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Alotaibi JA, Sirwi A, El-Halawany AM, Esmat A, Mohamed GA, Ibrahim SR, Alzain AA, Halawa TF, Safo M, Abdallah HM. α-Glucosidase, butyrylcholinesterase and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities of phenolic compounds from Carthamus tinctorius L. flowers: In silico and in vitro studies. Saudi Pharm J 2024; 32:102106. [PMID: 38831925 PMCID: PMC11145550 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2024.102106] [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: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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Chemical investigation of Carthamus tinctorius L. flowers resulted in isolation of seven metabolites that were identified as; p-Hydroxybenzoic acid (1), trans hydroxy cinnamic acid (2), kaempferol-6-C-glucoside (3), astragalin (4), cartormin (5), kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside (6), and kaempferol-3-O-sophoroside (7). Virtual screening of the isolated compounds against human intestinal α-glucosidase, acetylcholinesterase, and butyrylcholinesterase was carried out. Additionally, the antioxidant activity of the bioactive compounds was assessed. Compounds 1 and 5 exhibited moderate binding affinities to acetylcholinesterase (binding energy -5.33 and -4.18 kcal/mol, respectively), compared to donepezil (-83.33kcal/mol). Compounds 1-7 demonstrated weak affinity to butyrylcholinesterase. Compounds 2 and 4 displayed moderate binding affinity to human intestinal α-glucosidase,compared to Acarbose (reference compound), meanwhile compound 2 exhibited lower affinity. Molecular dynamic studies revealed that compound 4 formed a stable complex with the binding site throughout a 100 ns simulation period. The in-vitro results were consistent with the virtual experimental results, as compounds 1 and 5 showed mild inhibitory effects on acetylcholinesterase (IC50s 150.6 and 168.7 µM, respectively). Compound 4 exhibited moderate α-glucosidase inhibition with an IC50 of 93.71 µM. The bioactive compounds also demonstrated notable antioxidant activity in ABTS [2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)], ORAC (oxygen radical-absorbance capacity), and metal chelation assays, suggesting their potential in improving dementia in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mitigating hyperglycemia.
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- Jawaher A.M. Alotaibi
- Department of Natural Products and Alternative Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Natural Products and Alternative Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Giza 11562, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Natural Products and Alternative Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Preparatory Year Program, Department of Chemistry, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut 71526, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Gezira, Wad Madani 21111, Sudan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Aberdeen Hospital, Newglasgow, Nova Scotia Health Authorities, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Center for Drug Discovery, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, 800 East Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23298, USA
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- Department of Natural Products and Alternative Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Cheng H, Yang C, Ge P, Liu Y, Zafar MM, Hu B, Zhang T, Luo Z, Lu S, Zhou Q, Jaleel A, Ren M. Genetic diversity, clinical uses, and phytochemical and pharmacological properties of safflower ( Carthamus tinctorius L.): an important medicinal plant. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1374680. [PMID: 38799156 PMCID: PMC11127628 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1374680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.), a member of the Asteraceae family, is widely used in traditional herbal medicine. This review summarized agronomic conditions, genetic diversity, clinical application, and phytochemicals and pharmacological properties of safflower. The genetic diversity of the plant is rich. Abundant in secondary metabolites like flavonoids, phenols, alkaloids, polysaccharides, fatty acids, polyacetylene, and other bioactive components, the medicinal plant is effective for treating cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and respiratory diseases. Especially, Hydroxysafflor yellow A (HYSA) has a variety of pharmacological effects. In terms of treatment and prevention of some space sickness in space travel, safflower could be a potential therapeutic agent. Further studies are still required to support the development of safflower in medicine. Our review indicates that safflower is an important medicinal plant and research prospects regarding safflower are very broad and worthy of further investigation.
