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Wang J, Ji J, Zhong Y, Meng W, Wan S, Ding X, Chen Z, Wu W, Jia K, Li S. Construction of recombinant fluorescent LSDV for high-throughput screening of antiviral drugs. Vet Res 2024; 55:33. [PMID: 38493160 PMCID: PMC10943802 DOI: 10.1186/s13567-024-01281-2] [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: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
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Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) infection is a major socio-economic issue that seriously threatens the global cattle-farming industry. Here, a recombinant virus LSDV-ΔTK/EGFP, expressing enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP), was constructed with a homologous recombination system and applied to the high-throughput screening of antiviral drugs. LSDV-ΔTK/EGFP replicates in various kidney cell lines, consistent with wild-type LSDV. The cytopathic effect, viral particle morphology, and growth performance of LSDV-ΔTK/EGFP are consistent with those of wild-type LSDV. High-throughput screening allowed to identify several molecules that inhibit LSDV-ΔTK/EGFP replication. The strong inhibitory effect of theaflavin on LSDV was identified when 100 antiviral drugs were screened in vitro. An infection time analysis showed that theaflavin plays a role in the entry of LSDV into cells and in subsequent viral replication stages. The development of this recombinant virus will contribute to the development of LSDV-directed antiviral drugs and the study of viral replication and mechanisms of action.
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- Jingyu Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Technological Engineering Research Center for Pet, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Technological Engineering Research Center for Pet, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Technological Engineering Research Center for Pet, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Technological Engineering Research Center for Pet, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Technological Engineering Research Center for Pet, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Technological Engineering Research Center for Pet, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Technological Engineering Research Center for Pet, Guangzhou, China
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- Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau of Luocheng Mulao Autonomous County, Guangxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.
- Guangdong Technological Engineering Research Center for Pet, Guangzhou, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.
- Guangdong Technological Engineering Research Center for Pet, Guangzhou, China.
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Jian J, Gao Z, Ding Y. Efficient enzymatic synthesis of theaflavin and its production mechanism. J Food Sci 2024; 89:1531-1539. [PMID: 38258956 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16947] [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: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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In this study, a novel preparation method of theaflavin (TF) has been established. Our findings indicated that the formation of TF was significantly enhanced by using an ice bath (2-3°C). Additionally, increasing the ratio of (-)-epigallocatechin (EGC) under the ice bath could further improve its yield. This approach prevented the appearance of a dark solution within 3 h, effectively protecting TF from oxidation. Our study on the generation mechanism of TF suggested that EGC-quinone I (EGC-Q-I) with two carbanions could potentially serve as one of synthons based on the retrosynthetic analysis of the bicyclo[3.2.1]octane-type intermediate. Subsequently, quantum mechanical calculations further supported this hypothesis. Practical Application: In this study, we have developed a novel method for the synthesis of theaflavin (TF), demonstrating that the use of ice bath significantly enhanced its yield. Increasing the ratio of (-)-epigallocatechin (EGC) under the ice bath further improved TF yields and prevented darkening of the solution for at least 3 h, thereby protecting TF from oxidation. Our study suggested that EGC-quinone I is a potential synthon based on the retrosynthetic analysis of the bicyclo[3.2.1]octane-type intermediate (BOI). This hypothesis is supported by QM calculations.
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- Jinjin Jian
- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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Goc A, Sumera W, Rath M, Niedzwiecki A. Inhibitory effect of theaflavin-3,3'-digallate can involve its binding to the "stem" domain of α-hemolysin of Staphylococcus aureus. Eur J Microbiol Immunol (Bp) 2023; 13:83-87. [PMID: 37856196 PMCID: PMC10668921 DOI: 10.1556/1886.2023.00032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus are currently a worldwide threat affecting millions of individuals. The pathogenicity of S. aureus is associated with numerous virulence factors, including cell surface proteins, polysaccharides, and secreted toxins. The pore-forming α-hemolysin, known as α-toxin, is produced by nearly all virulent strains of S. aureus and is implicated in several diseases including skin and soft tissue infections, atopic dermatitis, and pneumonia. There are currently no vaccines available for the prevention of S. aureus infections and the efficacy of available antibiotics has been fading. In this study we examined the mode of antihemolytic activity of theaflavin-3,3'-digallate against α-hemolysin of methicillin-resistant S. aureus by molecular docking using AutoDock Vina as the molecular docking tool. The theaflavin-3,3'-digallate docked the molecular sequence of the Hla (PDB ID:7ahl). The scores of the top 10 binding modes obtained were between -9.0 and -8.5 kcal mol-1, and the best binding mode was -9.0 kcal mol-1. Direct binding sites of theaflavin-3,3'-digallate to the "stem" domain of Hla were revealed which primarily targeted of the residues Met113, Thr117, Asn139. The disclosure of this potential binding mode warrants further clinical evaluation of theaflavin-3,3'-digallate as an anti-hemolytic compound in order to practically validate our results.
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- Anna Goc
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Rath Research Institute, San Jose, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Rath Research Institute, San Jose, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Rath Research Institute, San Jose, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Rath Research Institute, San Jose, CA, United States of America
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Chen SY, Li YP, You YP, Zhang HR, Shi ZJ, Liang QQ, Yuan T, Xu R, Xu LH, Zha QB, Ou-Yang DY, He XH. Theaflavin mitigates acute gouty peritonitis and septic organ injury in mice by suppressing NLRP3 inflammasome assembly. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2023; 44:2019-2036. [PMID: 37221235 PMCID: PMC10545837 DOI: 10.1038/s41401-023-01105-7] [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: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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Activation of NLR family pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome plays important role in defending against infections, but its aberrant activation is causally linked to many inflammatory diseases, thus being a therapeutic target for these diseases. Theaflavin, one major ingredient of black tea, exhibits potent anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative activities. In this study, we investigated the therapeutic effects of theaflavin against NLRP3 inflammasome activation in macrophages in vitro and in animal models of related diseases. We showed that theaflavin (50, 100, 200 μM) dose-dependently inhibited NLRP3 inflammasome activation in LPS-primed macrophages stimulated with ATP, nigericin or monosodium urate crystals (MSU), evidenced by reduced release of caspase-1p10 and mature interleukin-1β (IL-1β). Theaflavin treatment also inhibited pyroptosis as shown by decreased generation of N-terminal fragment of gasdermin D (GSDMD-NT) and propidium iodide incorporation. Consistent with these, theaflavin treatment suppressed ASC speck formation and oligomerization in macrophages stimulated with ATP or nigericin, suggesting reduced inflammasome assembly. We revealed that theaflavin-induced inhibition on NLRP3 inflammasome assembly and pyroptosis resulted from ameliorated mitochondrial dysfunction and reduced mitochondrial ROS production, thereby suppressing interaction between NLRP3 and NEK7 downstream of ROS. Moreover, we showed that oral administration of theaflavin significantly attenuated MSU-induced mouse peritonitis and improved the survival of mice with bacterial sepsis. Consistently, theaflavin administration significantly reduced serum levels of inflammatory cytokines including IL-1β and attenuated liver inflammation and renal injury of mice with sepsis, concomitant with reduced generation of caspase-1p10 and GSDMD-NT in the liver and kidney. Together, we demonstrate that theaflavin suppresses NLRP3 inflammasome activation and pyroptosis by protecting mitochondrial function, thus mitigating acute gouty peritonitis and bacterial sepsis in mice, highlighting a potential application in treating NLRP3 inflammasome-related diseases.
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- Si-Yuan Chen
- Department of Immunobiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Immunobiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Immunobiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Immunobiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Fetal Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Immunobiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Immunobiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Immunobiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Fetal Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Heyuan, 517000, China.
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- Department of Immunobiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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- Department of Immunobiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Heyuan, 517000, China.
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Zhang M, Li B, Tian J. Mitochondrial targets exploration of epigallocatechin gallate and theaflavin in regards to differences in stress protection under different temperatures. J Nutr Biochem 2023:109400. [PMID: 37271321 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2023.109400] [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: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The study investigated the impacts of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and theaflavin (TF1) on temperature tolerance of nematodes and explored targets on mitochondria. Survival rate, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and ATP content of nematodes at different temperatures incubated with EGCG or TF1 were quantified. Thermogenesis and function of ex-vivo mitochondria were characterized. Targeted proteins of substances were explored via drug affinity responsive target stability (DARTS) and RT-qPCR. Results showed that EGCG and TF1 increased survival rates of nematodes under heat and cold stress, respectively. TF1 exhibited lower MMP of nematodes and more mitochondrial thermogenesis than EGCG for the cold-protection, and upregulated gpi-1, pgk-1, acox-1.2, acox-1.3 and acaa-2 to compensate the energy loss due to the uncoupling and downregulation of sdha-1 and atp-1. EGCG upregulated ctl-1, hsp-60 and enol-1 expression for the thermo-protection, as well as pgk-1, acox-1.3 and acaa-2 to compensate energy loss due to the downregulation of sdha-1.
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- Mengting Zhang
- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China; Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China; Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China; Functional Food Engineering & Technology Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China; Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China; Functional Food Engineering & Technology Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China.
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Goswami P, Kalita C, Bhuyan AC. Anticariogenic Activity of Black Tea: An In Vivo Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e38460. [PMID: 37273306 PMCID: PMC10234787 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.38460] [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: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevention of dental caries has always remained a challenge. Caries prevention through dietary intervention holds promise. Studies have revealed that several constituents present in tea have anticariogenic properties. Tea is a widely consumed beverage and hence could be utilized as a suitable caries preventive agent. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of black tea on caries progression in experimental animals. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was carried out in 17-day-old albino rat pups. The animals were divided into three groups, with eight animals in each group. They were fed on a cariogenic diet (MIT 200) and inoculated with Streptococcus mutans. Group I was given MIT 200 with water, Group II was placed on MIT 200 with black tea, and Group III was placed on MIT 200 with fluoridated water for a period of 45 days. After 45 days, the animals were killed under ether anesthesia, and their teeth were examined for caries. RESULTS The carious lesions were scored for the first two molars in each quadrant. In each group, a total of 64 teeth were examined. The caries score between the upper and lower jaws was compared using ANOVA. CONCLUSION From this study, it may be inferred that drinking black tea reduced the development of dental caries in young rats fed on a cariogenic diet. The tea used for this study was prepared using fluoride-free water, so we can assume that besides fluoride, certain components are present in tea leaves that possess anticariogenic properties.
