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Chan JSW, Lim XY, Japri N, Ahmad IF, Tan TYC. Zingiber zerumbet: A Scoping Review of its Medicinal Properties. PLANTA MEDICA 2024; 90:204-218. [PMID: 38035621 PMCID: PMC10869203 DOI: 10.1055/a-2219-9801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Zingiber zerumbet, a plant native to tropical and subtropical Asia, has a vast range of traditional uses and has been continuously studied for its medicinal properties. However, a systematic methodological approach in evidence synthesis on the plant's efficacy is lacking, and there is a need to elicit the current research status of this plant. This scoping review was conducted to systematically explore and collate the available scientific evidence on the efficacy of Z. zerumbet and its main phytoconstituents in various formulations, their biological mechanisms, and their safety. Results included 54 articles consisting of animal studies, while there were no published human studies. Only half of the included studies provided adequate reporting on the quality-related details of Z. zerumbet formulations. Identified pharmacological activities were analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-neoplastic, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, antipyretic, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, gastroprotective, and locomotor-reducing activities. Notably, the ethanolic extract of Z. zerumbet was found to be well tolerated for up to 28 days. In conclusion, Z. zerumbet and zerumbone have various pharmacological effects, especially in analgesic and anti-inflammatory models. However, there is still a pressing need for comprehensive safety data to conduct clinical trials.
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- Janice Sue Wen Chan
- Herbal Medicine Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Setia Alam, Shah Alam, Selangor,
Malaysia
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- Herbal Medicine Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Setia Alam, Shah Alam, Selangor,
Malaysia
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- Herbal Medicine Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Setia Alam, Shah Alam, Selangor,
Malaysia
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- Herbal Medicine Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Setia Alam, Shah Alam, Selangor,
Malaysia
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- Herbal Medicine Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Setia Alam, Shah Alam, Selangor,
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Xiong A, Xiong R, Luo F. Ski ameliorates synovial cell inflammation in monosodium iodoacetate-induced knee osteoarthritis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24471. [PMID: 38298665 PMCID: PMC10827772 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is one of the most common degenerative diseases and is characterized by cartilage degeneration, synovial inflammation, joint stiffness and even loss of motor function. In the clinical treatment of arthritis, conventional analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs have great side effects. We have evaluated the possibility of the endogenous transcription regulator Ski as an anti-inflammatory alternative in OA through experimental studies in animal models and in vivo and in vitro. Male Sprague‒Dawley rats were injected with monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) into the knee joints to induce symptoms identical to those of human OA. We isolated knee synovial tissue under sterile conditions and cultured primary synovial cells. In vitro, Ski inhibits the proinflammatory factors IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α mRNA and protein expression in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLSs) and U-937 cells. In addition, Ski attenuates or inhibits OA-induced synovial inflammation by upregulating the protein expression of the anti-inflammatory factor IL-4 and downregulating the protein expression of downstream molecules related to the NF-κB inflammatory signaling pathway. In vivo, Ski downregulated proinflammatory factors and p-NF-κB p65 in KOA synovial tissue and alleviated pain-related behaviors in KOA rats. These experimental data show that Ski has strong anti-inflammatory activity. Ski is an endogenous factor, and if used in the clinical treatment of OA, the side effects are small. However, the anti-inflammatory mechanism of Ski must be further studied.
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- Ao Xiong
- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
- Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400042, China
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- Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400042, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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Maring M, Balaji C, Komala M, Nandi S, Latha S, Raghavendran HB. Aromatic Plants as Potential Resources to Combat Osteoarthritis. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen 2024; 27:1434-1465. [PMID: 37861046 DOI: 10.2174/0113862073267213231004094629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Osteoarthritis, which affects an estimated 10% of men and 18% of women over the age of 60 and is increasing in genetic prevalence and incidence, is acknowledged as the condition that degrades the quality of life for older adults in the world. There is currently no known treatment for osteoarthritis. The majority of therapeutic methods slow the progression of arthritis or treat its symptoms, making effective treatment to end the degenerative process of arthritis elusive. When non-pharmacological therapy is ineffective, various pharmacological therapies may be used to treat osteoarthritis. Pharmacological therapy, however, can have major adverse effects and be very expensive. As a result, alternative remedies have been researched. The promise for the safe and efficient management of osteoarthritis has been demonstrated by herbal remedies. Experimental research suggests that herbal extracts and compounds can reduce inflammation, inhibit catabolic processes, and promote anabolic processes that are important for treating osteoarthritis. Due to their therapeutic and innate pharmacological qualities, aromatic herbs are frequently employed as herbal remedies. Recent research has shown that aromatic plants have the potency to treat osteoarthritis. Additionally, complex mixtures of essential oils and their bioactive ingredients, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and are obtained from aromatic plants, are frequently utilized as complementary therapies for osteoarthritis. To establish new study avenues, the advantageous anti-osteoarthritic effects of aromatic herbal medicines, including plants, essential oils, and their bioactive components, are extensively discussed.
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- Maphibanri Maring
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Porur, Chennai, India
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- Department of Rheumatology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Porur, Chennai, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, Pallavaram, Chennai, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Global Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kashipur, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Porur, Chennai, India
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- Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Clinical Research, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Porur, Chennai, India
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Zhang F, Xu D. Zerumbone ameliorates the inflammatory response and organ damage in severe acute pancreatitis via the ROS/NF-κB pathway. BMC Gastroenterol 2023; 23:333. [PMID: 37759163 PMCID: PMC10538248 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-023-02962-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the current study was to determine the mechanism by which Zerumbone (ZER) ameliorates inflammation and organ damage in a rat model of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). METHODS Different concentrations of ZER (10, 20 and 40 mg/kg) were administered by femoral vein puncture 30 min prior to establishment of the SAP model. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining was used to assess pathological changes in the pancreatic tissue of SAP-induced rats. The lung wet/dry (W/D) ratio was assessed and serum levels of amylase (AMY), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), creatinine (Cr), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and phospholipase A2 (PLA2) were measured. Western blot analysis was used to examine changes in the expression of ROS/NF-κB pathway-associated proteins. RESULTS SAP was confirmed by significant histopathological damage to the pancreas. ZER (10, 20 and 40 mg/kg) was found to alleviate pancreatitis and decrease ascites volume, lung W/D ratio, pancreatic pathology score, oxidative stress and inflammatory damage. High concentrations (20 and 40 mg/kg) of ZER were shown to increase levels of hepatorenal toxicity. In contrast, 10 mg/kg ZER was found to attenuate liver enzyme levels, reduce pathological damage to the liver, and protect against extrapancreatic organ damage to the liver in SAP-induced rats. Moreover, ZER showed no significant side effects in normal rats. Finally, we demonstrated that ZER mediated its anti-inflammatory effects on SAP through the ROS/NF-κB signaling pathway. CONCLUSION ZER alleviated SAP-induced oxidative stress and inflammatory injury via the ROS/NF-κB pathway, and had a protective effect on lung injury and liver damage.