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- Hao Cheng
- Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu National Agricultural Science and Technology Center, Chengdu, China
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- School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu National Agricultural Science and Technology Center, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu National Agricultural Science and Technology Center, Chengdu, China
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- School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Chengdu Florascape Technology Service Center, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Florascape Technology Service Center, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Florascape Technology Service Center, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Florascape Technology Service Center, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Integrative Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu National Agricultural Science and Technology Center, Chengdu, China
- School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Pasuch Gluzezak AJ, Dos Santos JL, Maria-Engler SS, Gaspar LR. Evaluation of the photoprotective and antioxidant potential of an avobenzone derivative. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1347414. [PMID: 38487263 PMCID: PMC10937738 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1347414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Solar radiation can cause damage to the skin, and the use of sunscreens is one of the main protective measures. However, photounstable ultraviolet (UV) filters can generate photoproducts and reactive oxygen species (ROS). Adding antioxidants, such as resveratrol, to enhance the action of UV filters in sunscreens is an interesting strategy for reducing the damage caused by UV radiation exposure. However, new compounds must have their stability, safety and efficacy guaranteed. Avobenzone, a commonly used UV filter, stands out as a promising candidate for structural modification to enhance its stability. Its molecular hybridization with other UV filters and antioxidants can lead to safer and more effective compounds. In this study, the photoprotective and antioxidant potential of a derivative of avobenzone, hybridized with resveratrol's molecule, was evaluated using in vitro models of cells in monolayer and reconstructed human skin (RHS). Phototoxic potential was assessed using fibroblasts, while the antioxidant activity was measured using the DCFH2-DA probe in HaCaT keratinocytes and in-house RHS. The derivative exhibited UV absorption and demonstrated photostability. It did not exhibit any phototoxic nor photoreactivity potential. Additionally, it was able to photo stabilize a combination of photounstable UV filters, avobenzone and octyl methoxycinnamate, and to reduce their phototoxic potential. In terms of antioxidant activity, the derivative successfully protected against UVA-induced ROS production in the HaCaT keratinocytes model, showing statistical equivalence to the antioxidant control, quercetin (10 μg/mL). Furthermore, experiments conducted in the RHS model demonstrated a significant reduction of 30.7% in ROS generation compared to the irradiated control. This study demonstrated that structural modifications of avobenzone can lead to the development of a broad spectrum (absorbing UVB and UVA II radiation, as well as a portion of the UVA I radiation), non-phototoxic, non-photoreactive and photostable derivative for sunscreen and anti-aging formulations. This derivative enhances protection against oxidative stress induced by UV radiation and improves the effectiveness of sun protection. In addition to the monolayer model, the use of a standardized in-house RHS model was highly relevant for evaluating the effects of UV radiation and skin aging. This model closely mimics human physiological conditions and enables the testing of new compounds and the investigation of protective mechanisms against skin damage.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Chen LS, Zheng DS. Safflor Yellow A Protects Beas-2B Cells Against LPS-Induced Injury via Activating Nrf2. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA : ORGAO OFICIAL DA SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA 2023; 33:1-10. [PMID: 37363713 PMCID: PMC10234683 DOI: 10.1007/s43450-023-00409-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Acute lung injury and its severe form acute respiratory distress syndrome are lethal lung diseases. So far, effective therapy for the diseases is deficient and the prognosis is poor. Recently, it was found activating nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 could attenuate the injury including inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis in those diseases. To discover novel therapy, we have evaluated safflor yellow A and explored the underlying mechanisms using Beas-2B cells injured by lipopolysaccharide. As a result, safflor yellow A could improve the viability of Beas-2B cells treated with lipopolysaccharide. Further investigations have revealed safflor yellow A suppressed oxidative stress induced by lipopolysaccharide via reducing reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde, and elevating superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase. Meanwhile, the inflammation resulting from lipopolysaccharide was ameliorated through decreasing the pro-inflammatory cytokines including tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β, and interleukin-6. It was also found nuclear factor κB was inactivated by safflor yellow A. In addition, safflor yellow A downregulated cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase-3 and Bcl-2-associated X protein and upregulated B-cell lymphoma-2 to inhibited apoptosis of Beas-2B cells induced by lipopolysaccharide. The activation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 was observed in Beas-2B cells, which was associated with the protective effects of safflor yellow A. And molecular docking elucidated safflor yellow A interacted with Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 to activate nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2. These results can provide evidences for the discovery of novel therapy for further evaluation of safflor yellow A in the treatment of acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Graphical Abstract
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- Liang-Shu Chen
- Ward of Healthcare Branch II, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361003 Fujian China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Fujian Medical University, Xiamen, 361003 Fujian China
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, No. 55 Zhenhai Road, Xiamen, 361003 Fujian China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Xiamen, 361003 Fujian China
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Permana AD, Sam A, Marzaman ANF, Rahim A, Nainu F, Bahar MA, Asri RM, Chabib L. Solid lipid nanoparticles cyclodextrin-decorated incorporated into gellan gum-based dry floating in situ delivery systems for controlled release of bioactive compounds of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius. L): A proof of concept study in biorelevant media. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 237:124084. [PMID: 36940768 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2023]
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Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) has been explored as a source of natural antioxidant. However, quercetin 7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside and luteolin 7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, as its bioactive compounds, possessed poor aqueous solubility, limiting its efficacy. Here, we developed solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) decorated with hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) incorporated into dry floating gel in situ systems to control the release of both compounds. Using Geleol® as a lipid matrix, SLNs were <200 nm in size with >80 % of encapsulation efficiency. Importantly, following the decoration using HPβCD, the stability of SLNs in gastric environment was significantly improved. Furthermore, the solubility of both compounds was also enhanced. The incorporation of SLNs into gellan gum-based floating gel in situ provided desired flow and floating properties, with <30 s gelation time. The floating gel in situ system could control the release of bioactive compounds in FaSSGF (Fasted-State Simulated Gastric Fluid). Furthermore, to assess the effect of food intake on release behavior, we found that the formulation could show a sustained release pattern in FeSSGF (Fed-State Simulated Gastric Fluid) for 24 h after being released in FaSGGF for 2 h. This indicated that this combination approach could be a promising oral delivery for bioactive compounds in safflower.
