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Batiha GES, Teibo JO, Shaheen HM, Babalola BA, Teibo TKA, Al-Kuraishy HM, Al-Garbeeb AI, Alexiou A, Papadakis M. Therapeutic potential of Lawsonia inermis Linn: a comprehensive overview. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:3525-3540. [PMID: 38010396 PMCID: PMC11111528 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02735-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Lawsonia inermis Linn, commonly known as henna, is a member of the Lythraceae family and has been found to contain a variety of compounds with both industrial and medicinal applications in its stem, bark, roots, flowers, and seeds. This report provides a comprehensive review of the bioactive components, pharmacological activities, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacological side effects of Lawsonia inermis. Relevant materials were gathered from Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science and reviewed for important properties and updates about the plant. Lawsonia inermis contains a variety of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, coumarins, triterpenoids, steroids, xanthones, polyphenols, fatty acids, alkaloids, quinones, tannins, leucocyandin, epicatechin, catechin, and quercetin. The plant is been traditionally used to treat numerous conditions, including ulcers, bronchitis, lumbago, hemicrania, leukoderma, scabies, boils, ophthalmic disorders, hair loss, and jaundice. It has also been found to possess a range of pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiparasitic, hepatoprotective, antifungal, antitumor, wound healing, and hypoglycemic effects. The potential of Lawsonia inermis for various biological applications is promising, and further studies are needed to fully explore its therapeutic benefits for various diseases of public health. Concern advances in drug development could enable the characterization of various bioactive constituents and facilitate their development and application for the benefit of humanity.
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- Gaber El-Saber Batiha
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, 22511, AlBeheira, Egypt.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, 22511, AlBeheira, Egypt
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- Department of Maternal-Infant and Public Health Nursing, College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutic Medicine, College of Medicine, Almustansiriyiah University, Bagh-Dad, Iraq
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutic Medicine, College of Medicine, Almustansiriyiah University, Bagh-Dad, Iraq
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- Department of Science and Engineering, Novel Global Community Educational Foundation, Hebersham, NSW, 2770, Australia
- AFNP Med, 1030, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery II, University Hospital Witten-Herdecke, University of Witten-Herdecke, Heusnerstrasse 40, 42283, Wuppertal, Germany.
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Menghini L, Ferrante C, Carradori S, D’Antonio M, Orlando G, Cairone F, Cesa S, Filippi A, Fraschetti C, Zengin G, Ak G, Tacchini M, Iqbal K. Chemical and Bioinformatics Analyses of the Anti-Leishmanial and Anti-Oxidant Activities of Hemp Essential Oil. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11020272. [PMID: 33673274 PMCID: PMC7917915 DOI: 10.3390/biom11020272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Industrial hemp is a multiuse crop that has been widely cultivated to produce fibers and nutrients. The capability of the essential oil (EO) from inflorescences as antimicrobial agent has been reported. However, literature data are still lacking about the hemp EO antiprotozoal efficacy in vivo. The present study aims to unravel this concern through the evaluation of the efficacy of hemp EOs (2.5 mL/kg, intraperitoneally) of three different cultivars, namely Futura 75, Carmagnola selezionata and Eletta campana, in mice intraperitoneally infected with Leishmania tropica. A detailed description of EO composition and targets-components analysis is reported. Myrcene, α-pinene and E-caryophyllene were the main components of the EOs, as indicated by the gas-chromatographic analysis. However, a prominent position in the scenario of the theoretical interactions underlying the bio-pharmacological activity was also occupied by selina-3,7(11)-diene, which displayed affinities in the micromolar range (5.4–28.9) towards proliferator-activated receptor α, cannabinoid CB2 receptor and acetylcholinesterase. The content of this compound was higher in Futura 75 and Eletta campana, in accordance with their higher scavenging/reducing properties and efficacy against the tissue wound, induced by L. tropica. Overall, the present study recommends hemp female inflorescences, as sources of biomolecules with potential pharmacological applications, especially towards infective diseases.
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- Luigi Menghini
- Department of Pharmacy, Università degli Studi “Gabriele d’Annunzio”, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (L.M.); (S.C.); (G.O.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Università degli Studi “Gabriele d’Annunzio”, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (L.M.); (S.C.); (G.O.)
- Correspondence: (C.F.); (M.T.); Tel./Fax: +39-0871-355-4753 (C.F.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Università degli Studi “Gabriele d’Annunzio”, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (L.M.); (S.C.); (G.O.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Università degli Studi “Gabriele d’Annunzio”, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (L.M.); (S.C.); (G.O.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.C.); (S.C.); (A.F.); (C.F.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.C.); (S.C.); (A.F.); (C.F.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.C.); (S.C.); (A.F.); (C.F.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.C.); (S.C.); (A.F.); (C.F.)
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- Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Campus, 42130 Konya, Turkey; (G.Z.); (G.A.)
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- Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Campus, 42130 Konya, Turkey; (G.Z.); (G.A.)
