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Du S, Tu X, Duan X, Wan H, Ai Z, Luo J, Zou Z, Luo L. Rapid Analysis of Colonic Metabolomics in High-Fat Diet Mice by Extraction Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry (EESI-MS). JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:18294-18303. [PMID: 39083356 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c05629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Propolis exhibits significant anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and antiobesity properties in both mouse models and clinical applications. However, the underlying metabolic mechanisms remain poorly understood. Traditional metabolomic methods that rely on chromatographic separation require complex preprocessing steps and extended detection periods. In this study, we employed extraction electrospray ionization mass spectrometry combined with multivariate analysis to directly profile metabolites in the colon tissue of mice. Our findings demonstrate the efficacy of ethanol extract of propolis (EEP) in mitigating weight gain, reducing inflammatory cytokines, and improving insulin resistance induced by a high-fat diet. Additionally, EEP enhanced glucose tolerance. Through collision-induced dissociation experiments, we identified 26 metabolites, with 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, protocatechuic acid, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, hippuric acid, histidine, and tryptophan emerging as potential biomarkers. Notably, tryptophan exhibited the highest content at 8.25 mg/g. Our research facilitates rapid profiling of colon metabolites, underscoring its significant potential for broader applications in animal metabolomic studies.
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- Shangguang Du
- College of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China
- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang Normal University, Nanchang 330031, China
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Utilization, Nanchang 330022, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang Normal University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang Normal University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang Normal University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Utilization, Nanchang 330022, China
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- College of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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Septaningsih DA, Suparto IH, Achmadi SS, Heryanto R, Rafi M. Untargeted metabolomics using UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS for identifying cytotoxic compounds on MCF-7 breast cancer cells from Annona muricata Linn leaf extracts as potential anticancer agents. PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS : PCA 2024; 35:1418-1427. [PMID: 38708435 DOI: 10.1002/pca.3373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The leaves of Annona muricata L., known as "soursop" or "sirsak" in Indonesia, are used traditionally for cancer treatment. However, the bioactive components remain largely unidentified. OBJECTIVE This study used untargeted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)-based metabolomics to identify potential cytotoxic compounds in A. muricata leaf extracts on MCF-7 breast cancer cells in vitro. METHODS A. muricata leaves were macerated with water, 99% ethanol, and aqueous mixtures containing 30%, 50%, and 80% ethanol. Cytotoxic activity of the extracts against MCF-7 breast cancer cells was determined using the MTT assay. Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-Q-Orbitrap high-resolution mass spectroscopy (UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap-HRMS) was used to characterize the metabolite composition of each extract. The correlations between metabolite profile and cytotoxic activities were evaluated using orthogonal partial least square discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA). The binding of these bioactive compounds to the tumorigenic alpha-estrogen receptor (3ERT) was then evaluated by in silico docking simulations. RESULTS Ninety-nine percent ethanol extracts demonstrated the greatest potency for reducing MCF-7 cell viability (IC50 = 22 μg/ml). We detected 35 metabolites in ethanol extracts, including alkaloids, flavonoids, and acetogenins. OPLS-DA predicted that annoreticuin, squadiolin C, and xylopine, and six unknown acetogenin metabolites, might reduce MCF-7 cell viability. In silico analysis predicted that annoreticuin, squadiolin C, and xylopine bind to 3ERT with an affinity comparable to doxorubicin. CONCLUSION Untargeted metabolomics and in silico modeling identified cytotoxic compounds on MCF-7 cells and binding affinity to 3ERT in A. muricata leaf extracts. The findings need to be further verified to prove the screening results.
