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Subarmaniam T, Mahmad Rusli RN, Perumal KV, Yong YK, Hadizah S, Othman F, Salem K, Shafie NH, Hasham R, Yin KB, Abdul Kadir KK, Bahari H, Zakaria ZA. The Potential Chemopreventive Effect of Andrographis paniculata on 1,2-Dimethylhydrazine and High-Fat-Diet-Induced Colorectal Cancer in Sprague Dawley Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065224. [PMID: 36982300 PMCID: PMC10049149 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is responsible for a notable rise in the overall mortality rate. Obesity is found to be one of the main factors behind CRC development. Andrographis paniculata is a herbaceous plant famous for its medicinal properties, particularly in Southeast Asia for its anti-cancer properties. This study examines the chemopreventive impact of A. paniculata ethanolic extract (APEE) against a high-fat diet and 1,2-dimethylhydrazine-induced colon cancer in Sprague Dawley rats. Sprague Dawley rats were administered 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (40 mg/kg, i.p. once a week for 10 weeks) and a high-fat diet (HFD) for 20 weeks to induce colorectal cancer. APEE was administered at 125 mg/kg, 250 mg/kg, and 500 mg/kg for 20 weeks. At the end of the experiment, blood serum and organs were collected. DMH/HFD-induced rats had abnormal crypts and more aberrant crypt foci (ACF). APEE at a dose of 500 mg/kg improved the dysplastic state of the colon tissue and caused a 32% reduction in the total ACF. HFD increased adipocyte cell size, while 500 mg/kg APEE reduced it. HFD and DMH/HFD rats had elevated serum insulin and leptin levels. Moreover, UHPLC-QTOF-MS analysis revealed that APEE was rich in anti-cancer phytochemicals. This finding suggests that APEE has anti-cancer potential against HFD/DMH-induced CRC and anti-adipogenic and anti-obesity properties.
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- Tharani Subarmaniam
- Borneo Research on Algesia, Inflammation and Neurodegeneration (BRAIN) Group, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia (Z.A.Z.)
- Department of Human Anatomy, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department Biomedical Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department Biomedical Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Nutrition, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
- Laboratory of UPM-MAKNA Cancer Research, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess and Polymer Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine (INFORMM), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of Innovation and Commercialization, Forest Research Institution Malaysia, Kepong 52109, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (H.B.); (Z.A.Z.)
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- Borneo Research on Algesia, Inflammation and Neurodegeneration (BRAIN) Group, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia (Z.A.Z.)
- Correspondence: (H.B.); (Z.A.Z.)
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Agrawal P, Nair MS. An insight into the pharmacological and analytical potential of Andrographolide. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2022; 36:586-600. [PMID: 35001431 DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Andrographis paniculata is an annual medicinal herb from the family Acanthaceae. Andrographolide is generally considered an essential bioactive component of plant A. paniculata. Since ancient times, it has been widely recognized for its therapeutic qualities and has attracted the scientific and medical communities' attention. This review summarizes the molecular, clinical, and in vitro research of compound andrographolide and its mechanism of action. Andrographolide, when combined with other enhancing agents, offers a wide variety of health benefits. The therapeutic potential of andrographolide has been exemplified and exhibited by directly regulating genes and indirectly interacting with small molecules and different enzymes. This review compiles and consolidates the pharmacological action of andrographolide and its analogs and deciphers the gaps that have hindered its use in medicinal research.
