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Li C, Hu Y, Mu Z, Shi L, Sun X, Wang X, Wang Y, Li X. Comparison of various excimer laser (EL) combination therapies for vitiligo: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. J DERMATOL TREAT 2024; 35:2302064. [PMID: 38230424 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2024.2302064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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AIM This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of excimer laser (EL)-based combination regimens in improving repigmentation. METHODS A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Embase on July 1, 2023, to include randomized controlled trials of EL combination treatments for vitiligo that met the criteria. The primary outcome measure was a repigmentation rate ≥ 75%, and the secondary outcome measures were a repigmentation rate of ≤ 25% and adverse events. RESULTS Eleven studies involving 348 patients were included. Network Meta-Analysis showed that EL combined with antioxidants (SUCRA = 98.8%), EL combined with calcipotriol (SUCRA = 59.8%) and EL combined with tacalcitol (SUCRA = 59.6%) were the three optimal interventions achieving repigmentation rates ≥ 75%. EL alone (SUCRA = 77.6%), EL combined with tacalcitol (SUCRA = 61.7%) and EL combined with antioxidants (SUCRA = 57.2%) were the three interventions with the highest rates of treatment failure. Adverse events in all groups mainly included erythema, burning sensation and hyperpigmentation. Based on the results of the current study, EL combination therapies were safe with mild adverse events. CONCLUSION EL combined with antioxidants was the preferred regimen for vitiligo, whereas EL alone was the regimen with the highest rate of treatment failure in vitiligo.
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- ChanXiu Li
- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Graduate School, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Graduate School, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Graduate School, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yongchuan Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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Coşar A, Özcan P, Tanoglu FB, Tok OE, Özkara G, Timur HT, Çetin Ç, Neccar D. Comparative effects of the antioxidant glutathione with metformin and Diane-35 on hormonal, metabolic, and inflammatory indicators in a DHEA-induced PCOS rat model. Gynecol Endocrinol 2024; 40:2302086. [PMID: 38254321 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2024.2302086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Comparison of hormonal, metabolic and inflammatory markers of glutathione with metformin and Diane-35 in a rat model of PCOS induced by dehydroepiandrosterone. METHODS Twenty-five female rats were randomized into four groups. Group 1 was administered a subcutaneous dose of 0.2 ml saline/day. Group 2 was given 0.2 ml of 1% carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)/day orally for 28 days. A PCOS model was established with DHEA in rats. Group 3 was given 4.5 mg/kg/day of Diane-35 orally dissolved in 1% CMC for 28 days. Group 4 was given 300 mg/kg/day of metformin orally dissolved in 1 ml of saline for 28 days, and Group 5 was administered 100 mg/kg of glutathione intraperitoneally on days 35, 42, and 49. On day 56, the rats were sacrificed. Serum markers and follicle count were examined. RESULTS Serum IL-6, hs-CRP, insulin, testosterone, SHBG, and MDA values were significantly lower in the glutathione group than in the PCOS group (p = 0.0006, p = 0.023, p = 0.0082, p = 0.0007, p = 0.0048, and p < 0.0001, respectively).The number of all follicles was similar between the control and glutathione groups (p < 0.05). When we compared the other groups with the PCOS group, the number of primary, secondary, atretic, and cystic follicles was significantly lower in the metformin and glutathione groups. The number of primordial and antral follicles was significantly higher than in the PCOS group. CONCLUSIONS Glutathione plays anti-inflammatory and antioxidant roles, similar to metformin, by lowering serum IL-6, insulin, testosterone, CRP, and MDA levels; decreasing atretic/cystic follicle count; and improving antral follicle count and folliculogenesis in PCOS patients.
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- Aslı Coşar
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bezmialem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bezmialem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bezmialem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- School of Medicine and Research Institute for Health Sciences and Technologies, Department of Histology and Embryology, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Department of Medical Biology, Bezmialem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Deparment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dokuz Eylul University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkiye
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bezmialem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Khelifi R, Latelli N, Charifi Z, Morell C, Chermette H. Predicting the activity of methoxyphenol derivatives antioxidants: II-Importance of the nature of the solvent on the mechanism, a DFT study. J Comput Chem 2024; 45:886-897. [PMID: 38156812 DOI: 10.1002/jcc.27284] [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: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The various mechanisms of primary antioxidant action of a series of 2-Methoxyphenols are investigated in the present work. The electronic properties have just been studied in a joint article, so that we focus here on Hydrogen Atom Transfer (HAT), Single Electron Transfer-Proton Transfer (SET-PT) and Sequential Proton-Loss Electron-Transfer (SPLET) mechanisms. The two computational approaches used in the previous study of the structure and reactivity of these compounds [Computational and Theoretical Chemistry 1229 (2023) 114287] provide identical mechanisms trends in gas phase. In gas media, hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) is more favored. On the contrary, the solvent polarity has a significant effect on the mechanism of the antioxidant activity, since the polarity of the solvent increases the contribution of the SPLET mechanism.
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- Roumaissa Khelifi
- Faculté des sciences, Département de chimie, Université de Msila, M'sila, Algeria
- Laboratoire des Matériaux Inorganiques (LMI), Université de Msila, M'sila, Algeria
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- Faculté des sciences, Département de chimie, Université de Msila, M'sila, Algeria
- Laboratoire chimie des matériaux et des vivants: activité, réactivité, Université El-Hadj Lakhdar Batna, Batna, Algeria
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of M'sila, M'sila, Algeria
- Laboratory of Physics and Chemistry of Materials, University of M'sila, M'sila, Algeria
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- Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1 et CNRS UMR 5280, Institut des Sciences Analytiques, Villeurbanne, France
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- Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1 et CNRS UMR 5280, Institut des Sciences Analytiques, Villeurbanne, France
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Weng YX, Wang HC, Chu YL, Wu YZ, Liao JA, Su ZY. Essential oil from Citrus depressa peel exhibits antimicrobial, antioxidant and cancer chemopreventive effects. J Sci Food Agric 2024; 104:3982-3991. [PMID: 38252712 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND Many diseases may be caused by pathogens and oxidative stress resulting from carcinogens. Earlier studies have highlighted the antimicrobial and antioxidant effects of plant essential oils (EO). It is crucial to effectively utilize agricultural waste to achieve a sustainable agricultural economy and protect the environment. The present study aimed to evaluate the potential benefits of EO extracted from the discarded peels of Citrus depressa Hayata (CD) and Citrus microcarpa Bunge (CM), synonyms of Citrus deliciosa Ten and Citrus japonica Thunb, respectively. RESULTS Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis revealed that the main compounds in CD-EO were (R)-(+)-limonene (38.97%), γ-terpinene (24.39%) and linalool (6.22%), whereas, in CM-EO, the main compounds were (R)-(+)-limonene (48.00%), β-pinene (13.60%) and γ-terpinene (12.07%). CD-EO exhibited inhibitory effects on the growth of common microorganisms, including Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. However, CM-EO showed only inhibitory effects on E. coli. Furthermore, CD-EO exhibited superior antioxidant potential, as demonstrated by its ability to eliminate 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl and 2,2'-azinobis-3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonate free radicals. Furthermore, CD-EO at a concentration of 100 μg mL-1 significantly inhibited 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate-induced cancer transformation in mouse epidermal JB6 P+ cells (P < 0.05), possibly by up-regulating protein expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 and its downstream antioxidant enzymes, such as NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1, heme oxygenase-1 and UGT1A. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that CD-EO exhibits inhibitory effects on pathogenic microorganisms, possesses antioxidant properties and has cancer chemopreventive potential. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Yu-Xiang Weng
- Department of Bioscience Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Oral Hygiene and Healthcare, Cardinal Tien Junior College of Healthcare and Management, New Taipei City, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung County, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Bioscience Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Bioscience Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Bioscience Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, ROC
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Luca SV, Zengin G, Kulinowski Ł, Sinan KI, Skalicka-Woźniak K, Trifan A. Phytochemical profiling and bioactivity assessment of underutilized Symphytum species in comparison with Symphytum officinale. J Sci Food Agric 2024; 104:3971-3981. [PMID: 38252561 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND Symphytum (comfrey) genus, particularly Symphytum officinale, has been empirically used in folk medicine mainly for its potent anti-inflammatory properties. In an attempt to shed light on the valorization of less known taxa, the current study evaluated the metabolite profile and antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory effects of nine Symphytum species. RESULTS Phenolic acids, flavonoids and pyrrolizidine alkaloids were the most representative compounds in all comfrey samples. Hierarchical cluster analysis revealed that, within the roots, S. grandiflorum was slightly different from S. ibericum, S. caucasicum and the remaining species. Within the aerial parts, S. caucasicum and S. asperum differed from the other samples. All Symphytum species showed good antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory activities, as evaluated in DPPH (up to 50.17 mg Trolox equivalents (TE) g-1), ABTS (up to 49.92 mg TE g-1), cupric reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC, up to 92.93 mg TE g-1), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP, up to 53.63 mg TE g-1), acetylcholinesterase (AChE, up to 0.52 mg galanthamine equivalents (GALAE) g-1), butyrylcholinesterase (BChE, up to 0.96 mg GALAE g-1), tyrosinase (up to 13.58 mg kojic acid equivalents g-1) and glucosidase (up to 0.28 mmol acarbose equivalents g-1) tests. Pearson correlation analysis revealed potential links between danshensu and ABTS/FRAP/CUPRAC, quercetin-O-hexoside and DPPH/CUPRAC, or rabdosiin and anti-BChE activity. CONCLUSIONS By assessing for the first time in a comparative manner the phytochemical-biological profile of a considerably high number of Symphytum samples, this study unveils the potential use of less common comfrey species as novel phytopharmaceutical or agricultural raw materials. © 2024 The Authors. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Simon Vlad Luca
- Biothermodynamics, TUM School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
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- Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Natural Products Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacognosy-Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, Iasi, Romania
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Bernardo MF, Enes A, Rezende EF, Okuyama AR, Alves RC, de Andrade M, Macedo ACG, de Barros MP, Candow DG, Forbes SC, Souza-Junior TP. Caffeine Does Not Alter Performance, Perceptual Responses, and Oxidative Stress After Short Sprint Interval Training. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 2024; 34:179-187. [PMID: 38266627 DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2023-0170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Despite the abundance of research investigating the efficacy of caffeine supplementation on exercise performance, the physiological and biochemical responses to caffeine supplementation during intermittent activities are less evident. This study investigated the acute effects of caffeine supplementation on measures of exercise performance, ratings of perceived exertion, and biomarkers of oxidative stress induced by an acute bout of sprint interval training. In a randomized crossover design, 12 healthy males (age: 26 ± 4 years, height: 177.5 ± 6 cm, body mass: 80.7 ± 7.6 kg) ingested 6 mg/kg of caffeine or placebo 60 min prior to performing sprint interval training (12 × 6 s "all-out sprints" interspersed by 60 s of rest). Performance scores and ratings of perceived exertion were assessed after every sprint. Blood samples were collected before supplementation, prior to and following each sprint, and 5 and 60 min after the last sprint. Caffeine had no effect on any performance measures, ratings of perceived exertion, or biomarkers of oxidative stress (p > .05). In conclusion, caffeine supplementation does not improve performance or decrease oxidative stress after an acute bout of sprint interval training.
