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Samandar F, Amiri Tehranizadeh Z, Saberi MR, Chamani J. 1,2,3,4,6-Pentagalloyl glucose of Pistacia lentiscus can inhibit the replication and transcription processes and viral pathogenesis of SARS-COV-2. Mol Cell Probes 2022; 65:101847. [PMID: 35843391 PMCID: PMC9281425 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcp.2022.101847] [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: 04/16/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
SARS-COV-2 stands as the source of the most catastrophic pandemic of this century, known as COVID-19. In this regard, we explored the effects of five Pistacia sp. active ingredients on the most crucial targets of SARS-COV-2, including 3CLpro, PLpro, RdRp, helicase, NSP15, and E protein. The results of molecular docking determined 1,2,3,4,6-pentagalloyl glucose (PG) as the most effective compound of Pistacia sp, which also confirmed its excellent binding affinities and stable interactions with helicase (−10.76 kcal/mol), RdRp (−10.19 kcal/mol), E protein (−9.51 kcal/mol), and 3CLpro (−9.47 kcal/mol). Furthermore, MD simulation was conducted to investigate the stability of all complexes throughout a 100 ns. In contrast to PLpro and NSP15, the analyses of Lennard-Jones potential, RMSDas, PCA, and SASA verified the ability of PG in forming stable and adequate interactions with RdRp, helicase, 3CLpro, and E protein due to standing as an effective inhibitor among the six targets, these data proposed the capability of PG, the most important compound of Pistacia sp., in inducing antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant impacts on RdRp, helicase, 3CLpro, and E protein. Therefore, the possibility of inhibiting the replication and transcription processes and viral pathogenesis of SARS-COV-2 may be facilitated through the application of PG.
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- Farzaneh Samandar
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran.
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Theodoridis G, Pechlivanis A, Thomaidis NS, Spyros A, Georgiou CA, Albanis T, Skoufos I, Kalogiannis S, Tsangaris GT, Stasinakis AS, Konstantinou I, Triantafyllidis A, Gkagkavouzis K, Kritikou AS, Dasenaki ME, Gika H, Virgiliou C, Kodra D, Nenadis N, Sampsonidis I, Arsenos G, Halabalaki M, Mikros E. FoodOmicsGR_RI. A Consortium for Comprehensive Molecular Characterisation of Food Products. Metabolites 2021; 11:74. [PMID: 33513809 PMCID: PMC7911248 DOI: 10.3390/metabo11020074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
The national infrastructure FoodOmicsGR_RI coordinates research efforts from eight Greek Universities and Research Centers in a network aiming to support research and development (R&D) in the agri-food sector. The goals of FoodOmicsGR_RI are the comprehensive in-depth characterization of foods using cutting-edge omics technologies and the support of dietary/nutrition studies. The network combines strong omics expertise with expert field/application scientists (food/nutrition sciences, plant protection/plant growth, animal husbandry, apiculture and 10 other fields). Human resources involve more than 60 staff scientists and more than 30 recruits. State-of-the-art technologies and instrumentation is available for the comprehensive mapping of the food composition and available genetic resources, the assessment of the distinct value of foods, and the effect of nutritional intervention on the metabolic profile of biological samples of consumers and animal models. The consortium has the know-how and expertise that covers the breadth of the Greek agri-food sector. Metabolomics teams have developed and implemented a variety of methods for profiling and quantitative analysis. The implementation plan includes the following research axes: development of a detailed database of Greek food constituents; exploitation of "omics" technologies to assess domestic agricultural biodiversity aiding authenticity-traceability control/certification of geographical/genetic origin; highlighting unique characteristics of Greek products with an emphasis on quality, sustainability and food safety; assessment of diet's effect on health and well-being; creating added value from agri-food waste. FoodOmicsGR_RI develops new tools to evaluate the nutritional value of Greek foods, study the role of traditional foods and Greek functional foods in the prevention of chronic diseases and support health claims of Greek traditional products. FoodOmicsGR_RI provides access to state-of-the-art facilities, unique, well-characterised sample sets, obtained from precision/experimental farming/breeding (milk, honey, meat, olive oil and so forth) along with more than 20 complementary scientific disciplines. FoodOmicsGR_RI is open for collaboration with national and international stakeholders.