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- Dewi Anggraini Septaningsih
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
- Advance Research Laboratory, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Military Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Indonesian Defense University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
- Tropical Biopharmaca Research Center, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
- Primate Research Center, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
- Tropical Biopharmaca Research Center, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
- Advance Research Laboratory, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
- Tropical Biopharmaca Research Center, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
- Advance Research Laboratory, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
- Tropical Biopharmaca Research Center, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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Dissanayake DMIH, Alsherbiny MA, Stack C, Chang D, Li CG, Kaur K, Bhuyan DJ. Exploring the broad-spectrum pharmacological activity of two less studied Australian native fruits: chemical characterisation using LCMS-driven metabolomics. Food Funct 2024; 15:6610-6628. [PMID: 38812404 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo01155d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Australian fruits such as native currant (Acrotriche depressa) and lemon aspen (Acronychia acidula) are under-examined in terms of their therapeutic potential. In this study, the in vitro antiproliferative activity of native currant and lemon aspen extracts (water and ethanol) against MCF7 breast adenocarcinoma cells was determined using the Alamar blue assay. The most potent extracts (native currant water, NC-W; native currant ethanol, NC-Et; lemon aspen ethanol, LA-Et) were further evaluated using flow cytometry to detect the potential induction of apoptosis in MCF7 cells whereas 2',7'-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (H2DCFDA) assay was implemented to understand the impact of the extracts on the intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in MCF7 cells. Furthermore, the antioxidant activity of the extracts was assessed using ABTS [2,2'-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonate)], and CUPRAC (cupric reducing antioxidant capacity) assays. The antimicrobial susceptibility testing of NC-W, NC-Et, and LA-Et was carried out against Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus), Gram-negative (Escherichia coli), and yeast (Candida albicans) strains using a resazurin-based assay. Additionally, potential metabolites in the NC-W and NC-Et extracts were analysed with liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) driven metabolomics and chemometrics to spot differential and major metabolites. A dose-dependent antiproliferative activity was conferred by the NC extracts against MCF7 cells. Of the two LA extracts, only LA-Et showed a dose-dependent antiproliferative activity at higher concentrations. Both NC extracts and LA-Et induced apoptosis in MCF7 cells. None of the extracts increased the production of ROS significantly in MCF7 cells compared to the untreated control. A dose-dependent antioxidant activity was observed in both antioxidant assays. Both NC and LA extracts showed a similar minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) value against S. aureus. Only LA-Et showed activity against E. coli, while NC-W and NC-Et were less active. All extracts showed MIC values of >1500 μg mL-1 against C. albicans. The metabolomics analysis revealed an abundance of flavonoids, fatty acyl derivatives, carbohydrates, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, and alkaloid compounds as potential bioactive metabolites in the NC extracts. In conclusion, both NC and LA showed antiproliferative (against MCF7 breast adenocarcinoma cells through the induction of apoptosis), strong antioxidant and minimal antimicrobial properties.
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
- Innovation Centre, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Sydney, NSW 2010, Australia
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- School of Science, Campbelltown Campus, Western Sydney University, NSW 2560, Australia
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia.
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia.
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia.
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia.
