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Abdelmaksoud NM, Abulsoud AI, Abdelghany TM, Elshaer SS, Samaha A, Maurice NW, Rizk SM, Senousy MA. Targeting the SIRT3/MnSOD and JNK/HMGB1/Beclin 1 Axes: Role of Apigenin in Multifaceted Metabolic Intervention in Colorectal Cancer. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2025; 39:e70095. [PMID: 39692359 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.70095] [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: 06/01/2024] [Revised: 09/11/2024] [Accepted: 12/08/2024] [Indexed: 12/19/2024]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent cancer worldwide. While chemotherapy remains the standard treatment approach, natural products have emerged as a promising alternative. Among these, apigenin, a natural flavonoid, has garnered significant attention due to its pro-oxidant and antioxidant properties in various types of cancer. This study aimed to assess the potential impact of apigenin in CRC treatment by targeting mitochondrial SIRT3, HMGB1, and beclin 1-mediated autophagy in a mouse model of CRC. We administered 20 mg/kg of dimethyl hydrazine (DMH) intraperitoneally once weekly for 20 weeks to induce CRC in C57BL/6 mice. After 6 weeks of initiating the study, apigenin was intragastrically co-administered by oral gavage at 25 and 50 mg/kg until the end of week 20. The results revealed significant weight loss, shortening of the colon, and diarrhea in DMH-induced CRC, which are considered the marks of CRC. In addition, histopathological examination revealed dysplastic changes in the DMH-treated group, while no dysplasia was found in the apigenin-treated CRC groups. Importantly, the administration of apigenin to DMH-treated animals has led to a significant reduction of SIRT3 and MnSOD expression levels with a significant increase in LC3-II at either dose and a significant dose-dependent increase in the levels of MDA, c-JNK, HMGB1, and beclin 1 compared to the DMH-treated group. In conclusion, apigenin may have a promising role in suppressing DMH-induced CRC. It elicits a pro-oxidant activity by suppressing the gene expression of SIRT3 and subsequently, its target MnSOD, resulting in increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lipid peroxidation. The released ROS, in turn, activates JNK-mediated autophagy by enhancing HMGB1, beclin 1, and LC3-II protein levels.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Heliopolis University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Heliopolis University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Heliopolis University, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy (Girls), Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Heliopolis University, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Drug Technology, Egyptian Chinese University, Cairo, Egypt
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Arathi BP, Bound DJ, Ambedkar R, Venkateshappa S, Manjunath T, Paul B, Lakshminarayana R. Chemical Implications of apo-8, 6' Carotendial versus Intact Lycopene on Mechanism of Enhanced Cell-cell Communication and Apoptosis Induction in Breast Cancer Cells. Cell Biochem Biophys 2024; 82:3517-3533. [PMID: 39085671 DOI: 10.1007/s12013-024-01440-4] [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] [Accepted: 07/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Investigation on carotenoids and its cleavage products is crucial to combat the development of chronic diseases, including cancer. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the effect of lycopene oxidative products versus equivalent concentration of lycopene (LYC) on major molecular events of cancer cells (MCF-7). Primarily, LYC-oxidized products were generated chemically, then collected its rich fraction. Based on cell-based assays, the antiproliferation potency of rich fraction of chemically-oxidized lycopene (COL) identified as apo-8, 6' carotendial was compared with LYC. Interestingly, the inhibition of cell migration by COL strongly demonstrated anti-metastatic activity. Further, the increased connexin-43 expression confirms enhanced gap-junctional communication activity of COL than LYC and control. Fortunately, apo-8, 6' carotendial did not affect normal breast epithelial cells. We anticipated that, the chemical properties of apo-8, 6'-carotendial is similar and mimic a model compound acrolein (α, β-conjugated aldehyde) which is involved in Michael addition/Schiff base formation with specific amino acids and regulates redox signaling, reactive oxygen species sensing and cellular buffering. The chemistry of apo-8, 6' carotendial reveals a greater insight into the mechanism of selective inhibition of cancer cells proliferation. In this context, speculations of putative action of lycopeneoids through chemical biology approach facilitate greater insights in tandem with synthetic chemistry.
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- Bangalore Prabhashankar Arathi
- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, 560 056, India
- Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, 560 012, India
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- Post-Graduate Department of Chemistry and Research Centre, NMKRV College, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, 560 011, India
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Utah, 65 Mario Capecchi Drive, Moran Eye Center, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, 560 056, India
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- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, 560 056, India
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- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, 560 056, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, 560 056, India
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- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, 560 056, India.
