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Wang M, Li Y, Pan T, Jia N. Plant natural compounds in the cancer treatment: A systematic bibliometric analysis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e34462. [PMID: 39104486 PMCID: PMC11298917 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
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Plant-derived natural compounds are significant resources for the discovery of potential anticancer drugs. While research in the plant-based anticancer field has surged in recent years, systematic bibliometric analyses covering a longer period and containing up-to-date publications remain scarce. Here, we conducted a bibliometric analysis of literature on the anticancer properties of plant natural compounds over the past three decades, leveraging the bibliometric framework and open-access platform, KNIME. Our findings showed that the number of plant anticancer-related publications underwent an accelerating growth from 1992 to 2023. The country and institution analyses revealed that countries with traditional medical systems contributed a large portion of publications in the plant anticancer field, such as India, China, and South Korea. This study also highlighted the top ten eminent researchers and publications, assisting researchers in identifying pivotal literature. The primary publications were domains of chemistry and biology-related fields, such as Pharmacology & Pharmacy, Plant Sciences, and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. Additionally, we noted that flavonoids have been focal plant compounds in anticancer, with strong anticancer potential. Our study provides new insights into the progress and trends in the plant anticancer field and will assist researchers in grasping the future research direction.
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- Mengting Wang
- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Agricultural Germplasm Resources Mining and Environmental Regulation, College of Science and Technology, Ningbo University, Cixi, China
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- School of Design, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Agricultural Germplasm Resources Mining and Environmental Regulation, College of Science and Technology, Ningbo University, Cixi, China
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- Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Environmental Science and Policy Program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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Tagorti G, Yalçın B, Güneş M, Kurşun AY, Kaya B. Genotoxic and genoprotective effects of phytoestrogens: a systematic review. Drug Chem Toxicol 2023; 46:1242-1254. [PMID: 36606318 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2022.2146134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Phytoestrogens are xenoestrogens found in plants with a myriad of health benefits. However, various studies reported the genotoxic effects of these substances. Thus, we reviewed in vitro and in vivo studies published in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to evaluate the genotoxic and the genoprotective potential of phytoestrogens. Only studies written in English and intended to study commercially available phytoestrogens were included. The screening was performed manually. Moreover, the underlying mechanism of action of phytoestrogens was described. Around half of those studies (43%) reported genoprotective results. However, several studies revealed positive results for genotoxicity with specific model organisms and with dose/concentration dependence. The assessment of the selected articles showed substantial differences in the used concentrations and a biphasic response was recorded in some phytoestrogens. As far as we know, this is the first study to assess the genotoxic and genoprotective effects of phytoestrogens systematically.
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- Ghada Tagorti
- Department of Biology, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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PEGylation of genistein-loaded bovine serum albumin nanoparticles and its effect on in vitro cell viability and genotoxicity properties. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 222:113082. [PMID: 36542950 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.113082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Self-assembled bovine serum albumin nanoparticles loaded with the isoflavone genistein have shown apoptosis-mediated cytotoxicity against murine mammary adenocarcinoma F3II cells. Due to their protein nature and small particle size (13-15 nm), their parenteral administration could be affected by possible immunogenic reactions and rapid clearance from the bloodstream. To avoid these problems, PEGylation of the systems was achieved in this work by using a 30 kDa methoxy-polyethylene glycol carbonyl imidazole derivative through the reaction between the carbonyl imidazole group and the amino groups of Lys residues on the protein surface, which was confirmed by a 17% reduction in the available amino groups content measured by the o-phthaldialdehyde method. PEGylated isoforms were obtained, showing an increase of particle size from 13 to 15 nm to around 260 nm, and were purified by SEC-FPLC and characterized by SDS-PAGE, DLS and AFM techniques. The effect of PEGylation on BSAnp-Gen cytotoxicity and genotoxicity against F3II cells was evaluated in vitro by MTT assay, flow cytometry analysis and micronucleus assay. From the results, PEGylation produced an improvement of the biological properties of genistein-loaded nanoparticles in terms of cytotoxicity (lower IC50), not affecting the induction of apoptosis, decreasing the genotoxicity of the systems (less induction of micronucleus formation).
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Genistein: Therapeutic and Preventive Effects, Mechanisms, and Clinical Application in Digestive Tract Tumor. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:5957378. [PMID: 35815271 PMCID: PMC9259214 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5957378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Genistein is one of the numerous recognized isoflavones that may be found in a variety of soybeans and soy products, including tofu and tofu products. The chemical name for genistein is 4', 5, 7-trihydroxyisoflavone, and it is found in plants. In recent years, the scientific world has become more interested in genistein because of its possible therapeutic effects on many forms of cancer. It has been widely investigated for its anticancer properties. The discovery of genistein's mechanism of action indicates its potential for apoptosis induction and cell cycle arrest in gastrointestinal cancer, especially gastric and colorectal cancer. Genistein's pharmacological activities as determined by the experimental studies presented in this review lend support to its use in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancer; however, additional research is needed in the future to determine its efficacy, safety, and the potential for using nanotechnology to increase bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy.
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Current Perspective on the Natural Compounds and Drug Delivery Techniques in Glioblastoma Multiforme. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13112765. [PMID: 34199460 PMCID: PMC8199612 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13112765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Revised: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is one of the belligerent neoplasia that metastasize to other brain regions and invade nearby healthy tissues. However, the treatments available are associated with some limitations, such as high variations in solid tumors and deregulation of multiple cellular pathways. The heterogeneity of the GBM tumor and its aggressive infiltration into the nearby tissues makes it difficult to treat. Hence, the development of multimodality therapy that can be more effective, novel, with fewer side effects, improving the prognosis for GBM is highly desired. This review evaluated the use of natural phytoconstituents as an alternative for the development of a new therapeutic strategy. The key aspects of GBM and the potential of drug delivery techniques were also assessed, for tumor site delivery with limited side-effects. These efforts will help to provide better therapeutic options to combat GBM in future. Abstract Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is one of the debilitating brain tumors, being associated with extremely poor prognosis and short median patient survival. GBM is associated with complex pathogenesis with alterations in various cellular signaling events, that participate in cell proliferation and survival. The impairment in cellular redox pathways leads to tumorigenesis. The current standard pharmacological regimen available for glioblastomas, such as radiotherapy and surgical resection following treatment with chemotherapeutic drug temozolomide, remains fatal, due to drug resistance, metastasis and tumor recurrence. Thus, the demand for an effective therapeutic strategy for GBM remains elusive. Hopefully, novel products from natural compounds are suggested as possible solutions. They protect glial cells by reducing oxidative stress and neuroinflammation, inhibiting proliferation, inducing apoptosis, inhibiting pro-oncogene events and intensifying the potent anti-tumor therapies. Targeting aberrant cellular pathways in the amelioration of GBM could promote the development of new therapeutic options that improve patient quality of life and extend survival. Consequently, our review emphasizes several natural compounds in GBM treatment. We also assessed the potential of drug delivery techniques such as nanoparticles, Gliadel wafers and drug delivery using cellular carriers which could lead to a novel path for the obliteration of GBM.
