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Calegari GC, Barboza MGL, Dyna AL, Barbosa-Dekker AM, Dekker RFH, Faccin-Galhardi LC, Orsato A. Structural relationship of regioselectively-sulfonated botryosphaeran derivatives on activity against herpes simplex virus type 1. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 274:133261. [PMID: 38901516 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133261] [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: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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The bioactivities of sulfonated polysaccharides are frequently related to their substitution pattern. In this study, the regioselective sulfonation of an exocellular fungal (1→3)(1→6)-β-D-glucan (botryosphaeran) was performed by two different methods: mild sulfonation (MS) and via pivaloyl ester (PS), in order to study the influence of the sulfonation pattern on the antiviral activity of the respective derivatives. Two sulfonated derivatives with substitution degrees of 0.82 (MS) and 0.49 (PS) were obtained, with substitution patterns at positions C-6, and C-2/C-4 of the glucose units, respectively. All derivatives were chemically characterized and evaluated for antiviral activity against Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) KOS strain, and dengue type 2 (DENV-2). The sample sulfonated at positions C-6 (MS) showed a remarkable antiviral effect on HSV-1 (IC50 of 5.38 μg mL1), while PS remained inactive. The investigation of the mode of action of sample MS pointed to the inhibition of HSV-1 adsorption to the host cells. Both samples were inactive towards the dengue virus strain. This study demonstrated that the presence of sulfate groups at the C-6 positions of botryosphaeran is the preferred substitution pattern that enables the antiviral activity towards HSV-1.
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- Departamento de Microbiologia, CCB, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Beta-Glucan Produtos Farmoquímicos EIRELI, Lote 24A, Bloco Zircônia, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Câmpus Londrina CEP: 86036-700, Paraná, Brazil
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- Beta-Glucan Produtos Farmoquímicos EIRELI, Lote 24A, Bloco Zircônia, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Câmpus Londrina CEP: 86036-700, Paraná, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, CCE, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
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Tiwari ON, Bobby MN, Kondi V, Halder G, Kargarzadeh H, Ikbal AMA, Bhunia B, Thomas S, Efferth T, Chattopadhyay D, Palit P. Comprehensive review on recent trends and perspectives of natural exo-polysaccharides: Pioneering nano-biotechnological tools. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 265:130747. [PMID: 38479657 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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Exopolysaccharides (EPSs), originating from various microbes, and mushrooms, excel in their conventional role in bioremediation to showcase diverse applications emphasizing nanobiotechnology including nano-drug carriers, nano-excipients, medication and/or cell encapsulation, gene delivery, tissue engineering, diagnostics, and associated treatments. Acknowledged for contributions to adsorption, nutrition, and biomedicine, EPSs are emerging as appealing alternatives to traditional polymers, for biodegradability and biocompatibility. This article shifts away from the conventional utility to delve deeply into the expansive landscape of EPS applications, particularly highlighting their integration into cutting-edge nanobiotechnological methods. Exploring EPS synthesis, extraction, composition, and properties, the discussion emphasizes their structural diversity with molecular weight and heteropolymer compositions. Their role as raw materials for value-added products takes center stage, with critical insights into recent applications in nanobiotechnology. The multifaceted potential, biological relevance, and commercial applicability of EPSs in contemporary research and industry align with the nanotechnological advancements coupled with biotechnological nano-cleansing agents are highlighted. EPS-based nanostructures for biological applications have a bright future ahead of them. Providing crucial information for present and future practices, this review sheds light on how eco-friendly EPSs derived from microbial biomass of terrestrial and aquatic environments can be used to better understand contemporary nanobiotechnology for the benefit of society.
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- Onkar Nath Tiwari
- Centre for Conservation and Utilization of Blue Green Algae, Division of Microbiology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research, Vadlamudi, Andhra Pradesh 522213, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Vishnu Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Narsapur, Medak 502313, Telangana, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Durgapur, West Bengal 713209, India
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- Center of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Seinkiewicza 112, 90-363 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Drug Discovery Research Laboratory, Assam University, Silchar 788011, India
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- Department of Bio Engineering, National Institute of Technology Agartala, Jirania 799046, India
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- School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills, Athirampuzha, Kerala, 686560, India; Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box, 17011, Doornfontein, 2028, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Mainz, Staudinger Weg 5, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- ICMR-National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi 590010, India; School of Life Sciences, Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700102, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Drug Discovery Research Laboratory, Assam University, Silchar 788011, India.
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Exopolysaccharides of Fungal Origin: Properties and Pharmaceutical Applications. Processes (Basel) 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/pr11020335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Fungal exopolysaccharides (EPSs) represent an important group of bioactive compounds secreted by fungi. These biopolymers can be utilized individually or in combination with different bioactive substances for a broad range of pharmaceutical field applications, due to their various biological activities, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-diabetic, and anticoagulant effects. The paper presents an up-to-date review of the main fungal polysaccharides (pullulan, schizophyllan, scleroglucan, botryosphaeran, lentinan, grifolan, and lasiodiplodan), highlighting their structures, producing strains, and useful properties in a double position, as controlled release (rate and selectively targeting) drug carriers, but mostly as active immunomodulating and antitumor compounds in cancer therapy.
