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Scutellaria baicalensis and its constituents baicalin and baicalein as antidotes or protective agents against chemical toxicities: a comprehensive review. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2022; 395:1297-1329. [PMID: 35676380 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-022-02258-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/21/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Scutellaria baicalensis (SB), also known as the Chinese skullcap, has a long history of being used in Chinese medicine to treat a variety of conditions ranging from microbial infections to metabolic syndrome and malignancies. Numerous studies have reported that treatment with total SB extract or two main flavonoids found in its root and leaves, baicalin (BA) and baicalein (BE), can prevent or alleviate the detrimental toxic effects of exposure to various chemical compounds. It has been shown that BA and BE are generally behind the protective effects of SB against toxicants. This paper aimed to review the protective and therapeutic effects of SB and its main components BA and BE against chemical compounds that can cause intoxication after acute or chronic exposure and seriously affect different vital organs including the brain, heart, liver, and kidneys. In this review paper, we had a look into a total of 221 in vitro and in vivo studies from 1995 to 2021 from the scientific databases PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science which reported protective or therapeutic effects of BA, BE, or SB against drugs and chemicals that one might be exposed to on a professional or accidental basis and compounds that are primarily used to simulate disease models. In conclusion, the protective effects of SB and its flavonoids can be mainly attributed to increase in antioxidants enzymes, inhibition of lipid peroxidation, reduction of inflammatory cytokines, and suppression of apoptosis pathway.
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Hou Y, Liang Z, Qi L, Tang C, Liu X, Tang J, Zhao Y, Zhang Y, Fang T, Luo Q, Wang S, Wang F. Baicalin Targets HSP70/90 to Regulate PKR/PI3K/AKT/eNOS Signaling Pathways. Molecules 2022; 27:1432. [PMID: 35209223 PMCID: PMC8874410 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27041432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Baicalin is a major active ingredient of traditional Chinese medicine Scutellaria baicalensis, and has been shown to have antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor activities. However, the protein targets of baicalin have remained unclear. Herein, a chemical proteomics strategy was developed by combining baicalin-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (BCL-N3@MNPs) and quantitative mass spectrometry to identify the target proteins of baicalin. Bioinformatics analysis with the use of Gene Ontology, STRING and Ingenuity Pathway Analysis, was performed to annotate the biological functions and the associated signaling pathways of the baicalin targeting proteins. Fourteen proteins in human embryonic kidney cells were identified to interact with baicalin with various binding affinities. Bioinformatics analysis revealed these proteins are mainly ATP-binding and/or ATPase activity proteins, such as CKB, HSP86, HSP70-1, HSP90, ATPSF1β and ACTG1, and highly associated with the regulation of the role of PKR in interferon induction and the antiviral response signaling pathway (P = 10-6), PI3K/AKT signaling pathway (P = 10-5) and eNOS signaling pathway (P = 10-4). The results show that baicalin exerts multiply pharmacological functions, such as antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antioxidant functions, through regulating the PKR and PI3K/AKT/eNOS signaling pathways by targeting ATP-binding and ATPase activity proteins. These findings provide a fundamental insight into further studies on the mechanism of action of baicalin.
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- Yinzhu Hou
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, National Centre for Mass Spectrometry in Beijing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; (Y.H.); (Z.L.); (L.Q.); (C.T.); (X.L.); (J.T.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.); (T.F.)
- College of Chemical Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, National Centre for Mass Spectrometry in Beijing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; (Y.H.); (Z.L.); (L.Q.); (C.T.); (X.L.); (J.T.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.); (T.F.)
- College of Chemical Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, National Centre for Mass Spectrometry in Beijing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; (Y.H.); (Z.L.); (L.Q.); (C.T.); (X.L.); (J.T.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.); (T.F.)
- College of Chemical Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, National Centre for Mass Spectrometry in Beijing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; (Y.H.); (Z.L.); (L.Q.); (C.T.); (X.L.); (J.T.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.); (T.F.)
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, National Centre for Mass Spectrometry in Beijing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; (Y.H.); (Z.L.); (L.Q.); (C.T.); (X.L.); (J.T.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.); (T.F.)
- College of Chemical Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, National Centre for Mass Spectrometry in Beijing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; (Y.H.); (Z.L.); (L.Q.); (C.T.); (X.L.); (J.T.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.); (T.F.)
