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Latolla N, Hlangothi B. Three new proaporphine alkaloids from Cissampelos capensis L.f. and their cytotoxic evaluation. Nat Prod Res 2023; 37:3065-3073. [PMID: 36382788 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2146687] [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: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Three new proaporphine alkaloids, cissamaline (4), cissamanine (5), and cissamdine (6), along with two known compounds (2 and 3) were isolated from total tertiary alakloidal extracts of the leaves and stems of Cissampelos capensis. The new alkaloids were elucidated through comprehensive spectroscopic analysis, including 1 D, 2 D NMR and High-resolution LCMS. The in vitro MTT cytotoxicity was evaluated on Caco-2 cell lines, where all the isolated compounds exhibited cytotoxic effects at concentrations above 250 µM.
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- Nehemiah Latolla
- Department of Chemistry, Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha, South Africa
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da Silva PG, Fonseca AH, Ribeiro MP, Silva TD, Grael CFF, Pena LJ, Silva TMS, Oliveira EDJ. Bisbenzylisoquinoline Alkaloids of Cissampelos Sympodialis With in Vitro Antiviral Activity Against Zika Virus. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:743541. [PMID: 34603056 PMCID: PMC8482128 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.743541] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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In search of new antiviral compounds against Zika virus we conducted a bioassay-guided fractionation of bisbenzyilisoquinoline alkaloids isolated from Cissampelos sympodialis (Menispermaceae), a medicinal plant species endemic to Brazil. Six subfractions were obtained from a tertiary alkaloidal fraction of the rhizomes (TAFrz) using preparative high-performance liquid chromatography. All the subfractions were tested against Zika virus-infected Vero cells as the cellular model to evaluate cytotoxicity and antiviral effective concentrations. The results showed that three of the six TAFrz subfractions tested were active. The most active ones were the subfraction 6 (that consisted of the alkaloids methylwarifteine and warifteine present as a mixture at a ratio of 8.8:1.2 respectively) and the subfraction 5, that was later identified as warifteine, the major tertiary alkaloid of this species. Warifteine was able to significantly reduce virus titer in Zika virus-infected Vero cells with an IC50 of 2.2 μg/ml and this effect was selective (selectivity index, SI = 68.3). Subfraction 6 had an IC50 = 3.5 μg/ml and was more cytotoxic than pure warifteine, with SI = 6.14. Fraction 5 and fraction 6 were more potent in decreasing the viral titer of Zika virus-infected Vero cells than 6-methylmercaptopurine riboside (IC50 = 24.5 μg/ml and SI = 11.9), a mercaptopurine riboside with ZIKV antiviral activity used as a positive control. Our data demonstrate that alkaloids of the bisbenzylisoquinoline type may be explored as new antiviral agents or as an useful pharmacophore for investigating ZIKV antiviral activity.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Diamantina, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Diamantina, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Diamantina, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Diamantina, Brazil
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- Department of Virology, Aggeu Magalhães Institute (IAM), Fiocruz, Recife, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioprospecção Fitoquímica, Department of Chemistry, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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He J, Li F, Yan X, Cheng Q, Xue R, Yu H, Wang CH, Li Z. Phytochemical Constituents and Biological Activities of Plants from the Genus Cissampelos. Chem Biodivers 2021; 18:e2100358. [PMID: 34387021 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202100358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Cissampelos is a significant genus comprising of approximately 21 species of the medicinal plants (Menispermaceae). The plants of this genus are used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as asthma, arthritis, dysentery, hyperglycemia, cardiopathy, hypertension and other related problems. These plants are rich in bioactive dibenzylisoquinoline and aborphine as well as small amounts of other ingredients. In recent years, the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Cissampelos genus have been paid more and more attention due to their diversity. Herein, we compile the chemical constituents and biological activities on this genus, and summarize the 13 C-NMR data of the main bioactive ingredients. All information comes from scientific databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Sci-Finder, ScienceDirect, Web of Science and CNKI. It provides valuable data for the future research and development of Cissampelos genus.