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Li M, Zhu G, Liu Z, Li L, Wang S, Liu Y, Lu W, Zeng Y, Cheng X, Shen W. Hydrogen Fertilization with Hydrogen Nanobubble Water Improves Yield and Quality of Cherry Tomatoes Compared to the Conventional Fertilizers. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:443. [PMID: 38337976 PMCID: PMC10857181 DOI: 10.3390/plants13030443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Although hydrogen gas (H2)-treated soil improves crop biomass, this approach appears difficult for field application due to the flammability of H2 gas. In this report, we investigated whether and how H2 applied in hydrogen nanobubble water (HNW) improves the yield and quality of cherry tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum var. cerasiforme) with and without fertilizers. Two-year-long field trials showed that compared to corresponding controls, HNW without and with fertilizers improved the cherry tomato yield per plant by 39.7% and 26.5% in 2021 (Shanghai), respectively, and by 39.4% and 28.2% in 2023 (Nanjing), respectively. Compared to surface water (SW), HNW increased the soil available nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) consumption regardless of fertilizer application, which may be attributed to the increased NPK transport-related genes in roots (LeAMT2, LePT2, LePT5, and SlHKT1,1). Furthermore, HNW-irrigated cherry tomatoes displayed a higher sugar-acid ratio (8.6%) and lycopene content (22.3%) than SW-irrigated plants without fertilizers. Importantly, the beneficial effects of HNW without fertilizers on the yield per plant (9.1%), sugar-acid ratio (31.1%), and volatiles (20.0%) and lycopene contents (54.3%) were stronger than those achieved using fertilizers alone. In short, this study clearly indicated that HNW-supplied H2 not only exhibited a fertilization effect on enhancing the tomato yield, but also improved the fruit's quality with a lower carbon footprint.
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- Min Li
- College of Life Sciences, Laboratory Center of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.L.); (G.Z.); (Z.L.); (L.L.); (S.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Laboratory Center of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.L.); (G.Z.); (Z.L.); (L.L.); (S.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Laboratory Center of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.L.); (G.Z.); (Z.L.); (L.L.); (S.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Laboratory Center of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.L.); (G.Z.); (Z.L.); (L.L.); (S.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Laboratory Center of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.L.); (G.Z.); (Z.L.); (L.L.); (S.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Laboratory Center of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.L.); (G.Z.); (Z.L.); (L.L.); (S.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Laboratory Center of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.L.); (G.Z.); (Z.L.); (L.L.); (S.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.)
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- Life Science Group, Air Liquide (China) R&D Co., Ltd., Shanghai 201108, China; (Y.Z.); (X.C.)
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- Life Science Group, Air Liquide (China) R&D Co., Ltd., Shanghai 201108, China; (Y.Z.); (X.C.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Laboratory Center of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (M.L.); (G.Z.); (Z.L.); (L.L.); (S.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.)
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Vijay K, Ambedkar R, Sowmya PRR, Ramaiah S, Ranga Rao A, Gundamaraju R, Hanumanthappa M, Malarvili MB, Manikam R, Lakshminarayana R. Prevention of aspirin-mediated secondary toxicity by combined treatment of carotenoids in macrophages. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:223. [PMID: 37292139 PMCID: PMC10244315 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03632-w] [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: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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Upon understanding the boosting role of carotenoids on the endogenous anti-inflammatory system, it is vital to explore their role in reducing the use of high doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs), and their mediated secondary toxicity during the treatment of chronic diseases. The current study investigates the carotenoids potential on inhibition of secondary complications induced by NSAIDs, aspirin (ASA) against lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulated inflammation. Initially, this study evaluated a minimal cytotoxic dose of ASA and carotenoids (β-carotene, BC/lutein, LUT/astaxanthin, AST/fucoxanthin FUCO) in Raw 264.7, U937, and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). In all three cells, carotenoids + ASA treatment reduced the LDH release, NO, and PGE2 efficiently than an equivalent dose of carotenoid or ASA treated alone. Based on cytotoxicity and sensitivity results, RAW 264.7 cells were selected for further cell-based assay. Among carotenoids, FUCO + ASA exhibited an efficient reduction of LDH release, NO, and PGE2 than the other carotenoids (BC + ASA, LUT + ASA, and AST + ASA) treatment. FUCO + ASA combination decreased LPS/ASA induced oxidative stress, pro-inflammatory mediators (iNOS, COX-2, and NF-κB), and cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-1β) efficiently. Further, apoptosis was inhibited by 69.2% in FUCO + ASA, and 46.7% in ASA than LPS treated cells. A drastic decrease in intracellular ROS generation with the increase in GSH was observed in FUCO + ASA compared to LPS/ASA groups. The results documented on the low dose of ASA with a relative physiological concentration of FUCO suggested greater importance for alleviating secondary complications and optimize prolonged chronic disease treatments with NSAID's associated side effects. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-023-03632-w.