- School of Science, Campbelltown Campus, Western Sydney University, NSW 2560, Australia
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Ali NB, Abdelhamid Ibrahim SS, Alsherbiny MA, Sheta E, El-Shiekh RA, Ashour RM, El-Gazar AA, Ragab GM, El-Gayed SH, Li CG, Abdel-Sattar E. Gastroprotective potential of red onion (Allium cepa L.) peel in ethanol-induced gastric injury in rats: Involvement of Nrf2/HO-1 and HMGB-1/NF-κB trajectories. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 319:117115. [PMID: 37659760 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The utilization of plants with therapeutic properties in traditional medicine has a longstanding practice. Among them, the well-known Allium cepa L. commonly known as onion has been valued for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential in the treatment of various ailments, including gastric ulcers. AIM OF THE STUDY This study investigated the gastroprotective potential of red onion peel extract and its fractions in a rat model of ethanol-induced gastric ulcer. Moreover, their phytochemical profiles were compared to identify the active metabolites. MATERIALS AND METHODS Mass spectrometry-based metabolomics and chemometrics were performed for phytochemical analysis. Ethanol-induced gastric ulcer model was used to assess the gastroprotective activity. Nine groups of rats were allocated as follows: Group 1 was the normal control; Group 2 rats were used as a positive control/model and received 1 mL of absolute ethanol; and Group 3 rats were treated with famotidine at a dose of 20 mg/kg orally. Group 4 and 5 rats were treated with total acidified ethanolic extract (T1, T2). Group 6 and 7 rats were treated with anthocyanins-rich fractions (P1, P2). Groups 8 and 9 were the flavonoids-rich fraction (S1, S2) treatment. Prior to scarification, the ulcer index in mm was obtained from gastric tissues photographed beside a ruler with further analysis using ImageJ software. RESULTS Seventy key major and discriminatory metabolites were identified including flavonoids, anthocyanins, phenolic acids, and miscellaneous compounds. The examined extract and its fractions significantly reduced the ulcer index and inflammatory cytokines via downregulating HMGB-1/NF-κB. Also, they augmented the expression of Nrf2/HO-1 and reduced NOX1/4 mRNA expression. Moreover, there was a significant reduction in the oxidative stress and apoptotic biomarkers as well as a noticeable enhancement in histopathological changes of the stomach tissues. CONCLUSION Red onion peels have a promising dose dependent gastroprotective potential in alcohol-induced ulcers via modulating Nrf2/HO-1 and HMGB-1/NF-κB trajectories. This highlights the potential of red onion peels in treating gastric ulcers.
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- Nermeen B Ali
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt; Innovation Centre, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Darlinghurst, Sydney, Australia; NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, 2747, Australia
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, October 6 University, 12585, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr University for Science and Technology, 12585, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt; Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, 6th October University, Cairo, Egypt
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, 2747, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
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Jaye K, Alsherbiny MA, Chang D, Li CG, Bhuyan DJ. Mechanistic Insights into the Anti-Proliferative Action of Gut Microbial Metabolites against Breast Adenocarcinoma Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15053. [PMID: 37894734 PMCID: PMC10606851 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242015053] [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: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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The gut microbiota undergoes metabolic processes to produce by-products (gut metabolites), which play a vital role in the overall maintenance of health and prevention of disease within the body. However, the use of gut metabolites as anticancer agents and their molecular mechanisms of action are largely unknown. Therefore, this study evaluated the anti-proliferative effects of three key gut microbial metabolites-sodium butyrate, inosine, and nisin, against MCF7 and MDA-MB-231 breast adenocarcinoma cell lines. To determine the potential mechanistic action of these gut metabolites, flow cytometric assessments of apoptotic potential, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production measurements and proteomics analyses were performed. Sodium butyrate exhibited promising cytotoxicity, with IC50 values of 5.23 mM and 5.06 mM against MCF7 and MDA-MB-231 cells, respectively. All three metabolites were found to induce apoptotic cell death and inhibit the production of ROS in both cell lines. Nisin and inosine indicated a potential activation of cell cycle processes. Sodium butyrate indicated the possible initiation of signal transduction processes and cellular responses to stimuli. Further investigations are necessary to ascertain the effective therapeutic dose of these metabolites, and future research on patient-derived tumour spheroids will provide insights into the potential use of these gut metabolites in cancer therapy.
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- Kayla Jaye
- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia; (K.J.); (M.A.A.); (D.C.); (C.-G.L.)
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia; (K.J.); (M.A.A.); (D.C.); (C.-G.L.)
- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt
- Innovation Centre, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Sydney, NSW 2010, Australia
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia; (K.J.); (M.A.A.); (D.C.); (C.-G.L.)
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia; (K.J.); (M.A.A.); (D.C.); (C.-G.L.)
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia; (K.J.); (M.A.A.); (D.C.); (C.-G.L.)
