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Lamačová LJ, Trnka J. Chelating mitochondrial iron and copper: Recipes, pitfalls and promise. Mitochondrion 2024; 78:101903. [PMID: 38777220 DOI: 10.1016/j.mito.2024.101903] [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: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
Iron and copper chelation therapy plays a crucial role in treating conditions associated with metal overload, such as hemochromatosis or Wilson's disease. However, conventional chelators face challenges in reaching the core of iron and copper metabolism - the mitochondria. Mitochondria-targeted chelators can specifically target and remove metal ions from mitochondria, showing promise in treating diseases linked to mitochondrial dysfunction, including neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Additionally, they serve as specific mitochondrial metal sensors. However, designing these new molecules presents its own set of challenges. Depending on the chelator's intended use to prevent or to promote redox cycling of the metals, the chelating moiety must possess different donor atoms and an optimal value of the electrode potential of the chelator-metal complex. Various targeting moieties can be employed for selective delivery into the mitochondria. This review also provides an overview of the current progress in the design of mitochondria-targeted chelators and their biological activity investigation.
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- Lucie J Lamačová
- Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Ruská 87, 100 00 Praha, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Ruská 87, 100 00 Praha, Czech Republic.
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Sequeira L, Benfeito S, Fernandes C, Lima I, Peixoto J, Alves C, Machado CS, Gaspar A, Borges F, Chavarria D. Drug Development for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease: Where Do We Go Now? Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:708. [PMID: 38931832 PMCID: PMC11206728 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16060708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are a set of progressive, chronic, and incurable diseases characterized by the gradual loss of neurons, culminating in the decline of cognitive and/or motor functions. Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) are the most common NDs and represent an enormous burden both in terms of human suffering and economic cost. The available therapies for AD and PD only provide symptomatic and palliative relief for a limited period and are unable to modify the diseases' progression. Over the last decades, research efforts have been focused on developing new pharmacological treatments for these NDs. However, to date, no breakthrough treatment has been discovered. Hence, the development of disease-modifying drugs able to halt or reverse the progression of NDs remains an unmet clinical need. This review summarizes the major hallmarks of AD and PD and the drugs available for pharmacological treatment. It also sheds light on potential directions that can be pursued to develop new, disease-modifying drugs to treat AD and PD, describing as representative examples some advances in the development of drug candidates targeting oxidative stress and adenosine A2A receptors.
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- CIQUP-IMS—Centro de Investigação em Química da Universidade do Porto, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, R. Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP-IMS—Centro de Investigação em Química da Universidade do Porto, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, R. Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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Chavarria D, Borges A, Benfeito S, Sequeira L, Ribeiro M, Oliveira C, Borges F, Simões M, Cagide F. Phytochemicals and quaternary phosphonium ionic liquids: Connecting the dots to develop a new class of antimicrobial agents. J Adv Res 2023; 54:251-269. [PMID: 36822390 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2023.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The infections by multidrug-resistant bacteria are a growing threat to human health, and the efficacy of the available antibiotics is gradually decreasing. As such, new antibiotic classes are urgently needed. OBJECTIVES This study aims to evaluate the antimicrobial activity, safety and mechanism of action of phytochemical-based triphenylphosphonium (TPP+) conjugates. METHODS A library of phytochemical-based TPP+ conjugates was repositioned and extended, and its antimicrobial activity was evaluated against a panel of Gram-positive (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus - MRSA) and Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii) and fungi (Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii). The compounds' cytotoxicity and haemolytic profile were also evaluated. To unravel the mechanism of action of the best compounds, the alterations in the surface charge, bacterial membrane integrity, and cytoplasmic leakage were assessed. RESULTS Structure-activity-toxicity data revealed the contributions of the different structural components (phenolic ring, carbon-based spacers, carboxamide group, alkyl linker) to the compounds' bioactivity and safety. Dihydrocinnamic derivatives 5 m and 5n stood out as safe, potent and selective antibacterial agents against S. aureus (MIC < 0.25 µg/mL; CC50 > 32 µg/mL; HC10 > 32 µg/mL). Mechanistic studies suggest that the antibacterial activity of compounds 5 m and 5n may result from interactions with the bacterial cell wall and membrane. CONCLUSIONS Collectively, these studies demonstrate the potential of phytochemical-based TPP+ conjugates as a new class of antibiotics.
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- Daniel Chavarria
- CIQUP-IMS/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP-IMS/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP-IMS/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP-IMS/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP-IMS/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
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- CIQUP-IMS/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal.
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Feng J, Zheng Y, Guo M, Ares I, Martínez M, Lopez-Torres B, Martínez-Larrañaga MR, Wang X, Anadón A, Martínez MA. Oxidative stress, the blood-brain barrier and neurodegenerative diseases: The critical beneficial role of dietary antioxidants. Acta Pharm Sin B 2023; 13:3988-4024. [PMID: 37799389 PMCID: PMC10547923 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2023.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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In recent years, growing awareness of the role of oxidative stress in brain health has prompted antioxidants, especially dietary antioxidants, to receive growing attention as possible treatments strategies for patients with neurodegenerative diseases (NDs). The most widely studied dietary antioxidants include active substances such as vitamins, carotenoids, flavonoids and polyphenols. Dietary antioxidants are found in usually consumed foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and oils and are gaining popularity due to recently growing awareness of their potential for preventive and protective agents against NDs, as well as their abundant natural sources, generally non-toxic nature, and ease of long-term consumption. This review article examines the role of oxidative stress in the development of NDs, explores the 'two-sidedness' of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) as a protective barrier to the nervous system and an impeding barrier to the use of antioxidants as drug medicinal products and/or dietary antioxidants supplements for prevention and therapy and reviews the BBB permeability of common dietary antioxidant suplements and their potential efficacy in the prevention and treatment of NDs. Finally, current challenges and future directions for the prevention and treatment of NDs using dietary antioxidants are discussed, and useful information on the prevention and treatment of NDs is provided.
