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Singh AV, Shelar A, Rai M, Laux P, Thakur M, Donskyi I, Santomauro G, Singh AK, Luch A, Patil R, Bill J. Correction to "Harmonizing Risks and Rewards: Nano-QSAR for Agricultural Nanomaterials". J Agric Food Chem 2024; 72:8284. [PMID: 38530949 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c02338] [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: 03/28/2024]
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Singh AV, Shelar A, Rai M, Laux P, Thakur M, Dosnkyi I, Santomauro G, Singh AK, Luch A, Patil R, Bill J. Harmonization Risks and Rewards: Nano-QSAR for Agricultural Nanomaterials. J Agric Food Chem 2024; 72:2835-2852. [PMID: 38315814 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c06466] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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This comprehensive review explores the emerging landscape of Nano-QSAR (quantitative structure-activity relationship) for assessing the risk and potency of nanomaterials in agricultural settings. The paper begins with an introduction to Nano-QSAR, providing background and rationale, and explicitly states the hypotheses guiding the review. The study navigates through various dimensions of nanomaterial applications in agriculture, encompassing their diverse properties, types, and associated challenges. Delving into the principles of QSAR in nanotoxicology, this article elucidates its application in evaluating the safety of nanomaterials, while addressing the unique limitations posed by these materials. The narrative then transitions to the progression of Nano-QSAR in the context of agricultural nanomaterials, exemplified by insightful case studies that highlight both the strengths and the limitations inherent in this methodology. Emerging prospects and hurdles tied to Nano-QSAR in agriculture are rigorously examined, casting light on important pathways forward, existing constraints, and avenues for research enhancement. Culminating in a synthesis of key insights, the review underscores the significance of Nano-QSAR in shaping the future of nanoenabled agriculture. It provides strategic guidance to steer forthcoming research endeavors in this dynamic field.
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- Ajay Vikram Singh
- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute of Risk Assessment (BfR), Maxdohrnstrasse 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Central University of Rajasthan NH-8, Bandar Sindri, Dist-Ajmer-305817, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute of Risk Assessment (BfR), Maxdohrnstrasse 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- Uniklinik Köln, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50937 Köln Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry Department of Organic ChemistryFreie Universität Berlin Takustr. 3 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Materials Science, Department of Bioinspired Materials, University of Stuttgart, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Plant Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering, ANDUA&T, Ayodhya 224229, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute of Risk Assessment (BfR), Maxdohrnstrasse 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, India
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- Institute for Materials Science, Department of Bioinspired Materials, University of Stuttgart, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
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Pathan SK, Shelar A, Deshmukh S, Kalam Khan FA, Ansari SA, Ansari IA, Patil RB, Arote R, Bhusnure O, Patil RH, Sangshetti JN. Exploring antibiofilm potential of some new imidazole analogs against C. albicans: synthesis, antifungal activity, molecular docking and molecular dynamics studies. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024:1-17. [PMID: 38174407 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2296604] [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: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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A series of 1, 2, 4, 5-tetrasubstituted imidazole derivatives were synthesized and their antibiofilm potential against Candida albicans was evaluated in vitro. Two of the synthesized derivatives 5e (IC50 = 25 µg/mL) and 5m (IC50 = 6 µg/mL),displayed better antifungal and antibiofilm potential than the standard drug Fluconazole (IC50 = 40 µg/mL) against C. albicans. Based on the in vitro results, we escalated the real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analysis to gain knowledge of the enzymes expressed in the generation and maintenance of biofilms and the mechanism of biofilm inhibition by the synthesized analogues. We then investigated the possible interactions of the synthesized compounds in inhibiting agglutinin-like proteins, namely Als3, Als4 and Als6 were prominently down-regulated using in-silico molecular docking analysis against the previously available crystal structure of Als3 and constructed structure of Als4 and Als6 using the SWISS-MODEL server. The stability and energy of the agglutinin-like proteins-ligand complexes were evaluated using molecular dynamics simulations (MDS). According to the 100 ns MDS, all the compounds remained stable, formed a maximum of 3, and on average 2 hydrogen bonds, and Gibb's free energy landscape analysis suggested greater affinity of the compounds 5e and 5m toward Als4 protein.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Shahebaaz K Pathan
- Y. B. Chavan College of Pharmacy, Dr. Rafiq Zakaria Campus, Rauza Baugh, Aurangabad, India
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- Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Sinhgad Technical Education Society's Sinhgad College of Pharmacy, Pune, India
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- Center for Nano Materials and Science (CNMS), Jain University, Bangalore, India
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- Channabasweshwar Channabasweshwar Pharmacy College (Degree), Latur, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
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Zore G, Abdulghani M, Kodgire S, Kazi R, Shelar A, Patil R. Proteome dataset of Candida albicans (ATCC10231) opaque cell. BMC Res Notes 2024; 17:2. [PMID: 38167002 PMCID: PMC10759580 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-023-06661-z] [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: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Candida albicans, a polymorphic yeast, is one of the most common, opportunistic fungal pathogens of humans. Among the different morphological forms, opaque form is one of the least-studied ones. This opaque phenotype is essential for mating and is also reported to be involved in colonizing the gastrointestinal tract. Considering the significance of the clinical and sexual reproduction of C. albicans, we have investigated the morphophysiological modulations in opaque form using a proteomic approach. DATA DESCRIPTION In the current investigation, we have used Micro-Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis to create a protein profile for opaque-specific proteins. Whole-cell proteins from C. albicans (ATCC10231) cells that had been cultured for seven days on synthetic complete dextrose (SCD) medium in both as an opaque (test) and as a white (control) form cells were extracted, digested, and identified using LC-MS/MS. This information is meant to serve the scientific community and represents the proteome profile (SWATH Spectral Libraries) of C. albicans opaque form.
