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Jung HJ, Park HS, Kim HJ, Park HS, Kim YE, Jeong DE, Noh SG, Park Y, Chun P, Chung HY, Moon HR. Exploring 2-mercapto- N-arylacetamide analogs as promising anti-melanogenic agents: in vitro and in vivo evaluation. Org Biomol Chem 2024; 22:7671-7689. [PMID: 39222053 DOI: 10.1039/d4ob01225a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Based on the hypothesis that the 2-mercaptoacetamide moiety chelates the copper ions of tyrosinase, 2-mercapto-N-arylacetamide (2-MAA) analogs were designed and synthesized as potential tyrosinase inhibitors. Four 2-MAA analogs showed low IC50 values ranging from 0.95 to 2.0 μM against mushroom tyrosinase, which was 12-26 times lower than that of kojic acid (IC50 value = 24.3 μM). However, according to a copper ion chelation experiment performed, the 2-MAA analogs did not participate in chelation with copper ions. To identify the mode of inhibition of the 2-MAA analogs, kinetic studies were performed, and the results were supported by docking results. In addition, docking simulation results suggested that the 2-MAA analogs strongly inhibited tyrosinase activity because of the hydrogen bonding of the amide NH group and the hydrophobic interaction of the aryl ring instead of chelation with copper ions. In experiments using B16F10 cells, 2-MAA analogs were shown to inhibit melanin production by inhibiting cellular tyrosinase activity. Western blotting showed that in addition to directly inhibiting tyrosinase activity, analog 7 also has an anti-melanogenic effect by inhibiting the expression of microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) and tyrosinase. The 2-MAA analogs showed no appreciable cytotoxicity against HaCaT and B16F10 cells, making them suitable for dermal applications. In a depigmentation experiment using zebrafish embryos, analogs 1 and 2 showed more potent depigmentation effects than kojic acid even at 1000 times lower concentration than that of kojic acid. These results suggest that the 2-MAA analogs are promising anti-melanogenic agents that can inhibit most tyrosinases in various species.
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- Hee Jin Jung
- Department of Manufacturing Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Manufacturing Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Manufacturing Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Manufacturing Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Manufacturing Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Manufacturing Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, New Drug Development Center, Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation Foundation, Daegu 41061, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Inje Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Inje University, Gimhae, Gyeongnam 50834, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Manufacturing Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea.
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Errante F, Sforzi L, Supuran CT, Papini AM, Rovero P. Peptide and peptidomimetic tyrosinase inhibitors. Enzymes 2024; 56:135-189. [PMID: 39304286 DOI: 10.1016/bs.enz.2024.06.005] [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] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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Melanin, which is produced by melanocytes and spread over keratinocytes, is responsible for human skin browning. There are several processes involved in melanogenesis, mostly prompted by enzymatic activities. Tyrosinase (TYR), a copper containing metalloenzyme, is considered the main actor in melanin production, as it catalyzes two crucial steps that modify tyrosine residues in dopaquinone. For this reason, TYR inhibition has been exploited as a possible mechanism of modulation of hyper melanogenesis. There are various types of molecules used to block TYR activity, principally used as skin whitening agents in cosmetic products, e.g., tretinoin, hydroquinone, azelaic acid, kojic acid, arbutin and peptides. Peptides are highly valued for their versatile nature, making them promising candidates for various functions. Their specificity often leads to excellent safety, tolerability, and efficacy in humans, which can be considered their primary advantage over traditional small molecules. There are several examples of tyrosinase inhibitor peptides (TIPs) operating as possible hypo-pigmenting agents, which can be classified according to their origin: natural, hybrid or synthetically produced. Moreover, the possibility of variating their backbones, introducing non-canonical amino acids or modifying one or more peptide bond(s), to obtain peptidomimetic molecules, is an added value to avoid or delay proteolytic activity, while the possibility of conjugation with other bioactive peptides or organic moieties can bring other specific activity leading to dual-functional peptides.
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- Fosca Errante
- Interdepartmental Laboratory of Peptide and Protein Chemistry and Biology, University of Florence, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy; Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health, University of Florence, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- Interdepartmental Laboratory of Peptide and Protein Chemistry and Biology, University of Florence, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy; Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health, University of Florence, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health, University of Florence, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- Interdepartmental Laboratory of Peptide and Protein Chemistry and Biology, University of Florence, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy; Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", University of Florence, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- Interdepartmental Laboratory of Peptide and Protein Chemistry and Biology, University of Florence, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy; Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health, University of Florence, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy.
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Hamed A, Abdel-Razek AS, Abdelwahab AB, El Taweel A, GabAllah M, Sewald N, Shaaban M. Diverse bioactive secondary metabolites from Aspergillus terreus: antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity studies. Z NATURFORSCH C 2024; 0:znc-2024-0083. [PMID: 38916050 DOI: 10.1515/znc-2024-0083] [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: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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Owing to its high interest as prolific source of diverse bioactive compounds referred in our previous research work, we have scaled-up the fermentation of the marine Aspergillus terreus LGO13 on a liquid culture medium to isolate and identify the very minor/further promising bioactive secondary metabolites and to study their antibacterial, cytotoxic, and antiviral properties. Twenty-three known bioactive metabolites, including the recently discovered microbial natural product N-benzoyl-tryptophan (1), were obtained herein. Their structures were determined using HR-ESI-MS 1D/2D NMR spectroscopy and data from the literature. The biological properties of the microbial extract and the resulting compounds were examined using a set of microorganisms, cervix carcinoma KB-3-1, nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) A549, and coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), respectively. Molecular docking (MD) simulations were used to investigate the potential targets of the separated metabolites as anti-SARS-CoV-2 drugs. According to the current study, a viral protein that may be the target of anticovid drugs is a papain-like protease (PLpro), and chaetominine (2) appears to be a viable choice against this protein. We evaluated the antiviral efficacy of chaetominine (2), fumitremorgin C (6), and azaspirofuran A (9) against SARS-CoV-2 based on MD data. Chaetominine (2) and azaspirofuran A (9) displayed intermediate selectivity indices (SI = 6.6 and 3.2, respectively), while fumitremorgin C (6) displayed a high selectivity index (SI = 19.77). These findings show that fumitremorgin C has promising antiviral action against SARS-CoV-2.
