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Feng F, Li X, Wang W, Dou M, Li S, Jin X, Chu Y, Zhu L. Matrine protects against experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis through modulating microglial ferroptosis. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2024; 735:150651. [PMID: 39260333 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.150651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2024] [Revised: 08/29/2024] [Accepted: 09/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory demyelination neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Ferroptosis has been implicated in a range of brain disorders, and iron-loaded microglia are frequently found in affected brain regions. However, the molecular mechanisms linking ferroptosis with MS have not been well-defined. The present study seeks to bridge this gap and investigate the impact of matrine (MAT), a herbal medicine with immunomodulatory capacities, on the regulation of oxidative stress and ferroptosis in the CNS of mice with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), an animal model of MS. CNS of EAE mice contained elevated levels of ferroptosis-related molecules, e.g., MDA, LPCAT3 and PTGS2, but decreased expression of antioxidant molecules, including GSH and SOD, GPX4 and SLC7A11. This pathogenic process was reversed by MAT treatment, together with significant reduction of disease severity and CNS inflammatory demyelination. Furthermore, the expression of PTGS2 and LOX was largely increased in microglia of EAE mice, accompanied with increased production of IL-6 and TNF-α, indicating a proinflammatory phenotype of microglia that undergo oxidative stress/ferroptosis, and their expression was significantly reduced after MAT treatment. Together, our results indicate that ferroptosis/inflammation plays an important role in the pathogenesis of CNS autoimmunity, and inhibiting ferroptosis-induced microglial activation/inflammation could be a novel mechanism underlying the therapeutic effects of MAT on CNS inflammatory demyelination in EAE.
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- Furui Feng
- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan, China.
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Mansilla FC, Miraglia MC, Maidana SS, Cecilia R, Capozzo AV. Chronic NOD2 stimulation by MDP confers protection against parthanatos through M2b macrophage polarization in RAW264.7 cells. Immunobiology 2024; 229:152833. [PMID: 38963996 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2024.152833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Innate immune cells show enhanced responsiveness to secondary challenges after an initial non-related stimulation (Trained Innate Immunity, TII). Acute NOD2 activation by Muramyl-Dipeptide (MDP) promotes TII inducing the secretion of pro-inflammatory mediators, while a sustained MDP-stimulation down-regulates the inflammatory response, restoring tolerance. Here we characterized in-vitro the response of murine macrophages to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge under NOD2-chronic stimulation. RAW264.7 cells were trained with MDP (1 μg/ml, 48 h) and challenged with LPS (5 μg/ml, 24 h). Trained cells formed multinucleated giant cells with increased phagocytosis rates compared to untrained/challenged cells. They showed a reduced mitochondrial activity and a switch to aerobic glycolysis. TNF-α, ROS and NO were upregulated in both trained and untrained cultures (MDP+, MDP- cells, p > 0.05); while IL-10, IL-6 IL-12 and MHCII were upregulated only in trained cells after LPS challenge (MDP + LPS+, p < 0.05). A slight upregulation in the expression of B7.2 was also observed in this group, although differences were not statistically significant. MDP-training induced resistance to LPS challenge (p < 0.01). The relative expression of PARP-1 was downregulated after the LPS challenge, which may contribute to the regulatory milieu and to the innate memory mechanisms exhibited by MDP-trained cells. Our results demonstrate that a sustained MDP-training polarizes murine macrophages towards a M2b profile, inhibiting parthanatos. These results may impact on the development of strategies to immunomodulate processes in which inflammation should be controlled.
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- Florencia C Mansilla
- Institute of Virology and Technological Innovations, Center for Research in Veterinary and Agronomic Sciences (CICVyA), INTA, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Institute of Virology and Technological Innovations, Center for Research in Veterinary and Agronomic Sciences (CICVyA), INTA, Buenos Aires, Argentina; National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET)
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- Institute of Virology and Technological Innovations, Center for Research in Veterinary and Agronomic Sciences (CICVyA), INTA, Buenos Aires, Argentina; National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET)
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- Institute of Virology and Technological Innovations, Center for Research in Veterinary and Agronomic Sciences (CICVyA), INTA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET); Center for Advanced Studies in Human Sciences and Health (CAECIHS), Interamerican Open University (UAI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Wang F, Tang YS, Cao F, Shou JW, Wong CK, Shaw PC. 3,4,5-tri-O-caffeoylquinic acid attenuates influenza A virus induced inflammation through Toll-like receptor 3/7 activated signaling pathway. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 132:155896. [PMID: 39053250 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155896] [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: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND 3,4,5-tri-O-caffeoylquinic acid (3,4,5-TCQA), a natural polyphenolic acid, has been shown to be effective against influenza A virus (IAV) infection. Although it was found to inhibit the neuraminidase of IAV, it may also perturb other cellular functions, as polyphenolic acids have shown antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other activities. PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the effect of 3,4,5-TCQA at a cell level, which is critical for protecting host cell from IAV infection. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS We explored the effect of 3,4,5-TCQA on H292 cells infected or un-infected with Pr8 IAV. The major genes and related pathway were identified through RNA sequencing. The pathway was confirmed by qRT-PCR and western blot analysis. The anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated using nitric oxide measurement assay. RESULTS We showed that 3,4,5-TCQA downregulated the immune response in H292 cells, and reduced the cytokine production in Pr8-infected cells, through Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathway. In addition, 3,4,5-TCQA showed anti-inflammatory activity in LPS-activated RAW264.7 cells. CONCLUSION Collectively, our results indicated that 3,4,5-TCQA suppressed inflammation caused by IAV infection through TLR3/7 signaling pathway. This provides a new insight into the antiviral mechanism of 3,4,5-TCQA.
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- Fan Wang
- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin R&D Centre for Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemical Pathology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; State Key Laboratory of Research on Bioactivities and Clinical Applications of Medicinal Plants (CUHK) and Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin R&D Centre for Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; State Key Laboratory of Research on Bioactivities and Clinical Applications of Medicinal Plants (CUHK) and Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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Wei Z, Zhang W, Du M, Zhong H, Fang X. Widely targeted metabolomic and KEGG analyses of natural deep eutectic solvent-based saponins extraction from Camellia oleifera Abel.: Effects on composition. Food Chem 2024; 450:139333. [PMID: 38636384 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Camellia saponins are important by-products of Camellia Oleifer Abel. processing. In this study, an eco-friendly method based on natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDESs, proline and glycerol at a molar ratio of 2:5) was established to extract saponins from C.oleifera cakes. The content of saponin (702.22 ± 1.28 mg/g) obtained using NaDES was higher than those extracted using water or methanol. UPLC-Q-TOF MS analysis of chemical structure showed that the difference in the extraction technique alter individual saponins. A widely targeted metabolomic approach and KEGG metabolic pathway analysis showed that the upregulated metabolites in the NaDES-based extract mainly included flavonoids, alkaloids, and phenolic acids; and they were involved in arginine and proline metabolism, metabolic pathways, phenylpropanoid biosynthesis, biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, and flavonoid biosynthesis. The present study proposes a selective substitute for use in the extraction of camellia saponins with composition analysis.
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- Zhenqian Wei
- The Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, 73(#), Daqiao Road, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 311400, China
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- The Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, 73(#), Daqiao Road, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 311400, China; Food Science and Technology College, Central South University of Forestry & Technology, Changsha City, Hunan Province 410004, China
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- The Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, 73(#), Daqiao Road, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 311400, China
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- Food Science and Technology College, Central South University of Forestry & Technology, Changsha City, Hunan Province 410004, China
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- The Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, 73(#), Daqiao Road, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 311400, China.
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Iwamoto W, Ikeda T, Nishikawa H, Hirano M, Kinoshita H, Ono M, Kurogi K, Sakakibara Y, Suiko M, Yasuda S. Regulatory effects of antioxidants on indoxyl sulfate-enhanced intracellular oxidation and impaired phagocytic activity in differentiated U937 human macrophage cells. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2024; 88:1081-1089. [PMID: 38849302 DOI: 10.1093/bbb/zbae077] [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: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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Indoxyl sulfate (IS), a uremic toxin, is a physiologically active sulfated metabolite, specifically in kidney failure patients. Our previous studies have shown that IS downregulates phagocytic immune function in a differentiated HL-60 human macrophage cell model. However, it remains unclear whether IS exerts similar effects on macrophage function in other cell types or in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-sensitive immune cell models. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of IS on intracellular oxidation levels and phagocytic activity in a differentiated U937 human macrophage cell model, both in the absence and presence of LPS. Our results demonstrated that IS significantly increases intracellular oxidation levels and decreases phagocytic activity, particularly in cells activated by LPS. Furthermore, we found that 2-acetylphenothiazine, an NADH oxidase inhibitor, attenuates the effects of IS in LPS-activated macrophage cells. Representative antioxidants, trolox, α-tocopherol, and ascorbic acid, significantly mitigated the effects of IS on the macrophages responding to LPS.
