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Liu H, Wei G, Wang T, Hou Y, Hou B, Li X, Wang C, Sun M, Su M, Guo Z, Wang L, Kang N, Li M, Jia Z. Angelica keiskei water extract Mitigates Age-Associated Physiological Decline in Mice. Redox Rep 2024; 29:2305036. [PMID: 38390941 PMCID: PMC10896161 DOI: 10.1080/13510002.2024.2305036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Angelica keiskei is a medicinal and edible plant that has been reported to possess potent antioxidant properties in several in vitro models, but its effectiveness on naturally aging organisms is still lacking. This study explores the antioxidant and health-promoting effects of Angelica keiskei in naturally aging mice. METHODS We treated 48-week-old mice with Angelica keiskei water extract (AKWE) 30 days, and measured indicators related to aging and antioxidants. In addition, we conducted network pharmacology analysis, component-target molecular docking, real-time PCR, and MTS assays to investigate relevant factors. RESULTS The results indicated that administration of AKWE to mice led to decrease blood glucose levels, improve muscle fiber structure, muscle strength, gait stability, and increase levels of glutathione and superoxide dismutase in serum. Additionally, it decreased pigmentation of the heart tissues. Angelica keiskei combats oxidative stress by regulating multiple redox signaling pathways, and its ingredients Coumarin and Flavonoids have the potential to bind to SIRT3 and SIRT5. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicated the potential of Angelica keiskei as a safe and effective dietary supplement to combat aging and revealed the broad prospects of medicinal and edible plants for addressing aging and age-related chronic diseases.
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- Huan Liu
- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Luobing, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Luobing, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Luobing, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Luobing, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Luobing, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Luobing, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM (Cardio-Cerebral Vessel Collateral Disease), Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei Academy of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of China
- High-Level TCM Key Disciplines of National Administration of Traditional Chinese, Shijiazhuang, People's Republic of China
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Olasehinde TA, Olaokun OO. Apigenin and inflammation in the brain: can apigenin inhibit neuroinflammation in preclinical models? Inflammopharmacology 2024; 32:3099-3108. [PMID: 39126572 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-024-01538-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Apigenin is a flavone-kind of flavonoid present in fruits and vegetables. Apigenin exhibits biological activities including neuropharmacological effects against different neurological disorders. In this study, we summarize and discuss the molecular mechanisms of the anti-neuroinflammatory effects of apigenin in neurological disorders. A systematic review was conducted by searching Google Scholar, Web of Science, Scopus and PubMed. A total of 461 records were retrieved from the search. After screening of the records based on the inclusion criteria, 16 articles were selected and discussed in this study. The results from the selected studies showed that apigenin exhibited anti-neuroinflammatory effect in preclinical studies. The anti-neuroinflammatory mechanisms exhibited by apigenin include inhibition of overproduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines, attenuation of microglia activation via reduction of CD-11b-positive cells, inhibition of ROCK-1 expression and upregulation of miR-15a, p-ERK1/2, p-CREB, and BDNF, downregulation of NLRP3 inflammasome, iNOS and COX-2 expression, reduction of Toll-like receptor-4 expression and inhibition of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kB) activation. Overall, apigenin inhibited neuroinflammation which suggests it confers neuroprotective effect against neuronal degeneration in some neurodegenerative conditions. This review provides important neuropharmacological information on the neuroprotective mechanisms of apigenin against neuroinflammation which may be useful for future preclinical and clinical studies.
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- Tosin A Olasehinde
- Nutrition and Toxicology Division, Food Technology Department, Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi, Lagos, Nigeria.
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- Department of Biology and Environmental Science, School of Science and Technology, Sefako Makgatho Health Science University, Pretoria, 0208, South Africa
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Leo M, D'Angeli F, Genovese C, Spila A, Miele C, Ramadan D, Ferroni P, Guadagni F. Oral Health and Nutraceutical Agents. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:9733. [PMID: 39273680 PMCID: PMC11395598 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25179733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2024] [Revised: 09/03/2024] [Accepted: 09/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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Oral health is essential for both overall health and quality of life. The mouth is a window into the body's health, and nutrition can strongly impact the state of general and oral health. A healthy diet involves the synergistic effect of various nutraceutical agents, potentially capable of conferring protective actions against some inflammatory and chronic-degenerative disorders. Nutraceuticals, mostly present in plant-derived products, present multiple potential clinical, preventive, and therapeutic benefits. Accordingly, preclinical and epidemiological studies suggested a protective role for these compounds, but their real preventive and therapeutic effects in humans still await confirmation. Available evidence suggests that plant extracts are more effective than individual constituents because they contain different phytochemicals with multiple pharmacological targets and additive/synergistic effects, maximizing the benefits for oral health. Moreover, nutritional recommendations for oral health should be personalized and aligned with valid suggestions for overall health. This review is aimed to: introduce the basic concepts of nutraceuticals, including their main food sources; examine the logic that supports their relationship with oral health, and summarize and critically discuss clinical trials testing the utility of nutraceuticals in the prevention and treatment of oral diseases.
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- Mariantonietta Leo
- Department of Promotion of Human Sciences and Quality of Life, San Raffaele Roma Open University, 00166 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Promotion of Human Sciences and Quality of Life, San Raffaele Roma Open University, 00166 Rome, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, "Kore" University of Enna, Contrada Santa Panasia, 94100 Enna, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, "Kore" University of Enna, Contrada Santa Panasia, 94100 Enna, Italy
- Nacture S.r.l., Spin-Off University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 97, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Promotion of Human Sciences and Quality of Life, San Raffaele Roma Open University, 00166 Rome, Italy
- InterInstitutional Multidisciplinary Biobank (BioBIM), IRCCS San Raffaele, 00166 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Promotion of Human Sciences and Quality of Life, San Raffaele Roma Open University, 00166 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Promotion of Human Sciences and Quality of Life, San Raffaele Roma Open University, 00166 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Promotion of Human Sciences and Quality of Life, San Raffaele Roma Open University, 00166 Rome, Italy
- InterInstitutional Multidisciplinary Biobank (BioBIM), IRCCS San Raffaele, 00166 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Promotion of Human Sciences and Quality of Life, San Raffaele Roma Open University, 00166 Rome, Italy
- InterInstitutional Multidisciplinary Biobank (BioBIM), IRCCS San Raffaele, 00166 Rome, Italy
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Saranya S, Balakrishnaraja R, Jadhav SM. Comprehensive Identification of Costus pictus Rhizome Extract as a Potent Plant Food: Unveiling Anti-Diabetic, Antimicrobial, Anticancer, and Anti-Inflammatory Properties. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2024; 79:601-606. [PMID: 38878263 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-024-01200-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
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Plant-derived foods are esteemed as natural preventives due to the constraints of contemporary pharmaceuticals, intensifying scrutiny of traditional medicinal flora. This study marked the first extensive evaluation of the anti-diabetic, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory effects of Costus pictus rhizomes, expanding beyond its well-known anti-diabetic properties in leaves. Hot air-dried C. pictus rhizomes underwent ultrasound-assisted extraction to produce the rhizome extract. Anti-diabetic effects were determined through enzymatic inhibition studies targeting "α-amylase and α-glucosidase," crucial enzymes in glucose regulation, revealing potent inhibitory effects with IC50 values of 266.591 and 324.938 µg/ml, respectively. The ubiquity of breast cancer and constrained therapeutic alternatives for triple negative breast cancer led to the utilization of the "MDA-MB 231 cell line" for the study. The rhizome extracts demonstrated cytotoxicity at an IC50 concentration of 770 µg/ml, with a pronounced decline in the "reactive oxygen species (ROS)" and "mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP)." They also regulated the cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase and positively induced apoptosis, thus making it a potent anticancer candidate. Anti-inflammatory effects were assessed using "RAW 264.7 macrophage cell line" and exhibited dose-dependent reduction with IC50 of 495.074 µg/ml, declining nitric oxide (NO) levels. Antimicrobial studies provided insights into its effectiveness against pathogens. This pivotal understanding laid groundwork for advancing C. pictus rhizome extract as a potential ingredient in pharmaceuticals or functional foods, leading to favorable health outcomes.
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- Selvakumarasamy Saranya
- Department of Biotechnology, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Erode, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Erode, India
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Ferreira JC, Fadl S, Cardoso THS, Andrade BS, Melo TS, Silva EMDA, Agarwal A, Turville SJ, Saksena NK, Rabeh WM. Boosting immunity: synergistic antiviral effects of luteolin, vitamin C, magnesium and zinc against SARS-CoV-2 3CLpro. Biosci Rep 2024; 44:BSR20240617. [PMID: 39045772 PMCID: PMC11327220 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20240617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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SARS-CoV-2 was first discovered in 2019 and has disseminated throughout the globe to pandemic levels, imposing significant health and economic burdens. Although vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 have been developed, their long-term efficacy and specificity have not been determined, and antiviral drugs remain necessary. Flavonoids, which are commonly found in plants, fruits, and vegetables and are part of the human diet, have attracted considerable attention as potential therapeutic agents due to their antiviral and antimicrobial activities and effects on other biological activities, such as inflammation. The present study uses a combination of biochemical, cellular, molecular dynamics, and molecular docking experiments to provide compelling evidence that the flavonoid luteolin (2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-4H-chromen-4-one) has antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 3-chymotrypsin-like protease (3CLpro) that is synergistically enhanced by magnesium, zinc, and vitamin C. The IC50 of luteolin against 2 µM 3CLpro is 78 µM and decreases 10-fold to 7.6 µM in the presence of zinc, magnesium, and vitamin C. Thermodynamic stability analyses revealed that luteolin has minimal effects on the structure of 3CLpro, whereas metal ions and vitamin C significantly alter the thermodynamic stability of the protease. Interactome analysis uncovered potential host-virus interactions and functional clusters associated with luteolin activity, supporting the relevance of this flavone for combating SARS-CoV-2 infection. This comprehensive investigation sheds light on luteolin's therapeutic potential and provides insights into its mechanisms of action against SARS-CoV-2. The novel formulation of luteolin, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin C may be an effective avenue for treating COVID-19 patients.
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- Juliana C Ferreira
- Science Division, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Science Division, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- G42 Healthcare Omics Excellence Center, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, United Arabes Emirates
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- UESB - Universidade Estatudal Do Sudoeste da Bahia. Deparmento de Ciencias Biologicas
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- UESB - Universidade Estatudal Do Sudoeste da Bahia. Deparmento de Ciencias Biologicas
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- Victoria University, Footscray Park Campus, Melbourne, VIC, 3134, Australia
- Aegros Therapeutics Pty Ltd, 5-6 Eden Park Drive, Macquarie Park, NSW 2113, Australia
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- Science Division, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Jeyabalan JB, Pathak S, Mariappan E, Mohanakumar KP, Dhanasekaran M. Validating the nutraceutical and neuroprotective pharmacodynamics of flavones. Neurochem Int 2024; 180:105829. [PMID: 39147202 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2024.105829] [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: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 08/02/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Neurodegenerative disorders are generally characterized by progressive neuronal loss and cognitive decline, with underlying mechanisms involving oxidative stress, protein aggregation, neuroinflammation, and synaptic dysfunction. Currently, the available treatment options only improve the symptoms of the disease but do not stop disease progression; neurodegeneration. This underscores the urgent need for novel therapeutic strategies targeting multiple neurodegenerative pathways alongside the conventional therapeutic strategies available. Emerging evidence demonstrates that flavones a subgroup of flavonoids found abundantly in various dietary sources, have surfaced as promising candidates for neuroprotection due to their multifaceted pharmacological properties. Flavones possess the potency to modulate these pathophysiological processes through their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neurotrophic activities. Additionally, flavones have been shown to interact with various cellular targets, including receptors and enzymes, to confer neuroprotection. Though there are ample evidence available, the nutraceutical and neuroprotective pharmacodynamics of flavones have not been very well established. Hence, the current review aims to explores the therapeutic potential of flavones as nutraceuticals with neuroprotective effects, focusing on their ability to modulate key pathways implicated in neurodegenerative diseases. The current article also aims to actuate supplementary research into flavones as potential agents for alleviating neurodegeneration and improving patient outcomes in neurodegenerative disorders globally.