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- Georgios Theodoridis
- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.P.); (C.V.); (D.K.)
- Biomic_Auth, Bioanalysis and Omics Laboratory, Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI-AUTH), Balkan Center, B1.4, 10th Km Thessaloniki-Thermi Rd, P.O. Box 8318, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.T.); (K.G.)
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.P.); (C.V.); (D.K.)
- Biomic_Auth, Bioanalysis and Omics Laboratory, Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI-AUTH), Balkan Center, B1.4, 10th Km Thessaloniki-Thermi Rd, P.O. Box 8318, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.T.); (K.G.)
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece; (N.S.T.); (A.S.K.); (M.E.D.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Crete, Voutes Campus, 71003 Heraklion, Greece;
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- Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos, 11855 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece; (T.A.); (I.K.)
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- Laboratory of Animal Health, Food Hygiene and Quality, Department of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, 47100 Arta, Greece;
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics, International Hellenic University, Sindos Campus, 57400 Thessaloniki, Greece; (S.K.); (I.S.)
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- Proteomics Research Unit, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece; (T.A.); (I.K.)
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- Biomic_Auth, Bioanalysis and Omics Laboratory, Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI-AUTH), Balkan Center, B1.4, 10th Km Thessaloniki-Thermi Rd, P.O. Box 8318, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.T.); (K.G.)
- Department of Genetics, Development and Molecular Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Biomic_Auth, Bioanalysis and Omics Laboratory, Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI-AUTH), Balkan Center, B1.4, 10th Km Thessaloniki-Thermi Rd, P.O. Box 8318, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.T.); (K.G.)
- Department of Genetics, Development and Molecular Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece; (N.S.T.); (A.S.K.); (M.E.D.)
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece; (N.S.T.); (A.S.K.); (M.E.D.)
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- Department of Medicine, Laboratory of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.P.); (C.V.); (D.K.)
- Biomic_Auth, Bioanalysis and Omics Laboratory, Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI-AUTH), Balkan Center, B1.4, 10th Km Thessaloniki-Thermi Rd, P.O. Box 8318, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.T.); (K.G.)
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.P.); (C.V.); (D.K.)
- Biomic_Auth, Bioanalysis and Omics Laboratory, Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI-AUTH), Balkan Center, B1.4, 10th Km Thessaloniki-Thermi Rd, P.O. Box 8318, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.T.); (K.G.)
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Technology, School of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics, International Hellenic University, Sindos Campus, 57400 Thessaloniki, Greece; (S.K.); (I.S.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupoli Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece; (M.H.); (E.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupoli Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece; (M.H.); (E.M.)
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de Souza RGM, Gomes AC, Navarro AM, Cunha LCD, Silva MAC, Junior FB, Mota JF. Baru Almonds Increase the Activity of Glutathione Peroxidase in Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2019; 11:E1750. [PMID: 31366053 PMCID: PMC6723341 DOI: 10.3390/nu11081750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Revised: 07/20/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Obesity-induced inflammation is frequently associated with higher oxidative stress. In vitro and experimental studies have considered baru almonds (Dipteryx alata Vog) as a legume seed with high antioxidant capacity. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether baru almonds are capable of improving the inflammatory and antioxidant status in overweight and obese women. METHODS In a parallel-arm, randomized placebo-controlled trial, 46 overweight and obese women (age: 40 ± 11 years; body mass index: 33.3 ± 4.3) were randomly assigned to receive advice to follow a normocaloric and isoenergetic diet with placebo (PLA, n = 22) or similar advice plus 20 g baru almonds (BARU, n = 24) for 8 wk. Malondialdehyde (MDA), adiponectin, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, interleukin-10, antioxidant enzymes activities (catalase-CAT; glutathione peroxidase-GPx; superoxide dismutase-SOD), and minerals were analyzed in plasma samples. RESULTS At baseline, groups were similar regarding the body composition, oxidative, and inflammatory parameters. The BARU group increased the activity of GPx (+0.08 U/mg, 95%CI + 0.05 to +0.12 vs. -0.07, 95%CI -0.12 to -0.03, p < 0.01) and plasma copper concentration (p = 0.037) when compared to the PLA group. No differences were observed between groups in CAT and SOD activity or MDA and cytokines concentrations. CONCLUSIONS Baru almond supplementation increased the GPx activity in overweight and obese women.
