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Saini H, Basu P, Nesari T, Huddar VG, Ray K, Srivastava A, Gupta S, Mehrotra R, Tripathi R. Therapeutic and pharmacological efficacy of plant-derived bioactive compounds in targeting breast cancer. Am J Transl Res 2024; 16:1499-1520. [PMID: 38883353 PMCID: PMC11170612 DOI: 10.62347/nuzn4999] [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: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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Breast cancer (BC) ranks number one among cancers affecting women globally. Serious concerns include delayed diagnosis, poor prognosis, and adverse side effects of conventional treatment, leading to residual morbidity. Therefore, an alternative treatment approach that is safe and effective has become the need of the hour. In this regard, plant-based medicines via a combination of conventional drugs are gaining increasing acceptance worldwide, playing a pivotal role in cancer management as proven by their efficacy evaluation studies. This review aims to fill the knowledge gaps by providing the preclinical evidence of cellular and molecular mechanisms of Indian phytomedicines in targeting varied pathways of breast cancer progression. A comprehensive search was performed on different platforms, followed by screening of relevant studies for review. In this article, the in-depth of various botanical drugs covering their nomenclature, dosage, toxicity, and modus operandi in BC cells have been extensively discussed. Various signaling pathways like Notch signaling, MAPK signaling, apoptosis, Wnt signaling, etc. regulated by herbal medicine treatment in BC are also highlighted to understand the drug mechanism better. This will guide the researchers to plan future strategies and generate more robust integrated evidence of plant-based drugs or botanical formulations for their potential role in the management of BC.
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- Heena Saini
- Integrated Translational Molecular Biology Unit (ITMBU), Department of Rog Nidan evam Vikriti Vigyan (Pathology), All India Institute of AyurvedaNew Delhi-110076, India
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- Section of Early Detection and Prevention, International Agency for Research on CancerLyon-69008, France
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- Department of Dravyaguna (Materia Medica and Pharmacology), All India Institute of AyurvedaNew Delhi-110076, India
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- Department of Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine), All India Institute of AyurvedaNew Delhi-110076, India
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- Open Health Systems Laboratory (OHSL)Los Gatos, California-95032, US
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- Open Health Systems Laboratory (OHSL)Los Gatos, California-95032, US
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical SciencesNew Delhi-110029, India
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory UniversityAtlanta, Georgia-30322, US
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- Integrated Translational Molecular Biology Unit (ITMBU), Department of Rog Nidan evam Vikriti Vigyan (Pathology), All India Institute of AyurvedaNew Delhi-110076, India
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Sinha P, Yadav AK. Unraveling the anti-breast cancer activity of Cimicifugae rhizoma using biological network pathways and molecular dynamics simulation. Mol Divers 2024:10.1007/s11030-024-10847-3. [PMID: 38615110 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-024-10847-3] [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: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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Cimicifugae is a commonly used treatment for breast cancer, but the specific molecular mechanisms underlying its effectiveness remain unclear. In this research, we employ a combination of network pharmacology, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulations to uncover the most potent phytochemical within Cimicifugae rhizoma in order to delve into its interaction with the target protein in breast cancer treatment. We identified 18 active compounds and 89 associated targets, primarily associated to various biological processes such as lipid metabolism, the signaling pathway in diabetes, viral infections, and cancer-related pathways. Molecular docking analysis revealed that the two most active compounds, Formononetin and Cimigenol, exhibit strong binding to the target protein AKT1. Through molecular dynamics simulations, we found that the Cimigenol-AKT1 complex exhibits greater structural stability and lower interaction energy compared to the stigmasterol-AKT1 complex. Our study demonstrates that Cimicifugae rhizoma exerts its effects in breast cancer treatment through a multi-component, multi-target synergistic approach. Furthermore, we propose that Cimigenol, targeting AKT-1, represents the most effective compound, offering valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms underpinning its role in breast cancer therapy.