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- Kariyappa Vijay
- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bangalore, 560 056 India
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- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bangalore, 560 056 India
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- Department of Statistics, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bangalore, 560 056 India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Vignan’s Foundation of Science, Technology and Research (Deemed to be University), Vadlamudi, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522213 India
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- ER Stress and Mucosal Immunology Lab, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7248 Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bangalore, 560 056 India
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- Trauma and Emergency, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Biomedical and Health Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor Bahru Malaysia
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- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bangalore, 560 056 India
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Khalaf RA, Awad M. Lycopene as a Potential Bioactive Compound: Chemistry, Extraction, and Anticancer Prospective. Curr Cancer Drug Targets 2023; 23:634-642. [PMID: 36718971 DOI: 10.2174/1568009623666230131124236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Lycopene, a potential bioactive agent, is a non-pro-vitamin A carotenoid recognized as a potent antioxidant. It is extracted from plants like tomatoes, watermelons, red carrots and papayas and has remarkable health benefits. A significant amount of research has been assisted to date to establish the anticancer activity of lycopene. Our review enhances information about the promising anticancer potential of this compound. The biological activity of lycopene has been described in several studies in regard to pancreatic, breast, prostate, liver, gastric, ovarian, kidney, skin, intestine, brain and spinal cord cancers. Lycopene resists cancer by inhibition of apoptosis, induction of cell proliferation, cell invasion, cell cycle development, metastasis and angiogenesis. The mechanisms of anticancer action of lycopene are attributed to the management of certain signal transduction pathways, such as modulation of insulin-like growth factors system, PI3K/Akt pathway, modification of important gene expression, inhibit the activity of sex steroid hormones, and the conversation of mitochondrial behavior. Hence, this review focuses on current knowledge of sources, extraction techniques, and chemistry of lycopene, as well as the prospective mechanisms of action related with its anticancer activity. Also, it summarizes the background information about lycopene and the most current research with consideration to its aspect in treating several types of cancer together with future directions.
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- Reema Abu Khalaf
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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Varela ELP, Gomes ARQ, da Silva Barbosa dos Santos A, de Carvalho EP, Vale VV, Percário S. Potential Benefits of Lycopene Consumption: Rationale for Using It as an Adjuvant Treatment for Malaria Patients and in Several Diseases. Nutrients 2022; 14:5303. [PMID: 36558462 PMCID: PMC9787606 DOI: 10.3390/nu14245303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Malaria is a disease that affects thousands of people around the world every year. Its pathogenesis is associated with the production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) and lower levels of micronutrients and antioxidants. Patients under drug treatment have high levels of oxidative stress biomarkers in the body tissues, which limits the use of these drugs. Therefore, several studies have suggested that RONS inhibition may represent an adjuvant therapeutic strategy in the treatment of these patients by increasing the antioxidant capacity of the host. In this sense, supplementation with antioxidant compounds such as zinc, selenium, and vitamins A, C, and E has been suggested as part of the treatment. Among dietary antioxidants, lycopene is the most powerful antioxidant among the main carotenoids. This review aimed to describe the main mechanisms inducing oxidative stress during malaria, highlighting the production of RONS as a defense mechanism against the infection induced by the ischemia-reperfusion syndrome, the metabolism of the parasite, and the metabolism of antimalarial drugs. Furthermore, the effects of lycopene on several diseases in which oxidative stress is implicated as a cause are outlined, providing information about its mechanism of action, and providing an evidence-based justification for its supplementation in malaria.
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- Everton Luiz Pompeu Varela
- Oxidative Stress Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
- Post-Graduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology of the BIONORTE Network, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
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- Oxidative Stress Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Innovation, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
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- Oxidative Stress Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
- Post-Graduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology of the BIONORTE Network, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
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- Oxidative Stress Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
- Post-Graduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology of the BIONORTE Network, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Innovation, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
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- Oxidative Stress Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
- Post-Graduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology of the BIONORTE Network, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
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Zhao W, Su L, Yu Z, Li J. Improved stability and controlled release of lycopene via self-assembled nanomicelles encapsulation. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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de Andrades EO, da Costa JMAR, de Lima Neto FEM, de Araujo AR, de Oliveira Silva Ribeiro F, Vasconcelos AG, de Jesus Oliveira AC, Sobrinho JLS, de Almeida MP, Carvalho AP, Dias JN, Silva IGM, Albuquerque P, Pereira IS, do Amaral Rabello D, das Graças Nascimento Amorim A, de Souza de Almeida Leite JR, da Silva DA. Acetylated cashew gum and fucan for incorporation of lycopene rich extract from red guava (Psidium guajava L.) in nanostructured systems: Antioxidant and antitumor capacity. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 191:1026-1037. [PMID: 34563578 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.09.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Industrial application of lycopene is limited due to its chemical instability and low bioavailability. This study proposes the development of fucan-coated acetylated cashew gum nanoparticles (NFGa) and acetylated cashew gum nanoparticles (NGa) for incorporation of the lycopene-rich extract from red guava (LEG). Size, polydispersity, zeta potential, nanoparticles concentration, encapsulation efficiency, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) were used to characterize nanoparticles. The antioxidant activity was determinated and cell viability was evaluated in the human breast cancer cells (MCF-7) and human keratinocytes (HaCaT) by MTT assay. The toxic effect was evaluated by hemolysis test and by Galleria mellonella model. NFGa showed higher stability than NGa, having a size of 162.10 ± 3.21 nm, polydispersity of 0.348 ± 0.019, zeta potential -30.70 ± 0.53 mV, concentration of 6.4 × 109 nanoparticles/mL and 60% LEG encapsulation. Microscopic analysis revealed a spherical and smooth shape of NFGa. NFGa showed antioxidant capacity by ABTS method and ORAC assay. The NFGa presented significant cytotoxicity against MCF-7 from the lowest concentration tested (6.25-200 μg/mL) and did not affect the cell viability of the HaCaT. NFGa showed non-toxic effect in the in vitro and in vivo models. Therefore, NFGa may have a promising application in LEG stabilization for antioxidant and antitumor purposes.
