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Leite GLD, Teixeira DL, Silva CADD, Lemes PG, Tavares WDS, Serrão JE, Zanuncio JC, Zanetti R. Interspecific insect relationships on Terminalia argentea (Myrtales: Combretaceae) trees in the Cerrado biome. Environ Entomol 2024; 53:230-236. [PMID: 38437574 DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvae011] [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: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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Terminalia argentea Mart. (Combretaceae), native to Brazil, is used in habitat restoration programs. Arthropods are bioindicators because their populations reflect changes in the environment. We evaluated the recovery of a degraded area by using ecological indices and analyzing arthropod interactions on T. argentea plants. The richness and diversity of sap-sucking Hemiptera and the abundance of tending ants and Sternorrhyncha predators increased with the number of T. argentea leaves. The correlation of the abundance of tending ants and Sternorrhyncha predators was positive with that of the sap-sucking Hemiptera, and the abundance of Sternorrhyncha predators was negative with that of tending ants and sap-sucking Hemiptera. The positive correlation between the abundance, richness, and diversity of insect groups and numbers of T. argentea leaves is an example of the bottom-up regulation mechanism, with the population dynamics of the lower trophic levels dictating those of higher trophic levels. The contribution of T. argentea, a host plant of many arthropods, to the recovery of ecological relationships between organisms in degraded ecosystems is important.
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- Germano Leão Demolin Leite
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais 39404-547, Brazil
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- Departamento de Entomologia/BIOAGRO, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-900, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Laboratório de Entomologia Aplicada a Área Florestal, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais 39404-547, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Geral, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Entomologia/BIOAGRO, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Entomologia Florestal, Departamento de Entomologia, Universidade Federal de Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais 37200-900, Brazil
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Haridevamuthu B, Raj D, Chandran A, Murugan R, Seetharaman S, Dhanaraj M, Almutairi BO, Arokiyaraj S, Arockiaraj J. Sustainable food packaging: Harnessing biowaste of Terminalia catappa L. for chitosan-based biodegradable active films for shrimp storage. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 329:121798. [PMID: 38286562 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.121798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Shrimp, a globally consumed perishable food, faces rapid deterioration during storage and marketing, causing nutritional and economic losses. With a rising environmental consciousness regarding conventional plastic packaging, consumers seek sustainable options. Utilizing natural waste resources for packaging films strengthens the food industry. In this context, we aim to create chitosan-based active films by incorporating Terminalia catappa L. leaves extract (TCE) to enhance barrier properties and extend shrimp shelf life under refrigeration. Incorporation of TCE improves mechanical, microstructural, UV, and moisture barrier properties of the chitosan film due to cross-linking interactions, resulting in robust, foldable packaging film. Active TCE film exhibits high antioxidant property due to polyphenols. These films also exhibited low wettability and showed hydrophobicity than neat CH films which is essential for meat packaging. These biodegradable films offer an eco-friendly end-of-life option when buried in soil. TCE-loaded films effectively control spoilage organisms, prevent biochemical spoilage, and maintain shrimp freshness compared to neat CH films during refrigerated condition. The active TCE film retains sensory attributes better than neat chitosan, aligning with consumer preference. The developed edible and active film from waste sources might offer sustainable, alternative packaging material with a lower carbon footprint than petroleum-based sources.
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- B Haridevamuthu
- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Foundation for Aquaculture Innovations and Technology Transfer (FAITT), Kumaran Kudil, Thoraipakkam, Chennai 600097, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Foundation for Aquaculture Innovations and Technology Transfer (FAITT), Kumaran Kudil, Thoraipakkam, Chennai 600097, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, P. O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science & Biotechnology, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Qiu F, Fan S, Diao Y, Liu J, Li B, Li K, Zhang W. The mechanism of Chebulae Fructus Immaturus promote diabetic wound healing based on network pharmacology and experimental verification. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 322:117579. [PMID: 38104882 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117579] [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: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Diabetic ulcers (DUs) are commonly seen in the lower limbs, especially the feet. Long-term hyperglycaemia in diabetic patients may cause peripheral microvascular damage, which affects local blood flow reconstruction when the skin is ruptured. This results in delayed or even non-healing of skin wounds. Chebulae Fructus Immaturus (CFI) is a traditional Chinese medicine. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, CFI belongs to the lung channel and large intestine channel. Clinical data confirm a significant clinical effect of CFI in the treatment of skin diseases. CFI can be safely used to treat wounds due to its natural active ingredients. AIM OF THE STUDY This study utilised HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS combined with network pharmacology to investigate the mechanism of Chebulae Fructus Immaturus extract (CFIE) in the treatment of DU. Moreover, the efficacy of CFIE on DU was verified in vitro and in vivo by constructing cell models and mouse models. MATERIALS AND METHODS The main ingredients of CFIE were identified by HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS. The targets of these ingredients were predicted by database analysis and intersected with the DU targets. Gene ontology (GO) was used for functional enrichment of differential genes, and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) was used for enrichment of signalling pathways related to the differential genes. The network pharmacology findings were validated in vivo and in vitro, and the affinity of key targets and active components was assessed using molecular docking. RESULTS Twenty-nine compounds of CFIE were identified by HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS, and their potential targets were predicted. Among these, 41 targets were associated with DU. KEGG enrichment analysis showed that the PI3K/AKT and HIF-1α signalling pathways were significantly enriched, which may be related to the promotion of wound angiogenesis. In vitro cell experiments showed that CFIE promoted the proliferation, migration and angiogenesis of HUVECs, and also affected the expression of pathway-related proteins. In vivo experiments showed that CFIE increased the expression of pathway-related proteins in wound tissue and promoted the formation of blood vessels. CONCLUSIONS In summary, this study systematically demonstrated the possible therapeutic effects and mechanisms of CFIE on DU through network pharmacology analysis and experimental verification. The results revealed that CFIE can accelerate the angiogenesis of diabetic wounds through the PI3K/AKT and HIF-1α signalling pathways, ultimately promoting the healing of diabetic wounds.
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- Feng Qiu
- Department of Pharmacy, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116029, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China; Dalian Anti-Infective Traditional Chinese Medicine Development Engineering Technology Research Center,Dalian, 116044, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116029, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, China.
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Pratap Shankar KM, Ashwathykutty V. Effectiveness of herbal drug Terminalia Arjuna in chronic venous insufficiency - A prospective observational study. J Vasc Nurs 2024; 42:53-59. [PMID: 38555178 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvn.2023.11.009] [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: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) manifests in various clinical presentations ranging from asymptomatic but cosmetic problems to severe symptoms, such as lower limb edema, skin trophic changes, and ulceration. CVI substantially affects the quality of life and work productivity of the patients. Ayurveda, an ancient traditional medicine in India, evaluates the various pathological stages of CVI with a wide range of pathological conditions such as Siragranthi (venous abnormalities), Raktavaritavāta (disorders of vāta occluded by rakta ∼ blood), ApanaVaigunya (vitiated apānavāyu), Arsha (hemorrhoids), VataRakta (rheumatism due to rakta), Kushtha (integumentary disease) and Dushta Vrana (putrefied wound) depending upon the presentations of the patient. Ayurvedic texts mention Terminalia arjuna as a potential herb for treating various conditions related to the circulatory system. The drug is an effective anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-hypertensive and has a definite role in improving cardiovascular hemodynamics and wound healing. These attributes suggest that the potential of Terminalia arjuna needs to be explored as a promising venoactive drug. METHODS This prospective observational study included 25 patients (31 limbs) with CVI who were treated with Tab Terminalia arjuna (Bark extract of Terminalia arjuna in a dose of 500 mg, given twice a day) and were observed on two visits on day 30 and day 90. Follow-up was carried out for three months to evaluate post-treatment complications or adverse effects. The clinical outcome assessment was done using Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS), and clinical grading was performed using clinical classification (C0 - C6) of CEAP (Clinical-Etiology-Anatomy-Pathophysiology) classification. RESULTS The median VCSS score (of both limbs) during the third visit was comparatively lower than the first, with a statistically significant improvement at 0.05 level. Further, there was a substantial positive improvement in the clinical classification of CEAP among the patients in pre and post treatment phase. CONCLUSION The prospective observational study shows that Tab Terminalia arjuna is safe and effective in CVI, reducing the symptoms like pain, edema, inflammation, pigmentation, induration and also expediting ulcer healing.
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- K M Pratap Shankar
- Research Officer (Ay), NARIP, Cheruthurthy, CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush, Govt of India, 679531, India.
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- Research Officer (Ay), NARIP, Cheruthurthy, CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush, Govt of India, 679531, India; Research Officer (Ay), CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush, Govt of India, 679531, India
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Bolat I, Korkmaz K, Dogan M, Turan M, Kaya C, Seyed Hajizadeh H, Kaya O. Enhancing drought, heat shock, and combined stress tolerance in Myrobalan 29C rootstocks with foliar application of potassium nitrate. BMC Plant Biol 2024; 24:140. [PMID: 38413882 PMCID: PMC10898176 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-04811-4] [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: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Drought and heat stress are significant concerns to food security in arid and semi-arid regions, where global warming is predicted to increase both frequency and severity. To cope with these challenges, the use of drought-tolerant plants or technological interventions are essential. In this study, the effects of foliar potassium nitrate (KNO3) application on the stress tolerance and recovery of Myrobalan 29C rootstocks (Prunus cerasifera Ehrh.) were evaluated. These rootstocks are widely recognized for their adaptability and are extensively used in fruit production. To assess their response, the rootstocks were subjected to drought, heat shock, or a combination of both stressors. Additionally, they were treated with 1.0% KNO3 via foliar application. Throughout the stress and recovery periods, various morphological, physiological, and bio-chemical parameters were measured. RESULTS Based on our results, KNO3 treatment improved LRWC, Chl stability, SC, and key stress markers like proline, MDA, H2O2, along with antioxidant enzymes CAT, SOD, POD during both stress and recovery phases. Moreover, our results emphasized KNO3's critical role in hormone regulation under stress. KNO3 application significantly altered hormone levels, notably increasing ABA during drought and heat shock stress, essential for stress response and adaptation. In contrast, IAA, GA, and cytokinin's significantly increased during the recovery phase in KNO3-treated plants, indicating improved growth regulation and stress recovery. In addition, KNO3 application improved the recovery process of the rootstocks by restoring their physiological and biochemical functions. CONCLUSION This study suggests that the application of foliar KNO3 is an effective technique for enhancing the drought and heat tolerance as well as the recovery of Myrobalan 29C rootstocks. These results hold significant value for farmers, policymakers, and researchers, as they offer crucial insights into the development of drought-tolerant crops and the management of climate change's adverse effects on agriculture.
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- Ibrahim Bolat
- Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Türkiye
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- Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Department of Horticulture, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Türkiye
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- Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Department of Horticulture, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Economy and Administrative Science, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, 34755, Türkiye
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- Soil Science and Plant Nutrition Department, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Türkiye.
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, 55136-553, Iran.
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- Republic of Turkey Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Erzincan Horticultural Research Institute, Erzincan, 24060, Türkiye.
- Department of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, 58102, USA.
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Saleem A, Akhtar MF, Latif A, Abdel-Daim MM, Baig MMFA, Saleem M, Mehmood MH. Chemical characterisation and appraisal of antidiabetic potential of Terminalia citrina extract in streptozotocin induced hyperglycaemia in Wistar rats. Arch Physiol Biochem 2024; 130:56-69. [PMID: 34403619 DOI: 10.1080/13813455.2021.1963783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The current research was aimed to evaluate the antidiabetic activity of Terminalia citrina methanolic extract (TCME) by streptozotocin-induced diabetes in male Wistar rats. TCME exhibited better in-vitro antioxidant and alpha-amylase inhibitory activity as compared to other tested extracts. TCME at 250, 500, and 750 mg/kg showed notable (p < .05) antidiabetic potential by lowering fasting blood glucose level, restoring lipid level, serum amylase, HbA1c, kidney, and liver function tests as coevidenced from histological findings of the liver, pancreas, and kidney. TCME remarkably reinstated the antioxidant enzymatic activities (CAT: 0.181 ± 0.011 IU/mg protein, SOD: 21.45 ± 1.53 IU/mg protein) and reduced lipid peroxidation level (40.60 ± 2.41 µM/mg protein) in the liver and kidney tissue of diabetic rats at 750 mg/kg dose. The acute and subacute oral toxicity study of TCME exhibited no clinical toxicity signs and mortality. Its GC-MS spectrum unveiled the existence of 10-octadecenoic acid and other compounds which might have contributed to antidiabetic potential.
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- Ammara Saleem
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells Research and Biomedical Engineering for Novel Bio-functional and Pharmaceutical Nano-materials, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Lobão SRC, Nonato RDF, Moreira PHDA, Mendonça AMS, Trovão M, Ferreira MWC, Oliveira BEC, Silva LCND, Gonçalves LM, Cardenas AFM, Hass V, Loguercio AD, Siqueira FSFD. Evaluation of Microbiological Susceptibility and Long-term Adhesive Properties to Dentin of Primers with Terminalia catappa Linn. J Adhes Dent 2024; 26:103-116. [PMID: 38602234 DOI: 10.3290/j.jad.b5199073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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PURPOSE To investigate the antibacterial effects of Terminalia catappa Linn (TCL) leaf extracts at different concentrations and the effects of these extracts used as primers on the long-term adhesive properties of two universal adhesives. MATERIALS AND METHODS After extract preparation, the antimicrobial and antibacterial activities of TCL against Streptococcus mutans (UA 159) were assessed in microdilution assays to provide the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC). Additionally, to provide quantitative data on the ability of TCL extract to reduce cell viability, colony forming units (CFU) were counted. To examine adhesive properties, 288 human molars were randomly assigned to 32 experimental conditions (n = 9) according to the following variables: (1) treatment agent: negative control (untreated surface), and primers at concentrations of 1xMIC, 5xMIC, and 10xMIC; (2) adhesives: Scotchbond Universal (SBU) and Futurabond Universal (FBU); (3) adhesive strategy: etch-and-rinse (ER) or self-etch (SE); and (4) storage time: 24 h or after 2 years. Primers were applied for 60 s, upon which the teeth were incrementally restored and sectioned into adhesive-dentin bonded sticks. These were tested for microtensile bond strength (μTBS) and nanoleakage (NL) after 24-h and 2-year water storage, as well as in-situ degree of conversion (DC) at 24 h. The chemical profile of the hybrid layer was determined via micro-Raman spectroscopy. Biofilm assay data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test; the pH of culture media and the chemical profile were analyzed by one-way ANOVA. The adhesive properties (µTBS, NL, DC) were evaluated using a four-way ANOVA and Tukey's test. Significance was set at 5%. RESULTS Similar values of MIC and MBC were observed (2 mg/ml), showing bactericidal potential. CFU analysis demonstrated that concentrations of 5xMIC and 10xMIC significantly inhibited biofilm formation (p < 0.001). The application of the TCL primer at all concentrations significantly increased the immediate μTBS and DC, and decreased the immediate NL values when compared to the control group (p < 0.05), regardless of the adhesive and adhesive strategies. Despite an increase in the NL values for all groups after 2 years (p > 0.05), in groups where the TCL primer was applied, the μTBS remained constant after 2 years for both adhesives, while a decrease in the μTBS was observed in the control groups (p < 0.05). Usually, 10xMIC showed better results than 1xMIC and 5xMIC (p < 0.05). The application of TCL promoted cross-linking; cross-linking rates increased proportionally to the concentration of TCL (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Primers containing TCL promoted bactericidal and bacteriostatic action, as well as cross-linking with dentin, while maintaining the adhesive properties of the adhesive-dentin interface after 2 years of water storage.