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Hsiao YC, Chueh FS, Ma YS, Lien JC, Hsia TC, Huang WW, Chou YC, Chen PY, Chung JG, Chen HY, Liu KC. Genistein enhances the effects of L-asparaginase on inducing cell apoptosis in human leukemia cancer HL-60 cells. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2021; 36:764-772. [PMID: 33347704 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Genistein (GEN) has been shown to induce apoptotic cell death in various human cancer cells. L-asparaginase (Asp), a clinical drug for leukemia, has been shown to induce cell apoptosis in leukemia cells. No available information concerning GEN combined with Asp increased the cell apoptosis compared to GEN or Asp treatment alone. The objective of this study is to evaluate the anti-leukemia activity of GEN combined with Asp on human leukemia HL-60 cells in vitro. The cell viability, the distribution of cell cycle, apoptotic cell death, and the level of ΔΨm were examined by flow cytometric assay. The expressions of apoptosis-associated proteins were measured by western blotting. GEN combined with Asp revealed a more significant decrease in total viable cells and induced a higher percentage of G2/M phase arrest, DNA damage, and cell apoptosis than that of GEN or Asp treatment only in HL-60 cells. Furthermore, the combined treatments (GEN and Asp) showed a higher decrease in the level of ΔΨm than that of GEN or Asp treatment only. These results indicated that GEN combined with Asp induced mitochondria dysfunction by disrupting the mitochondrial membrane potential. The results from western blotting demonstrated that the treatment of GEN combined with Asp showed a higher increase in the levels of Bax and Bak (pro-apoptotic proteins) and an active form of caspase-3 and a higher decrease in Bcl-2 (anti-apoptotic protein) than that of GEN or Asp treatment alone. GEN significantly enhances the efficiency of Asp on cytotoxic effects (the induction of apoptosis) in HL-60 cells.
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- Yin-Chen Hsiao
- Department of Biological Science and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Health Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Chinese Medicine for Post-Baccalaureate, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Chinese Medicine, E-Da Cancer Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Respiratory Therapy, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Pharmacy, China Medical University Beigang Hospital, Beigang, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Namdeo AG, Boddu SHS, Amawi H, Ashby CR, Tukaramrao DB, Trivedi P, Babu RJ, Tiwari AK. Flavonoids as Multi-Target Compounds: A Special Emphasis on their Potential as Chemo-adjuvants in Cancer Therapy. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 26:1712-1728. [PMID: 32003663 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200128095248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Flavonoids are low molecular weight, polyphenolic phytochemicals, obtained from secondary metabolism of various plant compounds. They have a spectrum of pharmacological efficacies, including potential anticancer efficacy. Natural flavonoids are present in fruits, vegetables, grains, bark, roots, stems, flowers, tea and wine. Flavonoids can attenuate or inhibit the initiation, promotion and progression of cancer by modulating various enzymes and receptors in diverse pathways that involve cellular proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, inflammation, angiogenesis and metastasis. Furthermore, in vitro, flavonoids have been shown to reverse multidrug resistance when used as chemo-adjuvants. Flavonoids (both natural and synthetic analogues) interact with several oncogenic targets through dependent and independent mechanisms to mediate their anticancer efficacy in different types of cancer cells.
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- Ajay G Namdeo
- Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, India
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- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmacy practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University, P.O. BOX 566, Irbid 21163, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY 11439, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606, United States
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- Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, India
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- Department of Drug Discovery and Development, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606, United States
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Binju M, Amaya-Padilla MA, Wan G, Gunosewoyo H, Suryo Rahmanto Y, Yu Y. Therapeutic Inducers of Apoptosis in Ovarian Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2019; 11:E1786. [PMID: 31766284 PMCID: PMC6896143 DOI: 10.3390/cancers11111786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2019] [Revised: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Ovarian cancers remain one of the most common causes of gynecologic cancer-related death in women worldwide. The standard treatment comprises platinum-based chemotherapy, and most tumors develop resistance to therapeutic drugs. One mechanism of developing drug resistance is alterations of molecules involved in apoptosis, ultimately assisting in the cells' capability to evade death. Thus, there is a need to focus on identifying potential drugs that restore apoptosis in cancer cells. Here, we discuss the major inducers of apoptosis mediated through various mechanisms and their usefulness as potential future treatment options for ovarian cancer. Broadly, they can target the apoptotic pathways directly or affect apoptosis indirectly through major cancer-pathways in cells. The direct apoptotic targets include the Bcl-2 family of proteins and the inhibitor of apoptotic proteins (IAPs). However, indirect targets include processes related to homologous recombination DNA repair, micro-RNA, and p53 mutation. Besides, apoptosis inducers may also disturb major pathways converging into apoptotic signals including janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), wingless-related integration site (Wnt)/β-Catenin, mesenchymal-epithelial transition factor (MET)/hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/v-AKT murine thymoma viral oncogene homologue (AKT)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathways. Several drugs in our review are undergoing clinical trials, for example, birinapant, DEBIO-1143, Alisertib, and other small molecules are in preclinical investigations showing promising results in combination with chemotherapy. Molecules that exhibit better efficacy in the treatment of chemo-resistant cancer cells are of interest but require more extensive preclinical and clinical evaluation.