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- Fengmei Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Haining People's Hospital, Jiaxing City, 314400, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Haining People's Hospital, Jiaxing City, 314400, Zhejiang, China.
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Zhang Z, Wu QY, Ge Y, Huang ZY, Hong R, Li A, Xu JH, Yu HL. Hydroxylases involved in terpenoid biosynthesis: a review. BIORESOUR BIOPROCESS 2023; 10:39. [PMID: 38647640 PMCID: PMC10992849 DOI: 10.1186/s40643-023-00656-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Terpenoids are pervasive in nature and display an immense structural diversity. As the largest category of plant secondary metabolites, terpenoids have important socioeconomic value in the fields of pharmaceuticals, spices, and food manufacturing. The biosynthesis of terpenoid skeletons has made great progress, but the subsequent modifications of the terpenoid framework are poorly understood, especially for the functionalization of inert carbon skeleton usually catalyzed by hydroxylases. Hydroxylase is a class of enzymes that plays an important role in the modification of terpenoid backbone. This review article outlines the research progress in the identification, molecular modification, and functional expression of this class of enzymes in the past decade, which are profitable for the discovery, engineering, and application of more hydroxylases involved in the plant secondary metabolism.
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- Zihan Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Centre for Biomanufacturing, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Centre for Biomanufacturing, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Centre for Biomanufacturing, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Centre for Biomanufacturing, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry of Natural Substances, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- School of Life Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Centre for Biomanufacturing, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Centre for Biomanufacturing, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China.
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Nisar A, Jagtap S, Vyavahare S, Deshpande M, Harsulkar A, Ranjekar P, Prakash O. Phytochemicals in the treatment of inflammation-associated diseases: the journey from preclinical trials to clinical practice. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1177050. [PMID: 37229273 PMCID: PMC10203425 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1177050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Advances in biomedical research have demonstrated that inflammation and its related diseases are the greatest threat to public health. Inflammatory action is the pathological response of the body towards the external stimuli such as infections, environmental factors, and autoimmune conditions to reduce tissue damage and improve patient comfort. However, when detrimental signal-transduction pathways are activated and inflammatory mediators are released over an extended period of time, the inflammatory process continues and a mild but persistent pro-inflammatory state may develop. Numerous degenerative disorders and chronic health issues including arthritis, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases, among others, are associated with the emergence of a low-grade inflammatory state. Though, anti-inflammatory steroidal, as well as non-steroidal drugs, are extensively used against different inflammatory conditions, they show undesirable side effects upon long-term exposure, at times, leading to life-threatening consequences. Thus, drugs targeting chronic inflammation need to be developed to achieve better therapeutic management without or with a fewer side effects. Plants have been well known for their medicinal use for thousands of years due to their pharmacologically active phytochemicals belonging to diverse chemical classes with a number of these demonstrating potent anti-inflammatory activity. Some typical examples include colchicine (alkaloid), escin (triterpenoid saponin), capsaicin (methoxy phenol), bicyclol (lignan), borneol (monoterpene), and quercetin (flavonoid). These phytochemicals often act via regulating molecular mechanisms that synergize the anti-inflammatory pathways such as increased production of anti-inflammatory cytokines or interfere with the inflammatory pathways such as to reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and other modulators to improve the underlying pathological condition. This review describes the anti-inflammatory properties of a number of biologically active compounds derived from medicinal plants, and their mechanisms of pharmacological intervention to alleviate inflammation-associated diseases. The emphasis is given to information on anti-inflammatory phytochemicals that have been evaluated at the preclinical and clinical levels. Recent trends and gaps in the development of phytochemical-based anti-inflammatory drugs have also been included.
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- Akib Nisar
- Biochemical Sciences Division, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of IT and Biotechnology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Herbal Medicine, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Shatayu Ayurved and Research Centre, Solapur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Dravyagun Vigyan, College of Ayurved, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Herbal Medicine, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
- Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
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Mostafa RE, Salama AAA. Eplerenone modulates the inflammatory response in monosodium iodoacetate-induced knee osteoarthritis in rats: Involvement of RANKL/OPG axis. Life Sci 2023; 316:121405. [PMID: 36681186 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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AIMS Osteoarthritis (OA) is a multifactorial degenerative disease marked by the progressive deterioration of articular cartilage with inflammation of the synovium. OA's main symptoms include pain and function loss. Monosodium Iodoacetate (MIA) experimental model is widely-used for OS induction since it produces symptoms comparable to those occurring in humans. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-two rats were divided into four groups (n = 8). The 1st group received saline and included the normal-control rats. Groups 2-4 received intra-articular injections of MIA (3 mg/50 μL) in the rats' knee joints to induce OA. Group 2 included the MIA-control rats. Groups 3 and 4 received intra-articular MIA followed by a 14-day oral eplerenone (50 and 100 mg/kg); respectively. KEY FINDINGS Intra-articular injection of MIA in rats' knee joints caused significant inflammation and pain, elevation of Akt and ERK gene expression in knee joints along with significant alterations in the histological pictures of knee joints and OARSI scores. RANKL/OPG Axis was significantly disrupted. SIGNIFICANCE Eplerenone treatment produced a significant improvement in motor coordination and spontaneous locomotor activity in rats and modulated the key inflammatory mediators in OA (TNF-α, NF-κβ, and IL-6). Eplerenone also suppressed the qRT-PCR gene expression of Akt and ERK in knee joint tissues and improved the histological pictures and OARSI scores of knee joints of treated rats. Eplerenone caused a decline in RANKL concentration accompanied by a rise in OPG concentration thus modulating the RANKL/OPG Axis. Consequently, eplerenone is a candidate for OA therapy due to its potential anti-inflammatory effects.
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- Rasha E Mostafa
- Pharmacology Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre (ID: 60014618), Cairo, Egypt.
