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Pukhrambam PD, Devi KK, Maibam C, Mutum RD, Devi ML, Das S. Phenolics and flavonoids from Polygonum posumbu and comparision of flavonoid compounds content in different tissues (leaves, stems and roots). Fitoterapia 2024; 174:105864. [PMID: 38408515 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.105864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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The growing global need for antioxidative phenolics and flavonoids for maintenance of human health resulted into search of new sustainable unexplored medicinal plants used by the traditional healers for various ailments. Many synthetic based products of phenolics and flavonoids have been used, however the demand of eco-friendly, natural herbal based products are increasing. As a result, the current study aims to explore traditional potential of Polygonum posumbu related to its phenolics and flavonoids. Optimization of extraction parameters were employed which includes: solvent selection (water, ethanol, methanol, acetone and ethyl acetate), ethanol composition (40-100%), solvent to sample ratio (30-70 ml/g), temperature (50-80 °C) and time (1-5 h). Under optimal conditions, total phenolics (TPC), total flavonoids (TFC), the extract yield (EY) and antioxidant activities of leaves extract were 162.79 ± 2.28 mg GAE/g, 56.57 ± 6.22 mg QE/g 27.96 ± 0.91%, and 27.34 ± 0.98 μg/ml respectively. Seven flavonoids were quantified in different tissues with significant (p ≤ 0.05) differences found in flavonoids contents in different parts of the plant. Highest concentration of flavonoids was observed in stems: (-)-epicatechin-53.19 ± 1.13 mg/g, myricetin-15.90 ± 0.13 mg/g, quercetin-50.66 ± 0.08 mg/g, luteolin-43.10 ± 0.47 mg/g, apigenin-16.73 ± 0.43 mg/g. Leaves and roots had the highest amount of genistein (05.06 ± 0.01 mg/g) and kaempferol (11.13 ± 0.06 mg/g) respectively. From the study it had been found that Polygonum posumbu possess a very good amount of phenolics and flavonoids and this study details first ever investigation on this plant in terms of phenolics and flavonoids. Therefore, this study enhanced the importance of this bioresource in functional food or nutraceutical industries.
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Affiliation(s)
- Premi Devi Pukhrambam
- Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics and Genomics, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Takyelpat, Imphal 795001, Manipur, India; Department of Biotechnology, Gauhati University, Guwahati 781014, Assam, India.
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- Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics and Genomics, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Takyelpat, Imphal 795001, Manipur, India
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- Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics and Genomics, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Takyelpat, Imphal 795001, Manipur, India
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- Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics and Genomics, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Takyelpat, Imphal 795001, Manipur, India
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- Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics and Genomics, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Takyelpat, Imphal 795001, Manipur, India
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- Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics and Genomics, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Takyelpat, Imphal 795001, Manipur, India
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Kim U, Shin YK, Park J, Seol GH. Codonopsis lanceolata Extract Restores Smooth Muscle Vasorelaxation in Rat Carotid Arteries Even under High Extracellular K + Concentrations. Nutrients 2023; 15:3791. [PMID: 37686823 PMCID: PMC10489809 DOI: 10.3390/nu15173791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Recent studies showed that Codonopsis lanceolata (CL) has antihypertensive effects. However, to date, no study has examined the effects of CL on vascular tone under a high extracellular K+ concentration ([K+]o). Thus, the present study examined the effect of an extract of Codonopsis lanceolata (ECL) on the vascular tension of rat carotid arteries exposed to high [K+]o. We used myography to investigate the effect of an ECL on the vascular tension of rat carotid arteries exposed to high [K+]o and the underlying mechanism of action. In arteries with intact endothelia, the ECL (250 μg/mL) had no effect on vascular tension in arteries exposed to normal or high [K+]o. In contrast, the ECL significantly increased vasorelaxation in endothelium-impaired arteries exposed to a physiologically normal or high [K+]o compared with control arteries exposed to the same [K+]o conditions in the absence of ECL. This vasorelaxing action was unaffected by a broad-spectrum K+ channel blocker and an ATP-sensitive K+ channel blocker. The ECL significantly inhibited the vasoconstriction induced by Ca2+ influx through voltage-dependent Ca2+ channels (VDCCs) but not Ca2+ influx induced via receptor-operated Ca2+ channels or the release of Ca2+ from the sarcoplasmic reticulum in the vascular smooth muscle. In summary, our study reveals that the ECL acts through VDCCs in vascular smooth muscle to promote the recovery of vasorelaxation even in arteries exposed to high [K+]o in the context of endothelial dysfunction and provides further evidence of the vascular-protective effects of ECL.