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- Jeyaram Bharathi Jeyabalan
- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Nilgiris, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, 643001, India
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- Drug Discovery and Development, Harrison College of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Nilgiris, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, 643001, India
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- Inter University Centre for Biomedical Research & Super Speciality Hospital, Mahatma Gandhi University Campus at Thalappady, Kottayam, Kerala, India
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Abid A, Wafa Z, Belguidoum M, Touahria T, Mekhadmi NE, Dekmouche M, Bechki L, Bireche K, Boussebaa W, Al-Farga A. Exploring the anti-inflammatory, sedative, antidiabetic, and antioxidant potential in in-vitro and in-vivo models and phenolic profiling of Atractylis aristata Batt. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 330:118252. [PMID: 38663782 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118252] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/30/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Atractylis aristata batt., as an endemic plant from the Asteraceae family, holds a significant position in the Ahaggar region of southern Algeria's traditional medicine. The aerial parts of Atractylis aristata was used to cure inflammation, fever, and stomach disorders. AIM OF THE STUDY The objective of the present investigation was to ascertain the overall bioactive components and phytochemical components and examine the antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, acute toxicity, and sedative properties of the crude extract obtained from the aerial portions of Atractylis aristata (AaME). MATERIALS AND METHODS The AaME's antioxidant activity was assessed by the use of pyrogallol autoxidation, (1,1 diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) (DPPH), 2,2'-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS), and reducing power (RP) techniques. 1 mg/mL of AaME was used to evaluate the antidiabetic activity by applying the enzyme α-amylase inhibitory power test. At the same time, the bovine serum albumin (BSA) denaturation method was employed to quantify the in vitro anti-inflammatory activity at different concentrations (1.5625, 0.78125, 0.390625, 0.1953125 and 0.09765625 mg/mL). In contrast, following the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guideline No. 423, which covers acute oral toxicity testing protocols, the limit dosage test was employed to assess in vivo acute toxicity. At the dose of 0.08 mg/mL, the carrageenan-induced paw edema approach was used to assess the anti-inflammatory efficacy in vivo, and the sedative activity was carried out at the dose of 0.08 mg/mL using the measurement of the locomotor method. Different bioactive compounds were identified within AaME using LC-MS/MS and HPLC-UV analysis. RESULTS The acute toxicity study showed no fatalities or noticeable neurobehavioral consequences at the limit test; this led to their classification in Globally Harmonized System (GHS) category Five, as the OECD guideline No 423 recommended. At a concentration of 0.08 mg/mL (2000 mg/kg), AaME showed apparent inhibition of paw edema and a significant (p = 0.01227) reduction in locomotor activity compared to the control animals. Our findings showed that AaME exhibited considerable antioxidant (IC50 = 0.040 ± 0.003 mg/mL (DPPH), IC50 = 0.005 ± 5.77 × 10-5 mg/mL (ABTS), AEAC = 91.15 ± 3.921 mg (RP) and IR% = 23.81 ± 4.276 (Inhibition rate of pyrogallol) and rebuts antidiabetic activities (I% = 57.6241% ± 2.81772). Our findings revealed that the maximum percentage of BSA inhibition (70.84 ± 0.10%) was obtained at 1.562.5 mg/mL. Thus, the AaME phytochemical profile performed using phytochemical screening, HPLC-UV, and LC-MS/MS analysis demonstrated that A. aristata can be a valuable source of chemicals with biological activity for pharmaceutical manufacturers. CONCLUSION The phytochemical profiling, determined through HPLC-UV and LC-MS/MS applications, reveals this plant's therapeutic value. The aerial parts of Atractylis aristata contain bioactive molecules such as gallic acid, ascorbic acid, and quercetin, contributing to its significant antioxidant capabilities. Furthermore, identifying alizarin, the active compound responsible for its anti-inflammatory properties, could provide evidence supporting the anti-inflammatory capabilities of this subspecies.
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- Asma Abid
- Laboratory of Valorization and Promotion of Saharan Resources (VPRS), Faculty of Mathematics and Matter Sciences, University of Ouargla, Road of Ghardaia, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Valorization and Promotion of Saharan Resources (VPRS), Faculty of Mathematics and Matter Sciences, University of Ouargla, Road of Ghardaia, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria.
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- Laboratory of Valorization and Promotion of Saharan Resources (VPRS), Faculty of Mathematics and Matter Sciences, University of Ouargla, Road of Ghardaia, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria; Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences and Earth Sciences, University of Ghardaia, 47000, Ghardaïa, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Valorization and Promotion of Saharan Resources (VPRS), Faculty of Mathematics and Matter Sciences, University of Ouargla, Road of Ghardaia, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria
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- Department of Biology, SNV Faculty, University of Chahid Hamma Lakhdar, El-Oued, Algeria; Laboratory of Biodiversity and Applications of Biotechnology in the Agriculture Field, University of Chahid Hamma Lakhdar, El-Oued, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Valorization and Promotion of Saharan Resources (VPRS), Faculty of Mathematics and Matter Sciences, University of Ouargla, Road of Ghardaia, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Valorization and Promotion of Saharan Resources (VPRS), Faculty of Mathematics and Matter Sciences, University of Ouargla, Road of Ghardaia, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Valorization and Promotion of Saharan Resources (VPRS), Faculty of Mathematics and Matter Sciences, University of Ouargla, Road of Ghardaia, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Valorization and Promotion of Saharan Resources (VPRS), Faculty of Mathematics and Matter Sciences, University of Ouargla, Road of Ghardaia, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria; Scientific and Technical Research Center in Physico-Chemical Analysis (CRAPC), Tipaza, Algeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Lotfi MS, Rassouli FB. Natural Flavonoid Apigenin, an Effective Agent Against Nervous System Cancers. Mol Neurobiol 2024; 61:5572-5583. [PMID: 38206472 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-024-03917-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Cancer is a serious public health concern worldwide, and nervous system (NS) cancers are among the most life-threatening malignancies. Efforts have been devoted to introduce natural anticancer agents with minimal side effects. Apigenin is an edible flavonoid that is abundantly found in many vegetables and fruits. Various pharmaceutical activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects have been reported for apigenin. This review provides insights into the therapeutic effects of apigenin and flavonoids with similar structure on glioblastoma and neuroblastoma. Current evidence indicates that apigenin has the unique ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, and its antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, neurogenic, and neuroprotective effects have made this flavonoid a great option for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. Meanwhile, apigenin has low toxicity on normal neuronal cells, while induces cytotoxicity on NS cancer cells via triggering several signal pathways and molecular targets. Anticancer effects of apigenin have been contributed to various mechanisms such as induction of cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, and inhibition of migration, invasion, and angiogenesis. Although apigenin is a promising pharmaceutical agent, its low bioavailability is an important issue that must be solved before introducing to clinic. Recently, nano-delivery of apigenin by liposomes and poly lactic-co-glycolide nanoparticles has greatly improved functionality of this agent. Hence, investigating pharmaceutical effects of apigenin-loaded nanocarriers on NS cancer cell lines and animal models is recommended for future studies.
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- Mohammad-Sadegh Lotfi
- Novel Diagnostics and Therapeutics Research Group, Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Novel Diagnostics and Therapeutics Research Group, Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
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Kumosani TA, Al-Bogami TJ, Barbour EK, Yaghmoor SS, Alshareef NA, El-Say KM, Moselhy SS. Molecular docking analysis of some medicinal extracts for pro-apoptotic, antiinflammatory and antioxidative activities using HCC cell lines. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-6. [PMID: 39066556 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2383265] [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: 02/10/2024] [Revised: 07/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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We investigated the biological activities of 14 medicinal plants from Saudi Arabia as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-proliferative properties using hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell lines. Hexane extracts exhibited the maximum inhibitory activities against albumin denaturation compared with those of other solvents. Baccharoides schimperi hexane extract showed the highest anti-inflammatory while Ocimum basilicum methanol extract showed significantly high hydroxyl radical scavenging activity (p < 0.001). B. schimperi methanol extract showed highest cytotoxicity and anti-proliferation activity (IC50; 25 µg/ml) in hepatocellular carcinoma cell line. Annexin V and caspase-9 activities were induced significantly (p < 0.001) by B. schimperi and the response increased in a dose dependent compared with untreated cells (p < 0.001). The docking scores showed a low docking energy binding of 2-Cyclohexylpiperidine of B. schimperi with COX-2, (-16.62 kcal/mol), high affinity for apoptotic and anti-inflammatory potency It can be concluded that, B. schimperi active ingredients as 2-Cyclohexylpiperidine and phytol contributed to its biological activity.
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- Taha A Kumosani
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Experimental Biochemistry Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Production of Bio-products for Industrial Application Research Group, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Experimental Biochemistry Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Experimental Biochemistry Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Production of Bio-products for Industrial Application Research Group, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Jacobs S, Payne C, Shaboodien S, Kgatla T, Pretorius A, Jumaar C, Maarman G, Sanni O. Pulmonary hypertension and the potential of 'drug' repurposing: A case for African medicinal plants. Afr J Thorac Crit Care Med 2024; 30:e1352. [PMID: 39171151 PMCID: PMC11334905 DOI: 10.7196/ajtccm.2024.v30i2.1352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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Abstract Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a haemodynamic disorder in which elevated blood pressure in the pulmonary circulation is caused by abnormal vascular tone. Despite advances in treatment, PH mortality remains high, and drug repurposing has been proposed as a mitigating approach. This article reviews the studies that have investigated drug repurposing as a viable option for PH. We provide an overview of PH and highlight pharmaceutical drugs with repurposing potential, based on limited evidence of their mechanisms of action. Moreover, studies have demonstrated the benefits of medicinal plants in PH, most of which are of Indian or Asian origin. Africa is a rich source of many medicinal plants that have been scientifically proven to counteract myriad pathologies. When perusing these studies, one will notice that some African medicinal plants can counteract the molecular pathways (e.g. proliferation, vasoconstriction, inflammation, oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction) that are also involved in the pathogenesis of PH. We review the actions of these plants with actions applicable to PH and highlight that they could be repurposed as adjunct PH therapies. However, these plants have either never been tested in PH, or there is little evidence of their actions against PH. We therefore encourage caution, as more research is needed to study these plants further in experimental models of PH while acknowledging that the outcomes of such proof of-concept studies may not always yield promising findings. Regardless, this article aims to stimulate future research that could make timely contributions to the field. Study synopsis What the study adds. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) remains a fatal disease, and 80% of the patients live in developing countries where resources are scarce and specialised therapies are often unavailable. Drug repurposing is a viable option to try to improve treatment outcomes.Implications of the findings. We propose that another form of 'drug' repurposing is the use of medicinal plants, many of which have demonstrated benefits against pathological processes that are also key in PH, e.g. apoptosis, tumour-like growth of cells, proliferation, oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction.