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- Pinky Goswami
- Department of Dentistry, Lakhimpur Medical College & Hospital, Lakhimpur, IND
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Regional Dental College, Guwahati, IND
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Regional Dental College, Guwahati, IND
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Mao JL, Fu JJ, Qi XE, Chen YW, Zhang B. Effect of theaflavins on the quality of large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) during refrigerated storage. J Sci Food Agric 2023. [PMID: 37119403 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12671] [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: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) is an economical marine fish consumed in China. Theaflavins have antibacterial and antioxidant properties. However, there is a lack of research into their application in large yellow croakers during refrigerated storage. This study investigated the effect of theaflavins on the quality of large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) during 12 days of storage at 4 °C. RESULTS The results showed that theaflavin treatment was able to inhibit microbial growth and reduce the production of total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N). Meanwhile, theaflavins were beneficial in reducing the unfolding of myofibrillar proteins, decreasing the degree of protein aggregation, and improving the stability of protein structure. The degree of protein oxidation was lower in a theaflavin-treated group compared with an untreated group. Theaflavin treatment effectively inhibited increases in acid value (AV), peroxide value (PV), and malonaldehyde (MDA) content. The effect of theaflavin was positively correlated with an increase in concentration under refrigeration conditions. This study therefore suggests that the use of theaflavins is a viable method for extending the period for which refrigerated large yellow croaker can be preserved. CONCLUSIONS Adding theaflavins to large yellow croaker can be an effective method for preserving quality during refrigerated storage. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Jun-Long Mao
- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Health Risk Factors for Seafood of Zhejiang Province, College of Food Science and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Health Risk Factors for Seafood of Zhejiang Province, College of Food Science and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Health Risk Factors for Seafood of Zhejiang Province, College of Food Science and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, People's Republic of China
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Gao T, Tan Y, Wang Y, Yuan F, Liu Z, Yang K, Liu W, Guo R, Li C, Tian Y, Zhou D. Theaflavin Ameliorates Streptococcus suis-Induced Infection In Vitro and In Vivo. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24087442. [PMID: 37108608 PMCID: PMC10138674 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24087442] [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: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Streptococcus suis (S. suis) is one of the most important zoonotic pathogens that threaten the lives of pigs and humans. Even worse, the increasingly severe antimicrobial resistance in S. suis is becoming a global issue. Therefore, there is an urgent need to discover novel antibacterial alternatives for the treatment of S. suis infection. In this study, we investigated theaflavin (TF1), a benzoaphenone compound extracted from black tea, as a potential phytochemical compound against S. suis. TF1 at MIC showed significant inhibitory effects on S. suis growth, hemolytic activity, and biofilm formation, and caused damage to S. suis cells in vitro. TF1 had no cytotoxicity and decreased adherent activity of S. suis to the epithelial cell Nptr. Furthermore, TF1 not only improved the survival rate of S. suis-infected mice but also reduced the bacterial load and the production of IL-6 and TNF-α. A hemolysis test revealed the direct interaction between TF1 and Sly, while molecular docking showed TF1 had a good binding activity with the Glu198, Lys190, Asp111, and Ser374 of Sly. Moreover, virulence-related genes were downregulated in the TF1-treated group. Collectively, our findings suggested that TF1 can be used as a potential inhibitor for treating S. suis infection in view of its antibacterial and antihemolytic activity.
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- Ting Gao
- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogenic Microbiology, Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control Agents for Animal Bacteriosis, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogenic Microbiology, Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control Agents for Animal Bacteriosis, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong University, Cooperative Innovation Center of Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogenic Microbiology, Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control Agents for Animal Bacteriosis, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong University, Cooperative Innovation Center of Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogenic Microbiology, Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control Agents for Animal Bacteriosis, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogenic Microbiology, Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control Agents for Animal Bacteriosis, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogenic Microbiology, Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control Agents for Animal Bacteriosis, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogenic Microbiology, Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control Agents for Animal Bacteriosis, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogenic Microbiology, Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control Agents for Animal Bacteriosis, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogenic Microbiology, Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control Agents for Animal Bacteriosis, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogenic Microbiology, Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control Agents for Animal Bacteriosis, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogenic Microbiology, Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control Agents for Animal Bacteriosis, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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Xu J, Huang Y, Wei Y, Weng X, Wei X. Study on the Interaction Mechanism of Theaflavin with Whey Protein: Multi-Spectroscopy Analysis and Molecular Docking. Foods 2023; 12:foods12081637. [PMID: 37107433 PMCID: PMC10137913 DOI: 10.3390/foods12081637] [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: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The interaction mechanism of whey proteins with theaflavin (TF1) in black tea was analyzed using multi-spectroscopy analysis and molecular docking simulations. The influence of TF1 on the structure of bovine serum albumin (BSA), β-lactoglobulin (β-Lg), and α-lactoalbumin (α-La) was examined in this work using the interaction of TF1 with these proteins. Fluorescence and ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) absorption spectroscopy revealed that TF1 could interact with BSA, β-Lg and α-La through a static quenching mechanism. Furthermore, circular dichroism (CD) experiments revealed that TF1 altered the secondary structure of BSA, β-Lg and α-La. Molecular docking demonstrated that the interaction of TF1 with BSA/β-Lg/α-La was dominated by hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interaction. The binding energies were -10.1 kcal mol-1, -8.4 kcal mol-1 and -10.4 kcal mol-1, respectively. The results provide a theoretical basis for investigating the mechanism of interaction between tea pigments and protein. Moreover, the findings offered technical support for the future development of functional foods that combine tea active ingredients with milk protein. Future research will focus on the effects of food processing methods and different food systems on the interaction between TF1 and whey protein, as well as the physicochemical stability, functional characteristics, and bioavailability of the complexes in vitro or in vivo.
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- Jia Xu
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Bhadresha K, Upadhyay V, Kumar SP, Pandya P, Jain N, Rawal RM. Computational investigation of ginkgetin and theaflavin as potential inhibitors of heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90). J Biomol Struct Dyn 2022; 40:13675-13681. [PMID: 34693877 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2021.1993344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) is the prime molecular chaperone found to be overexpressed in cancer cells and pose as an anti-cancer therapeutic drug target for cancer chemotherapy. Even drugs are available which inhibit Hsp90, the associated side effects along with multi-drug regimen necessitate the identification of natural molecules to block the activity of Hsp90. In this present investigation, we performed virtual screening of Hsp90 inhibitors from a curated collection of natural molecules with proven pharmacological effects. This process helped in the identification of the top two scoring ligands, ginkgetin and theaflavin with favorable as well as crucial interactions with the Hsp90 ligand-binding pocket. Molecular dynamics simulations of these two natural molecules exhibited minimal fluctuations in the binding pattern of ginkgetin and theaflavin to Hsp90 which retained crucial contacts throughout the simulation time. We anticipate that ginkgetin and theaflavin could act as potent Hsp90 inhibitors which are under current investigation in our laboratory.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Kinjal Bhadresha
- Department of Life Science, School of Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Life Science, School of Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Botany, Bioinformatics and Climate Change Impacts Management, University School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Botany, Bioinformatics and Climate Change Impacts Management, University School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Life Science, School of Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Life Science, School of Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Guan S, Zhong L, Yu H, Wang L, Jin Y, Liu J, Xiang H, Yu H, Wang L, Wang D. Molecular docking and proteomics reveals the synergistic antibacterial mechanism of theaflavin with β-lactam antibiotics against MRSA. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:993430. [PMID: 36452924 PMCID: PMC9702817 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.993430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Recurrent epidemics of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) (MRSA) have illustrated that the effectiveness of antibiotics in clinical application is rapidly fading. A feasible approach is to combine natural products with existing antibiotics to achieve an antibacterial effect. In this molecular docking study, we found that theaflavin (TF) preferentially binds the allosteric site of penicillin-binding protein 2a (PBP2a), inducing the PBP2a active site to open, which is convenient for β-lactam antibiotics to treat MRSA infection, instead of directly exerting antibacterial activity at the active site. Subsequent TMT-labeled proteomics analysis showed that TF treatment did not significantly change the landscape of the S. aureus USA300 proteome. Checkerboard dilution tests and kill curve assays were performed to validate the synergistic effect of TF and ceftiofur, and the fractional inhibitory concentration index (FICI) was 0.1875. The antibacterial effect of TF combined with ceftiofur was better than that of single-drug treatment in vitro. In addition, TF effectively enhanced the activity of ceftiofur in a mouse model of MRSA-induced pneumonia. Our findings provide a potential therapeutic strategy to combine existing antibiotics with natural products to resolve the prevalent infections of multidrug-resistant pathogens.
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- Shuhan Guan
- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Zoonotic Diseases, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Liu C, Liu A, Zhou J, Zhang Y, Zhou F, Chen H, Liu Q, Zhang S, Huang J, Liu Z. Role and Mechanism of Theaflavins in Regulating Skeletal Muscle Inflammation. J Agric Food Chem 2022; 70:13233-13250. [PMID: 36215649 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c04063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Persistent inflammatory infiltration of skeletal muscle is a principal trigger for the loss of muscle mass and strength. Theaflavins, the main functional components of black tea, have effects on muscle health, but their biological effects on skeletal muscle inflammation are unclear. We constructed in vitro and in vivo models of muscle inflammation and found that theaflavins reduced the expression of inflammatory factors (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α) by regulating the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway to alleviate muscle inflammation. In addition, TF1 can regulate the metabolic function of skeletal muscle under inflammatory conditions, reduce the content of proinflammatory substances, improve the mechanical properties (stiffness and roughness) of the surface of inflammatory myotubes, and promote the recovery of muscle after an inflammatory injury. In conclusion, theaflavins may serve as a diet-derived anti-inflammatory factor with potential modulatory effects on skeletal muscle metabolism and mechanical properties in an inflammatory environment.
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- Changwei Liu
- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals and Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory for Evaluation and Utilization of Gene Resources of Horticultural Crops, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Hunan Agricultrual University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals and Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals and Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals and Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals and Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals and Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals and Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals and Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory for Evaluation and Utilization of Gene Resources of Horticultural Crops, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Hunan Agricultrual University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals and Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory for Evaluation and Utilization of Gene Resources of Horticultural Crops, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Hunan Agricultrual University, Changsha 410128, China
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Datta S, Ghosh S, Bishayee A, Sinha D. Flexion of Nrf2 by tea phytochemicals: A review on the chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic implications. Pharmacol Res 2022; 182:106319. [PMID: 35732198 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2022.106319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Nuclear factor erythroid 2 [NF-E2]-related factor 2 (Nrf2), the redox-sensitive transcription factor, plays a key role in stress-defense and detoxification. Nrf2 is tightly controlled by its negative regulator cum sensor Kelch-[ECH]-associated protein 1 (Keap1). Nrf2 is well known for its dual nature owing to its cancer preventive and cancer promoting abilities. Modulation of this biphasic nature of Nrf2 signaling by phytochemicals may be a potential cancer preventive and anticancer therapeutic strategy. Phytocompounds may either act as Nrf2-activator or Nrf2-inhibitor depending on their differential concentration and varied cellular environment. Tea is not just the most popular global beverage with innumerable health-benefits but has well-established chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic effects. Various types of tea infusions contain a wide range of bioactive compounds, such as polyphenolic catechins and flavonols, which are endowed with potent antioxidant properties. Despite of their rapid biotransformation and poor bioavailability, regular tea consumption is risk-reductive for several cancer forms. Tea catechins show their dual Nrf2-modulatory effect by directly acting on Nrf2-Keap1 or their upstream regulators and downstream effectors in a highly case-specific manner. In this review, we have tried to present a comprehensive evaluation of the Nrf2-mediated chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic applications of tea in various preclinical cancer models, the Nrf2-modulatory mechanisms, and the limitations which need to be addressed in future research.
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- Suchisnigdha Datta
- Department of Receptor Biology and Tumor Metastasis, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata - 700 026, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Receptor Biology and Tumor Metastasis, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata - 700 026, West Bengal, India
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL 34211, USA.
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- Department of Receptor Biology and Tumor Metastasis, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata - 700 026, West Bengal, India.