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- Pharmacology Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre (ID: 60014618), Cairo, Egypt
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Alsaffar RM, Ali A, Rashid SM, Ahmad SB, Alkholifi FK, Kawoosa MS, Ahmad SP, Rehman MU. Zerumbone Protects Rats from Collagen-Induced Arthritis by Inhibiting Oxidative Outbursts and Inflammatory Cytokine Levels. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:2982-2991. [PMID: 36713739 PMCID: PMC9878628 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an immunocompromised disorder characterized by a marked increase in the synthesis of inflammatory molecules that stimulates the destruction of bones and cartilage. The conventional treatment modalities for RA are associated with adverse side effects and lack sensitivity, suggesting an immediate demand for alternate beneficial therapeutic remedies. The current study sought to understand more about zerumbone's anti-inflammatory properties in diagnosing collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) in experimental animals. The current study observed that zerumbone reduced clinical severity in CIA-induced animals compared to healthy animals. Zerumbone administration significantly decreased (p < 0.001) the concentration of SOD, CAT, GR, and GSH in treatment groups. Zerumbone administration drove down significantly (p < 0.001) the concentration of inflammatory cytokine molecules. Zerumbone was effective in bringing significant changes in levels of MPO, NO, LDH, MMP-8, and ELA. The therapeutic potential of zerumbone was found to be associated with reduced joint destruction and restored normal histology in the cartilage and tissue. Adsorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity studies were used to determine the druglike properties of zerumbone. ProTox-II studies revealed that zerumbone did not possess toxic properties like hepatotoxicity, immunotoxicity, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, and cytotoxicity. Therefore, the present study evaluated the therapeutic properties of zerumbone in CIA animal models.
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- Rana M Alsaffar
- Department
of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi
Arabia
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- Division
of Veterinary Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary
Science and Animal Husbandry, SKUAST-Kashmir, Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190006, India
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- Division
of Veterinary Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary
Science and Animal Husbandry, SKUAST-Kashmir, Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190006, India
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- Division
of Veterinary Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary
Science and Animal Husbandry, SKUAST-Kashmir, Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190006, India
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- Department
of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi
Arabia
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- Mycoplasma
Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences
and Animal Husbandry, Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190006, India
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- Department
of Statistics, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190006, India
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- Department
of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Tseng SH, Lee CJ, Chen SH, Chen CH, Tsai PW, Hsieh MS, Chu JS, Wang CC. Cinnamic aldehyde, an anti-inflammatory component in Du-Huo-Ji-Sheng-Tang, ameliorates arthritis in II collagenase and monosodium iodoacetate induced osteoarthritis rat models. J Tradit Complement Med 2022; 13:51-61. [PMID: 36685080 PMCID: PMC9845653 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2022.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background and aim Du-Huo-Ji-Sheng-Tang (DHJST) is a Chinese herbal formula used for arthralgia and arthritis treatment clinically. This study aims to evaluate the joint-protecting efficacy of DHJST and to identify the active constituents as the evaluation marker. Experimental procedure DHJST can be categorized into three recipes: Blood-tonifying-herbs Si-Wu-Tang (SWT), Wind-dampness-dispelling-herbs (WDH) and Qi-tonifying-herbs (TH). All formulas were used to explore the joint-protecting efficacies. Results and conclusion s: Firstly, DHJST could decrease the arthritis progression in the monosodium-iodoacetate-induced rat and cure arthritis in the type II collagenase-induced rat. Further, in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells, DHJST, TH and Cinnamomum cassia (CC), an ingredient in TH, were the most potent nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) inhibitors. The major components, cinnamic aldehyde, showed the strongest NO and PGE2 inhibition. Up-regulated inducible NO synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 were inhibited by DHJST, TH, CC, and cinnamic aldehyde. In interleukin-1β-stimulated primary chondrocytes, upregulated iNOS was inhibited by DHJST, TH, Cinnamomum cassia, and cinnamic aldehyde. Upregulated matrix metalloprotease-13 was only inhibited by DHJST and TH and Eucommia ulmoides (EU) extract. Results suggest that DHJST presented joint-protective and cure arthritis effects. TH presented equal joint-protective effects as DHJST. The major anti-inflammatory ingredient in TH was Cinnamomum cassia in TH. And cinnamic aldehyde was the potent anti-inflammatory active compound in Cinnamomum cassia. Therefore, this study may facilitate the modern use of DHJST with TH as a simplified version but equally effective anti-osteoarthritic agents with cinnamic aldehyde as a quality control marker of DHJST and TH in osteoarthritis prevention or treatment.
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- Sung-Hui Tseng
- Traditional Herbal Medicine Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Traditional Herbal Medicine Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- PhD Program in Clinical Drug Development of Herbal Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy Science, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Management, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Science Industry, College of Health Science, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Orthopedics Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- En Chu Kong Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Traditional Herbal Medicine Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- PhD Program in Clinical Drug Development of Herbal Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy Science, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Management, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Orthopedics Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Corresponding author. School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University 250 Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.
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Yang Q, Yang J, Sun S, Zhao J, Liang S, Feng Y, Liu M, Zhang J. Rhodojaponin III-Loaded Chitosan Derivatives-Modified Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for Multimodal Antinociceptive Effects in vivo. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:3633-3653. [PMID: 35996527 PMCID: PMC9392492 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s362443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background Rhodojaponin III (RJ-III) is a bioactive diterpenoid, which is mainly found in Rhododendron molle G. Don (Ericaceae), a potent analgesia in traditional Chinese medicine with several years of clinical applications in the country. However, its clinical use is limited by its acute toxicity and poor pharmacokinetic profiles. To reduce such limitations, the current study incorporated RJ-III into the colloidal drug delivery system of hydroxypropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride chitosan (HACC)-modified solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) to improve its sustained release and antinociceptive effects in vivo for oral delivery. Results The optimized RJ-III@HACC-SLNs were close to spherical, approximately 134 nm in size, and with a positive zeta potential. In vitro experiments showed that RJ-III@HACC-SLNs were stable in the simulated gastric fluid and had a prolonged release in PBS (pH = 6.8). Pharmacokinetic results showed that after intragastric administration in mice, the relative bioavailability of RJ-III@HACC-SLNs was 87.9%. Further, it was evident that the peak time, half-time, and mean retention time of RJ-III@HACC-SLNs were improved than RJ-III after the administration. In addition, pharmacodynamic studies revealed that RJ-III@HACC-SLNs markedly reduced the acetic acid, hot, and formalin-induced nociceptive responses in mice (P < 0.001), and notably increased the analgesic time (P < 0.01). Moreover, RJ-III@HACC-SLNs not only showed good biocompatibility with Caco-2 cells in vitro but its LD50 value was also increased by 1.8-fold as compared with that of RJ-III in vivo. Conclusion These results demonstrated that RJ-III@HACC-SLNs improved the pharmacokinetic characteristics of the RJ-III, thereby exhibiting toxicity-attenuating potential and antinociceptive enhancing properties. Consequently, HACC-SLNs loaded with RJ-III could become a promising oral formulation for pain management that deserves further investigation in the future.
