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Chang TC, Cao JL, Lin YS, Huang SL. Enhanced antioxidant, tyrosinase inhibition, and anti-inflammatory activities of Praeparatum mungo and three of its derivatives. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21405. [PMID: 38049455 PMCID: PMC10696035 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48428-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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The main objective of this study is to explore the functions of Praeparatum mungo (PM) and three of its derivatives, Praeparatum mungo/turmeric (PM/T), Praeparatum mungo/bromelain (PM/B), and Praeparatum mungo/inorganic elements (PM/IE). The results indicated that additives included in the fermentation process of PM enhanced PM's antioxidant properties. PM/B exhibited the highest total phenolic content (19.18 ± 0.46 mg gallic acid equivalent/g), DPPH free radical scavenging activity, and ferric reducing power. PM/IE exhibited the highest ABTS free radical scavenging activity and chelating ferrous ion activity. PM/T exhibited the best inhibitory tyrosinase activity. The 625 μg/mL PM extract can extensively reduce nitric oxide production of RAW264.7 macrophages stimulated by 1 μg/mL LPS and exhibited no cytotoxicity for anti-inflammatory applications. Additives in PM natural fermentation process can enhance antioxidant, tyrosinase inhibition, and anti-inflammatory properties of PM for future applications.
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- Tzu-Chin Chang
- Ph.D. Program in Materials and Chemical Engineering, National United University, Miaoli, 36063, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National United University, Miaoli, 36063, Taiwan
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- Ph.D. Program in Materials and Chemical Engineering, National United University, Miaoli, 36063, Taiwan.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National United University, Miaoli, 36063, Taiwan.
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- Ph.D. Program in Materials and Chemical Engineering, National United University, Miaoli, 36063, Taiwan.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National United University, Miaoli, 36063, Taiwan.
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Abd-Elhakim YM, Ghoneim MH, Khairy MH, Eissa SA. Single or combined protective and therapeutic impact of taurine and hesperidin on carbon tetrachloride-induced acute hepatic injury in rat. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:13180-13193. [PMID: 32016862 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-07895-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Currently, hepatic injury due to environmental pollutants extremely threatens human health and elicits great concern. Hence, there is a high global interest to find natural novel formulation products with potent hepatoprotective activity to combat liver disease. Hence, we evaluated the protective or therapeutic effect of hesperidin (HSP) and taurine (TAU), individually and in combination, on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced acute hepatic injury in rats. The pre- or posttreatment by HSP and/or TAU significantly depressed CCl4-induced elevation of alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, indirect bilirubin, malondialdehyde, globulins (α1, α2, β, and γ), albumin/globulin ratio, triglycerides, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, nitric oxide, and myeloperoxidase levels. Also, the pre- or posttreatment by HSP and/or TAU significantly minimized CCl4-induced reduction of superoxide dismutase, catalase, reduced glutathione, and albumin concentrations. Furthermore, the protective or therapeutic administration of HSP and/or TAU markedly restored the CCl4-induced altered hepatic architecture, depleted glycogen, and DNA contents. Notably, alleviating CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity was more prominent in the protective groups than the therapeutic groups. More importantly, most of biochemical and histopathological parameters of HSP+TAU did not significantly differ from those of separate TAU or HSP neither before nor after CCl4 exposure. Conclusively, HSP or TAU could be candidate protective agents against CCl4 hepatotoxic impacts but the combination of both bioactive offers only a limited synergistic effect. Graphical abstract.
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- Yasmina M Abd-Elhakim
- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Shah MD, D’Souza UJ, Iqbal M. The potential protective effect of Commelina nudiflora L. against carbon tetrachloride (CCl 4)-induced hepatotoxicity in rats, mediated by suppression of oxidative stress and inflammation. Environ Health Prev Med 2017; 22:66. [PMID: 29165163 PMCID: PMC5664843 DOI: 10.1186/s12199-017-0673-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2017] [Accepted: 08/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aims to assess the hepatoprotective potential of Commelina nudiflora against CCl4-induced hepatic injury in rats. METHOD Antioxidant activities were determined. Phytochemical analysis was performed by gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GCMS). In the in vivo study, Sprague Dawley rats were pretreated with C. nudiflora (150, 300, and 450 mg kg body weight (b.wt.)) once daily for 14 days followed by two doses of CCl4 (1 ml/kg b.wt.). After 2 weeks, the rats were sacrificed and hepatoprotective analysis was performed. RESULTS In vitro studies have shown that the extract possessed strong antioxidant activity and has ability to scavenge 2,2-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl-free radicals effectively. GCMS analysis of the C. nudiflora extract revealed the presence of various bioactive compounds. Administration of C. nudiflora significantly reduced the impact of CCl4 toxicity on serum markers of liver damage, serum aspartate transaminase (AST), and alanine transaminase (ALT). C. nudiflora also increased antioxidant levels of hepatic glutathione (GSH) and antioxidant enzymes and ameliorated the elevated hepatic formation of malondialdehyde (MDA) induced by CCl4 in rats. Histopathological examination indicated that C. nudiflora protect the liver from the toxic effect of CCl4 and healed lesions such as necrosis, fatty degeneration, and hepatocyte injury as irregular lamellar organization and dilations in the endoplasmic reticulum. The immunohistochemical studies revealed that pretreatment of C. nudiflora decreased the formation of 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (HNE)-modified protein adducts and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG). Furthermore, overexpression of the proinflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-6, and prostaglandin E2 is also reduced. CONCLUSION These findings exhibited the potential prospect of C. nudiflora as functional ingredients to prevent ROS-related liver damage.