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- Andi Dian Permana
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta 55584, Indonesia
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Yan Z, Alimu R, Wan J, Liao X, Lin S, Dai S, Chen F, Zhang S, Tong Y, Liu H, Qin R, Liu J. Composition of major quinochalcone hydroxysafflor yellow A and anhydrosafflor yellow B is associated with colour of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) during colour-transition but not with overall antioxidant capacity: A study on 144 cultivars. Food Res Int 2022; 162:112098. [PMID: 36461404 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112098] [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: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Yellow pigments in the water-extract of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) belong to quinochalcone flavonoid family and are widely used as food colourants. The aim of the study was to characterize the main quinochalcone compounds in safflower water-extract during blooming period when floret changed colour. Mass-spectrometry results showed that hydroxysafflor yellow A (HSYA) and anhydrosafflor yellow B (AHSYB) were the most abundant. Based on 370 florets samples collected from 144 cultivars, the contents of HSYA and AHSYB were determined, which showed that only AHSYB content had relatively strong positive association with colour indexes. The ratio of HSYA/AHSYB and visual colour exhibited certain patterns: yellow = 2, orange = 3-4, red = more dispersed, mostly falling 5-6. Most of the florets had HSYA increased first and decreased, while AHSYB decreased all the time when floret changed colour as yellow → orange → red. Regardless of the composition of HSYA/AHSYB in florets, the antioxidant capacities of safflower petal water-extracts were the same.
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- Zhen Yan
- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Protection and Application of Special Plant Germplasm in Wuling Area of China, College of Life Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Protection and Application of Special Plant Germplasm in Wuling Area of China, College of Life Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Protection and Application of Special Plant Germplasm in Wuling Area of China, College of Life Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Protection and Application of Special Plant Germplasm in Wuling Area of China, College of Life Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Protection and Application of Special Plant Germplasm in Wuling Area of China, College of Life Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Protection and Application of Special Plant Germplasm in Wuling Area of China, College of Life Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Protection and Application of Special Plant Germplasm in Wuling Area of China, College of Life Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Protection and Application of Special Plant Germplasm in Wuling Area of China, College of Life Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Protection and Application of Special Plant Germplasm in Wuling Area of China, College of Life Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Protection and Application of Special Plant Germplasm in Wuling Area of China, College of Life Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Protection and Application of Special Plant Germplasm in Wuling Area of China, College of Life Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, China.
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Protection and Application of Special Plant Germplasm in Wuling Area of China, College of Life Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, China.
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The mechanism of ferroptosis regulating oxidative stress in ischemic stroke and the regulation mechanism of natural pharmacological active components. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 154:113611. [PMID: 36081288 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cerebrovascular diseases, such as ischemic stroke, pose serious medical challenges worldwide due to their high morbidity and mortality and limitations in clinical treatment strategies. Studies have shown that reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated inflammation, excitotoxicity, and programmed cell death of each neurovascular unit during post-stroke hypoxia and reperfusion play an important role in the pathological cascade. Ferroptosis, a programmed cell death characterized by iron-regulated accumulation of lipid peroxidation, is caused by abnormal metabolism of lipids, glutathione (GSH), and iron, and can accelerate acute central nervous system injury. Recent studies have gradually uncovered the pathological process of ferroptosis in the neurovascular unit of acute stroke. Some drugs such as iron chelators, ferrostatin-1 (Fer-1) and liproxstatin-1 (Lip-1) can protect nerves after neurovascular unit injury in acute stroke by inhibiting ferroptosis. In addition, combined with our previous studies on ferroptosis mediated by natural compounds in ischemic stroke, this review summarized the progress in the regulation mechanism of natural chemical components and herbal chemical components on ferroptosis in recent years, in order to provide reference information for future research on ferroptosis and lead compounds for the development of ferroptosis inhibitors.