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- Abdelaaty Hamed
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City-Cairo 11884, Egypt
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- Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Bielefeld University, D-33501 Bielefeld, Germany
- Microbial Chemistry Department, Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St. 33, Dokki-Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Temisis Therapeutics, 19 avenue de la Forêt de Haye, 54500 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Center of Scientific Excellence for Influenza Virus, Environmental Research Division, National Research Centre, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Center of Scientific Excellence for Influenza Virus, Environmental Research Division, National Research Centre, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Bielefeld University, D-33501 Bielefeld, Germany
- Microbial Chemistry Department, Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St. 33, Dokki-Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Bielefeld University, D-33501 Bielefeld, Germany
- Microbial Chemistry Department, Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St. 33, Dokki-Cairo 12622, Egypt
- Chemistry of Natural Compounds Department, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St. 33, Dokki-Cairo 12622, Egypt
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Yang Y, Lv Z, An Q, Xu D, Sun L, Wang Y, Chen X, Shao X, Huo T, Yang S, Liu J, Luo H, Quan Q. Tricholoma matsutake polysaccharides suppress excessive melanogenesis via JNK-mediated pathway: Investigation in 8- methoxypsoralen induced B16-F10 melanoma cells and clinical study. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29363. [PMID: 38644864 PMCID: PMC11033116 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29363] [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: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Skin hyperpigmentation is a worldwide condition associated with augmented melanogenesis. However, conventional therapies often entail various adverse effects. Here, we explore the safety range and depigmentary effects of polysaccharides extract of Tricholoma matsutake (PETM) in an in vitro model and further evaluated its efficacy at the clinical level. An induced-melanogenesis model was established by treating B16-F10 melanoma cells with 8-methoxypsoralen (8-MOP). Effects of PETM on cell viability and melanin content were examined and compared to a commonly used depigmentary agent, α-arbutin. Expressions of key melanogenic factors and upstream signaling pathway were analysed by quantitative PCR and western blot. Moreover, a placebo-controlled clinical study involving Chinese females with skin hyperpigmentation was conducted to measure the efficacy of PETM on improving facial pigmented spots, melanin index, and individual typology angle (ITA°). Results demonstrated that PETM (up to 0.5 mg/mL) had little effect on the viability and motility of B16-F10 cells. Notably, it significantly suppressed the melanin content and expressions of key melanogenic factors induced by 8-MOP in B16-F10 melanoma cells. Western blotting results revealed that PETM inhibited melanogenesis by inactivating c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), and this inhibitory role could be rescued by JNK agonist treatment. Clinical findings showed that PETM treatment resulted in a significant reduction of facial hyperpigmented spot, decreased melanin index, and improved ITA° value compared to the placebo-control group. In conclusion, these in vitro and clinical evidence demonstrated the safety and depigmentary efficacy of PETM, a novel polysaccharide agent. The distinct mechanism of action of PETM on melanogenic signaling pathway positions it as a promising agent for developing alternative therapies.
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- Yang Yang
- Yunnan Baiyao Group Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650504, China
- East Asia Skin Health Research Center, Beijing, 100037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Yunnan Baiyao Group Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650504, China
- East Asia Skin Health Research Center, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University Medical School, Shanghai, 200050, China
- The Ice Dermalab, Shanghai, 200050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- East Asia Skin Health Research Center, Beijing, 100037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Yunnan Baiyao Group Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650504, China
- East Asia Skin Health Research Center, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Yunnan Baiyao Group Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650504, China
- East Asia Skin Health Research Center, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Kunming Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650011, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Yunnan Baiyao Group Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650504, China
- East Asia Skin Health Research Center, Beijing, 100037, China
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Karuppaiah G, Koyappayil A, Go A, Lee MH. Ratiometric electrochemical detection of kojic acid based on glassy carbon modified MXene nanocomposite. RSC Adv 2023; 13:35766-35772. [PMID: 38115984 PMCID: PMC10728780 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05629e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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The significance of developing a selective and sensitive sensor for quality control purposes is underscored by the prevalent use of kojic acid (KA) in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food items. KA's utility stems from its ability to inhibit tyrosinase activity. However, the instability of KA and its potential adverse effects have created a pressing need for accurate and sensitive sensors capable of analyzing real samples. This research introduces an electrochemical