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Alawam AS, M Alneghery L, Alwethaynani MS, Alamri MA. A hierarchical approach towards identification of novel inhibitors against L, D-transpeptidase YcbB as an anti-bacterial therapeutic target. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024:1-11. [PMID: 38411016 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2024.2322619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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The bacterial cell wall, being a vital component for cell viability, is regarded as a promising drug target. The L, D-Transpeptidase YcbB enzyme has been implicated for a significant role in cell wall polymers cross linking during typhoid toxin release, β-lactam resistance and outer membrane defect rescue. These observations have been recorded in different bacterial pathogens such as Salmonella Typhimurium, Citrobacter rodentium, and Salmonella typhi. In this work, we have shown structure based virtual screening of diverse natural and synthetic drug libraries against the enzyme and revealed three compounds as LAS_32135590, LAS_34036730 and LAS-51380924. These compounds showed highly stable energies and the findings are very competitive with the control molecule ((1RG or (4 R,5S)-3-({(3S,5S)-5-[(3-carboxyphenyl)carbamoyl]pyrrolidin-3-yl}sulfanyl)-5-[(1S,2R)-1-formyl-2-hydroxypropyl]-4-methyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid or ertapenem)) used. Compared to control (which has binding energy score of -11.63 kcal/mol), the compounds showed better binding energy. The binding energy score of LAS_32135590, LAS_34036730 and LAS-51380924 is -12.63 kcal/mol, -12.22 kcal/mol and -12.10 kcal/mol, respectively. Further, the docked snapshot of the lead compounds and control were investigated for stability under time dependent dynamics environment. All the three leads complex and control system showed significant equilibrium (mean RMSD < 3 Å) both in term of intermolecular docked conformation and binding interactions network. Further validation on the complex's stability was acquired from the end-state MMPB/GBSA analysis that observed greater contribution from van der Waals forces and electrostatic energy while less contribution was noticed from solvation part. The compounds were also showed good drug-likeness and are non-toxic and non-mutagenic. In short, the compounds can be used in experimental testing's and might be subjected to structure modification to get better results.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Abdullah S Alawam
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al-Quwayiyah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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Alawam AS, Alawam HS, Alshahrani MM, Alwethaynani MS, Alneghery LM, Alamri MA. Structural and Dynamical Basis of VP35-RBD Inhibition by Marine Fungi Compounds to Combat Marburg Virus Infection. Mar Drugs 2024; 22:34. [PMID: 38248659 PMCID: PMC10820117 DOI: 10.3390/md22010034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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The Marburg virus (MBV), a deadly pathogen, poses a serious threat to world health due to the lack of effective treatments, calling for an immediate search for targeted and efficient treatments. In this study, we focused on compounds originating from marine fungi in order to identify possible inhibitory compounds against the Marburg virus (MBV) VP35-RNA binding domain (VP35-RBD) using a computational approach. We started with a virtual screening procedure using the Lipinski filter as a guide. Based on their docking scores, 42 potential candidates were found. Four of these compounds-CMNPD17596, CMNPD22144, CMNPD25994, and CMNPD17598-as well as myricetin, the control compound, were chosen for re-docking analysis. Re-docking revealed that these particular compounds had a higher affinity for MBV VP35-RBD in comparison to the control. Analyzing the chemical interactions revealed unique binding properties for every compound, identified by a range of Pi-cation interactions and hydrogen bond types. We were able to learn more about the dynamic behaviors and stability of the protein-ligand complexes through a 200-nanosecond molecular dynamics simulation, as demonstrated by the compounds' consistent RMSD and RMSF values. The multidimensional nature of the data was clarified by the application of principal component analysis, which suggested stable conformations in the complexes with little modification. Further insight into the energy profiles and stability states of these complexes was also obtained by an examination of the free energy landscape. Our findings underscore the effectiveness of computational strategies in identifying and analyzing potential inhibitors for MBV VP35-RBD, offering promising paths for further experimental investigations and possible therapeutic development against the MBV.