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- S Jacobs
- Centre for Cardiometabolic Research in Africa (CARMA), Division of Medical Physiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Centre for Cardiometabolic Research in Africa (CARMA), Division of Medical Physiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Centre for Cardiometabolic Research in Africa (CARMA), Division of Medical Physiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Centre for Cardiometabolic Research in Africa (CARMA), Division of Medical Physiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Centre for Cardiometabolic Research in Africa (CARMA), Division of Medical Physiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Centre for Cardiometabolic Research in Africa (CARMA), Division of Medical Physiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Centre for Cardiometabolic Research in Africa (CARMA), Division of Medical Physiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Centre for Cardiometabolic Research in Africa (CARMA), Division of Medical Physiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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Aitbaba A, Kabdy H, Fatimzahra A, Azraida H, Abdoussadeq O, Aboufatima R, El Yazouli L, Sokar Z, Garzoli S, Chait A. Anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic properties of Marrubium vulgare aqueous extract in an animal model. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38949651 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2372656] [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: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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This study aimed to investigate the potential anti-inflammatory properties of aqueous extract of Marrubium vulgare (AEMV) using various animal models. Several inflammatory models including xylene-induced ear edoema, carrageenan-induced paw edoema, and Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis were employed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of AEMV. LC-MS/MS of AEMV revealed that the major component was Marrubiin, a diterpenoid lactone. AEMV demonstrated significant anti-inflammatory effects in all animal models tested. It effectively reduced ear and paw edoema induced by xylene and carrageenan, respectively. Furthermore, AEMV attenuated arthritis symptoms and hyperalgesia in rats with Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis. Biochemical analyzes revealed normalisation of inflammatory markers, including C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, in treated animals. The findings suggest that AEMV possesses promising anti-inflammatory properties, supporting its potential therapeutic application in inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. Further investigations are needed to clarify the underlying mechanisms and optimise dosing regimens for clinical use.
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- Abdelfatah Aitbaba
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Agri-Food, Biotechnologies, and Valorization of Plant Bioresources. Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
- Agrobiotechnology and Bioengineering Center, CNRST-Labeled Research Unit (AgroBiotech-URLCNRST-05 Center), Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biological Engineering, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Department of Chemistry and Technologies of Drug, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
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Anwar S, Saleem H, Azmat T, Khurshid U, Khan KM, Chohan TA, Khursheed A, Alamri A, Awadh Ali NA. Crotalaria burhia Buch. -Ham.: a comprehensive review of its botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-16. [PMID: 38949575 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2370045] [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: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Crotalaria burhia (Family: Fabaceae) is an important medicinal plant widely distributed in arid parts of the world, including Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan. This plant has enormous ethnobotanical values and is used to treat various common ailments such as swelling, infections, cancer, hydrophobia, pain and skin diseases. Moreover, it is also utilised as food for goats, to make sheds for animals and as a suitable soil binder. This review article is an attempt to analyse critically and to provide updated and categorised information about C. burhia including comprehensive knowledge of the botanical description, traditional/folklore uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological/biological potential, and to facilitate scientific basis for future work. The phytochemical studies (qualitative and quantitative) on C. burhia have indicated the presence of important phytochemical classes, namely alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, saponins, phenolics, tannins, steroids, and terpenoids. Pharmacological studies such as anti-inflammatory/analgesic, antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-tumour, anti-nociceptive, enzyme inhibition, and termiticidal activities were reported from different parts of this plant. Most of the bioassays from this plant have been done on the crude extract. Minimal information about the phytochemicals (responsible for biological activities), except a few compounds has been reported. The potential chemical compounds may need to be purified and tested for the biological potential from isolated compounds in future.
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- Sirajudheen Anwar
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Ha'il, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (IPS), University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (IPS), University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (IPS), University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (IPS), University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Grand Asian University Sialkot, Sialkot, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Ha'il, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Herbs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
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Taechowisan T, Chuen-Im T, Phutdhawong WS. Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Flavonoids from Streptomyces chartreusis RH3.5. Pak J Biol Sci 2024; 27:244-255. [PMID: 38840465 DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2024.244.255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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<b>Background and Objective:</b> The RH3.5 was isolated from the rhizosphere of <i>Boesenbergia rotunda</i> (L.) Mansf. and identified to be <i>Streptomyces chartreusis</i> via analysis of its 16S rDNA sequence, chemotaxonomy and morphology. The aim of this study was to identify the major compounds of RH3.5 and assess their biological activities. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> Silica gel column chromatography and thin-layer chromatography were used to purify major compounds, elucidate 5,7,2'-trihydroxy-8-methoxyflavanone (compound <b>1</b>) and 5',2',5'-trihydroxy-7,8-dimethoxyflavanone (compound <b>2</b>). Subsequently, mass spectrometry and NMR techniques were used to identify the structure of these compounds. Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic properties were carried out using <i>in vitro</i> assays. <b>Results:</b> The bioassays revealed the antimicrobial effect of compounds <b>1</b> and <b>2</b> on MRSA and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>. The minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration was calculated in the range of 32-64 and 128-256 μg/mL, respectively. The compounds <b>1</b> and <b>2</b> also exhibited anti-inflammatory potential by inhibiting NO, IL-1β and TNF-α production in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells in a dose-dependent manner. Additionally, they had mild cytotoxic action against Vero and L929 cell lines with IC<sub>50</sub> values greater than 512 μg/mL. <b>Conclusion:</b> These findings showed that flavonoids of <i>Streptomyces</i> <i>chartreusis</i> RH3.5 exhibited antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities with low cytotoxicity against healthy cells. Thorough research on these compounds could result in the creation of useful methods for treating microbial infections and acute inflammatory responses.
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de Souza AA, Dias Viegas FP, Gontijo VS, Vieira Domingues JS, Giusti-Paiva A, Vilela FC, da Silva GA, Amaral JG, Lopes NP, Viegas C. Antinociceptive Effect of Dillenia indica (Linn.) Mediated by Opioid and Cannabinoid Systems: Pharmacological and Chemical Studies. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202301508. [PMID: 38092696 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Dillenia indica (Linn.) has been reported by several biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-hyperglycemic, antiproliferative, antimutagenic, anticholinesterase, and antimicrobial. In Brazilian traditional medicine, the fruits of D. indica have been used to treat general topical pain and inflammation, but with no scientific validation. Thus, aiming to study its chemical constitution and antinociceptive properties, the crude extract (CE) and fractions obtained from the fruits of D. indica were submitted to an in vivo pharmacological evaluation and a dereplication study by LC-MS/MS analysis, assisted by the Global Natural Product Social Molecular Networking (GNPS). The oral antinociceptive activity of the fruits of D. indica and the possible participation of the opioid and cannabinoid systems were demonstrated in the formalin-induced nociception model. The chemical dereplication study led us to identify several known chemical constituents, including flavonoids, such as caffeoylmalic acid, naringenin, quercetin, and kaempferol. According to literature data, our results are compatible with significant antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities. Therefore, the flavonoid constituents of the fruits of D. indica are probably responsible for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antinociceptive effects mediated by both opioid and cannabinoid systems, confirming its folk use in the treatment and relief of pain.
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- Amanda Alvarenga de Souza
- PeQuiM- Laboratory of Research in Medicinal Chemistry, Federal University of Alfenas, Jovino Fernandes Sales Avenue, 2600, Alfenas/MG, 37130-000, Brazil
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- PeQuiM- Laboratory of Research in Medicinal Chemistry, Federal University of Alfenas, Jovino Fernandes Sales Avenue, 2600, Alfenas/MG, 37130-000, Brazil
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- PeQuiM- Laboratory of Research in Medicinal Chemistry, Federal University of Alfenas, Jovino Fernandes Sales Avenue, 2600, Alfenas/MG, 37130-000, Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Alfenas, 37133-840, Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Alfenas, 37133-840, Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Research in Synthetic and Natural Products, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão, Preto-SP, 14040-903, Brazil
- Multidisciplinary Health Institute, Federal University of Bahia, 45029-094, Vitória da Conquista, BA, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Research in Synthetic and Natural Products, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão, Preto-SP, 14040-903, Brazil
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- PeQuiM- Laboratory of Research in Medicinal Chemistry, Federal University of Alfenas, Jovino Fernandes Sales Avenue, 2600, Alfenas/MG, 37130-000, Brazil
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Lu D, Liu W, Yang H, Zong Y, Sun J, Sun X, Song S, Liu M, Kan J, Che C. Schaftoside reduces inflammation in Aspergillus fumigatus keratitis through the inhibition of the TLR4/MyD88 pathway. Cytokine 2024; 175:156483. [PMID: 38159472 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2023.156483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this research study was to investigate the impact of schaftoside on Aspergillus fumigatus (A. fumigatus) keratitis and elucidate its underlying mechanisms. METHODS In order to establish safe experimental concentrations of schaftoside in human corneal epithelial cells (HCECs), RAW264.7 cells, and mouse models, various techniques were employed including cytotoxicity assay (CCK-8) assay, cell scratch assay, and Draize test. The therapeutic effect of schaftoside was assessed using slit-lamp biomicroscopy, clinical scores, as well as determination of neutrophil infiltration through hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining, immunofluorescence (IF) staining, and myeloperoxidase (MPO) assay. The levels of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), myeloid differentiation primary response 88 (MyD88), pro-inflammatory mediators interleukin (IL)-1β, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and IL-6 were determined using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), western blotting, and IF techniques. RESULTS Schaftoside at a concentration of 160 μM displayed no harmful side effects on HCECs, RAW cells, and mouse corneas, rendering it suitable for further experiments. In a murine fungal keratitis model, schaftoside mitigated the severity of fungal keratitis by inhibiting neutrophil infiltration and reducing MPO activity. Both in vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that schaftoside treatment suppressed the upregulation of IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6 expression, while also downregulating the expressions of TLR4 as well as MyD88 at both mRNA and protein levels. CONCLUSIONS Schaftoside demonstrated a protective effect against A. fumigatus keratitis by reducing corneal damage through inhibition of neutrophil recruitment and downstream inflammatory cytokines. The anti-inflammatory properties of schaftoside in A. fumigatus keratitis may involve modulation of the TLR4/MyD88 pathway.
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- Danli Lu
- Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China; Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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Salama YA, Hassan HM, El-Gayar AM, Abdel-Rahman N. Combined quercetin and simvastatin attenuate hepatic fibrosis in rats by modulating SphK1/NLRP3 pathways. Life Sci 2024; 337:122349. [PMID: 38128755 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.122349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Liver fibrosis involves several signalling pathways working in concert regulating the deposition of extracellular matrix. In this study, we evaluated the effect of quercetin and simvastatin alone and their combination on the treatment of experimentally induced hepatic fibrosis in rats. To decipher the potential mechanisms involved, liver fibrosis was induced in rats by administration of 40 % carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) (1 μl/g rat, i.p., twice weekly) for 6 weeks. Quercetin (50 mg/kg, orally), simvastatin (40 mg/kg, orally) either individually or combined were administered for another 4 weeks. The three treatment groups ameliorated hepatic dysfunction and altered parameters of sphingolipid and pyroptosis pathways. Yet, the combined group showed a more pronounced effect. Treatments lowered serum levels of GOT, GPT, ALP and elevated albumin and total protein levels. Histopathological and electron microscope examination of liver tissue revealed diminished fibrosis and inflammation. Protein expression levels of α-SMA, IL-1β, PPAR-γ, TGF-β1, caspase-1 and caspase-3 expression in liver tissues were reduced. Additionally, hepatic mRNA levels of SphK1 and NLRP3 decreased after treatment. Furthermore, the three groups lowered MDA levels and elevated total antioxidant capacity, GSH and Nrf2 expression levels. Treatments downregulated sphingolipid pathway and NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis and stimulated an anti-apoptotic, anti-proliferative and antioxidant activity. This suggests that targeting the SphK1/NLRP3 pathway could be a prospective therapeutic strategy against liver fibrosis.
