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Awere CO, Sneha A, Rakkammal K, Muthui MM, Kumari R A, Govindan S, Batur Çolak A, Bayrak M, Muthuramalingam P, Anadebe VC, Archana P, Sekar C, Ramesh M. Carbon dot unravels accumulation of triterpenoid in Evolvulus alsinoides hairy roots culture by stimulating growth, redox reactions and ANN machine learning model prediction of metabolic stress response. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 216:109142. [PMID: 39357200 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.109142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 09/19/2024] [Accepted: 09/20/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024]
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Evolvulus alsinoides, a therapeutically valuable shrub can provide consistent supply of secondary metabolites (SM) with pharmaceutical significance. Nonetheless, because of its short life cycle, fresh plant material for research and medicinal diagnostics is severely scarce throughout the year. The effects of exogenous carbon quantum dot (CD) application on metabolic profiles, machine learning (ML) prediction of metabolic stress response, and SM yields in hairy root cultures of E. alsinoides were investigated and quantified. The range of the particle size distribution of the CDs was between 3 and 7 nm. The CDs EPR signal and spin trapping experiments demonstrated the formation of O2-•spin-adducts at (g = 2.0023). Carbon dot treatment increased the levels of hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde concentrations as well as increased antioxidant enzyme activity. CD treatments (6 μg mL-1) significantly enhanced the accumulation of squalene and stigmasterol (7 and 5-fold respectively). The multilayer perceptron (MLP) algorithm demonstrated remarkable prediction accuracy (MSE value = 1.99E-03 and R2 = 0.99939) in both the training and testing sets for modelling. Based on the prediction, the maximum oxidative stress index and enzymatic activities were highest in the medium supplemented with 10 μg mL-1 CDs. The outcome of this study indicated that, for the first time, using CD could serve as a novel elicitor for the production of valuable SM. MLP may also be used as a forward-thinking tool to optimize and predict SM with high pharmaceutical significance. This study would be a touchstone for understanding the use of ML and luminescent nanomaterials in the production and commercialization of important SM.
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- Collince Omondi Awere
- Department of Biotechnology, Science Campus, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630003, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Science Campus, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630003, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Science Campus, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630003, India
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- Department of Pure and Applied Sciences, Technical University of Mombasa, Mombasa, Kenya
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- N Rama Varier Ayurveda Foundation, AVN Ayurveda Formulation Private Limited, Madurai, India
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- N Rama Varier Ayurveda Foundation, AVN Ayurveda Formulation Private Limited, Madurai, India
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- Information Technologies Application and Research Center, Istanbul Ticaret University, İstanbul 34445, Turkiye
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Niğde 51240, Turkiye
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- Division of Horticultural Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52725, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike PMB 1010 Abakailiki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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- Department of Bioelectronics and Biosensors, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630003, India
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- Department of Bioelectronics and Biosensors, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630003, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Science Campus, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630003, India.
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Ather S, Bhattacharyya C, Gupta H, Patil Y, Palicherla SR, Patil G, Khatoon Y, Gupta PP, Thakur KS, Thakur M. Exploring the neuropharmacological properties of scopoletin-rich Evolvulus alsinoides extract using in-silico and in-vitro methods. Am J Transl Res 2024; 16:2103-2121. [PMID: 38883392 PMCID: PMC11170599 DOI: 10.62347/ivap2549] [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: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study investigates the neuropharmacologic properties of Scopoletin, a bioactive compound in Evolvulus alsinoides (EA) extract, for managing cognitive impairment using in-vitro, in-silico, and zebrafish embryo toxicity assays. METHODS The study estimates Scopoletin concentration in EA extract using HPTLC, assesses antioxidant properties using 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ferric reducing ability of plasma (FRAP) assays, and uses bioinformatic tools for scopoletin targets. Zebrafish embryo toxicity (ZET) is used to assess its toxicological profile. RESULTS 0.0076% w/w Scopoletin in the samples was quantified using HPTLC, further studies on the DPPH (0.5 mM) and FRAP gave EC50 at 440.0 μg/ml and 84.29 μg/ml respectively. Twelve common targets associated with cognitive impairment (CI) were identified, along with possible pathways and molecular interactions. Our results indicate significant binding affinities of Scopoletin with ERAP1, SCN3A, and COMT. Molecular dynamics simulations further confirm the stability of these interactions. ZET assessment demonstrated mortality after 450 µg/ml concentration of EA extract. CONCLUSION The study verifies the presence of Scopoletin in EA, along with their targets playing a crucial role in neurogenesis and neuroplasticity. The ZET demonstrated concentration-dependent effects, emphasizing the importance of dosage considerations in developing new formulations or therapeutics. This comprehensive study contributes valuable insight into the therapeutic potential of Scopoletin from EA for cognitive impairment, paving the way for further research.