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- Qingyun Yang
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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Orhan C, Tuzcu M, Durmus AS, Sahin N, Ozercan IH, Deeh PBD, Morde A, Bhanuse P, Acharya M, Padigaru M, Sahin K. Protective effect of a novel polyherbal formulation on experimentally induced osteoarthritis in a rat model. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 151:113052. [PMID: 35588576 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a musculoskeletal disorder mainly found in elderly individuals. Modern treatment of OA, like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid injections, etc., is linked to long-term side effects. We evaluated the anti-osteoarthritic properties of a novel joint health formula (JHF) containing Bisdemethoxycurcumin enriched curcumin, 3-O-Acetyl-11-keto-beta-Boswellic acid-enriched Boswellia, and Ashwagandha in monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced knee OA in rats. Twenty-eight female rats were distributed into four groups: Control, OA, OA + JHF (100 mg/kg), and OA + JHF (200 mg/kg). JHF decreased the right joint diameters but increased the paw area and stride length compared to the OA group with no treatment. JHF significantly reduced the arthritic conditions after four weeks of supplementation (p < 0.05). JHF significantly decreased TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-10, COMP, and CRP in the serum of osteoarthritic rats (p < 0.0001). We observed reduced lipid peroxidation but increased SOD, GSH-Px, and CAT activities in response to JHF treatment in OA animals. JHF down-regulated MMP-3, COX-2, and LOX-5 and improved the histological structure of the knee joint of osteoarthritic rats. JHF demonstrated a protective effect against osteoarthritis, possibly due to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity in experimentally induced osteoarthritis in rats, and could be an effective option in the management of OA.
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- Cemal Orhan
- Department of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Division of Biology, Faculty of Science, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Research and Development, OmniActive Health Technologies, Mumbai 400001, India
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- Research and Development, OmniActive Health Technologies, Mumbai 400001, India
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- Research and Development, OmniActive Health Technologies, Mumbai 400001, India
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- Department of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey.
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Rohhimi W, Tan JW, Liew KY, Jacquet A, Harith HH, Israf DA, Tham CL. Zerumbone attenuates house dust mite extract-induced epithelial barrier dysfunction in 16HBE14o- cells. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2021; 43:813-824. [PMID: 34694946 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2021.1992633] [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: 10/20/2022]
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CONTEXT The airway epithelial barrier can be disrupted by house dust mite (HDM) allergens leading to allergic airway inflammation. Zerumbone, a natural monocyclic sesquiterpene, was previously found to possess anti-asthmatic effect by modulating Th1/Th2 cytokines. However, the protective role of zerumbone on epithelial barrier function remains to be fully explored. OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of zerumbone on HDM extract-induced airway epithelial barrier dysfunction. MATERIALS AND METHODS Human bronchial epithelial cells 16HBE14o- were incubated with 100 μg/mL HDM extract and treated with non-cytotoxic concentrations of zerumbone (6.25 μM, 12.5 μM, and 25 μM) for 24 h. The epithelial junctional integrity and permeability were evaluated through transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) and fluorescein isothiocynate (FITC)-Dextran permeability assays, respectively. The localization of junctional proteins, occludin and zona occludens (ZO)-1, was studied using immunofluorescence (IF) while the protein expression was measured by western blot. RESULTS Zerumbone inhibited changes in junctional integrity (6.25 μM, p ≤ .05; 12.5 μM, p ≤ .001; 25 μM, p ≤ .001) and permeability (6.25 μM, p ≤ .05; 12.5 μM, p ≤ .01; 25 μM, p ≤ .001) triggered by HDM extract in a concentration-dependent manner. This protective effect could be explained by the preservation of occludin (12.5 μM, p ≤ .01 and 25 μM, p ≤ .001) and ZO-1 (12.5 μM, p ≤ .05 and 25 μM, p ≤ .001) localization, rather than the prevention of their cleavage. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Zerumbone attenuates HDM extract-induced epithelial barrier dysfunction which supports its potential application for the treatment of inflammation-driven airway diseases such as asthma.
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- Wafda Rohhimi
- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia.,School of Science, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Center of Excellence in Vaccine Research and Development, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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Dehghan R, Soheilifar MH, Azizi Jalilian F, Najafi R, Amini R. The Potential Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Zerumbone in COVID-19 Patients. Avicenna J Med Biotechnol 2021; 13:234-236. [PMID: 34900152 PMCID: PMC8606107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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- Razieh Dehghan
- Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran,Corresponding author: Razieh Amini, PhD., Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran, Tel: +98 813 838 0572, Fax: +98 813 838 0208, E-mail: ,
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Colchicine mesoporous silica nanoparticles/hydrogel composite loaded cotton patches as a new encapsulator system for transdermal osteoarthritis management. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 164:1149-1163. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.07.133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Andrographis paniculata Extract Relieves Pain and Inflammation in Monosodium Iodoacetate-Induced Osteoarthritis and Acetic Acid-Induced Writhing in Animal Models. Processes (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/pr8070873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA), being the most prominent degenerative joint disease is affecting millions of elderly people worldwide. Although Andrographis paniculata is an ethnic medicine with a long history of being used as analgesic agent, no study using a monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) model has investigated its potential activities against OA. In this study, experimental OA was induced in rats with a knee injection of MIA, which represents the pathological characteristics of OA in humans. A. paniculata extract (APE) substantially reversed the loss of hind limb weight-bearing and the cartilage damage resulted from the OA induction in rats. Additionally, the levels of serum pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α as well as the concentration of matrix metalloproteinases, including MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-8, and MMP-13 were decreased by APE administration. Acetic acid-induced writhing responses in mice which quantitatively measure pain were significantly reduced by APE. In vitro, APE inhibited the generation of NO and downregulated the expression of IL-1β, IL-6, COX-2, and iNOS in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. The above results suggest the potential use APE as a therapeutic agent against OA.