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- Uihwan Kim
- Department of Basic Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- FOUR Program of Transdisciplinary Major in Learning Health Systems, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Basic Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Basic Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- FOUR Program of Transdisciplinary Major in Learning Health Systems, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Basic Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- FOUR Program of Transdisciplinary Major in Learning Health Systems, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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Su X, Lu G, Ye L, Shi R, Zhu M, Yu X, Li Z, Jia X, Feng L. Moringa oleifera Lam.: a comprehensive review on active components, health benefits and application. RSC Adv 2023; 13:24353-24384. [PMID: 37588981 PMCID: PMC10425832 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03584k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
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Moringa oleifera Lam. is an edible therapeutic plant that is native to India and widely cultivated in tropical countries. In this paper, the current application of M. oleifera was discussed by summarizing its medicinal parts, active components and potential mechanism. The emerging products of various formats such as drug preparation and product application reported in the last years were also clarified. Based on literature reports, the unique components and biological activities of M. oleifera need to be further studied. In the future, a variety of new technologies should be applied to the development of M. oleifera products, to enrich the varieties of dosage forms, improve the bitter taste masking technology, and make it better for use in the fields of food and medicine.
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- Xinyue Su
- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 P. R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 P. R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 P. R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 P. R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 P. R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 P. R. China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700 P. R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 P. R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing 211198 P. R. China
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Verma K, Shukla R, Dwivedi J, Paliwal S, Sharma S. New insights on mode of action of vasorelaxant activity of simvastatin. Inflammopharmacology 2023; 31:1279-1288. [PMID: 37038017 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01219-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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Simvastatin is a semisynthetic inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase and is used extensively to treat atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Apart from the lipid-lowering effect, simvastatin has been documented to offer impressive vasorelaxant activity. However, the mechanism associated with this vasorelaxant activity has yet not been substantially explored. Thus, the present study has aimed to elucidate the mechanism(s) associated with simvastatin-induced vasorelaxation using an established rat aortic ring model. The results from the study depicted that simvastatin caused significant relaxation in aortic rings pre-contracted with phenylephrine and potassium chloride (KCl). The vasorelaxant effect of simvastatin was attenuated by methylene blue (sGC-dependent cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) inhibitor), NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME; NO synthase inhibitor), 4-aminopyridine (Kv blocker), glibenclamide (KATP blocker), and barium chloride (Kir blocker). In addition, the vasorelaxant effect of simvastatin was slightly reduced by PD123319 (angiotensin II type 2 receptor (AT2R) antagonist). However, indomethacin (COX inhibitor), 1H-[1,2,4]Ox adiazolol [4,3-α]quinoxalin-1-one (ODQ; selective soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) inhibitor), losartan (angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) antagonist), atropine (muscarinic receptor blocker), and tetraethyl ammonium (TEA; KCa blocker) did not affect the vasorelaxant effect of simvastatin. Furthermore, simvastatin was found to attenuate the release of calcium (Ca2+) from intracellular stores in the presence of ruthenium red (ryanodine receptor, RyR inhibitor) and extracellular stores via nifedipine (voltage-operated Ca2+ channels, VOCC blocker) and SK&F96365 (receptor-operated Ca2+ channel, ROCC blocker). Thus, it can be concluded that the vasorelaxant effect of simvastatin involves NO/cGMP pathways, AT2R receptors, Ca2+ channels, and K+ channels.
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- Kanika Verma
- Department of Pharmacy, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, 304022, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, 304022, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, 304022, Rajasthan, India.