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Venturini CL, Damazo AS, Silva MJD, Muller JDAI, Oliveira DM, Figueiredo FDF, Serio BFD, Arunachalam K, Martins DTDO. Antiulcer activity and mechanism of action of the hydroethanolic extract of leaves of Terminalia argentea Mart. In different in vivo and in vitro experimental models. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 318:116972. [PMID: 37517568 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116972] [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: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Terminalia argentea Mart. (Combretaceae) is a deciduous tree commonly found in Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It occurs in all regions of Brazil and is widespread in the Amazon, Cerrado, Pantanal, Atlantic Rain Forest, and Caatinga Biomes. In the traditional medicine of Brazil, people widely use tea or decoction of its leaf materials for treating gastritis, ulcers, wound healing, and inflammation. AIM OF THE STUDY The current study aims to evaluate the gastroprotective and ulcer-healing activities of the hydroethanolic extract of T. argentea leaves (HETa) and investigate the underlying mechanisms of action through in vivo and in vitro experiments. METHODS We extracted the leaves of T. argentea with a 70% hydroethanolic solution (HETa) and performed phytochemical analysis using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MSn). We researched the antiulcer activity using in vivo and in vitro experiments, administering three doses (2, 10, and 50 mg/kg) and different concentrations of 1, 5, and 20 μg/mL, respectively. We verified the acute antiulcer activity using chemical models (acidified ethanol (EtOH/HCl) and indomethacin (IND)) and physiological models (water-immersion stress (WRS)). To induce chronic ulcers, used acetic acid and treated the animals for seven days. To investigate the mechanism of action, conducted assays of antioxidant activity, measured the dosage of inflammatory cytokines, quantified mucus, treated with inhibitors (IND, L-NAME, glibenclamide, and yohimbine), performed histopathological analysis, and measured gastric acid secretion. Furthermore, we performed in vitro experiments on murine macrophage cell lines (RAW 264-7 cells) to quantify nitrite/nitrate and cytokine production and on V79-4 cells to verify cell proliferation/migration. RESULTS We conducted HPLC and ESI-MSn analyses to obtain a fingerprint of the chemical composition of the HETa, revealing the presence of phenolics (caffeoyl ellagic acid), flavonoids (rutin, quercetin xyloside, quercetin rhamnoside, quercetin glucoside, quercetin galloyl xyloside, quercetin), and tannins (terminalin), respectively. The three doses of HETa reduced acute and chronic ulcers in different models. The mechanism of action involves increasing mucus production and angiogenesis, and it partially involves prostaglandins, nitric oxide, K+ATP channels, and α2-adrenergic receptors. HETa also exhibited antioxidant potential, reducing myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, and increasing glutathione (GSH) levels. Moreover, it demonstrated anti-inflammatory action by reducing nitrite/nitrate levels and pro-inflammatory cytokine concentrations in vivo, and it increased in vitro proliferation/migration of fibroblasts. CONCLUSIONS The study shows that HETa presents a potent preventive and curative antiulcer effect in different ulcer models, supporting the popular use of homemade preparations of T. argentea leaves. The preventive and gastric healing ulcer activity of HETa involves multiple targets, including increasing the gastric mucus barrier, antioxidant defenses, and anti-inflammatory effects on gastric mucosa repair. Phytochemical analysis identified the presence of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and tannins in HETa, and the antiulcer activity may be attributable to the combined effect of these constituents.
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- Claudio Luis Venturini
- Pharmacology Laboratory, Post-Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, MT, Brazil; Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Basic Sciences in Health, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, MT, Brazil.
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- Histology Laboratory, Department of Basic Sciences in Health, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, MT, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Medicinal Plants and Herbal Medicines, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Rua Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700, Centro, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Pharmacology Laboratory, Post-Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, MT, Brazil.
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Sinop Campus, Mato Grosso, Brazil.
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- Pharmacology Laboratory, Post-Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, MT, Brazil.
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- Pharmacology Laboratory, Post-Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, MT, Brazil.
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- Center for Studies in Stem Cells, Cell Therapy and Toxicological Genetics (CeTroGen), Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul (UFMS), Campo Grande, 79070-900, MS, Brazil; Post-Graduate Program in Health and Development of the Midwest Region, Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul (UFMS), Campo Grande, 79070-900, MS, Brazil.
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- Pharmacology Laboratory, Post-Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, MT, Brazil; Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Basic Sciences in Health, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, MT, Brazil.
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Chukwuma IF, Ossai EC, Nworah FN, Apeh VO, Abiaziem EO, Iheagwam FN, Skendrović H, Juchniewicz S, Leicht K, Okpala COR, Korzeniowska M. Changes in nutritional, health benefits, and pharmaceutical potential of raw and roasted tropical almond ( Terminalia catappa Linn.) nuts from Nigeria. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0287840. [PMID: 38165984 PMCID: PMC10760739 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/04/2024] Open
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Tropical almond (Terminalia catappa Linn.) is highly distributed within the tropics, but appears rather underutilized in developing countries like Nigeria. Specifically, relevant information regards the nutritional, health benefits, and pharmaceutical potential of roasted T. catappa nuts remains scanty. Comparing both raw and roasted T. catappa nuts should provide additional information especially from product development and potential commercial prospect standpoints. The changes in nutritional, health benefits, and pharmaceutical potentials of raw and roasted T. catappa nuts were, therefore, investigated. Whereas the raw T. catappa nuts obtained significantly (p < 0.05) higher protein, ash, moisture, crude fiber, as well as vitamins C, and B1-3 compared to the roasted ones, some contents like carbohydrates, energy, vitamin A, calcium, manganese, zinc, hydrogen cyanide, as well as oxalate would noticeably change (p < 0.05) after the roasting process. Twenty phytochemicals were identified in both raw and roasted samples with the concentrations of quinine, ribalinidine, sapogenin, flavan-3-ol and tannin significantly reduced, while catechin seemed enhanced upon roasting. Promising drug-likeness, pharmacokinetic properties, and safety profiles could be predicted among the phytochemicals. Overall, roasting T. catappa nuts should enhance the nutritional contents, which could aid both absorption and palatability.
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- Ifeoma Felicia Chukwuma
- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Covenant University Public Health and Wellbeing Research Cluster (CUPHWERC), Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Functional Food Products Development, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Functional Food Products Development, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Functional Food Products Development, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wrocław, Poland
- UGA Cooperative Extension, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Functional Food Products Development, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wrocław, Poland
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Abdullahi M, Magaji SY, Ibrahim ZG, Yunusa S, John A, Muhammad I, Muhammad YA, Malami S, Chedi BZ. Toxicological evaluation of aqueous leaf extract of Terminalia catappa linn (combretaceae) in pregnant rats. Pan Afr Med J 2023; 46:118. [PMID: 38465010 PMCID: PMC10924603 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2023.46.118.37339] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Introduction Terminalia catappa (T. catappa) leaves are used in the treatment of hypertension, diabetes, cough, jaundice, indigestion etc, while the bark is used to treat diarrhea, dysentery, abscesses etc. Due to the acceptance and increased use of medicinal plants in pregnancy, there is a need to evaluate their toxicological profiles in pregnancy for safe use. This study aims to evaluate the toxicological effects of aqueous leaf extract of T. catappa in pregnant rats. Methods acute toxicity study was carried out using Organization of Economic Corporation Development (OECD) 423 guidelines. Seventy-five rats (50 females and 25 males) were used at the age of 2 weeks just after weaning. The male rats were separated from the female rats in different cages and allowed to mature for 10 weeks. Then the rats were allowed to mate. After mating, 20 female rats with viable spermatozoa counts were selected and divided into 4 groups of 5 rats each (n=5). The control group received distilled water while the treatment groups II, III, and IV were administered with aqueous leaf extract of T. catappa orally at graded doses of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg respectively for 21 consecutive days. The daily food and water intake, and weight were recorded. On the 22th day, the rats were anesthetized by chloroform inhalation, and blood samples were collected for haematological and biochemical analysis. The maternal livers, kidneys, and hearts were collected and weighed, and histological studies were carried out. The fetuses were removed and examined. An isolated tissue experiment was carried out on the myometrium of the pregnant rat uterus. The isometric reading of the uterine contractions was recorded. Results the oral LD50 was found to be ≤2000-5000 mg/kg. There was a significant (p<0.05) increase in the mean food intake at the 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg doses of the extract used on the 14th and 21st days when compared to the 7th day. The renal function test showed a significant (p<0.05) increase for chloride. The liver function test revealed that the extract at 100 mg/kg dose, significantly (p<0.05) increased only Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) liver enzyme, while at 200 mg/kg dose, only AST liver enzyme was significantly (p<0.05) increased, while at 400 mg/kg dose, ALT, AST, ALP, and albumin increased significantly (p<0.05) when compared to the control group. There was a significant (p<0.05) decrease in the relative organ weight of the liver at 400 mg/kg dose of the extract. The liver histology showed moderate hepatic vacuolation and necrosis, while the histology of the kidney showed slight tubular necrosis. Conclusion this study has shown that the aqueous leaf extract of T. catappa is relatively not safe in the pregnant rats. Although it is non-toxic to the fetus, it exhibited tocolytic effect by inhibiting uterine contractions, thus it should be used with caution during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester or during labor.
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- Murtala Abdullahi
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medical Sciences, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medical Sciences, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Bauchi State University Gadau, Bauchi, Nigeria
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medical Sciences, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Bauchi State University Gadau, Bauchi, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria
- Venom-Antivenom Research Project (VASP) and Nigeria- Snakebite Research and Intervention Centre (N- SRIC), Kano, Nigeria
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Vijayalakshmi P, Indu S, Ireen C, Manjunathan R, Rajalakshmi M. Octyl Gallate and Gallic Acid Isolated from Terminalia bellirica Circumvent Breast Cancer Progression by Enhancing the Intrinsic Apoptotic Signaling Pathway and Elevating the Levels of Anti-oxidant Enzymes. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2023; 195:7214-7235. [PMID: 36988844 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04450-9] [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] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Exploration of new strategies and identification of less expensive novel chemoprevention agents against breast cancer progression have become the need of the hour. Thus, the present study aimed at evaluating the anti-cancer efficacies of octyl gallate (OG) and gallic acid (GA) isolated from Terminalia bellirica (T. bellirica) in breast cancer cell lines and DMBA-induced Sprague-Dawley animal model. The results of western blot analysis show significant (p < 0.05) downregulation of anti-apoptotic protein (Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL) expression and up-regulation of pro-apoptotic protein (Bak and Bax) expression in both MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines. Our findings also show that DMBA-induced Sprague-Dawley rats (50-55 days old) orally administered with OG (20 mg/kg body wt.) and GA (20 mg/kg body wt.) for a treatment period of 14 weeks were observed for normalized body weight changes and hematological indices and significant reduction of tumor markers carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 15.3 (CA 15.3), and oxidative stress (TBARS) in serum, while the activity of anti-oxidant enzyme (SOD, CAT, and GPx) levels estimated in the mammary tissue was found restored back to normal. Computational molecular interaction study was also performed to substantiate the in vitro obtained results. The tissue histology reveals the therapeutic role of OG and GA. The study conducted brings to limelight of the molecular mechanisms of intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway through which OG and GA exert their chemopreventive action. Both OG and GA can be explored further as chemotherapeutic natural drugs for their ability to prevent breast cancer progression.
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- Periyasamy Vijayalakshmi
- DBT-BIF Centre, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- DBT-BIF Centre, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- DBT-BIF Centre, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Multi-Disciplinary Research Unit, Chengalpattu Government Medical College, Chengalpattu, 603001, Tamil Nadu, India
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- DBT-BIF Centre, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Department of Zoology, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Pradeep S, Patil SM, Dharmashekara C, Jain A, Ramu R, Shirahatti PS, Mandal SP, Reddy P, Srinivasa C, Patil SS, Ortega-Castro J, Frau J, Flores-Holgúın N, Shivamallu C, Kollur SP, Glossman-Mitnik D. Molecular insights into the in silico discovery of corilagin from Terminalia chebula as a potential dual inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 structural proteins. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:10869-10884. [PMID: 36576118 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2022.2158943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The spike (S) glycoprotein and nucleocapsid (N) proteins are the crucial pathogenic proteins of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS CoV-2) virus during its interaction with the host. Even FDA-approved drugs like dexamethasone and grazoprevir are not able to curb the viral progression inside the host and are reported with adverse effects on body metabolism. In this context, we aim to report corilagin a novel, potential dual inhibitor of S and N proteins from Terminalia chebula. The bioactive compounds of T. chebula were subjected to a series of computational investigations including molecular docking simulations, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, binding free energy calculations, and PASS pharmacological analysis. The results obtained from these studies revealed that corilagin was highly interactive with the S (-8.9 kcal/mol) and N (-9.2 kcal/mol) proteins, thereby showing dual inhibition activity. It was also found to be stable enough to induce biological activity inside the inhibitor binding pocket of the target enzymes throughout the dynamics simulation run for 100 ns. This is also confirmed by the changes in the protein conformations, evaluated using free energy landscapes. Outcomes from this investigation identify corilagin as the lead potential dual inhibitor of S and N proteins of SARS-CoV-2, which could be taken for biological studies in near future.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Sushma Pradeep
- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Biotechnology, Davangere University, Shivagangotri, Karnataka, India
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- ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Departament de Qúımica, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma de Malllorca, Spain
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- Laboratorio Virtual NANOCOSMOS, Departamento de Medio Ambiente y Energ'ıa, Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados, Chihuahua, Chih, México
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mysuru Campus, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Laboratorio Virtual NANOCOSMOS, Departamento de Medio Ambiente y Energ'ıa, Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados, Chihuahua, Chih, México
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Woo MJ, Kang HY, Paik SJ, Choi HJ, Uddin S, Lee S, Kim SY, Choi S, Jung SK. The In Vivo and In Vitro Effects of Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. Fruit Extract on Testosterone-Induced Hair Loss. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 33:1467-1474. [PMID: 37482816 DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2306.06004] [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: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Due to the continuous increase in patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety, the demand for hair loss treatment and effective hair growth materials has increased. Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. (TBE) reportedly exerts anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and antidiabetic effects, among others, but its effects on testosterone (TS)-inhibited hair growth remains unclear. In this study, we evaluated the effects of TBE on TS-induced hair growth regression in human follicle dermal papilla cells (HFDPCs) and C57BL/6 mice. Oral administration of TBE increased TS-induced hair growth retardation. Interestingly, effects were greater when compared with finasteride, a commercial hair loss treatment product. Histological analyses revealed that oral TBE administration increased hair follicles in the dorsal skin of C57BL/6 mice. Additionally, western blotting and immunofluorescence showed that oral TBE administration recovered the TS-induced inhibition of cyclin D1, proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), and Ki67 expression in vivo. Using in vitro proliferation assays, TBE promoted HFDPC growth, which was suppressed by TS treatment. Thus, TBE may be a promising nutraceutical for hair health as it promoted hair growth in AGA-like in vitro and in vivo models.
