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Sangweni NF, Gabuza K, van Aarde R, Mabasa L, van Vuuren D, Huisamen B, Barry R, Johnson R. Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy: A Preliminary Study on the Cardioprotective Benefits of 7-Hydroxyflavanone. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15395. [PMID: 37895075 PMCID: PMC10607478 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242015395] [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: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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The therapeutic properties of flavonoids are reported to offer cardioprotective benefits against doxorubicin (Dox)-induced cardiotoxicity (DIC). In the current study, we aimed to investigate the prophylactic properties of 7-hydroxyflavanone (7H), a flavonoid with antioxidative properties, against DIC. An in vitro model of DIC was established by exposing H9c2 cardiomyoblasts to Dox for 6 days. Similarly, cells were also co-treated with 7H to assess its ability to mitigate DIC. The data obtained indicate that 7H, as a co-treatment, alleviates Dox-induced oxidative stress by enhancing total glutathione content (p ≤ 0.001) and superoxide dismutase activity (p ≤ 0.001) whilst decreasing ROS (p ≤ 0.001), malondialdehyde production (p ≤ 0.001) and the secretion of interleukin-6 (p ≤ 0.001). The data also showed an improvement in mitochondrial function as shown via enhanced bioenergetics, mitochondrial membrane potential, and PGC1-alpha (p ≤ 0.05) and pAMPK (p ≤ 0.001) expression. The cardioprotective potential of 7H was further highlighted by its ability attenuate Dox-induced caspase 3/7 activity (p ≤ 0.001), apoptosis (p ≤ 0.001) and necrosis (p ≤ 0.05). In conclusion, our findings demonstrated the cardioprotective benefits of 7H and thus suggests that it could be a suitable candidate cardioprotective agent against DIC.
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- Nonhlakanipho F. Sangweni
- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform (BRIP), South African Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; (K.G.); (R.v.A.); (L.M.); (R.J.)
- Centre for Cardio-Metabolic Research in Africa, Division of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; (D.v.V.); (B.H.)
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- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform (BRIP), South African Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; (K.G.); (R.v.A.); (L.M.); (R.J.)
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- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform (BRIP), South African Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; (K.G.); (R.v.A.); (L.M.); (R.J.)
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- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform (BRIP), South African Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; (K.G.); (R.v.A.); (L.M.); (R.J.)
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- Centre for Cardio-Metabolic Research in Africa, Division of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; (D.v.V.); (B.H.)
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- Centre for Cardio-Metabolic Research in Africa, Division of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; (D.v.V.); (B.H.)
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- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform (BRIP), South African Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; (K.G.); (R.v.A.); (L.M.); (R.J.)
- Centre for Cardio-Metabolic Research in Africa, Division of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; (D.v.V.); (B.H.)
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Moremane MM, Abrahams B, Tiloke C. Moringa oleifera: A Review on the Antiproliferative Potential in Breast Cancer Cells. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:6880-6902. [PMID: 37623253 PMCID: PMC10453312 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45080434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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The global burden of female breast cancer and associated deaths has become a major concern. Many chemotherapeutic agents, such as doxorubicin, have been shown to have adverse side effects. The development of multi-drug resistance is a common occurrence, contributing to chemotherapeutic failure. The resistance of breast cancer cells to drug treatment leads to a decline in the treatment efficacy and an increase in cancer recurrence. Therefore, action is required to produce alternative drug therapies, such as herbal drugs. Herbal drugs have been proven to be beneficial in treating illnesses, including cancer. This review aims to highlight the antiproliferative potential of Moringa oleifera (MO), a medicinal tree native to India and indigenous to Africa, in breast cancer cells. Although MO is not yet considered a commercial chemopreventive drug, previous studies have indicated that it could become a chemotherapeutic agent. The possible antiproliferative potential of MO aqueous leaf extract has been previously proven through its antioxidant potential as well as its ability to induce apoptosis. This review will provide an increased understanding of the effect that MO aqueous leaf extract could potentially have against breast cancer.