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- Mudra Binju
- School of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University, Curtin Health Innovative Research Institute, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University, Curtin Health Innovative Research Institute, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University, Curtin Health Innovative Research Institute, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University, Curtin Health Innovative Research Institute, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA
- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- School of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University, Curtin Health Innovative Research Institute, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
- University of Western Australia Medical School, Division of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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Tavsan Z, Kayali HA. Flavonoids showed anticancer effects on the ovarian cancer cells: Involvement of reactive oxygen species, apoptosis, cell cycle and invasion. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 116:109004. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.109004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Ferrari SM, Antonelli A, Guidi P, Bernardeschi M, Scarcelli V, Fallahi P, Frenzilli G. Genotoxicity Evaluation of the Soybean Isoflavone Genistein in Human Papillary Thyroid Cancer Cells. Study of Its Potential Use in Thyroid Cancer Therapy. Nutr Cancer 2019; 71:1335-1344. [PMID: 31017483 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2019.1604004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2018] [Revised: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 03/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Genistein is one of the several known isoflavonic phytoestrogens found in a number of plants, with soybeans and soy products being the primary food source. The aim of the study is to evaluate if genistein is able to exert antineoplastic action in primary human papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) cells. Thyroid tissues were treated with genistein (1-10-50-100 µM). Cell viability, proliferation, DNA primary damage and chromosomal damage were evaluated. An antiproliferative effect was induced by the highest doses of genistein, and such an effect was synergistically enhanced by the cotreatment with the antineoplastic drug sorafenib. Comet assay did not show any genotoxic effect in terms of primary DNA damage at all the times (4 and 24 h) and tested doses. A reduction of hydrogen peroxide-induced DNA primary damage in primary thyrocytes from PTC cells pretreated with genistein was observed. Data suggest that genistein exerts antineoplastic action, does not induce genotoxic effects while reduces oxidative-induced DNA damage in primary thyrocytes from PTC cells, supporting its possible use in therapeutic intervention.
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- S M Ferrari
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - Section of Internal Medicine, University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - Section of Internal Medicine, University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - Section of Applied Biology and Genetics, University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - Section of Applied Biology and Genetics, University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - Section of Applied Biology and Genetics, University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - Section of Internal Medicine, University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - Section of Applied Biology and Genetics, University of Pisa , Pisa , Italy
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Jalal TK, Khan AYF, Natto HA, Abdull Rasad MSB, Arifin Kaderi M, Mohammad M, Johan MF, Omar MN, Abdul Wahab R. Identification and Quantification of Quercetin, A Major Constituent ofArtocarpus altilisby Targeting Related Genes of Apoptosis and Cell Cycle: In Vitro Cytotoxic Activity Against Human Lung Carcinoma Cell Lines. Nutr Cancer 2019; 71:792-805. [DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2018.1516790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Tara K. Jalal
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
- Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health and Health Informatics, Umma Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Haematology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Biotechnology Sciences, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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Liang Y, Zhao W, Wang C, Wang Z, Wang Z, Zhang J. A Comprehensive Screening and Identification of Genistin Metabolites in Rats Based on Multiple Metabolite Templates Combined with UHPLC-HRMS Analysis. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23081862. [PMID: 30049985 PMCID: PMC6222673 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23081862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [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: 06/29/2018] [Revised: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 07/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Genistin, an isoflavone belonging to the phytoestrogen family, has been reported to possess various therapeutic effects. In the present study, the genistin metabolites in rats were investigated by UHPLC-LTQ-Orbitrap mass spectrometer in both positive and negative ion modes. Firstly, the data sets were obtained based on data-dependent acquisition method and then 10 metabolite templates were established based on the previous reports. Then diagnostic product ions (DPIs) and neutral loss fragments (NLFs) were proposed to efficiently screen and ascertain the major-to-trace genistin metabolites. Meanwhile, the calculated Clog P values were used to identify the positional isomers with different retention times. Consequently, a total of 64 metabolites, including prototype drug, were positively or putatively characterized. Among them, 40 metabolites were found according to the templates of genistin and genistein, which was the same as the previous research method. After using other metabolite templates, 24 metabolites were added. The results demonstrated that genistin mainly underwent methylation, hydrogenation, hydroxylation, glucosylation, glucuronidation, sulfonation, acetylation, ring-cleavage and their composite reactions in vivo biotransformation. In conclusion, the research not only revealed the genistein metabolites and metabolic pathways in vivo comprehensively, but also proposed a method based on multiple metabolite templates to screen and identify metabolites of other natural compounds.
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- Yaoyue Liang
- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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- Beijing Research Institution of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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- Beijing Research Institution of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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- Beijing Research Institution of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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de Souza RB, de Souza CP, Bueno OC, Fontanetti CS. Genotoxicity evaluation of two metallic-insecticides using Allium cepa and Tradescantia pallida: A new alternative against leaf-cutting ants. CHEMOSPHERE 2017; 168:1093-1099. [PMID: 27816288 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.10.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2016] [Revised: 10/23/2016] [Accepted: 10/24/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In order to combat leaf-cutting ants, the pesticide sulfluramid used to be the most widely utilized active ingredient. However, its use was banned in 2009 by the Stockholm Convention, although some countries were allowed to continue using it. As an effective alternative to its replacement, researchers developed a metallic-insecticide system, which is a natural product linked to metal complexes. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of these new metallic-insecticides in change the genetic material of non-target organisms. The tests were performed utilizing chromosomal aberrations and micronucleus tests in the Allium cepa test system and the Trad-MCN test in Tradescantia pallida. To better understand the results, one of the components of the formula, 5-methyl-phenanthroline, was also analyzed according to the same parameters. To A. cepa, the results showed that one of the metallic insecticides induced cytotoxicity and genotoxicity at different concentrations, while the other metallic-insecticide showed chromosomal instability only at the highest concentration. The analysis of 5-methyl-phenanthroline revealed that it can be related with the positive results, since genotoxic effects were induced. In the Trad-MCN test, none of the metallic-insecticides showed genotoxic activity, although one of them induced more micronucleus formation.
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- Raphael Bastão de Souza
- UNESP - Univ Estadual Paulista, Institute of Biosciences, Department of Biology, Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil
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- UNESP - Univ Estadual Paulista, Institute of Biosciences, Department of Biology, Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil
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- UNESP - Univ Estadual Paulista, Institute of Biosciences, Department of Biology, Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil
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- UNESP - Univ Estadual Paulista, Institute of Biosciences, Department of Biology, Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Roh T, Kim SW, Moon SH, Nam MJ. Genistein induces apoptosis by down-regulating thioredoxin-1 in human hepatocellular carcinoma SNU-449 cells. Food Chem Toxicol 2016; 97:127-134. [PMID: 27597132 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2016.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2016] [Revised: 08/29/2016] [Accepted: 09/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Genistein (GEN), a natural isoflavonoid phytoestrogen, has anti-cancer activity against various types of cancers. However, GEN has not been thoroughly investigated in human hepatocellular carcinoma cells. In this study, we evaluated the anti-cancer effects of GEN on SNU-449 cells. GEN inhibited the proliferation of SNU-449 cells in a concentration-dependent manner. We observed the typical characteristics of apoptosis, such as DNA fragmentation and caspase-3 activation. To identify proteins related to GEN-induced apoptosis, we performed two-dimensional electrophoresis and identified differentially expressed proteins. Proteomic analysis showed that the antioxidant protein thioredoxin-1 was associated with GEN-induced apoptosis. GEN treatment decreased thioredoxin-1 levels and increased intracellular accumulation of reactive oxygen species. In addition, GEN activated apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1, c-Jun N-terminal kinases (JNK) and p38. We also observed that pretreatment with the JNK and p38 inhibitors (SP600125 and SB203580) decreased GEN-induced cell death. These results indicate that GEN has potential antitumor effects against SNU-449 cells through the down-regulation of thioredoxin-1.