ratiometric sensor designed to accurately detect KA in actual cosmetic and food samples. The ratiometric sensor offers distinct advantages such as enhanced selectivity, reproducibility, and sensitivity. It achieves this by leveraging the ratio between two output signals, thereby producing reliable and undistorted results. The sensor is constructed by modifying a Glassy Carbon Electrode (GCE) with a nanocomposite consisting of Ti3C2 MXene, Prussian blue, and gold nanoparticles. The incorporation of MXene and gold nanoparticles heightens sensitivity and reduces impedance. Meanwhile, the Prussian blue signal diminishes proportionally with increasing KA concentration, forming the basis for the ratiometric sensing mechanism. The outcomes of the study reveal a broad linear range (1-600 μM), a low detection limit (1 μM), and strong selectivity for KA. These findings suggest the sensor's potential efficacy in quality control across cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
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- Gopi Karuppaiah
- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University 84 Heuseok-ro, Dongjak-Gu Seoul 06974 Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University 84 Heuseok-ro, Dongjak-Gu Seoul 06974 Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University 84 Heuseok-ro, Dongjak-Gu Seoul 06974 Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University 84 Heuseok-ro, Dongjak-Gu Seoul 06974 Republic of Korea
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Varela M, de Castro Levatti EV, Tempone AG, Fernandes JPS. Investigation of Structure-Activity Relationships for Benzoyl and Cinnamoyl Piperazine/Piperidine Amides as Tyrosinase Inhibitors. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:44265-44275. [PMID: 38027351 PMCID: PMC10666245 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c06977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Melanin is a substance that plays important roles in several organisms. Its function as an antioxidant and metal-complexing agent makes tyrosinase, the key enzyme that controls melanogenesis, an interesting target for designing inhibitors. In this article, we report a set of piperazine/piperidine amides of benzoic and cinnamic acid derivatives as tyrosinase inhibitors with improved potency and drug-likeness. The most potent compound 5b showed a pIC50 of 4.99 in the monophenolase assay, and only compound 3a showed reasonable potency in the diphenolase assay (pIC50, 4.18). These activities are not correlated to antiradical activity, suggesting that the activity is dependent on competition with the substrates. Molecular docking studies indicated that the benzyl substituent of 5b and other analogues perform important interactions in the enzyme that may explain the higher potency of these compounds. Moreover, the compounds present adequate lipophilicity and skin permeability and no relevant cytotoxicity (CC50 > 200 μM) to mammalian cells.
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- Marina
T. Varela
- Departament
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University
of São Paulo, Rua São Nicolau 210, Diadema, SP 09913-030, Brazil
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- Laboratory
of Pathophysiology, Butantan Institute, Av. Vital Brazil, 1500, São Paulo, SP 05503-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory
of Pathophysiology, Butantan Institute, Av. Vital Brazil, 1500, São Paulo, SP 05503-900, Brazil
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- Departament
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University
of São Paulo, Rua São Nicolau 210, Diadema, SP 09913-030, Brazil
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Fayek M, Ebrahim HY, Abdel-Aziz MS, Taha H, Moharram FA. Bioactive metabolites identified from Aspergillus terreus derived from soil. AMB Express 2023; 13:107. [PMID: 37789186 PMCID: PMC10547674 DOI: 10.1186/s13568-023-01612-0] [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: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Aspergillus terreus has been reported to produce many bioactive metabolites that possess potential activities including anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and antimicrobial activities. In the present study, we report the isolation and identification of A. terreus from a collected soil sample. The metabolites existing in the microbial ethyl acetate extract were tentatively identified by HPLC/MS and chemically categorized into alkaloids, terpenoids, polyketides, γ-butyrolactones, quinones, and peptides. In addition, a new triglyceride (1) and a diketopiperazine derivative namely asterrine (4), together with two known butyrolactone (2-3) were purified from the extract. The chemical skeleton of the purified compounds was established by comprehensive analysis of their ESI/MS, 1 and 2D-NMR data. The extract and compounds 3,4 exhibited a strong inhibitory activity for the binding of ACE2 to SARS-CoV-2 spike-protein receptor with IC50 7.4, 9.5, and 8.5 µg/mL, respectively. In addition, the extract, 1 and 2 displayed a potent anti-inflammatory effect with IC50 51.31 and 37.25 pg/mL (Il-6) and 87.97, 68.22 pg/mL (TNF-α), respectively, in comparison to LPS control. In addition, the extract and compound 4 displayed an antimicrobial effect towards S. aureus by MIC 62.5 and 125 μg/mL, while the extract exhibited a potent effect against C. albicans (MIC of 125 μg/mL). Collectively, our data introduce novel bioactivities for the secondary metabolites produced by the terrestrial fungus Aspergillus terreus.
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- Menna Fayek
- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo, 11795, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo, 11795, Egypt
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- Department of Microbial Chemistry Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Division, National Research Centre, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo, 11795, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo, 11795, Egypt.
