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Wang Y, Yan F, Xu DQ, Liu M, Liu ZF, Tang YP. Traditional uses, botany, phytochemistry, pharmacology and applications of Labisia pumila: A comprehensive review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2025; 336:118522. [PMID: 38971345 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118522] [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: 02/10/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Labisia pumila (Blume) Fern.-Vill, also known as Kacip Fatimah, is a traditional medicinal herb common throughout Southeast Asia. It is primarily used to facilitate childbirth and postpartum recovery in women. Additionally, it can also be used to treat dysentery, rheumatism, gonorrhea, and as an anti-flatulent. AIM OF THIS REVIEW This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of the traditional uses, botany, cultivation, phytochemistry, pharmacological effects, practical applications, and potential uses of L. pumila (LP). Furthermore, we also explore the safety of this plant and its potential prospects for application. MATERIALS AND METHODS The keywords "Labisia pumila," "Kacip Fatimah," and "Marantodes pumilum" were used to collect relevant information through electronic searches (including Elsevier, PubMed, Google Scholar, Baidu Scholar, CNKI, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science). RESULTS This review summarizes 102 chemical components from different parts of the plant, including flavonoids, phenolic acids, saponins, and other chemical components. In addition, we also address the associated cultivation conditions, traditional uses, pharmacological effects and toxicity. A large number of reports indicate that LP has various pharmacological effects such as antioxidant, phytoestrogenic, anti-inflammtory, antimicrobial, anti-osteoporosis and anti-obesity properties. These results provide valuable references for future research on LP. In addition, LP is also a potential medicinal and edible plant, and is currently sold on the market as a dietary supplement. CONCLUSIONS LP is a renowned traditional ethnic medicine with numerous pharmacological activities attributed to its bioactive components. Therefore, isolation and identification of the chemical components in LP can be a focus of our future research. Current studies have focused only on the effects of LP on estrogen deficiency-related diseases in women and bone diseases. There is no scientific evidence for other traditional uses. Therefore, it is important to further explore its pharmacological activities and fill the research gaps related to other traditional uses. Furthermore, research on its safety should be expanded to prepare clinical applications.
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- Ying Wang
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for TCM Compatibility, and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for TCM Compatibility, and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, Shaanxi Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for TCM Compatibility, and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, Shaanxi Province, China
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- White Heron Pharmaceutical Sdn Bhd, Wisma WH, Jalan KIP 9A, Taman Perindustrian KIP, 52200, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- White Heron Pharmaceutical Sdn Bhd, Wisma WH, Jalan KIP 9A, Taman Perindustrian KIP, 52200, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for TCM Compatibility, and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, Shaanxi Province, China.
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Ullah A, Mostafa NM, Halim SA, Elhawary EA, Ali A, Bhatti R, Shareef U, Al Naeem W, Khalid A, Kashtoh H, Khan A, Al-Harrasi A. Phytoconstituents with cardioprotective properties: A pharmacological overview on their efficacy against myocardial infarction. Phytother Res 2024. [PMID: 39023299 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Myocardial infarction (MI) is considered one of the most common cardiac diseases and major cause of death worldwide. The prevalence of MI and MI-associated mortality have been increasing in recent years due to poor lifestyle habits viz. residency, obesity, stress, and pollution. Synthetic drugs for the treatment of MI provide good chance of survival; however, the demand to search more safe, effective, and natural drugs is increasing. Plants provide fruitful sources for powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents for prevention and/or treatment of MI. However, many plant extracts lack exact information about their possible dosage, toxicity and drug interactions which may hinder their usefulness as potential treatment options. Phytoconstituents play cardioprotective role by either acting as a prophylactic or adjuvant therapy to the concurrently used synthetic drugs to decrease the dosage or relief the side effects of such drugs. This review highlights the role of different herbal formulations, examples of plant extracts and types of several isolated phytoconstituents (phenolic acids, flavonoids, stilbenes, alkaloids, phenyl propanoids) in the prevention of MI with reported activities. Moreover, their possible mechanisms of action are also discussed to guide future research for the development of safer substitutes to manage MI.