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- Gajanan Zore
- Dept. of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, Bandersindri NH 8, Kishangarh Dist Ajmer (Rajasthan), India
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- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, 431606, MS, India.
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- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, 431606, MS, India
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- Division of Biochemical Sciences, CSIR-NCL, Pune-8, Pune, MS, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411007, MS, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411007, MS, India
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Thombre D, Shelar A, Nakhale S, Khairnar B, Karale N, Sangshetti J, Nile SH, Patil R. Green synthesis of biogenic selenium nanoparticles functionalized with ginger dietary extract targeting virulence factor and biofilm formation in Candida albicans. Microb Pathog 2024; 186:106462. [PMID: 38030019 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2023.106462] [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: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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To treat the systemic infections caused by Candida albicans (C. albicans), various drugs have been used, however, infections still persisted due to virulence factors and increasing antifungal resistance. As a solution to this problem, we synthesized selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) by using Bacillus cereus bacteria. This is the first study to report a higher (70 %) reduction of selenite ions into SeNPs in under 6 h. The as-synthesized, biogenic SeNPs were used to deliver bioactive constituents of aqueous extract of ginger for inhibiting the growth and biofilm (virulence factors) in C. albicans. UV-visible spectroscopy revealed a characteristic absorption at 280 nm, and Raman spectroscopy showed a characteristic peak shift at 253 cm-1 for the biogenic SeNPs. The synthesized SeNPs are spherical with 240-250 nm in size as determined by electron microscopy. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy confirmed the functionalization of antifungal constituents of ginger over the SeNPs (formation of Ginger@SeNPs nanoconjugates). In contrast to biogenic SeNPs, nanoconjugates were active against C. albicans for inhibiting growth and biofilm formation. In order to reveal antifungal mechanism of nanoconjugates', real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analysis was performed, according to RT-PCR analysis, the nanoconjugates target virulence genes involved in C. albicans hyphae and biofilm formation. Nanoconjugates inhibited 25 % growth of human embryonic kidney (HEK) 293 cell line, indicating moderate cytotoxicity of active nanoconjugates in an in-vitro cytotoxicity study. Therefore, biogenic SeNPs conjugated with ginger dietary extract may be a potential antifungal agent and drug carrier for inhibiting C. albicans growth and biofilm formation.
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- Dipalee Thombre
- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, 411007, India
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- Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, 411007, India
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- PES's Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce Ganeshkhind. Pune, Maharashtra, 411053, India
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- Interdisciplinary School of Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, 411007, India
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- Vidya Pratishthan's Arts, Science and Commerce College, Baramati, 413133, Maharashtra, India
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- Division of Food and Nutritional Biotechnology, DBT-National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Sector-81, Knowledge City, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali, 140306, Punjab, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, 411007, India.
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Zore G, Abdulghani M, Kazi R, Shelar A, Patil R. Proteomic dataset of Candida albicans (ATCC 10231) Biofilm. BMC Res Notes 2023; 16:155. [PMID: 37491288 PMCID: PMC10369833 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-023-06436-6] [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: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The ability to form biofilm is considered as one of major virulence factors of Candida albicans, as biofilms form growth confers antifungal resistance and facilitate immune evasion. It is intriguing to understand morphophysiological modulations in the C. albicans cells growing under biofilm form growth. DATA DESCRIPTION In present study, we have profiled biofilm-specific proteins using LC-MS/MS analysis. Whole cell proteins of C. albicans cells grown under biofilm form growth (test) and planktonic (control) growth for 24 h were extracted, digested and identified using micro-Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The present data represents proteomic profile (SWATH Spectral Libraries) of C. albicans biofilm intended to be useful to scientific community as it exhibits reuse potential.
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- Gajanan Zore
- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, MS, 431606, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, MS, 431606, India.
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- Division of Biochemical Sciences, CSIR-NCL, Pune-8, Pune, MS, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, MS, 411007, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, MS, 411007, India
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Abdulghani M, Telang S, Desai M, Kadam S, Kazi R, Shelar A, Patil R, Maurya R, Zore G. Opaque Cell Specific Proteome of Candida albicans ATCC 10231. Med Mycol 2023:myad062. [PMID: 37385819 DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myad062] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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Candida albicans, a polymorphic opportunistic pathogen of humans, can exist in different morphological forms like yeast, hyphae, pseudohyphae, chlamydospores and white and opaque cells. Proteomic analysis of opaque form of C. albicans ATCC 10231 is carried out in the present study using micro-LC-MS/MS and validated using expression analysis of selected genes using RT-qPCR and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) assay. This is the first report identifying opaque cell-specific proteins of C. albicans. A total of 188 proteins were significantly modulated under opaque form compared to white cells, of which 110 were up-regulated, and 78 were down-regulated. It was observed that oxidative phosphorylation (OxPhos) and oxidative stress are enhanced in C. albicans cells growing under opaque form as proteins involved in OxPhos (Atp1, Atp3, Atp16, Atp7, Cox6, Nuc2, Qcr7 and Sdh12) and oxidative stress response (Gcs1, Gtt11, Gpx2, Sod1, Ccp1 and Lys7) were significantly up-regulated. The maximum up-regulation of 23.16 and 13.93-fold is observed in the case of Ccp1 and Nuc2, respectively. The down-regulation of proteins viz. Als1, Csh1, Sap9 and Rho1 determining cell surface chemistry indicates modulation in cell wall integrity and reduced adhesion of opaque cells compared to white cells. This study is significant as it is the first draft of the proteomic profile of opaque cells that suggests enhanced OxPhos, oxidative stress, and modulation in cell surface chemistry that indicates reduced adhesion and cell wall integrity that could be associated with reduced virulence in opaque form. However, a deeper investigation is needed to explore it further.