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein 9301, South Africa; (M.M.M.); (B.A.)
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Current advances on the therapeutic potential of pinocembrin: An updated review. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 157:114032. [PMID: 36481404 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.114032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Pinocembrin (5,7-dihydroxyflavone) is a major flavonoid found in many plants, fungi and hive products, mainly honey and propolis. Several in vitro and preclinical studies revealed numerous pharmacological activities of pinocembrin including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, neuroprotective, cardioprotective and anticancer activities. Here, we comprehensively review and critically analyze the studies carried out on pinocembrin. We also discuss its potential mechanisms of action, bioavailability, toxicity, and clinical investigations. The wide therapeutic window of pinocembrin makes it a promising drug candidate for many clinical applications. We recommend some future perspectives to improve its pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties for better delivery that may also lead to new therapeutic advances.
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Li MJ, Sun WS, Yuan Y, Zhang YK, Lu Q, Gao YZ, Ye T, Xing DM. Breviscapine remodels myocardial glucose and lipid metabolism by regulating serotonin to alleviate doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:930835. [PMID: 36238546 PMCID: PMC9551275 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.930835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Aims: The broad-spectrum anticancer drug doxorubicin (Dox) is associated with a high incidence of cardiotoxicity, which severely affects the clinical application of the drug and patients’ quality of life. Here, we assess how Dox modulates myocardial energy and contractile function and this could aid the development of relevant protective drugs. Methods: Mice were subjected to doxorubicin and breviscapine treatment. Cardiac function was analyzed by echocardiography, and Dox-mediated signaling was assessed in isolated cardiomyocytes. The dual cardio-protective and anti-tumor actions of breviscapine were assessed in mouse breast tumor models. Results: We found that Dox disrupts myocardial energy metabolism by decreasing glucose uptake and increasing fatty acid oxidation, leading to a decrease in ATP production rate, an increase in oxygen consumption rate and oxidative stress, and further energy deficits to enhance myocardial fatty acid uptake and drive DIC development. Interestingly, breviscapine increases the efficiency of ATP production and restores myocardial energy homeostasis by modulating the serotonin-glucose-myocardial PI3K/AKT loop, increasing glucose utilization by the heart and reducing lipid oxidation. It enhances mitochondrial autophagy via the PINK1/Parkin pathway, eliminates damaged mitochondrial accumulation caused by Dox, reduces the degree of cardiac fibrosis and inflammation, and restores cardiac micro-environmental homeostasis. Importantly, its low inflammation levels reduce myeloid immunosuppressive cell infiltration, and this effect is synergistic with the anti-tumor effect of Dox. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that disruption of the cardiac metabolic network by Dox is an important driver of its cardiotoxicity and that serotonin is an important regulator of myocardial glucose and lipid metabolism. Myocardial energy homeostasis and timely clearance of damaged mitochondria synergistically contribute to the prevention of anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity and improve the efficiency of tumor treatment.
