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Hazra S, Ray AS, Rahaman CH. Natural Phytocompounds from Common Indian Spices for Identification of Three Potential Inhibitors of Breast Cancer: A Molecular Modelling Approach. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27196590. [PMID: 36235128 PMCID: PMC9573590 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Breast cancer is the second most common cancer-related cause of death for women throughout the globe. In spite of some effective measures, the main concerns with traditional anti-cancer chemotherapy are its low bioavailability, physical side effects, acquired resistance of cancer cells and non-specific targeting. Now researchers have taken the initiative to establish natural product-based therapy methods and to identify viable hits for future lead optimization in the development of breast cancer medication. Our study aims to identify the potent phytocompounds from five very popular Indian spices (Zingiber officinale Roscoe, Cuminum cyminum L., Piper nigrum L., Curcuma longa L., and Allium sativum L.). From these spices, a total of 200 phytocompounds were identified and screened against three target genes, namely, cyclin-dependent kinase 8 (CDK 8), progesterone receptor (PR) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), through structure-based virtual screening using iGEMDOCK 2.1 software. Based on the binding affinity score, the top three phytocompounds against each target protein (cynaroside (-149.66 Kcal/mol), apigetrin (-139.527 Kcal/mol) and curcumin (-138.149 Kcal/mol) against CDK8; apigetrin (-123.298 Kcal/mol), cynaroside (-118.635 Kcal/mol) and xyloglucan (-113.788 Kcal/mol) against PR; cynaroside (-119.18 Kcal/mol), apigetrin (-105.185 Kcal/mol) and xyloglucan (-105.106 Kcal/mol) against EGFR) were selected. Apigetrin, cynaroside, curcumin, and xyloglucan were finally identified for further docking analysis with the respective three target proteins. Autodock 4.2 was applied to screen the optimal binding position and to assess the relative intensity of binding interactions. In addition, the ADME/T property checks and bioactivity scores analysis of were performed to understand the suitability of these four phytocompounds to be potential candidates for developing effective and non-toxic anticancer agents. Based on this in silico analysis, we believe this study could contribute to current efforts to develop new drugs for treating breast cancer.
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- Samik Hazra
- Ethnopharmacology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan 731235, West Bengal, India
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- Ethnopharmacology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan 731235, West Bengal, India
- Department of Animal Science, Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol 713340, West Bengal, India
- Correspondence: (A.S.R.); (C.H.R.)
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- Ethnopharmacology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan 731235, West Bengal, India
- Correspondence: (A.S.R.); (C.H.R.)
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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 is a big challenge and burning issue to the scientific community and doctors worldwide. Globally, COVID-19 has created a health disaster and adversely affects the economic growth. Although some vaccines have already emerged, no therapeutic medication has yet been approved by FDA for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Traditionally, we have been using different medicinal plants like neem, tulsi, tea, and many spices like garlic, ginger, turmeric, black seed, onion, etc. for the treatment of flu-like diseases. In this paper, we are highlighting the recent research progress in the identification of natural products from the Indian medicinal plants and spices that have potential inhibition properties against SARS-CoV-2. This study will provide an initiative to stimulate further research by providing useful guidance to the medicinal chemists for designing new protease inhibitors effective against SARS-CoV-2 in future.
