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Semiz A. Drug interaction potential of Ankaferd blood stopper® in human hepatocarcinoma cells. Turk J Med Sci 2023; 53:455-462. [PMID: 37476879 PMCID: PMC10388094 DOI: 10.55730/1300-0144.5605] [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: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Ankaferd blood stopper® (ABS) is an herbal extract consisting of mixtures of Alpinia officinarum, Gycyrrhiza glabra, Vitis vinifera, Thymus vulgaris, and Urtica dioica plants and has been used in recent years in Turkish medicine as a hemostatic agent. Despite its extensive usage, there is no information available about the drug interaction in HepG2 cells. The current work evaluated the effect of ABS on the expression of CYP1A1-1A2, CYP2E1, and CYP3A4 isozymes that are primarily involved in drug and carcinogen metabolism. METHODS We selected HepG2 cells as in vitro cellular models of the human liver. The cells were treated with different concentrations of ABS [0.25%-40% (v/v)]. A crystal violet staining assay was used to determine the cytotoxicity of ABS. We examined drug-metabolizing enzymes, including 7-ethoxyresorufin O-deethylase (CYP1A1), 7-methoxyresorufin O-demethylase (CYP1A2), aniline 4-hydroxylase (CYP2E1), and erythromycin N-demethylase (CYP3A4), in vitro in HepG2 cells. The expression (mRNA, protein) levels of drug-metabolizing enzymes were analyzed by qPCR and Western blotting, respectively. RESULTS The EC05 and EC10 values for ABS were 0.37% and 0.52% (v/v), respectively. Therefore, 0.37% and 0.52% (v/v) doses were used for the remaining portion of this study. Investigation of the expression and activity levels revealed that CYP1A1-1A2, CYP2E1, and CYP3A4 activities were not affected by ABS significantly, with qPCR and Western blot results corroborating this result. DISCUSSION Our study found that the activity, mRNA, and protein expression levels of CYP isozymes did not change with the application of ABS, suggesting that when humans are exposed to ABS, there may not be any risk associated with clinical drug toxicity, cancer formation, and drug metabolism disorders in humans.
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- Aslı Semiz
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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Sokan-Adeaga AA, Sokan-Adeaga MA, Sokan-Adeaga ED, Oparaji AN, Edris H, Tella EO, Balogun FA, Aledeh M, Amubieya OE. Environmental toxicants and health adversities: A review on interventions of phytochemicals. J Public Health Res 2023; 12:22799036231181226. [PMID: 37440795 PMCID: PMC10334012 DOI: 10.1177/22799036231181226] [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: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Toxicity arising from environmental contaminants has attracted global interest in the last few decades, due to the high morbidity and mortality associated with them. Efforts have been made to combat the consequential outcomes of environmental toxicity in humans through traditional remediation techniques and therapeutic measures which have been hampered by one or more limitations. Consequently, this scenario has triggered interest in the medicinal properties of phytochemicals. Thus, this review gives a succinct and in-depth elucidation of the various environmental contaminants and their toxicity effects on humans. It delves into the various classes of phytochemicals and their intervention roles. The study adopted a desk review of existing literatures from scientific reports and peer reviewed articles through triangulation of data sources. "Phytochemicals" are group of secondary metabolites obtained from plants with medicinal properties. These groups of compounds are included but not limited to flavonoids, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, cardenoloids, terpenoids, and phytosteroids. This review corroborates the prophylactic and therapeutics efficacy of these phytochemicals as anti-metastatic, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial and live saving substances with empirical findings from several laboratory, clinical trials and epidemiologic studies. It conclude that given the wide range of medicinal properties of phytochemicals, there is an urgent need for its full optimization in the pharmaceutical industry and future studies should focus on identifying the bioactive molecules in these compounds and its effectiveness against mixer toxicity.