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- Taylor Roh
- Department of Biological Science, Gachon University, 1342, Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 461-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, Gachon University, 1342, Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 461-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, Gachon University, 1342, Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 461-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, Gachon University, 1342, Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 461-701, Republic of Korea.
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Darpan D, Joshi G, Amrutkar SM, Baviskar AT, Kler H, Singh S, Banerjee UC, Kumar R. Synthesis and biological evaluation of new 2,5-dimethylthiophene/furan based N-acetyl pyrazolines as selective topoisomerase II inhibitors. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra25705k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Based on reported pharmacophores as topoisomerase inhibitors, 2,5-dimethylthiophene/furan basedN-acetyl pyrazolines were designed and envisaged as topoisomerase inhibitors.
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- Darpan Darpan
- Laboratory for Drug Design and Synthesis
- Centre for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products
- Central University of Punjab
- Bathinda
- India
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- Laboratory for Drug Design and Synthesis
- Centre for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products
- Central University of Punjab
- Bathinda
- India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology (Biotechnology)
- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)
- Mohali, S. A. S. Nagar, Sec 67
- India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology (Biotechnology)
- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)
- Mohali, S. A. S. Nagar, Sec 67
- India
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- Laboratory for Drug Design and Synthesis
- Centre for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products
- Central University of Punjab
- Bathinda
- India
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- Centre for Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine
- Central University of Punjab
- Bathinda
- India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology (Biotechnology)
- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)
- Mohali, S. A. S. Nagar, Sec 67
- India
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- Laboratory for Drug Design and Synthesis
- Centre for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products
- Central University of Punjab
- Bathinda
- India
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Structural Insight into the interaction of Flavonoids with Human Telomeric Sequence. Sci Rep 2015; 5:17574. [PMID: 26627543 PMCID: PMC4667226 DOI: 10.1038/srep17574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2015] [Accepted: 11/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Flavonoids are a group of naturally available compounds that are an attractive source for drug discovery. Their potential to act as anti-tumourigenic and anti-proliferative agents has been reported previously but is not yet fully understood. Targeting human telomeric G-quadruplex DNA could be one of the mechanisms by which these flavonoids exert anticancer activity. We have performed detailed biophysical studies for the interaction of four representative flavonoids, Luteolin, Quercetin, Rutin and Genistein, with the human telomeric G-quadruplex sequence tetramolecular d-(T2AG3T) (Tel7). In addition, we used NMR spectroscopy to derive the first model for the complex formed between Quercetin and G-quadruplex sequence. The model showed that Quercetin stabilises the G-quadruplex structure and does not open the G-tetrad. It interacts with the telomeric sequence through π-stacking at two sites: between T1pT2 and between G6pT7. Based on our findings, we suggest that Quercetin could be a potent candidate for targeting the telomere and thus, act as a potent anti-cancer agent.
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van de Schans MGM, Ritschel T, Bovee TFH, Sanders MG, de Waard P, Gruppen H, Vincken JP. Involvement of a Hydrophobic Pocket and Helix 11 in Determining the Modes of Action of Prenylated Flavonoids and Isoflavonoids in the Human Estrogen Receptor. Chembiochem 2015; 16:2668-77. [DOI: 10.1002/cbic.201500343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Milou G. M. van de Schans
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry; Wageningen University; P. O. Box 17 6700 AA Wageningen The Netherlands
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- Computational Discovery and Design Group; Center for Molecular and Biomolecular Informatics; Radboudumc; P. O. Box 9101 6500 HB Nijmegen The Netherlands
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- Business Unit of Toxicology and Bioassays; RIKILT-Institute of Food Safety; P. O. Box 230 6700 AE Wageningen The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry; Wageningen University; P. O. Box 17 6700 AA Wageningen The Netherlands
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- Wageningen NMR Centre; Wageningen University; P. O. Box 8128 6700 ET Wageningen The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry; Wageningen University; P. O. Box 17 6700 AA Wageningen The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry; Wageningen University; P. O. Box 17 6700 AA Wageningen The Netherlands
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Risk assessment for peri- and post-menopausal women taking food supplements containing isolated isoflavones. EFSA J 2015. [DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2015.4246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Spagnuolo C, Russo GL, Orhan IE, Habtemariam S, Daglia M, Sureda A, Nabavi SF, Devi KP, Loizzo MR, Tundis R, Nabavi SM. Genistein and cancer: current status, challenges, and future directions. Adv Nutr 2015; 6:408-19. [PMID: 26178025 PMCID: PMC4496735 DOI: 10.3945/an.114.008052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 322] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Primary prevention through lifestyle interventions is a cost-effective alternative for preventing a large burden of chronic and degenerative diseases, including cancer, which is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the past decade, epidemiologic and preclinical evidence suggested that polyphenolic phytochemicals present in many plant foods possess chemopreventive properties against several cancer forms. Thus, there has been increasing interest in the potential cancer chemopreventive agents obtained from natural sources, such as polyphenols, that may represent a new, affordable approach to curb the increasing burden of cancer throughout the world. Several epidemiologic studies showed a relation between a soy-rich diet and cancer prevention, which was attributed to the presence of a phenolic compound, genistein, present in soy-based foods. Genistein acts as a chemotherapeutic agent against different types of cancer, mainly by altering apoptosis, the cell cycle, and angiogenesis and inhibiting metastasis. Targeting caspases, B cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2)-associated X protein (Bax), Bcl-2, kinesin-like protein 20A (KIF20A), extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2), nuclear transcription factor κB (NF-κB), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), inhibitor of NF-κB (IκB), Wingless and integration 1 β-catenin (Wnt/β-catenin), and phosphoinositide 3 kinase/Akt (PI3K/Akt) signaling pathways may act as the molecular mechanisms of the anticancer, therapeutic effects of genistein. Genistein also shows synergistic behavior with well-known anticancer drugs, such as adriamycin, docetaxel, and tamoxifen, suggesting a potential role in combination therapy. This review critically analyzes the available literature on the therapeutic role of genistein on different types of cancer, focusing on its chemical features, plant food sources, bioavailability, and safety.
