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Situmorang PC, Ilyas S, Nugraha SE, Syahputra RA, Nik Abd Rahman NMA. Prospects of compounds of herbal plants as anticancer agents: a comprehensive review from molecular pathways. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1387866. [PMID: 39104398 PMCID: PMC11298448 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1387866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
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Cancer refers to the proliferation and multiplication of aberrant cells inside the human body, characterized by their capacity to proliferate and infiltrate various anatomical regions. Numerous biochemical pathways and signaling molecules have an impact on the cancer auto biogenesis process. The regulation of crucial cellular processes necessary for cell survival and proliferation, which are triggered by phytochemicals, is significantly influenced by signaling pathways. These pathways or components are regulated by phytochemicals. Medicinal plants are a significant reservoir of diverse anticancer medications employed in chemotherapy. The anticancer effects of phytochemicals are mediated by several methods, including induction of apoptosis, cessation of the cell cycle, inhibition of kinases, and prevention of carcinogenic substances. This paper analyzes the phytochemistry of seven prominent plant constituents, namely, alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, phenols, steroids, terpenoids, and saponins, focusing on the involvement of the MAPK/ERK pathway, TNF signaling, death receptors, p53, p38, and actin dynamics. Hence, this review has examined a range of phytochemicals, encompassing their structural characteristics and potential anticancer mechanisms. It has underscored the significance of plant-derived bioactive compounds in the prevention of cancer, utilizing diverse molecular pathways. In addition, this endeavor also seeks to incentivize scientists to carry out clinical trials on anticancer medications derived from plants.
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- Putri Cahaya Situmorang
- Study Program of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
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- Study Program of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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Pandey A, Karmous I. Exploring the Potential of Plant-Based Nanotechnology in Cancer Immunotherapy: Benefits, Limitations, and Future Perspectives. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04266-6. [PMID: 38862749 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04266-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Reconceptualizing cancer immunotherapy can be improved if combined with plant production systems and nanotechnology. This review aims to contribute to the knowledge of plant use in nanomedicine and cancer immunotherapy. In the foreground, we outlined each of these approaches; nanomedicine, green synthesis, and immunotherapy. The benefits of plant-based nanoparticles in mending the immune systems were subsequently analyzed, with reference to the literature. The combining effects of biological and therapeutic properties of some phytochemicals and their derivatives, with targeted nanoparticles and selective immunotherapy, can enhance the delivery of drugs and antibodies, and induce antitumor immune responses, via activation of functions of neutrophils, lymphocyte cells, and natural killer cells, and macrophages, resulting in induced apoptosis and phagocytosis of tumor cells, which can improve designing immunotherapeutic strategies targeting cancer, with a larger spectrum compared to the current cytotoxic anticancer drugs commonly used in clinics. This study uncovers the mechanistic drivers of cancer immunoengineering in cancer therapy using plant-based nanomaterials, enhancing therapeutic benefits while minimizing toxic and side effects.
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- Ashish Pandey
- Department of Radiology, Tech4Health Institute, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Biology and Environmental Department, Institute of Applied Biology of Medenine (ISBAM), University of Gabes, Gabes, Tunisia.
- Plant Toxicology and Molecular Biology of Microorganisms, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerta, University of Carthage, Carthage, Tunisia.
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Lai HW, Tani Y, Sukatta U, Rugthaworn P, Thepyos A, Yamamoto S, Fukuhara H, Inoue K, Yuasa H, Nakamura H, Ogura SI. Mangostin enhances efficacy of aminolevulinic acid-photodynamic therapy against cancer through inhibition of ABCG2 activity. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2023; 44:103798. [PMID: 37696317 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2023.103798] [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: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Aminolevulinic acid-photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) is gaining attention as a potential method for treating select cancers due to its high specificity and low side effect feature. ALA enters cancer cells and accumulate as protoporphyrin IX (PpIX), which will then trigger phototoxicity following light irradiation. However, it is reported that some cancer cells have reduced efficacy of ALA-PDT due to high expression of ABCG2, a transporter involved in the PpIX efflux. In this study, we evaluated the effect of mangostin, a natural compound containing anti-tumor property, on the efficacy of ALA-PDT against cancer and the mechanism involved. METHODS We utilized TMK1 gastric cancer cell line, which has high ABCG2 expression, to evaluate the PpIX accumulation and phototoxicity exerted by ALA and mangostin co-addition. RESULTS We found that co-addition of ALA and mangostin significantly increase the phototoxicity and PpIX accumulation in TMK1 cells. We also investigated the effect of mangostin on porphyrin-heme pathway enzymes and ABCG2 and found that the addition of mangostin reduce the activity of ABCG2, reducing PpIX efflux. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that mangostin enhances the efficacy of ALA-PDT in cancer through inhibition of ABCG2 activity.
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- Hung Wei Lai
- Center for Photodynamic Medicine, Kochi University, Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku, Kochi 783-8505 Japan
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259, Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama 226-8501 Japan
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- Kasetsart Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Product Improvement Institute (KAPI), Kasetsart University, 50 Ngamwongwan Rd, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 Thailand.
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- Kasetsart Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Product Improvement Institute (KAPI), Kasetsart University, 50 Ngamwongwan Rd, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 Thailand
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- Quality Plus Biomedtech Co., Ltd. Headquarter: fl. 25, Jasmine International Tower, Chaeng Wattana road, Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi 11120 Thailand
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- Department of Urology, Kochi University, Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku, Kochi 783-8505 Japan
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- Center for Photodynamic Medicine, Kochi University, Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku, Kochi 783-8505 Japan; Department of Urology, Kochi University, Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku, Kochi 783-8505 Japan
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- Center for Photodynamic Medicine, Kochi University, Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku, Kochi 783-8505 Japan; Department of Urology, Kochi University, Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku, Kochi 783-8505 Japan
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259, Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama 226-8501 Japan
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- Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science, Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259, Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama 226-8503 Japan
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259, Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama 226-8501 Japan.
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Cruz-Gregorio A, Aranda-Rivera AK, Aparicio-Trejo OE, Medina-Campos ON, Sciutto E, Fragoso G, Pedraza-Chaverri J. α-Mangostin induces oxidative damage, mitochondrial dysfunction, and apoptosis in a triple-negative breast cancer model. Phytother Res 2023; 37:3394-3407. [PMID: 37012651 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) does not express estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and human epidermal growth factor receptor; therefore, TNBC lacks targeted therapy, and chemotherapy is the only available treatment for this illness but causes side effects. A putative strategy for the treatment of TNBC could be the use of the polyphenols such as α-Mangostin (α-M), which has shown anticancerogenic effects in different cancer models and can modulate the inflammatory and prooxidant state in several pathological models. The redox state, oxidative stress (OS), and oxidative damage are highly related to cancer development and its treatment. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of α-M on redox state, mitochondrial metabolism, and apoptosis in 4T1 mammary carcinoma cells. We found that α-M decreases both protein levels and enzymatic activity of catalase, and increases reactive oxygen species, oxidized proteins and glutathione disulfide, which demonstrates that α-M induces oxidative damage. We also found that α-M promotes mitochondrial dysfunction by abating basal respiration, the respiration ligated to oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), and the rate control of whole 4T1 cells. Additionally, α-M also decreases the levels of OXPHOS subunits of mitochondrial complexes I, II, III, and adenosine triphosphate synthase, the activity of mitochondrial complex I as well as the levels of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma co-activator 1α, showing a mitochondrial mass reduction. Then, oxidative damage and mitochondrial dysfunction induced by α-M induce apoptosis of 4T1 cells, which is evidenced by B cell lymphoma 2 decrease and caspase 3 cleavage. Taken together, our results suggest that α-M induces OS and mitochondrial dysfunction, resulting in 4T1 cell death through apoptotic mechanisms.
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- Alfredo Cruz-Gregorio
- Departamento de Biomedicina Cardiovascular, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología "Ignacio Chávez", CDMX, Mexico
- Laboratorio F-315, Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, Mexico
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- Laboratorio F-315, Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, Mexico
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- Laboratorio F-315, Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, Mexico
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- Departamento de Inmunología, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, Mexico
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- Departamento de Inmunología, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, Mexico
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- Laboratorio F-315, Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Alam M, Rashid S, Fatima K, Adnan M, Shafie A, Akhtar MS, Ganie AH, Eldin SM, Islam A, Khan I, Hassan MI. Biochemical features and therapeutic potential of α-Mangostin: Mechanism of action, medicinal values, and health benefits. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 163:114710. [PMID: 37141737 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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α-Mangostin (α-MG) is a natural xanthone obtained from the pericarps of mangosteen. It exhibits excellent potential, including anti-cancer, neuroprotective, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, and induces apoptosis. α-MG controls cell proliferation by modulating signaling molecules, thus implicated in cancer therapy. It possesses incredible pharmacological features and modulates crucial cellular and molecular factors. Due to its lesser water solubility and pitiable target selectivity, α-MG has limited clinical application. As a known antioxidant, α-MG has gained significant attention from the scientific community, increasing interest in extensive technical and biomedical applications. Nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems were designed to improve the pharmacological features and efficiency of α-MG. This review is focused on recent developments on the therapeutic potential of α-MG in managing cancer and neurological diseases, with a special focus on its mechanism of action. In addition, we highlighted biochemical and pharmacological features, metabolism, functions, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant effects and pre-clinical applications of α-MG.
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- Manzar Alam
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, PO Box 173, Al-kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, PO Box 2440, Hail 2440, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Albaha University, Albaha, Saudi Arabia
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- Basic Sciences Department, College of Science and Theoretical Studies, Saudi Electronic University, Abha Male 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Research, Faculty of Engineering, Future University in Egypt, New Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of Mathematics, College of Science Al-Zulfi, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia.
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India.
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Díaz L, Bernadez-Vallejo SV, Vargas-Castro R, Avila E, Gómez-Ceja KA, García-Becerra R, Segovia-Mendoza M, Prado-Garcia H, Lara-Sotelo G, Camacho J, Larrea F, García-Quiroz J. The Phytochemical α-Mangostin Inhibits Cervical Cancer Cell Proliferation and Tumor Growth by Downregulating E6/E7-HPV Oncogenes and KCNH1 Gene Expression. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24033055. [PMID: 36769377 PMCID: PMC9917835 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24033055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. The main factor associated with the onset and progression of this neoplasia is the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The HPV-oncogenes E6 and E7 are critical drivers of cellular transformation, promoting the expression of oncogenes such as KCNH1. The phytochemical α-mangostin (AM) is a potent antineoplastic and antiviral compound. However, its effects on HPV oncogenes and KCNH1 gene expression remain unknown. This study evaluated the effects of AM on cell proliferation, cell cycle distribution and gene expression, including its effects on tumor growth in xenografted mice. AM inhibited cell proliferation in a concentration-dependent manner, being the most sensitive cell lines those with the highest number of HPV16 copies. In addition, AM promoted G1-cell cycle arrest in CaSki cells, while led to cell death in SiHa and HeLa cells. Of interest was the finding of an AM-dependent decreased gene expression of E6, E7 and KCNH1 both in vitro and in vivo, as well as the modulation of cytokine expression, Ki-67, and tumor growth inhibition. On these bases, we suggest that AM represents a good option as an adjuvant for the treatment and prevention of cervical cancer.
