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Sedik AA, Hussein DT, Fathy K, Mowaad NA. Neuroprotective and cognitive enhancing effects of herbecetin against thioacetamide induced hepatic encephalopathy in rats via upregulation of AMPK and SIRT1 signaling pathways. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11396. [PMID: 38762495 PMCID: PMC11102433 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-61639-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024] Open
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Acute liver injury, there is a risky neurological condition known as hepatic encephalopathy (HE). Herbacetin is a glycosylated flavonoid with many pharmacological characteristics. The purpose of this study was to assess the ability of herbacetin to protect against the cognitive deficits associated with thioacetamide (TAA) rat model and delineate the underlying behavioral and pharmacological mechanisms. Rats were pretreated with herbacetin (20 and 40 mg/kg) for 30days. On 30th day, the rats were injected with TAA (i.p. 350 mg/kg) in a single dose. In addition to a histpathological studies, ultra-structural architecture of the brain, liver functions, oxidative stress biomarkers, and behavioral tests were evaluated. Compared to the TAA-intoxicated group, herbacetin improved the locomotor and cognitive deficits, serum hepatotoxicity indices and ammonia levels. Herbacetin reduced brain levels of malodialdeyde, glutamine synthetase (GS), tumor necrosis factor- alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 1 B (IL-1β), annexin v, and increased brain GSH, Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), and AMP-activated kinase (AMPK) expression levels. Also, herbacetin improve the histopathological changes and ultra- structure of brain tissue via attenuating the number of inflammatory and apoptotic cells. Herbacetin treatment significantly reduced the toxicity caused by TAA. These findings suggest that herbacetin might be taken into account as a possible neuroprotective and cognitive enhancing agent due to its ability to reduce oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis associated with TAA.
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- Ahmed A Sedik
- Pharmacology Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St., Dokki, Cairo, 12622, Egypt
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- Fellow of Biochemistry, Children Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Electron Microscopy Unit, Mansoura University, El Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Narcotics, Ergogenics and Poisons Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St., Dokki, Cairo, 12622, Egypt.
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Zhu BJ, Nai GY, Pan TX, Ma ZF, Huang ZD, Shi ZZ, Pang YH, Li N, Lin JX, Ling GM. To explore the active constituents of Sedum aizoon L in the treatment of coronary heart disease based on network pharmacology and molecular docking methodology. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2022; 10:1327. [PMID: 36660641 PMCID: PMC9843314 DOI: 10.21037/atm-22-5391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background There is a lack of effective drugs for the treatment of coronary heart disease (CHD). Sedum aizoon L (SL) has multiple effects, and there is no report on CHD in SL at present. The aim of this study is to explore the mechanisms of action of SL in the treatment of CHD based on network pharmacology and molecular docking technology. Methods The targets and active ingredients of SL were screened using the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology (TCMSP) database, and CHD-related targets were obtained by searching GeneCards and DisGeNet databases. The intersection of LS active ingredient targets and CHD targets was used to construct a "drug-ingredient-disease-target" network using the Cytoscape software. The STRING database was used to construct a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network, and Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses were performed. Key targets and core active ingredients were selected and molecular docking was performed using the AutoDock software. Results According to the predicted results, a total of 134 corresponding target genes for LS, 12 active components, 1,704 CHD-related targets, and 52 intersecting targets were obtained. GO function and KEGG pathway analysis showed that the key targets were involved with signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), tumor protein p53 (TP53), and vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA). The molecular docking results showed that the key targets bound to the important active ingredients in a stable conformation. The core active ingredients of LS in the treatment of CHD were determined to be ursolic acid, myricetin, and beta-sitosterol. Conclusions SL may act on targets such as STAT3, TP53, and VEGFA through tumor necrosis factor (TNF) signaling pathway, interleukin 17A (IL-17A) signaling pathway, AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications, and other related pathways, thereby playing a role in preventing and treating CHD.
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- Bo-Jie Zhu
- The Department of Chinese Medicine, The People’s Hospital of Baise, Baise, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- The Department of Chinese Medicine, The People’s Hospital of Baise, Baise, China
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- School of Dentistry, The Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- The Department of Chinese Medicine, The People’s Hospital of Baise, Baise, China
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- The Department of Chinese Medicine, The People’s Hospital of Baise, Baise, China
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- The Department of Chinese Medicine, The People’s Hospital of Baise, Baise, China
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- The Department of Chinese Medicine, The People’s Hospital of Baise, Baise, China
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- The Department of Chinese Medicine, The People’s Hospital of Baise, Baise, China
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- The Department of Chinese Medicine, The People’s Hospital of Baise, Baise, China
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Li M, Zhang B, Zeng M, Zhang J, Zhang Z, Feng W, Zheng X. Four New Benzoylamide Derivatives Isolated from the Seeds of Lepidium apetalum Willd. and Ameliorated LPS-Induced NRK52e Cells via Nrf2/Keap1 Pathway. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27030722. [PMID: 35163986 PMCID: PMC8840667 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Four new benzoylamide derivatives, lepidiumamide B–E (1–4), were isolated from the seeds of Lepidium apetalum Willd. The structures were determined by a combination of MS and NMR analyses. All compounds were evaluated for their protective effects against NRK-52e cell injury induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in vitro. These compounds showed significantly protective activity and ameliorated LPS-induced NRK52e cells via the Nrf2/Keap1 pathway. The discovery of these active compounds is important for the prevention and treatment of renalinjury.