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Chaiyana W, Jiamphun S, Bezuidenhout S, Yeerong K, Krueathanasing N, Thammasorn P, Jittasai P, Tanakitvanicharoen S, Tima S, Anuchapreeda S. Enhanced Cosmeceutical Potentials of the Oil from Gryllus bimaculatus de Geer by Nanoemulsions. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:2955-2972. [PMID: 37293575 PMCID: PMC10246574 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s406864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to extract the oil from Gryllus bimaculatus de Geer, evaluate its potential for cosmeceutical applications, and develop nanoemulsions to promote the cosmeceutical capabilities of the oil. Methods G. bimaculatus oil was produced by the cold pressing method. Its fatty acid compositions were assessed by fatty acid methyl ester/gas chromatographic-mass spectrometry. The antioxidant activities of the oil were investigated in terms of radical scavengers, reducing power, and lipid peroxidation inhibition. The whitening effects were investigated through anti-tyrosinase activities, whilst the anti-aging effects were investigated through inhibition against collagenase, elastase, and hyaluronidase. The irritant effects were investigated by the hen's egg chorio-allantoic membrane test and the cytotoxicity assay in immortalized human epidermal keratinocytes and human foreskin fibroblast cells. The nanoemulsions were developed, characterized, and evaluated for their stability and cosmeceutical properties. Results G. bimaculatus oil, rich in linoleic acid (31.08 ± 0.00%), oleic acid (30.44 ± 0.01%), palmitic acid (24.80 ± 0.01%), and stearic acid (7.61 ± 0.00%), demonstrated promising cosmeceutical properties in terms of antioxidant, anti-tyrosinase, and anti-skin ageing activities. Besides, the oil was safe since it induced no irritation or cytotoxicity. G. bimaculatus oil was successfully developed into nanoemulsions, and F1, composed of 1% w/w G. bimaculatus oil, 1.12% w/w polysorbate 80, 0.88% w/w sorbitan oleate, and 97% w/w DI water, had the smallest internal droplet size (53.8 ± 0.6 nm), the narrowest polydispersity index (0.129 ± 0.010), and a pronounced zeta potential (-28.23 ± 2.32 mV). All cosmeceutical activities of the oil were significantly enhanced after incorporation in the nanoemulsions (p < 0.001), particularly the whitening effects. Conclusion G. bimaculatus oil nanoemulsion was an attractive cosmeceutical formulation with potent whitening effects, along with antioxidant and anti-aging properties. Therefore, nanoemulsion technology was found to be an effective strategy for improving the cosmeceutical properties of G. bimaculatus oil.
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- Wantida Chaiyana
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Research Center of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Innovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Research Center of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Research Center of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Shaaban M, Nasr H, Mohamed TK, Mahmoud SF, El-Metwally MM, Abdelwahab AB. Bioactive secondary metabolites from Trichoderma viride MM21: structure elucidation, molecular docking and biological activity. Z NATURFORSCH C 2023; 78:149-156. [PMID: 35304839 DOI: 10.1515/znc-2021-0284] [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: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Four bioactive metabolites; ergosterol (1), peroxy ergosterol (2), α-cyclopiazonic acid (3) and kojic acid (4), were isolated from the fungal sp. Trichoderma viride MM21. Their structures were assigned by cumulative analysis of NMR and mass spectra, and comparison with literature. The antimicrobial activity of the fungus supernatant, mycelial cake, cumulative crude extract and compounds 1-4 was broadly studied against 11 diverse pathogens, revealing auspicious activity results. Based on the molecular docking, ergosterol (1) and peroxy ergosterol (2) were picked up to be computationally tested against topoisomerase IV of Staphylococcus aureus. The nominated enzyme is a possible target for the antibacterial activity of triterpenoidal/steroidal compounds. Compounds 1, 2 showed a deep inserting inside the enzyme groove recording a good binding affinity of -8.1 and -8.4 kcal/mol, respectively. Noteworthy that the antibacterial activity of ergosterol was higher (14-17 mm) than peroxy ergosterol (11-14 mm), although ergosterol formed only one hydrogen bond with the target, while peroxy ergosterol formed three hydrogen bonds. Such higher antibacterial activity of ergosterol may be attributed to its interference with other proteins included in this inhibition. The cytotoxic activity was tested against brine shrimp, revealing 100% mortality for the supernatant, crude extract and whole isolated compounds. Such strong cytotoxicity is attributed most likely to the abundant productivity/concentration of α-cyclopiazonic acid and kojic acid.
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- Mohamed Shaaban
- Chemistry of Natural Compounds Department, Pharmaceutical Industries Research Institute, National Research Centre, El-Behoos St. 33, Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt.,Institute of Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, University of Göttingen, Tammannstraße 2, D-37077 Göttingen, Germany
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- Institute of Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, University of Göttingen, Tammannstraße 2, D-37077 Göttingen, Germany
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- Chemistry of Natural Compounds Department, Pharmaceutical Industries Research Institute, National Research Centre, El-Behoos St. 33, Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Plant Advanced Technologies (PAT), 19 avenue de la Forêt de Haye, 54500, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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Zilles JC, Dos Santos FL, Kulkamp-Guerreiro IC, Contri RV. Biological activities and safety data of kojic acid and its derivatives - a review. Exp Dermatol 2022; 31:1500-1521. [PMID: 35960194 DOI: 10.1111/exd.14662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Kojic acid presents a variety of applications for human use, especially as a depigmenting agent. Its derivatives are also proposed in order to prevent chemical degradation, prevent adverse effects and improve efficacy. The aim of this study was to peer review the current scientific literature concerning the biological activities and safety data of kojic acid or its derivatives, aiming at human use, and trying to elucidate the action mechanisms. Three different databases were assessed and the word "kojic" was crossed with "toxicity", "adverse effect", "efficacy", "effect", "activity" and "safety". Articles were selected according to pre-defined criteria. Besides the depigmenting activity, kojic acid and derivatives can act as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, radioprotector, anticonvulsant and obesity management agents, and present potential as antitumor substances. Depigmenting activity is due to the molecules, after penetrating the cell, binding to tyrosinase active site, regulating melanogenesis factors, leucocytes modulation and free radical scavenging activity. Hence, polarity, size and ligands are also important factors for activity. Kojic acid and derivatives present cytotoxicity to some cancerous cell lines, including melanoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, ovarian cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer. Regarding safety, kojic acid or its derivatives are safe molecules for human use in the concentrations tested. Kojic acid and its derivatives have great potential for cosmetic, pharmaceutical and medical applications.