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- Lorenza Díaz
- Departamento de Biología de la Reproducción Dr. Carlos Gual Castro, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Departamento de Biología de la Reproducción Dr. Carlos Gual Castro, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Departamento de Biología de la Reproducción Dr. Carlos Gual Castro, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Departamento de Biología de la Reproducción Dr. Carlos Gual Castro, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Departamento de Biología de la Reproducción Dr. Carlos Gual Castro, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Departamento de Biología Molecular y Biotecnología, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Onco-Inmunobiología, Departamento de Enfermedades Crónico-Degenerativas, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Departamento de Biología de la Reproducción Dr. Carlos Gual Castro, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del I.P.N., Mexico City 07360, Mexico
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- Departamento de Biología de la Reproducción Dr. Carlos Gual Castro, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Departamento de Biología de la Reproducción Dr. Carlos Gual Castro, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +52-(55)-5487-0900 (ext. 2418)
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El Habbash AI, Aljoundi A, Elamin G, Soliman MES. Probing Alterations in MDM2 Catalytic Core Structure Effect of Garcinia Mangostana Derivatives: Insight from Molecular Dynamics Simulations. Cell Biochem Biophys 2022; 80:633-645. [PMID: 36184717 DOI: 10.1007/s12013-022-01101-4] [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: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The MDM2-p53 protein-protein interaction is a promising model for researchers to design, study, and discover new anticancer drugs. The design of therapeutically active compounds that can maintain or restore the binding of MDM2 to p53 has been found to limit the oncogenic activities of both. This led to the current development of a group of xanthone-core and cis-imidazoline analogs compounds, among which γ-Mangostin (GM), α-Mangostin (AM), and Nutlin exhibited their MDM2-p53 interaction inhibitory effects. Therefore, in this study, we seek to determine the mechanisms by which these compounds elicit MDM2-p53 interaction targeting. Unique to the binding of GM, AM, and Nutlin, from our findings, they share the same three active site residues Val76, Tyr50, and Gly41, which represent the top active side residues that contribute to high electrostatic energy. Consequently, the free binding energy contributed enormously to the binding of these compounds, which culminated in the high binding affinities of GM, AM, and Nutlin with high values. Furthermore, GM, AM, and Nutlin commonly interrupted the stable and compact conformation of MDM2 coupled with its active site, where Cα deviations were relatively high. We believe that our findings would assist in the design of more potent active anticancer drugs.
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- Aisha I El Habbash
- Molecular Bio-computation and Drug Design Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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- Molecular Bio-computation and Drug Design Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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- Molecular Bio-computation and Drug Design Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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- Molecular Bio-computation and Drug Design Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, 4001, South Africa.
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Sakpakdeejaroen I, Muanrit P, Panthong S, Ruangnoo S. Alpha-Mangostin-Loaded Transferrin-Conjugated Lipid-Polymer Hybrid Nanoparticles: Development and Characterization for Tumor-Targeted Delivery. ScientificWorldJournal 2022; 2022:9217268. [PMID: 36081606 PMCID: PMC9448606 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9217268] [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: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Alpha-mangostin, a natural xanthone mainly extracted from the pericarp of Garcinia mangostana, has been shown to have promising anticancer properties in many types of cancer. However, the therapeutic potential of α-mangostin has been limited so far due to its poor aqueous solubility and low oral bioavailability, which limited its biopharmaceutical applications. Furthermore, α-mangostin failed to specifically reach tumors at a therapeutic concentration due and rapid elimination in vivo. We hypothesized that this drawback could be overcome by loading the drug within a delivery system conjugated to transferrin (Tf), whose receptors are overexpressed on many cancer cells and would enhance the specific delivery of α-mangostin to cancer cells, thereby enhancing its therapeutic efficacy. The objectives of this study were therefore to prepare and characterize transferrin-conjugated lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles (LPHN) entrapping α-mangostin, as well as to evaluate their therapeutic efficacy in vitro. We successfully prepared α-mangostin loaded LPHN using a one-step nanoprecipitation method with high drug entrapment efficiency. The conjugation of Tf to the LPHN was achieved by using the thiol-maleimide "click" reaction, leading to an increase in the particle hydrodynamic size of Tf-LPHN compared to that of unconjugated (control) LPHN (Ctrl-LPHN). Both Tf-LPHN and Ctrl-LPHN were bearing negative surface charges. Tf-LPHN and Ctrl-LPHN exhibited a sustained release of α-mangostin at pH 7.4, following an initial burst release, unlike rapid release of drug solution. The entrapment of α-mangostin in the LPHN led to an increase in α-mangostin uptake by cancer cells, and thus improved its antiproliferative activity compared to that observed with the drug solution. In conclusion, α-mangostin entrapped in the Tf-LPHN is therefore a highly promising therapeutic system that should be further optimized as therapeutic tools for cancer treatment.
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- Intouch Sakpakdeejaroen
- Department of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Khlong Nueng 12120, Pathumthani, Thailand
- Centre of Excellence, Applied Thai Traditional Medicine Research (CEATMR), Thammasat University, Khlong Nueng 12120, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Department of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Khlong Nueng 12120, Pathumthani, Thailand
- Centre of Excellence, Applied Thai Traditional Medicine Research (CEATMR), Thammasat University, Khlong Nueng 12120, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Department of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Khlong Nueng 12120, Pathumthani, Thailand
- Centre of Excellence, Applied Thai Traditional Medicine Research (CEATMR), Thammasat University, Khlong Nueng 12120, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Department of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Khlong Nueng 12120, Pathumthani, Thailand
- Centre of Excellence, Applied Thai Traditional Medicine Research (CEATMR), Thammasat University, Khlong Nueng 12120, Pathumthani, Thailand
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Ali ES, Akter S, Ramproshad S, Mondal B, Riaz TA, Islam MT, Khan IN, Docea AO, Calina D, Sharifi-Rad J, Cho WC. Targeting Ras-ERK cascade by bioactive natural products for potential treatment of cancer: an updated overview. Cancer Cell Int 2022; 22:246. [PMID: 35941592 PMCID: PMC9358858 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-022-02666-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase) or ERK (extracellular-signal-regulated kinase) pathway is an important link in the transition from extracellular signals to intracellular responses. Because of genetic and epigenetic changes, signaling cascades are altered in a variety of diseases, including cancer. Extant studies on the homeostatic and pathologic behavior of MAPK signaling have been conducted; however, much remains to be explored in preclinical and clinical research in terms of regulation and action models. MAPK has implications for cancer therapy response, more specifically in response to experimental MAPK suppression, compensatory mechanisms are activated. The current study investigates MAPK as a very complex cell signaling pathway that plays roles in cancer treatment response, cellular normal conduit maintenance, and compensatory pathway activation. Most MAPK inhibitors, unfortunately, cause resistance by activating compensatory feedback loops in tumor cells and tumor microenvironment components. As a result, innovative combinatorial treatments for cancer management must be applied to limit the likelihood of alternate pathway initiation as a possibility for generating novel therapeutics based on incorporation in translational research. We summarize current knowledge about the implications of ERK (MAPK) in cancer, as well as bioactive products from plants, microbial organisms or marine organisms, as well as the correlation with their chemical structures, which modulate this pathway for the treatment of different types of cancer.
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- Eunus S Ali
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, 5042, Australia
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 22030, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Ranada Prasad Shaha University, Narayanganj, 1400, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Ranada Prasad Shaha University, Narayanganj, 1400, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacology and Institute of New Drug Development, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, 54907, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, Life Science Faculty, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, 8100, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, 25100, Pakistan
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- Department of Toxicology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349, Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349, Craiova, Romania.
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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Marzhoseyni Z, Shayestehpour M, Salimian M, Esmaeili D, Saffari M, Fathizadeh H. Designing a novel fusion protein from Streptococcus agalactiae with apoptosis induction effects on cervical cancer cells. Microb Pathog 2022; 169:105670. [PMID: 35809755 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105670] [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: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Cervical cancer remains life-threatening cancer in women around the world. Due to the limitations of conventional treatment approaches, there is an urgent need to develop novel and more efficient strategies against cervical cancer. Therefore, the researchers attend to the alternative anti-cancer compounds like bacterial products. Rib and α are known as surface proteins of Streptococcus agalactiae with immunologic effects. In the present study, we designed a new anti-cancer fusion protein (Rib-α) originating from S. agalactiae with in silico methods, and then, the recombinant gene was cloned in the pET-22 (+) expression vector. The recombinant protein was expressed in E. coli BL21. To purify the expressed protein, we applied the Ni-NTA column. The molecular mechanism by which Rib-α is cytotoxic to cancer cells has been discussed based on MTT, flow cytometry, and real-time PCR methods. The engineered fusion protein suppressed the proliferation of the cancer cells at 180 μg/ml. Cytotoxic assessment and morphological changes, augmentation of apoptotic-related genes, upregulation of caspase-3 mRNA, and flow cytometric analysis confirmed that apoptosis might be the principal mechanism of cell death. According to our findings, Rib-α fusion protein motivated the intrinsic apoptosis pathway. Therefore, it can be an exciting candidate to discover a new class of antineoplastic agents.
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- Zeynab Marzhoseyni
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran; Autoimmune Diseases Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Anatomical Science Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Department of Microbiology and Applied Virology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran; Department of Laboratory Sciences, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran
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Muangpaisan W, Wiputhanuphongs P, Jaisupa N, Junnu S, Samer J, Moongkarndi P, Supapueng O, Chalermsri C, Neungton N. Effects of water-soluble mangosteen extract on cognitive function and neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (WECAN-AD): A randomized controlled trial. ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA (NEW YORK, N. Y.) 2022; 8:e12292. [PMID: 35415207 PMCID: PMC8984095 DOI: 10.1002/trc2.12292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Introduction The water-soluble mangosteen pericarp extract's (WME) effect was investigated in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Methods The participants received 4 mg/kg/day of WME for 24 weeks (low dose, n = 33), 4 mg/kg/day for 12 weeks and then 8 mg/kg/day for 12 weeks (high dose, n = 33); or a placebo (n = 42). The outcomes were neuropsychiatric test scores, safety, tolerability, and the blood 4-hydroxynonenal level. Results The proportion of participants who achieved the minimum clinically important difference for the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive Subscale (ADAS-Cog; -2.6 points) at 24 weeks was significantly higher in the low-dose group (and a trend in the high-dose group) than in the placebo group. WME appeared safe and well tolerated. At 24 weeks, the 4-hydroxynonenal level declined in both intervention groups. The participants with a 5% reduction in this level showed greater ADAS-Cog improvements. Conclusion WME is a safe and well-tolerated cognitive enhancer in AD with varying benefits across individuals based on antioxidative response.