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- Meng-Jiao Li
- Cancer Institute of the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Cancer Institute of the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao, China
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- Cancer Institute of the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao, China
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- Cancer Institute of the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Cancer Institute of the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Cancer Institute of the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Cancer Institute of the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Cancer Institute of the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao, China
- School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Dong-Ming Xing,
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Pinocembrin Inhibits P2X4 Receptor–Mediated Pyroptosis in Hippocampus to Alleviate the Behaviours of Chronic Pain and Depression Comorbidity in Rats. Mol Neurobiol 2022; 59:7119-7133. [DOI: 10.1007/s12035-022-03023-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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In Vitro Growth Inhibition, Caspase-Dependent Apoptosis, and S and G2/M Phase Arrest in Breast Cancer Cells Induced by Fluorine-Incorporated Gold I Compound, Ph3PAu[SC(OMe)=NC6H4F-3]. Int J Breast Cancer 2022; 2022:7168210. [PMID: 35910309 PMCID: PMC9334116 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7168210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Gold-based anticancer compounds have been attracting increasing research interest due to their ability to kill cancer cells resistant to platinum-based compounds. Gold I- and gold III-based complexes have shown satisfactory anticancer activities. In this study, two new fluorine-incorporated gold (I) compounds such as Ph3PAu[SC(OMe)=NC6H4F-3] and DPPFeAu2[(SC(OMe)=NC6H4F-3)]2 were evaluated for their in vitro activities against human breast cancer cell lines, primary breast cancer cells, and breast cancer stem cells (parental breast cancer stem cells, BCSC-P, and breast cancer stem cells, BCSC). Assays for growth inhibition and cytotoxicity, including real-time cell analysis, were carried out to screen effective antibreast cancer compounds. In addition, further in vitro assays such as apoptosis, caspase 3/7 activity, and cell cycle analysis were performed to observe the action and mechanism of killing breast cancer cells by the selected gold I compound, Ph3PAu[SC(OMe)=NC6H4F-3]. The gold (I) compound, Ph3PAu[SC(OMe)=NC6H4F-3], showed low toxicity to H9c2 normal cells and significant growth inhibition in MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cells, primary breast cancer cells, and breast cancer stem cells (BCSC-P and BCSC). The IC50 doses of the gold (I) compound Ph3PAu[SC(OMe)=NC6H4F-3] against the breast cancer cell lines MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 were approximately 6-fold lower than that of cisplatin (cis-diamineplatinum (II) dichloride, CDDP). Moreover, the compound Ph3PAu[SC(OMe)=NC6H4F-3] induced caspase 3/7-dependent apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at S and G2/M phases. Ph3PAu[SC(OMe)=NC6H4F-3], a gold (I) compound incorporated with fluorine, is a potential candidate for the treatment of breast cancer.
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Sangweni NF, van Vuuren D, Mabasa L, Gabuza K, Huisamen B, Naidoo S, Barry R, Johnson R. Prevention of Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity: The Good and Bad of Current and Alternative Therapies. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:907266. [PMID: 35811736 PMCID: PMC9257015 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.907266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Doxorubicin (Dox)-induced cardiotoxicity (DIC) remains a serious health burden, especially in developing countries. Unfortunately, the high cost of current preventative strategies has marginalized numerous cancer patients because of socio-economic factors. In addition, the efficacy of these strategies, without reducing the chemotherapeutic properties of Dox, is frequently questioned. These limitations have widened the gap and necessity for alternative medicines, like flavonoids, to be investigated. However, new therapeutics may also present their own shortcomings, ruling out the idea of “natural is safe”. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stipulated that the concept of drug-safety be considered in all pre-clinical and clinical studies, to explore the pharmacokinetics and potential interactions of the drugs being investigated. As such our studies on flavonoids, as cardio-protectants against DIC, have been centered around cardiac and cancer models, to ensure that the efficacy of Dox is preserved. Our findings thus far suggest that flavonoids of Galenia africana could be suitable candidates for the prevention of DIC. However, this still requires further investigation, which would focus on drug-interactions as well as in vivo experimental models to determine the extent of cardioprotection.