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- Jin Feng
- National Reference Laboratory of Veterinary Drug Residues (HZAU) and MAO Key Laboratory for Detection of Veterinary Drug Residues, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- MAO Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Quality and Safety of Livestock and Poultry Products, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- MAO Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Quality and Safety of Livestock and Poultry Products, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), And Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), And Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), And Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), And Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- National Reference Laboratory of Veterinary Drug Residues (HZAU) and MAO Key Laboratory for Detection of Veterinary Drug Residues, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), And Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), And Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12), Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), And Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12), Madrid 28040, Spain
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Deus CM, Teixeira J, Raimundo N, Tucci P, Borges F, Saso L, Oliveira PJ. Modulation of cellular redox environment as a novel therapeutic strategy for Parkinson's disease. Eur J Clin Invest 2022; 52:e13820. [PMID: 35638352 DOI: 10.1111/eci.13820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is an incurable neurodegenerative movement disorder. PD affects 2% of the population above 65 years old; however, with the growing number of senior citizens, PD prevalence is predicted to increase in the following years. Pathologically, PD is characterized by dopaminergic cell neurodegeneration in the substantia nigra, resulting in decreased dopamine levels in the nigrostriatal pathway, triggering motor symptoms. Although the pathological mechanisms leading to PD are still unclear, large evidence indicates that oxidative stress plays an important role, not only because it increases with age which is the most significant risk factor for PD development, but also as a result of alterations in several processes, particularly mitochondria dysfunction. The modulation of oxidative stress, especially using dietary mitochondriotropic antioxidants, represents a promising approach to prevent or treat PD. Although most mitochondria-targeted antioxidants with beneficial effects in PD-associated models have failed to show any therapeutic benefit in clinical trials, several questions remain to be clarified. Hereby, we review the role played by oxidative stress in PD pathogenesis, emphasizing mitochondria as reactive oxygen species (ROS) producers and as targets for oxidative stress-related dysfunctional mechanisms. In addition, we also describe the importance of using dietary-based mitochondria-targeted antioxidants as a valuable strategy to counteract the deleterious effects of ROS in pre-clinical and/or clinical trials of PD, pointing out their significance to slow, and possibly halt, the progression of PD.
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- Cláudia M Deus
- CNC - Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, CIBB - Centre for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.,PhD Programme in Experimental Biology and Biomedicine (PDBEB), Institute for Interdisciplinary Research (IIIUC), University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC - Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, CIBB - Centre for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA.,Multidisciplinary Institute of Ageing (MIA), University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology "Vittorio Erspamer", Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- CNC - Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, CIBB - Centre for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.,PhD Programme in Experimental Biology and Biomedicine (PDBEB), Institute for Interdisciplinary Research (IIIUC), University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Fernandes C, Cagide F, Simões J, Pita C, Pereira E, Videira AJC, Soares P, Duarte JFS, Santos AMS, Oliveira PJ, Borges F, Silva FSG. Targeting Hydroxybenzoic Acids to Mitochondria as a Strategy to Delay Skin Ageing: An In Vitro Approach. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27196183. [PMID: 36234718 PMCID: PMC9571003 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Targeting antioxidants to mitochondria is considered a promising strategy to prevent cellular senescence and skin ageing. In this study, we investigate whether four hydroxybenzoic acid-based mitochondria-targeted antioxidants (MitoBENs, MB1-4) could be used as potential active ingredients to prevent senescence in skin cells. Firstly, we evaluated the chemical stability, cytotoxicity, genotoxicity and mitochondrial toxicity of all compounds. We followed this by testing the antioxidant protective capacity of the two less toxic compounds on human skin fibroblasts. We then assessed the effects of the best hit on senescence, inflammation and mitochondrial remodeling on a 3D skin cell model, while also testing its mutagenic potential. Cytotoxicity and mitochondrial toxicity rankings were produced: MB3 < MB4 ≃ MB1 < MB2 and MB3 < MB1 < MB4 < MB2, respectively. These results suggest that pyrogallol-based compounds (MB2 and MB4) have lower cytotoxicity. The pyrogallol derivative, MB2, containing a 6-carbon spacer, showed a more potent antioxidant protective activity against hydrogen peroxide cytotoxicity. In a 3D skin cell model, MB2 also decreased transcripts related to senescence. In sum, MB2’s biological safety profile, good chemical stability and lack of mutagenicity, combined with its anti-senescence effect, converts MB2 into a good candidate for further development as an active ingredient for skin anti-ageing products.
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- Carlos Fernandes
- Mitotag, Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 4, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal
- CIQUP-IMS/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
- Correspondence: (C.F.); (F.S.G.S.)
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- CIQUP-IMS/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Mitotag, Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 4, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal
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- Mitotag, Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 4, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal
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- Mitotag, Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 4, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal
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- Mitotag, Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 4, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal
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- CIQUP-IMS/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Mitotag, Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 4, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal
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- Mitotag, Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 4, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, CIBB-Centre for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CIQUP-IMS/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Mitotag, Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 4, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal
- Correspondence: (C.F.); (F.S.G.S.)
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Santos JC, Marques CC, Baptista MC, Pimenta J, Teixeira J, Montezinho L, Cagide F, Borges F, Oliveira PJ, Pereira RMLN. Effect of a Novel Hydroxybenzoic Acid Based Mitochondria Directed Antioxidant Molecule on Bovine Sperm Function and Embryo Production. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12070804. [PMID: 35405794 PMCID: PMC8996912 DOI: 10.3390/ani12070804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Sperm cells are particularly vulnerable to reactive oxygen species (ROS), impairing their fertilizing ability. Our objective was to study the effect of a novel mitochondrial-directed antioxidant, AntiOxBEN2, on bovine sperm function. This antioxidant was added to the semen capacitation medium (CAP), during the swim-up process, and to the fertilization medium (FERT) during the co-incubation of matured oocytes and capacitated spermatozoa, in concentrations of 0 (control), 1, and 10 µM. After the swim-up, sperm motility (CASA and visual analysis), vitality (eosin-nigrosin), mitochondrial membrane potential (JC1), intracellular ROS, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels, and basal metabolism (Seahorse Xfe96) were evaluated. Embryo development and quality were also assessed. Higher cleavage rates were obtained when 1 µM AntiOxBEN2 were added to CAP and FERT media (compared to control, p < 0.04). A positive effect of AntiOxBEN2 on intracellular ROS reduction (p = 0.01), on the increment of mitochondrial membrane potential (p ≤ 0.003) and, consequently, on the sperm quality was identified. However, the highest dose impaired progressive motility, ATP production, and the number of produced embryos. The results demonstrate a beneficial effect of AntiOxBEN2 (1 µM) on sperm capacitation and fertilization processes, thus improving embryonic development. This may constitute a putative novel therapeutic strategy to improve the outcomes of assisted reproductive techniques (ART).