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- Weerasak Muangpaisan
- Department of Preventive and Social MedicineFaculty of Medicine Siriraj HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Department of PharmacologyPhramongkutklao College of MedicineBangkokThailand
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- Department of BiochemistryFaculty of Medicine Siriraj HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Department of PhysiologyFaculty of PharmacyMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Division of Clinical EpidemiologyDepartment of ResearchFaculty of Medicine Siriraj HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Department of Preventive and Social MedicineFaculty of Medicine Siriraj HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Department of BiochemistryFaculty of Medicine Siriraj HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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Markowicz J, Wołowiec S, Rode W, Uram Ł. Synthesis and Properties of α-Mangostin and Vadimezan Conjugates with Glucoheptoamidated and Biotinylated 3rd Generation Poly(amidoamine) Dendrimer, and Conjugation Effect on Their Anticancer and Anti-Nematode Activities. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:606. [PMID: 35335982 PMCID: PMC8951109 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14030606] [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: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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α-Mangostin and vadimezan are widely studied potential anticancer agents. Their biological activities may be improved by covalent bonding by amide or ester bonds with the third generation poly(amidoamine) (PAMAM) dendrimer, substituted with α-D-glucoheptono-1,4-lactone and biotin. Thus, conjugates of either ester- (G3gh4B5V) or amide-linked (G32B12gh5V) vadimezan, and equivalents of α-mangostin (G3gh2B5M and G32B12gh5M, respectively), were synthesized, characterized and tested in vitro against cancer cells: U-118 MG glioma, SCC-15 squamous carcinoma, and BJ normal human fibroblasts growth, as well as against C. elegans development. α-Mangostin cytotoxicity, stronger than that of Vadimezan, was increased (by 2.5-9-fold) by conjugation with the PAMAM dendrimer (with the amide-linking being slightly more effective), and the strongest effect was observed with SCC-15 cells. Similar enhancement of toxicity resulting from the drug conjugation was observed with C. elegans. Vadimezan (up to 200 µM), as well as both its dendrimer conjugates, was not toxic against both the studied cells and nematodes. It showed an antiproliferative effect against cancer cells at concentrations ≥100 µM. This effect was significantly enhanced after conjugation of the drug with the dendrimer via the amide, but not the ester bond, with G32B12gh5V inhibiting the proliferation of SCC-15 and U-118 MG cells at concentrations ≥4 and ≥12 μM, respectively, without a visible effect in normal BJ cells. Thus, the drug delivery system based on the PAMAM G3 dendrimer containing amide bonds, partially-blocked amino groups on the surface, larger particle diameter and higher zeta potential can be a useful tool to improve the biological properties of transported drug molecules.
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- Joanna Markowicz
- Faculty of Chemistry, Rzeszów University of Technology, 6 Powstancow Warszawy Ave, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland;
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- Medical College, Rzeszów University, 1a Warzywna Street, 35-310 Rzeszów, Poland;
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- Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, 3 Pasteur Street, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Rzeszów University of Technology, 6 Powstancow Warszawy Ave, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland;
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Khazeei Tabari MA, Mirjalili R, Khoshhal H, Shokouh E, Khandan M, Hasheminasabgorji E, Hafezi-Moghadam A, Bagheri A. Nature against Diabetic Retinopathy: A Review on Antiangiogenic, Antioxidant, and Anti-Inflammatory Phytochemicals. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2022; 2022:4708527. [PMID: 35310030 PMCID: PMC8926515 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4708527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background and Purpose. Diabetes mellitus (DM), hyperglycemia, and hypertension can result in diabetic retinopathy (DR), which is a major cause of blindness on a global scale. Development of DR is associated with decreased endothelial cells, increased basal membrane thickness, permeation of the retinal blood barrier, and neovascularization in patients. The purpose of the present review is to provide an overview of the findings regarding applications of phytochemicals for DR treatment and could be a beneficial resource for further clinical studies and also a basis for pharmaceutical purposes for drug design. Materials and Methods. A narrative literature review was performed from electronic databases including Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus to analyze the effects of different phytochemicals to prevent or treat oxidation, angiogenesis, and inflammation in diabetic retinopathy. The inclusion criteria were original studies, which included the effects of different phytochemicals on diabetic retinopathy. The exclusion criteria included studies other than original articles, studies which assessed the effects of phytochemicals on nondiabetic retinopathy, and studies which used phytochemical-rich extracts. Results and Conclusions. Studies have shown that increased levels of inflammatory cytokines, angiogenic, and oxidative stress factors are involved in the progression and pathogenesis of DR. Therefore, phytochemicals with their anti-inflammatory, antiangiogenic, and antioxidant properties can prevent DR progression and retinal damage through various cellular mechanisms. It is also shown that some phytochemicals can simultaneously affect the inflammation, oxidation, and angiogenesis in DR.
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- Mohammad Amin Khazeei Tabari
- Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- USERN Office, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- USERN Office, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- USERN Office, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- USERN Office, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- USERN Office, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Immunogenetics Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Molecular Biomarkers Nano-Imaging Laboratory, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Immunogenetics Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Ardakanian A, Ghasemzadeh Rahbardar M, Omidkhoda F, Razavi BM, Hosseinzadeh H. Effect of alpha-mangostin on olanzapine-induced metabolic disorders in rats. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2022; 25:198-207. [PMID: 35655598 PMCID: PMC9124543 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2022.58734.13047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objectives As olanzapine has side effects such as weight gain and metabolic disorders, and alpha-mangostin has been shown to control metabolic disorders, the effects of alpha-mangostin on metabolic disorders induced by olanzapine were investigated in this study. Materials and Methods Obesity was induced in female Wistar rats by daily administration of olanzapine (5 mg/kg/day, IP, 14 days). Rats were divided into 6 groups:1) vehicle (control); 2) olanzapine (5 mg/kg/day); 3,4,5) olanzapine+ alpha-mangostin (10, 20, 40 mg/kg/day, IP); 6) alpha-mangostin (40 mg/kg/day). Weight changes were measured every 3 days and food intake was assessed every day. Systolic blood pressure, plasma levels of blood sugar, triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, leptin, oxidative stress markers (MDA, GSH), AMPK, and P-AMPK protein levels in liver tissue were assessed on the last day of the study. Results Administration of olanzapine significantly increased weight gain, food intake, blood pressure, triglycerides, LDL, blood sugar, leptin, and MDA in rat liver tissue and also decreased GSH, AMPK, and P-AMPK in liver tissue compared with the control group. Different doses of alpha-mangostin significantly reduced weight gain, food intake, systolic blood pressure, triglycerides, LDL, blood sugar, leptin, and MDA. Also, they significantly increased GSH, AMPK, and P-AMPK in liver tissue compared with the olanzapine group. Conclusion Olanzapine increases leptin levels, food intake, and weight, induces oxidative stress, decreases the levels of AMPK and P-AMPK proteins in liver tissue, and causes metabolic disorders. But, alpha-mangostin reduces the negative effects of olanzapine by activation of AMPK.
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- Alireza Ardakanian
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran,Corresponding authors: Hossein Hosseinzadeh. Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. Tel.: +98-51-31801193; Fax: +98-51-38823251; ; Bibi Marjan Razavi. Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. Tel: +98-51-31801194; Fax: +98-51-38823251;
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran,Corresponding authors: Hossein Hosseinzadeh. Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. Tel.: +98-51-31801193; Fax: +98-51-38823251; ; Bibi Marjan Razavi. Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. Tel: +98-51-31801194; Fax: +98-51-38823251;
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Dissection of the MKK3 Functions in Human Cancer: A Double-Edged Sword? Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14030483. [PMID: 35158751 PMCID: PMC8833818 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14030483] [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: 11/26/2021] [Revised: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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The role played by MKK3 in human cancer is controversial. MKK3 is an evolutionarily conserved protein kinase that activates in response to a variety of stimuli. Phosphorylates, specifically the p38MAPK family proteins, contribute to the regulation of a plethora of cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, invasion, and cell migration. Genes in carcinogenesis are classified as oncogenes and tumor suppressors; however, a clear distinction is not always easily made as it depends on the cell context and tissue specificity. The aim of this study is the examination of the potential contribution of MKK3 in cancer through a systematic analysis of the recent literature. The overall results reveal a complex scenario of MKK3’s involvement in cancer. The oncogenic functions of MKK3 were univocally documented in several solid tumors, such as colorectal, prostate cancer, and melanoma, while its tumor-suppressing functions were described in glioblastoma and gastric cancer. Furthermore, a dual role of MKK3 as an oncogene as well as tumor a suppressor has been described in breast, cervical, ovarian, liver, esophageal, and lung cancer. However, overall, more evidence points to its role as an oncogene in these diseases. This review indicates that the oncogenic and tumor-suppressing roles of MKK3 are strictly dependent on the tumor type and further suggests that MKK3 could represent an efficient putative molecular target that requires contextualization within a specific tumor type in order to adequately evaluate its potential effectiveness in designing novel anticancer therapies.
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Simon SE, Lim HS, Jayakumar FA, Tan EW, Tan KO. Alpha-Mangostin Activates MOAP-1 Tumor Suppressor and Mitochondrial Signaling in MCF-7 Human Breast Cancer Cells. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2022; 2022:7548191. [PMID: 35082905 PMCID: PMC8786502 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7548191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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α-Mangostin, one of the major constituents of Garcinia mangostana, has been reported to possess several biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and cytotoxic activities associated with the inhibition of cell proliferation and activation of apoptosis. However, the cellular signaling pathway mediated by α-mangostin has not been firmly established. To investigate the cellular activities of α-mangostin, human cancer cells, MCF-7 and MCF-7-CR cells, were treated with α-mangostin to measure the cellular responses, including cytotoxicity, protein-protein interaction, and protein expression. Cancer cells stably expressed Myc-BCL-XL and HA-MOAP-1 were also included in the studies to delineate the cell signaling events mediated by α-mangostin. Our results showed that the apoptosis signaling mediated by α-mangostin involves the upregulation of endogenous MOAP-1, which interacts with α-mangostin activated BAX (act-BAX) while downregulating the expression of BCL-XL. Moreover, α-mangostin was found to induce BAX oligomerization, the release of mitochondrial cytochrome C, and activation of caspase in MCF-7 cells. In overexpression studies, MCF-7 cells and spheroids stably expressed HA-MOAP-1 and Myc-BCL-XL exhibited differential chemosensitivity toward α-mangostin in which the stable clones expressing HA-MOAP-1 and MYC-BCL-XL were chemosensitive and chemoresistant to the apoptosis signaling events mediated by α-mangostin, respectively, when compared to untreated cells. Together, the data suggest that the cytotoxicity of α-mangostin involves the activation of MOAP-1 tumor suppressor and its interaction with act-BAX, leading to mitochondria dysfunction and cell death.
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- Samson Eugin Simon
- Cancer Biology Group, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, No. 5 Jalan Universiti, Subang Jaya 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Cancer Biology Group, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, No. 5 Jalan Universiti, Subang Jaya 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Cancer Biology Group, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, No. 5 Jalan Universiti, Subang Jaya 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Cancer Biology Group, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, No. 5 Jalan Universiti, Subang Jaya 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Cancer Biology Group, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, No. 5 Jalan Universiti, Subang Jaya 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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Nauman MC, Johnson JJ. The purple mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana): Defining the anticancer potential of selected xanthones. Pharmacol Res 2022; 175:106032. [PMID: 34896543 PMCID: PMC9597473 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.106032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The purple mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is a popular Southeast Asian fruit that has been used traditionally for its health promoting benefits for years. Unique to the mangosteen are a class of phytochemicals known as xanthones that have been reported to display significant anti-cancer and anti-tumor activities, specifically through the promotion of apoptosis, targeting of specific cancer-related proteins, or modulation of cell signaling pathways. α-Mangostin, the most abundant xanthone isolated from the mangosteen, has received substantial attention as it has proven to be a potent phytochemical, specifically as an anticancer agent, in numerous different cancer cell studies and cancer animal models. While the mechanisms for these anticancer effects have been reported in many studies, lesser xanthones, including gartanin, β-mangostin, γ-mangostin, garcinone C, and garcinone E, and mangosteen extracts from the pericarp, roots, rind, and stem show promise for their anticancer activity but their mechanisms of action are not as well developed and remain to be determined. Mangosteen products appear safe and have been well tolerated in human clinical trials where they show antioxidant activity, though their clinical anticancer activity has not yet been evaluated. This review summarizes the work that has been done to explore and explain the anticancer and antitumor activities of α-mangostin, lesser xanthones, and mangosteen extracts in vitro, in vivo, and in humans in various cancers.