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- Júlia Capp Zilles
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas - PPGCF, Universidade Federal do Rio grande do Sul, 90610-000, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Farmácia Universidade Federal do Rio grande do Sul, 90610-000, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.,Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas - PPGCF, Universidade Federal do Rio grande do Sul, 90610-000, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Farmácia Universidade Federal do Rio grande do Sul, 90610-000, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.,Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas - PPGCF, Universidade Federal do Rio grande do Sul, 90610-000, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Technologies for Solubility, Dissolution and Permeation Enhancement of Natural Compounds. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15060653. [PMID: 35745572 PMCID: PMC9227247 DOI: 10.3390/ph15060653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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The current review is based on the advancements in the field of natural therapeutic agents which could be utilized for a variety of biomedical applications and against various diseases and ailments. In addition, several obstacles have to be circumvented to achieve the desired therapeutic effectiveness, among which limited dissolution and/or solubility and permeability are included. To counteract these issues, several advancements in the field of natural therapeutic substances needed to be addressed. Therefore, in this review, the possible techniques for the dissolution/solubility and permeability improvements have been addressed which could enhance the dissolution and permeability up to several times. In addition, the conventional and modern isolation and purification techniques have been emphasized to achieve the isolation and purification of single or multiple therapeutic constituents with convenience and smarter approaches. Moreover, a brief overview of advanced natural compounds with multiple therapeutic effectiveness have also been anticipated. In brief, enough advancements have been carried out to achieve safe, effective and economic use of natural medicinal agents with improved stability, handling and storage.
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Freitas PHSD, Conegundes JLM, Evangelista MDR, Almeida MAD, Silva NPD, Tavares GD, Vilela FMP, Duque APDN, Ribeiro A, Scio E. Cecropia pachystachya Trécul: a promising ingredient for skin-whitening cosmetics. BRAZ J PHARM SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/s2175-97902022e21154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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- Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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Dotsenko VV, Guz DD, Tebiev DT, Kindop VK, Aksenov NA, Aksenova IV, Netreba EE. Synthesis and Some Properties of New 5-Hydroxy-2-[(hetarylthio)methyl]-4H-pyran-4-ones. RUSS J GEN CHEM+ 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s107036322109005x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The reaction of 2-thioxoazines with chlorokojic acid in the presence of KOH in DMF led to the formation of new hybrid molecules containing fragments of kojic acid and azaheterocycle linked by the SCH2 spacer. In silico prediction of bioavailability parameters was carried out, possible protein targets were predicted by the protein ligand docking method.
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K-Nearest Neighbor and Random Forest-Based Prediction of Putative Tyrosinase Inhibitory Peptides of Abalone Haliotis diversicolor. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26123671. [PMID: 34208619 PMCID: PMC8234169 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26123671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Skin pigment disorders are common cosmetic and medical problems. Many known compounds inhibit the key melanin-producing enzyme, tyrosinase, but their use is limited due to side effects. Natural-derived peptides also display tyrosinase inhibition. Abalone is a good source of peptides, and the abalone proteins have been used widely in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, but not for melanin inhibition. This study aimed to predict putative tyrosinase inhibitory peptides (TIPs) from abalone, Haliotis diversicolor, using k-nearest neighbor (kNN) and random forest (RF) algorithms. The kNN and RF predictors were trained and tested against 133 peptides with known anti-tyrosinase properties with 97% and 99% accuracy. The kNN predictor suggested 1075 putative TIPs and six TIPs from the RF predictor. Two helical peptides were predicted by both methods and showed possible interaction with the predicted structure of mushroom tyrosinase, similar to those of the known TIPs. These two peptides had arginine and aromatic amino acids, which were common to the known TIPs, suggesting non-competitive inhibition on the tyrosinase. Therefore, the first version of the TIP predictors could suggest a reasonable number of the TIP candidates for further experiments. More experimental data will be important for improving the performance of these predictors, and they can be extended to discover more TIPs from other organisms. The confirmation of TIPs in abalone will be a new commercial opportunity for abalone farmers and industry.
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Antiproliferative Illudalane Sesquiterpenes from the Marine Sediment Ascomycete Aspergillus oryzae. Mar Drugs 2021; 19:md19060333. [PMID: 34200759 PMCID: PMC8230370 DOI: 10.3390/md19060333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The new asperorlactone (1), along with the known illudalane sesquiterpene echinolactone D (2), two known pyrones, 4-(hydroxymethyl)-5-hydroxy-2H-pyran-2-one (3) and its acetate 4, and 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (5), were isolated from a culture of Aspergillus oryzae, collected from Red Sea marine sediments. The structure of asperorlactone (1) was elucidated by HR-ESIMS, 1D, and 2D NMR, and a comparison between experimental and DFT calculated electronic circular dichroism (ECD) spectra. This is the first report of illudalane sesquiterpenoids from Aspergillus fungi and, more in general, from ascomycetes. Asperorlactone (1) exhibited antiproliferative activity against human lung, liver, and breast carcinoma cell lines, with IC50 values < 100 µM. All the isolated compounds were also evaluated for their toxicity using the zebrafish embryo model.