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- Wakana Iwamoto
- Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokai University, Mashiki-Cho, Kamimashiki-Gun, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokai University, Mashiki-Cho, Kamimashiki-Gun, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokai University, Mashiki-Cho, Kamimashiki-Gun, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokai University, Mashiki-Cho, Kamimashiki-Gun, Kumamoto, Japan
- Department of Food and Life Sciences, School of Agriculture, Tokai University, Mashiki-Cho, Kamimashiki-Gun, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokai University, Mashiki-Cho, Kamimashiki-Gun, Kumamoto, Japan
- Department of Food and Life Sciences, School of Agriculture, Tokai University, Mashiki-Cho, Kamimashiki-Gun, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokai University, Mashiki-Cho, Kamimashiki-Gun, Kumamoto, Japan
- Department of Food and Life Sciences, School of Agriculture, Tokai University, Mashiki-Cho, Kamimashiki-Gun, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Support Office for the Next Generation Researcher, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokai University, Mashiki-Cho, Kamimashiki-Gun, Kumamoto, Japan
- Department of Food and Life Sciences, School of Agriculture, Tokai University, Mashiki-Cho, Kamimashiki-Gun, Kumamoto, Japan
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Mathakala V, Ullakula T, Palempalli UMD. Seagrass as a potential nutraceutical to decrease pro-inflammatory markers. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:260. [PMID: 38987758 PMCID: PMC11234661 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-024-04532-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The Pro-inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandin E2, nitric oxide and TNF-α are the key players in the stimulation of the inflammatory responses. Thus, the pro-inflammatory mediators are considered to be potential targets for screening nutraceutical with anti-inflammatory activity. METHODS In this context, we explored the anti-inflammatory potency of seagrass extract with western blot (Bio-Rad) analysis by using LPS induced RAW macrophages as in-vitro models, western blot analysis, In-silico methods using Mastero 13.0 software. RESULTS The anti-inflammatory activity of Seagrass was demonstrated through down regulation of Pro-inflammatory markers such as Cyclooxygenase-2, induced Nitric oxide synthase and prostaglandin E synthase-1. The results were validated by docking the phytochemical constituents of seagrass namely Isocoumarin, Hexadecanoic acid, and Cis-9 Octadecenoic acid, 1,2 Benzene dicarboxylic acid and beta-sitosterol with TNF-alpha, COX-2, iNOS and PGES-1. CONCLUSION The methanolic extract of seagrass Halophila beccarii is a potential nutraceutical agent for combating against inflammation with a significant anti-inflammatory activity.
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- Vani Mathakala
- Department of Applied Microbiology & Biochemistry, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (Women's University, Tirupati, 517 502, A.P, India
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- Department of Applied Microbiology & Biochemistry, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (Women's University, Tirupati, 517 502, A.P, India
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- Department of Applied Microbiology & Biochemistry, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (Women's University, Tirupati, 517 502, A.P, India.
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Singai C, Pitchakarn P, Taya S, Phannasorn W, Wongpoomchai R, Wongnoppavich A. Chemopreventive Potential of Phyllanthus emblica Fruit Extract against Colon and Liver Cancer Using a Dual-Organ Rat Carcinogenesis Model. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:818. [PMID: 39065670 PMCID: PMC11280025 DOI: 10.3390/ph17070818] [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: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Humans are frequently exposed to various carcinogens capable of inducing cancer in multiple organs. Phyllanthus emblica (P. emblica) is known for its strong antioxidant properties and potential in cancer prevention. However, its effectiveness against combined carcinogens remains relatively unexplored. This study aimed to assess the chemopreventive potential of the ethanolic extract of P. emblica fruits against preneoplastic lesions in the liver and colon using a rat model. Rats were administered with diethylnitrosamine (DEN) and 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH) to induce hepato- and colon carcinogenesis, respectively. The ethanolic extract of P. emblica fruit at 100 and 500 mg/kg bw significantly reduced the number of preneoplastic lesions in the liver by 74.7% and 55.6%, respectively, and in the colon by 39.2% and 40.8%, respectively. Similarly, the extract decreased the size of preneoplastic lesions in the liver by 75.2% (100 mg/kg bw) and 70.6% (500 mg/kg bw). Furthermore, the extract significantly reduced the cell proliferation marker in the liver by 70.3% (100 mg/kg bw) and 61.54% (500 mg/kg bw), and in the colon by 62.7% (100 mg/kg bw) and 60.5% (500 mg/kg bw). The ethanolic extract also enhanced liver antioxidant enzyme activities and demonstrated free radical scavenging in DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP assays. Additionally, the dichloromethane fraction of P. emblica showed significant cancer prevention potential by reducing intracellular ROS and NO production by 61.7% and 35.4%, respectively, in RAW 264.7 macrophages. It also exhibited antimutagenic effects with a reduction of 54.0% against aflatoxin B1 and 52.3% against 2-amino-3,4-dimethylimidazo[4,5-f]quinoline-induced mutagenesis in Salmonella typhimurium. Finally, this study highlights the chemopreventive activity of P. emblica fruit extract against the initiation of early-stage carcinogenic lesions in the liver and colon in rats treated with dual carcinogens.
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- Chonikarn Singai
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (C.S.); (P.P.); (W.P.); (R.W.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (C.S.); (P.P.); (W.P.); (R.W.)
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- Functional Food Research Unit, Multidisciplinary Research Institute, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (C.S.); (P.P.); (W.P.); (R.W.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (C.S.); (P.P.); (W.P.); (R.W.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (C.S.); (P.P.); (W.P.); (R.W.)
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da Silva Monteiro Wanderley BR, de Lima ND, Deolindo CTP, Ansiliero R, Kempka AP, Moroni LS, Louredo FJC, Gonzaga LV, Costa ACO, Amboni RDDMC, de Sena Aquino ACM, Fritzen-Freire CB. Orange passion fruit (Passiflora caerulea L.) as a new raw material for acetic fermentation: evaluation of organic acids and phenolic profile, in vitro digestion, and biological activities. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024. [PMID: 38877535 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study evaluated for the first time the potential of orange passion fruit as a base for alcoholic and acetic fermentations, with a view to assessing its profile of organic acids and polyphenols, in vitro digestion, and biological activities. RESULTS In terms of aliphatic organic acids, malic acid was the majority in the wine (3.19 g L-1), while in the vinegar, it was acetic acid (46.84 g L-1). 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (3,4-DHB) was the major phenolic compound in the wine and vinegar samples (3443.93 and 2980.00 μg L-1, respectively). After the in vitro gastrointestinal simulation stage, the wine showed high bioaccessibility for the compounds sinipaldehyde (82.97%) and 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid (2,4-DHBA, 81.27%), while the vinegar exhibited high bioaccessibility for sinipaldehyde (89.39%). Through multivariate analysis, it was observed that 3,4-DHB was highly concentrated in the different digested fractions obtained from the wine. In contrast, in the vinegar, the stability of isorahmenetin and Quercetin 3-o-rhamnoside was observed during the in vitro digestion simulation. Lastly, the vinegar stood out for its inhibition rates of α-amylase (23.93%), α-glucoside (18.34%), and angiotensin-converting enzyme (10.92%). In addition, the vinegar had an inhibitory effect on the pathogenic microorganisms Salmonella enteritidis, Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes. CONCLUSION Orange passion fruit has proved to be a promising raw material for the development of fermented beverages. Therefore, this study provides an unprecedented perspective on the use and valorization of orange passion fruit, contributing significantly to the advancement of knowledge about fermented products and the associated nutritional and functional possibilities. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering and Chemical Engineering, Santa Catarina State University, Pinhalzinho, Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering and Chemical Engineering, Santa Catarina State University, Pinhalzinho, Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering and Chemical Engineering, Santa Catarina State University, Pinhalzinho, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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Li Y, Chen T, Chen L, Wu D, Hu J. Construction of hyaluronic acid-functionalized magnolol nanoparticles for ulcerative colitis treatment. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131920. [PMID: 38679261 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Oral targeted anti-inflammatory drugs have garnered significant interest in treating ulcerative colitis (UC) due to their potential in reducing medical costs and enhancing treatment efficacy. Magnolol (Mag), a natural anti-inflammatory compound, has demonstrated protective effects against UC. However, its application as an alternative therapeutic agent for UC is limited by poor gastrointestinal stability and inadequate accumulation at inflamed colonic lesions. This study introduces a novel nanoparticle (NPs) formulation based on Mag, functionalized with hyaluronic acid (HA) for targeted UC therapy. Bovine serum albumin (BSA) was modified with 2-thiamine hydrochloride to synthesize BSA·SH. Thiol-ene click reaction with Mag led to the formation of BSA·SH-Mag NPs, which were further modified with HA through dehydration condensation, regular spherical inflammation-targeting HA-BSA·SH-Mag nanoparticles with a charge of -23.6 mV and a particle size of 403 ± 4 nm were formed. In vitro studies revealed significant macrophage targeting and enhanced uptake by colon epithelial cells. Oral administration of HA-BSA·SH-Mag facilitated colon mucosal barrier repair by modulating pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β), anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-10), and tight junction proteins (ZO-1, Claudin, Occludin). Crucially, HA-BSA·SH-Mag was found to inhibit the JAK2/STAT3/NF-κB signaling pathway, reducing DSS-induced colon tissue inflammation. This research provides valuable insights into the oral use of natural compounds in UC therapy, highlighting the therapeutic potential of HA-BSA·SH-Mag NPs.