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- Mirielle C Nauman
- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, USA
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, USA.
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Eisvand F, Imenshahidi M, Ghasemzadeh Rahbardar M, Tabatabaei Yazdi SA, Rameshrad M, Razavi BM, Hosseinzadeh H. Cardioprotective effects of alpha‐mangostin on doxorubicin‐induced cardiotoxicity in rats. Phytother Res 2021; 36:506-524. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Farhad Eisvand
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences Bojnurd Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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The Polyphenols α-Mangostin and Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid Induce Oxidative Stress, Cell Cycle Arrest, and Apoptosis in a Cellular Model of Medulloblastoma. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26237230. [PMID: 34885809 PMCID: PMC8659270 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237230] [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: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Medulloblastoma is a common malignant brain tumor in the pediatric age. The current therapeutics present serious collateral effects. Polyphenols α-mangostin and nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) exert potent antitumoral activity in different cancer models, although their antitumoral effects have not been described in medulloblastoma cells yet. This study aimed to examine the proapoptotic effects of these polyphenols on human medulloblastoma cells. Medulloblastoma cell line Daoy was incubated with increasing concentrations of α-mangostin or NDGA for 24 h. The cell viability was analyzed using crystal violet and trypan blue dyes. Determination of the glutathione (GSH)/glutathione disulfide (GSSG) ratio and levels of carbonylated proteins was performed to evaluate the oxidative stress. Cell cycle progression and induction of cell death by fluorochrome-couple and TUNEL assays were evaluated using flow cytometry assays. Individual treatments with α-mangostin or NDGA decreased the viability of Daoy cells in a dose-dependent manner, inducing G2/M and S-G2/M cell cycle arrest, respectively. Both polyphenols induced cell death and increased oxidative stress. Very interestingly, α-mangostin showed more potent effects than NDGA. Our results indicate that α-mangostin and NDGA exert important cytostatic and cytotoxic effects in the Daoy cell line. These data highlight the potential usefulness of these compounds as an alternative strategy in medulloblastoma treatment.
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Markowicz J, Uram Ł, Wołowiec S, Rode W. Biotin Transport-Targeting Polysaccharide-Modified PAMAM G3 Dendrimer as System Delivering α-Mangostin into Cancer Cells and C. elegans Worms. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222312925. [PMID: 34884739 PMCID: PMC8657743 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222312925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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The natural xanthone α-mangostin (αM) exhibits a wide range of pharmacological activities, including antineoplastic and anti-nematode properties, but low water solubility and poor selectivity of the drug prevent its potential clinical use. Therefore, the targeted third-generation poly(amidoamine) dendrimer (PAMAM G3) delivery system was proposed, based on hyperbranched polymer showing good solubility, high biocompatibility and low immunogenicity. A multifunctional nanocarrier was prepared by attaching αM to the surface amine groups of dendrimer via amide bond in the ratio 5 (G32B12gh5M) or 17 (G32B10gh17M) residues per one dendrimer molecule. Twelve or ten remaining amine groups were modified by conjugation with D-glucoheptono-1,4-lactone (gh) to block the amine groups, and two biotin (B) residues as targeting moieties. The biological activity of the obtained conjugates was studied in vitro on glioma U-118 MG and squamous cell carcinoma SCC-15 cancer cells compared to normal fibroblasts (BJ), and in vivo on a model organism Caenorhabditis elegans. Dendrimer vehicle G32B12gh at concentrations up to 20 µM showed no anti-proliferative effect against tested cell lines, with a feeble cytotoxicity of the highest concentration seen only with SCC-15 cells. The attachment of αM to the vehicle significantly increased cytotoxic effect of the drug, even by 4- and 25-fold for G32B12gh5M and G32B10gh17M, respectively. A stronger inhibition of cells viability and influence on other metabolic parameters (proliferation, adhesion, ATP level and Caspase-3/7 activity) was observed for G32B10gh17M than for G32B12gh5M. Both bioconjugates were internalized efficiently into the cells. Similarly, the attachment of αM to the dendrimer vehicle increased its toxicity for C. elegans. Thus, the proposed α-mangostin delivery system allowed the drug to be more effective in the dendrimer-bound as compared to free state against both cultured the cancer cells and model organism, suggesting that this treatment is promising for anticancer as well as anti-nematode chemotherapy.
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- Joanna Markowicz
- Faculty of Chemistry, Rzeszow University of Technology, 6 Powstancow Warszawy Ave., 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland;
- Correspondence: (J.M.); (W.R.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Rzeszow University of Technology, 6 Powstancow Warszawy Ave., 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland;
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- Medical College, Rzeszow University, 1a Warzywna Str., 35-310 Rzeszow, Poland;
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- Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, 3 Pasteur Street, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland
- Correspondence: (J.M.); (W.R.)
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Mansourian M, Firoozabadi SMP, Hassan ZM. The investigation of Pulse-Modulated GSM-900 MHz electromagnetic field effects on the electrochemotherapy mechanisms in vivo. Electromagn Biol Med 2021; 41:71-79. [PMID: 34839760 DOI: 10.1080/15368378.2021.2006689] [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: 10/19/2022]
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Electrochemotherapy (ECT) as a tumor treatment modality is approved for cutaneous and subcutaneous tumors. The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of 900 MHz radiofrequency (RF) pulse-modulated by 217 Hz EMFs similar to those emitted by mobile phones on the mechanisms of ECT in vivo including: tumor hypoxia and immune system response, and on tumor volume.4 T1 cells were injected subcutaneously into the right flank of Balb/c mice. The mice were exposed to RF fields at specific absorption rate (SAR) 2 W/kg for 10 min/day and then treated with ECT. Two protocols of ECT were used: ((70 V/cm-5 kHz) and 70 V/cm-4 kHz)). Tumor hypoxia was analyzed through HIF-1α immuonohistochemistry assay. Interleukin 4 (IL-4) and IFN-γ levels were estimated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique to evaluate immune system response. Also, tumors volume changes were measured for 24 days following the treatment. The results showed that pulse-modulated RF fields could increase hypoxia induced by ECT, significantly (about 13% in ECT (70 V/cm-5 kHz) and 11% in ECT (70 V/cm-4 kHz)). However, these fields did not have significant effect on immune system response (the levels of IL-4 and IFN-γ) and tumor volume changes induced by ECT. Our results indicated that pulse-modulated RF fields could not affect tumor volume changes in ECT with the frequency of 5 kHz and voltage of 70 V/cm efficacy in vivo. However, investigating the role of other environmental intervening factors on this protocol of ECT is recommended in further studies.
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- Mahsa Mansourian
- Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Medical Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Medical Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Immunonology, Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medical Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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Meylina L, Muchtaridi M, Joni IM, Mohammed AFA, Wathoni N. Nanoformulations of α-Mangostin for Cancer Drug Delivery System. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:1993. [PMID: 34959275 PMCID: PMC8708633 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13121993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Natural compounds are emerging as effective agents for the treatment of malignant diseases. The active constituent of α-mangostin from the pericarp of Garcinia mangostana L. has earned significant interest as a plant base compound with anticancer properties. Despite α-mangostin's superior properties as an anticancer agent, its applications are limited due to its poor solubility and physicochemical stability, rapid systemic clearance, and low cellular uptake. Our review aimed to summarize and discuss the nanoparticle formulations of α-mangostin for cancer drug delivery systems from published papers recorded in Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar. We investigated various types of α-mangostin nanoformulations to improve its anticancer efficacy by improving bioavailability, cellular uptake, and localization to specific areas These nanoformulations include nanofibers, lipid carrier nanostructures, solid lipid nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, nanomicelles, liposomes, and gold nanoparticles. Notably, polymeric nanoparticles and nanomicelles can increase the accumulation of α-mangostin into tumors and inhibit tumor growth in vivo. In addition, polymeric nanoparticles with the addition of target ligands can increase the cellular uptake of α-mangostin. In conclusion, nanoformulations of α-mangostin are a promising tool to enhance the cellular uptake, accumulation in cancer cells, and the efficacy of α-mangostin as a candidate for anticancer drugs.
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- Lisna Meylina
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia;
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Mulawarman, Samarinda 75119, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia;
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia;
- Functional Nano Powder University Center of Excellence, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia;
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Salahi E, Amidi F, Zahiri Z, Aghahosseini M, Mashayekhi F, Amani Abkenari S, Hosseinishenatal S, Sobhani A. The effect of mitochondria-targeted antioxidant MitoQ10 on redox signaling pathway components in PCOS mouse model. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2021; 305:985-994. [PMID: 34633506 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-021-06230-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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PURPOSE Considerable evidence suggests that mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress contribute to the pathogenesis of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mitochondria-targeted antioxidant, MitoQ10, on the redox signaling pathway's component in PCOS. METHOD We assessed TXNIP, TRX, and ASK1 expression in granulosa cells (GCs) of the DHEA-induced PCOS mouse model. Female BALB/c mice in five groups of Control, DHEA, and DHEA + MitoQ10 in three doses of 250, 500, and 750 μmol/L MitoQ10 were treated for 21 days. RESULTS Histological investigation showed a probable improvement in folliculogenesis; besides, ASK1 and TXNIP expression were significantly increased in GCs of the PCOS mouse F4Fmodel as compared to the control groups and decreased steadily in groups treated by MitoQ10. However, TRX expression showed a drop that was restored by MitoQ10 meaningfully (P ≤ 0.05). CONCLUSION The work presented herein suggests mitochondria-targeted antioxidant, MitoQ10, have modulating effects on folliculogenesis in the ovary and also on the redox signaling pathway in GCs of PCOS mouse model which may have potential to attenuate oxidative stress and its relative damages.
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- Elnaz Salahi
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Poursina ST, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Poursina ST, Tehran, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Research Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alzahra Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Science, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Poursina ST, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Poursina ST, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Poursina ST, Tehran, Iran.
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α-Mangostin is a xanthone natural product isolated as a secondary metabolite from the mangosteen tree. It has attracted a great deal of attention due to its wide-ranging effects on certain biological activity, such as apoptosis, tumorigenesis, proliferation, metastasis, inflammation, oxidation, bacterial growth and metabolism. This review focuses on the key pathways directly affected by α-mangostin and how this varies between disease states. Insight is also provided, where investigated, into the key structural features of α-mangostin that produce these biological effects. The review then sheds light on the utility of α-mangostin as a investigational tool for certain diseases and demonstrate how future derivatives may increase selectivity and potency for specific disease states.
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Yang S, Zhou F, Dong Y, Ren F. α-Mangostin Induces Apoptosis in Human Osteosarcoma Cells Through ROS-Mediated Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress via the WNT Pathway. Cell Transplant 2021; 30:9636897211035080. [PMID: 34318699 PMCID: PMC8323427 DOI: 10.1177/09636897211035080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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α-mangostin has been confirmed to promote the apoptosis of MG-63 cells, but its
specific pro-apoptosis mechanism in osteosarcoma (OS) remains further
investigation. Here, we demonstrated that α-mangostin restrained the viability
of OS cells (143B and Saos-2), but had little effect on the growth of normal
human osteoblast. α-mangostin increased OS cell apoptosis by activating the
caspase-3/8 cascade. Besides, α-mangostin induced endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
stress and restrained the Wnt/β-catenin pathway activity. 4PBA (an ER stress
inhibitor) or LiCl (an effective Wnt activator) treatment effectively hindered
α-mangostin-induced apoptosis and the caspase-3/8 cascade. Furthermore, we also
found that α-mangostin induced ER stress by promoting ROS production. And ER
stress-mediated apoptosis caused by ROS accumulation depended on the
inactivation of Wnt/β-catenin pathway. In addition, α-mangostin significantly
hindered the growth of xenograft tumors, induced the expression of ER stress
marker proteins and activation of the caspase-3/8 cascade, and restrained the
Wnt/β-catenin signaling in vivo. In short, ROS-mediated ER stress was involved
in α-mangostin triggered apoptosis, which might depended on Wnt/β-catenin
signaling inactivation.
