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Bora L, Avram S, Pavel IZ, Muntean D, Liga S, Buda V, Gurgus D, Danciu C. An Up-To-Date Review Regarding Cutaneous Benefits of Origanum vulgare L. Essential Oil. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11050549. [PMID: 35625193 PMCID: PMC9137521 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11050549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Due to the plethora of pharmacological activities reported in the literature, Origanum vulgare L. is a valuable aromatic plant for the medicine of the XXI century. Recent studies highlight that Origanum vulgare L. essential oil (OvEo) has gained attention in the dermatological field due to the cosmeceutical potential correlated with the presence of thymol and carvacrol. As a result of the fulminant expansion of bacterial resistance to antibiotics and the aggressiveness of skin infections, OvEo was extensively studied for its antimicrobial activity against Staphyloccocus spp. and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Moreover, researchers have also assessed the anti-inflammatory activity of OvEo, suggesting its tissue remodeling and wound healing potential. Whereas OvEo comprises important biological activities that are used in a wide range of pathologies, recently, essential oils have shown great potential in the development of new therapeutic alternatives for skin disorders, such as acne, wounds or aging. Furthermore, substantial efforts have been committed to the development of modern formulations, such as microemulsions and nanoemulsions, in order to create the possibility for topical application. The review brings to the fore the most recent findings in the dermatological field regarding potential plant-based therapies involving OvEo, emphasizing the modern pharmaceutical formulation approaches and the cutaneous benefits in skin disorders.
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Affiliation(s)
- Larisa Bora
- Department of Pharmacognosy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (L.B.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (C.D.)
- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (L.B.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (C.D.)
- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (L.B.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (C.D.)
- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
- Department of Microbiology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Multidisciplinary Research Center on Antimicrobial Resistance, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-723-662-855
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
- Discipline of Clinical Pharmacy, Communication in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Care, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Balneology, Medical Recovery and Rheumatology, Family Discipline, Center for Preventive Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (L.B.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (C.D.)
- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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Kis B, Pavel IZ, Avram S, Moaca EA, Herrero San Juan M, Schwiebs A, Radeke HH, Muntean D, Diaconeasa Z, Minda D, Oprean C, Bojin F, Dehelean CA, Soica C, Danciu C. Antimicrobial activity, in vitro anticancer effect (MCF-7 breast cancer cell line), antiangiogenic and immunomodulatory potentials of Populus nigra L. buds extract. BMC Complement Med Ther 2022; 22:74. [PMID: 35296309 PMCID: PMC8928639 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-022-03526-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant potential, antimicrobial activity, the in vitro anticancer effect (tested on MCF-7 breast cancer cell line), as well as the antiangiogenic and immunomodulatory potential of Populus nigra L. bud (Pg) extract collected from the western part of Romania. RESULTS Populus nigra L. bud extract presents an important antioxidant activity, due to the rich phytochemical composition. Regarding the biological activity, results have shown that poplar bud extract presents a significant inhibitory activity against Gram-positive bacteria and a dose-dependent decrease of MCF-7 tumor cell viability with an IC50 of 66.26 μg/mL, while not affecting healthy cells. Phenomena of early apoptotic events at the maximum concentration tested (150 μg/mL) were detected by Annexin V-PI double staining. The extract induced G0/G1 phase cell cycle arrest. In addition, Pg extract showed antiangiogenic potential on the chorioallantoic membrane. Also, at the highest concentration (150 μg/mL), good tolerability and no signs of toxicity upon vascular plexus were observed. Moreover, in low concentrations, the Pg extract had immunomodulatory activity on primary human dendritic cells by upregulating IL-12 and IL-23 subunits. CONCLUSION The study concludes that poplar bud extract elicited antioxidant activity, antitumor properties on the breast cancer cell line, followed by an antiangiogenic effect and an immunomodulatory potential on human primary dendritic cells. The biological activity of Populus nigra L. buds extract may open new directions of research on the topic addressed.
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- Brigitta Kis
- Department of Pharmacognosy, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania. .,Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania.,Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania
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- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania.,Department of Toxicology, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania
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- Pharmazentrum frankfurt/ZAFES, Institute of General Pharmacology and Toxicology, Hospital of the Goethe University, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Pharmazentrum frankfurt/ZAFES, Institute of General Pharmacology and Toxicology, Hospital of the Goethe University, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Pharmazentrum frankfurt/ZAFES, Institute of General Pharmacology and Toxicology, Hospital of the Goethe University, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Department of Microbiology, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine, Calea Manastur, 3-5, 400372, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania.,Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacy I, Drug Analysis, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania.,"Pius Brinzeu" Timişoara County Emergency Clinical Hospital, Oncogen Institute, 156 Liviu Rebreanu, 300723, Timişoara, Romania.,Advanced Instrumental Screening Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania
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- "Pius Brinzeu" Timişoara County Emergency Clinical Hospital, Oncogen Institute, 156 Liviu Rebreanu, 300723, Timişoara, Romania.,Department of Functional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania
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- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania.,Department of Toxicology, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania
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- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania.,Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania.,Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Romania, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania
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Smirnova I, Drăghici G, Kazakova O, Vlaia L, Avram S, Mioc A, Mioc M, Macaşoi I, Dehelean C, Voicu A, Şoica C. Hollongdione arylidene derivatives induce antiproliferative activity against melanoma and breast cancer through pro-apoptotic and antiangiogenic mechanisms. Bioorg Chem 2021; 119:105535. [PMID: 34906859 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2021.105535] [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: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The use of natural compounds as starting point for semisynthetic derivatives has already been proven as a valuable source of active anticancer agents. Hollongdione (4,4,8,14-tetramethyl-18-norpregnan-3,20-dion), obtained by few steps from dammarane type triterpenoid dipterocarpol, was chemically modified at C2 and C21 carbon atoms by the Claisen-Schmidt aldol condensation to give a series of arylidene derivatives. The anticancer activity of the obtained compounds was assessed on NCI-60 cancer cell panel, revealing strong antiproliferative effects against a large variety of cancer cells. 2,21-Bis-[3-pyridinyl]-methylidenohollongdione 9 emerged as the most active derivative as indicated by its GI50 values in the micromolar range which, combined with its high selectivity index values, indicated its suitability for deeper biological investigation. The mechanisms involved in compound 9 antiproliferative activity, were investigated through in vitro (DAPI staining) and ex vivo (CAM assay) tests, which exhibited its apoptotic and antiangiogenic activities. In addition, compound 9 showed an overall inhibition of mitochondrial respiration. rtPCR analysis identified the more intimate activity at pro-survival/pro-apoptotic gene level. Collectively, the hollongdione derivative stand as a promising therapeutic option against melanoma and breast cancer provided that future in vivo analysis will certify its clinical efficacy.