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- Min Jeong Woo
- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Ethnobotanical Database of Bangladesh (EDB), 7/I, B.F.D.C Road, Tejgaon, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh
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- International Biological Material Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- International Biological Material Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- International Biological Material Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Tailored Food Technology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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Demolin-Leite GL. Arthropods as possible losses and solutions on Terminalia argentea (Combretaceae) saplings. BRAZ J BIOL 2023; 83:e272987. [PMID: 38018523 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.272987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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Terminalia argentea native tree to Brazil and used in landscaping, wood and coal production, and civil construction, is adapted to poor and dry soils and cultivated in severely disturbed ecosystems. This plant has insecticidal activity, but arthropods can cause damage to its saplings. This study evaluates the herbivorous insects and of their natural enemies on 48 T. argentea saplings which were divided according to the damage they cause or reduce it on these saplings using the percentage of the Importance Index-Production Unknown (% I.I.-P.U.). The Lamprosoma sp., Epitragus sp., Tropidacris collaris, Cerambycidae, Cratosomus sp., Psiloptera sp., Parasyphraea sp., Trigona spinipes, and Aphis spiraecola showed the highest % I.I.-P.U. on leaves of T. argentea. The Aphirape uncifera, Mantis religiosa, Uspachus sp., Podisus sp., and Araneidae, with the highest % I.I.-P.U. on leaves of T. argentea saplings are possible solutions to reduce damage by these pests. These natural enemies can reduce herbivorous insects on T. argentea saplings. However, their populations should be increased, especially spiders. Nevertheless, the Brachymyrmex sp. associated to A. spiraecola, in future T. argentea commercial plantations, can increase populations of sap-sucking insect and, consequently, their damage.
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- G L Demolin-Leite
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG, Instituto de Ciências Agrárias - ICA, Insetário G.W.G. Moraes, Montes Claros, MG, Brasil
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Beya MM, Netzel ME, Sultanbawa Y, Smyth H, Hoffman LC. Kakadu plum ( Terminalia ferdinandiana) bioactivity against spoilage microorganisms and oxidative reactions in refrigerated raw beef patties under modified atmosphere packaging. Meat Sci 2023; 204:109268. [PMID: 37379705 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109268] [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: 07/17/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Raw beef patties were treated with either 450 ppm of Sodium metabisulphite (SMB), or Kakadu plum powder (KPP) (0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, 0.8%) or no additive (negative control) and stored under Modified Atmosphere Packaging at 4 ± 1 °C for 20 days. Lipid oxidation, microbial growth rate, pH, instrumental color, and surface myoglobin were studied. Total phenolic compounds (TPC) and vitamin C of the KPP were also measured. The TPC was 13.9 g GAE/ 100 g dry weight (DW) and for vitamin C, the L-AA (l-ascorbic acid) and DHAA (dehydroascorbic acid) were 12.05 g/100 g and 0.5 g/ 100 g DW, respectively. The experimental results indicated that lipid oxidation was significantly delayed throughout the storage period for KPP-treated samples compared to both the negative control and SMB-treated samples. KPP at levels of 0.2% and 0.4% in the raw beef patties were efficient in slowing down the microbial growth rate compared to the negative control; however, SMB had a higher antimicrobial activity. The pH, the redness as well as metmyoglobin formation in the raw beef patties were reduced by the inclusion of the KPP in treated samples. A correlation (r = -0.66) was noted between KPP treatments and lipid oxidation, but there was no correlation (r = -0.006) between KPP treatment and microbial growth. This study demonstrates that KPP could be used as natural preservative for shelf-life extension of raw beef patties.
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- Michel M Beya
- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia; ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, Indooroopilly, QLD, Australia
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- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia; ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, Indooroopilly, QLD, Australia
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- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia; ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, Indooroopilly, QLD, Australia
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- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia; ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, Indooroopilly, QLD, Australia
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- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia; ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, Indooroopilly, QLD, Australia.
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Tasneem Parapur S, Husain N, Khalid M, Mamdapur SAR, Kauser Khan KA. Evaluation of the efficacy of topical Terminalia chebula Retz. with vinegar in the treatment of tinea corporis: a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial. Drug Metab Pers Ther 2023; 38:237-245. [PMID: 37012894 DOI: 10.1515/dmpt-2022-0188] [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: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Unani physicians have suggested a wide range of anti-dermatophytic remedies, although the scientific evidence is scarce. Thus, the efficacy and safety of Terminalia chebula Retz. fruit powder mixed with vinegar was compared with terbinafine hydrochloride 1% cream in the treatment of tinea corporis in order to establish the non-inferiority of test drugs. METHODS The primary outcome measures were change in the presence or absence of hyphae on KOH mount test, change in pruritus severity assessed on 100 mm VAS and change in physician's global assessment. Secondary outcome measure was change in the dermatology life quality index (DLQI). Hemograms, serum creatinine, serum bilirubin, and random blood sugar levels were measured at the baseline and after treatment to ensure the safety of the interventions. RESULTS A per-protocol analysis was done on 40 participants (21 in the test group and 19 in the control group). The observed differences in the primary and secondary outcomes between the test and control groups were greater than the non-inferiority margin, signifying that the test drugs were not inferior. CONCLUSIONS It may be inferred that the trial drug Terminalia chebula Retz. fruit powder mixed with vinegar is not inferior to terbinafine hydrochloride cream in the treatment of tinea corporis.
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- Sumayya Tasneem Parapur
- Department of Moalajat (Medicine), Luqman Unani Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Bijapur, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Moalajat (Medicine), Luqman Unani Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Bijapur, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Moalajat (Medicine), Luqman Unani Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Bijapur, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Moalajat (Medicine), Luqman Unani Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Bijapur, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Moalajat (Medicine), Luqman Unani Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Bijapur, Karnataka, India
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Pereira H, Simões R, Miranda I. Cuticular Waxes and Cutin in Terminalia catappa Leaves from the Equatorial São Tomé and Príncipe Islands. Molecules 2023; 28:6365. [PMID: 37687194 PMCID: PMC10489119 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28176365] [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: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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This study presents for the first time an analysis of the content and chemical composition of the cuticular waxes and cutin in the leaves of the widespread and important tropical species Terminalia catappa. The leaves were collected in the equatorial Atlantic islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, in the Gulf of Guinea. The epicuticular and intracuticular waxes were determined via dichloromethane extraction and their chemical composition via GC-MS analysis, and the content and monomeric composition of cutin were determined after depolymerization via methanolysis. The leaves contained an epidermal cuticular coverage of 52.8 μg cm-2 of the cuticular waxes (1.4% of mass) and 63.3 μg cm-2 (1.5% of mass) of cutin. Cuticular waxes include mainly n-alkanols and fatty acids, with a substantial proportion of terpenes in the more easily solubilized fraction, and sterols in the more embedded waxes. Cutin is mostly constituted by C16 fatty acids and dihydroxyacids, also including aromatic monomers, suggesting a largely linear macromolecular arrangement. The high proportion of triacontanol, α-amyrin, β-amyrin, germanicol, and lupeol in the easily solubilized cuticular fraction may explain the bioactive properties attributed to the T. catappa leaves via the popular medicine, which allows us to consider them as a potential source for the extraction of these compounds.
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- Helena Pereira
- Centro de Estudos Florestais (CEF), Laboratório Associado Terra, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal; (R.S.); (I.M.)
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Ben Mansour K, Komínek P, Komínková M, Brožová J. Characterization of Prunus Necrotic Ringspot Virus and Cherry Virus A Infecting Myrobalan Rootstock. Viruses 2023; 15:1723. [PMID: 37632065 PMCID: PMC10459944 DOI: 10.3390/v15081723] [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: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Prunus necrotic ringspot virus (PNRSV) and cherry virus A (CVA) are two viruses that mainly infect plants of the genus Prunus. Full-length sequences of these two viruses, collected in the Czech Republic from Prunus cerasifera plants, were obtained via HTS sequencing. Phylogenetic analyses based on the NJ method and Splitstree tools showed that the Czech PNRSV isolate (ON088600-ON088602) is a divergent isolate from other molecular groups, sharing less than 97% pairwise nucleotide identity with members of other groups. The Czech CVA isolate (ON088603) belonged to molecular subgroup III-2, clustered with isolates from non-cherry hosts, and shared the highest pairwise nucleotide identity (99.7%) with an isolate of Australian origin.
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- Karima Ben Mansour
- Ecology, Diagnostics and Genetic Resources of Agriculturally Important Viruses, Fungi and Phytoplasmas, Crop Research Institute, Drnovská 507, 161 06 Prague, Czech Republic; (K.B.M.); (M.K.); (J.B.)
- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Ecology, Diagnostics and Genetic Resources of Agriculturally Important Viruses, Fungi and Phytoplasmas, Crop Research Institute, Drnovská 507, 161 06 Prague, Czech Republic; (K.B.M.); (M.K.); (J.B.)
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- Ecology, Diagnostics and Genetic Resources of Agriculturally Important Viruses, Fungi and Phytoplasmas, Crop Research Institute, Drnovská 507, 161 06 Prague, Czech Republic; (K.B.M.); (M.K.); (J.B.)
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- Ecology, Diagnostics and Genetic Resources of Agriculturally Important Viruses, Fungi and Phytoplasmas, Crop Research Institute, Drnovská 507, 161 06 Prague, Czech Republic; (K.B.M.); (M.K.); (J.B.)
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Alfaifi MY, Abdullah Alqasem Z. The Apoptotic Potential Activity of Terminalia Brownii Extracts against Various Cancer Cell Lines. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2023; 24:2629-2639. [PMID: 37642048 PMCID: PMC10685225 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2023.24.8.2629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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The present study aimed to investigate the potential inhibitory activities of various Terminalia brownie extracts against the proliferation of different cancer cell lines. Fractionation was carried out through the process of liquid-liquid extraction produced four fraction types using polarity-enhancing solvents such as, n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, and water. All extracts have been tested for their cytotoxicity against cancer cell lines using SRB assay and their inhibitory activity on cell cycle phases using flow cytometry. The chloroform extract exhibited a cytotoxic effect against all three types of cancer cell lines and especially the HepG2 cells at 100-µg concentration. Moreover, the most prominent plant extracts of chloroform, acetyl acetate, and hexane showed significant induction of cell death during the S phase cell cycle. The findings of this study suggest that compounds in the Terminalia brownie plant used in traditional Saudi medicine may have the potential to suppress the growth of cancer cell lines.
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- Mohammad Y Alfaifi
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, 9004 Abha, Saudi Arabia.
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Mbiakop UC, Gomes JHS, Pádua RM, Lemos VS, Braga FC, Cortes SF. Oral sub-chronic treatment with Terminalia phaeocarpa Eichler (Combretaceae) reduces liver PTP1B activity in a murine model of diabetes. J Ethnopharmacol 2023; 306:116164. [PMID: 36681165 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116164] [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: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The endemic Brazilian medicinal plants of the genus Terminalia (Combretaceae), popularly known as capitão, comprising the similar species Terminalia phaeocarpa Eichler and Terminalia argentea, are traditionally and indistinguishably used in the country to treat diabetes. AIM OF THE STUDY The present work investigated the effect of 28 days of treatment with the crude ethanolic extract (CEE) and its derived ethyl acetate fraction (EAF) from T. phaeocarpa leaves in a mice model of diabetes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Streptozotocin-nicotinamide-fructose diabetic model was used to evaluate the antidiabetic activity of 28 days of treatment with the CEE and EAF from the leaves of T. phaeocarpa and metformin as a positive control. Serum levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid, ALP, AST, and ALT were measured with specific commercial kits and glucose with a strip glucometer. The thiobarbituric acid method measured the liver MDA level, while a colorimetric assay measured the GSH level and PTP1B activity. A UPLC-DAD profile was obtained to identify the main polyphenolic compound in the EAF. RESULTS Treatment with CEE and EAF reduced plasma glucose in diabetic mice. At the end of the treatment, the plasma glucose level was significantly lower in EAF-treated (100 mg/kg) diabetic mice (106.1 ± 13.7 mg/dL) than those treated with 100 mg/kg CEE (175.2 ± 20.9 mg/dL), both significantly lower than untreated diabetic mice (350.4 ± 28.1 mg/dL). The serum levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid, ALP, AST, and ALT were significantly reduced in diabetic mice treated with CEE and EAF. In the livers of diabetic mice, the treatment with CEE and EAF reduced MDA levels and the activity of the enzyme PTP1B (96.9 ± 3.7%, 113.8 ± 2.8%, and 134.8 ± 4.6% for CEE-, EAF-treated, and untreated diabetic mice, respectively). Galloylpunicalagin was the main polyphenol observed in the EAF of T. phaeocarpa. CONCLUSION The present results demonstrate the significant antidiabetic effect of CEE and EAF of T. phaeocarpa and their reduction on the markers of liver dysfunction in diabetic mice. Moreover, the antidiabetic activity of T. phaeocarpa might be associated with lowering the augmented activity of the PTP1B enzyme in the liver of diabetic mice.
