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Bisht A, Jain S, Misra A, Dwivedi J, Paliwal S, Sharma S. Cedrus deodara (Roxb. ex D.Don) G.Don: A review of traditional use, phytochemical composition and pharmacology. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 279:114361. [PMID: 34166738 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Cedrus deodara (Roxb. ex D.Don) G.Don (Family: Pinaceae) is a medicinal tree traditionally important and well mentioned in traditional system of medicine of India, Pakistan, China, Korea etc. for its use in the management of skin diseases, microbial infections, joint disorders, asthma, kidney stones, ulcer, brain disorders and immunological disorders. AIM AND OBJECTIVES This review provides an insight into the information available regarding traditional uses, ethnobotany, phytochemistry and, pharmacological profiling of C. deodara crude extract, its isolated compounds and, fractions, to explore its potential for the development of novel therapeutic agents. MATERIAL AND METHODS Various databases including Scopus, Google Scholar, Science Direct, ACS, Wiley, Web of Science, Springer Link and, PubMed were used to collect all the appropriate information available in previously published literature related to this plant. Besides, other official electronic sources viz. Encyclopedia Britannica and Northern Regional Center, Botanical Survey of India, theplantlist.org. and relevant book chapters and books were also explored. RESULTS C. deodara is a popular medicinally active tree, traditionally used in the form of decoction, syrup, oil, powder, and extract alone or in combination with other herbs for the management of different ailments viz. asthma, ulcers, bone fractures, sprains rheumatism, boils, leprosy, etc. Phytochemical studies reported 105 chemical constituents from different parts of the plant, most of them belong to a class of terpenoids and flavonoids. Crude extracts, essential oils, fractions, and isolated compounds of C. deodara exhibited some important pharmacological activities including anticancer, antimicrobial, antifungal, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, antidiabetic, antiurolithiatic, antiarthritic and, antiasthmatic. CONCLUSION Present article delivers in-depth information on botany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology. C. deodara has been in practice among indigenous people of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Korea, China, Nigeria and Russia and 28 different ethnicities for the management of approximately 40 diseases. Bioactive compounds particularly cedrin, himachalol, himachalene and atlantone are recognized as key constituents for observed pharmacological activities of C. deodara. However, further in-depth studies involving bio-guided fractionation, isolation, identification using advanced techniques to afford some new therapeutically active phytoconstituents in the management of different diseases. Preliminary pharmacological investigations on different extracts and fractions of C. deodara partially validated its traditional claims in different ailments such as skin diseases, asthma, neurological disorders, arthritis, microbial infections, gastric disturbances, and inflammation. However, immediate attempts are required to establish its mechanism of action, efficacy, dosage range, and safety in combating different pathological states.
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Affiliation(s)
- Akansha Bisht
- Department of Pharmacy, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan, India.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan, India.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan, India.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan, India.
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George BP, Chandran R, Abrahamse H. Role of Phytochemicals in Cancer Chemoprevention: Insights. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10091455. [PMID: 34573087 PMCID: PMC8466984 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10091455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Cancer is a condition where the body cells multiply in an uncontrollable manner. Chemoprevention of cancer is a broad term that describes the involvement of external agents to slow down or suppress cancer growth. Synthetic and natural compounds are found useful in cancer chemoprevention. The occurrence of global cancer type varies, depending on many factors such as environmental, lifestyle, genetic etc. Cancer is often preventable in developed countries with advanced treatment modalities, whereas it is a painful death sentence in developing and low-income countries due to the lack of modern therapies and awareness. One best practice to identify cancer control measures is to study the origin and risk factors associated with common types. Based on these factors and the health status of patients, stage, and severity of cancer, type of treatment is decided. Even though there are well-established therapies, cancer still stands as one of the major causes of death and a public health burden globally. Research shows that most cancers can be prevented, treated, or the incidence can be delayed. Phytochemicals from various medicinal plants were reported to reduce various risk factors associated with different types of cancer through their chemopreventive role. This review highlights the role of bioactive compounds or natural products from plants in the chemoprevention of cancer. There are many plant based dietary factors involved in the chemoprevention process. The review discusses the process of carcinogenesis and chemoprevention using plants and phytocompounds, with special reference to five major chemopreventive phytocompounds. The article also summarizes the important chemopreventive mechanisms and signaling molecules involved in the process. Since the role of antioxidants in chemoprevention is inevitable, an insight into plant-based antioxidant compounds that fight against this dreadful disease at various stages of carcinogenesis and disease progression is discussed. This will fill the research gap in search of chemopreventive natural compounds and encourage scientists in clinical trials of anticancer agents from plants.
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Bhardwaj K, Silva AS, Atanassova M, Sharma R, Nepovimova E, Musilek K, Sharma R, Alghuthaymi MA, Dhanjal DS, Nicoletti M, Sharma B, Upadhyay NK, Cruz-Martins N, Bhardwaj P, Kuča K. Conifers Phytochemicals: A Valuable Forest with Therapeutic Potential. Molecules 2021; 26:3005. [PMID: 34070179 PMCID: PMC8158490 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26103005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Conifers have long been recognized for their therapeutic potential in different disorders. Alkaloids, terpenes and polyphenols are the most abundant naturally occurring phytochemicals in these plants. Here, we provide an overview of the phytochemistry and related commercial products obtained from conifers. The pharmacological actions of different phytochemicals present in conifers against bacterial and fungal infections, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are also reviewed. Data obtained from experimental and clinical studies performed to date clearly underline that such compounds exert promising antioxidant effects, being able to inhibit cell damage, cancer growth, inflammation and the onset of neurodegenerative diseases. Therefore, an attempt has been made with the intent to highlight the importance of conifer-derived extracts for pharmacological purposes, with the support of relevant in vitro and in vivo experimental data. In short, this review comprehends the information published to date related to conifers' phytochemicals and illustrates their potential role as drugs.
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- Kanchan Bhardwaj
- School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, India;
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- National Institute for Agricultural and Veterinary Research (INIAV), I.P., Vairão, 4485-655 Vila do Conde, Portugal;
- Center for Study in Animal Science (CECA), ICETA, University of Porto, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
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- Scientific Consulting, Chemical Engineering, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, 1734 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, 50003 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic; (E.N.); (K.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, 50003 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic; (E.N.); (K.M.)
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- School of Bioengineering & Food Technology, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, India;
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- Biology Department, Science and Humanities College, Shaqra University, Alquwayiyah 11971, Saudi Arabia;
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- School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India;
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- Department of Environmental Biology, Sapienza University of Rome, Square Aldo Moro, 5, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211002, India;
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, India;
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- CESPU, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada em Ciências e Tecnologias da Saúde, Rua Central de Gandra, 1317, 4585-116 Gandra PRD, Portugal
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- School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, India;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, 50003 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic; (E.N.); (K.M.)
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Antioxidant, antibacterial, and cytotoxic activities of Cedrus atlantica organic extracts and essential oil. Eur J Integr Med 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2021.101292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Chang KF, Chang JT, Huang XF, Huang YC, Li CY, Weng JC, Hsiao CY, Hsu HJ, Tsai NM. Cedrus atlantica Extract Suppress Glioblastoma Growth through Promotion of Genotoxicity and Apoptosis: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies. Int J Med Sci 2021; 18:2417-2430. [PMID: 33967620 PMCID: PMC8100640 DOI: 10.7150/ijms.54468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common malignant primary brain tumor in humans, exhibiting highly infiltrative growth and drug resistance to conventional chemotherapy. Cedrus atlantica (CAt) extract has been shown to decrease postoperative pain and inhibit the growth of K562 leukemia cells. The aim of this study was to assess the anti-GBM activity and molecular mechanism of CAt extract in vitro and in vivo. The results showed that CAt extract greatly suppressed GBM cells both in vitro and in vivo and enhanced the survival rate in subcutaneous and orthotopic animal models. Moreover, CAt extract increased the level of ROS and induced DNA damage, resulting in cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 phase and cell apoptosis. Western blotting results indicated that CAt extract regulates p53/p21 and CDK4/cyclin D1 protein expression and activates extrinsic and intrinsic apoptosis. Furthermore, CAt extract enhanced the cytotoxicity of Temozolomide and decreased AKT/mTOR signaling by combination treatment. In toxicity assays, CAt extract exhibited low cytotoxicity toward normal cells or organs in vitro and in vivo. CAt extract suppresses the growth of GBM by induction of genotoxicity and activation of apoptosis. The results of this study suggest that CAt extract can be developed as a therapeutic agent or adjuvant for GBM treatment in the future.