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- Muhammad Dawood Shah
- Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota-Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia
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Kim TW, Lee DR, Choi BK, Kang HK, Jung JY, Lim SW, Yang SH, Suh JW. Hepatoprotective effects of polymethoxyflavones against acute and chronic carbon tetrachloride intoxication. Food Chem Toxicol 2016; 91:91-9. [PMID: 26980244 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2016.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2015] [Revised: 02/16/2016] [Accepted: 03/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In the present study, we explore the protective effects of Citrus aurantium L. extract (CAE) against acute and chronic CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity. The quantitative analysis of CAE was performed using HPLC-UV to determine the nobiletin content was approximately 27%. For the acute model, the male ICR mice were orally treated with water, silymarin (positive control, 200 mg/kg) and CAE (50 and 200 mg/kg) for 3 days prior to CCl4 (1 mL/kg, 50% v/v in olive oil) IP injection. For the chronic model (n = 6/group), the mice were treated with each treatment for 28 consecutive days and CCl4 (1 mL/kg, 20%) was injected twice a week. In both the acute and chronic models, the CCl4 alone treated group showed histopathologic alterations with a significantly increase in serum hepatic enzyme levels together with a disrupted anti-oxidative status. In contrast, the CAE treatments restored pathologic alterations and recovered the oxidative status by enhancing antioxidant enzymes and reducing lipid peroxidation levels. Furthermore, CAE enhanced nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and its related cytoprotective signals, including NAD(P)H quinone oxidoreductase 1, UDP-glucuronosyltransferase, and γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase. Taken together, the present study demonstrates that CAE exerts a protective effect against CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity with its anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic activity.
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- Tae-Won Kim
- College of Veterinary Medicine & Institute of Veterinary Science, Chungnam National University, Yusung-gu, Daejeon, 305-764, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine & Institute of Veterinary Science, Chungnam National University, Yusung-gu, Daejeon, 305-764, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine & Institute of Veterinary Science, Chungnam National University, Yusung-gu, Daejeon, 305-764, South Korea
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- Graduate School of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, Catholic University, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06591, South Korea
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- Center for Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical Materials, Myongji University, Yongin, Gyeonggi, 449-728, South Korea.
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- Center for Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical Materials, Myongji University, Yongin, Gyeonggi, 449-728, South Korea.
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Baranwal A, Mahato K, Srivastava A, Maurya PK, Chandra P. Phytofabricated metallic nanoparticles and their clinical applications. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra23411a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) have seen myriad applications in various fields of science and technology.