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- Irina Smirnova
- Ufa Institute of Chemistry UFRC RAS, pr. Octyabrya 71, 450054 Ufa, Russian Federation
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timisoara 300041, Romania; Res. Ctr. Pharmacotoxicol Evaluat, Facculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timisoara 300041, Romania
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- Ufa Institute of Chemistry UFRC RAS, pr. Octyabrya 71, 450054 Ufa, Russian Federation.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timisoara 300041, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timisoara 300041, Romania; Res. Ctr. Pharmacotoxicol Evaluat, Facculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timisoara 300041, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timisoara 300041, Romania; Res. Ctr. Pharmacotoxicol Evaluat, Facculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timisoara 300041, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timisoara 300041, Romania; Res. Ctr. Pharmacotoxicol Evaluat, Facculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timisoara 300041, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timisoara 300041, Romania; Res. Ctr. Pharmacotoxicol Evaluat, Facculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timisoara 300041, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timisoara 300041, Romania; Res. Ctr. Pharmacotoxicol Evaluat, Facculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timisoara 300041, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timisoara 300041, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timisoara 300041, Romania; Res. Ctr. Pharmacotoxicol Evaluat, Facculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timisoara 300041, Romania
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Lombrea A, Scurtu AD, Avram S, Pavel IZ, Turks M, Lugiņina J, Peipiņš U, Dehelean CA, Soica C, Danciu C. Anticancer Potential of Betulonic Acid Derivatives. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:3676. [PMID: 33916089 PMCID: PMC8037575 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22073676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Clinical trials have evidenced that several natural compounds, belonging to the phytochemical classes of alkaloids, terpenes, phenols and flavonoids, are effective for the management of various types of cancer. Latest research has proven that natural products and their semisynthetic variants may serve as a starting point for new drug candidates with a diversity of biological and pharmacological activities, designed to improve bioavailability, overcome cellular resistance, and enhance therapeutic efficacy. This review was designed to bring an update regarding the anticancer potential of betulonic acid and its semisynthetic derivatives. Chemical derivative structures of betulonic acid including amide, thiol, and piperidine groups, exert an amplification of the in vitro anticancer potential of betulonic acid. With the need for more mechanistic and in vivo data, some derivatives of betulonic acids may represent promising anticancer agents.
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- Adelina Lombrea
- Department of Pharmacognosy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (A.L.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (C.D.)
- Research Centre for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.A.D.); (C.S.)
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- Research Centre for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.A.D.); (C.S.)
- Department of Toxicology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (A.L.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (C.D.)
- Research Centre for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.A.D.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (A.L.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (C.D.)
- Research Centre for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.A.D.); (C.S.)
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- Institute of Technology of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Riga Technical University, P. Valdena Str. 3, LV-1048 Riga, Latvia; (M.T.); (J.L.)
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- Institute of Technology of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Riga Technical University, P. Valdena Str. 3, LV-1048 Riga, Latvia; (M.T.); (J.L.)
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- Nature Science Technologies Ltd., Saules Str. 19, LV-3601 Ventspils, Latvia;
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- Research Centre for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.A.D.); (C.S.)
- Department of Toxicology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Research Centre for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.A.D.); (C.S.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (A.L.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (C.D.)
- Research Centre for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.A.D.); (C.S.)
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Kis B, Avram S, Pavel IZ, Lombrea A, Buda V, Dehelean CA, Soica C, Yerer MB, Bojin F, Folescu R, Danciu C. Recent Advances Regarding the Phytochemical and Therapeutic Uses of Populus nigra L. Buds. Plants (Basel) 2020; 9:plants9111464. [PMID: 33138272 PMCID: PMC7693997 DOI: 10.3390/plants9111464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Populus nigra L. (Salicaceae family) is one of the most popular trees that can be found in deciduous forests. Some particularities that characterize the Populus genus refer to the fact that it includes more than 40 species, being widespread especially in Europe and Asia. Many residues, parts of this tree can be used as a bioresource for different extracts as active ingredients in pharmaceuticals next to multiple benefits in many areas of medicine. The present review discusses the latest findings regarding the phytochemical composition and the therapeutic properties of Populus nigra L. buds. The vegetal product has been described mainly to contain phenolic compounds (phenols, phenolic acids and phenylpropanoids), terpenoids (mono and sesquiterpenoids), flavones (e.g., apigenol and crysin), flavanones (e.g., pinocembrin and pinostrombin), caffeic/ferulic acids and their derivates, and more than 48 phytocompounds in the essential oils. The resinous exudates present on the buds have been the major plant source used by bees to form propolis. Several studies depicted its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetic, antitumor, hepatoprotective, hypouricemic properties and its effects on melanin production. All these lead to the conclusion that black poplar buds are a valuable and important source of bioactive compounds responsible for a wide range of therapeutic uses, being a promising candidate as a complementary and/or alternative source for a large number of health problems. The aim of the review is to gather the existing information and to bring an up to date regarding the phytochemical and therapeutic uses of Populus nigra L. buds.
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- Brigitta Kis
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (B.K.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (A.L.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (B.K.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (A.L.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (B.K.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (A.L.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (B.K.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (A.L.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-755-100-408
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- Department of Toxicology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, Melikgazi, 38039 Kayseri, Turkey;
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- Department of Functional Sciences, Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2, Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timişoara, Romania;
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babeş, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (B.K.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (A.L.); (C.D.)
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Popa A, Dehelean C, Calniceanu H, Watz C, Brad S, Sinescu C, Marcu OA, Popa CS, Avram S, Nicolov M, Szuhanek CA. A Custom-Made Orthodontic Mini-Implant-Effect of Insertion Angle and Cortical Bone Thickness on Stress Distribution with a Complex In Vitro and In Vivo Biosafety Profile. Materials (Basel) 2020; 13:ma13214789. [PMID: 33120951 PMCID: PMC7663474 DOI: 10.3390/ma13214789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Orthodontic mini-implant failure is a debatable subject in clinical practice. However, the most important parameter to evaluate the success rate of mini-implant is the primary stability, which is mainly influenced by cortical bone thickness (CBT) and insertion angle. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three-dimensional finite element models of the maxilla were created and a custom-made, self-drilling, tapered mini-implant was designed. For the pull-out test, 12 simulations were performed, sequentially increasing the thickness of the cortical bone (1, 1.5 and 2 mm) and the insertion angle (30°, 60°, 90°, 120°). For the force analysis, 24 simulations were performed using an experimental orthodontic traction force of 2 N both in the horizontal and vertical axis. RESULTS Insertion angle and CBT have significant impact on force reaction values (p < 0.05). Cortical bone stress had the lowest value when the mini-implant had a 30° insertion angle and the highest value when the implant had a 120° insertion angle, while the CBT was 1 mm. Cortical bone stress had the lowest value with an insertion angle of 90° and the highest value when the implant was inserted at an angle of 30°, while the CBT was 2 mm independent of the force direction. Regarding the biosafety profile of the mini-implant alloy, the present results reveal that the custom-made mini-implant presents good biocompatibility. CONCLUSIONS When the CBT is reduced, we recommend inclined insertion while, when the CBT is appropriate, perpendicular insertion is advised.