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- Adewale Allen Sokan-Adeaga
- Department of Environmental Health
Science, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, Lead City University,
Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Health and
Primary Health Care, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University
of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of
Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of
Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Incubation and Innovation Center, Saveh
University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health
Science, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, Lead City University,
Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Health, Faculty
of Public Health, College of Medicine, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- College of Health, Psychology and
Social Care, University of Derby, Derby, United Kingdom
- Wiener Gesundheitsverbund, Psychiatric
Department, Klinik Donaustadt, Vienna, Austria
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Antineoplastic Effects of Ankaferd Hemostat. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:2665903. [PMID: 35958818 PMCID: PMC9363200 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2665903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objectıve. Ankaferd hemostat (ABS; Ankaferd Blood Stopper®) contains standardized plant extracts comprising Alpinia officinarum, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Thymus vulgaris, Urtica dioica, and Vitis vinifera. ABS especially was recognized for its hemostatic effect; however, antineoplastic role of ABS was identified during the last decade. The aim of this paper is to review the molecular basis and associated clinical implications of the ABS as a topical antineoplastic agent. Materials and Methods. Up to June 2022, literature searches were performed using the internet search engines Medline, Google Scholar, and Embase: Ankaferd. PRISMA flow diagram described the Ankaferd search. Results. ABS have important effects in several cellular processes, like control of the cell cycle, apoptosis, angiogenesis, signal transduction, inflammation, immunologic, and metabolic mechanisms. The molecular basis of antineoplastic roles of ABS depends on its proteomics, metabolomics, and transcriptomics features. ABS has antineoplastic effects on solid tumors like colon, bladder, breast, and osteosarcoma cancer cells. Also, ABS effects renal tubular apoptosis and has antitumoral roles on malign melanoma cells. ABS inhibits hematological tumors like myeloma and lymphoid cells. ABS induces apoptosis in retinal cells and has inhibitory effects on mesenchymal stem cells. It has an antiproliferative role on gastrointestinal tumors like hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Moreover, ABS has a treatment supportive role in cancer since it can prevent oxidative DNA damage and decrease the intestinal damage in necrotizing enterocolitis. Furthermore, it has chemopreventive and hepatoprotective features and can be used for prophylaxis and treatment of oral mucositis. Conclusion. ABS alters cell metabolism and cell cycle. ABS has antineoplastic role on cancer cells. The expanding context of ABS compromises anti-infective, antineoplastic, and wound healing features. ABS may also be used for the palliative, adjuvant, neoadjuvant, or supportive use by interventional radiology procedures for the treatment of solid tumors. Future controlled studies are necessary to clarify the pleiotropic role of ABS like antineoplastic, antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infective, antifungal, and antioxidative effects.
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KOLUMAN A, AKTAŞ A, ADİLOĞLU S. Antimicrobial activities of Ankaferd BloodStopper, hypochlorous acid, and chlorhexidine against specific organisms. Turk J Med Sci 2022; 52:276-278. [PMID: 34688239 PMCID: PMC10734848 DOI: 10.3906/sag-2107-24] [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: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND METHODS RESULTS DISCUSSION
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- Ahmet KOLUMAN
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Pamukkale University, Denizli,
Turkey
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- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara,
Turkey
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- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara,
Turkey
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Sarı H, Çelik S, Çağlar F, Aktaş S, Bozkurt O, Yörükoğlu K, Çelebi İ, Mungan MU. A candidate antineoplastic herbal agent for bladder cancer: Ankaferd Blood Stopper. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e14789. [PMID: 34480836 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.14789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) was used for in vitro studies of osteosarcoma and colon carcinoma cancer cell lines to reveal the apoptotic and antineoplastic effects. The aim of this study is to evaluate the antineoplastic effect of ABS on bladder cancer cell cultures. METHODS We prospectively collected minimum 0.5 cm parts of fresh frozen tumour samples from patients with bladder tumour from 2015 to 2017. Primary bladder cancer cultures were produced from the frozen tumour samples. Two different doses of ABS were used on cancer cell cultures. Viability tests of each cell cultures were performed. Flow cytometry was used for the determination of apoptosis and necroptosis. We also checked the effect of ABS on different stages, grade and variant histology of bladder cancer cells. The results of all cancer cell cultures were compared with their own controls. RESULTS This study included 24 patients. Mean age of patients was 66.2 ± 11.7 years (34-83 years), where 19 of them (79.5%) were males and five (20.5%) were females. When we compared the data, we found decreased cancer cell viability ratio in each ABS group compared with their own controls. Necroptosis was observed in the great majority of ABS groups, and necroptosis and apoptosis were observed in some cell cultures. CONCLUSIONS In this study, we demonstrated the cytotoxic effect of ABS on bladder cancer cells. The results of this study suggests planning of animal model of bladder cancer for ABS with intravesical application as an antineoplastic agent. In the future, ABS may be a candidate intravesical treatment agent for bladder cancer.