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- Aman Ullah
- Department of Pharmacy, Saba Medical Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology and Psychology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Center, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman
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Wang Z, Li Q, Yang H, Zhang D, Zhang Y, Wang J, Liu J. 5-Heptadecylresorcinol Ameliorates Obesity-Associated Skeletal Muscle Mitochondrial Dysfunction through SIRT3-Mediated Mitophagy. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:16032-16042. [PMID: 37862266 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c01452] [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: 10/22/2023]
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Skeletal muscle dysfunction caused by obesity is characterized by the decline in mitochondrial content and function. 5-Heptadecylresorcinol (AR-C17) is a specific bioactive component derived from whole wheat and rye, which has been evidenced to improve obesity-associated skeletal muscle dysregulation. However, the mechanism underlying its protective activity requires further exploration. Herein, we found that AR-C17 (5, 10, and 20 μM) intervention reversed PA-induced (0.5 mM) reduction in mitochondrial content, mitochondrial membrane potential, and mitochondrial energy metabolism in C2C12 cells. Meanwhile, AR-C17 evidently alleviated PA-mediated myotube mitochondrial dysfunction via elevating mitochondria autophagy flux and upregulating the expression level of autophagy-related protein, while this effect was abolished by an autophagy inhibitor (3-MA). Further analysis showed that SIRT3-FOXO3A-PINK-Parkin-mediated mitophagy was involved in the modulation of myocyte mitochondrial dysfunction by AR-C17. In addition, AR-C17 administration (30 and 150 mg/kg/day) significantly improved high-fat-diet-induced mitochondrial dysregulation in mice skeletal muscle tissue via SIRT3-dependent mitophagy. Our findings indicate that skeletal muscle cells are responsive to AR-C17, which improves myogenesis and mitophagy in vitro and in vivo.
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- Ziyuan Wang
- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
- Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), 100048 Beijing, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
- Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), 100048 Beijing, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
- Key Laboratory of Special Food Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), 100048 Beijing, China
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Ullah S, Ahmad T, Ikram M, Rasheed HM, Khan MI, Khan T, Alsahli TG, Alzarea SI, Althobaiti M, Shah AJ. 7-Hydroxy Frullanolide Ameliorates Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Injury through Modification of iNOS and Nrf2 Genes. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2470. [PMID: 37760913 PMCID: PMC10526241 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11092470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Myocardial infarction (MI) is the principal cause of premature death. Protecting myocardium from ischemia is the main focus of intense research. 7-hydroxy frullanolide (7-HF) is a potent anti-inflammatory agent, showing its efficacy in different acute and chronic inflammatory disorders such as atherosclerosis, suggesting it can be a potential cardioprotective agent. For the induction of MI, Sprague-Dawley rats (n = 5) were administered isoproterenol (ISO) 85 mg/kg s.c at 24 h intervals for two days. The potential cardioprotective effect of 7-HF and its mechanisms were explored by in vivo and in vitro methods. 7-HF significantly prevented the extent of myocardial injury by decreasing the infarct size, preserving the histology of myocardial tissue, and reducing the release of cardiac biomarkers. Further, 7-HF increased the mRNA expression of cardioprotective gene Nrf2 and reduced the mRNA expression of iNOS. 7-HF also improved cardiac function by decreasing the cardiac workload through its negative chronotropic and negative ionotropic effect, as well as by reducing peripheral vascular resistance due to the inhibition of voltage-dependent calcium channels and the release of calcium from intracellular calcium stores. In conclusion, 7-HF showed cardioprotective effects in the MI model, which might be due to modulating the expression of iNOS and Nrf2 genes as well as improving cardiac functions.
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- Saif Ullah
- Cardiovascular Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, University Road, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan; (S.U.); (M.I.); (T.K.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, University Road, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan;
- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Cardiovascular Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, University Road, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan; (S.U.); (M.I.); (T.K.)
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- Cardiovascular Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, University Road, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan; (S.U.); (M.I.); (T.K.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka 72341, Saudi Arabia; (T.G.A.); (S.I.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka 72341, Saudi Arabia; (T.G.A.); (S.I.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Cardiovascular Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, University Road, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan; (S.U.); (M.I.); (T.K.)
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The Cardioprotective Effect of Corosolic Acid in the Diabetic Rats: A Possible Mechanism of the PPAR-γ Pathway. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28030929. [PMID: 36770602 PMCID: PMC9919720 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28030929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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The study was conducted to determine whether corosolic acid could protect the myocardium of diabetic rats from damage caused by isoproterenol (ISO) and, if so, how peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ) activation might contribute into this protection. Diabetes in the rats was induced by streptozotocin (STZ), and it was divided into four groups: the diabetic control group, diabetic rats treated with corosolic acid, diabetic rats treated with GW9662, and diabetic rats treated with corosolic acid plus GW9662. The study was carried out for 28 days. The diabetic control and ISO control groups showed a decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) and diastolic arterial pressure (DAP) and an increase in systolic arterial pressure (SAP). The rat myocardium was activated by corosolic acid treatment, which elevated PPAR-γ expression. A histopathological analysis showed a significant reduction in myocardial damage by reducing myonecrosis and edema. It was found that myocardial levels of CK-MB and LDH levels were significantly increased after treatment with corosolic acid. By decreasing lipid peroxidation and increasing endogenous antioxidant levels, corosolic acid therapy showed a significant improvement over the ISO diabetic group. In conclusion, our results prove that corosolic acid can ameliorate ISO-induced acute myocardial injury in rats. Based on these results, corosolic acid seems to be a viable new target for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and other diseases of a similar nature.
