1
|
Sánchez-Quezada V, Velázquez-Guadarrama N, Mendoza-Elizalde S, Hernández-Iturriaga M, Landaverde PV, Loarca-Piña G. Bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds present in Persea americana Mill. seed ingredient during oral-gastric digestion with antibacterial capacity against Helicobacter pylori. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 331:118259. [PMID: 38685366 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118259] [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: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE In ancient Mexican cultures, the Persea americana Mill seed has been used against gastrointestinal diseases, due to high concentrations of bioactive compounds. According to Traditional Mexican Medicine, P. americana seed aqueous infusion is used against roundworms, intestinal worms, parasites, and gastrointestinal problems, in a dose taken over three or four days. In addition, Mexican Society of Natural History indicates the traditional use of P. americana seed powder as an antiparasitic, and antibacterial. On the other hand, Helicobacter pylori infection is a factor associated with the development of gastric disease, peptic ulcers as well as some types of gastric lymphomas and gastric cancer in humans; in this way is necessary scientific evidence about P. americana seed effect in gastrointestinal disease. AIM OF THE STUDY The work aimed to evaluate bioactive compounds bioaccessibility and antimicrobial potential against Helicobacter pylori during oral-gastric digestion in vitro of food ingredient from Persea americana Mill. seed and elucidate the possible action mechanism using in silico tools. MATERIALS AND METHODS Initially, P. americana seed oil and aqueous extract of P. americana seed were obtained using ultrasound and maceration respectively, and the food ingredient from P. americana seed was obtained. The samples underwent oral-gastric digestions by the INFOGEST method, to continue identifying and quantifying the bioactive compounds by HPLC-DAD and GC-MS. The anti-Helicobacter pylori activity determination were used fourteen Helicobacter pylori clinical strains and reference strains by Susceptibility testing by Minimal Inhibition Concentration, Kinetics of Growth Inhibition of H. pylori, Urease Inhibitory Kinetic. Finally, to elucidate a possible action mechanism used in silico tools (Software AutoDock 4.2.6 and BioVia Discovery v.19.1.0.1.18287). RESULTS The lipophilic fraction of P. americana seed detected oleic acid, linoleic acid, and avocadenofuran compounds, and the phenolic fraction showed the presence of catechin, rutin, ellagic, and chlorogenic acid, among others. Phenolic compounds conformational changes during oral-gastric digestion due to mechanical and acid hydrolysis, while lipophilic compounds showed a 20% increase in the gastric phase. Persea americana Mill. seed ingredient (3.08 μg/mL) showed total in vitro inhibition of clinical and reference strains of H. pylori, likewise, the lipophilic fraction had a lower inhibition concentration (2.59 μg/mL) regardless of the strains. Among the mechanisms found in silico, inhibition of target proteins such as CagA, BabA, and MUC5 were observed, as virulence factors involving adherence and bacterial pathogenicity. CONCLUSIONS This research provides evidence that food ingredient from P. americana seed has antimicrobial in vitro potential against H. pylori clinical strains, through phenolic and mainly lipophilic compounds, opening new scientific evidence that supports the P. americana seed's traditional use.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- V Sánchez-Quezada
- Programa de Posgrado en Alimentos del Centro de la República (PROPAC), Research and Graduate Studies in Food Science, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico.
| | - N Velázquez-Guadarrama
- Unidad de Investigación en Enfermedades Infecciosas, Área de Genética Bacteriana, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Mexico.
| | - S Mendoza-Elizalde
- Unidad de Investigación en Enfermedades Infecciosas, Área de Genética Bacteriana, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Mexico.
| | - M Hernández-Iturriaga
- Programa de Posgrado en Alimentos del Centro de la República (PROPAC), Research and Graduate Studies in Food Science, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico.
| | - P Vázquez Landaverde
- Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada (CICATA), Unidad Querétaro CICATA-IPN Querétaro, Mexico.
| | - G Loarca-Piña
- Programa de Posgrado en Alimentos del Centro de la República (PROPAC), Research and Graduate Studies in Food Science, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Hameed H, Hussain J, Cláudia Paiva-Santos A, Zaman M, Hamza A, Sajjad I, Asad F. Comprehensive insights on treatment modalities with conventional and herbal drugs for the treatment of duodenal ulcers. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03178-5. [PMID: 38837070 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03178-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
Abstract
Areas of the body accessible to gastric secretions, such as the stomach and duodenum, are most commonly damaged by circumscribed lesions of the upper gastrointestinal tract mucosa. Peptic ulcer disease is the term for this illness (PUD). About 80% of peptic ulcers are duodenal ulcers, with stomach ulcers accounting for the remaining 20%. Duodenal ulcers are linked to the two primary results about Helicobacter pylori infection and COX inhibitor users. Additional causes might include drinking, smoking, stress, and coffee consumption. The indications and symptoms of a duodenal ulcer depend on the patient's age and the lesion's location. For duodenal ulcers, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the usual course of treatment. This comprehensive study included an in-depth literature search in the literature and methods section using electronic databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. The search method included publications published from the inception of the relevant database to the present. Inclusion criteria included studies investigating different treatment options for duodenal ulcer disease, including traditional pharmacotherapy and naturopathic treatments. Data mining includes information on treatment techniques, treatment outcomes, and possible synergies between conventional and herbal treatments. In addition, this review critically examines the available information on the effectiveness, safety, and possible side effects of different treatments. The inclusion of conventional and herbal treatments is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the many treatment options available for duodenal ulcer disease. A more comprehensive and personalized treatment plan can be achieved by incorporating dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, and, if necessary, herbal therapies to complement other treatments normally.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Huma Hameed
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
| | - Jahangir Hussain
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
| | - Ana Cláudia Paiva-Santos
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, 3000-548, Portugal
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, 3000-548, Portugal
| | - Muhammad Zaman
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
| | - Ali Hamza
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
| | - Irsa Sajjad
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
| | - Faria Asad
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Santacroce L, Topi S, Bottalico L, Charitos IA, Jirillo E. Current Knowledge about Gastric Microbiota with Special Emphasis on Helicobacter pylori-Related Gastric Conditions. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:4991-5009. [PMID: 38785567 PMCID: PMC11119845 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46050299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
Abstract
The gastric milieu, because of its very low acidic pH, is very harsh for bacterial growth. The discovery of Helicobacter pylori (H.p.) has opened a new avenue for studies on the gastric microbiota, thus indicating that the stomach is not a sterile environment. Nowadays, new technologies of bacterial identification have demonstrated the existence of other microorganisms in the gastric habitat, which play an important role in health and disease. This bacterium possesses an arsenal of compounds which enable its survival but, at the same time, damage the gastric mucosa. Toxins, such as cytotoxin-associated gene A, vacuolar cytotoxin A, lipopolysaccharides, and adhesins, determine an inflammatory status of the gastric mucosa which may become chronic, ultimately leading to a gastric carcinoma. In the initial stage, H.p. persistence alters the gastric microbiota with a condition of dysbiosis, predisposing to inflammation. Probiotics and prebiotics exhibit beneficial effects on H.p. infection, and, among them, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities are the major ones. Moreover, the association of probiotics with prebiotics (synbiotics) to conventional anti-H.p. therapy contributes to a more efficacious eradication of the bacterium. Also, polyphenols, largely present in the vegetal kingdom, have been demonstrated to alleviate H.p.-dependent pathologies, even including the inhibition of tumorigenesis. The gastric microbiota composition in health and disease is described. Then, cellular and molecular mechanisms of H.p.-mediated damage are clarified. Finally, the use of probiotics, prebiotics, and polyphenols in experimental models and in patients infected with H.p. is discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Luigi Santacroce
- Section of Microbiology and Virology, Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro’, 70124 Bari, Italy;
| | - Skender Topi
- Department of Clinical Disciplines, University ‘Alexander Xhuvani’ of Elbasan, 3001 Elbasan, Albania; (S.T.)
| | - Lucrezia Bottalico
- Department of Clinical Disciplines, University ‘Alexander Xhuvani’ of Elbasan, 3001 Elbasan, Albania; (S.T.)