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- Jingtao He
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of TCM, No.10 Poyang lack Road, 301617, Tianjin, CHINA
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of TCM, No.10 Poyang lack Road, Tianjin, CHINA
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of TCM, No.10 Poyang lack Road, Tianjin, CHINA
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of TCM, No.10 Poyang lack Road, Tianjin, CHINA
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of TCM, No.10 Poyang lack Road, Tianjin, CHINA
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of TCM, No.10 Poyang lack Road, Tianjin, CHINA
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- Tianjin Key LAB of Modern Chinese medicine, Institute of TCM, Anshan Xi Road, No.312, Not Available, 300193, Tianjin, CHINA
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of TCM, No. 10 Poyang lack Road, Tianjin, CHINA
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He YG, Huang YK, Fan QQ, Zheng B, Luo YQ, Zhu XL, Shi XX. Copper( ii)-catalyzed and acid-promoted highly regioselective oxidation of tautomerizable C(sp 3)–H bonds adjacent to 3,4-dihydroisoquinolines using air (O 2) as a clean oxidant. RSC Adv 2021; 11:29702-29710. [PMID: 35479555 PMCID: PMC9040818 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra05671a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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A novel Cu(ii)-catalyzed and acid-promoted highly regioselective oxidation of tautomerizable C(sp3)–H bonds adjacent to 1-Bn-DHIQs was developed. This method was successfully applied in the first total synthesis of canelillinoxine.
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- Yun-Gang He
- Engineering Research Center of Pharmaceutical Process Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Pharmaceutical Process Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Pharmaceutical Process Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Pharmaceutical Process Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Pharmaceutical Process Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Pharmaceutical Process Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Pharmaceutical Process Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, People's Republic of China
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da Silva PG, Fonseca AH, Ribeiro MP, Silva TD, Grael CFF, Pena LJ, Silva TMS, Oliveira EDJ. Bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids of Cissampelos sympodialis with antiviral activity against dengue virus. Nat Prod Res 2020; 35:6129-6133. [PMID: 32990038 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2020.1827404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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A number of bisbenzyilisoquinoline alkaloids have been previously isolated from Cissampelos sympodialis (Menispermaceae). The tertiary alkaloid fraction of the rhizomes (TAFrz) was prepared and the major alkaloid warifteine was isolated. Five TAFrz subfractions in addition to warifteine were tested against Dengue virus (DENV). We then used an epithelial (Vero) cell line to evaluate the cytotoxicity and effective concentrations of the samples against DENV. All TAFrz subfractions were active, but subfraction 6 (a mixture of the alkaloids methylwarifteine and warifteine) in particular showed a promising antiviral effect against DENV-2 with an IC50 of 2.00 µg/mL and a selectivity index (SI) of 10.74. Warifteine was the second most active sample and had an IC50 of 8.13 µg/mL and SI = 10.94. The antiviral activity of the samples compared favorably with that of 6-methylmercaptopurine riboside (IC50 = 7.31 µg/mL and SI = 11.8). These results suggest that bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids may prove interesting leading antiviral compounds.
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- Poliana G da Silva
- Department of Virology, Aggeu Magalhães Institute (IAM), Fiocruz, Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Diamantina, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Diamantina, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Diamantina, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Diamantina, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Virology, Aggeu Magalhães Institute (IAM), Fiocruz, Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioprospecção Fitoquímica, Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Diamantina, MG, Brazil
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Medeiros TDD, Pereira AT, Silva FSD, Bortolin RH, Taveira KVM, Abreu BJDGA, Rezende AAD, Farias NBDS, Barbosa Filho JM, Medeiros KCDP. Ethanol extract of Cissampelos sympodialis ameliorates lung tissue damage in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. BRAZ J PHARM SCI 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/s2175-97902019000417374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Weber C, Opatz T. Bisbenzylisoquinoline Alkaloids. THE ALKALOIDS: CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY 2019; 81:1-114. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.alkal.2018.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Lai H, Wang Y, Duan F, Li Y, Jiang Z, Luo L, Liu L, Leung ELH, Yao X. Krukovine Suppresses KRAS-Mutated Lung Cancer Cell Growth and Proliferation by Inhibiting the RAF-ERK Pathway and Inactivating AKT Pathway. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:958. [PMID: 30186180 PMCID: PMC6113384 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Oncogenic activation of the KRAS gene via point mutations occurs in 20–30% of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The RAS-RAF-ERK and RAS-PI3K-AKT pathways are the major hyper-activated downstream pathways in RAS mutation, which promotes the unlimited lifecycle of cancer cells and their metastasis in humans. However, the success of targeted therapy is restricted by many factors. Herein, we show a new pharmacological KRAS signaling inhibitor krukovine, which is a small molecular bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid, isolated from the bark of Abuta grandifolia (Mart.) Sandw. (Menispermaceae). This alkaloid targets the KRAS downstream signaling pathways in different NSCLC cell lines, such as H460 and A549, which are established by KRAS mutations. In the present study, we initially investigated the anti-cancer activities of krukovine in KRAS-mutated NSCLC cell lines, as well as KRAS wild type cancer cell line and normal lung cell. Results indicated that krukovine can inhibit the growth and dose-dependently inhibit the colony formation capacity and wound healing ability of H460 and A549. This cytotoxic effect is associated with the induction of cell apoptosis and G1 arrest in those cell lines. Krukovine treatment also suppressed the C-RAF, ERK, AKT, PI3K, p70s6k, and mTOR phosphorylation in H460 and A549. This finding suggests that krukovine represses the growth and proliferation of KRAS-mutated cells by inactivating AKT signaling pathway and downregulating the RAF-ERK signaling pathway. This study provides detailed insights into the novel cytotoxic mechanism of an anti-cancer compound from an herbal plant and promotes the anti-cancer potential of krukovine in NSCLC with KRAS mutation.
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- Huanling Lai
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau.,Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau.,Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau.,Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau.,Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau.,Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau.,Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau.,Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau.,Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau.,Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau
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Alves AF, Vieira GC, Gadelha FAAF, Cavalcante-Silva LHA, Martins MA, Barbosa-Filho JM, Piuvezam MR. Milonine, an Alkaloid of Cissampelos sympodialis Eichl. (Menispermaceae) Inhibits Histamine Release of Activated Mast Cells. Inflammation 2018; 40:2118-2128. [PMID: 28812277 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-017-0652-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Milonine is an alkaloid of Cissampelos sympodialis Eichl. (Menispermaceae), a plant used in the northeast of Brazil to treat allergies such as asthma, rhinitis, and other conditions. Previously, several alkaloids were isolated from its roots and leaves with pharmacological properties in asthma and acute inflammation models. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the milonine effect on mast cells degranulation in vivo and in vitro. Swiss mice (n = 8) were used in models of paw edema induced by carrageenan, compound 48/80, or histamine. One hour before challenge, the animals were treated with milonine (at different doses) or standard drugs and, at different time points, the edema formation was measured. In addition, other different methods, such as anaphylactic shock reaction and scratching behavior models both induced by compound 48/80, a mast cell degranulator, were used to assess milonine effect histamine release in vivo. Moreover, milonine effect on mast cell degranulation in vitro was also carried out. Firstly, it was observed that milonine significantly decreased the carrageenan edema formation only at the beginning of the reaction (i.e., up to 2 h after challenge). Furthermore, this alkaloid decreased the edema induced by compound 48/80, maintained the paw tissue integrity, without modulating histamine-induced paw edema. In anaphylactic shock reaction, milonine increased the time of animal survival when compared with compound 48/80 group. Milonine also significantly decreased the scratching behavior induced by compound 48/80 with decreasing of mast cell degranulation in vitro. Therefore, these data indicated that milonine presents anti-allergic properties by decreasing mast cell degranulation rather than acting on histamine effect.
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- Adriano Francisco Alves
- Laboratory of Immunopharmacology, Health Sciences Centre, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunopharmacology, Health Sciences Centre, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunopharmacology, Health Sciences Centre, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil.,Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics (PgPNSB), Health Sciences Centre, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics (PgPNSB), Health Sciences Centre, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunopharmacology, Health Sciences Centre, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil. .,Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics (PgPNSB), Health Sciences Centre, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil.