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Malik A, Khan A, Mahmood Q, Nawaz Marth MM, Riaz M, Tabassum T, Rasool G, Rehman MFU, Batool AI, Kanwal F, Cai R. In Vivo and In Silico Assessment of the Cardioprotective Effect of Thymus linearis Extract against Ischemic Myocardial Injury. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:43635-43646. [PMID: 36506215 PMCID: PMC9730472 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04544] [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: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Myocardial infarction is irreversible cardiac tissue necrosis due to the blockage of one of the arteries. It leads to an insufficient supply of oxygen and nutrients, creating muscular damage in the affected regions. In the present study, aqueous methanolic extract of Thymus linearis was prepared to evaluate its activity against ischemic stress due to free radical production. GC-MS analysis was performed to evaluate the phytochemicals present in the plant extract. A chemical database of 30 compounds was virtually screened against NF-κB, COX2, and MCL, where γ-cadinene, β-bisabolene, and β-caryophyllene were found to be the best interacting ligands. To systematically assess cardioprotective activity against ischemia, isoproterenol and doxorubicin were used to induce cardiotoxicity in rats. The prepared extract of T. linearis (100 mg/kg) was given daily to animals for 21 days before injecting isoproterenol (85 mg/kg of animal weight) subcutaneously in two doses on the 20th and 21st days. In the case of doxorubicin, cardiotoxicity was induced in rats by a single injection (15 mg/kg) on the seventh day, and the extract was given to animals for 10 consecutive days. Animals' blood samples were used to monitor cardiac, liver, and other marker enzymes, including LDH, CPK, and AST. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and malondialdehyde (MDA) were also assayed in blood plasma to determine the degree of oxidative stress. H&E staining was performed to evaluate cardioprotection by plant extract, showing significant preventive effects in reducing cardiac injury induced by isoproterenol and doxorubicin.
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- Abdul Malik
- Department
of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University
of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University
of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University
of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan
- Mukabbir
College of Pharmacy, Gujrat 50700, Pakistan
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- Department
of Allied Health Sciences, University of
Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pathology, Sargodha Medical College, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan
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- Department
of Allied Health Sciences, University of
Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan
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- Department
of Zoology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan
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- Department
of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Shanghai
Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Sciences, College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China
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Bioactive Components in Whole Grains for the Regulation of Skeletal Muscle Function. Foods 2022; 11:foods11182752. [PMID: 36140879 PMCID: PMC9498156 DOI: 10.3390/foods11182752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Skeletal muscle plays a primary role in metabolic health and physical performance. Conversely, skeletal muscle dysfunctions such as muscular dystrophy, atrophy and aging-related sarcopenia could lead to frailty, decreased independence and increased risk of hospitalization. Dietary intervention has become an effective approach to improving muscle health and function. Evidence shows that whole grains possess multiple health benefits compared with refined grains. Importantly, there is growing evidence demonstrating that bioactive substances derived from whole grains such as polyphenols, γ-oryzanol, β-sitosterol, betaine, octacosanol, alkylresorcinols and β-glucan could contribute to enhancing myogenesis, muscle mass and metabolic function. In this review, we discuss the potential role of whole-grain-derived bioactive components in the regulation of muscle function, emphasizing the underlying mechanisms by which these compounds regulate muscle biology. This work will contribute toward increasing awareness of nutraceutical supplementation of whole grain functional ingredients for the prevention and treatment of muscle dysfunctions.
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Wang Z, Li Q, Hao Y, Wang Z, Yang H, Liu J, Wang J. Protective effect of 5-heptadecylresorcinol against obesity-associated skeletal muscle dysfunction by modulating mitochondrial biogenesis via the activation of SIRT3/PGC-1α signaling pathway. J Funct Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2022.105178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Cheng X, Huang T, Wang C, Hao S, Shu L, Wang S, Cheng G, Zhang Q, Huang J, Chen C. Natural Compound Library Screening Identifies Oroxin A for the Treatment of Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:894899. [PMID: 35645816 PMCID: PMC9133817 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.894899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MI/RI) is a serious pathophysiological process relating to cardiovascular disease. Oroxin A (OA) is a natural flavonoid glycoside with various biological activities. However, its effect on the pathophysiological process of MI/RI has not yet been reported. The aim of this study was to determine whether OA could alleviate MI/RI induced inflammation and pyroptosis in vivo and in vitro, providing a novel therapeutic regimen for the treatment of MI/RI. A high-throughput drug screening strategy was employed to test 2,661 natural compound libraries that can alleviate MI/RI in vivo and in vitro. The rat model of MI/RI was established by ligating the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery. H9c2 cells were subjected to oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion (OGD/R) to simulate MI/RI. The results show that OA is able to significantly inhibit apoptosis, pyroptosis and the inflammation response (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-1β, IL-18) in vivo and in vitro, and reduce the release of myocardial enzymes (cTnI, cTnT, CK-MB, LDH, AST). In the rat MI/RI model, OA can not only improve cardiac function and reduce inflammatory cell infiltration but also reduce myocardial infarct size. The results revealed that OA is an effective remedy against MI/RI as it reduces the inflammatory response and inhibits pyroptosis. This may provide a new therapeutic target for the clinical treatment of MI/RI.
