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Zakaria NH, Mohamed Tap F, Aljohani GF, Abdul Majid FA. Molecular docking and dynamics simulations revealed the potential inhibitory activity of honey-iQfood ingredients against GSK-3β and CDK5 protein targets for brain health. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024:1-20. [PMID: 38165434 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2298726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Honey-iQfood is an herbal supplement made of a mixture of polyherbal extracts and wild honey. The mixture is traditionally claimed to improve various conditions related to brain cells and functions including dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (GSK-3β) and cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (CDK5) have been identified as being involved in the pathological hyperphosphorylation of tau proteins, which leads to the formation of neurofibrillary tangles and causes Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, this study was conducted to confirm the traditional claims by detection of active compounds, namely curcumin, gallic acid, catechin, rosmarinic acid, and andrographolide in the raw materials of Honey-iQfood through HPLC analysis, molecular docking, and dynamic simulations. Two potential compounds, andrographolide, and rosmarinic acid, produced the best binding affinities following the molecular docking of the active compounds against the GSK-3β and CDK5 targets. Andrographolide binds with GSK-3β at -8.2 kcal/mol, whereas rosmarinic acid binds to CDK5 targets at -8.6 kcal/mol. Molecular dynamics was further carried out to confirm the docking results and clarify their dynamic properties such as RMSD, RMSF, rGyr, SASA, PSA, and binding free energy. CDK5-andrographolide complexes had the best MM-GBSA score (-83.63 kcal/mol) compared to other complexes, indicating the better interaction profile and stability of the complex. These findings warrant further research into andrographolide and rosmarinic acid as efficient inhibitors of tau protein hyperphosphorylation to verify their therapeutic potential in brain-related illnesses.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Nor Hafizah Zakaria
- Institute of Climate Adaptation and Marine Biotechnology (ICAMB), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia
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- Universiti Teknologi Mara Terengganu, Bukit Besi Campus, Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Climate Adaptation and Marine Biotechnology (ICAMB), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia
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Sheikh HI, Zakaria NH, Abdul Majid FA, Zamzuri F, Fadhlina A, Hairani MAS. Promising roles of Zingiber officinale roscoe, Curcuma longa L., and Momordica charantia L. as immunity modulators against COVID-19: A bibliometric analysis. J Agric Food Res 2023; 14:100680. [PMID: 37346755 PMCID: PMC10259168 DOI: 10.1016/j.jafr.2023.100680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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Zingiber officinale, Curcuma longa, and Momordica charantia are medicinal plants that are commonly used in the form of herbal tea, which is formulated to strengthen the immune system, especially against COVID-19 infection. Excellent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunostimulatory properties have been reported for their bioactive compounds, which have been shown to aid in stimulating immune systems as well as lowering the risk of severe COVID-19 such as lung injury. Yet, no bibliometric study on the subject is available. Hence, the purpose of this study is to quantitatively examine the existing articles related to the therapeutic potential of these three herbs, as well as their mechanisms of action in combating the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A total of 121 papers were retrieved from Scopus database up to 14th March 2023. The bibliometric analysis was conducted using VOSviewer software. Based on the literature search, Z. officinale was the most researched plant. India appeared as the most prolific country, with the highest number of articles contributed by two authors from India (Rathi, R. and Gayatri Devi, R.). In terms of keywords, the plants were associated with immune modulation, management of symptoms, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiviral activities. Several important bioactive compounds were responsible for these effects such as gingerol, paradol, shogaol, curcumin, calebin A, momordicoside, karaviloside and cucurbitadienol. These compounds were hypothesized to prevent and cure COVID-19 by regulating inflammatory response, downregulating oxidative stress and modulating immunostimulatory activity. This review paper therefore supports the potential of Z. officinale, C. longa, and M. charantia to be formulated as a herbal blend for treating and preventing COVID-19 infection.