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Milonine, a Morphinandienone Alkaloid, Has Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Effects by Inhibiting TNF-α and IL-1β Production. Inflammation 2018; 40:2074-2085. [PMID: 28801761 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-017-0647-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Milonine is a morphinandienone alkaloid from Cissampelos sympodialis Eichl (Menispermaceae), a plant used in Brazil to treat inflammatory disorders. In this study, we evaluated the anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity of milonine (MIL) by using classical experimental models of inflammation and nociception. The results showed that MIL reduced the paw edema formation induced by lipopolysaccharide, prostaglandin E2, and bradykinin, without interfering with the serotonin-induced edema. With respect to the nociception experiments, MIL decreased the exudate into the peritoneum induced by acetic acid, maintaining the tissue morphology. The alkaloid was able to inhibit the peritonitis induced by carrageenan, decreasing mainly the migration of polymorphonuclear cells, without altering the mononuclear cell number, and reduced the levels of TNF-α and IL-1β in the peritoneum. In addition, MIL was able to decrease the frequency of abdominal writhing induced by acetic acid but did not increase the latency time of the animals in the hot plate test. MIL significantly reduced the nociceptive behavior of paw licking induced by formalin only at the second phase of the test. In conclusion, we demonstrate that milonine has anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive activities by inhibiting mediators essential for the inflammatory process.
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de Sales IRP, Machado FDF, Marinho AF, Lúcio ASSC, Filho JMB, Batista LM. Cissampelos sympodialis Eichl. (Menispermaceae), a medicinal plant, presents antimotility and antidiarrheal activity in vivo. Altern Ther Health Med 2015. [PMID: 26209228 PMCID: PMC4518888 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-015-0578-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Background Cissampelos sympodialis (Menispermaceae), known as “Milona” has a specific verified medicinal use for the treatment of diarrhea and respiratory tract diseases. This work aims to evaluate the antimotility and antidiarrheal activity of crude ethanolic extract (EtOHE-Cs), and the total alkaloid fraction (TAF-Cs) obtained from aerial parts of C. sympodialis. Methods Normal intestinal transit and gastric emptying were used to evaluate antimotility activity. Castor oil-induced diarrhea and castor oil-induced enteropooling were used to evaluate antidiarrheal activity. Results The results indicated that EtOHE-Cs has no antimotility activity, but did demonstrate antidiarrheal activity (at 500 mg/kg), and this activity is related to reduction of intestinal fluid accumulation. The TAF-Cs (at 250 and 500 mg/kg) showed antidiarrheal activity by reducing gastrointestinal motility (gastric emptying and normal intestinal transit). Conclusions The antidiarrheal activity of C. sympodialis can be attributed to the chemical compounds already isolated and quantified in this species, mainly alkaloids.
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Semwal DK, Semwal RB, Vermaak I, Viljoen A. From arrow poison to herbal medicine--the ethnobotanical, phytochemical and pharmacological significance of Cissampelos (Menispermaceae). JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2014; 155:1011-1028. [PMID: 24997389 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2014.06.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2014] [Revised: 05/22/2014] [Accepted: 06/24/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Cissampelos species have a rich history of traditional use, being used for both therapeutic and toxic properties. It is traditionally applied therapeutically in a diverse range of conditions and diseases including asthma, cough, fever, arthritis, obesity, dysentery, snakebite, jaundice and heart, blood pressure and skin-related problems. Conversely, it was traditionally included in preparations of curare applied as arrow poison during hunting to cause death of animals by asphyxiation. This review unites the ethnobotanical knowledge on Cissampelos with the phytochemistry and pharmacological activity which has been explored thus far. In addition, it identifies knowledge gaps and suggests further research opportunities. METHODS The available electronic literature on the genus Cissampelos was collected using database searches including Scopus, Google Scholar, Pubmed, Web of Science, etc. The searches were limited to peer-reviewed English journals with the exception of books and a few articles in foreign languages which were included. RESULTS The literature revealed that pharmacological activity including analgesic and antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, bronchodilator, immunomodulatory, memory-enhancing, antidepressant, neuroprotective, antimicrobial, antimalarial, antiparasitic, anti-ulcer, anticancer, anti-oxidant, cardiovascular, muscle-relaxant, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, antidiarrhoeal, antifertility, and antivenom activity have been confirmed in vitro and/or in vivo for various Cissampelos species. Cissampelos pareira L. and Cissampelos sympodialis Eichl. are the most explored species of this genus and the smallest number of studies have been conducted on Cissampelos laxiflora Moldenke and Cissampelos tenuipes Engl. Many alkaloids isolated from Cissampelos such as warifteine, methylwarifteine, berberine, hayatin and hayatidin showed promising anti-allergic, immunosuppressive, antidepressant, anticancer, vasodilatory and muscle-relaxant activities. CONCLUSION The plants of this genus are used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments. These plants are a rich source of bioactive bisbenzylisoquinoline and aporphine alkaloids together with other minor constituents. Although these plants are reputable and revered in various traditional medicine systems, many have not yet been screened chemically or pharmacologically and so there is a vast amount of research still to be conducted to validate their traditional use.