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- Mauro F Bernardo
- Metabolism, Nutrition and Strength Training Research Group, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Metabolism, Nutrition and Strength Training Research Group, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Metabolism, Nutrition and Strength Training Research Group, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Metabolism, Nutrition and Strength Training Research Group, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Metabolism, Nutrition and Strength Training Research Group, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Metabolism, Nutrition and Strength Training Research Group, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Metabolism, Nutrition and Strength Training Research Group, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Institute of Physical Activity and Sports Science (ICAFE), Cruzeiro do Sul University, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
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- Department of Physical Education Studies, Brandon University, Brandon, MB, Canada
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- Metabolism, Nutrition and Strength Training Research Group, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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Bashir H, Sadia S, Saddiqe Z, Munir M, Bai X, Jia M, Ahmad KS. Application of microscopy and spectroscopy in investigating anti-cancer potential of Achyranthes aspera L. leaves. Microsc Res Tech 2024; 87:1031-1043. [PMID: 38205658 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The genus Achyranthes belong to the family Amaranthaceae which constitutes an important group of herbs and shrubs with immense medicinal value. The present research work was conducted to investigate the anticancer potential of Achyranthes aspera L. leaves by focusing on the antioxidant, aniproliferative and antimitotic activities of leaf extracts. Plant extraction was carried out by soxhelt method with different solvents. Phytochemical characterization of the plants extracts using chemical methods identified the presence of cardiac glycosides, saponins, coumarins, proteins, tannins, flavonoids and triterpenes. Alkaloid was present in methanolic and ethanolic extract. High performance liquid chromatography showed presence of different concentration of myricetin, quercetin and kaempferol in different extracts with the highest concentration of myricetin (84.53 μg/mL) in n-butanolic extract. The extracts were then tested for antioxidant activity using 2,2-diphenylpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay by spectrophotometric method. In DPPH radical scavenging assay, antioxidant activity of A. aspera ranged between 79.78 ± 0.034% and 58.63 ± 0.069%. Highest antioxidant activity was observed for methanolic extract and lowest for acetone. Antimitotic activity was determined by using Allium cepa assay in which microscopic investigation was carried out to observe normal and abnormal phases of mitosis. In this assay, n-butanolic extract had highest antimitotic activity with minimum mitotic index at 2 mg/mL (57 ± 0.0351%). The plant extracts also caused chromosomal and mitotic aberrations which were clearly observed under 40× and 100× magnification of compound microscope. Antiproliferative activity was determined by using yeast cell model in which light microscope with hemocytometer was used for cell counting. In case of Antiproliferative activity, the ethyl acetate extract of A. aspera had highest antiproliferative activity with lowest cell viability (22.14 ± 0.076%) at highest extract concentration (2 mg/mL) while methanol extract of A. aspera had highest antiproliferative activity with lower cell viability (24.24 ± 0.057%) at lowest extract concentration (0.25 mg/mL). The results of the study indicated that the leaves extract of A. aspera have strong potential to be used as a source of anti-cancer agent. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: Achyranthes aspera L. leaves have various phytochemicals which contribute to its medicinal properties Various extracts of the leaves of A. aspera L. possess antioxidant, antimitotic and antiproliferative potential The results of the study indicated that the leaves extract of A. aspera have strong potential to be used as a source of anti-cancer agent.
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- Huma Bashir
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Govt. Queen Mary Graduate College, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- School of Architecture, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- East China University of Technology, Nanchang, China
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Kilic B, Dogruer DS. Synthesis and investigation of the cholinesterase inhibitory and antioxidant capacities of some novel N'-(quinolin-4-ylmethylene)propanehydrazides against Alzheimer's disease. Drug Dev Res 2024; 85:e22183. [PMID: 38628078 DOI: 10.1002/ddr.22183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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One of the worst long-term health issues of the past few decades is Alzheimer's disease (AD). Unfortunately, there are currently insufficient choices for treating and caring for AD, which makes it a popular subject for drug development research. Studies on the development of drugs for AD have primarily concentrated on the use of multitarget directed ligands. Following this strategy, we designed new ChE inhibitors with additional antioxidant and metal chelator effects. In this research, eight novel N'-(quinolin-4-ylmethylene)propanehydrazide derivatives were synthesized and characterized. We then evaluated the inhibition potency of all the final compounds for cholinesterase enzymes. Among them, 4e (IC50 acetylcholinesterase [AChE] = 0.69 µM and butyrylcholinesterase [BChE]= 26.00 µM) and 4h (IC50's AChE= 7.04 µM and BChE= 16.06 µM) were found to be the most potent AChE and BChE inhibitors, respectively.
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- Burcu Kilic
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Akkewar AS, Mishra KA, Kamble MG, Kumar S, Dey J, Sethi KK. A mechanistic review on growing multiple therapeutic applications of lutein and its global market research. Phytother Res 2024. [PMID: 38634408 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8197] [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: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Lutein is a naturally occurring carotenoid synthesized by plants and algae that has a beneficial effect on several biological processes and associated ailments. Its immediate application is in ophthalmology, where it significantly lowers the incidences of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It also has anti-inflammatory action, treatment of diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts, and enhancement of visual contrast. To critically assess lutein biosynthesis, therapeutic applicability, and market research literature. We have discussed its theoretical frameworks, experimental evidence, limitations, as well as clinical trial results, and future research prospects. The literature for this review article was mined and compiled by collecting and analyzing articles from several databases, including ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, PubMed, Wiley Online Library, Patentscope, and ClinicalTrials.gov published until March 30, 2022. Patent publications were identified using the search terms like IC:(C07C67/56) AND EN_AB:(lutein) OR EN_TI:(lutein) OR EN_AB:(extraction) OR EN_TI:(process). According to the literature, lutein is an essential nutrient given that it cannot be synthesized in the human body and acts as an antioxidant, affecting AMD, diabetic retinopathy, Rheumatic diseases, inflammation, and cancer. Due to inadequate production and laborious extraction, lutein is expensive despite its high demand and applicability. Market research predicts a 6.3% compound annual growth rate for lutein by 2032. Optimizing lutein extraction for high yield and purity is necessary. Lutein has proven applicability in various ailments as well as cosmetics that can be developed as a candidate drug for various diseases discussed in the review.
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- Ashish Sunil Akkewar
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati, Guwahati, India
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati, Guwahati, India
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati, Guwahati, India
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati, Guwahati, India
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati, Guwahati, India
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati, Guwahati, India
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Ren X, Liu M, Yue M, Zeng W, Zhou S, Zhou J, Xu S. Metabolic Pathway Coupled with Fermentation Process Optimization for High-Level Production of Retinol in Yarrowia lipolytica. J Agric Food Chem 2024; 72:8664-8673. [PMID: 38564669 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c00377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Retinol is a lipid-soluble form of vitamin A that is crucial for human visual and immune functions. The production of retinol through microbial fermentation has been the focus of recent exploration. However, the obtained titer remains limited and the product is often a mixture of retinal, retinol, and retinoic acid, necessitating purification. To achieve efficient biosynthesis of retinol in Yarrowia lipolytica, we improved the metabolic flux of β-carotene to provide sufficient precursors for retinol in this study. Coupled with the optimization of the expression level of β-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase, de novo production of retinol was achieved. Furthermore, Tween 80 was used as an extractant and butylated hydroxytoluene as an antioxidant to extract intracellular retinol and prevent retinol oxidation, respectively. This strategy significantly increased the level of retinol production. By optimizing the enzymes converting retinal to retinol, the proportion of extracellular retinol in the produced retinoids reached 100%, totaling 1042.3 mg/L. Finally, total retinol production reached 5.4 g/L through fed-batch fermentation in a 5 L bioreactor, comprising 4.2 g/L extracellular retinol and 1.2 g/L intracellular retinol. This achievement represents the highest reported titer so far and advances the industrial production of retinol.
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- Xuefeng Ren
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education and School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education and School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education and School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education and School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education and School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education and School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education and School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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Akin D, Atalayin Ozkaya C, Armagan G, Birim D, Ates M, Tezel H. Biological and physical properties of calcium hydroxide-based pulp-capping materials and their modifications. J Oral Sci 2024; 66:91-95. [PMID: 38325856 DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.23-0288] [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: 02/09/2024]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the biological and physical properties of calcium hydroxide-containing pulp-capping materials and their modifications with different solutions and antioxidant Resveratrol (RES) addition. METHODS Calcium hydroxide+distilled-water:C, calcium hydroxide+saline:S, calcium hydroxide+synthetic tissue fluid:STF, Dycal:D, calcium hydroxide+distilled-water+RES:C+RES, calcium hydroxide+saline+RES:S+RES, calcium hydroxide+synthetic tissue fluid+RES:STF+RES, Dycal+RES:D+RES were tested. Cytotoxicity was determined by WST-1. Antibacterial-activity was evaluated by agar-diffusion. The water-absorption and solubility were examined for ISO-6876 and ISO-3107. The color-change was evaluated by spectrophotometer. Radiopacity was evaluated for ISO-6876 and ISO-9917. The normal distribution and homogeneity were determined and comparisons were made with appropriate analysis and post hoc tests (P < 0.05). RESULTS The highest cell-viability was determined in the C+RES and the lowest was in D and D+RES after 24 h (P < 0.0001). RES-addition increased cell-viability and the highest rate was detected in C+RES, S+RES and STF+RES after 48 h (P < 0.0001). A limited inhibition-zone against Streptococcus mutans was detected in D and D+RES. RES-addition did not change the water-absorption in S and STF or the solubility in S group. CONCLUSION RES-addition may be used to increase the biocompatibility of calcium hydroxide without any adverse effect on physical properties. Saline may be the first choice as a mixing solution.
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- Dilek Akin
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ege University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ege University Faculty of Pharmacy
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ege University Faculty of Pharmacy
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- Department of Biology, Basic and Industrial Microbiology, Ege University Faculty of Science
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ege University School of Dentistry
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Saha I, Ghosh S, Mondal A, Roy S, Basu T, Sengupta A, Das D, Karmakar P. Fabrication and Therapeutic Process of a Green Silver-Nanoparticle-Embedded Mucilage Microsphere for Pathogenic-Bacteria-Infected Second-Degree Burn and Excision Wounds. ACS Appl Bio Mater 2024; 7:2554-2568. [PMID: 38574371 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Multidrug-resistant bacteria are a serious problem in biomedical applications that decrease the wound healing process and increase the mortality rate. Therefore, in this study, we have prepared a green-synthesized silver-nanoparticle-encapsulated mucilage microsphere (HMMS@GSNP) from Hibiscus rosa sinensis leaves and applied it to pathogen-infected burn and excision wounds. Biophysical properties like size, polydispersity index, absorbance capacity, and drug release were measured by different techniques like field-emission scanning electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, swelling ratio, etc. The strong antibacterial activity of a HMMS@GSNP microsphere was measured by minimum inhibitory concentration assay, minimum bactericidal concentration assay, and agar well diffusion methods. The HMMS@GSNP microsphere enhanced the cell viability, cell proliferation, migration, antioxidant, and antiinflammation activity compared to untreated GSNP and HMMS, as quantified by MTT assay, BrdU assay, scratch wound assay, reactive oxygen species scavenging assay, and Western blot analysis, respectively. In the in vivo experiment, we used a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria-infected, burn-and-excision-wound-created male BALB/c mice model. The HMMS@GSNP-treated burn-and-excision-wound-infected mice showed significant results compared to other groups (untreated, Silverex Ionic Gel, AgNO3, HMMS, and GSNP), and the mice tissues were utilized for bacteria count, immunoblot analysis, histological studies, and real-time polymerase chain reaction. Thus, the HMM@GSNP microsphere is an excellent therapeutic material that can be used as a topical agent for the management of chronic wound therapy.
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- Ishita Saha
- Department of Life Science and Biotechnology, Jadavpur University, 188 Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata 700032, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Kalyani, Kalyani 741235, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Life Science and Biotechnology, Jadavpur University, 188 Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata 700032, West Bengal, India
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Kalyani, Kalyani 741235, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Life Science and Biotechnology, Jadavpur University, 188 Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata 700032, West Bengal, India
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- GLA University, 17 km Stone, NH-2, Mathura-Delhi Road, Chaumuhan, Mathura 281406, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Life Science and Biotechnology, Jadavpur University, 188 Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata 700032, West Bengal, India
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Abd-Allah H, Abdel Jaleel GA, Hassan A, El Madani M, Nasr M. Ferulic acid nanoemulsion as a promising anti-ulcer tool: in vitro and in vivo assessment. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2024:1-10. [PMID: 38602337 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2024.2341786] [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: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Ferulic acid (FA) is a promising nutraceutical molecule which exhibits antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but it suffers from poor solubility and bioavailability. In the presented study, FA nanoemulsions were prepared to potentiate the therapeutic efficacy of FA in prevention of gastric ulcer. METHODS FA nanoemulsions were prepared, pharmaceutically characterized, and the selected nanoemusion was tested for its ulcer-ameliorative properties in rats after induction of gastric ulcer using ethanol, by examination of stomach tissues, assessment of serum IL-1β and TNF-α, assessment of nitric oxide, prostaglandin E2, glutathione, catalase and thiobarbituric acid reactive substance in stomach homogenates, as well as histological and immunohistochemical evaluation. RESULTS Results revealed that the selected FA nanoemulsion showed a particle size of 90.43 nm, sustained release of FA for 8 h, and better in vitro anti-inflammatory properties than FA. Moreover, FA nanoemulsion exhibited significantly better anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in vivo, and the gastric tissue treated with FA nanoemulsion was comparable to the normal control upon histological and immunohistochemical evaluation. CONCLUSION Findings suggest that the prepared ferulic acid nanoemulsion is an ideal anti-ulcer system, which is worthy of further investigations.
