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Rameshbabu S, Alehaideb Z, Alghamdi SS, Suliman RS, Almourfi F, Yacoob SAM, Venkataraman A, Messaoudi S, Matou-Nasri S. Identification of Anastatica hierochuntica L. Methanolic-Leaf-Extract-Derived Metabolites Exhibiting Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitory Activities: In Vitro and In Silico Approaches. Metabolites 2024; 14:368. [PMID: 39057691 PMCID: PMC11278686 DOI: 10.3390/metabo14070368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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There is a growing interest in the discovery of novel xanthine oxidase inhibitors for gout prevention and treatment with fewer side effects. This study aimed to identify the xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitory potential and drug-likeness of the metabolites present in the methanolic leaf extract of Anastatica (A.) hierochuntica L. using in vitro and in silico models. The extract-derived metabolites were identified by liquid-chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-flight-mass-spectrometry (LC-QTOF-MS). Molecular docking predicted the XO inhibitory activity of the identified metabolites and validated the best scored in vitro XO inhibitory activities for experimental verification, as well as predictions of their anticancer, pharmacokinetic, and toxic properties; oral bioavailability; and endocrine disruption using SwissADMET, PASS, ProTox-II, and Endocrine Disruptome web servers. A total of 12 metabolites, with a majority of flavonoids, were identified. Rutin, quercetin, and luteolin flavonoids demonstrated the highest ranked docking scores of -12.39, -11.15, and -10.43, respectively, while the half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values of these metabolites against XO activity were 11.35 µM, 11.1 µM, and 21.58 µM, respectively. In addition, SwissADMET generated data related to the physicochemical properties and drug-likeness of the metabolites. Similarly, the PASS, ProTox-II, and Endocrine Disruptome prediction models stated the safe and potential use of these natural compounds. However, in vivo studies are necessary to support the development of the prominent and promising therapeutic use of A. hierochuntica methanolic-leaf-extract-derived metabolites as XO inhibitors for the prevention and treatment of hyperuricemic and gout patients. Furthermore, the predicted findings of the present study open a new paradigm for these extract-derived metabolites by revealing novel oncogenic targets for the potential treatment of human malignancies.
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- Saranya Rameshbabu
- PG & Research Department of Biotechnology, Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science, Chennai 600119, India; (S.R.); (S.A.M.Y.)
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- Department of Core Medical Research Facility and Platform, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA), Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia; (Z.A.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, KSAU-HS, MNGHA, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 3798, United Arab Emirates;
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- Department of Core Medical Research Facility and Platform, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA), Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia; (Z.A.); (F.A.)
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- PG & Research Department of Biotechnology, Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science, Chennai 600119, India; (S.R.); (S.A.M.Y.)
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- PG & Research Department of Biochemistry, Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science, Chennai 600119, India;
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- Department of Forensic Science, College of Criminal Justice, Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, Riyadh 11452, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Blood and Cancer Research, KAIMRC, KSAU-HS, MNGHA, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Biosciences, Faculty of the School of Systems Biology, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 22030, USA
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Li C, Wu C, Li F, Xu W, Zhang X, Huang Y, Xia D. Targeting Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Gouty Arthritis: Insights into Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Potential. J Inflamm Res 2024; 17:1735-1763. [PMID: 38523684 PMCID: PMC10960513 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s460333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Gouty arthritis (GA) is an immune-mediated disorder characterized by severe inflammation due to the deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in the joints. The pathophysiological mechanisms of GA are not yet fully understood, and therefore, the identification of effective therapeutic targets is of paramount importance. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), an intricate structure of DNA scaffold, encompassing myeloperoxidase, histones, and elastases - have gained significant attention as a prospective therapeutic target for gouty arthritis, due to their innate antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties. Hence, exploring the therapeutic potential of NETs in gouty arthritis remains an enticing avenue for further investigation. During the process of gouty arthritis, the formation of NETs triggers the release of inflammatory cytokines, thereby contributing to the inflammatory response, while MSU crystals and cytokines are sequestered and degraded by the aggregation of NETs. Here, we provide a concise summary of the inflammatory processes underlying the initiation and resolution of gouty arthritis mediated by NETs. Furthermore, this review presents an overview of the current pharmacological approaches for treating gouty arthritis and summarizes the potential of natural and synthetic product-based inhibitors that target NET formation as novel therapeutic options, alongside elucidating the intrinsic challenges of these inhibitors in NETs research. Lastly, the limitations of HL-60 cell as a suitable substitute of neutrophils in NETs research are summarized and discussed. Series of recommendations are provided, strategically oriented towards guiding future investigations to effectively address these concerns. These findings will contribute to an enhanced comprehension of the interplay between NETs and GA, facilitating the proposition of innovative therapeutic strategies and novel approaches for the management of GA.