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- João Campos Santos
- Biotechnology and Genetic Resources Unit, INIAV—National Institute of Agrarian and Veterinarian Research, Quinta da Fonte Boa, 2005-048 Vale de Santarém, Portugal; (J.C.S.); (C.C.M.); (M.C.B.); (J.P.)
- CIVG, Center for Investigation Vasco da Gama (CIVG), Department of Veterinary Sciences, Escola Universitária Vasco da Gama, 3020-210 Coimbra, Portugal;
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- Biotechnology and Genetic Resources Unit, INIAV—National Institute of Agrarian and Veterinarian Research, Quinta da Fonte Boa, 2005-048 Vale de Santarém, Portugal; (J.C.S.); (C.C.M.); (M.C.B.); (J.P.)
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- Biotechnology and Genetic Resources Unit, INIAV—National Institute of Agrarian and Veterinarian Research, Quinta da Fonte Boa, 2005-048 Vale de Santarém, Portugal; (J.C.S.); (C.C.M.); (M.C.B.); (J.P.)
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- Biotechnology and Genetic Resources Unit, INIAV—National Institute of Agrarian and Veterinarian Research, Quinta da Fonte Boa, 2005-048 Vale de Santarém, Portugal; (J.C.S.); (C.C.M.); (M.C.B.); (J.P.)
- CIISA—Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health, University of Lisboa, Av. da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, CIBB—Centre for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, IIIUC—Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal; (J.T.); (P.J.O.)
- MitoTAG, Biocant Park—Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 04, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal
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- CIVG, Center for Investigation Vasco da Gama (CIVG), Department of Veterinary Sciences, Escola Universitária Vasco da Gama, 3020-210 Coimbra, Portugal;
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Campo Alegre, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (F.C.); (F.B.)
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Campo Alegre, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (F.C.); (F.B.)
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, CIBB—Centre for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, IIIUC—Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal; (J.T.); (P.J.O.)
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- Biotechnology and Genetic Resources Unit, INIAV—National Institute of Agrarian and Veterinarian Research, Quinta da Fonte Boa, 2005-048 Vale de Santarém, Portugal; (J.C.S.); (C.C.M.); (M.C.B.); (J.P.)
- CIISA—Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health, University of Lisboa, Av. da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +351-00345767300
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Fernandes C, Videira AJC, Veloso CD, Benfeito S, Soares P, Martins JD, Gonçalves B, Duarte JFS, Santos AMS, Oliveira PJ, Borges F, Teixeira J, Silva FSG. Cytotoxicity and Mitochondrial Effects of Phenolic and Quinone-Based Mitochondria-Targeted and Untargeted Antioxidants on Human Neuronal and Hepatic Cell Lines: A Comparative Analysis. Biomolecules 2021; 11:1605. [PMID: 34827603 PMCID: PMC8615458 DOI: 10.3390/biom11111605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Mitochondriotropic antioxidants (MC3, MC6.2, MC4 and MC7.2) based on dietary antioxidants and analogs (caffeic, hydrocaffeic, trihydroxyphenylpropanoic and trihydroxycinnamic acids) were developed. In this study, we evaluate and compare the cytotoxicity profile of novel mitochondria-targeted molecules (generally known as MitoCINs) on human HepG2 and differentiated SH-SY5Y cells with the quinone-based mitochondria-targeted antioxidants MitoQ and SkQ1 and with two non-targeted antioxidants, resveratrol and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). We further evaluate their effects on mitochondrial membrane potential, cellular oxygen consumption and extracellular acidification rates. Overall, MitoCINs derivatives reduced cell viability at concentrations about six times higher than those observed with MitoQ and SkQ1. A toxicity ranking for both cell lines was produced: MC4 < MC7.2 < MC3 < MC6.2. These results suggest that C-6 carbon linker and the presence of a pyrogallol group result in lower cytotoxicity. MC3 and MC6.2 affected the mitochondrial function more significantly relative to MitoQ, SkQ1, resveratrol and CoQ10, while MC4 and MC7.2 displayed around 100-1000 times less cytotoxicity than SkQ1 and MitoQ. Based on the mitochondrial and cytotoxicity cellular data, MC4 and MC7.2 are proposed as leads that can be optimized to develop safe drug candidates with therapeutic application in mitochondrial oxidative stress-related diseases.
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- Carlos Fernandes
- Mitotag, Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 4, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal; (A.J.C.V.); (C.D.V.); (J.D.M.); (B.G.); (J.F.S.D.); (A.M.S.S.); (J.T.)
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- Mitotag, Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 4, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal; (A.J.C.V.); (C.D.V.); (J.D.M.); (B.G.); (J.F.S.D.); (A.M.S.S.); (J.T.)
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- Mitotag, Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 4, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal; (A.J.C.V.); (C.D.V.); (J.D.M.); (B.G.); (J.F.S.D.); (A.M.S.S.); (J.T.)
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (S.B.); (P.S.); (F.B.)
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (S.B.); (P.S.); (F.B.)
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- Mitotag, Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 4, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal; (A.J.C.V.); (C.D.V.); (J.D.M.); (B.G.); (J.F.S.D.); (A.M.S.S.); (J.T.)
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- Mitotag, Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 4, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal; (A.J.C.V.); (C.D.V.); (J.D.M.); (B.G.); (J.F.S.D.); (A.M.S.S.); (J.T.)
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- Mitotag, Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 4, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal; (A.J.C.V.); (C.D.V.); (J.D.M.); (B.G.); (J.F.S.D.); (A.M.S.S.); (J.T.)
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- Mitotag, Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 4, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal; (A.J.C.V.); (C.D.V.); (J.D.M.); (B.G.); (J.F.S.D.); (A.M.S.S.); (J.T.)
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- CNC—Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, CIBB—Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal;
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (S.B.); (P.S.); (F.B.)
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- Mitotag, Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 4, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal; (A.J.C.V.); (C.D.V.); (J.D.M.); (B.G.); (J.F.S.D.); (A.M.S.S.); (J.T.)