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- Prashasti Sinha
- Department of Physics, School of Physical & Decision Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226025, India
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- Department of Physics, School of Physical & Decision Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226025, India.
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Perveen S, Hamedi A, Pasdaran A, Heidari R, Azam MSU, Tabassum S, Mehmood R, Peng J. Anti-inflammatory potential of some eudesmanolide and guaianolide sesquiterpenes. Inflammopharmacology 2024; 32:1489-1498. [PMID: 37962696 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01375-x] [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: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Ten sesquiterpene lactones isolated from Anvillea garcinii (Burm.f.) DC ethanolic extract were assessed for their anti-inflammatory potential by myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity assignment, and mice paw swelling model. 3α,4α-10β-trihydroxy-8α-acetyloxyguaian-12,6α-olide (1), epi-vulgarin (3), 9a-hydroxyparthenolide (4), garcinamine C (7), garcinamine D (8), garcinamine E (9), and 4, 9-dihydroxyguaian-10(14)-en-12-olide (10) showed explicit anti-inflammatory activity in rodent paw edema and MPO assignment. The findings of this study showed that the α-methylene γ-lactone moiety does not always guarantee an anti-inflammatory effect, but the presence of proline at the C3 of the lactone ring improves the binding of sesquiterpene lactones with MPO isoenzymes, resulting in a more potent inhibition.
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- Shagufta Perveen
- Department of Chemistry, School of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, 21251, USA.
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- Medicinal Plants Processing Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Processing Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Yeovil district hospital Somerset foundation trust (NHS), BA21 4AT,, Yeovil, Somerset, UK
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), COMSATS University, Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Township, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, 21251, USA
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Kim GJ, Park SJ, Kim L, Kim KH, Kim S, An JE, Shin CJ, Seo SE, Jo S, Kim J, Ha S, Seo HW, Rho MC, Kwon DH, Kim WK, Jeong G, Ryu JC, Kim JJ, Kwon OS. Second Skin as Self-Protection Against γ-Hydroxybutyrate. ACS NANO 2023; 17:25405-25418. [PMID: 38060256 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c08840] [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: 12/08/2023]
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γ-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a date-rape drug, causes certain symptoms, such as amnesia, confusion, ataxia, and unconsciousness, when dissolved in beverages and consumed by a victim. Commonly, assailants use GHB in secret for the crime of drug-facilitated sexual assault because it is tasteless, odorless, and colorless when dissolved in beverages. Generally, GHB detection methods are difficult to use promptly and secretly in situ and in real life because of the necessary detection equipment and low selectivity. To overcome this problem, we have developed a fast, simple, and easy-to-use second skin platform as a confidential self-protection platform that can detect GHB in situ or in real life without equipment. The second skin platform for naked-eye detection of GHB is fabricated with poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), polyurethane (PU), and polyacrylonitrile (PAN) included in the chemical receptor 2-(3-bromo-4-hydroxystyryl)-3-ethylbenzothiazol-3-ium iodide (BHEI). PAN conjugated with BHEI nanofibers (PB NFs) has various characteristics, such as ease of use, high sensitivity, and fast color change. PB NFs rapidly detected GHB at 0.01 mg/mL. Furthermore, the second-skin platform attached to the fingertip and wrist detected both 1 and 0.1 mg/mL GHB in solution within 50 s. The color changes caused by the interaction of GHB and the second skin platform cannot be stopped due to strong chemical reactions. In addition, a second skin platform can be secretly utilized in real life because it can recognize fingerprints and object temperatures. Therefore, the second skin platform can be used to aid daily life and prevent drug-facilitated sexual assault crime when attached to the skin because it can be exposed anytime and anywhere.