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- Shamshad Ather
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Central Research Laboratory, Mahatma Gandhi Mission, School of Biomedical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute of Health Sciences Navi Mumbai 410209, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Central Research Laboratory, Mahatma Gandhi Mission, School of Biomedical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute of Health Sciences Navi Mumbai 410209, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Central Research Laboratory, Mahatma Gandhi Mission, School of Biomedical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute of Health Sciences Navi Mumbai 410209, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Central Research Laboratory, Mahatma Gandhi Mission, School of Biomedical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute of Health Sciences Navi Mumbai 410209, Maharashtra, India
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- Heartfulness Institute Kanha Shanti Vanam, Kanha Village, Nandigama Mandal, Rangareddy District, Hyderabad 509325, Telangana, India
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Central Research Laboratory, Mahatma Gandhi Mission, School of Biomedical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute of Health Sciences Navi Mumbai 410209, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Central Research Laboratory, Mahatma Gandhi Mission, School of Biomedical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute of Health Sciences Navi Mumbai 410209, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Bioinformatics, DY Patil College School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Belapur, Navi Mumbai 400614, Maharashtra, India
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- Nuvox Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400076, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Central Research Laboratory, Mahatma Gandhi Mission, School of Biomedical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute of Health Sciences Navi Mumbai 410209, Maharashtra, India
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Mukundh ST, Veeraraghavan VP, Ponnusamy B, Jayaraman S. Phytochemical Screening and Antidiabetic Activity of Aqueous Extract of Evolvulus Alsinoides Leaves: An In Vitro and In Silico Study. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2024; 16:S1246-S1248. [PMID: 38882856 PMCID: PMC11174206 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_585_23] [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: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Background Nowadays, diabetes mellitus has become common worldwide due to changes in lifestyle, sedentary life, alterations in food habits, and other genetic and environmental factors. It is necessary to create awareness about the growing pandemic. Aim To evaluate the antidiabetic potential of Evolvulus alsinoides. Methods In vitro α-amylase inhibition and α-glucosidase inhibition activity. Molecular docking analysis. Results The plant is rich in naturally occurring phytocompound. The results of the study showed that E. alsinoides has the potential to inhibit the activity of alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase. Moreover, this result was validated using in silico molecular docking studies that showed a good binding affinity of one of the major phytocompound, caffeic acid, with molecules in the insulin signaling cascade. Conclusion E. alsinoides has a potent antidiabetic activity and can be further employed in animal and human studies.
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- S Tarun Mukundh
- Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Nithya K, Siddaraman R, Sheelajoice PP, Rajarathinam M, Bhopal Chandra V. Biochemical analysis of methanolic extract from Evolvulus alsinoides. Bioinformation 2023; 19:1173-1178. [PMID: 38250531 PMCID: PMC10794760 DOI: 10.6026/973206300191173] [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: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Evolvulus alsinoides is a medicinal plant in the Convolvulaceae family. Traditionally, it is used for different ailments in India and in several other countries. It has a variety of pharmacological qualities, including those that aid wound healing, hepato-protection, cardio-protection, anti-diabetic action, asthma, and epilepsy, memory and learning, and neuroprotection. The whole plant is utilized in Ayurvedic medicine to treat neurological disorders, including amnesia, and it is called the brain tonic by them. Therefore, the use of GC-MS in phytochemical research and chemotaxonomic investigations of medicinal plants containing physiologically active components is critical. Hence, the various secondary metabolites from the methanolic extract of E. alsinoides were analyzed using GC-MS technique. The methanolic extract of E. alsinoides yielded ten compounds. All ten compounds showed the highest number of hits. Those with the highest concentration were chosen to identify the qualitative compound. All compounds are non-toxic. Molecules with specific properties are capable of modulating a variety of proteins, including some enzymes. Thus, these molecules are potential hit-to-lead molecules in preclinical studies.