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Lee D, Ju MK, Kim H. Commiphora Extract Mixture Ameliorates Monosodium Iodoacetate-Induced Osteoarthritis. Nutrients 2020; 12:E1477. [PMID: 32438772 PMCID: PMC7284963 DOI: 10.3390/nu12051477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic inflammatory joint disease that affects millions of elderly people around the world. The conventional treatments for OA consisting of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and steroid have negative health consequences, such as gastrointestinal, renal, and cardiac diseases. This study has evaluated the Commiphora extract mixture (HT083) on OA progression as an alternative treatment in animal models. The root of P. lactiflora and the gum resin of C. myrrha have been in use as traditional medicines against many health problems including bone disorders since ancient time. The extracts of P. lactiflora root and C. myrrha gum resin were mixed as 3:1 for their optimal effects. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were injected with monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) into the knee joints to induce the symptoms identical to human OA. HT083 substantially prevented the loss of weight-bearing inflicted with MIA in rats. The MIA-induced cartilage erosion as well as the subchondral bone damage in the rats was also reversed. In addition, the increase of serum IL-1β concentration, a crucial pro-inflammatory cytokine involved in OA progression was countered by HT083. Furthermore, HT083 significantly reduced the acetic acid-induced writhing response in mice. In vitro, HT083 has shown potent anti-inflammatory activities by inhibiting the production of NO and suppressing the interleukin -1β, interleukin -6, cyclooxygenase-2, and inducible nitric oxide synthase expression in lipopolysaccharide -stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Given its potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities in MIA rats and acetic acid-induced writhing in mice, HT083 should be further studied in order to explain its mechanism of actions in alleviating OA pain and inflammation.
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- Donghun Lee
- Department of Herbal Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnamdae-ro, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam 13120, Korea;
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- Korea Institute of Science and Technology for Eastern Medicine (KISTEM) NeuMed Inc., 88 Imun-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02440, Korea;
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- Department of Herbal Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Korea
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Zerumbone Exhibits Antiphotoaging and Dermatoprotective Properties in Ultraviolet A-Irradiated Human Skin Fibroblast Cells via the Activation of Nrf2/ARE Defensive Pathway. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2019; 2019:4098674. [PMID: 31814875 PMCID: PMC6878809 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4098674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Ultraviolet A (UVA) irradiation (320-400 nm range) triggers deleterious consequences in skin cell microenvironment leading to skin damage, photoaging (premature skin aging), and cancer. The accumulation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) plays a key role in this effect. With rapid progress in cosmetic health and quality of life, use of safe and highly effective phytochemicals has become a need of the hour. Zerumbone (ZER), a natural sesquiterpene, from Zingiber zerumbet rhizomes is well-known for its beneficial effects. We investigated the antiphotoaging and dermatoprotective efficacies of ZER (2-8 μM) against UVA irradiation (3 J/cm2) and elucidated the underlying molecular mechanisms in human skin fibroblast (HSF) cells. ZER treatment prior to low dose of UVA exposure increased cell viability. UVA-induced ROS generation was remarkably suppressed by ZER with parallel inhibition of MMP-1 activation and collagen III degradation. This was due to the inhibition of AP-1 (c-Fos and c-Jun) translocation. Furthermore, ZER alleviated UVA-induced SA-β-galactosidase activity. Dose- or time-dependent increase of antioxidant genes, HO-1 and γ-GCLC by ZER, was associated with increased expression and nuclear accumulation of Nrf2 as well as decreased cytosolic Keap-1 expressions. Altered luciferase activity of ARE could explain the significance of Nrf2/ARE pathway underlying the dermatoprotective properties of ZER. Pharmacological inhibition of various signaling pathways suppressed nuclear Nrf2 activation in HSF cells confirming that Nrf2 translocation was mediated by ERK, JNK, PI3K/AKT, PKC, AMPK, casein kinase II, and ROS signaling pathways. Moreover, increased basal ROS levels and Nrf2 translocation seem crucial in ZER-mediated Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway. This was also evidenced from Nrf2 knocked-out studies in which ZER was not able to suppress the UVA-induced ROS generation in the absence of Nrf2. This study concluded that in the treatment of UVA-induced premature skin aging, ZER may consider as a desirable food supplement for skin protection and/or preparation of skin care products.
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Vasconcelos CC, Lopes AJO, Sousa ELF, Camelo DS, Lima FCVM, Rocha CQD, Silva GEB, Garcia JBS, Cartágenes MDSDS. Effects of Extract of Arrabidaea chica Verlot on an Experimental Model of Osteoarthritis. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E4717. [PMID: 31547612 PMCID: PMC6801924 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20194717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Revised: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to analyze the analgesic potential of Arrabidaea chica extract (EHA) as an alternative to osteoarthritis (OA) treatment. Thus, the extract was initially evaluated by the cyclooxygenase inhibition test. The analgesic effect of the extract, in vivo, was also verified in a model of OA induced by sodium monoiodoacetate (2 mg). EHA was administered to rats at doses of 50, 150, and 450 mg/kg between 3 and 25 days after OA induction. The animals were clinically evaluated every 7 days, euthanized at 29 days, and the liver, spleen, kidney and knee collected for histopathological analysis. The chemical composition of EHA was identified by HPLC-MS and the identified compounds submitted to molecular docking study. The results showed that the extract promoted cyclooxygenase inhibition and produced significant improvements in disability, motor activity, hyperalgesia, and OA-induced allodynia parameters, in addition to improvements in the radiological condition of the knees (but not observed in the histopathological study). Chemically the extract is rich in flavonoids. Among them, we evidence that amentoflavone showed very favorable interactions with the enzyme COX-2 in the in silico analysis. Thus, it is concluded that A. chica has important analgesic properties for the treatment of OA.
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- Cleydlenne Costa Vasconcelos
- Biological and Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses 1966, São Luís, MA 65085-580, Brazil.
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- Biological and Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses 1966, São Luís, MA 65085-580, Brazil.
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- Biological and Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses 1966, São Luís, MA 65085-580, Brazil.
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- Biological and Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses 1966, São Luís, MA 65085-580, Brazil.
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- Biological and Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses 1966, São Luís, MA 65085-580, Brazil.