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- Xingdong Cheng
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Forth Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Forth Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Forth Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Forth Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Forth Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Forth Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Chen Chen, ; Jian Huang,
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Forth Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- *Correspondence: Chen Chen, ; Jian Huang,
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Zakaria AA, Noor MHM, Ahmad H, Hassim HA, Mazlan M, Latip MQA. A Review on Therapeutic Effects of Labisia pumila on Female Reproductive Diseases. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:9928199. [PMID: 34568497 PMCID: PMC8460362 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9928199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The Labisia pumila (LP) is a traditional plant that is locally known as Kacip Fatimah, Selusuh Fatimah, or Pokok Ringgang by the Malaysian indigenous people. It is believed to facilitate their childbirth, treating their postchild birth and menstrual irregularities. The water extract of LP has shown to contain bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, ascorbic acid, β-carotene, anthocyanin, and phenolic acid, which contribute extensive antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antifungal. The LP ethanolic extract exhibits significant estrogenic effects on human endomentrial adenocarcinoma cell in estrogen-free basal medium and promoting an increase in secretion of alkaline phosphate. Water based has been used for many generations, and studies had reported that it could displace in binding the antibodies and increase the estradiol production making it similar to esterone and estradiol hormone. LP extract poses a potential and beneficial aspect in medical and cosmeceutical applications. This is mainly due to its phytoestrogen properties of the LP. However, there is a specific functionality in the application of LP extract, due to specific functional group in phytoconstituent of LP. Apart from that, the extraction solvent is important in preparing the LP extract as it poses some significant and mild side effects towards consuming the LP extracts. The current situation of women reproductive disease such as postmenopausal syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome is increasing. Thus, it is important to find ways in alternative treatment for women reproductive disease that is less costly and low side effects. In conclusion, these studies proven that LP has the potential to be an alternative way in treating female reproductive related diseases such as in postmenopausal and polysystic ovarian syndrome women.
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- Alif Aiman Zakaria
- Department of Veterinary Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Veterinary Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Veterinary Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Veterinary Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Veterinary Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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The Great Healing Potential Hidden in Plant Preparations of Antioxidant Properties: A Return to Nature? OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2020; 2020:8163868. [PMID: 33101592 PMCID: PMC7569450 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8163868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 09/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The application of chemicals in industry and agriculture has contributed to environmental pollution and exposure of living organisms to harmful factors. The development of new pharmaceutical agents enabled successful therapy of various diseases, but their administration may be connected with side effects. Oxidative stress has been found to be involved into etiology of numerous diseases as well as harmful action of drugs and chemicals. For some time, plant origin substances have been studied as potential protective agents alleviating toxicity of various substances and symptoms of diseases. The aim of the current review was to present the diversity of the research performed during the last five years on animal models. The outcomes showed a huge protective potential inherent in plant preparations, including alleviating prooxidative processes, strengthening antioxidant defence, ameliorating immune parameters, and reversing histopathological changes. In many cases, plant origin substances were proved to be comparable or even better than standard drugs. Such findings let us suggest that in the future the plant preparations could make adjuvants or a replacement for pharmaceutical agents. However, the detailed research regarding dose and way of administration as well as the per se effects needs to be performed. In many studies, the last issue was not studied, and in some cases, the deleterious effects have been observed.
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Wan Omar WFN, Giribabu N, Karim K, Salleh N. Marantodes pumilum (Blume) Kuntze (Kacip Fatimah) stimulates uterine contraction in rats in post-partum period. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 245:112175. [PMID: 31442621 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2018] [Revised: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Marantodes pumilum (Blume) Kuntze has traditionally been used to firm the uterus after delivery, however scientific evidences behind this claim is still lacking. AIMS OF STUDY To demonstrate Marantodes pumilum leaves aqueous extract (MPE) has an effect on uterine contraction after delivery and to elucidate the molecular mechanisms involved. METHODS Day-1 post-delivery female rats were given MPE (100, 250 and 500 mg/kg/day) orally for seven consecutive days. A day after the last treatment (day-8), rats were sacrificed and uteri were harvested and subjected for ex-vivo contraction study using organ bath followed by protein expression and distribution study by Western blotting and immunohistochemistry techniques, respectively. The proteins of interest include calmodulin-CaM, myosin light chain kinase-MLCK, sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase (SERCA), G-protein α and β (Gα and Gβ), inositol-triphosphate 3-kinase (IP3K), oxytocin receptor-OTR, prostaglandin (PGF)2α receptor-PGFR, muscarinic receptor-MAChR and estrogen receptor (ER) isoforms α and β. Levels of estradiol and progesterone in serum were determined by enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA). RESULTS Ex-vivo contraction study revealed the force of uterine contraction increased with increasing doses of MPE. In addition, expression of CaM, MLCK, SERCA, Gα, Gβ, IP3K, OTR, PGF2α, MAChR, Erα and ERβ in the uterus increased with increasing doses of MPE. Serum analysis indicate that estradiol levels decreased while progesterone levels remained low at day-8 post-partum in rats receiving 250 and 500 mg/kg/day MPE. CONCLUSIONS These findings support the claims that MPE help to firm the uterus and pave the way for its use as a uterotonic agent after delivery.