| | - Ioannis Alexandros Charitos
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pneumology and Respiratory Rehabilitation Unit, Institute of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy;
| | - Emilio Jirillo
- Section of Microbiology and Virology, Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro’, 70124 Bari, Italy;
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
H. Altemani F, H. Elmaidomy A, H. Abu-Baih D, M. Abdel Zaher A, Mokhtar FA, A. Algehainy N, T. Bakhsh H, Bringmann G, Ramadan Abdelmohsen U, Abdelhafez OH. Tamarix aphylla derived metabolites ameliorate indomethacin-induced gastric ulcers in rats by modulating the MAPK signaling pathway, alleviating oxidative stress and inflammation: In vivo study supported by pharmacological network analysis. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0302015. [PMID: 38728332 PMCID: PMC11086843 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Nature has proven to be a treasure resource of bioactive metabolites. In this regard, Tamarix aphylla (F. Tamaricaceae) leaves crude extract was investigated for its gastroprotective effect against indomethacin-induced damage to the gastric mucosa. Additionally, phytochemical investigation of the methanolic extract afforded eight flavonoids' derivatives (1-8). On pharmacology networking study, the isolated compounds identified 123 unique targets where only 45 targets were related to peptic ulcer conditions, these 45 targets include 11 targets specifically correlate to gastric ulcer. The protein-protein interaction defined the PTGS2 gene as one of the highly interacted genes and the complete pharmacology network defined the PTGS2 gene as the most represented gene. The top KEGG signaling pathways according to fold enrichment analysis was the EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor resistance pathway. As a result, these findings highlighted the significance of using T. aphylla leaves crude extract as an anti-gastric ulcer candidate, which provides a safer option to chemical antisecretory medicines, which are infamous for their negative side effects. Our findings have illuminated the potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of T. aphylla, which are likely mediated by suppressing IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and MAPK signaling pathways, without compromising gastric acidity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Faisal H. Altemani
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
| | - Abeer H. Elmaidomy
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
| | - Dalia H. Abu-Baih
- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Minia, Egypt
- Deraya Center for Scientific Research, Deraya University, Minia, Egypt
| | - Azza M. Abdel Zaher
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
| | | | - Naseh A. Algehainy
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
| | - Hussain T. Bakhsh
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
| | - Gerhard Bringmann
- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
| | - Usama Ramadan Abdelmohsen
- Deraya Center for Scientific Research, Deraya University, Minia, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
| | | |
Collapse
|
5
|
Jafar M, Ahmad Khan MS, Akbar MJ, AlSaihaty HS, Alasmari SS. Obliteration of H. pylori infection through the development of a novel thyme oil laden nanoporous gastric floating microsponge. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29246. [PMID: 38638985 PMCID: PMC11024545 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29246] [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: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
Abstract
Thyme oil (TO) is a valuable essential oil believed to possess a variety of bioactivities, including antibacterial, anticancer, and antioxidant properties. These attributes grant TO the excellent capability to treat a wide range of diseases, particularly the effective eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection in the stomach. However, its practical use is limited by its low stability under atmospheric conditions. Our current research aims to encapsulate TO in eudragit (EGT) microsponges to enhance its stability and improve its effectiveness against H. pylori. The TO microsponges were prepared using EGT as a polymer, polysorbate 80 as a stabilizer, and dichloromethane (DCM) as a solvent via the quasi-emulsion solvent evaporation method. The product yield, particle size, surface morphology, entrapment efficiency, drug-polymer interaction, in-vitro floating, and in-vitro drug release of the microsponges were evaluated. The most promising microsponge was tested against H. pylori ATCC 43504 strains. The results showed that the microsponges exhibited a high product yield (ranging from 41 % ± 0.75-81.27 % ± 1.13), excellent entrapment efficiency (ranging from 63.01 % ± 0.79-88.64 % ± 0.98), prolonged in-vitro floating time (more than 12 h) and sustained in-vitro drug release for 18 h (81.53 %). Scanning electron microscopy results indicated that the microsponges were spherical in shape with a spongy surface. The average particle size of the selected microsponges was determined to be 49.79 ± 1.4 μm, and their average pore size was measured to be 0.81 ± 0.14 μm. DSC study results revealed that TO was physically entrapped in the microsponges. In-vitro anti-H. pylori activity studies demonstrated that TO in microsponge was more effective against H. pylori than pure TO. In conclusion, the developed microsponges containing thyme oil provide a promising alternative for the efficient targeting and eradication of H. Pylori infection.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mohammed Jafar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 34212, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mohd Sajjad Ahmad Khan
- Department of Basic Sciences, Deanship of Preparatory Year and Supporting Studies, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 34212, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mohammad Jamal Akbar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 34212, Saudi Arabia
| | - Hadi Saleem AlSaihaty
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 34212, Saudi Arabia
| | - Sultan Saad Alasmari
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 34212, Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Zhou H, Li Y, Lu W. Treatment Effects of Bifidobacterium Quadruple Viable Tablets Combined With Quadruple Therapy on Helicobacter Pylori-Infected Peptic Ulcer in Children. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2024:99228241248717. [PMID: 38676453 DOI: 10.1177/00099228241248717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the treatment effects of Bifidobacterium quadruple viable tablets combined with quadruple therapy on Helicobacter pylori (Hp)-infected peptic ulcer in children. A total of 124 children with Hp-infected peptic ulcers were allocated into 2 treatment groups: control group (quadruple therapy) and observation group (quadruple therapy plus Bifidobacterium quadruple viable tablets). After treatment, the 2 groups were compared in terms of ulcer healing, serum inflammatory cytokines, Hp elimination, gastrointestinal hormones, and intestinal flora. After treatment, the children in the observation group possessed lower serum interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor α, procalcitonin, C-reactive protein, gastrin, and motilin levels, and higher ulcer healing rate, Hp clearance rate, somatostatin levels and bifidobacterium and lactobacillus versus those in the control group. Bifidobacterium quadruple viable tablets combined with quadruple therapy has good efficacy in Hp-associated peptic ulcer disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hui Zhou
- Department of Pediatric, People's Central Hospital, Yichang, China
| | - Yi Li
- Department of Orthopedics, Renhe Hospital, Yichang, China
| | - Wei Lu
- Department of Pediatric, People's Central Hospital, Yichang, China
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Gong H, Zhao N, Zhu C, Luo L, Liu S. Treatment of gastric ulcer, traditional Chinese medicine may be a better choice. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 324:117793. [PMID: 38278376 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117793] [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: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Gastric ulcer (GU) is the injury of the gastric mucosa caused by the stimulation of various pathogenic factors penetrating the deep mucosal muscle layer. An increasing number of studies have shown that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is highly effective in treating GU due to its multitarget, multilevel, and multi-pathway effects. AIM OF THE STUDY To review the latest research progress in the treatment of GU by TCM, including clinical and experimental studies, focusing on the target and mechanism of action of drugs and providing a theoretical basis for the treatment of GU by natural herbs. MATERIALS AND METHODS Electronic databases (PubMed, Elsevier, Springer, Web of Science, and CNKI) were searched using the keywords "gastric ulcer", "gastric mucosal lesion", "TCM" and or paired with "peptic ulcer" and "natural drugs" for studies published in the last fifteen years until 2023. RESULTS TCM, including single components of natural products, Chinese patent medicines (CPM), and TCM decoction, is expected to treat GU by regulating various mechanisms, such as redox balance, inflammatory factors, angiogenesis, gastric mucosal protective factors, intestinal flora, apoptosis, and autophagy. CONCLUSIONS We discussed and summarized the mechanism of TCM in the treatment of GU, which provided a sufficient basis for TCM treatment of GU.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haiying Gong
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; Department of Gastroenterology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Ning Zhao
- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
| | - Conglei Zhu
- Department of Pharmacy, Fuyang People's Hospital, Fuyang, Anhui, China
| | - Lin Luo
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Neural Regeneration and Repair, Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
| | - Sen Liu
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Neural Regeneration and Repair, Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Hałasa R, Turecka K, Mizerska U, Krauze-Baranowska M. Anti- Helicobacter pylori Biofilm Extracts from Rubus idaeus and Rubus occidentalis. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:501. [PMID: 38675162 PMCID: PMC11054215 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16040501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Helicobacter pylori infections are still an important health problem and are directly related to the development of gastric ulcer, gastric adenocarcinoma, mucosal lymphoid tissue lymphoma, and diabetes. At the same time, the number of substances/drugs effective against these bacteria is limited due to increasing resistance. Raw plant materials from various species of the Rubus genus-fruits and shoots-have shown antimicrobial activity in numerous studies against different bacteria, including H. pylori in a planktonic form. Research carried out on a model using fragments of intravenous infusions and triphenyl tetrazolium chloride (TTC) as a dye showed that the shoot extract of Rubus idaeus 'Willamette', the fruit extract of R. idaeus 'Poranna Rosa', R. idaeus and R. idaeus 'Laszka', and R. occidentalis Litacz' prevent the formation of biofilm by H. pylori. Active concentrations inhibiting biofilm formation were 6.65 mg/mL for shoots and 16.65 mg/mL for fruits. However, in the resulting biofilm, the extract from the shoots of R. idaeus 'Willamette' and the fruit of R. idaeus 'Poranna Rosa' at a concentration of 16.65 mg/mL was active against living bacteria, and the remaining extracts showed such activity at a concentration of 33.3 mg/mL. In studies on the interaction of the extract with antibiotics on biofilm, the extract from the shoots of R. idaeus 'Willamette' showed synergy with doxycycline and levofloxacin, additivity with amoxicillin and clarithromycin, and neutrality with metronidazole. H. pylori biofilm research was carried out in a newly elaborated research model-culture on fragments of intravenous infusions with the addition of TTC as a marker of living bacterial cells. The research results may constitute the basis for the development of new combination therapies for the treatment of H. pylori infections, including its resistant strains. The proposed new biofilm research model, which is cheap and effective, may allow testing of new substances that are potentially more effective against H. pylori and other biofilm-forming bacterial strains.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rafał Hałasa
- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Medical University of Gdansk, Al. Gen. J. Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdansk, Poland;
| | - Katarzyna Turecka
- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Medical University of Gdansk, Al. Gen. J. Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdansk, Poland;
| | - Urszula Mizerska
- Department of Polymeric Nanomaterials, Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363 Lodz, Poland;
| | | |
Collapse
|
9
|
Simomura VL, Miorando D, de Oliveira BMM, Mânica A, Bohnen LC, Buzatto MV, Kunst FM, Ansolin LD, Somensi LB, Vidal Gutiérrez M, Venzon L, de Queiroz E Silva TF, Mota da Silva L, Roman Junior WA. Aqueous extract of the bark of Uncaria tomentosa, an amazonian medicinal plant, promotes gastroprotection and accelerates gastric healing in rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 321:117542. [PMID: 38056537 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117542] [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: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE Uncaria tomentosa Willd. DC., is used in the Amazonian region of South America, wherein ethnic groups use the plant to treat diseases, including gastric disorders. However, despite its widespread popular use, this species has yet to be assessed for its anti-ulcer effects. AIM OF THE STUDY In this study, we aimed to evaluate the in vivo gastroprotective and gastric healing activities of an aqueous extract of the bark of Uncaria tomentosa (AEUt) and sought to gain an understanding of the pharmacological mechanisms underlying these biological effects. MATERIALS AND METHODS To verify the gastroprotective properties rats were treated with AEUt (30, 60, or 120 mg/kg) prior to inducing gastric ulceration with ethanol or piroxicam. Additionally, the involvement of nitric oxide, non-protein sulfhydryl compounds (NP-SH), α-2 adrenergic receptors, and prostaglandins was investigated. Furthermore, a pylorus ligature model was employed to investigate the antisecretory activity of AEUt. The gastric healing effects of AEUt (60 mg/kg) were examined in rats in which ulceration had been induced with 80% acetic acid, whereas the quality of healing was evaluated in mice with interleukin-induced recurrent ulcers. We also evaluated the in vivo thickness of the gastric wall using ultrasonography. Moreover, the levels of reduced glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were evaluated in ulcerated mucosa, and we determined the activities of the enzymes myeloperoxidase (MPO), N-acetyl-β-D-glycosaminidase, superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione S-transferase. In addition, we assessed the effects of AEUt on cell viability and subjected the AEUt to phytochemical analyses. RESULTS Administration of the AEUt (60 or 120 mg/kg) prevented ethanol- and piroxicam-induced ulceration, which was also confirmed histologically. Moreover, we observed that pre-treatment with NEM and indomethacin abolished the gastroprotective effects of AEUt, thereby indicating the involvement of NP-SH and prostaglandins in these protective effects. In addition, we found that the administration of AEUt had no appreciable effects on the volume, acidity, or peptic activity of gastric juice. Furthermore, the AEUt (60 mg/kg) accelerated the gastric healing of acetic acid-induced ulcers by 46.2% and ultrasonographic findings revealed a reduction in the gastric wall thickness in this group. The gastric healing effect of AEUt was also accompanied by a reduction in MPO activity. The AEUt (60 mg/kg) also minimized ulcer recurrence in mice exposed to IL-1β and was associated with the maintenance of GSH levels and a reduction in MDA contents. We deduce that the biological effects of AEUt could be associated with the activities of polyphenols and the alkaloids isomitraphylline and mitraphylline, identified as predominant constituents of the AEUt. Furthermore, we found no evidence to indicate that AEUt would have any cytotoxic effects. CONCLUSION Collectively, our findings provide compelling evidence indicating the therapeutic efficacy of U. tomentosa. Our data indicate that compounds in AEUt confer gastroprotection and that this preventive effect of AEUt was accompanied by gastric healing and a reduction in gastric ulcer recurrence. Moreover, we provide evidence to indicate that the gastroprotective and gastric healing effects involve the antioxidant system and anti-inflammatory responses that contribute to preserving the gastric mucosa.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Viviane Lazari Simomura
- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Community University of Chapecó Region, CEP 89809-900, Chapecó, SC, Brazil.
| | - Daniela Miorando
- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Community University of Chapecó Region, CEP 89809-900, Chapecó, SC, Brazil.
| | | | - Aline Mânica
- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Community University of Chapecó Region, CEP 89809-900, Chapecó, SC, Brazil.
| | - Lilian Caroline Bohnen
- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Community University of Chapecó Region, CEP 89809-900, Chapecó, SC, Brazil.
| | - Maike Valentin Buzatto
- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Community University of the Chapecó Region, CEP 89809-900, Chapecó, SC, Brazil.
| | - Francine Mantelli Kunst
- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Community University of the Chapecó Region, CEP 89809-900, Chapecó, SC, Brazil.
| | - Lucas Damo Ansolin
- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Community University of the Chapecó Region, CEP 89809-900, Chapecó, SC, Brazil.
| | - Lincon Bordignon Somensi
- Postgraduate Program in Development and Society, Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University, CEP 89500-199, Caçador, SC, Brazil.
| | - Max Vidal Gutiérrez
- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Agricultural Sciences, Universidad de Sonora, Navojoa Sonora, Mexico.
| | - Larissa Venzon
- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Vale do Itajaí, CEP 88302-202, Itajaí, SC, Brazil.
| | | | - Luisa Mota da Silva
- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Vale do Itajaí, CEP 88302-202, Itajaí, SC, Brazil; TGI Pharmacology and its interactions Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, UFSC, SC, Brazil.
| | - Walter Antônio Roman Junior
- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Community University of Chapecó Region, CEP 89809-900, Chapecó, SC, Brazil; Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Community University of the Chapecó Region, CEP 89809-900, Chapecó, SC, Brazil.
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Leng ZY, Wang JH, Gao L, Shi K, Hua HB. Efficacy of pantoprazole plus perforation repair for peptic ulcer and its effect on the stress response. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15:2757-2764. [PMID: 38222001 PMCID: PMC10784820 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i12.2757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Peptic ulcer (PU) is an abnormal phenomenon in which there is rupture of the mucosa of the digestive tract, which not only affects patients' normal life but also causes an economic burden due to its high medical costs. AIM To investigate the efficacy of pantoprazole (PPZ) plus perforation repair in patients with PU and its effect on the stress response. METHODS The study subjects were 108 PU patients admitted between July 2018 and July 2022, including 58 patients receiving PPZ plus perforation repair [research group (RG)] and 50 patients given simple perforation repair [control group (CG)]. The efficacy, somatostatin (SS) concentration, stress reaction [malondialdehyde (MDA), lipid peroxide (LPO)], inflammatory indices [tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin (IL)-1β], recurrence, and complications (perforation, hemorrhage, and pyloric obstruction) were compared. RESULTS The overall response rate was higher in the RG than in the CG. Patients in the RG had markedly elevated SS after treatment, which was higher than that of the CG, while MDA, LPO, TNF-, CRP, and IL-1β were significantly reduced to lower levels than those in the CG. Lower recurrence and complication rates were identified in the RG group. CONCLUSION Therefore, PPZ plus perforation repair is conducive to enhancing treatment outcomes in PU patients, reducing oxidative stress injury and excessive inflammatory reactions, and contributing to low recurrence and complication rates.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zi-Yan Leng
- The Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Jiangsu Province, Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Jia-Hao Wang
- Institute of Literature in Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Lei Gao
- School of Chinese Medicine & School of Integrated, Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Ke Shi
- Department of Spleen and Gastroenterology, Jiangyin Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangyin 214400, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Hai-Bing Hua
- Department of Spleen and Gastroenterology, Jiangyin Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangyin 214400, Jiangsu Province, China
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Park SY, Im JA, Kim JY. Exploring the Effect of Deep-Sea Water on the Therapeutic Potential of the Anti-Inflammatory Response in an Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Ulcer Rat Model. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17430. [PMID: 38139257 PMCID: PMC10743565 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417430] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Gastric ulcers are often exacerbated by factors such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and inflammation, and they have a substantial impact on a significant portion of the population. Notably, indomethacin is recognized as a prominent contributor to ulcers. This study investigated this potential method, with normalization to the anti-inflammatory and antiulcer properties of deep-sea water (DSW)-derived mineral water, using an indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer model in rats. The study involved four groups (n = 6 rats/group): normal control group (CON), indomethacin-only group (IND), indomethacin with trace mineral water group (TM), and indomethacin with high magnesium low sodium water group (HMLS). For three weeks, the CON and IND groups consumed tap water, while the TM and HMLS groups had access to mineral water. Gastric ulcers were induced on the final day using indomethacin, for all groups except the CON group. The results demonstrated that HMLS intake significantly improved gastric mucosal damage, preserved mucin stability, and increased gastric thickness, indicating its potential to prevent and alleviate indomethacin-induced gastric ulcers. Furthermore, HMLS consumption led to the upregulation of key genes associated with inflammation and a reduction in inflammatory cytokines. These findings suggest that DSW-derived mineral water, and particularly its high Mg2+ content, may offer promising health benefits including anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer properties.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Soo-yeon Park
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea; (S.-y.P.); (J.A.I.)