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- Biological and Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses 1966, São Luís, MA 65085-580, Brazil.
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Zeng L, Sun C, Pei Z, Yun T, Fan S, Long S, Wu T, Chen Z, Yang Z, Xu F. Liangyi Gao extends lifespan and exerts an antiaging effect in Caenorhabditis elegans by modulating DAF-16/FOXO. Biogerontology 2019; 20:665-676. [PMID: 31332584 PMCID: PMC6733806 DOI: 10.1007/s10522-019-09820-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Liangyi Gao (LYG), a traditional Chinese medicine, is composed of Ginseng and Radix Rehmanniae Preparata, both of which have been shown to have antiaging properties. In Eastern countries, LYG is used to delay functional declines related to aging and has an obvious antiaging effect in clinical practice. However, little data from evidence-based medicine is available regarding whether LYG is beneficial overall, particularly with respect to lifespan, and how LYG functions. To address these issues, Caenorhabditis elegans, a useful organism for such studies, was employed to explore the antiaging effect and mechanism of LYG in this study. The results showed that LYG could obviously extend lifespan and slow aging-related declines in N2 wild-type C. elegans. To further characterize these antiaging effects and stress resistance, reproductive tests and other aging-related tests were performed. We found that LYG enhanced resistance against oxidative and thermal stress, reproduction, pharynx pumping, motility and growth in N2 wild-type C. elegans. In addition, we analyzed the mechanism for these effects by measuring the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and the expression levels of aging-related genes. We found that LYG enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes and upregulated the genes daf-16, sod-3 and sir-2.1, which mediated stress resistance and longevity. In conclusion, LYG had robust and reproducible life-prolonging and antiaging benefits in C. elegans via DAF-16/FOXO regulation.
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- Liling Zeng
- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, 111 Da De Rd, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, National Key Clinical, Department and Key Discipline of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, National Key Clinical, Department and Key Discipline of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, National Key Clinical, Department and Key Discipline of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, 111 Da De Rd, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, 111 Da De Rd, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong Province, China.
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Wang M, Niu J, Ou L, Deng B, Wang Y, Li S. Zerumbone Protects against Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl 4)-Induced Acute Liver Injury in Mice via Inhibiting Oxidative Stress and the Inflammatory Response: Involving the TLR4/NF-κB/COX-2 Pathway. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24101964. [PMID: 31121820 PMCID: PMC6571963 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24101964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2019] [Revised: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The natural compound Zerumbone (hereinafter referred to as ZER), a monocyclic sesquiterpenoid, has been reported to possess many pharmacological properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This study aimed to investigate the underlying mechanism of ZER against acute liver injury (ALI) in CCl4-induced mice models. ICR mice were pretreated intraperitoneally with ZER for five days, then received a CCl4 injection two hours after the last ZER administration and were sacrificed 24 h later. Examination of serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activities and the histopathological analysis confirmed the hepatoprotective effect of ZER. Biochemical assays revealed that ZER pretreatment recovered the activities of antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), restored the glutathione (GSH) reservoir, and reduced the production of malondialdehyde (MDA), all in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, administration of ZER in vivo reduced the release amounts of pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and inhibited the increased protein levels of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) p-p65, and cyclooxygenase (COX-2). Further studies in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced Raw264.7 inflammatory cellular models verified that ZER could inhibit inflammation via inactivating the TLR4/NF-κB/COX-2 pathway. Thus, our study indicated that ZER exhibited a hepatoprotective effect against ALI through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities and the possible mechanism might be mediated by the TLR4/NF-κB/COX-2 pathway. Collectively, our studies indicate ZER could be a potential candidate for chemical liver injury treatment.
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- Meilin Wang
- Medical College, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China.
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- Medical College, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China.
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- Medical College, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China.
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- Medical College, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China.
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- Medical College, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China.
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- Medical College, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China.
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Singh YP, Girisa S, Banik K, Ghosh S, Swathi P, Deka M, Padmavathi G, Kotoky J, Sethi G, Fan L, Mao X, Halim CE, Arfuso F, Kunnumakkara AB. Potential application of zerumbone in the prevention and therapy of chronic human diseases. J Funct Foods 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2018.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Avocado soybean unsaponifiables ameliorates cartilage and subchondral bone degeneration in mono-iodoacetate-induced knee osteoarthritis in rats. Tissue Cell 2018; 52:108-115. [PMID: 29857819 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2018.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Revised: 04/27/2018] [Accepted: 05/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common type of arthritis, is a disabling progressive disease mainly affecting the elderly and is becoming a major public health problem. Current therapies for OA provide only palliative pain relief and therapeutic candidates that are able to slow the progression of structural deterioration is a major unmet need for this disorder. Avocado soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) has proven its safety and effectiveness in clinical studies of knee osteoarthritis (OA); however, whether ASU exerts structure-modifying effects is still to be elucidated. There are limited studies that have explored the underlying mechanisms of ASU's beneficial effects in animal models of OA. To this end, this study is the first to evaluate the effects of ASU in a rat model of mono-iodoacetate (MIA)-induced knee OA. OA was induced in rats by knee intra-patellar injection of MIA. Oral administration of ASU (27.5 mg/kg per day for 3 weeks) was initiated 3 weeks after MIA injection. We analysed the knee samples using light and electron microscopy. In addition, we used immunohistochemistry to investigate the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13) in OA cartilage and subchondral bone. ASU significantly attenuated the synovium, cartilage, and subchondral degeneration. In addition, it reduced the expression of TNF-α and MMP-13 in OA cartilage and the expression of iNOS in both OA cartilage and subchondral bone. These results provide evidence of the structure-modifying abilities of ASU via its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties, in addition to its ability to modulate MMP-13 activity. This work suggests that ASU can be used as a potential disease-modifying treatment for OA.