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- Ulrich C Mbiakop
- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Pharmacology. Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Physiology. Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Pharmacology. Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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Zhang B, Luo X, Han C, Liu J, Zhang L, Qi J, Gu J, Tan R, Gong P. Terminalia bellirica ethanol extract ameliorates nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in mice by amending the intestinal microbiota and faecal metabolites. J Ethnopharmacol 2023; 305:116082. [PMID: 36581163 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.116082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. (TB) is a traditional Tibetan medicine used to treat hepatobiliary diseases. However, modern pharmacological evidence of the activities and potential mechanisms of TB against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are still unknown. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to evaluate the anti-NAFLD effect of ethanol extract of TB (ETB) and investigate whether its ameliorative effects are associated with the regulation of intestinal microecology. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, the curative effects of ETB on NAFLD were evaluated in mice fed a choline-deficient, L-amino acid defined, high fat diet (CDAHFD). Biochemical markers and hepatic histological alterations were detected. Gut microbiota and faecal metabolites were analyzed by 16S rRNA gene sequencing and liquid chromatograph mass spectrometer (LC‒MS) profiling. RESULTS The results showed that oral treatment with middle- and high-dose ETB significantly improved features of NAFLD, reducing the levels of TG, LDL-C, ALT and AST, and increasing the level of HDL-C. Liver histopathologic examination demonstrated that ETB attenuated lipid accumulation and hepatocellular necrosis. ETB treatment restored the structural disturbances of gut microbiota induced by CDAHFD, reduced the levels of Intestinimonas, Lachnoclostridium, and Lachnospirace-ae_FCS020_group, and increased Akkermansia and Bifidobacterium. Moreover, untargeted metabolomics analysis revealed that ETB could restore the disrupted taurine and hypotaurine metabolism, glycine, serine and threonine metabolism, and glutathione metabolism of the intestinal bacterial community in NAFLD mice. CONCLUSIONS ETB was effective in ameliorating the NAFLD, possibly by remodelling the gut microbiota composition and modulating the faecal metabolism metabolites of the host, highlighting the potential of TB as a resource for the development of anti-NAFLD drugs.
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- Boyu Zhang
- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Research Center for Traceability and Standardization of TCMs, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Atchudan R, Perumal S, Edison TNJI, Sundramoorthy AK, Vinodh R, Sangaraju S, Kishore SC, Lee YR. Natural Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Dots Obtained from Hydrothermal Carbonization of Chebulic Myrobalan and Their Sensing Ability toward Heavy Metal Ions. Sensors (Basel) 2023; 23:787. [PMID: 36679584 PMCID: PMC9865267 DOI: 10.3390/s23020787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Chebulic Myrobalan is the main ingredient in the Ayurvedic formulation Triphala, which is used for kidney and liver dysfunctions. Herein, natural nitrogen-doped carbon dots (NN-CDs) were prepared from the hydrothermal carbonization of Chebulic Myrobalan and were demonstrated to sense heavy metal ions in an aqueous medium. Briefly, the NN-CDs were developed from Chebulic Myrobalan by a single-step hydrothermal carbonization approach under a mild temperature (200 °C) without any capping and passivation agents. They were then thoroughly characterized to confirm their structural and optical properties. The resulting NN-CDs had small particles (average diameter: 2.5 ± 0.5 nm) with a narrow size distribution (1-4 nm) and a relatable degree of graphitization. They possessed bright and durable fluorescence with excitation-dependent emission behaviors. Further, the as-synthesized NN-CDs were a good fluorometric sensor for the detection of heavy metal ions in an aqueous medium. The NN-CDs showed sensitive and selective sensing platforms for Fe3+ ions; the detection limit was calculated to be 0.86 μM in the dynamic range of 5-25 μM of the ferric (Fe3+) ion concentration. Moreover, these NN-CDs could expand their application as a potential candidate for biomedical applications and offer a new method of hydrothermally carbonizing waste biomass.
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- Raji Atchudan
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sejong University, Seoul 143747, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee High Road, Velappanchavadi, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Green Hydrogen Lab (GH2Lab), Institute for Hydrogen Research (IHR), Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), 3351 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières, QC G9A 5H7, Canada
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- National Water and Energy Center, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Saveetha School of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Nagar, Chennai 602105, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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Tchetan E, Ortiz S, Olounladé PA, Hughes K, Laurent P, Azando EVB, Hounzangbe-Adote SM, Gbaguidi FA, Quetin-Leclercq J. Fractionation Coupled to Molecular Networking: Towards Identification of Anthelmintic Molecules in Terminalia leiocarpa (DC.) Baill. Molecules 2022; 28:molecules28010076. [PMID: 36615275 PMCID: PMC9822243 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Terminalia leiocarpa is a medicinal plant widely used in ethnoveterinary medicine to treat digestive parasitosis whose extracts were shown to be active against gastrointestinal nematodes of domestic ruminants. The objective of our study was to identify compounds responsible for this activity. Column fractionation was performed, and the activity of the fractions was assessed in vitro on Haemonchus contortus and Caenorhabditis elegans as well as their cytotoxicity on WI38 fibroblasts. Two fractions were the most active on both nematode models and less cytotoxic. LC-MS/MS analysis and manual dereplication coupled to molecular networking allowed identification of the main compounds: ellagic acid and derivatives, gallic acid, astragalin, rutin, quinic acid, and fructose. Other potentially identified compounds such as shikimic acid, 2,3-(S)-hexahydroxydiphenoyl-D-glucose or an isomer, quercetin-3-O-(6-O-galloyl)-β-D-galactopyranoside or an isomer, and a trihydroxylated triterpenoid bearing a sugar as rosamultin are reported in this plant for the first time. Evaluation of the anthelmintic activity of the available major compounds showed that ellagic and gallic acids were the most effective in inhibiting the viability of C. elegans. Their quantification in fractions 8 and 9 indicated the presence of about 8.6 and 7.1 µg/mg ellagic acid and about 9.6 and 2.0 µg/mg gallic acid respectively. These concentrations are not sufficient to justify the activity observed. Ellagic acid derivatives and other compounds that were found to be positively correlated with the anthelmintic activity of the fractions may have additive or synergistic effects when combined, but other unidentified compounds could also be implicated in the observed activity.
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- Esaïe Tchetan
- Laboratoire d’Ethnopharmacologie et de Santé Animale, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou 01 BP 526, Benin
- Laboratoire de Biotechnologie et d’Amélioration Animale, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Institut des Sciences Biomédicales Appliquées (ISBA), Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou 01 BP 526, Benin
- Laboratoire de Chimie Organique et Chimie Pharmaceutique, UFR Pharmacie, Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou 01 BP 188, Benin
- Pharmacognosy Research Group, Louvain Drug Research Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Avenue E. Mounier, 72, B1.72.03, B-1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- Pharmacognosy Research Group, Louvain Drug Research Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Avenue E. Mounier, 72, B1.72.03, B-1200 Brussels, Belgium
- UMR CNRS Laboratoire d’Innovation Thérapeutique (LIT) 7200, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Strasbourg, 74 Rte du Rhin, 67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France
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- Unité de Recherche en Zootechnie et Système d’Elevage (EGESE), Laboratoire des Sciences Animale et Halieutique (LaSAH), Ecole de Gestion et d’Exploitation des Sytèmes d’Elevage (EGESE), Université Nationale d’Agriculture (UNA), Porto-Novo 01 BP 55, Benin
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- Pharmacognosy Research Group, Louvain Drug Research Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Avenue E. Mounier, 72, B1.72.03, B-1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Neurophysiology, ULB Neuroscience Institute (UNI), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 808 route de Lennik, CP601, 1070 Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratoire d’Ethnopharmacologie et de Santé Animale, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou 01 BP 526, Benin
- Laboratoire de Biotechnologie et d’Amélioration Animale, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Institut des Sciences Biomédicales Appliquées (ISBA), Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou 01 BP 526, Benin
- Laboratoire d’Écologie, de Santé et de Productions Animales, Département des Sciences et Techniques de Production Animale et Halieutique (DSTPAH), Faculté d’Agronomie (FA), Université de Parakou (UP), Cotonou 01 BP 2115, Benin
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- Laboratoire d’Ethnopharmacologie et de Santé Animale, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou 01 BP 526, Benin
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Organique et Chimie Pharmaceutique, UFR Pharmacie, Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou 01 BP 188, Benin
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- Pharmacognosy Research Group, Louvain Drug Research Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Avenue E. Mounier, 72, B1.72.03, B-1200 Brussels, Belgium
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +32-2-764-72-54
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Atchudan R, Perumal S, Edison TNJI, Sundramoorthy AK, Sangaraju S, Babu RS, Lee YR. Sustainable Synthesis of Bright Fluorescent Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Dots from Terminalia chebula for In Vitro Imaging. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27228085. [PMID: 36432186 PMCID: PMC9693165 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27228085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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In this study, sustainable, low-cost, and environmentally friendly biomass (Terminalia chebula) was employed as a precursor for the formation of nitrogen-doped carbon dots (N-CDs). The hydrothermally assisted Terminalia chebula fruit-derived N-CDs (TC-CDs) emitted different bright fluorescent colors under various excitation wavelengths. The prepared TC-CDs showed a spherical morphology with a narrow size distribution and excellent water dispensability due to their abundant functionalities, such as oxygen- and nitrogen-bearing molecules on the surfaces of the TC-CDs. Additionally, these TC-CDs exhibited high photostability, good biocompatibility, very low toxicity, and excellent cell permeability against HCT-116 human colon carcinoma cells. The cell viability of HCT-116 human colon carcinoma cells in the presence of TC-CDs aqueous solution was calculated by MTT assay, and cell viability was higher than 95%, even at a higher concentration of 200 μg mL-1 after 24 h incubation time. Finally, the uptake of TC-CDs by HCT-116 human colon carcinoma cells displayed distinguished blue, green, and red colors during in vitro imaging when excited by three filters with different wavelengths under a laser scanning confocal microscope. Thus, TC-CDs could be used as a potential candidate for various biomedical applications. Moreover, the conversion of low-cost/waste natural biomass into products of value promotes the sustainable development of the economy and human society.
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- Raji Atchudan
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (R.A.); (Y.R.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Sejong University, Seoul 143747, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee High Road, Velappanchavadi, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- National Water and Energy Center, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Laboratory of Experimental and Applied Physics, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica, Celso Suckow da Fonseca (CEFET/RJ), Av. Maracanã 229, Rio de Janeiro 20271-110, Brazil
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (R.A.); (Y.R.L.)
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Kim HJ, Song HK, Park SH, Jang S, Park KS, Song KH, Lee SK, Kim T. Terminalia chebula Retz. extract ameliorates the symptoms of atopic dermatitis by regulating anti-inflammatory factors in vivo and suppressing STAT1/3 and NF-ĸB signaling in vitro. Phytomedicine 2022; 104:154318. [PMID: 35830757 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Terminalia chebula (TC) is a traditional medicinal plant used for treating various diseases in humans. However, pharmacological mechanisms underlying the effects of TC in atopic treatment remain unelucidated. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE We investigated the therapeutic effects of TC extract in a mouse model of atopic dermatitis (AD) in vivo and the anti-inflammatory mechanism in vitro. STUDY DESIGN/METHODS For the in vivo study, AD was induced by Dermatophagoides farinae extract (Dfe) in NC/Nga mice. After 14 days of oral administration, the effects of TC concentrations of 30, 100, and 300 mg/kg were analyzed by assessing morphological changes visually; measuring serum levels of inflammatory chemokines/cytokines, IgE, histamine, MDC, TARC, RANTES, and TSLP using ELISA kits; and counting infiltrated mast cells. For in vitro analyses, we used IFNγ/TNF-α-stimulated human keratinocyte cell lines to study the mechanism of action. The production of chemokines/cytokines in the IFNγ/TNF-α-stimulated HaCaT cells was measured using ELISA and a bead array kit. The signaling pathways were analyzed by western blotting and the expression of the transcriptional factors using RT-PCR and luciferase assay. RESULTS Administration of TC significantly alleviated AD-like symptoms in vivo and decreased the ear thickness, dermatitis score, keratinization, and mast cell infiltration. It also resulted in decreased serum levels of IgE, histamine, and inflammation-related mediators MDC, TARC, RANTES, and TSLP compared with those in the Dfe treatment group. Moreover, TC downregulated the expression of the inflammatory chemokines RANTES and MDC in IFNγ/TNF-α-stimulated HaCaT cells. TC inhibited phosphorylated STAT1/3 and NK-κB subunits and nuclear translocation of NF-κB. It also suppressed the transcription of IFNγ, IL-6, IL-8 and MCP-1 in the IFNγ/TNF-α-stimulated HaCaT cells. TC and its constituents, chebulic acid, gallic acid, corlagin, chebulanin, chbulagic acid, ellagic acid, and chebulinic acid, strongly inhibited the nuclear translocation of NF-κB, STAT1, and STAT3 and decreased the expression of inflammatory cytokines at the mRNA level. CONCLUSIONS Overall, TC extract alleviated AD-like symptoms by regulating anti-inflammatory factors in vivo and suppressing STAT1/3 and NF-κB signaling in vitro. In addition, our results show the in vivo effect of partial improvements in AD, as well as the in vitro effect on inflammatory factors by the constituents of TC. This finding provides that TC extract and its components could be potential therapeutic drugs for AD.
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- Hye Jin Kim
- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, South Korea; College of Pharmacy, Natural Products Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, South Korea
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- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, South Korea
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- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, South Korea
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- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, South Korea
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, South Korea
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- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Natural Products Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, South Korea.
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- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, South Korea.
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Zhao L, Yue Z, Wang Y, Wang J, Ullah I, Muhammad F, Zhou Y, Zhu H, Wang X, Li H. Autophagy activation by Terminalia chebula Retz. reduce Aβ generation by shifting APP processing toward non-amyloidogenic pathway in APPswe transgenic SH-SY5Y cells. Phytomedicine 2022; 103:154245. [PMID: 35696798 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154245] [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: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease. Deposition of amyloid β plaques (Aβ) is a central hallmark of AD. Accumulating evidence suggest that shifting amyloid precursor protein (APP) metabolism pathway to non-amyloidogenic ways and inducing autophagy play key roles in AD pathology. In published reports, there is no research on the APP metabolic process of Terminalia chebula Retz. (T. Chebula). PURPOSE The study aims to assess the effects of T. Chebula in AD transgenic SH-SY5Y cells to determine its underlying mechanisms on reducing Aβ level by regulating APP metabolic process. METHODS The effects of T. Chebula water extract (TWE) on APPswe transgenic SH-SY5Y cells were analyzed by cell viability. ELISA used to quantify extracellular Aβ1-40 and Aβ1-42 generations. Western blot and RT-PCR assays were chosen to detect the expression of proteins and genes. The acridine orange (AO) stain was used to label autophagic-vesicles. RESULTS Treatment with TWE significantly suppressed the Aβ1-40 and Aβ1-42 generations of APPswe transgenic cells. TWE inhibited amyloidogenic pathway by reducing BACE1 expression, and promote non-amyloidogenic pathway by inducing ADAM10 level of APP metabolism. Additionally, TWE induced autophagy in APPswe transgenic cells involved in APP metabolism to shift the balance to non-amyloidogenic pathway. CONCLUSION In summary, our finding first time expounded that TWE can inhibit the generation of Aβ1-40 and Aβ1-42 in APPswe transgenic SH-SY5Y cells, which were regulated APP metabolism tends to non-amyloid metabolism pathway and mediated by autophagy. The results presented a novel finding for AD treatment of traditional natural medicines.