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Hua J, Wang H, Yuan H, Yin P, Wang J, Guo G, Jiang Y. New insights into the effect of fermentation temperature and duration on catechins conversion and formation of tea pigments and theasinensins in black tea. J Sci Food Agric 2022; 102:2750-2760. [PMID: 34719036 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [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: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND The phenol oxidative pathway during fermentation remains unclear. To elucidate the effect of fermentation on phenol conversion, we investigated the effects of fermentation temperature and duration on the conversion of catechins and the formation of theasinensins (TSs), theaflavins (TFs), thearubigins (TRs), and theabrownins (TBs). RESULTS During fermentation, TSs formation increased initially and then decreased. Long fermentation durations were unfavorable for liquor brightness (LB) and resulted in the production of large amounts of TRs and TBs. Low fermentation temperatures (20 °C and 25 °C) favored the maintenance of polyphenol oxidase activity and the continuous formation of TFs, TSs, and TRSI (a TRs fraction), resulting in better LB and liquor color. Higher temperatures (30 °C, 35 °C, and 40 °C) resulted in higher peroxidase activity, higher oxidative depletion rates of catechins, and excessive production of TRSII (a TRs fraction) and TBs. Analysis of the conversion pathway of polyphenolic compounds during fermentation showed that, during early fermentation, large amounts of catechins were oxidized and converted to TFs and theasinensin B. As fermentation progressed, considerable amounts of theaflavin-3'-gallate, theasinensin A, theaflavin-3-gallate, theaflavin-3,3'-digallate, and theasinensin C were produced and then converted to TRSI; in the final stage, TRSII and TBs were converted continuously. CONCLUSION Different fermentation temperature and duration combinations directly affected the type and composition of phenolic compounds. The key conditions for controlling phenolic compound conversion and fermentation direction were 60 or 90 min and 25 or 30 °C. Our study provides insights into the regulation of phenolic compound conversion during black tea fermentation. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Jinjie Hua
- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Henan Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Comprehensive Utilization in South Henan, Xinyang, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Henan Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Comprehensive Utilization in South Henan, Xinyang, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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Yussof A, Cammalleri B, Fayemiwo O, Lopez S, Chu T. Antibacterial and Sporicidal Activity Evaluation of Theaflavin-3,3'-digallate. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:2153. [PMID: 35216265 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23042153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Theaflavin-3,3'-digallate (TFDG), a polyphenol derived from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, is known to have many health benefits. In this study, the antibacterial effect of TFDG against nine bacteria and the sporicidal activities on spore-forming Bacillus spp. have been investigated. Microplate assay, colony-forming unit, BacTiter-GloTM, and Live/Dead Assays showed that 250 µg/mL TFDG was able to inhibit bacterial growth up to 99.97%, while 625 µg/mL TFDG was able to inhibit up to 99.92% of the spores from germinating after a one-hour treatment. Binding analysis revealed the favorable binding affinity of two germination-associated proteins, GPR and Lgt (GerF), to TFDG, ranging from -7.6 to -10.3 kcal/mol. Semi-quantitative RT-PCR showed that TFDG treatment lowered the expression of gpr, ranging from 0.20 to 0.39 compared to the control in both Bacillus spp. The results suggest that TFDG not only inhibits the growth of vegetative cells but also prevents the germination of bacterial spores. This report indicates that TFDG is a promising broad-spectrum antibacterial and anti-spore agent against Gram-positive, Gram-negative, acid-fast bacteria, and endospores. The potential anti-germination mechanism has also been elucidated.
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Collings ER, Alamar MC, Márquez MB, Kourmpetli S, Kevei Z, Thompson AJ, Mohareb F, Terry LA. Improving the Tea Withering Process Using Ethylene or UV-C. J Agric Food Chem 2021; 69:13596-13607. [PMID: 34739246 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c02876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Using a combination of biochemical, transcriptomic, and physiological analyses, we elucidated the mechanisms of physical and chemical withering of tea shoots subjected to UV-C and ethylene treatments. UV-C irradiation (15 kJ m-2) initiated oxidation of catechins into theaflavins, increasing theaflavin-3-monogallate and theaflavin digallate by 5- and 13.2-4.4-fold, respectively, at the end of withering. Concomitantly, a rapid change to brown/red, an increase in electrolyte leakage, and the upregulation of peroxidases (viz. Px2, Px4, and Px6) and polyphenol oxidases (PPO-1) occurred. Exogenous ethylene significantly increased the metabolic rate (40%) and moisture loss (30%) compared to control during simulated withering (12 h at 25 °C) and upregulated transcripts associated with responses to dehydration and abiotic stress, such as those in the ethylene signaling pathway (viz. EIN4-like, EIN3-FBox1, and ERFs). Incorporating ethylene during withering could shorten the tea manufacturing process, while UV-C could enhance the accumulation of flavor-related compounds.
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- Emma R Collings
- Plant Science Laboratory, Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, U.K
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- Plant Science Laboratory, Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, U.K
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- Plant Science Laboratory, Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, U.K
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- Plant Science Laboratory, Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, U.K
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- Plant Science Laboratory, Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, U.K
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- Bioinformatics Group, Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, U.K
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- Plant Science Laboratory, Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, U.K
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Kikkawa HS, Kobayashi M, Minamimoto A, Ono H, Tsuge K. Simultaneous determination of eight catechins and four theaflavins in bottled tea by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry for forensic analysis. J Forensic Sci 2021; 67:309-320. [PMID: 34405405 DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.14864] [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: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Tea, and particularly bottled tea, is widely consumed worldwide and is often encountered at crime scenes in poisoning cases or used in place of urine in drug abuse monitoring. Tea is a rich source of polyphenols, such as catechins and theaflavins, and these compounds are useful for identification of trace quantities of tea samples. However, information on the contents of catechins and theaflavins in bottled tea is limited. In this study, a method was developed for simultaneous analysis of eight catechins and four theaflavins in tea using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The concentrations of these polyphenols were determined in bottled black, oolong, and green teas after a simple pretreatment process by the standard addition method. The developed LC-MS/MS method was rapid and all tested polyphenol compounds were separated within ~14 min. All tea types contained all the catechins, at varying concentrations, but not all the theaflavins were present in all the tea types. This indicates that the theaflavin composition reflects the degree of the fermentation and could be used for discrimination among different types of tea. All the green tea samples contained all eight catechins; however, the concentrations of these compounds varied among the tea samples. Principal component analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis were useful for discrimination of samples. It has been unclear whether the variations of chemical components are useful for forensic discrimination. Our results demonstrate that, in addition to identification of tea varieties, catechins and theaflavins can be used for the discrimination of bottled tea samples.
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- Shimadzu Corporation Global Application Development Center Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division, Hadano, Japan
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- Shimadzu Corporation Global Application Development Center Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division, Hadano, Japan
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- Shimadzu Corporation Global Application Development Center Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division, Hadano, Japan
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- National Research Institute of Police Science, Kashiwa, Japan
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Takeda Y, Tamura K, Jamsransuren D, Matsuda S, Ogawa H. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 Inactivation Activity of the Polyphenol-Rich Tea Leaf Extract with Concentrated Theaflavins and Other Virucidal Catechins. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26164803. [PMID: 34443390 PMCID: PMC8402090 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26164803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Since severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is producing a large number of infections and deaths globally, the development of supportive and auxiliary treatments is attracting increasing attention. Here, we evaluated SARS-CoV-2-inactivation activity of the polyphenol-rich tea leaf extract TY-1 containing concentrated theaflavins and other virucidal catechins. The TY-1 was mixed with SARS-CoV-2 solution, and its virucidal activity was evaluated. To evaluate the inhibition activity of TY-1 in SARS-CoV-2 infection, TY-1 was co-added with SARS-CoV-2 into cell culture media. After 1 h of incubation, the cell culture medium was replaced, and the cells were further incubated in the absence of TY-1. The viral titers were then evaluated. To evaluate the impacts of TY-1 on viral proteins and genome, TY-1-treated SARS-CoV-2 structural proteins and viral RNA were analyzed using western blotting and real-time RT-PCR, respectively. TY-1 showed time- and concentration-dependent virucidal activity. TY-1 inhibited SARS-CoV-2 infection of cells. The results of western blotting and real-time RT-PCR suggested that TY-1 induced structural change in the S2 subunit of the S protein and viral genome destruction, respectively. Our findings provided basic insights in vitro into the possible value of TY-1 as a virucidal agent, which could enhance the current SARS-CoV-2 control measures.
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- Yohei Takeda
- Research Center for Global Agromedicine, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 2-11 Inada, Obihiro 080-8555, Japan;
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 2-11 Inada, Obihiro 080-8555, Japan; (K.T.); (D.J.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 2-11 Inada, Obihiro 080-8555, Japan; (K.T.); (D.J.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 2-11 Inada, Obihiro 080-8555, Japan; (K.T.); (D.J.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 2-11 Inada, Obihiro 080-8555, Japan; (K.T.); (D.J.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 2-11 Inada, Obihiro 080-8555, Japan; (K.T.); (D.J.); (S.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-155-49-5893
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Shi S, Ma B, Sun F, Qu C, An H. Theaflavin binds to a druggable pocket of TMEM16A channel and inhibits lung adenocarcinoma cell viability. J Biol Chem 2021; 297:101016. [PMID: 34329684 PMCID: PMC8368026 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2021.101016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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As a calcium-activated chloride channel regulated by the intracellular Ca2+ concentration and membrane potential, TMEM16A has attracted considerable attention and has been proposed as a novel anticancer drug target. We have previously reported that the pocket above the ion conductance pore could be a nonselective inhibitor-binding pocket. However, whether this pocket is druggable remains unexplored. In this study, we performed virtual screening to target the presumed inhibitor-binding pocket and identified a highly effective TMEM16A inhibitor, theaflavin (TF: a tea polyphenol in black tea). Molecular dynamics simulations revealed that theaflavin adopts a "wedge insertion mode" to block the ion conduction pore and induces pore closure. Moreover, the binding mode showed that the TF pedestal plays an important role in pore blockade, and R515, R535, T539, K603, E623, and E633 were determined to be most likely to interact directly with the pedestal. Mutagenesis experiment results corroborated the mechanism through which TF binds to this pocket. Combined with the quantitative calculation results, our data indicated that the three hydroxyl groups on the pedestal may be the most crucial pharmacophores for TMEM16A inhibition by TF. Finally, antitumor experiments revealed that TF could target TMEM16A to inhibit the proliferation and migration of LA795 cells, indicating the potential therapeutic effect of TF on the growth of lung adenocarcinoma with high TMEM16A expression. The successful application of drug screening strategies based on this binding pocket highlights new directions for discovering superior modulators and contributes to the development of novel therapeutics for lung adenocarcinoma.
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- Sai Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China; Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Field and Electrical Apparatus Reliability of Hebei Province, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China; Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics, Hebei Province, Institute of Biophysics, School of Science, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China; Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Field and Electrical Apparatus Reliability of Hebei Province, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China; Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics, Hebei Province, Institute of Biophysics, School of Science, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics, Hebei Province, Institute of Biophysics, School of Science, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China; Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Field and Electrical Apparatus Reliability of Hebei Province, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China; Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics, Hebei Province, Institute of Biophysics, School of Science, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China; Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Field and Electrical Apparatus Reliability of Hebei Province, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China; Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics, Hebei Province, Institute of Biophysics, School of Science, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China.
