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Tamraz M, Al Ghossaini N, Temraz S. The Role of Wheatgrass in Colorectal Cancer: A Review of the Current Evidence. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5166. [PMID: 38791211 PMCID: PMC11121291 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105166] [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: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
Abstract
The etiology of colon cancer is either genetic in nature or results from inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease; nevertheless, dietary habits play a crucial role in the disease. Wheatgrass is a dietary supplement that is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which contribute to health promotion in cardiovascular diseases, liver disease, blood diseases, diabetes, and inflammatory bowel diseases, as well as in several types of cancers, such as oral squamous cell cancer, cervical cancer, and breast cancer. In colorectal cancer (CRC), the prospect that wheatgrass possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties, and its use as an adjunctive therapy, have been minimally investigated and evidence is still limited. In this review, we compiled the available evidence pertaining to wheatgrass and its likely impact on CRC, described the pathways of inflammation in which wheatgrass could possibly play a role, and identified future research needs on the subject.
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Affiliation(s)
- Magie Tamraz
- Department of Nutrition and Public Health, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh P.O. BOX 446, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ain Wazein Medical Village, Chouf P.O. Box 1503-210/02, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Oncology/Hematology Division, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon
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Lee JH, Lim JY, Jeon YD, Yun DH, Lee YM, Kim DK. Extract of Wheatgrass and Aronia Mixture Ameliorates Atopic Dermatitis-Related Symptoms by Suppressing Inflammatory Response and Oxidative Stress In Vitro and In Vivo. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 12:antiox12010027. [PMID: 36670888 PMCID: PMC9854678 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12010027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Atopic dermatitis is regulated by the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines via the nuclear factor kappa B or mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathways, as well as, the release of oxidative stress-related factors via the NF-E2 p45-related factor 2 signaling pathway. Both wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum L., TA) and aronia (Aronia melanocarpa, AR) are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, however, the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of TA and AR (TAAR) mixture extract have not been elucidated in an atopic dermatitis model. In this study, we assessed the inhibitory effects and underlying molecular mechanism of TAAR extract against lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation and tumor necrosis factor-α/interferon-γ-induced inflammation and oxidative stress in vitro. We also investigated the alleviating effect of TAAR extract on DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions in mice in vivo. We found that TAAR extract treatment inhibited inflammatory mediators in both RAW 264.7 cells and HaCaT cells, and increased the expression of oxidative stress defense enzymes in HaCaT cells. Furthermore, treatment of the DNCB-induced mouse model with TAAR extract ameliorated the overall symptoms of atopic dermatitis. Therefore, TAAR extract as a novel natural therapeutic agent may be used for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.
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- Ji-Hyun Lee
- Department of Immunology, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju-si 54907, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Immunology, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju-si 54907, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Pharmacy, Woosuk University, Wanju-gun 55338, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Health Administration, Kwangju Women’s University, Kwangju 62396, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oriental Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Wonkwang-Oriental Medicines Research Institute, Wonkwang University, Iksan 54538, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Immunology, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju-si 54907, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-10-4510-3080
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Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Different Vegetable Sprouts and Their Potential Role in the Formulation of Functional Foods against Various Disorders: A Literature-Based Review. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27217320. [PMID: 36364145 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27217320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
In this review, we discuss the advantages of vegetable sprouts in the development of food products as well as their beneficial effects on a variety of disorders. Sprouts are obtained from different types of plants and seeds and various types of leafy, root, and shoot vegetables. Vegetable sprouts are enriched in bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, antioxidants, and vitamins. Currently, different conventional methods and advanced technologies are used to extract bioactive compounds from vegetable sprouts. Due to some issues in traditional methods, increasingly, the trend is to use recent technologies because the results are better. Applications of phytonutrients extracted from sprouts are finding increased utility for food processing and shelf-life enhancement. Vegetable sprouts are being used in the preparation of different functional food products such as juices, bread, and biscuits. Previous research has shown that vegetable sprouts can help to fight a variety of chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes. Furthermore, in the future, more research is needed that explores the extraordinary ways in which vegetable sprouts can be incorporated into green-food processing and preservation for the purpose of enhancing shelf-life and the formation of functional meat products and substitutes.
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Hamedi A, Bayat M, Asemani Y, Amirghofran Z. A review of potential anti-cancer properties of some selected medicinal plants grown in Iran. J Herb Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hermed.2022.100557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Joshi BC, Juyal V, Sah AN, Verma P, Mukhija M. Review On Documented Medicinal Plants Used For The Treatment Of Cancer. CURRENT TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/2215083807666211011125110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
Abstract
Background:
Cancer is a frightful disease and it is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Naturally derived compounds are gaining interest of research workers as they have less toxic side effects as compared to currently used treatments such as chemotherapy. Plants are the pool of chemical compounds which provides a promising future for research on cancer.
Objective:
This review paper provides updated information gathered on medicinal plants and isolated phytoconstituents used as anticancer agents and summarises the plant extracts and their isolated chemical constituents exhibiting anticancer potential on clinical trials.
Methods:
An extensive bibliographic investigation was carried out by analysing worldwide established scientific databases like SCOPUS, PUBMED, SCIELO, ScienceDirect, Springerlink, Web of Science, Wiley, SciFinder and Google Scholar etc. In next few decades, herbal medicine may become a new epoch of medical system.
Results:
Many researches are going on medicinal plants for the treatment of cancer but it is a time to increase further experimental studies on plant extracts and their chemical constituents to find out their mechanism of action at molecular level.
