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The Anti-Endometriotic Effect of Cyperi Rhizoma Extract, Inhibiting Cell Adhesion and the Expression of Pain-Related Factors through Akt and NF-kB Pathways. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58030335. [PMID: 35334511 PMCID: PMC8953559 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58030335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Rhizomes of Cyperus rotundus have been widely used as a traditional medicine in Asia for the treatment of gynecological diseases. However, there is no scientific evidence demonstrating the effect of C. rotundus rhizomes on endometriosis, which is characterized by the adhesion of endometrial tissues outside the uterus, resulting in chronic and severe pelvic pain. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Cyperi rhizoma extract (CRE) on cell adhesion and the expression of pain-related factors (neurotrophins) in endometriotic cells, and to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms. CRE inhibited the adhesion of human endometriotic 12Z cells to peritoneal mesothelial Met5A cells using by adhesion assays. The mRNA expression of adhesion molecules [P-cadherin and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2] was downregulated by CRE treatment. In addition, CRE significantly inhibited the mRNA expression of neurotrophins (BDNF, NGF, NT-3 and NT-4/5) in 12Z cells. Moreover, Akt overexpression markedly neutralized the inhibition of cell adhesion by CRE and expression of neurotrophins in 12Z cells. Furthermore, it was found that CRE suppressed NF-kB activation through the Akt pathway. These data suggest that CRE exerts anti-endometriotic activities by the inhibition of cell adhesion and neurotrophin expression, through the negative regulation of the Akt and NF-kB pathways in endometriotic cells.
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Hu D, Gao J, Yang X, Liang Y. Chinese Pharmacopoeia Revisited: A Review of Anti-Depression Herbal Sources. Nat Prod Commun 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x211059312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Depression, which can be accompanied by many fatal diseases and a low life quality, has become the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. However, Chinese Pharmacopoeia, the most authoritative and evidence-based encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), could contain leads and insights into the development of new antidepressant drugs. In this work, nine herbal medicines with ‘dispel melancholy functions’ specifically documented in Chinese Pharmacopoeia have been comprehensively reviewed with respect to clinical trials, and phytochemical and pharmacological aspects. The nine drugs are Rosae Chinensis Flos, Croci Stigma, Albiziae Cortex and Flos, Roase Rugosae Flos, Curcumae Radix, Hyperici Perforati Herba, Cyperi Rhizoma and Bupleuri Radix. The mechanisms of action of their functional antidepressant compounds, including gallic acid, hypericin, kaempferol, crocetin, crocin, quercetin, luteolin, isorhamnetin, curcumin, hyperforin, adhyperforin, catechin, rutin, puerarin, and saikosaponins A and D, have been collected and discussed. These traditional Chinese herbs and their active compounds provide a promising resource to develop effective new antidepressant drugs in future. Moreover, mechanistic investigations, safety verification and large-scale clinical trials are still expected to finally transform such TCM-based antidepressant resources to new drugs for patients suffering from depression.
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- Dongyi Hu
- School of Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutics, Henan University of Science and Technology, Henan, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutics, Henan University of Science and Technology, Henan, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, Henan, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Institute of Mental Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Shah MA, Rasul A, Yousaf R, Haris M, Faheem HI, Hamid A, Khan H, Khan AH, Aschner M, Batiha GE. Combination of natural antivirals and potent immune invigorators: A natural remedy to combat COVID-19. Phytother Res 2021; 35:6530-6551. [PMID: 34396612 PMCID: PMC8441799 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The flare-up in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that emerged in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and spread expeditiously worldwide has become a health challenge globally. The rapid transmission, absence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 drugs, and inexistence of vaccine are further exacerbating the situation. Several drugs, including chloroquine, remdesivir, and favipiravir, are presently undergoing clinical investigation to further scrutinize their effectiveness and validity in the management of COVID-19. Natural products (NPs) in general, and plants constituents specifically, are unique sources for various effective and novel drugs. Immunostimulants, including vitamins, iron, zinc, chrysin, caffeic acid, and gallic acid, act as potent weapons against COVID-19 by reinvigorating the defensive mechanisms of the immune system. Immunity boosters prevent COVID-19 by stimulating the proliferation of T-cells, B-cells, and neutrophils, neutralizing the free radicals, inhibiting the immunosuppressive agents, and promoting cytokine production. Presently, antiviral therapy includes several lead compounds, such as baicalin, glycyrrhizin, theaflavin, and herbacetin, all of which seem to act against SARS-CoV-2 via particular targets, such as blocking virus entry, attachment to host cell receptor, inhibiting viral replication, and assembly and release.