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Tsai PW, Lee YH, Chen LG, Lee CJ, Wang CC. In Vitro and In Vivo Anti-Osteoarthritis Effects of 2,3,5,4'-Tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-β-d-Glucoside from Polygonum Multiflorum. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23030571. [PMID: 29510478 PMCID: PMC6017566 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23030571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2018] [Revised: 02/14/2018] [Accepted: 02/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. is a traditional herbal medicine that is rich in polyphenols. The major compound, 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-β-d-glucoside (THSG) has many pharmacological activities, such as antioxidative and free radical-scavenging properties, and the abilities to reduce hyperlipidemia, prevent lipid peroxidation, and protect the cardiovascular system. In this study, the anti-osteoarthritis (OA) effects of THSG were explored using in vitro and in vivo models. THSG inhibited nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E₂ (PGE₂) production and inducible NO synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 expressions by lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. On the other hand, THSG inhibited PGE₂ production and iNOS and matrix metalloproteinase-13 expressions by interleukin-1β-stimulated primary rat chondrocytes. Through a mono-iodoacetate-induced rat OA model assay, THSG reduced paw edema and improved the weight-bearing distribution. Therefore, THSG has anti-inflammatory activity and could be applied as a lead compound for the development as an OA drug.
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- Po-Wei Tsai
- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
- Department of Medical Sciences Industry, College of Health Sciences, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan 71101, Taiwan.
- Innovative Research Center of Medicine, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan 71101, Taiwan.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei 11696, Taiwan.
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Biopharmaceuticals, College of Life Sciences, National Chiayi University, Chiayi 60004, Taiwan.
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- PhD Program for Clinical Drug Discovery of Chinese Herbal Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy Science, School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
- PhD Program for Clinical Drug Discovery of Chinese Herbal Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy Science, School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
- Orthopedics Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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Lee CJ, Chen LG, Liang WL, Hsieh MS, Wang CC. Inhibitory effects of punicalagin from Punica granatum against type II collagenase-induced osteoarthritis. J Funct Foods 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2017.12.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Ren Z, Ji Y, Wang Y, Dong L. Chondroitin sulfate from Scophthalmus maximus for treating osteoarthritis. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 108:1158-1164. [PMID: 29154876 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.11.091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2017] [Accepted: 11/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disease characterized by cartilage degradation. Chondroitin sulfate from shark (CS-S) has a good effect on OA in clinical, but due to source limited of CS from shark. Therefore, it is important to find a novel CS source with similar efficacy to CS-S in the treatment of OA. Herein, we reported a therapeutic effect of CS from scophthalmus maximus (CS-SM) for treating OA in rats. The OA model was established. After intervention with CS-SM by intragastric administration. Our results showed that CS-SM could protect articular cartilage in OA, inhibit the degradation of cartilage, decrease the apoptosis of chondrocytes, decline the content of interleukin-1, tumor necrosis factor-α and Prostaglandins E2 in synovial fluid, down-regulate the protein expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 and up-regulate the protein expression of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1. Our results suggest that oral CS from SM is a new potential therapy for OA.
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- Zhenkun Ren
- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou 121001, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou 121001, China.
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou 121001, China.
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou 121001, China
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Gopalsamy B, Farouk AAO, Tengku Mohamad TAS, Sulaiman MR, Perimal EK. Antiallodynic and antihyperalgesic activities of zerumbone via the suppression of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in a mouse model of neuropathic pain. J Pain Res 2017; 10:2605-2619. [PMID: 29184437 PMCID: PMC5685132 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s143024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Neuropathic pain is a debilitating condition that severely affects the quality of life for those with this pain condition, and treatment for pain relief is greatly sought-after. Zerumbone (Zer), a sesquiterpene compound isolated from the rhizomes of a Southeast Asian ginger plant, Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Roscoe ex Smith. (Zingiberaceae), showed antinociceptive and antiinflammatory properties when previously tested on models of nociception and inflammation. Objective This study investigated the effects of prophylactic administration of zerumbone on allodynia and hyperalgesia in a mouse model of chronic constriction injury (CCI)-induced neuropathic pain. Methods Intraperitoneal administration of Zer (5–50 mg/kg) from day 1 post-surgery was carried out to identify the onset and progression of the pain condition. Responses toward mechanical and cold allodynia, and mechanical and thermal hyperalgesia were assessed on days 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 14 post-surgery. Blood plasma and spinal cord levels of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, and IL-10 were screened using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay on day 15. Results Zer (10 and 50 mg/kg) attenuated pain symptoms on all days of behavioral testing without any signs of sedation in the rotarod test. ED50 values for mechanical allodynia, cold allodynia, thermal hyperalgesia, and mechanical hyperalgesia were 9.25, 9.507, 8.289, and 9.801 mg/kg, respectively. Blood plasma and spinal levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α but not IL-10 were significantly (p<0.05) suppressed by zer treatment. Discussion and conclusion Zer exhibits its antiallodynic and antihyperalgesic properties via reduced sensitization at nociceptor neurons possibly through the suppression of inflammatory mediators. Zer may prove to be a novel and beneficial alternative for the management of neuropathic pain.
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- Banulata Gopalsamy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Kalantari K, Moniri M, Boroumand Moghaddam A, Abdul Rahim R, Bin Ariff A, Izadiyan Z, Mohamad R. A Review of the Biomedical Applications of Zerumbone and the Techniques for Its Extraction from Ginger Rhizomes. Molecules 2017; 22:E1645. [PMID: 28974019 PMCID: PMC6151537 DOI: 10.3390/molecules22101645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2017] [Accepted: 09/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Zerumbone (ZER) is a phytochemical isolated from the subtropical Zingiberaceae family and as a natural compound it has different biomedical properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory anti-proliferative activity. ZER also has effects on angiogenesis and acts as an antitumor drug in the treatment of cancer, showing selective toxicity toward various cancer cell lines. Several techniques also have been established for extraction of ZER from the rhizomes of ginger. This review paper is an overview of recent research about different extraction methods and their efficiencies, in vivo and vitro investigations of ZER and also its prominent chemopreventive properties and treatment mechanisms. Most of the studies mentioned in this review paper may be useful use as a knowledge summary to explain ZER extraction and anticancer activities, which will show a way for the development of strategies in the treatment of malignancies using ZER.
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- Katayoon Kalantari
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia.
- Centre of Advanced Materials (CAM), Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia.
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- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia.
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- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia.
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia.
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- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia.
- Bioprocessing and Biomanufacturing Research Center, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia.
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- Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 54100, Malaysia.
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- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia.
- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products, Univerciti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia.