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- Mazen Abdulghani
- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded 431606, MS, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded 431606, MS, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded 431606, MS, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded 431606, MS, India
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- Division of Biochemical Sciences, CSIR-NCL, Pune 8, MS, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007, MS, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007, MS, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded 431606, MS, India
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Shelar A, Nile SH, Singh AV, Rothenstein D, Bill J, Xiao J, Chaskar M, Kai G, Patil R. Recent Advances in Nano-Enabled Seed Treatment Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture: Challenges, Risk Assessment, and Future Perspectives. Nanomicro Lett 2023; 15:54. [PMID: 36795339 PMCID: PMC9935810 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01025-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Agro seeds are vulnerable to environmental stressors, adversely affecting seed vigor, crop growth, and crop productivity. Different agrochemical-based seed treatments enhance seed germination, but they can also cause damage to the environment; therefore, sustainable technologies such as nano-based agrochemicals are urgently needed. Nanoagrochemicals can reduce the dose-dependent toxicity of seed treatment, thereby improving seed viability and ensuring the controlled release of nanoagrochemical active ingredients However, the applications of nanoagrochemicals to plants in the field raise concerns about nanomaterial safety, exposure levels, and toxicological implications to the environment and human health. In the present comprehensive review, the development, scope, challenges, and risk assessments of nanoagrochemicals on seed treatment are discussed. Moreover, the implementation obstacles for nanoagrochemicals use in seed treatments, their commercialization potential, and the need for policy regulations to assess possible risks are also discussed. Based on our knowledge, this is the first time that we have presented legendary literature to readers in order to help them gain a deeper understanding of upcoming nanotechnologies that may enable the development of future generation seed treatment agrochemical formulations, their scope, and potential risks associated with seed treatment.
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- Amruta Shelar
- Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India
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- Zhejiang Provincial International S&T Cooperation Base for Active Ingredients of Medicinal and Edible Plants and Health, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jinhua Academy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Strasse, 10589, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Materials Science, University of Stuttgart, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute for Materials Science, University of Stuttgart, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
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- International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India.
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- Zhejiang Provincial International S&T Cooperation Base for Active Ingredients of Medicinal and Edible Plants and Health, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jinhua Academy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India.
- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India.
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Nile SH, Thombre D, Shelar A, Gosavi K, Sangshetti J, Zhang W, Sieniawska E, Patil R, Kai G. Antifungal Properties of Biogenic Selenium Nanoparticles Functionalized with Nystatin for the Inhibition of Candida albicans Biofilm Formation. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28041836. [PMID: 36838823 PMCID: PMC9958786 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28041836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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In the present study, biogenic selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have been prepared using Paenibacillus terreus and functionalized with nystatin (SeNP@PVP_Nystatin nanoconjugates) for inhibiting growth, morphogenesis, and a biofilm in Candida albicans. Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy analysis has shown a characteristic absorption at 289, 303, and 318 nm, and X-ray diffraction analysis has shown characteristic peaks at different 2θ values for SeNPs. Electron microscopy analysis has shown that biogenic SeNPs are spherical in shape with a size in the range of 220-240 nm. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy has confirmed the functionalization of nystatin on SeNPs (formation of SeNP@PVP_Nystatin nanoconjugates), and the zeta potential has confirmed the negative charge on the nanoconjugates. Biogenic SeNPs are inactive; however, nanoconjugates have shown antifungal activities on C. albicans (inhibited growth, morphogenesis, and a biofilm). The molecular mechanism for the action of nanoconjugates via a real-time polymerase chain reaction has shown that genes involved in the RAS/cAMP/PKA signaling pathway play an important role in antifungal activity. In cytotoxic studies, nanoconjugates have inhibited only 12% growth of the human embryonic kidney cell line 293 cells, indicating that the nanocomposites are not cytotoxic. Thus, the biogenic SeNPs produced by P. terreus can be used as innovative and effective drug carriers to increase the antifungal activity of nystatin.
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- Shivraj Hariram Nile
- Zhejiang International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Active Ingredients of Medicinal and Edible Plants and Health, The Third Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jinhua Academy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, India
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- Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, India
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- Y. B. Chavan College of Pharmacy, Dr. Rafiq Zakaria Campus, Aurangabad 431001, India
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- Zhejiang International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Active Ingredients of Medicinal and Edible Plants and Health, The Third Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jinhua Academy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Department of Natural Products Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodzki 1, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, India
- Correspondence: (R.P.); (G.K.); Tel.: +91-7875136344 (R.P.)
