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Dalla Costa V, Piovan A, Filippini R, Brun P. From Ethnobotany to Biotechnology: Wound Healing and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Sedum telephium L. In Vitro Cultures. Molecules 2024; 29:2472. [PMID: 38893348 PMCID: PMC11173831 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29112472] [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: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
Abstract
Sedum telephium is a succulent plant used in traditional medicine, particularly in Italy, for its efficacy in treating localized inflammation such as burns, warts, and wounds. Fresh leaves or freshly obtained derivatives are directly applied to the injuries for these purposes. However, challenges such as the lack of microbiologically controlled materials and product standardization prompted the exploration of more controlled biotechnological alternatives, utilizing in vitro plant cell cultures of S. telephium. In the present study, we used HPLC-DAD analysis to reveal a characteristic flavonol profile in juices from in vivo leaves and in vitro materials mainly characterized by several kaempferol and quercetin derivatives. The leaf juice exhibited the highest content in total flavonol and kaempferol derivatives, whereas juice from callus grown in medium with hormones and callus suspensions showed elevated levels of quercetin derivatives. The in vitro anti-inflammatory and wound-healing assays evidenced the great potential of callus and suspension cultures in dampening inflammation and fostering wound closure, suggesting quercetin may have a pivotal role in biological activities.
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- Vanessa Dalla Costa
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 5, 35131 Padova, Italy; (V.D.C.); (A.P.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 5, 35131 Padova, Italy; (V.D.C.); (A.P.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 5, 35131 Padova, Italy; (V.D.C.); (A.P.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padova, Via Gabelli 63, 35121 Padova, Italy
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Trebesova H, Orlandi V, Boggia R, Grilli M. Anxiety and Metabolic Disorders: The Role of Botanicals. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:1037-1053. [PMID: 36826013 PMCID: PMC9954866 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45020068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Anxiety and anxiety-related disorders are becoming more evident every day, affecting an increasing number of people around the world. Metabolic disorders are often associated with anxiety. Furthermore, anxiety branches into metabolic disorders by playing multiple roles as a cofactor, symptom, and comorbidity. Taken together, these considerations open the possibility of integrating the therapy of metabolic disorders with specific drugs for anxiety control. However, anxiolytic compounds often cause disabling effects in patients. The main goal could be to combine therapeutic protocols with compounds capable of reducing side effects while performing multiple beneficial effects. In this article we propose a group of bioactive ingredients called botanicals as a healthy supplement for the treatment of metabolic disorders related to anxiety.
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- Hanna Trebesova
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Genoa, Viale Cembrano 4, 16148 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Genoa, Viale Cembrano 4, 16148 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Genoa, Viale Cembrano 4, 16148 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Genoa, Viale Cembrano 4, 16148 Genoa, Italy
- Inter-University Center for the Promotion of the 3Rs Principles in Teaching & Research (Centro 3R), 16148 Genoa, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-010-353-520-21
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Mainente F, Piovan A, Zanoni F, Chignola R, Cerantola S, Faggin S, Giron MC, Filippini R, Seraglia R, Zoccatelli G. Spray-drying Microencapsulation of an Extract from Tilia tomentosa Moench Flowers: Physicochemical Characterization and in Vitro Intestinal Activity. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 77:467-473. [PMID: 35947287 PMCID: PMC9463327 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-022-00995-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Silver linden (Tilia tomentosa Moench, TtM) flowers possess several health-promoting properties, especially at the neurological level, such as intestinal relaxation activity associated with specific flavonols, particularly quercetin and kaempferol derivatives. However, such molecules are susceptible to degradation upon different triggers like heat, light and extreme pH values. To overcome the scarce stability of TtM flowers bioactive molecules and make them suitable for developing functional food and supplements, we applied microencapsulation. Spray-drying microencapsulation of TtM flowers extract was performed using three starch-derived wall materials: maltodextrin 12 DE (MD12) and 19 DE (MD19), and OSA-modified starch (OSA-S). The stability of total phenols, flavanols, and antioxidant capacity was monitored for 70 days under accelerated stress conditions (40 °C/70% RH) by HPLC and spectrophotometric methods, and the intestinal contractile activity was tested in a murine model. In comparison to MD12 and MD19, OSA-S stood out for the higher encapsulation efficiency of quercetin and kaempferol glycosides (+ 36-47% compared to MD12 and + 18-24% compared to MD19) and stability thereof (half-life on average + 30% compared to MD12 and + 51% compared to MD19). The intestinal contractile activity of OAS-S powders resulted comparable to the original extract, indicating that flavonols were biologically active and accessible. Our results underly the potential advantages of OSA-S encapsulated formulation as a functional ingredient for the development of nutraceutical products.
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- Federica Mainente
- Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie, 15 - CV1, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo, 5 - 35131, Padova, Italy
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- Sphera Encapsulation SRL, Via Alessandro Volta, 15A - 37062, Villafranca di Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie, 15 - CV1, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo, 5 - 35131, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo, 5 - 35131, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo, 5 - 35131, Padova, Italy
- IRCCS San Camillo Hospital, Via Alberoni, 70 - 30126, Venice, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo, 5 - 35131, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie, 15 - CV1, 37134, Verona, Italy.