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- Eryka Oliveira de Andrades
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, RENORBIO, Brazil; Núcleo de Pesquisa em Biodiversidade e Biotecnologia, BIOTEC, Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, UFDPar, Parnaíba, PI, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Biodiversidade e Biotecnologia, BIOTEC, Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, UFDPar, Parnaíba, PI, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Biodiversidade e Biotecnologia, BIOTEC, Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, UFDPar, Parnaíba, PI, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Morfologia e Imunologia Aplicada, NuPMIA, Área de Morfologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Brasília, UnB, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Controle de Qualidade de Medicamentos e Correlatos, NCQMC, Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, UFPE, Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Controle de Qualidade de Medicamentos e Correlatos, NCQMC, Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, UFPE, Recife, PE, Brazil
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE-GRAQ, Instituto Superior de Engenharia, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Porto, Portugal; Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, CBQF, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratório de Biologia Molecular de Fungos Patogênicos, Instituto de Biologia, Universidade de Brasília, UnB, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Molecular de Fungos Patogênicos, Instituto de Biologia, Universidade de Brasília, UnB, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Molecular de Fungos Patogênicos, Instituto de Biologia, Universidade de Brasília, UnB, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Patologia Molecular do Câncer, Área de Patologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Brasília, UnB, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa em Biodiversidade e Biotecnologia, BIOTEC, Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, UFDPar, Parnaíba, PI, Brazil; Núcleo de Pesquisa em Morfologia e Imunologia Aplicada, NuPMIA, Área de Morfologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Brasília, UnB, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, RENORBIO, Brazil; Núcleo de Pesquisa em Biodiversidade e Biotecnologia, BIOTEC, Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, UFDPar, Parnaíba, PI, Brazil.
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Wang C, Ren J, Song H, Chen X, Qi H. Characterization of whey protein-based nanocomplex to load fucoxanthin and the mechanism of action on glial cells PC12. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Scientometric and Methodological Analysis of the Recent Literature on the Health-Related Effects of Tomato and Tomato Products. Foods 2021; 10:foods10081905. [PMID: 34441682 PMCID: PMC8393598 DOI: 10.3390/foods10081905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The health benefits of tomato, a vegetable consumed daily in human diets, have received great attention in the scientific community, and a great deal of experiments have tested their utility against several diseases. Herein, we present a scientometric analysis of recent works aimed to estimate the biological effects of tomato, focusing on bibliographic metadata, type of testers, target systems, and methods of analysis. A remarkably variable array of strategies was reported, including testers obtained by standard and special tomatoes, and the use of in vitro and in vivo targets, both healthy and diseased. In vitro, 21 normal and 36 cancer human cell lines derived from 13 different organs were used. The highest cytotoxic effects were reported on cancer blood cells. In vivo, more experiments were carried out with murine than with human systems, addressing healthy individuals, as well as stressed and diseased patients. Multivariate analysis showed that publications in journals indexed in the agriculture category were associated with the use of fresh tomatoes; conversely, medicine and pharmacology journals were associated with the use of purified and formulate testers. Studies conducted in the United States of America preferentially adopted in vivo systems and formulates, combined with blood and tissue analysis. Researchers in Italy, China, India, and Great Britain mostly carried out in vitro research using fresh tomatoes. Gene expression and proteomic analyses were associated with China and India. The emerging scenario evidences the somewhat dichotomic approaches of plant geneticists and agronomists and that of cell biologists and medicine researchers. A higher integration between these two scientific communities would be desirable to foster the assessment of the benefits of tomatoes to human health.