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology (SVeB), UR7 Terra&Acqua Tech, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
- Correspondence: (C.F.); (M.T.); Tel./Fax: +39-0871-355-4753 (C.F.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus, Islamabad 54590, Pakistan;
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Almayouf MA, El-khadragy M, Awad MA, Alolayan EM. The Effects of Silver Nanoparticles Biosynthesized Using Fig and Olive Extracts on Cutaneous leishmaniasis Induced Inflammation in Female Balb/c Mice. Biosci Rep 2020; 40:BSR20202672. [PMID: 33252120 PMCID: PMC7745064 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20202672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Leishmaniasis is a group of infectious and non-contagious severe parasitic diseases, caused by protozoans of the Leishmania genus. Natural products characterize a rich source of prospective chemical entities for the development of new effective drugs for neglected diseases. Scientific evaluation of medicinal plants has made it possible to use some metabolites from flavonoids and polyphenols compounds for the treatment of parasitic diseases. Therefore, we aimed in this study to evaluate the protective effect of Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) biosynthesized using Fig and Olive extracts (NFO) against Cutaneous leishmaniasis in female Balb/c mice. A total of 70 mice were used and divided into seven groups. Treatment was initiated when local lesions were apparent, we found Fig and Olive extracts were found to be a good source for the synthesis of (Ag-NPs), their formation was confirmed by color change and stability in solution. Nanoparticles biosynthesized using Fig and Olive extracts induced a reduction in the average size of cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions compared with the untreated mice. Moreover, nanoparticles treatment decreased oxidative stress (LPO, NO), down regulation gene expression levels (TNF-α, IL-1β and BAX) and this antileishmanial activity of nanoparticles was associated with enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities. In addition, histopathological evaluation proved the antileishmanial activity of nanoparticles compared to the positive control. Therefore, we aimed in this study to evaluate the protective effect of silver nanoparticles biosynthesized using Fig and Olive extracts against cutaneous lesions induced by Leishmania major infection through their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant activities and faster clinical efficacy than standard pentavalent antimonial treatment.
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- Mina A. Almayouf
- Faculty of Science, Zoology Department, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
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- King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Science, Zoology Department, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Alvarez-Rivera G, Ballesteros-Vivas D, Parada-Alfonso F, Ibañez E, Cifuentes A. Recent applications of high resolution mass spectrometry for the characterization of plant natural products. Trends Analyt Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2019.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Emiliano YSS, Almeida-Amaral EE. Efficacy of Apigenin and Miltefosine Combination Therapy against Experimental Cutaneous Leishmaniasis. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2018; 81:1910-1913. [PMID: 30095915 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.8b00356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by several different species of Leishmania. Treatment of leishmaniasis involves a limited drug arsenal that is associated with severe side effects, high costs, and drug resistance. Therefore, combination therapy has emerged as a strategy to improve leishmaniasis treatment. Here, we report the interaction of miltefosine and apigenin in vitro and in vivo. Combination therapy using low doses of these two drugs results in good clinical and parasitological responses.
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- Yago S S Emiliano
- Laboratório de Bioquímica de Tripanosomatideos, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (IOC) , Fundação Oswaldo Cruz-FIOCRUZ, Pavilhão Leônidas Deane , 4° andar, sala 405A, Manguinhos , 21045-900 , Rio de Janeiro , RJ , Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica de Tripanosomatideos, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (IOC) , Fundação Oswaldo Cruz-FIOCRUZ, Pavilhão Leônidas Deane , 4° andar, sala 405A, Manguinhos , 21045-900 , Rio de Janeiro , RJ , Brazil
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Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Juice Shows Antioxidant Activity against Cutaneous Leishmaniasis-Induced Oxidative Stress in Female BALB/c Mice. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2017; 14:ijerph14121592. [PMID: 29258248 PMCID: PMC5751009 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14121592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2017] [Revised: 12/04/2017] [Accepted: 12/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Leishmania species are parasites that multiply within phagocytes and cause several clinical diseases characterized by single or multiple ulcerations. One of the complications that can induce tissue damage and the resulting scars is caused by secondary bacterial infections. Studies to find new, effective, and safe oral drugs for treating leishmaniasis are being conducted since several decades, owing to the problems associated with the use of antimonials available. Previously, the antiparasitic and antioxidant properties of Punica granatum (pomegranate, P. granatum) have been reported. Therefore, in the present study, we aimed to investigate the antileishmanial activity of pomegranate aqueous juice in vitro and in female BALB/c mice. A 3-(4.5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay in Leishmania major promastigotes and alterations in the antioxidant status, liver function, and skin histological changes in L. major-infected mice orally treated with pomegranate juice alone and in combination with the antibiotic ciprofloxacin, were used to investigate the in vitro and in vivo antileishmanial activity of pomegranate juice, respectively. Oral P. granatum juice treatment significantly reduced the average size of cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions compared with that of the untreated mice. This antileishmanial activity of P. granatum was associated with enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities. Histopathological evaluation proved the antileishmanial activity of P. granatum, but did not reveal changes in the treated animals, compared to the positive control. In conclusion, P. granatum shows high and fast antileishmanial activity probably by boosting the endogenous antioxidant activity.
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