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Sarg NH, Hersi FH, Zaher DM, Hamouda AO, Ibrahim SI, El-Seedi HR, Omar HA. Unveiling the therapeutic potential of Taxifolin in Cancer: From molecular mechanisms to immune modulation and synergistic combinations. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 133:155934. [PMID: 39128306 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 07/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Taxifolin (TAX), a flavonoid abundant in various medicinal plants, has gained attention for its multifaceted role in cancer therapy and cytoprotection against chemotherapy-induced toxicities. TAX modulates key signaling pathways to regulate several processes within tumors, thus potentially playing an important role in tumor suppression. PURPOSE This review aims to explore the current understanding of TAX's role in cancer therapy including its antitumor mechanisms, synergistic combinations, and cytoprotective effects. The review also addresses the safety profile of TAX, highlights its pharmacokinetic (PK) properties limiting its use, and summarizes the suggested pharmaceutical and chemical solutions to overcome these limitations. METHODOLOGY A literature review was conducted through searching online databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar using several combinations of relevant keywords related to TAX's potential in anticancer therapy. A total of 84 articles published within the last 15 years were included in this review and analyzed following the PRISMA guidelines. RESULTS TAX inhibits tumor proliferation, migration, and invasion via the cGMP-PKG pathway, inducing G1-phase arrest and apoptosis. TAX's anti-angiogenic and pro-apoptotic effects are mediated by downregulating Hif1-α, VEGF, and AKT. Additionally, it can synergize the conventional chemotherapeutic agents, enhancing their efficacy and mitigating drug resistance by inhibiting P-glycoprotein expression. Additionally, TAX demonstrates cytoprotective effects against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity, cyclophosphamide/pazopanib-induced hepatotoxicity, methotrexate-induced oral mucositis, and doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity by inhibiting ferroptosis. TAX further has immunomodulatory effects in the tumor microenvironment, enhancing immune responses and sensitizing tumors to immune checkpoint inhibitors. Advancements in TAX's anticancer effects include introducing novel drug delivery systems and chemical modifications to generate derivatives with improved pharmacological effects. CONCLUSION Clinical trials are needed to confirm TAX's safety and effectiveness in cancer therapy, optimize formulations, and investigate synergistic combinations. Overall, TAX holds promise as a versatile anticancer agent, offering direct anticancer effects and protective benefits against chemotherapy-induced toxicities.
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- Nadin H Sarg
- Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates; College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates; College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates; College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Islamic University of Madinah, P. O. Box: 170, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia; Pharmacognosy Group, Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Biomedical Centre, Uppsala University, Box 591 751 24 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates; College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates.
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Zhu L, Yang X, Wu S, Dong R, Yan Y, Lin N, Zhang B, Tan B. Hepatotoxicity of epidermal growth factor receptor - tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs). Drug Metab Rev 2024; 56:302-317. [PMID: 39120430 DOI: 10.1080/03602532.2024.2388203] [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: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is one of the most frequently adverse reactions in clinical drug use, usually caused by drugs or herbal compounds. Compared with other populations, cancer patients are more prone to abnormal liver function due to primary or secondary liver malignant tumor, radiation-induced liver injury and other reasons, making potential adverse reactions from liver damage caused by anticancer drugs of particular concernduring clinical treatment process. In recent years, the application of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) has changed the treatment status of a series of solid malignant tumors. Unfortunately, the increasing incidence of hepatotoxicitylimits the clinical application of EGFR-TKIs. The mechanisms of liver injury caused by EGFR-TKIs were complex. Despite more than a decade of research, other than direct damage to hepatocytes caused by inhibition of cellular DNA synthesis and resulting in hepatocyte necrosis, the rest of the specific mechanisms remain unclear, and few effective solutions are available. This review focuses on the clinical feature, incidence rates and the recent advances on the discovery of mechanism of hepatotoxicity in EGFR-TKIs, as well as rechallenge and therapeutic strategies underlying hepatotoxicity of EGFR-TKIs.