- College of Chemical Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, National Centre for Mass Spectrometry in Beijing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; (Y.H.); (Z.L.); (L.Q.); (C.T.); (X.L.); (J.T.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.); (T.F.)
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, National Centre for Mass Spectrometry in Beijing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; (Y.H.); (Z.L.); (L.Q.); (C.T.); (X.L.); (J.T.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.); (T.F.)
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, National Centre for Mass Spectrometry in Beijing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; (Y.H.); (Z.L.); (L.Q.); (C.T.); (X.L.); (J.T.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.); (T.F.)
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, National Centre for Mass Spectrometry in Beijing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; (Y.H.); (Z.L.); (L.Q.); (C.T.); (X.L.); (J.T.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.); (T.F.)
- College of Chemical Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, National Centre for Mass Spectrometry in Beijing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; (Y.H.); (Z.L.); (L.Q.); (C.T.); (X.L.); (J.T.); (Y.Z.); (Y.Z.); (T.F.)
- College of Chemical Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China
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Tang B, Wang X, Zhu Y, Li X, Yao S. Baicalin attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced pro-inflammatory cytokine expression in murine macrophage cell line RAW264.7 through miR-124-STAT3 axis. EUR J INFLAMM 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/2058739218798463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Baicalin, a flavonoid isolated from Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, has shown a wide range of anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antiviral, and antitumor properties. However, the molecular mechanism of how baicalin exerts its effects, especially on inflammation regulation, has not been fully investigated. In this article, we report the effects of baicalin on the mouse macrophage cell line RAW264.7. Our results demonstrate that baicalin inhibits the production of inflammatory factors interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha upon lipopolysaccharide stimulation of macrophages. We observed that baicalin inhibits STAT3 activation through retarding its expression and phosphorylation. Interestingly, baicalin treatment promotes the elevation of miR-124 in lipopolysaccharide-treated macrophages. Overexpression of the miR-124 mimic in RAW264.7 reduced STAT3 expression and phosphorylation. Furthermore, inhibition of miR-124 attenuated the dysregulation of STAT3 and reduction of inflammatory factors upon baicalin treatment. Our results revealed the molecular mechanism that baicalin attenuates pro-inflammatory cytokine production through miR-124-STAT3 signaling pathway, suggesting that miR-124 is an important modulator in regulating anti-inflammation by baicalin in macrophages.
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- Bin Tang
- International Medical Department, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Enzymology, Yangtze Delta Region Institute of Tsinghua University, Zhejiang, Jiaxing, China
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- International Medical Department, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Enzymology, Yangtze Delta Region Institute of Tsinghua University, Zhejiang, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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Hamidi Alamdari D, Nobakht BF, Balali-Mood M, Keramati MR, Sahebkar A. Prooxidant-antioxidant balance in Iranian veterans exposed to mustard gas and its correlation with biochemical and hematological parameters. Drug Chem Toxicol 2018; 42:536-540. [PMID: 29683368 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2018.1459673] [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: 10/17/2022]
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The present study aimed to evaluate serum prooxidant -antioxidant balance (PAB) in an Iranian population exposed to sulfur mustard (SM) more than 20 years ago. In this study, 42 SM-exposed subjects and 30 unexposed subjects (as controls) were recruited. Serum PAB, biochemical, and hematological parameters were measured in all subjects. Correlation of PAB with biochemical and hematological parameters was determined. The mean PAB values in the SM-exposed group (82.5 ± 34.8 HK) were significantly higher than that in the control group [47.5 ± 17.8 HK] (p < 0.001). The results demonstrated that serum PAB values were positively correlated with alkaline phosphatase activities in the SM-exposed group. Furthermore, PAB values showed a significant negative correlation with hepatic enzymes (AST, ALT), triglycerides, total bilirubin, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentrations. PAB values showed a borderline significant negative correlation with uric acid. The present results suggest that late oxidative stress and alterations in biochemical and hematological parameters may be a consequence of the frequent respiratory infections rather than direct toxic effects of SM.