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Ribeiro MC, Silva AD, Giordani MA, Lira C, Luvizotto RDAM, Nascimento AF, Queiroz DD, Dekker RFH, Barbosa‐Dekker AM, de Queiroz EAI. Extended treatment with (1→3)(1→6)‐β‐
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‐glucan (Botryosphaeran) reduces obesity and its comorbidities in high‐fat/high‐sugar diet‐fed rats. Cell Biochem Funct 2022; 40:773-783. [DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Mariana Costa Ribeiro
- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso Sinop Mato Grosso Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso Sinop Mato Grosso Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso Sinop Mato Grosso Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso Sinop Mato Grosso Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso Sinop Mato Grosso Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso Sinop Mato Grosso Brazil
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- Gerência de Administração e Planejamento, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso Sinop Mato Grosso Brazil
- Escola Técnica Estadual de Educação Profissional e Tecnológica Unidade de Sinop Sinop Mato Grosso Brazil
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- Beta‐Glucan Produtos Farmoquímicos EIRELI, Lote 24A, Bloco Zircônia, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná Câmpus Londrina Londrina Paraná Brazil
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- Beta‐Glucan Produtos Farmoquímicos EIRELI, Lote 24A, Bloco Zircônia, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná Câmpus Londrina Londrina Paraná Brazil
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Silva NA, Pereira BG, Santos JA, Guarnier FA, Barbosa-Dekker AM, Dekker RFH, Kassuya CAL, Bernardes SS. Oral administration of botryosphaeran [(1 → 3)(1 → 6)-β-d-glucan] reduces inflammation through modulation of leukocytes and has limited effect on inflammatory nociception. Cell Biochem Funct 2022; 40:578-588. [PMID: 35788958 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3727] [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: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Several biological activities of the fungal exopolysaccharide (1 → 3)(1 → 6)-β-d-glucan (botryosphaeran) have been described in the literature, but its effects on inflammation have not been evaluated. This study aimed to investigate the action of botryosphaeran on experimental mice models of carrageenan-induced acute pleurisy and acute paw edema, and complete Freund's adjuvant-induced persistent paw edema. All botryosphaeran doses tested (1.0, 2.5, 5.0, and 10.0 mg/kg birth weight [b.w.], orally administered) reduced leukocyte recruitment, nitric oxide (NO) levels, and protein extravasation in the pleural cavity. Botryosphaeran (5 mg/kg b.w.) did not diminish edema and mechanical hyperalgesia in the paw within 4 h; however, cold allodynia was alleviated within the first 2 h. In the persistent paw inflammation model, the effects of daily oral administration of botryosphaeran (5 mg/kg b.w.) were evaluated over 3 and 7 days. The fungal β-glucan significantly reduced the levels of the cytokines, tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6), and IL-10, in the paw homogenates in both protocols, while paw edema and the levels of advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP) only diminished on Day 7. No effect in mechanical hyperalgesia was observed. Oral treatment for 3 or 7 days also decreased the plasma levels of NO, AOPP, TNF-α, and IL-10. On Day 7, the number of leukocytes in the blood was also reduced by this treatment. Importantly, botryosphaeran did not induce inflammation in mice when administered alone over 7 days. This study demonstrated the anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive potential of botryosphaeran in these experimental models, making this fungal β-glucan a new possibility for complementary treating acute and chronic inflammation.
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- Nubia A Silva
- Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
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- Departamento de Patologia Geral, Centro de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Centro de Ciências Exatas, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.,Beta-Glucan Produtos Farmoquímicos EIRELI, Lote 24A, Bloco Zircônia, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Beta-Glucan Produtos Farmoquímicos EIRELI, Lote 24A, Bloco Zircônia, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
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da Silva TP, Geraldelli D, Martins KO, Braga AJL, Rosa AP, Ferneda JMDA, Bomfim GF, Barbosa-Dekker ADM, Dekker RFH, Dias MC, Paim NP, Sinhorin VDG, de Queiroz EAIF. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and beneficial metabolic effects of botryosphaeran [(1→3)(1→6)-β-d-glucan] are responsible for its anti-tumour activity in experimental non-obese and obese rats bearing Walker-256 tumours. Cell Biochem Funct 2022; 40:213-227. [PMID: 35229356 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Botryosphaeran, a (1→3)(1→6)-β-d-glucan, presents several beneficial activities, such as antiproliferative, hypoglycemic and antitumoural activities. This study evaluated the effects of botryosphaeran on oxidative stress, inflammation and metabolic activities in Walker-256 tumour-bearing non-obese and obese rats. Wistars rats were divided into four groups: control tumour (CT); control tumour + botryosphaeran (CTB); obese tumour (OT), and obese tumour + botryosphaeran (OTB). In ninth week, obese and non-obese rats were inoculated with 1 × 107 Walker-256 tumour cells and treated with botryosphaeran (30 mg/kg/d for 15 days). In 11th week, the following parameters were evaluated glycogen, glucose and lactate levels, pro-oxidant (TBARS) and antioxidant markers (superoxide dismutase [SOD]; catalase [CAT]; glutathione-S-transferase [GST]; reduced glutathione [GSH]; vitamin C) and cytokines. Obesity presented oxidative stress and inflammation, as demonstrated by high levels of TBARS, SOD and TNF-α, and lower levels of CAT, GSH and interleukin-10 (IL-10). Botryosphaeran significantly decreased TBARS and TNF-α and increased GST, GSH, vitamin C and IL-10 in the liver; increased SOD and vitamin C in tumour tissue; decreased TBARS in adipose tissue, and notably decreased the levels of glycogen and lactate in the tumour of CTB rats. Botryosphaeran promoted significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and beneficial metabolic effects in Walker-256 tumour-bearing non-obese and obese rats, which contributed to its antitumour activity.