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- Rávila Graziany Machado de Souza
- Clinical and Sports Nutrition Research Laboratory (LABINCE), Faculty of Nutrition, Federal University of Goias-UFG, Goiânia, 74605-080 GO, Brazil
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- Clinical and Sports Nutrition Research Laboratory (LABINCE), Faculty of Nutrition, Federal University of Goias-UFG, Goiânia, 74605-080 GO, Brazil
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- Department of Health Sciences; Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo-USP, Ribeirão Preto, 14049-900 SP, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Toxic-pharmacological Studies and Research (NEPET), Federal University of Goiás-UFG, Goiânia, 74605-220 GO, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Toxic-pharmacological Studies and Research (NEPET), Federal University of Goiás-UFG, Goiânia, 74605-220 GO, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo-FCRP/USP, Ribeirão Preto, 14040-903 SP, Brazil
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- Clinical and Sports Nutrition Research Laboratory (LABINCE), Faculty of Nutrition, Federal University of Goias-UFG, Goiânia, 74605-080 GO, Brazil.
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Rauf A, Patel S, Uddin G, Siddiqui BS, Ahmad B, Muhammad N, Mabkhot YN, Hadda TB. Phytochemical, ethnomedicinal uses and pharmacological profile of genus Pistacia. Biomed Pharmacother 2016; 86:393-404. [PMID: 28012394 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2016] [Revised: 12/02/2016] [Accepted: 12/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Pistacia genus belong to family Anacardiaceae and it is versatile in that its member species have food (P. vera), medicinal (P. lentiscus) and ornamental (P. chinensis) values. Various species of this genus have folkloric uses with credible mention in diverse pharmacopeia. As a trove of phenolic compounds, terpenoids, monoterpenes, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, fatty acids, and sterols, this genus has garnered pharmaceutical attention in recent times. With adequate clinical studies, this genus might be exploited for therapy of a multitude of inflammatory diseases, as promised by preliminary studies. In this regard, the ethnomedicinal, phytochemistry, biological potencies, risks, and scopes of Pistacia genus have been reviewed here.
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- Abdur Rauf
- Department of chemistry, University of Swabi Anbar-23430, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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- Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics Research Center, San Diego State University, San Diego-92182, USA.