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- Shengsen Yang
- Departments of Spine Orthopedics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- CRISTA orthopedics, The Second People's Hospital of Dongying, Dongying, China
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- Departments of Spine Orthopedics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Orthopedics Department, YuLin NO.2 Hospital, Yulin, China
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Katopodis P, Kerslake R, Zikopoulos A, Beri N, Anikin V. p38β - MAPK11 and its role in female cancers. J Ovarian Res 2021; 14:84. [PMID: 34174910 PMCID: PMC8236201 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-021-00834-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background The p38MAPK family of Mitogen Activated Protein Kinases are a group of signalling molecules involved in cell growth, survival, proliferation and differentiation. The widely studied p38α isoform is ubiquitously expressed and is implicated in a number of cancer pathologies, as are p38γ and p38δ. However, the mechanistic role of the isoform, p38β, remains fairly elusive. Recent studies suggest a possible role of p38β in both breast and endometrial cancer with research suggesting involvement in bone metastasis and cancer cell survival. Female tissue specific cancers such as breast, endometrial, uterine and ovary account for over 3,000,000 cancer related incidents annually; advancements in therapeutics and treatment however require a deeper understanding of the molecular aetiology associated with these diseases. This study provides an overview of the MAPK signalling molecule p38β (MAPK11) in female cancers using an in-silico approach. Methods A detailed gene expression and methylation analysis was performed using datasets from cBioportal, CanSar and MEXPRESS. Breast, Uterine Endometrial, Cervical, Ovarian and Uterine Carcinosarcoma TCGA cancer datasets were used and analysed. Results Data using cBioportal and CanSAR suggest that expression of p38β is lower in cancers: BRCA, UCEC, UCS, CESC and OV compared to normal tissue. Methylation data from SMART and MEXPRESS indicate significant probe level variation of CpG island methylation status of the gene MAPK11. Analysis of the genes’ two CpG islands shows that the gene was hypermethylated in the CpG1 with increased methylation seen in BRCA, CESC and UCEC cancer data sets with a slight increase of expression recorded in cancer samples. CpG2 exhibited hypomethylation with no significant difference between samples and high levels of expression. Further analysis from MEXPRESS revealed no significance between probe methylation and altered levels of expression. In addition, no difference in the expression of BRCA oestrogen/progesterone/HER2 status was seen. Conclusion This data provides an overview of the expression of p38β in female tissue specific cancers, showing a decrease in expression of the gene in BRCA, UCEC, CESC, UCS and OV, increasing the understanding of p38β MAPK expression and offering insight for future in-vitro investigation and therapeutic application. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13048-021-00834-9.
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- Periklis Katopodis
- Biosciences, College of Health and Life Sciences, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, UK. .,Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, Harefield Hospital, London, UB9 6JH, UK.
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- Biosciences, College of Health and Life Sciences, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, UK
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 17177, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, Harefield Hospital, London, UB9 6JH, UK.,Department of Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, 119146
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Tiwari A, Khera R, Rahi S, Mehan S, Makeen HA, Khormi YH, Rehman MU, Khan A. Neuroprotective Effect of α-Mangostin in the Ameliorating Propionic Acid-Induced Experimental Model of Autism in Wistar Rats. Brain Sci 2021; 11:brainsci11030288. [PMID: 33669120 PMCID: PMC7996534 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11030288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Several studies have documented the role of hyper-activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERK) in Autism pathogenesis. Alpha-mangostin (AMG) is a phytoconstituents with anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory, and ERK inhibition properties in many diseases. Our research aims to investigate the neuroprotective effect of AMG in the rat model of intracerebroventricular-propionic acid (ICV-PPA) induced autism with a confirmation of its effect on the ERK signaling. Autism was induced in Wistar rats (total 36 rats; 18 male/18 female) by multiple doses of PPA through ICV injection for 11 days. Actophotometer and beam walking tasks were used to evaluate animals’ motor abilities, and the Morris water maze task was utilized to confirm the cognition and memory in animals. Long term administration of AMG100 mg/kg and AMG200 mg/kg continued from day 12 to day 44 of the experiment. Before that, animals were sacrificed, brains isolated, morphological, gross pathological studies were performed, and neurochemical analysis was performed in the brain homogenates. Cellular and molecular markers, including ERK, myelin basic protein, apoptotic markers including caspase-3, Bax, Bcl-2, neuroinflammatory markers, neurotransmitters, and oxidative stress markers, have been tested throughout the brain. Thus, AMG reduces the overactivation of the ERK signaling and also restored autism-like behavioral and neurochemical alterations.
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- Aarti Tiwari
- Department of Pharmacology, Neuropharmacology Division, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab 142001, India; (A.T.); (R.K.); (S.R.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Neuropharmacology Division, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab 142001, India; (A.T.); (R.K.); (S.R.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Neuropharmacology Division, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab 142001, India; (A.T.); (R.K.); (S.R.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Neuropharmacology Division, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab 142001, India; (A.T.); (R.K.); (S.R.)
- Correspondence: (S.M.); (A.K.); Tel.: +91-80-5988-9909 (S.M.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia;
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (S.M.); (A.K.); Tel.: +91-80-5988-9909 (S.M.)
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Santoso JL, Notopuro H, Qurnianingsih E. Effect of Ethanol Extract of Mangosteen Peel on Serum Malondialdehyde and Leukotriene B4 Levels in Male White Rats (Rattus norvegicus) Wistar Strain Exposed with Electric Cigarette Smoke. FOLIA MEDICA INDONESIANA 2021. [DOI: 10.20473/fmi.v56i4.24612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This study aims to analyze the administration of mangosteen peel ethanol extract at different doses can reduce levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and leukotriene B4 (LTB4) serum in male white rats (Rattus norvegicus) Wistar strains exposed to electric cigarette smoke. Electric cigarette induces mitochondrial ROS production and triggers oxidative stress. Antioxidants are needed by the body if there are many free radicals, for example mangosteen peel. This laboratory experimental study uses a randomized post test only control group design. Thirty male white rats were divided into 5 groups randomly (KK, KR, P1, P2, P3). KK given 0.5% Na-CMC, KR given smoke and 0.5% Na-CMC, P1, P2, P3 given smoke and mangosteen peel ethanol extract 100, 200, 300 mg / kg weight. Data were tested for normality and homogeneity tests. Data distribution was found not normal. Data were tested by Kruskal-Wallis Test and Mann-Whitney. Kruskal-Wallis Test results showed significant differences in MDA and LTB4 levels in each experimental group (KS, KR, P1, P2 and P3), p <0.05. Mann-Whitney test results showed a significant difference in the MDA levels of the KR against P3 and in the LTB4 level of the KR against P2 (p <0.05). The conclusion of the study was the administration of mangosteen peel ethanol extract can reduce MDA and LTB4 levels serum in male white rats (Rattus norvegicus) Wistar strains exposed to electric cigarette smoke.
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Background
Alpha-mangostin has potential as a chemopreventive agent but there is little information on its toxicological profile and developmental toxicity.
Objective
We evaluated the effects of α-mangostin on embryonic development and hepatogenesis in zebrafish.
Result
Exposure of embryos to 0.25–4 μM α-mangostin from 4–120 h post-fertilization (hpf) caused mortality of embryos with LC50 1.48 ± 0.29 μM. The compound also caused deformities, including head malformation, pericardial oedema, absence of swim bladder, yolk oedema, and bent tail. Exposure of zebrafish embryos to α-mangostin during early hepatogenesis (16–72 hpf) decreased the transcript expression levels of liver fatty acid-binding protein 10a (Fabp10a), but increased gene markers of inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis. In Fabp10a:DsRed transgenic zebrafish, the intensity and the area of fluorescence in the liver of the treated group were decreased (non-significantly) relative to controls.
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These effects were more marked during early hepatogenesis (16–72 hpf) than during post-hepatogenesis (72–120 hpf).
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Xu Z, Feng Q, Wang M, Zhao H, Lin Y, Zhou S. Green Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles With Aqueous Extracts of Ginkgo Biloba Induce Apoptosis via Mitochondrial Pathway in Cervical Cancer Cells. Front Oncol 2020; 10:575415. [PMID: 33194686 PMCID: PMC7606942 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.575415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Biosynthetic silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), specifically formed using medicinal plant extracts, have recently exhibited a remarkable therapeutic effect due to their anticancer potential. Here, we synthesized AgNPs using an aqueous extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves and evaluated its activity against cervical cancer (CCa) and the related molecular mechanisms. The physiochemical properties of the AgNPs were measured by ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry, nanometre particle size analyzer and transmission electron microscopy. The AgNPs effects on cell proliferation and apoptosis were investigated through MTT, MTS, and colony formation assay; Hoechst 33258 staining; and flow cytometry. The intracellular ROS and oxidative stress levels were assessed using the appropriate commercial kits. Apoptosis-related protein levels were determined by western blotting. We prepared a series of different sized ginkgo extract synthesized AgNPs (GB-AgNPs), and the smallest mean particle size was 40.2 ± 1.2 nm with low polydispersity (0.091 ± 0.011), zeta potential values showed -34.56 mV. Compared to the controls, the GB-AgNP treatment inhibited the cell proliferation and induced the apoptosis of HeLa and SiHa cells. In addition, GB-AgNP treatment led to markedly increased levels of intracellular ROS, the release of cytochrome c (Cyt C) from mitochondria into the cytosol and the cleavage of caspase -9 and -3 in both CCa cell lines. Moreover, NAC, an ROS scavenger, eliminated the effect of GB-AgNPs on the HeLa and SiHa cells. This study reveals that GB-AgNPs suppresses cancer cell proliferation and induces apoptosis by upregulating intracellular ROS generation and inducing the activation of the caspase-dependent mitochondrial apoptotic pathway in CCa cells. Thus, GB-AgNPs may be a potential alternative drug for CCa therapy.