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- Kai-Fu Chang
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan, ROC.,Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan, ROC
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan, ROC
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan, ROC.,Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan, ROC
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan, ROC.,Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Life and Death, Nanhua University, Chiayi 62249, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan, ROC
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, 60002, Taiwan, ROC.,Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, 71710, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan, ROC.,Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan, ROC.,Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan, ROC
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Hung PH, Hsieh MC, Lee SC, Huang XF, Chang KF, Chen SY, Lee MS, Tsai NM. Effects of Cedrus atlantica extract on acute myeloid leukemia cell cycle distribution and apoptosis. Mol Biol Rep 2020; 47:8935-8947. [PMID: 33150524 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-020-05947-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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This study investigated the anti-leukemic effects of Cedrus atlantica extract (CAt extract) on cell cycle distribution and apoptosis in human acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells. AML often occurs in older adults, accounting for 60% of the cases, and is likely to be resistant to chemotherapy due to multidrug resistance, resulting in early death during cancer treatment. With the increasing focus on prevention medicine, natural plant components are being used as a major source for the development of therapeutic drugs or functional foods to cure or alleviate the disease. Cedrus species are known to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, and anticancer effects; however, the anticancer effects of CAt extract have not been elucidated. In this study, CAt extract demonstrated an inhibitory effect on human leukemia cells in a concentration-dependent manner; CAt extract induced G0/G1 phase arrest via restrained protein levels of p-Rb and cell cycle-related proteins. After CAt extract exposure, the extrinsic and intrinsic apoptotic pathways were activated through caspase-8, -9, and -3 cleavage. Additionally, CAt extract suppressed VEGF, MMP-2, and MMP-9 expression. This study demonstrated that CAt extract treatment significantly reduced cell growth, cell cycle arrest in the G0/G1 phase, and induction of apoptosis, leading to leukemia cell death.
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- Pei-Hsiu Hung
- Director of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, 60002, Taiwan, ROC.,College of Biotechnology and Bioresource, Da-Yeh University, Changhua, 51591, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, 40201, Taiwan, ROC.,Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40201, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, 40201, Taiwan, ROC.,Department of Medical Imaging, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40201, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, 40201, Taiwan, ROC.,Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, 40201, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, 40201, Taiwan, ROC.,Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, 40201, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, 40201, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, 40201, Taiwan, ROC. .,Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40201, Taiwan, ROC.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, 40201, Taiwan, ROC. .,Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40201, Taiwan, ROC.
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Huang XF, Chang KF, Lee SC, Sheu GT, Li CY, Weng JC, Hsiao CY, Tsai NM. Extract Derived from Cedrus atlantica Acts as an Antitumor Agent on Hepatocellular Carcinoma Growth In Vitro and In Vivo. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25204608. [PMID: 33050385 PMCID: PMC7594045 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25204608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Cedrus atlantica is widely used in herbal medicine. However, the anti-cancer activity of C. atlantica extract (CAt extract) has not been clarified in hepatocellular carcinoma. In the study, we elucidated the anti-hepatoma capacity of CAt extract on HCC in vitro and in vivo. To explore the anti-hepatoma mechanisms of the CAt extract in vitro, HCC and normal cells were treated with the CAt extract, which showed marked inhibitory effects on HCC cells in a dose-dependent manner; in contrast, the CAt extract treatment was less cytotoxic to normal cells. In addition, our results indicate that the CAt extract induced apoptosis via caspase-dependent and independent apoptosis pathways. Furthermore, the CAt extract inhibited HCC tumor cell growth by restraining cell cycle progression, and it reduced the signaling of the AKT, ERK1/2, and p38 pathways. In the xenograft model, the CAt extract suppressed HCC tumor cell growth and prolonged lifespan by inhibiting PCNA protein expression, repressing part of the VEGF-induced autocrine pathway, and triggering strong expression of cleaved caspase-3, which contributed to cell apoptosis. Moreover, the CAt extract did not induce any obvious changes in pathological morphology or body weight, suggesting it had no toxicity. CAt extract exerted anti-tumor effects on HCC in vitro and in vivo. Thus, CAt extract could be used as a potential anti-cancer therapeutic agent against HCC.
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- Xiao-Fan Huang
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; (X.-F.H.); (K.-F.C.); (G.-T.S.)
- Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; (X.-F.H.); (K.-F.C.); (G.-T.S.)
- Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan;
- Department of Medical Imaging, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; (X.-F.H.); (K.-F.C.); (G.-T.S.)
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- Department of Life and Death, Nanhua University, Chiayi 62249, Taiwan;
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan;
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi 60002, Taiwan
- Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan 71710, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (C.-Y.H.); (N.-M.T.); Tel.: +886-4-2473-0022 (ext. 12411) (N.-M.T.); Fax: +886-4-2324-8171 (N.-M.T.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratory and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
- Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (C.-Y.H.); (N.-M.T.); Tel.: +886-4-2473-0022 (ext. 12411) (N.-M.T.); Fax: +886-4-2324-8171 (N.-M.T.)
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Bhardwaj K, Islam MT, Jayasena V, Sharma B, Sharma S, Sharma P, Kuča K, Bhardwaj P. Review on essential oils, chemical composition, extraction, and utilization of some conifers in Northwestern Himalayas. Phytother Res 2020; 34:2889-2910. [PMID: 32515528 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 04/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Essential oils (EOs) are regarded as alternative therapeutic agents for many diseases. In phytotherapy research areas, it is now well reported that conifers are the rich source of EOs. This review aims to update information on the biological sources and the best extraction processes of the significant constituents along with the traditional and therapeutic properties of the EOs from selected conifers of Himachal Pradesh, Northwestern Himalaya. In the present review, ten conifer species of high values have been selected. Results from several studies suggest that the conifers contain monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, diterpenes, ketones, alcohols, and esters, which are used in medicines, food products, and cosmetics as well as other commercial and industrial products. Traditionally, the EOs from the conifers have been reported to be used against fever, cough, bronchitis, skin diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, and asthma. The pharmacological studies suggest that these EOs can be used as antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, and astringent agents. It is, therefore, concluded that the EOs from the conifers might be one of the promising tools for the treatment of various diseases. Extensive research is required to ascertain the efficacy of the EOs from unstudied conifers.
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- Kanchan Bhardwaj
- School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, India
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- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Biophysics, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India
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- School of Bioengineering & Food Technology, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, India
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- Department of Himachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Board, Shimla, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, India
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Mazumder K, Biswas B, Raja IM, Fukase K. A Review of Cytotoxic Plants of the Indian Subcontinent and a Broad-Spectrum Analysis of Their Bioactive Compounds. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25081904. [PMID: 32326113 PMCID: PMC7221707 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25081904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2020] [Revised: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cancer or uncontrolled cell proliferation is a major health issue worldwide and is the second leading cause of deaths globally. The high mortality rate and toxicity associated with cancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy have encouraged the investigation of complementary and alternative treatment methods, such as plant-based drugs. Moreover, over 60% of the anti-cancer drugs are molecules derived from plants or their synthetic derivatives. Therefore, in the present review, an attempt has been made to summarize the cytotoxic plants available in the Indian subcontinent along with a description of their bio-active components. The review covers 99 plants of 57 families as well as over 110 isolated bioactive cytotoxic compounds, amongst which at least 20 are new compounds. Among the reported phytoconstituents, artemisinin, lupeol, curcumin, and quercetin are under clinical trials, while brazilin, catechin, ursolic acid, β-sitosterol, and myricetin are under pharmacokinetic development. However, for the remaining compounds, there is little or no information available. Therefore, further investigations are warranted on these subcontinent medicinal plants as an important source of novel cytotoxic agents.
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- Kishor Mazumder
- Department of Pharmacy, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh; (B.B.); (I.M.R.)
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Boorooma St, Locked Bag 588, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales 2678, Australia
- Correspondence: or (K.M.); (K.F.); Tel.: +8801817754648 (K.M.); +81-6-6850-5388(K.F.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh; (B.B.); (I.M.R.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh; (B.B.); (I.M.R.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
- Correspondence: or (K.M.); (K.F.); Tel.: +8801817754648 (K.M.); +81-6-6850-5388(K.F.)
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Shi X, Du R, Zhang J, Lei Y, Guo H. Evaluation of the anti-cancer potential of Cedrus deodara total lignans by inducing apoptosis of A549 cells. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 19:281. [PMID: 31651320 PMCID: PMC6813103 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-019-2682-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cedrus deodara (Roxb.) Loud (normally called as deodar), one out of four species in the genus Cedrus, exhibits widely biological activities. The Cedrus deodara total lignans from the pine needles (CTL) were extracted. The aim of the study was to investigate the anticancer potential of the CTL on A549 cell line. METHODS We extracted the CTL by ethanol and assessed the cytotoxicity by CCK-8 method. Cell cycle and apoptosis were detected by a FACS Verse Calibur flow cytometry. RESULTS The CTL were extracted by means of ethanol hot refluxing and the content of total lignans in CTL was about 55.77%. By the CCK-8 assays, CTL inhibited the growth of A549 cells in a dose-dependent fashion, with the IC50 values of 39.82 ± 1.74 μg/mL. CTL also inhibited the growth to a less extent in HeLa, HepG2, MKN28 and HT-29 cells. CONCLUSION At low doses, the CTL effectively inhibited the growth of A549 cells. By comparison of IC50 values, we found that A549 cells might be more sensitive to the treatment with CTL. In addition, CTL were also able to increase the population of A549 cells in G2/M phase and the percentage of apoptotic A549 cells. CTL may have therapeutic potential in lung adenocarcinoma cancer by regulating cell cycle and apoptosis.