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- Hassan I Sheikh
- Faculty of Fisheries and Food Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
- Food Security Research Cluster, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 42300, Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Fundamental Dental and Medical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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Andriani Y, Hanifah W, Kholieqoh AH, Abdul Majid FA, Hermansyah H, Amir H, Muhammad TST. Antibacterial activity of hexane and methanol fractions of some selected plants against Klebsiella pneumoniae. J Adv Pharm Technol Res 2023; 14:220-225. [PMID: 37692002 PMCID: PMC10483901 DOI: 10.4103/japtr.japtr_183_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Besides adenovirus, pneumonia can also be caused by bacteria. One of the most common bacteria causing the pneumonia is Klebsiella pneumoniae. Currently, treatment by antibiotics has been widely used. Nevertheless, the increasing failure of existing antibiotics because of antibiotic resistance resulted by bacterial pathogens has become a serious problem to human health. Hence, there is a need for a new antibacterial potential agent against K. pneumoniae as an alternative treatment to the pneumonia to prevent the risk of a severe pneumonia for both healthy people and those already infected with the pneumonia. This study, therefore, investigated the antibacterial activity of some selected plants (Pandanus tectorius, Nypa fruticans, Sonneratia alba, Phaleria macrocarpa, Hibiscus tiliaceus, and Pongamia pinnata) against K. pneumoniae. In this study, samples were extracted successively by cold maceration using hexane and methanol. Antibacterial activity was determined by well and disc diffusion methods. Each fraction was prepared by two-fold dilutions from 20 mg/mL to 0.156 mg/mL. All data were analyzed in triplicate replication and presented as mean values ± standard deviation. Results showed that all methanol fractions of selected plants had antibacterial activity against K. pneumoniae, and well-diffusion method showed better antibacterial results compared to the agar well-diffusion method. The strongest activity was obtained by methanol fraction of S. alba leaf, followed by P. pinnata leaf, Nypa fruticans bark, H. tiliaceus leaf, P. macrocarpa leaf, and P. tectorius leaf with the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) value between 0.625 and 5.0 mg/mL. Phytochemical screening revealed that all methanol fractions were rich in flavonoid content, which could have contributed to their antibacterial activity.
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- Yosie Andriani
- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural, Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia
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- Educational Chemistry Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Bengkulu, Bengkulu, Indonesia
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Abdul Hamid SN, Zakaria NH, Abdul Majid FA, Awang AFI, Zainol SN, Zainudin AN, Muhamad SNH. In vitro and In vivo Assessments on Nutraceutical and Safety of Herb-Fruit Based Drink on Female Wistar Rats. imjm 2023. [DOI: 10.31436/imjm.v22i2.2168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION: The study aimed to assess the safety and nutraceutical properties of ALLURATM related to women’s health and skin beautification. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Determinations of total phenolic (TPC) and flavonoid contents (TFC) were done using the colorimetric method, followed by the identification of gallic acid via highperformance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Antioxidant activity was analyzed using 2,2 -diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2’-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) radicals while its anti-inflammatory activity was measured using enzymelinked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Anti-aging and whitening effects were determined by porcine elastase and mushroom tyrosinase activities, respectively. Skin cell growth promotion and rejuvenation were evaluated using in vitro scratch assay. Cytotoxicity assay was done using HSF1184 and 3T3 BALB/c cell lines. While, acute toxicity test was done on two groups (control and treatment) of six Wistar rats each. The nutraceutical properties were evaluated based on proximate analysis. RESULTS: ALLURATM exhibited DPPH-IC50 values of 180.40 µg/mL and ABTS-IC50 value of 174.40 µg/mL. TPC and TFC were 67.31 mg GAE/g extract and 43.21 mg CE/g extract, respectively while 10.98 mg/g of gallic acid were quantified. ALLURATM reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines of TNF-α and IL-6 and showed anti-aging (IC50-162.40 µg/mL) and whitening effects (IC50- 167.70 µg/mL). ALLURA™ also increased the proliferation of HSF1184 (≤ 1000 µg/ mL), producing significant secretion of epidermal growth factor (EGF) and shown to be non-cytotoxic. No mortality was observed at the highest dose of 2000 mg/kg b.w.t. nor the behavioral and morphological changes in rats. The proximate analysis resulted in high content of moisture and low calories. CONCLUSION: These findings provided preliminary reports for the first time on the functionality of ALLURA™ for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and nutraceutical properties.