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan
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- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270, Pakistan
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- Center of Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar-KPK-25120, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan-23200, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh-11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratoire Chimie Matériaux, FSO, Université Mohammed Ier, Oujda-60000, Morocco
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Nuts and their co-products: The impact of processing (roasting) on phenolics, bioavailability, and health benefits – A comprehensive review. J Funct Foods 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2016.06.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Martínez ML, Fabani MP, Baroni MV, Huaman RNM, Ighani M, Maestri DM, Wunderlin D, Tapia A, Feresin GE. Argentinian pistachio oil and flour: a potential novel approach of pistachio nut utilization. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2016; 53:2260-9. [PMID: 27407192 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-016-2184-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 01/06/2016] [Accepted: 01/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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In order to searching a potential novel approach to pistachio utilization, the chemical and nutritional quality of oil and flour from natural, roasted, and salted roasted pistachios from Argentinian cultivars were evaluated. The pistachio oil has high contents of oleic and linoleic acid (53.5 - 55.3, 29 - 31.4 relative abundance, respectively), tocopherols (896 - 916 μg/g oil), carotenoids (48 - 56 μg/g oil) and chlorophylls (41 - 70 μg/g oil), being a good source for commercial edible oil production. The processing conditions did not affect significantly the fatty acid and minor composition of pistachio oil samples. The content of total phenolic (TP) and flavonoids (FL) was not significantly modified by the roasting process, whereas free radical scavenging (DPPH radical) and antioxidant power decreased in a 20% approximately. Furthermore, salted roasted pistachio flour (SRPF) showed a significant decrease in TP and FL content in comparison to others samples. The phenolic profile of pistachio flours evaluated by LC-ESI-QTOF-MS. The major compounds identified were (+)-catechin (38 - 65.6 μg/g PF d.w.), gallic acid (23 - 36 μg/g PF d.w.) and cyanidin-3-O-galactoside (21 - 23 μg/g PF d.w.). The treatments effects on the phenolics constituents of pistachio flour. Roasting caused a significant reduction of some phenolics, gallic acid and (+)- catechin, and increased others, naringenin and luteolin. Salting and roasting of pistachio increased garlic acid and naringenin content.
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- Marcela Lilian Martínez
- Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal (IMBIV, CONICET-UNC) and Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos (ICTA), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales (FCEFyN-UNC), Av. Vélez Sarsfield 1611, X5016GCA Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Biotecnología, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de San Juan, Av. Libertador General San Martín 1109 Oeste, 5400 San Juan, Argentina
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- ICYTAC, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos Córdoba, CONICET and Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (SECYT-ISIDSA), Bv. Dr. Juan Filloy s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, 5000 Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Biotecnología, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de San Juan, Av. Libertador General San Martín 1109 Oeste, 5400 San Juan, Argentina
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- Empresa Pisté S.R.L., Quiroz 798 (E), Rawson, 5400 San Juan, Argentina
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- Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal (IMBIV, CONICET-UNC) and Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos (ICTA), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales (FCEFyN-UNC), Av. Vélez Sarsfield 1611, X5016GCA Córdoba, Argentina
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- ICYTAC, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos Córdoba, CONICET and Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (SECYT-ISIDSA), Bv. Dr. Juan Filloy s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, 5000 Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Biotecnología, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de San Juan, Av. Libertador General San Martín 1109 Oeste, 5400 San Juan, Argentina
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- Instituto de Biotecnología, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de San Juan, Av. Libertador General San Martín 1109 Oeste, 5400 San Juan, Argentina
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Mingzhu X, Xiaobao J, Futian T, Lijing W, Jianwen M, Xiaoqiang L, Fujiang C, Yanting H, Jing D, Weiqiang C, Jianguo G, Jiayong Z. Anti-atherosclerotic effect of housefly (Musca domestica) maggot-derived protein-enriched extracts by dampened oxidative stress in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra09019b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Despitemany therapeutic advances, atherosclerosis remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developed countries.