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- Hend Abd-Allah
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Tran TD, Le AT, Van Tran D, Le TQ, Pham TV. Essential oil of the leaves of psychotria asiatica L.: chemical composition, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic properties. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-6. [PMID: 38613430 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2341286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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This study is focused on investigating the chemical composition and bioactive properties of the essential oil extracted from Psychotria asiatica L., a plant species known for its medicinal properties. Utilising gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis, the essential oil from P. asiatica was found to contain 53 distinct constituents. Major compounds identified include (E)-citral (20.6%), 10-epi-γ-eudesmol (15.9%), (Z)-citral (10.5%), geraniol (7.4%), α-cadinol (6.7%), 7-epi-α-eudesmol (4.4%), linalool (3.7%), and α-muurolol (3.4%). The essential oil did not exhibit antioxidant activity, as indicated by an IC50 value of > 100 µg/mL, whereas the positive control L-Ascorbic acid had an IC50 of 7.37 ± 0.27 µg/mL in the DPPH model. Assessment of its anti-inflammatory potential revealed an inhibitory effect on NO production, with an IC50 value of 29.08 ± 1.54 µg/mL in Lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW264.7 macrophage cells. Furthermore, the essential oil demonstrated significant cytotoxicity against the SK-LU-1 cancer cell line, with an IC50 value of 39.75 ± 1.79 μg/mL according to the sulforhodamine B (SRB) assay.
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- Tien Dong Tran
- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Education, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Mien Trung Institute for Scientific Research, Vietnam National Museum of Nature, VAST, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Education, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Education, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Education, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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Paray BA, Adeshina I, Bhat EA, Raji A, Umma SB, Alliy RO, Tiamiyu LO. Effect of dietary Lagnaria breviflora leaves extract on the growth performance, haematological, antioxidative and immune responses of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) juveniles. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2024. [PMID: 38613484 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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The effects of dietary Lagnaria breviflora leaves extract (LBLE) on the growth performance, feed utilisation and haematological parameters of juveniles African catfish, Clarias gariepinus (mean = 8.45 ± 0.6 g) raised in a flow water (mean temperature 26.7°C, mean pH 7.52, mean dissolved oxygen 6.05 mg/L) were assessed in this study. Diets (400 g/kg crude protein; 4631.5 kcal/kg gross energy) supplemented with LBLE at levels of 0 (control), 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 g/kg diet were served to fish in triplicates (each replicate has 20 fish) until they appeared satiated for 12 weeks. Then, they were challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila infection for further 2 weeks. Fish served dietary LBLE had considerable higher weight gain (64.76 g) and specific growth rate (765.5% g/day) than the fish group fed with the control diet with a reduced feed conversion ratio (1.45) (p < 0.05). Compared to fish fed with the control diet, the villi height (146.30 µm) and width (284.35 µm) of the intestines increased greatly in a dose (LBLE in diets) dependent order. Similarly, dietary LBLE increased (p < 0.05) the packed cell volume (46.11%) and haemoglobin (17.03 g/dL), whereas 1.5 g of LBLE increased the counts of white blood cells. Glutathione S-transferase (769.43 U/mg protein), glutathione peroxidase (84.14 U/mg protein) and superoxide dismutase (433.15 U/mg protein) activities were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in fish fed with diets supplemented with LBLE compared to the control one. Additionally, dietary LBLE increased phagocytic and lysozyme activities and protected C. gariepinus against bacterial infections where the lowest death was observed in the fish fed on the diet containing 1.5 g LBLE/kg feed. These findings showed that the fish fed with LBLE/kg diet improved their immune system, antioxidant and growth performance in addition to providing protection from A. hydrophila infection with the optimum dose of 1.80 g/kg diet.
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- Bilal Ahamad Paray
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Centre de Biologie Structurale (CBS), INSERM, CNRS, Univ. Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Federal University Wukari, Wukari, Nigeria
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- Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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Jeyaraj FT, Voruganti VS. Multifaceted role of inosine in complex diseases and human health. Nutr Rev 2024:nuae029. [PMID: 38598538 DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuae029] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Purines are chemical compounds integral to health and are crucial for the synthesis of nucleic acids. They are part of DNA and RNA and participate in various metabolic and signaling processes. They also function as neurotransmitters and serve as co-substrates for activating many metabolites. Inosine, a purine nucleoside, is a breakdown product of adenosine with similar properties and a much longer half-life (15 h vs ∼5 s) than adenosine. The purpose of this narrative review is to discuss the metabolic effects of inosine and highlight its beneficial properties and implication in complex diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancers, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. A search was performed for purine- and inosine-related articles on the University of North Carolina (UNC) Health Sciences Library, PubMed, and Google Scholar sites. Inosine is involved in the regulation of RNA editing, metabolic enzyme activity, and signaling pathways. Animal and cell culture studies have shown inosine to be anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and neuroprotective, and serving as a critical regulator of immune checkpoint inhibition therapeutic response in various tumor types. Recent studies have also implicated inosine in increasing energy expenditure, browning of adipose tissue, and improving leptin sensitivity. Human studies, however, have been limited to urate-elevating properties of inosine. These findings make inosine relevant to many complex diseases, and need to be translated to humans. Future studies should be conducted to investigate the mechanisms underlying the role of inosine in adiposity, inflammation, oxidative stress, and neuronal function.
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- Faustina Therase Jeyaraj
- Department of Nutrition and Nutrition Research Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Nutrition Research Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA
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Purushothaman R, Vishnuram G, Ramanathan T. Fractionation and identification of bioactive compounds from a salt marsh plant Sesuvium potrucastrulam (L.) and its antioxidant activity. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-4. [PMID: 38598319 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2338812] [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: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Sesuvium portulacastrum (L.) is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial and halophyte belonging to the family Aizoaceae. Bioactive compound identification from halophytes is more helpful for the drug development process. The present investigation was to fractionate and identify the bioactive compounds of leaf extracts from Sesuvium potrucastrulam and evaluate their antioxidant potential. The Soxhlet extraction method was used in this study, and column chromatography was done for the partial purification. The bactericidal activity of the fraction was determined using the agar-well diffusion technique, and the effective fraction was analysed by GC-MS. A hydrogen peroxide-reducing assay was carried out on the antioxidant activity of the elite fraction. Five active fractions were collected from the crude extract. Fraction (F3) exhibited promising antibacterial and antioxidant activity. GS-MS analysis suggested the active compounds of the elite fraction are n-Hexadecanoic acid (29.70%), oleic acid (8.08%), octadecatrienoic acid (8.01%), 2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol (6.65%), tertracosamethyl-cyclododecasiloxane (6.55%), and lineolic acid (4.68%).
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- Ramamoorthy Purushothaman
- Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Gufe C, Jambwa P, Marumure J, Makuvara Z, Khunrae P, Kayoka-Kabongo PN. Are phenolic compounds produced during the enzymatic production of prebiotic xylooligosaccharides (XOS) beneficial: a review. J Asian Nat Prod Res 2024:1-16. [PMID: 38594834 DOI: 10.1080/10286020.2024.2328723] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Phenolics produced during xylooligosaccharide production might inhibit xylanases and enhance the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of XOS. The effects of phenolic compounds on xylanases may depend on the type and concentration of the compound, the plant biomass used, and the enzyme used. Understanding the effects of phenolic compounds on xylanases and their impact on XOS is critical for developing viable bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass to XOS. Understanding the complex relationship between phenolic compounds and xylanases can lead to the development of strategies that improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of XOS manufacturing processes and optimise enzyme performance.
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- Claudious Gufe
- Department of Veterinary Technical Services, Central Veterinary Laboratories, Borrowdale Road, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Zimbabwe, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- School of Natural Sciences, Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo, Zimbabwe
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- School of Natural Sciences, Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo, Zimbabwe
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Bang Mod, Thung Khru, Bangkok, Thailand
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Abd El-Lateef HM, Ali LS, Qahl SH, Binjawhar DN, Fayad E, Alghamdi MA, Altalhi SA, Al-Salmi FA, Shabana ES, Radwan KH, Youssef I, Shaaban S, Rashwan HM, El-Sawah SG. Therapeutic effect of N, N-Diphenyl-1,4-phenylenediamine and adipose-derived stem cells coadministration on diabetic cardiomyopathy in type 1 diabetes mellitus-rat model. J Exp Zool A Ecol Integr Physiol 2024. [PMID: 38594572 DOI: 10.1002/jez.2810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Type 1 diabetes stem-cell-based treatment approach is among the leading therapeutic strategies for treating cardiac damage owing to the stem cells' regeneration capabilities. Mesenchymal stem cells derived from adipose tissue (AD-MSCs) have shown great potential in treating diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM). Herein, we explored the antioxidant-supporting role of N, N'-diphenyl-1,4-phenylenediamine (DPPD) in enhancing the MSCs' therapeutic role in alleviating DCM complications in heart tissues of type 1 diabetic rats. Six male albinos Wistar rat groups have been designed into the control group, DPPD (250 mg/kg, i.p.) group, diabetic-untreated group, and three diabetic rat groups treated with either AD-MSCs (1 × 106 cell/rat, i.v.) or DPPD or both. Interestingly, all three treated diabetic groups exhibited a significant decrease in serum glucose, HbA1c, heart dysfunction markers (lactate dehydrogenase and CK-MP) levels, and lipid profile fractions (except for HDL-C), as well as some cardiac oxidative stress (OS) levels (MDA, AGEs, XO, and ROS). On the contrary, serum insulin, C-peptide, and various cardiac antioxidant levels (GSH, GST, CAT, SOD, TAC, and HO-1), beside viable cardiac cells (G0/G1%), were markedly elevated compared with the diabetic untreated group. In support of these findings, the histological assay reflected a marked enhancement in the cardiac tissues of all diabetic-treated groups, with obvious excellency of the AD-MSCs + DPPD diabetic-treated group. Such results strongly suggested the great therapeutic potentiality of either DPPD or AD-MSCs single injection in enhancing the cardiac function of diabetic rats, with a great noted enhancement superiority of DPPD and AD-MSCs coadministration.
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- Hany M Abd El-Lateef
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan
- Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansours, Egypt
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Fellow of Biochemistry, Genetic Unit, Children Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Horus University in Egypt HUE, Damietta, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
- Neuroradiology and Neuro-intervention Section, Department of Radiology, UTSW Medical Center, Dallas, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Arish University, North Sinai, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Arish University, North Sinai, Egypt
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Moradikhah F, Shabani I, Tafazzoli Shadpour M. Fabrication of a tailor-made conductive polyaniline/ascorbic acid-coated nanofibrous mat as a conductive and antioxidant cell-free cardiac patch. Biofabrication 2024; 16:035004. [PMID: 38507809 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad35e9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Polyaniline (PANI) wasin-situpolymerized on nanofibrous polycaprolactone mats as cell-free antioxidant cardiac patches (CPs), providing electrical conductivity and antioxidant properties. The fabricated CPs took advantage of intrinsic and additive antioxidant properties in the presence of PANI backbone and ascorbic acid as a biocompatible dopant of PANI. The antioxidant nature of CPs may reduce the serious repercussions of oxidative stress, produced during the ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) process following myocardial infarction. The polymerization parameters were considered as aniline (60 mM, 90 mM, and 120 mM), ascorbic acid concentrations ([aniline]:[ascorbic acid] = 3:0, 3:0.5, 3:1, 3:3), and polymerization time (1 h and 3 h). Mainly, the more aniline concentrations and polymerization time, the less sheet resistance was obtained. 1,1 diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay confirmed the dual antioxidant properties of prepared samples. The advantage of the employedin-situpolymerization was confirmed by the de-doping/re-doping process. Non-desirable groups were excluded based on their electrical conductivity, antioxidant properties, and biocompatibility. The remained groups protected H9c2 cells against oxidative stress and hypoxia conditions. Selected CPs reduced the intracellular reactive oxygen species content and mRNA level of caspase-3 while the Bcl-2 mRNA level was improved. Also, the selected cardiac patch could attenuate the hypertrophic impact of hydrogen peroxide on H9c2 cells. Thein vivoresults of the skin flap model confirmed the CP potency to attenuate the harmful impact of I/R.