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- Carmela Spagnuolo
- Institute of Food Sciences, National Research Council, Avellino, Italy
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- Institute of Food Sciences, National Research Council, Avellino, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Pharmacognosy Research Laboratories, Medway School of Science, University of Greenwich, Chatham-Maritime, United Kingdom
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology Section, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Research Group on Community Nutrition and Oxidative Stress and CIBERobn (Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition), University of Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Applied Biotechnology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India; and
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health, and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health, and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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- Applied Biotechnology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;
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van de Schans MGM, Vincken JP, Bovee TFH, Cervantes AD, Logtenberg MJ, Gruppen H. Structural changes of 6a-hydroxy-pterocarpans upon heating modulate their estrogenicity. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2014; 62:10475-84. [PMID: 25296697 DOI: 10.1021/jf503127c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The isoflavonoid composition of an ethanolic extract of fungus-treated soybean sprouts was strongly altered by a combined acid/heat treatment. UHPLC-MS analysis showed that 6a-hydroxy-pterocarpans were completely converted to their respective, more stable, 6a,11a-pterocarpenes, whereas other isoflavonoids, from the isoflavone and coumestan subclasses, were affected to a much lesser extent (loss of ∼15%). Subsequently, mixtures enriched in prenylated 6a-hydroxy-pterocarpans (pools of glyceollin I/II/III and glyceollin IV/VI) or prenylated 6a,11a-pterocarpenes (pools of dehydroglyceollin I/II/III and dehydroglyceollin IV/VI) were purified, and tested for activity on both human estrogen receptors (ERα and ERβ). In particular, the response toward ERα changed, from agonistic for glyceollins to antagonistic for dehydroglyceollins. Toward ERβ a decrease in agonistic activity was observed. These results indicate that the introduction of a double bond with the concomitant loss of a hydroxyl group in 6a-hydroxy-pterocarpans extensively modulates their estrogenic activity.
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- Milou G M van de Schans
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University , P.O. Box 17, 6700 AA, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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Genistein induces deleterious effects during its acute exposure in Swiss mice. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:619617. [PMID: 24967385 PMCID: PMC4055018 DOI: 10.1155/2014/619617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2014] [Revised: 04/14/2014] [Accepted: 04/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Genistein is a soy derived isoflavone. It has wide variety of therapeutic effects against certain diseases including cancer. Although toxic effects of genistein have been studied, its effect on the gene expression and the reason behind toxicity have not been identified yet. In the present study, genistein was administered to age and body weight matched Swiss mice at the doses of 125, 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg. The biomarkers of hepatotoxicity in serum, liver histology, oxidative stress parameters in tissue homogenates, and global gene expression were examined. Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels and degenerated liver tissue were observed in 500, and 1000 mg/kg genistein treated groups. Oxidative stress was significant at these doses as considerable increase in lipid peroxidation (LPO) and decrease in total glutathione (GSH) were observed. Gene expression analysis showed 40 differentially expressed genes at twofold change and P < 0.05.
Differentially expressed genes were corresponding to different biologically relevant pathways including metabolic and oxidative stress pathways. In 500 mg/kg group, Cyp4a14, Sult1e1, Gadd45g, Cidec, Mycs, and so forth genes were upregulated. These results suggested that the higher dose of genistein can produce several undesirable effects by affecting multiple cellular pathways.
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Yang Z, Kulkarni K, Zhu W, Hu M. Bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of genistein: mechanistic studies on its ADME. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2013; 12:1264-80. [PMID: 22583407 DOI: 10.2174/187152012803833107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 144] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2011] [Revised: 02/20/2012] [Accepted: 02/20/2012] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Genistein, one of the most active natural flavonoids, exerts various biological effects including chemoprevention, antioxidation, antiproliferation and anticancer. More than 30 clinical trials of genistein with various disease indications have been conducted to evaluate its clinical efficacy. Based on many animals and human pharmacokinetic studies, it is well known that the most challenge issue for developing genistein as a chemoprevention agent is the low oral bioavailability, which may be the major reason relating to its ambiguous therapeutic effects and large interindividual variations in clinical trials. In order to better correlate pharmacokinetic to pharmacodynamics results in animals and clinical studies, an in-depth understanding of pharmacokinetic behavior of genistein and its ADME properties are needed. Numerous in vitro/in vivo ADME studies had been conducted to reveal the main factors contributing to the low oral bioavailability of genistein. Therefore, this review focuses on summarizing the most recent progress on mechanistic studies of genistein ADME and provides a systemic view of these processes to explain genistein pharmacokinetic behaviors in vivo. The better understanding of genistein ADME property may lead to development of proper strategy to improve genistein oral bioavailability via mechanism-based approaches.
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- Zhen Yang
- Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Mutagenicity of ipriflavone in vivo and in vitro. Food Chem Toxicol 2011; 50:996-1000. [PMID: 22200590 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2011.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2011] [Revised: 12/07/2011] [Accepted: 12/09/2011] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Ipriflavone (7-isopropoxy-isoflavone) is a semisynthetic isoflavone derivative from daidzein and prescribed to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. In the present study, ipriflavone was investigated with regard to their cytotoxic and mutagenic effects using the micronucleus assay (MN) in vivo on cells of bone marrow and peripheral blood of Swiss albino mice and the micronucleus test with the cytokinesis-blocked micronucleus assay (CBMN assay) on human peripheral blood lymphocytes. The studies were performed in mice with three dosages of the drug, 1.71, 8.57 and 42.85 mg/kg bw in single oral exposure, and for two dosages, 5 and 10 μg/mL in the CBMN assay. Ipriflavone, in the dosages tested, did not differ from controls neither in the induction of MN nor induced cytotoxicity to cells in the in vivo test. However, in the CBMN assay, the concentration of 10 μg/mL induced a statistically significant increase in MN formation and decreased cell proliferation, demonstrating to be mutagenic and cytotoxic at this concentration.