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- Hilmi Sarı
- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Basic Oncology, Institute of Oncology, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
- Department of Urology, Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Basic Oncology, Institute of Oncology, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Basic Oncology, Institute of Oncology, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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Zeki ÖC, Nenni M, Çelebier M, Öncül S, Ercan A, Süslü İ, Haznedaroğlu İC. Antitumor activity of Ankaferd Blood Stopper® on MCF-7 breast cancer: A proteomic approach to ascertain the mechanism of the action. J Herb Med 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hermed.2021.100449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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KOŞMAZ K, DURHAN A, SÜLEYMAN M, ÜNAL Y, BOSTANCI MT, YİĞİT HASKARACA T, ERSAK C, ŞENEŞ M, KUŞABBİ İA, ESER EP, HÜCÜMENOĞLU S. The effect of Ankaferd blood stopper on liver damage in experimental obstructive jaundice. Turk J Med Sci 2021; 51:1472-1480. [PMID: 32979898 PMCID: PMC8283441 DOI: 10.3906/sag-2007-298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background/aims To evaluate the potential protective effects of Ankaferd blood stopper (ABS) in an experimental obstructive jaundice (OJ) model. Materials and methods The study included 26 female rats, which were divided into 3 groups. The sham group, consisting of 10 rats, (group 1) only received solely laparotomy. In the control group, consisting of 8 rats, (group 2), ligation was applied to the biliary tract and no treatment was implemented. In the treatment group, consisting of 8 rats, (group 3), following ligation of biliary tract, 0.5 mL/day ABS was given for 10 days. Liver tissue and blood samples were taken for histopathological and biochemical examination. Results Compared to group 2, group 3 had higher aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total oxidant status (TOS) malondialdehyde (MDA), fluorescent oxidant products (FOP), and lower expression of albumin and total antioxidant status (TAS) (P < 0.05). In histopathological analysis, the mean scores of all histopathological parameters (fibrosis, portal inflammation, confluent necrosis, interphase activity, bile duct proliferation) have statistical significance between group 2 and group 3 (P < 005). Conclusions ABS has promising results in the treatment of experimental OJ because of its antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. It may be used in clinical practice after more extensive studies about the effects of ABS on OJ.