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Mohamed SIA, Jantan I, Haque MA. Naturally occurring immunomodulators with antitumor activity: An insight on their mechanisms of action. Int Immunopharmacol 2017; 50:291-304. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2017.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Revised: 06/13/2017] [Accepted: 07/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Huong LT, Hung NV, Chung MV, Dai DN, Ogunwande IA. Essential oils Constituents of the leaves of Amomum gagnepainii and Amomum repoense. Nat Prod Res 2017; 32:316-321. [DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2017.1346643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Le T. Huong
- Faculty of Biology, Vinh University, Vinh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery, Nghe An College of Economics, Vinh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Biology, Vinh University, Vinh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery, Nghe An College of Economics, Vinh City, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Natural Products Research Unit, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria
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Minassi A, Pollastro F, Chianese G, Caprioglio D, Taglialatela-Scafati O, Appendino G. Carbonyl Activation in Electrophilic Polyene Cyclizations: A Toolbox for the Design of Isoprenoid Libraries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2017; 56:7935-7938. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201703455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Alberto Minassi
- Dipartimento di Scienze del Farmaco; Università del Piemonte Orientale; L.go Donegani 2 28100 Novara Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze del Farmaco; Università del Piemonte Orientale; L.go Donegani 2 28100 Novara Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia; Università di Napoli Federico II; Via Montesano 49 80131 Napoli Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze del Farmaco; Università del Piemonte Orientale; L.go Donegani 2 28100 Novara Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze del Farmaco; Università del Piemonte Orientale; L.go Donegani 2 28100 Novara Italy
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Minassi A, Pollastro F, Chianese G, Caprioglio D, Taglialatela-Scafati O, Appendino G. Carbonyl Activation in Electrophilic Polyene Cyclizations: A Toolbox for the Design of Isoprenoid Libraries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201703455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Alberto Minassi
- Dipartimento di Scienze del Farmaco; Università del Piemonte Orientale; L.go Donegani 2 28100 Novara Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze del Farmaco; Università del Piemonte Orientale; L.go Donegani 2 28100 Novara Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia; Università di Napoli Federico II; Via Montesano 49 80131 Napoli Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze del Farmaco; Università del Piemonte Orientale; L.go Donegani 2 28100 Novara Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze del Farmaco; Università del Piemonte Orientale; L.go Donegani 2 28100 Novara Italy
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Ho YC, Lee SS, Yang ML, Huang-Liu R, Lee CY, Li YC, Kuan YH. Zerumbone reduced the inflammatory response of acute lung injury in endotoxin-treated mice via Akt-NFκB pathway. Chem Biol Interact 2017; 271:9-14. [PMID: 28442377 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2017.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2017] [Revised: 03/31/2017] [Accepted: 04/20/2017] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Zerumbone, a cyclic eleven-membered sesquiterpene, is the major component of the essential oil isolated from the wild ginger, Zingiber zerumbet. There are several beneficial pharmacological activities of zerumbone including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer activities. Acute lung injury (ALI) is an acute pulmonary inflammatory disorder with high morbidity and mortality rate. In present study, we aimed to investigate the protective effects and mechanisms of zerumbone on endotoxin, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced ALI. Mice were pretreated with zerumbone at various concentrations for 30 min followed by intratracheal administration of LPS for 6 h. Pretreatment with zerumbone not only reduced leukocytes infiltration into the alveolar space but also inhibited lung edema in LPS-induced ALI. Decreased secretion of proinflammatory cytokines such as TNFα and IL-6 caused by LPS were reversed by zerumbone. LPS-induced expressions of proinflammatory mediators, iNOS and COX-2, were inhibited by zerumbone. In addition, NFκB activation and Akt phosphorylation were inhibited by zerumbone in LPS-induced ALI. All these results suggested that the protective mechanisms of zerumbone on endotoxin-induced ALI were via inhibition of Akt-NFκB activation.
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- Yung-Chyuan Ho
- School of Medical Applied Chemistry, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacy, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacy, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacy, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Protective effect of zerumbone reduces lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury via antioxidative enzymes and Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2017; 46:194-200. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2017.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2017] [Revised: 02/17/2017] [Accepted: 03/07/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Haque MA, Jantan I, Arshad L, Bukhari SNA. Exploring the immunomodulatory and anticancer properties of zerumbone. Food Funct 2017; 8:3410-3431. [DOI: 10.1039/c7fo00595d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Plant-derived immunomodulators and anti-cancer agents have attracted a lot of interest from natural product scientists for their efficacy and safety, and their significant contribution towards understanding targeted drug action and drug delivery mechanisms.
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- Md. Areeful Haque
- Drug and Herbal Research Centre
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- 50300 Kuala Lumpur
- Malaysia
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- Drug and Herbal Research Centre
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- 50300 Kuala Lumpur
- Malaysia
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- Drug and Herbal Research Centre
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- 50300 Kuala Lumpur
- Malaysia
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- Drug and Herbal Research Centre
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- 50300 Kuala Lumpur
- Malaysia
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Elevated IL-1β expression induces invasiveness of triple negative breast cancer cells and is suppressed by zerumbone. Chem Biol Interact 2016; 258:126-33. [PMID: 27567548 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2016.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2016] [Revised: 07/29/2016] [Accepted: 08/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Aberrant interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) expression is associated with cancer development, metastasis, and poor prognosis. Here, we have investigated the regulatory mechanism of IL-1β expression, and the inhibitory effect of zerumbone (ZER) on IL-1β expression and IL-1β-induced signatures, including cell invasion and signaling activation in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells. The basal IL-1β and cell invasiveness levels were significantly higher in TNBC cells, compared with non-TNBC cells. The invasiveness of TNBC cells was also increased following IL-1β treatment. In contrast, the invasiveness of TNBC cells was decreased following IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA) treatment. Additionally, the basal IL-1β level and the invasiveness of TNBC cells were decreased by Bay11-7085. In contrast, overexpression of NF-κB (p65) caused an increase in IL-1β expression in TNBC cells. Our results showed that treatment with ZER decreased the basal IL-1β expression level, and the phosphorylation level of NF-κB, in TNBC cells. Furthermore, we found that ZER completely suppressed IL-1β-induced NF-κB phosphorylation, but did not suppress IL-1β-induced Akt phosphorylation, in TNBC cells. Our results also demonstrate that IL-1β-induced cell invasion is suppressed by ZER in TNBC cells. Taken together, we demonstrated that IL-1β expression is regulated by the NF-κB-dependent pathway, and that elevated IL-1β is directly influencing the invasiveness of TNBC cells. ZER down-regulates IL-1β expression through the inhibition of NF-κB activity, and then suppresses cell invasiveness of TNBC.
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