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- Zhejiang International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Active Ingredients of Medicinal and Edible Plants and Health, The Third Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jinhua Academy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
- Correspondence: (R.P.); (G.K.); Tel.: +91-7875136344 (R.P.)
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Santiago E, Shelar A, Christie N, Lewis-Hayre M, Koelle M. Using NeuroPAL Multicolor Fluorescence Labeling to Identify Neurons in C. elegans. Curr Protoc 2022; 2:e610. [PMID: 36521003 PMCID: PMC10257892 DOI: 10.1002/cpz1.610] [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] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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NeuroPAL (Neuronal Polychromatic Atlas of Landmarks) is a recently developed transgene that labels each of the 118 classes of neurons in C. elegans with various combinations of four fluorescent proteins. This neuron-type-specific labeling helps identify neurons that could otherwise be confused with neighboring neurons. Neuron identification enables researchers to combine new data that they generate on a C. elegans neuron with existing datasets on that same neuron, such as its synaptic connections, neurotransmitters, and transcriptome. An impediment to using NeuroPAL, however, is overcoming the steep learning curve for interpreting three-dimensional (3D) fluorescence images of crowded neural ganglia within which different neurons may be similarly colored, some neurons are only very faintly labeled, and the positions of some neurons are variable. Here, we provide protocols that allow researchers to learn to accurately identify neurons within 3D images of NeuroPAL-labeled animals. We provide 3D reference images that illustrate NeuroPAL labeling of each body region, and additional 3D images as training exercises to learn to accurately carry out C. elegans neuron identifications. We also provide tools to annotate images in 3D, and suggest that such 3D annotated images should be the standard for documenting C. elegans neuron identifications for publication. © 2022 Wiley Periodicals LLC. Basic Protocol 1: Using Imaris software to view and annotate images of NeuroPAL-labeled animals in 3D Alternate Protocol: Using FIJI/ImageJ software to view and annotate images of NeuroPAL-labeled animals in 3D Basic Protocol 2: Identifying tail neurons-an introduction to identifying neurons Basic Protocol 3: Identifying midbody neurons Basic Protocol 4: Identifying anterior head neurons Basic Protocol 5: Identifying posterior head neurons Basic Protocol 6: Identifying ventral head and retrovesicular ganglion neurons.
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- E.R. Santiago
- Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Yale University
- These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, Yale University
- These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, Yale University
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- Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Yale University
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- Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, Yale University
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Singh AV, Chandrasekar V, Laux P, Luch A, Dakua SP, Zamboni P, Shelar A, Yang Y, Pandit V, Tisato V, Gemmati D. Micropatterned Neurovascular Interface to Mimic the Blood–Brain Barrier’s Neurophysiology and Micromechanical Function: A BBB-on-CHIP Model. Cells 2022; 11:cells11182801. [PMID: 36139383 PMCID: PMC9497163 DOI: 10.3390/cells11182801] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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A hybrid blood–brain barrier (BBB)-on-chip cell culture device is proposed in this study by integrating microcontact printing and perfusion co-culture to facilitate the study of BBB function under high biological fidelity. This is achieved by crosslinking brain extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins to the transwell membrane at the luminal surface and adapting inlet–outlet perfusion on the porous transwell wall. While investigating the anatomical hallmarks of the BBB, tight junction proteins revealed tortuous zonula occludens (ZO-1), and claudin expressions with increased interdigitation in the presence of astrocytes were recorded. Enhanced adherent junctions were also observed. This junctional phenotype reflects in-vivo-like features related to the jamming of cell borders to prevent paracellular transport. Biochemical regulation of BBB function by astrocytes was noted by the transient intracellular calcium effluxes induced into endothelial cells. Geometry-force control of astrocyte–endothelial cell interactions was studied utilizing traction force microscopy (TFM) with fluorescent beads incorporated into a micropatterned polyacrylamide gel (PAG). We observed the directionality and enhanced magnitude in the traction forces in the presence of astrocytes. In the future, we envisage studying transendothelial electrical resistance (TEER) and the effect of chemomechanical stimulations on drug/ligand permeability and transport. The BBB-on-chip model presented in this proposal should serve as an in vitro surrogate to recapitulate the complexities of the native BBB cellular milieus.
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- Ajay Vikram Singh
- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), 10589 Berlin, Germany
- Correspondence: (A.V.S.); (S.P.D.)
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha 3050, Qatar
- Correspondence: (A.V.S.); (S.P.D.)
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, India
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- College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Doha 24404, Qatar
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- Dynex Technologies, 14340 Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly, VA 20151, USA
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
- Centre Hemostasis & Thrombosis, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
- Centre Hemostasis & Thrombosis, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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Maharjan RS, Singh AV, Hanif J, Rosenkranz D, Haidar R, Shelar A, Singh SP, Dey A, Patil R, Zamboni P, Laux P, Luch A. Investigation of the Associations between a Nanomaterial's Microrheology and Toxicology. ACS Omega 2022; 7:13985-13997. [PMID: 35559161 PMCID: PMC9089358 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c00472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
Abstract
With the advent of Nanotechnology, the use of nanomaterials in consumer products is increasing on a daily basis, due to which a deep understanding and proper investigation regarding their safety and risk assessment should be a major priority. To date, there is no investigation regarding the microrheological properties of nanomaterials (NMs) in biological media. In our study, we utilized in silico models to select the suitable NMs based on their physicochemical properties such as solubility and lipophilicity. Then, we established a new method based on dynamic light scattering (DLS) microrheology to get the mean square displacement (MSD) and viscoelastic property of two model NMs that are dendrimers and cerium dioxide nanoparticles in Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) complete media at three different concentrations for both NMs. Subsequently, we established the cytotoxicological profiling using water-soluble tetrazolium salt-1 (WST-1) and a reactive oxygen species (ROS) assay. To take one step forward, we further looked into the tight junction properties of the cells using immunostaining with Zonula occluden-1 (ZO-1) antibodies and found that the tight junction function or transepithelial resistance (TEER) was affected in response to the microrheology and cytotoxicity. The quantitative polymerase chain reaction (q-PCR) results in the gene expression of ZO-1 after the 24 h treatment with NPs further validates the findings of immunostaining results. This new method that we established will be a reference point for other NM studies which are used in our day-to-day consumer products.