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- Xiaofeng Shi
- Gansu Provincial Cancer Hospital, Lanzhou, 730050 China
- Gansu Provincial Academy of Medical Sciences, Lanzhou, 730050 China
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- Gansu Provincial Cancer Hospital, Lanzhou, 730050 China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730030 China
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- Gansu Provincial Academy of Medical Sciences, Lanzhou, 730050 China
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- Gansu Provincial Academy of Medical Sciences, Lanzhou, 730050 China
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Lunder M, Roškar I, Hošek J, Štrukelj B. Silver Fir (Abies alba) Extracts Inhibit Enzymes Involved in Blood Glucose Management and Protect against Oxidative Stress in High Glucose Environment. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2019; 74:47-53. [PMID: 30361961 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-018-0698-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The diet rich in fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome, including diabetes development by various mechanisms of action, mainly due to the presence of polyphenolic compounds. Extracts from different conifer species are known to be a rich source of various polyphenols. In the present study we elucidated the in vitro mechanism of anti-diabetic activity of silver fir (Abies alba) wood and bark extracts and compared their activity to non-coniferous sweet chestnut wood extract and standardized maritime pine bark extract. Extracts and lignans were tested for their inhibitory activity of enzymes involved in the regulation of blood glucose in vitro. The ability of extracts to protect against oxidative stress in high glucose environment was tested on mouse myoblast cell line. Silver fir wood and bark extracts were shown to be effective inhibitors of α-glucosidase, α-amylase and dipeptidyl peptidase 4, three enzymes involved in the regulation of blood glucose levels. Coniferous extracts also showed protection against oxidative stress generated in high glucose environment. Lignans, particularly pinoresinol diglucoside, isolariciresinol and secolariciresinol were shown to be important contributors of antihyperglycemic activity through inhibition of dipeptidyl peptidase 4. This corroborates previously published in vivo results on blood glucose level obtained with silver fir wood extract and supports the use of silver fir wood and bark extracts as food supplements or functional foods in borderline diabetes.
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- Mojca Lunder
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 7, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 7, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Molecular Biology and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Palackého tř. 1946/1, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 7, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Quan G, Chen W, Wen Y, Yan Y, Gu M, Pan Y. Chemoprotective Efficacy of Salvianolic Acid B via Triggering Apoptosis in MCF-7 Human Breast Cancer Cells. INT J PHARMACOL 2018. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2019.110.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Mora DPP, Santiago KB, Conti BJ, de Oliveira Cardoso E, Conte FL, Oliveira LPG, de Assis Golim M, Uribe JFC, Gutiérrez RM, Buitrago MR, Popova M, Trusheva B, Bankova V, García OT, Sforcin JM. The chemical composition and events related to the cytotoxic effects of propolis on osteosarcoma cells: A comparative assessment of Colombian samples. Phytother Res 2018; 33:591-601. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Revised: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 11/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Institute of Biosciences; São Paulo State University (UNESP), Campus Botucatu; Brazil
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- Institute of Biosciences; São Paulo State University (UNESP), Campus Botucatu; Brazil
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- Institute of Biosciences; São Paulo State University (UNESP), Campus Botucatu; Brazil
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- Bulgarian Academy of Sciences; Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry; Sofia Bulgaria
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- Bulgarian Academy of Sciences; Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry; Sofia Bulgaria
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- Bulgarian Academy of Sciences; Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry; Sofia Bulgaria
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- Institute of Biosciences; São Paulo State University (UNESP), Campus Botucatu; Brazil
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Chen H, Wang C, Wang X, Guo Z, Xu Z, Zhao Y, Cai J, Liu J. A polysaccharide from Enterobacter cloacae induces apoptosis of human osteosarcoma cells through the activation of p53 and mitochondrial intrinsic pathway. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 122:58-63. [PMID: 30336239 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.10.111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2018] [Revised: 09/14/2018] [Accepted: 10/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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In the present study, a polysaccharide (ECP) from Enterobacter cloacae dose and time-dependently inhibited cell growth of human osteosarcoma U-2 OS cells via induction of apoptosis. ECP treatment was selectively toxic to U-2 OS cells whereas had no cytotoxic effect on normal human osteoblast cell line NHOst. ECP-induced apoptotic cell death was associated with collapse of mitochondrial membrane, cytochrome c release into the cytosol, activation of caspase-9 and-3, degradation of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP), elevated the ratio of Bax/Bcl-2 protein and overexpression of p53, suggesting the involvement of the activation of p53 and mitochondrial intrinsic pathway in ECP-induced apoptosis. Likewise, ECP oral administration significantly inhibited the U-2 OS cancer growth in xenograft tumor model. All these first evidence indicated that ECP was a potential antitumor supplement for the treatment of human osteosarcoma.
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- Haicong Chen
- Department of Orthopedics Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524023, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524023, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524023, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524023, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524023, Guangdong, China.
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Sharma N, Kushwaha M, Arora D, Jain S, Singamaneni V, Sharma S, Shankar R, Bhushan S, Gupta P, Jaglan S. New cytochalasin from Rosellinia sanctae-cruciana, an endophytic fungus of Albizia lebbeck. J Appl Microbiol 2018; 125:111-120. [PMID: 29573314 DOI: 10.1111/jam.13764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2017] [Revised: 12/26/2017] [Accepted: 03/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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AIM To explore the potential of Rosellinia sanctae-cruciana an endophytic fungus associated with Albizia lebbeck for pharmaceutically important cytotoxic compounds. METHODS AND RESULTS One novel cytochalasin, named jammosporin A (1) and four known analogues (2-5) were isolated from the culture of the endophytic fungus R. sanctae-cruciana, harboured from the leaves of the medicinal plant A. lebbeck. Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic analyses including one-dimensional and two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance data along with MS data and by comparison with literature reports. In preliminary screening the ethyl acetate extract of the fungal culture was tested for cytotoxic activity against a panel of four cancer cell lines (MOLT-4, A549, MIA PaCa-2 and MDA-MB-231), and found to be active against MOLT-4 with an IC50 value of 10 μg ml-1 . Owing to the remarkable cytotoxic activity of the extract the isolated compounds (1-5) were evaluated for their cytototoxicity against the MOLT-4 cell line by MTT assay. Interestingly, compounds 1-2, 4 and 5 showed considerable cytotoxic potential against the human leukaemia cancer cell line (MOLT-4) with IC50 values of 20·0, 10·0, 8·0 and 6·0 μmol l-1 , respectively, while compound 3 showed an IC50 value of 25 μmol l-1 . This is the first report of the existence of this class of secondary metabolites in R. sanctae-cruciana fungus. CONCLUSION This study discovered a novel compound, named jammosporin A, isolated for the first time from R. sanctae-cruciana, an endophytic fungus of A. lebbeck with anticancer activity against the MOLT-4 cell line. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY Rosellinia sanctae-cruciana represents an interesting source of a new compound with bioactive potential as a therapeutic agent against a human leukaemia cancer cell line (MOLT-4).
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- N Sharma
- Microbial Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Jammu, India
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- Microbial Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India
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- Microbial Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Jammu, India
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- Natural Product Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India
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- Natural Product Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India
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- Cancer Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India
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- Bioorganic Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India
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- Cancer Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India.,Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ghaziabad, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Jammu, India.,Natural Product Chemistry Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India
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- Microbial Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Jammu, India
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Sharma S, Guru SK, Manda S, Kumar A, Mintoo MJ, Prasad VD, Sharma PR, Mondhe DM, Bharate SB, Bhushan S. A marine sponge alkaloid derivative 4-chloro fascaplysin inhibits tumor growth and VEGF mediated angiogenesis by disrupting PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling cascade. Chem Biol Interact 2017; 275:47-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2017.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2017] [Revised: 07/07/2017] [Accepted: 07/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Zhao Z, Dong Z, Ming J, Liu Y. Cedrin identified from Cedrus deodara (Roxb.) G. Don protects PC12 cells against neurotoxicity induced by Aβ1–42. Nat Prod Res 2017; 32:1455-1458. [PMID: 28658984 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2017.1346645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Zhiwei Zhao
- Image Center, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Image Center, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Image Center, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Image Center, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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Al-Dhfyan A, Alhoshani A, Korashy HM. Aryl hydrocarbon receptor/cytochrome P450 1A1 pathway mediates breast cancer stem cells expansion through PTEN inhibition and β-Catenin and Akt activation. Mol Cancer 2017; 16:14. [PMID: 28103884 PMCID: PMC5244521 DOI: 10.1186/s12943-016-0570-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2016] [Accepted: 12/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer stem cells (CSCs) are small sub-type of the whole cancer cells that drive tumor initiation, progression and metastasis. Recent studies have demonstrated a role for the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR)/cytochrome P4501A1 pathway in CSCs expansion. However, the exact molecular mechanisms remain unclear. METHODS The current study was designed to a) determine the effect of AhR activation and inhibition on breast CSCs development, maintenance, self-renewal, and chemoresistance at the in vitro and in vivo levels and b) explore the role of β-Catenin, PI3K/Akt, and PTEN signaling pathways. To test this hypothesis, CSC characteristics of five human breast cancer cells; SKBR-3, MCF-7, and MDA-MB231, HS587T, and T47D treated with AhR activators or inhibitor were determined using Aldefluor assay, side population, and mammosphere formation. The mRNA, protein expression, cellular content and localization of the target genes were determined by RT-PCR, Western blot analysis, and Immunofluorescence, respectively. At the in vivo level, female Balb/c mice were treated with AhR/CYP1A1 inducer and histopathology changes and Immunohistochemistry examination for target proteins were determined. RESULTS The constitutive mRNA expression and cellular content of CYP1A1 and CYP1B1, AhR-regulated genes, were markedly higher in CSCs more than differentiating non-CSCs of five different human breast cancer cells. Activation of AhR/CYP1A1 in MCF-7 cells by TCDD and DMBA, strong AhR activators, significantly increased CSC-specific markers, mammosphere formation, aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) activity, and percentage of side population (SP) cells, whereas inactivation of AhR/CYP1A1 using chemical inhibitor, α-naphthoflavone (α-NF), or by genetic shRNA knockdown, significantly inhibited the upregulation of ALDH activity and SP cells. Importantly, inactivation of the AhR/CYP1A1 significantly increased sensitization of CSCs to the chemotherapeutic agent doxorubicin. Mechanistically, Induction of AhR/CYP1A1 by TCDD and DMBA was associated with significant increase in β-Catenin mRNA and protein expression, nuclear translocation and its downstream target Cyclin D1, whereas AhR or CYP1A1 knockdown using shRNA dramatically inhibited β-Catenin cellular content and nuclear translocation. This was associated with significant inhibition of PTEN and induction of total and phosphorylated Akt protein expressions. Importantly, inhibition of PI3K/Akt pathway by LY294002 completely blocked the TCDD-induced SP cells expansion. In vivo, IHC staining of mammary gland structures of untreated and DMBA (30 mg/kg, IP)- treated mice, showed tremendous inhibition of PTEN expression accompanied with an increase in the expression p-Akt, β-Catenin and stem cells marker ALDH1. CONCLUSIONS The present study provides the first evidence that AhR/CYP1A1 signaling pathway is controlling breast CSCs proliferation, development, self-renewal and chemoresistance through inhibition of the PTEN and activation of β-Catenin and Akt pathways.