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Xu Y, Chen G, Muema FW, Xiao J, Guo M. Most Recent Research Progress in Moringa oleifera: Bioactive Phytochemicals and Their Correlated Health Promoting Effects. Food Reviews International 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2023.2195189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Thongin S, Den-Udom T, Uppakara K, Sriwantana T, Sibmooh N, Laolob T, Boonthip C, Wichai U, Muta K, Ketsawatsomkron P. Beneficial effects of capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin on endothelial inflammation, nitric oxide production and antioxidant activity. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 154:113521. [PMID: 36007275 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin (DHC) are major pungent capsaicinoids produced in chili peppers. Capsaicin has been previously shown to promote vascular health by increasing nitric oxide (NO) production and reducing inflammatory responses. While capsaicin has been extensively studied, whether DHC exerts cardiovascular benefits through similar mechanisms remains unclear. The current study aimed to investigate the direct effects of DHC on endothelial inflammation, NO release, and free radical scavenging properties. DHC at concentrations up to 50 µM did not affect cell viability, while concentrations of 100 and 500 µM of DHC led to endothelial cytotoxicity. Capsaicin decreased cell viability at concentration of 500 µM. To investigate the effects of capsaicinoids on endothelial activation, we first demonstrated that TNFα induced Ser536 phosphorylation of p65 NFκB, expressions of adhesion molecules, vascular cell adhesion molecule (VCAM)-1 and intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1, and IL-6 production in primary human endothelial cells. These effects were robustly abrogated by DHC. Consistently, DHC treatment led to a marked reduction in TNFα-mediated monocyte adhesion to endothelial cells. Additionally, NO production was significantly induced by DHC and capsaicin compared to vehicle control. Similar to capsaicin and vitamin C, DHC scavenged DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) free radicals in vitro. Our present study highlights the benefits of DHC and capsaicin treatment on human endothelial cells and provides evidence to support cardiovascular benefits from capsicum consumption.
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- Saowarose Thongin
- Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
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- Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
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- Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
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- Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
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- Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence in Biomaterials, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence in Biomaterials, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence in Biomaterials, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Thailand
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- Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
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- Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand.
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Yusoff IM, Mat Taher Z, Rahmat Z, Chua LS. A review of ultrasound-assisted extraction for plant bioactive compounds: Phenolics, flavonoids, thymols, saponins and proteins. Food Res Int 2022; 157:111268. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Pannangpetch P, Tangsucharit P, Thanaruksa R, Proongkhong T, Srisuwan S, Aekthammarat D. Antihypertensive effect of Mali-Nil surin rice bran hydrolysate and its mechanisms related to the EDHF-mediated vasorelaxation and L-type Ca 2+ channel-mediated vasoconstriction in L-NAME hypertensive rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 150:113003. [PMID: 35462340 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Mali-Nil Surin rice bran hydrolysate (MRH) contains highly nutritional proteins and beneficial phenolic compounds. This study investigated an antihypertensive effect of MRH and evaluated the mechanisms mediating this action in Nω-nitro-L-arginine-methyl ester (L-NAME)-induced hypertensive rats. Antihypertensive activity was determined in male rats orally administered with MRH (100 or 300 mg/kg) or enalapril (15 mg/kg) daily together with L-NAME (50 mg/kg/day) in drinking water, for 21 days. Concurrent oral treatment with MRH lowered the high blood pressure in the L-NAME-induced hypertensive rats. MRH treatment improved endothelial function and increased the endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor-mediated vasorelaxation in L-NAME hypertensive rats. L-NAME rats treated with MRH had reduced adrenergic hypercontractility, which was associated with a decrease in L-type calcium channel-mediated vasoconstriction. In addition, MRH exhibited antioxidant activity in hypertensive rats, as indicated by suppression of vascular superoxide anion production and reduction of malondialdehyde levels, as well as magnification of superoxide dismutase and catalase activities in serum. This study demonstrated the nutraceutical potential of MRH to prevent oxidative stress-related vascular dysfunction in hypertension.
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- Patchareewan Pannangpetch
- Cardiovascular Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Cardiovascular Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok 10300, Thailand
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok 10300, Thailand.
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Díaz-prieto LE, Gómez-martínez S, Vicente-castro I, Heredia C, González-romero EA, Martín-ridaura MDC, Ceinos M, Picón MJ, Marcos A, Nova E. Effects of Moringa oleifera Lam. Supplementation on Inflammatory and Cardiometabolic Markers in Subjects with Prediabetes. Nutrients 2022; 14:1937. [PMID: 35565903 PMCID: PMC9099674 DOI: 10.3390/nu14091937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Different parts of the Moringa oleifera Lam. (MO) tree are consumed as food or food supplements for their nutritional and medicinal value; however, very few human studies have been published on the topic. The current work was aimed to provide ancillary analysis to the antidiabetic effects previously reported in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group intervention conducted in patients with prediabetes. Thus, the effect of MO leaves on blood and fecal inflammatory markers, serum lipid profile, plasma antioxidant capacity and blood pressure was studied in participants who consumed 6 × 400 mg capsule/day of MO dry leaf powder (MO, n = 31) or placebo (PLC, n = 34) over 12 weeks. Differences between groups were assessed using each biomarker’s change score with, adjustment for fat status and the baseline value. In addition, a decision tree analysis was performed to find individual characteristics influencing the glycemic response to MO supplementation. No differences in the biomarker’s change scores were found between the groups; however, the decision tree analysis revealed that plasma TNF-α was a significant predictor of the subject’s HbA1c response (improvement YES/NO; 77% correct classification) in the MO group. In conclusion, TNF-α seems to be a key factor to identify potential respondents to MO leaf powder.