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- Gyeong-Ji Kim
- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Infectious Disease Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Infectious Disease Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Infectious Disease Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Infectious Disease Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Infectious Disease Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Infectious Disease Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Infectious Disease Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, Maryland 21853, United States
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- Infectious Disease Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Jeongeup 56212, Republic of Korea
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- Biotherapeutics Translational Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomolecular Science, KRIBB School of Bioscience, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Predictive Toxicology, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Daejeon 34114, Republic of Korea
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- BJ BIOCHEM, Inc., Daejeon 34025, Republic of Korea
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- BJ BIOCHEM, Inc., Daejeon 34025, Republic of Korea
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- Flexible Electronics Research Section, Reality Devices Research Division, Hyper-Reality Metaverse Research Laboratory, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), Daejeon 34129, Republic of Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nano Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nano Science and Technology, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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Rymbai E, Sugumar D, Chakkittukandiyil A, Kothandan R, Selvaraj J, Selvaraj D. The identification of cianidanol as a selective estrogen receptor beta agonist and evaluation of its neuroprotective effects on Parkinson's disease models. Life Sci 2023; 333:122144. [PMID: 37797687 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.122144] [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: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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AIM The present study aims to identify selective estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) agonists and to evaluate the neuroprotective mechanism in Parkinson's disease (PD) models. MAIN METHODS In-silico studies were carried out using Maestro and GROMACS. Neuroprotective activity and apoptosis were evaluated using cytotoxicity assay and flow cytometry respectively. Gene expression studies were carried out by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Motor and cognitive functions were assessed by actophotometer, rotarod, catalepsy, and elevated plus maze. The neuronal population in the substantia nigra and striatum of rats was assessed by hematoxylin and eosin staining. KEY FINDINGS Cianidanol was identified as a selective ERβ agonist through virtual screening. The cianidanol-ERβ complex is stable during the 200 ns simulation and was able to retain the interactions with key amino acid residues. Cianidanol (25 μM) prevents neuronal toxicity and apoptosis induced by rotenone in differentiated SH-SY5Y cells. Additionally, cianidanol (25 μM) increases the expression of ERβ, cathepsin D, and Nrf2 transcripts. The neuroprotective effects of cianidanol (25 μM) were reversed in the presence of a selective ERβ antagonist. In this study, we found that selective activation of ERβ could decrease the transcription of α-synuclein gene. Additionally, cianidanol (10, 20, 30 mg/kg, oral) improves the motor and cognitive deficit in rats induced by rotenone. SIGNIFICANCE Cianidanol shows neuroprotective action in PD models and has the potential to serve as a novel therapeutic agent for the treatment of PD.
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- Emdormi Rymbai
- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Li F, Guo C, Zhang S, Zheng B, Sun K, Shi J. Exploring the role and mechanism of Fuzi decoction in the treatment of osteoporosis by integrating network pharmacology and experimental verification. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:508. [PMID: 37464262 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03842-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Fuzi decoction (FZD), a traditional Chinese medicine formula, was used to treat musculoskeletal diseases by warming channels, strengthening yang and dispelling pathogenic cold and dampness. In clinical practice, FZD has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It alleviated osteoarticular disorders through ameliorating the degradation of cartilage and improving meniscal damage in osteoarthritis, while its roles and mechanisms in the treatment of bone loss diseases remain unclear. This study aims to investigate the underlying mechanisms of FZD in treating osteoporosis using an integrative method of network pharmacology and experimental study. METHODS In this study, network pharmacology was used to predict the core targets and potential pathways of the bioactive ingredients of FZD to attenuate osteoporosis. Molecular docking was performed to evaluate the interactions between core compounds and key targets. In addition, both cell and animal experiments were carried out to validate the role and potential mechanism in treating osteoporosis. RESULTS In the present study, data revealed that kaempferol, beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol, fumarine, and (+)-catechin may be the primary bioactive ingredients of FZD in the treatment of osteoporosis, which were closely associated with the osteoporosis-related targets. And the KEGG results indicated that the NF-κB pathway was closely associated with the function of FZD in treating osteoporosis. In addition, in vivo demonstrated that FZD ameliorated osteoporosis. In vitro experiments showed that the pro-apoptotic factors indicators including CASP3 and BAX were decreased by FZD and the anti-apoptotic factor BCL2 was increased by FZD. In addition, FZD significantly suppressed the osteoclast differentiation in culture and the expression levels of osteoclast-related genes including TRAF6, CTSK, and MMP9. And the NF-κB pathway was confirmed, via in vitro experiment, to be involved in osteoclast differentiation. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that FZD played a pivotal role in suppressing the osteoclast differentiation via regulating the NF-κB pathway, indicating that FZD could be a promising antiosteoporosis drug and deserve further investigation.