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Qu Z, Liu A, Liu C, Tang Q, Zhan L, Xiao W, Huang J, Liu Z, Zhang S. Theaflavin Promotes Mitochondrial Abundance and Glucose Absorption in Myotubes by Activating the CaMKK2-AMPK Signal Axis via Calcium-Ion Influx. J Agric Food Chem 2021; 69:8144-8159. [PMID: 34260232 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c02892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [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: 06/13/2023]
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Drinking tea has been proven to have a positive biological effect in regulating human glucose and lipid metabolism and preventing type 2 diabetes (T2D). Skeletal muscle (SkM) is responsible for 70% of the sugar metabolism in the human body, and its dysfunction is an important factor leading to the development of obesity, T2D, and muscle diseases. As one of the four known theaflavins (TFs) in black tea, the biological role of theaflavin (TF1) in regulating SkM metabolism has not been reported. In this study, mature myotubes induced by C2C12 cells in vitro were used as models. The results showed that TF1 (20 μM) promoted mitochondrial abundance and glucose absorption in myotubes by activating the CaMKK2-AMPK signaling axis via Ca2+ influx. Moreover, it promoted the expression of slow muscle fiber marker genes (Myh7, Myl2, Tnnt1, and Tnnc1) and PGC-1α/SIRT1, as well as enhanced the oxidative phosphorylation capacity of myotubes. In conclusion, this study preliminarily clarified the potential role of TF1 in regulating SkM glucose absorption as well as promoting SkM mitochondrial biosynthesis and slow muscle fiber formation. It has potential research and application values for the prevention/alleviation of SkM-related T2D and Ca2+-related skeletal muscle diseases through diet.
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- Zhihao Qu
- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilisation of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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Ohgitani E, Shin-Ya M, Ichitani M, Kobayashi M, Takihara T, Kawamoto M, Kinugasa H, Mazda O. Significant Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 In Vitro by a Green Tea Catechin, a Catechin-Derivative, and Black Tea Galloylated Theaflavins. Molecules 2021; 26:3572. [PMID: 34208050 PMCID: PMC8230566 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26123572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Potential effects of tea and its constituents on SARS-CoV-2 infection were assessed in vitro. Infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 was decreased to 1/100 to undetectable levels after a treatment with black tea, green tea, roasted green tea, or oolong tea for 1 min. An addition of (-) epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) significantly inactivated SARS-CoV-2, while the same concentration of theasinensin A (TSA) and galloylated theaflavins including theaflavin 3,3'-di-O-gallate (TFDG) had more remarkable anti-viral activities. EGCG, TSA, and TFDG at 1 mM, 40 µM, and 60 µM, respectively, which are comparable to the concentrations of these compounds in tea beverages, significantly reduced infectivity of the virus, viral RNA replication in cells, and secondary virus production from the cells. EGCG, TSA, and TFDG significantly inhibited interaction between recombinant ACE2 and RBD of S protein. These results suggest potential usefulness of tea in prevention of person-to-person transmission of the novel coronavirus.
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- Eriko Ohgitani
- Department of Immunology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kamigyo, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (E.O.); (M.S.-Y.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Immunology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kamigyo, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (E.O.); (M.S.-Y.); (M.K.)
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- Central Research Institute, ITO EN, Ltd., Makinohara, Shizuoka 421-0516, Japan; (M.I.); (M.K.); (T.T.); (H.K.)
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- Central Research Institute, ITO EN, Ltd., Makinohara, Shizuoka 421-0516, Japan; (M.I.); (M.K.); (T.T.); (H.K.)
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- Central Research Institute, ITO EN, Ltd., Makinohara, Shizuoka 421-0516, Japan; (M.I.); (M.K.); (T.T.); (H.K.)
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- Department of Immunology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kamigyo, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (E.O.); (M.S.-Y.); (M.K.)
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- Central Research Institute, ITO EN, Ltd., Makinohara, Shizuoka 421-0516, Japan; (M.I.); (M.K.); (T.T.); (H.K.)
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- Department of Immunology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kamigyo, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (E.O.); (M.S.-Y.); (M.K.)
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Ohgitani E, Shin-Ya M, Ichitani M, Kobayashi M, Takihara T, Kawamoto M, Kinugasa H, Mazda O. Rapid Inactivation In Vitro of SARS-CoV-2 in Saliva by Black Tea and Green Tea. Pathogens 2021; 10:721. [PMID: 34201131 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10060721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Saliva plays major roles in the human-to-human transmission of SARS-CoV-2. If the virus in saliva in SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals can be rapidly and efficiently inactivated by a beverage, the ingestion of the beverage may attenuate the spread of virus infection within a population. Recently, we reported that SARS-CoV-2 was significantly inactivated by treatment with black tea, green tea, roasted green tea and oolong tea, as well as their constituents, (-) epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), theasinensin A (TSA), and galloylated theaflavins. However, it remains unclear to what extent tea inactivates the virus present in saliva, because saliva contains various proteins, nitrogenous products, electrolytes, and so on, which could influence the antivirus effect of tea. Here, we assessed whether tea inactivated the SARS-CoV-2 which was added in human saliva. A virus was added in healthy human saliva in vitro, and after treatment with black tea or green tea, the infectivity of the virus was evaluated by TCID50 assays. The virus titer fell below the detectable level or less than 1/100 after treatment with black tea or green tea for 10 s. The black tea-treated virus less remarkably replicated in cells compared with the untreated virus. These findings suggest the possibility that the ingestion of tea may inactivate SARS-CoV-2 in saliva in infected individuals, although clinical studies are required to determine the intensity and duration of the anti-viral effect of tea in saliva in humans.
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Chen J, Ran M, Wang M, Liu X, Liu S, Ruan Z, Jin N. Evaluation of antityrosinase activity and mechanism, antioxidation, and UV filter properties of theaflavin. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2021; 69:951-962. [PMID: 33878231 DOI: 10.1002/bab.2166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Tyrosinase is a key metalloenzyme for the biosynthesis of melanin that plays a critical role in the prevention of skin damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation. However, the overproduction of melanin may cause a variety of skin diseases. Due to the toxicity and inefficiency of existing tyrosinase inhibitors, it is urgent to identify safe and potent alternatives from natural sources. Theaflavin, a single-component extracted from black tea, has been found to possess a variety of pharmacological activities. Herein, the inhibition kinetics of theaflavin on tyrosinase and inhibitory mechanism were determined using spectroscopy, molecular docking, and zebrafish model. The results showed that theaflavin inhibited the diphenolase activity of tyrosinase in a reversible mixed type manner with IC50 of 229.75 μmol/L and hindered the synthesis of melanin in zebrafish. This may be due to the formation of eight hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic effects between theaflavin and tyrosinase according to the results of molecular docking. To study the possible effects on the prevention of free radical-mediated skin cancer and photoaging caused by UV radiation, the antioxidation and UV filter properties of theaflavin were further verified. This study demonstrates that theaflavin is a potential multifunctional compound that can be used in cosmetic and medicinal products.
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- Jianmin Chen
- School of Pharmacy and Medical technology, Putian University, Putian, Fujian, China.,Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Laboratory Medicine (Putian University), Fujian Province University, Putian, Fujian, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical technology, Putian University, Putian, Fujian, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical technology, Putian University, Putian, Fujian, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical technology, Putian University, Putian, Fujian, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical technology, Putian University, Putian, Fujian, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical technology, Putian University, Putian, Fujian, China.,Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Laboratory Medicine (Putian University), Fujian Province University, Putian, Fujian, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical technology, Putian University, Putian, Fujian, China.,Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Laboratory Medicine (Putian University), Fujian Province University, Putian, Fujian, China
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Song W, Zhang H, Zhang Y, Chen Y, Lin Y, Han Y, Jiang J. Identification and Characterization of Zika Virus NS5 Methyltransferase Inhibitors. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2021; 11:665379. [PMID: 33898335 PMCID: PMC8058401 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2021.665379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The recurring outbreak of Zika virus (ZIKV) worldwide makes an emergent demand for novel, safe and efficacious anti-ZIKV agents. ZIKV non-structural protein 5 (NS5) methyltransferase (MTase), which is essential for viral replication, is regarded as a potential drug target. In our study, a luminescence-based methyltransferase assay was used to establish the ZIKV NS5 MTase inhibitor screening model. Through screening a natural product library, we found theaflavin, a polyphenol derived from tea, could inhibit ZIKV NS5 MTase activity with a 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 10.10 μM. Molecular docking and site-directed mutagenesis analyses identified D146 as the key amino acid in the interaction between ZIKV NS5 MTase and theaflavin. The SPR assay indicated that theaflavin had a stronger binding activity with ZIKV NS5 wild-type (WT)-MTase than it with D146A-MTase. Moreover, theaflavin exhibited a dose dependent inhibitory effect on ZIKV replication with a 50% effective concentration (EC50) of 8.19 μM. All these results indicate that theaflavin is likely to be a promising lead compound against ZIKV.
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- Weibao Song
- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Function of Natural Medicine, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Function of Natural Medicine, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Function of Natural Medicine, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Function of Natural Medicine, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Function of Natural Medicine, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Function of Natural Medicine, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Function of Natural Medicine, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Zhang L, Meng S, Yan B, Chen J, Zhou L, Shan L, Wang Y. Anti-Proliferative, Pro-Apoptotic, Anti-Migrative and Tumor-Inhibitory Effects and Pleiotropic Mechanism of Theaflavin on B16F10 Melanoma Cells. Onco Targets Ther 2021; 14:1291-1304. [PMID: 33658796 PMCID: PMC7920628 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s286350] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Theaflavin (TF) is a primary pigment of tea, exhibiting anti-proliferative, pro-apoptotic and anti-metastatic activities on cancer cell lines. However, it is unknown whether TF is effective in treating melanoma cells. Methods To determine the effects of TF on melanoma cells, we conducted in vitro assays of cell viability, DAPI staining, wound healing, transwell, and flow cytometry as well as in vivo experiments on B16F10-bearing mouse model. Real-time PCR (qPCR) and Western blot (WB) were conducted to explore the molecular actions of TF. Results The cell viability assay showed that TF exerted inhibitory effect on B16F10 cells in a dose-dependent manner from 40 to 400 μg/mL, with IC50 values ranging from 223.8±7.1 to 103.7±7.0 μg/mL. Moreover, TF induced early and late apoptosis and inhibited migration/invasion of B16F10 cells in a dose-dependent manner, indicating its pro-apoptotic and anti-migrative effects. In vivo, TF significantly inhibited B16F10 tumor size in mice model from 40 to 120 mg/kg, which exerted higher effect than that of cisplatin. The molecular data showed that TF significantly up-regulated the mRNA expressions of pro-apoptotic genes (Bax, Casp3, Casp8, c-fos, c-Jun, and c-Myc), up-regulated the protein expressions of apoptosis-related p53 and JNK signaling molecules (ASK1, phosphorylated Chk1/2, cleaved caspase 3, phosphorylated JNK, c-JUN, cleaved PARP, and phosphorylated p53), and down-regulated the protein expressions of proliferation-related MEK/ERK and PI3K/AKT signaling molecules (phosphorylated MEK1/2, phosphorylated ERK1/2, phosphorylated PI3K, and phosphorylated AKT) as well as the expressions of MMP2 and MMP9. Conclusion It can be concluded that TB exhibited anti-proliferative, pro-apoptotic, anti-migrative, and tumor-inhibitory effects on melanoma cells through pleiotropic actions on the above pathways. This study provides new evidence of anti-melanoma efficacy and mechanism of TF, contributing to the development of TF-derived natural products for melanoma therapy.