- School of Science, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
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Ngo HT, Dang VT, Nguyen NHT, Bui ANT, Van Pham P. Comparison of cytotoxic potency between freshly cultured and freshly thawed cytokine-induced killer cells from human umbilical cord blood. Cell Tissue Bank 2023; 24:139-152. [PMID: 35792988 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-022-10022-8] [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: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Immune cell therapy has been incorporated into cancer therapy over the past few years. Chimeric antigen receptor T cells (Car-T cells) transplantation is a novel and promising therapy for cancer treatment and introduces a new age of immune cell therapy. However, the expensive nature of genetic modification procedures limits the accessibility of Car-T cells for cancer treatment. Cytokine-induced killer cells (CIKs) can kill the target cells in an MHC-non-restricted manner; these cells can be developed to "off-the-shelf" immune cell products for cancer treatment. However, the anti-tumor potency of freshly thawed CIKs is not well documented. This study aimed to fill this gap, evaluating the anti-tumor potency of freshly thawed CIKs compared to that of freshly cultured CIKs. CIKs were produced from the human umbilical cord blood in accordance with published protocols. CIKs were cryopreserved in xeno-free cryomedium that contains 5% DMSO, 10% human serum in phosphate buffer saline at - 86 °C. These cells were thawed and immediately utilized in assays (called freshly thawed CIKs) with freshly cultured cells are control. The expression of the surface markers of CIKs, cytokine production, and in vitro anti-tumor cytotoxic cells of freshly thawed CIKs were evaluated and compared to freshly cultured CIKs. Additionally, the freshly thawed CIKs were injected into the breast of tumor-bearing mice to assess the anti-tumor potency in vivo. The results obtained in freshly thawed CIKs and freshly cultured CIKs demonstrated that the expression of CD3, and CD56 were comparable in both cases. The production of TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-10 was slightly reduced in freshly thawed cells compared to the freshly cultured cells. The in vitro lysis toward MCF-7 cancer cells was similar between freshly thawed and freshly cultured CIKs. Moreover, the freshly thawed CIKs displayed anti-breast tumor activity in the breast tumor-bearing mice. The volume of tumors significantly reduced in the mice grafted with freshly thawed CIKs while, conversely, the tumor volume in mice of the placebo group gradually increased. This study substantiated that freshly thawed CIKs preserved their anti-tumor potency in both in vitro and in vivo conditions. The results initially revealed the great potential of UCB-CIKs for "off-the-shelf" CIK product manufacturing. However, further studies on the effects of cryomedia, freezing rate, and thawing procedure should be undertaken before freshly thawed off-the-shelf UCB-CIKs are utilized in clinical trials.
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- Hieu Trong Ngo
- Stem Cell Institute, University of Science Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.,Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Stem Cell Institute, University of Science Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.,Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Stem Cell Institute, University of Science Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.,Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Stem Cell Institute, University of Science Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.,Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Stem Cell Institute, University of Science Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. .,Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. .,Laboratory of Stem Cell Research and Application, University of Science Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. .,Laboratory of Cancer Research, University of Science Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
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Yang J, He Y, Nan S, Li J, Pi A, Yan L, Xu J, Hao Y. Therapeutic effect of propolis nanoparticles on wound healing. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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Research Progress on Therapeutic Effect and Mechanism of Propolis on Wound Healing. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:5798941. [PMID: 35911156 PMCID: PMC9334088 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5798941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Propolis is a kind of reduct collected by bees from various plant sources. Because propolis is a mixture, it has a variety of biological activities, excellent anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects. Especially in the treatment of infectious wounds, acute wounds, burns, and scalds and promoting wound healing, more and more scientists began to apply it to the research field of wound healing. The standard preparation of propolis combined with other compound components has a safer and less toxic effect in the treatment of trauma. In order to more effectively use propolis products in wound treatment. This paper reviews the effect and treatment mechanism of propolis on different types of wound healing, as well as the synergistic effect of propolis and other compounds, in order to provide ideas for the further exploration of the biological activity and pharmacological function of propolis in the future, as well as its in-depth development in the field of wound healing. It will also provide a theoretical reference for the further development and utilization of propolis.