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- Pallavi Agrawal
- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
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Viability of Tumor Cells (K562, Hep-2, HeLa) and Rat Fibroblasts in the Presence of Pterostilbene and Extracts of Licorice Root and Andrographis Paniculata. Pharm Chem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11094-021-02511-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Paul S, Roy D, Pati S, Sa G. The Adroitness of Andrographolide as a Natural Weapon Against Colorectal Cancer. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:731492. [PMID: 34795581 PMCID: PMC8592893 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.731492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The conventional carcinoma treatment generally encompasses the employment of radiotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery or use of cytotoxic drugs. However, recent advances in pharmacological research have divulged the importance of traditional treatments in cancer. The aim of the present review is to provide an overview of the importance of one such medicinal herb of Chinese and Indian origin: Andrographis paniculate on colorectal cancer with special emphasis on its principal bioactive component andrographolide (AGP) and its underlying mechanisms of action. AGP has long been known to possess medicinal properties. Studies led by numerous groups of researchers shed light on its molecular mechanism of action. AGP has been shown to act in a multi-faceted manner in context of colorectal cancer by targeting matrix metalloproteinase-9, Toll-like receptor or NFκB signaling pathways. In this review, we highlighted the recent studies that show that AGP can act as an effective immunomodulator by harnessing effective anti-tumor immune response. Recent studies strongly recommend further research on this compound and its analogues, especially under in-vivo condition to assess its actual potential as a prospective and efficient candidate against colorectal cancer. The current review deals with the roles of this phytomedicine in context of colorectal cancer and briefly describes its perspectives to emerge as an essential anti-cancer drug candidate. Finally, we also point out the drawbacks and difficulties in administration of AGP and indicate the use of nano-formulations of this phytomedicine for better therapeutic efficacy.
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- Silpita Paul
- Division of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, Kolkata, India
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- Division of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, Kolkata, India
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- Division of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, Kolkata, India
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- Division of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, Kolkata, India
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Modulation of NLRP3 Inflammasome Attenuated Inflammatory Response Associated to Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Biomedicines 2020; 8:biomedicines8110519. [PMID: 33233503 PMCID: PMC7699594 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines8110519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) is a multifactorial chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by inflammation and immune response. In this context, NLRP3 over-activation is associated with a breakdown of enteric-immune balance related to IBS-D. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the inflammasome inhibitor, BAY 11-7082, in a rat model of IBS-D. Syndrome was induced by intracolonic instillation of 1 mL 4% acetic acid at 8 cm proximal to the anus for 30 s and sacrificed 2 weeks after IBS-D induction. BAY 11-7082 (10 and 30 mg/kg) was administered daily by oral gavage. The results obtained showed that the treatment with BAY 11-7082 (30 mg/kg) significantly reduced tissue injury characterized by edema, neutrophil infiltration, and loss of colon structure. We demonstrated that BAY 11-7082 treatment inhibited NLRP3 inflammasome activation and NF-kB translocation, reducing inflammatory mediators. Moreover, treatment with BAY 11-7082 restored tight junction alteration following IBS-D induction and reduced the restraint stress. Taken together, our data demonstrate that IBS-D induced NLRP3 inflammasome pathway activation, accompanied by the production of proinflammatory response. The modulation of the inflammosome pathway with BAY 11-7082 inhibitor significantly reduced pathological signs of IBS-D, therefore, can be considered a valuable strategy to reduce the development of IBS-D.