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- Yanfei Li
- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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Gharat S, Basudkar V, Momin M. In-Vitro and in-Vivo Evaluation of the Developed Curcumin-Cyclosporine-Loaded Nanoemulgel for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Immunol Invest 2024; 53:490-522. [PMID: 38197806 DOI: 10.1080/08820139.2024.2301997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Topical nanogel-based formulations have shown potential in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The aim of this research work was to explore the synergistic effect of Curcumin (CUR) and Cyclosporine (CYC) in combination via a topical route for the management of RA. METHODS The CUR+CYC loaded nanoemulsion was developed using the spontaneous emulsification technique and was subsequently incorporated into Carbopol® Ultrez 30-NF gel. The effect of the developed formulation on levels of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α) and anti-inflammatory cytokine (IL-10) was evaluated using lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced RAW 264.7 cell culture model. The anti-arthritic activity was evaluated in a Complete Freund's Adjuvant (CFA) induced arthritic rat model. RESULTS The optimized nanoemulgel (CUR + CYC NE gel) exhibited average globule size of 15.32 nm ±2.7 nm, poly-dispersity index of 0.181 ± 0.034 and zeta potential of -16.3 mV ± 0.9 mV. The cumulative drug release from ex-vivo diffusion studies on porcine ear skin was 99.189% ± 1.419% at the of 24 h and 99.177% ± 1.234% at the end of 18 h for CUR and CYC, respectively. The cell culture studies revealed that the formulation was able to significantly lower (p < .001) the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α, inhibited prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) while significantly elevating (p < .001) the levels of anti-inflammatory cytokine (IL-10). The gel was found to be non-irritating and showed the inhibition of paw edema and substantial reduction of arthritic symptoms in an arthritic rat model as compared to commercial and other conventional alternatives. CONCLUSION This study highlights the potential of the developed nanoemulgel for the management of RA by enhancing the topical permeation of CUR and CYC.
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- Sankalp Gharat
- Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, India
- Director (I/C), SVKM's Shri C. B. Patel Research Centre for Chemistry and Biological Sciences, Mumbai, India
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Naz S, Mazhar MU, Yadav U, Ali HA, Khasawneh F, Ihsan-Ul-Haq, Tipu MK, Zhu L. Anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic potential of Coagulansin-A: in vitro and in vivo studies. Inflammopharmacology 2024; 32:1225-1238. [PMID: 38411787 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-024-01432-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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The current work was designed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic potential of Coagulansin-A (Coag-A) using mouse macrophages and arthritic mice. In the LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells, the effects of Coag-A on the release of nitric oxide (NO), reactive oxygen species (ROS), and pro-inflammatory cytokines were analyzed. In addition, the mediators involved in the nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathways were evaluated by the RT-qPCR and western blotting. Coag-A did not show significant cytotoxicity in the RAW 264.7 cells in the tested concentration range (1-100 µM). Coag-A significantly inhibited the production of NO, ROS, and key pro-inflammatory cytokines. The anti-inflammatory effects of Coag-A might be through inhibiting the NF-κB pathway and activating the Nrf2 pathway. In the arthritic mouse models, behavioral studies and radiological and histological analyses were performed. We found that the i.p. injection of Coag-A dose-dependently (1-10 mg/kg) reduced the Carrageenan-induced acute inflammation in the mice. In Complete Freund's Reagent-induced arthritic mouse model, Coag-A (10 mg/kg) showed significant anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effects in terms of the arthritic index, hematological parameters, and synovium inflammation. After the Coag-A treatment, the bone and tissue damage was ameliorated significantly in the arthritic mice. Moreover, immunohistochemistry of mouse paw tissues revealed a significant reduction in the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the NF-κB pathway, confirming Coag-A's therapeutic potential and mechanism.
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- Sadaf Naz
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy, Texas A and M University, College Station, Texas, 77843, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy, Texas A and M University, College Station, Texas, 77843, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy, Texas A and M University, College Station, Texas, 77843, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy, Texas A and M University, College Station, Texas, 77843, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy, Texas A and M University, College Station, Texas, 77843, USA.
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Sun YD, Zhang H, Li YM, Han JJ. Abnormal metabolism in hepatic stellate cells: Pandora's box of MAFLD related hepatocellular carcinoma. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2024; 1879:189086. [PMID: 38342420 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2024.189086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a significant risk factor for the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), as key mediators in liver injury response, are believed to play a crucial role in the repair process of liver injury. However, in MAFLD patients, the normal metabolic and immunoregulatory mechanisms of HSCs become disrupted, leading to disturbances in the local microenvironment. Abnormally activated HSCs are heavily involved in the initiation and progression of HCC. The metabolic disorders and abnormal activation of HSCs not only initiate liver fibrosis but also contribute to carcinogenesis. In this review, we provide an overview of recent research progress on the relationship between the abnormal metabolism of HSCs and the local immune system in the liver, elucidating the mechanisms of immune imbalance caused by abnormally activated HSCs in MAFLD patients. Based on this understanding, we discuss the potential and challenges of metabolic-based and immunology-based mechanisms in the treatment of MAFLD-related HCC, with a specific focus on the role of HSCs in HCC progression and their potential as targets for anti-cancer therapy. This review aims to enhance researchers' understanding of the importance of HSCs in maintaining normal liver function and highlights the significance of HSCs in the progression of MAFLD-related HCC.
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- Yuan-Dong Sun
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute Affiliated Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute Affiliated Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute Affiliated Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, China.
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Xu C, Li K, Wang F. Basal metabolic rate is associated with increased risk of gout: a Mendelian randomization study. Clin Rheumatol 2024; 43:837-838. [PMID: 37982926 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-023-06821-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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- Chenyue Xu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, China.
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Hwang YY, Sudirman S, Wei EY, Kong ZL, Hwang DF. Fucoidan from Cladosiphon okamuranus enhances antioxidant activity and prevents reproductive dysfunction in polystyrene microplastic-induced male rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 170:115912. [PMID: 38056235 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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Plastic pollution, including microplastic, has emerged as a severe environmental and public health problem. The health risks, especially in the case of reproductive damage caused by polystyrene microplastic (PS-MP) exposure, are emerging problems that need to be solved. This study aimed to investigate the effects of fucoidan extracted from Cladosiphon okamuranus on the polystyrene microplastic-induced oxidative stress of the Leydig (LC540) cells and reproductive damage in male rats. The oxidative stress of the LC540 cells and reproductive damage in the rats were induced by PS-MP. The fucoidan treatment reduces nitric oxide (NO) and reactive oxygen species generation in the LC540 cells. In the animal study, fucoidan treatment enhanced enzymatic antioxidant activities (glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, and glutathione reductase) and reduced malondialdehyde and nitric oxide production. Fucoidan supplementation also downregulates tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-6, and caspase-3 expression. Additionally, fucoidan upregulates testosterone levels, prevents the reduction of epithelium thickness, and reduces the area of the seminiferous tubule lumen. According to these conditions, fucoidan from Cladosiphon okamuranus prevents reproductive damage by downregulating oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Therefore, fucoidan can be used as a source of food supplements or functional food ingredients for reproductive or testicular damage management.
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- Yi-Yuh Hwang
- Department of Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City 20224, Taiwan
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- Fisheries Product Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sriwijaya, Indralaya 30862, Indonesia
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- Department of Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City 20224, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City 20224, Taiwan.
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- Department of Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City 20224, Taiwan.
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Mohamed HRH, Elbasiouni SH, Farouk AH, Nasif KA, Nasraldin K, Safwat G. Alleviation of calcium hydroxide nanoparticles induced genotoxicity and gastritis by coadministration of calcium titanate and yttrium oxide nanoparticles in mice. Sci Rep 2023; 13:22011. [PMID: 38086889 PMCID: PMC10716372 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49303-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Diverse applications of nanoparticles due to their unique properties has rapidly increased human exposure to numerous nanoparticles such as calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), calcium titanate (CaTiO3), and yttrium oxide (Y2O3) nanoparticles almost in all aspect of daily life. However, very limited data are available on the effect of these nanoparticles on genomic DNA integrity and inflammation induction in the gastric tissues. Hence, this study estimated the effect of Ca(OH)2, CaTiO3, or/and Y2O3 nanoparticles multiple oral administration on the genomic DNA damage and inflammation induction in the mice gastric tissues. A suspension containing 50 mg/kg b.w of Ca(OH)2, CaTiO3, or Y2O3 nanoparticles were given orally to male mice separately or together simultaneously three times a week for two consecutive weeks. Multiple oral administration of Ca(OH)2 nanoparticles led to significant elevations in DNA damage induction and ROS generation, in contrast to the non-significant changes observed in the level of induced DNA damage and generated ROS after administration of CaTiO3 or Y2O3 nanoparticles separately or in combination with Ca(OH)2 nanoparticles. Oral administration of Ca(OH)2 nanoparticles alone also highly upregulated INOS and COX-2 genes expression and extremely decreased eNOS gene expression. However, high elevations in eNOS gene expression were detected after multiple administration of CaTiO3 and Y2O3 nanoparticles separately or together simultaneously with Ca(OH)2 nanoparticles. Meanwhile, non-remarkable changes were noticed in the expression level of INOS and COX-2 genes after administration of CaTiO3 and Y2O3 nanoparticles separately or simultaneously together with Ca(OH)2 nanoparticles. In conclusion: genomic DNA damage and inflammation induced by administration of Ca(OH)2 nanoparticles alone at a dose of 50 mg/kg were mitigated by about 100% when CaTiO3 and Y2O3 nanoparticles were coadministered with Ca(OH)2 nanoparticles until they reached the negative control level through altering the expression level of eNOS, INOS and COX-2 genes and scavenging gastric ROS. Therefore, further studies are recommended to investigate the toxicological properties of Ca(OH)2, CaTiO3 and Y2O3 nanoparticles and possibility of using CaTiO3 and Y2O3 nanoparticles to mitigate genotoxicity and inflammation induction by Ca(OH)2 nanoparticles.