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- Fudong Li
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Center, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Orthopedic Research Institute, Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Kaiyuan Orthopaedic Hospital, Shanghai, 200129, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Center, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Center, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Center, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China.
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Fang X, Zhang Y, Cao Y, Shan M, Song D, Ye C, Zhu D. Studies on Chemical Composition of Pueraria lobata and Its Anti-Tumor Mechanism. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27217253. [PMID: 36364084 PMCID: PMC9657109 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27217253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Fourteen compounds were isolated from Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi by column chromatography and preparative thin-layer chromatography; the structures were identified by spectroscopic analysis and compared with data reported in the literature. Seven compounds were isolated and identified from Pueraria lobata for the first time: Linoleic acid, Sandwicensin, Isovanillin, Ethyl ferulate, Haginin A, Isopterofuran, 3′.7-Dihydroxyisoflavan. The other 10 compounds were structurally identified as follows: Lupenone, Lupeol, β-sitosterol, Genistein, Medicarpin, Coniferyl Aldehyde, Syringaldehyde. All compounds were evaluated for their ability to inhibit SW480 and SW620 cells using the CCK-8 method; compound 5 (Sandwicensin) had the best activity, and compounds 6, 9, 11 and 12 exhibited moderate inhibitory activity. In addition, the targets and signaling pathways of Sandwicensin treatment for CRC were mined using network pharmacology, and MAPK3, MTOR, CCND1 and CDK4 were found to be closely associated with Sandwicensin treatment for CRC; the GO and KEGG analysis showed that Sandwicensin may directly regulate the cycle, proliferation and apoptosis of CRC cells through cancer-related pathways.
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- Xiaoxue Fang
- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Effective Components of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Effective Components of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Effective Components of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Effective Components of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Effective Components of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jilin Medical University, Jilin 132013, China
- Correspondence: (C.Y.); (D.Z.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Effective Components of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
- Correspondence: (C.Y.); (D.Z.)
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Yang S, Li X, Xiu M, Dai Y, Wan S, Shi Y, Liu Y, He J. Flos puerariae ameliorates the intestinal inflammation of Drosophila via modulating the Nrf2/Keap1, JAK-STAT and Wnt signaling. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:893758. [PMID: 36059974 PMCID: PMC9432424 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.893758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Gut homeostasis is important for human health, and its disruption can lead to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Flos Puerariae is a herb with a wide variety of pharmacological activities including antioxidant, antidiabetic, antialcoholismic and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the role of Flos Puerariae on treating IBD remains obscure. Here, we employed Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism to investigate the protective effect of Flos Puerariae extract (FPE) against sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)-induced intestinal injury. Our data showed that FPE had no toxic effect in flies, and significantly extended lifespan in SDS-inflamed flies, reduced stem cell proliferation in the midgut, and maintained intestinal morphological integrity. Furthermore, FPE remarkably recused the altered expression level of genes and proteins in Nrf2/Keap1 signaling, JAK-STAT signaling and Wnt signaling pathways in gut of inflammation flies. Thus, FPE has a protective effect against intestinal injury possibly via increasing the Nrf2/keap1 pathway and suppressing the JAK-STAT and Wnt signaling pathways, which would have tremendous potential for treating IBD.