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- Deepak Kumar Semwal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretoria 0001, South Africa.
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Warifteine, an alkaloid purified from Cissampelos sympodialis, inhibits neutrophil migration in vitro and in vivo. J Immunol Res 2014; 2014:752923. [PMID: 24995347 PMCID: PMC4065748 DOI: 10.1155/2014/752923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2013] [Revised: 04/29/2014] [Accepted: 04/30/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Cissampelos sympodialis Eichl is a plant from the Northeast and Southeast of Brazil. Its root infusion is popularly used for treatment of inflammatory and allergic diseases. We investigated whether warifteine, its main alkaloid, would have anti-inflammatory effect due to a blockage of neutrophil function. In vivo warifteine treatment inhibited casein-induced neutrophil migration to the peritoneal cavity but did not inhibit neutrophil mobilization from the bone marrow. Analysis of the direct effect of warifteine upon neutrophil adherence and migration in vitro demonstrated that the alkaloid decreased cell adhesion to P and E-selectin-transfected cells. In addition, fLMP-induced neutrophil migration in a transwell system was blocked by warifteine; this effect was mimicked by cAMP mimetic/inducing substances, and warifteine increased intracellular cAMP levels in neutrophils. The production of DNA extracellular traps (NETs) was also blocked by warifteine but there was no alteration on PMA-induced oxidative burst or LPS-stimulated TNFα secretion. Taken together, our data indicate that the alkaloid warifteine is a potent anti-inflammatory substance and that it has an effect on neutrophil migration through a decrease in both cell adhesion and migration.
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Cavalcanti AC, Melo IC, Medeiros AF, Neves MV, Pereira AN, Oliveira EJ. Studies with Cissampelos sympodialis: the search towards the scientific validation of a traditional Brazilian medicine used for the treatment of asthma. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY 2013. [DOI: 10.1590/s0102-695x2013005000029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Marinho AF, de Jesus Oliveira E, Tavares JF, Braz Filho R, Barbosa-Filho JM. 1H and 13C NMR assignments of two new isomeric bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids from Cissampelos sympodialis Eichl. (Menispermaceae). MAGNETIC RESONANCE IN CHEMISTRY : MRC 2013; 51:312-315. [PMID: 23447358 DOI: 10.1002/mrc.3941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2012] [Revised: 01/14/2013] [Accepted: 01/22/2013] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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des-7'-O-methylroraimine (compound 1) and epi-des-7'-O-methylroraimine (compound 2), two new isomeric bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids were isolated and characterized as a mixture from the rhizomes of Cissampelos sympodialis Eichl. The unambiguous structural elucidation of both isomers was performed with the aid of HR-ESI-MS, FT-IR, and NMR techniques including COSY, HMQC, HMBC, and NOESY.
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Vieira GC, De Lima JF, De Figueiredo RCBQ, Mascarenhas SR, Bezerra-Santos CR, Piuvezam MR. Inhaled Cissampelos sympodialis down-regulates airway allergic reaction by reducing lung CD3+ T cells. Phytother Res 2012; 27:916-25. [PMID: 22933368 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.4791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2011] [Revised: 06/05/2012] [Accepted: 07/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Cissampelos sympodialis Eichl. (Menispermaceae) root infusion is used in Northeast Brazil to treat allergic asthma. We have previously shown that oral use of the plant extract reduces eosinophil infiltration into the lung of ovalbumin (OVA)- sensitized mice. However, drugs taken by inhalation route to treat asthma achieve better outcomes. Thereby, in this study, we evaluated the inhaled C. sympodialis alcoholic extract as a therapeutic treatment in OVA-sensitized BALB/c mice. The parameters which were analyzed consisted of leukocyte recruitment to the airway cavity, tissue remodeling and cell profile. The inhaled extract inhibited mainly eosinophil recruitment to the pleural cavity, bronchoalveolar lavage and peripheral blood. This treatment reduced the OVA-specific IgE serum titer and leukocyte infiltration in the peribronchiolar and pulmonary perivascular areas as well as mucus production. In addition, we also tested isolated alkaloids from the plant extract. The flow cytometric analysis showed that methylwarifteine (MW) and, mainly, the inhaled extract reduced the number of CD3+T cells and eosinophil-like cells. Therefore, inhaled C. sympodialis extract and MW lead to down-regulation of inflammatory cell infiltration with remarkable decrease in the number of T cells in an experimental model of respiratory allergy, suggesting that the plant can be delivered via inhalation route to treat allergic asthma.