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- Muhammad Ajmal Shah
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of PharmacyAbdul Wali Khan UniversityMardanPakistan
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- Department of PharmacyForman Christian College (A Chartered University)LahorePakistan
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- Department of Molecular PharmacologyAlbert Einstein College of MedicineBronxNew YorkUSA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineDamanhour UniversityDamanhourAl‐BeheiraEgypt
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Babiaka SB, Moumbock AFA, Günther S, Ntie-Kang F. Natural products in Cyperus rotundus L. (Cyperaceae): an update of the chemistry and pharmacological activities. RSC Adv 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1ra00478f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Cyperus rotundus L. (Nutgrass, family Cyperaceae) is a notorious weed which is widespread in temperate tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Albert-Ludwigs-Universitӓt Freiburg
- D-79104 Freiburg
- Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Albert-Ludwigs-Universitӓt Freiburg
- D-79104 Freiburg
- Germany
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- Department of Chemistry
- University of Buea
- Buea
- Cameroon
- Institute of Pharmacy
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Lipoxygenase inhibitors flavonoids from Cyperus rotundus aerial parts. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjp.2018.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Seo YJ, Jeong M, Lee KT, Jang DS, Choi JH. Isocyperol, isolated from the rhizomes of Cyperus rotundus, inhibits LPS-induced inflammatory responses via suppression of the NF-κB and STAT3 pathways and ROS stress in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Int Immunopharmacol 2016; 38:61-9. [PMID: 27240136 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2016.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2016] [Revised: 05/18/2016] [Accepted: 05/19/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The rhizomes of Cyperus rotundus (cyperaceae) have been used in Korean traditional medicines for treating diverse inflammatory diseases. However, little is known about the biological activities of isocyperol, a sesquiterpene isolated from C. rotundus, and their associated molecular mechanisms. In this study, we found that isocyperol significantly inhibited lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced production of nitrite oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and suppressed LPS-induced expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) at the mRNA and protein levels in RAW 264.7 macrophages. In addition, isocyperol downregulated the LPS-induced expression of several proinflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin-1beta (IL-1β), IL-6, and monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1). Isocyperol treatment suppressed the LPS-induced nuclear translocation and transcriptional activation of nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) in macrophages. Moreover, the activation of STAT3, another proinflammatory signal, was suppressed by isocyperol in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Isocyperol pretreatment also induced heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) expression and reduced LPS-stimulated reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation in macrophages. Furthermore, isocyperol significantly increased the survival rate and attenuated serum levels of NO, PGE2, and IL-6 in LPS-induced septic shock mouse model. Taken together, these data indicate that isocyperol suppress septic shock through negative regulation of pro-inflammatory factors through inhibition of the NF-κB and STAT3 pathways and ROS. To our knowledge, this is the first report on the biological activity of isocyperol and its molecular mechanism of action.
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- Yun-Ji Seo
- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemoon-gu, Seoul 02447, South Korea; Division of Molecular Biology, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemoon-gu, Seoul 02447, South Korea
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- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemoon-gu, Seoul 02447, South Korea; Division of Molecular Biology, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemoon-gu, Seoul 02447, South Korea
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- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemoon-gu, Seoul 02447, South Korea
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- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemoon-gu, Seoul 02447, South Korea
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- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemoon-gu, Seoul 02447, South Korea; Division of Molecular Biology, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemoon-gu, Seoul 02447, South Korea.
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Ryu B, Kim HM, Lee JS, Cho YJ, Oh MS, Choi JH, Jang DS. Sesquiterpenes from Rhizomes ofCyperus rotunduswith Cytotoxic Activities on Human Cancer Cellsin vitro. Helv Chim Acta 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/hlca.201500117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Ahn JH, Lee TW, Kim KH, Byun H, Ryu B, Lee KT, Jang DS, Choi JH. 6-Acetoxy Cyperene, a Patchoulane-type Sesquiterpene Isolated fromCyperus rotundusRhizomes Induces Caspase-dependent Apoptosis in Human Ovarian Cancer Cells. Phytother Res 2015; 29:1330-1338. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2014] [Revised: 04/07/2015] [Accepted: 05/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Ji-Hye Ahn
- Department of Oriental Pharmaceutical Science; Kyung Hee University; Seoul South Korea
- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Science; Kyung Hee University; Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Oriental Pharmaceutical Science; Kyung Hee University; Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Oriental Pharmaceutical Science; Kyung Hee University; Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Oriental Pharmaceutical Science; Kyung Hee University; Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Science; Kyung Hee University; Seoul South Korea
- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy; Kyung Hee University; Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Science; Kyung Hee University; Seoul South Korea
- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy; Kyung Hee University; Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Science; Kyung Hee University; Seoul South Korea
- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy; Kyung Hee University; Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Oriental Pharmaceutical Science; Kyung Hee University; Seoul South Korea
- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Science; Kyung Hee University; Seoul South Korea
- Division of Molecular Biology, College of Pharmacy; Kyung Hee University; Seoul South Korea
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