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Song X, Luo Y, Ma L, Hu X, Simal-Gandara J, Wang LS, Bajpai VK, Xiao J, Chen F. Recent trends and advances in the epidemiology, synergism, and delivery system of lycopene as an anti-cancer agent. Semin Cancer Biol 2021; 73:331-346. [PMID: 33794344 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2021.03.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Revised: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Dietary interventions are key nutritional strategies to prevent, improve, and prolong the survival of cancer patients. Lycopene, one of the strongest natural antioxidants, and its biologically active metabolites, have shown significant potential to prevent a variety of cancers, including prostate, breast, and stomach cancers, making it a promising anti-cancer agent. We review the potential regulatory mechanisms and epidemiological evidences of lycopene and its metabolites to delay the progression of cancers at different developmental stages. Recent studies have revealed that lycopene and its metabolites mediate multiple molecular mechanisms in cancer treatment such as redox homeostasis, selective anti-proliferation, apoptosis, anti-angiogenesis, tumour microenvironment regulation, and anti-metastasis and anti-invasion. Gut microbes and cholesterol metabolism are also the potential regulation targets of lycopene and its metabolites. As a dietary supplement, the synergistic interaction of lycopene with other drugs and nutrients is highlighted especially due to its binding activity with other nutrients in the diet found central to the fight against cancer. Furthermore, the application of several of novel lycopene delivery carriers are on the rise including nanoemulsions, nanostructured liposomes, and polymer nanoparticles for cancer prevention as discussed in this review with future needed development. Moreover, the synergistic mechanism between lycopene and other nutrients or drugs and novel delivery systems of lycopene should now be deeply investigated to improve its clinical application in cancer intervention in the future.
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- Xunyu Song
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, National Engineering Research Centre for Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Key Laboratory of Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Engineering Research Centre for Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Education, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, National Engineering Research Centre for Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Key Laboratory of Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Engineering Research Centre for Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Education, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, National Engineering Research Centre for Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Key Laboratory of Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Engineering Research Centre for Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Education, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, National Engineering Research Centre for Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Key Laboratory of Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Engineering Research Centre for Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Education, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo - Ourense Campus, E-32004 Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University, 30 Pildong-ro 1-gil, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo - Ourense Campus, E-32004 Ourense, Spain.
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, National Engineering Research Centre for Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Key Laboratory of Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Engineering Research Centre for Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Education, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Zeppegno P, Krengli M, Ferrante D, Bagnati M, Burgio V, Farruggio S, Rolla R, Gramaglia C, Grossini E. Psychotherapy with Music Intervention Improves Anxiety, Depression and the Redox Status in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13081752. [PMID: 33916933 PMCID: PMC8067630 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13081752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess the effects of psychotherapy with music intervention (PMI) on anxiety, depression, redox status, and inflammation in breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT). This monocentric randomized clinical trial recruited 60 patients who had a breast cancer operation and were undergoing postoperative RT. Eligible patients were randomized (1:1) in two groups: the control group (CG) received treatment as usual (n = 30), i.e., RT alone; the intervention group (PMI) received RT and psychotherapy with music intervention (n = 30), which was delivered in a group setting. Five patients were excluded after randomization. Assessments were performed at baseline (T0), at the end of RT (T1), and three months after the end of RT (T2). The main objectives of the study were the assessment of anxiety/depression, plasma glutathione (GSH), and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) in the two arms of the study. Our findings revealed a positive effect of PMI on anxiety, depression, resilience, and quality of life. Furthermore, a positive effect of PMI on redox status was found for the first time. Thus, in the PMI group, we found a significant increase of GSH (mean change 2.2 95%, CI 0.7 to 3.7) and a significant reduction of TBARS (mean change -1.1 95%, CI -1.8 to -0.3) at T2 vs. T0.
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- Patrizia Zeppegno
- Psychiatry Institute, Department of Translational Medicine, University of “Piemonte Orientale” and University Hospital “Maggiore della Carità”, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy; (P.Z.); (C.G.)
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- Radiation Oncology Division, Department of Translational Medicine, University of “Piemonte Orientale” and University Hospital “Maggiore della Carità”, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0321-3733725
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- Unit of Medical Statistics, Department of Translational Medicine, University of “Piemonte Orientale” and Cancer Epidemiology, CPO Piemonte, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy;
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory, University of “Piemonte Orientale” and University Hospital “Maggiore della Carità”, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy; (M.B.); (R.R.)
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- Radiation Oncology Division, Department of Translational Medicine, University of “Piemonte Orientale” and University Hospital “Maggiore della Carità”, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy;
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- Physiology Laboratory, Department of Translational Medicine, University of “Piemonte Orientale”, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy; (S.F.); (E.G.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory, University of “Piemonte Orientale” and University Hospital “Maggiore della Carità”, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy; (M.B.); (R.R.)
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- Psychiatry Institute, Department of Translational Medicine, University of “Piemonte Orientale” and University Hospital “Maggiore della Carità”, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy; (P.Z.); (C.G.)
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- Physiology Laboratory, Department of Translational Medicine, University of “Piemonte Orientale”, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy; (S.F.); (E.G.)