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Ntchapda F, Djedouboum A, Talla E, Sokeng Dongmo S, Nana P, Adjia H, Nguimbou RM, Bonabe C, Gaimatakon S, Njintang Yanou N, Dimo T. Hypolipidemic and anti-atherogenic effect of aqueous extract leaves of Ficus glumosa (Moraceae) in rats. Exp Gerontol 2015; 62:53-62. [PMID: 25572014 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2014.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2014] [Revised: 12/26/2014] [Accepted: 12/30/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Leaves of Ficus glumosa are used in northern Cameroon and southern Chad for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, as food and as a stimulant for milk production in both women and animals. Atherosclerosis is a disease in which frequency increases with age. The first lesions appear at the young subject during adolescence. Atherosclerosis lesions appear very precociously and worsen with age. They interest the levels chronologically aortic, coronary then carotid. Age is a risk factor in that it reflects the exposure time of individual to the other risk factors. The frequency of the atherosclerosis increases with age because of the aging of the cells. This study was undertaken to evaluate the hypolipidemic and anti-atherosclerotic properties of aqueous extract of the leaves of F. glumosa in rats with hypercholesterolemia (HC). 60 male rats were fed for 4 weeks with a high-cholesterol diet (1%) and 3 doses (225, 300 and 375 mg/kg) of extract of F. glumosa were used in these experiments. The experiments were conducted under the same conditions with atorvastatin (1 mg/kg), as pharmacological reference substance. The effects of F. glumosa on weight gain, water and food consumption, levels of serum lipids and lipoprotein lipid oxidation and stress markers in the blood and liver were examined. The administration of F. glumosa extract prevented significant (P<0.05) elevation in TC, LDL-c, VLDL-c, hepatic and aortic TG and TC. The atherogenic, triglyceride, and lipid peroxidation (TBARS) indexes were also decreased in the rats treated with the extract. F. glumosa favored the performance of fecal cholesterol. It also significantly inhibited the changes and the formation of aortic atherosclerotic plaques. These results revealed the hypolipidemic and antiatherosclerotic effects of F. glumosa extract and support the traditional use of the extract of this plant in the treatment of hypertension and diabetes.
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- Fidele Ntchapda
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Ngaoundéré, PO Box 454, Cameroon.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Ngaoundéré, PO Box 454, Cameroon
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Ngaoundéré, PO Box 454, Cameroon
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Ngaoundéré, PO Box 454, Cameroon
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- School of Wood, Water and Natural Resources, Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Sciences, University of Dschang, Ebolowa Campus, PO Box 786, Ebolowa, Cameroon
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- Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montréal, 2960, Chemin de la Tour, Pavillon Paul-G. Desmarais, Montréal, Québec H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, National School of Agro-industrial Science, University of Ngaoundéré, PO Box 455, Cameroon
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Ngaoundéré, PO Box 454, Cameroon
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Ngaoundéré, PO Box 454, Cameroon
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Ngaoundéré, PO Box 454, Cameroon
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- Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, PO Box 812, Cameroon
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Bozorgi M, Memariani Z, Mobli M, Salehi Surmaghi MH, Shams-Ardekani MR, Rahimi R. Five Pistacia species (P. vera, P. atlantica, P. terebinthus, P. khinjuk, and P. lentiscus): a review of their traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology. ScientificWorldJournal 2013; 2013:219815. [PMID: 24453812 PMCID: PMC3876903 DOI: 10.1155/2013/219815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2013] [Accepted: 08/21/2013] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Pistacia, a genus of flowering plants from the family Anacardiaceae, contains about twenty species, among them five are more popular including P. vera, P. atlantica, P. terebinthus, P. khinjuk, and P. lentiscus. Different parts of these species have been used in traditional medicine for various purposes like tonic, aphrodisiac, antiseptic, antihypertensive and management of dental, gastrointestinal, liver, urinary tract, and respiratory tract disorders. Scientific findings also revealed the wide pharmacological activities from various parts of these species, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, anticholinesterase, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antidiabetic, antitumor, antihyperlipidemic, antiatherosclerotic, and hepatoprotective activities and also their beneficial effects in gastrointestinal disorders. Various types of phytochemical constituents like terpenoids, phenolic compounds, fatty acids, and sterols have also been isolated and identified from different parts of Pistacia species. The present review summarizes comprehensive information concerning ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of the five mentioned Pistacia species.