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- Lei Zhang
- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Zhang S, Ohland C, Jobin C, Sang S. Black Tea Theaflavin Detoxifies Metabolic Toxins in the Intestinal Tract of Mice. Mol Nutr Food Res 2021; 65:e2000887. [PMID: 33381889 PMCID: PMC7967262 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202000887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [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: 09/13/2020] [Revised: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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SCOPE This study is to determine the in vivo efficacy of black tea theaflavin (TF) to detoxify two metabolic toxins, ammonia and methylglyoxal (MGO), in mice METHODS AND RESULTS: Under in vitro conditions, TF is able to react with ammonia, MGO, and hydrogen peroxide to produce its aminated, MGO conjugated, and oxidized products, respectively. In TF-treated mice, the aminated TF, the MGO conjugates of TF and aminated TF, and the oxidized TF are searched using LC-MS/MS. The results provide the first in vivo evidence that the unabsorbed TF is able to trap ammonia to form the aminated TF; furthermore, both TF and the aminated TF have the capacity to trap MGO to generate the corresponding mono-MGO conjugates. Moreover, TF is oxidized to dehydrotheaflavin, which underwent further amination in the gut. By exposing TF to germ-free (GF) mice and conventionalized mice (GF mice colonized with specific-pathogen-free microbiota), the gut microbiota is demonstrated to facilitate the amination and MGO conjugation of TF. CONCLUSION TF has the capacity to remove the endogenous metabolic toxins through oxidation, amination, and MGO conjugation in the intestinal tract, which can potentially explain why TF still generates in vivo efficacy while showing a poor systematic bioavailability.
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- Shuwei Zhang
- Laboratory for Functional Foods and Human Health, Center for Excellence in Post-Harvest Technologies, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina Research Campus, 500 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, 28081, USA
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 32611, USA
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 32611, USA
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- Laboratory for Functional Foods and Human Health, Center for Excellence in Post-Harvest Technologies, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina Research Campus, 500 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, 28081, USA
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Wu CY, Lin YS, Yang YH, Shu LH, Cheng YC, Liu HT. Potential Simultaneous Inhibitors of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 and Transmembrane Protease, Serine 2. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:584158. [PMID: 33390952 PMCID: PMC7773841 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.584158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 occurred in Wuhan and has rapidly spread to almost all parts of world. GB-1, the herbal formula from Tian Shang Sheng Mu of Chiayi Puzi Peitian Temple, is used for the prophylaxis of SARS-CoV-2 in Taiwan. In this study, we investigated that the effect of GB-1 and the index compounds of GB-1 on the ACE2 and TMPRSS2 expression through in vitro and in vivo study. In our result, GB-1 can inhibit ACE2 and TMPRSS2 protein expression in HepG2 cells, 293T cells, and Caco-2 cells without cytotoxicity. For the mouse model, GB-1 treatment could decrease ACE2 and TMPRSS2 expression levels of the lung and kidney tissue without adverse effects, including nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity. In the compositions of GB-1, 0.5-1 mg/ml of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. ex DC. extract could not inhibit ACE2 mRNA and protein expression in HepG2 cells. In addition, theaflavin-3-gallate could inhibit protein expression of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 without significant cytotoxicity. Our results suggest that GB-1 and theaflavin-3-gallate could act as potential candidates for prophylaxis or treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection through inhibiting protein expression of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 for the further study.
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- Ching-Yuan Wu
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan.,School of Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan.,School of Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Chiayi, Taiwan.,Health Information and Epidemiology Laboratory of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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Mondal S, De N, Pal A, Gao W. Molecular Descriptors of Some Chemicals that Prevent COVID-19. Curr Org Synth 2020; 18:729-741. [PMID: 33292123 DOI: 10.2174/1570179417666201208114509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Topological index is a numerical molecular descriptor that plays an important role in structure-property/structure-activity modeling. A large number of works on multiplicative degree based indices have been developed. However, no attention is paid to investigating their chemical significance. Investigation of the chemical importance of such indices is needed. The computation of topological indices for different chemical structures and networks is a current topic of interest in mathematical chemistry. OBJECTIVE The objective of the present work is to examine the usefulness of the multiplicative degree based indices in quantitative structure property/activity relationship modeling. In addition, we intend to compute the indices for some anti-COVID-19 chemicals. MATERIALS AND METHODS The regression analysis for octane data set is performed using MATLAB and Excel to check the predictability of the indices. The sensitivity test is conducted to examine the isomer discrimination ability. To study the indices for chemical structures preventing COVID-19, different combinatorial computation methods are utilized. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION The regression models governing the structural dependence of different properties and activities are derived. The supremacy of the indices as useful molecular descriptors compared to some well-known and most used descriptors is established. Explicit expressions of the indices for hydroxychloroquine, remdesivir (GS-5734) and theaflavin are obtained. CONCLUSION As the indices are shown to have remarkable efficiency in quantitative structure property/activity relationship modeling and isomer discrimination, the outcomes can predict different properties and activities of the chemicals under consideration.
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- Sourav Mondal
- Department of mathematics, National Institute of Technology Durgapur, West Bengal-713209, India
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- Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities (Mathematics), Calcutta Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata-700040, India
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- Department of mathematics, National Institute of Technology Durgapur, West Bengal-713209, India
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- School of Information Science and Technology, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
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Black tea accounts for 70-80% of world tea production, and the polyphenols therein are produced by enzymatic oxidation of four tea catechins during tea fermentation. However, only limited groups of dimeric oxidation products, such as theaflavins, theasinensins, and theacitrins, have been isolated from black tea and chemically characterized. This is largely because of the complexity and heterogeneity of the oxidation products. To determine structures and production mechanisms of uncharacterized black tea polyphenols, in vitro model fermentation experiments using pure catechins and polyphenol oxidase have been applied, and basic oxidation mechanisms have been established. Contemporary methods, such as LC-MS, are also effective to identify catechin oxidation products in black tea. Despite ongoing efforts, almost 60% of the solids in black tea infusion remain uncharacterized. These compounds include the so-called thearubigins, which are a heterogeneous mixture of uncharacterized catechin oxidation products with oligomeric structures. This review summarizes the current knowledge of the production mechanisms of representative black tea polyphenols and presents recent progress in characterization of thearubigins.
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- Takashi Tanaka
- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University
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Zhang L, Yan B, Meng S, Zhou L, Xu Y, Du W, Shan L. Theaflavin Induces Apoptosis of A375 Human Melanoma Cells and Inhibits Tumor Growth in Xenograft Zebrafishes Through P53- and JNK-Related Mechanism. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:1317. [PMID: 32982737 PMCID: PMC7490558 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.01317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Theaflavin (TF) is a major active pigment and polyphenol of tea, possessing anti-cancer activities. However, little is known about its activity and mechanism on melanoma cells. To fill this gap, we conducted in vitro experiments (cell viability assay, morphology observation, DAPI staining, and flow cytometry) and in vivo experiment by using a xenograft model of larval zebrafishes. Real-time PCR (qPCR) and Western blot (WB) analyses were conducted to explore the mechanism of TF. The in vitro data showed that TF exerted significant anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic effects on A375 cells in a concentration-dependent manner. In vivo, TF significantly inhibited A375 tumor growth in larval zebrafishes at 0.67 and 2.0 μg/ml (1.3 to 3.9 μM). qPCR and WB data showed that TF significantly activated the P53 pathway-related proteins (ATM, CHK1/2, P53, and CASP8/3) and the JNK pathway-related proteins (ASK1, JNK, and C-JUN) through phosphorylation and cleavage, followed by activation of pro-apoptotic molecules (PARP, BAX, BIM, PUMA, and P53). In sum, TF possessed cytotoxic pro-apoptotic and tumor-inhibitory effects on A375 cells through activations of P53 and JNK pathways. This is the first report on TF regarding its effects and mechanism on A375 cells, making it a promising candidate of natural products for clinical treatment of melanoma.
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- Lei Zhang
- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Research and Development Department, Hunter Biotechnology, Inc., Hangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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Lorenz M, Lehmann S, Djordjevic I, Düsterhöft T, Zimmermann BF, Stangl K, Stangl V. Vasodilation of Tea Polyphenols Ex Vivo Is Mediated by Hydrogen Peroxide Under Rapid Compound Decay. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9050390. [PMID: 32392754 PMCID: PMC7278881 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9050390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Improvement of endothelial function represents a major health effect of tea in humans. Ex vivo, tea and tea polyphenols stimulate nitric oxide (NO)-dependent vasodilation in isolated blood vessels. However, it was reported that polyphenols can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) in vitro. We therefore aimed to elucidate the role of ROS production in tea polyphenol-induced vasodilation in explanted aortic rings. Vasorelaxation of rat aortic rings was assessed in an organ chamber model with low concentrations of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), theaflavin-3,3'-digallate (TF3), and with green and black tea, with or without pretreatment with catalase or superoxide dismutase (SOD). The stability of EGCG and TF3 was measured by HPLC, and the levels of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) were determined. EGCG and green tea-induced vasorelaxation was completely prevented by catalase and slightly increased by SOD. TF3 and black tea yielded similar results. Both EGCG and TF3 were rapidly degraded. This was associated with increasing H2O2 levels over time. Hydrogen peroxide concentrations produced in a time range compatible with tea polyphenol decay induced NO-dependent vasodilation in aortic rings. In conclusion, tea polyphenol-induced vasodilation in vitro is mediated by low levels of H2O2 generated during compound decay. The results could explain the apparent lack of vasodilatory effects of isolated tea polyphenols in humans.
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- Mario Lorenz
- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Medizinische Klinik für Kardiologie und Angiologie, Campus Mitte, 10117 Berlin, Germany; (T.D.); (K.S.); (V.S.)
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, 10115 Berlin, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-30-450-513-186
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- Fachbereich Veterinärmedizin, Institut für Veterinär-Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, 14163 Berlin, Germany;
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Herzchirurgie, Herzchirurgische Intensivmedizin und Thoraxchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Köln, 50937 Köln, Germany;
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Medizinische Klinik für Kardiologie und Angiologie, Campus Mitte, 10117 Berlin, Germany; (T.D.); (K.S.); (V.S.)
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- Institut für Ernährungs- und Lebensmittelwissenschaften, Universität Bonn, 53115 Bonn, Germany;
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Medizinische Klinik für Kardiologie und Angiologie, Campus Mitte, 10117 Berlin, Germany; (T.D.); (K.S.); (V.S.)
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Medizinische Klinik für Kardiologie und Angiologie, Campus Mitte, 10117 Berlin, Germany; (T.D.); (K.S.); (V.S.)