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Composition and Antioxidant Activity, Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction Extracts, and Residue after Extraction of Biologically Active Compounds from Freeze-Dried Tomato Matrix. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9030467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction (SCE-CO2) is an attractive, green technology that is used for the recovery of biologically active compounds from plant material. The antioxidant potential of lipophilic fractions (extract obtained with SCE-CO2) and hydrophilic fractions (extracts obtained from the residue after extraction) obtained from a matrix of freeze-dried tomatoes (cvs. “Admiro” F1, “Jurgiai”, “Vilina”, “Pirmutis”, and “Skariai”) was assessed via different antioxidant activity methods. The total amount of polyphenols, carotenoids, and carotenoid isomers before and after SCE-CO2 extraction was also determined. To investigate the effect of the SCE-CO2 extract on the viability of cancer cells, rat glioblastoma C6 cells were chosen. The SCE-CO2 yielded an average of 800 mg of lipophilic fraction per 100 g of freeze-dried tomatoes. The ABTS•+ scavenging activity of the extract was 251 ± 3.4 µmol TE/g. After SCE-CO2 extraction, the DPPH•-RSA of the freeze-dried tomato matrix was 7 to 12% higher. There was a strong positive correlation (R = 0.84) between the total polyphenolics content and the DPPH•-RSA of the tomato samples. The SCE-CO2 increased the radical scavenging activity of the extraction residue, indicating that a considerable fraction of the hydrophilic compounds with particular antioxidant capacity remain unextracted from the tomato matrix. Our results reveal the cytotoxic effect of lycopene extract rich in cis-isomers (62% cis-isomers of the total lycopene content) on rat glioblastoma C6 cells. The viability of the glioblastoma C6 cells significantly decreased (−42%) at a total lycopene concentration of 2.4 µM after 24 h of incubation.
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Maghsoudi S, Taghavi Shahraki B, Rabiee N, Fatahi Y, Bagherzadeh M, Dinarvand R, Ahmadi S, Rabiee M, Tahriri M, Hamblin MR, Tayebi L, Webster TJ. The colorful world of carotenoids: a profound insight on therapeutics and recent trends in nano delivery systems. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 62:3658-3697. [PMID: 33399020 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1867958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The therapeutic effects of carotenoids as dietary supplements to control or even treat some specific diseases including diabetic retinopathy, cardiovascular diseases, bacterial infections, as well as breast, prostate, and skin cancer are discussed in this review and also thoughts on future research for their widespread use are emphasized. From the stability standpoint, carotenoids have low bioavailability and bioaccessibility owing to their poor water solubility, deterioration in the presence of environmental stresses such as oxygen, light, and high heat as well as rapid degradation during digestion. Nanoencapsulation technologies as wall or encapsulation materials have been increasingly used for improving food product functionality. Nanoencapsulation is a versatile process employed for the protection, entrapment, and the delivery of food bioactive products including carotenoids from diverse environmental conditions for extended shelf lives and for providing controlled release. Therefore, we present here, recent (mostly during the last five years) nanoencapsulation methods of carotenoids with various nanocarriers. To us, this review can be considered as the first highlighting not only the potential therapeutic effects of carotenoids on various diseases but also their most effective nanodelivery systems.HighlightsBioactive compounds are of deep interest to improve food properties.Carotenoids (such as β-carotene and xanthophylls) play indispensable roles in maintaining human health and well-being.A substantial research effort has been carried out on developing beneficial nanodelivery systems for various carotenoids.Nanoencapsulation of carotenoids can enhance their functional properties.Stable nanoencapsulated carotenoids could be utilized in food products.
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- Saeid Maghsoudi
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Shiraz University of Technology, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biomaterial Group, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.,Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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- Department of Engineering, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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Shin J, Song MH, Oh JW, Keum YS, Saini RK. Pro-Oxidant Actions of Carotenoids in Triggering Apoptosis of Cancer Cells: A Review of Emerging Evidence. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:E532. [PMID: 32560478 PMCID: PMC7346220 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9060532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Carotenoids are well known for their potent antioxidant function in the cellular system. However, in cancer cells with an innately high level of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), carotenoids may act as potent pro-oxidant molecules and trigger ROS-mediated apoptosis. In recent years, the pro-oxidant function of several common dietary carotenoids, including astaxanthin, β-carotene, fucoxanthin, and lycopene, has been investigated for their effective killing effects on various cancer cell lines. Besides, when carotenoids are delivered with ROS-inducing cytotoxic drugs (e.g., anthracyclines), they can minimize the adverse effects of these drugs on normal cells by acting as antioxidants without interfering with their cytotoxic effects on cancer cells as pro-oxidants. These dynamic actions of carotenoids can optimize oxidative stress in normal cells while enhancing oxidative stress in cancer cells. This review discusses possible mechanisms of carotenoid-triggered ROS production in cancer cells, the activation of pro-apoptotic signaling by ROS, and apoptotic cell death. Moreover, synergistic actions of carotenoids with ROS-inducing anti-cancer drugs are discussed, and research gaps are suggested.
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- Juhyun Shin
- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea; (J.S.); (J.-W.O.)
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- Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea; (M.-H.S.); (Y.-S.K.)
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- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea; (J.S.); (J.-W.O.)
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- Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea; (M.-H.S.); (Y.-S.K.)
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- Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea; (M.-H.S.); (Y.-S.K.)