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- Zhen Xu
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of the Ministry of Education and Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Medicine, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Veterinary Bio-pharmaceutical High-tech Research, Jiangsu Agri-Animal Husbandry Vocational College, Taizhou, China
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- Health and Family Planning Commission of Wanzai County of Jiangxi Province, Yichun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of the Ministry of Education and Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Medicine, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of the Ministry of Education and Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Medicine, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of the Ministry of Education and Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Medicine, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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Adenina S, Louisa M, Soetikno V, Arozal W, Wanandi SI. The Effect of Alpha Mangostin on Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition on Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma HepG2 Cells Surviving Sorafenib via TGF-β/Smad Pathways. Adv Pharm Bull 2020; 10:648-655. [PMID: 33062605 PMCID: PMC7539313 DOI: 10.34172/apb.2020.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Revised: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Purpose: This study was intended to find out the impact of alpha mangostin administration on the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers and TGF-β/Smad pathways in hepatocellular carcinoma Hep-G2 cells surviving sorafenib. Methods: Hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells were treated with sorafenib 10 μM. Cells surviving sorafenib treatment (HepG2surv) were then treated vehicle, sorafenib, alpha mangostin, or combination of sorafenib and alpha mangostin. Afterward, cells were observed for their morphology with an inverted microscope and counted for cell viability. The concentrations of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 in a culture medium were examined using ELISA. The mRNA expressions of TGF-β1, TGF-β1-receptor, Smad3, Smad7, E-cadherin, and vimentin were evaluated using quantitative reverse transcriptase–polymerase chain reaction. The protein level of E-cadherin was also determined using western blot analysis. Results: Treatment of alpha mangostin and sorafenib caused a significant decrease in the viability of sorafenib-surviving HepG2 cells versus control (both groups with P <0.05). Our study found that alpha mangostin treatment increased the expressions of vimentin (P <0.001 versus control). In contrast, alpha mangostin treatment tends to decrease the expressions of Smad7 and E-cadherin (both with P >0.05). In line with our findings, the expressions of TGF-β1 and Smad3 are significantly upregulated after alpha mangostin administration (both with P <0.05) versus control. Conclusion: Alpha mangostin reduced cell viability of sorafenib-surviving HepG2 cells; however, it also enhanced epithelial–mesenchymal transition markers by activating TGF-β/Smad pathways.
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- Syarinta Adenina
- Master Program in Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
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Janardhanan S, Mahendra J, Mahendra L, Devarajan N. Cytotoxic Effects of Mangosteen Pericarp Extracts on Oral Cancer and Cervical Cancer Cells. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2020; 21:2577-2583. [PMID: 32986355 PMCID: PMC7779451 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2020.21.9.2577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: Despite immense advancements in treatment modalities, cancer remains a dreadful disease until the present. The major influencing factors behind the increased mortality rate of cancer are increased drug resistance and severe adverse effects caused by conventional cancer therapies. To overcome these limitations, the current medical field is focusing more on natural phyto-derived molecules to mitigate cancer. Mangosteen is a phytotherapeutic with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In the present study, we investigated the anticancer potential of the crude ethanolic extract of mangosteen against two dreadful forms of cancers, namely, oral cancer and cervical cancer, in vitro. Methodology: The pericarp of Garcinia mangostana or mangosteen was removed, air-dried, ground to fine powder, and macerated with ethanol. The extract obtained was then filtered and extracted with water for 48 h. The aqueous fraction thus obtained was then concentrated with a rotary evaporator at 40°C and dried with a freeze dryer. The anticancer efficacy of these extracts was investigated in human tongue squamous cell carcinoma (H357) cells and cervical cancer cells (HeLa) using the MTT assay, TUNEL assay, western blotting, and flow cytometry techniques. Results: The crude mangosteen pericarp extract (MPE) significantly inhibited the growth of H357 and HeLa cells in a dose-dependent manner. Moreover, mangosteen induced early apoptosis in these cells after 48 h of incubation. Mangosteen also upregulated the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins, including caspases and Bax, and downregulated the expression of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2. Conclusion: The MPE exerted significant cytotoxicity against the H357 and HeLa cells in a dose-dependent manner and promoted their apoptosis. Hence, this natural phytoextract can be considered a potent anticancer agent for treating oral cancer and cervical cancer.
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- Sunitha Janardhanan
- Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital Chennai Chennai, India
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- Maktoum Bin Hamdan Dental University College, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India
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Ghasemzadeh Rahbardar M, Razavi BM, Hosseinzadeh H. Investigating the ameliorative effect of alpha-mangostin on development and existing pain in a rat model of neuropathic pain. Phytother Res 2020; 34:3211-3225. [PMID: 32592535 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2020] [Revised: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Mangosteen fruit has been used for various disorders, including pain. The effects of alpha-mangostin, the main component of mangosteen, on the neuropathic pain caused by chronic constriction injury (CCI) were evaluated in rats. In treatment groups, alpha-mangostin (10, 50, 100 mg/kg/day, i.p.) was administered from Day 0, the day of surgery, for 14 days. The degree of heat hyperalgesia, cold, and mechanical allodynia was assessed on Days 0, 3, 5, 7, 10, and 14. The lumbar spinal cord levels of MDA, GSH, inflammatory markers (TLR-4, TNF-α, MMP2, COX2, IL-1β, iNOS, and NO), apoptotic markers (Bcl-2, Bax, and caspase-3) were measured by western blot on Days 7 and 14. Rats in the CCI group showed thermal hyperalgesia, cold, and mechanical allodynia on Days 3-14. All concentrations of alpha-mangostin alleviated CCI-induced behavioral alterations. MDA level augmented and GSH level decreased in the CCI group and alpha-mangostin (50, 100 mg/kg) reversed the alterations. An enhancement in the levels of all inflammatory markers, Bax, and caspase-3 was shown on Days 7 and 14, which was controlled by alpha-mangostin (50 mg/kg). The detected antinociceptive effects of alpha-mangostin may be mediated through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic properties.
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Li YL, Chen X, Niu SQ, Zhou HY, Li QS. Protective Antioxidant Effects of Amentoflavone and Total Flavonoids from Hedyotis diffusa on H 2 O 2 -Induced HL-O2 Cells through ASK1/p38 MAPK Pathway. Chem Biodivers 2020; 17:e2000251. [PMID: 32342591 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202000251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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In this study, total flavonoids and total triterpenoid acid were extracted with ethyl acetate from Hedyotis diffusa Willd, and hepatoprotective activities of them and five compounds from total flavonoids against H2 O2 induced hepatocyte damage on HL-02 cells were determined. In particular, amentoflavone and total flavonoids had influence on the leakage of ALT, AST, LDH, the activities of SOD and the content of MDA. They effectively reduced the loss of MMP, the release of Cyt C, and then inhibited activation of caspase-3/caspase-9 cascade in hepatotoxic cells. The contents of ROS were significantly reduced to inhibit p38 in amentoflavone and flavonoids groups which decreased ASK1 and p-p38 levels through increasing thioredoxin Trx1 and reductase TrxR1. These results suggesting that the antioxidant protection of amentoflavone and flavonoids might be reducing ROS to inhibit the H2 O2 -induced upstream of pathway via increasing levels of Trx1 and TrxR1, which were pivotal in blocking the down streaming effectors of ASK1/p38 MAPK pathway and alleviating hepatotoxicity.
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- Yun-Lan Li
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, P. R. China.,Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug for the Treatment of Serious Diseases Basing on the Chronic Inflammation, Jinzhong, 030619, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, P. R. China.,Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug for the Treatment of Serious Diseases Basing on the Chronic Inflammation, Jinzhong, 030619, P. R. China
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Lin CS, Lin CL, Ying TH, Chiou HL, Hung CH, Liao WS, Hsieh YH, Kao SH. β-Mangostin inhibits the metastatic power of cervical cancer cells attributing to suppression of JNK2/AP-1/Snail cascade. J Cell Physiol 2020; 235:8446-8460. [PMID: 32324277 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.29688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2019] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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β-Mangostin is a natural mangostin with potent anticancer activity against various cancers. In this study, we further explored the anticancer activity of β-mangostin on cervical cancer cells. β-Mangostin did not affect cell viability and cell cycle distribution in HeLa and SiHa cells; however, it dose-dependently inhibited the migration and invasion of both the human cervical cancer cell lines. In addition, we observed that β-mangostin suppressed the expression of integrin αV and β3 and the downstream focal adhesion kinase/Src signaling. We also found that Snail was involved in the β-mangostin inhibited cell migration and invasion of HeLa cell. Then, our findings showed that β-mangostin reduced both nuclear translocation and messenger RNA expression of AP-1 and demonstrated that AP-1 could target to the Snail promoter and induce Snail expression. Kinase cascade analysis and reporter assay showed that JNK2 was involved in the inhibition of AP-1/Snail axis by β-mangostin in HeLa cells. These results indicate that β-mangostin can inhibit the mobility and invasiveness of cervical cancer cells, which may attribute to the suppression of both integrin/Src signaling and JNK2-mediated AP-1/Snail axis. This suggests that β-mangostin has potential antimetastatic potential against cervical cancer cells.
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- Chun-Shiang Lin
- Institute of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Clinical Pathology, Tungs' Taichung MetroHarbor Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Wathoni N, Rusdin A, Motoyama K, Joni IM, Lesmana R, Muchtaridi M. Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Systems for α-Mangostin. Nanotechnol Sci Appl 2020; 13:23-36. [PMID: 32280205 PMCID: PMC7132026 DOI: 10.2147/nsa.s243017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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α-Mangostin, a xanthone derivative from the pericarp of Garcinia mangostana L., has numerous bioactivities and pharmacological properties. However, α-mangostin has low aqueous solubility and poor target selectivity in the human body. Recently, nanoparticle drug delivery systems have become an excellent technique to improve the physicochemical properties and effectiveness of drugs. Therefore, many efforts have been made to overcome the limitations of α-mangostin through nanoparticle formulations. Our review aimed to summarise and discuss the nanoparticle drug delivery systems for α-mangostin from published papers recorded in Scopus, PubMed and Google Scholar. We examined various types of nanoparticles for α-mangostin to enhance water solubility, provide controlled release and create targeted delivery systems. These forms include polymeric nanoparticles, nanomicelles, liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanofibers and nanoemulsions. Notably, nanomicelle modification increased α-mangostin solubility increased more than 10,000 fold. Additionally, polymeric nanoparticles provided targeted delivery and significantly enhanced the biodistribution of α-mangostin into specific organs. In conclusion, the nanoparticle drug delivery system could be a promising technique to increase the solubility, selectivity and efficacy of α-mangostin as a new drug candidate in clinical therapy.
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- Nasrul Wathoni
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang45363, Indonesia
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Sports and Health, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Gorontalo96128, Indonesia
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto862-0973, Japan
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Biology Cell, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang45363, Indonesia
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Phan TKT, Shahbazzadeh F, Kihara T. Alpha-mangostin reduces mechanical stiffness of various cells. Hum Cell 2020; 33:347-355. [PMID: 32078151 DOI: 10.1007/s13577-020-00330-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Alpha-mangostin (α-mangostin) has been identified as a naturally occurring compound with potential anticancer properties. It can induce apoptosis and inhibit the growth and metastasis of cancer cells. Moreover, α-mangostin reduces the mechanical stiffness of lung cancer cells. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of α-mangostin on the mechanical stiffness of various cells, as well as cell viability. The following cell types were examined: human fibroblast TIG-1 cells, human cancerous HeLa cells, human embryonic kidney HEK293 cells, mouse macrophage RAW 264.7 cells, and human myeloblasts KG-1 cells. Cells were treated with α-mangostin, and then examined for cell viability, actin cytoskeletal structures, and surface mechanical stiffness using atomic force microscopy. α-Mangostin demonstrated cytotoxicity against TIG-1, HeLa, HEK293, and KG-1 cells, but not against RAW 264.7 cells. The cytotoxic effect of α-mangostin varies according to cell type. On the other hand, α-mangostin reduced the mechanical stiffness of all cell types, including RAW 264.7 cells. Upon treatment with α-mangostin, F-actin was slightly reduced but the actin cytoskeletal structures were little altered in these cells. Thus, reducing mechanical stiffness of animal cells is an inherent effect of α-mangostin. Our results show that α-mangostin is a naturally occurring compound with potential to change the actin cytoskeletal micro-structures and reduce the surface stiffness of various cells.