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- Abdullah S. Alawam
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia;
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- College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran 61441, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al-Quwayiyah 19257, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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Rudayni HA, Alenazi NA, Rabie AM, Aladwani M, Alneghery LM, Abu-Taweel GM, Allam AA, Abukhadra MR. Biological characterization of microwave based synthesized ZnO and Ce doped ZnO nanoflowers impeded chitosan matrix with enhanced antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:124713. [PMID: 37148946 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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The chitosan matrix was used as a substrate for ZnO nanoflowers (ZnO/CH) and Ce-doped ZnO nanoflowers (Ce-ZnO/CH) by microwave-induced hydrothermal synthesis processes. The obtained hybrid structures were assessed as enhanced antioxidant and antidiabetic agents considering the synergetic effect of the different components. The integration of chitosan and cerium induced significantly the biological activity of ZnO flower-like particles. Ce-doped ZnO nano-flowers show higher activities than both ZnO nanoflowers and ZnO/CH composite reflecting the strong effect of surface electrons that were formed by the doping process as compared to the high interactive interface of the chitosan substrate. As an antioxidant the synthetic Ce-ZnO/CH composite achieved remarkable scavenging efficiencies for DPPH (92.4 ± 1.33 %), nitric oxide (95.2 ± 1.81 %), ABTS (90.4 ± 1.64 %), and superoxide (52.8 ± 1.22 %) radicals which are significantly higher values than Ascorbic acid as standard and the commercially used ZnO nanoparticles. Also, its antidiabetic efficiency enhanced greatly achieving strong inhibition effects on porcine α-amylase (93.6 ± 1.66 %), crude α-amylase (88.7 ± 1.82 %), pancreatic α-glucosidase (98.7 ± 1.26 %), crude intestinal α-glucosidase (96.8 ± 1.16 %), and amyloglucosidase (97.2 ± 1.72 %) enzymes. The recognized inhibition percentages are notably higher than the determined percentages using miglitol drug and slightly higher than acarbose. This recommends the Ce-ZnO/CH composite as a potential antidiabetic and antioxidant agent compared with the high cost and the reported side effects of the commonly used chemical drug.
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- Hassan Ahmed Rudayni
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Petrochemicals Department, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Nasr City 11727, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Jazan University, P.O. Box 2079, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Materials Technologies and Their Applications Lab, Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef City, Egypt; Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 65214, Egypt.
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Rudayni HA, Rabie AM, Aladwani M, Alneghery LM, Abu-Taweel GM, Al Zoubi W, Allam AA, Abukhadra MR, Bellucci S. Biological Activities of Sargassum Algae Mediated ZnO and Co Doped ZnO Nanoparticles as Enhanced Antioxidant and Anti-Diabetic Agents. Molecules 2023; 28:3692. [PMID: 37175102 PMCID: PMC10180528 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28093692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Brown macroalgae (BMG) were used as carriers for ZnO (ZnO/BMG) and cobalt-doped ZnO (Co-ZnO/BMG) via facile microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis. The multifunctional structures of synthesized composites were evaluated as enhanced antioxidant and anti-diabetic agents based on the synergistic effects of ZnO, Co-ZnO, and BMG. BMG substrate incorporation and cobalt doping notably enhanced the bioactivity of the synthesized ZnO nanoparticles. As an antioxidant, the Co-ZnO/BMG composite exhibited highly effective scavenging properties for the common free reactive oxygen radicals (DPPH [89.6 ± 1.5%], nitric oxide [90.2 ± 1.3%], ABTS [87.7 ± 1.8%], and O2●- [46.7 ± 1.9%]) as compared to ascorbic acid. Additionally, its anti-diabetic activity was enhanced significantly and strongly inhibited essential oxidative enzymes (porcine α-amylase (90.6 ± 1.5%), crude α-amylase (84.3 ± 1.8%), pancreatic α-glucosidase (95.7 ± 1.4%), crude intestinal α-glucosidase (93.4 ± 1.8%), and amyloglucosidase (96.2 ± 1.4%)). Co-ZnO/BMG inhibitory activity was higher than that of miglitol, and in some cases, higher than or close to that of acarbose. Therefore, the synthetic Co-ZnO/BMG composite can be used as a commercial anti-diabetic and antioxidant agent, considering the cost and adverse side effects of current drugs. The results also demonstrate the impact of cobalt doping and BMG integration on the biological activity of ZnO.