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- Lulin Zhu
- Department of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Clinical CancerPharmacology andToxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Clinical CancerPharmacology andToxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Clinical CancerPharmacology andToxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Clinical CancerPharmacology andToxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- Westlake Laboratory of Life Sciences and Biomedicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Clinical CancerPharmacology andToxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- Westlake Laboratory of Life Sciences and Biomedicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Clinical CancerPharmacology andToxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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Wei H, Zhao T, Liu X, Ding Q, Yang J, Bi X, Cheng Z, Ding C, Liu W. Mechanism of Action of Dihydroquercetin in the Prevention and Therapy of Experimental Liver Injury. Molecules 2024; 29:3537. [PMID: 39124941 PMCID: PMC11314611 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29153537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Liver disease is a global health problem that affects the well-being of tens of thousands of people. Dihydroquercetin (DHQ) is a flavonoid compound derived from various plants. Furthermore, DHQ has shown excellent activity in the prevention and treatment of liver injury, such as the inhibition of hepatocellular carcinoma cell proliferation after administration, the normalization of oxidative indices (like SOD, GSH) in this tissue, and the down-regulation of pro-inflammatory molecules (such as IL-6 and TNF-α). DHQ also exerts its therapeutic effects by affecting molecular pathways such as NF-κB and Nrf2. This paper discusses the latest research progress of DHQ in the treatment of various liver diseases (including viral liver injury, drug liver injury, alcoholic liver injury, non-alcoholic liver injury, fatty liver injury, and immune liver injury). It explores how to optimize the application of DHQ to improve its effectiveness in treating liver diseases, which is valuable for preparing potential therapeutic drugs for human liver diseases in conjunction with DHQ.
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- Hewei Wei
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (H.W.); (Q.D.); (J.Y.); (X.B.); (Z.C.)
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- School of Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Wuzhou University, Wuzhou 543002, China; (T.Z.); (X.L.)
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- School of Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Wuzhou University, Wuzhou 543002, China; (T.Z.); (X.L.)
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (H.W.); (Q.D.); (J.Y.); (X.B.); (Z.C.)
- School of Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Wuzhou University, Wuzhou 543002, China; (T.Z.); (X.L.)
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (H.W.); (Q.D.); (J.Y.); (X.B.); (Z.C.)
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (H.W.); (Q.D.); (J.Y.); (X.B.); (Z.C.)
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (H.W.); (Q.D.); (J.Y.); (X.B.); (Z.C.)
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (H.W.); (Q.D.); (J.Y.); (X.B.); (Z.C.)
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology College, Jilin 132101, China
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- School of Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Wuzhou University, Wuzhou 543002, China; (T.Z.); (X.L.)
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Wu IT, Yeh WJ, Huang WC, Yang HY. Very low-carbohydrate diet with higher protein ratio improves lipid metabolism and inflammation in rats with diet-induced nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. J Nutr Biochem 2024; 126:109583. [PMID: 38244701 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2024.109583] [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: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is commonly associated with obesity, and it is mainly treated through lifestyle modifications. The very low-carbohydrate diet (VLCD) can help lose weight rapidly but the possible effects of extreme dietary patterns on lipid metabolism and inflammatory responses in individuals with NAFLD remain debatable. Moreover, VLCD protein content may affect its effectiveness in weight loss, steatosis, and inflammatory responses. Therefore, we investigated the effects of VLCDs with different protein contents in NAFLD rats and the mechanisms underlying these effects. After a 16-week inducing period, the rats received an isocaloric normal diet (NC group) or a VLCD with high or low protein content (NVLH vs. NVLL group, energy ratio:protein/carbohydrate/lipid=20/1/79 vs. 6/1/93) for the next 8 weeks experimental period. We noted that the body weight decreased in both the NVLH and NVLL groups; nevertheless, the NVLH group demonstrated improvements in ketosis. The NVLL group led to hepatic lipid accumulation, possibly by increasing very-low-density lipoprotein receptor (VLDLR) expression and elevating liver oxidative stress, subsequently activating the expression of Nrf2, and inflammation through the TLR4/TRIF/NLRP3 and TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway. The NVLH was noted to prevent the changes in VLDLR and the TLR4-inflammasome pathway partially. The VLCD also reduced the diversity of gut microbiota and changed their composition. In conclusion, although low-protein VLCD consumption reduces BW, it may also lead to metabolic disorders and changes in microbiota composition; nevertheless, a VLCD with high protein content may partially alleviate these limitations.