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- Nonhlakanipho F Sangweni
- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa.,Division of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Centre for Cardio-metabolic Research in Africa, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Division of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Centre for Cardio-metabolic Research in Africa, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Centre for Cardio-metabolic Research in Africa, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa.,Division of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Centre for Cardio-metabolic Research in Africa, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Research and Development Department, BioPharm, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa.,Division of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Centre for Cardio-metabolic Research in Africa, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Liao W, Rao Z, Wu L, Chen Y, Li C. Cariporide Attenuates Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Rats by Inhibiting Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Apoptosis Partly Through Regulation of Akt/GSK-3β and Sirt1 Signaling Pathway. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:850053. [PMID: 35747748 PMCID: PMC9209753 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.850053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: Doxorubicin (DOX) is a potent chemotherapeutic agent with limited usage due to its cumulative cardiotoxicity. The Na+/H+ exchanger isoform 1 (NHE1) is a known regulator of oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. The present study was designed to investigate the possible protective effect of cariporide (CAR), a selective inhibitor of NHE1, against DOX-induced cardiotoxicity in rats. Methods: Male Sprague-Dawley rats were intraperitoneally injected with DOX to induce cardiac toxicity and CAR was given orally for treatment. The injured H9c2 cell model was established by incubation with DOX in vitro. Echocardiography, as well as morphological and ultra-structural examination were performed to evaluate cardiac function and histopathological changes. The biochemical parameters were determined according to the manufacturer’s guideline of kits. ROS were assessed by using an immunofluorescence assay. The serum levels and mRNA expressions of inflammatory cytokines were measured by using ELISA or qRT-PCR. Cardiac cell apoptosis and H9c2 cell viability were tested by TUNEL or MTT method respectively. The protein expressions of Cleaved-Caspase-3, Bcl-2, Bax, Akt, GSK-3β, and Sirt1 were detected by western blot. Results: Treatment with CAR protected against DOX-induced body weight changes, impairment of heart function, leakage of cardiac enzymes, and heart histopathological damage. In addition, CAR significantly attenuated oxidative stress and inhibited the levels and mRNA expressions of inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-18, and IL-1β), which were increased by DOX treatment. Moreover, CAR significantly suppressed myocardial apoptosis and Cleaved-Caspase-3 protein expression induced by DOX, which was in agreement with the increased Bcl-2/Bax ratio. Also, DOX suppressed phosphorylation of Akt and GSK-3β, which was significantly reversed by administration of CAR. Furthermore, CAR treatment prevented DOX-induced down-regulation of Sirt1 at the protein level in vitro and in vivo. Finally, Sirt1 inhibitor reversed the protective effects of CAR, as evidenced by reduced cell viability and Sirt1 protein expression in vitro. Conclusion: Taken together, we provide evidence for the first time in the current study that CAR exerts potent protective effects against DOX-induced cardiotoxicity in rats. This cardio-protective effect is attributed to suppressing oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis, at least in part, through regulation of Akt/GSK-3β and Sirt1 signaling pathway, which has not been reported to date.
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- Wenli Liao
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental General Medicine Education, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning, China
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- Central Hospital of Xianning, The First Affiliate Hospital of Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning, China
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental General Medicine Education, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning, China
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- Central Hospital of Xianning, The First Affiliate Hospital of Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning, China
- *Correspondence: Cairong Li, ; Yong Chen,
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental General Medicine Education, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning, China
- *Correspondence: Cairong Li, ; Yong Chen,
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Nicotinic Acid Riboside Regulates Nrf-2/P62-Related Oxidative Stress and Autophagy to Attenuate Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyocyte Injury. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:6293329. [PMID: 35242876 PMCID: PMC8888081 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6293329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Doxorubicin (Dox) is an effective chemotherapeutic drug for the treatment of various cancers. Due to its potential fatal cardiotoxic side effects, the clinical application is often limited. Dexrazoxane (Dex) is the only drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the prevention of Dox-induced cardiotoxicity but has side effects. Thus, more protective strategies should be explored. If NAD+ plays a role in maintaining heart function, its precursor prospectively alleviates Dox-induced cellular injury. Here, we studied the protective effects of nicotinic acid riboside (NAR) on Dox-induced cardiotoxicity in vivo and in vitro. We found that NAR significantly improved the cardiac function of Dox-treated mice by restoring ejection fraction (EF), fractional shortening (FS), and serum level of cardiac troponin (cTnI). NAR not only reduced malondialdehyde (MDA), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in Dox-treated cardiomyocytes but also further promoted the activities of cardiac superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione (GSH). Following exposure to 5 μM Dox, cotreatment with NAR exhibited increased cell viability with a decrease in the apoptosis cell population. Moreover, the levels of apoptosis-related proteins, as well as proteins involved in oxidative stress and autophagy, were altered after NAR treatment. Collectively, these findings underline the protective potential of NAR against Dox-induced cardiomyocyte injury by regulating Nrf-2/P62-related oxidative stress and autophagy, which could potentially promote survival.