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- Hassan Ahmed Rudayni
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Petrochemicals Department, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Nasr City, Cairo 11727, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Jazan University, P.O. Box 2079, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Electrochemistry Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 65214, Egypt
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- Materials Technologies and Their Applications Lab, Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 65214, Egypt
- Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 65214, Egypt
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- INFN, Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, E. Fermi 54, 00044 Frascati, Italy
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Rudayni HA, Shemy MH, Aladwani M, Alneghery LM, Abu-Taweel GM, Allam AA, Abukhadra MR, Bellucci S. Synthesis and Biological Activity Evaluations of Green ZnO-Decorated Acid-Activated Bentonite-Mediated Curcumin Extract (ZnO@CU/BE) as Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Agents. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:jfb14040198. [PMID: 37103288 PMCID: PMC10146122 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14040198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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Green ZnO-decorated acid-activated bentonite-mediated curcumin extract (ZnO@CU/BE) was prepared as a multifunctional antioxidant and antidiabetic agent based on the extract of curcumin, which was used as a reducing and capping reagent. ZnO@CU/BE showed notably enhanced antioxidant properties against nitric oxide (88.6 ± 1.58%), 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazil (90.2 ± 1.76%), 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (87.3 ± 1.61%), and superoxide (39.5 ± 1.12%) radicals. These percentages are higher than the reported values of ascorbic acid as a standard and the integrated components of the structure (CU, BE/CU, and ZnO). This signifies the impact of the bentonite substrate on enhancing the solubility, stability, dispersion, and release rate of the intercalated curcumin-based phytochemicals, in addition to enhancing the exposure interface of ZnO nanoparticles. Therefore, effective antidiabetic properties were observed, with significant inhibition effects on porcine pancreatic α-amylase (76.8 ± 1.87%), murine pancreatic α-amylase (56.5 ± 1.67%), pancreatic α-glucosidase (96.5 ± 1.07%), murine intestinal α-glucosidase (92.5 ± 1.10%), and amyloglucosidase (93.7 ± 1.55%) enzymes. These values are higher than those determined using commercial miglitol and are close to the values measured using acarbose. Hence, the structure can be applied as an antioxidant and antidiabetic agent.
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- Hassan Ahmed Rudayni
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 65211, Egypt
- Materials Technologies and Their Applications Lab, Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 65214, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Jazan University, P.O. Box 2079, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
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- Materials Technologies and Their Applications Lab, Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 65214, Egypt
- Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 65214, Egypt
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- INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, Via. E. Fermi 54, 00044 Frascati, Italy
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Bellucci S, Rudayni HA, Shemy MH, Aladwani M, Alneghery LM, Allam AA, Abukhadra MR. Synthesis and Characterization of Green Zinc-Metal-Pillared Bentonite Mediated Curcumin Extract (Zn@CN/BE) as an Enhanced Antioxidant and Anti-Diabetes Agent. Inorganics 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics11040154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Green zinc-metal-pillared bentonite mediated curcumin extract (Zn@CN/BE) was synthesized and characterized as a low-cost and multifunctional (curcumin-based phytochemicals, zinc-capped curcumin, zinc/curcumin complexes, and zinc-pillared bentonite) antioxidant and antidiabetic agent with enhanced activity. The activities of the Zn@CN/BE structure were assessed in comparison with curcumin and ZnO as individual components and in the presence of miglitol and acarbose commercial drugs as controls. The structure validated remarkable antioxidant activities against the common oxidizing radicals (nitric oxide (94.7 ± 1.83%), DPPH (96.4 ± 1.63%), ABTS (92.8 ± 1.33%), and superoxide (62.3 ± 1.63 %)) and inhibition activities against the main oxidizing enzymes (porcine α-amylase (89.3 ± 1.13%), murine α-amylase (70.8 ± 1.54%), pancreatic α-Glucosidase (99.3 ± 1.23%), intestinal α-Glucosidase (97.7 ± 1.24%), and amyloglucosidase (98.4 ± 1.64%)). The reported activities are higher than the activities of individual components and the studied ascorbic acid as well as the commercial drugs. This enhancement effect was assigned to the impact of the zinc pillaring process within the curcumin/bentonite host, which induced the stability, dispersions, and interactive interface of the essential active compounds in addition to the solubility and release rate of the intercalated curcumin extract. This paper recommends the application of the Zn@CN/BE structure as an enhanced, low-cost, biocompatible, safe, and simply produced antioxidant and antidiabetic agent.
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- Stefano Bellucci
- INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, Via E. Fermi 54, 00044 Frascati, Italy
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 65211, Egypt
- Materials Technologies and Their Applications Lab, Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 65214, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
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- Materials Technologies and Their Applications Lab, Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 65214, Egypt
- Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 65214, Egypt
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Datten B, Chaudhary AA, Sharma S, Singh L, Rawat KD, Ashraf MS, Alneghery LM, Aladwani MO, Rudayni HA, Dayal D, Kumar S, Chaubey KK. An Extensive Examination of the Warning Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Available Therapies, and Prognosis for Lumpy Skin Disease. Viruses 2023; 15:v15030604. [PMID: 36992313 PMCID: PMC10058328 DOI: 10.3390/v15030604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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The lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) infects cattle and buffalo and causes lumpy skin disease (LSD). It affects the lymph nodes of the sick animals, causing them to enlarge and appear as lumps (cutaneous nodules) that are 2–5 cm in diameter on their heads, necks, limbs, udders, genitalia, and perinea. A high temperature, a sharp drop in milk supply, discharge from the eyes and nose, salivation, a loss of appetite, depression, damaged hides, and emaciation are further warning signs and symptoms. As per the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the incubation period, or the time between an infection and symptoms, is approximately 28 days. Infected animals can transfer the virus by direct contact with the vectors, direct virus secretion from mouth or nose, shared feeding and watering troughs, and even artificial insemination. The World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) and the FAO both warn that the spread of illnesses could lead to serious economic losses. This illness reduces cow’s milk production because oral ulcers make the animal weak and lead them to lose their appetite. There are many diagnostics available for LSDV. However, very few tests yield accurate findings. The best methods for preventing and controlling the lumpy skin condition include vaccination and movement restrictions. As a specific cure is not available, the only available treatment for this illness is supportive care for cattle. Recently, India has developed a homologous, live-attenuated vaccine, Lumpi-ProVacInd, which is specifically intended to protect animals against the LSD virus. This study’s primary goal is to accumulate data on symptoms, the most accurate method of diagnosis, treatments, and controls to stop infections from spreading as well as to explore future possibilities for the management of LSDV.