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- Yasmin A Salama
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, 35516, Egypt; Department of Pharmacology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa 11152, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa 11152, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, 35516, Egypt.
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Rullah K, Shamsudin NF, Koeberle A, Tham CL, Fasihi Mohd Aluwi MF, Leong SW, Jantan I, Lam KW. Flavonoid diversity and roles in the lipopolysaccharide-mediated inflammatory response of monocytes and macrophages. Future Med Chem 2024; 16:75-99. [PMID: 38205612 DOI: 10.4155/fmc-2023-0174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Targeting lipopolysaccharide (LPS)/toll-like receptor 4 signaling in mononuclear phagocytes has been explored for the treatment of inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. However, only a few key targets have been translated into clinical applications. Flavonoids, a class of ubiquitous plant secondary metabolites, possess a privileged scaffold which serves as a valuable template for designing pharmacologically active compounds directed against diseases with inflammatory components. This perspective provides a general overview of the diversity of flavonoids and their multifaceted mechanisms that interfere with LPS-induced signaling in monocytes and macrophages. Focus is placed on flavonoids targeting MD-2, IκB kinases, c-Jun N-terminal kinases, extracellular signal-regulated kinase, p38 MAPK and PI3K/Akt or modulating LPS-related gene expression.
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- Kamal Rullah
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Michael Popp Institute and Center for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck (CMBI), University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300 Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute of Systems Biology (INBIOSIS), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Malaysia
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- Centre for Drug & Herbal Development, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Diarra A, Agossa K, Youl ENH. The Potential of Cochlospermum tinctorium, Flueggea virosa, and Waltheria indica Traditional Plants From Burkina Faso in Treating Periodontitis: A Systematic Review. Cureus 2024; 16:e52471. [PMID: 38371022 PMCID: PMC10873538 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52471] [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] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Periodontitis is a chronic, infectious, and inflammatory oral disease with a high prevalence in developing countries, where limited access to modern dental care curtails its treatment. This review is dedicated to examining three indigenous botanical species frequently recommended by traditional therapists for the treatment of periodontal disease, namely, Cochlospermum tinctorium, Flueggea virosa, and Waltheria indica, with the aim of elucidating their chemical constituents and pharmacological properties that may support their empirical use. This review adheres to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines extension for scoping reviews. An electronic search was conducted in three databases (PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar) up to July 2022. Out of 700 articles initially identified, only 11 were deemed eligible for inclusion; a substantial majority (80%) of these comprised in vitro studies. Among the trio of botanicals considered, Waltheria indica emerged as the most extensively investigated (65% of the studies). The administration of these plants was predominantly in the form of decoctions or macerations, with extraction methods employing alcoholic agents (ethanolic and methanolic), hydroalcoholic solutions, or aqueous solvents. The selected plants exhibited notable richness in polyphenolic compounds, particularly flavonoids, and demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects, as indicated in 60% of the studies, along with antibacterial properties (against Streptococcus aureus and Helicobacter pylori). None of the studies reported antibacterial activity against periodontal pathogens. The pharmacological properties of these plants may hold promise for the management of oral inflammatory and infectious conditions. Nevertheless, further comprehensive investigations are imperative to establish their safety and efficacy for periodontitis treatment before conclusive recommendations can be formulated.
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- Abdoulaziz Diarra
- Periodontology, Training and Research Unit in Health Sciences (UFR/SDS) University of Ouaga I, Pr. Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, BFA
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- Periodontology, Lille University Hospital, Lille, FRA
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- Pharmacology, Training and Research Unit in Health Sciences (UFR/SDS) University of Ouaga I, Pr. Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, BFA
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Ali SI, Salama A. Natural Immunomodulatory Agents as a Complementary Therapy for Poxviruses. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2024; 1451:337-354. [PMID: 38801589 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-57165-7_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Poxviruses target innate immunity mediators such as tumor necrosis factors, interleukins, interferons, complement, and chemokines. It also targets adaptive immunity such as CD4+ T cells, CD4+ T cells, and B cells. Emerging of the recent epidemic of monkeypox virus (MPXV), a zoonotic disease native to Central and Western Africa, besides the lack of permitted treatments for poxviruses infections, encouraged researchers to identify effective inhibitors to help in preventing and treating poxviruses infections. Natural bioactive components, particularly polyphenolics, are promising for creating powerful antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, immune-stimulating, and antiviral agents. As a result, they are potentially effective therapies for preventing and treating viral diseases, such as infections caused by poxviruses including the recent pandemic MPXV. Polyphenolics: rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid, resveratrol, quercitrin, myricitrin, gingerol, gallotannin, and propolis-benzofuran A, as well as isoquinoline alkaloids: galanthamine and thalimonine represent prospective antiviral agents against MPXV, they can inhibit MPXV and other poxviruses via targeting different viral elements including DNA Topoisomerase I (TOP1), Thymidine Kinase (TK), serine/threonine protein kinase (Ser/Thr kinase), and protein A48R. The bioactive extracts of different traditional plants including Guiera senegalensis, Larrea tridentata, Sarracenia purpurea, Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers., Zingiber officinale Roscoe, Quercus infectoria, Rhus chinensis, Prunella vulgaris L., Salvia rosmarinus, and Origanum vulgare also can inhibit the growth of different poxviruses including MPXV, vaccinia virus (VACV), variola virus, buffalopox virus, fowlpox virus, and cowpox virus. There is an urgent need for additional molecular studies to identify and confirm the anti-poxviruses properties of various natural bioactive components, especially those that showed potent antiviral activity against other viruses.
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- Sami I Ali
- Plant Biochemistry Department, National Research Centre (NRC), 33 El Buhouth St. (Former El-Tahrir St.), Dokki, Cairo, 12622, Egypt.
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- Pharmacology Department, National Research Centre (NRC), 33 El Buhouth St. (Former El-Tahrir St.), Dokki, Cairo, 12622, Egypt
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Kim JW, Ko HC, Jang MG, Han SH, Kim HJ, Kim SJ. Phytochemical content and antioxidant activity in eight citrus cultivars grown in Jeju Island according to harvest time. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2022.2151620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Jae-Won Kim
- Jeju Institute of Korean Medicine, Jeju, Republic of Korea
- Department of Food Bioengineering, Jeju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- Jeju Institute of Korean Medicine, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- Biotech Regional Innovation Center, Jeju Nation University, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Horticultural Science, Jeju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Bioengineering, Jeju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- Biotech Regional Innovation Center, Jeju Nation University, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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Strugała-Danak P, Spiegel M, Gabrielska J. Malvidin and Its Mono- and Di-Glucosides Forms: A Study of Combining Both In Vitro and Molecular Docking Studies Focused on Cholinesterase, Butyrylcholinesterase, COX-1 and COX-2 Activities. Molecules 2023; 28:7872. [PMID: 38067599 PMCID: PMC10708353 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28237872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Malvidin, one of the six most prominent anthocyanins found in various fruits and vegetables, may possess a wide range of health-promoting properties. The biological activity of malvidin and its glycosides is not entirely clear and has been relatively less frequently studied compared to other anthocyanins. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between the structural derivatives of malvidin and their anti-cholinergic and anti-inflammatory activity. The study selected malvidin (Mv) and its two sugar derivatives: malvidin 3-O-glucoside (Mv 3-glc) and malvidin 3,5-O-diglucoside (Mv 3,5-diglc). The anti-inflammatory activity was assessed by inhibiting the enzymes, specifically COX-1 and COX-2. Additionally, the inhibitory effects on cholinesterase activity, particularly acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), were evaluated. Molecular modeling was also employed to examine and visualize the interactions between enzymes and anthocyanins. The results revealed that the highest inhibitory capacity at concentration 100 µM was demonstrated by Mv 3-glc in relation to AChE (26.3 ± 3.1%) and BChE (22.1 ± 3.0%), highlighting the crucial role of the glycoside substituent at the C3 position of the C ring in determining the inhibitory efficiency of these enzymes. In addition, the glycosylation of malvidin significantly reduced the anti-inflammatory activity of these derivatives compared to the aglycone form. The IC50 parameter demonstrates the following relationship for the COX-1 enzyme: Mv (12.45 ± 0.70 µM) < Mv 3-glc (74.78 ± 0.06 µM) < Mv 3,5-diglc (90.36 ± 1.92 µM). Similarly, for the COX-2 enzyme, we have: Mv (2.76 ± 0.16 µM) < Mv 3-glc (39.92 ± 3.02 µM) < Mv 3.5-diglc (66.45 ± 1.93 µM). All tested forms of malvidin exhibited higher activity towards COX-2 compared to COX-1, indicating their selectivity as inhibitors of COX-2. Theoretical calculations were capable of qualitatively replicating most of the noted patterns in the experimental data, explaining the impact of deprotonation and glycosylation on inhibitory activity. It can be suggested that anthocyanins, such as malvidins, could be valuable in the development of treatments for inflammatory conditions and Alzheimer's disease and deserve further study.
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- Paulina Strugała-Danak
- Department of Physics and Biophysics, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, C. K. Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland;
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- Department of Organic Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology, Wrocław Medical University, Borowska 211A, 50-556 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;
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Alamri MA, Tahir ul Qamar M. Network pharmacology based virtual screening of Flavonoids from Dodonea angustifolia and the molecular mechanism against inflammation. Saudi Pharm J 2023; 31:101802. [PMID: 37822694 PMCID: PMC10563060 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2023.101802] [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: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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Inflammation is a nonspecific immune response against injury caused by a harmful agent that strives to restore tissue function and homeostasis. Dodonaea angustifolia L.f. (Sapindaceae) is a medium-sized shrub used to treat a variety of diseases in traditional medicine. In the current study, integrated network-pharmacology and molecular docking approaches were used to identify the active constituents, their possible targets, signaling pathways, and anti-inflammatory effects of flavonoids from D.angustifolia. D. angustifolia active ingredients were acquired from the Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry and Therapeutics (IMPPAT), and Traditional Chinese Medicine System Pharmacology (TCMSP) databases. The screening included the ten most prevalent D. angustifolia components, and the SwissTargetPrediction database was utilized to anticipate the targets of these compounds. Anti-inflammatory genes were found using the GeneCards database. The 175 overlapping genes were discovered as prospective D. angustifolia anti-inflammatory targets. Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis revealed that the overlapped targets were closely related to the major pathogenic processes linked to inflammation, such as response to organonitrogen compound, protein kinase activity, phosphotransferase activity, pI3k-Akt signaling pathway, metabolic pathways, and chemical carcinogenesis. Compound-target-pathway, and protein-protein interaction networks revealed 6-Methoxykaempferol and 5-Hydroxy-7,8 dimethoxyflavone as key compounds, and AKT1, VEGFA, and EGFR as key targets. Furthermore, molecular docking followed by molecular dynamic (MD) simulation of D. angustifolia active ingredients with core proteins fully complemented the binding affinity of these compounds and indicated stable complexes at the docked site. These findings reveal D. angustifolia 's multi-target, multi-compound, and multi-pathway strategies against inflammation. Our study paved the way for further research into the mechanism for developing D. angustifolia -based natural products as alternative therapies for inflammation.