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- Anupriya Baranwal
- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
- Guwahati-781039
- India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
- Guwahati-781039
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
- New Delhi-110016
- India
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- Inter-disciplinary Laboratory of Clinical Neuroscience (LiNC)
- Department of Psychiatry
- Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo-UNIFESP
- Sao Paulo
- Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
- Guwahati-781039
- India
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Eidi A, Mortazavi P, Moghadam JZ, Mardani PM. Hepatoprotective effects of Portulaca oleracea extract against CCl4-induced damage in rats. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2015; 53:1042-1051. [PMID: 25472695 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2014.957783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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CONTEXT Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae) has been traditionally used in folk medicine to afford protection against liver injury, although its actual efficacy remains uncertain. OBJECTIVE To evaluate purslane as a hepatoprotective agent, we investigated the protective effect of its ethanol extract against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced hepatic toxicity in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 108 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 12 groups. The first group was maintained as normal control, whereas CCl4 (0.5 ml/kg bw, 50% CCl4 in olive oil, i.p.), purslane extract (0.005, 0.01, 0.05, 0.1, and 0.15 g/kg bw, intragastrically), and purslane extract (five doses as above) along with CCl4 were administered to the Groups II, III-VII, and VIII-XII, respectively. The rats were sacrificed on the 30th day, and blood was withdrawn by cardiac puncture. Liver damage was assessed by measuring hepatic marker enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, and SOD) and histopathological observation. RESULTS Treatment with CCl4 resulted in increased serum activities of marker enzymes with a concomitant decrease in SOD. Histological alterations were also observed in the liver tissue upon CCl4 treatment. Administration of purslane extract (0.01, 0.05, 0.1, and 0.15 g/kg b.w.) significantly showed a marked tendency towards normalization of all measured biochemical parameters in CCl4-treated rats. Histopathological changes also paralleled the detected alteration in markers of liver function. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION These results demonstrate that purslane exerts protective effects against CCl4-induced damage in rat liver and supports a potential therapeutic use of purslane as an alternative for patients with liver diseases.
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- Akram Eidi
- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University , Tehran , Iran
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Shawi OEE, El-Rahman SSA, Hameed MAE. Reishi Mushroom Attenuates Hepatic Inflammation and Fibrosis Induced by Irradiation Enhanced Carbon Tetrachloride in Rat Model. JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCES AND MEDICINES 2015; 03:24-38. [DOI: 10.4236/jbm.2015.310004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Dong D, Xu L, Yin L, Qi Y, Peng J. Naringin prevents carbon tetrachloride-induced acute liver injury in mice. J Funct Foods 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2014.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Andritoiu CV, Ochiuz L, Andritoiu V, Popa M. Effect of apitherapy formulations against carbon tetrachloride-induced toxicity in Wistar rats after three weeks of treatment. Molecules 2014; 19:13374-91. [PMID: 25178061 PMCID: PMC6270670 DOI: 10.3390/molecules190913374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2014] [Revised: 08/19/2014] [Accepted: 08/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The human body is exposed nowadays to increasing attacks by toxic compounds in polluted air, industrially processed foods, alcohol and drug consumption that increase liver toxicity, leading to more and more severe cases of hepatic disorders. The present paper aims to evaluate the influence of the apitherapy diet in Wistar rats with carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity, by analyzing the biochemical determinations (enzymatic, lipid and protein profiles, coagulation parameters, minerals, blood count parameters, bilirubin levels) and histopathological changes at the level of liver, spleen and pancreas. The experiment was carried out on six groups of male Wistar rats. Hepatic lesions were induced by intraperitoneal injection of carbon tetrachloride (dissolved in paraffin oil, 10% solution). Two mL per 100 g were administered, every 2 days, for 2 weeks. Hepatoprotection was achieved with two apitherapy diet formulations containing honey, pollen, propolis, Apilarnil, with/without royal jelly. Biochemical results reveal that the two apitherapy diet formulations have a positive effect on improving the enzymatic, lipid, and protein profiles, coagulation, mineral and blood count parameters and bilirubin levels. The histopathological results demonstrate the benefits of the two apitherapy diet formulations on reducing toxicity at the level of liver, spleen and pancreas in laboratory animals.
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- Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitatii Street, 16, Iasi 700115, Romania.
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- Apitherapy Medical Center, Balanesti, Nr. 336-337, Gorj 217036, Romania.
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- Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Department of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Iasi 700050, Romania.
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Kao YY, Chuang TF, Chao SH, Yang JH, Lin YC, Huang HY. Evaluation of the antioxidant and melanogenesis inhibitory properties of pracparatum mungo (lu-do huang). J Tradit Complement Med 2014; 3:163-70. [PMID: 24716173 PMCID: PMC3924993 DOI: 10.4103/2225-4110.113443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Pracparatum mungo (Lu-Do Huang) is a traditional Chinese functional medicine made from the natural fermentation of mung bean (Lǜ Dòu) mixed with other Chinese medicines. It has been recognized as having liver protecting and detoxifying effects. As mung beans have been verified to possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antipyretic, and whitening actions, the present research utilized the in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo experimental models to investigate the antioxidant and melanin inhibiting effects of P. mungo on the skin. The in vitro experiment revealed that P. mungo methanol extract (PMME) and P. mungo ethanol extract (PMEE) possess the capacity to clear α,α-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radicals and inhibit tyrosinase activity. The ex vivo experiment indicated that PMEE can promote the growth of MDCK cells and increase the enzymatic activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase in MDCK cells. On the other hand, PMME and PMEE can suppress the proliferation of A375 cells, and PMEE can reduce the enzymatic activities of SOD and catalase in A375 cells. The in vivo results showed that P. mungo can enhance the enzymatic performance of SOD, Catalase, and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) in the liver. The results also showed that P. mungo has antioxidant characteristics and can inhibit tyrosinase activity, thereby promoting the growth of skin tissues and suppressing the proliferation of A375 cells, and thus enhancing the effects that the antioxidant enzymatic performance has on the liver. These results can be applied in the development of tyrosinase inhibitors or antioxidants used for the inhibition of melanin biosynthesis or for auto-oxidation in further industrial applications, particularly those relating to functional food or cosmetic compositions.