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- Thi Kieu Trang Phan
- Department of Life and Environment Engineering, Faculty of Environmental Engineering, The University of Kitakyushu, 1-1 Hibikino, Wakamatsu, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 808-0135, Japan
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- Department of Life and Environment Engineering, Faculty of Environmental Engineering, The University of Kitakyushu, 1-1 Hibikino, Wakamatsu, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 808-0135, Japan
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- Department of Life and Environment Engineering, Faculty of Environmental Engineering, The University of Kitakyushu, 1-1 Hibikino, Wakamatsu, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 808-0135, Japan.
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Chien HJ, Ying TH, Hsieh SC, Lin CL, Yu YL, Kao SH, Hsieh YH. α-Mangostin attenuates stemness and enhances cisplatin-induced cell death in cervical cancer stem-like cells through induction of mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis. J Cell Physiol 2020; 235:5590-5601. [PMID: 31960449 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.29489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Cancer stem cells (CSCs) exhibit specific characteristics including decontrolled self-renewal, tumor-initiating, promoting, and metastatic potential, abnormal stemness signaling, and chemotherapy resistance. Thus, targeting CSC is becoming an emerging cancer treatment. α-Mangostin has been shown to have potent and multiple anticancer activities. Accordingly, we hypothesized that α-mangostin may diminish the stemness and proliferation of CSC-like cervical cancer cells. In our results, comparing to the parent cells, CSC-like SiHa and HeLa cells highly expressed CSC marker Sox2, Oct4, Nanog, CK-17, and CD49f. α-Mangostin significantly reduced the cell viability, sphere-forming ability, and expression of the CSC stemness makers of CSC-like cervical cancer cells. Further investigation showed that α-mangostin induced mitochondrial depolarization and mitochondrial apoptosis signaling, including upregulation of Bax, downregulation of Mcl-1 and Bcl-2, and activation of caspase-9/3. Moreover, α-mangostin synergically enhanced the cytotoxicity of cisplatin on CSC-like SiHa cells by promoting mitochondrial apoptosis and inhibiting the expression of CSC markers. Consistent with in vitro findings, in vivo tumor growth assay revealed that α-mangostin administration significantly inhibited the growth of inoculated CSC-like SiHa cells and synergically enhanced the antitumor effect of cisplatin. Our findings indicate that α-mangostin can reduce the stemness and proliferation of CSC-like SiHa and HeLa cells and promote the cytotoxicity of cisplatin, which may attribute to the mitochondrial apoptosis activation. Thus, it suggests that α-mangostin may have clinical potential to improve chemotherapy for cervical cancer by targeting cervical CSC.
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- Hung-Ju Chien
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.,Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Center for Molecular Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Institute of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Ding YY, Luan JJ, Fan Y, Olatunji OJ, Song J, Zuo J. α-Mangostin reduced the viability of A594 cells in vitro by provoking ROS production through downregulation of NAMPT/NAD. Cell Stress Chaperones 2020; 25:163-172. [PMID: 31898286 PMCID: PMC6985413 DOI: 10.1007/s12192-019-01063-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Revised: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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α-Mangostin (MAN) is a bioactive compound isolated from the inedible pericarp of a tropical fruit mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana Linn). It exhibits notable therapeutic potentials on lung cancers, but the underlying mechanisms are still largely unknown. This study was designed to further explore the mechanisms involved in cytotoxicity of MAN on A549 cells. Apoptosis and cell cycle distribution were analyzed by flow cytometry methods. The fluorescent probes DCFH-DA and JC-1 were used to assess the intracellular reactive oxidative species (ROS) and mitochondrial membrane potential statuses, respectively. The regulation of MAN on relevant pathways was investigated by immunoblotting assays. The results obtained indicated that MAN caused significant apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in A549 cells, which eventually resulted in inhibition on cell proliferation in vitro. All these phenomena were synchronized with escalated oxidative stress and downregulation of nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase/nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAMPT/NAD). Supplementation with nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) efficiently eased MAN-induced ROS accumulation, and potently antagonized MAN-elicited apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. The pro-apoptotic effect of MAN was further confirmed by increased expressions of cleaved caspase 3, 6, 7, and 9, and its effect on cell cycle progression was validated by the altered expressions of p-p38, p-p53, CDK4, and cyclin D1. The immunoblotting assays also demonstrated that NAC/NMN effectively restored these molecular changes elicited by MAN treatment. Collectively, this study revealed a unique anti-tumor mechanism of MAN by provoking ROS production through downregulation of NAMPT/NAD signaling and further validated MAN as a potential therapeutic reagent for lung cancer treatment.
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- Yan-Yun Ding
- Yijishan Hospital, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, 241000, China
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- Yijishan Hospital, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, 241000, China
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- Yijishan Hospital, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, 241000, China
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- Faculty of Traditional Thai Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, 90112, Thailand
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- Yijishan Hospital, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, 241000, China
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- Yijishan Hospital, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, 241000, China.
- Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, 241000, China.
- Department of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, No 2nd West Zheshan Road, Wuhu, 241000, China.
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Licochalcone A-Induced Apoptosis Through the Activation of p38MAPK Pathway Mediated Mitochondrial Pathways of Apoptosis in Human Osteosarcoma Cells In Vitro and In Vivo. Cells 2019; 8:cells8111441. [PMID: 31739642 PMCID: PMC6912226 DOI: 10.3390/cells8111441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Licochalcone A (LicA) is isolated from the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra and possesses antitumor and anti-invasive activities against several tumor cells. However, the antitumor effects of LicA on human osteosarcoma cells have yet to be demonstrated either in vitro or in vivo. METHODS Cell viability was measured by MTT assay. Apoptosis and mitochondrial dysfunction were detected with Annexin V/PI staining and JC-1 staining by flow cytometry. The expressions of caspase- or mitochondrial-related proteins were demonstrated by western blotting. Antitumor effect of LicA on 143B xenograft mice in vivo. RESULTS LicA could inhibit cell proliferation and induce apoptosis in human osteosarcoma cells, as evidenced by a decrease in cell viability, loss of mitochondrial membrane potentials, and activation of caspases. LicA treatment substantially reduced the expression of Bcl-2 and Mcl-1 and increased the expression of cleaved-caspase-3, cleaved-caspase-9, cleaved-PARP, and Bax in HOS and U2OS cells. Moreover, mitochondrial membrane potential and apoptosis suppression mediated by Z-VAD or tauroursodeoxycholic acid significantly reduced LicA-induced mitochondria-dependent apoptosis. The study also determined that LicA treatment induced p38MAPK phosphorylation, but siRNA-p38 or BIRB796 substantially reversed cell viability through the inhibition of mitochondria-dependent apoptosis pathways. Finally, an in vivo study revealed that LicA significantly inhibited 143B xenograft tumor growth. CONCLUSIONS These findings demonstrate that LicA has antitumor activities against human osteosarcoma cells through p38MAPK regulation of mitochondria-mediated intrinsic apoptotic pathways in vitro and in vivo.
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Sun LR, Zhou W, Zhang HM, Guo QS, Yang W, Li BJ, Sun ZH, Gao SH, Cui RJ. Modulation of Multiple Signaling Pathways of the Plant-Derived Natural Products in Cancer. Front Oncol 2019; 9:1153. [PMID: 31781485 PMCID: PMC6856297 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2019.01153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Natural compounds are highly effective anticancer chemotherapeutic agents, and the targets of plant-derived anticancer agents have been widely reported. In this review, we focus on the main signaling pathways of apoptosis, proliferation, invasion, and metastasis that are regulated by polyphenols, alkaloids, saponins, and polysaccharides. Alkaloids primarily affect apoptosis-related pathways, while polysaccharides primarily target pathways related to proliferation, invasion, and metastasis. Other compounds, such as flavonoids and saponins, affect all of these aspects. The association between compound structures and signaling pathways may play a critical role in drug discovery.
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- Li-Rui Sun
- Department of Pharmacy, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Colorectal Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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The Protective Effect of Alpha-Mangostin against Cisplatin-Induced Cell Death in LLC-PK1 Cells is Associated to Mitochondrial Function Preservation. Antioxidants (Basel) 2019; 8:antiox8050133. [PMID: 31096625 PMCID: PMC6562511 DOI: 10.3390/antiox8050133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Revised: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Cis-dichlorodiammineplatinum II (CDDP) is a chemotherapeutic agent that induces nephrotoxicity by different mechanisms, including oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, autophagy, and endoplasmic reticulum stress. This study aimed to evaluate if the protective effects of the antioxidant alpha-mangostin (αM) in CDDP-induced damage in proximal tubule Lilly laboratory culture porcine kidney (LLC-PK1) cells, are related to mitochondrial function preservation. It was found that αM co-incubation prevented CDDP-induced cell death. Furthermore, αM prevented the CDDP-induced decrease in cell respiratory states, in the maximum capacity of the electron transfer system (E) and in the respiration associated to oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS). CDDP also decreased the protein levels of voltage dependence anion channel (VDAC) and mitochondrial complex subunits, which together with the reduction in E, the mitofusin 2 decrease and the mitochondrial network fragmentation observed by MitoTracker Green, suggest the mitochondrial morphology alteration and the decrease in mitochondrial mass induced by CDDP. CDDP also induced the reduction in mitochondrial biogenesis observed by transcription factor A, mitochondria (TFAM) decreased protein-level and the increase in mitophagy. All these changes were prevented by αM. Taken together, our results imply that αM’s protective effects in CDDP-induced toxicity in LLC-PK1 cells are associated to mitochondrial function preservation.
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Sheng X, Li J, Zhang C, Zhao L, Guo L, Xu T, Jin J, Wu M, Xia Y. α‐Mangostin promotes apoptosis of human rheumatoid arthritis fibroblast‐like synoviocytes by reactive oxygen species‐dependent activation of ERK1/2 mitogen‐activated protein kinase. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:14986-14994. [PMID: 31026097 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.28760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Revised: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Xiaoyun Sheng
- Department of Orthopaedics Lanzhou University Second Hospital Lanzhou Gansu PR China
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- The Anesthesia Surgery Clinical Medical Center Lanzhou University Second Hospital Lanzhou Gansu PR China
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- Department of Spine Surgery The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha Hunan PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Lanzhou University Second Hospital Lanzhou Gansu PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Lanzhou University Second Hospital Lanzhou Gansu PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Lanzhou University Second Hospital Lanzhou Gansu PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Lanzhou University Second Hospital Lanzhou Gansu PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Lanzhou University Second Hospital Lanzhou Gansu PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Lanzhou University Second Hospital Lanzhou Gansu PR China
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics lanzhou Gansu China
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Gapeyev AB, Aripovsky AV, Kulagina TP. Fatty Acid Content and Tumor Growth Changes in Mice After Exposure to Extremely High-Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation and Consumption of N-3 Fatty Acids. Nutr Cancer 2019; 71:1325-1334. [PMID: 30990087 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2019.1601746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The topical problem is to find new, more effective and safe treatments for cancer. The purpose of the present work was to study the combined effects of low-intensity extremely high-frequency electromagnetic radiation (EHF EMR) and consumption of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on tumor growth and the content of FAs in the thymus and tumor tissue in mice. Fatty acid composition was determined using gas chromatography. Exposure of tumor-bearing mice with solid Ehrlich carcinoma to EHF EMR with effective parameters (42.2 GHz, 0.1 mW/cm2, 20 min daily for 5 consecutive days beginning on the first day after the tumor inoculation) led to delaying the tumor growth and restored the content of almost all FAs in thymic tissue to the level of intact animals. Animal intake of the preparation enriched with n-3 PUFAs increased the content of n-3 PUFAs in thymic tissue significantly, but did not affect the tumor growth, even in combination with EHF EMR exposure. Combined action of EHF EMR exposure and n-3 preparation promoted recovery of thymus weight in tumor-bearing animals. The data obtained assume a complex interaction between the immune system and the tumor, and the important role of FAs in the regulation of this interaction.