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- Koray KOŞMAZ
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, AnkaraTurkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, AnkaraTurkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, AnkaraTurkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, AnkaraTurkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, AnkaraTurkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, AnkaraTurkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, AnkaraTurkey
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- Department of Pathology, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, AnkaraTurkey
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- Department of Pathology, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, AnkaraTurkey
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Burdurlu MÇ, Cabbar F, Dagasan VÇ, Işıksaçan NS, Olgaç V. The preventive effect of medicinal herbal extract and gelatin sponge on alveolar osteitis: An in vivo micro-computed tomography and immunohistochemical analysis in rats. Arch Oral Biol 2020; 122:105002. [PMID: 33316659 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2020.105002] [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: 03/28/2020] [Revised: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the preventive effect of medicinal herbal extract (MHE) and gelatin sponge on alveolar osteitis (AO) in an experimental rat model. DESIGN Twenty-one Sprague-Dawley male rats with a mean age of 12 weeks were used. After extraction of the maxillary right first molar, an AO model was created for each animal. The animals were randomly separated to three equal groups. Group I served as a control, Group II was subjected to an intra-alveolar MHE application, and gelatin sponge was left in the sockets of Group III. On the 7th post-extraction day, the animals were sacrificed. The specimens were analyzed by micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), histopathologically and immunohistochemically. RESULTS Macroscopic evaluation revealed mild to intense signs of AO in all groups, but the difference was not significant (p < 0.05). Micro-CT analysis showed that bone formation was the highest in Group III (bone volume/total volume; 10.63 ± 4.9 %), whereas bone mineral density was the highest in Group I (2.05 ± 0.2 g/cm3). The difference was not significant (p > 0.05). In Group III, only 16.7 % of specimens showed no signal of inflammatory response (p < 0.01). The difference was not significant between the positive labeling for receptor activator of nuclear kappa-β (RANK), receptor activator of nuclear kappa-β ligand (RANKL), osteoprotegerin and osteopontin, but the intensity of Groups II and III was higher than the Group I for osteopontin (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS MHE and gelatin sponge were not effective enough to prevent alveolar osteitis, but positive results were obtained in bone healing.
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- Muammer Çağrı Burdurlu
- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry, Bagdat Caddesi No.238, Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkiye.
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry, Bagdat Caddesi No.238, Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry, Bagdat Caddesi No.238, Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry, Bagdat Caddesi No.238, Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Department of Pathology, Oncology Institute, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Topkapı, Turgut Özal Millet Cd No:118, 34093, Fatih, İstanbul, Turkiye
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Çiftçiler R, Haznedaroglu İC. Ankaferd hemostat: from molecules to medicine. Turk J Med Sci 2020; 50:1739-1750. [PMID: 32283900 PMCID: PMC7672348 DOI: 10.3906/sag-1908-161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Ankaferd hemostat (ABS; Ankaferd Blood Stopper®, İstanbul, Turkey) is a hemostatic agent having an impact on red blood cell–fibrinogen interactions. The hemostatic effect of ABS depends upon the quick promotion of a protein network, particularly fibrinogen gamma, in relation to the erythrocyte aggregation. The entire physiological process involves ABS-induced formation of the protein network by vital erythrocyte aggregation. Vital erythrocyte aggregation occurs with the spectrine, ankyrin, and actin proteins on the membrane of the red blood cells. ABS notably affects cell metabolism and cell cycle mechanisms. Meanwhile, ABS has antiproliferative effects on cancer cells. The aim of this review is to assess molecular basis of ABS as a hemostatic drug. The literature search on ABS was performed in PubMed, Web of Science (SCI expanded), and Scopus with particular focus on the studies of molecular basis of ABS, in vivo research, case series, and controlled randomized clinical studies. Current perspective for the utilization of ABS is to provide hemostasis with accelerating wound healing. Future controlled trials are needed to elucidate the pleiotropic clinical effects of ABS such as antineoplastic, antiinflammatory, antiinfective, antifungal, and antioxidative effects.