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Hossain S, Yousaf M, Liu Y, Chang D, Zhou X. An Overview of the Evidence and Mechanism of Drug-Herb Interactions Between Propolis and Pharmaceutical Drugs. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:876183. [PMID: 35444531 PMCID: PMC9015648 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.876183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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With the growing interest in the medicinal use of propolis, numerous studies have reported significant interactions between propolis extract and pharmaceutical drugs which may result in great clinical benefits or risks. The present study aims to review the drug-herb interactions of the full-spectrum propolis extract and main pharmaceutical drugs from the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic aspects and elucidate the underlying pharmacological mechanisms. A literature search was conducted between June 2021 and February 2022 in Google Scholar, PubMed, MEDLINE, and EMBASE databases to include English studies from years 2000 to 2022 that evaluated the interaction of full-spectrum propolis extract and standard pharmaceutical drugs/cytochromes P450s. Studies that looked into geopropolis, propolis fractions, and isolated compounds, or interaction of propolis with foods, bioactive molecules, or receptors other than standard pharmaceutical drugs were excluded. From a pharmacodynamic perspective, propolis extract exhibited positive or synergistic interaction with several chemotherapeutic drugs by enhancing antitumor activity, sensitizing the chemoresistance cell lines, and attenuating multi-organ toxicity. The molecular mechanisms were associated with upregulating the apoptotic signal and immunomodulatory activity and attenuating oxidative damage. Propolis extract also enhanced the anti-bacterial and antifungal activities of many antimicrobial drugs against sensitive and resistant organisms, with an effect against the gram-positive bacteria stronger than that of the gram-negative bacteria. The synergistic action was related to strengthened action on interfering cell wall integrity and protein synthesis. The strong antioxidant activity of propolis also strengthened the therapeutic effect of metformin in attenuating hyperglycemia and pancreatic damage, as well as mitigating oxidative stress in the liver, kidney, and testis. In addition, propolis showed a potential capacity to enhance short-term and long-term memory function together with donepezil and improve motor function with levodopa and parasite killing activity with praziquantel. Pharmacokinetic studies showed inhibitory activities of propolis extracts on several CYP450 enzymes in vitro and in vivo. However, the effects on those CYP450 were deemed insignificant in humans, which may be attributed to the low bioavailability of the contributing bioactive compounds when administered in the body. The enhanced bioactivities of propolis and main pharmaceutical drugs support using propolis in integrative medicine in anti-cancer, anti-microbial, antidiabetic, and neurological disorders, with a low risk of altered pharmacokinetic activities.
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- Sanowar Hossain
- Department of Pharmacy, Pabna University of Science and Technology, Pabna, Bangladesh
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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Hermansyah D, Zulhendri F, Perera CO, Firsty NN, Chandrasekaran K, Abdulah R, Herman H, Lesmana R. The Potential Use of Propolis as an Adjunctive Therapy in Breast Cancers. Integr Cancer Ther 2022; 21:15347354221096868. [PMID: 35593403 PMCID: PMC9127854 DOI: 10.1177/15347354221096868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Propolis is a resinous beehive product that has a wide range of biological activities, namely antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Propolis is collected by the bees from plant resin and exudates to protect hives and maintain hive homeostasis. The aim of the present systematic scoping review is to explore the potential and suitability of propolis as an adjunctive treatment in breast cancers, based on the latest available experimental evidence (2012-2021). After applying the exclusion criteria, a total of 83 research publications were identified and retrieved from Scopus, Web of Science, and Pubmed. Several relevant key themes identified from the included studies were cytotoxicity, synergistic/combination treatment, improvement in bioavailability, human clinical trials, and others. A majority of the studies identified were still in the in vitro and in vivo stages. Nonetheless, we managed to identify 4 human clinical trials that demonstrated the successful use of propolis in alleviating side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy while increasing the quality of life of breast cancer patients, with minimal adverse effects. In conclusion, propolis, as an adjunctive treatment, may have therapeutic benefits in alleviating symptoms related to breast cancers. However, further clinical trials, preferably with higher number of participants/subjects/patients, are urgently needed.