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- Karnam Nithya
- Department Of Pharmacology, Vinayaka Missions University, Salem (Deemed to be university), Chinna Seeragapadi, Salem - 636308, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, VMKV Medical College, Chinna Seeragapadi, Salem - 636308, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department Of Physiology, VMKV Medical College, Chinna Seeragapadi, Salem - 636 308, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department Of Pharmacology, GMKMC Medical College, Shavapet Salem 636002, Tamil Nadu, India
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Rymbai H, Verma VK, Talang H, Assumi SR, Devi MB, Vanlalruati, Sangma RHCH, Biam KP, Chanu LJ, Makdoh B, Singh AR, Mawleiñ J, Hazarika S, Mishra VK. Biochemical and antioxidant activity of wild edible fruits of the eastern Himalaya, India. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1039965. [PMID: 36937364 PMCID: PMC10014916 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1039965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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The eastern Himalayas, one of the important hotspots of global biodiversity, have a rich diversity of wild edible fruit trees. The fruits of these tree species have been consumed by the tribal people since time immemorial. However, there is limited information available on the biochemical and antioxidant properties of the fruits. Therefore, the present investigation was undertaken to study the physico-chemical and antioxidant properties of the nine most important wild fruit trees. Among the species, Pyrus pashia had the maximum fruit weight (37.83 g), while the highest juice (43.72%) and pulp content (84.67%) were noted in Haematocarpus validus and Myrica esculenta, respectively. Maximum total soluble solids (18.27%), total sugar (11.27%), moisture content (88.39%), ascorbic acid content (63.82 mg/100 g), total carotenoids (18.47 mg/100 g), and total monomeric anthocyanin (354.04 mg/100 g) were recorded in H. validus. Docynia indica had the highest total phenolic content (19.37 mg GAE/g), while H. validus recorded the highest total flavonoids and flavanol content. The antioxidant activities of the different fruits ranged from 0.17 to 0.67 IC50 for DPPH activity and 3.59-13.82 mg AAE/g for FRAP. These fruits had attractive pigmentation of both pulp and juice and were a good potential source for the extraction of natural edible color in the food industry. The fruits also possess high market prices; Prunus nepalensis fetched $ 34.10-$ 141.5 per tree. Therefore, these fruits are rich sources of antioxidants, pigments and have a high market value for livelihood and nutritional security.
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Ekayoda O, Kadiri HE, Ohwokevwo OA. Combined Effects of Cadmium- and Cyanide-Contaminated Diet on Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Different Tissues of Rats. GALICIAN MEDICAL JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.21802/gmj.2022.4.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background. Several toxicants present simultaneously in the environment have combined toxicological effects. In addition, various xenobiotics have distinct effects on oxidative stress biomarkers in animal cells and tissues.
The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of cadmium (Cd) and cyanide (CN) through the food chain on some antioxidant indices in the tissues (lungs, testes, heart, and brain) of male Wistar rats.
Materials and Methods. The study included sixty African catfish allocated to four groups, each comprising fifteen fish, treated with potassium cyanide (KCN) and cadmium chloride (CdCl2), held at a temperature of 25°C in a 100-litre fish tank aquarium with water contaminated with 0.4 mg of both cyanide and cadmium/100 ml of water. All the fish were later killed, dried, and used to prepare diet for experimental animals. Twenty male rats divided into four groups, each comprising five rats, were used for this study as well, and fed for 28 days as follows: Group A - control diet; Group B - cyanide-contaminated diet; Group C - cadmium-contaminated diet; Group D - diet contaminated with cyanide + cadmium. Subsequently, they were sacrificed. Biochemical analysis of the tissues excised from the rats was done.
Results. There was a significant (p < 0.05) increase in lipid peroxidation level and a significant decrease in superoxide dismutase, catalase and reduced glutathione activities in the lungs, testes, heart, and brain of rats fed a catfish diet containing both cyanide and cadmium as compared to controls. In addition, contaminated diet altered acetylcholinesterase activity in the brain, glutathione peroxidase activity, glutathione-S-transferase activity, and glutathione reductase activity in the tissues of experimental rats.