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- Rafiye Çiftçiler
- Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Hancioğlu S, Demirel BD, Biçakci Ü, Gün S, Aritürk E, Aritürk N. Histopathological and mechanical effects of Ankaferd Blood Stopper® on wound healing in rats: an experimental model. Turk J Med Sci 2020; 50:1428-1433. [PMID: 32490638 PMCID: PMC7491291 DOI: 10.3906/sag-2004-177] [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: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background/aim To evaluate the histopathological and mechanical effects of Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) application on wound healing. Materials and methods A total of 24 Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into three equal groups. In each group, a 3 cm-long midline vertical skin incision was performed in the back of the rats. In Group 1, the incision was sutured primarily. In Group 2, incision was left to secondary healing. In Group 3, ABS was applied to the incision. On the 10th day, burst pressure width was measured, and rats were sacrificed. The tissue samples were examined histopathologically. Statistical analysis was conducted with IBM SPSS program. P < 0.05 was considered significant. Results The mean burst pressure widths of wound separation were 13.66 ± 0.457, 7.18 ± 2.599, and 13.66 ± 1.11 mm for Groups 1–3, respectively. The difference in burst pressure width between Groups 1 and 3 was not significant (P > 0.05) but was significant between Groups 2 and 3 (P = 0.000). The vascular proliferation median values were 1, 2, and 2, for Groups 1–3, respectively. Although the difference was significant between Groups 1 and 2 in terms of vascular proliferation score (P = 0.047), no significant difference was observed between Group 3 and others. No statistically significant difference was observed among the groups in terms of collagen score, mononuclear cell infiltration, and polymorphonuclear cell proliferation (P > 0.05). The median values of fibroblast proliferation score were 1, 2, and 3, in Groups 1–3, respectively. Fibroblast proliferation score significantly differed between Groups 1 and 3 (P = 0.003). Conclusion ABS application results in a clean wound healing that is as strong as primary repair. However, additional studies are required to evaluate the late results of increased fibroblastic activity in the early period of ABS application alone.
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- Sertaç Hancioğlu
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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Ahmad R, Khan MA, Srivastava A, Gupta A, Srivastava A, Jafri TR, Siddiqui Z, Chaubey S, Khan T, Srivastava AK. Anticancer Potential of Dietary Natural Products: A Comprehensive Review. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2020; 20:122-236. [DOI: 10.2174/1871520619666191015103712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Revised: 06/21/2019] [Accepted: 07/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Nature is a rich source of natural drug-like compounds with minimal side effects. Phytochemicals
better known as “Natural Products” are found abundantly in a number of plants. Since time immemorial, spices
have been widely used in Indian cuisine as flavoring and coloring agents. Most of these spices and condiments
are derived from various biodiversity hotspots in India (which contribute 75% of global spice production) and
form the crux of India’s multidiverse and multicultural cuisine. Apart from their aroma, flavor and taste, these
spices and condiments are known to possess several medicinal properties also. Most of these spices are mentioned
in the Ayurveda, the indigenous system of medicine. The antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiproliferative,
antihypertensive and antidiabetic properties of several of these natural products are well documented in
Ayurveda. These phytoconstituemts are known to act as functional immunoboosters, immunomodulators as well
as anti-inflammatory agents. As anticancer agents, their mechanistic action involves cancer cell death via induction
of apoptosis, necrosis and autophagy. The present review provides a comprehensive and collective update
on the potential of 66 commonly used spices as well as their bioactive constituents as anticancer agents. The
review also provides an in-depth update of all major in vitro, in vivo, clinical and pharmacological studies done
on these spices with special emphasis on the potential of these spices and their bioactive constituents as potential
functional foods for prevention, treatment and management of cancer.
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- Rumana Ahmad
- Department of Biochemistry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Chancellor, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Hardoi Road, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Pathology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Pathology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Integral University, Dasauli, P.O. Bas-ha, Kursi Road, Lucknow 226026, UP, India
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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Ciftciler R, Ciftciler AE, Malkan UY, Haznedaroglu IC. Pharmacobiological management of hemostasis within clinical backgrounds via Ankaferd hemostat (Ankaferd blood stopper). SAGE Open Med 2020; 8:2050312120907811. [PMID: 32110403 PMCID: PMC7026817 DOI: 10.1177/2050312120907811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Ankaferd hemostat (Ankaferd blood stopper [ABS], Istanbul, Turkey) is a hemostatic agent affecting red blood cell-fibrinogen interactions. ABS has been traditionally used in Anatolia as a hemostatic agent for centuries. ABS contains a standardized combination of the plants namely Glycyrrhiza glabra, Thymus vulgaris, Alpinia officinarum, Vitis vinifera, and Urtica dioica. The hemostatic effect of ABS depends upon the quick promotion of a protein network, particularly fibrinogen gamma, in relation to the erythrocyte aggregation. The aim of this review is to indicate pharmacobiological basis and clinical backgrounds of ABS. Current perspective for using ABS is to provide hemostasis and accelerating wound healing particularly in cases which are difficult to manage. Future controlled trials are needed to elucidate the actions of ABS with in hemostasis, antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infective, antifungal, and anti-oxidative effects.