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- Mahbubeh Bozorgi
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417653761, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417653761, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417653761, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417653761, Iran
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417614411, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417653761, Iran
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417614411, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417653761, Iran
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Yayeh T, Hong M, Jia Q, Lee YC, Kim HJ, Hyun E, Kim TW, Rhee MH. Pistacia chinensisInhibits NO Production and Upregulates HO-1 Induction via PI-3K/Akt Pathway in LPS Stimulated Macrophage Cells. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2012; 40:1085-97. [DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x12500802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Pistacia chinensis has been used for various purposes in China including as an understock for grafting Pistacia vera. However, little attention was given to its health promoting effects. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the effect of Pistacia chinensis methanolic extract (PCME) containing resorcinol class of phenolic lipids on pro-inflammatory mediators and heme oxygenase-1(HO-1) in lipopolysaccharide stimulated RAW264.7 cells. While PCME (2.5–10 μg/ml) inhibited mRNA expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, and interleukin (IL)-6, it up-regulated HO-1 expression. Likewise, PCME inhibited iNOS protein expression, but not COX-2, and reduced nitric oxide (NO) release. Moreover, Phosphorylated c-Jun N-terminal Kinase (JNK) was attenuated dose-dependently in PCME pre-treated RAW264.7 cells. In addition, PCME up-regulated HO-1 protein expression was diminished by pre-treatment of PI-3K inhibitor. Furthermore, nuclear factor erythroid 2 related factor 2 (Nrf2) repressor was attenuated time-dependently during PCME treatment. Taken together, our study showed (for the first time) that PCME inhibited NO production and up-regulated HO-1 induction via PI-3K/Akt pathway, suggesting the role of Pistacia chinensis as potential sources of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant natural compounds.
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- Taddesse Yayeh
- Laboratory of Veterinary Physiology and Cell Signaling, College of Veterinary Medicine and Stem Cell Research Therapeutic Institute, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Unigen Inc., Cheonan, Chungnam 330-863, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Unigen Inc., Cheonan, Chungnam 330-863, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Unigen Inc., Cheonan, Chungnam 330-863, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Unigen Inc., Cheonan, Chungnam 330-863, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Unigen Inc., Cheonan, Chungnam 330-863, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Physiology and Cell Signaling, College of Veterinary Medicine and Stem Cell Research Therapeutic Institute, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Physiology and Cell Signaling, College of Veterinary Medicine and Stem Cell Research Therapeutic Institute, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
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Pistacia chinensis Methanolic Extract Attenuated MAPK and Akt Phosphorylations in ADP Stimulated Rat Platelets In Vitro. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2012; 2012:895729. [PMID: 22899962 PMCID: PMC3413994 DOI: 10.1155/2012/895729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2012] [Revised: 06/13/2012] [Accepted: 06/20/2012] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Pistacia chinensis (Chinese pistache) is a widely grown plant in southern China where the galls extract is a common practice in folk medicine. However, extracts from this plant have never been attempted for their cardiovascular protective effects in experimental setting. Here therefore we aimed to investigate the antiplatelet activity of Pistacia chinensis methanolic extract (PCME) in ADP stimulated rat platelets in vitro. PCME (2.5-20 μg/mL) inhibited ADP-induced platelet aggregation. While PCME diminished [Ca(2+)]i, ATP, and TXA2 release in ADP-activated platelets, it enhanced cAMP production in resting platelets. Likewise, PCME inhibited fibrinogen binding to αIIbβ3 and downregulated JNK, ERK, and Akt phosphorylations. Thus, PCME contains potential antiplatelet compounds that could be deployed for their therapeutic values in cardiovascular pathology.