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- Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia.,Kebun Efi, Kabanjahe, Indonesia
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Gastroprotective effects and metabolomic profiling of Chasteberry fruits against indomethacin-induced gastric injury in rats. J Funct Foods 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2021.104732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Alsherbiny MA, Bhuyan DJ, Low MN, Chang D, Li CG. Synergistic Interactions of Cannabidiol with Chemotherapeutic Drugs in MCF7 Cells: Mode of Interaction and Proteomics Analysis of Mechanisms. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms221810103. [PMID: 34576262 PMCID: PMC8469885 DOI: 10.3390/ijms221810103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Cannabidiol (CBD), a nonpsychoactive phytocannabinoid, has recently emerged as a potential cytotoxic agent in addition to its ameliorative activity in chemotherapy-associated side effects. In this work, the potential interactions of CBD with docetaxel (DOC), doxorubicin (DOX), paclitaxel (PTX), vinorelbine (VIN), and 7-ethyl-10-hydroxycamptothecin (SN-38) were explored in MCF7 breast adenocarcinoma cells using different synergy quantification models. The apoptotic profiles of MCF7 cells after the treatments were assessed via flow cytometry. The molecular mechanisms of CBD and the most promising combinations were investigated via label-free quantification proteomics. A strong synergy was observed across all synergy models at different molar ratios of CBD in combination with SN-38 and VIN. Intriguingly, synergy was observed for CBD with all chemotherapeutic drugs at a molar ratio of 636:1 in almost all synergy models. However, discording synergy trends warranted the validation of the selected combinations against different models. Enhanced apoptosis was observed for all synergistic CBD combinations compared to monotherapies or negative controls. A shotgun proteomics study highlighted 121 dysregulated proteins in CBD-treated MCF7 cells compared to the negative controls. We reported the inhibition of topoisomerase II β and α, cullin 1, V-type proton ATPase, and CDK-6 in CBD-treated MCF7 cells for the first time as additional cytotoxic mechanisms of CBD, alongside sabotaged energy production and reduced mitochondrial translation. We observed 91 significantly dysregulated proteins in MCF7 cells treated with the synergistic combination of CBD with SN-38 (CSN-38), compared to the monotherapies. Regulation of telomerase, cell cycle, topoisomerase I, EGFR1, protein metabolism, TP53 regulation of DNA repair, death receptor signalling, and RHO GTPase signalling pathways contributed to the proteome-wide synergistic molecular mechanisms of CSN-38. In conclusion, we identified significant synergistic interactions between CBD and the five important chemotherapeutic drugs and the key molecular pathways of CBD and its synergistic combination with SN-38 in MCF7 cells. Further in vivo and clinical studies are warranted to evaluate the implementation of CBD-based synergistic adjuvant therapies for breast cancer.
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Affiliation(s)
- Muhammad A. Alsherbiny
- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2747, Australia; (D.J.B.); (M.N.L.); (D.C.)
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt
- Correspondence: (M.A.A.); (C.G.L.)
| | - Deep J. Bhuyan
- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2747, Australia; (D.J.B.); (M.N.L.); (D.C.)
| | - Mitchell N. Low
- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2747, Australia; (D.J.B.); (M.N.L.); (D.C.)
| | - Dennis Chang
- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2747, Australia; (D.J.B.); (M.N.L.); (D.C.)
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2747, Australia; (D.J.B.); (M.N.L.); (D.C.)
- Correspondence: (M.A.A.); (C.G.L.)
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