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- Rafiye Ciftciler
- Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Hematology, Diskapi Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
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Analysis of the Antiproliferative Effect of Ankaferd Hemostat on Caco-2 Colon Cancer Cells via LC/MS Shotgun Proteomics Approach. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:5268031. [PMID: 31240215 PMCID: PMC6556321 DOI: 10.1155/2019/5268031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Revised: 04/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Ankaferd hemostat (ABS), a traditional herbal extract, is a hemostatic agent used for wound healing and bleeding treatment. A standardized form of plants contains many biomolecules. In recent years, previous studies have demonstrated the antineoplastic effect of ABS. In the present work, we focused on the mechanism of its antineoplastic effect over Caco-2 colon cancer cells. The LC/MS-based proteomics method was used to understand the effect of ABS at the protein level. The results were evaluated with gene ontology, protein interaction, and pathway analysis. As shown by our results, ABS altered glucose, fatty acids, and protein metabolism. Moreover, ABS affects the cell cycle machinery. Moreover, we found that ABS induced critical cancer target and suppressor proteins such as carboxyl-terminal hydrolase 1, 60S ribosomal protein L5, Tumor protein D52-like2, karyopherin alpha 2, and protein deglycase DJ-1. In conclusion, the proteomics results indicated that ABS affects various cancer targets and suppressor proteins. Moreover ABS has systematical effect on cell metabolism and cell cycle in Caco-2 cells, suggesting that it could be used as an antineoplastic agent.
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Forni C, Facchiano F, Bartoli M, Pieretti S, Facchiano A, D'Arcangelo D, Norelli S, Valle G, Nisini R, Beninati S, Tabolacci C, Jadeja RN. Beneficial Role of Phytochemicals on Oxidative Stress and Age-Related Diseases. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:8748253. [PMID: 31080832 PMCID: PMC6475554 DOI: 10.1155/2019/8748253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 202] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Revised: 02/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Aging is related to a number of functional and morphological changes leading to progressive decline of the biological functions of an organism. Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), released by several endogenous and exogenous processes, may cause important oxidative damage to DNA, proteins, and lipids, leading to important cellular dysfunctions. The imbalance between ROS production and antioxidant defenses brings to oxidative stress conditions and, related to accumulation of ROS, aging-associated diseases. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the most relevant data reported in literature on the natural compounds, mainly phytochemicals, with antioxidant activity and their potential protective effects on age-related diseases such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and chronic inflammation, and possibly lower side effects, when compared to other drugs.