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- Cantao Li
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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Zhang T, Liu L, Chen Q, Wang Y, Gao X, Ma X, Yan P. Comparative Assessment of In Vitro Xanthine Oxidase and α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activities of Cultured Cambial Meristematic Cells, Adventitious Roots, and Field-Cultivated Ginseng. Nutrients 2024; 16:443. [PMID: 38337727 PMCID: PMC10857066 DOI: 10.3390/nu16030443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Panax ginseng, a traditional Chinese medicine with a history spanning thousands of years, faces overexploitation and challenges related to extended growth periods. Tissue-cultured adventitious roots and stem cells are alternatives to wild and field-cultivated ginseng. In this study, we assessed the in vitro xanthine oxidase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of saponin extracts among cultured cambial meristematic cells (CMC), adventitious ginseng roots (AGR), and field-cultivated ginseng roots (CGR). The xanthine oxidase (XO) and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities were determined by uric acid estimation and the p-NPG method, respectively. Spectrophotometry and the Folin-Ciocalteu, aluminum nitrate, and Bradford methods were employed to ascertain the total saponins and phenolic, flavonoid, and protein contents. The calculated IC50 values for total saponin extracts against XO and α-glucosidase were 0.665, 0.844, and >1.6 mg/mL and 0.332, 0.745, and 0.042 mg/mL for AGR, CMC, CGR, respectively. Comparing the total saponin, crude protein, and total phenolic contents revealed that AGR > CMC > CGR. To the best of our knowledge, this study presents the first report on the in vitro comparison of xanthine oxidase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities among AGR, CMC, and CGR. The findings offer valuable insights into the development of hypoglycemic and antihyperuricemic medicinal, nutraceutical, and functional products utilizing AGR and CMC.
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- Tianhe Zhang
- School of Marine Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, China; (T.Z.); (Q.C.)
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, China; (T.Z.); (Q.C.)
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, China; (T.Z.); (Q.C.)
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, China; (T.Z.); (Q.C.)
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, China; (T.Z.); (Q.C.)
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- School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Biosen International, Jinan 250117, China
- Briteley Institute of Life Sciences, Yantai 264003, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biochemical Analysis, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, China; (T.Z.); (Q.C.)
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He Y, Liu K, Cao F, Song R, Liu J, Zhang Y, Li W, Han W. Using deep learning and molecular dynamics simulations to unravel the regulation mechanism of peptides as noncompetitive inhibitor of xanthine oxidase. Sci Rep 2024; 14:174. [PMID: 38168773 PMCID: PMC10761953 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-50686-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Xanthine oxidase (XO) is a crucial enzyme in the development of hyperuricemia and gout. This study focuses on LWM and ALPM, two food-derived inhibitors of XO. We used molecular docking to obtain three systems and then conducted 200 ns molecular dynamics simulations for the Apo, LWM, and ALPM systems. The results reveal a stronger binding affinity of the LWM peptide to XO, potentially due to increased hydrogen bond formation. Notable changes were observed in the XO tunnel upon inhibitor binding, particularly with LWM, which showed a thinner, longer, and more twisted configuration compared to ALPM. The study highlights the importance of residue F914 in the allosteric pathway. Methodologically, we utilized the perturbed response scan (PRS) based on Python, enhancing tools for MD analysis. These findings deepen our understanding of food-derived anti-XO inhibitors and could inform the development of food-based therapeutics for reducing uric acid levels with minimal side effects.
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- Yi He
- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Qianjin Road 2699, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Qianjin Road 2699, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Qianjin Road 2699, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Qianjin Road 2699, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Jilin Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Chuangju Road 155, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Jilin Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Chuangju Road 155, Changchun, 130012, China.
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- Edmond H. Fischer Signal Transduction Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Qianjin Road 2699, Changchun, 130012, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Qianjin Road 2699, Changchun, 130012, China.