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Nik Abd Rahman NMA, Nurliyana MY, Afiqah MNFNN, Osman MA, Hamid M, Lila MAM. Antitumor and antioxidant effects of Clinacanthus nutans Lindau in 4 T1 tumor-bearing mice. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 19:340. [PMID: 31783838 PMCID: PMC6884788 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-019-2757-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Background Clinacanthus nutans Lindau (C. nutans) is a species of in Acanthaceae family and primarily used in South East Asian countries. C. nutans is well known as Sabah snake grass in Malaysia, and its leaves have diverse medicinal potential in conventional applications, including cancer treatments. On the basis of literature search, there is less conclusive evidence of the involvement of phytochemical constituents in breast cancer, in particular, animal tumor models. The current study aimed to determine the antitumor and antioxidant activities of C. nutans extract in 4 T1 tumor-bearing mice. Methods C. nutans leaves were subjected to methanol extraction and divided into two different concentrations, 200 mg/kg (low-dose) and 1000 mg/kg (high-dose). The antitumor effects of C. nutans extracts were assessed using bone marrow smearing, clonogenic, and splenocyte immunotype analyses. In addition, hematoxylin and eosin, tumor weight and tumor volume profiles also used to indicate apoptosis appearance. Serum cytokine levels were examined using ELISA assay. In addition, nitric oxide assay reflecting antioxidant activity was performed. Results From the results obtained, the methanol extract of C. nutans leaves at 200 mg/kg (P < 0.05) and 1000 mg/kg (P < 0.05) showed a significant decrease in nitric oxide (NO) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in the blood. On the other hand, C. nutans extract (1000 mg/kg) also showed a significant decrease in the number of mitotic cells, tumor weight, and tumor volume. No inflammatory and adverse reactions related to splenocytes activities were found in all treated groups of mice. Despite its promising results, the concentration of both C. nutans extracts have also reduced the number of colonies formed in the liver and lungs. Conclusion In conclusion, C. nutans extracts exert antitumor and antioxidant activities against 4 T1 mouse breast model with no adverse effect and inflammatory response at high dose of 1000 mg/kg, indicating an effective and complementary approach for cancer prevention and treatment.
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Yaman T, Uyar A, Kömüroğlu AU, Keleş ÖF, Yener Z. Chemopreventive efficacy of juniper berry oil ( Juniperus communis L.) on azoxymethane-induced colon carcinogenesis in rat. Nutr Cancer 2019; 73:133-146. [PMID: 31617778 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2019.1673450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the chemopreventive effects of juniper berry (JB) oil on azoxymethane (AOM)-induced colon cancer in rats. Thirty-two male Wistar albino rats were allocated into four groups: Control, AOM, AOM + JB, and JB groups. Whereas the control group was fed with standard pellet feed, the AOM and AOM + JB groups were administered of AOM (15 mg/kg body weight) subcutaneously once every 2 weeks for 10 weeks. AOM + JB and JB groups additionally received JB oil (100 µl/kg) orally. At the end of the 16-week experimental period, blood and tissue samples were obtained from the rats following necropsy. The macroscopic findings showed that the application of JB oil significantly decreased adenoma and adenocarcinoma formation both numerically and dimensionally. Immunohistochemically, CEA, COX-2, and Ki-67 immune-expressions decreased, and the immune-expression of caspase-3 increased in AOM + JB treated rats. Additionally, JB oil supplementation ameliorated antioxidant defense systems and lipid peroxidation within the colon tissue of AOM + JB treated rats. These results reveal that the JB oil acted as a chemopreventive dietary agent, inhibiting cell proliferation and COX-2 expression and inducing apoptosis, resulting in a significant reduction in colon tumor formation.
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- Turan Yaman
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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- Health Service Vocational School of Higher Education, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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Hassanein NMA, Hassan ESG, Hegab AM, Elahl HMS. Chemopreventive effect of sulindac in combination with epigallocatechin gallate or kaempferol against 1,2-dimethyl hydrazine-induced preneoplastic lesions in rats: A Comparative Study. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2018; 32:e22198. [PMID: 29999212 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Revised: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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A systematic investigation of the chemopreventive effect of sulindac (SL) in combination with either epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) or kaempferol similar (KMP) has been carried out 1,2-dimethyl hydrazine-treated rats (DMH). Those SL combinations with KMP and EGCG have enhanced the SL activity producing greater antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferating, and apoptotic activities in both combinations than SL alone. The chemopreventive effects of SL with both EGCG and KMP were demonstrated by a decrease in thiobaribituric acid reactive substances level, tissue nitric oxide (NO), serum, and tissue β-catenin as well as a reduction in the multiplicity of aberrant crypt foci (ACF) with alleviation in the dysplastic changes that resulted from DMH administration. Down-regulation of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) were also confirmed by immunohistochemical staining. The current study paves the way for the use of sulindac combination with kaempferol or EGCG as potential chemopreventive agents against colon cancer with more effect in combination with EGCG.