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Wei Y, Zhao J, Xiong J, Chai J, Yang X, Wang J, Chen J, Wang J. Wogonin reduces cardiomyocyte apoptosis from mitochondrial release of cytochrome c to improve doxorubicin‑induced cardiotoxicity. Exp Ther Med 2022; 23:205. [PMID: 35126708 PMCID: PMC8796616 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2022.11128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- Yunjie Wei
- Department of Cardiology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P.R. China
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- The First Clinical College, Jinyun Mountain Campus of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401331, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P.R. China
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Saikosaponin D alleviates DOX-induced cardiac injury in vivo and in vitro. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 2021; 79:558-567. [PMID: 34983912 DOI: 10.1097/fjc.0000000000001206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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ABSTRACT As a highly efficient anticancer agent, Doxorubicin (DOX) is used for various cancers' treatment, but DOX-induced oxidative damages contribute to a degenerative irreversible cardiac toxicity. Saikosaponin D (SSD), which is a triterpenoid saponin with many biological activities including anti-inflammatory effects and antioxidant properties, provides protection against pathologic cardiac remodeling and fibrosis. In present study, we investigated the work of SSD for DOX-induced cardiotoxicity and the involved mechanisms. We observed that DOX injection induced cardiac injury, malfunction and decreased survival rate. Besides, DOX treatment increased lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) leakage, cardiomyocyte apoptosis, myocardium fibrosis and decrease of cardiomyocytes' sizes. Meanwhile, all the effects were notably attenuated by SSD treatment. In vitro, we found that 1μM SSD could enhance the proliferation of H9c2 cells, and inhibit DOX-induced apoptosis. It was found that the levels of MDA and reactive oxygen species (ROS) were significantly reduced by improving the activities of the endogenous antioxidative enzymes including catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px). Furthermore, SSD treatment could downregulate the DOX-induced p38 phosphorylation. Our results suggested that SSD efficiently protected the cardiomyocytes from DOX-induced cardiotoxicity by inhibiting the excessive oxidative stress via p38 MAPK signaling pathway.
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The Implication of Low Dose Dimethyl Sulfoxide on Mitochondrial Function and Oxidative Damage in Cultured Cardiac and Cancer Cells. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26237305. [PMID: 34885888 PMCID: PMC8658933 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Although numerous studies have demonstrated the biological and multifaceted nature of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) across different in vitro models, the direct effect of "non-toxic" low DMSO doses on cardiac and cancer cells has not been clearly explored. In the present study, H9c2 cardiomyoblasts and MCF-7 breast cancer cells were treated with varying concentrations of DMSO (0.001-3.7%) for 6 days. Here, DMSO doses < 0.5% enhanced the cardiomyoblasts respiratory control ratio and cellular viability relative to the control cells. However, 3.7% DMSO exposure enhanced the rate of apoptosis, which was driven by mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress in the cardiomyoblasts. Additionally, in the cancer cells, DMSO (≥0.009) led to a reduction in the cell's maximal respiratory capacity and ATP-linked respiration and turnover. As a result, the reduced bioenergetics accelerated ROS production whilst increasing early and late apoptosis in these cells. Surprisingly, 0.001% DMSO exposure led to a significant increase in the cancer cells proliferative activity. The latter, therefore, suggests that the use of DMSO, as a solvent or therapeutic compound, should be applied with caution in the cancer cells. Paradoxically, in the cardiomyoblasts, the application of DMSO (≤0.5%) demonstrated no cytotoxic or overt therapeutic benefits.