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- Meng Li
- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (M.L.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (J.Z.); (Z.Z.)
- The Engineering and Technology Center for Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (M.L.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (J.Z.); (Z.Z.)
- The Engineering and Technology Center for Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (M.L.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (J.Z.); (Z.Z.)
- The Engineering and Technology Center for Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (M.L.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (J.Z.); (Z.Z.)
- The Engineering and Technology Center for Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (M.L.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (J.Z.); (Z.Z.)
- The Engineering and Technology Center for Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (M.L.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (J.Z.); (Z.Z.)
- The Engineering and Technology Center for Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Zhengzhou 450046, China
- Correspondence: (W.F.); (X.Z.); Tel.: +86-371-6019-0296 (W.F. & X.Z.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (M.L.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (J.Z.); (Z.Z.)
- The Engineering and Technology Center for Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Zhengzhou 450046, China
- Correspondence: (W.F.); (X.Z.); Tel.: +86-371-6019-0296 (W.F. & X.Z.)
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Ijaz MU, Mustafa S, Batool R, Naz H, Ahmed H, Anwar H. Ameliorative effect of herbacetin against cyclophosphamide-induced nephrotoxicity in rats via attenuation of oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis and mitochondrial dysfunction. Hum Exp Toxicol 2022; 41:9603271221132140. [DOI: 10.1177/09603271221132140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Herbacetin (HBN) is a glycosylated flavonoid, which possesses numerous pharmacological properties. Cyclophosphamide (CYC) is a chemotherapeutic drug that adversely affects the kidneys. The present investigation aimed to evaluate the curative potential of HBN against CYC-induced nephrotoxicity. Sprague Dawley rats ( n = 48) were randomly divided into four groups: control (0.1% DMSO + food), CYC (150 mg/kg b.wt.), CYC+HBN (150 + 40 mg/kg b.wt.), and HBN (40mg/kg b.wt.). CYC treatment significantly decreased the activities of antioxidant enzymes such as catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and glutathione reductase (GSR) while elevating the concentration of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA). Treatment with HBN significantly recovered the activity of CAT, SOD, GPx, and GSR while reducing the concentrations of ROS and MDA. Moreover, an increase in the level of renal functional markers, including Urea, creatinine, kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1), and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), and a decrease in creatinine clearance after CYC administration was recovered to control values by HBN treatment. Furthermore, HBN treatment normalized the increased levels of inflammatory markers such as nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) after CYC administration. Besides, HBN administration increased the expression of anti-apoptotic markers (Bcl-2) while decreasing the apoptotic markers (Bax and Caspase-3). Furthermore, HBN decreased the activities of tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle enzymes (ICDH, αKGDH, SDH, and MDH) as well as renal mitochondrial respiratory-chain complexes (I-IV) and repolarized mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm). Additionally, HBN administration significantly protected against renal histological damage induced by CYC. In conclusion, CYC-induced toxicity was effectively ameliorated by the HBN administration. These results indicate that HBN might be considered as a potential protective agent against nephrotoxicity. The observed protection may be due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic potential.
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- Muhammad Umar Ijaz
- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Directorate of Board of Advanced Studies and Research, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, The University of Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Qi X, Lu XT, Sun XH, Lin CQ, Cui CB. The regulatory effect of total flavonoids of Sedum aizoon L. on oxidative stress in type 1 diabetic mice. Curr Res Food Sci 2022; 5:1140-1147. [PMID: 35865805 PMCID: PMC9294556 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2022.06.010] [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: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In this study, the optimal extraction conditions for the total flavonoids of Sedum aizoon L. (STF) were optimized by response surface methodology. Evaluation of the antioxidant in vitro of STF, and modulatory effects of glucolipid metabolism, and oxidative stress in mice with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). STF showed good antioxidant capacity in vitro. STF could improve glucolipid metabolism, organ coefficients, and antioxidant stress enzymes in T1DM mice effectively, reduce the damage to liver tissue, and regulate redox imbalance in the organism by modulating the Nrf2/Keap1/ARE signaling pathway. The results of this study could provide a theoretical reference for the application of Sedum aizoon L. in the development of auxiliary hypoglycemic functional foods and improvement of diabetes. Optimization of optimal extraction conditions by response surface methodology. Total flavonoids of Sedum aizoon L. have good antioxidant activity in vitro. Total flavonoids of Sedum aizoon L. have hypoglycemic effect. Total flavonoids of Sedum aizoon L. can improve the oxidative stress in T1DM mice.