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- Thais Pereira da Silva
- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Programa de Pós-Graduação Ciências em Saúde, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Sinop, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Programa de Pós-Graduação Ciências em Saúde, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Sinop, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Sinop, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Sinop, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Sinop, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Programa de Pós-Graduação Ciências em Saúde, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Sinop, Brazil
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- Beta-Glucan Produtos Farmoquímicos EIRELI, Lote 24A, Bloco Zircônia, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Câmpus Londrina, Londrina, Brazil
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- Beta-Glucan Produtos Farmoquímicos EIRELI, Lote 24A, Bloco Zircônia, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Câmpus Londrina, Londrina, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Programa de Pós-Graduação Ciências em Saúde, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Sinop, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Sinop, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Ambientais, Instituto de Ciências Naturais, Humanas e Sociais, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Sinop, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Programa de Pós-Graduação Ciências em Saúde, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Sinop, Brazil
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Carloto ACM, Bortoleti BTDS, Rodrigues ACJ, Silva TF, Tomiotto-Pellissier F, Bidóia DL, Gonçalves MD, Assolini JP, Dekker RFH, Barbosa-Dekker AM, Costa IN, Conchon-Costa I, Miranda-Sapla MM, Pavanelli WR. Botryosphaeran, [(1 → 3)(1 → 6)-β-D-glucan], induces apoptosis-like death in promastigotes of Leishmania amazonensis, and exerts a leishmanicidal effect on infected macrophages by activating NF-kB and producing pro-inflammatory molecules. Chem Biol Interact 2022; 351:109713. [PMID: 34699765 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2021.109713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Leishmaniasis is an infectious-parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Leishmania spp. The available treatments are based upon expensive drugs bearing adverse side-effects. The search for new therapeutic alternatives that present a more effective action without causing adverse effects to the patient is therefore important. The objective of this study was to evaluate the in vitro effect of botryosphaeran, a (1 → 3)(1 → 6)-β-D-glucan, on the promastigote and intracellular amastigote forms of Leishmania amazonensis. The direct activity of botryosphaeran on promastigote forms was evaluated in vitro and inhibited proliferation, the IC50 7 μg/mL in 48 h was calculated. After 48 h treatment, botryosphaeran induced nitric oxide production (NO), caused mitochondrial membrane hyperpolarization, increased reactive oxygen species (ROS), and accumulation of lipid vesicles in promastigotes, resulting in apoptosis, necrosis and autophagy, and was accompanied by morphological and ultrastructural changes. The range of concentrations used did not alter the viability of peritoneal macrophages from BALB/c mice and erythrocytes of sheep. Botryosphaeran was able to reduce the number of infected macrophages and the number of amastigotes per macrophage at 12.5 μg/mL (50.75% ± 6.48), 25 μg/mL (55.66% ± 3.93) and 50 μg/mL (72.9% ± 6.98), and IC50 9.3 μg/mL (±0.66) for intracellular amastigotes forms. The leishmanicidal effect was due to activation of NF-κB and promoted an increase in pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α and IL-6), iNOS and microbial-derived ROS and NO, in addition to decreasing the levels of SOD. Based upon the data obtained, we infer that botryosphaeran exerted an active leishmanicidal and immunomodulatory effect, acting on promastigotes through autophagic, apoptotic and necrosis processes, and in the intracellular amastigote form, through the action of ROS and NO.
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- Amanda Cristina Machado Carloto
- Laboratory of Immunoparasitology of Neglected Diseases and Cancer, Department of Pathological Sciences, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina, 86057-970, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunoparasitology of Neglected Diseases and Cancer, Department of Pathological Sciences, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina, 86057-970, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil; Gonçalo Moniz Institute (FIOCRUZ/Bahia), 40296-710, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunoparasitology of Neglected Diseases and Cancer, Department of Pathological Sciences, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina, 86057-970, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil; Carlos Chagas Institute (ICC/FIOCRUZ/Paraná), 81310-020, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunoparasitology of Neglected Diseases and Cancer, Department of Pathological Sciences, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina, 86057-970, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunoparasitology of Neglected Diseases and Cancer, Department of Pathological Sciences, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina, 86057-970, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil; Department of Medical Pathology, Health Sciences Sector, Federal University of Paraná, 80060-240, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunoparasitology of Neglected Diseases and Cancer, Department of Pathological Sciences, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina, 86057-970, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Biotransformation and Phytochemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Exact Sciences Center, State University of Londrina, 86057-970, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Alto Vale University of Rio Do Peixe, 89500-000, Caçador, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgradute Program in Environmental Engineering, Paraná Technological University, Londrina Campus, 86036-370, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil; Beta-Glucan Pharmaceuticals EIRELI, Lote 24A, Zirconia Block, Paraná Technological University, Londrina Campus, Avenue João Miguel Caram 731, 86036-700, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Postgradute Program in Environmental Engineering, Paraná Technological University, Londrina Campus, 86036-370, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil; Beta-Glucan Pharmaceuticals EIRELI, Lote 24A, Zirconia Block, Paraná Technological University, Londrina Campus, Avenue João Miguel Caram 731, 86036-700, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunoparasitology of Neglected Diseases and Cancer, Department of Pathological Sciences, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina, 86057-970, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunoparasitology of Neglected Diseases and Cancer, Department of Pathological Sciences, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina, 86057-970, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunoparasitology of Neglected Diseases and Cancer, Department of Pathological Sciences, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina, 86057-970, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunoparasitology of Neglected Diseases and Cancer, Department of Pathological Sciences, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina, 86057-970, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
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Saravanakumar K, Park S, Sathiyaseelan A, Mariadoss AVA, Park S, Kim SJ, Wang MH. Isolation of Polysaccharides from Trichoderma harzianum with Antioxidant, Anticancer, and Enzyme Inhibition Properties. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:1372. [PMID: 34573005 PMCID: PMC8471597 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10091372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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In this work, a total of six polysaccharides were isolated from culture filtrate (EPS1, EPS2) and mycelia (IPS1-IPS4) of Trichoderma harzianum. The HPLC analysis results showed that EPS1, EPS2, IPS1, and IPS2 were composed of mannose, ribose, glucose, galactose, and arabinose. The FT-IR, 1H, and 13C NMR chemical shifts confirmed that the signals in EPS1 mainly consist of (1→4)-linked α-d-glucopyranose. EPS1 and IPS1 showed a smooth and clean surface, while EPS2, IPS2, and IPS3 exhibited a microporous structure. Among polysaccharides, EPS1 displayed higher ABTS+ (47.09 ± 2.25% and DPPH (26.44 ± 0.12%) scavenging activities, as well as higher α-amylase (69.30 ± 1.28%) and α-glucosidase (68.22 ± 0.64%) inhibition activity than the other polysaccharides. EPS1 exhibited high cytotoxicity to MDA-MB293 cells, with an IC50 of 0.437 mg/mL, and this was also confirmed by cell staining and FACS assays. These results report the physicochemical and bioactive properties of polysaccharides from T. harzianum.