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- I-Ting Wu
- Department of Nutritional Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Graduate Program of Nutrition Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Taipei Institute of Pathology, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Nutritional Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
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Ocak M, Usta DD, Arik Erol GN, Kaplanoglu GT, Konac E, Yar Saglam AS. Determination of In Vitro and In Vivo Effects of Taxifolin and Epirubicin on Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Mouse Breast Cancer Cells. Technol Cancer Res Treat 2024; 23:15330338241241245. [PMID: 38515396 PMCID: PMC10958820 DOI: 10.1177/15330338241241245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Background: One of the most significant characteristics of cancer is epithelial-mesenchymal transition and research on the relationship between phenolic compounds and anticancer medications and epithelial-mesenchymal transition is widespread. Methods: In order to investigate the potential effects of Taxifolin on enhancing the effectiveness of Epirubicin in treating breast cancer, specifically in 4T1 cells and an allograft BALB/c model, the effects of Taxifolin and Epirubicin, both individually and in combination, were examined. Cell viability assays and cytotoxicity assays in 4T1 cells were performed. In addition, 4T1 cells were implanted into female BALB/c mice to conduct in vivo studies and evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of Taxifolin and Epirubicin alone or in combination. Tumor volumes and histological analysis were also assessed in mice. To further understand the mechanisms involved, we examined the messenger RNA and protein levels of epithelial-mesenchymal transition-related genes, as well as active Caspase-3/7 levels, using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, western blot, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, respectively. Results: In vitro results demonstrated that the coadministration of Taxifolin and Epirubicin reduced cell viability and cytotoxicity in 4T1 cell lines. In vivo, coadministration of Taxifolin and Epirubicin suppressed tumor growth in BALB/c mice with 4T1 breast cancer cells. Additionally, this combination treatment significantly increased the levels of active caspase-3/7 and downregulated the messenger RNA and protein levels of N-cadherin, β-catenin, vimentin, snail, and slug, but upregulated the E-cadherin gene. It significantly decreased the messenger RNA levels of the Zeb1 and Zeb2 genes. Conclusion: The in vitro and in vivo results of our study indicate that the concurrent use of Epirubicin with Taxifolin has supportive effects on breast cancer treatment.
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- Muhammet Ocak
- Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Cerrah S, Akbas N, Ozcicek F, Mammadov R, Altuner D, Suleyman H, Bulut S. Effects of taxifolin on aspirin-induced gastric damage in rats: macroscopic and biochemical evaluation. Exp Anim 2023; 72:513-519. [PMID: 37331803 PMCID: PMC10658090 DOI: 10.1538/expanim.22-0065] [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: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Taxifolin (dihydroquercetin) is a flavanonol isolated from various plants and has antioxidant effects. The aim of our study was to macroscopically and biochemically investigate the effects of taxifolin on aspirin-induced oxidative gastric damage in rats and to evaluate them by comparison with those of famotidine. Rats were divided into four drug administration groups: a healthy control group, an aspirin-only group (ASG), a taxifolin + aspirin group (TASG), and a famotidine + aspirin group (FASG). The results revealed that in light of the results that we obtained, 50 mg/kg taxifolin had anti-ulcer effects. At this dose, taxifolin was able to bring COX-1 activities to a level close to those seen in healthy rats with appropriate macroscopic, oxidant/antioxidant, and biochemical parameters. Based on these results, it can be said that taxifolin may be successfully used as a more potent alternative to famotidine, which is the currently accepted treatment for aspirin-induced ulcers.
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- Serkan Cerrah
- Department of Gastroenterology, Erzurum City Hospital, Ataturk neighborhood, Çat Yolu Street, No: 36, 25240, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Başbağlar neighborhood 1429. Street No:2/1 24100, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Başbağlar neighborhood 1429. Street No:2/1 24100, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Başbağlar neighborhood 1429. Street No:2/1 24100, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Başbağlar neighborhood 1429. Street No:2/1 24100, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Başbağlar neighborhood 1429. Street No:2/1 24100, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Başbağlar neighborhood 1429. Street No:2/1 24100, Erzincan, Türkiye
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Liu Y, Shi X, Tian Y, Zhai S, Liu Y, Xiong Z, Chu S. An insight into novel therapeutic potentials of taxifolin. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1173855. [PMID: 37261284 PMCID: PMC10227600 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1173855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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Taxifolin is a flavonoid compound, originally isolated from the bark of Douglas fir trees, which is often found in foods such as onions and olive oil, and is also used in commercial preparations, and has attracted the interest of nutritionists and medicinal chemists due to its broad range of health-promoting effects. It is a powerful antioxidant with excellent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and other pharmacological activities. This review focuses on the breakthroughs in taxifolin for the treatment of diseases from 2019 to 2022 according to various systems of the human body, such as the nervous system, immune system, and digestive system, and on the basis of this review, we summarize the problems of current research and try to suggest solutions and future research directions.