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- Wan Fatein Nabeila Wan Omar
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Si LYN, Ramalingam A, Ali SS, Aminuddin A, Ng PY, Latip J, Kamisah Y, Budin SB, Zainalabidin S. Roselle attenuates cardiac hypertrophy after myocardial infarction in vivo and in vitro. EXCLI JOURNAL 2019; 18:876-892. [PMID: 31645847 PMCID: PMC6806200 DOI: 10.17179/excli2019-1792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn) has been traditionally used as folk medicine for hypertension and maintaining cardiovascular health, with therapeutic potential in protecting against numerous cardiovascular diseases. However, it remains unclear whether roselle can be used for management of cardiac hypertrophy seen after myocardial infarction (MI). This study therefore investigated the effects of aqueous roselle extract on cardiac hypertrophy arising from myocardial infarction both in vivo and in vitro. For in vivo study, male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into control or MI groups (receiving 85 mg/kg isoproterenol s.c. for 2 days) and were given roselle extract (100 mg/kg, p.o daily) for 28 days. Cardiac structure and functional changes were evaluated at study end-point using histology, Langendorff analysis and gene expression analysis. In vitro effects of roselle were also assessed on ANG II-induced cardiomyocytes hypertrophy using H9c2 cells, simulating cardiac hypertrophy evident after MI. Roselle significantly ameliorated MI-induced cardiac systolic and diastolic dysfunction, as seen across improvement in left ventricular developed pressure (LVDP) and its derivative (LVdP/dtmax) and isovolumic relaxation (Tau). Oxidative stress evident across elevated pro-oxidant markers (NOX2 subunit of NADPH oxidase and 8-isoprostane) as well as reduced antioxidant markers (superoxide dismutase and glutathione) were also significantly attenuated by roselle. Furthermore, roselle treatment markedly reduced markers of cardiac remodeling (cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis) compared to the untreated MI rats. On in vitro analysis, roselle significantly attenuated ANG II-induced cardiomyoycte hypertrophy in dose-dependent manner. This study demonstrated that roselle attenuates cardiac hypertrophy and dysfunction seen after MI both in vivo and in vitro, and these effects are likely mediated by phenolic compounds found in roselle extract.
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- Lislivia-Yiang-Nee Si
- Programme of Biomedical Science, Centre of Applied and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Programme of Biomedical Science, Centre of Applied and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Programme of Biomedical Science, Centre of Applied and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Drug and Herbal Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Drug and Herbal Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Food Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latif, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Programme of Biomedical Science, Centre of Applied and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Programme of Biomedical Science, Centre of Applied and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Nwokocha CR, Warren I, Palacios J, Simirgiotis M, Nwokocha M, Harrison S, Thompson R, Paredes A, Bórquez J, Lavado A, Cifuentes F. Modulatory Effect of Guinep ( Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq) Fruit Pulp Extract on Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Damage in Rats. Identification of Major Metabolites Using High Resolution UHPLC Q-Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24020235. [PMID: 30634603 PMCID: PMC6359499 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24020235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2018] [Revised: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Guinep is traditionally used in the management of cardiovascular ailments. This study aims to evaluate its medicinal constituents and effects in the management of myocardial injury in an experimental isoproterenol (ISO) rat model. Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to four groups: Group 1 was the control group; Group 2 received M. bijugatus extract (100 mg/Kg; MB) for six weeks; Group 3 was given ISO (85 mg/Kg) i.p. twice during a 24-hour period; and Group 4 was given ISO (85 mg/Kg) i.p. and MB extract (100 mg/Kg) for six weeks. The MB was administered orally by gavage, daily. The blood pressure of conscious animals was measured, while ECG was performed under anesthesia. Blood and serum were collected for biochemical and hematological analysis. The ISO group treated with MB showed a significant decrease (p < 0.001) in (SBP), diastolic (DBP), mean arterial (MAP) and heart rate (HR) compared to the ISO only group. Conversely, MB treated rats that were not induced with ISO displayed a significant decreases (p < 0.001) in SBP, DBP, MAP, and HR. ISO significantly elevated the ST segment (p < 0.001) and shortened the QTc interval (p < 0.05), which were recovered after treatment with 100 mg/Kg of MB. In addition, the results showed a significant decrease (p < 0.001) in the heart to body weight ratio of the ISO group treated with MB compared to the ISO only group. Furthermore, the extract normalized the hematological values depressed by the ISO while significantly elevating the platelet count. UHPLC high-resolution orbitrap mass spectrometry analysis results revealed the presence of several antioxidants like vitamin C and related compounds, phenolic acids, flavonoid, fatty acids (oxylipins), and terpene derivatives. The results of this study indicated that Melicoccus bijugatus did display some cardio-protective effects in relation to myocardial injury.