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- Kandasamy Saravanakumar
- Department of Bio Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, Korea; (K.S.); (A.S.); (A.V.A.M.); (S.P.)
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- Chuncheon Center, Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Chuncheon 24341, Korea;
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- Department of Bio Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, Korea; (K.S.); (A.S.); (A.V.A.M.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Bio Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, Korea; (K.S.); (A.S.); (A.V.A.M.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Bio Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, Korea; (K.S.); (A.S.); (A.V.A.M.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Science, Kangwon National University, Samcheok-si 24949, Korea
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- Department of Bio Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, Korea; (K.S.); (A.S.); (A.V.A.M.); (S.P.)
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Wouk J, Dekker RFH, Queiroz EAIF, Barbosa-Dekker AM. β-Glucans as a panacea for a healthy heart? Their roles in preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 177:176-203. [PMID: 33609583 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.02.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. Factors increasing the risks for CVD development are related to obesity, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure and lifestyle. CVD risk factors may be treated with appropriate drugs, but prolonged can use cause undesirable side-effects. Among the natural products used in complementary and alternative medicines, are the β-ᴅ-glucans; biopolymers found in foods (cereals, mushrooms), and can easily be produced by microbial fermentation. Independent of source, β-glucans of the mixed-linked types [(1 → 3)(1 → 6)-β-ᴅ-glucans - fungal, and (1 → 3)(1 → 4)-β-ᴅ-glucans - cereal] have widely been studied because of their biological activities, and have demonstrated cardiovascular protective effects. In this review, we discuss the roles of β-ᴅ-glucans in various pathophysiological conditions that lead to CVDs including obesity, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, hypertension, atherosclerosis and stroke. The β-glucans from all of the sources cited demonstrated potential hypoglycemic, hypocholesterolemic and anti-obesogenicity activities, reduced hypertension and ameliorated the atherosclerosis condition. More recently, β-glucans are recognized as possessing prebiotic properties that modulate the gut microbiome and impact on the health benefits including cardiovascular. Overall, all the studies investigated unequivocally demonstrated the dietary benefits of consuming β-glucans regardless of source, thus constituting a promising panaceutical approach to reduce CVD risk factors.
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- Jéssica Wouk
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Campus CEDETEG, CEP: 85040-167, Guarapuava, Paraná, Brazil
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- Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Ambiental, Câmpus Londrina, CEP: 86036-370 Londrina, Paraná, Brazil; Beta-Glucan Produtos Farmoquímicos - EIRELI, Avenida João Miguel Caram 731, Lote 24(A), Bloco Zircônia, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, CEP: 86036-700 Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78.557-267 Sinop, Mato Grosso, Brazil
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- Beta-Glucan Produtos Farmoquímicos - EIRELI, Avenida João Miguel Caram 731, Lote 24(A), Bloco Zircônia, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, CEP: 86036-700 Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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Geraldelli D, Ribeiro MC, Medeiros TC, Comiran PK, Martins KO, Oliveira MF, Oliveira GA, Dekker RFH, Barbosa-Dekker AM, Alegranci P, Queiroz EAIF. Botryosphaeran, a (1 → 3)(1 → 6)-β-D-glucan, reduces tumor development and cachexia syndrome in obese male rats by increasing insulin sensitivity and FOXO3a activity. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 165:985-994. [PMID: 32991890 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.09.168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Obesity is an important risk factor in tumor development. Botryosphaeran, a (1 → 3)(1 → 6)-β-D-glucan, produced by the fungus Botryosphaeria rhodina (MAMB-05), is a high molecular mass, water-soluble exopolysaccharide. It consists of a main chain of (1 → 3)-linked β-d-glucose units, with a degree of branching of ~22% at carbon-6 with glucose and gentiobiose residues linked through β-(1 → 6)-bonds, and presents a triple helix conformation. Botryosphaeran presents anticlastogenic, antiproliferative, pro-apoptotic and anti-obesogenic activities. This study evaluated the effects of botryosphaeran on tumor development in obesity and analyzed its mechanism of action. Obesity was induced in male Wistar rats by a high-fat/high-sugar diet. After 9 weeks, rats were divided into two groups: Obese Tumor (OT) and Obese Tumor Botryosphaeran (OTB), and inoculated with 1 × 107 Walker-256 tumor cells, and treatment with botryosphaeran (30 mg/kg b.w./day via gavage for 15 days) commenced. On the 11th week, biological parameters, tumor development, metabolic profile, erythrogram and protein expression were evaluated. Botryosphaeran significantly reduced tumor growth, body-weight loss and cachexia. Furthermore, botryosphaeran decreased mesenteric fat and insulin resistance, corrected macrocytic anemia, and increased Forkhead transcription factor-3a (FOXO3a) activity. Our study demonstrated the potential role of botryosphaeran in the management of cancer in tumor-bearing obese rats by increasing insulin sensitivity and FOXO3a activity.
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- Danielli Geraldelli
- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil
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- Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Ambiental, Câmpus Londrina, CEP: 86036-370 Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química - CCE, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, CEP: 85503-390 Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil.
