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Costa EV, Freitas JGC, Manickchand SP, Araújo MDS, Silva VR, Santos LDS, Koolen HHF, da Silva FMA, Soares MBP, Bezerra DP. Gouregine, an α-Gem-Dimethyltetradehydrocularine Alkaloid, and Other Aporphinoid Alkaloids from the Bark of Guatteria olivacea (Annonaceae) and Their In Vitro Cytotoxic Activities. Molecules 2024; 29:3834. [PMID: 39202913 PMCID: PMC11357160 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29163834] [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: 06/29/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
Abstract
Guatteria olivacea R.E. Fries is an Amazonian species known as 'envira-bobó' and 'envira-fofa' and is common in the states of Amazonas, Acre, and Pará. Recently, the essential oil from the leaves of this species has shown promising antitumor activity both in vitro and in vivo. The presence of isoquinoline-derived alkaloids, including aporphinoids and tetrahydroprotoberberine alkaloids, has also been previously reported. In our ongoing search for bioactive compounds from Annonaceae Amazonian plants, the bark of G. olivacea was investigated via classical chromatography techniques, which revealed nine compounds, eight isoquinoline-derived alkaloids, a rare alkaloid with a α-gem-dimethyltetradehydrocularine structure known as gouregine, seven known aporphinoid alkaloids: isopiline, O-methylisopiline, melosmine, 9-hydroxyiguattescine, dihydromelosmine, lysicamine, and guattouregidine, and one known pimaradiene diterpene: acanthoic acid. All the isolated compounds were described for the first time in the bark of G. olivacea, and their structures were elucidated by extensive analyses of their 1D and 2D NMR spectra in combination with MS data. The NMR data of the alkaloids isopiline, O-methylisopiline, melosmine, dihydromelosmine, and guattouregidine were revised due to incomplete data in the literature and some ambiguities. The in vitro cytotoxic activities of the isolated compounds were evaluated against human cancer (HepG2, KG-1a, and HCT116) and noncancerous (MRC-5) cell lines via the Alamar blue assay after 72 h of incubation. Among the compounds evaluated against human cancer cell lines, the most active was the oxoaporphine alkaloid lysicamine, which has strong activity against HCT116 cells, with an IC50 value of 6.64 µg/mL (22.79 µmol/L). Melosmine had a moderate effect on HCT116 cells, with an IC50 value of 16.77 µg/mL (49.70 µmol/L), whereas acanthoic acid had moderate effects on HepG2 and HCT116 cells, with IC50 values of 14.63 µg/mL (48.37 µmol/L) and 21.25 µg/mL (70.25 µmol/L), respectively.
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- Emmanoel V. Costa
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69080-900, AM, Brazil; (J.G.C.F.); (S.P.M.); (M.d.S.A.)
- Postgraduate Program in Chemistry, Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69080-900, AM, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69080-900, AM, Brazil; (J.G.C.F.); (S.P.M.); (M.d.S.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69080-900, AM, Brazil; (J.G.C.F.); (S.P.M.); (M.d.S.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69080-900, AM, Brazil; (J.G.C.F.); (S.P.M.); (M.d.S.A.)
- Postgraduate Program in Chemistry, Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69080-900, AM, Brazil
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- Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador 40296-710, BA, Brazil; (V.R.S.); (L.d.S.S.); (M.B.P.S.)
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- Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador 40296-710, BA, Brazil; (V.R.S.); (L.d.S.S.); (M.B.P.S.)
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- Analytical Center-Multidisciplinary Support Center (CA-CAM), Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69080-900, AM, Brazil;
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- Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador 40296-710, BA, Brazil; (V.R.S.); (L.d.S.S.); (M.B.P.S.)
- SENAI Institute of Innovation (ISI) in Health Advanced Systems, University Center SENAI/CIMATEC, Salvador 41650-010, BA, Brazil
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- Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador 40296-710, BA, Brazil; (V.R.S.); (L.d.S.S.); (M.B.P.S.)
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Sun Y, Xin J, Xu Y, Wang X, Zhao F, Niu C, Liu S. Research Progress on Sesquiterpene Compounds from Artabotrys Plants of Annonaceae. Molecules 2024; 29:1648. [PMID: 38611927 PMCID: PMC11013193 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29071648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Artabotrys, a pivotal genus within the Annonaceae family, is renowned for its extensive biological significance and medicinal potential. The genus's sesquiterpene compounds have attracted considerable interest from the scientific community due to their structural complexity and diverse biological activities. These compounds exhibit a range of biological activities, including antimalarial, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory analgesic, and anti-tumor properties, positioning them as promising candidates for medical applications. This review aims to summarize the current knowledge on the variety, species, and structural characteristics of sesquiterpene compounds isolated from Artabotrys plants. Furthermore, it delves into their pharmacological activities and underlying mechanisms, offering a comprehensive foundation for future research.
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- Yupei Sun
- School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China; (Y.S.); (Y.X.); (X.W.)
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- School of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China;
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- School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China; (Y.S.); (Y.X.); (X.W.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China; (Y.S.); (Y.X.); (X.W.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China; (Y.S.); (Y.X.); (X.W.)
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China; (Y.S.); (Y.X.); (X.W.)