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Louisa M, Patintingan CGH, Wardhani BWK. Moringa Oleifera Lam. in Cardiometabolic Disorders: A Systematic Review of Recent Studies and Possible Mechanism of Actions. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:792794. [PMID: 35431967 PMCID: PMC9006177 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.792794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Cardiometabolic disorders (CMD) have become a global emergency and increasing burden on health and economic problems. Due to the increasing need for new drugs for cardiometabolic diseases, many alternative medicines from plants have been considered and studied. Moringa oleifera Lam. (MO), one of the native plants from several Asian countries, has been used empirically by people for various kinds of illnesses. In the present systematic review, we aimed to investigate the recent studies of MO in CMD and its possible mechanism of action. We systematically searched from three databases and summarized the data. This review includes a total of 108 papers in nonclinical studies and clinical trials of MO in cardiometabolic-related disorders. Moringa oleifera, extracts or isolated compound, exerts its effect on CMD through its antioxidative, anti-inflammatory actions resulting in the modulation in glucose and lipid metabolism and the preservation of target organ damage. Several studies supported the beneficial effect of MO in regulating the gut microbiome, which generates the diversity of gut microbiota and reduces the number of harmful bacteria in the caecum. Molecular actions that have been studied include the suppression of NF-kB translocation, upregulation of the Nrf2/Keap1 pathway, stimulation of total antioxidant capacity by reducing PKCζ activation, and inhibiting the Nox4 protein expression and several other proposed mechanisms. The present review found substantial evidence supporting the potential benefits of Moringa oleifera in cardiovascular or metabolic disorders.
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- Melva Louisa
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Military Pharmacy, Indonesia Defense University, West Java, Indonesia
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Alia F, Putri M, Anggraeni N, Syamsunarno MRAA. The Potency of Moringa oleifera Lam. as Protective Agent in Cardiac Damage and Vascular Dysfunction. Front Pharmacol 2022; 12:724439. [PMID: 35140601 PMCID: PMC8818947 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.724439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Cardiac damage and vascular dysfunction due to underlying diseases, such as hypertension and cardiac thrombosis, or side effects from certain drugs may lead to critical illness conditions and even death. The phytochemical compounds in natural products are being prospected to protect the heart and vascular system from further damage. Moringa genus is a subtropical tree native to Asia and Africa, which includes 13 species; Moringa oleifera Lam. (MO) is the most cultivated for its beneficial uses. MO is also known as the “miracle tree” because it has been used traditionally as a food source and medicine to treat various diseases such as anemia, diabetes, and infectious or cardiovascular diseases. The phytochemical compounds identified in MO with functional activities associated with cardiovascular diseases are N,α-L-rhamnopyranosyl vincosamide, isoquercetin, quercetin, quercetrin, and isothiocyanate. This study aims to investigate the potency of the phytochemical compounds in MO as a protective agent to cardiac damage and vascular dysfunction in the cardiovascular disease model. This is a scoping review by studying publications from the reputed database that assessed the functional activities of MO, which contribute to the improvement of cardiac and vascular dysfunctions. Studies show that the phytochemical compounds, for example, N,α-L-rhamnopyranosyl vincosamide and quercetin, have the molecular function of antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and anti-apoptosis. These lead to improving cardiac contractility and protecting cardiac structural integrity from damage. These compounds also act as natural vasorelaxants and endothelium protective agents. Most of the studies were conducted on in vivo studies; therefore, further studies should be applied in a clinical setting.