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Bacchetti T, Campagna R, Sartini D, Cecati M, Morresi C, Bellachioma L, Martinelli E, Rocchetti G, Lucini L, Ferretti G, Emanuelli M. C. spinosa L. subsp. rupestris Phytochemical Profile and Effect on Oxidative Stress in Normal and Cancer Cells. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27196488. [PMID: 36235028 PMCID: PMC9573631 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Spices, widely used to improve the sensory characteristics of food, contain several bioactive compounds as well, including polyphenols, carotenoids, and glucosynolates. Acting through multiple pathways, these bioactive molecules affect a wide variety of cellular processes involved in molecular mechanisms important in the onset and progress of human diseases. Capparis spinosa L. is an aromatic plant characteristic of the Mediterranean diet. Previous studies have reported that different parts (aerial parts, roots, and seeds) of C. spinosa exert various pharmacological activities. Flower buds of C. spinosa contain several bioactive compounds, including polyphenols and glucosinolates. Two different subspecies of C. spinosa L., namely, C. spinosa L. subsp. spinosa, and C. spinosa L. subsp. rupestris, have been reported. Few studies have been carried out in C. spinosa L. subsp. rupestris. The aim of our study was to investigate the phytochemical profile of floral buds of the less investigated species C. spinosa subsp. rupestris. Moreover, we investigated the effect of the extract from buds of C. spinosa subsp. rupestris (CSE) on cell proliferation, intracellular ROS levels, and expression of the antioxidant and anti-apoptotic enzyme paraoxonase-2 (PON2) in normal and cancer cells. T24 cells and Caco-2 cells were selected as models of advanced-stage human bladder cancer and human colorectal adenocarcinoma, respectively. The immortalized human urothelial cell line (UROtsa) and human dermal fibroblast (HuDe) were chosen as normal cell models. Through an untargeted metabolomic approach based on ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC-QTOF-MS), our results demonstrate that C. spinosa subsp. rupestris flower buds contain polyphenols and glucosinolates able to exert a higher cytotoxic effect and higher intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in cancer cells compared to normal cells. Moreover, upregulation of the expression of the enzyme PON2 was observed in cancer cells. In conclusion, our data demonstrate that normal and cancer cells are differentially sensitive to CSE, which has different effects on PON2 gene expression as well. The overexpression of PON2 in T24 cells treated with CSE could represent a mechanism by which tumor cells protect themselves from the apoptotic process induced by glucosinolates and polyphenols.
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- Tiziana Bacchetti
- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
- Correspondence: (T.B.); (G.F.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 29122 Piacenza, Italy
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 29122 Piacenza, Italy
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 29122 Piacenza, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
- Correspondence: (T.B.); (G.F.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
- New York-Marche Structural Biology Center (NY-MaSBiC), Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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Influence of Simulated In Vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion on the Phenolic Profile, Antioxidant, and Biological Activity of Thymbra spicata L. Extracts. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11091778. [PMID: 36139852 PMCID: PMC9495638 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11091778] [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: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Plants or plant extracts are widely investigated for preventing/counteracting several chronic disorders. The oral route is the most common route for nutraceutical and drug administration. Currently, it is still unclear as to whether and how the pattern of phenolic compounds (PCs) found in the plants as well as their bioactivity could be modified during the gastrointestinal transit. Recent studies have revealed antioxidant and anti-steatotic properties of Thymbra spicata. Here, we investigated the possible loss of phytochemicals that occurs throughout the sequential steps of a simulated in vitro gastrointestinal (GI) digestion of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of aerial parts of T. spicata. Crude, digested, and dialyzed extracts were characterized in terms of their phenolic profile and biological activities. Total contents of carbohydrates, proteins, PCs, flavonoids, and hydroxycinnamic acids were quantified. The changes in the PC profile and in bioactive compounds upon the simulated GI digestion were monitored by HPLC–MS/MS analysis. The antioxidant activity was measured by different spectrophotometric assays, and the antiproliferative potential was assessed by using three representative human cancer cell lines. We observed that the simulated GI digestion reduced the phytochemical contents in both aqueous and ethanolic T. spicata extracts and modified the PC profile. However, T. spicata extracts improved their antioxidant potential after digestion, while a partial reduction in the antiproliferative activity was observed for the ethanolic extract. Therefore, our results could provide a scientific basis for the employment of T. spicata extract as valuable nutraceutical.