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- Longhe Zhao
- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Donggang Road No. 199, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Donggang Road No. 199, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Donggang Road No. 199, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Donggang Road No. 199, Lanzhou, China
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- Institute of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Tianshui Road No. 222, Lanzhou, China
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- Institute of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Tianshui Road No. 222, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Donggang Road No. 199, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Donggang Road No. 199, Lanzhou, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Donggang Road No. 199, Lanzhou, China; Institute of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Tianshui Road No. 222, Lanzhou, China.
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Handler M, Adams-Woodford A, Ayres P, Giancola G, Diaz I. Facial Aging Improvement Case Study Using a Novel Combination of Retinol, Niacinamide, and Terminalia Chebula. J Drugs Dermatol 2022; 21:784-788. [PMID: 35816074 DOI: 10.36849/jdd.6621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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For decades, retinoids have been considered the gold standard of treatment for a variety of skin conditions.1,2 As the bioavailable form of vitamin A, retinoic acid has demonstrated the ability to reduce skin discoloration, stimulate collagen production, reduce rhytids, improve acne, and uneven skin texture.3,4 Retinoic acid is a potent drug with high bioavailability. Challenges with such a product include skin sensitivity and retinoid dermatitis.1,5 This potential irritation and discomfort may hinder patient compliance reducing visible results. The non-prescription vitamin A ingredient retinol is an effective and less irritating alternative, as it is converted into retinoic acid within the skin, causing little to no irritation when used topically. Intensive Age Refining Treatment: 0.5% pure retinol night by PCA SKIN® contains 0.5% retinol, protected and delivered into the skin with a multi-layered liposomal delivery technology. This development addresses the inherent instability of retinol,1,2,3 as well as the mitigation of irritation with the goal of enhancing patient compliance and visible results. This formulation also features niacinamide and terminalia chebula to further support the anti-aging benefits of retinol. The 12-week in vivo use of this potent, yet non-irritating retinol topical demonstrates improved patient compliance and satisfaction due to tolerability and enhanced efficacy in the improvement in overall signs of healthy skin. J Drugs Dermatol. 2022;21(7):784-788. doi:10.36849/JDD.6621.
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Bodiga VL, Vemuri PK, Kudle MR, Bodiga S. Ellagic Acid from Terminalia arjuna Fruits Protects Against Chromium and Cobalt Toxicity in Primary Human Lymphocytes. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:2698-2708. [PMID: 34432268 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02900-1] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Increased accumulation of heavy metal ions such as Cr6+ and Co2+ due to release from prostheses and metallic implants has been reported. These metal ions have been shown to affect both resting and activated lymphocytes. Natural remedies towards mitigating the cytotoxic effects of metal ions are clearly warranted. Polyphenolic compounds which are part of hydrolysable tannins from natural plant sources are considered effective in cheating heavy metal ions in a biological system. We have isolated and characterized a polyphenolic compound (ellagic acid) from Terminalia arjuna fruits that has been tested for its ability to attenuate the metal ion toxicity in primary human lymphocytes in culture. Cr6+ and Co2+ (100 μM) decreased lymphocyte viability and proliferation and increased apoptosis of resting as well as CD3 and/or CD28-stimulated lymphocytes. Metal ions markedly diminished the cytokine (interleukin-2 and interferon-γ) secretion from activated lymphocytes. Pretreatment with ellagic acid at 25, 50, and 100 μM concentrations effectively improved viability and proliferative responses of both resting and activated lymphocytes, while attenuating the apoptotic index. Ellagic acid also tended to normalize the cytokine secretion from the activated lymphocytes even in the presence of metal ions, suggesting broad effects on the adaptive immune system.
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- Vijaya Lakshmi Bodiga
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Genetics & Hospital for Genetic Diseases, Osmania University, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Koneru Lakshmaiah University, Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana, India
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Basic Sciences, Forest College and Research Institute Hyderabad, Siddipet District Telangana, Mulugu, India.
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Shahzad MN, Ahmad S, Tousif MI, Ahmad I, Rao H, Ahmad B, Basit A. Profiling of phytochemicals from aerial parts of Terminalia neotaliala using LC-ESI-MS2 and determination of antioxidant and enzyme inhibition activities. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0266094. [PMID: 35358239 PMCID: PMC8970405 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Owing to extraordinary healing power, Terminalia species have been used in traditional medicine systems to treat various diseases. Many folklore uses of Terminalia neotaliala (Madagascar's almond) included treating arterial hypertension, diabetes, diarrhea, dysentery, colic, oral and digestive candidiasis, intestinal parasitic infections, inflammatory skin conditions, postpartum care, and mycotic infections but nevertheless scientifically explored for its medicinal and pharmacological importance. Therefore, the current study intended to prepare methanolic extract and its fractionation with hexane, chloroform, and butanol followed by evaluation of their polyphenolic content, biological activities, and LCMS analysis. The biological study included antioxidant activity and enzyme inhibition assay i.e., α-glucosidase and urease. The insight study of biologically active secondary metabolites of butanol fraction (BUAE) was performed through LCMS. METHODS The total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) of hydroalcoholic and its fractions were estimated using the Folin-Ciocalteu and aluminum chloride method. The total tannin content (TTC) was determined using the Folin-Denis spectrophotometric method. Similarly, the antioxidant potential of HAAE, HEAE, CFAE, and BUAE was determined using four methods as DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl), 2,2-azinobis(3-ethylbenothiazoline)-6-sulfonic acid, cupric reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC), and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP). The sample extracts were also evaluated against two clinically important enzymes i.e., α-glucosidase and urease. RESULTS The BUAE (butanol aerial fraction) showed the highest TPC (234.79 ± 0.12 mg.GAE.g-1 DE), TFC (320.75 ± 12.50 mg.QE.g-1 DE), and TTC (143.36 ± 4.32 mg.TA.Eq.g-1 DE). The BUAE also showed the highest scavenging potential determined by DPPH (642.65 ± 1.11 mg.TEq.g-1 DE) and ABTS (543.17 ± 1.11 mg.TEq.g-1 DE), and the metal-reducing capacity determined by CUPRAC (1510.41 ± 4.45 mg.TEq.g-1 DE) and FRAP (739.81 ± 19.32 mg.TEq.g-1 DE). The LCMS of BUAE identified 18 different biologically active phytoconstituents validating a rich source of hydrolyzable tannins including ellagitannins and gallitannins. CONCLUSION The present study concluded that T. neotaliala is a rich source of polyphenols capable of neutralizing the damage caused by free radical accumulation in the cells and tissues. The significant antioxidant results and identification of high molecular weight hydrolyzable tannins enlightened the medicinal importance of T. neotaliala.
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- Muhammad Nadeem Shahzad
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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Huo W, Li H, Li L, Song L, Gao YH, Li JL, Chen TF, Hou HP, Zhang GP, Ye ZG. [Study on regulation of CYP450 enzyme system to reduce liver toxicity through compatibility of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Cocta with Chebulae Fructus and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma]. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 2022; 47:1618-1624. [PMID: 35347961 DOI: 10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20211210.403] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Cocta is one of the most commonly used medicinal materials in Mongolian medicine. Due to the strong toxicity of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Cocta, Mongolian medicine often uses Chebulae Fructus, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma to reduce the toxicity, so as to ensure the curative effect of Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Cocta while ensuring its clinical curative effect, but the mechanism is not clear. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Chebulae Fructus, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma and Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Cocta on the mRNA transcription and protein translation of cytochrome P450(CYP450) in the liver of normal rats. Male SD rats were randomly divided into negative control(NC) group, phenobarbital(PB) group(0.08 g·kg~(-1)·d~(-1)), Chebulae Fructus group(0.254 2 g·kg~(-1)·d~(-1)), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma group(0.254 2 g·kg~(-1)·d~(-1)), Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Cocta group(0.254 2 g·kg~(-1)·d~(-1))and compatibility group(0.254 2 g·kg~(-1)·d~(-1),taking Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Cocta as the standard). After continuous administration for 8 days, the activities of total bile acid(TBA), alkaline phosphatase(ALP), amino-transferase(ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase(AST)in serum were detected, the pathological changes of liver tissue were observed, and the mRNA and protein expression levels of CYP1 A2, CYP2 C11 and CYP3 A1 were observed. Compared with the NC group, the serum ALP, ALT and AST activities in the Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Cocta group were significantly increased, and the ALP, ALT and AST activities were decreased after compatibility. At the same time, compatibility could reduce the liver injury caused by Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Cocta. The results showed that Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Cocta could inhibit the expression of CYP1 A2, CYP2 C11 and CYP3 A1, and could up-regulate the expression of CYP1 A2, CYP2 C11 and CYP3 A1 when combined with Chebulae Fructus and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma. The level of translation was consistent with that of transcription. The compatibility of Chebulae Fructus and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma with Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Cocta could up-regulate the expression of CYP450 enzyme, reduce the accumulation time of aconitine in vivo, and play a role in reducing toxicity, and this effect may start from gene transcription.
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- Wang Huo
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Sixth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital Beijing 100039, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700, China
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- College of Life Science, Liaoning Normal University Dalian 116000, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing 100700, China
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Das C, Singh S, Bhakta S, Mishra P, Biswas G. Bio-modified magnetic nanoparticles with Terminalia arjuna bark extract for the removal of methylene blue and lead (II) from simulated wastewater. Chemosphere 2022; 291:132673. [PMID: 34736943 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This study reports a greener, cheaper and convenient approach to synthesize Terminalia arjuna bark extract coated magnetite nanoparticles (TA@MNPs) using the co-precipitation method and efficient removal of methylene blue (MB) and lead ions [Pb(II)] from simulated wastewater. The synthesized nanoparticles (NPs) were characterized by various techniques such as DLS, XRD, FTIR, HRTEM, AGM, and TGA. From TGA analysis, TA@MNPs was found to be stable even after 500 °C. Using the batch method, maximum removal was achieved at pH 9.0 for MB and pH 3.0 for Pb(II) solutions, respectively. Adsorption study showed that TA@MNPs followed pseudo-second-order kinetics by both adsorbates while isotherm modeling towards adsorption of Pb(II) and MB exhibited Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm respectively. The maximum adsorption capacity for Pb(II) on TA@MNPs was 210.5 mg g-1. The thermodynamic study proved the spontaneity of the physisorption process. Regeneration studies were also performed using five different eluents for the two adsorbents. Overall, TA@MNPs effectively removed pollutants from wastewater and thus could be potentially useful in providing clean water in a cheaper way.
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- Chanchal Das
- Department of Chemistry, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, 736101, India
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Cooch Behar College, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, 736101, India
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, 736101, India.
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Malleswari PVN, Swetha S, Jegadeesan GB, Rangabhashiyam S. Biosorption study of amaranth dye removal using Terminalia chebula shell, Peltophorum pterocarpum leaf and Psidium guajava bark. Int J Phytoremediation 2021; 24:1081-1099. [PMID: 34784826 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2021.2002261] [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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Amaranth dye (AD) is trisodium (4E)-3-oxo-4-[(4-sulfonato-1- naphthyl) hydrazono] naphthalene-2, 7-disulfonate and anionic in nature. In the present investigation, waste biomasses such as Terminalia chebula shell (TCS), Peltophorum pterocarpum leaf (PPL) and Psidium guajava bark (PGB) are explored as biosorbents for the first time toward the removal of AD from aqueous solution in a batch method. Influence of biosorption parameters such as pH, initial concentration of AD, biosorbents (TCS, PPL, PGB) dosage, temperature and contact time was studied. Biosorption equilibrium data was analyzed using two parameter isotherms. The kinetics of the biosorption process was analyzed using different models to understand the rate-determining step. The results of the biosorption experiment and modeling investigation illustrated that the pseudo-second-order rate equation fits the experimental data and further the experimental results showed Langmuir isotherm fitted well the biosorption equilibrium data. TCS showed more efficiency toward the removal of AD than PPL and PGB. The value of enthalpy for TCS is 1.527 kJ/mol suggests that the AD removal process is endothermic. The positive value of entropy is 6.429 J/mol K indicates that the particle is randomly disordered and negative values of standard Gibbs free energy (ΔG°) suggested that the biosorption process is spontaneous.Novelty statementBiomasses of Terminalia chebula shell (TCS), Peltophorum pterocarpum leaf (PPL) and Psidium guajava bark (PGB) reported as first time explored biosorbent for amaranth dye (AD) removal from aqueous solution.Optimal biosorption parameter for AD removal determined.Experimental data examined using isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic analysis.
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- P V N Malleswari
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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Muganga R, Bero J, Quetin-Leclercq J, Angenot L, Tits M, Mouithys-Mickalad A, Franck T, Frédérich M. In vitro Antileishmanial, Antitrypanosomal, and Anti-inflammatory-like Activity of Terminalia mollis Root Bark. Planta Med 2021; 87:724-731. [PMID: 33063302 DOI: 10.1055/a-1260-6382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This study aims at determining the in vitro antitrypanosomal, antileishmanial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory-like activities of Terminalia mollis root crude extracts. The antitrypanosomal and antileishmanial activities on Trypanosoma brucei brucei (strain 427) and promastigotes of Leishmania mexicana mexicana (MHOM/BZ/84/BEL46) were evaluated in vitro. The methanolic root bark extract and standards were profiled by HPLC-PDA, and the majority of compounds identified using literature data. The in vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory-like activities were determined by evaluating the effect of crude extracts on reactive oxygen species produced by phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate-stimulated equine neutrophils using lucigenin-enhanced chemiluminescence and on purified equine myeloperoxidase activity measured by specific immunological extraction followed by enzymatic detection. The methanolic, aqueous crude extract, and aqueous crude extract free of tannins exhibited good growth inhibition on Trypanosoma brucei brucei (IC50 3.72, 6.05, and 4.45 µg/mL respectively) but were inactive against Leishmania mexicana mexicana (IC50 > 100 µg/mL). Suramin (IC50 0.11 µg/mL) and amphotericin (IC50 0.11 µg/mL) were used as standard respectively for the antitrypanosomal and antileishmanial activity. Very interesting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory-like activities were observed with 50% hydroethanolic, aqueous crude extracts, and aqueous crude extract free of tannins as well as with pure punicalagin, gallic, and ellagic acid (IC50 0.38 - 10.51 µg/mL for 2,2'-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid), chemiluminescence, and specific immunological extraction followed by enzymatic detection assays. The study results support traditional medicinal use of the plant for the treatment of parasitical disorders and revealed for the first time the antitrypanosomal potential, anti-inflammatory-like, and antioxidant activity of Terminalia mollis root.