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Broadening the Catalytic Role of Enzymes in Cosmeceutical Sector: A Robust Tool from White Biotechnology. Catal Letters 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10562-021-03678-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Hariri R, Saeedi M, Akbarzadeh T. Naturally occurring and synthetic peptides: Efficient tyrosinase inhibitors. J Pept Sci 2021; 27:e3329. [PMID: 33860571 DOI: 10.1002/psc.3329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Tyrosinase is a copper-containing enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of melanin pigment, which is the most important photo protective agent against skin photo carcinogenesis. Excess production of melanin causes hyperpigmentation leading to undesired browning in human skin, fruits, and vegetable as well as plant-derived foods. Moreover, the role of tyrosinase in the onset and progression of various diseases such as cancers, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson diseases has been well documented in the literature. In this respect, tyrosinase inhibitors have been in the center of attention particularly as the efficient skin whitening agents. Among a wide range of compounds possessing anti-tyrosinase activity, peptides both natural and synthetic derivatives have attracted attention due to high potency and safety.
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- Roshanak Hariri
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Lv J, Jiang S, Yang Y, Zhang X, Gao R, Cao Y, Song G. FGIN-1-27 Inhibits Melanogenesis by Regulating Protein Kinase A/cAMP-Responsive Element-Binding, Protein Kinase C-β, and Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Pathways. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:602889. [PMID: 33390991 PMCID: PMC7775666 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.602889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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FGIN-1-27 is a synthetic mitochondrial diazepam binding inhibitor receptor (MDR) agonist that has demonstrated pro-apoptotic, anti-anxiety, and steroidogenic activity in various studies. Here we report, for the first time, the anti-melanogenic efficacy of FGIN-1-27 in vitro and in vivo. FGIN-1-27 significantly inhibited basal and α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH)-, 1-Oleoyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycerol (OAG)- and Endothelin-1 (ET-1)-induced melanogenesis without cellular toxicity. Mushroom tyrosinase activity assay showed that FGIN-1-27 did not directly inhibit tyrosinase activity, which suggested that FGIN-1-27 was not a direct inhibitor of tyrosinase. Although it was not capable of modulating the catalytic activity of mushroom tyrosinase in vitro, FGIN-1-27 downregulated the expression levels of key proteins that function in melanogenesis. FGIN-1-27 played these functions mainly by suppressing the PKA/CREB, PKC-β, and MAPK pathways. Once inactivated, it decreased the expression of MITF, tyrosinase, TRP-1, TRP-2, and inhibited the tyrosinase activity, finally inhibiting melanogenesis. During in vivo experiments, FGIN-1-27 inhibited the body pigmentation of zebrafish and reduced UVB-induced hyperpigmentation in guinea pig skin, but not a reduction of numbers of melanocytes. Our findings indicated that FGIN-1-27 exhibited no cytotoxicity and inhibited melanogenesis in both in vitro and in vivo models. It may prove quite useful as a safer skin-whitening agent.
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- Jinpeng Lv
- College of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Life Sciences, Changzhou University, Changzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Life Sciences, Changzhou University, Changzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Life Sciences, Changzhou University, Changzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Life Sciences, Changzhou University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, The third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Life Sciences, Changzhou University, Changzhou, China
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das Neves PAPFG, Lobato CC, Ferreira LR, Bragança VAN, Veiga AAS, Ordoñez ME, Barros VA, de Aguiar CPO, Borges RS. Molecular modification approach on kojic acid derivatives as antioxidants related to ascorbic acid. J Mol Model 2020; 26:318. [PMID: 33099704 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-020-04580-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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A hypothetical study by using molecular modeling for antioxidant capacity of kojic acid derivatives was performed using quantum chemistry calculations by DFT/B3LYP/6-311++G(3d,2p). Four modification approaches were considered namely simplification, functional modifications, ring regioisomerism, and hydroxylation. Molecular orbitals, single-electron transfers, hydrogen atom transfers, and spin density distributions were used for antioxidant prediction. In accordance with HOMO, LUMO, Gap, ionization potential, bond dissociation energy, and stabilization energy, the molecular simplifications of kojic acid show that enol moiety is more important for antioxidant capacity than alcohol group. Few molecular modifications on alcohol or enol position were more potent than kojic acid. The π conjugation system among ether, alkene, and hydroxyl moieties can be involved on resonance effects of better compounds. A different performance was observed on alcohol molecular modifications when compared to enol position. All lactone derivatives were more potent than kojic acid on both mechanisms, and their hydroxylated derivatives were more potent than ascorbic acid. In conclusion, the ring regioisomers and its hydroxylated derivatives have better antioxidant capacity than kojic acid. Graphical Abstract The theoretical study using molecular modeling for antioxidant capacity prediction of kojic acid was more related to enol moiety than alcohol. The regioisomerism and hybrid derivatives show that the lactone derivatives increase antioxidant capacity more than the pyrone derivatives.
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- Paulo A P F G das Neves
- Núcleo de Estudos e Seleção de Moléculas Bioativas, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Seleção de Moléculas Bioativas, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil.,Campus Binacional, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Oiapoque, AP, 68980-000, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Seleção de Moléculas Bioativas, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Seleção de Moléculas Bioativas, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Seleção de Moléculas Bioativas, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Seleção de Moléculas Bioativas, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil.,Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Nacional de la Amazonia Peruana, Freyre 616, CP 16002, Iquitos, Peru
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Seleção de Moléculas Bioativas, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Seleção de Moléculas Bioativas, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Seleção de Moléculas Bioativas, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil.