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- Yu-Yu Kao
- Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Nutraceutical Biotechnology, Shih Chien University, Campus No. 70 Ta Chih Street, Chung Shan District, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Nutraceutical Biotechnology, Shih Chien University, Campus No. 70 Ta Chih Street, Chung Shan District, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, National Yang Ming University, 155, Sec. 2, Li Nong Street, Pei Tou, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Nutraceutical Biotechnology, Shih Chien University, Campus No. 70 Ta Chih Street, Chung Shan District, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Nutraceutical Biotechnology, Shih Chien University, Campus No. 70 Ta Chih Street, Chung Shan District, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Nutraceutical Biotechnology, Shih Chien University, Campus No. 70 Ta Chih Street, Chung Shan District, Taipei, Taiwan
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Hsieh YL, Yeh YH, Lee YT, Hsieh CH. Ameliorative effect of Pracparatum mungo extract on high cholesterol diets in hamsters. Food Funct 2014; 5:149-57. [DOI: 10.1039/c3fo60445d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Mihailović V, Katanić J, Mišić D, Stanković V, Mihailović M, Uskoković A, Arambašić J, Solujić S, Mladenović M, Stanković N. Hepatoprotective effects of secoiridoid-rich extracts from Gentiana cruciata L. against carbon tetrachloride induced liver damage in rats. Food Funct 2014; 5:1795-803. [DOI: 10.1039/c4fo00088a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The objective of this work was to investigate the effects of the methanol extracts of Gentiana cruciata L. dilate against carbon tetrachloride-induced liver injury in rats.
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- Vladimir Mihailović
- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Science
- University of Kragujevac
- 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Science
- University of Kragujevac
- 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”
- University of Belgrade
- 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Pathology
- Faculty of Medicine
- University of Kragujevac
- Serbia
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- Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”
- University of Belgrade
- 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”
- University of Belgrade
- 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”
- University of Belgrade
- 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Science
- University of Kragujevac
- 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Science
- University of Kragujevac
- 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Science
- University of Kragujevac
- 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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Chao SH, Huang HY, Chang CH, Yang CH, Cheng WS, Kang YH, Watanabe K, Tsai YC. Microbial diversity analysis of fermented mung beans (Lu-Doh-Huang) by using pyrosequencing and culture methods. PLoS One 2013; 8:e63816. [PMID: 23700436 PMCID: PMC3659079 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0063816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2013] [Accepted: 04/02/2013] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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In Taiwanese alternative medicine Lu-doh-huang (also called Pracparatum mungo), mung beans are mixed with various herbal medicines and undergo a 4-stage process of anaerobic fermentation. Here we used high-throughput sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene to profile the bacterial community structure of Lu-doh-huang samples. Pyrosequencing of samples obtained at 7 points during fermentation revealed 9 phyla, 264 genera, and 586 species of bacteria. While mung beans were inside bamboo sections (stages 1 and 2 of the fermentation process), family Lactobacillaceae and genus Lactobacillus emerged in highest abundance; Lactobacillus plantarum was broadly distributed among these samples. During stage 3, the bacterial distribution shifted to family Porphyromonadaceae, and Butyricimonas virosa became the predominant microbial component. Thereafter, bacterial counts decreased dramatically, and organisms were too few to be detected during stage 4. In addition, the microbial compositions of the liquids used for soaking bamboo sections were dramatically different: Exiguobacterium mexicanum predominated in the fermented soybean solution whereas B. virosa was predominant in running spring water. Furthermore, our results from pyrosequencing paralleled those we obtained by using the traditional culture method, which targets lactic acid bacteria. In conclusion, the microbial communities during Lu-doh-huang fermentation were markedly diverse, and pyrosequencing revealed a complete picture of the microbial consortium.