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- Raymond Muganga
- University of Rwanda, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy, Butare, Rwanda
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- Pharmacognosy Research Group, Louvain Drug Research Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain, Bruxelles, Belgium
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- Pharmacognosy Research Group, Louvain Drug Research Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain, Bruxelles, Belgium
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- Université de Liège, CIRM, Laboratoire de Pharmacognosie, CHU B36, Liège, Belgium
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- Université de Liège, CIRM, Laboratoire de Pharmacognosie, CHU B36, Liège, Belgium
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- Centre for Oxygen Research and Development (C. O. R.D), Institute of Chemistry B6a, University of Liège
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- Centre for Oxygen Research and Development (C. O. R.D), Institute of Chemistry B6a, University of Liège
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- Université de Liège, CIRM, Laboratoire de Pharmacognosie, CHU B36, Liège, Belgium
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Baldé AM, Balde AO, Bah B, Barry H, Traore S, Bah F, Balde MA, Camara A, Traore MS, Balde ES, Sylla IK, Diallo S. Malaria in Guinean Rural Areas: Prevalence, Management, and Ethnotherapeutic Investigations in Dionfo, Sub-Prefecture of Labe. Planta Med 2021; 87:850-859. [PMID: 34229354 DOI: 10.1055/a-1519-5847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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As part of a validation program of antimalarial traditional recipes, an ethnotherapeutic approach was applied in Dionfo, a meso-endemic Guinean rural area where conventional health facilities are insufficient. A prevalence investigation indicated a malarial burden of 4.26%. Ethnomedical and ethnobotanical surveys led to a collection of 63 plant species used against malaria from which Terminalia albida (Combretaceae) was one of the most cited. Ethnotherapeutic evaluation of a remedy based on T. albida was applied to 9 voluntary patients suffering from uncomplicated malaria. Treatment of 7 to 14 days led to an improvement of clinical symptoms and a complete parasite clearance achievement of 8/9 patients without side effects. In addition to antiplasmodial activity in vitro and in vivo previously described, this study indicates an efficacy to support the antimalarial traditional use of T. albida, which could constitute a first-aid treatment when access to other medicines is delayed in the Dionfo community. Ethnotherapeutical investigation could be a valuable approach to guide subsequent investigations on traditional remedies.
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- Aliou Mamadou Baldé
- Institut de Recherche et de Développement des Plantes Médicinales et Alimentaires de Guinée, Dubréka, BP 6411 Conakry, Guinée
- Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de la Santé, Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry, Guinée
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- Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de la Santé, Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry, Guinée
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- Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de la Santé, Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry, Guinée
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- Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de la Santé, Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry, Guinée
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- Institut de Recherche et de Développement des Plantes Médicinales et Alimentaires de Guinée, Dubréka, BP 6411 Conakry, Guinée
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- Faculté des Sciences, Université Julius Nyéréré de Kankan
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- Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de la Santé, Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry, Guinée
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- Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de la Santé, Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry, Guinée
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- Institut de Recherche et de Développement des Plantes Médicinales et Alimentaires de Guinée, Dubréka, BP 6411 Conakry, Guinée
- Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de la Santé, Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry, Guinée
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- Institut de Recherche et de Développement des Plantes Médicinales et Alimentaires de Guinée, Dubréka, BP 6411 Conakry, Guinée
- Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de la Santé, Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry, Guinée
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- Institut de Recherche et de Développement des Plantes Médicinales et Alimentaires de Guinée, Dubréka, BP 6411 Conakry, Guinée
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- Tradithérapeute professionnel, Dionfo-Centre, Labé, Guinée
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Bobasa E, Netzel M, Phan ADT, Smyth H, Sultanbawa Y, Cozzolino D. Unlocking the Secrets of Terminalia Kernels Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy. Appl Spectrosc 2021; 75:834-838. [PMID: 33464155 DOI: 10.1177/0003702821992136] [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: 06/12/2023]
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In recent years, the native food industry in Australia has increased in both value and volume due to the discovery of a wide range of phytochemicals (e.g., vitamin C, polyphenols) that have potential health benefits. Thus, plant organs and tissues of these native plants are used in a wide range of applications. In particular, the kernel of a native plum, the Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana, Combretaceae) is considered to be rich in lipids and other phytochemical compounds. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of NIR spectroscopy to analyze and characterize kernel samples and tissues of wild harvest fruit samples. The Fourier transform near-infrared reflectance spectra of cracked kernels, seeds cover tissues, and dry powder Kakadu plum kernels were acquired. Both principal component analysis and partial least squares discriminant analysis were used to analyze and interpret the spectral data. A correct classification rate of 93%, 86%, and 80% was achieved for the identification of kernel provenance using all tissues, seed coats, and the whole nuts, respectively. The results of this study reported for the first time the analysis of Kakadu plum kernels and their tissues using NIR spectroscopy.
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- Eshetu Bobasa
- ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, 1974The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, 1974The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, 1974The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, 1974The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, 1974The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, 1974The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, 1974The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, 1974The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, 1974The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, 1974The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, 1974The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, 1974The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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Liu D, Ma Z, Zhang X, Miao X, Fan L, Zhao L, Wang S, Li G. A metabolomics study: Reveals the protective effect and mechanism of Terminalia chebula Retz on the cardiotoxicity induced by radix Aconiti kusnezoffii Reichb. Pak J Pharm Sci 2021; 34:1233-1241. [PMID: 34602394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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To reveal the protective effect of Terminalia chebula Retz (TCR) on cardiotoxicity induced by radix of Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb (AKR). Control, AKR, AKR-TCR 1:3, AKR-TCR 1:1, AKR-TCR 3:1 and TCR-prepared AKR groups were set up. After treatment, the heart tissues were observed by H&E staining and transmission electron microscope. Serum myoglobin (MB) and troponin (cTn) were detected by ELISA. UPLC-Q Exactive/MS analysis was performed to detect the metabolic difference among the groups. ELISA results showed that the MB and cTn values of AKR group were significantly higher than Control group (P<0.05), while those of the other groups were lower than AKR group. TCR-prepared AKR group had similar MB and cTn contents to the Control group. Histopathological examination also indicated better detoxifying effects in the TCR-prepared AKR and AKR-TCR 1:1 group. The serum metabolomics analysis showed obvious distinction between the AKR and Control groups, while AKR-TCR combination reversed the metabolomics changes induced by AKR. Through multivariate statistical analysis, 9 metabolic markers related to energy, nucleic acid and amino acid metabolism were identified. Conclusively, AKR-induced cardiotoxicity may be related to energy, nucleic acid and amino acid metabolism, and TCR can reduce the cardiotoxicity by regulating the relative metabolism pathways.
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- Dandan Liu
- Department of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, PR China/State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, PR China
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Dada FA, Oyeleye SI, Adefegha SA, Babatola LJ, Adebayo A. Evaluation of different almond ( Terminalia catappa) extracts against oxidative stress induced by cyclosporine in brain and liver of rats. J Complement Integr Med 2021; 18:727-735. [PMID: 33852232 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2020-0193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study was designed to evaluate the ameliorative effect of almond (Terminalia catappa) leaf (ALE) and stem bark (ABE) extracts on the enzyme activities and oxidative stress markers in the brain and liver tissues of cyclosporine-A (CsA) stressed male albino rats. METHODS Eighty-eight adult male rats weighing between 200 and 220 g were randomly distributed to into 11 groups (n=8) and different doses (100 and 200 mg/kg bwt.) of ALE and ABE were administered through oral gavages to the normal rats and 50 mg/kg/bwt/day CsA-stressed, while normal control rats was given a saline solution (p.o), and the treatment lasted for 14 days. Blood plasma, liver and brain tissues were prepared for biochemical analysis. RESULTS Neuronal [acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butrylcholinesterase (BChE) and arginase] enzyme activities and thiobarbituric acid reactive species (TBARS) level, plasma aspartate transferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activities, liver non-protein thiol (NPSH) level were analyzed. The results revealed that, the administration of CsA induced a significant increase in neuronal AChE, BChE, arginase, TBARS level, but decreased nitric oxide (NO) level. CsA also increased ALT, AST, and ALP activities in the blood plasma of CsA stress rats compared to normal control, but were significantly reversed respectively (p<0.001) upon treatment with the ALE and ABE dose-dependently. CONCLUSIONS The study revealed that ALE and ABE could prevent neuronal dysfunction and liver toxicity induced by CsA administration, however, higher dose (200 mg/kg) of the studied extracts appears to be more potent.
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- Felix Abayomi Dada
- Science Laboratory Technology Department (Biochemistry Unit), Federal Polytechnic Ede, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Research Laboratory, Biochemistry Department, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
- Department of Biomedical Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
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- Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Research Laboratory, Biochemistry Department, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria
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Zhao L, Duan Z, Wang Y, Wang M, Liu Y, Wang X, Li H. Protective effect of Terminalia chebula Retz. extract against Aβ aggregation and Aβ-induced toxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans. J Ethnopharmacol 2021; 268:113640. [PMID: 33307058 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Terminalia chebula Retz. (T.chebula) is an important medicinal plant in Tibetan medicine and Ayurveda. T.chebula is known as the "King of Tibetan Medicine", due to its widespread clinical pharmacological activity such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antidiabetic as well as anticancer in lots of in vivo and in vitro models. In this study, we use transgenic and/or RNAi Caenorhabditis elegans (C.elegans) model to simulation the AD pathological features induced by Aβ, to detect the effect of TWE on improving Aβ-induced toxicity and the corresponding molecular mechanism. AIM OF STUDY The study aimed to tested the activities and its possible mechanism of T.chebula to against Aβ1-42 induced toxicity and Aβ1-42 aggregation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using transgenic C.elegans strain CL2006 and CL4176 as models respond to paralytic induced by Aβ toxicity. The transcription factors DAF-16 and SKN-1 were analyzed used a fluorescence microscope in transgenic strains (DAF-16:GFP, SKN-1:GFP). The function of DAF-16 and SKN-1 was further investigated using loss-of-function strains by feeding RNA interference (RNAi) bacteria. To evaluate the aggregation level of Aβ in the transgenic C.elegans, Thioflavin S (ThS) staining and WB visualized the levels of Aβ monomers and oligomers. RESULTS TWE treatment can significantly improve the paralysis of transgenic C.elegans caused by Aβ aggregation (up to 14%). The Aβ aggregates in transgenic C.elegans are significantly inhibited under TWE exposure (up to 70%). TWE increases the nuclear localization of the key transcription factor DAF-16 and HSF-1, which in turn leads to the expression of downstream Hsp-16.2 protein and exerts its inhibitory effect on Aβ aggregation. Meanwhile, paralysis improved has not observed in SKN-1 mutation and/or RNAi C.elegans. CONCLUSION Our results indicate that TWE can protect C.elegans against the Aβ1-42-induced toxicity, inhibition Aβ1-42 aggregation and delaying Aβ-induced paralysis. The neuroprotective effect of TWE involves the activation of DAF-16/HSF-1/Hsp-16.2 pathway.
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- Longhe Zhao
- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Donggang Road No. 199, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Donggang Road No. 199, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Donggang Road No. 199, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Donggang Road No. 199, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Donggang Road No. 199, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Donggang Road No. 199, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Donggang Road No. 199, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Institute of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Tianshui Road No. 222, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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Khalaf AA, Ibrahim MA, Galal MK, Abdallah AA, Mansour R, Afify MM. The protective effects of Terminalia laxiflora extract on hepato-nephrotoxicity induced by fipronil in male rats. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2020; 27:39507-39515. [PMID: 32651782 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-10018-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2019] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The present study was led to investigate the defensive role of Terminalia laxiflora extract (TLE) on fipronil (FPN) induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in male rats. Rats were administered with TLE (100 mg/kg) against the renal toxicity and hepatotoxicity induced by administration of FPN (10.5 mg/kg) for 30 days. At the end of the experimental period, the serum, liver, and kidneys were harvested and assessed for subsequent analysis. FPN administration to rats resulted in a significant elevation of serum transaminases, urea, and creatinine. Also, FPN-treated groups exhibited a marked reduction in total protein and albumin levels. Compared with the control group, the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) was elevated in groups treated with FPN, whereas superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) activities, and glutathione levels were distinctly reduced in this group. Significant increases in genomic DNA fragmentation and the expression level of the caspase-3 gene were also recorded. The biochemical result was supported by histopathological findings. Co-administration of TLE along with FPN significantly diminished the liver and kidney function tests decreased the level of lipid peroxidation, and enhanced all the antioxidant enzymes, while also diminishing the expression of caspase-3 and DNA laddering, indicating amelioration of DNA damage. These results indicate that TLE plays a vital role in diminishing FPN-induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity.
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Mammalian Toxicology Department, Central Agricultural Pesticides Lab, CAPL., Agriculture Research Center, ARC., Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, P.O.62511, Egypt
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Mathiyazhagan J, Kodiveri Muthukaliannan G. Combined Zingiber officinale and Terminalia chebula Induces Apoptosis and Modulates mTOR and hTERT Gene Expressions in MCF-7 Cell Line. Nutr Cancer 2020; 73:1207-1216. [PMID: 32664754 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2020.1792518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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In this study, we evaluated the cytotoxicity and apoptotic activity of Zingiber officinale (ZO), Terminalia chebula (TC) alone, and in combination (ZO:TC-1:4). The presence of major bioactive compounds in ZO (6-gingerol and 6-shogaol) and TC (gallic acid, ellagic acid, and chebulinic acid) were evaluated by high performance liquid chromatography. The IC50 values of ZO, TC, and ZOTC (1:4) was estimated to be 88.5, 108.5, and 53.5 μg/mL, respectively. The cell death and cytomorphology changes upon treatment were observed. At these concentrations, ZO, TC, and ZOTC showed reduced mitochondrial membrane potential, increased reactive oxygen species, and apoptotic activities. It was also reported to downregulate mTOR and hTERT gene expression levels which are the primary genes for cell proliferation and growth. This first report on ZOTC combination has the potential to develop as a therapeutic agent for breast cancer.
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- Jayasindu Mathiyazhagan
- School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Mathiyazhagan J, Kodiveri Muthukaliannan G. The role of mTOR and oral intervention of combined Zingiber officinale- Terminalia chebula extract in type 2 diabetes rat models. J Food Biochem 2020; 44:e13250. [PMID: 32462682 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Revised: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The present study examined the potential of Zingiber officinale-Terminalia chebula extract alone (ZO and TC) and in combination (ZOTC) against type 2 diabetes via downregulation of mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR). The 1:4 (ZOTC) ratio showed high cell survival percentage against the rat insulinoma cell line (RIN-5F) when compared to other possible ratios of ZOTC. Oral administration of ZO alone, TC alone, combined ZOTC (1:4), and the positive control metformin (Met) in fructose-streptozotocin (STZ) -induced diabetic rats showed reduced blood glucose levels, reduced insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), increased insulin levels, and increased pancreatic beta cell function (HOMA-β). ZOTC treatment in diabetic rats ameliorated the antioxidant status without affecting liver and serum parameters. Histological evaluation of the pancreas was performed to find pathological changes; the transcriptional and immunohistochemistry results showed reduced mTOR expression in the pancreas during ZOTC treatment. Conclusively, the results obtained suggest that ZOTC treatment against fructose-STZ-induced type 2 diabetes rat models can help regulate blood glucose, insulin levels, and normalize pancreatic β cell damage. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that affects a large number of populations worldwide. Zingiber officinale (ZO) and Terminalia chebula (TC) has been used in traditional medicine since ancient times against various ailments, including diabetes. In this study, we reported the effect of the combined ZOTC that showed significant blood glucose reduction and increased insulin levels via mTOR when compared to individual treatments. This finding is valuable for food technologists and alternative medicine practitioners to know the antidiabetic effect of the ZOTC combination.