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- Farzad Moradikhah
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, 1591634311 Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, 1591634311 Tehran, Iran
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Zhang F, Zhang Y, Qian S, Qian X, Jiao J, Ma B, Chen J, Cheng H, Li X, Lin Y, Li H, Cui C, Chen M. Injectable and Conductive Nanomicelle Hydrogel with α-Tocopherol Encapsulation for Enhanced Myocardial Infarction Repair. ACS Nano 2024; 18:10216-10229. [PMID: 38436241 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c00509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Substantial advancements have been achieved in the realm of cardiac tissue repair utilizing functional hydrogel materials. Additionally, drug-loaded hydrogels have emerged as a research hotspot for modulating adverse microenvironments and preventing left ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarction (MI), thereby fostering improved reparative outcomes. In this study, diacrylated Pluronic F127 micelles were used as macro-cross-linkers for the hydrogel, and the hydrophobic drug α-tocopherol (α-TOH) was loaded. Through the in situ synthesis of polydopamine (PDA) and the incorporation of conductive components, an injectable and highly compliant antioxidant/conductive composite FPDA hydrogel was constructed. The hydrogel exhibited exceptional stretchability, high toughness, good conductivity, cell affinity, and tissue adhesion. In a rabbit model, the material was surgically implanted onto the myocardial tissue, subsequent to the ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery. Four weeks postimplantation, there was discernible functional recovery, manifesting as augmented fractional shortening and ejection fraction, alongside reduced infarcted areas. The findings of this investigation underscore the substantial utility of FPDA hydrogels given their proactive capacity to modulate the post-MI infarct microenvironment and thereby enhance the therapeutic outcomes of myocardial infarction.
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- Feng Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou 225300, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou 225300, China
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Dasila K, Shootha D, Singh M. Chemical composition and biological activities of Pittosporum eriocarpum Royle: an unexplored medicinal plant of Indian himalayan region. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-10. [PMID: 38586924 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2333054] [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: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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In this study, different parts (leaf, bark, and fruit) of Pittosporum eriocarpum were investigated to explore its chemical composition and biological activities. The GC-MS analysis confirmed the presence of fifty-seven, eighty-one, and forty-six compounds in leaf, fruit, and bark extract, respectively. The important identified bioactive compounds include 1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxy-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid (quinic acid), falcarinol, tetradecanoic acid, and isopropyl myristate. Further, four polyphenolic compounds namely p-coumaric, chlorogenic, ferulic acid, and catechin were also identified and quantified in different parts through HPLC-PDA analysis. Of the studied parts of P. eriocapum, leaf extract contains the highest total phenolic, flavonoid, and tannin content, and exhibited potent antioxidant activity in ABTS assay. P. eriocarpum extracts also exhibited strong antimicrobial activity against gram-negative bacteria and showed considerable high protection against free radical-mediated DNA damage. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first detailed study of the chemical composition and biological activities of P. eriocarpum.
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- Khashti Dasila
- CEA and CC, G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Almora, India
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- CEA and CC, G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Almora, India
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- CEA and CC, G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Almora, India
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Nodola P, Miya GM, Mazwi V, Oriola AO, Oyedeji OO, Hosu YS, Kuria SK, Oyedeji AO. Citrus limon Wastes from Part of the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa: Medicinal, Sustainable Agricultural, and Bio-Resource Potential. Molecules 2024; 29:1675. [PMID: 38611954 PMCID: PMC11013870 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29071675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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The fruits of Citrus limon are often purchased for their vitamin C-rich juice, while the fruit peel and the tree leaves are discarded as wastes. This study obtained the chemical profiles of the essential oils (EOs) of C. limon wastes (the peel and leaves), evaluated their medicinal value as antioxidants, their potential for sustainable use in agriculture as an insecticide for post-harvest preservation of grains, and their potential as a bioresource in livestock feed formulations. The EOs were isolated from C. limon leaves and peel using a hydro-distillation method on a Clevenger apparatus. The oil constituents were identified using the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) hyphenated technique. The oils were evaluated for their in vitro antioxidant activity using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ferric-reducing antioxidant power methods. An insecticidal study was conducted using contact toxicity, fumigation, and repellence bioassay methods against Sitophilus zeamais (maize weevils). Finally, the predicted income from using lemon peel as an alternative or substitute ingredient for maize in livestock feed formulations was obtained through a conventional simulation method. Chemically, limonene was found to be present in all the EOs analyzed (12-52%), while α-pinene was only found in the fresh leaf and peel oils (13.3% and 10.6%). Caryophyllene oxide was identified as the major component of the dried leaf oil (17.7%). At 20 µg m, the dry peel oil exhibited the highest inhibitory activity (52.41 ± 0.26%) against the DPPH radical, which was comparable to L-ascorbic acid (a standard antioxidant) at 54.25 ± 3.55%. The insecticidal study revealed that the dry peel oil is a better insect repellent (73.33 ± 6.95% at 10 µL) and fumigant (LC50 = 0.17 µL g-1 after 48 h) natural agent compared to the peel oil. Conversely, the dry peel oil showed a better contact activity (LC50 = 1.69 µL g-1) against the maize weevils compared to the dry leaf oil. The simulation study showed the cost of using dry lemon peel as an alternative to maize in livestock feed formulation to be ZAR 2.8 billion, compared against the higher cost of feed formulation with maize, which currently stands at ZAR 24.9 billion. This study has shown that C. limon wastes (the peel and leaves) contain EOs with unique chemical profiles, valuable medicinal properties as free radical scavengers, and considerable insecticidal properties for agricultural use in post-harvest grain preservation, presenting a cost-effective and promising bioresource for livestock feed production.
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- Phumelele Nodola
- Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha 5117, South Africa; (P.N.); (G.M.M.); (V.M.); (A.O.O.)
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- Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha 5117, South Africa; (P.N.); (G.M.M.); (V.M.); (A.O.O.)
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- Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha 5117, South Africa; (P.N.); (G.M.M.); (V.M.); (A.O.O.)
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- Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha 5117, South Africa; (P.N.); (G.M.M.); (V.M.); (A.O.O.)
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- Department of Business Management and Economics, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha 5117, South Africa;
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha 5117, South Africa;
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- Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha 5117, South Africa; (P.N.); (G.M.M.); (V.M.); (A.O.O.)
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Kolodziejczyk-Czepas J. Clovamide and Its Derivatives-Bioactive Components of Theobroma cacao and Other Plants in the Context of Human Health. Foods 2024; 13:1118. [PMID: 38611422 PMCID: PMC11011365 DOI: 10.3390/foods13071118] [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: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Clovamide (N-caffeoyl-L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine, N-caffeoyldopamine, N-caffeoyl-L-DOPA) is a derivative of caffeic acid, belonging to phenolamides (hydroxycinnamic acid amides). Despite a growing interest in the biological activity of natural polyphenolic substances, studies on the properties of clovamide and related compounds, their significance as bioactive components of the diet, as well as their effects on human health are a relatively new research trend. On the other hand, in vitro and in vivo evidence indicates the considerable potential of these substances in the context of maintaining human health or using them as pharmacophores. The name "clovamide" directly derives from red clover (Trifolium pratense L.), being the first identified source of this compound. In the human diet, clovamides are mainly present in chocolate and other cocoa-containing products. Furthermore, their occurrence in some medicinal plants has also been confirmed. The literature reports deal with the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, antiplatelet/antithrombotic and anticancer properties of clovamide-type compounds. This narrative review summarizes the available data on the biological activity of clovamides and their potential health-supporting properties, including prospects for the use of these compounds for therapeutic purposes.
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- Joanna Kolodziejczyk-Czepas
- Department of General Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Pomorska 141/143, 90-236 Lodz, Poland
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Koşar M, Karatoprak GŞ, Atlı B, İlgün S, Köngül Şafak E, Öztinen N, Akçakaya Mutlu S, Ak Sakallı E. Unveiling the Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, and Anti-Inflammatory Activities and Chemical Compositional Information of an Invasive Plant: Lycium ferocissimum Miers. Plants (Basel) 2024; 13:1035. [PMID: 38611563 PMCID: PMC11013897 DOI: 10.3390/plants13071035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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In this study, the antioxidant (DPPH and ABTS radical-scavenging, ferric-reducing, iron (II)-chelating), anti-inflammatory (LPS-induced Raw 264.7 cell line), and cytotoxic activities (Du145 and A549 cell lines) of raw fruit, ripe fruit and leaves of the Lycium ferocissimum species were examined. By using high-pressure liquid chromatography, p-OH benzoic acid, caffeic acid, and rutin were detected in the ethanol and water extracts. For the most active raw fruit ethanol extract, the IC50 in terms of the DPPH-scavenging activity was 0.57 mg/mL, and the ABTS inhibition percentage was 88.73% at a 3 mg/mL concentration. The raw fruit ethanol extract exhibited significant inhibition of viability in the Du145 cell line in the concentration range of 62.5-1000 µg/mL. Additionally, the extract effectively reduced the LPS-induced inflammation parameters (TNF-α, IFN-γ, PGE 2, and NO) at a concentration of 31.25 µg/mL. The biological activities of L. ferocissimum, which have been elucidated for the first time, have yielded promising results.
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- Müberra Koşar
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus, Via Mersin-10, 99628 Famagusta, Türkiye; (B.A.); (N.Ö.); (E.A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, 38039 Kayseri, Türkiye; (G.Ş.K.); (E.K.Ş.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus, Via Mersin-10, 99628 Famagusta, Türkiye; (B.A.); (N.Ö.); (E.A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, 38039 Kayseri, Türkiye; (S.İ.); (S.A.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, 38039 Kayseri, Türkiye; (G.Ş.K.); (E.K.Ş.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus, Via Mersin-10, 99628 Famagusta, Türkiye; (B.A.); (N.Ö.); (E.A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, 38039 Kayseri, Türkiye; (S.İ.); (S.A.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus, Via Mersin-10, 99628 Famagusta, Türkiye; (B.A.); (N.Ö.); (E.A.S.)
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López-Parra MB, Gómez-Domínguez I, Iriondo-DeHond M, Villamediana Merino E, Sánchez-Martín V, Mendiola JA, Iriondo-DeHond A, del Castillo MD. The Impact of the Drying Process on the Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Dried Ripe Coffee Cherry Pulp Soluble Powder. Foods 2024; 13:1114. [PMID: 38611418 PMCID: PMC11011276 DOI: 10.3390/foods13071114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Coffee fruit cascara, which is the skin and pulp of the coffee cherry, has been authorized as a novel food for commercialization in the European Union. The present research assessed the feasibility of using spray drying to produce a soluble powder called instant cascara (IC), employing sun-dried ripe coffee cherry pulp as a raw material. Although there were no significant differences (p > 0.05) in the overall antioxidant capacity between the freeze-dried and spray-dried samples, after an in vitro simulation of the digestion process, the spray-dried sample was significantly (p < 0.05) more antioxidant. Both samples reduced physiological intracellular ROS and significantly decreased (p < 0.05) the secretion of the pro-inflammatory factor NO. Alkaloids and phenolic compounds were detected in intestinal digests. In conclusion, spray drying is a good technique for producing IC as its use does not affect its properties and causes less environmental impact than freeze drying, as calculated by life cycle assessment. Sensory analysis did not show significant differences between the commercial beverage and the IC beverage in the adult population. IC at 10 mg/mL was significantly less accepted in adolescents than the commercial beverage. Future work will include the reformulation of the IC beverage at 10 mg/mL, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential, to increase its hedonic acceptance in all consumer segments.
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- Marta B. López-Parra
- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación (CIAL) (CSIC-UAM), C/Nicolás Cabrera, 9, Campus de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain; (M.B.L.-P.); (I.G.-D.); (E.V.M.); (V.S.-M.); (J.A.M.)
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- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación (CIAL) (CSIC-UAM), C/Nicolás Cabrera, 9, Campus de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain; (M.B.L.-P.); (I.G.-D.); (E.V.M.); (V.S.-M.); (J.A.M.)
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- Instituto Madrileño de Investigación y Desarrollo Rural, Agrario y Alimentario (IMIDRA), N-II km 38, 200, 28800 Alcalá de Henares, Spain;
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- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación (CIAL) (CSIC-UAM), C/Nicolás Cabrera, 9, Campus de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain; (M.B.L.-P.); (I.G.-D.); (E.V.M.); (V.S.-M.); (J.A.M.)
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- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación (CIAL) (CSIC-UAM), C/Nicolás Cabrera, 9, Campus de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain; (M.B.L.-P.); (I.G.-D.); (E.V.M.); (V.S.-M.); (J.A.M.)