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- Moumita Nath
- Department of Botany, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar, Tripura, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Maharaja Bir Bikram College, Agartala, Tripura, India
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Gidwani B, Bhattacharya R, Shukla SS, Pandey RK. Indian spices: past, present and future challenges as the engine for bio-enhancement of drugs: impact of COVID-19. J Sci Food Agric 2022; 102:3065-3077. [PMID: 35043421 PMCID: PMC9015280 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Spices are natural plant products enriched with the history of being used as herbal medicine for prevention of diseases. India is also known as the 'Land of Spices'. Out of 109 spices recognized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) more than 52-60 spice crops are grown in India. The major spices exported by India are turmeric, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, peppers, etc. The Indian spices are divided into three era viz. early period, middle age and early modern period. Spices are used in beverages, liquors, and pharmaceutical, cosmetic and perfumery products. The major issue with spices is their handling and storage. This review article mainly focuses on two aspects: at the outset the handling and storage of the spices is an essential factor as spices are available in different forms like raw, processed, fresh, whole dried, or pre-ground dried. Therefore, the need of processing, packaging, storage and handling of the spices is important as the deterioration of spices can lead to the loss of therapeutic activity. Furthermore, many herbal constituents have the capability to enhance the bioavailability of drugs. Therefore, an attempt has been made to throw a light on the bioenhancer activity and therapeutic activity along with their mechanism of action of some Indian spices which are regularly used for cooking purpose on a daily basis to enhance the taste of food. The spices suggested by ministry of AYUSH which is relevant to its medicinal and biological property in treatment and prevention from COVID-19 are discussed. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Bina Gidwani
- Department of PharmacognosyColumbia Institute of PharmacyRaipurIndia
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Devan AR, Nair B, Kumar AR, Gorantla JN, T S A, Nath LR. Unravelling the Immune Modulatory Effect of Indian Spices to Impede the Transmission of COVID-19: A Promising Approach. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2022; 23:201-220. [PMID: 33593256 DOI: 10.2174/1389201022666210216144917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Months after WHO declared COVID-19 as a Global Public Health Emergency of International Concern, it does not seem to be flattening the curve as we are still devoid of an effective treatment modality and vaccination is in the first phase in many countries. Amid such uncertainty, being immune is the best strategy to defend against corona attacks. As the whole world is referring back to immune-boosting traditional remedies, interest is rekindled in the Indian system of Medicine, which is gifted with an abundance of herbal medicines as well as remedies. Among them, spices (root, rhizome, seed, fruit, leaf, bud, and flower of various plants used to add taste and flavors to food) are bestowed with immense medicinal potential. A plethora of clinical as well as preclinical studies reported the effectiveness of various spices for various ailments. The potential immune-boosting properties together with their excellent safety profiles are making spices the current choice of phytoresearch as well as the immune-boosting home remedies during these sceptical times. The present review critically evaluates the immune impact of various Indian spices and their potential to tackle the novel coronavirus, with comments on the safety and toxicity aspects of spices.
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- Aswathy R Devan
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, AIMS Health Science Campus, Ponekkara P. O., Kochi, Kerala, 682041, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, AIMS Health Science Campus, Ponekkara P. O., Kochi, Kerala, 682041, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, AIMS Health Science Campus, Ponekkara P. O., Kochi, Kerala, 682041, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, Detroit, 48201, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, AIMS Health Science Campus, Ponekkara P. O., Kochi, Kerala, 682041, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, AIMS Health Science Campus, Ponekkara P. O., Kochi, Kerala, 682041, India
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Halder P, Pal U, Paladhi P, Dutta S, Paul P, Pal S, Das D, Ganguly A, IshitaDutta, SayarneelMandal, Ray A, Ghosh S. Evaluation of potency of the selected bioactive molecules from Indian medicinal plants with M Pro of SARS-CoV-2 through in silico analysis. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2021; 13:100449. [PMID: 34054246 PMCID: PMC8139275 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2021.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [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: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background The recent outbreak of novel SARs CoVid-2 across the globe and absence of specific drug against this virus lead the scientific community to look into some alternative indigenous treatments. India as a hub of ayurvedic and medicinal plants can shed light on its treatment using specific active bio-molecules from these plants. Objectives Keeping our herbal resources in mind we were interested to inquire whether some phytochemicals from Indian spices and medicinal plants can be used as alternative therapeutic agents in contrast to synthetic drugs. Materials and methods We used in-silico molecular docking approach to test whether bioactive molecules of herbal origin such as Hyperoside, Nimbaflavone, Ursolic acid, 6-gingerol, 6-shogaol& 6-paradol, Curcumin, Catechins&Epigallocatechin, α-Hederin, Piperine could bind and potentially block theMproenzyme of Sars-CoV-2 virus. Results Ursolic acid showed the highest docking score (-8.7 kcal/mol) followed by Hyperoside (-8.6kcal/mol), α-Hederin (-8.5 kcal/mol) and Nimbaflavone (-8.0kcal/mol). Epigallocatechin, Catechins, and Curcumin also exhibited high binding affinity (Docking score -7.3, -7.1 and -7.1 kcal/mol) with the Mpro. Rest of the tested phytochemicals exhibited moderate binding and inhibitory effects. Conclusion This finding provides a basis for biochemical assay on Sars-CoV-2 virus.