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Goswami M, Chaturvedi P, Kumar Sonwani R, Dutta Gupta A, Rani Singhania R, Shekher Giri B, Nath Rai B, Singh H, Yadav S, Sharan Singh R. Application of Arjuna ( Terminalia arjuna) seed biochar in hybrid treatment system for the bioremediation of Congo red dye. Bioresour Technol 2020; 307:123203. [PMID: 32222690 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [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: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In the present study, a hybrid treatment system (biological and ozonation) was developed and used in the decolorization of Congo red (CR) dye. The biological treatment was performed in packed bed bioreactor (PBBR) containing Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna) seeds biochar immobilized with Providencia stuartii, whereas ozonation was carried out in an ozone reactor. The process variables such as temperature, process time, and inoculum size were optimized and found to be 30 °C, 2 48 h, and 3 × 105 CFU/mL, respectively with 92.0 ± 5.0% of dye decolorization. Furthermore, biologically treated effluent was subject to ozone treatment for the decolorization of the remaining CR dye. The hybrid approach reveals almost complete decolorization of Congo red (CR) dye. The kinetic study of microbial growth was examined by Monod model. In addition, the cost analysis estimation for the removal of CR dye was done, and removal per liter was found to be economic.
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- Mandavi Goswami
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi 221005, India; Department of Chemical Engineering, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211004, India
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- Aquatic Toxicology Laboratory, Environmental Toxicology Group, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Vishvigyan Bhawan, 31, M.G. Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211004, India
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- Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Lucknow Sector 5, Vrindavan Yojna, Lucknow 226 025, UP, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi 221005, India; Aquatic Toxicology Laboratory, Environmental Toxicology Group, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Vishvigyan Bhawan, 31, M.G. Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211004, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering & Technology (BIET), Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh 284128, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi 221005, India.
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Rudreshaiah OB, Venkatesh YK, Ramappa S. Terminalia bellirica: a new biodiesel for diesel engine: a comparative experimental investigation. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2020; 27:14432-14440. [PMID: 31786762 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-06940-y] [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: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In the present study, Terminalia bellirica methyl ester (TBME)/biodiesel was formed using potassium hydroxide as catalyst. Methyl ester fuel properties were resolved as per ASTM standard. The attribute of compression ignition (CI) engine such as combustion, performance, and released emission qualities of samples, such as diesel and TBME blends (B10, B20, B30, B50, and B100), were deliberated on a single-cylinder CI engine. By varying the load to 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%, test data were measured. Using AVL DI GAS 444N (five gas) analyzer dissimilarity in the engine emissions were documented. The results of biodiesel test blends show the similar combustion and performance to diesel curves with minor decrement. However, CO and HC emission diminish when engine fueled with TBME test blends whereas NOx amplifies.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru, Karnataka, India
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Li HQ, Xu JY, Fan XH, Wu SS. Optimization of the traditional processing method for precision detoxification of CaoWu through biomimetic linking kinetics and human toxicokinetics of aconitine as toxic target marker. J Ethnopharmacol 2019; 242:112053. [PMID: 31271819 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 01/16/2019] [Revised: 05/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE CaoWu (Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix), well known for its high toxicity leading to fatal ventricular arrhythmias, is detoxified by HeZi (Terminalia Chebula Retz) decoction to prepare ZhiCaoWu (Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Preparata) as one part of ingredients of NaRu-3 pill which is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Aconitine (AC) is a highly toxic alkaloid of CaoWu and it is used as toxic target marker for the quality control (QC) of ZhiCaoWu. In the traditional processing method, the vanish of astringent or spicy feeling in tongue is the important detoxification indicator of ZhiCaoWu. However, how CaoWu is detoxified to ZhiCaoWu and whether the appropriate content of AC in ZhiCaoWu can be efficiently perceived after the empirical detoxification still lack factual basis. AIM OF THE STUDY The present study aimed to optimize the traditional processing method for precision detoxification of CaoWu through biomimetic linking kinetics and human toxicokinetics (TK) of AC, with a view of providing insights into the changes of toxic target marker. MATERIALS AND METHODS CaoWu medicinal slices (Mes) and coarse powder (Cop) were processed by blank HeZi decoction through the soaking method for 7 days. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used for the analysis of the samples. The acidity of blank HeZi decoction and HeZi processing decoction was directly determined by pH meter. The non-compartment analysis (NCA) was used to have an intuitive appreciation for AC and pH changes in HeZi processing decoction while the compartment model method was used to build the biomimetic linking kinetics model with the covariate. The inter-species scaling of animal TK parameters was conducted to predict human AC TK profiles. The possible uptake ways of AC (rapid-release or extended-release) for humans were attempted to assess the poisoning risk of AC in NaRu-3 pill. Based on the target content of AC in ZhiCaoWu, the biomimetic linking kinetics model was explored to optimize the traditional processing detoxification method of CaoWu. The assays of determining inflammatory cytokines in lipopolysaccharides (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 cells were performed to investigate the inflammatory modulation effects of AC in vitro. RESULTS ZhiCaoWu was prepared by eliminating redundant AC in CaoWu through the repeatable replacement of HeZi processing decoction in which its acidity (pH) was affected. AC-pH changes in HeZi processing decoction were adequately depicted by a biomimetic linking kinetics model whose predictive power was determined by comparing the predictions of AC in ZhiCaoWu with the reported data. Rapid-release AC at the converted dose of 111.1 and 417.6 μg (0.011 and 0.042% of AC in NaRu-3 pill) reached maximum blood concentrations of 26.1 and 98.1 ng/mL at 0.3 h, in comparison with minimum human lethal concentration (100 ng/mL). Achieving the target content of AC (0.04%) in ZhiCaoWu or AC (0.011%) in NaRu-3 pill to precisely control the poisoning risk, the potential optimized protocols were that the processing time at 0.2-0.8% of AC in CaoWu was 2.0-4.4 days for Cop and 2.7-6.2 days for Mes. Correspondingly, pH values in HeZi processing decoction were 3.95 and 3.77 for Cop and Mes, respectively. Meanwhile, Lipopolysaccharides (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 cells were exposed to 0, 20, and 200 μM of AC for 12 h and AC at 20 μM enhanced the levels of IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-α. CONCLUSIONS Thus, for the first time, a biomimetic linking kinetics model was built to optimize the traditional detoxification method. Moreover, pH changes could be developed as surrogate endpoint for guiding the processing detoxification of CaoWu. Notably, setting the content limit of AC (0.011%) was very rational to control the poisoning risk of NaRu-3 pill. In addition, it was possible that there existed the more complex mechanisms of AC for inflammatory modulation in vitro.
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- Han Qing Li
- State Clinical Trial Institution of New Drugs, International Mongolian Hospital of Inner Mongolia, Hohhot, 010065, China; Mongolian Medicine Laboratory, Mongolian Medicine Institute of Inner Mongolia, Hohhot, 010065, China.
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- Mongolian Pharmaceutical Preparation Center, International Mongolian Hospital of Inner Mongolia, Hohhot, 010065, China
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- State Clinical Trial Institution of New Drugs, International Mongolian Hospital of Inner Mongolia, Hohhot, 010065, China
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- State Clinical Trial Institution of New Drugs, International Mongolian Hospital of Inner Mongolia, Hohhot, 010065, China
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Rodrigues de Araújo A, Iles B, de Melo Nogueira K, Dias JDN, Plácido A, Rodrigues A, Albuquerque P, Silva-Pereira I, Socodatto R, Portugal CC, Relvas JB, Costa Véras LM, Dalmatti Alves Lima FC, Batagin-Neto A, Rolim Medeiros JV, Moreira Nunes PH, Eaton P, de Souza de Almeida Leite JR. Antifungal and anti-inflammatory potential of eschweilenol C-rich fraction derived from Terminalia fagifolia Mart. J Ethnopharmacol 2019; 240:111941. [PMID: 31100435 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.111941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 03/20/2019] [Revised: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Folk knowledge transmitted between generations allows traditional populations to maintain the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of several diseases. In this context, the species Terminalia fagifolia Mart., native to Brazil, is used for the treatment of chronic and infectious diseases. Plants rich in secondary metabolites, such as this species and their derivatives, may represent therapeutic alternatives for the treatment of diseases that reduce the quality of life of people. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of this study was to evaluate the antifungal and anti-inflammatory potential of aqueous fraction from ethanolic extract of T. fagifolia, with in silico study of the major compound of the fraction. MATERIAL AND METHODS The phytochemical study of the aqueous fraction was performed by HPLC, LC/MS and NMR. The antifungal activity was evaluated against yeasts, by determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum fungicidal concentration. The effect on Candida albicans was analyzed by AFM. The antibiofilm potential against biofilms of C. albicans was also tested. The anti-inflammatory potential of the aqueous fraction was evaluated in vivo by the carrageenan-induced paw edema and peritonitis. A microglial model of LPS-induced neuroinflammation was also studied. Further insights on the activation mechanism were studied using quantum chemistry computer simulations. Toxicity was evaluated in the Galleria mellonella and human erythrocytes models. RESULTS Eschweilenol C was identified as the major constituent of the aqueous fraction of the ethanolic extract of T. fagifolia. The aqueous fraction was active against all Candida strains used (sensitive and resistant to Fluconazole) with MICs ranging from 1000 to 0.4 μg/mL. By AFM it was possible to observe morphological alterations in treated Candida cells. The fraction significantly (p < 0.05) inhibited paw edema and decreased levels of malondialdehyde induced by carrageenan. In a microglial cell model, aqueous fraction demonstrated the ability to inhibit NF-κB after induction with lipopolysaccharide. The theoretical studies showed structural similarity between eschweilenol C and indomethacin and an excellent antioxidant potential. The aqueous fraction did not present toxicity in the studied models. CONCLUSION The results indicate that the aqueous fraction of T. fagifolia has potential for biomedical applications with low toxicity. This finding can be attributed to the predominance of eschweilenol C in the aqueous fraction.
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- Biotechnology and Biodiversity Center Research, Biotec, Federal University of Piaui, Parnaíba, Piaui, Brazil
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- Biotechnology and Biodiversity Center Research, Biotec, Federal University of Piaui, Parnaíba, Piaui, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Dimorphic and Pathogenic Fungi, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
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- Glial Cell Biology Laboratory, Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, i3S, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; Bioprospectum, Lda, UPTEC, Porto, Portugal
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- Glial Cell Biology Laboratory, Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, i3S, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Dimorphic and Pathogenic Fungi, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Dimorphic and Pathogenic Fungi, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
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- Glial Cell Biology Laboratory, Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, i3S, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Glial Cell Biology Laboratory, Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, i3S, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Glial Cell Biology Laboratory, Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, i3S, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Biotechnology and Biodiversity Center Research, Biotec, Federal University of Piaui, Parnaíba, Piaui, Brazil
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- The Northeast Biotechnology Network, RENORBIO, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina, PI, Brazil; Center for Research in Applied Morphology and Immunology, NuPMIA, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil.
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Mishra P, Marwah N, Agarwal N, Chaturvedi Y, Suohu T. Comparison of Punica granatum, Terminalia chebula, and Vitis vinifera Seed Extracts used as Mouthrinse on Salivary Streptococcus mutans Levels in Children. J Contemp Dent Pract 2019; 20:920-927. [PMID: 31797848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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AIM The present study was conducted to compare the efficacy of all Punica granatum, Terminalia chebula, and Vitis vinifera on salivary Streptococcus mutans levels in children and also to evaluate their substantivity at an interval of 15 days that is at day 1, days 16, and 31. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was designed for a randomized clinical double-blinded study where 80 children of 8-15 years of age were living in a residential premise. Subjects were randomly divided into 4 groups of 20 each to whom mouthrinses were given. The criteria for assessing the efficacy was done by collecting the saliva sample for pH, buffering capacity, plaque index, and Streptococcus mutans microbiologic assay. These values were assessed at the baseline, days 16, and 31. Children were asked to discontinue mouthrinse from days 16 to 31. The supervisor was trained to administer the mouthrinses properly. RESULTS The data were coded and analysis was done using the SPSS version 20. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. The pH and buffering capacity showed that values were almost the same among all four groups at various time intervals which showed statistically nonsignificant results. Punica granatum showed a maximum reduction in S. mutans count followed by T. chebula and V. vinifera, although they were statistically nonsignificant. The Vitis vinifera group had successfully reduced more plaque score at day 16 (0.04) followed by T. chebula (0.09) and P. granatum (0.12). CONCLUSION This in vivo study implied that V. vinifera had shown the lowest plaque reduction owing to its antioxidant and phytochemical properties. And P. granatum showed the maximum substantivity. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Mouthrinses helped in reducing plaque deposition, caries activity, and helped in oral hygiene maintenance. Hereby, we can conclude that nutraceutical mouthrinses are safe in children and produced superior results than the chemical mouthrinses.
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- Pooja Mishra
- Department of Pedodontics, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Phone: +91 9868786574, e-mail:
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- Department of Pedodontics, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pedodontics, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pedodontics, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pedodontics, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Cota D, Mishra S, Shengule S. Beneficial role of Terminalia arjuna hydro-alcoholic extract in colitis and its possible mechanism. J Ethnopharmacol 2019; 230:117-125. [PMID: 30367989 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 07/12/2018] [Revised: 09/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/13/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Terminalia arjuna Roxb. (Combretaceae) is traditionally used in Ayurveda medicine and holds ethnomedicinal importance for treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. In view of its anti-inflammatory, antidiarrheal and antioxidant potential, it could be beneficial for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is associated with interaction between genetic, environmental factors and intestinal microbiome leading to dysregulated immune responses. This study evaluates the effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Terminalia arjuna bark (TAHA) in trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid (TNBS) model of rat colitis which resembles human IBD. MATERIALS AND METHODS TAHA (500, 250, 125 mg/kg) was administered orally for 28 days in TNBS induced rats. Response to treatment was assessed by comparing observations in diseased and treated groups using disease activity index (DAI); macroscopic/histological damage; determining oxidative stress indicators: myeloperoxidase, malondialdehyde, nitric oxide, catalase, superoxide dismutase, and reduced glutathione; gene expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α and chemokine: MCP-1. Furthermore, the role of TAHA in altering the gut microbiota profile in rat feces and plasma zinc was also studied. RESULTS TAHA treatment in colitic rats directed decreased DAI scores, macroscopic and histologic damage. It also reduced myeloperoxidase, malondialdehyde and nitric oxide level. Whereas, prevented depletion of plasma catalase, superoxide dismutase and glutathione level. In addition, TAHA treatment down-regulated the gene expression of pro-inflammatory mediators and displayed altered beneficial effect on fecal microbiota. Furthermore, enhanced plasma zinc level supported the beneficial effect of TAHA in colitic rats. The dose of TAHA that produced most significant beneficial effect was 500 mg/kg. CONCLUSION TAHA administration relieved the disease activity in TNBS induced colitis by reducing expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokine, decreasing oxidative stress, and improving plasma zinc level and structure of gut microbiota.