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- b Department of Basic Medical Sciences , Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences , Neyshabur , Iran.,c Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center , Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences , Neyshabur , Iran
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- d Medical Toxicology Research Center , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- e Cancer Molecular Pathology Research Center , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- f Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran.,g Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran.,h School of Pharmacy , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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Wang Q, Xu H, Zhao X. Baicalin Inhibits Human Cervical Cancer Cells by Suppressing Protein Kinase C/Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription (PKC/STAT3) Signaling Pathway. Med Sci Monit 2018; 24:1955-1961. [PMID: 29610452 PMCID: PMC5896362 DOI: 10.12659/msm.909640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Like other human cancers, the malignancy of cervical cancer is also characterized by abilities of proliferation, migration, and invasion. Protein kinase C-zeta (PKCζ) has been highly correlated with several human cancers. Baicalin was proven to regulate PKC. This study aimed to investigate the anti-cancer effect and involved molecular mechanisms of baicalin on human cervical cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS Baicalin at various concentrations was used to treat 2 human cervical cancer cell lines HeLa and SiHa. The proliferation was assessed by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5 diphenylterazolium bromide (MTT) assay. The apoptosis was detected by terminal transferase UTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay. Wound healing assay and Transwell assay were used to evaluate the migration and invasion respectively. Western blotting was performed to assess the protein expression levels. RESULTS Baicalin administration significantly reduced the viability by facilitating the apoptosis in HeLa and SiHa cells. Baicalin treatment also significantly reduced the wound closure and cell amount invaded as measured by Transwell assay. The expression levels of PKCζ, survivin, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)2, MMP9 as well as the phosphorylation of signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) 3 were reduced in baicalin administrated cervical cancer cells. CONCLUSIONS Baicalin exerted anti-cancer effects on human cervical cancer cells by targeting STAT3 regulated signaling pathways.
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- Qianqian Wang
- Department of Gynecology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland).,People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Gynecology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland).,People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Gynecology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland).,People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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Shou X, Wang B, Zhou R, Wang L, Ren A, Xin S, Zhu L. Baicalin Suppresses Hypoxia-Reoxygenation-Induced Arterial Endothelial Cell Apoptosis via Suppressing PKCδ/p53 Signaling. Med Sci Monit 2017; 23:6057-6063. [PMID: 29272263 PMCID: PMC5747146 DOI: 10.12659/msm.907989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background This study was aimed to investigate the protective role of baicalin on vascular endothelium exposed to ischemia reperfusion injury and the involved molecular mechanisms. Material/Methods Cultured human arterial endothelial cells (HAECs) were exposed to hypoxia/deoxygenation (H/R). Cells were also treated with baicalin at serially diluted concentrations. Cells were also treated with PKC activator PEP005 or specific siRNA against protein kinase Cδ (PKCδ). MTT assay was used to evaluate the cell viabilities. Flow cytometry was used to detect cell apoptosis. The protein phosphorylation and expression levels were determined by Western blotting. Results PKCδ-siRNA transfection increased cell viabilities and reduced cell apoptosis in HAECs exposed to H/R. Baicalin treatment preserved cell viabilities and reduced apoptosis of H/R-exposed HAECs in a concentration-dependent manner. Baicalin treatment reduced phosphorylation levels of PKCδ and p53, as well as the expression levels of active caspase3 and bax in HAECs exposed to H/R. The treatment of PKC activator PEP005 impaired the protective effects of baicalin in increasing cell viabilities and reducing apoptosis in HAECs exposed to H/R. Conclusions Baicalin exerts vascular a protective effect on HAECs exposed to H/R by reducing cell apoptosis. The PKCδ/p53 apoptotic signaling pathway was the pharmacological target of baicalin.