| | - Jin A Im
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea; (S.-y.P.); (J.A.I.)
| | - Ji Yeon Kim
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea; (S.-y.P.); (J.A.I.)
- Department of Nano Bio Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Lin K, Deng T, Qu H, Ou H, Huang Q, Gao B, Li X, Wei N. Gastric protective effect of Alpinia officinarum flavonoids: mediating TLR4/NF-κB and TRPV1 signalling pathways and gastric mucosal healing. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2023; 61:50-60. [PMID: 36541204 PMCID: PMC9788718 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2022.2152058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
CONTEXT Our previous studies have found that total flavonoid of Alpinia officinarum Hance (Zingiberaceae) (F.AOH) had protective effects on gastric ulcer (GU). OBJECTIVE To investigate the protective mechanism of F.AOH on acetic acid-induced chronic GUs in rats and ethanol-induced GES-1 cells damage. MATERIALS AND METHODS In vivo: Gastric damage was induced in SD rats by administering acetic acid after oral treatment with F-AOH at 54, 27 and 13.5 mg/kg (2 weeks of continuous gavage). After a comprehensive evaluation of rats' serum and gastric tissue-related indicators, gene transcriptome sequencing, qPCR and Western blotting were used to investigate the mechanism further. In vivo: GES-1 cells were incubated with F-AOH (8, 4 and 2 μg/mL) for 16 h and treated with 7% ethanol for 4 h. Transwell and flow cytometry were employed to detect migration and apoptosis of cells. RESULTS F.AOH effectively reduced the area of GUs in rats (from 11.2 ± 1.89 to 2.19 ± 0.95), reversing ethanol-induced cells apoptosis (from 23 ± 1.3 to 8.11 ± 0.93%). It also inhibited the expression of endothelin-1 (ET-1) and iNOS proteins, decreasing the levels of TNF-α IL-6 in serum, improving oxidative stress levels and increasing the expression of Bcl-2/Bax dimer genes. In addition, 4005 differentially expressed genes between the acetic acid model and the drug groups. Through experimental verification, F.AOH can inhibit the activation of TLR4/NF-κB signalling pathway and TRPV1 receptor. CONCLUSIONS F.AOH, as an effective gastric protective plant component, had potential therapeutic value in anti-inflammatory pain and antioxidative stress gastrointestinal diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kaiwen Lin
- School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- Hainan Women and Children’s Medical Center, Haikou, China
| | - Tang Deng
- School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
| | - Huijuan Qu
- School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
| | - Hongya Ou
- School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
| | - Qifeng Huang
- School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
| | - Bingmiao Gao
- School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
| | - Xiaoliang Li
- School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
| | - Na Wei
- School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Cicek B, Danısman B, Yildirim S, Yuce N, Nikitovic D, Bolat I, Kuzucu M, Ceyran E, Bardas E, Golokhvast KS, Tsatsakis A, Taghizadehghalehjoughi A. Flavonoid-Rich Sambucus nigra Berry Extract Enhances Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling Pathway Activation and Exerts Antiulcerative Effects In Vivo. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15486. [PMID: 37895164 PMCID: PMC10607857 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242015486] [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: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Sambucus nigra (SN) berry extract is characterized by high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. The current study aimed to investigate the effect of SN berry extract against indomethacin (IND)-induced gastric ulcer in rats and the mechanism involved. SN berry extract alleviated IND-induced gastric ulcers, as shown by assessing pathological manifestations in the gastric mucosa. These protective effects are attributed to attenuated oxidative damage to the gastric mucosa, correlated to increased activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), enhanced glutathione (GSH) levels, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and upregulation of the Nrf2/HO-1 cascade. Moreover, oxidative stress markers, including malondialdehyde (MDA) and total oxidant status (TOS), were downregulated in SN-extract-treated animals. Furthermore, SN berry extract suppressed gastric mucosal inflammation by downregulating interleukin (IL)-33, IL-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) levels, and attenuating myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity. The protective effects of SN berry extract were similar to those exerted by esomeprazole (ESO), an acid-secretion-suppressive drug. In conclusion, SN berry extract has antiulcerative effects, alleviating oxidative stress and inflammation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Betul Cicek
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, 24100 Erzincan, Turkey; (B.C.); (E.B.)
| | - Betul Danısman
- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey;
| | - Serkan Yildirim
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary, Atatürk University, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey; (S.Y.); (I.B.)
| | - Neslihan Yuce
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey;
| | - Dragana Nikitovic
- Laboratory of Histology-Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
| | - Ismail Bolat
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary, Atatürk University, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey; (S.Y.); (I.B.)
| | - Mehmet Kuzucu
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, 24100 Erzincan, Turkey;
| | - Ertuğrul Ceyran
- Central Research and Application Laboratory, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, 41000 Agri, Turkey;
| | - Ebru Bardas
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, 24100 Erzincan, Turkey; (B.C.); (E.B.)
| | - Kirill S. Golokhvast
- Siberian Federal Scientific Centre of Agrobiotechnology RAS, 2B Centralnaya Street, 630501 Krasnoobsk, Russia;
| | - Aristidis Tsatsakis
- Department of Forensic Sciences and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece;
| | - Ali Taghizadehghalehjoughi
- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, 11230 Bilecik, Turkey;
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Gong H, Han D, Luo Z, Zhu Q, Zhu X, Liu S, Chen D. Xiangshao Decoction alleviates gastric mucosal injury through NRF2 signaling pathway and reduces neuroinflammation in gastric ulcer rats. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 118:154954. [PMID: 37451149 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.154954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND A type of gastric mucosal injury disease known as gastric ulcer (GU) is clearly connected to the aberrant release of gastric acid. Traditional botanicals have the potential for anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, and other multitarget therapies, as well as being safe. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential effects of Xiangshao Decoction (XST) on gastric mucosal injury in GU rats and to explore the possible molecular mechanisms. METHODS After identifying XST and its components, we established GU rats and cell models by acetic acid and H2O2 induction, respectively. SOD and MDA indexes in gastric tissues and GES-1 cells, and the serum levels of BDNF, ALT, and AST were detected with relevant kits, changes of the gastric mucosa were observed and recorded, and gastric tissue pathology was observed by H&E staining. The production of ROS in GES-1 cells was detected by fluorescent probes. Cell transfection techniques were used to silence or overexpress NRF2. The mRNA or protein expressions of NRF2, KEAP1, NQO1, HO-1, SOD2, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, IBA1, GFAP, or γ-H2AX in the gastric tissue, hippocampus, or GES-1 cells were measured via qPCR, Western blot, immunofluorescence staining, or immunohistochemical staining. RESULTS The pH of gastric acid, ulcer score, and pathological damage score in GU rats could be reversed by XST administration. Expressions of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in the gastric mucosal tissues and the hippocampus of GU rats after administration of XST were down. Expressions of NRF2, NQO1, HO-1, SOD2, etc. in the gastric mucosal tissues and BDNF in the hippocampus were up-regulated. The production of ROS and MDA and the expressions of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and KEAP1 in H2O2-induced GES-1 cells were significantly reduced after XST intervention, while the activities of SOD and the expression of NRF2, NQO1, HO-1, and SOD2 were significantly increased, and these could be blocked by silencing NRF2 expression. CONCLUSIONS XST can improve oxidative stress injury and inflammatory response in GU rats and cell models, and its mechanism is mediated by the NRF2 signaling pathway.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haiying Gong
- Department of Gastroenterology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
| | - Di Han
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Zichen Luo
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatric Respiratory Disease, Instiute of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Qingping Zhu
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Xiaolin Zhu
- Department of Nephrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 23 Nanhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210017, China.
| | - Sen Liu
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Neural Regeneration and Repair, Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, 10 You An Men Wai Xi Tou Tiao, Beijing 100069, China.
| | - Diping Chen
- Department of Gastroenterology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China.