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- Fenty Alia
- Study Program of Biomedical Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering, Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Biomolecular, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Medical Laboratory Technologist, Bakti Asih School of Analyst, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, Indonesia
- *Correspondence: Mas Rizky A. A Syamsunarno,
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Kamal RM, Abdull Razis AF, Mohd Sukri NS, Perimal EK, Ahmad H, Patrick R, Djedaini-Pilard F, Mazzon E, Rigaud S. Beneficial Health Effects of Glucosinolates-Derived Isothiocyanates on Cardiovascular and Neurodegenerative Diseases. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27030624. [PMID: 35163897 PMCID: PMC8838317 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are illnesses that affect the nervous system and heart, all of which are vital to the human body. To maintain health of the human body, vegetable diets serve as a preventive approach and particularly Brassica vegetables have been associated with lower risks of chronic diseases, especially NDDs and CVDs. Interestingly, glucosinolates (GLs) and isothiocyanates (ITCs) are phytochemicals that are mostly found in the Cruciferae family and they have been largely documented as antioxidants contributing to both cardio- and neuroprotective effects. The hydrolytic breakdown of GLs into ITCs such as sulforaphane (SFN), phenylethyl ITC (PEITC), moringin (MG), erucin (ER), and allyl ITC (AITC) has been recognized to exert significant effects with regards to cardio- and neuroprotection. From past in vivo and/or in vitro studies, those phytochemicals have displayed the ability to mitigate the adverse effects of reactive oxidation species (ROS), inflammation, and apoptosis, which are the primary causes of CVDs and NDDs. This review focuses on the protective effects of those GL-derived ITCs, featuring their beneficial effects and the mechanisms behind those effects in CVDs and NDDs.
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- Ramla Muhammad Kamal
- Natural Medicines and Products Research Laboratory, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
- Department of Pharmacology, Federal University Dutse, Dutse 720101, Jigawa State, Nigeria
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- Natural Medicines and Products Research Laboratory, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Applied Science and Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat 86400, Johor, Malaysia;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Department of Veterinary Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Université d’Orléans et CNRS, ICOA, UMR 7311, BP 6759, CEDEX 02, F-45067 Orléans, France;
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- LG2A UMR 7378, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, 33 rue Saint Leu—UFR des Sciences, F-80000 Amiens, France; (F.D.-P.); (S.R.)
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- Laboratorio di Neurologia Sperimentale, IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", 98124 Messina, Italy;
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- LG2A UMR 7378, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, 33 rue Saint Leu—UFR des Sciences, F-80000 Amiens, France; (F.D.-P.); (S.R.)
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Yu Z, Xiao J, Chen X, Ruan Y, Chen Y, Zheng X, Wang Q. Bioactivities and mechanisms of natural medicines in the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Chin Med 2022; 17:13. [PMID: 35033157 PMCID: PMC8760698 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-022-00568-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive and rare disease without obvious clinical symptoms that shares characteristics with pulmonary vascular remodeling. Right heart failure in the terminal phase of PAH seriously threatens the lives of patients. This review attempts to comprehensively outline the current state of knowledge on PAH its pathology, pathogenesis, natural medicines therapy, mechanisms and clinical studies to provide potential treatment strategies. Although PAH and pulmonary hypertension have similar pathological features, PAH exhibits significantly elevated pulmonary vascular resistance caused by vascular stenosis and occlusion. Currently, the pathogenesis of PAH is thought to involve multiple factors, primarily including genetic/epigenetic factors, vascular cellular dysregulation, metabolic dysfunction, even inflammation and immunization. Yet many issues regarding PAH need to be clarified, such as the "oestrogen paradox". About 25 kinds monomers derived from natural medicine have been verified to protect against to PAH via modulating BMPR2/Smad, HIF-1α, PI3K/Akt/mTOR and eNOS/NO/cGMP signalling pathways. Yet limited and single PAH animal models may not corroborate the efficacy of natural medicines, and those natural compounds how to regulate crucial genes, proteins and even microRNA and lncRNA still need to put great attention. Additionally, pharmacokinetic studies and safety evaluation of natural medicines for the treatment of PAH should be undertaken in future studies. Meanwhile, methods for validating the efficacy of natural drugs in multiple PAH animal models and precise clinical design are also urgently needed to promote advances in PAH.
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- Zhijie Yu
- Pharmacy Department, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, 400014, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, 400014, China
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- Pharmacy Department, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, 400014, China
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- Pharmacy Department, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, 400014, China
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- Pharmacy Department, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, 400014, China
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- Pharmacy Department, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, 400014, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China.