- CNC—Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, CIBB—Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal;
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- Mitotag, Biocant Park, Parque Tecnológico de Cantanhede, Núcleo 04, Lote 4, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal; (A.J.C.V.); (C.D.V.); (J.D.M.); (B.G.); (J.F.S.D.); (A.M.S.S.); (J.T.)
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Bridging the Gap Between Nature and Antioxidant Setbacks: Delivering Gallic Acid to Mitochondria. Methods Mol Biol 2021. [PMID: 34118037 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1262-0_10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register]
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Research on mitochondria-targeted active molecules became a hot topic in the past decade. Development of mitochondria permeability transition pore (mPTP )-targeting agents with clinical applications is needed not only because of the importance of the target in several diseases but also due to the fact that the current developed molecules have shown poor clinical success. In fact, only a reduced percentage reach mitochondria , effectively preventing pathological mPTP opening. The mitochondrial-targeting strategies should be a promising solution to increase the selectivity of compounds to the mPTP , reducing also their potential side effects. Chemical conjugation of bioactive molecules with a lipophilic cation such as the triphenylphosphonium (TPP +) has been established as a robust strategy to specifically target mitochondria . Phytochemicals such as hydroxybenzoic acids are normal constituents of the human diet. These molecules display beneficial healthy effects, ranging from antioxidant action through diverse mechanisms to modulation of mitochondrial-related apoptotic system, although their therapeutic application is limited due to pharmacokinetic drawbacks. Accordingly, the development of a new antioxidant based on the dietary benzoic acid-gallic acid -is described as well as the demonstration of its mitochondriotropic characteristics.
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Chavarria D, Da Silva O, Benfeito S, Barreiro S, Garrido J, Cagide F, Soares P, Remião F, Brazzolotto X, Nachon F, Oliveira PJ, Dias J, Borges F. Fine-Tuning the Biological Profile of Multitarget Mitochondriotropic Antioxidants for Neurodegenerative Diseases. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10020329. [PMID: 33672269 PMCID: PMC7926627 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10020329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Neurotransmitter depletion and mitochondrial dysfunction are among the multiple pathological events that lead to neurodegeneration. Following our previous studies related with the development of multitarget mitochondriotropic antioxidants, this study aims to evaluate whether the π-system extension on the chemical scaffolds of AntiOXCIN2 and AntiOXCIN3 affects their bioactivity and safety profiles. After the synthesis of four triphenylphosphonium (TPP+) conjugates (compounds 2–5), we evaluated their antioxidant properties and their effect on neurotransmitter-metabolizing enzymes. All compounds were potent equine butyrylcholinesterase (eqBChE) and moderate electric eel acetylcholinesterase (eeAChE) inhibitors, with catechols 4 and 5 presenting lower IC50 values than AntiOXCIN2 and AntiOXCIN3, respectively. However, differences in the inhibition potency and selectivity of compounds 2–5 towards non-human and human cholinesterases (ChEs) were observed. Co-crystallization studies with compounds 2–5 in complex with human ChEs (hChEs) showed that these compounds exhibit different binging modes to hAChE and hBChE. Unlike AntiOXCINs, compounds 2–5 displayed moderate human monoamine oxidase (hMAO) inhibitory activity. Moreover, compounds 4 and 5 presented higher ORAC-FL indexes and lower oxidation potential values than the corresponding AntiOXCINs. Catechols 4 and 5 exhibited broader safety windows in differentiated neuroblastoma cells than benzodioxole derivatives 2 and 3. Compound 4 is highlighted as a safe mitochondria-targeted antioxidant with dual ChE/MAO inhibitory activity. Overall, this work is a contribution for the development of dual therapeutic agents addressing both mitochondrial oxidative stress and neurotransmitter depletion.
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- Daniel Chavarria
- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (D.C.); (S.B.); (J.G.); (F.C.); (P.S.)
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- Département de Toxicologie et Risques Chimiques, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées, 91223 Brétigny-sur-Orge, France; (O.D.S.); (X.B.); (F.N.); (J.D.)
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (D.C.); (S.B.); (J.G.); (F.C.); (P.S.)
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- UCIBIO-REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (S.B.); (F.R.)
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (D.C.); (S.B.); (J.G.); (F.C.); (P.S.)
- CIQUP/Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering (ISEP), Polytechnic of Porto, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (D.C.); (S.B.); (J.G.); (F.C.); (P.S.)
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (D.C.); (S.B.); (J.G.); (F.C.); (P.S.)
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- UCIBIO-REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (S.B.); (F.R.)
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- Département de Toxicologie et Risques Chimiques, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées, 91223 Brétigny-sur-Orge, France; (O.D.S.); (X.B.); (F.N.); (J.D.)
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- Département de Toxicologie et Risques Chimiques, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées, 91223 Brétigny-sur-Orge, France; (O.D.S.); (X.B.); (F.N.); (J.D.)
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- CNC—Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, UC Biotech, Biocant Park, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal;
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- Département de Toxicologie et Risques Chimiques, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées, 91223 Brétigny-sur-Orge, France; (O.D.S.); (X.B.); (F.N.); (J.D.)
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (D.C.); (S.B.); (J.G.); (F.C.); (P.S.)