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Li C, Gou X, Gao H. Doxorubicin nanomedicine based on ginsenoside Rg1 with alleviated cardiotoxicity and enhanced antitumor activity. NANOMEDICINE (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2021; 16:2587-2604. [PMID: 34719938 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Aim: The authors aimed to develop Dox@Rg1 nanoparticles with decreased cardiotoxicity to expand their application in cancer. Materials & methods: Dox@Rg1 nanoparticles were developed by encapsulating doxorubicin (Dox) in a self-assembled Rg1. The antitumor effect of the nanoparticles was estimated using 4T1 tumor-bearing mice and the protective effect on the heart was investigated in vitro and in vivo. Results: Different from Dox, the Dox@Rg1 nanoparticles induced increased cytotoxicity to tumor cells, which was decreased in cardiomyocytes by the inhibition of apoptosis. The study in vivo revealed that the Dox@Rg1 nanoparticles presented a perfect tumor-targeting ability and improved antitumor effects. Conclusion: Dox@Rg1 nanoparticles could enhance the antitumor effects and decrease the cardiotoxicity of Dox.
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- Chaoqi Li
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting & Bioimaging, Tianjin Enterprise Key Laboratory for Application Research of Hyaluronic Acid, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting & Bioimaging, Tianjin Enterprise Key Laboratory for Application Research of Hyaluronic Acid, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting & Bioimaging, Tianjin Enterprise Key Laboratory for Application Research of Hyaluronic Acid, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, China.,State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes & Membrane Processes, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300384, China
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Chen X, Wan W, Guo Y, Ye T, Fo Y, Sun Y, Qu C, Yang B, Zhang C. Pinocembrin ameliorates post-infarct heart failure through activation of Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway. Mol Med 2021; 27:100. [PMID: 34488618 PMCID: PMC8422663 DOI: 10.1186/s10020-021-00363-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background Oxidative stress is an important factor involved in the progress of heart failure. The current study was performed to investigate whether pinocembrin was able to ameliorate post-infarct heart failure (PIHF) and the underlying mechanisms. Methods Rats were carried out left anterior descending artery ligation to induce myocardial infarction and subsequently raised for 6 weeks to produce chronic heart failure. Then pinocembrin was administrated every other day for 2 weeks. The effects were evaluated by echocardiography, western blot, Masson’s staining, biochemical examinations, immunohistochemistry, and fluorescence. In vitro we also cultured H9c2 cardiomyocytes and cardiac myofibroblasts to further testify the mechanisms. Results We found that PIHF-induced deteriorations of cardiac functions were significantly ameliorated by administrating pinocembrin. In addition, the pinocembrin treatment also attenuated collagen deposition and augmented vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 in infarct border zone along with an attenuated apoptosis, which were related to an amelioration of oxidative stress evidenced by reduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in heart tissue and malondialdehyde (MDA) in serum, and increase of superoxide dismutase (SOD). This were accompanied by upregulation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/ heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) pathway. In vitro experiments we found that specific Nrf2 inhibitor significantly reversed the effects resulted from pinocembrin including antioxidant, anti-apoptosis, anti-fibrosis and neovascularization, which further indicated the amelioration of PIHF by pinocembrin was in a Nrf2/HO-1 pathway-dependent manner. Conclusion Pinocembrin ameliorated cardiac functions and remodeling resulted from PIHF by ROS scavenging and Nrf2/HO-1 pathway activation which further attenuated collagen fibers deposition and apoptosis, and facilitated angiogenesis. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s10020-021-00363-7.
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- Xiuhuan Chen
- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, 430060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, 430060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, 430060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, 430060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, 430060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, 430060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, 430060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China. .,Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China. .,Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, 430060, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China. .,Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China. .,Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, 430060, People's Republic of China.