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- Adelina Popa
- 2nd Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (A.P.); (C.A.S.)
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- 2nd Department of Toxicology and Drug Industry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- 1st Department/Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Correspondence: (H.C.); (C.W.); Tel.: +40-745-322-649 (H.C.); +40-746-227-217 (C.W.)
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- 1st Department of Pharmaceutical Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
- Correspondence: (H.C.); (C.W.); Tel.: +40-745-322-649 (H.C.); +40-746-227-217 (C.W.)
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- 2nd Department of Radiology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- 2nd Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Material, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Dental Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania;
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- 2nd Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- 1st Department of Pharmaceutical Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- 2nd Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (A.P.); (C.A.S.)
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Farcas CG, Dehelean C, Pinzaru IA, Mioc M, Socoliuc V, Moaca EA, Avram S, Ghiulai R, Coricovac D, Pavel I, Alla PK, Cretu OM, Soica C, Loghin F. Thermosensitive Betulinic Acid-Loaded Magnetoliposomes: A Promising Antitumor Potential for Highly Aggressive Human Breast Adenocarcinoma Cells Under Hyperthermic Conditions. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:8175-8200. [PMID: 33122905 PMCID: PMC7591238 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s269630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [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: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Breast cancer presents one of the highest rates of prevalence around the world. Despite this, the current breast cancer therapy is characterized by significant side effects and high risk of recurrence. The present work aimed to develop a new therapeutic strategy that may improve the current breast cancer therapy by developing a heat-sensitive liposomal nano-platform suitable to incorporate both anti-tumor betulinic acid (BA) compound and magnetic iron nanoparticles (MIONPs), in order to address both remote drug release and hyperthermia-inducing features. To address the above-mentioned biomedical purposes, the nanocarrier must possess specific features such as specific phase transition temperature, diameter below 200 nm, superparamagnetic properties and heating capacity. Moreover, the anti-tumor activity of the developed nanocarrier should significantly affect human breast adenocarcinoma cells. METHODS BA-loaded magnetoliposomes and corresponding controls (BA-free liposomes and liposomes containing no magnetic payload) were obtained through the thin-layer hydration method. The quality and stability of the multifunctional platforms were physico-chemically analysed by the means of RAMAN, scanning electron microscopy-EDAX, dynamic light scattering, zeta potential and DSC analysis. Besides this, the magnetic characterization of magnetoliposomes was performed in terms of superparamagnetic behaviour and heating capacity. The biological profile of the platforms and controls was screened through multiple in vitro methods, such as MTT, LDH and scratch assays, together with immunofluorescence staining. In addition, CAM assay was performed in order to assess a possible anti-angiogenic activity induced by the test samples. RESULTS The physico-chemical analysis revealed that BA-loaded magnetoliposomes present suitable characteristics for the purpose of this study, showing biocompatible phase transition temperature, a diameter of 198 nm, superparamagnetic features and heating capacity. In vitro results showed that hyperthermia induces enhanced anti-tumor activity when breast adenocarcinoma MDA-MB-231 cells were exposed to BA-loaded magnetoliposomes, while a low cytotoxic rate was exhibited by the non-tumorigenic breast epithelial MCF 10A cells. Moreover, the in ovo angiogenesis assay endorsed the efficacy of this multifunctional platform as a good strategy for breast cancer therapy, under hyperthermal conditions. Regarding the possible mechanism of action of this multifunctional nano-platform, the immunocytochemistry of the MCF7 and MDA-MB-231 breast carcinoma cells revealed a microtubule assembly modulatory activity, under hyperthermal conditions. CONCLUSION Collectively, these findings indicate that BA-loaded magnetoliposomes, under hyperthermal conditions, might serve as a promising strategy for breast adenocarcinoma treatment.
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- Claudia Geanina Farcas
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Toxicology, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj Napoca, Cluj Napoca, Romania
- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Laboratory of Magnetic Fluids, Center for Fundamental and Advanced Technical Research, Romanian Academy – Timisoara Branch, Timisoara, Romania
- Research Center for Complex Fluids Systems Engineering, Politehnica University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Chemistry, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Toxicology, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj Napoca, Cluj Napoca, Romania
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Fecker R, Buda V, Alexa E, Avram S, Pavel IZ, Muntean D, Cocan I, Watz C, Minda D, Dehelean CA, Soica C, Danciu C. Phytochemical and Biological Screening of Oenothera Biennis L. Hydroalcoholic Extract. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10060818. [PMID: 32466573 PMCID: PMC7356052 DOI: 10.3390/biom10060818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Oenothera biennis L. (OB), also commonly known as evening primrose, belongs to the Onagraceae family and has the best studied biological activity of all the members in the family. In therapy, the most frequently used type of extracts are from the aerial part, which are the fatty oils obtained from the seeds and have a wide range of medicinal properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical composition and biological activity of OB hydroalcoholic extract and to provide directions for the antimicrobial effect, antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic potential against A375 melanoma cell line, and anti-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory capacity. The main polyphenols and flavonoids identified were gallic acid, caffeic acid, epicatechin, coumaric acid, ferulic acid, rutin and rosmarinic acid. The total phenolic content was 631.496 µgGAE/mL of extract and the antioxidant activity was 7258.67 μmolTrolox/g of extract. The tested extract had a mild bacteriostatic effect on the tested bacterial strains. It was bactericidal only against Candida spp. and S. aureus. In the set of experimental conditions, the OB extract only manifested significant antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic activity against the A375 human melanoma cell line at the highest tested concentration, namely 60 μg/mL. The migration potential of A375 cells was hampered by the OB extract in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, at the highest tested concentration, the OB extract altered the mitochondrial function in vitro, while reducing the angiogenic reaction, hindering compact tumor formation in the chorioallantoic membrane assay. Moreover, the OB extract elicited an anti-inflammatory effect on the experimental animal model of ear inflammation.
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- Ramona Fecker
- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeş”, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania; (R.F.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (D.M.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeş”, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania
- Correspondence: (V.B.); (D.M.); Tel.: +4-0755-100-408 (V.B.)