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, 10115 Berlin, Germany
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Sharma N, Phan HT, Chikae M, Takamura Y, Azo-Oussou AF, Vestergaard MC. Black tea polyphenol theaflavin as promising antioxidant and potential copper chelator. J Sci Food Agric 2020; 100:3126-3135. [PMID: 32086808 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.10347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Revised: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND In this work, we investigated the antioxidant and copper chelating abilities of theaflavin, a polyphenol responsible for astringency, color, and sensation in black tea. Using voltammetric techniques, the analyses were conducted with disposable electrochemical printed carbon chips in conjunction with a portable hand-held potentiostat. RESULTS Voltammograms of theaflavin showed five separate oxidation peaks, corresponding to the oxidation of five individual functional groups. Electroanalytical data indicated that, after interaction with copper, theaflavin had higher antioxidant potential and was a better copper chelator than epigallocatechin gallate, a major polyphenol present in green tea and a well-known antioxidant. This could be attributed to the extra fused ring and larger number of OH groups in theaflavin. CONCLUSIONS Our findings introduce another natural compound as a potential nutraceutical in oxidation- and copper-modulated illnesses. This simple and fast approach would also be highly pertinent to the inspection of the health benefits of natural food products. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the electrochemical analysis of Cu (II) chelation with theaflavin. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Neha Sharma
- School of Materials Science, Bioscience and Biotechnology Area, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), Nomi, Japan
- Research Centre for Bioscience and Nanoscience, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), Yokosuka, Japan
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- School of Materials Science, Bioscience and Biotechnology Area, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), Nomi, Japan
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- School of Materials Science, Bioscience and Biotechnology Area, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), Nomi, Japan
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- School of Materials Science, Bioscience and Biotechnology Area, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), Nomi, Japan
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
- United Graduate School of Agriculture, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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Lung J, Lin YS, Yang YH, Chou YL, Shu LH, Cheng YC, Liu HT, Wu CY. The potential chemical structure of anti-SARS-CoV-2 RNA-dependent RNA polymerase. J Med Virol 2020; 92:693-697. [PMID: 32167173 PMCID: PMC7228302 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.25761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 170] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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An outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) occurred in Wuhan and it has rapidly spread to almost all parts of the world. For coronaviruses, RNA‐dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) is an important polymerase that catalyzes the replication of RNA from RNA template and is an attractive therapeutic target. In this study, we screened these chemical structures from traditional Chinese medicinal compounds proven to show antiviral activity in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS‐CoV) and the similar chemical structures through a molecular docking study to target RdRp of SARS‐CoV‐2, SARS‐CoV, and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS‐CoV). We found that theaflavin has a lower idock score in the catalytic pocket of RdRp in SARS‐CoV‐2 (−9.11 kcal/mol), SARS‐CoV (−8.03 kcal/mol), and MERS‐CoV (−8.26 kcal/mol) from idock. To confirm the result, we discovered that theaflavin has lower binding energy of −8.8 kcal/mol when it docks in the catalytic pocket of SARS‐CoV‐2 RdRp by using the Blind Docking server. Regarding contact modes, hydrophobic interactions contribute significantly in binding and additional hydrogen bonds were found between theaflavin and RdRp. Moreover, one π‐cation interaction was formed between theaflavin and Arg553 from the Blind Docking server. Our results suggest that theaflavin could be a potential SARS‐CoV‐2 RdRp inhibitor for further study. Theaflavin has a lower idock score in the catalytic pocket of RdRp in SARS‐CoV‐2, SARS‐CoV and MERS‐CoV from idock. Theaflavin has a lowest binding energy when it docks in the catalytic pocket of SARS‐CoV‐2 RdRp. Theaflavin could be potential SARS‐CoV‐2 RdRp inhibitor.
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- Jrhau Lung
- Department of Research and Development, Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Branch, Putzu, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Branch, Putzu, Taiwan
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Branch, Putzu, Taiwan.,Health Information and Epidemiology Laboratory of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Branch, Putzu, Taiwan.,School of Chinese medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Branch, Putzu, Taiwan
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Branch, Putzu, Taiwan
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Branch, Putzu, Taiwan
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi Branch, Putzu, Taiwan.,School of Chinese medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Kondo A, Narumi K, Okuhara K, Takahashi Y, Furugen A, Kobayashi M, Iseki K. Black tea extract and theaflavin derivatives affect the pharmacokinetics of rosuvastatin by modulating organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP) 2B1 activity. Biopharm Drug Dispos 2020; 40:302-306. [PMID: 31400238 DOI: 10.1002/bdd.2202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Revised: 07/11/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Theaflavins (TFs) are derived from black tea, an important source of dietary polyphenols. Although the potential interactions between dietary polyphenols and drugs have been demonstrated through in vitro and in vivo studies, little information is available concerning the influence of TFs on drug disposition. Organic anion transporting polypeptide 2B1 (OATP2B1) is expressed in human enterocytes and plays a role in the intestinal absorption of numerous drugs. The current study evaluated the effects of black tea extracts on the pharmacokinetics of rosuvastatin in rats, and investigated the effect of four major TFs (theaflavin, theaflavin-3-gallate, theaflavin-3'-gallate and theaflavin-3,3'-digallate) on the transport activity of OATP2B1. Black tea extracts significantly decreased the maximum plasma concentration (Cmax ) and area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC0 -8 ) of rosuvastatin by 48% and 37%, respectively (p < 0.001 and p < 0.01, respectively). Moreover, OATP2B1-mediated rosuvastatin and estrone-3-sulfate uptake was significantly reduced in the presence of TFs. A kinetic study revealed that the uptake efficiency (in terms of Vmax /Km ) of rosuvastatin was decreased following treatment with TFs. Black tea extracts also reduced OATP2B1-mediated rosuvastatin uptake. These results suggest that black tea reduces the plasma concentrations of rosuvastatin by inhibiting the intestinal OATP2B1-mediated transport of rosuvastatin.
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- Ayuko Kondo
- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmaceutics & Therapeutics, Division of Pharmasciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita-12-jo, Nishi-6-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0812, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmaceutics & Therapeutics, Division of Pharmasciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita-12-jo, Nishi-6-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0812, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmaceutics & Therapeutics, Division of Pharmasciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita-12-jo, Nishi-6-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0812, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmaceutics & Therapeutics, Division of Pharmasciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita-12-jo, Nishi-6-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0812, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmaceutics & Therapeutics, Division of Pharmasciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita-12-jo, Nishi-6-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0812, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita-14-jo, Nishi-5-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-8648, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmaceutics & Therapeutics, Division of Pharmasciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita-12-jo, Nishi-6-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0812, Japan.,Department of Pharmacy, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita-14-jo, Nishi-5-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-8648, Japan
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Xu J, Wang M, Zheng Y, Tang L. Spectroscopic Technique-Based Comparative Investigation on the Interaction of Theaflavins with Native and Glycated Human Serum Albumin. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24173171. [PMID: 31480459 PMCID: PMC6749253 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24173171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2019] [Revised: 08/25/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Theaflavin is a kind of multi-pharmacological and health beneficial black tea factor. The aim of this study is to investigate the mechanisms by which theaflavin interacts with glycosylated and non-glycosylated serum albumins and compares their binding properties. Fluorescence and ultraviolet spectra indicated that theaflavin interacted with native and glycated human serum albumin through a static quenching mechanism and had a higher degree of quenching of human serum albumin. The thermodynamic parameters revealed that the combinations of theaflavin with native and glycated human serum albumin were a spontaneous endothermic reaction, and the hydrophobic force was a major driving force in the interaction process. Zeta potential, particle size, synchronous fluorescence, three-dimensional fluorescence spectroscopy and circular dichroism further clarified the effect of theaflavin on the conformation of human serum albumin structure were more pronounced. In addition, site competition experiments and molecular docking technique confirmed that the binding sites of theaflavin on both native and glycated human serum albumin were bound at site II. This study had investigated the effects of glycation on the binding of HSA with polyphenols and the potential nutriology significance of these effects.
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- Jinhui Xu
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety of SDNU, Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistant Biology, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety of SDNU, Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistant Biology, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety of SDNU, Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistant Biology, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety of SDNU, Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistant Biology, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China.
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Tong T, Liu YJ, Kang J, Zhang CM, Kang SG. Antioxidant Activity and Main Chemical Components of a Novel Fermented Tea. Molecules 2019; 24:E2917. [PMID: 31408939 PMCID: PMC6720624 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24162917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Revised: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In the present study, we aimed to develop a novel fermented tea (NFT) product and to evaluate their in vitro antioxidant potential and chemical composition. We found that NFT contained a high level of total phenolic compounds (102.98 mg gallic acid equivalents/g extract) and exhibited diverse antioxidant activities, such as scavenging of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) and hydroxyl radicals, as well as reducing power. The total catechins in NFT were comparable to those of Lipton black tea (LBT), but lower than those of Boseong green tea (BGT) or Tieguanyin oolong tea (TOT). Among all catechins tested, epigallocatechin (EGC) and epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate (EGCG) were the predominant compounds in NFT. In particular, the contents of total theaflavins (TFs), theaflavin (TF), theaflavin-3-gallate (TF3G), and theaflavin-3'-gallate (TF3'G) in NFT were significantly higher than that of BGT, TOT, or LBT. NFT had the highest level of total essential amino acid and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) compared with BGT, TOT and LBT. Furthermore, the sensory evaluation results showed that NFT had satisfactory color, aroma, taste, and overall acceptability scores. Our results highlight the potential usefulness of this novel fermented tea as a nutraceutical food/ingredient with special functional activities.
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- Tao Tong
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Food Engineering, Mokpo National University, 61 Dorimri, Chungkyemyon, Muangun, Jeonnam 534-729, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Korea,
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- Department of Food Engineering, Mokpo National University, 61 Dorimri, Chungkyemyon, Muangun, Jeonnam 534-729, Korea
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- Department of Food Engineering, Mokpo National University, 61 Dorimri, Chungkyemyon, Muangun, Jeonnam 534-729, Korea.
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Rothenberg DO, Zhang L. Mechanisms Underlying the Anti-Depressive Effects of Regular Tea Consumption. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11061361. [PMID: 31212946 PMCID: PMC6627400 DOI: 10.3390/nu11061361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Revised: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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This article is a comprehensive review of the literature pertaining to the antidepressant effects and mechanisms of regular tea consumption. Meta-data supplemented with recent observational studies were first analyzed to assess the association between tea consumption and depression risk. The literature reported risk ratios (RR) were 0.69 with 95% confidence intervals of 0.62–0.77. Next, we thoroughly reviewed human trials, mouse models, and in vitro experiments to determine the predominant mechanisms underlying the observed linear relationship between tea consumption and reduced risk of depression. Current theories on the neurobiology of depression were utilized to map tea-mediated mechanisms of antidepressant activity onto an integrated framework of depression pathology. The major nodes within the network framework of depression included hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis hyperactivity, inflammation, weakened monoaminergic systems, reduced neurogenesis/neuroplasticity, and poor microbiome diversity affecting the gut–brain axis. We detailed how each node has subsystems within them, including signaling pathways, specific target proteins, or transporters that interface with compounds in tea, mediating their antidepressant effects. A major pathway was found to be the ERK/CREB/BDNF signaling pathway, up-regulated by a number of compounds in tea including teasaponin, L-theanine, EGCG and combinations of tea catechins and their metabolites. Black tea theaflavins and EGCG are potent anti-inflammatory agents via down-regulation of NF-κB signaling. Multiple compounds in tea are effective modulators of dopaminergic activity and the gut–brain axis. Taken together, our findings show that constituents found in all major tea types, predominantly L-theanine, polyphenols and polyphenol metabolites, are capable of functioning through multiple pathways simultaneously to collectively reduce the risk of depression.