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- Romi Singh Maharjan
- German
Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Department of Chemical and Product Safety, Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- German
Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Department of Chemical and Product Safety, Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- University
of Potsdam, Department of Food
Chemistry, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Klinikum
Oldenburg, University Medical Center Oldenburg,
Institute for Clinic Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, 26133 Oldenburg, Germany
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- German
Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Department of Chemical and Product Safety, Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- Department
of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, MH, India
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- Faculty
of Informatics, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg 39106, Germany
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- Department
of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune
University, Pune 411007, MH, India
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- Department
of Translational Medicine for Romagna, University
of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- German
Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Department of Chemical and Product Safety, Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- German
Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Department of Chemical and Product Safety, Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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Shelar A, Singh AV, Dietrich P, Maharjan RS, Thissen A, Didwal PN, Shinde M, Laux P, Luch A, Mathe V, Jahnke T, Chaskar M, Patil R. Emerging cold plasma treatment and machine learning prospects for seed priming: a step towards sustainable food production. RSC Adv 2022; 12:10467-10488. [PMID: 35425017 PMCID: PMC8982346 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra00809b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [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: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Seeds are vulnerable to physical and biological stresses during the germination process. Seed priming strategies can alleviate such stresses. Seed priming is a technique of treating and drying seeds prior to germination in order to accelerate the metabolic process of germination. Multiple benefits are offered by seed priming techniques, such as reducing fertilizer use, accelerating seed germination, and inducing systemic resistance in plants, which are both cost-effective and eco-friendly. For seed priming, cold plasma (CP)-mediated priming could be an innovative alternative to synthetic chemical treatments. CP priming is an eco-friendly, safe and economical, yet relatively less explored technique towards the development of seed priming. In this review, we discussed in detail the application of CP technology for seed priming to enhance germination, the quality of seeds, and the production of crops in a sustainable manner. Additionally, the combination treatment of CP with nanoparticle (NP) priming is also discussed. The large numbers of parameters need to be monitored and optimized during CP treatment to achieve the desired priming results. Here, we discussed a new perspective of machine learning for modeling plasma treatment parameters in agriculture for the development of synergistic protocols for different types of seed priming.
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- Amruta Shelar
- Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune 411007 India
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) Max-Dohrn-Strasse 8-10 10589 Berlin Germany
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- SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH Voltastrasse 5 13355 Berlin Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) Max-Dohrn-Strasse 8-10 10589 Berlin Germany
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- SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH Voltastrasse 5 13355 Berlin Germany
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford Parks Road Oxford OX1 3PH UK
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- Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) Panchawati Pune 411008 India
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) Max-Dohrn-Strasse 8-10 10589 Berlin Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) Max-Dohrn-Strasse 8-10 10589 Berlin Germany
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- Department of Physics, Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune 411007 India
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- Max Planck Institute for Medical Research 61920 Heidelberg Germany
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune 411007 India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune 411007 India
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Borkar MR, Martis EAF, Nandan S, Patil RH, Shelar A, Iyer KR, Raikuvar K, Desle D, Coutinho EC. Identification of potential antileishmanial 1,3-disubstituted-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyridin-2(1H)-ones, in vitro metabolic stability, cytotoxicity and molecular modeling studies. Chem Biol Interact 2022; 351:109758. [PMID: 34826397 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2021.109758] [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: 08/14/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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We report the synthesis and in vitro evaluation of 1,3-disubstituted-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyridin-2(1H)-one derivatives against Leishmania donovani. Amongst the compound library synthesized, molecules 3d, 3f, 3h, 3i, 3l, and 3m demonstrated substantial dose-dependent killing of the promastigotes. Their IC50 values range from 55.0 to 77.0 μg/ml, with 3m (IC50 55.75 μg/ml) being equipotent with amphotericin B (IC50 50.0 μg/ml, used as standard). The most active compound 3m, is metabolically stable in rat liver microsomes. Furthermore, the molecules are highly specific against leishmania as shown by their weak antibacterial and antifungal activity. In vitro cytotoxicity studies show the compounds lack any cytotoxicity. Furthermore, molecular modeling studies show plausibility of binding to Leishmania donovani topoisomerase 1 (LdTop1). Structure activity relationships reveal bulky substitutions on the pyridone nitrogen are well-tolerated, and such compounds have better binding affinity. Intramolecular hydrogen bonds confer some rigidity to the molecules, rendering a degree of planarity akin to topotecan. Taken together, we emphasis the merits of molecules possessing the 1,3-disubstituted-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyridin-2(1H)-one skeleton as potential antileishmanial agents warranting further investigation.