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- Shipei Yang
- Provincial-Level Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine of Major Diseases and The Prevention and Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine Research in Gansu Colleges and University, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
- College of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Public Health, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- Provincial-Level Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine of Major Diseases and The Prevention and Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine Research in Gansu Colleges and University, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
- College of Public Health, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
- Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Gansu, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Public Health, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- Provincial-Level Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine of Major Diseases and The Prevention and Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine Research in Gansu Colleges and University, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
- College of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- Provincial-Level Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine of Major Diseases and The Prevention and Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine Research in Gansu Colleges and University, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
- Key Laboratory for Transfer of Dunhuang Medicine at the Provincial and Ministerial Level, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jianzheng He, ; Yongqi Liu,
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- Provincial-Level Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine of Major Diseases and The Prevention and Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine Research in Gansu Colleges and University, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
- College of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
- Key Laboratory for Transfer of Dunhuang Medicine at the Provincial and Ministerial Level, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jianzheng He, ; Yongqi Liu,
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Aboushanab SA, Shevyrin VA, Slesarev GP, Melekhin VV, Shcheglova AV, Makeev OG, Kovaleva EG, Kim KH. Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activities of Kudzu Roots and Soy Molasses against Pediatric Tumors and Phytochemical Analysis of Isoflavones Using HPLC-DAD-ESI-HRMS. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:plants11060741. [PMID: 35336625 PMCID: PMC8955742 DOI: 10.3390/plants11060741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Pediatric solid tumors (PSTs) are life-threatening and can lead to high morbidity and mortality rates in children. Developing novel remedies to treat these tumors, such as glioblastoma multiforme and sarcomas, such as osteosarcoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma, is challenging, despite immense attempts with chemotherapeutic or radiotherapeutic interventions. Soy (Glycine max) and kudzu roots (KR) (Pueraria spp.) are well-known phytoestrogenic botanical sources that contain high amounts of naturally occurring isoflavones. In the present study, we investigated the antioxidant and cytotoxic effects of the extracts of KR and soy molasses (SM) against PSTs. The green extraction of isoflavones from KR and SM was performed using natural deep eutectic solvents. The extracts were subsequently analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-diode array detector (DAD) coupled with high-resolution (HR) mass spectrometry (MS), which identified 10 isoflavones in KR extracts and 3 isoflavones in the SM extracts. Antioxidant and cytotoxic activities of KR and SM extracts were assessed against glioblastoma multiforme (A-172), osteosarcoma (HOS), and rhabdomyosarcoma (Rd) cancer cell lines. The KR and SM extracts showed satisfactory cytotoxic effects (IC50) against the cancer cell lines tested, particularly against Rd cancer cell lines, in a dose-dependent manner. Antioxidant activity was found to be significantly (p ≤ 0.05) higher in KR than in SM, which was consistent with the results of the cytotoxic activity observed with KR and SM extracts against glioblastoma and osteosarcoma cells. The total flavonoid content and antioxidant activities of the extracts were remarkably attributed to the isoflavone content in the KR and SM extracts. This study provides experimental evidence that HPLC-ESI-HRMS is a suitable analytical approach to identify isoflavones that exhibit potent antioxidant and anticancer potential against tumor cells, and that KR and SM, containing many isoflavones, can be a potential alternative for health care in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Saied A Aboushanab
- Institute of Chemical Engineering, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Mira 19, 620002 Yekaterinburg, Russia
- Innovative Center of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologies, Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Mira 19, 620002 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Mira 19, 620002 Yekaterinburg, Russia
- Innovative Center of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologies, Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Mira 19, 620002 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Mira 19, 620002 Yekaterinburg, Russia
- Innovative Center of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologies, Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Mira 19, 620002 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Innovative Center of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologies, Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Mira 19, 620002 Yekaterinburg, Russia
- Department of Biology, Ural State Medical University, Repina 3, 620014 Yekaterinburg, Russia