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- Abdullah Al-Dhfyan
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.,Stem Cell & Tissue Re-Engineering, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, 11211, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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Sourani Z, Pourgheysari B, Beshkar P, Shirzad H, Shirzad M. Gallic Acid Inhibits Proliferation and Induces Apoptosis in Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cell Line (C121). IRANIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2016; 41:525-530. [PMID: 27853333 PMCID: PMC5106568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Leukemia is known as the world's fifth most prevalent cancer. New cytotoxic drugs have created considerable progress in the treatment, but side effects are still the important cause of mortality. Plant derivatives have been recently considered as important sources for the treatment of various diseases, including cancer. Gallic acid (GA) is a polyhydroxyphenolic compound with a wide range of biological functions. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of GA on proliferation inhibition and apoptosis induction of a lymphoblastic leukemia cell line. Jurkat cell (C121) line was cultured in RPMI 1640 supplemented with 10% heat-inactivated fetal bovine serum (FBS) with different concentrations of GA (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100 μM) for 24, 48 and 72 hours. The effect of GA on cell viability was measured using MTS assay. Induction of apoptosis was evaluated with Annexin V-FITC/PI kit and flow cytometry. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 20 using Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's multiple comparison tests. Decline of cell viability to less than 50% was observed at 60.3±1.6, 50.9±1.5, and 30.9±2.8 μM concentration after 24, 48, and 72 hours incubation, respectively. All concentrations of GA (10, 30, 50 and 80 μM) enhanced apoptosis compared to the control (P<0.05). The results demonstrate that the polyphenolic compound, GA, is effective in inhibition of proliferation and induction of apoptosis in Jurkat cell line. It is recommended to study the mechanism of apoptosis induction in future investigations.
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- Zahra Sourani
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Medical Plants Research Center, School of Medicine, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran,Correspondence: Batoul Pourgheysari, PhD; Medical Plants Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Rahmatiyeh, Shahrekord, Iran Tel/Fax: +98 91 33031381
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Clinical Biochemistry Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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6-Aryl substituted 4-(4-cyanomethyl) phenylamino quinazolines as a new class of isoform-selective PI3K-alpha inhibitors. Eur J Med Chem 2016; 122:731-743. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2016.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2016] [Revised: 07/04/2016] [Accepted: 07/05/2016] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Shi X, Liu D, Zhang J, Hu P, Shen W, Fan B, Ma Q, Wang X. Extraction and purification of total flavonoids from pine needles of Cedrus deodara contribute to anti-tumor in vitro. Altern Ther Health Med 2016; 16:245. [PMID: 27461104 PMCID: PMC4962484 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-016-1249-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2016] [Accepted: 07/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background Cedrus deodara is one of the traditional Chinese medicinal herbs that exhibits a line of biological activities. The current study extracted the total flavonoids from the pine needles of Cedrus deodara (TFPNCD), and investigated its anti-cancer effects in tumor cell lines. Methods The total flavonoids was extracted from pine needles of Cedrus deodara by ethanol hot refluxing and purified by HPD722 macroporous resin. The contents of total flavonoids and the active ingredients of TFPNCD were analyzed through UV and HPLC. MTT assay was used to investigate its inhibitory effect on tumor cell lines. The flow cytometry was employed to determine the apoptosis and cell cycle distribution after treated TFPNCD on HepG2 cells. Results The TFPNCD, in which the contents of total flavonoid reached up to 54.28 %, and the major ingredients of myricetin, quercetin, kaempferol and isorhamnetin in TFPNCD were 1.89, 2.01, 2.94 and 1.22 mg/g, respectively. The MTT assays demonstrated that TFPNCD inhibited the growth of HepG2 cells in a dose-dependent manner, with the IC50 values of 114.12 μg/mL. By comparison, TFPNCD inhibited the proliferation to a less extent in human cervical carcinoma HeLa, gastric cancer MKN28 cells, glioma SHG-44 cells and lung carcinoma A549 than HepG2 cells. We found that even at the lower doses, the total flavonoids effectively inhibited the proliferation of HepG2 cells. Comparison of IC50 values implicated that HepG2 cells might be more sensitive to the treatment with total flavonoids. TFPNCD was able to increase the population of HepG2 cells in G0 /G1 phase. Meanwhile, TFPNCD treatment increased the percentage of apoptotic HepG2 cells. Conclusion These data suggested that TFPNCD might have therapeutic potential in cancer through the regulation of cell cycle and apoptosis.
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Korashy HM, Attafi IM, Ansari MA, Assiri MA, Belali OM, Ahmad SF, Al-Alallah IA, Anazi FEA, Alhaider AA. Molecular mechanisms of cardiotoxicity of gefitinib in vivo and in vitro rat cardiomyocyte: Role of apoptosis and oxidative stress. Toxicol Lett 2016; 252:50-61. [PMID: 27084042 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2016.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2015] [Revised: 04/06/2016] [Accepted: 04/11/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Gefitinib (GEF) is a multi-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor with anti-cancer properties, yet few cases of cardiotoxicity has been reported as a significant side effect associated with GEF treatment. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the potential cardiotoxic effect of GEF and the possible mechanisms involved using in vivo and in vitro rat cardiomyocyte model. Treatment of rat cardiomyocyte H9c2 cell line with GEF (0, 1, 5, and 10μM) caused cardiomyocyte death and upregulation of hypertrophic gene markers, such as brain natriuretic peptides (BNP) and Beta-myosin heavy chain (β-MHC) in a concentration-dependent manner at the mRNA and protein levels associated with an increase in the percentage of hypertrophied cardiac cells. Mechanistically, GEF treatment caused proportional and concentration-dependent increases in the mRNA and protein expression levels of apoptotic markers caspase-3 and p53 which was accompanied with marked increases in the percentage of H9c2 cells underwent apoptosis/necrosis as compared to control. In addition, oxidative stress marker (heme oxygenase-1, HO-1) and the formation of reactive oxygen species were increased in response to GEF treatment. At the in vivo level, treatment of Wistar albino rats for 21days with GEF (20 and 30mg/kg) significantly increased the cardiac enzymes (CK, CKmb, and LDH) levels associated with histopathological changes indicative of cardiotoxicity. Similarly, in vivo GEF treatment increased the mRNA and protein levels of BNP and β-MHC whereas inhibited the antihypertrophoic gene (α-MHC) associated with increased the percentage of hypertrophied cells. Furthermore, the mRNA and protein expression levels of caspase-3, p53, and HO-1 genes and the percentage of apoptotic cells were significantly increased by GEF treatment, which was more pronounced at the 30mg/kg dose. In conclusion, GEF induces cardiotoxicity and cardiac hypertrophy in vivo and in vitro rat model through cardiac apoptotic cell death and oxidative stress pathways.
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- Hesham M Korashy
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Serology and Immunology department, PCLM, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh 11525, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; Camel Biomedical Research Unit, College of Pharmacy and Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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The augmented anticancer potential of AP9-cd loaded solid lipid nanoparticles in human leukemia Molt-4 cells and experimental tumor. Chem Biol Interact 2016; 244:84-93. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2015.11.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2015] [Revised: 11/17/2015] [Accepted: 11/19/2015] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Wani ZA, Guru SK, Rao AVS, Sharma S, Mahajan G, Behl A, Kumar A, Sharma PR, Kamal A, Bhushan S, Mondhe DM. A novel quinazolinone chalcone derivative induces mitochondrial dependent apoptosis and inhibits PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway in human colon cancer HCT-116 cells. Food Chem Toxicol 2015; 87:1-11. [PMID: 26615871 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2015.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2014] [Revised: 11/09/2015] [Accepted: 11/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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We have synthesized a novel quinazolinone chalcone derivative (QC) and first time reported its in-vitro and in-vivo anticancer potential. It inhibited the cell proliferation of different cancer cell lines like PC-3, Panc-1, Mia-Paca-2, A549, MCF-7 and HCT-116. It induces apoptosis as measured by several biological endpoints such as apoptotic body formation, evident by Hoechst and scanning electron microscopy, enhanced annexinV-FITC binding of the cells, increased sub-G0 cell fraction, loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (Δψm), reduction of Bcl-2/Bax ratio, activation of caspase-9, caspase-3 and PARP-1 (poly-ADP Ribose polymerase) cleavage in HCT-116 cells. In spite of apoptosis, QC significantly hammers the downstream and upstream signaling cascade of PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway and cell cycle regulator Skp-2, p21 and p27. Interestingly, QC induces the S and G2/M phase of HCT-116 cells at experimental doses. QC inhibits the tumor growth of Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC), Ehrlich tumor (ET, solid) and sarcoma-180(solid) mice models. Furthermore, it was found to be non-toxic as no animal mortality (0/7) occurred during experimental doses. The present study provides an insight of anticancer potential of QC, which may be useful in managing and treating cancer.