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Baral J, Shrestha D, Devkota HP, Adhikari A. Potent ROS inhibitors from Zanthoxylum armatumDC of Nepali origin. Nat Prod Res 2023:1-9. [PMID: 37787048 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2261608] [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: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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A bioassay-guided isolation on the plant Zanthoxylum armatum DC yielded compounds tambulin (1), and prudomestin (2), from ethyl acetate fraction which showed the highest ROS inhibiting activity (IC50 = 17.8 ± 1.1 µg/mL). Structure elucidation of pure compounds was done using mass and NMR spectroscopic techniques. Compounds 1 and 2 revealed potent ROS inhibition with IC50 = 7.5 ± 0.3 and 1.5 ± 0.3 µg/mL, respectively, as compared to standard ibuprofen (IC50 = 11.2 ± 1.9 µg/mL). Likewise, both compounds 1 and 2 showed potent antioxidant activity with IC50 = 32.65 ± 0.31 and 26.96 ± 0.19 µg/mL, respectively. In vitro studies were supported by molecular docking and drug-likeliness properties. In silico studies of 1 and 2 with cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) showed perfect binding affinity with binding energies of -8.4 and -8.6 kcal/mol, respectively, comparable to standard ibuprofen (-7.7 kcal/mol). Drug likeness and ADMET showed higher gastrointestinal absorption of 1 and 2 and no toxic impact.
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- Janaki Baral
- Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Department of Chemistry, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Chemistry, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Li X, Liu S, Jin W, Zhang W, Zheng G. Identification of the Constituents of Ethyl Acetate Fraction from Smilax china L. and Determination of Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitory Properties. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065158. [PMID: 36982233 PMCID: PMC10049564 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The aim of this work was to investigate the xanthine oxidase (XO)-inhibitory activity of ethanol extracts from Smilax china L. and to identify the active compounds in the ethyl acetate (EtOAc) fraction. Extraction of ethanol extracts from Smilax china L. and then ethanol extracts were concentrated, and the polyphenolic compounds were extracted with petroleum ether (PE), chloroform, EtOAc, n-butanol (n-BuOH), and residual ethanol fractions. Their effects on XO activity were then compared separately. The polyphenolic components of the EtOAc fraction were identified by HPLC and HPLC-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) analysis. Kinetic analysis demonstrated that all these extracts showed XO-inhibitory properties, and among them the EtOAc fraction had the strongest inhibitory effect (IC50 = 101.04 μg/mL). The inhibitory constant (Ki) of the EtOAc fraction on XO activity was 65.20 μg/mL, showing excellent inhibition on XO in the competitive mode. Sixteen compounds were identified from the EtOAc fraction. The study demonstrates that the EtOAc fraction of Smilax china L. may be a potential functional food to inhibit XO activity.
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- Xin Li
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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Potent Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitory Activity of Constituents of Agastache rugosa (Fisch. and C.A.Mey.) Kuntze. Foods 2023; 12:foods12030573. [PMID: 36766102 PMCID: PMC9914411 DOI: 10.3390/foods12030573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The aerial parts of Agastache rugosa are used as a food material and traditional medicine in Asia. A 50% ethanol extract exhibited potent xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitory activity (IC50 = 32.4 µg/mL). To investigate the major components responsible for this effect, seven known compounds were identified from A. rugosa; among these, salvianolic acid B (2) was isolated from this plant for the first time. Moreover, acacetin (7) exhibited the most potent inhibitory activity with an IC50 value of 0.58 µM, lower than that of allopurinol (IC50 = 4.2 µM), which is commonly used as a XO inhibitor. Comparative activity screening revealed that the C6-bonded monosaccharides (3) or sugars substituted with acetyl or malonyl groups (4-6) are critical for XO inhibition when converted to aglycone (7). The most potent inhibitor (7) in the A. rugosa extract (ARE) exhibited mixed-type inhibition kinetics and reversible inhibition toward XO. Furthermore, the hydrolysis of ARE almost converted to an inhibitor (7), which displayed the highest efficacy; UPLC-qTof MS revealed an increased content, up to five times more compared with that before treatment. This study will contribute to the enhancement in the industrial value of ARE hydrolysates as a functional ingredient and natural drug toward the management of hyperuricemia and treatment of gout.