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- Dylan O'Neill Rothenberg
- Department of Tea Science, College of Horticulture Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Department of Tea Science, College of Horticulture Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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Panda BK, Chavan AN, Datta AK. Development of super-atmospheric oxidation chamber for orthodox tea processing and its validation through neural network approach. J Sci Food Agric 2019; 99:3752-3760. [PMID: 30637754 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.9589] [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: 03/11/2018] [Revised: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 01/05/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Orthodox tea is known for its distinct aroma and superior quality. However, the oxidation step that is most crucial for developing these attributes needs precise control and is also time consuming. In the present study, a super-atmospheric oxidation chamber (SOC) was designed to address this issue. Oxidation of hand-rolled tea leaves was performed at an elevated oxygen concentration inside the SOC. Both pressure and processing time were varied over the ranges 101-303 kPa and 0-150 min, respectively. Theaflavin (TF), thearubigin (TR) and total color (TC) were determined experimentally and then predicted through artificial neuron network (ANN) modeling. RESULTS An increasing oxygen concentration and attainment of 100% relative humidity in the compressed air was recognized at elevated air pressure. The observed rate of formation or depletion in TF, TR and TC values was faster with compression of the ambient air. The experimental data points were predicted based on an ANN network containing 18, 10 and 16 neurons in the hidden layer since lowest mean square error and mean absolute error values were observed for the given experimental TF, TR and TC values respectively. CONCLUSION Considering the significant decrease in oxidation duration and minimal mechanized complexity of the design, the set-up developed in the present study can be upscaled for industrial application in orthodox tea processing. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Brajesh K Panda
- Agricultural and Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, India
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- Agricultural and Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, India
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- Agricultural and Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, India
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Park PJ, Rha CS, Kim ST. Theaflavin-Enriched Fraction Stimulates Adipogenesis in Human Subcutaneous Fat Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E2034. [PMID: 31027178 PMCID: PMC6515531 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20082034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Revised: 04/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Skin provides the first defense line against the environment while preserving physiological homeostasis. Subcutaneous tissues including fat depots that are important for maintaining skin structure and alleviating senescence are altered during aging. This study investigated whether theaflavin (TF) in green tea (GT) has skin rejuvenation effects. Specifically, we examined whether high ratio of TF contents can induce the subcutaneous adipogenesis supporting skin structure by modulating lipid metabolism. The co-fermented GT (CoF-GT) fraction containing a high level of TF was obtained by co-fermentation with garland chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum coronarium) and the conventionally fermented GT (F-GT) fraction was also obtained. The effects of the CoF- or F-GT fractions on adipogenesis were assessed using primary human subcutaneous fat cells (hSCF). Adipogenesis was evaluated based on lipid droplet (LD) formation, as visualized by Oil Red O staining; by analyzing of adipogenesis-related factors by real-time quantitative polyperase chain reaction (RT-qPCR); and by measuring the concentration of adiponectin released into the culture medium by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. TF-enriched CoF-GT fraction did not adversely affect hSCF cell viability but induced their adipogenic differentiation, as evidenced by LD formation, upregulation of adipogenesis-related genes, and adiponectin secretion. TF and TF-enriched CoF-GT fraction promoted differentiation of hSCFs and can therefore be used as an ingredient in rejuvenating agents.
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- Phil June Park
- Basic Research & Innovation Research Institute, AmorePacific Corporation R&D Unit., 1920, Yonggu-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17074, Korea.
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- Vital Beautie Research Institute, AmorePacific Corporation R&D Unit, 1920, Yonggu-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17074, Korea.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Inje University, Gimhae-si 50834, Korea.
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Alqahtani S, Welton K, Gius JP, Elmegerhi S, Kato TA. The Effect of Green and Black Tea Polyphenols on BRCA2 Deficient Chinese Hamster Cells by Synthetic Lethality through PARP Inhibition. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20061274. [PMID: 30875717 PMCID: PMC6470602 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20061274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Revised: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 03/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Tea polyphenols are known antioxidants presenting health benefits due to their observed cellular activities. In this study, two tea polyphenols, epigallocatechin gallate, which is common in green tea, and theaflavin, which is common in black tea, were investigated for their PARP inhibitory activity and selective cytotoxicity to BRCA2 mutated cells. The observed cytotoxicity of these polyphenols to BRCA2 deficient cells is believed to be a result of PARP inhibition induced synthetic lethality. Chinese hamster V79 cells and their BRCA2 deficient mutant V-C8, and V-C8 with gene complemented cells were tested against epigallocatechin gallate and theaflavin. In addition, Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) wild-type cells and rad51D mutant 51D1 cells were used to further investigate the synthetic lethality of these molecules. The suspected PARP inhibitory activity of epigallocatechin and theaflavin was confirmed through in vitro and in vivo experiments. Epigallocatechin gallate showed a two-fold increase of cytotoxicity to V-C8 cells compared to V79 and gene complimented cells. Compared to CHO wild type cells, 51D1 cells also showed elevated cytotoxicity following treatment with epigallocatechin gallate. Theaflavin, however, showed a similar increase of cytotoxicity to VC8 compared to V79 and gene corrected cells, but did not show elevation of cytotoxicity towards rad51D mutant cells compared to CHO cells. Elevation of sister chromatid exchange formation was observed in both tea polyphenol treatments. Polyphenol treatment induced more micronuclei formation in BRCA2 deficient cells and rad51D deficient cells when compared against the respective wild type cells. In conclusion, tea polyphenols, epigallocatechin gallate, and theaflavin may present selective cytotoxicity to BRCA2 deficient cells through synthetic lethality induced by PARP inhibition.
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- Shaherah Alqahtani
- Department of Environmental & Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
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- Department of Environmental & Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
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- Department of Environmental & Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
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- Department of Environmental & Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
- Cell Molecular Biology Program, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
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- Department of Environmental & Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
- Cell Molecular Biology Program, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
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Epidemiological investigations have reported that the habit of drinking tea reduces the risk of developing a mental disorder, including anxiety disorder and depression. Theaflavins, black tea polyphenols, show antibacterial and anti-oxidative effects, but their effects on brain function, especially mental condition, have not been elucidated. The present study demonstrated that theaflavins increased dopamine (DA) turnover in the frontal cortex and showed an anxiolytic effect in mice. Theaflavin consumption increased the time spent by mice in the open arms of an elevated plus maze test. Theaflavin administration increased the levels of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (DOPAC) and the ratios of DOPAC/DA and (DOPAC+homovanillic acids)/DA indicating DA turnover, in the frontal cortex. These results suggest that the consumption of theaflavins induced anxiolytic effects via activation of the dopaminergic system in the frontal cortex, which support the findings of previous epidemiological studies. Theaflavins in black tea may be helpful to reduce anxiety in daily life. (150/150 words).
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- Masahiro Kita
- a Research Laboratories for Health Science & Food Technologies , Kirin Company Ltd ., Yokohama-shi , Japan
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- b Central Nervous System Research Laboratories, CNS R&D Unit, R&D Division , Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd ., Shizuoka , Japan
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- b Central Nervous System Research Laboratories, CNS R&D Unit, R&D Division , Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd ., Shizuoka , Japan
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- a Research Laboratories for Health Science & Food Technologies , Kirin Company Ltd ., Yokohama-shi , Japan
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Narai-Kanayama A, Uekusa Y, Kiuchi F, Nakayama T. Efficient Synthesis of Theaflavin 3-Gallate by a Tyrosinase-Catalyzed Reaction with (-)-Epicatechin and (-)-Epigallocatechin Gallate in a 1-Octanol/Buffer Biphasic System. J Agric Food Chem 2018; 66:13464-13472. [PMID: 30482011 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b05971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Theaflavins, the orange-red pigments contained in black tea, have attracted attention as a result of their health-promoting effects. However, their synthetic preparation, in which the enzymatic oxidation of catechol-type catechin is followed by the quinone-induced oxidative dimerization of selectively combined catechol- and pyrogallol-type catechins, provides only a low yield. In the present study, we found that a 1-octanol/buffer biphasic system improved the yield of theaflavin 3-gallate in a tyrosinase-catalyzed synthetic reaction with (-)-epicatechin and (-)-epigallocatechin gallate. When the enzymatic reaction proceeded in a buffer solution, oxidized (-)-epigallocatechin gallate was preferentially used for self-dimerization. However, self-dimerization was suppressed in the octanol phase, allowing oxidized (-)-epigallocatechin gallate to participate in coupling with (-)-epicatechin quinone, leading to effective production of theaflavin 3-gallate. Furthermore, the preferential localization of theaflavin 3-gallate in the octanol phase prevented (-)-epicatechin-quinone-induced degradation.
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- Asako Narai-Kanayama
- School of Veterinary Medicine and Life Science , Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University , 1-7-1 Kyonan-cho , Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8602 , Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy , Keio University , 1-5-30 Shibakoen , Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8512 , Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy , Keio University , 1-5-30 Shibakoen , Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8512 , Japan
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Life Science , Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University , 1-7-1 Kyonan-cho , Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8602 , Japan
- Faculty of Applied Bioscience , Tokyo University of Agriculture , 1-1-1 Sakuragaoka , Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-8502 , Japan
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Wu Y, Kuraji R, Taya Y, Ito H, Numabe Y. Effects of theaflavins on tissue inflammation and bone resorption on experimental periodontitis in rats. J Periodontal Res 2018; 53:1009-1019. [PMID: 30159985 PMCID: PMC6221153 DOI: 10.1111/jre.12600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2018] [Revised: 06/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Theaflavins (TFs), the major polyphenol in black tea, have the ability to reduce inflammation and bone resorption. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of TFs on experimental periodontitis in rats. MATERIAL AND METHODS Thirty rats were divided into five groups: Control (glycerol application without ligation), Ligature (glycerol application with ligation), TF1 (1 mg/mL TF application with ligation), TF10 (10 mg/mL TF application with ligation), and TF100 (100 mg/mL TF application with ligation). To induce experimental periodontitis, ligatures were placed around maxillary first molars bilaterally. After ligature placement, 100 μL glycerol or TFs were topically applied to the rats daily, and rats were euthanized 7 days after ligature placement. Micro-computed tomography was used to measure bone resorption in the left side of the maxilla, and quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to measure the expression of interleukin (IL)-6, growth-regulated gene product/cytokine-induced neutrophil chemoattractant (Gro/Cinc-1, rat equivalent of IL-8), matrix metalloproteinase-9 (Mmp-9), receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa Β ligand (Rankl), osteoprotegerin (Opg), and the Rankl/Opg ratio in gingival tissue. With tissue from the right side of the maxilla, hematoxylin and eosin staining was used for histological analysis, immunohistochemical staining for leukocyte common antigen (CD45) was used to assess inflammation, and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining was used to observe the number of osteoclasts. RESULTS The TF10 and TF100 groups, but not the TF1 group, had significant inhibition of alveolar bone loss, reduction in inflammatory cell infiltration in the periodontium, and significantly reduced numbers of CD45-positive cells and TRAP-positive osteoclasts compared with the Ligature group. Correspondingly, the TF10 and TF100 groups had significantly downregulated gene expression of IL-6, Gro/Cinc-1(IL-8), Mmp-9, and Rankl, but not of Opg. Consequently, Rankl/Opg expression was significantly increased in the Ligation group but was attenuated in the TF10 and TF100 groups. CONCLUSION The results of this study suggest that topical application of TFs may reduce inflammation and bone resorption in experimental periodontitis. Therefore, TFs have therapeutic potential in the treatment of periodontal disease.
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- Ya‐Hsin Wu
- Department of PeriodontologyThe Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of PeriodontologyThe Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at TokyoTokyoJapan
- Department of Life Science DentistryThe Nippon Dental UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of PathologyThe Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of PeriodontologyThe Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at TokyoTokyoJapan
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- Department of PeriodontologyThe Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at TokyoTokyoJapan
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Fu G, Wang H, Cai Y, Zhao H, Fu W. Theaflavin alleviates inflammatory response and brain injury induced by cerebral hemorrhage via inhibiting the nuclear transcription factor kappa β-related pathway in rats. Drug Des Devel Ther 2018; 12:1609-1619. [PMID: 29928110 PMCID: PMC6003286 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s164324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is one of the most common acute cerebrovascular diseases with high mortality. Numerous studies have shown that inflammatory response played an important role in ICH-induced brain injury. Theaflavin (TF) extracted from black tea has various biological functions including anti-inflammatory activity. In this study, we investigated whether TF could inhibit ICH-induced inflammatory response in rats and explored its mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS ICH rat models were induced with type VII collagenase and pretreated with TF by gavage in different doses (25 mg/kg-100 mg/kg). Twenty-four hours after ICH attack, we evaluated the rats' behavioral performance, the blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity, and the formation of cerebral edema. The levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammatory cytokines were examined by 2',7'-dichlorofluorescin diacetate and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Nissl staining and transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) were aimed to detect the neuron loss and apoptosis, the mechanism of which was explored by Western blot. RESULTS It was found that in the pretreated ICH rats TF significantly alleviated the behavioral defects, protected BBB integrity, and decreased the formation of cerebral edema and the levels of ROS as well as inflammatory cytokines (including interleukin-1 beta [IL-1β], IL-18, tumor nectosis factor-alpha, interferon-γ, transforming growth factor beta, and (C-X-C motif) ligand 1 [CXCL1]). Nissl staining and TUNEL displayed TF could protect against the neuron loss and apoptosis via inhibiting the activation of nuclear transcription factor kappa-β-p65 (NF-κβ-p65), caspase-1, and IL-1β. We also found that phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate, a nonspecific activator of NF-κβ-p65, weakened the positive effect of TF on ICH-induced neural defects and neuron apoptosis by upregulating NF-κβ-related signaling pathway. CONCLUSION TF could alleviate ICH-induced inflammatory responses and brain injury in rats via inhibiting NF-κβ-related pathway, which may provide a new way for the therapy of ICH.