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- Department of Food Control, Banat’s University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “King Michael I of Romania” from Timişoara, Calea Aradului No. 119, 300641 Timişoara, Romania; (E.A.); (I.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeş”, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania; (R.F.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (D.M.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeş”, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania; (R.F.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (D.M.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeş”, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania
- Correspondence: (V.B.); (D.M.); Tel.: +4-0755-100-408 (V.B.)
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- Department of Food Control, Banat’s University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “King Michael I of Romania” from Timişoara, Calea Aradului No. 119, 300641 Timişoara, Romania; (E.A.); (I.C.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Physics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeş”, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeş”, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania; (R.F.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (D.M.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Toxicology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeş”, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeş”, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeş”, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania; (R.F.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (D.M.); (C.D.)
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Farcas CG, Macasoi I, Pinzaru I, Chirita M, Chirita Mihaila MC, Dehelean C, Avram S, Loghin F, Mocanu L, Rotaru V, Ieta A, Ercuta A, Coricovac D. Controlled Synthesis and Characterization of Micrometric Single Crystalline Magnetite With Superparamagnetic Behavior and Cytocompatibility/Cytotoxicity Assessments. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:410. [PMID: 32317973 PMCID: PMC7147350 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [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: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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A new class of magnetite (Fe3O4) particles, coined as “Single Crystalline Micrometric Iron Oxide Particles” (SCMIOPs), were obtained by hydrothermal synthesis. Both the single Fe3O4 phase content and the particle sizes range, from 1 µm to 30 µm, can be controlled by synthesis. The notable finding states that these particles exhibit vanishing remanent magnetization (σr=0.28 emu/g) and coercive force (Hc=1.5 Oe), which indicate a superparamagnetic-like behavior (unexpected at micrometric particles size), and remarkably high saturation magnetization (σs=95.5 emu/g), what ensures strong magnetic response, and the lack of agglomeration after the magnetic field removal. These qualities make such particles candidates for biomedical applications, to be used instead of magnetic nanoparticles which inevitably involve some drawbacks like aglommeration and insufficient magnetic response. In this sense, cytocompatibility/cytotoxicity tests were performed on human cells, and the results have clearly indicated that SCMIOPs are cytocompatible for healthy cell lines HaCaT (human keratinocytes) and HEMa (primary epidermal melanocytes) and cytotoxic for neoplastic cell lines A375 (human melanoma) and B164A5 (murine melanoma) in a dose-dependent manner.
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- Claudia Geanina Farcas
- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Condensed Matter, National Institute for Research and Development in Electrochemistry and Condensed Matter, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Condensed Matter, National Institute for Research and Development in Electrochemistry and Condensed Matter, Timisoara, Romania.,Max F. Prutz Laboratories, Department of Structural and Computational Biology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Condensed Matter, National Institute for Research and Development in Electrochemistry and Condensed Matter, Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Electrical and Computer Science Department SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY, United States
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- Faculty of Physics, West University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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Minda D, Avram S, Pavel IZ, Kis B, Ghitu A, Zupko I, Dehelean C, Buda V, Diaconeasa Z, Scurtu A, Vlad A, Danciu C. An in vitro Evaluation of Apigenin and Apigenin-7-O-glucoside Against HeLa Human Cervical Cancer Cell Line. Rev Chim 2020. [DOI: 10.37358/rc.20.2.7906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
pigenin (API) is a phytocompound belonging to the subclass of flavones that can be found in both functional foods as well as medicinal plants. Recent studies have assigned API antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-viral, anti-thrombotic, anti-angiogenic and chemopreventive potential in vitro on various cell lines and/or in experimental animal models. Apigenin-7-O-glucoside (API-7) is one of its main glycosides and can be commonly found in chamomile flowers, parsley, celery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic effects of API and its glycoside (apigenin-7-O-glucoside) against HeLa human cervical cancer cells. Results have shown that in the set experimental conditions both the aglycone as well as the heteroside elicit antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic potential against the screened cell line, the aglycone being more active than the heteroside.
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Antal DS, Ardelean F, Avram S, Pavel IZ, Danciu C, Soica C, Dehelean C. Flavonolignans: One Step Further in the Broad-Spectrum Approach of Cancer. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2020; 20:1817-1830. [PMID: 31976848 DOI: 10.2174/1871520620666200124112649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 11/12/2019] [Revised: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The small chemical class of flavonolignans encompasses unique hybrid molecules with versatile biological activities. Their anticancer effects have received considerable attention, and a large body of supporting evidence has accumulated. Moreover, their ability to interact with proteins involved in drug resistance, and to enhance the effects of conventional chemotherapeutics in decreasing cell viability make them influential partners in addressing cancer. OBJECTIVE The review provides an outline of the various ways in which flavonolignans advance the combat against cancer. While the main focus falls on flavonolignans from milk thistle, attention is drawn to the yet, underexplored potential of less known flavonolignan subgroups derived from isoflavonoids and aurones. METHODS Proceeding from the presentation of natural flavonolignan subtypes and their occurrence, the present work reviews these compounds with regard to their molecular targets in cancer, anti-angiogenetic effects, synergistic efficacy in conjunction with anticancer agents, reversal of drug resistance, and importance in overcoming the side effects of anticancer therapy. Recent advances in the endeavor to improve flavonolignan bioavailability in cancer are also presented. CONCLUSIONS Significant progress has been achieved in detailing the molecular mechanisms of silybin and its congeners in experimental models of cancer. The availability of novel formulations with improved bioavailability, and data from phase I clinical trials in cancer patients provide an encouraging basis for more extensive trials aimed at evaluating the benefits of Silybum flavonolignans in cancer management. On the other hand, further research on the antitumor efficacy of iso-flavonolignans and other subtypes of flavonolignans should be pursued.
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- Diana S Antal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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Kis B, Ifrim FC, Buda V, Avram S, Pavel IZ, Antal D, Paunescu V, Dehelean CA, Ardelean F, Diaconeasa Z, Soica C, Danciu C. Cannabidiol-from Plant to Human Body: A Promising Bioactive Molecule with Multi-Target Effects in Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E5905. [PMID: 31775230 PMCID: PMC6928757 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20235905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [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: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Cannabis sativa L. is a plant long used for its textile fibers, seed oil, and oleoresin with medicinal and psychoactive properties. It is the main source of phytocannabinoids, with over 100 compounds detected so far. In recent years, a lot of attention has been given to the main phytochemicals present in Cannabis sativa L., namely, cannabidiol (CBD) and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Compared to THC, CBD has non-psychoactive effects, an advantage for clinical applications of anti-tumor benefits. The review is designed to provide an update regarding the multi-target effects of CBD in different types of cancer. The main focus is on the latest in vitro and in vivo studies that present data regarding the anti-proliferative, pro-apoptotic, cytotoxic, anti-invasive, anti-antiangiogenic, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties of CBD together with their mechanisms of action. The latest clinical evidence of the anticancer effects of CBD is also outlined. Moreover, the main aspects of the pharmacological and toxicological profiles are given.