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- Hanan R H Mohamed
- Zoology Department Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, 6th of October City, Egypt
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, 6th of October City, Egypt
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, 6th of October City, Egypt
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, 6th of October City, Egypt
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, 6th of October City, Egypt
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Shin MK, Hwang IW, Jang BY, Bu KB, Han DH, Lee SH, Oh JW, Yoo JS, Sung JS. The Identification of a Novel Spider Toxin Peptide, Lycotoxin-Pa2a, with Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Activities. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1708. [PMID: 38136742 PMCID: PMC10740532 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12121708] [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: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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With the increasing challenge of controlling infectious diseases due to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains, the importance of discovering new antimicrobial agents is rapidly increasing. Animal venoms contain a variety of functional peptides, making them a promising platform for pharmaceutical development. In this study, a novel toxin peptide with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities was discovered from the spider venom gland transcriptome by implementing computational approaches. Lycotoxin-Pa2a (Lytx-Pa2a) showed homology to known-spider toxin, where functional prediction indicated the potential of both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory peptides without hemolytic activity. The colony-forming assay and minimum inhibitory concentration test showed that Lytx-Pa2a exhibited comparable or stronger antibacterial activity against pathogenic strains than melittin. Following mechanistic studies revealed that Lytx-Pa2a disrupts both cytoplasmic and outer membranes of bacteria while simultaneously inducing the accumulation of reactive oxygen species. The peptide exerted no significant toxicity when treated to human primary cells, murine macrophages, and bovine red blood cells. Moreover, Lytx-Pa2a alleviated lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation in mouse macrophages by suppressing the expression of inflammatory mediators. These findings not only suggested that Lytx-Pa2a with dual activity can be utilized as a new antimicrobial agent for infectious diseases but also demonstrated the implementation of in silico methods for discovering a novel functional peptide, which may enhance the future utilization of biological resources.
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- Min Kyoung Shin
- Department of Life Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea; (M.K.S.); (I.-W.H.); (B.-Y.J.); (K.-B.B.); (D.-H.H.); (S.-H.L.); (J.W.O.)
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- Department of Life Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea; (M.K.S.); (I.-W.H.); (B.-Y.J.); (K.-B.B.); (D.-H.H.); (S.-H.L.); (J.W.O.)
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- Department of Life Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea; (M.K.S.); (I.-W.H.); (B.-Y.J.); (K.-B.B.); (D.-H.H.); (S.-H.L.); (J.W.O.)
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- Department of Life Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea; (M.K.S.); (I.-W.H.); (B.-Y.J.); (K.-B.B.); (D.-H.H.); (S.-H.L.); (J.W.O.)
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- Department of Life Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea; (M.K.S.); (I.-W.H.); (B.-Y.J.); (K.-B.B.); (D.-H.H.); (S.-H.L.); (J.W.O.)
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- Department of Life Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea; (M.K.S.); (I.-W.H.); (B.-Y.J.); (K.-B.B.); (D.-H.H.); (S.-H.L.); (J.W.O.)
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- Department of Life Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea; (M.K.S.); (I.-W.H.); (B.-Y.J.); (K.-B.B.); (D.-H.H.); (S.-H.L.); (J.W.O.)
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- Species Diversity Research Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon 22689, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Life Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea; (M.K.S.); (I.-W.H.); (B.-Y.J.); (K.-B.B.); (D.-H.H.); (S.-H.L.); (J.W.O.)
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Haque S, Tripathy S, Chandra Y, Muralidharan K, Patra CR. Toxicity study of pro-angiogenic casein manganese oxide nanoparticles: an in vitro and in vivo approach. Nanotoxicology 2023; 17:604-627. [PMID: 38105710 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2023.2291788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Recently, we have demonstrated casein manganese oxide nanoparticles (CMnNP) that exhibit pro-angiogenic property established through different in vitro and in vivo experiments. The CMnNP was explored for therapeutic angiogenesis for treatment of wounds and recovery of hindlimb ischemia in pre-clinical mouse prototypical. It is well known that to translate any therapeutic nanoparticle for future clinical applications, their biosafety evaluation in small and large animals is essential. Herein, in the current study, the biosafety and bioavailability of the CMnNP have been explored by a systematic toxicity profiling study in C57BL/6J mice model. Initially, the in vitro cytotoxic effects of CMnNP were validated in RAW 264.7 cells. Later, the CMnNP was administered intraperitoneally with different doses (50, 300, and 2000 mg/kg b.wt./day) at different time points of exposure (acute: 2 weeks, sub-chronic: 4 weeks as well as chronic exposure: 8 and 20 weeks) with reference to the maximum tolerable dose (MTD) of CMnNP as per the OECD guidelines. The blood hematological and serum biochemical parameters of CMnNP treatment groups indicate negligible changes similar to untreated group. The histopathological examination of CMnNP-treated vital organs (lung, spleen, liver, brain, kidney, and heart) illustrates no major changes even at higher doses. Further, the biodistribution and excretion study depicts normal clearance of CMnNP. Additionally, the serum cytokine levels were normal in the therapeutic dose of CMnNP. The results altogether indicate that the non-toxic nature of CMnNP makes them useful as future therapeutic angiogenic agent for the treatment of various diseases where angiogenesis plays an important role.
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- Shagufta Haque
- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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Du Y, Cai M, Mu J, Li X, Song Y, Yuan X, Hua X, Guo S. Type I Collagen-Adhesive and ROS-Scavenging Nanoreactors Enhanced Retinal Ganglion Cell Survival in an Experimental Optic Nerve Crush Model. Macromol Rapid Commun 2023; 44:e2300389. [PMID: 37661804 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Traumatic optic neuropathy (TON) is a severe condition characterized by retinal ganglion cell (RGC) death, often leading to irreversible vision loss, and the death of RGCs is closely associated with oxidative stress. Unfortunately, effective treatment options for TON are lacking. To address this, catalase (CAT) is encapsulated in a tannic acid (TA)/poly(ethylenimine)-crosslinked hollow nanoreactor (CAT@PTP), which exhibited enhanced anchoring in the retina due to TA-collagen adhesion. The antioxidative activity of both CAT and TA synergistically eliminated reactive oxygen species (ROS) to save RGCs in the retina, thereby treating TON. In vitro experiments demonstrated that the nanoreactors preserve the enzymatic activity of CAT and exhibit high adhesion to type I collagen. The combination of CAT and TA-based nanoreactors enhanced ROS elimination while maintaining high biocompatibility. In an optic nerve crush rat model, CAT@PTP is effectively anchored to the retina via TA-collagen adhesion after a single vitreous injection, and RGCs are significantly preserved without adverse events. CAT@PTP exhibited a protective effect on retinal function. Given the abundance of collagen that exists in ocular tissues, these findings may contribute to the further application of this multifunctional nanoreactor in ocular diseases to improve therapeutic efficacy and reduce adverse effects.
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- Yuyuan Du
- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Clinical College of Ophthalmology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300020, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Tianjin Eye Institute, Tianjin Eye Hospital, Tianjin, 300020, China
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- Aier Eye Institute, Changsha, 410015, China
- Tianjin Aier Eye Hospital, Tianjin, 300190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Clinical College of Ophthalmology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300020, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Tianjin Eye Institute, Tianjin Eye Hospital, Tianjin, 300020, China
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- Aier Eye Institute, Changsha, 410015, China
- Tianjin Aier Eye Hospital, Tianjin, 300190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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Chun A, Paik SJ, Park J, Kim R, Park S, Jung SK, Kim SR. Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Yeast-Fermented Cabbage. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 33:1329-1336. [PMID: 37463863 PMCID: PMC10619550 DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2302.02025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Microbial fermentation is often used to improve the functionality of plant-based food materials. Herein, we investigated changes in the physicochemical and functional properties of cabbage during yeast fermentation to develop new products using fermented cabbage. Among the 8 types of food-grade yeast, both Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Saccharomyces boulardii fermented 10% cabbage powder solution (w/w) the most effectively, leaving no soluble sugars after 12 h of fermentation. In addition, the yeast fermentation of cabbage resulted in functionally positive outcomes in terms of sulforaphane content, antioxidant properties, and anti-inflammatory activity. Specifically, the yeast-fermented cabbages contained about 500% more sulforaphane. The soluble fraction (5 μg/ml) of yeast-fermented cabbage had no cytotoxicity in murine RAW 264.7 cells, and the radical-scavenging capacity was equivalent to 1 μg/ml of ascorbic acid. Moreover, cabbage fermented with S. boulardii significantly suppressed both lipopolysaccharides (LPS)-induced nitric oxide production and LPS-induced reactive oxygen species production in RAW 264.7 cells, suggesting a potential anti-inflammatory effect. These results support the idea that yeast fermentation is promising for developing functionally improved cabbage products.