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Fernandes E, Benfeito S, Cagide F, Gonçalves H, Bernstorff S, Nieder JB, Cd Real Oliveira ME, Borges F, Lúcio M. Lipid Nanosystems and Serum Protein as Biomimetic Interfaces: Predicting the Biodistribution of a Caffeic Acid-Based Antioxidant. Nanotechnol Sci Appl 2021; 14:7-27. [PMID: 33603350 PMCID: PMC7882595 DOI: 10.2147/nsa.s289355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose AntiOxCIN3 is a novel mitochondriotropic antioxidant developed to minimize the effects of oxidative stress on neurodegenerative diseases. Prior to an investment in pre-clinical in vivo studies, it is important to apply in silico and biophysical cell-free in vitro studies to predict AntiOxCIN3 biodistribution profile, respecting the need to preserve animal health in accordance with the EU principles (Directive 2010/63/EU). Accordingly, we propose an innovative toolbox of biophysical studies and mimetic models of biological interfaces, such as nanosystems with different compositions mimicking distinct membrane barriers and human serum albumin (HSA). Methods Intestinal and cell membrane permeation of AntiOxCIN3 was predicted using derivative spectrophotometry. AntiOxCIN3 –HSA binding was evaluated by intrinsic fluorescence quenching, synchronous fluorescence, and dynamic/electrophoretic light scattering. Steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence quenching was used to predict AntiOxCIN3-membrane orientation. Fluorescence anisotropy, synchrotron small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering were used to predict lipid membrane biophysical impairment caused by AntiOxCIN3 distribution. Results and Discussion We found that AntiOxCIN3 has the potential to permeate the gastrointestinal tract. However, its biodistribution and elimination from the body might be affected by its affinity to HSA (>90%) and by its steady-state volume of distribution (VDSS=1.89± 0.48 L∙Kg−1). AntiOxCIN3 is expected to locate parallel to the membrane phospholipids, causing a bilayer stiffness effect. AntiOxCIN3 is also predicted to permeate through blood-brain barrier and reach its therapeutic target – the brain. Conclusion Drug interactions with biological interfaces may be evaluated using membrane model systems and serum proteins. This knowledge is important for the characterization of drug partitioning, positioning and orientation of drugs in membranes, their effect on membrane biophysical properties and the study of serum protein binding. The analysis of these interactions makes it possible to collect valuable knowledge on the transport, distribution, accumulation and, eventually, therapeutic impact of drugs which may aid the drug development process.
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- Eduarda Fernandes
- Departamento de Física da Universidade do Minho, CF-UM-UP, Centro de Física das Universidades do Minho e Porto, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, 4710-057, Portugal.,Ultrafast Bio- and Nanophotonics Group, INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga, Portugal
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste S. C.p.A.,, Basovizza, Trieste, I-34149, Italy
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- Ultrafast Bio- and Nanophotonics Group, INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga, Portugal
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- Departamento de Física da Universidade do Minho, CF-UM-UP, Centro de Física das Universidades do Minho e Porto, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, 4710-057, Portugal
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Física da Universidade do Minho, CF-UM-UP, Centro de Física das Universidades do Minho e Porto, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, 4710-057, Portugal.,CBMA, Centro de Biologia Molecular e Ambiental, Departamento de Biologia, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga 4710-057, Portugal
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Teixeira J, Basit F, Willems PHGM, Wagenaars JA, van de Westerlo E, Amorim R, Cagide F, Benfeito S, Oliveira C, Borges F, Oliveira PJ, Koopman WJH. Mitochondria-targeted phenolic antioxidants induce ROS-protective pathways in primary human skin fibroblasts. Free Radic Biol Med 2021; 163:314-324. [PMID: 33359686 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2020.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Phytochemical antioxidants like gallic and caffeic acid are constituents of the normal human diet that display beneficial health effects, potentially via activating stress response pathways. Using primary human skin fibroblasts (PHSFs) as a model, we here investigated whether such pathways were induced by novel mitochondria-targeted variants of gallic acid (AntiOxBEN2) and caffeic acid (AntiOxCIN4). Both molecules reduced cell viability with similar kinetics and potency (72 h incubation, IC50 ~23 μM). At a relatively high but non-toxic concentration (12.5 μM), AntiOxBEN2 and AntiOxCIN4 increased ROS levels (at 24 h), followed by a decline (at 72 h). Further analysis at the 72 h timepoint demonstrated that AntiOxBEN2 and AntiOxCIN4 did not alter mitochondrial membrane potential (Δψ), but increased cellular glutathione (GSH) levels, mitochondrial NAD(P)H autofluorescence, and mitochondrial superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2) protein levels. In contrast, cytosolic SOD1 protein levels were not affected. AntiOxBEN2 and AntiOxCIN4 both stimulated the gene expression of Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2; a master regulator of the cellular antioxidant response toward oxidative stress). AntiOxBEN2 and ANtiOxCIN4 differentially affected the gene expression of the antioxidants Heme oxygenase 1 (HMOX1) and NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone) 1 (NQO1). Both antioxidants did not protect from cell death induced by GSH depletion and AntiOxBEN2 (but not AntiOxCIN4) antagonized hydrogen peroxide-induced cell death. We conclude that AntiOxBEN2 and AntiOxCIN4 increase ROS levels, which stimulates NRF2 expression and, as a consequence, SOD2 and GSH levels. This highlights that AntiOxBEN2 and AntiOxCIN4 can act as prooxidants thereby activating endogenous ROS-protective pathways.
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- José Teixeira
- CNC - Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, UC-Biotech, Biocant Park, 3060-197, Cantanhede, Portugal; CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto (UP), 4169-007, Porto, Portugal; Department of Biochemistry, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biochemistry, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biochemistry, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biochemistry, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- CNC - Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, UC-Biotech, Biocant Park, 3060-197, Cantanhede, Portugal; CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto (UP), 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto (UP), 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto (UP), 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto (UP), 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto (UP), 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- CNC - Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, UC-Biotech, Biocant Park, 3060-197, Cantanhede, Portugal
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- Department of Biochemistry, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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Idowu SO, Fatokun AA. Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the Rescue: Deploying Machine Learning to Bridge the Biorelevance Gap in Antioxidant Assays. SLAS Technol 2021; 26:16-25. [PMID: 33054529 PMCID: PMC7838339 DOI: 10.1177/2472630320962716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Oxidative stress induced by excessive levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) underlies several diseases. Therapeutic strategies to combat oxidative damage are, therefore, a subject of intense scientific investigation to prevent and treat such diseases, with the use of phytochemical antioxidants, especially polyphenols, being a major part. Polyphenols, however, exhibit structural diversity that determines different mechanisms of antioxidant action, such as hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) and single-electron transfer (SET). They also suffer from inadequate in vivo bioavailability, with their antioxidant bioactivity governed by permeability, gut-wall and first-pass metabolism, and HAT-based ROS trapping. Unfortunately, no current antioxidant assay captures these multiple dimensions to be sufficiently "biorelevant," because the assays tend to be unidimensional, whereas biorelevance requires integration of several inputs. Finding a method to reliably evaluate the antioxidant capacity of these phytochemicals, therefore, remains an unmet need. To address this deficiency, we propose using artificial intelligence (AI)-based machine learning (ML) to relate a polyphenol's antioxidant action as the output variable to molecular descriptors (factors governing in vivo antioxidant activity) as input variables, in the context of a biomarker selectively produced by lipid peroxidation (a consequence of oxidative stress), for example F2-isoprostanes. Support vector machines, artificial neural networks, and Bayesian probabilistic learning are some key algorithms that could be deployed. Such a model will represent a robust predictive tool in assessing biorelevant antioxidant capacity of polyphenols, and thus facilitate the identification or design of antioxidant molecules. The approach will also help to fulfill the principles of the 3Rs (replacement, reduction, and refinement) in using animals in biomedical research.