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- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación (CIAL) (CSIC-UAM), C/Nicolás Cabrera, 9, Campus de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain; (M.B.L.-P.); (I.G.-D.); (E.V.M.); (V.S.-M.); (J.A.M.)
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- Sección Departamental de Nutrición y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Av. Puerta de Hierro, s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación (CIAL) (CSIC-UAM), C/Nicolás Cabrera, 9, Campus de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain; (M.B.L.-P.); (I.G.-D.); (E.V.M.); (V.S.-M.); (J.A.M.)
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Donati L, Casagrande Pierantoni D, Conti A, Calzoni E, Corte L, Santi C, Rosati O, Cardinali G, Emiliani C. Water Extracts from Industrial Hemp Waste Inhibit the Adhesion and Development of Candida Biofilm and Showed Antioxidant Activity on HT-29 Colon Cancer Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3979. [PMID: 38612793 PMCID: PMC11011686 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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The evolution of regulatory perspectives regarding the health and nutritional properties of industrial hemp-based products (Cannabis sativa L.) has pushed research to focus on the development of new methods for both the extraction and formulation of the bioactive compounds present in hemp extracts. While the psychoactive and medicinal properties of hemp-derived cannabinoid extracts are well known, much less has been investigated on the functional and antimicrobial properties of hemp extracts. Within the hemp value chain, various agricultural wastes and by-products are generated. These materials can be valorised through eco-innovations, ultimately promoting sustainable economic development. In this study, we explored the use of waste from industrial light cannabis production for the extraction of bioactive compounds without the addition of chemicals. The five extracts obtained were tested for their antimicrobial activity on both planktonic and sessile cells of pathogenic strains of the Candida albicans, Candida parapsilosis, and Candida tropicalis species and for their antioxidant activity on HT-29 colon cancer cells under oxidative stress. Our results demonstrated that these extracts display interesting properties both as antioxidants and in hindering the development of fungal biofilm, paving the way for further investigations into the sustainable valorisation of hemp waste for different biomedical applications.
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- Leonardo Donati
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06121 Perugia, Italy; (L.D.); (D.C.P.); (A.C.); (C.S.); (O.R.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06121 Perugia, Italy; (L.D.); (D.C.P.); (A.C.); (C.S.); (O.R.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06121 Perugia, Italy; (L.D.); (D.C.P.); (A.C.); (C.S.); (O.R.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, 06121 Perugia, Italy; (E.C.); (C.E.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06121 Perugia, Italy; (L.D.); (D.C.P.); (A.C.); (C.S.); (O.R.); (G.C.)
- CEMIN Excellence Research Centre, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06121 Perugia, Italy; (L.D.); (D.C.P.); (A.C.); (C.S.); (O.R.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06121 Perugia, Italy; (L.D.); (D.C.P.); (A.C.); (C.S.); (O.R.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06121 Perugia, Italy; (L.D.); (D.C.P.); (A.C.); (C.S.); (O.R.); (G.C.)
- CEMIN Excellence Research Centre, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, 06121 Perugia, Italy; (E.C.); (C.E.)
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Fang X, Feng J, Zhu X, Feng D, Zheng L. Plant-derived vesicle-like nanoparticles: A new tool for inflammatory bowel disease and colitis-associated cancer treatment. Mol Ther 2024; 32:890-909. [PMID: 38369751 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2024.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Long-term use of conventional drugs to treat inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and colitis-associated cancer (CAC) has an adverse impact on the human immune system and easily leads to drug resistance, highlighting the urgent need to develop novel biotherapeutic tools with improved activity and limited side effects. Numerous products derived from plant sources have been shown to exert antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidative stress effects. Plant-derived vesicle-like nanoparticles (PDVLNs) are natural nanocarriers containing lipids, protein, DNA and microRNA (miRNA) with the ability to enter mammalian cells and regulate cellular activity. PDVLNs have significant potential in immunomodulation of macrophages, along with regulation of intestinal microorganisms and friendly antioxidant activity, as well as overcoming drug resistance. PDVLNs have utility as effective drug carriers and potential modification, with improved drug stability. Since immune function, intestinal microorganisms, and antioxidative stress are commonly targeted key phenomena in the treatment of IBD and CAC, PDVLNs offer a novel therapeutic tool. This review provides a summary of the latest advances in research on the sources and extraction methods, applications and mechanisms in IBD and CAC therapy, overcoming drug resistance, safety, stability, and clinical application of PDVLNs. Furthermore, the challenges and prospects of PDVLN-based treatment of IBD and CAC are systematically discussed.
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- Xuechun Fang
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China; Guangdong Engineering and Technology Research Center for Rapid Diagnostic Biosensors, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China; Guangdong Engineering and Technology Research Center for Rapid Diagnostic Biosensors, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Medical Laboratory Department, Second People's Hospital, Qujing 655000, China
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- Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China; Guangdong Engineering and Technology Research Center for Rapid Diagnostic Biosensors, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.
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Zolotova D, Teterovska R, Bandere D, Lauberte L, Niedra S. Antidiabetic Properties of the Root Extracts of Dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale) and Burdock ( Arctium lappa). Plants (Basel) 2024; 13:1021. [PMID: 38611548 PMCID: PMC11013470 DOI: 10.3390/plants13071021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Several preclinical studies suggest the potential of edible plants in controlling blood sugar levels and stabilizing diet. The goals of the study were to examine, analyze, and describe whether there are chemical compounds in dandelion and burdock roots that could have antidiabetic properties. The 70% ethyl alcohol and lyophilizate extracts (AE and LE, respectively), were used, and analyses were carried out on their total polysaccharide (TP), total phenolic content (TPC), tannin, and inulin. The antioxidant activity of extracts was determined using the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) assay, and hypoglycemic properties were based on α-amylase activity. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry was used for the tentative identification of the chemical components. Qualitative techniques confirmed the presence of inulin in both roots. Analysis of TPC, tannin content, DPPH assay, and α-amylase activity revealed higher values for burdock compared to dandelion. However, dandelion exhibited higher TP content. Burdock contained a small amount of tannin, whereas the tannin content in dandelion was insignificant. All LE consistently exhibited higher values in all analyses and assays for all roots compared to AE. Despite burdock root showing overall better results, it is uncertain whether these plants can be recommended as antidiabetic agents without in vivo studies.
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- Daria Zolotova
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rīga Stradiņš University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; (R.T.); (D.B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rīga Stradiņš University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; (R.T.); (D.B.)
- Department of Pharmaceuticals, Red Cross Medical College, Rīga Stradiņš University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rīga Stradiņš University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; (R.T.); (D.B.)
- Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence, Headquarters at Riga Technical University, LV-1658 Riga, Latvia
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- Laboratory of Finished Dosage Forms, Riga Stradiņš University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; (L.L.); (S.N.)
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- Laboratory of Finished Dosage Forms, Riga Stradiņš University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; (L.L.); (S.N.)
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Silva CS, Tonelli FMP, Delgado VMS, Lourenço VDO, Pinto GDC, Azevedo LS, Lima LARDS, Furtado CA, Ferreira DRC, Tonelli FCP, Parreira AG. Nanoremediation and Antioxidant Potential of Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Leucena's Leaves, Stem, and Fruits. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3993. [PMID: 38612800 PMCID: PMC11012344 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Synthetic dyes are persistent organic environmental pollutants that can cause extensive damage to living beings and to the ecosystem as a whole. Cost-effective, sustainable, and efficient strategies to deal with this type of pollution are necessary as it commonly resists conventional water treatment methods. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized using the aqueous extract from the leaves, stem, and fruits of Leucaena leucocephala (Leucena) were produced and characterized through UV-vis, TEM, EDS, SDL, XPS, XRD, and zeta potential, and they proved to be able to promote adsorption to remediate methylene blue and tartrazine pollution in water. The nanoremediation was performed and did not require direct exposure to sunlight or any special lamp or a specific reduction agent. The AgNPs produced using the extract from the leaves exhibited the best performance in nanoremediation and also presented antioxidant activity that surpassed the one from butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). Consequently, it is an interesting nanotool to use in dye nanoremediation and/or as an antioxidant nanostructure.
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- Christopher Santos Silva
- Biotechnological Processes Laboratory, Centro-Oeste Campus, Federal University of São João del-Rei, Divinópolis 35501-296, MG, Brazil; (C.S.S.); (V.M.S.D.); (V.d.O.L.); (G.d.C.P.); (F.C.P.T.)
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- Biotechnological Processes Laboratory, Centro-Oeste Campus, Federal University of São João del-Rei, Divinópolis 35501-296, MG, Brazil; (C.S.S.); (V.M.S.D.); (V.d.O.L.); (G.d.C.P.); (F.C.P.T.)
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- Biotechnological Processes Laboratory, Centro-Oeste Campus, Federal University of São João del-Rei, Divinópolis 35501-296, MG, Brazil; (C.S.S.); (V.M.S.D.); (V.d.O.L.); (G.d.C.P.); (F.C.P.T.)
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- Biotechnological Processes Laboratory, Centro-Oeste Campus, Federal University of São João del-Rei, Divinópolis 35501-296, MG, Brazil; (C.S.S.); (V.M.S.D.); (V.d.O.L.); (G.d.C.P.); (F.C.P.T.)
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- Biotechnological Processes Laboratory, Centro-Oeste Campus, Federal University of São João del-Rei, Divinópolis 35501-296, MG, Brazil; (C.S.S.); (V.M.S.D.); (V.d.O.L.); (G.d.C.P.); (F.C.P.T.)
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- Phytochemistry Laboratory, Centro-Oeste Campus, Federal University of São João del-Rei, Divinópolis 35501-296, MG, Brazil; (L.S.A.); (L.A.R.d.S.L.)
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- Carbon Nanostructure Chemistry Laboratory, Nuclear Technology Development Center (CDTN), Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil; (C.A.F.); (D.R.C.F.)
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- Carbon Nanostructure Chemistry Laboratory, Nuclear Technology Development Center (CDTN), Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil; (C.A.F.); (D.R.C.F.)
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- Biotechnological Processes Laboratory, Centro-Oeste Campus, Federal University of São João del-Rei, Divinópolis 35501-296, MG, Brazil; (C.S.S.); (V.M.S.D.); (V.d.O.L.); (G.d.C.P.); (F.C.P.T.)
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- Protein Chemistry Laboratory, Centro-Oeste Campus, Federal University of São João del-Rei, Divinópolis 35501-296, MG, Brazil;
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Okoh VI, Campos HM, Yasmin de Oliveira Ferreira P, Pereira RM, Souza Silva Y, Arruda EL, Pagliarani B, de Almeida Ribeiro Oliveira G, Lião LM, Franco Dos Santos G, Vaz BG, Sabino JR, Alcantara Dos Santos FC, Costa EA, Tarozzi A, Menegatti R, Ghedini PC. Chrysin bonded to β-d-glucose tetraacetate enhances its protective effects against the neurotoxicity induced by aluminum in Swiss mice. J Pharm Pharmacol 2024; 76:368-380. [PMID: 38330395 DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgae011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate whether the glycosylation of chrysin (CHR) enhances its protective effects against aluminum-induced neurotoxicity. METHODS To compare the antioxidant, anticholinesterase, and behavioral effects of CHR with its glycosylated form (CHR bonded to β-d-glucose tetraacetate, denoted as LQFM280), we employed an integrated approach using both in vitro (SH-SY5Y cells) and in vivo (aluminum-induced neurotoxicity in Swiss mice) models. KEY FINDINGS LQFM280 demonstrated higher antioxidant activity than CHR in both models. Specifically, LQFM280 exhibited the ability to exert antioxidant effects in the cytoplasm of SH-SY5Y cells, indicating its competence in traversing neuronal membranes. Remarkably, LQFM280 proved more effective than CHR in recovering memory loss and counteracting neuronal death in the aluminum chloride mice model, suggesting its increased bioavailability at the brain level. CONCLUSIONS The glycosylation of CHR with β-d-glucose tetraacetate amplifies its neuroprotective effects, positioning LQFM280 as a promising lead compound for safeguarding against neurodegenerative processes involving oxidative stress.