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Enhancing efficacy and safety of azelaic acid via encapsulation in cyclodextrin nanosponges: development, characterization and evaluation. Polym Bull (Berl) 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-020-03366-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Boo YC. Up- or Downregulation of Melanin Synthesis Using Amino Acids, Peptides, and Their Analogs. Biomedicines 2020; 8:biomedicines8090322. [PMID: 32882959 PMCID: PMC7555855 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines8090322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2020] [Revised: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Harmonious synthesis and distribution of melanin in the skin contribute to the expression of beauty and the maintenance of health. When skin pigmentary disorders occur because of internal or external factors or, when there is a need to artificially increase or reduce the pigmentation level of the skin for aesthetic or therapeutic purposes, various pharmacological therapies are applied but the results are not always satisfactory. Studies have been conducted to improve the efficacy and safety of these treatment strategies. In this review, we present the latest studies regarding peptides and related compounds that may be useful in artificially increasing or reducing skin melanin levels. Certain analogs of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) and oligopeptides with the sequences derived from the hormone were shown to promote melanin synthesis in cells and in vivo models. Various amino acids, peptides, their analogs, and their hybrid compounds with other chemical moieties were shown to inhibit tyrosinase (TYR) catalytic activity or downregulate TYR gene expression. Certain peptides were shown to inhibit melanosome biogenesis or induce autophagy, leading to decreased pigmentation. In vivo and clinical evidence are available for some compounds, including [Nle4-D-Phe7]-α-MSH, glutathione disulfide, and glycinamide hydrochloride. For many other compounds, additional studies are required to verify their efficacy and safety in vivo and in clinical trials. The accumulating information regarding pro- and antimelanogenic activity of peptides and related compounds will lead to the development of novel drugs for the treatment of skin pigmentary disorders.
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- Yong Chool Boo
- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 680 Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu 41944, Korea; ; Tel.: +82-53-420-4946
- BK21 Plus KNU Biomedical Convergence Program, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Korea
- Cell and Matrix Research Institute, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Korea
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Centre for Green Chemical Science, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Bang E, Lee EK, Noh S, Jung HJ, Moon KM, Park MH, Park YJ, Hyun MK, Lee AK, Kim SJ, Yang J, Park Y, Chun P, Moon HR, Chung HY. In vitro and in vivo evidence of tyrosinase inhibitory activity of a synthesized(Z)‐5‐(3‐hydroxy‐4‐methoxybenzylidene)‐2‐thioxothiazolidin‐4‐one (5‐HMT). Exp Dermatol 2019; 28:734-737. [DOI: 10.1111/exd.13863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Revised: 11/29/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- EunJin Bang
- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA)College of PharmacyPusan National University Busan Korea
- College of PharmacyPusan National University Busan Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA)College of PharmacyPusan National University Busan Korea
- Korea Institute of Toxicology Daejeon Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA)College of PharmacyPusan National University Busan Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA)College of PharmacyPusan National University Busan Korea
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- Korean Medicine (KM)‐Application CenterKorea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM) Daegu Korea
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- Pusan National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute Busan Korea
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- College of PharmacyPusan National University Busan Korea
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- College of PharmacyPusan National University Busan Korea
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- College of PharmacyPusan National University Busan Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA)College of PharmacyPusan National University Busan Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA)College of PharmacyPusan National University Busan Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA)College of PharmacyPusan National University Busan Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Inje Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and ResearchInje University Gimhae Gyeongnam Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA)College of PharmacyPusan National University Busan Korea
- College of PharmacyPusan National University Busan Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA)College of PharmacyPusan National University Busan Korea
- College of PharmacyPusan National University Busan Korea
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Ellijimi C, Ben Hammouda M, Othman H, Moslah W, Jebali J, Mabrouk HB, Morjen M, Haoues M, Luis J, Marrakchi N, Essafi-Benkhadir K, Srairi-Abid N. Helix aspersa maxima mucus exhibits antimelanogenic and antitumoral effects against melanoma cells. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 101:871-880. [PMID: 29635896 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2017] [Revised: 03/05/2018] [Accepted: 03/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Snail secretion is currently revolutionizing the world of cosmetics and human skin care. The efficacy of snail secretion in wounds healing has been proven both in vitro and by clinical studies. However, the potential anti-tumor effect of snail secretion was poorly investigated. In this report, our in vitro study showed that Helix aspersa maxima species snail slime (SS) could not only treat melanogenesis but also endowed with anti-tumoral activity against human melanoma cells. Indeed, SS reduced melanin content and tyrosinase activity on B16F10 cells with IC50 values of 288 μg/mL and 286 μg/mL, respectively, without altering cell viability. This effect was also observed, at a lesser extent, on human melanoma IGR-39 and SK-MEL-28 cell lines. On another hand, SS specifically inhibited the viability of IGR-39 and SK-MEL-28 cells associated to an apoptotic effect highlighted by PARP cleavage. It is worth to note that SS did not affect the viability of B16F10 cells and non tumorigenic HaCaT cells. Interestingly, this extract was found to inhibit migration and invasion of both human melanoma cells through reducing the expression of Matrix metalloproteinase MMP2. Snail slime also exerted a high inhibitory effect on IGR-39 cell adhesion through blocking the function of α2β1 (45%), αvβ3 (38%) integrins and by reducing the expression levels of αv and β1 integrins. The presented results shed light on the potential anti-melanoma effect of SS and support its use against skin diseases.