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Kim NH, Lee AY. Growth Factors Upregulated by Uric Acid Affect Guanine Deaminase-Induced Melanogenesis. Biomol Ther (Seoul) 2023; 31:89-96. [PMID: 36549672 PMCID: PMC9810452 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2022.137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Uric acid produced by guanine deaminase (GDA) is involved in photoaging and hyperpigmentation. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated by uric acid plays a role in photoaging. However, the mechanism by which uric acid stimulates melanogenesis in GDA-overexpressing keratinocytes is unclear. Keratinocyte-derived paracrine factors have been identified as important mechanisms of ultraviolet-induced melanogenesis. Therefore, the role of paracrine melanogenic growth factors in GDA-induced hypermelanosis mediated by uric acid was examined. The relationships between ROS and these growth factors were examined. Primary cultured normal keratinocytes overexpressed with wild type or mutant GDA and those treated with xanthine or uric acid in the presence or absence of allopurinol, H2O2, or N-acetylcysteine (NAC) were used in this study. Intracellular and extracellular bFGF and SCF levels were increased in keratinocytes by wild type, but not by loss-of-function mutants of GDA overexpression. Culture supernatants from GDA-overexpressing keratinocytes stimulated melanogenesis, which was restored by anti-bFGF and anti-SCF antibodies. Allopurinol treatment reduced the expression levels of bFGF and SCF in both GDA-overexpressing and normal keratinocytes exposed to exogenous xanthine; the exogenous uric acid increased their expression levels. H2O2-stimulated tyrosinase expression and melanogenesis were restored by NAC pretreatment. However, H2O2 or NAC did not upregulate or downregulate bFGF or SCF, respectively. Overall, uric acid could be involved in melanogenesis induced by GDA overexpression in keratinocytes via bFGF and SCF upregulation not via ROS generation.
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- Nan-Hyung Kim
- Department of Dermatology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea,Corresponding Author E-mail: , Tel: +82-31-961-7250, Fax: +82-31-961-7695
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Fang S, Gao Y, Fang Y, Sun J, Xie Z. Mechanism Underlying the Action of Berberine in the Treatment of Gouty Arthritis Based on Network Pharmacology. Nat Prod Commun 2023. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x221143627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Introduction: Gouty arthritis (GA) is induced by a purine metabolism disorder and monosodium urate (MSU) crystal-related inflammation. Berberine (BBR), extracted from Coptis chinensis, ameliorates MSU-induced GA. However, the mechanisms of BBR against GA remain to be fully elucidated. This study aimed to identify the key targets and pathways mediating the effects of BBR against GA using network pharmacology. Methods: BBR and GA targets were obtained from several databases, and the network of BBR-GA common targets was visualized using Cytoscape software. Protein–protein interaction (PPI), Gene Ontology (GO), and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses were performed using the STRING and Database for Annotation, Visualization, and Integrated Discovery databases, respectively. Animal experiments were performed to determine the outcomes of the BBB intervention. The serum levels of IL-1β, IL-8, and IL-6 were detected using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: Thirty-three common targets (including NF-κB, RelA, MAPK1, IL-6, and IL-1β) of BBR and GA were identified, and a network of common targets between BBR and GA was constructed. PPI analysis demonstrated that IL-1β, IL-6, TNF, MAPK, and RelA are key targets with high degree values. GO and KEGG pathway analyses revealed the involvement of inflammation-related biological processes and signaling pathways, such as the NF-κB, MAPK, and TNF signaling pathways. Animal experiments demonstrated that the uric acid, IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-8 serum levels were significantly lower in the BBR group compared with those in hyperuricemic rats. Conclusions: Using systematic network analysis, potential targets mediating the effects of BBR on GA were detected. The pathways and inflammatory factors involved were identified using in vivo experiments, thus providing a reference for further basic research and clinical applications of BBR in the treatment of GA.