- Department of Gene and Cell Therapy, Institute for Medical Cell Technologies, Karla Marksa 22a, 620026 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Innovative Center of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologies, Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Mira 19, 620002 Yekaterinburg, Russia
- Department of Biology, Ural State Medical University, Repina 3, 620014 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Department of Biology, Ural State Medical University, Repina 3, 620014 Yekaterinburg, Russia
- Department of Gene and Cell Therapy, Institute for Medical Cell Technologies, Karla Marksa 22a, 620026 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Mira 19, 620002 Yekaterinburg, Russia
- Innovative Center of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologies, Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Mira 19, 620002 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea
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Qin Y. Pueraria lobata Targeted Preparation Improves the Clinical Symptoms of Cervical Spondylosis by Regulating the Balance of Gut Microbiota. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2022; 2022:2136807. [PMID: 35126618 PMCID: PMC8813225 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2136807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Nanotargeted preparations can enhance the safety and effectiveness of medication by altering the pharmacokinetic behavior of drugs in the human body, and Pueraria lobata is shown to be effective in the treatment of neck and back pain. PURPOSE This study prepared a nano-Pueraria targeted preparation, in order to analyze its effect on improving the clinical symptoms of cervical spondylosis by adjusting the balance of intestinal flora. METHODS A total of 200 patients with cervical spondylosis admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine were enrolled and divided into an observation group and a control group. The control group was given Tuina therapy, and the observation group was given nano-Pueraria targeted preparation + Tuina therapy. The clinical symptoms and intestinal microflora of the two groups were examined before intervention. RESULTS It was found that the markedly effective of treatment efficacy of the observation group (98%) was higher than that of the control group (78%) after 15 days of intervention, and the clinical symptoms were obviously fewer than those of the control group. The distribution of gut microbiota showed that there were significant differences in the composition of gut microbiota between the two groups. Compared with the control group, the abundance of Firmicutes in the observation group was significantly higher, while the abundance of Bacteroidetes and Proteobacteria was significantly lower. CONCLUSION The targeted preparation of nano-Pueraria can improve the clinical symptoms of patients with cervical spondylosis by adjusting the balance of gut microbiota.
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- Yuhang Qin
- Acupuncture and Tuina Health Preservation and Rehabilitation College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023 Jiangsu Province, China
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Bharti R, Chopra BS, Raut S, Khatri N. Pueraria tuberosa: A Review on Traditional Uses, Pharmacology, and Phytochemistry. Front Pharmacol 2021; 11:582506. [PMID: 33708108 PMCID: PMC7941752 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.582506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Pueraria tuberosa (Roxb. ex Willd.) DC. (Fabaceae), also known as Indian Kudzu (vidari kand), is a perennial herb distributed throughout India and other Asian countries. Traditionally, tuber and leaves of this plant have extensively been reported for nutritional and medicinal properties in Ayurveda as well as in Chinese traditional practices. The objective of the present review is to compile and update the published data on traditional uses, pharmacological potential, and phytochemistry of compounds isolated from the plant Pueraria tuberosa. P. tuberosa extracts and its purified compounds possess multiple activities such as anticancer, anticonvulsant, antidiabetic, antifertility, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress, antiulcerogenic, cardioprotective, hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, nephroprotective, nootropic, neuroprotective, and wound healing. Tuber and leaf extracts of P. tuberosa contain several bioactive constituents such as puerarin, daidzein, genistein, quercetin, irisolidone, biochanin A, biochanin B, isoorientin, and mangiferin, which possess an extensive range of pharmacological activities. The extensive range of pharmacological properties of P. tuberosa provides opportunities for further investigation and presents a new approach for the treatment of ailments. Many phytochemicals have been identified and characterized from P. tuberosa; however, some of them are still unexplored, and there is no supporting data for their activities and exact mechanisms of action. Therefore, further investigations are warranted to unravel the mechanisms of action of individual constituents of this plant.
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- Ram Bharti
- IMTECH Centre for Animal Resources & Experimentation (iCARE), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH), Chandigarh, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- IMTECH Centre for Animal Resources & Experimentation (iCARE), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH), Chandigarh, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- IMTECH Centre for Animal Resources & Experimentation (iCARE), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH), Chandigarh, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- IMTECH Centre for Animal Resources & Experimentation (iCARE), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH), Chandigarh, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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