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- Brigitta Kis
- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeş“, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania; (B.K.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (C.D.)
- Centre for Gene and Cellular Therapies in the Treatment of Cancer- OncoGen, Clinical County Hospital of Timişoara, Liviu Rebreanu Blvd. 156, 300736 Timişoara, Romania;
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- Department of Marketing, medical technology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeş“, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania; (B.K.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeş“, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania; (B.K.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeş“, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania; (D.A.); (F.A.)
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- Centre for Gene and Cellular Therapies in the Treatment of Cancer- OncoGen, Clinical County Hospital of Timişoara, Liviu Rebreanu Blvd. 156, 300736 Timişoara, Romania;
- Department of Functional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, “Victor Babeş“University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeş“, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania; (D.A.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine, Calea Manastur, 3-5, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeş“, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babeş“, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania; (B.K.); (S.A.); (I.Z.P.); (C.D.)
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Danciu C, Avram S, Pavel IZ, Ghiulai R, Dehelean CA, Ersilia A, Minda D, Petrescu C, Moaca EA, Soica C. Main Isoflavones Found in Dietary Sources as Natural Anti-inflammatory Agents. Curr Drug Targets 2019; 19:841-853. [PMID: 29141545 DOI: 10.2174/1389450118666171109150731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [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: 05/15/2017] [Revised: 09/04/2017] [Accepted: 11/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Isoflavones are natural compounds belonging to the class of isoflavonoids, molecules with a chemical structure based on the 3-phenyl chromen-4-one backbone. As a particular element, the isoflavones are also called phytoestrogens, due to the structural similarity with 17-β estradiol, the primary female sex hormone, presenting both estrogen-agonist and estrogen-antagonist properties. This class of secondary plant metabolites has been extensively reported in the literature for a wide range of therapeutic activities including antioxidant, chemopreventive, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antibacterial, and cardio preventive effects. OBJECTIVE To sum up the latest information regarding the main isoflavones found in dietary sources as natural anti-inflammatory agents. RESULTS The review updates with the recent research about genistein, daidzein, glycitein, biochanin A, formononetin and equol as anti-inflammatory phytocompounds. As a particular element, the implications of these isoflavones in the link between inflammation and angiogenesis are also discussed. CONCLUSION The review concludes that the main isoflavones in dietary sources display in vitro and/or in vivo anti inflammatory potential by activating various biochemical and molecular mechanisms. The depicted findings translated into practical aspects strengthen the idea that the isoflavones genistein, daidzein, glycitein, biochanin A, formononetin and equol can be used in various inflammation based diseases as an alternative source for classical medication and that consummation of foods rich in isoflavones may represent prerequisite use in order to prevent the evolution of inflammation based diseases.
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- Corina Danciu
- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Food Control, Banat's University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine "King Michael I of Romania" from Timisoara, Calea Aradului No.119, 300641 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology, Discipline of Hygiene , University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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Pavel IZ, Csuk R, Danciu C, Avram S, Baderca F, Cioca A, Moacă EA, Mihali CV, Pinzaru I, Muntean DM, Dehelean CA. Assessment of the Antiangiogenic and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of a Maslinic Acid Derivative and its Potentiation using Zinc Chloride. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20112828. [PMID: 31185643 PMCID: PMC6600266 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20112828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 04/25/2019] [Revised: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 06/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Maslinic acid is a pentacyclic triterpene with a plethora of biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, cardioprotective, and antitumor effects. New derivatives with improved properties and broad-spectrum activity can be obtained following structural changes of the compound. The present study was aimed to characterize a benzylamide derivative of maslinic acid—benzyl (2α, 3β) 2,3-diacetoxy-olean−12-en-28-amide (EM2)—with respect to the anti-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory effects in two in vivo experimental models. Consequently, the compound showed good tolerability and lack of irritation in the chorioallantoic membrane assay with no impairment of the normal angiogenic process during the tested stages of development. In the acute ear inflammation murine model, application of EM2 induced a mild anti-inflammatory effect that was potentiated by the association with zinc chloride (ZnCl2). A decrease in dermal thickness of mice ears was observed when EM2 and ZnCl2 were applied separately or in combination. Moreover, hyalinization of the dermis appeared only when EM2 was associated with ZnCl2, strongly suggesting the role of their combination in wound healing.
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- Ioana Zinuca Pavel
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2, Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timişoara 300041, Romania.
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Kurt-Mothes-Str. 2, D-06120 Halle (Saale), Germany.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2, Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timişoara 300041, Romania.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2, Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timişoara 300041, Romania.
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- Department of Microscopic Morphology, Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2, Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timişoara 300041, Romania.
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- Department of Pathology, CFR Clinical Hospital, 13-15, Tudor Vladimirescu, Timişoara 300173, Romania.
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2, Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timişoara 300041, Romania.
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- "George Emil Palade" Electron Microscopy Center, Institute of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, "Vasile Goldiș" Western University of Arad, 86, Liviu Rebreanu St., Arad 310414, Romania.
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2, Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timişoara 300041, Romania.
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- Department of Functional Sciences - Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2, Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timişoara 300041, Romania.
- Center for Translational Research and Systems Medicine, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2, Eftimie Murgu Sq.,Timişoara 300041, Romania.
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2, Eftimie Murgu Sq., Timişoara 300041, Romania.
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Moacă EA, Farcaş C, Coricovac D, Avram S, Mihali CV, Drâghici GA, Loghin F, Păcurariu C, Dehelean C. Oleic Acid Double Coated Fe₃O₄ Nanoparticles as Anti-Melanoma Compounds with a Complex Mechanism of Activity- In Vitro and In Ovo Assessment. J Biomed Nanotechnol 2019; 15:893-909. [PMID: 30890222 DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2019.2726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MIONPs) were placed in the spotlight lately due to their excellent biocompatibility and the possibility to tailor their magnetic properties making them useful in a plethora of bioapplications, including magnetic resonance imaging and targeted nanoplatforms for anticancer drugs delivery. The aim of the present study consisted in achieving a toxicological profile of the biocompatible colloidal suspension of iron oxide nanoparticles coated with a double layer of oleic acid (Fe₃O₄ @OA) obtained by combustion method by performing in vitro (on human keratinocytes-HaCaT and human and murine melanoma cells) and in ovo studies on chick chorioallantoic membrane (HET-CAM assay). The colloidal suspension obtained proved to be stable in phosphate buffer saline and the size of the nanoparticles were in the range of 30 nm, an optimum size for biomedical applications. Fe₃O₄ @OA colloidal suspension reduced viability of human keratinocytes only at concentrations higher than 25 μg/mL, whereas in the case of melanoma cells the effect was observed at lower doses (starting with 10 μg/mL). An interesting phenomena was detected at the highest concentration tested (50 μg/mL) to all cell lines, more precisely, a particular enucleation process associated only with Fe₃O₄ @OA colloidal suspension stimulation. The irritant potential data evaluated by HET-CAM assay indicated the following hierarchy: Fe₃O₄ < Fe₃O₄ @OA < OA. Our results provide relevant information regarding the mechanism of action of Fe₃O₄ @OA that needs elucidation by future in vitro and in vivo studies.
