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Mohanta YK, Biswas K, Mishra AK, Patra B, Mishra B, Panda J, Avula SK, Varma RS, Panda BP, Nayak D. Amelioration of gold nanoparticles mediated through Ocimum oil extracts induces reactive oxygen species and mitochondrial instability against MCF-7 breast carcinoma. RSC Adv 2024; 14:27816-27830. [PMID: 39224640 PMCID: PMC11367626 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra04807e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Phytomedicines are potential immunity-boosting components with effective anticystic properties, minimal side effects, and biomedical applications, making them valuable for combating various diseases. India is renowned globally for Ayurveda, an ancient treatment methodology known for its holistic approach in identifying the root cause of diseases. Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is a common household medicine in India. While essential oils from plants like Tulsi have long been recognized for their medicinal properties, there is a gap in understanding their potential in synthesizing gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and their efficacy against breast carcinoma, particularly in the context of immunosuppressive conditions. We investigated the potential application of essential oils isolated from O. sanctum in the synthesis of AuNPs and their efficacy against MCF-7 breast carcinoma. Gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy identified compounds with potential anticancer effects against breast cancer cells. Synthesised AuNPs displayed high hemocompatibility and antimicrobial activity against nosocomial Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Vibrio cholerae, and Bacillus subtilis strains. Os-AuNPs induced chromosomal instability and mitotic arrest in the G2/M cell cycle phase. Subsequent fluorescence and cell cytometry studies demonstrated the systemic release of ROS, depolarisation of mitochondrial membrane potential, and production of apoptotic bodies. DNA damage and comet assays confirmed the anticancer potential of synthesised AuNPs. This study illuminates the potential of O. sanctum-derived AuNPs in breast carcinoma treatment, paving the way for future AuNP-based therapies in biomedicine.
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- Yugal Kishore Mohanta
- Nano-biotechnology and Translational Knowledge Laboratory, Department of Applied Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya Techno City, 9th Mile, Baridua, Ri-Bhoi 793101 Meghalaya India
- Centre for Herbal Pharmacology and Environmental Sustainability, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education Kelambakkam 603103 Tamil Nadu India
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- Centre for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology International Research Centre, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai Chennai 600119 India
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- Department of Botany, Fakir Mohan University Balasore 756020 Odisha India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT) Gandipet Hyderabad 500075 Telangana India
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- Nano-biotechnology and Translational Knowledge Laboratory, Department of Applied Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya Techno City, 9th Mile, Baridua, Ri-Bhoi 793101 Meghalaya India
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Centre, University of Nizwa Nizwa 616 Oman
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- Centre of Excellence for Research in Sustainable Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, 20 Federal University of São Carlos 13565-905 São Carlos SP Brazil
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- Environmental Sciences, Department of Chemistry, ITER, Siksha "O" Anusandhan (Deemed to be University) Bhubaneswar 751030 Odisha India
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- Bioresources and Traditional Knowledge Laboratory, Department of Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University Sriram Chandra Vihar, Takatpur Baripada 757003 India
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Ángeles-López GE, Hernández-Ruíz A, González-Trujano ME, Cristians S, Ovalle-Magallanes B, Ventura-Martínez R. Pharmacological disadvantages in the spasmolytic effects by using the mixture known as "three toronjiles" in folk medicine. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 318:116978. [PMID: 37524233 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY RELEVANCE In Mexico, Agastache mexicana subsp. mexicana (PT) and subsp. xolocotziana (WT), and Dracocephalum moldavica (BT), are used together as the "three toronjiles" to treat gastrointestinal spasms. AIM OF STUDY To evaluate if the spasmolytic activity of these three medicinal species is better in combination or in an individual manner. MATERIALS AND METHODS Spasmolytic effect of PT, WT and BT alone or combinate were evaluated in rings of the guinea-pig ileum contracted with potassium chloride (KCl), electrical field stimulation (EFS), or acetylcholine (ACh). Chemical analysis by thin layer and ultra-high pressure liquid chromatography of the aqueous extracts of each species were done for their comparison, and their acute toxicity were determined in mice. RESULTS PT and WT diminished in a dose-dependent manner the contractions induced by KCl, EFS, and ACh. Whereas BT did not altered contractions in any experimental protocol. A combination of the PT (EC50) and WT (EC50) diminished the contractions induced by KCl or EFS. Interestingly, the addition of BT extract (10 μg/ml) to the combination (PT EC30 + WT EC30) blocked the inhibitory effect produced on the contracted tissue in the presence of KCl, EFS, or ACh. Moreover, addition of BT extract (100 μg/ml) to the same combination blocked the inhibitory effect on the pre-contracted tissue only in the presence of EFS. None of the aqueous extracts produced toxicity in its individual administration in mice. Chemical analysis demonstrated similarities between PT and WT, but differences with BT. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study confirmed that either combined or by themselves aqueous extracts of PT and WT produced a spasmolytic action on guinea pig ileum, suggesting that this combination of medicinal plants could relieve gastrointestinal diseases in human, but when BT aqueous extract is added to those obtained with PT and WT, the spasmolytic activity diminished or even was blocked. Our results give evidence that mixture of several plants might produce disadvantages in the medicinal properties of their individual activity.
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- Guadalupe E Ángeles-López
- Departamento de Farmacología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Laboratorio de Neurofarmacología de Productos Naturales, Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría, "Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz", Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Laboratorio de Etnobotánica, Instituto de Biología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico.