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Comprehensive review of two groups of flavonoids in Carthamus tinctorius L. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 153:113462. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Morresi C, Vasarri M, Bellachioma L, Ferretti G, Degl′Innocenti D, Bacchetti T. Glucose Uptake and Oxidative Stress in Caco-2 Cells: Health Benefits from Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:md20070457. [PMID: 35877750 PMCID: PMC9319946 DOI: 10.3390/md20070457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile is an endemic Mediterranean marine plant of extreme ecological importance. Previous in vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated the potential antidiabetic properties of P. oceanica leaf extract. Intestinal glucose transporters play a key role in glucose homeostasis and represent novel targets for the management of diabetes. In this study, the ability of a hydroalcoholic P. oceanica leaf extract (POE) to modulate intestinal glucose transporters was investigated using Caco-2 cells as a model of an intestinal barrier. The incubation of cells with POE significantly decreased glucose uptake by decreasing the GLUT2 glucose transporter levels. Moreover, POE had a positive effect on the barrier integrity by increasing the Zonulin-1 levels. A protective effect exerted by POE against oxidative stress induced by chronic exposure to high glucose concentrations or tert-butyl hydroperoxide was also demonstrated. This study highlights for the first time the effect of POE on glucose transport, intestinal barrier integrity, and its protective antioxidant effect in Caco-2 cells. These findings suggest that the P. oceanica phytocomplex may have a positive impact by preventing the intestinal cell dysfunction involved in the development of inflammation-related disease associated with oxidative stress.
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- Camilla Morresi
- Department of Clinical Experimental Science and Odontostomatology-Biochemistry, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60100 Ancona, Italy; (C.M.); (G.F.)
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence, Viale Morgagni 50, 50134 Florence, Italy;
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences-Biochemistry, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60100 Ancona, Italy; (L.B.); (T.B.)
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- Department of Clinical Experimental Science and Odontostomatology-Biochemistry, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60100 Ancona, Italy; (C.M.); (G.F.)
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence, Viale Morgagni 50, 50134 Florence, Italy;
- Interuniversity Center of Marine Biology and Applied Ecology “G. Bacci” (CIBM), Viale N. Sauro 4, 57128 Livorno, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences-Biochemistry, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60100 Ancona, Italy; (L.B.); (T.B.)
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Phytochemical profiling, antibacterial and antioxidant properties of Crocus sativus flower: A comparison between tepals and stigmas. OPEN CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2022-0155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Several studies have demonstrated that stigmas of Crocus sativus contain several bioactive compounds with potential health-promoting properties. However, during the processing of stigmas, large amounts of floral bio-residues are normally discarded as by-products. In this study, using untargeted metabolomics, the comprehensive phytochemical composition of C. sativus stigma and tepals was investigated. Moreover, the antibacterial and anti-biofilm properties of the extracts of C. sativus stigmas and tepals were compared. The study was carried out using two methicillin-resistant staphylococcal reference strains (i.e., Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 43300 and Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC 35984), representing important Gram-positive biofilm-forming human pathogens. The antibacterial properties were correlated with total polyphenol content, total terpenoid content, and in vitro antioxidant properties of tepals and stigmas. The results demonstrated that stigma and tepal extracts, at the sub-toxic concentrations, were able to interfere with biofilm formation by ATCC 43300 and ATCC 35984. Besides, the higher antibacterial activity of tepals than stigmas was associated with higher levels of phycompounds. Therefore, our results demonstrated that C. sativus stigmas and bio-residues, such as tepals, are potential antioxidant sources and good candidates as antibacterial agents to prevent biofilm formation. Taken together, these findings showed that C. sativus could be used as functional ingredient by the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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Bellachioma L, Rocchetti G, Morresi C, Martinelli E, Lucini L, Ferretti G, Damiani E, Bacchetti T. Valorisation of
Crocus sativus
flower parts for herbal infusions: impact of brewing conditions on phenolic profiling, antioxidant capacity and sensory traits. Int J Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Luisa Bellachioma
- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences Marche Polytechnic University Via Brecce Bianche Ancona 60131 Italy
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- Department of Animal Science, Food and Nutrition Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Via Emilia Parmense 84 Piacenza 29122 Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences Marche Polytechnic University Via Brecce Bianche Ancona 60131 Italy
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Via Emilia Parmense 84 Piacenza 29122 Italy
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Via Emilia Parmense 84 Piacenza 29122 Italy