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- Xiaoling Shou
- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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- Rehabilitation Center, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (mainland)
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Panahi Y, Abdolghaffari AH, Sahebkar A. A review on symptoms, treatments protocols, and proteomic profile in sulfur mustard‐exposed victims. J Cell Biochem 2017; 119:197-206. [DOI: 10.1002/jcb.26247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2017] [Accepted: 06/26/2017] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Yunes Panahi
- Chemical Injuries Research CentreBaqiyatallah University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Medicinal Plants Research CenterInstitute of Medicinal Plants, ACECRKarajIran
- Gastrointestinal Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG)Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN)TehranIran
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Panahi Y, Izadi M, Sayyadi N, Rezaee R, Jonaidi-Jafari N, Beiraghdar F, Zamani A, Sahebkar A. Comparative trial of Aloe vera/olive oil combination cream versus phenytoin cream in the treatment of chronic wounds. J Wound Care 2015; 24:459-60, 462-5. [DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2015.24.10.459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Y. Panahi
- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Consultant, Pharmaceutical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Health Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nephrology and Urology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Metabolic Research Centre, Royal Perth Hospital, School of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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Zamani Z, Ghanei M, Panahi Y, Arjmand M, Sadeghi S, Mirkhani F, Parvin S, Salehi M, Sahebkar A, Vahabi F. Serum Metabolomic Profiling of Sulphur Mustard-Exposed Individuals Using (1)H Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2015; 118:77-82. [PMID: 26177671 DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.12441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2015] [Accepted: 06/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Sulphur mustard is an alkylating agent that reacts with different cellular components, causing acute and delayed complications that may remain for decades after exposure. This study aimed to identify differentially expressed metabolites between mustard-exposed individuals suffering from chronic complications compared with unexposed individuals as the control group. Serum samples were obtained from 15 mustard-exposed individuals and 15 apparently healthy unexposed individuals. Metabolomic profiling was performed using (1)H nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and analyses were carried out using Chenomex and MATLAB softwares. Metabolites were identified using Human Metabolome Database, and the main metabolic pathways were identified using MetaboAnalyst software. Chemometric analysis of serum samples identified 11 differentially expressed metabolites between mustard-exposed and unexposed groups. The main pathways that were influenced by sulphur mustard exposure were related to vitamin B6 (down-regulation), bile acid (up-regulation) and tryptophan (down-regulation) metabolism. Metabolism of vitamin B6, bile acids and tryptophan are the most severely impaired pathways in individuals suffering from chronic mustard-induced complications. These findings may find implications in the monitoring of exposed patients and identification of new therapeutic approaches.
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- Zahra Zamani
- Biochemistry Department, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biochemistry Department, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Biochemistry Department, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Biochemistry Department, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Biochemistry Department, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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Jadidi K, Panahi Y, Ebrahimi A, Mafi M, Nejat F, Sahebkar A. Topical cyclosporine a for treatment of dry eye due to chronic mustard gas injury. J Ophthalmic Vis Res 2015; 9:417-22. [PMID: 25709764 PMCID: PMC4329699 DOI: 10.4103/2008-322x.150803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2013] [Accepted: 01/18/2014] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of topical cyclosporine A (tCsA) for treatment of dry eye disease in patients suffering from chronic ocular complications of mustard gas (MG) injury. Methods: This interventional case series included patients with MG injury suffering from severe dry eye despite receiving artificial tears and punctal plugs. Patients were administered tCsA 0.05% twice daily for 3 months. Severity of the condition was evaluated by measuring tear osmolarity, ocular surface disease index (OSDI), tear break-up time (TBUT), and Schirmer's test at baseline and at the end of study. Results: A total of 34 patients with chronic MG injury and mean age of 47.1 ± 6.5 years were studied. Compared to baseline values, tear osmolarity (301.7 ± 11.5 vs. 286.3 ± 7.9 mOsmol/L, P < 0.001) and OSDI (47.5 ± 7.2 vs. 42.7 ± 7.1, P < 0.001) were significantly improved. Likewise, Schirmer's test (4.6 ± 1.3 vs. 5 ± 1.3 mm, P < 0.001) and TBUT (1.9 ± 1.4 vs. 2.7 ± 1.5 s, P < 0.001) also significantly recovered at the end of the study. Conclusion: TCsA 0.05% reduces tear osmolarity and improves dry eye symptoms and can serve as an efficacious treatment for ocular complications in patients with chronic MG injury.