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- Mubarak A. Alamri
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Integrative Omics and Molecular Modeling Laboratory, Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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Miao L, Liu C, Cheong MS, Zhong R, Tan Y, Rengasamy KRR, Leung SWS, Cheang WS, Xiao J. Exploration of natural flavones' bioactivity and bioavailability in chronic inflammation induced-type-2 diabetes mellitus. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023; 63:11640-11667. [PMID: 35821658 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2095349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Diabetes, being the most widespread illness, poses a serious threat to global public health. It seems that inflammation plays a critical role in the pathophysiology of diabetes. This review aims to demonstrate a probable link between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and chronic inflammation during its development. Additionally, the current review examined the bioactivity of natural flavones and the possible molecular mechanisms by which they influence diabetes and inflammation. While natural flavones possess remarkable anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory bioactivities, their therapeutic use is limited by the low oral bioavailability. Several factors contribute to the low bioavailability, including poor water solubility, food interaction, and unsatisfied metabolic behaviors, while the diseases (diabetes, inflammation, etc.) causing even less bioavailability. Throughout the years, different strategies have been developed to boost flavones' bioavailability, including structural alteration, biological transformation, and innovative drug delivery system design. This review addresses current advancements in improving the bioavailability of flavonoids in general, and flavones in particular. Clinical trials were also analyzed to provide insight into the potential application of flavonoids in diabetes and inflammatory therapies.
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- Lingchao Miao
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Control in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Control in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Control in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Control in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Control in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China
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- Department of Analytical and Food Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Ourense, Spain
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Silva MC, Cunha G, Firmino P, Sallum LO, Menezes A, Dutra J, de Araujo-Neto J, Batista AA, Ellena J, Napolitano HB. Structural and Anticancer Studies of Methoxyflavone Derivative from Strychnos pseudoquina A.St.-Hil. (Loganiaceae) from Brazilian Cerrado. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:40764-40774. [PMID: 37929093 PMCID: PMC10621014 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c05841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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The Cerrado biome is the world's largest and most diversified tropical savanna. Despite its diversity, there remains a paucity of scientific discussion and evidence about the medicinal use of Cerrado plants. One of the greatest challenges is the complexity of secondary metabolites, such as flavonoids, present in those plants and their extraction, purification, and characterization, which involves a wide range of approaches, tools, and techniques. Notwithstanding these difficulties, the search for accurately proven medicinal plants against cancer, a leading cause of death worldwide, has contributed to this growing area of research. This study set out to extract, purify, and characterize 3-O-methylquercetin isolated from the plant Strychnos pseudoquina A.St.-Hil. (Loganiaceae) and to test it for antiproliferative activity and selectivity against different tumor and nontumor human cell lines. A combined-method approach was employed using 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, Hirshfeld surface analysis, and theoretical calculations to extensively characterize this bioflavonoid. 3-O-methylquercetin melts around 275 °C and crystallizes in a nonplanar conformation with an angle of 18.02° between the pyran ring (C) and the phenyl ring (B), unlike quercetin and luteolin, which are planar. Finally, the in vitro cytotoxicity of 3-O-methylquercetin was compared with data from quercetin, luteolin, and cisplatin, showing that structural differences influenced the antiproliferative activity and the selectivity against different tumor cell lines.
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- Marianna C. Silva
- Laboratório
de Novos Materiais, Universidade Evangélica
de Goiás, 75083-515 Anápolis, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratório
de Produtos Naturais, Universidade Estadual
de Goiás, 75132-903 Anápolis, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratório
Multiusuário de Cristalografia Estrutural, Instituto de Física
de São Carlos, Universidade de São
Paulo, 13566-590 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório
de Novos Materiais, Universidade Evangélica
de Goiás, 75083-515 Anápolis, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratório
de Produtos Naturais, Universidade Estadual
de Goiás, 75132-903 Anápolis, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratório
de Estrutura e Reatividade de Compostos Inorgânicos, Departamento
de Química, Universidade Federal
de São Carlos, 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório
de Bioinorgânica, Catálise e Farmacologia, Instituto
de Química, Universidade de São
Paulo, 05508-000 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório
de Estrutura e Reatividade de Compostos Inorgânicos, Departamento
de Química, Universidade Federal
de São Carlos, 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório
Multiusuário de Cristalografia Estrutural, Instituto de Física
de São Carlos, Universidade de São
Paulo, 13566-590 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Grupo
de Química Teórica e Estrutural de Anápolis, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, 75132-903 Anápolis, GO, Brazil
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da Silva BAF, Pessoa RT, da Costa RHS, de Oliveira MRC, Ramos AGB, de Lima Silva MG, da Silva LYS, Medeiros CR, Florencio SGL, Ribeiro-Filho J, Coutinho HDM, Raposo A, Yoo S, Han H, de Menezes IRA, Quintans Júnior LJ. Evaluation of the antiedematogenic and anti-inflammatory properties of Ximenia americana L. (Olacaceae) bark extract in experimental models of inflammation. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 166:115249. [PMID: 37597323 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023] Open
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Edema is one of the obvious indicators of inflammation and a crucial factor to take into account when assessing a substance's capacity to reduce inflammation. We aimed to evaluate the antiedematogenic and anti-inflammatory profile of the hydroethanolic barks extract of Ximenia americana (HEXA). The possible antiedematogenic and anti-inflammatory effect of EHXA (50, 100 mg/kg and 250 mg/kg v.o) was evaluated using the paw edema induced by carrageenan, zymosan, dextran, CFA and by different agents inflammatory (serotonin, histamine, arachidonic acid and PGE2), and pleurisy model induced by carrageenan and its action on IL-1β and TNF-α levels was also evaluated. HEXA demonstrated a significant antiedematogenic effect at concentrations of 50, 100 and 250 mg/kg on paw edema induced by carrageenan, zymosan and dextran. However, the concentration of 50 mg/kg as standard, demonstrating the effect in the subchronic model, induced CFA with inhibition of 59.06 %. In models of histamine-induced paw edema, HEXA showed inhibition of - 30 min: 40.49 %, 60 min: 44.70 % and 90 min: 48.98 %; serotonin inhibition - 30 min: 57.09 %, 60 min: 66.04 % and 90 min: 61.79 %; arachidonic acid inhibition - 15 min: 36.54 %, 30 min: 51.10 %, 45 min: 50.32 % and 60 min: 76.17 %; and PGE2 inhibition - 15 min: 67.78 %, 30 min: 62.30 %, 45 min: 54.25 % and 60 min: 47.92 %. HEXA significantly reduced (p < 0.01) leukocyte migration in the pleurisy model and reduced TNF-α and IL-1β levels in pleural lavage (p < 0.0001). The results showed that HEXA has the potential to have an antiedematogenic impact in both acute and chronic inflammation processes, with a putative mode of action including the suppression or regulation of inflammatory mediators.
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- Bruno Anderson Fernandes da Silva
- Laboratory of Neurosciences and Pharmacological Assays, Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil; Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, SE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Molecular Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemical, Regional University of Cariri, Cel Antonio Luis 1161, Pimenta, CEP 63105- 000, Crato, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Molecular Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemical, Regional University of Cariri, Cel Antonio Luis 1161, Pimenta, CEP 63105- 000, Crato, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Molecular Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemical, Regional University of Cariri, Cel Antonio Luis 1161, Pimenta, CEP 63105- 000, Crato, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Molecular Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemical, Regional University of Cariri, Cel Antonio Luis 1161, Pimenta, CEP 63105- 000, Crato, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Molecular Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemical, Regional University of Cariri, Cel Antonio Luis 1161, Pimenta, CEP 63105- 000, Crato, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Molecular Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemical, Regional University of Cariri, Cel Antonio Luis 1161, Pimenta, CEP 63105- 000, Crato, CE, Brazil
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- CECAPE College, Av. Padre Cícero, 3917 - São José, Juazeiro do Norte, CE 63024-015, Brazil
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- CBIOS (Research Center for Biosciences and Health Technologies), Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Campo Grande 376, 1749-024 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Audit Team, Hanmoo Convention (Oakwood Premier), 49, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06164, South Korea.
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- College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Sejong University, 98 Gunja-Dong, Gwanjin-Gu, Seoul 143-747, South Korea.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Molecular Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemical, Regional University of Cariri, Cel Antonio Luis 1161, Pimenta, CEP 63105- 000, Crato, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neurosciences and Pharmacological Assays, Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil; Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, SE, Brazil
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Liu YF, Chen J. Application effect of phloroglucinol injection in elderly patients with spastic abdominal pain in emergency department. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:5440-5446. [PMID: 37637688 PMCID: PMC10450372 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i23.5440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although norepinephrine injection is commonly used in emergency situations, it is associated with risks for elderly patients with spasmodic liver pain. This study explores the safety and effectiveness of mebendazole injection, an alternative treatment option, for the emergency management of spasmodic abdominal pain, while minimizing adverse reactions, in elderly patients. AIM To explore the development of norepinephrine injection and the adverse reactions of this drug in emergency elderly patients with spasmodic liver pain. METHODS The control group consisted of 56 elderly patients visiting our hospital from January 2021 to December 2021. After hospital admission, the control group was intravenously administered tolopin. The experimental group consisted of 56 emergency patients with spasmodic abdominal pain who visited our hospital until June 2022. After hospital admission, the experimental group was intravenously administered toloxazole. The two groups were treated for 3 d. The disappearance of clinical symptoms was observed before and after the treatment, and the difference in adverse reactions between the two groups was compared. RESULTS The pain of the wife, fire, diarrhea, drowning, and surrounding time disappeared in the experimental group. No statistical difference was observed between the experimental and control groups in visual pain analog scale (VAS) scores before and after the treatment (P > 0.05). The VAS scores of abdominal pain severity after 0.5 h, 1.0 h, and after 6.0 h of treatment were significantly lower for the experimental group than for the control group. After the treatment, the therapeutic effect in the experimental group was higher and statistically significant than that in the control group (P < 0.05). The probability of adverse reactions before the treatment was lower in the experimental group than in the control group. CONCLUSION During emergency, mebendazole injection exhibited a good therapeutic value when used for the clinical treatment of elderly patients with spasmodic stomach pain. It accelerated the disappearance of clinical symptoms such as stomach pain, reduced the stomach weight, and improved clinical activity. Reducing and promoting the frequency of high treatment safety with mebendazole injection is worthwhile.
