lei Guo
- Department of Neurosurgery, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Emergency, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurology, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
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Farid A, Yousry M, Safwat G. Garlic (Allium sativum Linnaeus) improved inflammation and reduced cryptosporidiosis burden in immunocompromised mice. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 292:115174. [PMID: 35259443 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE For thousands of years, garlic (Allium sativum Linnaeus) has been consumed in food and health by numerous civilizations. Cryptosporidium (C.) parvum is an apicomplexan parasite that causes a gastrointestinal disease, with the most common symptoms being watery diarrhea. Although several substances have been tried for its anti-cryptosporidial action, there is no effective treatment for Cryptosporidium disease, especially in immunocompromised individuals. The present study aimed firstly to characterize the bio-active compounds in Allium sativum L. and secondly to evaluate its efficacy as a therapy for cryptosporidiosis especially in immunocompromised mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was accomplished by evaluating the parasitological and histopathological parameters in the experimentally infected immunocompetent and immunocompromised mice. Also, the cytokine profile during the experimental time was recorded through the measuring of T helper (h)1, Th2 and Th17 cells cytokines. Immunosuppressed mice were given 0.25 μg/g per day of dexamethasone orally, before infection with Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts, for fourteen consecutive days. Starting 10 days post infection (PI), nitazoxanide (100 mg/kg per day) or Allium sativum (50 mg/kg per day) was given orally for fourteen consecutive days. RESULTS Our results showed that oocyst shedding, on the 32nd day PI, in immunocompromised infected group treated with Allium sativum (354.11, 99.35% PR) showed a significant decrease when compared to its corresponding group treated with nitazoxanide (4369.14, 92.05% PR). On the 32nd day PI, all cytokines levels have been decreased to levels that were similar to those of their uninfected corresponding control groups; also, the histopathological changes and the loss in animals' body weight had been improved. Treatment with nitazoxanide did not result in infection clearance or a reduction in the increased cytokines' levels. CONCLUSION Allium sativum L. displayed high efficacy as a potential therapeutic agent against Cryptosporidium, which supports its traditional usage in parasite diseases.
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- Alyaa Farid
- Zoology Dep, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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- Zoology Dep, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), Giza, Egypt
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