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- Khosrow Jadidi
- Trauma Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ; Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Trauma Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran ; Metabolic Research Centre, Royal Perth Hospital, School of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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Boozari M, Mohammadi A, Asili J, Emami SA, Tayarani-Najaran Z. Growth inhibition and apoptosis induction by Scutellaria pinnatifida A. Ham. on HL-60 and K562 leukemic cell lines. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2015; 39:307-312. [PMID: 25546119 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2014.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2014] [Revised: 12/01/2014] [Accepted: 12/08/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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A rich flavonoid plant extensively used in traditional medicine is Scutellaria (Lamiaceae). In this study the cytotoxic effects of different extracts of Scutellaria pinnatifida were explored on two different cancer cell lines including K562 and HL-60 and a normal cell line. Also, the role of apoptosis on this toxicity was explored. The cell viability was quantitated by alamarBlue(®) assay. S. pinnatifida could effectively decrease the viability of malignant cells and the CH2Cl2 extract of S. pinnatifida had showed the most cytotoxic effects among other extracts. Apoptosis was confirmed after propidium iodide staining of DNA fragments and detection of the sub-G1 peak in the related flow cytometry histogram of cells. The results of western blot assay showed that CH2Cl2 extract has been able to increase the amount of Bax and cleavage of PARP protein after a 48h contact with cells. Neobaicalein (skullcapflavone II) and wogonin were identified in the extract of S. pinnatifida as the active components. The result of the present study confirmed the putative role of neobaicalein (skullcapflavone II) and wogonin as cytotoxic components in the CH2Cl2 extract of S. pinnatifida.
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- Motahareh Boozari
- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Research Center of Natural Products Safety and Medicinal Plants, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, 01830-49504, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, 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, P.O. Box: 9188617871, Mashhad, Iran.
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Wu H, Long X, Yuan F, Chen L, Pan S, Liu Y, Stowell Y, Li X. Combined use of phospholipid complexes and self-emulsifying microemulsions for improving the oral absorption of a BCS class IV compound, baicalin. Acta Pharm Sin B 2014; 4:217-26. [PMID: 26579386 PMCID: PMC4629064 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2014.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2013] [Revised: 01/14/2014] [Accepted: 02/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to develop a formulation to improve the oral absorption of baicalin (BA) by combining a phospholipid complex (PC) and self-emulsifying microemulsion drug delivery system (SMEDDS), termed BA–PC–SMEDDS. BA–PC was prepared by a solvent evaporation method and evaluated by complexation percentage (CP). The physicochemical properties of BA–PC were determined. The synergistic effect of PC and SMEDDS on permeation of BA was studied in vitro with Caco-2 cells and in situ with a single pass intestinal perfusion model. The improved bioavailability of BA in BA–PC–SMEDDS was confirmed in an in vivo rat model. The CP of BA–PC reached 100% when the molar ratio of drug to phospholipid (PP) was ≥1:1. The solubility of BA–PC increased in both water and octanol, and the log Po/w of BA–PC was increased significantly. BA–PC–SMEDDS could be dispersed more evenly in water, compared to BA and BA–PC. Both the Caco-2 cell uptake and single-pass intestinal perfusion models illustrated that transport of BA in BA–PC was lower than that of free BA, while improved significantly in BA–PC–SMEDDS. The relative bioavailability of BA–PC(1:2)–SMEDDS was 220.37%. The combination system of PC and SMEDDS had a synergistic effect on improving the oral absorption of BA.
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- Huiyi Wu
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Corresponding author. Tel.: +86 20 39352559.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Thomas J Long School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, University of the Pacific, CA 95211, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Thomas J Long School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, University of the Pacific, CA 95211, USA
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Sahebkar A. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of curcumin on blood lipid levels. Clin Nutr 2014; 33:406-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2013.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2013] [Revised: 08/23/2013] [Accepted: 09/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Aydin MS, Caliskan A, Kocarslan A, Kocarslan S, Yildiz A, Günay S, Savik E, Hazar A, Yalcin F. Intraperitoneal curcumin decreased lung, renal and heart injury in abdominal aorta ischemia/reperfusion model in rat. Int J Surg 2014; 12:601-5. [PMID: 24815029 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2014.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2014] [Revised: 04/17/2014] [Accepted: 04/30/2014] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have demonstrated that curcumin (CUR) has protective effects against ischemia reperfusion injury to various organs. We aimed to determine whether CUR has favorable effects on tissues and oxidative stress in abdominal aorta ischemia-reperfusion injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty rats were divided into three groups as sham, control and treatment (CUR) group. Control and CUR groups underwent abdominal aorta ischemia for 60 min followed by a 120 min period of reperfusion. In the CUR group, CUR was given 5 min before reperfusion at a dose of 200 mg/kg via an intraperitoneal route. Total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total oxidative status (TOS), and oxidative stress index (OSI) in blood serum were measured, and lung, renal and heart tissue histopathology were evaluated with light microscopy. RESULTS TOS and OSI activity in blood samples were statistically decreased in sham and CUR groups compared to the control group (p < 0.001 for TOS and OSI). Renal, lung, heart injury scores of sham and CUR groups were statistically decreased compared to control group (p < 0.001 for all comparisons). Histopathological examination revealed less severe lesions in CUR group than in the control group. CONCLUSION CUR administered intraperitoneally was effective in reducing oxidative stress and histopathologic injury in an acute abdominal aorta I/R rat model.