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Chlorogenic Acid Enhances Doxorubicin-Mediated Cytotoxic Effect in Osteosarcoma Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22168586. [PMID: 34445291 PMCID: PMC8395331 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22168586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Despite the recurring outbreak of resistance mechanisms and adverse reactions, doxorubicin (Doxo) still remains the standard-of-care for several cancers, including osteosarcoma (OS). As an appealing source of phytochemical compounds, naturally occurring molecules have extensively been reported to overcome Doxo limitations in preclinical models. Unlike other dietary polyphenols, only few studies recognize chlorogenic acid (CGA) as a potential partner in combination therapy, while, conversely, its anticancer evidence is steadily growing, ultimately in OS. On this basis, herein we examine the cooperating effects between CGA and Doxo in U2OS and MG-63 human OS cells. With respect to Doxo alone, the concomitant administration of CGA further decreased cell viability and growth, promoting cell death potentially via apoptosis induction. Furthermore, a longer-lasting reduction in clonogenic potential deeply supported the CGA ability to improve Doxo efficacy in those cells. Remarkably, CGA treatment ameliorated Doxo-induced cytotoxicity in H9c2 rat cardiomyocyte cells instead. Although inactivation of p44/42 MAPK was detected in response to CGA plus Doxo, PD98059-mediated p44/42 MAPK impairment enhanced the combination outcome in OS cells. These findings firstly propose CGA as a promising chemosensitizer and cardioprotective agent in OS therapy, suggesting the p44/42 MAPK pathway as relevantly involved in CGA-mediated Doxo susceptibility.
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Gu J, Huang H, Liu C, Jiang B, Li M, Liu L, Zhang S. Pinocembrin inhibited cardiomyocyte pyroptosis against doxorubicin-induced cardiac dysfunction via regulating Nrf2/Sirt3 signaling pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2021; 95:107533. [PMID: 33752080 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.107533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Doxorubicin (DOX) is a potent chemotherapeutic drug but the clinical use was limited by its dose-dependent cardiotoxicity. Pinocembrin (PCB), a flavonoid originally isolated from honeybee propolis and rhizomes of Boesenbergia pandurate displays diverse biological activities. However, the role of PCB in DOX-induced cardiac injury and its underlying molecular mechanism are not fully elucidated. The present study was designed to evaluate the protective role of PCB in a DOX-induced cardiotoxicity in vivo and in vitro. Our results revealed that PCB administration greatly improved cardiac function and reduced cardiac fibrosis manifested by LVEF, LVFS, LVIDd, LVIDs, and myocardial fibrotic area which were impaired by DOX treatment. The cardiac injury evidenced by LDH and CK-MB activities were reduced while the levels of IL-1β and IL-18 were decreased following PCB treatment compared to DOX-treated mice. Mechanically, our present results showed that PCB significantly inhibited DOX-induced cardiomyocyte pyroptosis via activating Nrf2/Sirt3 signal pathway. Furthermore, the inhibition of Nrf2 in H9c2 cells abolished the protective role of PCB against DOX-induced cell toxicity, which was at least partly via upregulation of NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis. In conclusion, our study clearly demonstrated that PCB reduced cardiomyocyte pyroptosis to protect hearts from DOX-induced cardiotoxicity through activation of Nrf2/Sirt3 signal pathway.
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- Jiwei Gu
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- Department of Cardiology, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China.
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Varghese SS, Eekhoudt CR, Jassal DS. Mechanisms of anthracycline-mediated cardiotoxicity and preventative strategies in women with breast cancer. Mol Cell Biochem 2021; 476:3099-3109. [PMID: 33835331 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-021-04152-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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While anthracyclines (ACs) are a class of chemotherapeutic agents that have improved the prognosis of many women with breast cancer, it is one of the most cardiotoxic agents used to treat cancer. Despite their reported dose-dependent cardiotoxicity, AC-based chemotherapy has become the mainstay of breast cancer therapy due to its efficacy. Elucidating the mechanisms of anthracycline-mediated cardiotoxicity and associated therapeutic interventions continue to be the main focus in the field of cardio-oncology. Herein, we summarized the current literature surrounding the mechanisms of anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity, including the role of topoisomerase II inhibition, generation of reactive oxygen species, and elevations in free radicals. Furthermore, this review highlights the molecular mechanisms of potential cardioprotective interventions in this setting. The benefits of pharmaceuticals, including dexrazoxane, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, beta-blockers, statins, and antioxidants in this setting, are reviewed. Finally, the mechanisms of emerging preventative interventions within this patient population including nutraceuticals and aerobic exercise are explored.