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- Pinku Halder
- Cytogenetics& Genomics Research Unit, Department of Zoology; University of Calcutta, Taraknath-Palit-Siksha-Prangan (Ballygunge Science College Campus), 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, WestBengal, India,Pincode: 700019
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- Cytogenetics& Genomics Research Unit, Department of Zoology; University of Calcutta, Taraknath-Palit-Siksha-Prangan (Ballygunge Science College Campus), 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, WestBengal, India,Pincode: 700019
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- Cytogenetics& Genomics Research Unit, Department of Zoology; University of Calcutta, Taraknath-Palit-Siksha-Prangan (Ballygunge Science College Campus), 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, WestBengal, India,Pincode: 700019
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- Cytogenetics& Genomics Research Unit, Department of Zoology; University of Calcutta, Taraknath-Palit-Siksha-Prangan (Ballygunge Science College Campus), 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, WestBengal, India,Pincode: 700019
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- Cytogenetics& Genomics Research Unit, Department of Zoology; University of Calcutta, Taraknath-Palit-Siksha-Prangan (Ballygunge Science College Campus), 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, WestBengal, India,Pincode: 700019
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- Cytogenetics& Genomics Research Unit, Department of Zoology; University of Calcutta, Taraknath-Palit-Siksha-Prangan (Ballygunge Science College Campus), 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, WestBengal, India,Pincode: 700019
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- Cytogenetics& Genomics Research Unit, Department of Zoology; University of Calcutta, Taraknath-Palit-Siksha-Prangan (Ballygunge Science College Campus), 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, WestBengal, India,Pincode: 700019
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- Cytogenetics& Genomics Research Unit, Department of Zoology; University of Calcutta, Taraknath-Palit-Siksha-Prangan (Ballygunge Science College Campus), 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, WestBengal, India,Pincode: 700019
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- Cytogenetics& Genomics Research Unit, Department of Zoology; University of Calcutta, Taraknath-Palit-Siksha-Prangan (Ballygunge Science College Campus), 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, WestBengal, India,Pincode: 700019
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- Cytogenetics& Genomics Research Unit, Department of Zoology; University of Calcutta, Taraknath-Palit-Siksha-Prangan (Ballygunge Science College Campus), 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, WestBengal, India,Pincode: 700019
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- Department of Zoology, Bangabasi Morning College (affiliated to University of Calcutta), Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Pincode: 700009
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- Cytogenetics& Genomics Research Unit, Department of Zoology; University of Calcutta, Taraknath-Palit-Siksha-Prangan (Ballygunge Science College Campus), 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, WestBengal, India,Pincode: 700019
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Guha S, Chakraborty A. Coronavirus management and control: Nutrition and alternative medicines. Nutr Health 2021; 28:635-645. [PMID: 33858237 DOI: 10.1177/02601060211009704] [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] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND In late December 2019, the outbreak of COVID-19 caused by the coronavirus severe acute respiratory syndrome-CoV-2, originated in Wuhan Province, the People's Republic of China (PRC). The rapid and highly infectious virus quickly spread around the country and has become a global pandemic. Thousands of people have been infected, and have died. Scientists around the world are working on the vaccine; however, an effective cure is yet to be developed. AIMS Search to be made on some alternative antiviral components from the rich sources of traditional herbal medicine in India as well as in the PRC. Here we discuss them with references. METHODS The knowledge gained from the literature search of antiviral known herbal products or Ayurvedic medicines that used to be applied against any viral or bacterial infections in the past, may be considered for deployment against COVID-19, and may be rewarded. RESULTS Many medicinal compounds are extracted from plants and have led to drug discovery. Similarly, plant products and their analogues have been employed as an early line of defense against COVID-19. CONCLUSION Research into ethnobotany, phytochemistry, plant physiology and ecology may be important in protecting the global population from current and future pandemics.