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- Chedli Ellijimi
- Université de Tunis El Manar, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Laboratoire des Venins et biomolécules thérapeutiques LR11IPT08/ LR16IPT08, Tunis, 1002, Tunisia
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- Université de Tunis El Manar, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Laboratoire d'Epidémiologie Moléculaire et Pathologie Expérimentale appliquée aux Maladies infectieuses LR11IPT04/LR16IPT04, Tunis, 1002, Tunisia
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- Université de Tunis El Manar, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Laboratoire des Venins et biomolécules thérapeutiques LR11IPT08/ LR16IPT08, Tunis, 1002, Tunisia
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- Université de Tunis El Manar, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Laboratoire des Venins et biomolécules thérapeutiques LR11IPT08/ LR16IPT08, Tunis, 1002, Tunisia
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- Université de Tunis El Manar, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Laboratoire des Venins et biomolécules thérapeutiques LR11IPT08/ LR16IPT08, Tunis, 1002, Tunisia
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- Université de Tunis El Manar, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Laboratoire des Venins et biomolécules thérapeutiques LR11IPT08/ LR16IPT08, Tunis, 1002, Tunisia
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- Université de Tunis El Manar, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Laboratoire des Venins et biomolécules thérapeutiques LR11IPT08/ LR16IPT08, Tunis, 1002, Tunisia
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- Université de Tunis El Manar, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Laboratoire de Recherche sur la Transmission, le Contrôle et l'Immunobiologie des Infections, LR11IPT02/ LR16IPT02 LTCII, Tunis, 1002, Tunisia
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- INSERM UMR 911-Centre de Recherche en Oncologie Biologique et Oncopharmacologie (CRO2), Aix-Marseille Université, 27 Bd Jean Moulin, 13385, Marseille Cedex 5, France
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- Université de Tunis El Manar, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Laboratoire des Venins et biomolécules thérapeutiques LR11IPT08/ LR16IPT08, Tunis, 1002, Tunisia
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- Université de Tunis El Manar, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Laboratoire d'Epidémiologie Moléculaire et Pathologie Expérimentale appliquée aux Maladies infectieuses LR11IPT04/LR16IPT04, Tunis, 1002, Tunisia
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- Université de Tunis El Manar, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Laboratoire des Venins et biomolécules thérapeutiques LR11IPT08/ LR16IPT08, Tunis, 1002, Tunisia.
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Wang YL, Hu G, Zhang Q, Yang YX, Li QQ, Hu YJ, Chen H, Yang FQ. Screening and Characterizing Tyrosinase Inhibitors from Salvia miltiorrhiza and Carthamus tinctorius by Spectrum-Effect Relationship Analysis and Molecular Docking. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL METHODS IN CHEMISTRY 2018; 2018:2141389. [PMID: 29862119 PMCID: PMC5971358 DOI: 10.1155/2018/2141389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2018] [Accepted: 04/01/2018] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Tyrosinase (TYR) is a rate-limiting enzyme in the synthesis of melanin, while direct TYR inhibitors are a class of important clinical antimelanoma drugs. This study established a spectrum-effect relationship analysis method and high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis method to screen and identify the active ingredients that inhibited TYR in Salvia miltiorrhiza-Carthamus tinctorius (Danshen-Honghua, DH) herbal pair. Seventeen potential active compounds (peaks) in the extract of DH herbal pair were predicted, and thirteen of them were tentatively identified by LC-MS analysis. Furthermore, TYR inhibitory activities of five pure compounds obtained from the DH herbal pair were validated in the test in which kojic acid served as a positive control drug. Among them, three compounds including protocatechuic aldehyde, hydroxysafflor yellow A, and tanshinone IIA were verified to have high TYR inhibitory activity (IC50 value of 455, 498, and 1214 μM, resp.) and bind to the same amino acid residues in TYR catalytic pocket according to the results of the molecular docking test. However, the other two compounds lithospermic acid and salvianolic acid A had a weak effect on TYR, as they do not combine with the active amino acid residues or act on the active center of TYR. Therefore, the developed methods (spectrum-effect relationship analysis and molecular docking) could be used to effectively screen TYR inhibitors in complex mixtures such as natural products.
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- Ya-Li Wang
- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
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Aspergillus Secondary Metabolite Database, a resource to understand the Secondary metabolome of Aspergillus genus. Sci Rep 2017; 7:7325. [PMID: 28779078 PMCID: PMC5544713 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-07436-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 06/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Aspergillus is a genus of ubiquitous fungi that are pathologically & therapeutically important. Aspergillus Secondary Metabolites Database (A2MDB) is a curated compendium of information on Aspergillus & its secondary metabolome. A2MDB catalogs 807 unique non-redundantsecondary metabolites derived from 675 Aspergillus species. A2MDB has a compilation of 100 cellular targets of secondary metabolites, 44 secondary metabolic pathways, 150 electron and light microscopy images of various Aspergillus species. A phylogenetic representation of over 2500 strains has been provided. A2MDB presents a detailed chemical information of secondary metabolites and their mycotoxins. Molecular docking models of metabolite-target protein interactions have been put together. A2MDB also has epidemiological data representing Aspergillosis and global occurrence of Aspergillus species. Furthermore a novel classification of Aspergillosis along with 370 case reports with images, were made available. For each metabolite catalogued, external links to related databases have been provided. All this data is available on A2MDB, launched through Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India, as an open resource http://www.iictindia.org/A2MDB. We believe A2MDB is of practical relevance to the scientific community that is in pursuit of novel therapeutics.
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