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Esselen M, Fritz J, Hutter M, Teller N, Baechler S, Boettler U, Marczylo TH, Gescher AJ, Marko D. Anthocyanin-rich extracts suppress the DNA-damaging effects of topoisomerase poisons in human colon cancer cells. Mol Nutr Food Res 2011; 55 Suppl 1:S143-53. [DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201000315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2010] [Revised: 11/23/2010] [Accepted: 11/26/2010] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Toyoizumi T, Sekiguchi H, Takabayashi F, Deguchi Y, Masuda S, Kinae N. Induction effect of coadministration of soybean isoflavones and sodium nitrite on DNA damage in mouse stomach. Food Chem Toxicol 2010; 48:2585-91. [PMID: 20600542 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2010.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2010] [Revised: 05/28/2010] [Accepted: 06/08/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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We have already found that nitrite-treated isoflavones exhibit genotoxic activities toward Salmonella typhimurium TA 100 and 98 strains (submitted: nitrite-treated genistein). However, we have not demonstrated genotoxic activity induced by simultaneous treatment with isoflavones and NaNO(2)in vivo. In the present study, we examined whether coadministration of isoflavones (such as daidzein and genistein) and NaNO(2) induces DNA damage in the stomach of ICR male mice. Mice were coadministered with isoflavones (1mg/kg body weight) and NaNO(2) (10mg/kg body weight), and dissected to collect tissues at 1, 3, and 6h after administration. We used comet assay combined with repair enzyme formamidopyrimidine-N-glycosylase (FPG) to detect FPG-sensitive sites. An HPLC-ECD system was employed to determine 8-oxo-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-oxodG) in the stomach. In addition, we observed leukocyte infiltration by histopathological investigation, and measured total superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the stomach. We confirmed that oxidative DNA damage in the stomach was significantly increased by coadministration. Total SOD activities were also significantly stimulated by coadministration. However, the induction of inflammation in the stomach was not found. These data suggest that coadministration of isoflavones and NaNO(2) can cause DNA damage in the stomach because of the formation of radicals.
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- Tomoyasu Toyoizumi
- Graduate School of Nutritional and Environmental Sciences and Global COE Program, University of Shizuoka, 52-1 Yada, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan
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Messina M. Soybean isoflavone exposure does not have feminizing effects on men: a critical examination of the clinical evidence. Fertil Steril 2010; 93:2095-104. [PMID: 20378106 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2010] [Accepted: 03/03/2010] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To critically evaluate the clinical evidence, and when not available, the animal data, most relevant to concerns that isoflavone exposure in the form of supplements or soy foods has feminizing effects on men. DESIGN Medline literature review and cross-reference of published data. RESULT(S) In contrast to the results of some rodent studies, findings from a recently published metaanalysis and subsequently published studies show that neither isoflavone supplements nor isoflavone-rich soy affect total or free testosterone (T) levels. Similarly, there is essentially no evidence from the nine identified clinical studies that isoflavone exposure affects circulating estrogen levels in men. Clinical evidence also indicates that isoflavones have no effect on sperm or semen parameters, although only three intervention studies were identified and none were longer than 3 months in duration. Finally, findings from animal studies suggesting that isoflavones increase the risk of erectile dysfunction are not applicable to men, because of differences in isoflavone metabolism between rodents and humans and the excessively high amount of isoflavones to which the animals were exposed. CONCLUSION(S) The intervention data indicate that isoflavones do not exert feminizing effects on men at intake levels equal to and even considerably higher than are typical for Asian males.
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- Mark Messina
- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California 92350,USA.
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Biochanin A Modulates Cell Viability, Invasion, and Growth Promoting Signaling Pathways in HER-2-Positive Breast Cancer Cells. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2010; 2009:121458. [PMID: 20169097 PMCID: PMC2821773 DOI: 10.1155/2009/121458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2009] [Revised: 11/03/2009] [Accepted: 11/10/2009] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Overexpression of HER-2 receptor is associated with poor prognosis and aggressive forms of breast cancer. Scientific literature indicates a preventive role of isoflavones in cancer. Since activation of HER-2 receptor initiates growth-promoting events in cancer cells, we studied the effect of biochanin A (an isoflavone) on associated signaling events like receptor activation, downstream signaling, and invasive pathways. HER-2-positive SK-BR-3 breast cancer cells, MCF-10A normal breast epithelial cells, and NIH-3T3 normal fibroblast cells were treated with biochanin A (2–100 μM) for 72 hours. Subsequently cell viability assay, western blotting and zymography were carried out. The data indicate that biochanin A inhibits cell viability, signaling pathways, and invasive enzyme expression and activity in SK-BR-3 cancer cells. Biochanin A did not inhibit MCF-10A and NIH-3T3 cell viability. Therefore, biochanin A could be a unique natural anticancer agent which can selectively target cancer cells and inhibit multiple signaling pathways in HER-2-positive breast cancer cells.
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López-Lázaro M, Willmore E, Austin CA. The dietary flavonoids myricetin and fisetin act as dual inhibitors of DNA topoisomerases I and II in cells. Mutat Res 2009; 696:41-7. [PMID: 20025993 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2009.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2009] [Revised: 09/28/2009] [Accepted: 10/10/2009] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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DNA topoisomerases (topos) are the target of several drugs commonly used in cancer chemotherapy; these drugs induce topo-DNA complexes with either topo I or topo II that eventually trigger cell death. The inhibition of these enzymes induces DNA alterations that may also lead to carcinogenic effects; indeed, an increased risk for developing leukemia has been observed in patients treated with some topo II inhibitors. Several flavonoids have been shown to interact with purified topo I and topo II, therefore suggesting that these compounds may possess both anticancer and carcinogenic activity. Because the activity of a drug on purified topoisomerases does not always represent the activity in the cell, the aim of this work is to evaluate the effects of several common dietary flavonoids on these enzymes in cells. Using the cell-based TARDIS assay, we have evaluated the effects of the flavonoids quercetin, apigenin, fisetin and myricetin on topo I and topo II in K562 human leukemia cells at several concentrations and exposure times. Quercetin and apigenin induced moderate levels of topo II-DNA complexes and did not induce topo I-DNA complexes in these cells. Fisetin induced neither topo I- nor topo II-DNA complexes, but behaved as a catalytic inhibitor of both enzymes. Myricetin induced high levels of topo-DNA complexes with both enzymes. In addition, murine embryo fibroblasts lacking topo IIbeta were resistant to myricetin-induced cell-growth inhibition, therefore suggesting that topo IIbeta is an important drug target for this flavonoid. These results support the idea that specific concentrations of some dietary flavonoids may produce topoisomerase-mediated carcinogenic and chemotherapeutic effects in vivo. The ability of myricetin to induce topo-DNA complexes with both topo I and topo II in leukemia cells may be therapeutically useful and deserves further study.