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- Chukwuemeka R Nwokocha
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences Physiology Section, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston 7, KGN, Jamaica.
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences Physiology Section, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston 7, KGN, Jamaica.
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- Facultad Ciencias de la Salud, Instituto de EtnoFarmacología (IDE), Universidad Arturo Prat, Iquique 1110939, Chile.
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- Instituto de Farmacia, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia 5110566, Chile.
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, KGN, Jamaica.
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, KGN, Jamaica.
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, KGN, Jamaica.
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- Laboratorio de Química Biológica, Instituto Antofagasta, Universidad de Antofagasta, Antofagasta 1270300, Chile.
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas, Universidad de Antofagasta, Antofagasta 1270300, Chile.
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología Experimental, Instituto Antofagasta, Universidad de Antofagasta, Antofagasta 1270300, Chile.
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología Experimental, Instituto Antofagasta, Universidad de Antofagasta, Antofagasta 1270300, Chile.
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Mahajan UB, Chandrayan G, Patil CR, Arya DS, Suchal K, Agrawal Y, Ojha S, Goyal SN. Eplerenone attenuates myocardial infarction in diabetic rats via modulation of the PI3K-Akt pathway and phosphorylation of GSK-3β. Am J Transl Res 2018; 10:2810-2821. [PMID: 30323868 PMCID: PMC6176230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2017] [Accepted: 04/10/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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We investigated the effect of eplerenone on myocardial infarcted diabetic rats via modulation of the PI3K/Akt pathway and its downstream target GSK-3β. Diabetes was induced by administration of a single dose of streptozotocin (55 mg/kg IP). Diabetic rats received either eplerenone or PI3k/Akt antagonist (wortmannin) or in combination for 14 days with concurrent administration of isoproterenol (100 mg/kg s.c) on 13th and 14th day. Isoproterenol prompted cardiotoxicity and was demonstrated by a decrease in the maximal positive rate of developed left ventricular pressure, the maximal negative rate of developed left ventricular pressure and an increase in left ventricular end-diastolic pressure along with oxidative stress. Myocardial infarcted diabetic rats exhibited increased myonecrosis, edema, and apoptotic cell death. Treatment with eplerenone significantly improved the redox status of the myocardium. Eplerenone markedly inhibited Bax expression, TUNEL-positive cells, and myonecrosis. On the other hand, the administration of eplerenone and wortmanin did not draw out the same effects, when administered concomitantly or individually. Moreover, the rats treated with eplerenone showed increased expression of PI3K/Akt and decreased its downstream target GSK-3β. The present study confirms the protective effects of eplerenone on myocardial infarction in diabetic rats via modulation of PI3K/Akt pathway and its downstream regulator GSK-3β.
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- Umesh B Mahajan
- Department of Pharmacology, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and ResearchShirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra 425405, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and ResearchShirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra 425405, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and ResearchShirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra 425405, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Research Laboratory, All India Institute of Medical SciencesNew Delhi 110029, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Research Laboratory, All India Institute of Medical SciencesNew Delhi 110029, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Quality assurance, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and ResearchShirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra 425405, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates UniversityP.O. Box 17666, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Pharmacology, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and ResearchShirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra 425405, India
- Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal’s Institute of PharmacyDhule-424 001, Maharashtra, India
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Hiramoto S, Yahata N, Saitoh K, Yoshimura T, Wang Y, Taniyama S, Nikawa T, Tachibana K, Hirasaka K. Dietary supplementation with alkylresorcinols prevents muscle atrophy through a shift of energy supply. J Nutr Biochem 2018; 61:147-154. [PMID: 30236871 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2018.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2017] [Revised: 08/03/2018] [Accepted: 08/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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It has been reported that phytoextracts that contain alkylresorcinols (ARs) protect against severe myofibrillar degeneration found in isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction. In this study, we examined the effect of dietary ARs derived from wheat bran extracts on muscle atrophy in denervated mice. The mice were divided into the following four groups: (1) sham-operated (control) mice fed with normal diet (S-ND), (2) denervated mice fed with normal diet (D-ND), (3) control mice fed with ARs-supplemented diet (S-AR) and (4) denervated mice fed with ARs-supplemented diet (D-AR). The intake of ARs prevented the denervation-induced reduction of the weight of the hind limb muscles and the myofiber size. However, the expression of ubiquitin ligases and autophagy-related genes, which is associated with muscle proteolysis, was slightly higher in D-AR than in D-ND. Moreover, the abundance of the autophagy marker p62 was significantly higher in D-AR than in D-ND. Muscle atrophy has been known to be associated with a disturbed energy metabolism. The expression of pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 4 (PDK4), which is related to fatty acid metabolism, was decreased in D-ND as compared with that in S-ND. In contrast, dietary supplementation with ARs inhibited the decrease of PDK4 expression caused by denervation. Furthermore, the abnormal expression pattern of genes related to the abundance of lipid droplets-coated proteins that was induced by denervation was improved by ARs. These results raise the possibility that dietary supplementation with ARs modifies the disruption of fatty acid metabolism induced by lipid autophagy, resulting in the prevention of muscle atrophy.