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Caunii A, Oprean C, Cristea M, Ivan A, Danciu C, Tatu C, Paunescu V, Marti D, Tzanakakis G, Spandidos DA, Tsatsakis A, Susan R, Soica C, Avram S, Dehelean C. Effects of ursolic and oleanolic on SK‑MEL‑2 melanoma cells: In vitro and in vivo assays. Int J Oncol 2017; 51:1651-1660. [PMID: 29039461 PMCID: PMC5673023 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2017.4160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [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: 07/07/2017] [Accepted: 10/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Among the triterpenoids, oleanolic acid (OA) and its isomer, ursolic acid (UA) are promising therapeutic candidates, with potential benefits in the management of melanoma. In this study, we aimed to examine the in vitro and in vivo anti‑invasive and anti‑metastatic activity of OA and UA to determine their possible usefulness as chemopreventive or chemotherapeutic agents in melanoma. For the in vitro experiments, the anti‑proliferative activity of the triterpenic compounds on SK‑MEL‑2 melanoma cells was examined. The anti‑invasive potential was assessed by testing the effects of the active compound on vascular cell adhesion molecule (VCAM) and intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM) adhesion to melanoma cells. Normal and tumor angiogenesis were evaluated in vivo by chicken embryo chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) assay. The two test triterpenoid acids, UA and OA, exerted differential effects in vitro and in vivo on the SK‑MEL‑2 melanoma cells. UA exerted a significant and dose‑dependent anti‑proliferative effect in vitro, compared to OA. The cytotoxic effects in vitro on the melanoma cells were determined by the examining alterations in the cell cycle phases induced by UA that lead to cell arrest in the S phase. Moreover, UA was found to affect SK‑MEL‑2 melanoma cell invasiveness by limiting the cell adhesion capacity to ICAM molecules, but not influencing their adhesion to VCAM molecules. On the whole, in this study, by assessing the effects of the two triterpenoids in vivo, our results revealed that OA had a greater potential to impair the invasive capacity and tumor angiogenesis compared with UA.
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- Angela Caunii
- Faculty of Pharmacy, 'Victor Babeş' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timişoara
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, 'Victor Babeş' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timişoara
- 'Pius Brinzeu' Timişoara County Emergency Clinical Hospital, Oncogen Institute, 300723 Timişoara
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- 'Pius Brinzeu' Timişoara County Emergency Clinical Hospital, Oncogen Institute, 300723 Timişoara
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- 'Pius Brinzeu' Timişoara County Emergency Clinical Hospital, Oncogen Institute, 300723 Timişoara
- Faculty of Medicine, 'Victor Babeş' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timişoara
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, 'Victor Babeş' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timişoara
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- 'Pius Brinzeu' Timişoara County Emergency Clinical Hospital, Oncogen Institute, 300723 Timişoara
- Faculty of Medicine, 'Victor Babeş' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timişoara
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- 'Pius Brinzeu' Timişoara County Emergency Clinical Hospital, Oncogen Institute, 300723 Timişoara
- Faculty of Medicine, 'Victor Babeş' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timişoara
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- Faculty of Medicine, Western University Vasile Goldis, Arad 310025, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Faculty of Medicine, 'Victor Babeş' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timişoara
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Faculty of Medicine, 'Victor Babeş' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timişoara
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, 'Victor Babeş' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timişoara
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, 'Victor Babeş' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timişoara
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, 'Victor Babeş' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timişoara
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Udrea A, Puia A, Alexandrescu I, Avram S. BIOINFORMATIC AND COMPUTATIONAL PHARMACOLOGY: NEW PERSPECTIVE IN DEPRESSION TREATMENT IN RISK FACTOR GROUP PATIENTS. Ro J Neurol 2017. [DOI: 10.37897/rjn.2017.s2.3] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Depression is an illness that affects mostly women, the treatment of this illness is represented by antidepressants and psychotherapy. Even if pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman’s life, the number of women that suffer of depression is growing. Antidepressant medication in pregnancy is not recommended, because of negative effects on new-born. In this paper we use bioinformatic methods to fi nd a new treatment of depression safe to use in pregnancy. Our results show that natural compounds resveratrol (8.67), melatonin (8.58) and linalyl acetate (9.40) have biological activity similar with antidepressants on serotonin transporter. Because majority of antidepressants have serotonin transporter as main target, biological activity on serotonin transporter may indicate that this natural compound could have antidepressant-like activity. Supplementary we made an Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, Toxicity in silico study, to complete the pharmacological profile of these natural compounds, in comparation with antidepressants sertraline and amitriptyline. We conclude that melatonin, resveratrol and linalyl acetate are tolerated well by the human body, and may represent a viable alternative in depression treatment, even for risk factor groups.
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Danciu C, Alexa E, Avram S, Minda D, Pavel IZ, Babuta R, Mioc M, Ledeti I, Cuc Hepcal I, Motoc A. Total Polyphenol Content and Antiproliferative Activity of Green Tea Extracts Collected from Romanian Pharmaceuticals Market. Rev Chim 2017. [DOI: 10.37358/rc.17.6.5636] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Total polyphenol content and anti proliferative activity of five green tea extracts available on the Romanian pharmaceuticals market was analyzed. Results show dose-dependent anti proliferative activity of the selected samples against B164A5 mouse melanoma and A375 human melanoma cell lines. Sample 3, the richest sample in polyphenols showed the highest anti proliferative potential against the screened melanoma cell lines.