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- Maheshkumar R Borkar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, 400 056, India; Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bombay College of Pharmacy, Sunder Nagar, Kalina, Santacruz (E), Mumbai, 400 098, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bombay College of Pharmacy, Sunder Nagar, Kalina, Santacruz (E), Mumbai, 400 098, India
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- Ambernath Organics Pvt. Ltd., 222, The Summit Business Bay, Andheri (E), Mumbai, 400 093, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, 411 007, India
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- Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, 4110 007, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bombay College of Pharmacy, Sunder Nagar, Kalina, Santacruz (E), Mumbai, 400 098, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bombay College of Pharmacy, Sunder Nagar, Kalina, Santacruz (E), Mumbai, 400 098, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bombay College of Pharmacy, Sunder Nagar, Kalina, Santacruz (E), Mumbai, 400 098, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bombay College of Pharmacy, Sunder Nagar, Kalina, Santacruz (E), Mumbai, 400 098, India
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Rode N, Tantray A, Shelar A, Patil R, Terdale S. Amino acid ionic liquid-catalyzed synthesis, anti-Leishmania activity, molecular docking, molecular dynamic simulation, and ADME study of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-(thio)ones. SYNTHETIC COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/00397911.2021.2010757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Nitin Rode
- Department of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Joshi KM, Shelar A, Kasabe U, Nikam LK, Pawar RA, Sangshetti J, Kale BB, Singh AV, Patil R, Chaskar MG. Biofilm inhibition in Candida albicans with biogenic hierarchical zinc-oxide nanoparticles. Materials Science and Engineering: C 2021; 134:112592. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Revised: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Shelar A, Singh AV, Maharjan RS, Laux P, Luch A, Gemmati D, Tisato V, Singh SP, Santilli MF, Shelar A, Chaskar M, Patil R. Sustainable Agriculture through Multidisciplinary Seed Nanopriming: Prospects of Opportunities and Challenges. Cells 2021; 10:2428. [PMID: 34572078 PMCID: PMC8472472 DOI: 10.3390/cells10092428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
The global community decided in 2015 to improve people's lives by 2030 by setting 17 global goals for sustainable development. The second goal of this community was to end hunger. Plant seeds are an essential input in agriculture; however, during their developmental stages, seeds can be negatively affected by environmental stresses, which can adversely affect seed vigor, seedling establishment, and crop production. Seeds resistant to high salinity, droughts and climate change can result in higher crop yield. The major findings suggested in this review refer nanopriming as an emerging seed technology towards sustainable food amid growing demand with the increasing world population. This novel growing technology could influence the crop yield and ensure the quality and safety of seeds, in a sustainable way. When nanoprimed seeds are germinated, they undergo a series of synergistic events as a result of enhanced metabolism: modulating biochemical signaling pathways, trigger hormone secretion, reduce reactive oxygen species leading to improved disease resistance. In addition to providing an overview of the challenges and limitations of seed nanopriming technology, this review also describes some of the emerging nano-seed priming methods for sustainable agriculture, and other technological developments using cold plasma technology and machine learning.
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- Amruta Shelar
- Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, India;
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Strasse 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany; (R.S.M.); (P.L.); (A.L.)
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Strasse 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany; (R.S.M.); (P.L.); (A.L.)
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Strasse 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany; (R.S.M.); (P.L.); (A.L.)
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Strasse 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany; (R.S.M.); (P.L.); (A.L.)
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (D.G.); (V.T.)
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (D.G.); (V.T.)
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- Department of Microbiology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, India;
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- Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, Pune 411044, India;
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, India
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Thakre A, Jadhav V, Kazi R, Shelar A, Patil R, Kharat K, Zore G, Karuppayil SM. Oxidative stress induced by piperine leads to apoptosis in Candida albicans. Med Mycol 2020; 59:366-378. [PMID: 32658959 DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myaa058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 05/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Candida albicans is a member of pathogens with potential drug resistance threat that needs novel chemotherapeutic strategies. Considering the multifarious biological activities including bioenhancer activity, anti-Candida potential of piperine was evaluated against planktonic/biofilm and hyphal growth of C. albicans alone or in combination as a synergistic agent with fluconazole. Piperine inhibits planktonic growth at or less than 15 μg/ml, hyphae induction at 5 μg/ml concentration, and exhibits stage-dependent activity against biofilm growth of a fluconazole-resistant strain of C. albicans (ATCC10231). Though piperine couldn't kill inoculum completely at minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), it is fungicidal at higher concentrations, as shown in apoptosis assay. FIC index values indicate that piperine exhibits excellent synergistic activity with fluconazole against planktonic (0.123) and biofilm (0.215) growth of an FLC resistant strain. Mode of anti-Candida activity was studied by identifying piperine responsive proteins wherein the abundance of 25 proteins involved in stress response, signal transduction and cell cycle were modulated (22 up and 3 down-regulated) significantly in response to piperine (MIC50). Modulation of the proteins involved suggests that piperine affects membrane integrity leading to oxidative stress followed by cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in C. albicans. Flow cytometry-based mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), cell cycle and apoptosis assay, as well as real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction analysis of selected genes, confirms piperine induced oxidative stress (TRR1), cell cycle arrest and apoptosis (CaMCA1). Based on our results, we conclude that piperine inhibits planktonic and difficult-to treat-biofilm growth of C. albicans by affecting membrane integrity thereby inducing oxidative stress and apoptosis. LAY ABSTRACT Piperine inhibit Candida albicans growth (planktonic and biofilm) significantly in our study. Piperine exhibits excellent synergistic potential with fluconazole The proteome analysis suggests that piperine induced membrane damage leads to oxidative stress followed by cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.