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- Ahhyeon Chun
- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Tailored Food Technology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Tailored Food Technology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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Silva J, Alves C, Soledade F, Martins A, Pinteus S, Gaspar H, Alfonso A, Pedrosa R. Marine-Derived Components: Can They Be a Potential Therapeutic Approach to Parkinson's Disease? Mar Drugs 2023; 21:451. [PMID: 37623732 PMCID: PMC10455662 DOI: 10.3390/md21080451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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The increase in the life expectancy average has led to a growing elderly population, thus leading to a prevalence of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's disease (PD). PD is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder and is characterized by a progressive degeneration of the dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc). The marine environment has proven to be a source of unique and diverse chemical structures with great therapeutic potential to be used in the treatment of several pathologies, including neurodegenerative impairments. This review is focused on compounds isolated from marine organisms with neuroprotective activities on in vitro and in vivo models based on their chemical structures, taxonomy, neuroprotective effects, and their possible mechanism of action in PD. About 60 compounds isolated from marine bacteria, fungi, mollusk, sea cucumber, seaweed, soft coral, sponge, and starfish with neuroprotective potential on PD therapy are reported. Peptides, alkaloids, quinones, terpenes, polysaccharides, polyphenols, lipids, pigments, and mycotoxins were isolated from those marine organisms. They can act in several PD hallmarks, reducing oxidative stress, preventing mitochondrial dysfunction, α-synuclein aggregation, and blocking inflammatory pathways through the inhibition translocation of NF-kB factor, reduction of human tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6). This review gathers the marine natural products that have shown pharmacological activities acting on targets belonging to different intracellular signaling pathways related to PD development, which should be considered for future pre-clinical studies.
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- Joana Silva
- MARE—Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ARNET—Aquatic Research Network, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal; (F.S.); (A.M.); (S.P.); (H.G.)
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- MARE—Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ARNET—Aquatic Research Network, ESTM, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-614 Peniche, Portugal;
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- MARE—Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ARNET—Aquatic Research Network, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal; (F.S.); (A.M.); (S.P.); (H.G.)
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- MARE—Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ARNET—Aquatic Research Network, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal; (F.S.); (A.M.); (S.P.); (H.G.)
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- MARE—Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ARNET—Aquatic Research Network, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal; (F.S.); (A.M.); (S.P.); (H.G.)
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- MARE—Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ARNET—Aquatic Research Network, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal; (F.S.); (A.M.); (S.P.); (H.G.)
- BioISI—Biosystems and Integrative Sciences Institute, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary, University of Santiago de Compostela, 27002 Lugo, Spain;
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- MARE—Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ARNET—Aquatic Research Network, ESTM, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-614 Peniche, Portugal;
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Mohanta O, Ray A, Jena S, Sahoo A, Panda SS, Das PK, Nayak S, Panda PC. Mesosphaerum suaveolens Essential Oil Attenuates Inflammatory Response and Oxidative Stress in LPS-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Macrophages by Regulating NF-κB Signaling Pathway. Molecules 2023; 28:5817. [PMID: 37570786 PMCID: PMC10420984 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28155817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Mesosphaerum suaveolens (L.) Kuntze (Syn. Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit.) is a wild essential-oil-bearing plant having multiple uses in traditional medicine, perfumery, food, agriculture, and pharmaceutical industries. The present paper is the first report on the in vitro anti-inflammatory effects of the leaf essential oil of M. suaveolens (MSLEO) and unravels its molecular mechanism in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. GC-MS analysis of the essential oil (EO) isolated from the leaves by hydro-distillation led to the identification of 48 constituents, accounting for 90.55% of the total oil, and β-caryophyllene (16.17%), phyllocladene (11.85%), abietatriene (11.46%), and spathulenol (7.89%) were found to be the major components. MSLEO treatment had no effect on the viability of RAW 264.7 cells up to a concentration of 100 μg/mL, and the EO was responsible for a reduction in proinflammatory cytokines like IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α, a decrease in intracellular ROS production, and the restoration of oxidative damage by elevating the levels of endogenous antioxidative enzymes like CAT, SOD, GPx, and GSH. RT-qPCR analysis indicated that MSLEO reduced the mRNA expression levels of iNOS and COX-2 as compared to the LPS-induced group. In addition, a confocal microscopy analysis showed that MSLEO inhibited the translocation of NF-κB from the cytosol to the nucleus. The results of this experiment demonstrate that MSLEO possesses significant anti-inflammatory potential by preventing the activation of NF-κB, which, in turn, inhibits the downstream expression of other inflammatory mediators associated with the activation of the NF-κB pathway in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells. Thus, the leaf essential oil of M. suaveolens may prove to be a promising therapeutic agent for the treatment of inflammation, and targeting the NF-κB signaling pathway may be considered as an attractive approach for anti-inflammatory therapies.
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- Centre for Biotechnology, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Kalinga Nagar, Bhubaneswar 751003, India
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Nasra S, Shah T, Bhatt M, Chaudhari R, Bhatia D, Kumar A. Reprogramming M1-to-M2 Phenotype to Alleviate Inflammation: Using Liposomal Curcumin as a Tool to Redefine Macrophage Functionality. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023. [PMID: 37379246 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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The versatile nature of macrophages and their ability to switch between various activation states plays a pivotal role in both promoting and inhibiting inflammatory processes. In pathological inflammatory conditions, classically activated M1 macrophages are often associated with initiating and maintaining inflammation, while alternatively activated M2 macrophages are linked to the resolution of chronic inflammation. Achieving a favorable equilibrium between M1 and M2 macrophages is crucial for mitigating inflammatory environments in pathological conditions. Polyphenols are known to have strong inherent antioxidative capabilities, and curcumin has been found to reduce macrophage inflammatory reactions. However, its therapeutic efficacy is compromised due to its poor bioavailability. The present study aims to harness the properties of curcumin by loading it in nanoliposomes and enhancing the M1-to-M2 macrophage polarization. A stable liposome formulation was achieved at 122.1 ± 0.08 nm, and a sustained kinetic release of curcumin was observed within 24 h. The nanoliposomes were further characterized using TEM, FTIR, and XRD, and the morphological changes in macrophage cells, RAW264.7, were observed in SEM, indicating a distinct M2-type phenotype after the treatment with liposomal curcumin. ROS may partially control macrophage polarization and be observed to decrease after treatment with liposomal curcumin. The nanoliposomes were able to successfully internalize in the macrophage cells, and an enhanced expression of ARG-1 and CD206 with a decrease in iNOS, CD80, and CD86 levels suggested the polarization of LPS-activated macrophages toward the M2 phenotype. Also, liposomal curcumin treatment dose-dependently inhibited TNF-α, IL-2, IFN-γ, and IL-17A at secretory levels and simultaneously increased the levels of cytokines like IL-4, IL-6, and IL-10.
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- Simran Nasra
- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Biological Engineering Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Gandhinagar, Palaj 382355, Gujarat, India
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- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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Subin P, Sabuhom P, Naladta A, Luecha P, Nualkaew S, Nualkaew N. An Evaluation of the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of a Thai Traditional Polyherbal Recipe TPDM6315 in LPS-Induced RAW264.7 Macrophages and TNF-α-Induced 3T3-L1 Adipocytes. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:4891-4907. [PMID: 37367060 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45060311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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TPDM6315 is an antipyretic Thai herbal recipe that contains several herbs with anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity activities. This study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of TPDM6315 extracts in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 macrophages and TNF-α-induced 3T3-L1 adipocytes, and the effects of TPDM6315 extracts on lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. The results showed that the TPDM6315 extracts reduced the nitric oxide production and downregulated the iNOS, IL-6, PGE2, and TNF-α genes regulating fever in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages. The treatment of 3T3-L1 pre-adipocytes with TPDM6315 extracts during a differentiation to the adipocytes resulted in the decreasing of the cellular lipid accumulation in adipocytes. The ethanolic extract (10 µg/mL) increased the mRNA level of adiponectin (the anti-inflammatory adipokine) and upregulated the PPAR-γ in the TNF-α induced adipocytes. These findings provide evidence-based support for the traditional use of TPDM6315 as an anti-pyretic for fever originating from inflammation. The anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory actions of TPDM6315 in TNF-α induced adipocytes suggest that this herbal recipe could be useful for the treatment of metabolic syndrome disorders caused by obesity. Further investigations into the modes of action of TPDM6315 are needed for developing health products to prevent or regulate disorders resulting from inflammation.
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- Phetpawi Subin
- Division of Pharmacognosy and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Division of Pharmacognosy and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Division of Pharmacognosy and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Natural Product Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham 44150, Thailand
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- Division of Pharmacognosy and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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Song H, Kang S, Yu Y, Jung SY, Park K, Kim SM, Kim HJ, Kim JG, Kim SE. In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of pH-Responsive Resveratrol-Urocanic Acid Nano-Assemblies. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24043843. [PMID: 36835253 PMCID: PMC9965382 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Inflammatory environments provide vital biochemical stimuli (i.e., oxidative stress, pH, and enzymes) for triggered drug delivery in a controlled manner. Inflammation alters the local pH within the affected tissues. As a result, pH-sensitive nanomaterials can be used to effectively target drugs to the site of inflammation. Herein, we designed pH-sensitive nanoparticles in which resveratrol (an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compound (RES)) and urocanic acid (UA) were complexed with a pH-sensitive moiety using an emulsion method. These RES-UA NPs were characterized by transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, zeta potential, and FT-IR spectroscopy. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of the RES-UA NPs were assessed in RAW 264.7 macrophages. The NPs were circular in shape and ranged in size from 106 to 180 nm. The RES-UA NPs suppressed the mRNA expression of the pro-inflammatory molecules inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages in a concentration-dependent manner. Incubation of LPS-stimulated macrophages with RES-UA NPs reduced the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in a concentration-dependent manner. These results suggest that pH-responsive RES-UA NPs can be used to decrease ROS generation and inflammation.