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- Yu-Fei Liu
- Emergency Medicine Department, Hefei BOE Hospital, Hefei 230000, Anhui Province, China
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- Emergency Medicine Department, Hefei BOE Hospital, Hefei 230000, Anhui Province, China
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Saad B. Management of Obesity-Related Inflammatory and Cardiovascular Diseases by Medicinal Plants: From Traditional Uses to Therapeutic Targets. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2204. [PMID: 37626701 PMCID: PMC10452657 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11082204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Inflammation is a crucial factor in the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Cardiac remodeling in the presence of persistent inflammation leads to myocardial fibrosis and extracellular matrix changes, which reduce cardiac function, induce arrhythmias, and finally, cause heart failure. The majority of current CVD treatment plans concentrate on reducing risk factors such as hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. One such strategy could be inflammation reduction. Numerous in vitro, animal, and clinical studies indicate that obesity is associated with low-grade inflammation. Recent studies have demonstrated the potential of medicinal plants and phytochemicals to cure and prevent obesity and inflammation. In comparison to conventional therapies, the synergistic effects of several phytochemicals boost their bioavailability and impact numerous cellular and molecular targets. Focusing on appetite, pancreatic lipase activity, thermogenesis, lipid metabolism, lipolysis and adipogenesis, apoptosis in adipocytes, and adipocyte life cycle by medicinal plants and phytochemicals represent an important goal in the development of new anti-obesity drugs. We conducted an extensive review of the literature and electronic databases, including Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, and MedlinePlus, for collecting data on the therapeutic effects of medicinal plants/phytochemicals in curing obesity and its related inflammation and CVD diseases, including cellular and molecular mechanisms, cytokines, signal transduction cascades, and clinical trials.
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- Bashar Saad
- Al-Qasemi Academic College, Baqa Algharbiya 30100, Israel; or
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, The Arab American University, Jenin P203, Palestine
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Uruski P, Matuszewska J, Leśniewska A, Rychlewski D, Niklas A, Mikuła-Pietrasik J, Tykarski A, Książek K. An integrative review of nonobvious puzzles of cellular and molecular cardiooncology. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2023; 28:44. [PMID: 37221467 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-023-00451-y] [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: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
Abstract
Oncologic patients are subjected to four major treatment types: surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. All nonsurgical forms of cancer management are known to potentially violate the structural and functional integrity of the cardiovascular system. The prevalence and severity of cardiotoxicity and vascular abnormalities led to the emergence of a clinical subdiscipline, called cardiooncology. This relatively new, but rapidly expanding area of knowledge, primarily focuses on clinical observations linking the adverse effects of cancer therapy with deteriorated quality of life of cancer survivors and their increased morbidity and mortality. Cellular and molecular determinants of these relations are far less understood, mainly because of several unsolved paths and contradicting findings in the literature. In this article, we provide a comprehensive view of the cellular and molecular etiology of cardiooncology. We pay particular attention to various intracellular processes that arise in cardiomyocytes, vascular endothelial cells, and smooth muscle cells treated in experimentally-controlled conditions in vitro and in vivo with ionizing radiation and drugs representing diverse modes of anti-cancer activity.
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- Paweł Uruski
- Department of Hypertensiology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Długa ½ Str., 61-848, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Pathophysiology of Ageing and Civilization Diseases, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Długa ½ Str., 61-848, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Pathophysiology of Ageing and Civilization Diseases, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Długa ½ Str., 61-848, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Pathophysiology of Ageing and Civilization Diseases, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Długa ½ Str., 61-848, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Hypertensiology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Długa ½ Str., 61-848, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Pathophysiology of Ageing and Civilization Diseases, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Długa ½ Str., 61-848, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Hypertensiology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Długa ½ Str., 61-848, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Pathophysiology of Ageing and Civilization Diseases, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Długa ½ Str., 61-848, Poznan, Poland.
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Malak N, Alotaibi BS, Khan A, Khan A, Ullah S, Nasreen N, Niaz S, Chen CC. Density Functional Theory Calculations and Molecular Docking Analyses of Flavonoids for Their Possible Application against the Acetylcholinesterase and Triose-Phosphate Isomerase Proteins of Rhipicephalus microplus. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28083606. [PMID: 37110838 PMCID: PMC10145301 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28083606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Ticks and tick-borne diseases constitute a substantial hazard to the livestock industry. The rising costs and lack of availability of synthetic chemical acaricides for farmers with limited resources, tick resistance to current acaricides, and residual issues in meat and milk consumed by humans further aggravate the situation. Developing innovative, eco-friendly tick management techniques, such as natural products and commodities, is vital. Similarly, searching for effective and feasible treatments for tick-borne diseases is essential. Flavonoids are a class of natural chemicals with multiple bioactivities, including the inhibition of enzymes. We selected eighty flavonoids having enzyme inhibitory, insecticide, and pesticide properties. Flavonoids' inhibitory effects on the acetylcholinesterase (AChE1) and triose-phosphate isomerase (TIM) proteins of Rhipicephalus microplus were examined utilizing a molecular docking approach. Our research demonstrated that flavonoids interact with the active areas of proteins. Seven flavonoids (methylenebisphloridzin, thearubigin, fortunellin, quercetagetin-7-O-(6-O-caffeoyl-β-d-glucopyranoside), quercetagetin-7-O-(6-O-p-coumaroyl-β-glucopyranoside), rutin, and kaempferol 3-neohesperidoside) were the most potent AChE1 inhibitors, while the other three flavonoids (quercetagetin-7-O-(6-O-caffeoyl-β-d-glucopyranoside), isorhamnetin, and liquiritin) were the potent inhibitors of TIM. These computationally-driven discoveries are beneficial and can be utilized in assessing drug bioavailability in both in vitro and in vivo settings. This knowledge can create new strategies for managing ticks and tick-borne diseases.
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- Nosheen Malak
- Department of Zoology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan
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- Department of Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Alquwayiyah 15273, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany and Zoology, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda 24420, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences, College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
- Department of Pathology, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi 600, Taiwan
- Department of Cosmetic Science, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan 717, Taiwan
- Ph.D. Program in Translational Medicine, Rong Hsing Research Center for Translational Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan
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Huang Y, Ye Y, Xu D, Ji J, Sun J, Xu M, Xia B, Shen H, Xia R, Shi W, Sun X. Structural characterization and anti-inflammatory activity of a novel neutral polysaccharide isolated from Smilax glabra Roxb. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 234:123559. [PMID: 36754268 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Crude polysaccharides isolated from Smilax glabra were screened for anti-inflammatory activity using mice ear swelling animal experiments, during which the neutral polysaccharide S1 was identified. The structural characteristics and anti-inflammatory effects of the anti-inflammatory S1 polysaccharide were then investigated. The results showed that S1 was mainly composed of rhamnose, arabinose, galactose, glucose, xylose, and mannose. The structure of the main chain consisted of →6)-α-Galp-(1 → 6)-β-Galp-(1 → 4)-α-Xylp-(1 → 6)-β-Galp-(1→, with branched chains comprising α-Araf-(1 → 4)-α → Manp-(1 → and β-Rhap-(1 → 4)-α-Glcp-(1 → units. Furthermore, S1 did not have a triple helix conformation. S1 could inhibit NO secretion, reduce the levels of pro-inflammatory factors (IL-6 and TNF-α), and significantly reduce LPS-stimulated inflammatory damage in RAW 264.7 cells by inhibiting activation of the NF-κB (p65) pathway. These results shed light on the possibility of S1 to be developed as a novel anti-inflammatory drug for therapeutic purposes.
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- Yaoguang Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Ningbo Xiabang New Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Ningbo Xiabang New Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Ningbo Xiabang New Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Ningbo Xiabang New Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China.
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Zeng Z. Assessment of the potential value of combining western medicine therapies with traditional chinese medicine in the treatment of COVID-19: Mechanistic perspectives. Technol Health Care 2023; 31:169-184. [PMID: 37038790 DOI: 10.3233/thc-236015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND The pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) since early 2020 is one of the most significant global health issues in history. Although there is currently no specific treatment for COVID-19, researchers have provided a whole array of potential treatments, both from the Western medicine approach, which is molecular target and pathogenesis based, and from the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) approach, which is based on the exposure to toxins/pathogens and the balance of the body to combat them for recovery. OBJECTIVE The aim of this research is to find combinations of Western medicine and TCM that may offer better therapeutic efficacy synergystically with a better adverse events profile. The findings of the research may provide a new insight in the development of the treatment of COVID-19. METHODS From the Western medicine perspective, drugs target the mechanisms of viral infection, including the stages of viral entry (Arbidol, Camostat Mesylate, Convalescent Plasma therapy) and viral replication (Lopinavir/Ritonavir, Redemsivir, Ribavirin). Additional therapies target host defenses, preventing cytokine storms (Tocilizumab) and stimulating the immune system (Interferons). On the other hand, TCM also proposed a number of treatment methods for COVID-19 with new scientific approaches identifying their antiviral and immunomodulatory activities. The novel combination of Western medicine and TCM can be proposed by analyzing their respective molecular targets. RESULTS Although TCM is not generally accepted in the Western community because of the general lack of knowledge on their detailed mechanisms, studies and clinical trials suggest that TCM could be beneficial in combating COVID-19. CONCLUSION Based on the principle of combining TCM and Western medicine, two combinations are tested effective in clinical trials, and three possible combinations that might be effective are proposed in the paper.
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- Zirui Zeng
- International Department, The Affiliated High School of South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA
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Liu F, O'Donnell TJ, Park EJ, Kovacs S, Nakamura K, Dave A, Luo Y, Sun R, Wall M, Wongwiwatthananukit S, Silva DK, Williams PG, Pezzuto JM, Chang LC. Anti-inflammatory Quinoline Alkaloids from the Roots of Waltheria indica. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2023; 86:276-289. [PMID: 36746775 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.2c00861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Sixteen new quinoline alkaloids (1a-7, 8a, 9, 10, 13-15, 17, and 21) and 10 known analogs (8b, 11, 12, 16, 18-20, and 22-24), along with three known cyclopeptide alkaloids (25-27), were isolated from the roots of Waltheria indica. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by detailed NMR and circular dichroism with computational support and mass spectrometry data interpretation. Anti-inflammatory potential of isolates was evaluated based on inhibition of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced nitric oxide (NO) production and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)-induced nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) activity with cell culture models. In the absence of cell growth inhibition, compounds 6, 8a, 9-11, 13, 21, and 24 reduced TNF-α-induced NF-κB activity with IC50 values ranging from 7.1 to 12.1 μM, comparable to the positive control (BAY 11-7082, IC50 = 9.7 μM). Compounds 6, 8a, 8b, and 11 showed significant NO-inhibitory activity with IC50 values ranging from 11.0 to 12.8 μM, being more active than the positive control (l-NMMA, IC50 = 22.7 μM). Structure-activity relationships indicated that NO inhibitory activity was significantly affected by C-8 substitution. Inhibition of LPS-induced nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) by 8b [(5S)-waltherione M, IC50 11.7 ± 0.8 μM] correlated with inhibition of iNOS mRNA expression. The biological potential of W. indica metabolites supports the traditional use of this plant for the treatment of inflammatory-related disorders.
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- Feifei Liu
- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, 2545 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, United States
- Arnold and Marine Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York 11201, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, United States
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- Arnold and Marine Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York 11201, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, 2545 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, 2545 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, United States
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- Daniel K. Inouye U.S. Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center, USDA-ARS, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, United States
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, 2545 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, United States
- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Western New England University, Springfield, Massachusetts 10119, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, United States
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Phytochemical Compounds, Acute Toxicity, Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Thymus leptobotrys Murb Essential Oil. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031355. [PMID: 36771022 PMCID: PMC9920518 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The present study was conducted to evaluate the acute toxicity and anti-inflammatory effect in vivo, as well as the antioxidant activity, of the essential oil of Thymus leptobotrys Murb. The results indicate that the tested essential oil is non-toxic, with an estimated LD50 of 2500 mg kg-1 of mice body weight. The anti-inflammatory test revealed that, at a dose of 200 mg kg-1, the essential oil reduced rat paw edemas by 89.59% within 3 h of oral administration, this reduction in edema size was greater than that obtained with indomethacin (75.78%). The antioxidant activity (IC50) of Thymus leptobotrys Murb essential oil was 346.896 µg mL-1 and 861.136 mg Trolox equivalent/g essential oil in the 2.2-diphenyl1-picryl-hydrazyl radical scavenging capacity (DPPH) and Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC) assays, respectively. The toxicity test reveals an LD50 greater than 2500 mg kg-1 of body weight of mice which classifies it within category 5 of non-toxic substances that can be administered orally. These results suggest that the essential oil of Thymus leptobotrys Murb is not toxic, and it represents a valuable source of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant metabolites.