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Methanolic extract of African mistletoe (Viscum album) improves carbohydrate metabolism and hyperlipidemia in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. ASIAN PAC J TROP MED 2012; 5:427-33. [PMID: 22575973 DOI: 10.1016/s1995-7645(12)60073-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2011] [Revised: 01/27/2012] [Accepted: 03/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To justify the use of African mistletoe (AM) Viscum album (V. album) in folkoric medicine to treat diabetes. METHODS In one experiment, the fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels of diabetic rats were monitored for 4 h. Diabetic rats were treated with AM at doses of 50 mg/kg (AM1) and 100 mg/kg (AM2), glibenclamide (GB) (positive control) and saline solution (SS). In another experiment, diabetic rats were treated with AM2, GB and SS daily for 3 weeks. RESULTS AM1 and AM2 elicited significant (P<0.05) hypoglycaemic effects within 4 h of extract administration. AM1 and AM2 decreased the FBG by 41% and 49%, respectively, at 2 h. AM2 was found to lower FBG by 51%, relative to baseline, which was comparable to GB at 3 h. In the second experiment, AM2 and GB significantly (P<0.05) decreased the FBG by 34% and 51%, respectively. This was followed by marked decrease in levels of HbA1C in AM2- and GB- treated diabetic rats. AM2 significantly (P<0.05) decreased the STZ-induced increase in levels of serum triglyceride, urea, lactate dehydrogenase, α-amylase and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol. Furthermore, diabetic rats treated with AM2 had significantly (P<0.05) elevated high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol. In contrast, STZ administration produced insignificant (P<0.05) effect on the levels of serum creatinine and total bilirubin. CONCLUSIONS Extract of African mistletoe has anti-diabetic and anti-hyperlipidemic effects in STZ-diabetic rats. AM may find clinical application in the amelioration of diabetes-induced lipid disorders.
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Zalejska-Fiolka J, Wielkoszyński T, Kasperczyk S, Kasperczyk A, Birkner E. Effects of oxidized cooking oil and α-lipoic acid on blood antioxidants: enzyme activities and lipid peroxidation in rats fed a high-fat diet. Biol Trace Elem Res 2012; 145:217-21. [PMID: 21882067 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-011-9186-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2011] [Accepted: 08/17/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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The effects of administration of oxidized rapeseed oil and α-lipoic acid on activities of blood antioxidant enzymes and malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration were studied in laboratory rats fed a high-fat diet. Addition of oxidized oil resulted in increased production of oxygen radicals, evidenced by elevated plasma MDA production. Such effect was counteracted by administration of α-lipoic acid. There was an increase of the activities of superoxide dismutase (total and Cu/Zn-SOD) and catalase in rats fed a high-fat diet to which 10% oxidized oil was added. Administration of α-lipoic acid resulted in a decrease of the activities of these enzymes.
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Dontas IA, Marinou KA, Iliopoulos D, Tsantila N, Agrogiannis G, Papalois A, Karatzas T. Changes of blood biochemistry in the rabbit animal model in atherosclerosis research; a time- or stress-effect. Lipids Health Dis 2011; 10:139. [PMID: 21838924 PMCID: PMC3163193 DOI: 10.1186/1476-511x-10-139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2011] [Accepted: 08/14/2011] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background Rabbits are widely used in biomedical research and especially as animal models in atherosclerosis studies. Blood biochemistry is used to monitor progression of disease, before final evaluation including pathology of arteries and organs. The aim of the present study was to assess the consistency of the biochemical profile of New Zealand White rabbits on standard diet from 3 to 6 months of age, during which they are often used experimentally. Methods and results Eight conventional male 3-month-old New Zealand White rabbits were used. Blood samples were taken at baseline, 1, 2 and 3 months later. Plasma glucose, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triacylglycerol concentrations, and alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, gamma glutamyl transferase activities and malondialdehyde were measured. Statistically significant time-related changes were observed in glucose, total cholesterol and triacylglycerol, which were not correlated with aortic lesions at 6 months of age. Similarly, hepatic enzyme activity had significant time-related changes, without a corresponding liver pathology. Conclusions Age progression and stress due to single housing may be the underlying reasons for these biochemistry changes. These early changes, indicative of metabolic alterations, should be taken into account even in short-term lipid/atherosclerosis studies, where age and standard diet are not expected to have an effect on the control group of a study.
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- Ismene A Dontas
- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research NS Christeas, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Greece.
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