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- Miguel López-Lázaro
- Institute for Cell and Molecular Biosciences, The Medical School, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 4HH, United Kingdom
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Phosrithong N, Ungwitayatorn J. Molecular docking study on anticancer activity of plant-derived natural products. Med Chem Res 2009. [DOI: 10.1007/s00044-009-9233-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Rucinska A, Gabryelak T. Effect of genistein-8-C-glucoside from Lupinus luteus on DNA damage assessed using the comet assay in vitro. Cell Biol Int 2008; 33:247-52. [PMID: 19059355 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellbi.2008.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2008] [Revised: 06/17/2008] [Accepted: 11/12/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Genistein-8-C-glucoside (G8CG) belongs to natural isoflavones phytoestrogens, which are a subclass of flavonoids, a large group of polyphenolic compounds widely distributed in plants, with possible anticarcinogenic effects in various in vitro systems and in vivo animal models. We used glycosylated genistein (genistein-8-C-glucoside) from flowers of lupine (Lupinus luteus L.) to study its cytotoxic and genotoxic effects on mouse embryonic fibroblast (line NIH 3T3). The MTT assay to assess cytotoxicity and comet assay for the detection of DNA damage were used. The cells were exposed to various concentrations of genistein-8-C-glucoside (2.5-110 microM) and hydrogen peroxide (5-90 microM). The effect of G8CG alone or in combination with H2O2 was determined. G8CG at concentrations > 20 microM significantly reduced cell viability and induced DNA damage. In contrast, lower concentrations of (2.5-10 microM) G8CG showed antioxidant properties against H2O2-induced DNA damage with no associated toxicity.
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- Agata Rucinska
- Department of General Biophysics, University of Lodz, Banacha 12/16, Lodz 90-237, Poland
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Yee S, Burdock GA, Kurata Y, Enomoto Y, Narumi K, Hamada S, Itoh T, Shimomura Y, Ueno T. Acute and subchronic toxicity and genotoxicity of SE5-OH, an equol-rich product produced by Lactococcus garvieae. Food Chem Toxicol 2008; 46:2713-20. [PMID: 18554770 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2008.04.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2007] [Revised: 04/11/2008] [Accepted: 04/22/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The consumption of soy-based products is associated with a number of health benefits and much of these benefits are proposed to be due to the soy isoflavones daidzein, genistein, glycitein, their glycosides, and equol, an isoflavone naturally produced from daidzein. Equol is a naturally bacterially-derived metabolite of daidzein and is produced by bacteria in the gut of those humans capable of hosting the particular organism. To allow all humans to enjoy the health benefits of equol, a new functional food ingredient has been developed that relies on bacterial conversion of daidzein to equol under strictly controlled conditions. This new food substance, termed SE5-OH, has been studied extensively for its acute and subchronic toxicity in Sprague-Dawley rats, as well as for its potential genotoxicity. The oral LD(50) is >4,000 mg/kg. In a 91-day, subchronic study, the no-observed-adverse-effect-level (NOAEL) was 2,000 mg/kg/day, the highest dose tested. SE5-OH was negative in Salmonella typhimurium tester strains TA98, TA100, TA1535 and TA1537 and in Escherichia coli tester strain WP2uvrA with and without metabolic activation. SE5-OH was negative for chromosome aberrations in Chinese hamster lung cells up to 3,000 microg/ml with and without metabolic activation and did not induce increases in micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes taken from Sprague-Dawley rats administered (via gavage) up to 4,000 mg/kg SE5-OH twice daily for two consecutive days.
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- Simon Yee
- Burdock Group, 801 North Orange Avenue, Suite 710, Orlando, FL 32801, United States
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Snyder RD. Assessment of atypical DNA intercalating agents in biological and in silico systems. Mutat Res 2007; 623:72-82. [PMID: 17434187 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrfmmm.2007.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2007] [Revised: 03/03/2007] [Accepted: 03/05/2007] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Non-covalent genotoxic interaction between DNA and classical planar fused-ring intercalating agents, has been well understood for some time especially in the context of frameshift mutagenesis in bacterial systems. Recent evidence, however, suggests that a rather wide structural range of small non-fused ring molecules may also be capable of partial or complete DNA intercalation in mammalian cells. The present paper will review recent studies on the identification and characterization of such atypically-structured molecules utilizing both cell-based and three-dimensional computational analyses focusing principally on prediction and detection of these atypical molecules. Mechanistic aspects of genotoxicity of such non-covalent binding molecules, with emphasis on marketed pharmaceuticals, will also be discussed. A review and presentation of new data using catalytic DNA topo II inhibitors, confirms the notion that topoisomerase II poisoning arising via intercalation is the major mechanism of genotoxicity of these drugs.
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- Ronald D Snyder
- Department of Genetic and Molecular Toxicology, Schering-Plough Research Institute, 556 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901, United States.
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Effects of dietary flavonoids on apoptotic pathways related to cancer chemoprevention. J Nutr Biochem 2007; 18:427-42. [PMID: 17321735 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2006.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 369] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2006] [Revised: 11/06/2006] [Accepted: 11/13/2006] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Epidemiological studies have described the beneficial effects of dietary polyphenols (flavonoids) on the reduction of the risk of chronic diseases, including cancer. Moreover, it has been shown that flavonoids, such as quercetin in apples, epigallocatechin-3-gallate in green tea and genistein in soya, induce apoptosis. This programmed cell death plays a critical role in physiological functions, but there is underlying dysregulation of apoptosis in numerous pathological situations such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and cancer. At the molecular level, flavonoids have been reported to modulate a number of key elements in cellular signal transduction pathways linked to the apoptotic process (caspases and bcl-2 genes), but that regulation and induction of apoptosis are unclear. The aim of this review is to provide insights into the molecular basis of the potential chemopreventive activities of representative flavonoids, with emphasis on their ability to control intracellular signaling cascades responsible for regulating apoptosis, a relevant target in cancer-preventive approach.
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Polyphenols constitute an important group of phytochemicals that gained increased research attention since it was found that they could affect cancer cell growth. Initial evidence came from epidemiologic studies suggesting that a diet that includes regular consumption of fruits and vegetables (rich in polyphenols) significantly reduces the risk of many cancers. In the present work we briefly review the effects of polyphenols on cancer cell fate, leading towards growth, differentiation and apoptosis. Their action can be attributed not only to their ability to act as antioxidants but also to their ability to interact with basic cellular mechanisms. Such interactions include interference with membrane and intracellular receptors, modulation of signaling cascades, interaction with the basic enzymes involved in tumor promotion and metastasis, interaction with oncogenes and oncoproteins, and, finally, direct or indirect interactions with nucleic acids and nucleoproteins. These actions involve almost the whole spectrum of basic cellular machinery--from the cell membrane to signaling cytoplasmic molecules and to the major nuclear components--and provide insights into their beneficial health effects. In addition, the actions justify the scientific interest in this class of compounds, and provide clues about their possible pharmaceutical exploitation in the field of oncology.