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Wei X, Zhao Z, Zhong R, Tan X. A comprehensive review of herbacetin: From chemistry to pharmacological activities. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 279:114356. [PMID: 34166735 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Herbacetin is an active constituent of traditional Chinese medicines such as Ephedra sinica Stapf (MaHuang) and Sedum roseum (L.). Scop. (Hong JingTian). MaHuang was used to treat cough, asthma, fever, and edema for more than 5000 years, while Hong JingTian was used to treat depression, fatigue, cancers, and cardiovascular disease. Recent studies indicate that herbacetin and its glycosides play a critical role in the pharmacological activities of these herbs. However, currently, no comprehensive review on herbacetin has been published yet. AIM OF THE STUDY This review aimed to summarize information on the chemistry, natural sources, and pharmacokinetic features of herbacetin, with an emphasis on its pharmacological activities and possible mechanisms of action. MATERIALS AND METHODS A literature search was performed on the Web of Science, PubMed, and China Knowledge Resource Integrated databases (CNKI) using the search term "herbacetin" ("all fields") from 1935 to 2020. Information was also obtained from classic books of Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese pharmacopeia, and the database "The Plant List" (www.theplantlist.org). Studies have been analyzed and summarized in this review if they dealt with chemistry, taxonomy, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacological activity. RESULTS Herbacetin is distributed in various plants and can be extracted or synthesized. It showed diverse pharmacological activities including antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidiabetic, and anticholinesterase. It is thought to have great potential in cancer treatment, especially colon and skin cancers. However, the bioavailability of herbacetin is low and the toxicity of herbacetin has not been studied. Thus, more studies are required to solve these problems. CONCLUSIONS Herbacetin shows promising pharmacological activities against multiple diseases. Future research should focus on improving bioavailability, further studying its pharmacological mechanism, evaluating its toxicity and optimal dose, and performing the clinical assessment. We hope that the present review will serve as a guideline for future research on herbacetin.
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- Xiaohan Wei
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China; Guangzhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics, Guangzhou, 510515, China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Preparation, Technology, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China; Guangzhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics, Guangzhou, 510515, China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Preparation, Technology, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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Xiong Y, Yi P, Du C, Zhang J, Yuan C, Huang L, Hao X, Gu W. A new adduct of iriflophene and flavonoid from Sedum aizoon L. BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2020.104119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Gong J, Qiu S, Weng Q, Li D, Chu B, Xiao G, Yuan H, Zheng F. Effect of different drying methods on phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity in different fractions of
Sedum aizoon
L. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.14723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jinyan Gong
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab for Biological and Chemical Processing Technologies of Farm Product School of Biological and Chemical Engineering Zhejiang University of Science and Technology Hangzhou China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health Beijing Technology and Business University Beijing China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab for Biological and Chemical Processing Technologies of Farm Product School of Biological and Chemical Engineering Zhejiang University of Science and Technology Hangzhou China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab for Biological and Chemical Processing Technologies of Farm Product School of Biological and Chemical Engineering Zhejiang University of Science and Technology Hangzhou China
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- Zhejiang Yangshengtang Institute of Natural Medicine Ltd. Hangzhou China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab for Biological and Chemical Processing Technologies of Farm Product School of Biological and Chemical Engineering Zhejiang University of Science and Technology Hangzhou China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab for Biological and Chemical Processing Technologies of Farm Product School of Biological and Chemical Engineering Zhejiang University of Science and Technology Hangzhou China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab for Biological and Chemical Processing Technologies of Farm Product School of Biological and Chemical Engineering Zhejiang University of Science and Technology Hangzhou China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health Beijing Technology and Business University Beijing China
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Nontoxic Glucomoringin-Isothiocyanate (GMG-ITC) Rich Soluble Extract Induces Apoptosis and Inhibits Proliferation of Human Prostate Adenocarcinoma Cells (PC-3). Nutrients 2018; 10:nu10091174. [PMID: 30150582 PMCID: PMC6163982 DOI: 10.3390/nu10091174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Revised: 08/14/2018] [Accepted: 08/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The incidence of prostate cancer malignancy along with other cancer types is increasing worldwide, resulting in high mortality rate due to lack of effective medications. Moringa oleifera has been used for the treatment of communicable and non-communicable ailments across tropical countries, yet, little has been documented regarding its effect on prostate cancer. We evaluated the acute toxicity and apoptosis inducing effect of glucomoringin-isothiocyanate rich soluble extracts (GMG-ITC-RSE) from M. oleifera in vivo and in vitro, respectively. Glucomoringin was isolated, identified, and characterized using fundamental analytical chemistry tools where Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats, murine fibroblast (3T3), and human prostate adenocarcinoma cells (PC-3) were used for acute toxicity and bioassays experiments. GMG-ITC-RSE did not instigate adverse toxic reactions to the animals even at high doses (2000 mg/kg body weight) and affected none of the vital organs in the rats. The extract exhibited high levels of safety in 3T3 cells, where more than 90% of the cells appeared viable when treated with the extract in a time-dependent manner even at high dose (250 µg/mL). GMG-ITC-RSE significantly triggered morphological aberrations distinctive to apoptosis observed under microscope. These findings obviously revealed the putative safety of GMG-ITC-RSE in vivo and in vitro, in addition to its anti-proliferative effect on PC-3 cells.
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