- Institute of Natural Science and Agriculture, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea
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Ashraf W, Latif A, Lianfu Z, Jian Z, Chenqiang W, Rehman A, Hussain A, Siddiquy M, Karim A. Technological Advancement in the Processing of Lycopene: A Review. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2020.1749653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Waqas Ashraf
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Food, Nutrition and Home Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- Technical Center, Guannong Fruit & Antler Co.,Ltd, Korla City, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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Ahmad R, Khan MA, Srivastava A, Gupta A, Srivastava A, Jafri TR, Siddiqui Z, Chaubey S, Khan T, Srivastava AK. Anticancer Potential of Dietary Natural Products: A Comprehensive Review. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2020; 20:122-236. [DOI: 10.2174/1871520619666191015103712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Revised: 06/21/2019] [Accepted: 07/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Nature is a rich source of natural drug-like compounds with minimal side effects. Phytochemicals
better known as “Natural Products” are found abundantly in a number of plants. Since time immemorial, spices
have been widely used in Indian cuisine as flavoring and coloring agents. Most of these spices and condiments
are derived from various biodiversity hotspots in India (which contribute 75% of global spice production) and
form the crux of India’s multidiverse and multicultural cuisine. Apart from their aroma, flavor and taste, these
spices and condiments are known to possess several medicinal properties also. Most of these spices are mentioned
in the Ayurveda, the indigenous system of medicine. The antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiproliferative,
antihypertensive and antidiabetic properties of several of these natural products are well documented in
Ayurveda. These phytoconstituemts are known to act as functional immunoboosters, immunomodulators as well
as anti-inflammatory agents. As anticancer agents, their mechanistic action involves cancer cell death via induction
of apoptosis, necrosis and autophagy. The present review provides a comprehensive and collective update
on the potential of 66 commonly used spices as well as their bioactive constituents as anticancer agents. The
review also provides an in-depth update of all major in vitro, in vivo, clinical and pharmacological studies done
on these spices with special emphasis on the potential of these spices and their bioactive constituents as potential
functional foods for prevention, treatment and management of cancer.
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- Rumana Ahmad
- Department of Biochemistry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Chancellor, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Hardoi Road, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Pathology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Pathology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Integral University, Dasauli, P.O. Bas-ha, Kursi Road, Lucknow 226026, UP, India
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, UP, India
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Saini RK, Rengasamy KRR, Mahomoodally FM, Keum YS. Protective effects of lycopene in cancer, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases: An update on epidemiological and mechanistic perspectives. Pharmacol Res 2020; 155:104730. [PMID: 32126272 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2020.104730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2019] [Revised: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Recent mechanistic and epidemiological studies have provided insights into health benefits of dietary lycopene to decrease the risk and complications associated with several chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD), obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. These chronic diseases are primarily associated with oxidative stress-induced systemic and low-grade chronic inflammation. Owing to its potent antioxidant properties, lycopene can potentially alleviate enhanced levels of proinflammatory mediators (e.g., proinflammatory cytokines IL-8, -6, and -1, and oxidized phospholipids) and prevent NF-κB activation by modulating oxidative stress. Moreover, lycopene serves as a precursor for various oxidative cleavage products and metabolites including Apo-8'-, apo-10'-, and apo-12'-lycopenals that can interact with multiple transcription factors (e.g., Nrf2, RARs, RXRs, and PPARs) to overexpress antioxidant and cytoprotective Phase II enzymes and other growth-stimulating proteins (e.g., brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) for enhanced neuroprotection. These events altogether can protect the body from chronic inflammatory disorders. In the present review, the latest mechanistic development from cell and animal models and results of case-control, cohort, and randomized trials are discussed to support the protective part of lycopene in cancer, CVD, and neurodegenerative disorders. This review focuses on cellular and molecular events involved in protective effects of lycopene. Although molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in health-promoting activities of lycopene have been reported, no detailed mechanistic studies have been published. Hence, future studies should be conducted to elucidate the mechanistic role(s) of lycopene-derived oxidation products in modulating cellular signaling.
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- Ramesh Kumar Saini
- Department of Bioresources and Food Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Republic of Korea; Institute of Natural Science and Agriculture, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Republic of Korea; Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioresources and Food Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Republic of Korea.