Conclusions. Cadmium and cyanide, via the food chain, induce oxidative stress in the lungs, testes, heart, and brain of rats.
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Sreedevy K, Praseetha P. Evaluation of Dasapushpagritham: An Ayurvedic formulation on L929 cell line through in vitro approach. GENE REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.genrep.2022.101651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Tuzimski T, Petruczynik A. Determination of Anti-Alzheimer's Disease Activity of Selected Plant Ingredients. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27103222. [PMID: 35630702 PMCID: PMC9147832 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27103222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Neurodegenerative diseases, among which one of the more common is Alzheimer’s disease, are the one of the biggest global public health challenges facing our generation because of the increasing elderly population in most countries. With the growing burden of these diseases, it is essential to discover and develop new treatment options capable of preventing and treating them. Neurodegenerative diseases, among which one of the most common is Alzheimer’s disease, are a multifactorial disease and therefore demand multiple therapeutic approaches. One of the most important therapeutic strategies is controlling the level of acetylcholine—a neurotransmitter in cholinergic synapses—by blocking the degradation of acetylcholine using acetylcholinesterase inhibitors such as tacrine, galantamine, donepezil and rivastigmine. However, these drugs can cause some adverse side effects, such as hepatotoxicity and gastrointestinal disorder. Thus, the search for new, more effective drugs is very important. In the last few years, different active constituents from plants have been tested as potential drugs in neurodegenerative disease therapy. The availability, lower price and less toxic effects of herbal medicines compared with synthetic agents make them a simple and excellent choice in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The empirical approach to discovering new drugs from the systematic screening of plant extracts or plant-derived compounds is still an important strategy when it comes to finding new biologically active substances. The aim of this review is to identify new, safe and effective compounds that are potential candidates for further in vivo and clinical tests from which more effective drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease could be selected. We reviewed the methods used to determine anti-Alzheimer’s disease activity. Here, we have discussed the relevance of plant-derived compounds with in vitro activity. Various plants and phytochemical compounds have shown different activity that could be beneficial in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disorders. Most often, medicinal plants and their active components have been investigated as acetylcholinesterase and/or butyrylcholinesterase activity inhibitors, modifiers of β-amyloid processing and antioxidant agents. This study also aims to highlight species with assessed efficacy, usable plant parts and the most active plant components in order to identify species and compounds of interest for further study. Future research directions are suggested and recommendations made to expand the use of medicinal plants, their formulations and plant-derived active compounds to prevent, mitigate and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
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- Tomasz Tuzimski
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
- Correspondence: (T.T.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
- Correspondence: (T.T.); (A.P.)
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Bhat BA, Almilaibary A, Mir RA, Aljarallah BM, Mir WR, Ahmad F, Mir MA. Natural Therapeutics in Aid of Treating Alzheimer's Disease: A Green Gateway Toward Ending Quest for Treating Neurological Disorders. Front Neurosci 2022; 16:884345. [PMID: 35651632 PMCID: PMC9149276 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.884345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The current scientific community is facing a daunting challenge to unravel reliable natural compounds with realistic potential to treat neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). The reported compounds/drugs mostly synthetic deemed the reliability and therapeutic potential largely due to their complexity and off-target issues. The natural products from nutraceutical compounds emerge as viable preventive therapeutics to fill the huge gap in treating neurological disorders. Considering that Alzheimer's disease is a multifactorial disease, natural compounds offer the advantage of a multitarget approach, tagging different molecular sites in the human brain, as compared with the single-target activity of most of the drugs so far used to treat Alzheimer's disease. A wide range of plant extracts and phytochemicals reported to possess the therapeutic potential to Alzheimer's disease includes curcumin, resveratrol, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, morin, delphinidins, quercetin, luteolin, oleocanthal, and other phytochemicals such as huperzine A, limonoids, and azaphilones. Reported targets of these natural compounds include inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, amyloid senile plaques, oxidation products, inflammatory pathways, specific brain receptors, etc. We tenaciously aimed to review the in-depth potential of natural products and their therapeutic applications against Alzheimer's disease, with a special focus on a diversity of medicinal plants and phytocompounds and their mechanism of action against Alzheimer's disease pathologies. We strongly believe that the medicinal plants and phytoconstituents alone or in combination with other compounds would be effective treatments against Alzheimer's disease with lesser side effects as compared to currently available treatments.