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- Archana Thakre
- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded - 431606 (MS) India
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- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded - 431606 (MS) India
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- Division of Biochemical Sciences, CSIR-NCL, Pune, Pune-8 (MS) India
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- Dept. of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune-7, (MS) India
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- Dept. of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune-7, (MS) India
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- Dept. of Biotechnology, Deogiri College, Aurangabad (MS) India
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- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded - 431606 (MS) India
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- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded - 431606 (MS) India
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Shelar A, Sangshetti J, Chakraborti S, Singh AV, Patil R, Gosavi S. Helminthicidal and Larvicidal Potentials of Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Medicinal Plant Momordica charantia. Med Chem 2019; 15:781-789. [PMID: 31208313 DOI: 10.2174/1573406415666190430142637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [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: 11/07/2018] [Revised: 04/07/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The drug formulations used to control mosquito vectors and helminth infections have resulted in the development of resistance, and negative impact on non-target organisms and environment. OBJECTIVE Plant-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles (P-AgNPs) using aqueous fruit peel extract of M. charantia, applications of P-AgNPs for helminthicidal activity against Indian earthworms (P. posthuma) and larvicidal activity against larvae of mosquito A. albopictus and A. aegypti. METHODS Aqueous fruit peel extract of Momordica charantia was used to reduce silver ions to silver nanoparticles (P-AgNPs). UV-Visible (UV-Vis) Spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Transmission Electron Microscopy characterize synthesized P-AgNPs. The motility and survival rate of the worms were recorded for the helminthicidal activity. Percent mortality of larvae of A. albopictus and A. aegypti was recorded for larvicidal activity. RESULTS The UV-Vis absorption spectrum of P-AgNPs showed a strong surface plasmon absorption band in the visible region with a maximum absorption at 445 nm indicating the synthesis of silver nanoparticles by the addition of aqueous fruit peel extract. The XRD spectrum of P-AgNPs showed Bragg's reflection peaks 2θ value characteristics for the Face-Centered Cubic (FCC) structure of silver. The sharp absorption peak in FTIR at 1659 cm-1 assigned to C=O stretching vibration in carbonyl compounds represents terpenoids, flavonoids and polyphenols in the corona of PAgNPs; a 2 mg/mL of P-AgNPs. The concentration aqueous extract and P-AgNPs showed complete death of worms (the morphological alteration/coiling of body). A 20 ppm concentration of PAgNPs showed 85% mortality in larvae of Ae. albopictus and Ae. aegypti. P-AgNPs were nontoxic at low concentrations. CONCLUSION The aqueous extracts played a dual role as reducing and capping agent during the biosynthesis of AgNPs as per FTIR and XRD results. The surface reactivity facilitated by biomolecule corona attached to silver nanoparticles can further help to functionalize AgNPs in various pharmaceuticals, biomedicals, and environmental applications.
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- Amruta Shelar
- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, India
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- Department of Physical Intelligence, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Heisenbergstr 3, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany.,Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Strasse 8-10, 10589, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, India
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- Department of Physics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, India
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Thakre A, Zore G, Kodgire S, Kazi R, Mulange S, Patil R, Shelar A, Santhakumari B, Kulkarni M, Kharat K, Karuppayil SM. Limonene inhibits Candida albicans growth by inducing apoptosis. Med Mycol 2018; 56:565-578. [PMID: 29420815 DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myx074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Accepted: 08/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Anti-Candida potential of limonene was evaluated against planktonic growth, biofilm (adhesion, development and maturation) and morphogenesis of Candida albicans in this study. Limonene is a major constituent of citrus oil and most frequently used terpene in food and beverage industry due to its pleasant fragrance, nontoxic, and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) flavoring agent as well as treatment option in many gastrointestinal diseases.Limonene exhibited excellent anti-Candida activity and was equally effective against planktonic growth of C. albicans isolates differentially susceptible to FLC (N = 35). Limonene inhibited morphogenesis significantly at low concentration. However, it showed stage dependent activity against biofilm formation, that is, it was more effective against adhesion followed by development and maturation. Limonene also exhibited excellent synergy with FLC against planktonic and biofilm growth. SWATH-MS analysis led to identification of limonene responsive proteins that provided molecular insight of its anti-Candida activity. Proteomic analysis revealed upregulation of proteins involved in cell wall glucan synthesis (Kre6); oxidative stress (Rhr2, Adh7 and Ebp1); DNA damage stress (Mbf1 and Npl3); nucleolar stress (Rpl11, Rpl7, Rpl29, Rpl15) and down regulation of cytoskeleton organization (Crn1, Pin3, Cct8, Rbl2), and so forth, in response to limonene. Limonene mediated down regulation of Tps3 indicates activation of caspase (CaMca1) and induction of apoptosis in C. albicans. These results suggest that limonene inhibits C. albicans growth by cell wall/membrane damage induced oxidative stress that leads to DNA damage resulting into modulation of cell cycle and induction of apoptosis through nucleolar stress and metacaspase dependent pathway.