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- Shan Fang
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Zhang G, Zhu M, Liao Y, Gong D, Hu X. Action mechanisms of two key xanthine oxidase inhibitors in tea polyphenols and their combined effect with allopurinol. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:7195-7208. [PMID: 35727856 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tea polyphenols have been reported to have the effect of lowering uric acid. However, there are few studies on the inhibitory effects and molecular mechanisms of specific catechins on the urate-metabolizing enzyme xanthine oxidase (XO). In this research, multiple spectroscopic methods and computer simulations were used to determine the inhibitory ability and mechanisms of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and gallocatechin gallate (GCG) on XO. RESULTS Herein, EGCG and GCG reversibly inhibited XO activity in a mixed manner, with IC50 values of 40.50 ± 0.32 and 33.60 ± 0.53 μmol L-1 , and also decreased the superoxide anion radical (O2 - ) of the catalytic system by reducing the XO molecule and inhibiting the formation of uric acid. The combination of EGCG or GCG with allopurinol showed synergistic inhibition on XO. The binding of EGCG or GCG to XO with moderate affinity formed a stable complex by hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces. The presence of EGCG and GCG made the structure of XO more stable and compact. The two inhibitors bound to the vicinity of flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) in XO, hindering the entry of substrate; thus the activity of XO was suppressed. CONCLUSION Both EGCG and GCG are excellent natural XO inhibitors, and inhibited the activity of XO by occupying the channel of the substrate to enter the active center and interfering with the dual substrate reaction catalyzed by XO. These findings provide a scientific basis for the application of catechins in dietary supplements and medicines with lowering uric acid effects. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Guowen Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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Liu Y, Luo D, Xu B. The combination of molecular docking and network pharmacology reveals the molecular mechanism of Danggui Niantong decoction in treating gout. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31535. [PMID: 36451451 PMCID: PMC9704887 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Due to unhealthy diet and living habits, the incidence of gout is on the rise and has become a common disease with a high incidence. Danggui Niantong decoction (DGNTD), as a classic formula composed of 15 common herbs, has been widely used in clinical practice since ancient times to prevent and treat gout. However, the pharmacological mechanism and target of DGNTD are not clear. METHODS The potential active compounds and targets of DGNTD were obtained by traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology (TCMSP) database, and the differential genes of gout patients and controls were analyzed in gene expression omnibus (GEO) database. GSEA analysis of differential genes with GSEA 4.1.0 software and then the differential genes were intersected with the gout-related disease targets searched by GeneCard, CTD and OMIM disease database to obtain the final disease target. The "Traditional Chinese medicine-Active compounds-Targets" network was constructed by Cytoscape3.7.2 software. The R packet is used for enrichment analysis. The molecular docking between the active compound of DGNTD and the core target was verified by AutoDockTools software. RESULTS Two hundred eighty six and 244 targets of DGNTD-related active components and 652 targets of gout were obtained, of which 13 targets were potential targets of DGNTD in the treatment of gout. GSEA analysis showed that the differential genes were mainly involved in apoptosis, inflammatory reaction, and receptor metabolism and so on. Gene ontology (GO) functional enrichment analysis shows that DGNTD regulates many biological processes, such as the response to purine-containing compound and response to lipopolysaccharide, positive regulation of acute inflammatory response and other cellular components. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis shows that DGNTD treatment of gout is mainly related to interleukin-17 (IL-17), Toll-like receptor, rheumatoid arthritis, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and so on. The results of molecular docking showed that the five active compounds in DGNTD had strong binding activity to core protein receptors. CONCLUSIONS The active compounds of DGNTD may achieve the purpose of treating gout by acting on the core target (CASP8, CXCL8, FOS, IL1B, IL6, JUN, PTGS2, STAT1, MMP1, TNF) to regulate cell metabolism, proliferation and apoptosis, and improve inflammatory response, which is the result of multi-component, multi-target and multi-pathway interaction. It provides an idea for the development of new combined drugs for gout.