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- Department of Clinical Science and Odontostomatology Marche Polytechnic University Via Brecce Bianche Ancona 60131 Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences Marche Polytechnic University Via Brecce Bianche Ancona 60131 Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences Marche Polytechnic University Via Brecce Bianche Ancona 60131 Italy
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Ilyas UK, Elayadeth-Meethal M, Kuruniyan MS, Quadri SA, Rajasree R, Naseef PP. Densitometric Quantification and Optimization of Polyphenols in Phyllanthus maderaspatensis by HPTLC. Saudi J Biol Sci 2022; 29:1521-1529. [PMID: 35280567 PMCID: PMC8913410 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.11.019] [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: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Quantifying and optimizing the polyphenol content of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis was accomplished using a single-solvent HPTLC system. Analyzing hydroalcoholic extracts for kaempferol, rutin, ellagic acid, quercetin, catechin, and gallic acid, we simultaneously quantified and optimized their concentration. In the experiment, the methanol to water ratio (%), temperature (°C), and time of extraction (min) were all optimized using a Box-Behnken statistical design. Kaempferol, rutin, ellagic acid, quercetin, catechin, and gallic acid were among the dependent variables analyzed. In the HPTLC separation, silica gel 60F254 plates were used, and toluene, ethyl acetate, and formic acid (5:4:1) made up the mobile phase. For kaempferol, rutin, ellagic acid, quercetin, catechin, and gallic acid, densitometric measurements were carried out using the absorbance mode at 254 nm. Hydroalcoholic extract of P. maderaspatensis contains rutin (0.344), catechin (2.62), gallic acid (0.93), ellagic acid (0.172), quercetin (0.0108) and kaempferol (0.06). Further, it may be affected by more than one factor at a time, resulting in a varying degree of reaction. A negative correlation was found between X1 (extraction time (min)) and X2 (temperature), as well as X1 and X3 (solvent ratios). Taking these characteristics into consideration, the method outlined here is a validated HPTLC method for measuring kaempferol, rutin, ellagic acid, quercetin, catechin, and gallic acid.
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- UK Ilyas
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Moulana College of Pharmacy, Perinthalmanna, 679321, Kerala, India
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- Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Wayanad, 673576, Kerala, India
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- Department of Dental Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government Thirumala Devaswom Medical College, Alappuzha 688005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Moulana College of Pharmacy, Perinthalmanna, 679321, Kerala, India
- Corresponding author.
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Liu JX, Zheng XY, Zhang YH, Song WT, Chang D. Research progress on the pharmacological mechanisms of chinese medicines that tonify Qi and activate blood against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. WORLD JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/wjtcm.wjtcm_21_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Kilic Buyukkurt O, Guclu G, Barutcular C, Selli S, Kelebek H. LC-MS/MS fingerprint and simultaneous quantification of bioactive compounds in safflower petals (Carthamus tinctorius L.). Microchem J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2021.106850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Cui Q, Ma YH, Yu HY, Zhang YL, Qin XD, Ge SQ, Zhang GW. Systematic analysis of the mechanism of hydroxysafflor yellow A for treating ischemic stroke based on network pharmacology technology. Eur J Pharmacol 2021; 908:174360. [PMID: 34302817 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.174360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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In this study, we analyzed the mechanism of hydroxysafflor yellow A (HSYA) for treating ischemic stroke (IS) based on network pharmacology tools, and verified the kernel targets via animal experiments. The targets of HSYA were collected via PharmMapper server and the IS-related targets were searched using Genecards, Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man, Therapeutic Target, and Disgenet databases. The targets identified from the above two steps were overlapped to acquire candidate targets involved in the effects of HSYA for treating IS. Subsequently, the Database for Annotation, Visualization, and Integrated Discovery was used for gene ontology analysis and the Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes pathway analysis. Cytoscape 3.7.1 was applied to establish the component-target-pathway network. Potential core targets were obtained by protein-protein interaction analysis. Furthermore, Autodock Vina was used to identify core genes, and animal experiments was used to verify the expression level of core genes. On the basis of the modified neurologic severity score and the results of 2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride and Hematoxylin-eosin staining, we confirmed that HSYA reduced the infarct volume in rats and protected neuronal cells in the hippocampal region after IS. Western blot and immunohistochemical staining showed that HSYA increased the expression of epidermal growth factor receptor, hypoxia inducible factor 1 alpha, and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (P < 0.05). The effects of HSYA on IS are mediated through several targets and pathways related to the regulation of oxidative stress and the renewal of cell and blood vessels while improving post-ischemic brain impairment.