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dos Santos RF, Da Silva T, Brito ACDS, Inácio JD, Ventura BD, Mendes MAP, Azevedo BF, Siqueira LM, Almeida-Amaral EE, Dutra PML, Da-Silva SAG. Therapeutic effect of oral quercetin in hamsters infected with Leishmania Viannia braziliensis. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 12:1059168. [PMID: 36710981 PMCID: PMC9880276 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.1059168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by several species of intracellular protozoa of the genus Leishmania that present manifestations ranging from cutaneous ulcers to the fatal visceral form. Leishmania Viannia braziliensis is an important species associated with American tegumentary leishmaniasis and the main agent in Brazil, with variable sensitivity to available drugs. The search for new therapeutic alternatives to treat leishmaniasis is an urgent need, especially for endemic countries. Not only is quercetin well known for its antioxidant activity in radical scavenging but also several other biological effects are described, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and pro-oxidant activities. This study aimed to investigate the flavonoid quercetin's therapeutic potential in L. (V.) braziliensis infection. Quercetin showed antiamastigote (IC50 of 21 ± 2.5 µM) and antipromastigote (25 ± 0.7 µM) activities and a selectivity index of 22. The treatment of uninfected or L. (V.) braziliensis-infected macrophages with quercetin increased reactive oxygen species (ROS)/H202 generation without altering Nitric Oxide (NO) production. Oral treatment with quercetin of infected hamsters, starting at 1 week of infection for 8 weeks, reduced the lesion thickness (p > 0.01) and parasite load (p > 0.001). The results of this study suggest that the antiamastigote activity of the flavonoid quercetin in vitro is associated, at least in part, with the modulation of ROS production by macrophages. The efficacy of oral quercetin treatment in hamsters infected with L. (V.) braziliensis was presented for the first time and shows its promising therapeutic potential.
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- Rosiane Freire dos Santos
- Laboratório de Imunofarmacologia Parasitária, Disciplina de Parasitologia/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunofarmacologia Parasitária, Disciplina de Parasitologia/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunofarmacologia Parasitária, Disciplina de Parasitologia/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica de Tripanossomatídeos, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunofarmacologia Parasitária, Disciplina de Parasitologia/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunofarmacologia Parasitária, Disciplina de Parasitologia/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunofarmacologia Parasitária, Disciplina de Parasitologia/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunofarmacologia Parasitária, Disciplina de Parasitologia/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunofisiologia do Exercício, Disciplina de Parasitologia/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunofarmacologia Parasitária, Disciplina de Parasitologia/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Mutinda ES, Mkala EM, Ren J, Kimutai F, Waswa EN, Odago WO, Nanjala C, Gichua MK, Njire MM, Hu GW. A review on the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of the genus Veronicastrum (Plantaginaceae). JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 300:115695. [PMID: 36108894 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115695] [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: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Veronicastrum Heist. ex Fabr. (Plantaginaceae) is a multifunctional plant in China and other parts of the continent. It has traditionally been used in the treatment of ascites, edema, blood stasis, pain relief, chronic nephritis injury, fever, cough, headache, arthritis, dysentery, rheumatism, pleural effusion, liver damage, and other disorders. Although research has confirmed that the genus Veronicastrum contain many active compounds, no review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry or pharmacology has been conducted to date. AIM This review aims to systematically evaluate the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of the genus Veronicastrum, discuss its medicinal potential, modern scientific research, and the relationship between them, and put forward some suggestions to promote further development and utilization of Veronicastrum. MATERIALS AND METHODS The traditional uses, phytochemical and pharmacological data related to the genus Veronicastrum from 1955 to date was compiled by surveying the ethnomedicinal books and published papers, and searching the online databases including Google Scholar, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Science Direct, Web of Science and World Flora Online. RESULTS Species of the genus Veronicastrum are widely used in folkloric medicine and some of their uses have been confirmed in modern pharmacological activities. A total of 89 chemical constituents have been isolated from the genus Veronicastrum, including flavonoids, carbohydrates, iridoids, terpenoids, phytosterols, phenolic acids, and other constituents. Among the compounds isolated, iridoids, flavonoids, and terpenoids are responsible for the biological activities of this genus with significant pharmacological activities both in vitro and in vivo. The extracts and compounds isolated from this genus have been reported to contain a wide range of pharmacological activities such as immunosuppressive, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, gastro protective, and antimicrobial activity. CONCLUSION The genus Veronicastrum is not only a great herbal remedy, but also has numerous bioactive chemicals with potential for new drug discovery. In the literature, phytochemical investigations have been undertaken on five species. Detailed scientific research is still needed to fully understand this genus. Furthermore, its bioactive chemicals' structure-activity connection, in vivo activity, and mechanism of action ought to be investigated further.
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- Elizabeth Syowai Mutinda
- CAS Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm Enhancement and Specialty Agriculture, Wuhan, Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm Enhancement and Specialty Agriculture, Wuhan, Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm Enhancement and Specialty Agriculture, Wuhan, Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China; College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm Enhancement and Specialty Agriculture, Wuhan, Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China; School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm Enhancement and Specialty Agriculture, Wuhan, Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm Enhancement and Specialty Agriculture, Wuhan, Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm Enhancement and Specialty Agriculture, Wuhan, Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya.
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- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm Enhancement and Specialty Agriculture, Wuhan, Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Mutinda ES, Mkala EM, Ren J, Kimutai F, Waswa EN, Odago WO, Nanjala C, Gichua MK, Njire MM, Hu GW. A review on the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of the genus Veronicastrum (Plantaginaceae). JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 300:115695. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2022.115695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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Choi K, Park SY, Kwon Y, Lee J, Kwon O, Kim JY. Green tea extract and Piper retrofractum attenuate deoxycholic acid-induced damage and enhance the tight junction barrier: An analysis in a Caco-2 cell culture model and a DSS coinduced mouse model. FOOD BIOSCI 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2023.102416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Abd’quadri-Abojukoro AN, Nkadimeng SM, McGaw LJ, Nsahlai IV. Phytochemical composition and cytotoxicity of ethanolic extracts of some selected plants. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2022.2119979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- Phytomedicine Programme, Department of Paraclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort, South Africa
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- Phytomedicine Programme, Department of Paraclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort, South Africa
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- Discipline of Animal and Poultry Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Scottsville, South Africa
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Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic potential of dietary flavonoids: A review. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 156:113945. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Ponnampalam EN, Kiani A, Santhiravel S, Holman BWB, Lauridsen C, Dunshea FR. The Importance of Dietary Antioxidants on Oxidative Stress, Meat and Milk Production, and Their Preservative Aspects in Farm Animals: Antioxidant Action, Animal Health, and Product Quality-Invited Review. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12233279. [PMID: 36496798 PMCID: PMC9738477 DOI: 10.3390/ani12233279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The biological effects of oxidative stress and associated free radicals on farm animal performance, productivity, and product quality may be managed via dietary interventions-specifically, the provision of feeds, supplements, and forages rich in antioxidants. To optimize this approach, it is important first to understand the development of free radicals and their contributions to oxidative stress in tissue systems of farm animals or the human body. The interactions between prooxidants and antioxidants will impact redox homeostasis and, therefore, the well-being of farm animals. The impact of free radical formation on the oxidation of lipids, proteins, DNA, and biologically important macromolecules will likewise impact animal performance, meat and milk quality, nutritional value, and longevity. Dietary antioxidants, endogenous antioxidants, and metal-binding proteins contribute to the 'antioxidant defenses' that control free radical formation within the biological systems. Different bioactive compounds of varying antioxidant potential and bio-accessibility may be sourced from tailored feeding systems. Informed and successful provision of dietary antioxidants can help alleviate oxidative stress. However, knowledge pertaining to farm animals, their unique biological systems, and the applications of novel feeds, specialized forages, bioactive compounds, etc., must be established. This review summarized current research to direct future studies towards more effective controls for free radical formation/oxidative stress in farm animals so that productivity and quality of meat and milk can be optimized.
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- Eric N. Ponnampalam
- Animal Production Sciences, Agriculture Victoria Research, Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, Bundoora, VIC 3083, Australia
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lorestan University, Khorramabad P.O. Box 465, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL A1C 5S7, Canada
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- Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia
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- Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Aarhus University, P.O. Box 50, DK-8830 Tjele, Denmark
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
- The Faculty of Biological Sciences, The University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
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Chemical reactivity profile of rare earth metal ions with flavonoids. From structural speciation to magneto-optical properties. Polyhedron 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2022.116231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Lin MY, Li Y, Fu CB, Yu XF. Modulating the ESIPT dynamics of 3HF derivatives via substitution and solvent effect: A theoretical study. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Hwang YS, Jang JP, Park SH, Kim A, Jang JH, Yoon HR, Yoon SR, Park JH, Cho HJ, Lee HG. Ponciri Fructus Immaturus ethanol extract attenuates septic shock through inhibition of the STAT1 signaling pathway. Front Nutr 2022; 9:988309. [PMID: 36185646 PMCID: PMC9520981 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.988309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory disease to infections and results in tissue damage and multiple organ failure. Ponciri Fructus Immaturus (PFI) is widely used in traditional medicine for allergic inflammation and gastrointestinal disorders. However, the effect of PFI on sepsis is still unknown. This study investigated the anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects of PFI ethanol extract (PFIE) in LPS-stimulated J774 macrophages and mice with CLP- or LPS-induced sepsis, respectively. PFIE attenuates the LPS-induced production of the proinflammatory mediator NO by inhibiting the expression of iNOS in J774 cells. Real-time RT-PCR data and ELISA showed that the mRNA and protein levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 increased in LPS-stimulated J774 cells. However, this induction was significantly suppressed in PFIE pre-treated J774 cells. We also found that PFIE administration increased the survival rate of mice with LPS- and CLP-induced sepsis. Decreased serum levels of AST, ALT, and CK were observed after administration of PFIE, which was associated with reduced production of proinflammatory factors, such as NO, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6. Moreover, PFIE suppressed the phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of STAT1 in LPS-stimulated J774 cells, suggesting that PFIE can inhibit LPS- and CLP-induced septic shock by suppressing the STAT1 activation. These findings provide the potential therapeutic relevance of PFIE in treating acute inflammatory disease.