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- Victor Ifeanyi Okoh
- Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goias, Goiania, GO, Brazil
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goias, Goiania, GO, Brazil
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goias, Goiania, GO, Brazil
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- Department for Life Quality Studies, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Rimini, Italy
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- Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Goias, Goiania, GO, Brazil
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goias, Goiania, GO, Brazil
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- Department for Life Quality Studies, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Rimini, Italy
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Goias, Goiania, GO, Brazil
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goias, Goiania, GO, Brazil
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Zhao LL, Luo JJ, Cui J, Li X, Hu RN, Xie XY, Zhang YJ, Ding W, Ning LJ, Luo JC, Qin TW. Tannic Acid-Modified Decellularized Tendon Scaffold with Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities for Tendon Regeneration. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024; 16:15879-15892. [PMID: 38529805 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c19019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Tendon regeneration is greatly influenced by the oxidant and the inflammatory microenvironment. Persistent inflammation during the tendon repair can cause matrix degradation, tendon adhesion, and excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), while excessive ROS affect extracellular matrix remodeling and tendon integration. Herein, we used tannic acid (TA) to modify a decellularized tendon slice (DTS) to fabricate a functional scaffold (DTS-TA) with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for tendon repair. The characterizations and cytocompatibility of the scaffolds were examined in vitro. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of the scaffold were evaluated in vitro and further studied in vivo using a subcutaneous implantation model. It was found that the modified DTS combined with TA via hydrogen bonds and covalent bonds, and the hydrophilicity, thermal stability, biodegradability, and mechanical characteristics of the scaffold were significantly improved. Afterward, the results demonstrated that DTS-TA could effectively reduce inflammation by increasing the M2/M1 macrophage ratio and interleukin-4 (IL-4) expression, decreasing the secretion of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β), as well as scavenging excessive ROS in vitro and in vivo. In summary, DTS modified with TA provides a potential versatile scaffold for tendon regeneration.
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- Lei-Lei Zhao
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Singh G, Shankar G, Panda SR, Kumar S, Rai S, Verma H, Kumar P, Nayak PK, Naidu VGM, Srikrishna S, Kumar S, Modi G. Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Ferulic Acid Template-Based Novel Multifunctional Ligands Targeting NLRP3 Inflammasome for the Management of Alzheimer's Disease. ACS Chem Neurosci 2024; 15:1388-1414. [PMID: 38525886 DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.3c00679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, which arises due to low levels of acetyl and butyrylcholines, an increase in oxidative stress, inflammation, metal dyshomeostasis, Aβ and tau aggregations. The currently available drugs for AD treatment can provide only symptomatic relief without interfering with pathological hallmarks of the disease. In our ongoing efforts to develop naturally inspired novel multifunctional molecules for AD, systematic SAR studies on EJMC-4e were caried out to improve its multifunctional properties. The rigorous medicinal efforts led to the development of 12o, which displayed a 15-fold enhancement in antioxidant properties and a 2-fold increase in the activity against AChE and BChE over EJMC-4e. Molecular docking and dynamics studies revealed the binding sites and stability of the complex of 12o with AChE and BChE. The PAMPA-BBB assay clearly demonstrated that 12o can easily cross the blood-brain barrier. Interestingly, 12o also expresses promising metal chelation activity, while EJMC-4e was found to be devoid of this property. Further, 12o inhibited metal-induced or self Aβ1-42 aggregation. Observing the neuroprotection ability of 12o against H2O2-induced oxidative stress in the PC-12 cell line is noteworthy. Furthermore, 12o also inhibited NLRP3 inflammasome activation and attenuated mitochondrial-induced ROS and MMP damage caused by LPS and ATP in HMC-3 cells. In addition, 12o is able to effectively reduce mitochondrial and cellular oxidative stress in the AD Drosophila model. Finally, 12o could reverse memory impairment in the scopolamine-induced AD mice model, as evident through in vivo and ex vivo studies. These findings suggest that this compound may act as a promising candidate for further improvement in the management of AD.
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- Gourav Singh
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Guwahati, Assam 781032, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Biophysics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 201005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Guwahati, Assam 781032, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 201005, India
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- Department of Biophysics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi 221005, India
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Scharf RM, Gonçalves CO, da Silva Fernandes A, Mazzei JL, Raquel Anastácio Ferraz E, Fernando Araujo Lima C, Felzenszwalb I. Antimutagenic and antitumor activities of a water-soluble fraction of soursop ( syn Graviola, Annona muricata L.) fruit pulp. J Toxicol Environ Health A 2024; 87:310-324. [PMID: 38285000 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2024.2309335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Soursop (Annona muricata) is a tropical tree whose decoction derived from bark, root, seed, or leaf has been used for medicinal uses. In addition, the fruit itself is considered a food, and the juice is utilized to treat heart and liver diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the phenolic content. In addition, a water-soluble fraction of the soursop fruit pulp (WSSP) was examined for the following properties: antioxidant, mutagenic, and antimutagenicity. UV-visible spectrophotometry determined total phenolic content by the Folin-Ciocalteu method to be 11.22 ± 0.6 mg of gallic acid equivalent per gram dried extract, and free-radical scavenging activity by the 2,2'-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH•) showed an EC50 of 1032 µg/ml. In the Salmonella/microsome assay, no marked mutagenicity was induced following WSSP treatment, and a chemopreventive capacity was observed in the antimutagenic assay. The cytotoxicity assays were carried out using the water-soluble tetrazolium salt and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assays demonstrated that WSSP induced significant cytotoxicity in MCF-7 and Caco-2 cells, indicating greater effectiveness of cytotoxic action by destroying cell membrane integrity. Data suggest that WSSP may exert beneficial effects as a DNA chemopreventive and antitumor agent.
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- Raissa Miranda Scharf
- Laboratory of Environmental Mutagenesis, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Mutagenesis, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Mutagenesis, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Natural Products, Institute of Drug Technology, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Administration, Pharmacy College, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Mutagenesis, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical and Technological Innovation, Molecular and Cell Biology Graduate Program, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Mutagenesis, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Li Y, Wang H, Leng X, Gao J, Li C, Huang D. Polysaccharides from Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. Leaves Alleviate Acute Alcoholic Liver Injury by Modulating the Microbiota-Gut-Liver Axis in Mice. Foods 2024; 13:1089. [PMID: 38611393 PMCID: PMC11011369 DOI: 10.3390/foods13071089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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The interplay among gut microbiota, intestines, and liver is crucial in preventing acute alcoholic liver injury. In this study, the hepatoprotective potential of polysaccharides from Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. leaves (EULP) on acute alcoholic liver injury in Kunming male mice was investigated. The structural features suggested that the EULP appeared as a heterogeneous mixture of polysaccharides with a molecular weight of 186132 Da. A 14-day pretreatment of EULP ameliorated acute alcoholic-induced hepatic inflam mation (TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-10), oxidative stress (GSH, SOD, and T-AOC), and liver damage (ALT and AST) via enhancing intestinal barrier (Occludin, Claudin 1, and ZO-1) and modulating microbiome, which subsequently inhibiting endotoxemia and balancing the homeostasis of the gut-liver axis. EULP restored the composition of intestinal flora with an increase in the relative abundance of Lactobacillaceae and a decrease in Lachnospiraceae and Verrucomicrobiaceae. Notably, prolonged EULP pretreatment (14 days) but no single gavage of EULP achieved excellent hepatoprotection. These findings endorsed the potential of EULP as a functional food for mitigating acute alcoholic-induce d liver damage, attributed to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and prebiotic properties facilitated by the microbiota-gut-liver axis.
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- Yingzhi Li
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Science and Technology (Nanchang), Key Laboratory of Bioactive Polysaccharides of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China; (Y.L.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (J.G.); (C.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Science and Technology (Nanchang), Key Laboratory of Bioactive Polysaccharides of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China; (Y.L.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (J.G.); (C.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Science and Technology (Nanchang), Key Laboratory of Bioactive Polysaccharides of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China; (Y.L.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (J.G.); (C.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Science and Technology (Nanchang), Key Laboratory of Bioactive Polysaccharides of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China; (Y.L.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (J.G.); (C.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Science and Technology (Nanchang), Key Laboratory of Bioactive Polysaccharides of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China; (Y.L.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (J.G.); (C.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Science and Technology (Nanchang), Key Laboratory of Bioactive Polysaccharides of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China; (Y.L.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (J.G.); (C.L.)
- International Institute of Food Innovation Co., Ltd., Nanchang 330200, China
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Pertiwi D, Hartati R, Julianti E, Fidrianny I. Antibacterial and antioxidant activities in various parts of Artocarpus lacucha Buch. Ham. ethanolic extract. Biomed Rep 2024; 20:66. [PMID: 38476607 PMCID: PMC10928476 DOI: 10.3892/br.2024.1755] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Artocarpus lacucha is an endemic plant to North Sumatera, Indonesia. This plant has pharmacological activities, including acting as an antioxidant and antibacterial. The aim of the present study was to analyze the antibacterial and antioxidant activities, and determine the flavonoid compounds from four parts of A. lachuca, namely leaves, barks, twigs and fruits. Antioxidant activity was investigated using the 2,2-diphenyl 1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and cupric reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC) methods. Antibacterial activity was analyzed using disk diffusion and microdilution methods. Several flavonoids, such as luteolin-7-O-glucoside, rutin, quercetin, kaempferol and apigenin, were determined using high performance liquid chromatography. Based on the antioxidant activity test results using the DPPH method, the bark ethanolic extract provided the highest antioxidant capacity, while the CUPRAC method indicated that the twig ethanolic extract had the highest antioxidant capacity. The antibacterial activity test results demonstrated that at a low concentration of 750 µg/disk the bark ethanolic extract obtained the highest inhibition zone and minimum inhibitory concentration level against six of nine pathogenic bacteria. Therefore, A. lachuca bark ethanolic extract could be potentially developed as antioxidant and antibacterial agents.
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- Dewi Pertiwi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, School of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java 40132, Indonesia
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatra 20155, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, School of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java 40132, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacochemistry, School of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java 40132, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, School of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java 40132, Indonesia
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Göksu F, Özlü Z, Bölek S. Rhubarb powder: Potential uses as a functional bread ingredient. J Food Sci 2024; 89:2017-2024. [PMID: 38488728 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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As a traditional staple food, bread lacks several nutrients such as fiber and minerals. In this study, the possibilities of using rhubarb powder to enrich wheat bread were investigated. Rhubarb powder was replaced with wheat flour at the ratios of 0%, 4%, 8%, and 12%. In order to reveal effects of rhubarb powder on quality properties of bread, color, moisture, total protein, fat content, antioxidant activity, textural, and sensory analysis were conducted. As the rhubarb powder ratio increased, the fiber (10.60 ± 0.55), ash (4.34 ± 0.13), and fat content (2.17 ± 0.55) of bread samples increased significantly (p < 0.05). Antioxidant activity (19.61% ± 0.53%) and total phenolic contents (916.38 ± 2.69) of bread samples also increased significantly (p < 0.05). The colors of the enriched breads were relatively dark. The breads containing 12% rhubarb powder had the highest ash content (4.34 ± 0.13). The samples containing 4% rhubarb powder took the highest sensory scores from the sensory panel in terms of odor, flavor, and overall impression. However, as the ratio of rhubarb powder increased, the sensory values of bread samples decreased. According to the results of this study, rhubarb powder could be used up to 4% to produce acceptable breads in terms of sensory properties with improved nutritional quality.
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- Feriha Göksu
- Department of Food Technology, Experimental Medicine Research and Application Center, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Uskudar, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Food Technology, Experimental Medicine Research and Application Center, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Uskudar, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Food Technology, Experimental Medicine Research and Application Center, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Uskudar, Istanbul, Turkey
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Ucar Turker A, Basay S, Cimen A, Baba Y, Birinci Yildirim A. Evaluation of the Phenolic Content and the Nutraceutical Potential of Ancestor and Cultivated Artichokes. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202400203. [PMID: 38407466 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Wild cardoon (Cynara cardunculus var. sylvestris) is the ancestor of many cultivated forms, including globe artichoke (C. cardunculus var. scolymus). Four organs (receptacles, bracts, leaves and stems) of wild and cultivated artichokes (organic and conventional) were assessed considering their individual phenolic constituents (HPLC-DAD), total phenol-flavonoid content, and pharmaceutical potentials (antibacterial and antioxidant). All three sources of artichokes had the highest concentration of 1,3-dicaffeoylquinic acid (cynarin) in their receptacles and cultivated artichoke receptacles had more cynarin than wild one. On the other hand, receptacles of wild cardoon had the highest 1,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid and caffeic acid than the cultivated ones. Generally, receptacles, stems and leaves of wild cardoon were superior to both cultivated artichokes on antioxidant potential, and total phenol-flavonoid content. The rise in total phenolic content can be attributed to an increase in antioxidant capacity in all artichoke organs. Only the leaves of all different artichokes showed antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria. The investigated wild cardoon was believed to be a true ancestor since a comparison of wild and cultivated varieties revealed similar trends in terms of phenolic profile and biological properties. The nutraceutical industry can profit from this invasive wild cardoon due to their strong antioxidant potential and phenolic content.