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- Zahoor Ahmad Wani
- Division of Cancer Pharmacology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, 180001, India
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- Division of Cancer Pharmacology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, 180001, India
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- Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad, 500607, India
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- Division of Cancer Pharmacology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, 180001, India
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- Division of Cancer Pharmacology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, 180001, India
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- Division of Cancer Pharmacology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, 180001, India
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- Division of Cancer Pharmacology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, 180001, India
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- Division of Cancer Pharmacology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, 180001, India
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- Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad, 500607, India
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- Division of Cancer Pharmacology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, 180001, India.
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- Division of Cancer Pharmacology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, 180001, India.
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A novel stereo bioactive metabolite isolated from an endophytic fungus induces caspase dependent apoptosis and STAT-3 inhibition in human leukemia cells. Eur J Pharmacol 2015; 765:75-85. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2015.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2014] [Revised: 07/31/2015] [Accepted: 08/14/2015] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Guru SK, Pathania AS, Kumar S, Ramesh D, Kumar M, Rana S, Kumar A, Malik F, Sharma P, Chandan B, Jaglan S, Sharma J, Shah BA, Tasduq SA, Lattoo SK, Faruk A, Saxena A, Vishwakarma R, Bhushan S. Secalonic Acid-D Represses HIF1α/VEGF-Mediated Angiogenesis by Regulating the Akt/mTOR/p70S6K Signaling Cascade. Cancer Res 2015; 75:2886-96. [DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-14-2312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2014] [Accepted: 04/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Kumar S, Guru SK, Pathania AS, Manda S, Kumar A, Bharate SB, Vishwakarma RA, Malik F, Bhushan S. Fascaplysin Induces Caspase Mediated Crosstalk Between Apoptosis and Autophagy Through the Inhibition of PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signaling Cascade in Human Leukemia HL‐60 Cells. J Cell Biochem 2015; 116:985-97. [DOI: 10.1002/jcb.25053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Suresh Kumar
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)New Delhi110001India
- Cancer Pharmacology DivisionIndian Institute of Integrative Medicine, CSIRJammu180001India
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- Cancer Pharmacology DivisionIndian Institute of Integrative Medicine, CSIRJammu180001India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)New Delhi110001India
- Cancer Pharmacology DivisionIndian Institute of Integrative Medicine, CSIRJammu180001India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)New Delhi110001India
- Medicinal Chemistry DivisionIndian Institute of Integrative Medicine, CSIRJammu180001India
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- Cancer Pharmacology DivisionIndian Institute of Integrative Medicine, CSIRJammu180001India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)New Delhi110001India
- Cancer Pharmacology DivisionIndian Institute of Integrative Medicine, CSIRJammu180001India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)New Delhi110001India
- Cancer Pharmacology DivisionIndian Institute of Integrative Medicine, CSIRJammu180001India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)New Delhi110001India
- Cancer Pharmacology DivisionIndian Institute of Integrative Medicine, CSIRJammu180001India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)New Delhi110001India
- Cancer Pharmacology DivisionIndian Institute of Integrative Medicine, CSIRJammu180001India
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Kumar A, Kumar M, Sharma S, Guru SK, Bhushan S, Shah BA. Design and synthesis of a new class of cryptophycins based tubulin inhibitors. Eur J Med Chem 2015; 93:55-63. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2014.11.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2014] [Revised: 11/10/2014] [Accepted: 11/30/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Nalli Y, Mirza DN, Wani ZA, Wadhwa B, Mallik FA, Raina C, chaubey A, Riyaz-Ul-Hassan S, Ali A. Phialomustin A–D, new antimicrobial and cytotoxic metabolites from an endophytic fungus, Phialophora mustea. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra18121f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Phialomustin A–D (1–4), four new azaphilone derived bioactive metabolites, were isolated from an endophytic fungus Phialophora mustea associated in nature with Crocus sativus.
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- Yedukondalu Nalli
- Natural Product Chemistry Division
- CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine
- Jammu 180001
- India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)
- New Delhi-110001
- India
- Microbial Biotechnology Division
- CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)
- New Delhi-110001
- India
- Microbial Biotechnology Division
- CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)
- New Delhi-110001
- India
- Cancer Pharmacology Division
- Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR)
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)
- New Delhi-110001
- India
- Cancer Pharmacology Division
- Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR)
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- Fermentation Division
- Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR)
- Jammu-180001
- India
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- Fermentation Division
- Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR)
- Jammu-180001
- India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)
- New Delhi-110001
- India
- Microbial Biotechnology Division
- CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine
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- Natural Product Chemistry Division
- CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine
- Jammu 180001
- India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)
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Goswami A, Shah BA, Kumar A, Rizvi MA, Kumar S, Bhushan S, Malik FA, Batra N, Joshi A, Singh J. Antiproliferative potential of a novel parthenin analog P16 as evident by apoptosis accompanied by down-regulation of PI3K/AKT and ERK pathways in human acute lymphoblastic leukemia MOLT-4 cells. Chem Biol Interact 2014; 222:60-7. [PMID: 25196075 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2014.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2014] [Revised: 08/09/2014] [Accepted: 08/25/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Leukemia is one of the deadliest types of cancer. Lack of effective treatment strategies has resulted in an extensive quest for new therapeutic molecules against it. This study explores the molecular mechanism of anticancer activity of P16, a semisynthetic analog of parthenin, against the human acute lymphoblastic leukemia MOLT-4 cells. P16 displayed antiproliferative activity in different cancer cell lines; however, MOLT-4 cells showed highest sensitivity for P16 with IC50 value of 0.6μM. Further studies revealed that P16 induced cell death by apoptosis. It caused mitochondrial stress, which was mediated by the translocation of Bax from cytosol to mitochondria and release of cytochrome c into the cytosol and consequent activation of caspase-9. However, P16 was also able to activate caspase-8, thus involving both extrinsic and intrinsic pathways of apoptosis. Further, activation of caspase-3 led to cleavage of its target proteins PARP-1 and ICAD, which resulted in apoptotic DNA damage. P16 induced apoptosis was accompanied by the down-regulation of important leukemic cell survival proteins like pAKT (S473), pAKT (T308), pP70S6K, pCRAF, and pERK1/2. However, inhibition of caspases by Z-VAD-FMK reversed the down-regulatory effect of P16 on pAKT (S473) and pP70S6K, as evident by the cell viability assay and flow cytometric analysis but this inhibition did not completely reverse the antiproliferative effect of P16, thereby indicating the role of additional factors apart from caspases in P16 induced apoptosis in MOLT-4 cells. Owing to its antiproliferative potential against leukemia cells, P16 can further be explored as an effective therapeutics against leukemia.
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- Akshra Goswami
- Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Division of Natural Products Microbes, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Division of Cancer Pharmacology, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Kashmir, Srinagar 190006, J&K, India
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- Division of Cancer Pharmacology, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Division of Cancer Pharmacology, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Division of Cancer Pharmacology, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Goswami Ganesh Dutt Sanatan Dharam College, Sector-32, Chandigarh 160047, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector-26, Chandigarh 160019, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India.
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Jain SK, Singh S, Khajuria A, Guru SK, Joshi P, Meena S, Nadkarni JR, Singh A, Bharate SS, Bhushan S, Bharate SB, Vishwakarma RA. Pyrano-isochromanones as IL-6 inhibitors: synthesis, in vitro and in vivo antiarthritic activity. J Med Chem 2014; 57:7085-97. [PMID: 25111439 DOI: 10.1021/jm500901e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Bergenin (1), a unique fused C-glycoside isolated from Bergenia species, possesses interesting anti-inflammatory and antipain activities. To study SAR of this scaffold, first-generation derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for inhibition of lymphocyte proliferation and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. The C-7 substituted derivatives showed inhibition of IL-6 as well as TNF-α production. Bergenin and its most potent IL-6 inhibitor derivatives 4e and 4f were then investigated in a panel of in vitro and in vivo inflammation/arthritis models. These compounds significantly decreased the expression of NF-kB and IKK-β in THP-1 cells. In in vivo study in BALB/c mice, a dose-dependent inhibition of SRBC-induced cytokines, reduction in humoral/cell-mediated immunity, and antibody titer was observed. The CIA study in DBA/1J mice indicated that compounds led to reduction in swelling of paws, cytokine levels, and anticollagen IgG1/IgG2a levels. The significant in vivo immunosuppressive efficacy of pyrano-isochromanones demonstrates the promise of this scaffold for development of next-generation antiarthritic drugs.