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- Sonu S Varghese
- Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada. .,Section of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada. .,Department of Radiology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
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Pinocembrin alleviates lipopolysaccharide-induced myocardial injury and cardiac dysfunction in rats by inhibiting p38/JNK MAPK pathway. Life Sci 2021; 277:119418. [PMID: 33781824 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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AIM Recent studies have shown that, with its excellent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, pinocembrin can reduce the occurrence of arrhythmia in myocardial infarction rats. However, whether it can alleviate lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced myocardial injury in rats has not been reported. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate whether pinocembrin could alleviate myocardial injury and arrhythmia in rats with sepsis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Rats were intraperitoneally injected with LPS to simulate animal sepsis, and the caudal vein was injected with pinocembrin or normal saline for intervention. Transthoracic echocardiography, inflammatory factors, electrophysiological recording, histological analysis, and western-blot analysis were performed. KEY FINDINGS Compared with the control group, the rats in the LPS group had myocardial injury and cardiac dysfunction, and the incidence of ventricular arrhythmia increased. In addition, LPS resulted in the increase of p-c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), p-p38 proteins in the myocardium, the levels of inflammatory factors in the blood and the apoptosis rate of left ventricular cardiomyocytes. And all these adverse effects were eliminated, thus confirming that pinocembrin has an excellent protective effect on the heart. SIGNIFICANCE Reducing the inflammatory response and cell apoptosis by inhibiting p38/JNK mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway, pinocembrin can alleviate myocardial injury, cardiac dysfunction, and ventricular arrhythmia induced by LPS.
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Labib MM, Amin MK, Alzohairy AM, Elashtokhy MMA, Samir O, Hassanein SE. Inhibition analysis of aflatoxin by in silico targeting the thioesterase domain of polyketide synthase enzyme in Aspergillus ssp. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2020; 40:4328-4340. [PMID: 33308034 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2020.1856186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The spread of fungal growth causes enormous economic, agricultural, and health problems for humans, such as Aspergillus sp., which produce aflatoxins. Thus, the inhibition of aflatoxin production became a precious target. In this research, the thioesterase (TE) domain from Polyketide synthase enzyme was selected to employ the in silico docking, using AutoDock Vina, against 623 natural compounds from the South African natural compound database (SANCDB), to identify potential inhibitors that can selectively inhibit thioesterase domain. The top ten inhibitors components were pinocembrin, typhaphthalide, p-coumaroylputrescine, dilemmaone A, 9-angelylplatynecine, 2,4,6-octatrienal, 4,8-dichloro-3,7-dimethyl-, (2e,4z,6e)-, lilacinobiose, 1,3,7-octatriene, 5,6-dichloro-2-(dichloromethyl)-6-methyl-, [r*,s*-(e)]-(-)- (9ci), lilacinobiose, 1,3,7-octatriene, 5,6-dichloro-2-(dichloromethyl)-6-methyl-, [r*,s*-(e)]-(-)- (9ci), 1,3,7-octatriene, 1,5,6-trichloro-2-(dichloromethyl)-6-methyl-, [r*,s*-(z,e)] and 9-angelylhastanecine and that depending on the lowest binding energy, the best chemical interactions and the best drug-likeness. The results of those components gave successful inhibition with the thioesterase domain. So, they can be used for inhibition and controlling aflatoxin contamination of agriculture crop yields, specially, pinocembrin which gave promising results.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Mai M Labib
- Agriculture Genetic Engineering Research Institute (AGERI), Cairo, Egypt
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- Faculty of Agriculture Department of Genetics, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Faculty of Agriculture Department of Genetics, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Faculty of Agriculture Department of Genetics, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Children's Cancer Hospital Foundation, Cairo, Egypt
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- Agriculture Genetic Engineering Research Institute (AGERI), Cairo, Egypt.,Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST), Al Jizah, Egypt
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