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- Qian Cui
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, 071002, China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, 071002, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, 071002, China
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- Shenzhen TCM Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, 071002, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, 071002, China.
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Bioactive Substances in Safflower Flowers and Their Applicability in Medicine and Health-Promoting Foods. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE 2021; 2021:6657639. [PMID: 34136564 PMCID: PMC8175185 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6657639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Safflower flowers (Carthamus tinctorius) contain many natural substances with a wide range of economic uses. The most famous dye isolated from flower petals is hydroxysafflor A (HSYA), which has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. This review is aimed at updating the state of knowledge about their applicability in oncology, pulmonology, cardiology, gynecology, dermatology, gastrology, immunology, and suitability in the treatment of obesity and diabetes and its consequences with information published mainly in 2018-2020. They were also effective in treating obesity and diabetes and its consequences. The issues related to the possibilities of using HSYA in the production of health-promoting food were also analyzed.
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Han SJ, Lim MJ, Lee KM, Oh E, Shin YS, Kim S, Kim JS, Yun SP, Kang LJ. Safflower Seed Extract Attenuates the Development of Osteoarthritis by Blocking NF-κB Signaling. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:ph14030258. [PMID: 33809253 PMCID: PMC7999399 DOI: 10.3390/ph14030258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Although safflower seed extract exhibits pharmacological activity against various diseases, the effects of its individual compounds on osteoarthritis (OA) have not been elucidated. Here, we evaluated the effects of these extracts and their single compounds on OA. N-(p-Coumaroyl) serotonin and N-feruloyl serotonin, main components of safflower seed extract, were isolated by high-performance liquid chromatography. Under in vitro OA mimic conditions, the expression of the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) MMP3/13 and a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs (ADAMTS) ADAMTS5 were reduced in mouse chondrocytes treated with safflower seed extract. Furthermore, the oral administration of safflower seed extract attenuated cartilage destruction in a mouse OA model induced by destabilization of the medial meniscus. N-(p-Coumaroyl) serotonin and N-feruloyl serotonin, but not serotonin, reduced MMP3, MMP13, and ADAMTS5 expression in IL-1β-treated chondrocytes. Additionally, they significantly blocked the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) pathway by inhibiting IκB degradation and p65 phosphorylation. Our results suggest that safflower seed extract and its single compounds can attenuate cartilage destruction by suppressing MMP and ADMATS5 expression. The anti-arthritic effects are mediated by NF-κB signaling and involve the inhibition of IκB degradation and p65 phosphorylation. These results indicate that safflower seed extract may serve as a novel therapeutic agent against OA.
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- Seong Jae Han
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea; (S.J.H.); (M.J.L.); (E.O.)
- Department of Pharmacology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea
- Degenerative InterDiseases Research Center, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea; (S.J.H.); (M.J.L.); (E.O.)
- Department of Pharmacology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea
- Degenerative InterDiseases Research Center, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea
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- Department of Life Science and Environmental Biochemistry, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Korea;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea; (S.J.H.); (M.J.L.); (E.O.)
- Department of Pharmacology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea
- Degenerative InterDiseases Research Center, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea
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- Department of Medicinal Crop Research, National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, Rural Development Administration, Eumseong 369-873, Korea;
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- Department of Health Sciences, The Graduate School of Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
- Correspondence: (S.K.); (J.S.K.); (S.P.Y.); (L.-J.K.); Tel.: +82-51-220-7660 (S.K.); +82-61-338-7111 (J.S.K.); +82-55-772-8071 (S.P.Y.); +82-31-219-5144 (L.-J.K.)
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- Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do 58245, Korea
- Correspondence: (S.K.); (J.S.K.); (S.P.Y.); (L.-J.K.); Tel.: +82-51-220-7660 (S.K.); +82-61-338-7111 (J.S.K.); +82-55-772-8071 (S.P.Y.); +82-31-219-5144 (L.-J.K.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Convergence Medical Science, Institute of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52727, Korea
- Correspondence: (S.K.); (J.S.K.); (S.P.Y.); (L.-J.K.); Tel.: +82-51-220-7660 (S.K.); +82-61-338-7111 (J.S.K.); +82-55-772-8071 (S.P.Y.); +82-31-219-5144 (L.-J.K.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea; (S.J.H.); (M.J.L.); (E.O.)