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- Heegyeong Song
- Department of Systems Biotechnology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Nano-Based Disease Control Institute, Korea University Guro Hospital, #148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 08308, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Nano-Based Disease Control Institute, Korea University Guro Hospital, #148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 08308, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Systems Biotechnology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Systems Biotechnology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Nano-Based Disease Control Institute, Korea University Guro Hospital, #148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 08308, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Nano-Based Disease Control Institute, Korea University Guro Hospital, #148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 08308, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, 123, Jeokgeum-ro, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si 15355, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (J.G.K.); (S.E.K.); Tel.: +82-31-412-4946 (J.G.K.); +82-2-6738-4514 (S.E.K.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Nano-Based Disease Control Institute, Korea University Guro Hospital, #148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 08308, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (J.G.K.); (S.E.K.); Tel.: +82-31-412-4946 (J.G.K.); +82-2-6738-4514 (S.E.K.)
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Patrinoside and Patrinoside A from Patrinia scabiosaefolia Improve Insulin Resistance by Inhibiting NF- κB, MAPK Pathways and Oxidative Stress in RAW264.7 and 3 T3-L1 Cells. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2023; 2023:9069645. [PMID: 36733419 PMCID: PMC9889156 DOI: 10.1155/2023/9069645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Patrinia scabiosaefolia, as traditional food and medicine plant, was used to treat appendicitis, enteritis, and hepatitis for thousand years in China. Patrinoside and patrinoside A isolated from P. scabiosaefolia could significantly improve insulin resistance (IR) by activating PI-3 K/AKT signaling pathway in our previous study. Since IR is closely related to inflammation, their anti-inflammatory activities in RAW264.7 inflammatory model induced by LPS and in 3 T3-L1 IR inflammatory model induced by TNF-α were evaluated to identify whether the effects on improving IR related to anti-inflammatory activity. In RAW264.7 cells, patrinoside and patrinoside A significantly inhibited the transcription and secretion of inflammatory mediators NO, TNF-α, and IL-6. Western blot analysis showed that the significant inhibition of phosphorylation of IκB and P65 and P38, ERK and JNK suggested that the effects were exerted through NF-κB pathway and MAPK pathway. In 3 T3-L1 cells, patrinoside and patrinoside A also inhibited the activation of NF-κB and MAPK pathways through inhibiting the transcriptions of inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and chemokines MCP-1 and MIP-1α. These events resulted in the inhibition of macrophages migration to adipocytes. In addition, patrinoside and patrinoside A ameliorated oxidative stress by inhibiting ROS release in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. In conclusion, patrinoside and patrinoside A could active PI-3 K/AKT pathway, inhibit NF-κB pathway, MAPK pathway, and improve oxidative stress, which showed multipathways on improving IR. These results provided the scientific basis for material basis and mechanism on improving IR of P. scabiosaefolia.
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Choudhary K, Prasad SR, Lokhande KB, Murti K, Singh S, Ravichandiran V, Kumar N. 4-Methylesculetin ameliorates LPS-induced depression-like behavior through the inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1120508. [PMID: 36909194 PMCID: PMC9995395 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1120508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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The pathophysiology of depression is heavily dependent on inflammation. Evidence suggests that the etiology of depression is linked with NLRP3 inflammasome-induced inflammation. Therefore, blocking the activated NLRP3 inflammasome may be beneficial for treating depression. Due to the limitations of currently available antidepressants, it is necessary to develop novel, safe, and affordable drugs for the treatment of depression. A natural coumarin derivative named 4-methylesculetin (4-MESC) possesses anti-inflammatory properties. However, the role of 4-MESC as an antidepressant has not been elucidated. Therefore, in this study, we explored the antidepressant-like effects of 4-MESC and its underlying molecular mechanism through the modulation of the NLRP3 inflammasome. The docking and molecular dynamic simulation studies revealed that 4-MESC has a higher affinity for the NLRP3 PYD. Blood-brain barrier permeability was confirmed using the SwissADME pharmacokinetic tool. High doses (50 mg/kg) of 4-MESC significantly reduced the immobility duration in the tail-suspension test (TST) and forced swim test (FST) without changing the overall locomotor activity in the female Swiss albino mice that were subjected to lipopolysaccharide (LPS). LPS-induced pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6 and TNF-α were reduced in serum and brain tissues using 4-MESC. 4-MESC's neuroprotective effects are mediated by increased brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and decreased cortisol levels. 4-MESC markedly reduced LPS-induced elevated levels of ROS and lipid peroxidation (malondialdehyde levels) and enhanced the superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and glutathione levels, which revealed its anti-oxidant potential against oxidative stress. 4-MESC diminished the expression levels of NF-κBp65, IL-6, NLRP3, caspase-1, gasdermin D, and IL-1β in the hippocampus. These findings demonstrated that 4-MESC exhibited antidepressant-like effects by inhibiting the NLRP3 inflammasome. However, other antidepressant mechanisms might also be involved which require further studies.
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- Khushboo Choudhary
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Hajipur, Hajipur, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Hajipur, Hajipur, India
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- Translational Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics Research Lab, Department of Life Sciences, Shiv Nadar University, GBNagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Hajipur, Hajipur, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Hajipur, Hajipur, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Hajipur, Hajipur, India.,Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Hajipur, Hajipur, India.,Department of Pharmacy Practice, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Hajipur, Hajipur, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Hajipur, Hajipur, India
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Krobthong S, Yingchutrakul Y, Sittisaree W, Tulyananda T, Samutrtai P, Choowongkomon K, Lao-On U. Evaluation of potential anti-metastatic and antioxidative abilities of natural peptides derived from Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. ex Kunth in A549 cells. PeerJ 2022; 10:e13693. [PMID: 35818360 PMCID: PMC9270879 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. ex Kunth is a well-known medicinal plant found in tropical and subtropical regions. It contains a broad range of bioactive compounds that exhibit many biological effects, including antidiabetic, antibacterial, and antioxidative activities. However, the effect of natural peptides from T. stans against cancer progression and free radical production is unknown. This study aims to evaluate the cytotoxic, anti-metastatic, and antioxidative activities of natural peptides from T. stans on A549 cells. Methods The natural peptides were extracted from the flower of T. stans using the pressurized hot water extraction (PHWE) method, followed by size exclusion chromatography and solid-phase extraction-C18. The cytotoxic and anti-metastatic effects of natural peptides were evaluated using MTT and transwell chamber assays, respectively. The free radical scavenging activity of natural peptides was determined using ABTS, DPPH, and FRAP assays. The cells were pretreated with the IC50 dosage of natural peptides and stimulated with LPS before analyzing intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and proteomics. Results Natural peptides induced cell toxicity at a concentration of less than 1 ng/ml and markedly reduced cell motility of A549 cells. The cells had a migration rate of less than 10% and lost their invasion ability in the treatment condition. In addition, natural peptides showed free radical scavenging activity similar to standard antioxidants and significantly decreased intracellular ROS in the LPS-induced cells. Proteomic analysis revealed 1,604 differentially expressed proteins. The self-organizing tree algorithm (SOTA) clustered the protein abundances into eleven groups. The volcano plot revealed that the cancer-promoting proteins (NCBP2, AMD, MER34, ENC1, and COA4) were down-regulated, while the secretory glycoprotein (A1BG) and ROS-reducing protein (ASB6) were up-regulated in the treatment group. Conclusion The anti-proliferative and anti-metastatic activities of natural peptides may be attributed to the suppression of several cancer-promoting proteins. In contrast, their antioxidative activity may result from the up-regulation of ROS-reducing protein. This finding suggests that natural peptides from T. stans are viable for being the new potential anti-cancer and antioxidative agents.
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- Sucheewin Krobthong
- Center for Neuroscience, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand,Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Genetic Engineering, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- National Omics Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- School of Bioinnovation and Bio-Based Product Intelligence, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand,Hematology and Transfusion Science Research Center (HTSRC), Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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Lee MJ, Seo HJ, Hwang GS, Choi S, Park SJ, Hwang SJ, Kang KS. Molecular Mechanism of Cinnamomum cassia against Gastric Damage and Identification of Active Compounds. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12040525. [PMID: 35454114 PMCID: PMC9028104 DOI: 10.3390/biom12040525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Cinnamomum cassia is a natural product found in plants that has been used as a folk remedy for inflammation. In this study, we investigated the mechanism underlying the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of C. cassia extract (ECC) in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced murine RAW 264.7 cells, in comparison with 4-hydroxycinnamaldehyde, a C. cassia extract component. ECC and 4-hydroxycinnamaldehyde inhibited the production of nitrite oxide in a dose-dependent manner and did not show any change in cellular toxicity when treated with the same dose as that used in the nitrite assay. Moreover, they attenuated ROS accumulation after lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation. ECC and 4-hydroxycinnamaldehyde decreased the mRNA and protein expression levels of inflammatory mediators (iNOS and COX-2) and cytokines such as TNF and IL-6. We also found that ECC and 4-hydroxycinnamaldehyde mitigated the phosphorylation of ERK, JNK, and transcription factors, such as NF-κB and STAT3, suppressing NF-κB nuclear translocation in LPS-activated macrophages. In addition, administration of ECC in a Sprague Dawley rat model of acute gastric injury caused by indomethacin significantly increased the gastric mucus volume. Analysis of serum and tissue levels of inflammatory mediators revealed a significant decrease in serum PGE2 and myeloperoxidase levels and a reduction in gastric iNOS, COX-2, and p65 protein levels. Collectively, these results suggest that ECC has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and is a potential candidate for curing gastritis.