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- Nahed M A Hassanein
- Developmental Pharmacology Department, National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR), Giza, Egypt
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- Developmental Pharmacology Department, National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR), Giza, Egypt
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- Developmental Pharmacology Department, National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR), Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Mary Lazer L, Sadhasivam B, Palaniyandi K, Muthuswamy T, Ramachandran I, Balakrishnan A, Pathak S, Narayan S, Ramalingam S. Chitosan-based nano-formulation enhances the anticancer efficacy of hesperetin. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 107:1988-1998. [PMID: 29032208 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.10.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2017] [Revised: 10/08/2017] [Accepted: 10/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Cancer is one of the major causes of increased morbidity and mortality in modern society. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause for cancer related death worldwide. Current chemotherapeutics are not very effective and have severe side effects. Hesperetin is a bioflavonoid from citrus fruits and its clinical use is restricted because of the poor water solubility. Folate receptor is overexpressed in various cancer cells. Therefore, we synthesized the chitosan folate hesperetin nanoparticle (CFH) by covalently conjugating folic acid with chitosan molecules. The size of the CFH nanoparticles is around 450nm, which is advantageous for passively targeting the cancer cell specifically due to the leaky vasculature of the tumour. Particle surface and size were observed using SEM and TEM studies. The results show that hesperetin has an IC50 value of 190μM and it induces apoptosis in HCT15 cells, however, CFH is very potent in inhibiting the proliferation with the IC50 value of 28μM. In addition, CFH inhibited colony formation and induced apoptosis by regulating the expression of proapoptotic genes expression. Therefore, the chitosan - folic acid conjugation appears to be the suitable carrier for colorectal cancer cell-specific delivery of hesperetin.
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- Lizha Mary Lazer
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bio-Engineering, SRM University, Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram - 603203, Tamil Nadu, India; Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, Chennai - 603103, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Dr. ALMPGIBMS, University of Madras, Taramani Campus, Chennai - 600113, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bio-Engineering, SRM University, Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram - 603203, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, Chennai - 603103, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Dr. ALMPGIBMS, University of Madras, Taramani Campus, Chennai - 600113, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Genetics, Dr. ALMPGIBMS, University of Madras, Taramani Campus, Chennai - 600113, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, Chennai - 603103, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, Chennai - 603103, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, Chennai - 603103, Tamil Nadu, India; Department of Genetic Engineering, School of Bio-Engineering, SRM University, Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram - 603203, Tamil Nadu, India.
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El-Seedi HR, Azeem M, Khalil NS, Sakr HH, Khalifa SAM, Awang K, Saeed A, Farag MA, AlAjmi MF, Pålsson K, Borg-Karlson AK. Essential oils of aromatic Egyptian plants repel nymphs of the tick Ixodes ricinus (Acari: Ixodidae). EXPERIMENTAL & APPLIED ACAROLOGY 2017; 73:139-157. [PMID: 28864886 PMCID: PMC5602041 DOI: 10.1007/s10493-017-0165-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2016] [Accepted: 04/02/2017] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Due to the role of Ixodes ricinus (L.) (Acari: Ixodidae) in the transmission of many serious pathogens, personal protection against bites of this tick is essential. In the present study the essential oils from 11 aromatic Egyptian plants were isolated and their repellent activity against I. ricinus nymphs was evaluated Three oils (i.e. Conyza dioscoridis L., Artemisia herba-alba Asso and Calendula officinalis L.) elicited high repellent activity in vitro of 94, 84.2 and 82%, respectively. The most active essential oil (C. dioscoridis) was applied in the field at a concentration of 6.5 µg/cm2 and elicited a significant repellent activity against I. ricinus nymphs by 61.1%. The most repellent plants C. dioscoridis, C. officinalis and A. herba-alba yielded essential oils by 0.17, 0.11 and 0.14%, respectively. These oils were further investigated using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis. α-Cadinol (10.7%) and hexadecanoic acid (10.5%) were the major components of C. dioscoridis whereas in C. officinalis, α-cadinol (21.2%) and carvone (18.2%) were major components. Artemisia herba-alba contained piperitone (26.5%), ethyl cinnamate (9.5%), camphor (7.7%) and hexadecanoic acid (6.9%). Essential oils of these three plants have a potential to be used for personal protection against tick bites.