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- Mehmet Salih Aydin
- Harran University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sanliurfa, Turkey.
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- Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Diyarbakır, Turkey
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- Harran University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- Harran University Medical Faculty, Department of Pathology, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- Harran University Medical Faculty, Department of Cardiology, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- Harran University Medical Faculty, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- Harran University Medical Faculty, Department of Biochemistry, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- Harran University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- Harran University Medical Faculty, Department of Biochemistry, Sanliurfa, Turkey; Harran University Medical Faculty, Department of Chest Disease, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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Panahi Y, Ghanei M, Vahedi E, Ghazvini A, Parvin S, Madanchi N, Bagheri M, Sahebkar A. Effect of recombinant human IFNγ in the treatment of chronic pulmonary complications due to sulfur mustard intoxication. J Immunotoxicol 2013; 11:72-7. [DOI: 10.3109/1547691x.2013.797525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Ghasemi H, Owlia P, Jalali-Nadoushan MR, Pourfarzam S, Azimi G, Yarmohammadi ME, Shams J, Fallahi F, Moaiedmohseni S, Moin A, Yaraee R, Vaez-Mahdavi MR, Faghihzadeh S, Mohammad Hassan Z, Soroush MR, Naghizadeh MM, Ardestani SK, Ghazanfari T. A clinicopathological approach to sulfur mustard-induced organ complications: a major review. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 2013; 32:304-24. [PMID: 23590683 DOI: 10.3109/15569527.2013.781615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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CONTEXT Sulfur mustard (SM), with an old manufacturing history still remains as potential threat due to easy production and extensive effects. OBJECTIVES Increasing studies on SM indicates the interest of researchers to this subject. Almost all human body organs are at risk for complications of SM. This study offers organ-by-organ information on the effects of SM in animals and humans. METHODS The data sources were literature reviews since 1919 as well as our studies during the Iraq-Iran war. The search items were SM and its all other nomenclatures in relation to, in vivo, in vitro, humans, animals, eye, ocular, ophthalmic, lungs, pulmonary, skin, cutaneous, organs and systemic. Amongst more than 1890 SM-related articles, 257 more relevant clinicopathologic papers were selected for this review. RESULTS SM induces a vast range of damages in nearly all organs. Acute SM intoxication warrants immediate approach. Among chronic lesions, delayed keratitis and blindness, bronchiolitis obliterans and respiratory distress, skin pruritus, dryness and cancers are the most commonly observed clinical sequelae. CONCLUSION Ocular involvements in a number of patients progress toward a severe, rapid onset form of keratitis. Progressive deterioration of respiratory tract leads to "mustard lung". Skin problems continue as chronic frustrating pruritus on old scars with susceptibility to skin cancers. Due to the multiple acute and chronic morbidities created by SM exposure, uses of multiple drugs by several routes of administrations are warranted.
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- Hassan Ghasemi
- Immunoregulation Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.
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Asgary S, Sahebkar A, Afshani MR, Keshvari M, Haghjooyjavanmard S, Rafieian-Kopaei M. Clinical Evaluation of Blood Pressure Lowering, Endothelial Function Improving, Hypolipidemic and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Pomegranate Juice in Hypertensive Subjects. Phytother Res 2013; 28:193-9. [PMID: 23519910 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.4977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2012] [Revised: 02/20/2013] [Accepted: 02/23/2013] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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- Sedigheh Asgary
- Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute; Isfahan University of medical Sciences; Isfahan Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center and School of Pharmacy, Mashhad; University of Medical Sciences; Mashhad Iran
- Cardiovascular Research Center; Mashhad University of Medical Sciences; Mashhad Iran
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine; Isfahan University of Medical Sciences; Isfahan Iran
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- Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute; Isfahan University of medical Sciences; Isfahan Iran
- Physiology Research Center; Isfahan University of Medical Sciences; Isfahan Iran
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