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- Arzu Ucar Turker
- Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Art, 14030, Bolu, Turkiye
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- Bursa Uludağ University, Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, 16059, Bursa, Turkey
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- Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Art, 14030, Bolu, Turkiye
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- Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Art, 14030, Bolu, Turkiye
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- Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Science, 14030, Bolu, Turkiye
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Sutopo NC, Rahmawati L, Huang L, Kry M, Chhang P, Lee S, Lee BH, Cho JY. Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidative, and Moisturizing Effects of Oxyceros horridus Lour. Ethanol Extract in Human Keratinocytes via the p38 Signaling Pathway. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202301791. [PMID: 38415391 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Skin is the largest and outermost organ in the human body; it serves as a vital defense mechanism against various external threats. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain its health through protection against harmful substances and adequate moisture levels. This study investigates the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and moisturizing properties of Oxyceros horridus Lour. (Oh-EE) in human keratinocytes. Oh-EE demonstrates potent antioxidant activity and effectively protects against oxidative stress induced by external stimuli such as UVB radiation and H2O2. Additionally, it exhibits significant anti-inflammatory effects proven by its ability to downregulate the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, namely COX-2 and IL-6. The study also explores the involvement of the AP-1 pathway, highlighting the ability of Oh-EE to suppress the expression of p38 and its upstream regulator, MKK3/6, under UVB-induced conditions. Interestingly, Oh-EE can activate the AP-1 pathway in the absence of external triggers. Furthermore, Oh-EE enhances skin moisture by upregulating the expression of key genes involved in skin hydration, namely HAS3 and FLG. These findings underscore the potential of Oh-EE as a versatile ingredient in skincare formulations, providing a range of skin benefits. Further research is warranted to comprehensively understand the underlying mechanisms through which Oh-EE exerts its effects.
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Forestry Administration, Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries, #40 Norodom Blvd, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Forestry Administration, Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries, #40 Norodom Blvd, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Strategic Planning Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon, 22689, Republic of Korea
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- Biological Resources Assessment Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon, 22689, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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Wang H, Liu L, Zhou X, Guan Y, Li Y, Chen P, Duan R, Yang W, Rong X, Wu C, Yang J, Yang M, Jia Y, Hu J, Zhu X, Peng Y. Efficacy and safety of short-term edaravone or nerve growth factor add-on therapy for alcohol-related brain damage: A multi-centre randomised control trial. Addiction 2024; 119:717-729. [PMID: 38049955 DOI: 10.1111/add.16398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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AIMS To measure the therapeutic effect of an anti-oxidant, edaravone (EDV), or neurotrophic treatment with nerve growth factor (NGF) as an add-on treatment for alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD). DESIGN Multi-centre, randomised, single-blinded, comparative clinical trial. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS One hundred and twenty-two inpatients recruited from seven hospitals in different regions of China, all diagnosed with ARBD and aged 18 to 65 years old; among them, only two were female. INTERVENTION AND COMPARATOR Patients were randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments for 2 weeks: 40 patients, treatment as usual (TAU: a combination of intramuscular injections of thiamine, intravenous infusions of other B vitamins with vitamin C and oral medication with vitamin E per day); 40, EDV add-on treatment to TAU (intravenous infusion with 30 mg of EDV twice per day); and 42, NGF add-on treatment to TAU (intramuscular injection of 20 μg of NGF per day). The patients underwent follow-up for 24 weeks. MEASUREMENTS The primary outcome was the composite score of executive cognitive function in the 2nd week after treatment, which was measured as the mean of the Z scores of the assessments, including the digit symbol substitute test (DSST), digit span memory test-forward (DST-F), digit span memory test-reverse (DST-R) and space span memory test (SSMT). The secondary outcomes were the composite scores at later follow-ups, the score for each component of cognitive function, global cognitive function measured by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), craving for alcohol and the safety of the therapies. FINDINGS EDV add-on treatment improved the composite score of executive cognitive function better than TAU in the 2nd week (adjusted mean difference: 0.24, 95% confidence interval 0.06 to 0.41; P = 0.008), but NGF add-on treatment did not (adjusted mean difference: 0.07, 95% confidence interval -0.09 to 0.24; P = 0.502). During the follow-up to 24 weeks, EDV add-on treatment improved the composite score of executive cognitive function and DST-R score better than TAU (both P < 0.01). Craving for alcohol was relieved in all three groups. No severe adverse events were observed. CONCLUSION The short-term addition of edaravone to supplementary therapy treatment for alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) improved executive cognitive function in patients with ARBD.
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- Hongxuan Wang
- Department of Neurology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Mental Health Centre, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Hunan Provincial Brain Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Hongqi Hospital, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Addiction Medicine Department, Shenzhen Mental Health Center, Shenzhen Kangning Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Mental Health Centre, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Narasimman V, Ramachandran S. Purification, structural characterization, and neuroprotective effect of 3,6-diisobutyl-2,5-piperazinedione from Halomonas pacifica CARE-V15 against okadaic acid-induced neurotoxicity in zebrafish model. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2024; 38:e23708. [PMID: 38597299 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Halomonas pacifica CARE-V15 was isolated from the southeastern coast of India to determine its genome sequence. Secondary metabolite gene clusters were identified using an anti-SMASH server. The concentrated crude ethyl acetate extract was evaluated by GC-MS. The bioactive compound from the crude ethyl acetate extract was fractionated by gel column chromatography. HPLC was used to purify the 3,6-diisobutyl-2,5-piperazinedione (DIP), and the structure was determined using FTIR and NMR spectroscopy. Purified DIP was used in an in silico molecular docking analysis. Purified DIP exhibits a stronger affinity for antioxidant genes like glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), and glutathione reductase (GSR). Using in silco molecular docking analysis, the protein-ligand binding affinities of GSR (-4.70 kcal/mol), GST (-5.27 kcal/mol), and GPx (-5.37 kcal/mol) were measured. The expression of antioxidant genes were investigated by qRT-PCR. The in vivo reactive oxygen species production, lipid peroxidation, and cell death levels were significantly (p ≤ 0.05) increased in OA-induced group, but all these levels were significantly (p ≤ 0.05) decreased in the purified DIP pretreated group. Purified DIP from halophilic bacteria could thus be a useful treatment for neurological disorders associated with oxidative stress.
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- Vignesh Narasimman
- Native Medicine and Marine Pharmacology Laboratory, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University), Chettinad Health City, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Native Medicine and Marine Pharmacology Laboratory, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University), Chettinad Health City, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
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Zhou F, Cai B, Ruan S, Wei Q. Purification, characterization, and antioxidant ability of polysaccharides from Phascolosoma esculentas. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:2799-2808. [PMID: 38628168 PMCID: PMC11016387 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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The polysaccharide was extracted from Phascolosoma esculenta (PEP). Two purified polysaccharides (PEP-1 and PEP-2) were obtained by the column chromatography separation method. The molecular weights of PEP-1 and PEP-2 were 33.6 and 5.7 × 103 kDa, respectively. PEP-1 and PEP-2 had the same monosaccharides composition, but their molar ratios varied. The in vitro antioxidant activity of the PEP, PEP-1, and PEP-2 were investigated by scavenging free radicals like 3-ethylbenzoth-iazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS), •OH, and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). Additionally, the in vivo antioxidant activity of PEP-1 was examined using the Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) organism. Results showed that PEP-1 was much more effective than PEP and PEP-2 at scavenging DPPH, •OH, and ABTS radicals. Additionally, PEP-1 strengthened C. elegans' ability to endure oxidative stress. PEP-1 possessed the in vivo antioxidant capacity, including the reactive oxygen species (ROS) content reducing, and protective effect on antioxidant enzyme activities in C. elegans. In summary, PEP, PEP-1, and PEP-2 might have the potential to develop as functional foods and clinical medications.
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- Fengfang Zhou
- College of Life SciencesNingde Normal UniversityNingdeChina
- Engineering Research Center of Mindong Aquatic Product Deep ProcessingFujian Province UniversityNingdeChina
- State Oceanic Administration Hercynian Special Biological Germplasm Resources and Biological Product Development Public Service PlatformNingdeChina
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- College of Life SciencesNingde Normal UniversityNingdeChina
- Engineering Research Center of Mindong Aquatic Product Deep ProcessingFujian Province UniversityNingdeChina
- State Oceanic Administration Hercynian Special Biological Germplasm Resources and Biological Product Development Public Service PlatformNingdeChina
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- College of Life SciencesNingde Normal UniversityNingdeChina
- Engineering Research Center of Mindong Aquatic Product Deep ProcessingFujian Province UniversityNingdeChina
- State Oceanic Administration Hercynian Special Biological Germplasm Resources and Biological Product Development Public Service PlatformNingdeChina
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- College of Life SciencesNingde Normal UniversityNingdeChina
- Engineering Research Center of Mindong Aquatic Product Deep ProcessingFujian Province UniversityNingdeChina
- State Oceanic Administration Hercynian Special Biological Germplasm Resources and Biological Product Development Public Service PlatformNingdeChina
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Zhao X, Duan B, Wu J, Huang L, Dai S, Ding J, Sun M, Lin X, Jiang Y, Sun T, Lu R, Huang H, Lin G, Chen R, Yao Q, Kou L. Bilirubin ameliorates osteoarthritis via activating Nrf2/HO-1 pathway and suppressing NF-κB signalling. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18173. [PMID: 38494841 PMCID: PMC10945086 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects worldwide. Oxidative stress plays a critical role in the chronic inflammation and OA progression. Scavenging overproduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) could be rational strategy for OA treatment. Bilirubin (BR) is a potent endogenous antioxidant that can scavenge various ROS and also exhibit anti-inflammatory effects. However, whether BR could exert protection on chondrocytes for OA treatment has not yet been elucidated. Here, chondrocytes were exposed to hydrogen peroxide with or without BR treatment. The cell viability was assessed, and the intracellular ROS, inflammation cytokines were monitored to indicate the state of chondrocytes. In addition, BR was also tested on LPS-treated Raw264.7 cells to test the anti-inflammation property. An in vitro bimimic OA microenvironment was constructed by LPS-treated Raw264.7 and chondrocytes, and BR also exert certain protection for chondrocytes by activating Nrf2/HO-1 pathway and suppressing NF-κB signalling. An ACLT-induced OA model was constructed to test the in vivo therapeutic efficacy of BR. Compared to the clinical used HA, BR significantly reduced cartilage degeneration and delayed OA progression. Overall, our data shows that BR has a protective effect on chondrocytes and can delay OA progression caused by oxidative stress.