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Geraldelli D, Ribeiro MC, Medeiros TC, Comiran PK, Martins KO, Oliveira MF, Oliveira GA, Dekker RFH, Barbosa-Dekker AM, Alegranci P, Queiroz EAIF. Tumor development in rats and cancer cachexia are reduced by treatment with botryosphaeran by increasing apoptosis and improving the metabolic profile. Life Sci 2020; 252:117608. [PMID: 32289434 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.117608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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AIMS Cancer is a multifactorial disease characterized by an uncontrolled growth of cells that can lead to cachexia-anorexia syndrome. Botryosphaeran, a fungal (1 → 3)(1 → 6)-β-D-glucan produced by Botryosphaeria rhodina MAMB-05, has presented antimutagenic, antiproliferative, pro-apoptotic, hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic effects. This study evaluated the effects of botryosphaeran (30 mg/kg b.w./day) on tumor development and cachexia syndrome in Walker-256 tumor-bearing rats, and also the metabolic and hematological profiles of these animals. MATERIALS AND METHODS Male Wistar rats were divided into 3 groups: control (C), control tumor (CT) and control tumor botryosphaeran (CTB). On the first day, 1 × 107 Walker-256 tumor cells were inoculated subcutaneously into the right flank of the CT and CTB rats, and concomitantly treatment with botryosphaeran (30 mg/kg b.w./day) started. After the 15th day of treatment, biological parameters, tumor development, cachexia, glucose and lipid profiles, hemogram and protein expression were analyzed. KEY FINDINGS Botryosphaeran significantly reduced tumor development (p = 0.0024) and cancer cachexia, modulated the levels of glucose, triglycerides and HDL-cholesterol, and corrected macrocytic anemia. Botryosphaeran also increased significantly the bax expression in the tumor tissue (p = 0.038) demonstrating that this (1 → 3)(1 → 6)-β-D-glucan is increasing the apoptosis of tumor cells. p53, p27, bcl-2, caspase-3 and Forkhead transcription factor 3a (FOXO3a) protein expression were similar among the groups. SIGNIFICANCE This study demonstrated that botryosphaeran was effective in decreasing tumor development and cachexia by direct and indirect mechanisms increasing apoptosis and improving the metabolic and hematological profiles.
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- Danielli Geraldelli
- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil
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- Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Ambiental, Câmpus Londrina, CEP: 86036-370 Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química - CCE, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, CEP: 85503-390 Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Apoio Didático em Saúde (NUPADS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Câmpus Universitário de Sinop, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, CEP: 78550-728 Sinop, MT, Brazil.
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Exopolysaccharides of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens modulate glycemic level in mice and promote glucose uptake of cells through the activation of Akt. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 146:202-211. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.12.217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Revised: 12/14/2019] [Accepted: 12/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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de Sales Guilarducci J, Marcelino BAR, Konig IFM, Orlando TM, Varaschin MS, Pereira LJ. Therapeutic effects of different doses of prebiotic (isolated from S accharomyces cerevisiae) in comparison to n-3 supplement on glycemic control, lipid profiles and immunological response in diabetic rats. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2020; 12:69. [PMID: 32793305 PMCID: PMC7418400 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-020-00576-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The regular intake of fiber generates numerous health benefits. However, the efficacy depends on the duration of consumption and the ingested dose. Studies investigating the optimal dose are of interest to enable the inclusion of fiber in the routine treatment of diabetic patients. OBJECTIVE We aimed to evaluate the effects of different doses of β-glucan (BG-isolated from Saccharomyces cerevisiae), in comparison to n-3 supplement, on the inflammatory and metabolic parameters of Wistar rats induced to diabetes by streptozotocin. METHODS Forty animals were randomly divided into six groups receiving 0 mg/kg, 10 mg/kg, 20 mg/kg, or 40 mg/kg BG daily for 4 weeks or fish oil derivative [1000 mg/kg of omega-3 fatty acids (n-3)] for the same period. One additional group was composed of healthy controls. Serum metabolic and immunological parameters were evaluated by colorimetric and ELISA assays respectively. Histopathological analysis of the liver, small intestine and pancreas were also conducted. Significant changes due to BG intake were set into regression models with second-degree fit in order to estimate the optimal BG dose to achieve health benefits. RESULTS The animals that ingested BG had lower food and water intake (p < 0.05) than the negative control group (0 mg/kg). However, consumption was still elevated in comparison to healthy controls. Blood glucose and serum levels of total cholesterol, LDL-c, and TG (p < 0.05) reduced in comparison to diabetic animals without treatment (better or similar to n-3 group depending on dose), but did not reach normal levels (in comparison to healthy controls). HDL-c was not different (p > 0.05) among all groups. These reductions were already seen with the lowest dose of 10 mg/kg. On average, the serum levels of the hepatic enzymes ALT and AST were 40% and 60% lower in the BG groups in comparison to diabetic animals without treatment (better results than n-3 group). The group receiving 40 mg/kg reached similar values of healthy controls for ALT; whereas the same result occurred from the dose of 10 mg/kg for AST. The ideal dose, estimated from the mean of all metabolic parameters was approximately 30 mg/kg/day. Regarding the immunological profile, TNF-α significantly decreased in the BG groups compared to controls (p < 0.05), reaching better values than n-3 group and similar to healthy controls. No significant differences were found between the groups in IL-1β or IL-10 (p > 0.05). No histological changes were found in the pancreas, liver, or intestine due to treatment among diabetic animals. CONCLUSIONS BG significantly reduced blood glucose as well as serum total cholesterol, LDL-c and TG. There was a hepatoprotective effect due to the reduction in ALT and AST and a reduction in TNF-α, indicating a modulation of the immune response. In general, BG effects were better than n-3 supplement (or at least comparable) depending on the dose.