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- Sunday Olakunle Idowu
- Laboratory for Pharmaceutical Profiling & Informatics, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Centre for Natural Products Discovery (CNPD), School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Faculty of Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK
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Recent developments of gallic acid derivatives and their hybrids in medicinal chemistry: A review. Eur J Med Chem 2020; 204:112609. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2020.112609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Bendokas V, Skemiene K, Trumbeckaite S, Stanys V, Passamonti S, Borutaite V, Liobikas J. Anthocyanins: From plant pigments to health benefits at mitochondrial level. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2019; 60:3352-3365. [PMID: 31718251 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2019.1687421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments providing certain color for various plant parts, especially in edible berries. Earlier these compounds were only known as natural food colorants, the stability of which depended on pH, light, storage temperature and chemical structure. However, due to the increase of the in vitro, in vivo experimental data, as well as of the epidemiological studies, today anthocyanins and their metabolites are also regarded as potential pharmaceutical compounds providing various beneficial health effects on either human or animal cardiovascular system, brain, liver, pancreas and kidney. Many of these effects are shown to be related to the free-radical scavenging and antioxidant properties of anthocyanins, or to their ability to modulate the intracellular antioxidant systems. However, it is generally overlooked that instead of acting exclusively as antioxidants certain anthocyanins affect the activity of mitochondria that are the main source of energy in cells. Therefore, the aim of the present review is to summarize the major knowledge about the chemistry and regulation of biosynthesis of anthocyanins in plants, to overview the facts on bioavailability, and to discuss the most recent experimental findings related to the beneficial health effects emphasizing mitochondria.
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- Vidmantas Bendokas
- Institute of Horticulture, Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Akademija, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania.,Department of Pharmacognosy, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Institute of Horticulture, Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Akademija, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania.,Department of Biochemistry, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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Biasutto L, Mattarei A, La Spina M, Azzolini M, Parrasia S, Szabò I, Zoratti M. Strategies to target bioactive molecules to subcellular compartments. Focus on natural compounds. Eur J Med Chem 2019; 181:111557. [PMID: 31374419 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2019.07.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Revised: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 07/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Many potential pharmacological targets are present in multiple subcellular compartments and have different pathophysiological roles depending on location. In these cases, selective targeting of a drug to the relevant subcellular domain(s) may help to sharpen its impact by providing topological specificity, thus limiting side effects, and to concentrate the compound where needed, thus increasing its effectiveness. We review here the state of the art in precision subcellular delivery. The major approaches confer "homing" properties to the active principle via permanent or reversible (in pro-drug fashion) modifications, or through the use of special-design nanoparticles or liposomes to ferry a drug(s) cargo to its desired destination. An assortment of peptides, substituents with delocalized positive charges, custom-blended lipid mixtures, pH- or enzyme-sensitive groups provide the main tools of the trade. Mitochondria, lysosomes and the cell membrane may be mentioned as the fronts on which the most significant advances have been made. Most of the examples presented here have to do with targeting natural compounds - in particular polyphenols, known as pleiotropic agents - to one or the other subcellular compartment.
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- Lucia Biasutto
- CNR Neuroscience Institute, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy; Dept. Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy.
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- Dept. Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 5, 35131, Padova, Italy
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- Dept. Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy
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- Dept. Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy
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- Dept. Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy
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- CNR Neuroscience Institute, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy; Dept. Biology, University of Padova, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy
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- CNR Neuroscience Institute, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy; Dept. Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35121, Padova, Italy
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Pinto M, Fernandes C, Martins E, Silva R, Benfeito S, Cagide F, Mendes RF, Almeida Paz FA, Garrido J, Remião F, Borges F. Boosting Drug Discovery for Parkinson's: Enhancement of the Delivery of a Monoamine Oxidase-B Inhibitor by Brain-Targeted PEGylated Polycaprolactone-Based Nanoparticles. Pharmaceutics 2019; 11:E331. [PMID: 31336891 PMCID: PMC6681091 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11070331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Revised: 06/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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The current pharmacological treatments for Parkinson's disease only offer symptomatic relief to the patients and are based on the administration of levodopa and catechol-O-methyltransferase or monoamine oxidase-B inhibitors (IMAO-B). Since the majority of drug candidates fail in pre- and clinical trials, due largely to bioavailability pitfalls, the use of polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) as drug delivery systems has been reported as an interesting tool to increase the stealth capacity of drugs or help drug candidates to surpass biological barriers, among other benefits. Thus, a novel potent, selective, and reversible IMAO-B (chromone C27, IC50 = 670 ± 130 pM) was encapsulated in poly(caprolactone) (PCL) NPs by a nanoprecipitation process. The resulting C27-loaded PEGylated PCL NPs (~213 nm) showed high stability and no cytotoxic effects in neuronal (SH-SY5Y), epithelial (Caco-2), and endothelial (hCMEC/D3) cells. An accumulation of PEGylated PCL NPs in the cytoplasm of SH-SY5Y and hCMEC/D3 cells was also observed, and their permeation across Caco-2 and hCMEC/D3 cell monolayers, used as in vitro models of the human intestine and blood-brain barrier, respectively, was demonstrated. PEGylated PCL NPs delivered C27 at concentrations higher than the MAO-B IC50 value, which provides evidence of their relevance to solving the drug discovery pitfalls.