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Avram S, Coricovac DE, Pavel IZ, Pinzaru I, Ghiulai R, Baderca F, Soica C, Muntean D, Branisteanu DE, Spandidos DA, Tsatsakis AM, Dehelean CA. Standardization of A375 human melanoma models on chicken embryo chorioallantoic membrane and Balb/c nude mice. Oncol Rep 2017; 38:89-99. [PMID: 28535001 PMCID: PMC5492638 DOI: 10.3892/or.2017.5658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2017] [Accepted: 05/08/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Cutaneous melanoma is a metastatic disease characterized by high resistance to treatment, the incidence of which has alarmingly increased worldwide over the past years. A thorough characterization of tumor onset, progression and metastasis is compulsory to overcome the gaps existent in melanoma biology. The present study suggests a well-established protocol and a detailed histological description of human melanoma models in ovo and in vivo obtained by the inoculation of A375 cells to chick embryo chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) and Balb/c nude mice. The inoculation of A375 cells on CAM led to the formation of compact primary and secondary tumors on day 4 post-inoculation, with mean surface area values of 2.2±0.4 mm2 and 1.5±0.3 mm2, respectively. Moreover, the vessels around the tumors presented a spike wheel pattern, indicating a strong angiogenic reaction. All the injected mice, apart from one, developed solid polypoid primary tumors with lobulated surfaces and intense vascularization, and achromic epithelioid malignant melanocytes with vesiculous nuclei and necrosis area were detected. Metastasis was histologically confirmed in only 30% of the mice with the tumor xenografts. These data indicate that the standardization protocols proposed are complex and reproducible, and can be further employed for the therapeutic surveillance of antiangiogenic and anticancer agents.
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- Stefana Avram
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, 'Victor Babeș' University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara 30004, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, 'Victor Babeș' University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara 30004, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, 'Victor Babeș' University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara 30004, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, 'Victor Babeș' University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara 30004, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, 'Victor Babeș' University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara 30004, Romania
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- Department of Microscopic Morphology, Faculty of Medicine, 'Victor Babeș' University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara 300041, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, 'Victor Babeș' University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara 30004, Romania
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, 'Victor Babeș' University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara 300041, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, 'Grigore T. Popa' University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, Iasi 7000115, Romania
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- Laboratory of Clinical Virology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion 71003, Greece
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- Department of Forensic Sciences and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion 71003, Greece
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, 'Victor Babeș' University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara 30004, Romania
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Coricovac D, Pinzaru I, Pavel I, Ghiulai R, Cimpean A, Soica C, Dehelean C, Avram S. Experimental models of human melanoma. Toxicol Lett 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2016.06.1407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Coricovac D, Pavel I, Avram S, Ghiulai R, Pinzaru I, Mioc M, Soica C, Dehelean C. Assessment of the in vitro effects of some new betulinic acid nanoformulations. Toxicol Lett 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2016.06.1967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Alina Bora
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography, West University of Timisoara, 16 Pestalozzi Str., 300115, Timisoara, Romania
- Department
of Computational Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara of Romanian Academy, 24 Mihai Viteazu Avenue, Timisoara, 300223, Romania
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- Department
of Computational Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara of Romanian Academy, 24 Mihai Viteazu Avenue, Timisoara, 300223, Romania
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography, West University of Timisoara, 16 Pestalozzi Str., 300115, Timisoara, Romania
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Balázs B, Sipos P, Danciu C, Avram S, Soica C, Dehelean C, Varju G, Erős G, Budai-Szűcs M, Berkó S, Csányi E. ATR-FTIR and Raman spectroscopic investigation of the electroporation-mediated transdermal delivery of a nanocarrier system containing an antitumour drug. Biomed Opt Express 2016; 7:67-78. [PMID: 26819818 PMCID: PMC4722911 DOI: 10.1364/boe.7.000067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2015] [Revised: 11/18/2015] [Accepted: 11/18/2015] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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The aim of the present work was the optimization of the transdermal delivery of a lyotropic liquid crystal genistein-based formulation (LLC-GEN). LLC was chosen as medium in view of the poor solubility of GEN in water. Membrane diffusion and penetration studies were carried out with a Franz diffusion cell, through a synthetic membrane in vitro, a chick chorioallantoic membrane ex ovo, and ex vivo excised human epidermis. Thereafter, LLC-GEN was combined with electroporation (EP) to enhance the transdermal drug delivery. The synergistic effect of EP was verified by in vivo ATR-FTIR and ex vivo Raman spectroscopy on hairless mouse skin.
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- Boglárka Balázs
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Szeged, Szeged, H-6720, Hungary
- Gedeon Richter Plc., Budapest, H-1103, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Szeged, Szeged, H-6720, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, 300041, Romania
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- Discipline of Pharmacology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, 300041, Romania
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- Discipline of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, 300041, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, 300041, Romania
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- Dr. Derm Clinic of Anti-Aging Dermatology, Aesthetic Laser and Plastic Surgery, Budapest, H-1026, Hungary
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, University of Szeged, Szeged, H-6720, Hungary
- Department of Oral Biology and Experimental Dental Research, University of Szeged, Szeged, H-6720, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Szeged, Szeged, H-6720, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Szeged, Szeged, H-6720, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Szeged, Szeged, H-6720, Hungary
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Ferician O, Cimpean AM, Avram S, Raica M. Endostatin Effects on Tumor Cells and Vascular Network of Human Renal Cell Carcinoma Implanted on Chick Embryo Chorioallantoic Membrane. Anticancer Res 2015; 35:6521-6528. [PMID: 26637866] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Rare and inconsistent data are reported for chorioallantoic tumor models of renal cell carcinoma and none of them has used endostatin as an inhibitory agent of tumor development. We aimed to perform a comparative analysis of tumor cells and blood vessels from renal cell carcinoma on endostatin-treated and non-treated chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) implants by the assessment of endoglin, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and smooth muscle actin expression. Endostatin triple action on tumor, endothelial and perivascular cells was observed in the present study. Differential impact of endostatin treatment on intratumor and peritumor blood vessels was noticed on the VEGF expression and behaviour of tumor cells between clear cell and papillary components of RCC. Based on our findings, a high tumor heterogenity response to endostatin has been highlighted. Interplay between VEGF, endoglin and endostatin in RCC could support a combined targeted therapy to improve prognosis of patients with RCC and reduce therapy resistance often developed by monotherapy.