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- Shiou-Huei Chao
- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Nutraceutical Biotechnology, Shih Chien University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Center for Systems and Synthetic Biology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Biomedical Informatics, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Center for Systems and Synthetic Biology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Biomedical Informatics, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Informatics, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Yakult Central Institute for Microbiological Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Zhang TT, Xu XL, Jiang MH, Jiang JG. Hepatoprotective function of Penthorum chinense Pursh. Food Funct 2013; 4:1581-5. [DOI: 10.1039/c3fo60245a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Singhal KG, Gupta GD. Hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of flowers of Nerium oleander against CCl4-induced liver injury in rats. ASIAN PAC J TROP MED 2012; 5:677-85. [PMID: 22805717 DOI: 10.1016/s1995-7645(12)60106-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2012] [Revised: 03/15/2012] [Accepted: 05/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity of methanolic flower extract of Nerium oleander against CCl(4)-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. METHODS In vitro antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of flowers of Nerium oleander (MENO-F) was evaluated by various assays, including reducing power, lipid peroxidation, DPPH, ABTS, superoxide anion, hydroxyl radicals and metal chelation. The hepatoprotective and in vivo antioxidant activity of MENO-F were evaluated against CCl(4)-induced hepatic damage in rats. The MENO-F at dose of 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg were administered orally once daily for seven days. Serum enzymatic levels of serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (AST), serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (ALT), serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and total bilirubin were estimated along with estimation of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in liver tissues. Further histopathological examination of the liver sections was carried out to support the induction of hepatotoxicity and hepatoprotective efficacy. RESULTS The extract showed potent activities on reducing power, lipid peroxide, DPPH, ABTS, superoxide anion, hydroxyl radical and metal chelation. The substantially elevated serum enzymatic levels of AST, ALT, ALP and total bilirubin were found to be restored towards normalization significantly by the MENO-F in a dose dependent manner with maximum hepatoprotection at 400 mg/kg dose level. The histopathological observations supported the biochemical evidences of hepatoprotection. Elevated level of SOD and decreased level of MDA further strengthen the hepatoprotective observations. CONCLUSIONS The results of the present study strongly reveal that MENO-F has potent antioxidant activity and hepatoprotective activity against CCl(4)-induced hepatic damage in experimental animals.
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- Kumar Gaurav Singhal
- Pharmacology & Toxicology Research Lab, Department of Pharmacology, ASBASJSM College of Pharmacy, Bela, Punjab, India
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Yeh YH, Hsieh YL, Lee YT, Hu CC. Protective effects of Geloina eros extract against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Food Res Int 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2012.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Suriyakalaa U, Antony JJ, Suganya S, Siva D, Sukirtha R, Kamalakkannan S, Pichiah PBT, Achiraman S. Hepatocurative activity of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles fabricated using Andrographis paniculata. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2012; 102:189-94. [PMID: 23018020 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2012.06.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2012] [Revised: 06/24/2012] [Accepted: 06/25/2012] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
The current investigation was aimed to determine the hepatocurative role of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized rapidly using Andrographis paniculata. The nanoparticles fabricated at varying temperatures were characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FTIR), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) alongside zeta potential measurement. UV-vis spectroscopic readings indicated a prominent peak at 423 nm. TEM analysis indicated that the biosynthesized nanospheres were in the size range of 13-27 nm. EDX spectrum indicated strong signal for AgNPs with 90.1% purity. The total concentration of AgNps was 216.7 mg/L after synthesis as by ICP-OES. Zeta potential was -34.3 mV indicating stable AgNPs. In vitro radical scavenging assay proved strong antioxidant effect of the AgNPs compared to 5% aqueous leaf extract. CCl(4) was used to induce hepatic injury in mice model. The biosynthesized AgNPs at three different doses (25, 50, 100mg/kg BW of the animal) were used for treatment. Silymarin was used as a standard. Low dose (25mg/kg BW) was effective in revival of all biological parameters to near normal in all intoxicated groups indicating the curing effects on CCl(4) induced liver injury.
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Affiliation(s)
- Udhayaraj Suriyakalaa
- Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 24, Tamil Nadu, India
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Lv L, Jiang C, Li J, Zheng T. Protective effects of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn) germ oil against carbon tetrachloride-induced injury in mice and cultured PC-12 cells. Food Chem Toxicol 2012; 50:1447-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2012.01.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2011] [Revised: 01/15/2012] [Accepted: 01/17/2012] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Huang GJ, Deng JS, Huang SS, Shao YY, Chen CC, Kuo YH. Protective effect of antrosterol from Antrodia camphorata submerged whole broth against carbon tetrachloride-induced acute liver injury in mice. Food Chem 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2011.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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