- Sphera Encapsulation SRL, Via Alessandro Volta, 15A - 37062, Villafranca di Verona, Verona, Italy.
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Coballase-Urrutia E, Cárdenas-Rodríguez N, Carmona-Aparicio L, Sánchez-Valle V, Rivera-Espinosa L, Pedraza-Chaverri J, Montesinos-Correa H, Bello-Robles E, Sampieri AIII, Martínez-Vargas D, Granados-Rojas L, González-Trujano ME. Protective Effect of Tilia americana var. mexicana Against Kainic Acid-induced Damage in Brain, Liver, and Kidney: Behavioral and Biochemical Changes. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH 2022; 21:e126914. [PMID: 36060909 PMCID: PMC9420231 DOI: 10.5812/ijpr-126914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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: Tiliaamericana var. mexicana (Tilia) possesses anticonvulsant, antioxidant, neuroprotective, and hepatoprotective activities. The spectrum of anticonvulsant activity in status epilepticus models has not been sufficiently explored. We evaluated the effects of ethyl acetate (EAc), and methanol (ME) extracts on kainic acid (KA)-induced seizures by measuring rats’behavior (severity and latency) and lipoperoxidation in different brain areas (cerebellum, brain hemispheres, cortex, and medulla), kidneys, and liver. Male Wistar rats were administered KA (10 mg/kg, i.p.) after three days of pretreatment with Tilia extract (100 mg/kg). The EAc and ME Tilia extracts significantly decreased the severity of phase 1 and phase 2 seizures, respectively. The ME Tilia extract increased the latency to seizure (27 ± 2 min) compared to the control (13 ± 2 min). The ME and EAc Tilia extracts significantly prevented the increased lipid peroxidation caused by KA-induced seizures in the cerebellum, brain hemispheres, cortex, medulla, liver, and kidneys. The vehicle olive oil (OO) also showed anticonvulsant effects, decreasing the severity of seizures to phase 3 and lipoperoxidation levels in the cerebellum, brain hemispheres, cortex, medulla, liver, and kidneys. The anticonvulsant activity of Tilia is mediated by antioxidant effects in central and systemic areas that involve synergistic interactions among the chemical constituents of these extracts (glucosides of quercetin and kaempferol), while vehicle OO showed the same effects, probably due to its constituent oleuropein.
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience, National Institute of Pediatrics, Mexico City, Mexico
- Corresponding Author: Laboratory of Neuroscience, National Institute of Pediatrics, Mexico City, 04530, Mexico. Tel: +52-5510840900,
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience, National Institute of Pediatrics, Mexico City, Mexico
- Neuroplasticity and Neurodegeneration Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, Center for Research and Advanced Studies, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience, National Institute of Pediatrics, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Laboratory Control and Regulation Neurophysiology, National Institute of Psychiatry Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Laboratory of Neuropharmacology of Natural Products, National Institute of Psychiatry Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Mexico City, Mexico
- Corresponding Author: Laboratory of Neuropharmacology of Natural Products, National Institute of Psychiatry Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Mexico City, 14370, Mexico. Tel: +52-5541605085,
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Cerantola S, Faggin S, Caputi V, Bosi A, Banfi D, Rambaldo A, Porzionato A, Di Liddo R, De Caro R, Savarino EV, Giaroni C, Giron MC. Small intestine neuromuscular dysfunction in a mouse model of dextran sulfate sodium-induced ileitis: Involvement of dopaminergic neurotransmission. Life Sci 2022; 301:120562. [PMID: 35487304 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120562] [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: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS Anomalies in dopaminergic machinery have been shown in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients and preclinical models of IBD. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the impact of dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced ileitis on enteric dopaminergic pathways. MATERIALS AND METHODS Male C57/Bl6 mice (10 ± 2 weeks old) received 2% DSS in drinking water for 5 days and were then switched to regular drinking water for 3 days. To measure ileitis severity inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, TNFα, IL-6) levels were assessed. Changes in ileal muscle tension were isometrically recorded following: 1) cumulative addition of dopamine on basal tone (0.1-1000 μM); ii) 4-Hz electric field stimulation (EFS) in the presence of 30 μM dopamine with/without 10 μM SCH-23390 (dopamine D1 receptor (D1R) antagonist) or 10 μM sulpiride (D2R antagonist). Immunofluorescence distribution of the neuronal HuC/D protein, glial S100β marker, D1R, and dopamine transporter (DAT) were determined in longitudinal-muscle-myenteric plexus whole-mounts (LMMPs) by confocal microscopy. D1R and D2R mRNA transcripts were evaluated by qRT-PCR. KEY FINDINGS DSS caused an inflammatory process in the small intestine associated to dysmotility and altered barrier permeability, as suggested by decreased fecal output and enhanced stool water content. DSS treatment caused a significant increase of DAT and D1R myenteric immunoreactivity as well as of D1R and D2R mRNA levels, accompanied by a significant reduction of dopamine-mediated relaxation, involving primarily D1-like receptors. SIGNIFICANCE Mouse ileitis affects enteric dopaminergic neurotransmission mainly involving D1R-mediated responses. These findings provide novel information on the participation of dopaminergic pathways in IBD-mediated neuromuscular dysfunction.
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- Silvia Cerantola
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy; Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72704, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy; IRCCS San Camillo Hospital, 30126 Venice, Italy.
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