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- Cinzia Forni
- Department of Biology, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- National Center for Drug Research and Evaluation, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata, IDI-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata, IDI-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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Abubakar IB, Malami I, Yahaya Y, Sule SM. A review on the ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Alpinia officinarum Hance. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2018; 224:45-62. [PMID: 29803568 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.05.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2017] [Revised: 05/18/2018] [Accepted: 05/18/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Alpinia officinarum Hance is a perennial plant that has been traditionally used for many decades to treat several ailments including inflammation, pain, stomach-ache, cold, amongst others. Pharmacological studies over the years have demonstrated remarkable bioactivities that could be further explored for development of new therapeutic agents against various ailments. AIM OF THE STUDY The paper critically reviewed the ethno-medicinal uses, pharmacology, and phytochemistry of A. officinarum. METHODS Keywords including A. officinarum and its synonyms were searched using electronic databases including ISI web of knowledge, Science direct, Scopus, PubMed, Google scholar and relevant database for Masters and Doctoral theses. RESULTS A. officinarum is prepared in Asia, Turkey, Morocco and Iran as a decoction, infusion or juice as a single preparation or in combination with other herbs, food or drinks for the treatment of general health problems including cold, inflammation, digestive disorders, etc. Pharmacological studies revealed the potent in vitro and in vivo bioactivities of various parts of A. officinarum that include anti-inflammatory, cytotoxicity, homeostasis, lipid regulation, antioxidant, antiviral, antimicrobial, antiosteoporosis, etc. Over 90 phytochemical constituents have been identified and isolated from A. officinarum comprising vastly of phenolic compounds especially diarylheptanoids isolated from the rhizome and considered the most active bioactive components. CONCLUSION In vitro and in vivo studies have confirmed the potency of A. officinarum. However, further studies are required to establish the mechanisms mediating its bioactivities in relation to the medicinal uses as well as investigating any potential toxicity for future clinical studies.
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- Ibrahim Babangida Abubakar
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, PMB 1144 Aliero, Nigeria.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Ethnopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, PMB 2346 Sokoto, Nigeria.
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- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, PMB 1144 Aliero, Nigeria.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, PMB 1144 Aliero, Nigeria.
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Üstün R, Oğuz EK, Delilbaşı Ç, Şeker A, Taşpınar F, Öncü MR, Oğuz AR. Neuromuscular degenerative effects of Ankaferd Blood Stopper ® in mouse sciatic nerve model. Somatosens Mot Res 2018; 34:248-257. [PMID: 29334308 DOI: 10.1080/08990220.2017.1421160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE Ankaferd Blood Stopper® (ABS), a licenced medicinal herbal extract, is commonly used as an effective topical haemostatic agent. This study is designed to investigate whether topical ABS application may cause peripheral nerve degeneration and neuromuscular dysfunction in a mouse sciatic nerve model. METHODS Twenty mice were randomly divided into two groups; an ABS treated experimental group and a saline-treated control group. Left sciatic nerves were treated with 0.3 ml of ABS in the experimental group and 0.3 ml of sterile saline in the control group for 5 min. Peripheral nerve degeneration and neuromuscular dysfunction were evaluated by behavioural tests, electrophysiological analysis and weight ratio comparison of target muscles. RESULTS The motor function, assessed by the sciatic function index, was significantly impaired in ABS-treated animals as compared to the animals treated with saline. Motor coordination, evaluated with the rotarod test, was significantly decreased (-42%) in ABS-treated animals compared to the saline-treated animals. The degree of pain, assessed by the reaction latency to thermal stimuli (hot-plate test), was significantly prolonged (313%) in ABS-treated mice when compared to the saline-treated mice. ABS-treated mice showed a significant reduction in motor nerve conduction velocity (MNCV) (-52%) and the compound muscle action potential (CMAP) (-47%); however, it significantly prolonged onset latency (23%). The gastrocnemius muscles weight ratio of the ABS group was considerably lower than that of the control group. CONCLUSIONS These findings demonstrate that ABS triggers peripheral nerve degeneration and functional impairment and, thus promotes a deterioration of sciatic nerves.
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- Ramazan Üstün
- a Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Neuroscience Research Unit , Van Yuzuncu Yil University , Van , Turkey
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- b Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education , Van Yuzuncu Yil University , Van , Turkey
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- c Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry , Istanbul Medipol University , İstanbul , Turkey
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- a Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Neuroscience Research Unit , Van Yuzuncu Yil University , Van , Turkey
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- a Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Neuroscience Research Unit , Van Yuzuncu Yil University , Van , Turkey
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- d Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine , Van Yuzuncu Yil University , Van , Turkey
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- e Department of Biology, Science Faculty , Van Yuzuncu Yil University , Van , Turkey
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