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- Giciane C Vieira
- Laboratory of Immunopharmacology, Department of Physiology and Pathology, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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Chen ZF, Liu YC, Peng Y, Hong X, Wang HH, Zhang MM, Liang H. Synthesis, characterization, and in vitro antitumor properties of gold(III) compounds with the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) active ingredient liriodenine. J Biol Inorg Chem 2011; 17:247-61. [DOI: 10.1007/s00775-011-0846-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2011] [Accepted: 09/03/2011] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Liu YC, Chen ZF, Liu LM, Peng Y, Hong X, Yang B, Liu HG, Liang H, Orvig C. Divalent later transition metal complexes of the traditional chinese medicine (TCM) liriodenine: coordination chemistry, cytotoxicity and DNA binding studies. Dalton Trans 2009:10813-23. [DOI: 10.1039/b912553a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Bezerra-Santos CR, Vieira-de-Abreu A, Barbosa-Filho JM, Bandeira-Melo C, Piuvezam MR, Bozza PT. Anti-allergic properties of Cissampelos sympodialis and its isolated alkaloid warifteine. Int Immunopharmacol 2006; 6:1152-60. [PMID: 16714219 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2006.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2005] [Revised: 08/05/2005] [Accepted: 02/09/2006] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Development of new agents capable of regulating eosinophilic inflammation can uncover novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment of allergic diseases, such as asthma. Here, we evaluated the anti-allergic properties of an extract of the Brazilian Menispermaceae Cissampelos sympodialis, focusing on its effects on allergic eosinophilia. By studying two models of allergic inflammation, an asthma model and the allergic pleurisy in actively sensitized Balb/c mice, we observed that the oral pre-treatment with C. sympodialis reduced pleural eosinophil influx triggered by allergen challenge in a dose-dependent manner. The mechanism involved in C. sympodialis inhibitory effect appeared to be independent of a direct effect on eosinophil locomotory machinery, but depend on a blockage of eotaxin production, a key eosinophil chemoattractant with important roles in allergic reactions. C. sympodialis was also able to affect eosinophil activation, as attested by its ability of inhibiting formation of new cytoplasmic lipid bodies and the secretion of cysteinyl leukotrienes. The alkaloid warifteine isolated from the C. sympodialis extract represents an active component responsible for the anti-eosinophilic effects of the extract, since warifteine was able to reproduce C. sympodialis inhibitory effects on allergic eosinophilia and cysteinyl leukotrienes production. Of interest, C. sympodialis and warifteine post-treatments also effectively inhibited eosinophilic reaction observed after allergic challenge. Therefore, C. sympodialis/warifteine may be a promising anti-allergic therapy, inasmuch as it presents potent anti-eosinophil and anti-leukotrienes activities.
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- Cláudio R Bezerra-Santos
- Laboratório de Tecnologia Farmacêutica, Departamento de Fisiologia e Patologia, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa, 58051-970, Paraíba, Brazil
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This review covers beta-phenylethylamines and isoquinoline alkaloids derived from them, including further products of oxidation. condensation with formaldehyde and rearrangement, some of which do not contain an isoquinoline system, together with naphthylisoquinoline alkaloids, which have a different biogenetic origin. The occurrence of the alkaloids, with the structures of new bases, together with their reactions, syntheses and biological activities are reported. The literature from July 2002 to June 2003 is reviewed, with 568 references cited.
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