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- Myong Jin Lee
- College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (M.J.L.); (G.S.H.); (S.C.)
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- Yonsei Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & College of Pharmacy, Yonsei University, 85 Songdogwahak-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 21983, Korea;
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- College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (M.J.L.); (G.S.H.); (S.C.)
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- College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (M.J.L.); (G.S.H.); (S.C.)
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- Chong Kun Dang (CKD) Pharm Research Institute, Yongin-si 16995, Korea;
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- Yonsei Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & College of Pharmacy, Yonsei University, 85 Songdogwahak-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 21983, Korea;
- Correspondence: (S.-J.H.); (K.S.K.); Tel.: +82-32-749-4518 (S.-J.H.); +82-31-750-5402 (K.S.K.)
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- College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (M.J.L.); (G.S.H.); (S.C.)
- Correspondence: (S.-J.H.); (K.S.K.); Tel.: +82-32-749-4518 (S.-J.H.); +82-31-750-5402 (K.S.K.)
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Lee JH, Kwak HJ, Shin D, Seo HJ, Park SJ, Hong BH, Shin MS, Kim SH, Kang KS. Mitigation of Gastric Damage Using Cinnamomum cassia Extract: Network Pharmacological Analysis of Active Compounds and Protection Effects in Rats. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:plants11060716. [PMID: 35336597 PMCID: PMC8949351 DOI: 10.3390/plants11060716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Gastritis is a common disease worldwide that is caused by various causes such as eating habits, smoking, severe stress, and heavy drinking, as well as Helicobacter pylori infections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Cinnamomum cassia is a tropical aromatic evergreen tree commonly used as a natural medicine in Asia and as a functional food ingredient. Studies have reported this species' anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, and cardiovascular disease suppression effects. We evaluated the potential effects of C. cassia using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), ethanol (EtOH), and ethanol/hydrochloric acid (HCl)-induced gastric mucosal injury models. C. cassia extracts reduced the area of gastric mucosa injury caused by indomethacin, NSAID, EtOH, and EtOH/HCl. We also applied a network pharmacology-based approach to identify the active compounds, potential targets, and pharmacological mechanisms of C. cassia against gastritis. Through a network pharmacology analysis, 10 key components were predicted as anti-gastritis effect-related compounds of C. cassia among 51 expected active compounds. The NF-κB signaling pathway, a widely known inflammatory response mechanism, comprised a major signaling pathway within the network pharmacology analysis. These results suggest that the anti-gastritis activities of C. cassia may be induced via the anti-inflammatory effects of key components, which suppress the inflammation-related genes and signaling pathways identified in this study.
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- Ji Hwan Lee
- Cooperative-Center of Natural Product Central Bank for Biological Evaluation, College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (J.H.L.); (D.S.); (M.-S.S.)
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- Yonsei Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Yonsei University, Incheon 21983, Korea;
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- Cooperative-Center of Natural Product Central Bank for Biological Evaluation, College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (J.H.L.); (D.S.); (M.-S.S.)
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- Chong Kun Dang (CKD) Pharm Research Institute, Yongin-si 16995, Korea; (H.J.S.); (S.J.P.); (B.-H.H.)
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- Chong Kun Dang (CKD) Pharm Research Institute, Yongin-si 16995, Korea; (H.J.S.); (S.J.P.); (B.-H.H.)
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- Chong Kun Dang (CKD) Pharm Research Institute, Yongin-si 16995, Korea; (H.J.S.); (S.J.P.); (B.-H.H.)
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- Cooperative-Center of Natural Product Central Bank for Biological Evaluation, College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (J.H.L.); (D.S.); (M.-S.S.)
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- Yonsei Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Yonsei University, Incheon 21983, Korea;
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- Cooperative-Center of Natural Product Central Bank for Biological Evaluation, College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (J.H.L.); (D.S.); (M.-S.S.)
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Anti-inflammatory effect of a triterpenoid from Balanophora laxiflora: results of bioactivity-guided isolation. Heliyon 2022; 8:e09070. [PMID: 35287327 PMCID: PMC8917289 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Balanophora laxiflora, a medicinal plant traditionally used to treat fever, pain, and inflammation in Vietnam, has been reported to possess prominent anti-inflammatory activity. This study examined the active constituents and molecular mechanisms underlying these anti-inflammatory effects using bioactivity-guided isolation in combination with cell-based assays and animal models of inflammation. Among the isolated compounds, the triterpenoid (21α)-22-hydroxyhopan-3-one (1) showed the most potent inhibitory effect on COX-2 expression in LPS-stimulated Raw 264.7 macrophages. Furthermore, 1 suppressed the expression of the inflammatory mediators iNOS, IL-1β, INFβ, and TNFα in activated Raw 264.7 macrophages and alleviated the inflammatory response in carrageenan-induced paw oedema and a cotton pellet-induced granuloma model. Mechanistically, the anti-inflammatory effects of 1 were mediated via decreasing cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels by inhibiting NADPH oxidases (NOXs) and free radical scavenging activities. By downregulating ROS signalling, 1 reduced the activation of MAPK signalling pathways, leading to decreased AP-1-dependent transcription of inflammatory mediators. These findings shed light on the chemical constituents that contribute to the anti-inflammatory actions of B. laxiflora and suggest that 1 is a promising candidate for treating inflammation-related diseases.
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Singh E, Osmani RAM, Banerjee R, Abu Lila AS, Moin A, Almansour K, Arab HH, Alotaibi HF, Khafagy ES. Poly ε-Caprolactone Nanoparticles for Sustained Intra-Articular Immune Modulation in Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis Rodent Model. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:519. [PMID: 35335895 PMCID: PMC8953799 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14030519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder with synovitis and articular pathology as its primary expositions. Leflunomide (Lfd) is an anti-rheumatic drug that is effective in the treatment of RA, but displays severe side effects upon prolonged systemic administration. Local therapy might represent a promising strategy to treat rheumatoid arthritis without eliciting systemic adverse effects. In this study, leflunomide-loaded poly(ε-caprolactone) nanoparticles (Lfd-NPs) were prepared and assessed as a local drug delivery system capable of alleviating RA-associated inflammation. Lfd-NPs were optimized using the Quality by Design (QbD) approach, applying a 32 full factorial design. In vitro drug release from NPs was examined in simulated synovial fluid. In addition, the in vivo efficacy of Lfd-NPs was evaluated in the Adjuvant Induced Arthritis (AIA) rodent model. Sustained drug release in simulated synovial fluid was observed for up to 168 h. A gradual reduction in paw volume and knee diameter was observed over the course of treatment, indicating the regression of the disease. In addition, significant reductions in serum proinflammatory markers and cytokines, including the C-reactive protein (CRP), rheumatoid factor (RF), TNF-α, IL1-β, and IL-6, were verified upon treatment with Lfd-NPs, suggesting the modulation of immune responses at the pathological site. Most importantly, no remarkable signs of toxicity were observed in Lfd-NP-treated animals. Collectively, intra-articularly administered Lfd-NPs might represent a potential therapeutic alternative to systemically administered drugs for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, without eliciting systemic adverse effects.
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- Ekta Singh
- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai 400076, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru 570015, India;
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai 400076, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt;
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail 81442, Saudi Arabia; (A.M.); (K.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail 81442, Saudi Arabia; (A.M.); (K.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail 81442, Saudi Arabia; (A.M.); (K.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41552, Egypt
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Khatua S, Simal-Gandara J, Acharya K. Understanding immune-modulatory efficacy in vitro. Chem Biol Interact 2022; 352:109776. [PMID: 34906553 PMCID: PMC8665649 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2021.109776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Boosting or suppressing our immune system represents an attractive adjunct in the treatment of infections including SARS-CoV-2, cancer, AIDS, malnutrition, age related problems and some inflammatory disorders. Thus, there has been a growing interest in exploring and developing novel drugs, natural or synthetic, that can manipulate our defence mechanism. Many of such studies, reported till date, have been designed to explore effect of the therapeutic on function of macrophages, being a key component in innate immune system. Indeed, RAW264.7, J774A.1, THP-1 and U937 cell lines act as ideal model systems for preliminary investigation and selection of dose for in vivo studies. Several bioassays have been standardized so far where many techniques require high throughput instruments, cost effective reagents and technical assistance that may hinder many scholars to perform a method demanding compilation of available protocols. In this review, we have taken an attempt for the first time to congregate commonly used in vitro immune-modulating techniques explaining their principles. The study detected that among about 40 different assays and more than 150 sets of primers, the methods of cell proliferation by MTT, phagocytosis by neutral red, NO detection by Griess reaction and estimation of expression of TLRs, COX-2, iNOS, TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β by PCR have been the most widely used to screen the therapeutics under investigation.
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- Somanjana Khatua
- Molecular and Applied Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory, Centre of Advanced Study, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, 700019, West Bengal, India,Department of Botany, Krishnagar Government College, Krishnagar, Nadia, 741101, West Bengal, India
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- Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Science, E-32004, Ourense, Spain,Corresponding author
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- Molecular and Applied Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory, Centre of Advanced Study, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, 700019, West Bengal, India,Corresponding author
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Waghole RJ, Misar AV, Kulkarni NS, Khan F, Naik DG, Jadhav SH. In vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory activity of Tetrastigma sulcatum leaf extract, pure compound and its derivatives. Inflammopharmacology 2022; 30:291-311. [DOI: 10.1007/s10787-021-00897-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Li Z, xue C, zhang L, zhang Y, yu Y, guo X, liu Q, zhang Z. H2O2-responsive prodrug-nanosystem based on auto-fluorescent perylenetetracarboxylic diimide hinders foaming progress in RAW264.7 cells. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:2899-2911. [DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00175f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Oxidative stress can lead to a variety of diseases, and oxalate bond can consume excess reactive oxygen species(ROS)in cells. In this study, the H2O2 responsive prodrug-nanosystem was synthesized by oxalate...