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- Yo Sep Hwang
- Immunotherapy Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, South Korea
- Department of Bio-Molecular Science, KRIBB School of Bioscience, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, South Korea
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- Chemical Biology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Genetic and Epigenetic Toxicology Research Group, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Korean Medicine Application Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daegu, South Korea
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- Chemical Biology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Immunotherapy Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Immunotherapy Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Naju-si, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Jun Hong Park,
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- Immunotherapy Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, South Korea
- Hee Jun Cho,
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- Immunotherapy Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, South Korea
- Department of Bio-Molecular Science, KRIBB School of Bioscience, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, South Korea
- Hee Gu Lee,
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Torres-Rêgo M, Aquino-Vital AKSD, Cavalcanti FF, Rocha EEA, Daniele-Silva A, Furtado AA, Silva DPD, Ururahy MAG, Silveira ER, Fernandes-Pedrosa MDF, Araújo RM. Phytochemical analysis and preclinical toxicological, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory evaluation of hydroethanol extract from the roots of Harpalyce brasiliana Benth (Leguminosae). JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 294:115364. [PMID: 35551979 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115364] [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: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Harpalyce brasiliana Benth (Leguminosae) is a shrub endemic to Brazil, popularly known as "snake's root." This species is used in folk medicine for the treatment of inflammation and snakebites. However, up to now there is no scientific research to justify its popular use. The study aimed to characterize the phytochemical profile of the hydroethanol extract from the roots of H. brasiliana (Hb), to evaluate its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential, as well as to investigate its cytotoxicity and acute toxicity. MATERIALS AND METHODS The extract was obtained by maceration method using a solution of ethanol:water (70: 30, v/v). The phytochemical profile was obtained by liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. The cytotoxicity of extract (31-2000 μg/mL) was evaluated in vitro, by the 3-methyl-[4-5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) method using murine macrophage and fibroblast cell lines (RAW 247.6 and 3T3, respectively) and by the hemolytic assay. For the in vivo acute toxicity, the extract (2000 mg/kg) was administered and after 14 days the weight (body and organs) and hematological and biochemical parameters were analyzed. Chemical free radical scavenging effect of the extract (125-2000 μg/mL) was investigated through diphenylpicryl hydrazine reduction, total antioxidant capacity, reducing power, hydroxyl radical scavenging, and iron and copper chelating assays. In vitro anti-inflammatory effect of the extract (125, 500, and 2000 μg/mL) was demonstrated through of nitric oxide (NO) analyzed in lipopolysaccharides stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. In vivo anti-inflammatory activities were evaluated in carrageenan-induced paw edema and zymosan-air-pouch models, with gavage administration (post-treatment) of extract at 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg. For the first animal model, the anti-edematogenic activity and myeloperoxidase (MPO) levels were investigated, while in the zymosan-air-pouch model the leukocyte number, MPO, total protein and pro-inflammatory cytokine (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α) levels were quantified. In addition, the oxidative parameters such as malondialdehyde (MDA) and reduced glutathione (GSH) were determined. RESULTS The phytochemical profile revealed the presence of 20 compounds, mainly prenylated and geranylated pterocarpans. The extract demonstrated no cytotoxicity in erythrocytes, macrophages and fibroblasts cells at the tested concentrations, as well as no sign of toxicity and mortality or significant alterations on the hematological and biochemical parameters in the acute toxicity model. The extract was also able to neutralize chemical free radicals, with copper and iron chelating effect. For the NO dosage, the extract evidenced the reduction of expression of NO after the administration of the extract (500 and 2000 μg/mL). The edematogenic model revealed a decrease in paw edema and MPO level, while the zymosan-air-pouch model evidenced a reduction of leukocyte number (especially of polymorphornuclears), MPO production, and total protein and cytokine levels, and demonstrated the antioxidant effect through a decrease in MDA and increase in GSH parameters. CONCLUSION This approach demonstrates for the first time that Hb is not cytotoxic, has low acute toxicity, and possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical analyses, corroborating its popular use.
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- Manoela Torres-Rêgo
- Graduate Program of Chemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Senador Salgado Filho Avenue, 3000, Lagoa Nova, Natal, 59072-970, Brazil; Laboratory of Technology and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Tecbiofar), College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, General Gustavo Cordeiro de Farias Street, S/N, Petrópolis, Natal, 59012-570, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program of Chemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Senador Salgado Filho Avenue, 3000, Lagoa Nova, Natal, 59072-970, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program of Chemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Senador Salgado Filho Avenue, 3000, Lagoa Nova, Natal, 59072-970, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program of Chemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Senador Salgado Filho Avenue, 3000, Lagoa Nova, Natal, 59072-970, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Technology and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Tecbiofar), College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, General Gustavo Cordeiro de Farias Street, S/N, Petrópolis, Natal, 59012-570, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Technology and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Tecbiofar), College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, General Gustavo Cordeiro de Farias Street, S/N, Petrópolis, Natal, 59012-570, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Technology and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Tecbiofar), College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, General Gustavo Cordeiro de Farias Street, S/N, Petrópolis, Natal, 59012-570, Brazil.
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- Department of Clinical Analysis and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, General Gustavo Cordeiro de Farias Street, S/N, Petrópolis, Natal, 59012-570, Brazil.
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Humberto Monte Street, S/N, Campus Pici, Pici, Fortaleza, 60021-970, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Technology and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Tecbiofar), College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, General Gustavo Cordeiro de Farias Street, S/N, Petrópolis, Natal, 59012-570, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program of Chemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Senador Salgado Filho Avenue, 3000, Lagoa Nova, Natal, 59072-970, Brazil.
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Jafari A, Esmaeilzadeh Z, Khezri MR, Ghasemnejad-Berenji H, Pashapour S, Sadeghpour S, Ghasemnejad-Berenji M. An overview of possible pivotal mechanisms of Genistein as a potential phytochemical against SARS-CoV-2 infection: A hypothesis. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14345. [PMID: 35866873 PMCID: PMC9350103 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has been caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2). It is a global problem that humanity has not yet found a definitive solution for it. In this regard, a global effort has been done to find effective or potential adjuvant therapies in order to fight this infection. Genistein is a small, biologically active phytoestrogen flavonoid that is found in high amounts in soy and plants of the Fabaceae family. This important compound is known due to its anti‐cancer, anti‐inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. Additionally, protective effects of genistein have been reported in different pathological conditions through modulating intracellular pathways such as PI3K, Akt, mTOR, NF‐κB, PPARγ, AMPK, and Nrf2. Scientific evidence suggests that genistein could have a potential role to treat COVID‐19 through its anti‐inflammatory and anti‐oxidant effects. Furthermore, it appears to interfere with intracellular pathways involved in viral entry into the cell. This review provides a basis for further research and development of clinical applications of genistein as a potential alternative therapy to decrease inflammation and oxidative stress in COVID‐19 patients.
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- Abbas Jafari
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Experimental and Applied Pharmaceutical Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Mattosinhos PDS, Sarandy MM, Novaes RD, Esposito D, Gonçalves RV. Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Skin Regenerative Potential of Secondary Metabolites from Plants of the Brassicaceae Family: A Systematic Review of In Vitro and In Vivo Preclinical Evidence (Biological Activities Brassicaceae Skin Diseases). Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:1346. [PMID: 35883837 PMCID: PMC9312357 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11071346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The Brassicaceae family constitutes some of the most well-studied natural products in the world, due to their anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and pro-regenerative properties as well as their ubiquitous distribution across the world. To evaluate the potential efficacy of the Brassicaceae family in the treatment of inflammatory skin disorders and wounds, based on preclinical evidence from in vivo and in vitro studies. This systematic review was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines, using a structured search on the PubMed-Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science platforms. The studies included were those that used murine models and in vitro studies to investigate the effect of Brassicaceae on skin disorders. Bias analysis and methodological quality assessments were examined through SYRCLE's RoB tool. Brassicaceae have shown positive impacts on inflammatory regulation of the skin, accelerating the wound healing process, and inhibiting the development of edema. The studies showed that the Brassicaceae family has antioxidant activity and effects on the modulation of cyclooxygenase 2 and the nuclear factor kappa β (NFκβ) pathway. The secondary metabolites present in Brassicas are polyphenols (68.75%; n = 11), terpenes/carotenoids (31.25%; n = 5), and glycosylates (25%; n = 4), which are responsible for their anti-inflammatory, healing, and antioxidant effects. In addition, the current evidence is reliable because the bias analysis showed a low risk of bias. Our review indicates that compounds derived from Brassicaceae present exceptional potential to treat inflammatory skin diseases and accelerate cutaneous wound healing. We hope that our critical analysis can help to expedite clinical research and to reduce methodological bias, thereby improving the quality of evidence in future research. The registration number on the Prospero platform is CRD42021262953.
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- Department of General Biology, Federal University of Vicosa, Vicosa 36570-900, MG, Brazil; (P.d.S.M.); (M.M.S.)
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- Department of Structural Biology, Federal University of Alfenas, Alfenas 37130-001, MG, Brazil;
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- Plants for Human Health Institute, North Carolina Research Campus, NC State University, 600 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA;
- Department of Animal Science, NC State University, 120 Broughton Drive, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Department of General Biology, Federal University of Vicosa, Vicosa 36570-900, MG, Brazil; (P.d.S.M.); (M.M.S.)
- Plants for Human Health Institute, North Carolina Research Campus, NC State University, 600 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA;
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Chinnapun D, Sakorn N. Structural characterization and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of new chemical constituent from the seeds of bambara groundnut ( Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.). CYTA - JOURNAL OF FOOD 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/19476337.2022.2087741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- The Center for Scientific and Technological Equipment, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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Abd-Talib N, Yaji ELA, Wahab NSA, Razali N, Len KYT, Roslan J, Saari N, Pa’ee KF. Bioactive Peptides and Its Alternative Processes: A Review. BIOTECHNOL BIOPROC E 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12257-021-0160-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Hamed MA, Aboul Naser AF, El-Feky AM, Elbatanony MM, Shaker SE, Fayed DB, Hassan EE, Ali SA, Khalil WK, Aboutabl ME. Phytoconstituents of Red Grape Seeds Extract as Inflammatory Modulator in Adjuvant Arthritic Rats: Role Of IL-1 and its Receptor Blocking. JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE PRODUCTS FROM NATURE 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/22311866.2022.2081607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Manal A. Hamed
- Department of Therapeutic Chemistry, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Therapeutic Chemistry, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Therapeutic Chemistry, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Therapeutic Chemistry, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Genetics and Cytology, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Therapeutic Chemistry, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Cell Biology, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department (Pharmacology Group), National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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Mahmoudzadeh E, Nazemiyeh H, Hamedeyazdan S. Anti-inflammatory Properties of the Genus Symphytum L.: A Review. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH 2022; 21:e123949. [PMID: 36060906 PMCID: PMC9420230 DOI: 10.5812/ijpr.123949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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: The Symphytum genus has been mainly used in traditional medicine, containing its anti-inflammatory activity. Symphytum spp.’s active components, such as allantoin, polyphenols, flavonoids, and alkaloids, can act on several intentions in the signaling pathway, constrain pro-inflammatory enzymes, reducing the construction of inflammatory chemokine’s and cytokines, and decreasing oxidative stress, which afterward suppresses inflammation procedures. Preclinical and clinical trials have reported the prevailing anti-inflammatory effect of several Symphytum species. This review presents an overview of the anti-inflammatory activities of different products and bioactive constituents in this genus. The papers with the English language were gathered from 2000 to 2021. This review may provide a scientific base for establishing innovative and alternative techniques for isolating a single individual from this genus to attenuate inflammatory disorders. The Symphytum genus is waiting for researchers to develop safe and effective anti-inflammatory agents for additional investigation of other different mechanisms of action.
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- Elaheh Mahmoudzadeh
- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Research Center for Integrative Medicine in Aging, Aging Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Corresponding Author: Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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