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- Janina de Sales Guilarducci
- Departamento de Ciências da Saúde – DSA, Universidade Federal de Lavras – UFLA, 3037, Lavras, 37200-000 Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências da Saúde – DSA, Universidade Federal de Lavras – UFLA, 3037, Lavras, 37200-000 Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências da Saúde – DSA, Universidade Federal de Lavras – UFLA, 3037, Lavras, 37200-000 Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências da Saúde – DSA, Universidade Federal de Lavras – UFLA, 3037, Lavras, 37200-000 Brazil
- Departamente de Medicina Veterinária – DMV, Universidade Federal de Lavras – UFLA, 3037, Lavras, 37200-000 Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências da Saúde – DSA, Universidade Federal de Lavras – UFLA, 3037, Lavras, 37200-000 Brazil
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Botryosphaeran and sulfonated derivatives as novel antiviral agents for herpes simplex and dengue fever. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 138:334-339. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.07.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Revised: 07/10/2019] [Accepted: 07/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Dekker RFH, Queiroz EAIF, Cunha MAA, Barbosa-Dekker AM. Botryosphaeran – A Fungal Exopolysaccharide of the (1→3)(1→6)-β-D-Glucan Kind: Structure and Biological Functions. BIOLOGICALLY-INSPIRED SYSTEMS 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-12919-4_11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Silva AZ, Costa FP, Souza IL, Ribeiro MC, Giordani MA, Queiroz DA, Luvizotto RA, Nascimento AF, Bomfim GF, Sugizaki MM, Dekker RF, Barbosa-Dekker AM, Queiroz EA. Botryosphaeran reduces obesity, hepatic steatosis, dyslipidaemia, insulin resistance and glucose intolerance in diet-induced obese rats. Life Sci 2018; 211:147-156. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2018.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2018] [Revised: 09/06/2018] [Accepted: 09/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Impact of yeast and fungi (1 → 3)(1 → 6)-β-glucan concentrates on viscoelastic behavior and bread making performance of gluten-free rice-based doughs. Food Hydrocoll 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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In vivo antimutagenic and antiatherogenic effects of the (1 → 3)(1 → 6)-β-d- glucan botryosphaeran. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2018; 826:6-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2017.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2017] [Revised: 12/03/2017] [Accepted: 12/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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In vitro protective effects of botryosphaeran, a (1→3;1→6)-β-d-glucan, against mutagens in normal and tumor rodent cells. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2017; 814:29-36. [PMID: 28137365 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2016.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2016] [Revised: 12/14/2016] [Accepted: 12/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Botryosphaeran (BOT) is an exocellular β-d-glucan (carbohydrate biopolymer) of the (1→3;1→6)-linked type produced by Botryosphaeria rhodina MAMB-05. The cytotoxic, mutagenic, genotoxic, and protective effects of this substance were evaluated in Chinese hamster lung fibroblasts (V79) and rat hepatocarcinoma cells (HTC) by the micronucleus test (MN) and the comet assay. BOT was not genotoxic in either cell line; it decreased the clastogenic effects of doxorubicin, H2O2, and benzo[a]pyrene. These results indicate that BOT may have potential as a therapeutic agent.
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da Cunha MA, Albornoz S, Queiroz Santos V, Sánchez W, Barbosa-Dekker A, Dekker R. Structure and Biological Functions of d -Glucans and Their Applications. STUDIES IN NATURAL PRODUCTS CHEMISTRY 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-444-63930-1.00009-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Chemopreventive effect and lack of genotoxicity and mutagenicity of the exopolysaccharide botryosphaeran on human lymphocytes. Toxicol In Vitro 2016; 36:18-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2016.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2016] [Revised: 06/20/2016] [Accepted: 06/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Osińska-Jaroszuk M, Jarosz-Wilkołazka A, Jaroszuk-Ściseł J, Szałapata K, Nowak A, Jaszek M, Ozimek E, Majewska M. Extracellular polysaccharides from Ascomycota and Basidiomycota: production conditions, biochemical characteristics, and biological properties. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2015; 31:1823-44. [PMID: 26340934 PMCID: PMC4621709 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-015-1937-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2015] [Accepted: 08/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Fungal polysaccharides (PSs) are the subject of research in many fields of science and industry. Many properties of PSs have already been confirmed and the list of postulated functions continues to grow. Fungal PSs are classified into different groups according to systematic affinity, structure (linear and branched), sugar composition (homo- and heteropolysaccharides), type of bonds between the monomers (β-(1 → 3), β-(1 → 6), and α-(1 → 3)) and their location in the cell (cell wall PSs, exoPSs, and endoPSs). Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) are most frequently studied fungal PSs but their definition, classification, and origin are still not clear and should be explained. Ascomycota and Basidiomycota fungi producing EPS have different ecological positions (saprotrophic and endophytic, pathogenic or symbiotic-mycorrhizae fungi); therefore, EPSs play different biological functions, for example in the protection against environmental stress factors and in interactions with other organisms. EPSs obtained from Ascomycota and Basidiomycota fungal cultures are known for their antioxidant, immunostimulating, antitumor, and antimicrobial properties. The major objective of the presented review article was to provide a detailed description of the state-of-the-art knowledge of the effectiveness of EPS production by filamentous and yeast Ascomycota and Basidiomycota fungi and techniques of derivation of EPSs, their biochemical characteristics, and biological properties allowing comprehensive analysis as well as indication of similarities and differences between these fungal groups. Understanding the role of EPSs in a variety of processes and their application in food or pharmaceutical industries requires improvement of the techniques of their derivation, purification, and characterization. The detailed analyses of data concerning the derivation and application of Ascomycota and Basidiomycota EPSs can facilitate development and trace the direction of application of these EPSs in different branches of industry, agriculture, and medicine.