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Kaya Y, Demirci B, Uğurlu Aydın Z, Oybak Dönmez E, Baser KHC, Dönmez AA. Structural similarities of phytochemicals significantly contribute to species delimitation of Nigella and Garidella (Ranunculaceae). JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2022.2147591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Yasin Kaya
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Near East University, Nicosia, Northern, Cyprus
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Shabana, Barkatullah, Nafees M. Pharmacognostic standardization of
Xanthium spinosum
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. through scanning electron microscopy and analytical techniques. Microsc Res Tech 2022; 85:3736-3754. [DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Shabana
- Department of Botany Islamia College Peshawar Peshawar Pakistan
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- Department of Botany Islamia College Peshawar Peshawar Pakistan
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- Department of Botany University of Peshawar Peshawar Pakistan
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A Systematic Approach to Agastache mexicana Research: Biology, Agronomy, Phytochemistry, and Bioactivity. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26123751. [PMID: 34202929 PMCID: PMC8234942 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26123751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Mexico is the center of origin of the species popularly known as toronjil or lemon balm (Agastache mexicana Linton & Epling). Two subspecies have been identified and are commonly called purple or red (Agastache mexicana Linton & Epling subspecies. mexicana) and white (Agastache mexicana subspecies xolocotziana Bye, E.L. Linares & Ramamoorthy). Plants from these subspecies differ in the size and form of inflorescence and leaves. They also possess differences in their chemical compositions, including volatile compounds. Traditional Mexican medicine employs both subspecies. A. mexicana exhibits a broad range of pharmacological properties, such as anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, and antioxidant. A systematic vision of these plant’s properties is discussed in this review, exposing its significant potential as a source of valuable bioactive compounds. Furthermore, this review provides an understanding of the elements that make up the species’ holistic system to benefit from lemon balm sustainably.
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Firdiana ER, Renjana E, Ningrum LW, Angio MH, Nikmatullah M, Rizal S. In Silico Study of the Active Compounds of Lindera aggregata (Sims) Kosterm as Anti-coronavirus. CURRENT NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1573401316999200901181217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background:
CoVID-19, caused by a new type of coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2,
has become a pandemic. Together with SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV, CoVID-19 is a large global
outbreak of coronavirus infection; however, its rate of spread is much higher. Since the vaccines
and anti-SARS-CoV-2 have not been found, a faster control mechanism is much needed. Traditional
herbs have shown the potential for this purpose, as has been demonstrated by the Chinese Government
with a high success rate. One of the herbs used was Lindera aggregata, which is part of
the collection in Purwodadi Botanic Gardens.
Objectives:
Through in silico study, this research aims to reveal the secondary metabolites contained
in L. aggregata that have the potential to serve as anti-SARS-CoV-2 medication as well as
showcase their inhibitory mechanisms.
Methods:
The research was conducted through molecular docking analysis of terpenoids and alkaloids
contained in the root of L. aggregata, with target proteins 3CLpro, PLpro, Spike, and ACE 2
playing a role in SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Result:
All analyzed compounds tended to interact with all four target proteins with different binding
affinity values, but the interaction seemed stronger with 3CLpro and Spike. Terpenoids, linderane
and linderalactone had the strongest interaction tendency with 3CLpro, PLpro, and Spike; the
compound norboldine, an alkaloid, had the strongest interaction with ACE 2, with a binding affinity
value of -8.2 kcal/mol.
Conclusion:
Terpenoids and alkaloids contained in the root of L. aggregata, which caused inhibition
of adsorption and replication of SARS-CoV-2, could serve as anti-SARS-CoV-2.
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- Elok R. Firdiana
- Research Center for Plants and Botanic Garden Conservation, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Plants and Botanic Garden Conservation, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Plants and Botanic Garden Conservation, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Plants and Botanic Garden Conservation, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Biology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Biology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Bogor, Indonesia
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Consequences of Traditional Management in the Production and Quality of Copal Resin (Bursera bipinnata (Moc. & Sessé ex DC.) Engl.) in Mexico. FORESTS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/f11090991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Copal is a resin of ritual uses in Mexico that is extracted from several species of trees of the genus Bursera. The effect of traditional management on phenotypical traits of copal trees has not been sufficiently studied. This research analyzed the traditional management and human selection on populations of Bursera bipinnata, and it also examined their influence on the quantity and quality of the resin produced by wild and managed trees. The management of copal was documented through semi-structured interviews and workshops. Samples of 60 trees from six wild and managed populations were selected to quantify the production of resin during two consecutive years. Fresh resin was collected to identify organic volatile compounds through gas chromatography and Principal Components Analysis (PCA); individuals were classified according to the amount and type of organic compounds produced. We identified management strategies from simple harvesting to seeds planting. The criteria of local people for selecting managed trees and seeds are based on the quantity and quality of the resin produced per tree, which were significantly higher in managed than in wild trees: 190.17 ± 329.04 g vs. 29.55 ± 25.50 g (p = 0.003), and 175.88 ± 179.29 g vs. 63.05 ± 53.25 g (p = 0.008) for the production seasons of 2017 and 2018, respectively. Twenty organic volatile compounds were identified, and the PCA showed that managed trees produce higher percentages of compounds associated with scent. The traditional management of Bursera bipinnata involves selective pressures, which generate the differentiation of wild and managed trees that may represent incipient domestication through silvicultural management.
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