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- Basharat Ahmad Bhat
- Department of Bioresources, School of Biological Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Albaha University Alaqiq, Alaqiq, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Bioresources, School of Biological Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
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- College of Applied Medical Science, Majmaah University, Al Majma’ah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Bioresources, School of Biological Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
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Dzydzan O, Brodyak I, Strugała-Danak P, Strach A, Kucharska AZ, Gabrielska J, Sybirna N. Biological Activity of Extracts of Red and Yellow Fruits of Cornus mas L.-An In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity, Inhibitory Activity against α-Glucosidase, Acetylcholinesterase, and Binding Capacity to Human Serum Albumin. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27072244. [PMID: 35408646 PMCID: PMC9000679 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27072244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Although extracts are broadly used in order to support the treatment of numerous diseases, only in a limited number of cases is the process of applying and establishing their mechanisms of action scientifically analyzed. Fruits of Cornelian cherry are an abundant source of iridoids, anthocyanins, flavonols and phenolic acids. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the in vitro bioactivity of red and yellow Cornelian cherry fruits’ extracts. The biological potential of extracts, in a broad sense, involved antioxidant activity in relation to phosphatidylcholine liposomes, inhibitory ability against α-glucosidase and acetylcholinesterase enzymes, as well as interactions with human serum albumin. Studies showed that both extracts were more effective in protecting liposome membranes against free radicals produced by AAPH in an aqueous environment due to the fact that they can be better eliminated by the hydrophilic components of the extracts than those produced by UVB radiation. Extracts exhibited inhibitory activity against acetylcholinesterase and α-glucosidase, wherein loganic acid extract showed noncompetitive inhibition of the enzyme. Moreover, extracts binded to albumin mainly through hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces. Taken together, red and yellow cherry fruits’ extracts exhibit diverse biological properties and can be exploited as a source of natural therapeutic agents.
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- Olha Dzydzan
- Department of Biochemistry, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 4 Hrushevskyi St., 79005 Lviv, Ukraine; (O.D.); (I.B.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 4 Hrushevskyi St., 79005 Lviv, Ukraine; (O.D.); (I.B.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Physics and Biophysics, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, C. K. Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland; (A.S.); (J.G.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-71-320-5461
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- Department of Physics and Biophysics, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, C. K. Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland; (A.S.); (J.G.)
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- Department of Fruit, Vegetable and Plant Nutraceutical Technology, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, J. Chełmońskiego 37/41, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland;
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- Department of Physics and Biophysics, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, C. K. Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland; (A.S.); (J.G.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 4 Hrushevskyi St., 79005 Lviv, Ukraine; (O.D.); (I.B.); (N.S.)
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Pandey SN, Rangra NK, Singh S, Arora S, Gupta V. Evolving Role of Natural Products from Traditional Medicinal Herbs in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. ACS Chem Neurosci 2021; 12:2718-2728. [PMID: 34010562 DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.1c00206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most prevalent neurodegenerative disease that causes dementia by impairing mental capacity growth and disrupting neurocognitive activity. Despite recent advancements in AD therapy, therapeutic effectiveness has been small, noncurative, and susceptible to drug resistance. The reality that AD's origin remains unknown and that the blood-brain barrier limits treatment effectiveness are two significant impediments to science. Plants are repositories for novel chemical entities, which provide an exciting avenue for Alzheimer's disease studies. Although several herbal remedies are unquestionably efficient, only a small number have been clinically tested for their active chemical constituents and biological activities. Using published data in the literature, we summarized commonly used medicinal plants and herbs and their phyto components for the care and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease as an alternative therapy. In this, we summarize the main compounds found in 30 different herbal medicines that target neurodegenerative diseases. Using the experimental study of physicochemical properties, we put forward a hypothesis about potential medicinal plants and the management of Alzheimer's disease. The summary analysis demonstrates that conventional herbal medicines produce compounds with physicochemical properties with a high degree of similarities with existing approved medicines.