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- Miguel Pinto
- CIQUP, Departmento de Química e Bioquímica, Centro de Investigação em Química, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP, Departmento de Química e Bioquímica, Centro de Investigação em Química, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO-REQUIMTE, Laboratório de Toxicologia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO-REQUIMTE, Laboratório de Toxicologia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP, Departmento de Química e Bioquímica, Centro de Investigação em Química, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP, Departmento de Química e Bioquímica, Centro de Investigação em Química, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Química, CICECO-Instituto de Materiais de Aveiro, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Departamento de Química, CICECO-Instituto de Materiais de Aveiro, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), Instituto Politécnico do Porto, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO-REQUIMTE, Laboratório de Toxicologia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP, Departmento de Química e Bioquímica, Centro de Investigação em Química, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal.
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Teixeira LDL, Dörr F, Dias CT, Pinto E, Lajolo FM, Villas-Bôas SG, Hassimotto NM. Human urine metabolomic signature after ingestion of polyphenol-rich juice of purple grumixama (Eugenia brasiliensis Lam.). Food Res Int 2019; 120:544-552. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2018.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2018] [Revised: 10/26/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Targeted covalent modification is assuming consolidated importance in drug discovery. In this context, the electrophilic tuning of redox-dependent cell signaling is attracting major interest, as it opens prospect for treating numerous pathologic conditions. Herein, we discuss the rationale and the issues of electrophile-based approaches, focusing on the transcriptional Nrf2-Keap1 pathway as a test case. We also highlight relevant medicinal chemistry strategies researchers have devised to meet the ambitious goal, dwelling on the investigational and therapeutic potential of modulating redox-signaling networks through regulatory cysteine switches.
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Fine-tuning the neuroprotective and blood-brain barrier permeability profile of multi-target agents designed to prevent progressive mitochondrial dysfunction. Eur J Med Chem 2019; 167:525-545. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2019.01.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Revised: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Fernandes C, Benfeito S, Amorim R, Teixeira J, Oliveira PJ, Remião F, Borges F. Desrisking the Cytotoxicity of a Mitochondriotropic Antioxidant Based on Caffeic Acid by a PEGylated Strategy. Bioconjug Chem 2018; 29:2723-2733. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.8b00383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Carlos Fernandes
- CIQUP−Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP−Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP−Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
- CNC−Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, UC−Biotech, University of Coimbra, Biocant Park, Cantanhede 3060-197, Portugal
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- CIQUP−Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
- CNC−Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, UC−Biotech, University of Coimbra, Biocant Park, Cantanhede 3060-197, Portugal
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- CNC−Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, UC−Biotech, University of Coimbra, Biocant Park, Cantanhede 3060-197, Portugal
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- UCIBIO−REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP−Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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Ribeiro JA, Benfeito S, Cagide F, Teixeira J, Oliveira PJ, Borges F, Silva AF, Pereira CM. Electrochemical Behavior of a Mitochondria-Targeted Antioxidant at an Interface between Two Immiscible Electrolyte Solutions: An Alternative Approach to Study Lipophilicity. Anal Chem 2018; 90:7989-7996. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.8b00787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- José A. Ribeiro
- Research Center
in Chemistry (CIQUP), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto 4169-007, Portugal
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- Research Center
in Chemistry (CIQUP), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto 4169-007, Portugal
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- Research Center
in Chemistry (CIQUP), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto 4169-007, Portugal
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- Research Center
in Chemistry (CIQUP), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto 4169-007, Portugal
- Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, UC-Biotech Building, Biocant Park, Cantanhede 3060-197, Portugal
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- Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, UC-Biotech Building, Biocant Park, Cantanhede 3060-197, Portugal
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- Research Center
in Chemistry (CIQUP), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto 4169-007, Portugal
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- Research Center
in Chemistry (CIQUP), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto 4169-007, Portugal
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- Research Center
in Chemistry (CIQUP), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto 4169-007, Portugal
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Teixeira J, Oliveira C, Cagide F, Amorim R, Garrido J, Borges F, Oliveira PJ. Discovery of a new mitochondria permeability transition pore (mPTP) inhibitor based on gallic acid. J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem 2018. [PMID: 29513043 PMCID: PMC6010063 DOI: 10.1080/14756366.2018.1442831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Pharmacological interventions targeting mitochondria present several barriers for a complete efficacy. Therefore, a new mitochondriotropic antioxidant (AntiOxBEN3) based on the dietary antioxidant gallic acid was developed. AntiOxBEN3 accumulated several thousand-fold inside isolated rat liver mitochondria, without causing disruption of the oxidative phosphorylation apparatus, as seen by the unchanged respiratory control ratio, phosphorylation efficiency, and transmembrane electric potential. AntiOxBEN3 showed also limited toxicity on human hepatocarcinoma cells. Moreover, AntiOxBEN3 presented robust iron-chelation and antioxidant properties in both isolated liver mitochondria and cultured rat and human cell lines. Along with its low toxicity profile and high antioxidant activity, AntiOxBEN3 strongly inhibited the calcium-dependent mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP) opening. From our data, AntiOxBEN3 can be considered as a lead compound for the development of a new class of mPTP inhibitors and be used as mPTP de-sensitiser for basic research or clinical applications or emerge as a therapeutic application in mitochondria dysfunction-related disorders.