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- Andrew B Gapeyev
- Institute of Cell Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences , Pushchino , Moscow Region , Russia
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- State Scientific Center of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology , Obolensk , Moscow Region , Russia
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- Institute of Cell Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences , Pushchino , Moscow Region , Russia
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Zhou D, Zhang S, Hu L, Gu YF, Cai Y, Wu D, Liu WT, Jiang CY, Kong X, Zhang GQ. Inhibition of apoptosis signal-regulating kinase by paeoniflorin attenuates neuroinflammation and ameliorates neuropathic pain. J Neuroinflammation 2019; 16:83. [PMID: 30975172 PMCID: PMC6458750 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-019-1476-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Neuropathic pain is a serious clinical problem that needs to be solved urgently. ASK1 is an upstream protein of p38 and JNK which plays important roles in neuroinflammation during the induction and maintenance of chronic pain. Therefore, inhibition of ASK1 may be a novel therapeutic approach for neuropathic pain. Here, we aim to investigate the effects of paeoniflorin on ASK1 and neuropathic pain. METHODS The mechanical and thermal thresholds of rats were measured using the Von Frey test. Cell signaling was assayed using western blotting and immunohistochemistry. RESULTS Chronic constrictive injury (CCI) surgery successfully decreased the mechanical and thermal thresholds of rats and decreased the phosphorylation of ASK1 in the rat spinal cord. ASK1 inhibitor NQDI1 attenuated neuropathic pain and decreased the expression of p-p38 and p-JNK. Paeoniflorin mimicked ASK1 inhibitor NQDI1 and inhibited ASK1 phosphorylation. Paeoniflorin decreased the expression of p-p38 and p-JNK, delayed the progress of neuropathic pain, and attenuated neuropathic pain. Paeoniflorin reduced the response of astrocytes and microglia to injury, decreased the expression of IL-1β and TNF-α, and downregulated the expression of CGRP induced by CCI. CONCLUSIONS Paeoniflorin is an effective drug for the treatment of neuropathic pain in rats via inhibiting the phosphorylation of ASK1, suggesting it may be effective in patients with neuropathic pain.
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- Danli Zhou
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214023, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Neuroprotective Drug Discovery Key Laboratory of Nanjing Medical University, Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, China
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- Neuroprotective Drug Discovery Key Laboratory of Nanjing Medical University, Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, China
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- Neuroprotective Drug Discovery Key Laboratory of Nanjing Medical University, Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Neuroprotective Drug Discovery Key Laboratory of Nanjing Medical University, Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, China
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- Neuroprotective Drug Discovery Key Laboratory of Nanjing Medical University, Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, China. .,Neuroprotective Drug Discovery Key Laboratory of Nanjing Medical University, Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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Shin M, Lee BM, Kim O, Tran HNK, Lee S, Hwangbo C, Min BS, Lee JH. Triterpenoids from Ziziphus jujuba induce apoptotic cell death in human cancer cells through mitochondrial reactive oxygen species production. Food Funct 2018; 9:3895-3905. [PMID: 29968885 DOI: 10.1039/c8fo00526e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Ziziphus jujuba var. inermis Rehder is an edible fruit-producing species of the Rhamnaceae family. In the present study, we isolated eight triterpenoids (1-8) from the fruits of Z. jujuba var. inermis and evaluated their apoptotic cell-death-inducing activities in human cancer cell lines (A549, PC-3, and MDA-MB-231). The structures of compounds 1-8 were determined by spectroscopic methods. Among these, four isomers of coumaroyl alphitolic acid showed potent cytotoxic activities on these cancer cells: 3-O-cis-p-coumaroyl alphitolic acid (3), 3-O-trans-p-coumaroyl alphitolic acid (4), 2-O-trans-p-coumaroyl alphitolic acid (5), and 2-O-cis-p-coumaroyl alphitolic acid (6). Moreover, compounds 3-6 induced apoptotic cell death in a concentration-dependent manner. We further investigated the apoptosis-inducing effects of compound 4 in PC-3 cells which triggered the cleavage of procaspase-3, procaspase-7, procaspase-8, bid, and PARP. Compound 4 increased both the mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and the phosphorylation of p38 MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase), but decreased the mitochondrial membrane potential. Pretreatment with Mito-TEMPO (a specific mitochondrial-targeted antioxidant) or a specific p38 inhibitor (SB203580) attenuated apoptotic cell death triggered by compound 4 which suggests that compound 4 may induce apoptotic cell death in these cancer cells by increasing the mitochondrial ROS production as well as the subsequent p38 MAPK activation. The study findings provide a rational base to use Ziziphus extracts for cancer treatments in traditional oriental medicine.
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- Minna Shin
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon-Do 24414, Republic of Korea.
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Alpha-mangostin, an active compound in Garcinia mangostana, abrogates anoikis-resistance in human hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Toxicol In Vitro 2018; 53:222-232. [PMID: 30195041 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2018.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2018] [Revised: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 09/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Anoikis-resistance is a critical step in cancer progression, especially during the process of metastasis. During this phase, the cancer phenotype that causes cell survival in detachment conditions, drug resistance, and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is altered. Inhibition of anoikis-resistance can potentially be the molecular target in cancer therapy. Alpha-mangostin, an active compound in Garcinia mangostana, has been reported for its cell-death induction and its chemosensitizing and anti-metastatic properties in many cancer cell types, such as ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and hepatocellular carcinoma. We, therefore, have investigated whether alpha-mangostin could sensitize anoikis in human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2). The established anoikis-resistant HepG2 displayed more aggressive malignant behaviors, including rapid proliferation, doxorubicin resistance, up-regulated anti-apoptotic protein levels, and EMT phenotype. Alpha-mangostin significantly sensitized anoikis in HepG2 through the inhibition of cell survival by induced caspase-9, caspase-8 and caspase-3 activities, increased pro-apoptotic protein (Bax, Bim, t-Bid) levels, and decreased anti-apoptotic protein (c-FLIP, Mcl-1) levels. Besides, alpha-mangostin significantly reduced cell re-adhesion and migration, matrix metalloproteinases-2 (MMP-2) and MMP-9 secretions, and EMT-involved protein (N-cadherin, αV, β1 integrin, and vimentin) expressions. AKT and ERK signaling pathways were dramatically suppressed, which indicated that alpha-mangostin inhibited anoikis-resistance via the inhibition of these pathways in HepG2. These findings support the development of alpha-mangostin to be used in the treatment of anoikis-resistant liver cancer.
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Lu J, Wang Z, Cao J, Chen Y, Dong Y. A novel and compact review on the role of oxidative stress in female reproduction. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2018; 16:80. [PMID: 30126412 PMCID: PMC6102891 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-018-0391-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 256] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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In recent years, the study of oxidative stress (OS) has become increasingly popular. In particular, the role of OS on female fertility is very important and has been focused on closely. The occurrence of OS is due to the excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS are a double-edged sword; they not only play an important role as secondary messengers in many intracellular signaling cascades, but they also exert indispensable effects on pathological processes involving the female genital tract. ROS and antioxidants join in the regulation of reproductive processes in both animals and humans. Imbalances between pro-oxidants and antioxidants could lead to a number of female reproductive diseases. This review focuses on the mechanism of OS and a series of female reproductive processes, explaining the role of OS in female reproduction and female reproductive diseases caused by OS, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, preeclampsia and so on. Many signaling pathways involved in female reproduction, including the Keap1-Nrf2, NF-κB, FOXO and MAPK pathways, which are affected by OS, are described, providing new ideas for the mechanism of reproductive diseases.
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- Jiayin Lu
- Laboratory of Neurobiology, College of Animal Medicine, China Agricultural University, Haidian, Beijing, 100193 People’s Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology, College of Animal Medicine, China Agricultural University, Haidian, Beijing, 100193 People’s Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology, College of Animal Medicine, China Agricultural University, Haidian, Beijing, 100193 People’s Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology, College of Animal Medicine, China Agricultural University, Haidian, Beijing, 100193 People’s Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology, College of Animal Medicine, China Agricultural University, Haidian, Beijing, 100193 People’s Republic of China
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Younas M, Hano C, Giglioli-Guivarc'h N, Abbasi BH. Mechanistic evaluation of phytochemicals in breast cancer remedy: current understanding and future perspectives. RSC Adv 2018; 8:29714-29744. [PMID: 35547279 PMCID: PMC9085387 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra04879g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers around the globe and accounts for a large proportion of fatalities in women. Despite the advancement in therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, breast cancer still represents a major challenge. Current anti-breast cancer approaches include surgical removal, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy and the use of various chemotherapeutic drugs. However, drug resistance, associated serious adverse effects, metastasis and recurrence complications still need to be resolved which demand safe and alternative strategies. In this scenario, phytochemicals have recently gained huge attention due to their safety profile and cost-effectiveness. These phytochemicals modulate various genes, gene products and signalling pathways, thereby inhibiting breast cancer cell proliferation, invasion, angiogenesis and metastasis and inducing apoptosis. Moreover, they also target breast cancer stem cells and overcome drug resistance problems in breast carcinomas. Phytochemicals as adjuvants with chemotherapeutic drugs have greatly enhanced their therapeutic efficacy. This review focuses on the recently recognized molecular mechanisms underlying breast cancer chemoprevention with the use of phytochemicals such as curcumin, resveratrol, silibinin, genistein, epigallocatechin gallate, secoisolariciresinol, thymoquinone, kaempferol, quercetin, parthenolide, sulforaphane, ginsenosides, naringenin, isoliquiritigenin, luteolin, benzyl isothiocyanate, α-mangostin, 3,3'-diindolylmethane, pterostilbene, vinca alkaloids and apigenin.
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- Muhammad Younas
- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad-45320 Pakistan +92-51-90644121 +92-51-90644121 +33-767-97-0619
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- Laboratoire de Biologie des Ligneux et des Grandes Cultures (LBLGC), Plant Lignans Team, UPRES EA 1207, Université d'Orléans F 28000 Chartres France
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad-45320 Pakistan +92-51-90644121 +92-51-90644121 +33-767-97-0619
- Laboratoire de Biologie des Ligneux et des Grandes Cultures (LBLGC), Plant Lignans Team, UPRES EA 1207, Université d'Orléans F 28000 Chartres France
- EA2106 Biomolecules et Biotechnologies Vegetales, Universite Francois-Rabelais de Tours Tours France
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Chi XQ, Zi CT, Li HM, Yang L, Lv YF, Li JY, Hou B, Ren FC, Hu JM, Zhou J. Design, synthesis and structure–activity relationships of mangostin analogs as cytotoxic agents. RSC Adv 2018; 8:41377-41388. [PMID: 35559306 PMCID: PMC9091619 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra08409b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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A series xanthone derivatives were synthesized and cytotoxicity results indicated that the isopentene group at C-8 is essential.
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