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- Shigeru Hiramoto
- Healthcare Research Center, Nisshin Pharma Inc., Saitama, Japan 3568511
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- Healthcare Research Center, Nisshin Pharma Inc., Saitama, Japan 3568511
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- Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan 8528521
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- Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan 8528521
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- Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan 8528521
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- Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan 8528521
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- Department of Nutritional Physiology, Institute of Medical Nutrition, Tokushima University Medical School, Tokushima, Japan 7708503
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- Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan 8528521
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- Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan 8528521; Organization for Marine Science and Technology, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan 8528521.
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Ahmad Hairi H, Jamal JA, Aladdin NA, Husain K, Mohd Sofi NS, Mohamed N, Mohamed IN, Shuid AN. Demethylbelamcandaquinone B (Dmcq B) Is the Active Compound of Marantodes pumilum var. alata (Blume) Kuntze with Osteoanabolic Activities. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23071686. [PMID: 29997309 PMCID: PMC6100564 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23071686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2018] [Revised: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Phytoestrogens have attracted considerable attention for their potential in the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Recently, a phytoestrogen-rich herbal plant, Marantodes pumilum var. alata (Blume) Kuntze was reported to protect against bone loss in ovariectomized rat. However, the bioactive compound responsible for these effects and the underlying mechanism were not known. Through bioassay-guided isolation, demethylbelamcandaquinone B (Dmcq B) was isolated and identified from Marantodes pumilum var. alata leaf extract. In terms of its bone anabolic effects, Dmcq B was at par with 17β-estradiol (E2), in promoting the proliferation, differentiation and mineralization of osteoblast cells. Dmcq-B increased early differentiation markers, collagen content and enzymatic ALP activity. It was demonstrated to regulate BMP2 signaling pathway which further activated the transcription factor, osterix. Subsequently, Dmcq B was able to increase the osteocalcin expression which promoted matrix mineralization as evidenced by the increase in calcium deposition. Dmcq B also reduced the protein level of receptor activator of NF-κβ ligand (RANKL) and promoted osteoprotegerin (OPG) protein expression by osteoblast cells, therefore hastening bone formation rate by decreasing RANKL/OPG ratio. Moreover, Dmcq B was able to increase ER expression, postulating its phytoestrogen property. As the conclusion, Dmcq B is the active compound isolated from Marantodes pumilum var. alata leaves, regulating osteoanabolic activities potentially through the BMP2 and ER signaling pathways.
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- Haryati Ahmad Hairi
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Preclinical Building, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Preclinical Building, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Preclinical Building, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Preclinical Building, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Preclinical Building, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Wong ZW, Thanikachalam PV, Ramamurthy S. Molecular understanding of the protective role of natural products on isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction: A review. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 94:1145-1166. [PMID: 28826162 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2017] [Revised: 07/09/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Modern medicine has been used to treat myocardial infarction, a subset of cardiovascular diseases, and have been relatively effective but not without adverse effects. Consequently, this issue has stimulated interest in the use of natural products, which may be equally effective and better tolerated. Many studies have investigated the cardioprotective effect of natural products, such as plant-derived phytochemicals, against isoproterenol (ISO)-induced myocardial damage; these have produced promising results on the basis of their antioxidant, anti-atherosclerotic, anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory activities. This review briefly introduces the pathophysiology of myocardial infarction (MI) and then addresses the progress of natural product research towards its treatment. We highlight the promising applications and mechanisms of action of plant extracts, phytochemicals and polyherbal formulations towards the treatment of ISO-induced myocardial damage. Most of the products displayed elevated antioxidant levels with decreased oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation, along with restoration of ionic balance and lowered expression of myocardial injury markers, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and apoptotic parameters. Likewise, lipid profiles were positively altered and histopathological improvements could be seen from, for example, the better membrane integrity, decreased necrosis, edema, infarct size, and leukocyte infiltration. This review highlights promising results towards the amelioration of ISO-induced myocardial damage, which suggest the direction for future research on natural products that could be used to treat MI.