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- Yang Liu
- Department of Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Polymer Composites Engineering Laboratory, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Changchun, China
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- Department of Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Bayramoglu Z, Mokhtare B, Mendil AS, Coban TA, Mammadov R, Bulut S, Suleyman Z, Suleyman H. Effect of taxifolin on methotrexate-induced oxidative and inflammatory oral mucositis in rats: biochemical and histopathological evaluation. J Appl Oral Sci 2022; 30:e20220115. [PMID: 36134855 PMCID: PMC9484792 DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2022-0115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The role of oxidative stress, as well as inflammation in the pathogenesis of methotrexate (MTX)-induced oral mucositis, is a known fact. The anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties of taxifolin-the effect we tested against MTX-induced oral mucosal damage-are well known. OBJECTIVE Evaluating biochemically and histopathologically the effects of taxifolin on methotrexate-induced oral mucosal damage in rats. METHODOLOGY In the taxifolin+MTX (TMTX) group, 50 mg/kg taxifolin was orally administered to rats by gavage. In the MTX and healthy (HG) groups, normal saline was applied to rats as solvent by the same method. One hour after administration of taxifolin and solvent, 5 mg/kg MTX was orally administered to rats in the MTX and TMTX groups. Taxifolin and methotrexate were administered once a day for 30 days. Macroscopic, biochemical, and histopathological evaluations were performed on the inner cheek and tongue tissues of rats. These parts were removed after rats were killed with a high-dose anesthesia. RESULTS Taxifolin with MTX prevented the increase in oxidant and pro-inflammatory parameters, such as malondialdehyde (MDA), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), interleukin 6 (IL-6), on the inner cheek and tongue tissues of rats. Moreover, taxifolin antagonized the decrease in total glutathione (tGSH). Taxifolin decreased MTX-induced histopathological damage. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that taxifolin may be useful to treat MTX-associated oral mucositis.
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- Zeynep Bayramoglu
- Ataturk University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Ataturk University, Faculty of Veterinary, Department of Pathology, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Erciyes University, Faculty of Veterinary, Department of Pathology, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Erzincan, Turkey
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Zhao Q, Wu ZE, Li B, Li F. Recent advances in metabolism and toxicity of tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Pharmacol Ther 2022; 237:108256. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2022.108256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Ekinci B, Altuner D, Suleyman B, Mammadov R, Bulut S, Suleyman Z, A. Gul M, Ergul C, Suleyman H. Effect of Thymoquinone on Diclofenac-Induced Liver Injury. INT J PHARMACOL 2022. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2022.1331.1339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Xue W, Fu Y, Zhang H, Li G, Cao P, Li Y, Peng Q, Zhong K, Feng S, Gao Y. A novel, simplified, and reproducible porcine model of acute ischemic liver failure with portal vein preservation. Exp Anim 2022; 71:60-70. [PMID: 34497163 PMCID: PMC8828402 DOI: 10.1538/expanim.21-0076] [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: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The current ischemic models of liver failure are difficult and usually time-consuming to produce. The aim of this study was to develop a simplified and reproducible porcine model of acute liver failure for use in preclinical research. Eighteen Bama miniature pigs were randomly divided into Groups A, B, and C. The hepatic artery and common bile duct were ligated in all groups. While the portal vein was completely preserved in Group A, it was narrowed by 1/3 and 1/2 in Groups B and C, respectively. Results of biochemical analyses, encephalopathy scores, and survival times were compared among the groups. Results of hematoxylin-eosin staining, terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling, Masson staining, and Ki-67 analyses were recorded. Survival times in Groups B and C were 11.67 ± 1.86 and 2.16 ± 0.75 days, respectively, shorter than that in Group A (>15 days). Following surgery, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, lactate dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin, and direct bilirubin levels significantly increased relative to baseline values in all groups (P<0.05). Groups B and C exhibited a significant decrease in encephalopathy scores and a significant increase in ammonia levels, which were negatively correlated with one another. Pathological analysis revealed obvious necrosis of liver cells, which correlated closely with the degree of portal vein constriction. Our simple, highly reproducible model effectively mimics the clinical characteristics of acute liver failure in humans and provides a foundation for further research on artificial liver support system development.
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- Weisong Xue
- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510280, Guangdong Province, P.R. China
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- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510280, Guangdong Province, P.R. China
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- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510280, Guangdong Province, P.R. China
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- Beijing Grand Lifescience & technology, Ltd., No. 8, Shengmingyuan Road, Changping District, Beijing 100000, P.R. China
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- Clinical Research Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510280, Guangdong Province, P.R. China
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- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510280, Guangdong Province, P.R. China
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- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510280, Guangdong Province, P.R. China
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- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510280, Guangdong Province, P.R. China
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- Beijing Grand Lifescience & technology, Ltd., No. 8, Shengmingyuan Road, Changping District, Beijing 100000, P.R. China
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- General Surgery Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery II, Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Artificial Organ and Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou Clinical Research and Transformation Center for Artificial Liver, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510280, Guangdong Province, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Southern Medical University, No. 1023, Shatai Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510050, Guangdong Province, P.R. China
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