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Qu Z, Jiang D, Liu Y, Hou M. Liuwei Anxiao San protects gastric mucosa from gastric ulcer in rats by regulating the JAK2/STAT3 pathway. Tissue Cell 2023; 83:102145. [PMID: 37437331 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2023.102145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
Abstract
Mongolian medicine prescriptions are recognized as promising gastroprotective agents. This study is to explore the effects and mechanisms of Liuwei Anxiao San (LAS) in gastric ulcer (GU). GU rat models were established using acetic acid, followed by treatment with LAS at different doses and/or the JAK2 agonist Coumermycin A1 (CA1). The ulcerous area and inhibition rates were calculated. The mucosal damage and cell apoptosis in gastric tissues were assessed by H&E and TUNEL staining. The activities of SOD, GSH-Px, and CAT, and MDA levels were measured. The levels of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory factors were determined by ELISA. The activation of the JAK2/STAT3 pathway was determined by Western blot. As the results suggested, LAS dose-dependently ameliorated gastric mucosal damage and inhibited oxidative stress and inflammatory response, evidenced by increased activities of SOD, GSH-Px, and CAT, decreased MDA level, increment of anti-inflammatory factors and decrement of pro-inflammatory factors, and inhibited the activation of the JAK2/STAT3 pathway in GU rats. CA1 partly abolished the function of LAS on gastric mucosal injury, oxidative stress, and inflammation in GU rats. In conclusion, LAS protects against gastric mucosal injury in GU rats through inhibition of oxidative stress and inflammation by suppressing the JAK2/STAT3 pathway.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ze Qu
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China; Geriatrics Center, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010050, China
| | - Dong Jiang
- Hand and Foot Microscopy Center, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010050, China
| | - Yan Liu
- Department of Medical Administration, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010050, China
| | - Mingxing Hou
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China; Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, No. 5, Xinhua West Street, Huimin District, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010050, China.
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
AMPK/mTOR-driven autophagy & Nrf2/HO-1 cascade modulation by amentoflavone ameliorates indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 151:113200. [PMID: 35676791 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Gastric ulcer (GU) is a worldwide gastrointestinal disorder associated with NSAID use. Recently, amentoflavone proved to be a potent autophagy modulator, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic agent. Eight-week-old male Wistar rats received amentoflavone orally for 14 days at 25, 50, or 100 mg/kg/day. On day 14 of treatment, GU was induced by a single oral instillation of 100 mg/kg indomethacin, one hour after the last treatment. Amentoflavone dose-dependently alleviated indomethacin-induced GU, as demonstrated by repression of gastric mucosa pathological manifestations (ulcer index, ulcer surface area, histopathological deviations, and score) and increased ulcer inhibition percentage. These protective effects were due to the enhancement of gastric mucosa autophagy, as demonstrated by increased levels of beclin-1, MAP1LC3B, and CTSD, and reduced expression of p62 (SQSTM1). In addition, amentoflavone modulated the AMPK/mTOR pathway by increasing p-AMPK and reducing mTORC1 levels. Moreover, it hindered the redox aberrations by reducing MDA level and enhancing SOD activity, GSH level, and Nrf2/HO-1 cascade. Furthermore, a decrease in caspase-3 levels, Bax/Bcl-2 ratio and an increase in Bcl-2 expression suggest inhibition of the apoptotic process. Additionally, amentoflavone suppressed gastric mucosal inflammation by decreasing IL-1β, TNF-α, IFN-γ levels, IL-4, IL-6 mRNA expressions and MPO activity, and increasing IL-10 mRNA expresion. Therefore, amentoflavone could consider a promising natural agent protecting against indomethacin-induced GU.
Collapse
|
17
|
Rajabian A, Rajabian F, Babaei F, Mirzababaei M, Nassiri-Asl M, Hosseinzadeh H. Interaction of Medicinal Plants and Their Active Constituents With Potassium Ion Channels: A Systematic Review. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:831963. [PMID: 35273505 PMCID: PMC8902679 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.831963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Potassium ion (K+) channels are pore-forming transmembrane proteins that control the transport of K+ ions. Medicinal plants are widely used as complementary therapies for several disorders. Studies have shown that the modulation of K+ channels is most likely involved in various pharmacological effects of medicinal plants. This review aimed to evaluate the modulatory effects of medicinal plants and their active constituents on K+ channels under pathological conditions. This systematic review was prepared according to the Preferred Reporting Items for the Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guideline. Four databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, embase, and Scopus, were searched. We identified 687 studies from these databases, from which we selected 13 in vivo studies for the review by using the Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes, Study (PICOS) tool. The results of the 13 selected studies showed a modulatory effect of medicinal plants or their active constituents on ATP-sensitive potassium channels (KATP), and small (SKCa) and large (BKCa) conductance calcium-activated K+ channels in several pathological conditions such as nociception, brain ischemia, seizure, diabetes, gastric ulcer, myocardial ischemia-reperfusion, and hypertension via possible involvement of the nitric oxide/cyclic GMP pathway and protein kinase. K+ channels should be considered as significant therapeutic milestones in the treatment of several diseases. We believe that understanding the mechanism behind the interaction of medicinal plants with K+ channels can facilitate drug development for the treatment of various K+ channel-related disorders.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Arezoo Rajabian
- Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
| | - Fatemeh Rajabian
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
| | - Fatemeh Babaei
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Mohammadreza Mirzababaei
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
| | - Marjan Nassiri-Asl
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Neurobiology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Hossein Hosseinzadeh
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Mohammed DM, Ahmed KA, Desoukey MA, Sabry BA. Assessment of the antiulcer properties of Lawsonia inermis L. leaves and its nano-formulation against prolonged effect of acute ulcer in rats. Toxicol Rep 2022; 9:337-345. [PMID: 35284236 PMCID: PMC8914991 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2022.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Peptic ulcer syndrome (PUD) has been acknowledged as one of the most frequent causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Several reports indicated the ability of plant derived dosages as antiulcer agents. Many prior investigations have implied some biological activities of Lawsonia inermis L. The aim of this current investigation was to estimate the antiulcer capability of Lawsonia inermis L. leaves and its nano formulation against hazardous biochemical and histological changes in aspirin-induced ulcer rats. Methods divided into 6 groups (6 rats/group), Normal control (negative), Group (1) receiving dose of (200 g/kg) Lawsonia inermis L. for 8 weeks, Group (2) receiving (200 g/kg) nano Lawsonia inermis L. leaves for 8 weeks, Group (3) ulcer control group receiving a single dose (500 mg aspirin/kg rat body weight),groups 4& 5 receiving aspirin and either Lawsonia inermis L. leaves or nano Lawsonia inermis L. leaves for 8 weeks. Results: improvements in all the tested parameters as well as hepatic enzymes activities and some blood biochemical parameters. Conclusion Lawsonia inermis L.at the tested dose could prevent ulcer formation in the tested animals that may offer safe and low cost effective treatment for gastric ulcer.