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- Archana Thakre
- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded - 431606 (MS) India
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- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded - 431606 (MS) India
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- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded - 431606 (MS) India
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- CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune-411008 (MS) India
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- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded - 431606 (MS) India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007 (MS) India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007 (MS) India
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- CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune-411008 (MS) India
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- Dept. of Biotechnology, Deogiri College, Aurangabad (India)
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Ali A, Jadhav A, Jangid P, Patil R, Shelar A, Karuppayil SM. The human muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist, Dicyclomine targets signal transduction genes and inhibits the virulence factors in the human pathogen, Candida albicans. J Antibiot (Tokyo) 2018; 71:456-466. [PMID: 29348527 DOI: 10.1038/s41429-017-0013-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2017] [Revised: 11/20/2017] [Accepted: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
Dicyclomine is a human muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist used for the treatment of abdominal cramps. We are reporting here that dicyclomine can inhibit the in vitro growth and virulence factors of the human pathogen Candida albicans very effectively. Dicyclomine inhibited adhesion, early biofilm, mature biofilm, and planktonic growth. Yeast to hyphal form transition of C. albicans in various inducer media such as serum, proline, glucose, and N-acetylglucosamine was inhibited. Dicyclomine also could kill C. albicans cells within 15 min of exposure. Dicyclomine appears to inhibit the yeast to hyphal conversion by affecting signal transduction pathway. The expression of selected genes associated with yeast to hyphal form transition in serum in presence of dicyclomine was studied using real-time polymerase chain reaction (RtPCR). The RtPCR analysis showed that dicyclomine targets both cAMP pathway as well as MAPK cascade. Eight genes were upregulated. Out of these, three major upregulated genes were Bcy1, Tup1, and Mig1. Dicyclomine downregulated Ume6, Ece1, and Pde2 genes which are involved in cAMP signaling pathway and also downregulated the DNA binding protein gene, Rfg1. Dicyclomine significantly upregulated the master negative regulator of hyphal formation, Tup1. Based on this study we suggest that the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist, dicyclomine could be repositioned as a potential anti-Candida albicans as well as anti-virulence agent.
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- Awad Ali
- School of Life Sciences (DST-FIST&UGC-SAP Sponsored), SR TM University (NAAC Accredited with "A" grade), Nanded,, 431606, Maharashtra, India
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- School of Life Sciences (DST-FIST&UGC-SAP Sponsored), SR TM University (NAAC Accredited with "A" grade), Nanded,, 431606, Maharashtra, India
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- School of Life Sciences (DST-FIST&UGC-SAP Sponsored), SR TM University (NAAC Accredited with "A" grade), Nanded,, 431606, Maharashtra, India
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- School of Life Sciences (DST-FIST&UGC-SAP Sponsored), SR TM University (NAAC Accredited with "A" grade), Nanded,, 431606, Maharashtra, India
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- School of Life Sciences (DST-FIST&UGC-SAP Sponsored), SR TM University (NAAC Accredited with "A" grade), Nanded,, 431606, Maharashtra, India
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- School of Life Sciences (DST-FIST&UGC-SAP Sponsored), SR TM University (NAAC Accredited with "A" grade), Nanded,, 431606, Maharashtra, India.
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Jadhav A, Bansode B, Phule D, Shelar A, Patil R, Gade W, Kharat K, Karuppayil SM. The antibacterial agent, moxifloxacin inhibits virulence factors of Candida albicans through multitargeting. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2017; 33:96. [PMID: 28409362 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-017-2264-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [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: 12/30/2016] [Accepted: 04/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Fluoroquinolines are broad spectrum fourth generation antibiotics. Some of the Fluoroquinolines exhibit antifungal activity. We are reporting the potential mechanism of action of a fluoroquinoline antibiotic, moxifloxacin on the growth, morphogenesis and biofilm formation of the human pathogen Candida albicans. Moxifloxacin was found to be Candidacidal in nature. Moxifloxacin seems to inhibit the yeast to Hyphal morphogenesis by affecting signaling pathways. It arrested the cell cycle of C. albicans at S phase. Docking of moxifloxacin with predicted structure of C. albicans DNA Topoisomerase II suggests that moxifloxacin may bind and inhibit the activity of DNA Topoisomerase II in C. albicans. Moxifloxacin could be used as a dual purpose antibiotic for treating mixed infections caused by bacteria as well as C. albicans. In addition chances of developing moxifloxacin resistance in C. albicans are less considering the fact that moxifloxacin may target multiple steps in yeast to hyphal transition in C. albicans.
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- Ashwini Jadhav
- School of Life Sciences (DST-FIST & UGC-SAP Sponsored), SRTM University (NAAC Accredited with 'A' Grade), Nanded, Maharashtra, 431606, India
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- School of Life Sciences (DST-FIST & UGC-SAP Sponsored), SRTM University (NAAC Accredited with 'A' Grade), Nanded, Maharashtra, 431606, India
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- School of Life Sciences (DST-FIST & UGC-SAP Sponsored), SRTM University (NAAC Accredited with 'A' Grade), Nanded, Maharashtra, 431606, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune Univesity, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune Univesity, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune Univesity, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Deogiri College Aurangabad, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
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- School of Life Sciences (DST-FIST & UGC-SAP Sponsored), SRTM University (NAAC Accredited with 'A' Grade), Nanded, Maharashtra, 431606, India.
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