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- Guanglei Fu
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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Takemoto M, Takemoto H, Kouno H, Soeda T, Moriya T. A Simple, Enzymatic Biotransformation Method Using Fresh Green Tea Leaves Efficiently Generates Theaflavin-Containing Fermentation Water That Has Potent Physiological Functions in Mice and Humans. Biol Pharm Bull 2017; 40:860-866. [PMID: 28381812 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b17-00062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The polyphenolic compound theaflavin, the main red pigment in black tea, possesses many beneficial properties, such as fat-reducing and glucose-lowering capabilities. To produce theaflavin-containing fermentation water on a large scale, we have developed a simple, inexpensive, and selective enzymatic biotransformation method to obtain sufficient levels from fresh green tea leaves. Subsequent administration of theaflavin-containing fermentation water to obese mice on a high-fat diet inhibited body weight gain, decreased casual blood glucose and fasting blood glucose levels, and lowered mesenteric and total fat composition. To note, there were no significant differences observed in food consumption between the experimental and control (water without theaflavin) mice groups. Next, we investigated the effect of this water on blood glucose levels in healthy humans and found that it significantly inhibited blood glucose levels. Thus, we showed that theaflavin-containing fermentation water can be efficiently generated from fresh green tea leaves and demonstrated its significantly potent effects in vivo.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ohu University
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ohu University
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Aizawa T, Yamamoto A, Ueno T. Effect of oral theaflavin administration on body weight, fat, and muscle in healthy subjects: a randomized pilot study. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2016; 81:311-315. [PMID: 27756182 DOI: 10.1080/09168451.2016.1246170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Theaflavins are reddish-colored polyphenols in black tea. To test the efficacy of theaflavin administration on body fat and muscle, we performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study and investigated the effect of theaflavins administration on the body composition using of healthy subjects. In this study, 30 male and female Japanese were enrolled and participants were randomly allocated to receive placebo, theaflavin (50 or 100 mg/day), or catechin (400 mg/ml) for 10 weeks. The effects were evaluated using body weight, body fat percentage, subcutaneous fat percentage, and skeletal muscle percentage. Theaflavin administration significantly improved body fat percentage, subcutaneous fat percentage, and skeletal muscle percentage when compared to with the placebo. In contrast, there was no significant difference in all measured outcomes between the catechin and the placebo groups. The results indicate that oral administration of theaflavin had a beneficial effect on body fat and muscle in healthy individuals.
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- Teruki Aizawa
- a R&D Division , Yaizu Suisankagaku Industry Co., Ltd. , Shizuoka , Japan
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- a R&D Division , Yaizu Suisankagaku Industry Co., Ltd. , Shizuoka , Japan
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- a R&D Division , Yaizu Suisankagaku Industry Co., Ltd. , Shizuoka , Japan
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Ben Lagha A, Grenier D. Black tea theaflavins attenuate Porphyromonas gingivalis virulence properties, modulate gingival keratinocyte tight junction integrity and exert anti-inflammatory activity. J Periodontal Res 2016; 52:458-470. [PMID: 27549582 DOI: 10.1111/jre.12411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Over the last 10 years, bioactive plant food compounds have received considerable attention in regard to their beneficial effects against periodontal disease. In this study, we investigated the effects of black tea theaflavins (TFs) on the virulence properties of Porphyromonas gingivalis and gingival keratinocyte tight junction integrity. In addition, the effects of black tea TFs on the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway and proinflammatory cytokine/matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) secretion by monocytes/macrophages were assessed. MATERIAL AND METHODS Virulence factor gene expression in P. gingivalis was investigated by quantitative real-time PCR. A fluorescence assay was used to determine P. gingivalis adherence to, and invasion of, a gingival keratinocyte monolayer. Tight junction integrity of gingival keratinocytes was assessed by determination of transepithelial electrical resistance. Proinflammatory cytokine and MMP secretion by P. gingivalis-stimulated macrophages was quantified by ELISA. The U937-3xκB-LUC monocyte cell line transfected with a luciferase reporter gene was used to monitor NF-κB activation. Gelatin degradation was monitored using a fluorogenic assay. RESULTS Black tea TFs dose-dependently inhibited the expression of genes encoding the major virulence factors of P. gingivalis and attenuated its adherence to gingival keratinocytes. A treatment of gingival keratinocytes with black tea TFs significantly enhanced tight junction integrity and prevented P. gingivalis-mediated tight junction damage as well as bacterial invasion. Black tea TFs reduced the secretion of interleukin (IL)-1β, tumor necrosis factor-α, IL-6, chemokine (C-X-C) ligand 8, MMP-3, MMP-8 and MMP-9 by P. gingivalis-stimulated macrophages and attenuated the P. gingivalis-mediated activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway. Lastly, black tea TFs inhibited gelatin degradation by MMP-9. CONCLUSION This study provides clear evidence that black tea TFs represent promising multifunctional therapeutic agents for prevention and treatment of periodontal disease.
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- A Ben Lagha
- Oral Ecology Research Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Laval University, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Oral Ecology Research Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Laval University, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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Kobalka AJ, Keck RW, Jankun J. Synergistic anticancer activity of biologicals from green and black tea on DU 145 human prostate cancer cells. Cent Eur J Immunol 2015; 40:1-4. [PMID: 26155176 DOI: 10.5114/ceji.2015.50825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2015] [Accepted: 01/19/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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There is considerable interest in the potential of botanicals in preventing and/or alleviating chronic ailments. Among the most studied botanicals are compounds present in green and black teas. Nontoxic tea polyphenols are potent antioxidants, and they also modulate several signalling pathways and inhibit proteins such as MMP-9 or protein plasminogen activator system, making them very attractive potential therapeutics. One criticism of the prophylactic or therapeutic use of green or black tea polyphenols was presumably the poor bioavailability of these chemicals when ingested. However, studies have shown that epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and theaflavin (TF) can be detected in the small and large intestine, liver, and prostate of experimental animals after consumption of tea extracts. In particular, a study was carried out on 20 men scheduled for prostatectomy, who were assigned to consume teas for five days before surgery. Tea polyphenols were detected in the prostate. This fact contradicts the common misconception of poor bioavailability of TF and EGCG and makes feasible the application of green or black tea polyphenols as prophylactic and therapeutic agents. Theaflavins and catechins seem to act on cancer cells largely through different pathways, so utilisation of both could offer synergistic anticancer effects, but so far no work has been done on the cumulative effects of EGCG and TF on prostate cancer. Therefore, in this study we have investigated if EGCG in combination with TF can reduce the rate of prostate cancer growth, and we have observed greater cell death compared to application of either TF or EGCG alone.
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Ma H, Huang X, Li Q, Guan Y, Yuan F, Zhang Y. ATP-dependent potassium channels and mitochondrial permeability transition pores play roles in the cardioprotection of theaflavin in young rat. J Physiol Sci 2011; 61:337-42. [PMID: 21503789 PMCID: PMC10717146 DOI: 10.1007/s12576-011-0148-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [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: 01/25/2011] [Accepted: 03/30/2011] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Previous studies have confirmed that tea polyphenols possess a broad spectrum of biological functions such as anti-oxidative, anti-bacterial, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and cardiovascular protection activities, as well as anti-cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury properties. But the effect of tea polyphenols on ischemia/reperfusion heart has not been well elucidated. The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effect of theaflavin (TF1) and its underlying mechanism. Young male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into five groups: (1) the control group; (2) TF1 group; (3) glibenclamide + TF1 group; (4) 5-hydroxydecanoate (5-HD) + TF1 group; and (5) atractyloside + TF1 group. The Langendorff technique was used to record cardiac function in isolated rat heart before and after 30 min of global ischemia followed by 60 min of reperfusion. The parameters of cardiac function, including left ventricular developing pressure (LVDP), left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP), maximal differentials of LVDP (± LVdP/dt (max)) and coronary flow (CF), were measured. The results showed: (1) compared with the control group, TF1 (10, 20, 40 μmol/l) displayed a better recovery of cardiac function after ischemia/reperfusion in a concentration-dependent manner. At 60 min of reperfusion, LVDP, ± LVdP/dt (max) and CF in the TF1 group were much higher than those in the control group, whereas left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) in the TF1 group was lower than that in the control group (P < 0.01). (2) Pretreatment with glibenclamide (10 μmol/l), a K(ATP) antagonist, completely abolished the cardioprotective effects of TF1 (20 μmol/l). Also, most of the effects of TF1 (20 μmol/l) on cardiac function after 60 min of reperfusion were reversed by 5-HD (100 μmol/l), a selective mitochondria K(ATP) antagonist. (3) Atractyloside (20 μmol/l), a mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP) opener, administered at the beginning of 15 min of reperfusion completely abolished the cardioprotection of TF1 (20 μmol/l). The results indicate that TF1 protects the rat heart against ischemia/reperfusion injury through the opening of K(ATP) channels, particularly on the mitochondrial membrane, and inhibits mPTP opening.
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- Huijie Ma
- Department of Physiology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017 China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017 China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017 China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017 China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017 China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017 China
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Clark K, Grant P, Sarr A, Belakere J, Swaggerty C, Phillips T, Woode G. An in vitro study of theaflavins extracted from black tea to neutralize bovine rotavirus and bovine coronavirus infections. Vet Microbiol 1998; 63:147-57. [PMID: 9850995 PMCID: PMC7117136 DOI: 10.1016/s0378-1135(98)00242-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Crude theaflavin was extracted from black tea and then fractionated by HPLC into five components (initial peaks (IP), TF1, TF2A, TF2B, and TF3). The crude extract and the various fractions of theaflavin were collected and tested, individually and in combination, for antirotaviral activity. The mean effective concentration (EC50) was calculated and compared. Activity varied from the most active being the uncharacterized theaflavin-like initial peaks (IP) with an EC50 of 0.125 microgram/ml to the least active being theaflavin-3 monogallate (TF2A) with an EC50 of 251.39 micrograms/ ml. The combination of TF1 + TF2A + TF2B + TF3 was more active than the sum of the activities of these four fractions individually, indicating synergism among the peaks. Only the crude extract was assayed for activity against coronavirus; the EC50 was 34.7 micrograms/ml.
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- K.J Clark
- Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX 77843-4467USA
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- Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX 77843-4467USA
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- Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX 77843-4467USA
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- Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX 77843-4467USA
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- Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX 77843-4467USA
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- Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX 77843-4467USA
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- Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX 77843-4467USA
- Corresponding author. Tel.: +1-409-845-5941; fax: +1-409-845-9231; e-mail:
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