- Department of Pharmacology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea
- Degenerative InterDiseases Research Center, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea
- Correspondence: (S.K.); (J.S.K.); (S.P.Y.); (L.-J.K.); Tel.: +82-51-220-7660 (S.K.); +82-61-338-7111 (J.S.K.); +82-55-772-8071 (S.P.Y.); +82-31-219-5144 (L.-J.K.)
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Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Antiviral Properties of Herbal Materials. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9121309. [PMID: 33371338 PMCID: PMC7767362 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9121309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Recently, increasing public concern about hygiene has been driving many studies to investigate antimicrobial and antiviral agents. However, the use of any antimicrobial agents must be limited due to their possible toxic or harmful effects. In recent years, due to previous antibiotics' lesser side effects, the use of herbal materials instead of synthetic or chemical drugs is increasing. Herbal materials are found in medicines. Herbs can be used in the form of plant extracts or as their active components. Furthermore, most of the world's populations used herbal materials due to their strong antimicrobial properties and primary healthcare benefits. For example, herbs are an excellent material to replace nanosilver as an antibiotic and antiviral agent. The use of nanosilver involves an ROS-mediated mechanism that might lead to oxidative stress-related cancer, cytotoxicity, and heart diseases. Oxidative stress further leads to increased ROS production and also delays the cellular processes involved in wound healing. Therefore, existing antibiotic drugs can be replaced with biomaterials such as herbal medicine with high antimicrobial, antiviral, and antioxidant activity. This review paper highlights the antibacterial, antiviral, and radical scavenger (antioxidant) properties of herbal materials. Antimicrobial activity, radical scavenger ability, the potential for antimicrobial, antiviral, and anticancer agents, and efficacy in eliminating bacteria and viruses and scavenging free radicals in herbal materials are discussed in this review. The presented herbal antimicrobial agents in this review include clove, portulaca, tribulus, eryngium, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, thyme, pennyroyal, mint, fennel, chamomile, burdock, eucalyptus, primrose, lemon balm, mallow, and garlic, which are all summarized.
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Zhao F, Wang P, Jiao Y, Zhang X, Chen D, Xu H. Hydroxysafflor Yellow A: A Systematical Review on Botanical Resources, Physicochemical Properties, Drug Delivery System, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacological Effects. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:579332. [PMID: 33536906 PMCID: PMC7849182 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.579332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Hydroxysafflower yellow A (HSYA), as a principal natural ingredient extracted from safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.), has significant pharmacological activities, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, and anticancer effects. However, chemical instability and low bioavailability have been severely hampering the clinical applications of HSYA during the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Therefore, this present review systematically summarized the materials about HSYA, including acquisition methods, extraction and detection methods, pharmacokinetics, pharmacological effects and molecular mechanism, especially focus on the possible causes and resolutions about the chemical instability and low bioavailability of HSYA, in order to provide relatively comprehensive basic data for the related research of HSYA.
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- Feng Zhao
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Postdoctoral Management Office, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- China Association of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Shaanxi Institute of International Trade and Commerce, Xianyang, China
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Bai X, Wang WX, Fu RJ, Yue SJ, Gao H, Chen YY, Tang YP. Therapeutic Potential of Hydroxysafflor Yellow A on Cardio-Cerebrovascular Diseases. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:01265. [PMID: 33117148 PMCID: PMC7550755 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.01265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The incidence rate of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases (CCVDs) is increasing worldwide, causing an increasingly serious public health burden. The pursuit of new promising treatment options is thus becoming a pressing issue. Hydroxysafflor yellow A (HSYA) is one of the main active quinochalcone C-glycosides in the florets of Carthamus tinctorius L., a medical and edible dual-purpose plant. HSYA has attracted much interest for its pharmacological actions in treating and/or managing CCVDs, such as myocardial and cerebral ischemia, hypertension, atherosclerosis, vascular dementia, and traumatic brain injury, in massive preclinical studies. In this review, we briefly summarized the mode and mechanism of action of HSYA on CCVDs based on these preclinical studies. The therapeutic effects of HSYA against CCVDs were presumed to reside mostly in its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective roles by acting on complex signaling pathways.
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- Xue Bai
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for TCM Compatibility, and State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, and Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for TCM Compatibility, and State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, and Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for TCM Compatibility, and State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, and Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for TCM Compatibility, and State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, and Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for TCM Compatibility, and State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, and Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for TCM Compatibility, and State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, and Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for TCM Compatibility, and State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, and Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, China
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