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- Hesham R El-Seedi
- Division of Pharmacognosy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Biomedical Centre, Uppsala University, Box 574, 751 23, Uppsala, Sweden.
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Ecological Chemistry Group, Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, KTH, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, El-Menoufia University, Shebin El Kom, Egypt.
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- Ecological Chemistry Group, Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, KTH, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad, 22060, Pakistan
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- Ecological Chemistry Group, Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, KTH, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
- Agricultural Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, El-Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, 32512, Egypt
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute, Stockholm University, Stockholm, 106 91, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr el Aini St., P.B. 11562, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Ecological Chemistry Group, Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, KTH, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Ecological Chemistry Group, Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, KTH, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Terpenoids as anti-colon cancer agents - A comprehensive review on its mechanistic perspectives. Eur J Pharmacol 2016; 795:169-178. [PMID: 27940056 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2016.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2016] [Revised: 12/05/2016] [Accepted: 12/05/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Multistep model of colon carcinogenesis has provided the framework to advance our understanding of the molecular basis of colon cancer. This multistage process of carcinogenesis takes a long period to transform from a normal epithelial cell to invasive carcinoma. Thus, it provides enough time to intervene the process of carcinogenesis especially through dietary modification. In spite of the in-depth understanding of the colon cancer etiology and pathophysiology and its association with diet, colon cancer remains a major cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Phytochemicals and their derivatives are gaining attention in cancer prevention and treatment strategies because of cancer chemotherapy associated adverse effects. Being the largest group of phytochemicals traditionally used for medicinal purpose in India and China, terpenoids are recently being explored as anticancer agents. Anticancer properties of terpenoids are associated with various mechanisms like counteraction of oxidative stress, potentiating endogenous antioxidants, improving detoxification potential, disrupting cell survival pathways and inducing apoptosis. This review gives a comprehensive idea of naturally occurring terpenoids as useful agents for the prevention of colon cancer with reference to their classes, sources and molecular targets. Based on the explored molecular targets further research in colon cancer chemoprevention is warranted.
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Shwter AN, Abdullah NA, Alshawsh MA, El-Seedi HR, Al-Henhena NA, Khalifa SAM, Abdulla MA. Chemopreventive effect of Phaleria macrocarpa on colorectal cancer aberrant crypt foci in vivo. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2016; 193:195-206. [PMID: 27492327 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2015] [Revised: 07/26/2016] [Accepted: 08/01/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Natural products are important ingredients for pharmaceutical applications specifically new entities for treating cancer and other diseases. Phaleria macrocarpa is native of Indonesia and considered as a prolific source of bioactive substances useful for chemoprevention. AIM OF THE STUDY To investigate the chemopreventive properties of Phaleria macrocarpa on azoxymethane (AOM)-induced aberrant crypt foci (ACF) in rats. METHODS The biological activities of the ethanol extract of P. macrocarpa fruits were evaluated both in vitro and in vivo. First the extract was investigated for its in vitro antioxidant activity by the total phenolic content and ferric reducing antioxidant power assay. Then the chemopreventive effect of P. macrocarpa was performed on AOM-induced aberrant crypt foci as colorectal carcinoma model in rats. RESULT the crude ethanolic extract of P. macrocarpa has high antioxidant activity and modulated the oxidative stress as proved by the up-regulation of glutathione-s-transferase and superoxide dismutase. Immunohistochemical staining of the treated sections showed overexpression of PCNA and Bax, reduced crypt sizes and numbers, indicating the characteristic feature of apoptotic cancer cells. PCNA is a landmark of cell damage and turn-over and can be associated with clinical cancer mutation. The most potent doses were 250mg/kg and 500mg/kg as compared to 35mg/kg 5-fluorouracil. CONCLUSION In this sense, the potential modulation of the colorectal pathophysiological pathway by P. macrocarpa natural compounds mostly flavonoids offer a great possibility for the discovery of new leads towards the colorectal cancer.