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- Ovidiu Ferician
- Department of Urology, Angiogenesis Research Center Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Microscopic Morphology/Histology, Angiogenesis Research Center Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Microscopic Morphology/Histology, Angiogenesis Research Center Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Microscopic Morphology/Histology, Angiogenesis Research Center Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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Avram SI, Pacureanu LM, Bora A, Crisan L, Avram S, Kurunczi L. ColBioS-FlavRC: a collection of bioselective flavonoids and related compounds filtered from high-throughput screening outcomes. J Chem Inf Model 2014; 54:2360-70. [PMID: 25026200 DOI: 10.1021/ci5002668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Flavonoids, the vastest class of natural polyphenols, are extensively investigated for their multiple benefits on human health. Due to their physicochemical or biological properties, many representatives are considered to exhibit low selectivity among various protein targets or to plague high-throughput screening (HTS) outcomes. The aim of this study is to highlight reliable, bioselective compounds sharing flavonoidic scaffolds in HTS experiments. A filtering scheme was applied to remove undesired flavonoids (and related compounds) from confirmatory PubChem bioassays. A number of 433 compounds addressing various protein targets form the core of the collection of bioselective flavonoids and related compounds (ColBioS-FlavRC). With an additional set of 2908 inactive related compounds, ColBioS-FlavRC offers the grounds for method optimization and validation. We exemplified the use of ColBioS-FlavRC by pharmacophore modeling, subsequently (externally) validated for virtual screening purposes. The early enrichment capabilities of the pharmacophore hypotheses were measured by means of the median exponential retriever operating curve enrichment (MeROCE), a suited metric in comparative evaluations of virtual screening methods. ColBioS-FlavRC is available in the Supporting Information and is freely accessible for further studies.
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- Sorin I Avram
- Department of Computational Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry Timisoara of Romanian Academy , Mihai Viteazul Avenue, 24, Timisoara, 300223, Romania
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Danciu C, Soica C, Oltean M, Avram S, Borcan F, Csanyi E, Ambrus R, Zupko I, Muntean D, Dehelean CA, Craina M, Popovici RA. Genistein in 1:1 inclusion complexes with ramified cyclodextrins: theoretical, physicochemical and biological evaluation. Int J Mol Sci 2014; 15:1962-82. [PMID: 24473144 PMCID: PMC3958832 DOI: 10.3390/ijms15021962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [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: 11/27/2013] [Revised: 12/30/2013] [Accepted: 01/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Genistein is one of the most studied phytocompound in the class of isoflavones, presenting a notable estrogenic activity and in vitro and/or in vivo benefits in different types of cancer such as those of the bladder, kidney, lung, pancreatic, skin and endometrial cancer. A big inconvenience for drug development is low water solubility, which can be solved by using hydrophilic cyclodextrins. The aim of this study is to theoretically analyze, based on the interaction energy, the possibility of a complex formation between genistein (Gen) and three different ramified cyclodextrins (CD), using a 1:1 molar ratio Gen:CD. Theoretical data were correlated with a screening of both in vitro and in vivo activity. Proliferation of different human cancer cell lines, antimicrobial activity and angiogenesis behavior was analyzed in order to see if complexation has a beneficial effect for any of the above mentioned activities and if so, which of the three CDs is the most suitable for the incorporation of genistein, and which may lead to future improved pharmaceutical formulations. Results showed antiproliferative activity with different IC50 values for all tested cell lines, remarkable antimicrobial activity on Bacillus subtilis and antiangiogenic activity as revealed by CAM assay. Differences regarding the intensity of the activity for pure and the three Gen complexes were noticed as explained in the text. The data represent a proof that the three CDs can be used for furtherer research towards practical use in the pharmaceutical and medical field.
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- Corina Danciu
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babeş", Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babeş", Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania.
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- Faculty of Physics, Babes-Bolyai University, Kogalniceanu 1, 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babeş", Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babeş", Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Szeged, 6 Eotvos Str, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Szeged, 6 Eotvos Str, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary.
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Biopharmacy, University of Szeged, 6 Eotvos Str, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babeş", Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babeş", Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babeş", Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania.
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babeş", Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania,.
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Avram S, Buiu C, Duda-Seiman D, Duda-Seiman C, Borcan F, Mihailescu D. Evaluation of the pharmacological descriptors related to the induction of antidepressant activity and its prediction by QSAR/QRAR methods. Mini Rev Med Chem 2012; 12:467-76. [PMID: 22587763 DOI: 10.2174/138955712800493834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2010] [Revised: 08/17/2011] [Accepted: 08/17/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Antidepressants are psychiatric agents used for the treatment of different types of depression, being at present amongst the most commonly prescribed drugs, while their effectiveness and adverse effects are still the subject of many studies. To reduce the inefficiency of known antidepressants caused by their side-effects, many research efforts have recently focused on the development of improved strategies for new antidepressants drug design. For this reason it is necessary to apply very fast and precise techniques, such as QSAR (Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships) and QRAR (Quantitative Retention-Activity Relationship), which are capable to analyze and predict the biological activity for these structures, taking in account the possible changes of the molecular structures and chromatographic parameters. We discuss the pharmaceutical descriptors (van der Waals, electrostatic, hydrophobicity, hydrogen donor/acceptor bond, Verloop's parameters, polar area) involved in QSAR and also chromatographic parameters involved in QRAR studies of antidepressants. Antidepressant activities of alkanol piperazine, acetamides, arylpiperazines, thienopyrimidinone derivatives (as preclinical antidepressants) and also the antidepressants already used in clinical practice are mentioned.
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- S Avram
- Dept. of Anatomy, Animal Physiology and Biophysics, University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, 91-95 Spl. Independentei, Bucharest-076201, Romania.
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Nastase S, Avram S. P-779 - The correlation between the prediction of the theoretical efficiency through molecular modeling and clinical effectiveness in SSRI antidepressants. Eur Psychiatry 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(12)74946-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Avram S, Milac A, Flonta M. Computer-Aided Drug Design for Typical and Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs: A Review of Application of QSAR and Combinatorial Chemistry Methods - Tools for New Antipsychotics Design. Curr Comput Aided Drug Des 2005. [DOI: 10.2174/157340905774330273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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A large variety of platelet dysfunctions has been described in chronic myeloproliferative disorders. These abnormalities may be due to deficiency of platelet granules, arachidonic acid metabolism defects or platelet membrane glycoproteins abnormalities. In this study we intend to detect the incidence of platelet function defects in 76 patients with various types of chronic myeloproliferative disorders. The platelet activity was studied in vitro by measuring platelet aggregation in response to ADP, epinephrine, collagen, arachidonic acid and ristocetin. These results were subsequently correlated with bleeding time and clinical aspects (bleeding or thrombosis). We found complex changes in platelet response with all agonists, in varied proportions. These abnormalities include absent, decreased or abnormal platelet aggregation response. In a few cases we found a markedly decreased, almost absent platelet response to all agonists while in some patients a normal platelet aggregation was noted. The correlation between these results and template bleeding time, thrombotic or hemorrhagic events and the type of diseases was difficult to establish and sometimes conflictual. Despite this fact, we consider that investigating platelet aggregation may be useful not only for the assessment of the hemostatic balance in chronic myeloproliferative disorders but also for a better insight into cell abnormalities occurring in these pathologic conditions.
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- S Avram
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Hematology, Coltea Clinical Hospital, 1, I. C. Bratianu Blvd, 70453 Bucharest, Romania
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