Collapse
|
19
|
Biano LS, Oliveira AS, Palmeira DN, Silva LA, de Albuquerque-Junior RLC, Duarte MC, Correa CB, Grespan R, Batista JS, Camargo EA. Gastroprotective action of the ethanol extract of Leonurus sibiricus L. (Lamiaceae) in mice. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 284:114792. [PMID: 34737011 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Leonurus sibiricus L. (Lamiaceae) is a medicinal plant known in Brazil as "rubim" or "erva de macaé". It is used for various purposes, including stomach disorders. AIM OF THE STUDY To evaluate the effect of the ethanol extract of the aerial parts of L. sibiricus (EELs) in models of gastric damage in mice. MATERIAL AND METHODS The effect of EELs (50, 100 and 300 mg/kg, p.o., 1 h before induction) was tested on acidified ethanol (ACEt)-induced gastric ulcers. Additionally, we tested the effect of EELs (by intraduodenal administration) in the pylorus ligation (PL) model. RESULTS Pretreatment with EELs, at 300 mg/kg, but not 50 and 100 mg/kg, reduced the relative area of gastric ulcers induced by ACEt (p < 0.01) and lipoperoxidation (p < 0.001), and increased the sulfhydryl content (p < 0.01) in the stomach in comparison with the vehicle group. Pretreatment with N-ethylmaleimide (a blocker of non-protein sulfhydryl groups, 10 mg/kg, i.p.) or glibenclamide (a KATP channel blocker, 10 mg/kg, i.p.) inhibited the gastroprotective response caused by EELs (300 mg/kg; p < 0.001), but there were no alterations due to pretreatments with inhibitors of the synthesis of prostaglandins (indomethacin, 10 mg/kg), nitric oxide (L-NAME, 70 mg/kg) or hydrogen sulfide (DL-propargylglycine, 10 mg/kg). Treatment with EELs (300 mg/kg) reduced mucus production (p < 0.001) and the volume of gastric secretion (p < 0.001) after PL without affecting gastric acidity or pH. CONCLUSIONS These results provide evidence that EELs exerts gastroprotective action in mice, with the participation of oxidative stress and mediation of NP-SH, KATP channels and mucus production.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Laiza S Biano
- Graduation Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, SE, Brazil
| | - Alan S Oliveira
- Graduation Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, SE, Brazil
| | - David N Palmeira
- Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
| | - Luis André Silva
- Graduation Program in Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
| | | | - Marcelo C Duarte
- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
| | - Cristiane B Correa
- Graduation Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, SE, Brazil; Graduation Program in Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil; Department of Morphology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
| | - Renata Grespan
- Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil; Graduation Program in Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
| | - Josemar S Batista
- Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
| | - Enilton A Camargo
- Graduation Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, SE, Brazil; Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil; Graduation Program in Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Mahmoud MF, Nabil M, Hasan RA, El-Shazly AM, El-Ansari MA, Sobeh M. Pentagalloyl Glucose, a Major Compound in Mango Seed Kernel, Exhibits Distinct Gastroprotective Effects in Indomethacin-Induced Gastropathy in Rats via Modulating the NO/eNOS/iNOS Signaling Pathway. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:800986. [PMID: 35211013 PMCID: PMC8862146 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.800986] [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: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Gastric ulcers are a common health disorder that affect up to 10% of the world’s population. The gastroprotective potential of pentagalloyl glucose (PGG) against indomethacin-induced ulcer in rats and the possible underlying mechanisms were investigated. Gastric ulceration was induced by indomethacin (single dose, 60 mg/kg). Pretreatment with PGG (100 or 200 mg/kg, orally) for 8 days prior to the administration of indomethacin furnished significant reductions in gastric mucosal lesions as well as a significant increase in mucus concentration. Also, PGG significantly declined the elevations in gastric mucosal MDA, TNF-α, IL-6, PECAM-1, VEGF, and iNOS expression. It also mitigated the decrease in GSH and GPx and eNOS expression observed with indomethacin. The protective effects furnished by PGG were comparable to that of famotidine. The obtained results suggested that the anti-ulcer effects of PGG are mediated by increasing mucus production, scavenging free radicals, decreasing inflammation, and attenuating the NO/NOS signaling in favor of eNOS. To sum up, PGG could provide a potential therapy for gastric ulcer after evaluating its efficacy and effectiveness.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mona F. Mahmoud
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
- *Correspondence: Mansour Sobeh, Mona F. Mahmoud,
| | - Mohamed Nabil
- Pharmaceutical and Fermentation Industries Development Center (PFIDC), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El-Arab, Alexandria, Egypt
- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, New Mina, Egypt
| | - Rehab A. Hasan
- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
| | - Assem M. El-Shazly
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
| | - Mohamed A. El-Ansari
- Phytochemistry and Plant Systematics Department, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
| | - Mansour Sobeh
- AgroBioSciences, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben-Guerir, Morocco
- *Correspondence: Mansour Sobeh, Mona F. Mahmoud,
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Cao L, Wang S, Zhang L, Li J. RETRACTED: mPEG-b-P(Glu-co-Phe) nanoparticles increase gastric retention time and gastric ulcer treatment efficacy of 20(S)-ginsenoside Rg3. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 146:112608. [PMID: 35062071 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
Abstract
This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal (http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy). On behalf of all authors, the corresponding author, Jiannan Li, is retracting the above article. The authors informed the journal that they mistakenly provided inappropriate H&E and EGFR immunohistochemical images for the Rg3-NPs group in Fig. 9 of the published article. The results in Fig. 9D cannot be reproduced as originally published. Importantly, in the present version, Rg3-NPs groups do not show an EGFR promotion effect compared to Rg3 and Cimetidine groups. Therefore, their final results and conclusions are not supported. The authors sincerely apologise to the editors and journal readership for these oversights and inconvenience that this may have caused.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lanqing Cao
- Department of Pathology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun No.218 Ziqiang Street, Jilin, China
| | - Shu Wang
- Department of Radiotherapy, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun No.218 Ziqiang Street, Jilin, China
| | - Limei Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun No.218 Ziqiang Street, Jilin, China
| | - Jiannan Li
- Department of General Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun No.218 Ziqiang Street, Jilin, China.
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Al-Gabri N, Elnagar GM, Saghir SAM, El-Shaibany A, Alnomasy SF, Althafar ZM, Elkomy NMIM, Elaasser MM, Abdoh MS, Yosri M. Preliminary Study of Gastroprotective Effect of Aloe perryi and Date Palm Extracts on Pyloric Ligation-Induced Gastric Ulcer in Experimental Rats. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:9246785. [PMID: 35111849 PMCID: PMC8803418 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9246785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The present study was aimed at investigating the possible antiulcer activities of some natural phytochemicals Aloe perryi leaf extract (APLE) and flower extract (APFE) in addition to the date palm seed extract (DPSE) and the oily samples of DPSE in a pylorus ligation-induced ulcer model using ranitidine as a standard antiulcer drug. BACKGROUND Peptic ulcer is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder due to hypersecretion of gastric acid. It affects four million people worldwide, and 2-10% of these ulcers are perforated and cause bleeding. This increases the risk of morbidity and mortality. So we aimed to introduce a primary study alternatively safe method for treating peptic ulcer. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-two Wistar Albino rats of either sex were randomly divided into seven groups (6/each). The pylorus ligation was done to induce ulcer in pretreated albino rats. The antiulcer activities of extracts were estimated at different dose levels (250 and 500 mg/kg) using ranitidine as a standard drug (50 mg/kg). Gastric volume, pH, and total and free acidity as well as ulcer index and percentage of ulcer inhibition were measured to elucidate the antiulcerogenic effects. Histological examination of gastric ulcer was also performed. Statistical analysis for the results was done where P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Pylorus ligation for 6 h in control rats resulted in gastric ulcer which was indicated by the accumulation of gastric secretion and increased total acidity and decreased pH. The pretreatment of rats with APLE, APFE, and DPSE in addition to the oily samples of DPSE significantly inhibited the ulcers induced by pylorus ligation. These effects were attributed to significant reductions in total and free acidity, ulcer index, and gastric volume while there is a marked decrease in gastric pH (the antisecretory) as well as mucosal strengthening properties of these phytochemicals. CONCLUSION These findings give these extracts the potential to be a promising tool for the management of gastric ulcer after performing further clinical and experimental studies. Our study demonstrated the promising antiulcer activity of extracts and oils in pyloric ligation-induced gastric ulcer. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to explore the antiulcer activity of these extracts; however, further investigations may be recommended for full details about this antiulcerogenic capacity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Naif Al-Gabri
- Veterinary Department, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Thamar University, Dhamar, Yemen
- Laboratory of Salam Veterinary Group, Buraydah, Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia
| | - Gehad M. Elnagar
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
| | - Sultan A. M. Saghir
- Department of Medical Analysis, Princess Aisha Bint Al Hussein College of Nursing and Medical Analysis, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an, Jordan
| | - Amina El-Shaibany
- Pharmacognosy Department, University of Sana'a, Pharmacy College, Yemen
| | - Sultan F. Alnomasy
- Department of Medical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences in Al-Quwayiyah, Shaqra University, Al-Quwayiyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Ziyad M. Althafar
- Department of Medical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences in Al-Quwayiyah, Shaqra University, Al-Quwayiyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | | | - Mahmoud M. Elaasser
- The Regional Center for Mycology and Biotechnology, Al-Azhar University, 11787 Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
| | - Maisa Siddiq Abdoh
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mohammed Yosri
- The Regional Center for Mycology and Biotechnology, Al-Azhar University, 11787 Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Pretreatment of Garlic Oil Extracts Hampers Epithelial Damage in Cell Culture Model of Peptic Ulcer Disease. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:medicina58010091. [PMID: 35056399 PMCID: PMC8780497 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58010091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Peptic ulcer disease is a chronic disease affecting up to 10% of the world’s population. Proton pump inhibitors, such as lansoprazole are the gold standard in the treatment of ulcer disease. However, various studies have shown the effectiveness of garlic oil extracts in the treatment of ulcer disease. A cellular model can be established in the human gastric cell line by sodium taurocholate. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of garlic oil extracts pretreatment and LPZ addition in the cell culture model of peptic ulcer disease by examining oxidative stress and F-actin distribution. Materials and Methods: Evaluation was performed by determination of glutathione and prostaglandin E2 concentrations by ELISA; human gastric cell line proliferation by cell counting; expression of ATP-binding cassette, sub-family G, member 2; nuclear factor kappa B subunit 2 by RT PCR; and F-actin cytoskeleton visualization by semi-quantification of Rhodamine Phalloidin stain. Results: Our results showed significant reduction of cell damage after sodium taurocholate incubation when the gastric cells were pretreated with lansoprazole (p < 0.001) and increasing concentrations of garlic oil extracts (p < 0.001). Pretreatment with lansoprazole and different concentrations of garlic oil extracts increased prostaglandin E2 and glutathione concentrations in the cell culture model of peptic ulcer disease (p < 0.001). Positive correlation of nuclear factor kappa B subunit 2 (p < 0.01) with lansoprazole and garlic oil extracts pretreatment was seen, while ATP-binding cassette, sub-family G, member 2 expression was not changed. Treatment with sodium taurocholate as oxidative stress on F actin structure was less pronounced, although the highest concentration of garlic oil extracts led to a statistically significant increase of total amount of F-actin (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Hence, pretreatment with garlic oil extracts had gastroprotective effect in the cell model of peptic ulcer disease. However, further experiments are needed to fully elucidate the mechanism of this protective role.