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- M Kampa
- Laboratory of Experimental Endocrinology, University of Crete, School of Medicine, P.O. Box 2208, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
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Jo JY, Gonzalez de Mejia E, Lila MA. Catalytic inhibition of human DNA topoisomerase II by interactions of grape cell culture polyphenols. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2006; 54:2083-7. [PMID: 16536579 DOI: 10.1021/jf052700z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Previously, we isolated mixed polyphenolic fractions on a toyopearl matrix (TP-2 to TP-6) from grape cell cultures that were highly potent catalytic inhibitors in a human DNA topoisomerase II assay for cancer chemoprevention. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the potency of, and potential interactions between, individual fractions and some of the purified bioactive polyphenols that comprise these fractions on human DNA topoisomerase II catalytic activity. Treatments that combined anthocyanin-rich fractions (TP-2; 0.5 or 2.0 microg of dried material/mL), fractions containing catechins, procyanidin dimers, and flavanones (TP-4; 0.25 microg of dried material/mL), and/or fractions enriched with procyanidin oligomers and polymers (TP-6; 0.15 or 0.5 microg of dried material/mL) showed additive effects toward catalytic inhibition of the enzyme. Epicatechin gallate (IC50 = 0.029 microM), myricetin (0.39 microM), procyanidin B2 (PB2, 4.5 microM), and resveratrol (65.7 microM), constituents of the most bioactive mixed fraction from grape cell culture (TP-4), each individually provided potent catalytic inhibition of topoisomerase II. In addition, potentiating interactions between the PB2 and the other polyphenolic constituents mentioned above and between myricetin and resveratrol were clearly demonstrated. A synergistic interaction between myricetin and resveratrol was also confirmed with isobolographic analysis at a molar ratio of 1:70.
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- Jeong-Youn Jo
- Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1201 South Dorner Drive, Urbana, Illinois 61801, USA
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Michael McClain R, Wolz E, Davidovich A, Bausch J. Genetic toxicity studies with genistein. Food Chem Toxicol 2006; 44:42-55. [PMID: 16198038 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2005.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2005] [Revised: 06/01/2005] [Accepted: 06/08/2005] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Genistein is a phytoestrogen that occurs naturally in the diet especially in soybeans and soy-based foods. Genistein and related phytoestrogens are of interest as chemopreventive agents for a variety of diseases and cancers based on epidemiologic evidence of reduced cancer rates in populations with a high intake of soy. Although soy and its constituents have been consumed at high levels in Asian populations without apparent adverse effects, concern has been raised of potential adverse effects due to estrogenic and other activities of the isoflavones. In these studies, genistein was evaluated for mutagenicity and clastogenicity in vitro in the S. typhimurium assay (Ames Test), the mouse lymphoma assay and in vivo in the micronucleus test in mice and rats. There was no evidence for a mutagenic effect in the in vitro S. typhimurium assay with and without metabolic activation (S9). In the in vitro mouse lymphoma assay, genistein increased resistant mutants with and without metabolic activation (S9), which were predominantly small colonies indicating that genistein acts as a clastogen. Three independent in vivo micronucleus tests were performed in Moro mice, RAIf rats and Wistar rats. MORO male and female mice were treated orally for 14 days at doses up to 20 mg/kg/day. RAIf and Wistar male and female rats were treated orally at doses up to 2000 mg/kg without an increase in micronuclei in treated mice or rats. It is concluded that genistein was not mutagenic in the S. typhimurium assay or mutagenic or clastogenic in vivo in the mouse and rat micronucleus test. In the mouse lymphoma assay, genistein induced an increase of predominantly small colonies indicating that genistein acts as a clastogen. This observation is in agreement with published data on the inhibitory action of genistein on topoisomerase II, which is known to lead to chromosomal damage with a threshold dose response.
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Stopper H, Schmitt E, Kobras K. Genotoxicity of phytoestrogens. Mutat Res 2005; 574:139-55. [PMID: 15914213 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrfmmm.2005.01.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2004] [Revised: 12/15/2004] [Accepted: 01/13/2005] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Plant extracts containing phytohormones are very popular as 'alternative' medicine for many kinds of diseases. They are especially favored by women who enter menopause and are concerned about the side effects of hormone replacement therapy. However, adverse health effects of phytoestrogens have often been ignored. This review examines the literature on genotoxicity and apoptotic effects of phytohormones. Genistein, coumestrol, quercetin, zearalenone, and resveratrol exerted genotoxic effects in in vitro test systems. Other phytoestrogens such as lignans, the isoflavones daidzein and glycetein, anthocyanidins, and the flavonol fisetin exhibited only weak or no effects in vitro. However, some metabolites of daidzein showed a genotoxic activity in vitro. Practically all of the phytoestrogens exhibit pro-apoptotic effects in some cell systems. Further investigations regarding dose-response-relationships and other aspects relevant for extrapolation to human exposure seem necessary. Until then, care may be advised in taking concentrated phytohormones. Nevertheless, the intake of substantial amounts of plant-food in a normal diet constitutes an important, individual contribution to cancer prevention.
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- H Stopper
- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Wuerzburg, Versbacherstr. 9, D-97078 Würzburg, Germany.
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Rawel HM, Ranters H, Rohn S, Kroll J. Assessment of the reactivity of selected isoflavones against proteins in comparison to quercetin. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2004; 52:5263-5271. [PMID: 15291506 DOI: 10.1021/jf0354850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Selected isoflavones (genistein, daidzein, formononetin, prunetin, biochanin A, and two synthetic isoflavones) were allowed to interact with soy and whey proteins. The reaction products were analyzed in terms of covalent binding at the nucleophilic side chains of proteins. Changes in molecular properties of the proteins derivatives were documented by SDS-PAGE, IEF, and SELDI-TOF-MS. The structural changes induced were studied using circular dichroism. The in vitro digestibility was assessed with trypsin. The results show that the occurrence of the catechol moiety, that is, the two adjacent (ortho) aromatic hydroxyl groups on ring B of the flavonoid structural skeleton appears to be prerequisite condition for covalent binding to proteins. The catechol moiety on ring A was less reactive. Its absence lead to a slight or no significant reaction, although noncovalent interactions may still be possible, even when lacking this structural element. A comparison of the data is also made with quercetin representing the flavonols.
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- Harshadrai M Rawel
- University of Potsdam, Institute of Nutritional Science, A. Scheunert Allee 114-116, D-14558 Bergholz-Rehbruecke, Germany
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