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- José Teixeira
- a CIQUP, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences , University of Porto , Porto , Portugal.,b Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, UC-Biotech , Cantanhede , Portugal
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- a CIQUP, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences , University of Porto , Porto , Portugal
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- a CIQUP, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences , University of Porto , Porto , Portugal
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- a CIQUP, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences , University of Porto , Porto , Portugal.,c PhD Programme in Experimental Biology and Biomedicine (PDBEB) , Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra , Coimbra , Portugal.,d III-Institute for Interdisciplinary Research , University of Coimbra , Portugal
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- e Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering (ISEP) , Polytechnic Institute of Porto , Porto , Portugal
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- a CIQUP, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences , University of Porto , Porto , Portugal
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- b Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, UC-Biotech , Cantanhede , Portugal
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Oliveira C, Cagide F, Teixeira J, Amorim R, Sequeira L, Mesiti F, Silva T, Garrido J, Remião F, Vilar S, Uriarte E, Oliveira PJ, Borges F. Hydroxybenzoic Acid Derivatives as Dual-Target Ligands: Mitochondriotropic Antioxidants and Cholinesterase Inhibitors. Front Chem 2018; 6:126. [PMID: 29740575 PMCID: PMC5924788 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2018.00126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2018] [Accepted: 04/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a multifactorial age-related disease associated with oxidative stress (OS) and impaired cholinergic transmission. Accordingly, targeting mitochondrial OS and restoring cholinergic transmission can be an effective therapeutic strategy toward AD. Herein, we report for the first time dual-target hydroxybenzoic acid (HBAc) derivatives acting as mitochondriotropic antioxidants and cholinesterase (ChE) inhibitors. The studies were performed with two mitochondriotropic antioxidants AntiOxBEN1 (catechol derivative), and AntiOxBEN2 (pyrogallol derivative) and compounds 15–18, which have longer spacers. Compounds AntiOxBEN1 and 15, with a shorter carbon chain spacer (six- and eight-carbon) were shown to be potent antioxidants and BChE inhibitors (IC50 = 85 ± 5 and 106 ± 5 nM, respectively), while compounds 17 and 18 with a 10-carbon chain were more effective AChE inhibitors (IC50 = 7.7 ± 0.4 and 7.2 ± 0.5 μM, respectively). Interestingly, molecular modeling data pointed toward bifunctional ChEs inhibitors. The most promising ChE inhibitors acted by a non-competitive mechanism. In general, with exception of compounds 15 and 17, no cytotoxic effects were observed in differentiated human neuroblastoma (SH-SY5Y) and human hepatocarcinoma (HepG2) cells, while Aβ-induced cytotoxicity was significantly prevented by the new dual-target HBAc derivatives. Overall, due to its BChE selectivity, favorable toxicological profile, neuroprotective activity and drug-like properties, which suggested blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability, the mitochondriotropic antioxidant AntiOxBEN1 is considered a valid lead candidate for the development of dual acting drugs for AD and other mitochondrial OS-related diseases.
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- Catarina Oliveira
- CIQUP, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,CNC, Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, UC-Biotech, University of Coimbra, Cantanhede, Portugal
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- CIQUP, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,CNC, Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, UC-Biotech, University of Coimbra, Cantanhede, Portugal
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- CIQUP, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of "Scienze della Salute", University "Magna Græcia" of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- CIQUP, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,CNC, Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, UC-Biotech, University of Coimbra, Cantanhede, Portugal
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- CIQUP, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering (ISEP), Polytechnic of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO-REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.,Instituto de Ciencias Químicas Aplicadas, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- CNC, Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, UC-Biotech, University of Coimbra, Cantanhede, Portugal
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- CIQUP, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Fernandes C, Pinto M, Martins C, Gomes MJ, Sarmento B, Oliveira PJ, Remião F, Borges F. Development of a PEGylated-Based Platform for Efficient Delivery of Dietary Antioxidants Across the Blood–Brain Barrier. Bioconjug Chem 2018; 29:1677-1689. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.8b00151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Carlos Fernandes
- CIQUP, Centro de Investigação em Química, Departmento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- CIQUP, Centro de Investigação em Química, Departmento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- CESPU, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada em Ciências e Tecnologias da Saúde, 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, UC-Biotech, University of Coimbra, Biocant Park, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal
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- CIQUP, Centro de Investigação em Química, Departmento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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Pereira SP, Deus CM, Serafim TL, Cunha-Oliveira T, Oliveira PJ. Metabolic and Phenotypic Characterization of Human Skin Fibroblasts After Forcing Oxidative Capacity. Toxicol Sci 2018; 164:191-204. [DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfy068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Susana P Pereira
- CNC—Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, UC Biotech Building, Biocant Park, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal
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- CNC—Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, UC Biotech Building, Biocant Park, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal
- IIIUC—Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Coimbra, 3030-789 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC—Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, UC Biotech Building, Biocant Park, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal
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- CNC—Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, UC Biotech Building, Biocant Park, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal
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- CNC—Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, UC Biotech Building, Biocant Park, 3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal
- IIIUC—Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Coimbra, 3030-789 Coimbra, Portugal
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Oliveira C, Gaspar A, Gomes LR, Low JN, Borges F, Cagide F. Structural elucidation of a series of benzamide derivatives. MAGNETIC RESONANCE IN CHEMISTRY : MRC 2018; 56:216-223. [PMID: 29150955 DOI: 10.1002/mrc.4682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2017] [Revised: 10/27/2017] [Accepted: 10/31/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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- Catarina Oliveira
- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, 4169-007, Portugal
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, 4169-007, Portugal
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- FP-ENAS-Faculty of Health Sciences, University Fernando Pessoa, Porto, P-4200-150, Portugal
- REQUIMTE/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, 4169-007, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 3UE, UK
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, 4169-007, Portugal
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, 4169-007, Portugal
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Teixeira J, Deus CM, Borges F, Oliveira PJ. Mitochondria: Targeting mitochondrial reactive oxygen species with mitochondriotropic polyphenolic-based antioxidants. Int J Biochem Cell Biol 2018; 97:98-103. [PMID: 29454114 DOI: 10.1016/j.biocel.2018.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Revised: 01/29/2018] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Mitochondrial function and regulation of redox balance is fundamental in controlling cellular life and death pathways. Antioxidants have been used to counteract disruption of redox networks, normally associated with progressive loss of cell homeostasis and disease pathophysiology, although therapeutic success is limited mainly due to pharmacokinetic drawbacks. Attempts to improve mitochondrial function in a range of diseases spurred active drug discovery efforts. Currently, the most effective strategy to deliver drugs to mitochondria is the covalent link of lipophilic cations to the bioactive compound. Although targeting mitochondrial oxidative stress with antioxidants has been demonstrated, clinical use has been hampered by several challenges, with no FDA-approved drug so far. Development of new mitochondriotropic antioxidant agents based on dietary polyphenols has recently gained momentum. Due to their nature, mitochondria-targeted multi-functional antioxidants can trigger stress responses and contribute to tissue protection through hormesis mechanisms, inhibiting excessive mitochondrial ROS production and associated diseases.
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- José Teixeira
- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto 4169-007, Portugal; CNC - Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra,UC-Biotech Building, Biocant Park, Cantanhede 3060-197, Portugal.
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- CNC - Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra,UC-Biotech Building, Biocant Park, Cantanhede 3060-197, Portugal
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- CIQUP/Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto 4169-007, Portugal
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- CNC - Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra,UC-Biotech Building, Biocant Park, Cantanhede 3060-197, Portugal
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