Collapse
|
24
|
Ardalani H, Hejazi Amiri F, Hadipanah A, Kongstad KT. Potential antidiabetic phytochemicals in plant roots: a review of in vivo studies. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2021; 20:1837-1854. [PMID: 34900828 PMCID: PMC8630315 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-021-00853-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Background Medicinal plants are used to treat various disorders, including diabetes, globally in a range of formulations. While attention has mainly been on the aerial plant parts, there are only a few review studies to date that are focused on the natural constituents present in the plant roots with health benefits. Thus, the present study was performed to review in vivo studies investigating the antidiabetic potential of the natural compounds in plant roots. Methods We sorted relevant data in 2001-2019 from scientific databases and search engines, including Web of Knowledge, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Medline, Reaxys, and Google Scholar. The class of phytochemicals, plant families, major compounds, active constituents, effective dosages, type of extracts, time of experiments, and type of diabetic induction were described. Results In our literature review, we found 104 plants with determined antidiabetic activity in their root extracts. The biosynthesis pathways and mechanism of actions of the most frequent class of compounds were also proposed. The results of this review indicated that flavonoids, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, and phytosteroids are the most abundant natural compounds in plant roots with antidiabetic activity. Phytochemicals in plant roots possess different mechanisms of action to control diabetes, including inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes, oxidative stress reduction, secretion of insulin, improvement of diabetic retinopathy/nephropathy, slow the starch digestion, and contribution against hyperglycemia. Conclusion This review concludes that plant roots are a promising source of bioactive compounds which can be explored to develop against diabetes and diabetes-related complications. Graphical abstract
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hamidreza Ardalani
- Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 2, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Chemistry, Centre for Analysis and Synthesis, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
| | - Fatemeh Hejazi Amiri
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
| | - Amin Hadipanah
- Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
| | - Kenneth T Kongstad
- Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 2, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Kumadoh D, Archer MA, Yeboah GN, Kyene MO, Boakye-Yiadom M, Adi-Dako O, Osei-Asare C, Adase E, Appiah AA, Mintah SO. A review on anti-peptic ulcer activities of medicinal plants used in the formulation of Enterica, Dyspepsia and NPK 500 capsules. Heliyon 2021; 7:e08465. [PMID: 34917789 PMCID: PMC8645450 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Peptic ulcer disease affects many people globally. With the increasing resistance to some orthodox antibiotics such as Clarithromycin and Metronidazole, it is important that new acceptable, safer and effective therapies are developed to manage this disease. Various herbal medicines have been used traditionally for the remedy of peptic ulcer disease (PUD), however scientific information with regards to their anti-peptic ulcer both in-vivo and in-vitro as well as clinical studies supporting their use is still inadequate. The Centre for Plant Medicine Research, (CPMR) Mampong-Akuapem, Ghana manufactures three herbal Products namely Enterica, Dyspepsia and NPK 500 capsules which are currently used for the remedy of PUD as a triple therapy at its out-patient clinic with promising effects. The aim of this review is to gather information from literature on the anti-ulcer properties, pharmacological, phytochemical constituents and related activities of herbal plants used at the CPMR for formulation of the triple herbal therapy. This review may, provide some scientific bases for the use of Enterica, Dyspepsia and NPK 500 capsules in the management of Peptic ulcer at the CPMR out-patient clinic. METHODS Organization for the review involved the on and/or offline search for information from available literature using electronic data and scientific research information resources such as PubMed, Science Direct and Google scholar. RESULTS In this review, fifteen ethno-medicinal plants used for the formulation of Enterica, Dyspepsia and NPK capsules have been discussed, presenting the description of the plants, composition and pharmacological activity. INTERPRETATION Tables with the summary of reviewed medicinal plants with their anti-ulcer models and inference on possible mechanisms of action were drawn up. The mechanism(s) of action of individual plants and products (Enterica, Dyspepsia and NPK 500 capsules) must be further investigated and established experimentally in-vitro in addition to in-vivo pharmacological and clinical activity studies to confirm their use in the remedy of PUD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Doris Kumadoh
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Mampong-Akuapem, Ghana
- Department of Production, Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Mampong-Akuapem, Ghana
| | - Mary-Ann Archer
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Mampong-Akuapem, Ghana
| | - Genevieve N. Yeboah
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Mampong-Akuapem, Ghana
| | - Michael O. Kyene
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Mampong-Akuapem, Ghana
| | - Mavis Boakye-Yiadom
- Department of Clinical Research, Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Mampong-Akuapem, Ghana
| | - Ofosua Adi-Dako
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Microbiology, School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
| | - Christina Osei-Asare
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Microbiology, Central University College, Accra, Ghana
| | - Emmanuel Adase
- Department of Production, Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Mampong-Akuapem, Ghana
| | - Alfred A. Appiah
- Department of Phytochemistry, Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Mampong-Akuapem, Ghana
| | - Susana O. Mintah
- Department of Microbiology, Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Mampong-Akuapem, Ghana
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Antibiofilm and Antimicrobial-Enhancing Activity of Chelidonium majus and Corydalis cheilanthifolia Extracts against Multidrug-Resistant Helicobacter pylori. Pathogens 2021; 10:pathogens10081033. [PMID: 34451497 PMCID: PMC8400265 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10081033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Helicobacter pylori is a Gram-negative bacterium that colonizes the stomach of about 60% of people worldwide. The search for new drugs with activity against H. pylori is now a hotspot in the effective and safe control of this bacterium. Therefore, the aim of this research was to determine the antibacterial activity of extracts from selected plants of the Papaveraceae family against planktonic and biofilm forms of the multidrug-resistant clinical strain of H. pylori using a broad spectrum of analytical in vitro methods. It was revealed that among the tested extracts, those obtained from Corydalis cheilanthifolia and Chelidonium majus were the most active, with minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of 64 µg/mL and 128 µg/mL, respectively. High concentrations of both extracts showed cytotoxicity against cell lines of human hepatic origin. Therefore, we attempted to lower their MICs through the use of a synergistic combination with synthetic antimicrobials as well as by applying cellulose as a drug carrier. Using checkerboard assays, we determined that both extracts presented synergistic interactions with amoxicillin (AMX) and 3-bromopyruvate (3-BP) (FICI = 0.5) and additive relationships with sertraline (SER) (FICI = 0.75). The antibiofilm activity of extracts and their combinations with AMX, 3-BP, or SER, was analyzed by two methods, i.e., the microcapillary overgrowth under flow conditions (the Bioflux system) and assessment of the viability of lawn biofilms after exposure to drugs released from bacterial cellulose (BC) carriers. Using both methods, we observed a several-fold decrease in the level of H. pylori biofilm, indicating the ability of the tested compounds to eradicate the microbial biofilm. The obtained results indicate that application of plant-derived extracts from the Papaveraceae family combined with synthetic antimicrobials, absorbed into organic BC carrier, may be considered a promising way of fighting biofilm-forming H. pylori.