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- Damita Cota
- Dr. Prabhakar Kore Basic Science Research Center, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KLE University), Belagavi 590010, Karnataka, India.
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- Dr. Prabhakar Kore Basic Science Research Center, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KLE University), Belagavi 590010, Karnataka, India.
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- Dr. Prabhakar Kore Basic Science Research Center, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KLE University), Belagavi 590010, Karnataka, India.
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Beserra AMSES, Vilegas W, Tangerina MMP, Ascêncio SD, Soares IM, Pavan E, Damazo AS, Ribeiro RV, Martins DTDO. Chemical characterisation and toxicity assessment in vitro and in vivo of the hydroethanolic extract of Terminalia argentea Mart. leaves. J Ethnopharmacol 2018; 227:56-68. [PMID: 30142424 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.08.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2018] [Revised: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 08/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Terminalia argentea Mart. (Combretaceae), known mainly as "capitão", is a native tree, not endemic, that occurs in the Amazon, Caatinga, Cerrado and Atlantic Forest in Brazil. Leaf infusion is popularly mentioned by riverine communities that inhabit the microregion of Northern Araguaia (Mato Grosso, Brazil) for the treatment of gastric ulcer, bronchitis and haemorrhage. Considering the wide medicinal use, lack of studies that evaluate the safety of use and the scarcity of phytochemical studies of T. argentea leaves, this work was carried out with the objective of evaluating the toxicity of the hydroethanolic extract of the leaves of T. argentea Mart. (HETa) in experimental models in vivo and in vitro, as well as to advance the phytochemical analysis of HETa. MATERIALS AND METHODS HETa was prepared by macerating the leaf powder in hydroethanolic solution. Phytochemical characterisation was carried out by thin-layer chromatography (TLC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and mass spectrometry through direct flow infusion coupled with electrospray ionization and ion-trap analyzer (DFI-ESI-IT-MS analyses) The contents of phenols, flavonoids and phytosterols were analysed by colorimetric methods. Cytotoxicity was assessed by the Alamar blue assay on Chinese hamster ovary epithelial cells (CHO-K1) and human gastric adenocarcinoma cells (AGS). In vitro genotoxicity of HETa (10, 30 or 100 μg/mL) was assessed by micronucleus (MN) and comet tests using CHO-K1 cells. The acute toxicity assessment was performed by oral administration of HETa in single dose Swiss mice (males and females) up to 2000 mg/kg and sub-chronic toxicity by daily oral administration of HETa (50, 200 and 800 mg/kg) in Wistar rats for 30 days. The parameters related to the clinical and toxicological observations were determined every 6 days and at the end of the treatment the blood was collected for biochemical and haematological analysis, and some organs were removed for macroscopic and histopathological analysis. RESULTS Preliminary phytochemistry and TLC analysis of HETa revealed the presence of phenolic compounds (18.8%), flavonoids (10.8%), saponins, tannins and phytosterols (19%). The HPLC data revealed the presence of gallic acid, rutin, ellagic acid, catechin, quercetin and kaempferol. In the analysis by DFI-ESI-IT-MS, the presence of gallic acid, rutin, ellagic acid and quercetin was confirmed and identified caffeic acid, quinic acid, galloylmucic acid, quercetin xyloside, quercetin rhamnoside, quercetin glucoside, caffeoyl ellagic acid, quercetin galloyl xyloside, terminalin, quercetin galloyl glucose, corilagin, quercetin digalloyl xyloside, quercetin digalloyl glucoside, punicalin and punicalagin. HETa showed no cytotoxic effect on CHO-K1 and AGS cells. In the MN assay, HETa increased the number of MNs and nuclear buds (NBUDs) in binucleate cells at the three concentrations tested and the nucleoplasmic bridges (NPBs) number at 30 μg/mL. In the comet test, HETa (10 and 100 μg/mL) alone showed a genotoxic effect on CHO-K1 cells. In pre-treatment, HETa at all concentrations tested prevented DNA damage induced by H2O2. In co-treatment with H2O2, HETa showed genotoxic effects at the three concentrations, and post-treatment DNA damage in exposed CHO-K1 cells to H2O2 was repaired in 22.5% with 10 μg/mL HETa. In the acute toxicity test, the HETa did not cause death in the mice, being verified only by piloerection and reversible in 2 h in males and in 4 days in females. No macroscopic changes were observed in the analysed organs. In the sub-chronic toxicity test, the HETa did not cause death in the rats after 30 days and the few changes were: absolute (103/mm3) and relative (%) values of basophils increased by 477.8% and 423% (p < 0.001), respectively, with 50 mg/kg; reduction in feed intake (23.6%, p < 0.01) only on day 18; total cholesterol concentration (13.1%, p < 0.05) and relative heart weight (13.2% %, p < 0.05) at a dose of 800 mg/kg. These effects were not dose-dependent nor followed by clinical signs and symptoms of intoxication, nor of macroscopic and histopathological changes in the organs of animals treated with HETa. CONCLUSIONS The results demonstrated that HETa had no cytotoxic in vitro effects for CHO-K1 and AGS cells. In in vitro genotoxicity assays, the HETa induced different responses, according to concentration and experimental condition. In the MN test the HETa presented genotoxic potential by increasing the number of MNs, NBUDs and NPBs. In the comet assay, HETa was genotoxic by itself and in the co-treatment protocol with H2O2. In pre-treatment or post-treatment protocols with H2O2, HETa presented an antigenotoxic effect by preventing or repairing, respectively, the genotoxicity induced by H2O2. In the in vivo models, HETa was shown to be relatively safe after acute administration in mice [no-observed-adverse effect level (NOAEL) of 2000 mg/kg] and sub-chronic in rats (NOAEL of 800 mg/kg), confirming the riverine information that it is non-toxic in the dosage used. Phytochemical analysis of HETa revealed the presence of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, saponins, tannins and phytosterols. Among the flavonoids and tannins, we highlight gallic acid, rutin, ellagic acid, quercetin, caffeic acid, quinic acid, corilagin, punicalin and punicalagin. Thus, it can be stated that HETa has a good safety margin for therapeutic use.
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- Angela Márcia Selhorst E Silva Beserra
- Área de Farmacologia, Departamento de Ciências Básicas em Saúde, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil
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- UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista, Instituto de Biociências, Laboratório de Bioprospecção de Produtos Naturais, câmpus do Litoral Paulista, São Vicente, São Paulo, Brazil
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- UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista, Instituto de Biociências, Laboratório de Bioprospecção de Produtos Naturais, câmpus do Litoral Paulista, São Vicente, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Produtos Naturais, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Tocantins (UFT), Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Produtos Naturais, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Tocantins (UFT), Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil
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- Área de Farmacologia, Departamento de Ciências Básicas em Saúde, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Histologia, Departamento de Ciências Básicas em Saúde, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil
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- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Mato Grosso (IFMT), Campus Avançado de Lucas do Rio Verde, Mato Grosso, Brazil
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- Área de Farmacologia, Departamento de Ciências Básicas em Saúde, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil.
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Salih EYA, Julkunen-Tiitto R, Lampi AM, Kanninen M, Luukkanen O, Sipi M, Lehtonen M, Vuorela H, Fyhrquist P. Terminalia laxiflora and Terminalia brownii contain a broad spectrum of antimycobacterial compounds including ellagitannins, ellagic acid derivatives, triterpenes, fatty acids and fatty alcohols. J Ethnopharmacol 2018; 227:82-96. [PMID: 29733942 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.04.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [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: 06/12/2017] [Revised: 12/07/2017] [Accepted: 04/21/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Terminalia laxiflora Engl. & Diels, (Sudanese Arabic name: Darout الدروت) and Terminalia brownii Fresen (Sudanese Arabic name: Alshaf ألشاف) (Combretaceae) are used in Sudanese traditional folk medicine and in other African countries for treatment of infectious diseases, TB and its symptoms, such as cough, bronchitis and chest pain. AIM OF STUDY Because of the frequent use of T. laxiflora and T. brownii in African traditional medicine and due to the absence of studies regarding their antimycobacterial potential there was a need to screen extracts of T. laxiflora and T. brownii for their growth inhibitory potential and to study the chemical composition and compounds in growth inhibitory extracts. MATERIALS AND METHODS The plant species were collected in Sudan (Blue Nile Forest, Ed Damazin Forestry areas) and selected according to their uses in traditional medicine for the treatment of bacterial infections, including TB. Eighty extracts and fractions of the stem bark, stem wood, roots, leaves and fruits of T. laxiflora and T. brownii and nine pure compounds present in the active extracts were screened against Mycobacterium smegmatis ATCC 14468 using agar diffusion and microplate dilution methods. Inhibition zones and MIC values were estimated and compared to rifampicin. HPLC-UV/DAD, GC/MS and UHPLC/Q-TOF MS were employed to identify the compounds in the growth inhibitory extracts. RESULTS The roots of T. laxiflora and T. brownii gave the best antimycobacterial effects (IZ 22-27 mm) against Mycobacterium smegmatis. The lowest MIC of 625 µg/ml was observed for an acetone extract of the root of T. laxiflora followed by methanol and ethyl acetate extracts, both giving MIC values of 1250 µg/ml. Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography purification of T. brownii roots resulted in low MIC values of 62.5 µg/ml and 125 µg/ml for acetone and ethanol fractions, respectively, compared to 5000 µg/ml for the crude methanol extract. Methyl (S)-flavogallonate is suggested to be the main active compound in the Sephadex LH- 20 acetone fraction, while ellagic acid xyloside and methyl ellagic acid xyloside are suggested to give good antimycobacterial activity in the Sephadex LH-20 ethanol fraction. RP-18 TLC purifications of an ethyl acetate extract of T. laxiflora roots resulted in the enrichment of punicalagin in one of the fractions (Fr5). This fraction gave a five times smaller MIC (500 µg/ml) than the crude ethyl acetate extract (2500 µg/ml) and this improved activity is suggested to be mostly due to punicalagin. 1,18-octadec-9-ene-dioate, stigmast-4-en-3-one, 5α-stigmastan-3,6-dione, triacontanol, sitostenone and β-sitosterol were found in antimycobacterial hexane extracts of the stem bark of both studied species. Of these compounds, 1,18-octadec-9-ene-dioate, stigmast-4-en-3-one, 5α-stigmastan-3,6-dione, triacontanol, sitostenone have not been previously identified in T. brownii and T. laxiflora. Moreover, both plant species contained friedelin, betulinic acid, β-amyrine and two unknown oleanane-type triterpenoids. Of the listed compounds, friedelin, triacontanol and sitostenone gave a MIC of 250 µg/ml against M. smegmatis, whereas stigmasterol and β-sitosterol gave MIC values of 500 µg/ml. CONCLUSIONS Our results show that T. laxiflora and T. brownii contain antimycobacterial compounds of diverse polarities and support the traditional uses of various parts of T. laxiflora and T.brownii as decoctions for treatment of tuberculosis. Further investigations are warranted to explore additional (new) antimycobacterial compounds in the active extracts of T. laxiflora and T. brownii.
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- Enass Y A Salih
- Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Department of Forest Sciences, Viikki Tropical Resources Institute, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 27, FIN-00014, Finland; Faculty of Pharmacy, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Viikki Biocenter, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 56, FIN-00014, Finland.
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- Faculty of Science and Forestry, Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, 80101 Joensuu, Finland
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Department of Applied Chemistry and Microbiology, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 27, Latokartanonkaari 11, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Department of Forest Sciences, Viikki Tropical Resources Institute, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 27, FIN-00014, Finland
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Department of Forest Sciences, Viikki Tropical Resources Institute, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 27, FIN-00014, Finland
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Department of Forest Sciences, Viikki Tropical Resources Institute, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 27, FIN-00014, Finland
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Department of Applied Chemistry and Microbiology, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 27, Latokartanonkaari 11, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Viikki Biocenter, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 56, FIN-00014, Finland
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Viikki Biocenter, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 56, FIN-00014, Finland.
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Sato VH, Sungthong B, Rinthong PO, Nuamnaichati N, Mangmool S, Chewchida S, Sato H. Pharmacological effects of Chatuphalatika in hyperuricemia of gout. Pharm Biol 2018; 56:76-85. [PMID: 29298537 PMCID: PMC6130683 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2017.1421235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 12/21/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
CONTEXT Chatuphalatika (CTPT), is a Thai herbal formulation mixture of Phyllanthus emblica Linn. (Euphorbiaceae), Terminalia belerica Linn. (Combretaceae), T. chebula and the fruit of T. arjuna (Roxb.) Wight & Arn. CTPT is considered to exert anti-inflammatory and antihyperuricemic effects, but there have been no reports to demonstrate these pharmacological effects in a quantitative manner. OBJECTIVES To investigate the antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and antihyperuricemic effects of CTPT. MATERIALS AND METHODS Antioxidant activities of CTPT extracts were measured in vitro by DPPH, ABTS and FRAP assays, and anti-inflammatory effect by measuring inflammatory mediator production induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in RAW264.7 macrophages. The mechanism of the hypouricemic effect was investigated using oxonate-induced hyperuricemic ddY mice treated with oral administrations of CTPT at 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg. RESULTS Antioxidant activities of CTPT measured by ABTS and FRAP assays were 1.35 g TEAC/g extract and 10.3 mmol/100 g extract, respectively. IC50 for the inhibition of DPPH radical was 13.8 µg/mL. CTPT (10 µg/mL) significantly downregulated the mRNA expression of TNF-α and iNOS in RAW 264.7 cells. Lineweaver-Burk analysis of the enzyme kinetics showed that CTPT inhibited xanthine oxidase (XOD) activity in a noncompetitive manner with the Ki of 576.9 µg/mL. Oral administration of CTPT (1000 mg/kg) significantly suppressed uric acid production by inhibiting hepatic XOD activity, and decreased plasma uric acid levels in hyperuricemic mice by approximately 40% (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated for the first time the antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and antihyperuricemic effects of CTPT in vivo and in vitro, suggesting a possibility of using CTPT for the treatment of hyperuricemia in gout.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Natural Products Research Unit, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham, Thailand
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Natural Products Research Unit, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham, Thailand
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- Department Food Chemistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, School of Pharmacy, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
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