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Satheeshkumar N, Vijayan RS, Lingesh A, Santhikumar S, Vishnuvardhan Ch. Spices: Potential Therapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease. Adv Neurobiol 2016; 12:57-78. [PMID: 27651248 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-28383-8_4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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India has traditionally been known to all over the world for spices and medicinal plants. Spices exhibit a wide range of pharmacological activities. In contemporary, Indian spices are used to rustle up delicious delicacies. However, the Indian spices are more than just adjuvant which adds aroma and fragrance to foods. A few spices are very widely used and grown commercially in many countries, contain many important chemical constituents in the form of essential oil, oleoresin, oleogum, and resins, which impart flavor, pungency, and color to the prepared dishes, simultaneously exerts diverse therapeutic benefits. Ayurveda, the traditional systems of medicine in India has many evidences for the utilization of spices to cure various diseases. Some of the activities have been scientifically proven. Among various indications central nervous system disorders are of prime importance and it has been evident in traditional books and published reports that spices in fact protect and cure neuronal ailments. Likewise there are many spices found in India used for culinary purpose and have been found to have reported specific activities against brain disorders. About 400 B.C., Hippocrates rightly said "Let food be thy medicine and medicine thy food." This review focuses on the importance of spices in therapeutics and the till date scientific findings of Indian spices in CNS pharmacology and explores the potential of Indian spices to cure CNS disorders.
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Rath S, Padhy RN. Monitoring in vitro antibacterial efficacy of 26 Indian spices against multidrug resistant urinary tract infecting bacteria. Integr Med Res 2014; 3:133-41. [PMID: 28664089 DOI: 10.1016/j.imr.2014.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2014] [Revised: 04/12/2014] [Accepted: 04/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To screen methanolic extracts of 26 commonly used Indian spices against nine species of uropathogenic bacteria (Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Acinetobacter baumannii, Citrobacter freundii, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa), isolated from clinical samples of a tertiary care hospital for antibacterial activity. METHODS Bacterial strains were subjected to antibiotic sensitivity testing by Kirby-Bauer's disc diffusion method. Monitoring antibacterial potentiality of spice extracts was done by the agar-well diffusion method with multidrug resistant (MDR) strains of nine uropathogens. RESULTS The Gram-positive (GP) bacteria E. faecalis and S. aureus were resistant to 16 of the 21 antibiotics used. Among the Gram-negative (GN) bacteria, resistant patterns were A. baumannii and E. aerogenes to 12, C. freundii to 14, E. coli to 12, K. pneumoniae to 10, P. mirabilis to 11, and P. aeruginosa to 15 antibiotics of the 18 antibiotics used. The most effective 15 spices, having at least 25-29 mm as the size of the zone of inhibition, were Allium cepa, Brassica juncea, Cinnamomum tamala, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Coriandrum sativum, Cuminum cyminum, Curcuma longa, Mentha spicata, Murraya koenigii, Nigella sativa, Papaver somniferum, Piper nigrum, S. aromaticum, Trachyspermum ammi, and Trigonella foenum for at least one of the GP or GN MDR bacterial strains used. Moderate control capacity was registered by nine spices, Curcuma amada, Foeniculum vulgare, Illicium verum, Mentha spicata, Papaver somniferum, Syzygium aromaticum, Trachyspermum ammi, Trigonella foenum, and Zingiber officinale. However, the best two spices for controlling all the pathogens used were C. zeylanicum and C. longa, with the highest value of 29 mm as the inhibition zone size. CONCLUSION The most effective and unique 16 spice plants recorded for the in vitro control of MDR uropathogens could further be pursued for the development of complementary and supplementary medicine against MDR bacteria.
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