Collapse
|
27
|
Vera ME, Mariani ML, Aguilera C, Penissi AB. Effect of a Cytoprotective Dose of Dehydroleucodine, Xanthatin, and 3-Benzyloxymethyl-5 H-furan-2-one on Gastric Mucosal Lesions Induced by Mast Cell Activation. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:5983. [PMID: 34205991 PMCID: PMC8198283 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22115983] [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: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine whether the lactones dehydroleucodine, xanthatin and 3-benzyloxymethyl-5H-furan-2-one, would be effective in an animal model of gastric ulcer induced by mast cell activation. Rats were divided into ten groups. Treatments were repeated for four days. The degree of gastric erosion was assessed with a scoring system and histological preparations. Gastric mast cell morphology was analyzed by histological procedures. Serum serotonin levels were determined as markers of mast cell activation. Statistical analyses were done using ANOVA and Tukey-Kramer test. We demonstrated that the repeated administration of compound 48/80 results in extensive mucosal lesions in the gastric mucosa and that such lesions occurred in association with mast cell degranulation and a significant increase of serum serotonin. We showed that these lesions were prevented by dehydroleucodine, xanthatin, and 3-benzyloxymethyl-5H-furan-2-one and that this effect was similar to that obtained with sodium cromoglycate. In conclusion, the results of the present study indicate that the optimal gastric cytoprotective dose of dehydroleucodine, xanthatin, and 3-benzyloxymethyl-5H-furan-2-one is efficacious in an animal model of gastric ulcer induced by mast cell activation. Our findings suggest that these lactones could be valuable tools for designing novel therapeutic agents for digestive disorders associated with inappropriate mast cell activation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | - Alicia Beatriz Penissi
- Instituto de Histología y Embriología “Dr. Mario H. Burgos” (IHEM-CCT Mendoza-CONICET), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Casilla de Correo 56, 5500 Mendoza, Argentina; (M.E.V.); (M.L.M.); (C.A.)
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Phytochemical Fingerprinting and In Vitro Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity of the Aerial Parts of Thymus marschallianus Willd. and Thymus seravschanicus Klokov Growing Widely in Southern Kazakhstan. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26113193. [PMID: 34073499 PMCID: PMC8198081 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26113193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
The chemical composition of the hydroethanolic extracts (60% v/v) from the aerial parts of Thymus marschallianus Willd (TM) and Thymus seravschanicus Klokov (TS) from Southern Kazakhstan flora was analyzed together with their hexane fractions. Determination of antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant activities of both extracts was also performed. RP-HPLC/PDA and HPLC/ESI-QTOF-MS showed that there were some differences between the composition of both extracts. The most characteristic components of TM were rosmarinic acid, protocatechuic acid, luteolin 7-O-glucoside, and apigenin 7-O-glucuronide, while protocatechuic acid, luteolin 7-O-glucoside, luteolin 7-O-glucuronide, and eriodictyol predominated in TS. The content of polyplenols was higher in TS than in TM. The GC-MS analysis of the volatile fraction of both examined extracts revealed the presence of thymol and carvacrol. Additionally, sesquiterpenoids, fatty acids, and their ethyl esters were found in TM, and fatty acid methyl esters in TS. The antioxidant activity of both extracts was similar. The antibacterial activity of TS extract was somewhat higher than TM, while antifungal activity was the same. TS extract was the most active against Helicobacter pylori ATCC 43504 with MIC (minimal inhibitory concentration) = 0.625 mg/mL, exerting a bactericidal effect. The obtained data provide novel information about the phytochemistry of both thyme species and suggest new potential application of TS as a source of bioactive compounds, especially with anti-H. pylori activity.
Collapse
|
29
|
Yasin H, Tariq F, Sameen A, Ahmad N, Manzoor MF, Yasin M, Tariq T, Iqbal MW, Ishfaq B, Mahmood S, Siddeeg A. Ethanolic extract of okra has a potential gastroprotective effect on acute gastric lesions in Sprague Dawley rats. Food Sci Nutr 2020; 8:6691-6698. [PMID: 33312552 PMCID: PMC7723190 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.1963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) has various bioactive components used for the treatment of different diseases such as gastritis and ulcers. This research aims to examine the anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer attributes of okra extract against gastric lesions. Adult Sprague Dawley male albino rats were divided into five groups. The negative control (G1) received normal feed, positive control (G2) received ulcer-inducing drug aspirin 150 mg/kg of body weight (b.w), G3 group received reference drug omeprazole 20 mg/kg of b.w, G4 group received okra extract 250 mg/kg of b.w, and G5 group received 500 mg/kg of b.w. Acute gastric damage was induced in G1, G2, G3, and G4 using aspirin 150 mg/kg of b.w, during 14-day-long efficacy trials after that all the animals were sacrificed. Anti-ulcer parameters and histopathological analysis of stomachs were performed to evaluate the degree of recovery against tissue damage by the administration of okra extract. The obtained results indicated that the 500 mg/kg of b.w okra extract exerted a protective effect in aspirin-induced gastric ulcers by significantly (p < .05) reducing ulcer score, ulcer area, total acidity, and gastric volume, and significantly (p < .05) increasing gastric pH. Moreover, histopathological observation revealed that gastric mucosa was normal in G1, G3, G4, and G5; however, disruptions in the gastric epithelium were observed in G2. Congestion was observed in all groups except G1 and G5. Gastric pits and gastric glands were increased in size in G2 and G4. A higher concentration of okra extract (500 mg/kg of b.w) showed almost similar results when compared to the reference drug omeprazole.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hafsa Yasin
- National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of Food Nutrition and Home SciencesUniversity of AgricultureFaisalabadPakistan
| | - Farwa Tariq
- National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of Food Nutrition and Home SciencesUniversity of AgricultureFaisalabadPakistan
| | - Aysha Sameen
- National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of Food Nutrition and Home SciencesUniversity of AgricultureFaisalabadPakistan
| | - Nazir Ahmad
- Institute of Home and Food SciencesFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
| | - Muhammad Faisal Manzoor
- Institute of Home and Food SciencesFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
- School of Food Science and EngineeringSouth China University and TechnologyGuangzhouChina
- School of Food and Biological EngineeringJiangsu UniversityZhenjiangChina
| | - Maria Yasin
- District Head Quarters HospitalPakpattanPakistan
| | - Tayyaba Tariq
- National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of Food Nutrition and Home SciencesUniversity of AgricultureFaisalabadPakistan
| | | | - Bushra Ishfaq
- National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of Food Nutrition and Home SciencesUniversity of AgricultureFaisalabadPakistan
| | - Sana Mahmood
- National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of Food Nutrition and Home SciencesUniversity of AgricultureFaisalabadPakistan
| | - Azhari Siddeeg
- Department of Food Engineering and TechnologyFaculty of Engineering and TechnologyUniversity GeziraWad MedaniSudan
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Research Progress on Anti-Inflammatory Effects and Mechanisms of Alkaloids from Chinese Medical Herbs. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2020; 2020:1303524. [PMID: 32256634 PMCID: PMC7104124 DOI: 10.1155/2020/1303524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
As the spectrum of diseases keeps changing and life pace keeps going faster, the probability and frequency of diseases caused by human inflammatory reactions also keep increasing. How to develop effective anti-inflammatory drugs has become the hotspot of researches. It has been found that alkaloids from Chinese medical herbs have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antitumor, anticonvulsant, diuretic, and antiarrhythmic effects, among which the anti-inflammatory effect is very prominent and commonly used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and other rheumatic immune diseases, but its mechanism of action has not been well explained. Based on this, this paper will classify alkaloids according to structural types and review the plant sources, applicable diseases, and anti-inflammatory mechanisms of 16 kinds of alkaloids commonly used in clinical treatment, such as berberine, tetrandrine, and stephanine, with the aim of providing a reference for drug researches and clinical applications.
Collapse
|