Conclusion:
The article may help many researchers to start off further experimentation that might lead to the drugs for the cancer treatment.
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- Bhuwan Chandra Joshi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Technology, Kumaun University, Bhimtal Campus, Nainital-263136, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Technology, Kumaun University, Bhimtal Campus, Nainital-263136, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Technology, Kumaun University, Bhimtal Campus, Nainital-263136, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical science and Technology, Sardar Bhagwan Singh University, Dehradun-248001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ch. Devi Lal College of Pharmacy, Buria Road, Bhagwangarh, Jagadhri-135003, India
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Mir SA, Farooq S, Shah MA, Sofi SA, Dar B, Hamdani AM, Mousavi Khaneghah A. An overview of sprouts nutritional properties, pathogens and decontamination technologies. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.110900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Fuggetta MP, Spanu P, Ulgheri F, Deligia F, Carta P, Mannu A, Trotta V, De Cicco R, Barra A, Zona E, Morelli F. A New Synthetic Spiroketal: Studies on Antitumor Activity on Murine Melanoma Model In Vivo and Mechanism of Action In Vitro. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2019; 19:567-578. [PMID: 30706794 DOI: 10.2174/1871520619666190131141400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2018] [Revised: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 01/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND In a previous study, we synthesised a new spiroketal derivative, inspired to natural products, that has shown high antiproliferative activity, potent telomerase inhibition and proapoptotic activity on several human cell lines. OBJECTIVE This work focused on the study of in vivo antitumor effect of this synthetic spiroketal on a murine melanoma model. In order to shed additional light on the origin of the antitumor effect, in vitro studies were performed. METHODS Spiroketal was administered to B16F10 melanoma mice at a dose of 5 mg/Kg body weight via intraperitoneum at alternate days for 15 days. Tumor volume measures were made every 2 days starting after 12 days from cells injection. The effects of the spiroketal on tumor growth inhibition, apoptosis induction, and cell cycle modification were investigated in vitro on B16 cells. HIF1α gene expression, the inhibition of cells migration and the changes induced in cytoskeleton conformation were evaluated. RESULTS Spiroketal displayed proapoptotic activity and high antitumor activity in B16 cells with nanomolar IC50. Moreover it has shown to inhibit cell migration, to strongly reduce the HIF1α expression and to induce strongly deterioration of cytoskeleton structure. A potent dose-dependent antitumor efficacy in syngenic B16/C57BL/6J murine model of melanoma was observed with the suppression of tumor growth by an average of 90% at a dose of 5 mg/kg. CONCLUSION The synthesized spiroketal shows high antitumor activity in the B16 cells in vitro at nM concentration and a dose-dependent antitumor efficacy in syngenic B16/C57BL/6J mice. The results suggest that this natural product inspired spiroketal may have a potential application in melanoma therapy.
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- Maria P Fuggetta
- Istituto di Farmacologia Traslazionale-Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Roma, Italy
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- Istituto di Chimica Biomolecolare- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Sassari, Italy
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- Istituto di Chimica Biomolecolare- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Sassari, Italy
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- Istituto di Chimica Biomolecolare- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Sassari, Italy
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- Istituto di Chimica Biomolecolare- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Sassari, Italy
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- Istituto di Chimica Biomolecolare- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Sassari, Italy
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- Istituto di Genetica e Biofisica A. Buzzati Traverso-Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Napoli, Italy
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- Istituto di Genetica e Biofisica A. Buzzati Traverso-Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Napoli, Italy
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- Istituto di Genetica e Biofisica A. Buzzati Traverso-Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Napoli, Italy
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- Istituto di Genetica e Biofisica A. Buzzati Traverso-Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Napoli, Italy
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- Istituto di Genetica e Biofisica A. Buzzati Traverso-Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Napoli, Italy
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Lee JH, Ki HH, Kim DK, Lee YM. Triticum aestivum sprout extract attenuates 2,4‑dinitrochlorobenzene‑induced atopic dermatitis‑like skin lesions in mice and the expression of chemokines in human keratinocytes. Mol Med Rep 2018; 18:3461-3468. [PMID: 30066901 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2018.9339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic, recurring, inflammatory skin disease. A number of researchers have been seeking safe AD therapies for a long time. Triticum aestivum sprouts (TAEE), known as wheatgrass, are one of the most widely used health foods worldwide. They show numerous beneficial effects, including anticancer, anti‑inflammatory, anti‑oxidant, anti‑obesity, anti‑colitis and anti‑allergy effects; however, their effect on AD is unknown. In the present study, the anti‑AD effects of a 70% ethanol extract of TAEE were investigated in 2,4‑dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)‑treated mice with AD‑like skin lesions and in tumor necrosis factor (TNF)‑α‑ and interferon (IFN)‑γ‑stimulated human keratinocytes (HaCaT cells). Oral administration of 200 mg/kg TAEE for 10 days significantly decreased the skin thickness, transepidermal water loss and serum immunoglobulin E levels in DNCB‑treated mice. In addition, TAEE reduced the secretion of inflammatory chemokines via regulation of the signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 and suppressor of cytokine signaling pathways in TNF‑α‑ and IFN‑γ‑stimulated HaCaT cells. These results indicate that TAEE may have beneficial effects in the treatment and prevention of AD and associated skin diseases.
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- Ji-Hyun Lee
- Department of Immunology and Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical School, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54907, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Immunology and Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical School, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54907, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Immunology and Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical School, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54907, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oriental Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Wonkwang‑Oriental Medicines Research Institute, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeollabuk 54538, Republic of Korea
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