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- Surya Nath Pandey
- University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab 140413, India
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences & Health, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249404, India
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- University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab 140413, India
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- University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab 140413, India
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- University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab 140413, India
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Assessment of α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory potential of Citrus reticulata peel extracts in hyperglycemic/hypoglycemic rats. 3 Biotech 2021; 11:167. [PMID: 33816044 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-021-02717-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism. The management of Diabetes mellitus with phytochemicals is hallmark of this research. Citrus species are known for their health benefits and are used as traditional food in South East Asia. The total phenolic content of peels was analyzed using different solvents, while Gallic acid was used as standard. Both ethanolic, aqueous extracts of Citrus reticulata peel showed good inhibitory activity against amylase (90.67%, 15.33%) and moderate against glucosidase (70.8%, 14.8%), respectively. Sixteen rats were randomly divided into four groups (G1, G2, G3, and G4); G1 is a negative control (water), G4 is a positive control (Acarbose), while other two are experimental groups like G2 (fed with 100 mL and 20 mg/mL in hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic trials) and G3 fed with 200 mL and 40 mg/mL in hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic trials. A significant effect of treatments and value of time was found in hyperglycemic rats. Ethanolic extract showed a significant reduction in blood glucose levels in hypoglycemic (overnight fasting) rats which was comparable to the positive control. These results suggest that C. reticulata peels can contribute as a useful food ingredient as a potential antihyperglycemic agent in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus. In future, C. reticulata peel will be a good candidate for pharmaceutical industry.
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Wang Z, Tu Z, Xie X, Cui H, Kong KW, Zhang L. Perilla frutescens Leaf Extract and Fractions: Polyphenol Composition, Antioxidant, Enzymes (α-Glucosidase, Acetylcholinesterase, and Tyrosinase) Inhibitory, Anticancer, and Antidiabetic Activities. Foods 2021; 10:foods10020315. [PMID: 33546380 PMCID: PMC7913586 DOI: 10.3390/foods10020315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2021] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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This study aims to evaluate the bioactive components, in vitro bioactivities, and in vivo hypoglycemic effect of P. frutescens leaf, which is a traditional medicine-food homology plant. P. frutescens methanol crude extract and its fractions (petroleum ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate, n-butanol fractions, and aqueous phase residue) were prepared by ultrasound-enzyme assisted extraction and liquid-liquid extraction. Among the samples, the ethyl acetate fraction possessed the high total phenolic (440.48 μg GAE/mg DE) and flavonoid content (455.22 μg RE/mg DE), the best antioxidant activity (the DPPH radical, ABTS radical, and superoxide anion scavenging activity, and ferric reducing antioxidant power were 1.71, 1.14, 2.40, 1.29, and 2.4 times higher than that of control Vc, respectively), the most powerful α-glucosidase inhibitory ability with the IC50 value of 190.03 μg/mL which was 2.2-folds higher than control acarbose, the strongest proliferative inhibitory ability against MCF-7 and HepG2 cell with the IC50 values of 37.92 and 13.43 μg/mL, which were considerable with control cisplatin, as well as certain inhibition abilities on acetylcholinesterase and tyrosinase. HPLC analysis showed that the luteolin, rosmarinic acid, rutin, and catechin were the dominant components of the ethyl acetate fraction. Animal experiments further demonstrated that the ethyl acetate fraction could significantly decrease the serum glucose level, food, and water intake of streptozotocin-induced diabetic SD rats, increase the body weight, modulate their serum levels of TC, TG, HDL-C, and LDL-C, improve the histopathology and glycogen accumulation in liver and intestinal tissue. Taken together, P. frutescens leaf exhibits excellent hypoglycemic activity in vitro and in vivo, and could be exploited as a source of natural antidiabetic agent.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zhenxing Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China; (Z.W.); (L.Z.)
- College of Life Sciences, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China; (Z.W.); (L.Z.)
- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China;
- National R&D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-791-8812-1868
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China;
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- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China;
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia;
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China; (Z.W.); (L.Z.)
- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China;
- National R&D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China
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