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- Abdrabuh N Shwter
- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Division of Pharmacognosy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Uppsala University, Box 574, SE-75 123, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Experimental Hematology, Karolinska University Hospital, SE-141 86 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Al-Henhena N, Khalifa SAM, Ying RPY, Ismail S, Hamadi R, Shawter AN, Idris AM, Azizan A, Al-Wajeeh NS, Abdulla MA, El-Seedi HR. Evaluation of chemopreventive potential of Strobilanthes crispus against colon cancer formation in vitro and in vivo. Altern Ther Health Med 2015; 15:419. [PMID: 26608653 PMCID: PMC4658747 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-015-0926-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2014] [Accepted: 11/02/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
Abstract
Background With cancer being one of the major causes of death around the world, studies are ongoing to find new chemotherapeutic leads. There are common mechanisms for colorectal cancer (CRC) formation. Several are connected with oxidative stress-induced cell apoptosis and others are related to imbalanced homeostasis or intake of drugs/toxins. Plants that have been used for decades in folk and traditional medicine have been accepted as one of the commonest sources of discovered natural agents of cancer chemotherapy and chemoprevention. The aim was to study the antioxidant and chemopreventive effects of Strobilanthes crispus on colorectal cancer formation. Methods Five groups of rats were injected subcutaneously with AOM, 15 mg/kg body weight, each once weekly for 2 weeks. The cancer group was continued on 10 % Tween-20 feeding for 8 weeks. The standard drug group was continued on 35 mg/kg 5-fluorouracil intraperitoneal injection twice a week for 8 weeks, and the experimental groups were continued on 250 and 500 mg/kg S. crispus extract oral feeding for 8 weeks, respectively. The normal group was injected subcutaneously with normal saline once a week for 2 weeks, followed by oral administration of 10 % Tween-20 for 8 weeks. All the rats were sacrificed after 10 weeks. The colons were evaluated grossly and histopathologically for aberrant crypt foci (ACF). Gene expression was performed for Bax, Bcl2, Defa24, Slc24a3, and APC genes by real-time PCR. S. crispus and its fractions were evaluated for their chemopreventive effects against human colorectal adenocarcinoma cell line HT29 and cytotoxicity for normal human colon epithelial cell line CCD 841, and the active fraction was assessed for its components. Results We observed significant decrease in total colonic ACF formation, malonaldehyde (MDA) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), increase in superoxide dismutase (SOD), up-regulation of APC, Bax and Slc24a3, and down-regulation of Defa24 and Bcl-2 in rats treated with Strobilanthes crispus. Conclusion Our results support the in vivo protection of S. crispus against CRC formation (azoxymethane-induced aberrant crypt foci) and suggest that the mechanism is highly specific to protect from oxidative insults and the following apoptotic cascade. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12906-015-0926-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Yue GGL, Lee JKM, Li L, Chan KM, Wong ECW, Chan JYW, Fung KP, Lui VWY, Chiu PWY, Lau CBS. Andrographis paniculata elicits anti-invasion activities by suppressing TM4SF3 gene expression and by anoikis-sensitization in esophageal cancer cells. Am J Cancer Res 2015; 5:3570-3587. [PMID: 26885447 PMCID: PMC4731632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2015] [Accepted: 10/27/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023] Open
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Esophageal cancer is the sixth most common cancer in male causing death worldwide. It is usually diagnosed at advanced stage with high postoperative recurrence and systemic metastasis, which leads to poor prognosis. The potential inhibitory effect of herbal medicines on metastasis of esophageal cancer has drawn researchers' great attention. In the present study, the anti-invasion activities of Andrographis paniculata (AP) have been evaluated in two esophageal cancer cell lines, EC-109 and KYSE-520, as well as human microvascular endothelial cells (HMEC-1). The anti-tumor and anti-metastatic activities of AP were also evaluated in human esophageal xenograft-bearing mouse models. Our results demonstrated for the first time that aqueous extract of AP inhibited the motility and invasion of esophageal cancer cells, which is the initial step of metastasis, without cytotoxicity. Anoikis resistance has also been reversed in AP-treated cancer cells. Besides, the expression of metastasis-related gene TM4SF3 in EC-109 cells was significantly decreased in AP extract-treated cells in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, the anti-tumor and anti-metastatic efficacies in subcutaneous and intraperitoneal esophageal xenograft-bearing mice were demonstrated after oral administration of AP aqueous extract for 3 weeks. Last but not least, the active component, isoandrographolide, responsible for the anti-migratory activity was firstly revealed here. In conclusion, the AP aqueous extract exerted inhibitory activities on the migration and anoikis resistance of esophageal cancer cells EC-109 and KYSE-520, as well as suppressed the proliferation and motility of endothelial cells. Combining the mentioned effects may account for the anti-tumor and anti-metastasis effects of AP aqueous extract in xenograft-bearing mice. The findings in the present study further enhance the understanding of the therapeutic mechanisms of the herb AP, which may lead to clinical applications.