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Fodem C, Nguelefack-Mbuyo EP, Ndjenda Ii MK, Kamanyi A, Nguelefack TB. Vasorelaxant-Mediated Antihypertensive Effect of the Leaf Aqueous Extract from Stephania abyssinica (Dillon & A. Rich) Walp (Menispermaceae) in Rat. Biomed Res Int 2021; 2021:4730341. [PMID: 34660790 DOI: 10.1155/2021/4730341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Stephania abyssinica is a medicinal plant used in Cameroon alternative medicine to treat arterial hypertension (AHT). Previous in vitro studies demonstrated the endothelium nitric oxide-independent vasorelaxant property of the aqueous extract from Stephania abyssinica (AESA). But its effect on AHT is unknown. The present study was undertaken to explore other vasorelaxant mechanisms and to determine the antihypertensive effects of AESA in male Wistar rats. Phytochemical analysis of AESA was carried out using the liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) method. The vasorelaxant effects of AESA (1-1000 μg/mL) were studied on rat isolated thoracic aorta rings, in the absence or presence of indomethacin (10 μM) or methylene blue (10 μM). The inhibitory effect of AESA on phenylephrine (PE, 10 μM) or KCl- (60 mM) induced contraction as well as the intracellular calcium release was also evaluated. The in vivo antihypertensive activity of AESA (43, 86, or 172 mg/kg/day) or captopril (20 mg/kg/day) administered orally was assessed in L-NAME- (40 mg/kg/day) treated rats. Blood pressure and heart rate (HR) were measured at the end of each week while serum or urinary nitric oxide (NO), creatinine, and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) were determined at the end of the 6 weeks of treatment, as well as histological analysis of the heart and the kidney. The LC-MS profiling of AESA identified 9 compounds including 7 alkaloids. AESA produced a concentration-dependent relaxation on contraction induced either by PE and KCl, which was significantly reduced in endothelium-denuded vessels, as well as in vessels pretreated with indomethacin and methylene blue. Moreover, AESA inhibited the intracellular Ca2+ release-induced contraction. In vivo, AESA reduced the AHT, heart rate (HR), and ventricular hypertrophy and increased serum NO, urine creatinine, and GFR. AESA also ameliorated heart and kidney lesions as compared to the L-NAME group. These findings supported the use of AESA as a potential antihypertensive drug.
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Mirone V, Napolitano L, D'Emmanuele di Villa Bianca R, Mitidieri E, Sorrentino R, Vanelli A, Vanacore D, Turnaturi C, La Rocca R, Celentano G, Arcaniolo D, Cirino G. A new original nutraceutical formulation ameliorates the effect of Tadalafil on clinical score and cGMP accumulation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 93:221-226. [PMID: 34286560 DOI: 10.4081/aiua.2021.2.221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy of the combination of Tadalafil 5 mg and nutritional supplements composed by Panax ginseng, Moringa Oleifera and Rutin on erectile function in men with mild and moderate vasculogenic ED. METHODS we prospectively enrolled 86 patients divided into two groups A (45), B (33) in this multicenter randomized, doubleblind, placebo-controlled trial . Drop out was 8 patients (3 patients in group A and 5 in Group B). At screening visit patients underwent clinical examination, blood test (hormonal and metabolic profile) and filled out the IIEF-5 questionnaire and the SEP-2, SEP-3. Patients were randomized by a computergenerated list to receive either Tadalafil 5 mg once daily plus nutritional supplement once daily (group A) or Tadalafil 5 mg plus placebo with the same administration schedule (group B) for 3 months. Blood samples, IIEF-5, SEP-2 and SEP-3 have been collected again after 3 months. cGMP was measured in platelets of 38 patients at baseline and after one months. RESULTS Mean age was 59.98 ± 6.90 (range 38-69), mean IIEF-5 score at baseline was 13.59 ± 3.90. After three months of treatment, IIEF-5 score significantly improved in both groups compared to baseline (13.18 ± 3.75 vs 20.48 ± 2.24, p < 0.0001; 14.15 ± 4.09 vs 19.06 ± 4.36, p < 0.0001, in group A and group B respectively). Patients treated with Tadalafil plus nutritional supplement showed a significantly higher increase in IIEF-5 score compared to those who received placebo (7.27 ± 2.20 and 4.9 ± 2.79, respectively; p < 0.0001;). No hormonal differences and metabolic effects were found. According cGMP result, nutritional supplements ameliorates and extends the activity of the chronic treatment. CONCLUSIONS IIEF-5 significant increase in group B, can be ascribed to the nutritional supplement properties and antioxidant effects of moringa oleifera, ginseng and rutin and this can enhance the endothelial NO and cGMP production.
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- Vincenzo Mirone
- Department of Neurosciences, Sciences of Reproduction, and Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples.
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- Department of Neurosciences, Sciences of Reproduction, and Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples.
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples, Federico II, Naples.
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples, Federico II, Naples.
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples, Federico II, Naples.
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples, Federico II, Naples.
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- Department of Neurosciences, Sciences of Reproduction, and Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples.
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- Department of Neurosciences, Sciences of Reproduction, and Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples.
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- Urology Unit, Department of Woman Child and of General and Specialist Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples.
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples, Federico II, Naples.
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