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- Xinyu Zhao
- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Department of PharmacyThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Structural Malformations in Children of Zhejiang ProvinceWenzhouChina
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Department of PharmacyThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Structural Malformations in Children of Zhejiang ProvinceWenzhouChina
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Department of PharmacyThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Structural Malformations in Children of Zhejiang ProvinceWenzhouChina
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Department of PharmacyThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Structural Malformations in Children of Zhejiang ProvinceWenzhouChina
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Department of PharmacyThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Structural Malformations in Children of Zhejiang ProvinceWenzhouChina
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Department of PharmacyThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Structural Malformations in Children of Zhejiang ProvinceWenzhouChina
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Department of PharmacyThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Structural Malformations in Children of Zhejiang ProvinceWenzhouChina
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Department of PharmacyThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Department of PharmacyThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Department of PharmacyThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Department of PharmacyThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Department of PharmacyThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Innovation and Application of Intelligent Radiotherapy TechnologyWenzhouChina
- School of Pharmaceutical SciencesWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Department of PharmacyThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Department of PharmacyThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Structural Malformations in Children of Zhejiang ProvinceWenzhouChina
- Zhejiang‐Hong Kong Precision Theranostics of Thoracic Tumors Joint LaboratoryWenzhouChina
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Department of PharmacyThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- School of Pharmaceutical SciencesWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Pharmacy, Department of PharmacyThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Structural Malformations in Children of Zhejiang ProvinceWenzhouChina
- Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Innovation and Application of Intelligent Radiotherapy TechnologyWenzhouChina
- Zhejiang‐Hong Kong Precision Theranostics of Thoracic Tumors Joint LaboratoryWenzhouChina
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Köroğlu Z, Kizir D, Karaman M, Demir Y, Türkeş C, Beydemir Ş. Protective effects of esculetin against doxorubicin-induced toxicity correlated with oxidative stress in rat liver: In vivo and in silico studies. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2024; 38:e23702. [PMID: 38567888 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Doxorubicin (DOX) is widely used in cancer treatment but the dose-related toxicity of DOX on organs including the liver limit its use. Therefore, there is great interest in combining DOX with natural compounds with antioxidant properties to reduce toxicity and increase drug efficacy. Esculetin is a natural coumarin derivative with biological properties encompassing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. In light of these properties, this study was meticulously crafted to investigate the potential of esculetin in preventing doxorubicin (DOX)-induced hepatotoxicity in Sprague-Dawley rats. The rats were divided into a total of six groups: control group, DOX group (administered DOX at a cumulative dose of 5 mg/kg intraperitoneally every other day for 2 weeks), E50 group (administered 50 mg/kg of esculetin intraperitoneally every day), E100 group (administered 100 mg/kg of esculetin intraperitoneally every day) and combined groups (DOX + E50 and DOX + E100) in which esculetin was administered together with DOX. The treatments, both with DOX alone and in combination with E50, manifested a reduction in catalase (CAT mRNA) levels in comparison to the control group. Notably, the enzymatic activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), CAT, and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) witnessed significant decreases in the liver of rats treated with DOX. Moreover, DOX treatment induced a statistically significant elevation in malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, coupled with a concurrent decrease in glutathione (GSH) levels. Additionally, molecular docking studies were conducted. However, further studies are needed to confirm the hepatoprotective properties of esculetin and to precisely elucidate its mechanisms of action.
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- Zeynep Köroğlu
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, Nihat Delibalta Göle Vocational High School, Ardahan University, Ardahan, Türkiye
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, Eskişehir, Turkey
- Rectorate, Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, Bilecik, Türkiye
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Chen M, Liu M, Chen J, Liu X, Tang L, Wang C, Yu Z, Zhang Y, Tian J. Potential Function of 3,5-Dihydroxy-4-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol from Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas) in Brain of Old Mice. Mol Nutr Food Res 2024; 68:e2300469. [PMID: 38522025 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202300469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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SCOPE 3,5-Dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzyl alcohol (DHMBA) is found in oyster extracts in recent years and is reported to have antioxidant activity. Although it has been reported to be protective in various models of oxidative stress, the therapeutic effect of DHMBA on neurological damage caused by aging remains to be demonstrated. METHODS AND RESULTS The present study investigates the potential functions of DHMBA in brain of old C57BL/6J mice and aging cell model. Administration of DHMBA improves working memory, reduces anxiety behavior, decreases the expression levels of cell cycle proteins, cycin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1(P21) and peptidase inhibitor 16(P16) and inhibits neuronal loss in old mice. The data obtained from the aging cell model are consistent with those from the old mice. The interaction between DHMBA and Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) is predicted by molecular docking assay, and then it is verified by co-immunopricipitation (CoIP) that factor red lineage 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)-Keap1 protein-protein interaction is inhibited by DHMBA. Protein levels of Nrf2 and its target genes, such as glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4) and heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1), are detected in old mice and aging cell model. CONCLUSION This study provides new evidence that explores the antioxidant mechanism of DHMBA and implies a potential role of DHMBA on antiaging in brain.
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- MinYu Chen
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology and Ecology, College of Life, Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology and Ecology, College of Life, Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology and Ecology, College of Life, Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology and Ecology, College of Life, Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology and Ecology, College of Life, Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Chemical Analysis & Physical Testing Institute, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Key Laboratory of Breeding Biotechnology and Sustainable Aquaculture, Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China
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- Key Laboratory of Breeding Biotechnology and Sustainable Aquaculture, Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology and Ecology, College of Life, Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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Gollapalli P, Ashok AK, G TS. System-level protein interaction network analysis and molecular dynamics study reveal interaction of ferulic acid with PTGS2 as a natural radioprotector. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:2765-2781. [PMID: 37144749 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2208224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Ferulic acid is a crucial bioactive component of broccoli, wheat, and rice bran and is also an essential natural product that has undergone significant research. Ferulic acid's precise mode of action and effect on system-level protein networks have not been thoroughly investigated. An interactome was built using the STRING database and Cytoscape tools, utilizing 788 key proteins collected from PubMed literature to identify the ferulic acid-governed regulatory action on protein interaction network (PIN). The scale-free biological network of ferulic acid-rewired PIN is highly interconnected. We discovered 15 sub-modules using the MCODE tool for sub-modulization analysis and 153 enriched signaling pathways. Further, functional enrichment of top bottleneck proteins revealed the FoxO signaling pathway involved in enhancing cellular defense against oxidative stress. The selection of the critical regulatory proteins of the ferulic acid-rewired PIN was completed by performing analyses of topological characteristics such as GO term/pathways analysis, degree, bottleneck, molecular docking, and dynamics investigations. The current research derives a precise molecular mechanism for ferulic acid's action on the body. This in-depth in silico model would aid in understanding how ferulic acid origins its antioxidant and scavenging properties in the human body.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Pavan Gollapalli
- Center for Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru, Karnataka, India
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- Central Research Laboratory, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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Saeed Kotb S, Ayoub IM, El-Moghazy SA, Singab ANB. Phytochemical analysis of Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb) Benth Bark via UPLC-ESI-MS/MS and evaluation of its biological activity. Nat Prod Res 2024; 38:1424-1429. [PMID: 36318868 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2140153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The metabolites profile of Egyptian P. dulce bark was investigated using UPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysis with subsequent analysis of its cytotoxicity, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities. Asides, in silico molecular docking study was performed for validation of cytotoxicity. P. dulce bark showed richness in polyphenolics and flavonoids, displaying 575.5 mg GAE/g extract (total phenolic content) and 310.82 mg CE/g extract (flavonoid content). A total of 29 compounds were tentatively identified. Proanthocyanidins and phenolic acids were the major classes observed. P. dulce bark possessed promising antioxidant and cytotoxic activities, however, it exhibited a weak antimicrobial activity. No antifungal activity was observed. In silico molecular docking revealed that daidzein compound achieved the best interaction energy score on the 5II2 of Gibbs free energy of -6.911 kcal/mol. This study revealed that P. dulce bark can be introduced as a potential source for valuable bioactive compounds that supporting its usage in food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Sara Saeed Kotb
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
- Center for Drug Discovery Research and Development, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Munef A, Lafi Z, Shalan N. Investigating anti-cancer activity of dual-loaded liposomes with thymoquinone and vitamin C. Ther Deliv 2024; 15:267-278. [PMID: 38449422 DOI: 10.4155/tde-2023-0140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Background: Thymoquinone (TQ) and vitamin C (Vit C) have demonstrated individual anticancer effects in various studies. TQ exhibits inhibitory properties against tumor growth, induces apoptosis, while Vit C protects against DNA damage and oxidative stress. Aim: Formulation of TQ and Vit C combination into liposomes using two methods and investigate the synergistic anticancer. Method: Liposomal preparations were characterized, and the purity of drug components was confirmed using encapsulation efficiency (EE %). Results: In vitro cell viability studies demonstrated the inhibitory effect of TQ and Vit C against colorectal (HT29, 5.5 ± 0.9 μM) and lung cancer (A549, 6.25 ± 0.9 μM) cell lines with combination index <1. Conclusion: The formulation of TQ and Vit C displayed synergistic anticancer activity.
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- Ahmed Munef
- Pharmacological & Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, 19328, Jordan
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- Pharmacological & Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, 19328, Jordan
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- Pharmacological & Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, 19328, Jordan
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Kim DS, Kim MJ, Park M, Ahn B, Yu W, An S, An B. Essential oils extracted from nine different plants exhibit differential effects on skin antioxidation and elasticity. FEBS Open Bio 2024; 14:613-625. [PMID: 38409906 PMCID: PMC10988752 DOI: 10.1002/2211-5463.13778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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Essential oils derived from plants are major ingredients in the medical and cosmetic industry. Here, we evaluated nine types of plant essential oils to identify potential candidates with antioxidant and elasticity-enhancing properties. Seven essential oils showed at least 10% radical scavenging activity at the highest concentration. Essential oils extracted from Aster glehnii, Cinnamomum cassia, Citrus unshiu, Juniperus chinensis L., and Juniperus chinensis var. sargentii significantly enhanced fibroblast viability, and oils from Cit. unshiu, J. chinensis L., and J. chinensis var. sargentii significantly increased cell proliferation and migration. Expression of extracellular matrix proteins, including collagen 1, collagen 3, and elastin, were upregulated by J. chinensis L. and J. chinensis var. sargentii oil, which also significantly enhanced the contractile activity of skin cells in a three-dimensional gel contraction assay. The results suggest that J. chinensis L. and J. chinensis var. sargentii essential oils may be potential anti-wrinkling and anti-oxidative agents for future consideration of use in the medical and cosmetic industry.
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- Da Som Kim
- Department of Biomaterials Science (BK21 FOUR Program), College of Natural Resources and Life Science/Life and Industry Convergence Research InstitutePusan National UniversityMiryangKorea
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- Department of Biomaterials Science (BK21 FOUR Program), College of Natural Resources and Life Science/Life and Industry Convergence Research InstitutePusan National UniversityMiryangKorea
- Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology Research GroupKorea Institute of ToxicologyDaejeonKorea
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- Division of Forest Industrial Materials, Department of Forest Products and IndustryNational Institute of Forest ScienceSeoulKorea
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- Division of Forest Industrial Materials, Department of Forest Products and IndustryNational Institute of Forest ScienceSeoulKorea
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- Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology Research GroupKorea Institute of ToxicologyDaejeonKorea
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of California Davis School of MedicineCAUSA
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- Department of Biomaterials Science (BK21 FOUR Program), College of Natural Resources and Life Science/Life and Industry Convergence Research InstitutePusan National UniversityMiryangKorea
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Faisal Z, Mazhar A, Batool SA, Akram N, Hassan M, Khan MU, Afzaal M, Hassan UU, Shah YA, Desta DT. Exploring the multimodal health-promoting properties of resveratrol: A comprehensive review. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:2240-2258. [PMID: 38628180 PMCID: PMC11016399 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3933] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Resveratrol, a natural polyphenol in various plants, has gained significant attention for its potential health-promoting properties. It has been demonstrated, after reviewing various clinical and in vitro studies, that resveratrol possesses potent antioxidant potential. Resveratrol demonstrates cellular component protection by directly neutralizing free radicals (FRs) and enhancing the expression of natural antioxidant enzymes, thereby mitigating oxidative damage to proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Clinical trials have shown promising results, indicating that resveratrol supplementation can enhance antioxidant defenses and reduce oxidative damage markers in various populations. In addition to its antioxidant effects, resveratrol exhibits potent anti-inflammatory properties. It can modulate key inflammatory pathways, such as nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), thereby suppressing the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. Furthermore, resveratrol's multimodal effects extend beyond its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It has been discovered to exert regulatory effects on various cellular processes, including apoptosis, cell cycle progression, angiogenesis, and immunological responses. The primary aim of this review paper is to provide a thorough overview of the current knowledge on resveratrol, including its chemical composition, bioaccessibility, clinical effectiveness, and utilization in nanotechnology to enhance its bioavailability. From future perspectives, revising the administration methods for certain contexts and understanding the underlying systems responsible for resveratrol's effects will require further inquiry. For the highest potential health results, advanced trial-based research is necessary for combinational nano-delivery of resveratrol.
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- Zargham Faisal
- Department of Human NutritionBahauddin Zakariya University, Faculty of Food Science and NutritionMultanPakistan
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- Department of Human NutritionBahauddin Zakariya University, Faculty of Food Science and NutritionMultanPakistan
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- Department of Food ScienceGovernment College University FaisalabadFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Food and NutritionGovernment College University FaisalabadFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Dietetics and Nutritional ScienceUniversity of SialkotSialkotPakistan
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- Department of Food Science and TechnologyBahauddin Zakariya University, Faculty of Food Science and NutritionMultanPakistan
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- Department of Food ScienceGovernment College University FaisalabadFaisalabadPakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyUniversity of Agriculture FaisalabadFaisalabadPakistan
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- Natural and Medical Science Research CentreUniversity of NizwaNizwaOman
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- School of Nutrition, Food Science and TechnologyHawassa UniversityHawassaEthiopia
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