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- Yuan Liu
- The First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Microscopic Orthopaedic, Shandong University of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Jinan, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Jinan, China
- * Correspondence: Bo Xu, The First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 16369 Jingshi Road, Lixia District, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China (e-mail: )
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The inhibitory kinetics and mechanism of quercetin-3-O-rhamnoside and chlorogenic acid derived from Smilax china L. EtOAc fraction on xanthine oxidase. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 213:447-455. [PMID: 35660039 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Smilax china L. showed various biological activities mainly due to its phenolic components; however, the mechanism of isolated phenolic fraction against xanthine oxidase (XO) has not been investigated. Quercetin-3-O-rhamnoside (QORh) and chlorogenic acid (CGA) extracted from Smilax china L. ethyl acetate fraction was analyzed for its XO inhibitory kinetics and mechanism using multispectroscopic methods and molecular docking techniques. QORh and CGA reversibly inhibited XO activity in competitive and non-competitive modes, respectively. The bioactive compounds bound with XO were dominated mainly by hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces to form QORh-XO, and CGA-XO complexes with one affinity binding site. The synchronous fluorescence, circular dichroism, three-dimensional (3D) fluorescence, and Fourier transform infrared spectra exhibited that XO binding with QORh or CGA leads to the secondary and tertiary structural variation of the protein. Additionally, molecular docking further revealed that QORh binds to the active site of XO and forms hydrogen coupling with amino acid residues. The results showed that QORh and CGA had inhibitory activity on XO, which might be further used to modify the bioactive compounds and improve their efficacy to treat gout.
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Cheng JJ, Ma XD, Ai GX, Yu QX, Chen XY, Yan F, Li YC, Xie JH, Su ZR, Xie QF. Palmatine Protects Against MSU-Induced Gouty Arthritis via Regulating the NF-κB/NLRP3 and Nrf2 Pathways. Drug Des Devel Ther 2022; 16:2119-2132. [PMID: 35812134 PMCID: PMC9259749 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s356307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Purpose Gouty arthritis could be triggered by the deposition of monosodium uric acid (MSU) crystals. Palmatine (PAL), a protoberberine alkaloid, has been proven to possess compelling health-beneficial activities. In this study, we aimed to explore the effect of PAL on LPS plus MSU crystal-stimulated gouty arthritis in vitro and in vivo. Methods PMA-differentiated THP-1 macrophages were primed with LPS and then stimulated with MSU crystal in the presence or absence of PAL. The expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress-related biomarkers and signal pathway key targets were determined by ELISA kit, Western blot, immunohistochemistry and qRT-PCR, respectively. In addition, the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of PAL on MSU-induced arthritis mice were also evaluated. Results The results indicated that PAL (20, 40 and 80 μM) dose-dependently decreased the mRNA expression and levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin-1beta (IL-1β), IL-6, IL-18 and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α)). The levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione (GSH) were remarkably enhanced, while the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) was reduced. Western blot analysis revealed that PAL appreciably inhibited NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathways through inhibiting the phosphorylation of p-65 and IκBα, blocking the expression of NLRP3, ASC, IL-1β and Caspase-1, as well as enhancing the antioxidant protein expression of Nrf2 and HO-1. In vivo, PAL attenuated MSU-induced inflammation in gouty arthritis, as evidenced by mitigating the joint swelling, and decreasing the productions of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-18, TNF-α and MDA, while enhancing the levels of SOD and GSH. Moreover, PAL further attenuated the infiltration of neutrophils into joint synovitis. Conclusion PAL protected against MSU-induced inflammation and oxidative stress via regulating the NF-κB/NLRP3 and Nrf2 pathways. PAL may represent a potential candidate for the treatment of gouty arthritis.
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- Juan-Juan Cheng
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, People's Republic of China.,Li Ke and Qi Yu-ru Academic Experience Inheritance Studio, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, People's Republic of China.,State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, People's Republic of China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Guangzhou, 510120, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, People's Republic of China.,Li Ke and Qi Yu-ru Academic Experience Inheritance Studio, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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The Association of Oxidative and Antioxidant Potential with Cardiometabolic Risk Profile in the Group of 60- to 65-Year-Old Seniors from Central Poland. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11061065. [PMID: 35739962 PMCID: PMC9220010 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11061065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases is caused by, inter alia, oxidative stress. On the other hand, cardiovascular risk factors may cause redox imbalance. The pathological pathways between those components are to be determined. In the group comprised of 300 sex-matched subjects, we evaluated a number of cardiovascular risk factors: blood pressure, body mass, lipids, glucose, homocysteine, uric acid, von Willebrand factor (vWF), VCAM-1 and ICAM-1. The presence of cardiovascular diseases and drugs for their treatment were examined. Secondly, we assessed total antioxidative status (TAS), total oxidative status (TOS) and other markers of oxidative stress. TAS was inversely related to LDL cholesterol. TOS was positively associated with BMI and female sex, but negatively associated with the use of angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Plasma lipid peroxides concentration was positively related to ICAM-1 and presence of stroke, whereas platelet lipid peroxides were positively associated with vWF. Platelets proteins thiol groups were in a positive relationship with vWF, but in a negative relationship with uric acid and diagnosed lipid disorders. Both free thiol and amino groups were positively associated with plasma glucose. Platelets free amino groups were related to platelets count. Superoxide generation by blood platelets (both with and without homocysteine) was positively connected to glucose level. Among women, oxidative markers appear to be more related to glucose level, whereas among men they are related to body mass indices. TAS, TOS and oxidative markers are largely related to modifiable cardiovascular risk factors such as body mass, and intake of drugs such as angiotensin II receptor blockers. Plasma and platelet oxidation markers appear to be especially associated with glucose concentration. The presented analyses unanimously indicate strong connections between cardiovascular risk factors and redox potential and specify how cardiometabolic interventions may counter-balance oxidative stress.