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- Shreyans K Jain
- Natural Products Chemistry Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR) , Canal Road, Jammu-180001, India
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A novel quinazolinone derivative induces cytochrome c interdependent apoptosis and autophagy in human leukemia MOLT-4 cells. Toxicol Rep 2014; 1:1013-1025. [PMID: 28962314 PMCID: PMC5598135 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2014.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2014] [Revised: 07/08/2014] [Accepted: 07/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Crosstalk between apoptosis and autophagy is budding as one of the novel strategies in the cancer therapeutics. The present study tinted toward the interdependence of autophagy and apoptosis induce by a novel quinazolinone derivative 2,3-dihydro-2-(quinoline-5-yl) quinazolin-4(1H)-one structure [DQQ] in human leukemia MOLT-4 cells. DQQ induces cytochrome c arbitrated apoptosis and autophagy in MOLT-4 cells. Apoptosis induces by DQQ was confirmed through a battery of assay e.g. cellular and nuclear microscopy, annexin-V assay, cell cycle analysis, loss of mitochondrial membrane potential and immune-expression of cytochrome c, caspases and PARP. Furthermore, acridine orange staining, LC3 immunofluorescence and western blotting of key autophagy proteins revealed the autophagic potential of DQQ. A universal caspase inhibitor, Z-VAD-FMK and cytochrome c silencing, strongly inhibited the DQQ induce autophagy and apoptosis. Beclin1 silencing through siRNA partially reversed the cell death, which was not as significant as by cytochrome c silencing. Although, it partially reversed the PARP cleavage induced by DQQ, indicating the role of autophagy in the regulation of apoptosis. The present study first time portrays the negative feedback potential of cytochrome c regulated autophagy and the importance of quinazolinone derivative in discovery of novel anticancer therapeutics.
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Key Words
- 2,3-Dihydro-2-(quinoline-5-yl) quinazolin-4(1H)-one structure [DQQ]
- AO, acridine orange
- ATG, autophagy related gene
- Apoptosis
- Autophagy
- Caspase
- Cytochrome c
- LC3, microtubule-associated protein light chain 3
- MMP, mitochondrial membrane potential
- MTT, 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazole-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide
- PARP-1, poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase-1
- PI, propidium iodide
- Rh-123, rhodamine-123
- ZVAD(zVAD fmk), benzyloxycarbonyl-Val-Ala-Asp fluoro-methyl-ketone
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Wu Z, Sun H, Li J, Ma C, Zhao S, Guo Z, Lin Y, Lin Y, Liu L. A polysaccharide from Sanguisorbae radix induces caspase-dependent apoptosis in human leukemia HL-60 cells. Int J Biol Macromol 2014; 70:615-20. [PMID: 25036608 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2014.06.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2014] [Revised: 06/18/2014] [Accepted: 06/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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One polysaccharide (SRP) was purified from Sanguisorbae radix by DEAE-cellulose-52 anion-exchange and Sephacryl S-400 gel filtration chromatography. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anticancer efficacy of SRP on human leukemia HL-60 cells in vitro and unveil the underlying mechanisms. Our results showed that SRP was able to suppress the proliferation of HL-60 cells in a dose-dependent manner by the mechanism involved in the induction of apoptosis. The increase in SRP-induced apoptosis was correlated with a rapid and sustained loss of mitochondrial transmembrane potential (ΔΨm) and a release of cytochrome c from the mitochondria into the cytosol. Furthermore, Western blot and RT-PCR analysis revealed that the protein and mRNA levels of antiapoptotic Bcl-2 were downregulated, whereas those of pro-apoptotic Bax were upregulated. Besides, caspase-9 and caspase-3 were activated, while caspase-8 was intact. Additionally, the apoptotic cells by SRP were significantly inhibited by a caspase-3 inhibitor (z-DEVD-fmk) or a caspase-9 inhibitor (Z-LETD-FMK), demonstrating the important role of caspase-9 and -3 in the process. Taken together, these findings provided evidence that SRP induced the apoptosis of HL-60 cells through an intrinsic mitochondria-mediated signaling pathway and SRP may be a promising chemotherapeutic agent for treatment of leukemia.
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- Zhigang Wu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China
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- Department of Oncology, Center Hospital of Shengli Oilfield, Dongying 257034, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
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- The Second Department of Surgery, No. 518 Hospital of the PLA, Xi'an 710043, China
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- The Second Department of Surgery, No. 518 Hospital of the PLA, Xi'an 710043, China
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- Department of Haematology, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China.
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Cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities of endophytic fungi isolated from Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell (Scrophulariaceae). BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2014; 14:52. [PMID: 24512530 PMCID: PMC3930298 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-52] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2013] [Accepted: 02/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Endophytes, which reside in plant tissues, have the potential to produce novel metabolites with immense benefits for health industry. Cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities of endophytic fungi isolated from Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell were investigated. Methods Endophytic fungi were isolated from the Bacopa monnieri. Extracts from liquid cultures were tested for cytotoxicity against a number of cancer cell lines using the MTT assay. Antimicrobial activity was determined using the micro dilution method. Results 22% of the examined extracts showed potent (IC50 of <20 μg/ml) cytotoxic activity against HCT-116 cell line. 5.5%, 11%, 11% of the extracts were found to be cytotoxic for MCF-7, PC-3, and A-549 cell lines respectively. 33% extracts displayed antimicrobial activity against at least one test organism with MIC value 10–100 μg/ml. The isolate B9_Pink showed the most potent cytotoxic activity for all the cell lines examined and maximum antimicrobial activity against the four pathogens examined which was followed by B19. Conclusions Results indicated the potential for production of bioactive agents from endophytes of Bacopa monnieri.
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Devari S, Jaglan S, Kumar M, Deshidi R, Guru S, Bhushan S, Kushwaha M, Gupta AP, Gandhi SG, Sharma JP, Taneja SC, Vishwakarma RA, Shah BA. Capsaicin production by Alternaria alternata, an endophytic fungus from Capsicum annum; LC-ESI-MS/MS analysis. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2014; 98:183-189. [PMID: 24378219 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2013.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2013] [Revised: 12/01/2013] [Accepted: 12/03/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Alternaria alternata, an endophytic fungus capable of producing capsaicin (1) was isolated from Capsicum annum. The endophyte was found to produce capsaicin upto three generations. Upscaling of the fermentation broth led to the isolation of one known and one compound characterized as 2,4-di-tert-butyl phenol (2) and alternariol-10-methyl ether (3) respectively. Compound 1 and 3 were identified and quantified using liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS/MS) system through multiple reaction monitoring (MRM). Furthermore, compound 3 displayed a range of cytotoxicity against a panel of human cancer cell lines and was found to induce apoptosis evidenced by Hoechst staining and loss of mitochondrial-membrane potential in HL-60 cells.
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MESH Headings
- Alternaria/chemistry
- Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/chemistry
- Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/isolation & purification
- Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/pharmacology
- Capsaicin/analogs & derivatives
- Capsaicin/chemistry
- Capsaicin/pharmacology
- Capsicum/chemistry
- Capsicum/microbiology
- Cell Proliferation/drug effects
- Chromatography, Liquid
- Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
- Drug Screening Assays, Antitumor
- Fruit/chemistry
- Fruit/microbiology
- HL-60 Cells
- HeLa Cells
- Humans
- Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial/drug effects
- Molecular Structure
- Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization
- Structure-Activity Relationship
- Tandem Mass Spectrometry
- Tumor Cells, Cultured
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- Shekaraiah Devari
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, India; Natural Product Microbes, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Quality Control & Quality Assurance Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Natural Product Microbes, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, India; Natural Product Microbes, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Cancer Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Cancer Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Quality Control & Quality Assurance Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Quality Control & Quality Assurance Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Cancer Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Quality Control & Quality Assurance Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India.
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- Natural Product Microbes, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Natural Product Microbes, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, India; Natural Product Microbes, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India.
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Shen H, Liu J, Wang Y, Lian H, Wang J, Xing L, Yan X, Wang J, Zhang X. Aflatoxin G1-induced oxidative stress causes DNA damage and triggers apoptosis through MAPK signaling pathway in A549 cells. Food Chem Toxicol 2013; 62:661-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2013.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2013] [Revised: 08/30/2013] [Accepted: 09/24/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Singh B, Parshad R, Khajuria R, Guru SK, Pathania AS, Sharma R, Chib R, Aravinda S, Gupta VK, Khan IA, Bhushan S, Bharate SB, Vishwakarma RA. Saccharonol B, a new cytotoxic methylated isocoumarin from Saccharomonospora azurea. Tetrahedron Lett 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2013.09.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Zilla MK, Qadri M, Pathania AS, Strobel GA, Nalli Y, Kumar S, Guru SK, Bhushan S, Singh SK, Vishwakarma RA, Riyaz-Ul-Hassan S, Ali A. Bioactive metabolites from an endophytic Cryptosporiopsis sp. inhabiting Clidemia hirta. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2013; 95:291-297. [PMID: 23870821 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2013.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2013] [Revised: 06/11/2013] [Accepted: 06/17/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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An endophytic Cryptosporiopsis sp. was isolated from Clidemia hirta and analyzed for its secondary metabolites that lead to the isolation of three bioactive molecules. The compounds were purified from the culture broth of the fungus and their structures were determined by spectroscopic methods as (R)-5-hydroxy-2-methylchroman-4-one (1), 1-(2,6-dihydroxyphenyl)pentan-1-one (2) and (Z)-1-(2-(2-butyryl-3-hydroxyphenoxy)-6-hydroxyphenyl)-3-hydroxybut-2-en-1-one (3). Compound 1 exhibited significant cytotoxic activity against the human leukemia cell line, HL-60 with an IC50 of 4 μg/ml. This compound induced G2 arrest of the HL-60 cell cycle significantly. In addition, out of these compounds, 2 and 3 were active against several bacterial pathogens. Compound 2 was active against Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus with IC50 values varying from 18 to 30 μg/ml, and compound 3 displayed activity against Pseudomonas fluorescens with an IC50 value of 6 μg/ml. Compounds 2 and 3 are novel whereas compound 1 was reported earlier but the stereochemistry of its C-2 methyl is established for the first time.