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- Monika Osińska-Jaroszuk
- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biology and Biochemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biology and Biochemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Microbiology, Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biology and Biochemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Microbiology, Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biology and Biochemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Microbiology, Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Microbiology, Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033, Lublin, Poland
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Moscovici M. Present and future medical applications of microbial exopolysaccharides. Front Microbiol 2015; 6:1012. [PMID: 26483763 PMCID: PMC4586455 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2015.01012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 142] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2015] [Accepted: 09/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) have found outstanding medical applications since the mid-20th century, with the first clinical trials on dextran solutions as plasma expanders. Other EPS entered medicine firstly as conventional pharmaceutical excipients (e.g., xanthan - as suspension stabilizer, or pullulan - in capsules and oral care products). Polysaccharides, initially obtained from plant or animal sources, became easily available for a wide range of applications, especially when they were commercially produced by microbial fermentation. Alginates are used as anti-reflux, dental impressions, or as matrix for tablets. Hyaluronic acid and derivatives are used in surgery, arthritis treatment, or wound healing. Bacterial cellulose is applied in wound dressings or scaffolds for tissue engineering. The development of drug controlled-release systems and of micro- and nanoparticulated ones, has opened a new era of medical applications for biopolymers. EPS and their derivatives are well-suited potentially non-toxic, biodegradable drug carriers. Such systems concern rating and targeting of controlled release. Their large area of applications is explained by the available manifold series of derivatives, whose useful properties can be thereby controlled. From matrix inclusion to conjugates, different systems have been designed to solubilize, and to assure stable transport in the body, target accumulation and variable rate-release of a drug substance. From controlled drug delivery, EPS potential applications expanded to vaccine adjuvants and diagnostic imaging systems. Other potential applications are related to the bioactive (immunomodulator, antitumor, antiviral) characteristics of EPS. The numerous potential applications still wait to be developed into commercial pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Based on previous and recent results in important medical-pharmaceutical domains, one can undoubtedly state that EPS medical applications have a broad future ahead.
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- Misu Moscovici
- National Institute for Chemical Pharmaceutical Research and Development, BucharestRomania
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β-Glucans (Saccharomyces cereviseae) Reduce Glucose Levels and Attenuate Alveolar Bone Loss in Diabetic Rats with Periodontal Disease. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0134742. [PMID: 26291983 PMCID: PMC4546386 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0134742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2015] [Accepted: 07/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to assess the effects of oral ingestion of β-glucans isolated from Saccharomyces cereviseae on the metabolic profile, expression of gingival inflammatory markers and amount of alveolar bone loss in diabetic rats with periodontal disease. Diabetes mellitus was induced in 48 Wistar rats by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (80 mg/kg). After confirming the diabetes diagnosis, the animals were treated with β-glucans (by gavage) for 28 days. On the 14th day of this period, periodontal disease was induced using a ligature protocol. β-glucans reduced the amount of alveolar bone loss in animals with periodontal disease in both the diabetic and non-diabetic groups (p < 0.05). β-glucans reduced blood glucose, cholesterol and triacylglycerol levels in diabetic animals, both with and without periodontal disease (p < 0.05). Furthermore, treatment with β-glucans reduced the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 and receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand and increased osteoprotegerin expression in animals with diabetes and periodontal disease (p < 0.05). It was concluded that treatment with β-glucans has beneficial metabolic and periodontal effects in diabetic rats with periodontal disease.
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Modulation of gene expression and cell cycle by botryosphaeran, a (1→3)(1→6)-β-d-glucan in human lymphocytes. Int J Biol Macromol 2015; 77:214-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2015] [Revised: 03/02/2015] [Accepted: 03/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Giese EC, Gascon J, Anzelmo G, Barbosa AM, da Cunha MAA, Dekker RF. Free-radical scavenging properties and antioxidant activities of botryosphaeran and some other β-D-glucans. Int J Biol Macromol 2015; 72:125-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2014.07.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2014] [Revised: 07/16/2014] [Accepted: 07/21/2014] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Kagimura FY, da Cunha MAA, Barbosa AM, Dekker RFH, Malfatti CRM. Biological activities of derivatized D-glucans: a review. Int J Biol Macromol 2014; 72:588-98. [PMID: 25239192 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2014.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2014] [Revised: 08/23/2014] [Accepted: 09/07/2014] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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D-Glucans have triggered increasing interest in commercial applications in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors because of their technological properties and biological activities. The glucans are foremost among the polysaccharide groups produced by microorganisms with demonstrated activity in stimulating the immune system, and have potential in treating human disease conditions. Chemical alterations in the structure of D-glucans through derivatization (sulfonylation, carboxymethylation, phosphorylation, acetylation) contributes to their increased solubility that, in turn, can alter their biological activities such as antioxidation and anticoagulation. This review surveys and cites the latest advances on the biological and technological potential of D-glucans following chemical modifications through sulfonylation, carboxymethylation, phosphorylation or acetylation, and discusses the findings of their activities. Several studies suggest that chemically modified d-glucans have potentiated biological activity as anticoagulants, antitumors, antioxidants, and antivirals. This review shows that in-depth future studies on chemically modified glucans with amplified biological effects will be relevant in the biotechnological field because of their potential to prevent and treat numerous human disease conditions and their clinical complications.