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Mundekkad D, Kameshwari GV, Karchalkar P, Koti R. The catalytic and ROS-scavenging activities of green synthesized, antiferromagnetic α-Fe 2O 3nanoparticle with a prismatic octahedron morphology from pomegranate rind extract. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 33:045706. [PMID: 34598165 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac2c45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Phenolic compounds (like 4-nitrophenol) and dyes (like methyl orange) are common by-products discharged by many industries as wastes; they are toxic and may induce discomfort and irritation in humans when ingested. Most of these compounds can be made less toxic through catalytic degradation. Metal oxide nanoparticles are found to have high catalytic activity and can degrade toxic phenolic compounds and dyes. In the current study, pomegranate rind extract was used for the green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles that exhibited an octahedron morphology revealed by scanning electron microscopy analysis. Energy dispersive x-ray analysis showed 47.96% content of Fe (by weight); high resolution-transmission electron microscopy analysis confirmed that the nanoparticles had a particle size of 22.54 ± 4.13 nm. The particles were further characterized by x-ray diffraction, fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, vibrating sample magnetometer, and thermogravimetric analysis. The nanoparticle proved to be efficient in reducing 4-nitrophenol and methyl orange. It was also found to be non-toxic towards murine macrophages, RAW 264.7 with good ROS-scavenging potential compared to control.
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- Deepa Mundekkad
- Centre for Nano Biotechnology (CNBT), Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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- School of BioSciences and Technology (SBST), Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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- School of BioSciences and Technology (SBST), Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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- School of BioSciences and Technology (SBST), Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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Ma S, Zhang H, Xu J. Characterization, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammation Capacities of Fermented Flammulina velutipes Polyphenols. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26206205. [PMID: 34684784 PMCID: PMC8537206 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26206205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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This work investigated the preparation, characterization, antioxidant, and anti-inflammation capacities of Flammulina velutipes polyphenols (FVP) and fermented FVP (FFVP). The results revealed that the new syringic acid, accounting for 22.22%, was obtained after fermentation (FFVP). FFVP exhibits higher antioxidant and anti-inflammation activities than FVP, enhancing cell viability and phagocytosis, inhibiting the secretion of NO and ROS, and reducing the inflammatory response of RAW264.7 cells. This study revealed that FFVP provides a theoretical reference for in-depth study of its regulatory mechanisms and further development of functional antioxidants that are applicable in the food and health industry.
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- Sheng Ma
- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200436, China;
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Veterinary and Biotechnology, Shanghai 200436, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200436, China;
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Veterinary and Biotechnology, Shanghai 200436, China
- Correspondence: (H.Z.); (J.X.)
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200436, China;
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Veterinary and Biotechnology, Shanghai 200436, China
- Correspondence: (H.Z.); (J.X.)
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Zhou JT, Ren KD, Hou J, Chen J, Yang G. α‑rhamnrtin‑3‑α‑rhamnoside exerts anti‑inflammatory effects on lipopolysaccharide‑stimulated RAW264.7 cells by abrogating NF‑κB and activating the Nrf2 signaling pathway. Mol Med Rep 2021; 24:799. [PMID: 34523697 PMCID: PMC8456313 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.12439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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α-rhamnrtin-3-α-rhamnoside (ARR) is the principal compound extracted from Loranthus tanakae Franch. & Sav. However, its underlying pharmacological properties remain undetermined. Inflammation is a defense mechanism of the body; however, the excessive activation of the inflammatory response can result in physical injury. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of ARR on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 macrophages and to determine the underlying molecular mechanism. A Cell Counting Kit-8 assay was performed to assess cytotoxicity. Nitric oxide (NO) production was measured via a NO colorimetric kit. Levels of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and proinflammatory cytokines, IL-1β and IL-6, were detected using ELISAs. Reverse transcription-quantitative (RT-q)PCR analysis was performed to detect the mRNA expression levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), IL-6 and IL-1β in LPS-induced RAW246.7 cells. Western blotting, immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry analyses were performed to measure the expression levels of NF-κB and nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathway-related proteins to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of the inflammatory response. The results of the cytotoxicity assay revealed that doses of ARR ≤200 µg/ml exhibited no significant effect on the viability of RAW264.7 cells. The results of the Griess assay demonstrated that ARR inhibited the production of NO. In addition, the results of the ELISAs and RT-qPCR analysis discovered that ARR reduced the production of the proinflammatory cytokines, IL-1β and IL-6, as well as the proinflammatory mediators, PGE2, iNOS and COX-2, in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. Immunohistochemical analysis demonstrated that ARR inhibited LPS-induced activation of TNF-associated factor 6 (TRAF6) and NF-κB p65 signaling molecules, while reversing the downregulation of the NOD-like receptor family CARD domain containing 3 (NLRC3) signaling molecule, which was consistent with the results of the western blotting analysis. Immunofluorescence results indicated that ARR reduced the increase of NF-κB p65 nuclear expression induced by LPS. Furthermore, the results of the western blotting experiments also revealed that ARR upregulated heme oxygenase-1, NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1 and Nrf2 pathway molecules. In conclusion, the results of the present study suggested that ARR may exert anti-inflammatory effects by downregulating NF-κB and activating Nrf2-mediated inflammatory responses, suggesting that ARR may be an attractive anti-inflammatory candidate drug.
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- Jiang Tao Zhou
- Department of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong, Shanxi 030600, P.R. China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong, Shanxi 030600, P.R. China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong, Shanxi 030600, P.R. China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong, Shanxi 030600, P.R. China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Jinzhong, Shanxi 030600, P.R. China
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Dong L, Yang H, Wang Z, Jiang N, Zhang A. Antimicrobial peptide CC34 attenuates intestinal inflammation via downregulation of the NF-κB signaling pathway. 3 Biotech 2021; 11:397. [PMID: 34422538 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-021-02948-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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The investigational drug CC34 is a cation peptide with multiple bioactivities. Here, we studied the anti-inflammatory effects of CC34 in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated mouse monocyte-macrophage cells (RAW264.7) and in mice with LPS-induced intestinal inflammation. In vitro, CC34 treatment with less than 50 μg/mL for 24 h did not induce cytotoxicity in RAW264.7 cells. Furthermore, CC34 significantly lowered the levels of select inflammatory cytokines, including TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6. Intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) were lower in RAW264.7 cells treated with CC34 + LPS than in cells treated with LPS alone. Additionally, CC34 treatment suppressed iNOS and COX-2 mRNA levels in LPS-treated cells. We also observed that CC34 exerted anti-inflammatory activity by suppressing the phosphorylation of IKKβ, IκBα, and NF-κB p65 in vitro. Moreover, CC34 downregulated the release of inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6) in the jejunum tissue and serum of LPS-treated mice. We also found that the myeloperoxidase (MPO) levels were decreased, and the pathological damages were effectively abated in the jejunum tissue of CC34 + LPS-treated mice. In summary, we demonstrated that CC34 exerted anti-inflammatory activities, associated with the neutralization of LPS, inhibition of ROS, inhibition the NF-κB signaling pathway, and down-regulating the secretion of inflammatory cytokines. Thus, CC34 may represent an effective therapeutic strategy for intestinal inflammation.
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Kim HM, Nam B, Paudel SB, Nam JW, Han AR, Jeong HG, Jin CH. 9‑Hydroxy‑isoegomaketone inhibits LPS‑induced NO and inflammatory cytokine production in RAW264.7 cells. Mol Med Rep 2021; 23:181. [PMID: 33398364 PMCID: PMC7809899 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2020.11820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Isoegomaketone (IK) is a known component of Perilla frutescens that reportedly exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-allergic properties. A novel compound known as 9-HIK has been isolated from the extract of a radiation mutant P. frutescens var. crispa using supercritical carbon dioxide. In the present study, 9-HIK induced heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) mRNA expression in RAW264.7 cells, with maximal levels observed 4 h after 9-HIK treatment. In addition, 9-HIK inhibited the mRNA and protein expression of pro-inflammatory mediators, such as IL-6 and interferon-β, as well as the production of nitric oxide (NO) in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. Furthermore, N-acetyl-L-cysteine, a reactive oxygen species scavenger, inhibited NO production and HO-1 mRNA expression levels through the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 pathway. Overall, 9-HIK displayed anti-inflammatory properties in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells via direct suppression of inflammatory mediators and HO-1 induction.
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- Hyun Mi Kim
- Radiation Breeding Research Team, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Jeongeup‑si, Jeollabuk‑do 56212, Republic of Korea
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- Radiation Breeding Research Team, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Jeongeup‑si, Jeollabuk‑do 56212, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyengsan‑si, Gyeongsangbuk‑do 38541, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyengsan‑si, Gyeongsangbuk‑do 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Radiation Breeding Research Team, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Jeongeup‑si, Jeollabuk‑do 56212, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Chungcheongnam‑do 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Radiation Breeding Research Team, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Jeongeup‑si, Jeollabuk‑do 56212, Republic of Korea
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