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Dong XM, Chen L, Wu P, Cheng LH, Wang Y, Yang Y, Zhang Y, Tang WY, Xie T, Zhou JL. Targeted metabolomics reveals PFKFB3 as a key target for elemene-mediated inhibition of glycolysis in prostate cancer cells. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 123:155185. [PMID: 38134863 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155185] [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: 08/06/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Elemene, an active anticancer extract derived from Curcuma wenyujin, has well-documented anticarcinogenic properties. Nevertheless, the role of elemene in prostate cancer (PCa) and its underlying molecular mechanism remain elusive. PURPOSE This study focuses on investigating the anti-PCa effects of elemene and its underlying mechanisms. METHODS Cell-based assays, including CCK-8, scratch, colony formation, cell cycle, and apoptosis experiments, to comprehensively assess the impact of elemene on PCa cells (LNCaP and PC3) in vitro. Additionally, we used a xenograft model with PC3 cells in nude mice to evaluate elemene in vivo efficacy. Targeted metabolomics analysis via HILIC-MS/MS was performed to investigate elemene potential target pathways, validated through molecular biology experiments, including western blotting and gene manipulation studies. RESULTS In this study, we discovered that elemene has remarkable anti-PCa activity in both in vitro and in vivo settings, comparable to clinical chemotherapeutic drugs but with fewer side effects. Using our established targeted metabolomics approach, we demonstrated that β-elemene, elemene's primary component, effectively inhibits glycolysis in PCa cells by downregulating 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-biphosphatase 3 (PFKFB3) expression. Furthermore, we found that β-elemene accomplishes this downregulation by upregulating p53 and FZR1. Knockdown and overexpression experiments conclusively confirmed the pivotal role of PFKFB3 in mediating β-elemene's anti-PCa activity. CONCLUSION This finding presents compelling evidence that elemene exerts its anti-PCa effect by suppressing glycolysis through the downregulation of PFKFB3. This study not only improves our understanding of elemene in PCa treatment but also provides valuable insights for developing more effective and safer therapies for PCa.
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- Xue-Man Dong
- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China; Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University. Changsha, Hunan 410013, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- Dalian HolleyKingkong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Dalian 116199, China
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- Dalian HolleyKingkong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Dalian 116199, China
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- Dalian HolleyKingkong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Dalian 116199, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China.
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Costa EV, de Souza CAS, Galvão AFC, Silva VR, Santos LDS, Dias RB, Rocha CAG, Soares MBP, da Silva FMA, Koolen HHF, Bezerra DP. Duguetia pycnastera Sandwith (Annonaceae) Leaf Essential Oil Inhibits HepG2 Cell Growth In Vitro and In Vivo. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27175664. [PMID: 36080430 PMCID: PMC9458038 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Duguetia pycnastera Sandwith (Annonaceae) is a tropical tree that can be found in the Guyanas, Bolivia, Venezuela, and Brazil. In Brazil, it is popularly known as “ata”, “envira”, “envira-preta”, and “envira-surucucu”. In the present work, we investigated the in vitro and in vivo HepG2 cell growth inhibition capacity of D. pycnastera leaf essential oil (EO). The chemical composition of the EO was determined by GC−MS and GC−FID analyses. The alamar blue assay was used to examine the in vitro cytotoxicity of EO in cancer cell lines and non-cancerous cells. In EO-treated HepG2 cells, DNA fragmentation was measured by flow cytometry. The in vivo antitumor activity of the EO was assessed in C.B-17 SCID mice xenografted with HepG2 cells treated with the EO at a dosage of 40 mg/kg. Chemical composition analysis displayed the sesquiterpenes α-gurjunene (26.83%), bicyclogermacrene (24.90%), germacrene D (15.35%), and spathulenol (12.97%) as the main EO constituents. The EO exhibited cytotoxicity, with IC50 values ranging from 3.28 to 39.39 μg/mL in the cancer cell lines SCC4 and CAL27, respectively. The cytotoxic activity of the EO in non-cancerous cells revealed IC50 values of 16.57, 21.28, and >50 μg/mL for MRC-5, PBMC, and BJ cells, respectively. An increase of the fragmented DNA content was observed in EO-treated HepG2 cells. In vivo, EO displayed tumor mass inhibition activity by 47.76%. These findings imply that D. pycnastera leaf EO may have anti-liver cancer properties.
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- Emmanoel V. Costa
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69080-900, AM, Brazil
- Correspondence: (E.V.C.); (D.P.B.); Tel./Fax: +55-92-3305-1181 (E.V.C.); +55-71-3176-2272 (D.P.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69080-900, AM, Brazil
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- Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador 40296-710, BA, Brazil
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- Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador 40296-710, BA, Brazil
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- Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador 40296-710, BA, Brazil
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- Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador 40296-710, BA, Brazil
- Department of Propedeutics, School of Dentistry of the Federal University of Bahia, Salvador 40110-909, BA, Brazil
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- Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador 40296-710, BA, Brazil
- Department of Propedeutics, School of Dentistry of the Federal University of Bahia, Salvador 40110-909, BA, Brazil
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- Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador 40296-710, BA, Brazil
- SENAI Institute of Innovation (ISI) in Health Advanced Systems, University Center SENAI/CIMATEC, Salvador 41650-010, BA, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69080-900, AM, Brazil
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- Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry Research Group, Amazonas State University (UEA), Manaus 690065-130, AM, Brazil
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- Gonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (IGM-FIOCRUZ/BA), Salvador 40296-710, BA, Brazil
- Correspondence: (E.V.C.); (D.P.B.); Tel./Fax: +55-92-3305-1181 (E.V.C.); +55-71-3176-2272 (D.P.B.)
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