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- Mahesh K Zilla
- Natural Product Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu 180 001, India
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Priya K, Krishnakumari S, Vijayakumar M. Cyathula prostrata: A potent source of anticancer agent against daltons ascites in Swiss albino mice. ASIAN PAC J TROP MED 2013; 6:776-9. [DOI: 10.1016/s1995-7645(13)60137-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2013] [Revised: 08/15/2013] [Accepted: 09/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Jain SK, Pathania AS, Meena S, Sharma R, Sharma A, Singh B, Gupta BD, Bhushan S, Bharate SB, Vishwakarma RA. Semisynthesis of mallotus B from rottlerin: evaluation of cytotoxicity and apoptosis-inducing activity. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2013; 76:1724-1730. [PMID: 24041234 DOI: 10.1021/np400433g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Mallotus B (2d) is a prenylated dimeric phloroglucinol compound isolated from Mallotus philippensis. There have been no reports on the synthesis or biological activity of this compound. In the present paper, a semisynthetic preparation of mallotus B is reported via base-mediated intramolecular rearrangement of rottlerin (1), which is one of the major constituents of M. philippensis. The homodimer "rottlerone" was also formed as one of the products of this base-mediated intramolecular reaction. Rottlerin (1), along with rottlerone (2c) and mallotus B (2d), was evaluated for cytotoxicity against a panel of cancer cell lines including HEPG2, Colo205, MIAPaCa-2, PC-3, and HL-60 cells. Mallotus B (2d) displayed cytotoxicity for MIAPaCa-2 and HL-60 cells with IC₅₀ values of 9 and 16 μM, respectively. Microscopic studies in HL-60 cells indicated that mallotus B (2d) induces cell cycle arrest at the G1 phase and causes defective cell division. It also induces apoptosis, as evidenced by distinct changes in cell morphology.
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- Shreyans K Jain
- Natural Products Chemistry Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR) , Canal Road, Jammu-180001, India
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Pathania AS, Guru SK, Verma MK, Sharma C, Abdullah ST, Malik F, Chandra S, Katoch M, Bhushan S. Disruption of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling cascade and induction of apoptosis in HL-60 cells by an essential oil from Monarda citriodora. Food Chem Toxicol 2013; 62:246-54. [PMID: 23994707 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2013.08.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2013] [Revised: 08/08/2013] [Accepted: 08/17/2013] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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We have isolated an essential oil from Monarda citriodora (MC) and characterized its 22 chemical constituents with thymol (82%), carvacrol (4.82%), β-myrcene (3.45%), terpinen-4-ol (2.78%) and p-cymene (1.53%) representing the major constituents. We have reported for the first time the chemotherapeutic potential of MC in human promyelocytic leukemia HL-60 cells by means of apoptosis and disruption of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling cascade. MC and its major constituent, thymol, inhibit the cell proliferation in different types of cancer cell lines like HL-60, MCF-7, PC-3, A-549 and MDAMB-231. MC was found to be more cytotoxic than thymol in HL-60 cells with an IC50 value of 22 μg/ml versus 45 μg/ml for thymol. Both MC and thymol induce apoptosis in HL-60 cells, which is evident by Hoechst staining, cell cycle analysis and immuno-expression of Bcl-xL, caspase-3,-8,-9 and PARP-1 cleavage. Both induce apoptosis by extrinsic and intrinsic apoptotic pathways that were confirmed by enhanced expression of death receptors (TNF-R1, Fas), caspase-9, loss of mitochondrial membrane potential and regression of Bcl-2/Bax ratio. Interestingly, both MC and thymol inhibit the downstream and upstream signaling of PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. The degree of apoptosis induction and disruption of the PI3K signaling cascade by MC was significantly higher when compared to thymol.
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- Anup Singh Pathania
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi, India; Cancer Pharmacology Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, CSIR, Jammu 180001, India
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Kumar S, Pathania AS, Saxena AK, Vishwakarma RA, Ali A, Bhushan S. The anticancer potential of flavonoids isolated from the stem bark of Erythrina suberosa through induction of apoptosis and inhibition of STAT signaling pathway in human leukemia HL-60 cells. Chem Biol Interact 2013; 205:128-37. [PMID: 23850732 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2013.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2012] [Revised: 06/15/2013] [Accepted: 06/26/2013] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Erythrina suberosa is an ornamental tall tree found in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, Thailand and Vietnam. We have isolated four known distinct metabolites designated as α-Hydroxyerysotrine, 4'-Methoxy licoflavanone (MLF), Alpinumisoflavone (AIF) and Wighteone. Among the four isolated metabolites the two flavonoids, MLF and AIF were found to be the most potent cytotoxic agent with IC50 of ∼20μM in human leukemia HL-60 cells. We are reporting first time the anticancer and apoptotic potential of MLF and AIF in HL-60 cells. Both MLF and AIF inhibited HL-60 cell proliferation and induce apoptosis as measured by several biological endpoints. MLF and AIF induce apoptosis bodies formation, enhanced annexinV-FITC binding of the cells, increased sub-G0 cell fraction, loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (Δψm), release of cytochrome c, Bax, activation of caspase-9, caspase-3 and PARP (poly ADP Ribose polymers) cleavage in HL-60 cells. MLF and AIF also increase the expression of apical death receptor, Fas, with inhibition of anti-apoptotic protein Bid. All the above parameters revealed that these two flavonoids induce apoptosis through both extrinsic and intrinsic apoptotic pathways in HL-60 cells. In spite of apoptosis, these two flavonoids significantly inhibit nuclear transcription factor NF-κB and STAT (Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription) signaling pathway, which are highly expressed in leukemia. The present study provide an insight of molecular mechanism of cell death induced by MLF and AIF in HL-60 cells which may be useful in managing and treating leukemia.
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- Sunil Kumar
- Division of Natural Product Chemistry, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, CSIR, Canal Road, Jammu 180001, India
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Bharate JB, Guru SK, Jain SK, Meena S, Singh PP, Bhushan S, Singh B, Bharate SB, Vishwakarma RA. Cu–Mn spinel oxide catalyzed synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines through domino three-component coupling and 5-exo-dig cyclization in water. RSC Adv 2013. [DOI: 10.1039/c3ra42046a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Vandita K, Shashi B, Santosh KG, Pal KI. Enhanced apoptotic effect of curcumin loaded solid lipid nanoparticles. Mol Pharm 2012; 9:3411-21. [PMID: 23127155 DOI: 10.1021/mp300209k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Curcumin is reported to show potent in vitro anticancer effects in a surfeit of human cancer cell lines and majorly in the carcinogenesis of GIT, in animals. Its poor pharmacokinetics and stability limit its vivo clinical efficacy for the other systemic cancers. We recently reported on a 32-155 times enhancement in bioavailability of curcumin when incorporated into solid lipid nanoparticles (C-SLNs). Presently we report on a 54-85% reduction in IC 50 values with developed C-SLNs in comparison to free curcumin against a panel of human cancer cell lines (HL-60, A549, and PC3). Results demonstrate mechanisms similar to those claimed for free curcumin, including induction of cellular apoptosis by activation of caspases, release of cyctochrome c, loss of membrane potential, blockade of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) activation, and upregulation of TNF-R for C-SLNs. However, the extent of cell death provided by C-SLNs in all these tests was significantly higher (p < 0.001). This may be attributed to the presentation of curcumin in a dispersible/soluble form which enhanced permeability across the cell surface. The display of significantly better in vitro anticancer effect coupled with high in vivo bioavailability points toward a great potential of using C-SLNs for cancer therapeutics.
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- Kakkar Vandita
- Department of Pharmaceutics, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University , Chandigarh 160014, India
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Bolandghamat S, Moghimi A, Iranshahi M. Effects of ethanolic extract of pine needles (Pinus eldarica Medw.) on reserpine-induced depression-like behavior in male Wistar rats. Pharmacogn Mag 2012; 7:248-53. [PMID: 21969797 PMCID: PMC3173901 DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.84240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2010] [Revised: 08/15/2010] [Accepted: 08/25/2011] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background: In this study, the antidepressant activity of ethanolic extract of Pinus eldarica Medw needles was assessed using forced swimming test (FST) in rats. Materials and Methods: Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into six Groups and treated as follows: first group was received only reserpine (6 mg/kg, i.p.), second group was received reserpine (6 mg/kg, i.p.) and imipramine (10 mg/kg, i.p.), three experimental groups received reserpine (6 mg/kg, i.p.) and three doses of pine needle extract (100, 300, and 500 mg/kg, p.o.) respectively and the final group (control group) received only vehicle (5% DMSO, i.p.). Results: Acute oral administration of ethanolic extract of P. eldarica Medw needles at a dosage of 300 mg/kg reduced reserpine-induced increase in immobility time in the FST, demonstrating an antidepressant effect in the FST. Additionally, extract treatment did not modify the ambulation and rearing evaluated in open field test, indicating that antidepressant effect found in the forced swimming test was not based on the stimulation of locomotor activity. Conclusion: These results indicate that ethanolic extract of Pinus eldarica needles possesses an antidepressant activity.