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Zaragozá C, Álvarez-Mon MÁ, Zaragozá F, Villaescusa L. Flavonoids: Antiplatelet Effect as Inhibitors of COX-1. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27031146. [PMID: 35164411 PMCID: PMC8839657 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27031146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Flavonoids are compounds with a benzopyranic structure that exhibits multiple pharmacological activities. They are known for their venotonic activity, but their mechanism of action remains unclear. It is thought that, as this mechanism is mediated by prostaglandins, these compounds may interfere with the arachidonic acid (AA) cascade. These assays are designed to measure the antiplatelet aggregation capacity of quercetin, rutin, diosmetin, diosmin, and hidrosmin, as well as to evaluate a potential structure−activity ratio. In this paper, several studies on platelet aggregation at different concentrations (from 0.33 mM to 1.5 mM) of different flavone compounds are conducted, measuring platelet aggregation by impedance aggregometry, and the cyclooxygenase (COX) activity by metabolites generated, including the activity of the pure recombinant enzyme in the presence of these polyphenols. The results obtained showed that quercetin and diosmetin aglycones have a greater antiplatelet effect and inhibit the COX enzyme activity to a greater extent than their heterosides; however, the fact that greater inhibition of the pure recombinant enzyme was achieved by heterosides suggests that these compounds may have difficulty in crossing biological membranes. In any case, in view of the results obtained, it can be concluded that flavonoids could be useful as coadjuvants in the treatment of cardiovascular pathologies.
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- Cristina Zaragozá
- Pharmacology Unit, Biomedical Sciences Department, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, 28805 Madrid, Spain; (F.Z.); (L.V.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, 28801 Madrid, Spain;
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University Hospital Infanta Leonor, 28031 Madrid, Spain
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- Pharmacology Unit, Biomedical Sciences Department, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, 28805 Madrid, Spain; (F.Z.); (L.V.)
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- Pharmacology Unit, Biomedical Sciences Department, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, 28805 Madrid, Spain; (F.Z.); (L.V.)
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Dwibedi V, Jain S, Singhal D, Mittal A, Rath SK, Saxena S. Inhibitory activities of grape bioactive compounds against enzymes linked with human diseases. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 106:1399-1417. [PMID: 35106636 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-022-11801-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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A quest for identification of novel, safe and efficient natural compounds, as additives in the modern food and cosmetic industries, has been prompted by concerns about toxicity and side effects of synthetic products. Plant phenolic compounds are one of the most documented natural products due to their multifarious biological applications. Grape (Vitis vinifera) is an important source of phenolic compounds such as phenolic acids, tannins, quinones, coumarins and, most importantly, flavonoids/flavones. This review crisply encapsulates enzyme inhibitory activities of various grape polyphenols towards different key human-ailment-associated enzymes: xanthine oxidase (gout), tyrosinase (hyperpigmentation), α-amylase and α-glucosidase (diabetes mellitus), pancreatic lipase (obesity), cholinesterase (Alzheimer's disease), angiotensin i-converting enzymes (hypertension), α-synuclein (Parkinson's disease) and histone deacetylase (various diseases). The review also depicts the enzyme inhibitory mechanism of various grape polyphenols and briefly discusses their stature as potential therapeutic and drug development candidates. KEY POINTS: • Nineteen major bioactive polyphenols from the grape/grape products and their disease targets are presented • Sixty-two important polyphenols as enzyme inhibitors from grape/grape products are presented • A thorough description and graphical presentation of biological significance of polyphenols against various diseases.