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- Bharti Datten
- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar 125004, Haryana, India
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar 125004, Haryana, India
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar 125004, Haryana, India
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- Department of Bio and Nanotechnology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar 125001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Riyadh ELM University, Riyadh 12734, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, GLA University, Mathura 281406, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Life Science, Sharda School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Knowledge Park-III, Greater Noida 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Correspondence: or (S.K.); (K.K.C.)
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- Division of Research and Innovation, School of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India
- Correspondence: or (S.K.); (K.K.C.)
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Aleissa MS, AL-Zharani M, Alneghery LM, Aleissa AM. Berberine enhances the sensitivity of radiotherapy in ovarian cancer cell line (SKOV-3). Saudi Pharm J 2023; 31:110-118. [PMID: 36685297 PMCID: PMC9845113 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2022.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Berberine, a well-known isoquinoline alkaloid derivative, has a varied range of pharmacological effects. Herein, we notice the radio-modulatory outcome of berberine in cultured ovarian cancer (SKOV-3) cells exposed to γ-rays as radiotherapy (RT). Cells pre-treated with berberine were irradiated by γ-irradiation and the liberation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was analyzed by flow cytometry. Apoptotic cell death along with the DNA damage associated with protein expressions was projected by flow cytometry and confocal microscopy. Experimental findings established that berberine might be a capable radiosensitizer for treating SKOV-3, because of oxidative DNA damage. Moreover, the in-silico study of the compound, berberine suggests free energy of binding (ΔG) -7.5 kcal/mol with SKOV-3 and -8.8 kcal/mol of PALB/BRCA2, which proves an effective and compact binding of the complex and is safe for future clinical trials. Thus, our approach is probably to widen the field of study of SKOV-3 and PALB/BRCA2 from the inhibition of these targets as a prospective nutraceutical for the anti-cancer theragnostic candidate.
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- Mohammed S. Aleissa
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Corresponding author at: Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Aleissa MS, Al-Zharani M, Alneghery LM, Hasnain MS, Almutairi B, Ali D, Alarifi S, Alkahtani S. Lagerstroemia speciosa Ameliorated Blood Pressure in LNAME Induced Hypertension in Experimental Rats through NO/cGMP and Oxidative Stress Modulation. Biomed Res Int 2022; 2022:5894416. [PMID: 36262977 PMCID: PMC9576396 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5894416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Cardiovascular disease is the primary reason for chronic heart diseases and mortality worldwide. Hypertension (HTN) is the utmost dominant risk factor for the evolution of several diseases. Herbal medicines, traditional medicinal herbs, and their extracts are widely utilized to treat and monitor HTN. Herbal components have been shown to help relax arteries and lower oxidative stress. The current study assesses the probable role of herbal plant extract Lagerstroemia speciosa (LS) in the LNAME induced HTN in rats. LNAME (50 mg/100 mL) in drinkable water was given to rats for five weeks. There was a significant upsurge in LNAME-treated hypertensive rats' blood pressure (BP). On treatment with LS, it ameliorates blood pressure. Further, LS also improved body weight, reduced heart weight, and heart hypertrophy. The NO/cGMP concentration was lowered along with a substantial upsurge in the level of glutathione and a decline in MDA level. The LS extract also reduced the inflammatory cytokine markers in the systemic circulation. In conclusion, thus, the extract of LS treatment can efficiently alleviate the BP, oxidative stress markers, and inflammation and improve NO/cGMP concentration in LNAME induced HTN in rats.
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- Mohammed S. Aleissa
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Lina M. Alneghery
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Md Saquib Hasnain
- Department of Pharmacy, Palamau Institute of Pharmacy, Chianki, Daltonganj, 822102 Jharkhand, India
| | - Bader Almutairi
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Daoud Ali
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Saud Alarifi
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Saad Alkahtani
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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