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Viet Nam; Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Mauritius, Réduit, Mauritius
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- Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Republic of Korea
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Gansukh E, Nile A, Sivanesan I, Rengasamy KRR, Kim DH, Keum YS, Saini RK. Chemopreventive Effect of β-Cryptoxanthin on Human Cervical Carcinoma (HeLa) Cells Is Modulated through Oxidative Stress-Induced Apoptosis. Antioxidants (Basel) 2019; 9:antiox9010028. [PMID: 31892217 PMCID: PMC7022418 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9010028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 12/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The present study was aimed to assess cellular and molecular events involved in the chemopreventive activities of β-cryptoxanthin derived from mandarin oranges (Citrus unshiu Marc.) on human cervical carcinoma (HeLa) cells. In vitro experiments established that β-cryptoxanthin significantly inhibited the proliferation of HeLa cells with the IC50 value of 4.5 and 3.7 µM after 24 and 48 h of treatments, respectively. β-cryptoxanthin-treated HeLa cells exhibited enhanced levels of oxidative stress correlated with significant downregulation of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2, and upregulation of pro-apoptotic Bax mRNA expression. Moreover, β-cryptoxanthin triggered nuclear condensation and disruption of the integrity of the mitochondrial membrane, upregulated caspase-3, -7, and -9 mRNA, and enhanced activation of caspase-3 proteins, resulting in nuclei DNA damage and apoptosis of HeLa cells. Remarkably, TUNEL assay carried out to detect nuclei DNA damage showed 52% TUNEL-positive cells after treatment with a physiological concentration of β-cryptoxanthin (1.0 μM), which validates its potential as an anticancer drug of natural origin.
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- Enkhtaivan Gansukh
- Department of Bioresources and Food Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea; (E.G.); (A.N.); (I.S.); (K.R.R.R.); (D.-H.K.)
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- Department of Bioresources and Food Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea; (E.G.); (A.N.); (I.S.); (K.R.R.R.); (D.-H.K.)
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- Department of Bioresources and Food Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea; (E.G.); (A.N.); (I.S.); (K.R.R.R.); (D.-H.K.)
- Institute of Natural Science and Agriculture, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea
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- Department of Bioresources and Food Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea; (E.G.); (A.N.); (I.S.); (K.R.R.R.); (D.-H.K.)
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- Department of Bioresources and Food Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea; (E.G.); (A.N.); (I.S.); (K.R.R.R.); (D.-H.K.)
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- Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea;
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- Department of Bioresources and Food Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea; (E.G.); (A.N.); (I.S.); (K.R.R.R.); (D.-H.K.)
- Institute of Natural Science and Agriculture, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea
- Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2450-3739; Fax: +82-3436-5439
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Juan-García A, Montesano D, Mañes J, Juan C. Cytoprotective effects of carotenoids-rich extract from Lycium barbarum L. on the beauvericin-induced cytotoxicity on Caco-2 cells. Food Chem Toxicol 2019; 133:110798. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2019.110798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2019] [Revised: 08/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Liang X, Ma C, Yan X, Liu X, Liu F. Advances in research on bioactivity, metabolism, stability and delivery systems of lycopene. Trends Food Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2019.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Chen Y, Chen WN, Hu N, Banwell MG, Ma C, Gardiner MG, Lan P. Cytotoxicity and Anti-inflammatory Properties of Apigenin-Derived Isolaxifolin. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2019; 82:2451-2459. [PMID: 31465218 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.9b00113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
The rare flavonoid isolaxifolin, a potent insecticide, has been touted as a potential grain-protecting agent. In order to assess any impact of this natural product on human health and to explore its various other biological properties, we have established a semisynthesis from the simpler but structurally related and more abundant natural product apigenin. The five-step reaction sequence has provided, for the first time, sufficient material for an in-depth evaluation of the cytotoxic properties of the title natural product. The impact of isolaxifolin on certain pro-inflammatory cytokines in murine macrophage RAW 264.7 cells has also been examined. Such studies have revealed that isolaxifolin displays no toxic effects toward normal cells while displaying greater cytotoxicities against certain cancer cell lines than its synthetic precursor apigenin. Furthermore, unlike apigenin, isolaxifolin only reduced NO, TNF-α, and IL-6 secretions in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells in a rather modest and dose-independent manner.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yongsheng Chen
- Institute for Advanced and Applied Chemical Synthesis , Jinan University , Guangzhou , 510632 , People's Republic of China
- Department of Food Science and Engineering , Jinan University , Guangzhou , 510632 , People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy , Jinan University , Guangzhou , 510632 , People's Republic of China
| | - Nan Hu
- Institute for Advanced and Applied Chemical Synthesis , Jinan University , Guangzhou , 510632 , People's Republic of China
| | - Martin G Banwell
- Institute for Advanced and Applied Chemical Synthesis , Jinan University , Guangzhou , 510632 , People's Republic of China
- Research School of Chemistry, Institute of Advanced Studies , The Australian National University , Canberra , Australian Capital Territory 2601 , Australia
| | - Chenxi Ma
- Research School of Chemistry, Institute of Advanced Studies , The Australian National University , Canberra , Australian Capital Territory 2601 , Australia
| | - Michael G Gardiner
- Research School of Chemistry, Institute of Advanced Studies , The Australian National University , Canberra , Australian Capital Territory 2601 , Australia
| | - Ping Lan
- Institute for Advanced and Applied Chemical Synthesis , Jinan University , Guangzhou , 510632 , People's Republic of China
- College of Pharmacy , Jinan University , Guangzhou , 510632 , People's Republic of China
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