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- Vagish Dwibedi
- University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India
- Department of Biotechnology, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, 147001, India
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- University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India
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- University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India
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- University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Danteswari College of Pharmacy, Borpadar, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, 494221, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, 147001, India
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OUP accepted manuscript. J Pharm Pharmacol 2022; 74:919-929. [DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgac024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Pan Y, Lu Z, Li C, Qi R, Chang H, Han L, Han W. Molecular Dockings and Molecular Dynamics Simulations Reveal the Potency of Different Inhibitors against Xanthine Oxidase. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:11639-11649. [PMID: 34056319 PMCID: PMC8154014 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c00968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Xanthine oxidase (XO), which can catalyze the formation of xanthine or hypoxanthine to uric acid, is the most important target of gout. To explore the conformational changes for inhibitor binding, molecular dockings and molecular dynamics simulations were performed. Docking results indicated that three inhibitors had similar pose binding to XO. Molecular dynamics simulations showed that the binding of three inhibitors influenced the secondary structure changes in XO. After binding to the inhibitor, the peptide Phe798-Leu814 formed different degrees of unhelix, while for the peptide Glu1065-Ser1075, only a partial helix region was formed when allopurinol was bound. Through the protein structure analysis in the simulation process, we found that the distance between the active residues Arg880 and Thr1010 was reduced and the distance between Glu802 and Thr1010 was increased after the addition of inhibitors. The above simulation results showed the similarities and differences of the interaction between the three inhibitors binding to the protein. MM-PBSA calculations suggested that, among three inhibitors, allopurinol had the best binding effect with XO followed by daidzin and puerarin. This finding was consistent with previous experimental data. Our results can provide some useful clues for further gout treatment research.
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- Yue Pan
- Key
Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of
Education, School of Life Science, Jilin
University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key
Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of
Education, School of Life Science, Jilin
University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key
Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of
Education, School of Life Science, Jilin
University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key
Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of
Education, School of Life Science, Jilin
University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China
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- Jilin
Province TeyiFood Biotechnology
Company Limited, Erdao District, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key
Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of
Education, School of Life Science, Jilin
University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key
Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of
Education, School of Life Science, Jilin
University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China
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Martinez-Armenta C, Camacho-Rea MC, Martínez-Nava GA, Espinosa-Velázquez R, Pineda C, Gomez-Quiroz LE, López-Reyes A. Therapeutic Potential of Bioactive Compounds in Honey for Treating Osteoarthritis. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:642836. [PMID: 33967778 PMCID: PMC8097136 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.642836] [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: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Dysregulation of joint tissue homeostasis induces articular degenerative changes and musculoskeletal diseases such as osteoarthritis. This pathology represents the first cause of motor disability in individuals over 60 years of age, impacting their quality of life and the costs of health systems. Nowadays, pharmacological treatments for cartilage disease have failed to achieve full tissue regeneration, resulting in a functional loss of the joint; therefore, joint arthroplasty is the gold standard procedure to cure this pathology in severe cases of Osteoarthritis. A different treatment is the use of anti-inflammatory drugs which mitigate pain and inflammation in some degree, but without significant inhibition of disease progression. In this sense, new therapeutic alternatives based on natural compounds have been proposed to delay osteoarthritis progression, particularly those agents that regulate articular homeostasis. Preclinical studies have shown a therapeutic application of honey and its bioactive compounds, ranging from treating wounds, coughs, skin infections, and are also used as a biological stimulant by exerting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In this article, we reviewed the current medicinal applications of honey with particular emphasis on its use regulating articular homeostasis by inhibiting inflammation and oxidative stress.
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- Carlos Martinez-Armenta
- Posgrado en Biología Experimental, Dirección de Ciencias Biológicas y de La Salud (DCBS), Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Iztapalapa, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Departamento de Nutrición Animal, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Líquido Sinovial, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- División de Enfermedades Musculo-esqueléticas y Reumáticas, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Área de Medicina Experimental y Traslacional, Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias de La Salud, Universidad Anáhuac México Sur, Ciudad de México, Mexico.,Laboratorio de Gerociencias, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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