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- Grace Gar-Lee Yue
- Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China (CUHK), The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
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- Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China (CUHK), The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
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- Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
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- Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China (CUHK), The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
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- Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China (CUHK), The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
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- Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China (CUHK), The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
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- Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China (CUHK), The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
- School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, The University of Hong KongHong Kong
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong KongHong Kong
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- Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China (CUHK), The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong
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Al-Henhena N, Khalifa SAM, Ying RPY, Hassandarvish P, Rouhollahi E, Al-Wajeeh NS, Ali HM, Abdulla MA, El-Seedi HR. Chemopreventive effects of Strobilanthes crispus leaf extract on azoxymethane-induced aberrant crypt foci in rat colon. Sci Rep 2015; 5:13312. [PMID: 26307342 PMCID: PMC4642519 DOI: 10.1038/srep13312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2015] [Accepted: 07/21/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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In this work, microscopic and histological studies suggest that Strobilanthes crispus ethanol extract reduce azoxymethane (AOM)-induced colonic aberrant crypt foci (ACF) in rats. S. crispus is considered a traditional medicine and used as an antioxidant. Its leaf contains a large amount of phenolic compounds to which its radical scavenging role is attributed and enhance its ability to eradicate oxidative stress reactions. The study was designed to determine the chemopreventive effect of S. crispus ethanol extract in vivo and in vitro by elucidating the effect of the extract on intermediate biomarkers which can be used as effective predictors of colon cancer. S. crispus was analyzed for DPPH free radical scavenging, nitric oxide (NO) and ferric acid reduction. The results indicated that S. crispus oral administration significantly inhibited colorectal carcinogenesis induced by AOM as revealed by the reduction in the number of ACF. S. crispus down-regulated the expression of PCNA, Bcl2 and β-catenin. Additionally, it exerted a pronounced inhibitory effect on MDA and NO levels and stimulatory effect on CAT and GPx activities. These results demonstrate that S. crispus is a chemopreventive agent for colorectal cancer through the suppression of early and intermediate carcinogenic phases that may be related to its flavonoid content.
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- Nawal Al-Henhena
- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
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- Department of Experimental Hematology, Karolinska University Hospital, SE-141 86 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
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- Department of Experimental Hematology, Karolinska University Hospital, SE-141 86 Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Division of Pharmacognosy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Uppsala University, Box 574, SE-75 123, Uppsala, Sweden
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Correction: chemopreventive efficacy of Andrographis paniculata on azoxymethane-induced aberrant colon Crypt Foci in vivo. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0119354. [PMID: 25848945 PMCID: PMC4388668 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0119354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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