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- Samira Bolandghamat
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
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Ram HNA, Sriwastava NK, Makhija IK, Shreedhara CS. Anti-inflammatory activity of Ajmodadi Churna extract against acute inflammation in rats. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2012; 3:33-7. [PMID: 22529678 PMCID: PMC3326793 DOI: 10.4103/0975-9476.93946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2011] [Revised: 08/02/2011] [Accepted: 08/22/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background: Ayurvedic polyherbal formulations are widely prescribed for a wide range of inflammatory conditions, yet, despite widespread use, there has been no systematic documentation of their safety and efficacy. Objective: The present study was undertaken to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of aqueous extracts of Ajmodadi churna (AJM) in rats. Materials and Methods: Carrageenan-induced hind paw edema and air pouch inflammation models were used for the study. Results: The extracts showed significant antiinflammatory activity, reducing paw edema volume by 0.417 ± 0.097 and 0.379 ± 0.049, respectively. In the carrageenan-induced air pouch model, AJM reduced total leukocyte count by 73.09 ± 7.13 and 62.17 ± 10.53, granulocyte count by 69.48 ± 5.44 and 63.33 ± 4.13, and myeloperoxidase activity by 14.84 ± 0.91 and 18.44 ± 3.18, respectively, compared to controls. Discussion and Conclusion: AJM significantly reduced paw edema, during the second phase of edema development. In the carrageenan-induced air pouch model, AJM inhibited cellular infiltration into the air pouch fluid. We conclude that AJM is an effective candidate for prevention or treatment of acute inflammation
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- H N Aswatha Ram
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Prada J, Shalapour S, Pfau M, Henze G, Seeger K. Antiproliferative Properties of the Serotonin Receptor Antagonist Ondansetron Correlate with Increased Nitric Oxides Release and Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Activity in the Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cell Line REH. EUR J INFLAMM 2012. [DOI: 10.1177/1721727x1201000330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A recent report from our group described that the (serotonin receptor-3)-antagonist ondansetron exhibits antiproliferative effects in the B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (BCP-ALL) cell line REH. Furthermore, after each application of ondansetron to cultured REH cells, significant increases (+23%) in the concentration of nitric oxides (NO) were observed in the cell supernatants after 72 hours incubation in standard conditions, and this effect was found to correlate with the described antiproliferative activity. This feature was further confirmed by using mRNA dot blot hybridizations with a specific gene probe for the inducible NO-synthase (iNOS), yielding significant increases (+100%) of iNOS mRNA, which were found to widely correlate with the detected increases of NO release, and also with the previously described antiproliferative effects. The presented results are the first report on high specific pro-inflammatory features of a (serotonin receptor 3)-antagonist in a BCP-ALL cell line, which are associated with previously described antiproliferative properties.
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- J. Prada
- Biomedical Research Center, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Humboldt University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Paediatric Oncology and Hematology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Oncology and Hematology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Oncology and Hematology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Oncology and Hematology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Oncology and Hematology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Berlin, Germany
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Nahata A, Saxena A, Suri N, Saxena AK, Dixit VK. Sphaeranthus indicus Induces Apoptosis Through Mitochondrial-Dependent Pathway in HL-60 Cells and Exerts Cytotoxic Potential on Several Human Cancer Cell Lines. Integr Cancer Ther 2012; 12:236-47. [DOI: 10.1177/1534735412451997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Purpose. The study was designed to screen Sphaeranthus indicus, Ganoderma lucidum, and Urtica dioica for their anticancer activity against human cancer cell lines. Phytochemical screening of active extracts was also planned. Methods. Petroleum ether, ethanolic, and aqueous extracts of S indicus Linn, G lucidum P Karst, and U dioica Linn were subjected to cytotoxicity studies using 7 different cancer cell lines. Potent cytotoxicity was noted in petroleum ether extract of S indicus (SIP), which inhibited proliferation of various cancer cell lines. Growth inhibition was determined by sulforhodamine B assay. Two biochemical markers, namely β-sitosterol and 7-hydroxyfrullanolide were isolated and characterized using high-performance thin layer chromatography, melting point, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and mass analysis. Cytotoxicity of isolated β-sitosterol and 7-hydroxyfrullanolide were also determined. The IC50 of SIP was calculated in the HL-60 cells and was found to be 53 µg/mL. Furthermore, SIP induced apoptosis in human leukemia HL-60 cells as measured by several biological end points. Cell cycle analysis and change in mitochondrial membrane potential was quantified by flow cytometry. Subsequently, using annexin V/PI assay, proportion of cells actively undergoing apoptosis was determined. Changes in DNA were observed by DNA ladder assay. Results. SIP induced apoptotic bodies formation, induced DNA laddering, enhanced annexin-V-FITC binding of the cells, increased sub-G0 DNA fraction, and induced loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) in HL-60 cells. SIP also elevated the caspase 3 and caspase 9 levels in the HL-60 cells, which clearly indicates the involvement of the intrinsic proteins in inducing apoptosis. Discussion. All the above parameters revealed that SIP induced apoptosis through the mitochondrial-dependent pathway in HL-60 cells. The criterion for anticancer activity in cytotoxicity assay was ≥70% growth inhibition at 100 µg/mL against at least 4 cell lines. As G lucidum and U dioica did not exhibit appreciable inhibitory activity against human cancer cell lines (less than 50%), they were not included in the study thereafter. The results established that SIP has apoptosis-inducing effect against HL-60 cells in vitro and is a promising candidate for further anticancer study. β-Sitosterol and 7-hydroxyfrullanolide can be considered to be potent anticancer compounds isolated from SIP on the basis of present studies.
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- Alok Nahata
- Doctor Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India
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- Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India
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- Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India
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- Doctor Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Baskar AA, Al Numair KS, Alsaif MA, Ignacimuthu S. In vitro antioxidant and antiproliferative potential of medicinal plants used in traditional Indian medicine to treat cancer. Redox Rep 2012; 17:145-56. [PMID: 22776996 DOI: 10.1179/1351000212y.0000000017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of 10 traditional medicinal plants, Asclepias curassavica, Ophiorrhiza mungos Linn., Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers, Costus speciosus (J. Koenig.) Smith Costaceae, Achyranthes aspera L., Amaranthus tristis Roxb., Blepharis maderaspatensis L., Merremia emerginata Hall.f., Aegle marmelos Corr., and Tabernaemontana heyneana Wall., used in the traditional Indian system of medicine as a cure for cancer. The present study focuses on the anticancer potential of traditional medicinal plants to induce apoptosis in cancer cell lines. METHODS Plants were sequentially extracted with hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol. The extract was concentrated to yield the crude extract, which was tested for antioxidant activity using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl, nitric oxide and 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assays on four cancer cell lines and a normal cell line. The anticancer potential of cytotoxic extracts was determined by the Annexin-fluorescein isothiocyanate-conjugated assay in human colon adenocarcinoma cell lines (COLO 320 DM). RESULTS All the tested extracts showed significant antioxidant and antiproliferative activities in a concentration- and time-dependant manner in the following descending order: A. curassavica > C. dactylon > C. speciosus root > A. tristis > M. emarginata > O. mungos > T. Heyneana > B. maderaspatensis > A. marmelos > A. aspera. CONCLUSION The results of the present study support the need of further studies to isolate potential anticancer drug with cancer cell-specific cytotoxicity. Additionally, the study supports the anticancer property of medicinal plants used in the traditional Indian medicine system and further evaluation of the selected medicinal plants for an effective anticancer drug with minimal side effects.
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- Arul-Albert Baskar
- Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Ochratoxin A induces oxidative DNA damage and G1 phase arrest in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells in vitro. Toxicol Lett 2012; 211:164-71. [PMID: 22498431 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2012.03.800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2011] [Revised: 03/21/2012] [Accepted: 03/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Ochratoxin A is one of the most abundant food-contaminating mycotoxins worldwide, and its immunosuppressive effects in human caused more and more concern in biomedical field. In the present study, the toxicity of OTA on human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (hPBMC) was explored by analyzing the involvement of oxidative pathway. It was found that OTA treatment led to the release of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the increase of 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), an important biomarker of oxidative DNA stress. Moreover, we found that OTA treatment induced DNA strand breaks in hPBMC as evidenced by DNA comet tails formation and increased γ-H2AX expression. In addition, OTA could induce cell cycle arrest at G1 phase by down-regulating the expression of CDK4 and cyclinD1 protein, as well as apoptosis in hPBMC in vitro. Pre-treatment of hPBMC with antioxidant, N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), could reduce OTA-induced ROS release and DNA damage, thus confirming the involvement of oxidative DNA damage in the OTA genotoxicity in hPBMC. NAC pre-treatment could also significantly prevent OTA-induced down-regulation of CDK4 and cyclinD1 expression in hPBMC. All the results demonstrated the involvement of oxidative pathway in OTA mediated cytotoxicity in human immune cells, which including the ROS accumulation-oxidative DNA damage-G1 arrest and apoptosis. Our results provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms by which OTA might promote immunotoxicity.
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