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- Francini Yumi Kagimura
- Departamento de Química, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Via do Conhecimento, km 01, Bairro Fraron, CEP: 85503-390 Pato Branco, PR, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Via do Conhecimento, km 01, Bairro Fraron, CEP: 85503-390 Pato Branco, PR, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Química - CCE, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, CEP: 86051-990 Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Biorefining and Biotechnology Consultancy, Rua João Huss 200, Gleba Palanho, CEP: 86050-490 Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste (Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas), Campus CEDETEG, CEP: 85040-080 Guarapuava, PR, Brazil
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Xia X, Ma Y, Xing X, Huang C, Li L, Gui G, Liu Q, Xue S. Antioxidant and hepatoprotective effect of different extracts of guizhencao (herba bidentis bipinnatae) against liver injury in hyperlipidemia rats. J TRADIT CHIN MED 2014; 33:518-23. [PMID: 24187875 DOI: 10.1016/s0254-6272(13)60158-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties of the different extracts Guizhencao (Herba Bidentis Bipinnatae) against liver injury in hyperlipidemia rats. METHODS The rats were divided into 7 groups, with 10 rats in each. Rats were treated with high-fat diet for 18 weeks besides the normal control group, then rats in both normal control and model groups were received 5 mL/kg(-1) x day(-1) of saline and those in the positive control group with 2 mg/kg(-1) x day(-1) of lovastatin. Rats in the positive control group and different Guizhencao (Herba Bidentis Bipinnatae) extracts treatment groups (ethyl acetate extract group, n-hexane extract group, ethanol extract group, and aqueous extract group) were treated with corresponding extract at a concentration of 5 mL/kg(-1) x day(-1). After 8 weeks treatment, all rats were sacrificed and total blood samples were collected. Histological analysis of liver was underdone by hematoxylin and eosin. The levels of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), glouse (GLU), cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol were measured according to standard procedure using auto-analyzer. The superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in liver were ananlyzed by procedure instruction. RESULTS The histopathological analysis implied that the administration of Guizhencao (Herba Bidentis Bipinnatae) extracts resulted in hepatoprotective role compared with that of the model group. In addition, the high-fat diet caused a remarkable increase of ALT, AST, GLU, TC, TG, LDL-C and MDA levels. A decline in HDL-C and SOD concentrations and a reversal of effects were observed in different Guizhencao (Herba Bidentis Bipinnatae) extracts groups, especially in the aqueous extract and ethanol extract groups. CONCLUSION The different extracts of Guizhencao (Herba Bidentis Bipinnatae) can play a protecting role against liver injury in hyperlipidemia rats maybe through decreasing ALT, AST, GLU, TC, TG, LDL-C and MDA levels and enhancing the liver anti-oxidative ability.
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- Xichao Xia
- Basic Medicine College, Nanyang Medical University, Nanyang 473061, China.
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Túrmina JA, Carraro E, Alves da Cunha MA, Dekker RFH, Barbosa AM, Seidel dos Santos F, Silva LA, Malfatti CRM. Toxicological assessment of β-(1-->6)-glucan (lasiodiplodan) in mice during a 28-day feeding study by gavage. Molecules 2012; 17:14298-309. [PMID: 23208465 PMCID: PMC6268985 DOI: 10.3390/molecules171214298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2012] [Revised: 11/19/2012] [Accepted: 11/20/2012] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Studies evaluating the toxicity caused by fungal exopolysaccharides of the β-(1-->6)-D-glucan type are rare. In this study, the toxicological effects of sub-chronic treatments with lasiodiplodan (β-(1-->6)-D-glucan from Lasiodiplodia theobromae MMPI) were evaluated in mice through the assessment of biochemical, hematological, and histopathological alterations. Thirty-two mice (16 male, 16 female) were used in this study divided in two groups; one group received lasiodiplodan (50 mg/kg body weight) daily for 28 days via gavage, and another (control group) received saline during the same period. Blood samples were collected via cardiac puncture for hematological and biochemical analyses. Liver, heart, kidney, and spleen were collected for histopathological analysis. Statistical analysis was performed through one-way analysis of variance and only p < 0.05 F-values were presented. Significant reduction in blood glucose in the male group (35%; p < 0.01), transaminases activity in both sexes (AST and ALT; ~35%; p < 0.05), and urea (20%; p < 0.01) in the female group was observed with the lasiodiplodan treatment. The results showed that sub-chronic treatments with lasiodiplodan did not generate hematological and histopathological alterations leading to signs of toxicity in healthy mice, independent of gender.
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- Janaína A. Túrmina
- Pharmaceutical Science and Biodiversity Postgraduate Programs, Midwest State University, Campus CEDETEG, Guarapuava, PR, 85040-080, Brazil; E-Mails: (J.A.T.); (E.C.); (F.S.S.); (L.A.S.)
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- Pharmaceutical Science and Biodiversity Postgraduate Programs, Midwest State University, Campus CEDETEG, Guarapuava, PR, 85040-080, Brazil; E-Mails: (J.A.T.); (E.C.); (F.S.S.); (L.A.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal Technological University of Parana, Pato Branco, PR, 85503-390, Brazil, E-Mail:
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- Biorefining Research Institute, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada; E-Mails: (R.F.H.D.); (A.M.B.)
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- Biorefining Research Institute, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada; E-Mails: (R.F.H.D.); (A.M.B.)
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- Pharmaceutical Science and Biodiversity Postgraduate Programs, Midwest State University, Campus CEDETEG, Guarapuava, PR, 85040-080, Brazil; E-Mails: (J.A.T.); (E.C.); (F.S.S.); (L.A.S.)
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- Pharmaceutical Science and Biodiversity Postgraduate Programs, Midwest State University, Campus CEDETEG, Guarapuava, PR, 85040-080, Brazil; E-Mails: (J.A.T.); (E.C.); (F.S.S.); (L.A.S.)
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- Pharmaceutical Science and Biodiversity Postgraduate Programs, Midwest State University, Campus CEDETEG, Guarapuava, PR, 85040-080, Brazil; E-Mails: (J.A.T.); (E.C.); (F.S.S.); (L.A.S.)
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