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- Zheng Wei Wong
- International Medical University, 126, Jln Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- International Medical University, 126, Jln Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Dianita R, Jantan I, Jalil J, Amran AZ. Effects of Labisia pumila var alata extracts on the lipid profile, serum antioxidant status and abdominal aorta of high-cholesterol diet rats. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2016; 23:810-817. [PMID: 27288916 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2016.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2015] [Revised: 04/07/2016] [Accepted: 04/08/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies on Labisia pumila var. alata (LPva) have showed that it could inhibit low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation and provide protection on myocardial infarction in rats. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE We hypothesized that LPva extracts can modulate the lipid profiles and serum antioxidant status of hypercholesterolemic rats. In the present study, we investigated the effects of aqueous and 80% ethanol extracts of LPva on atherogenic and serum antioxidant parameters as well as changes in abdominal aorta of high-cholesterol diet rats. METHODS The major components of the extracts, gallic acid, flavonoids and alkyl resorcinols were analyzed by using a validated reversed phase HPLC method. The rats were induced to hypercholesterolemic status with daily intake of 2% cholesterol for a duration of 8 weeks. Three different doses (100, 200 and 400mg/kg) of the extracts were administered daily on the 4th week onwards. The rats were then sacrificed and the blood was collected via abdominal aorta and serum was separated by centrifugation for biochemical analysis. Part of the aorta tissues were excised immediately for histopathological examination. RESULTS The serum of LPva treated rats showed significant reduction in serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels and the abdominal aorta showed a significant decrease of atheroma lesions in treated rats. Serum lipid profiles of treated rats showed a decrease in total cholesterol, total triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels as compared to control group. The atherogenic indices in treated rats were significantly improved along with an increasing level of serum high-density lipoprotein (HDL). The extracts also exhibited significant increase of antioxidant enzymes and decrease of MDA as a product of lipid peroxidation. CONCLUSION LPva extracts can reduce the risk of dyslipidemia by improving the serum lipid profiles and modulating serum antioxidants.
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- Roza Dianita
- Drug and Herbal Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia
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- Drug and Herbal Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia.
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- Drug and Herbal Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia
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- Drug and Herbal Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia
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Goyal SN, Mahajan UB, Chandrayan G, Kumawat VS, Kamble S, Patil P, Agrawal YO, Patil CR, Ojha S. Protective effect of oleanolic acid on oxidative injury and cellular abnormalities in doxorubicin induced cardiac toxicity in rats. Am J Transl Res 2016; 8:60-69. [PMID: 27069540 PMCID: PMC4759416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2015] [Accepted: 12/12/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The prevention of doxorubicin (Dox) induced cardiotoxicity may be co-operative to recover future Dox treatment. The aim of this study was to explore the cardioprotective effects of oleanolic acid (OA), an antioxidant agent, on Dox induced cardiotoxicity. OA is a triterpenoid compound, which exist widely in plant kingdom in free acid form or as a glycosidic triterpenoids saponins. Cardiotoxicity was induced in Wistar rats with single intravenous injection of doxorubicin at dose of 67.75 mg/kg i.v for 48 hrs. At 12 hrs of interval following Dox administration the cardioprotective effect of OA (1.5 mg/kg, i.v.) and Amifostine (AMF) (90 mg/kg i.v., single dose prior 30 min) were evaluated. Induction of cardiotoxicity was confirmed by increase in systolic, diastolic, mean arterial pressures, maximal positive rate of developed left ventricular pressure (+LVdP/dtmax, an indicator of myocardial contraction), maximal negative rate of developed left ventricular pressure (-LVdP/dtmax, a meter of myocardial relaxation) and an increase in left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP, a marker of pre-load). Cardiac markers in such as CK-MB, LDH and alterations in ECG. Dox administration showed alteration in Biochemical parameters and endogenous antioxidants. Administration of OA Showed maximal protection against Dox induced cardiac toxicity as observed by reduction in blood pressure, prevention of left ventricular function and attenuation of biochemical and antioxidant parameters. Based on the findings, its concluded that OA can be used as an adjuvant with Dox therapy in treating cancers.
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- Sameer N Goyal
- Department of Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Pharmacology Division, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and ResearchShirpur- Dist-Dhule, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Pharmacology Division, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and ResearchShirpur- Dist-Dhule, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Pharmacology Division, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and ResearchShirpur- Dist-Dhule, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Pharmacology Division, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and ResearchShirpur- Dist-Dhule, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Pharmacology Division, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and ResearchShirpur- Dist-Dhule, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Pharmacology Division, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and ResearchShirpur- Dist-Dhule, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Quality Assurance, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and ResearchShirpur- Dist-Dhule, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Pharmacology Division, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and ResearchShirpur- Dist-Dhule, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates UniversityAl-Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Apigenin Attenuates β-Receptor-Stimulated Myocardial Injury Via Safeguarding Cardiac Functions and Escalation of Antioxidant Defence System. Cardiovasc Toxicol 2015; 16:286-97. [DOI: 10.1007/s12012-015-9336-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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