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Anuar MNN, Ibrahim M, Zakaria NH, Ichwan SJA, Md Isa ML, Mat Alewi NA, Hagar A, Abdul Majid FA. The Antioxidant Activity and Induction of Apoptotic Cell Death by Musa paradisiaca and Trigona sp. Honey Jelly in ORL115 and ORL188 Cells. Malays J Med Sci 2023; 30:82-91. [PMID: 36875196 PMCID: PMC9984108 DOI: 10.21315/mjms2023.30.1.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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Background Head and neck cancer patients usually need nutritional support due to difficulties in swallowing and chewing. Therefore, this study aimed to formulate Musa paradisiaca and Trigona sp. honey jelly (MTJ) as a convenient functional food. Methods The antioxidant properties were analysed using 2,2'-diphenyl-1 picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), ferric reducing antioxidant potential (FRAP) and 2,2'-azinodi 3-ethylbenthiazolinesulfonate (ABTS) assays. Cytotoxicity was assayed using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) test and the induction of apoptosis was observed via caspase-3/7 activity assay. The identification of phenolic compounds was done via ultra-high-performance-liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometer (UHPLC-MS/MS). Results The antioxidant analysis exhibited: the half inhibitory concentration (IC50) of DPPH inhibition, 54.10 (SD = 4.51) μg/mL; the FRAP value, 30.07 (SD = 0.93) mM TEQ/100 g; and the ABTS value, 131.79 (SD = 8.73) mg TEQ/100 g. Cinnamic acid was the most abundant phenolic compound, followed by maleic acid and salicylic acid. The IC50 for ORL115 and ORL188 were 35.51 mg/mL and 43.54 mg/mL, respectively. The cells became rounded and dissymmetrical which reduced in number and size. The apoptotic cell death in ORL115 and ORL188 was deduced as caspase-3/7 activities that significantly increased (P < 0.05). Conclusion The study evidenced that the antioxidant activity of MTJ could influence the induction of apoptosis in ORL115 and ORL188 in future investigations and verifications.
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- Mohd Nur Nasyriq Anuar
- Department of Nutrition Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences for Nursing, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia
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Mohamed Tap F, Zakaria NH, Abdul Majid FA, AKM MH, Jamal JA. Repurposing Mitragynine as Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Agent Evidenced by In Silico Predictive Approach. Mal J Fund Appl Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.11113/mjfas.v18n6.2637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The ongoing coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) catastrophe calls for the development of therapeutic approaches to combat the disease. Therefore, an in silico study was conducted to evaluate druggability capacity of mitragynine, a natural indole alkaloid compound, using adsorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) prediction and molecular docking simulation to the region binding domain of severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 RBD). The pharmacodynamics of mitragynine were evaluated for its druggability using SwissADME software, and molecular docking simulation was performed using using AutoDock software, using SARS-CoV-2 RBD (PDB ID: 6M0J) as the protein target retrieved from Protein Data Bank (PDB). ADME predicted that this compound has excellent druggability, transport properties, and pharmacokinetics, following Lipinski’s rule of five. Mitragynine is also nonmutagenic based on the AMES toxicity test. No PAINS alert was observed and synthetic acceptability score was 4.49, suggesting a moderately synthesised compound. Through the molecular docking approach, mitragynine successfully docked the binding site of SARS-CoV-2 RBD with a binding energy of -6.3kcal/mol and formed hydrogen bonds with the residue N501, which is one of the residues at the binding site of RBD. These findings, together with other therapeutic qualities of mitragynine warrant for more research into molecular dynamics, in vitro, and in vivo studies in COVID-19 therapy.
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Ismail HF, Hashim Z, Zaidel DNA, Zainol SN, Tap FM, Majid FAA, Zakaria NH. Triple-action of the standardized antidiabetic polyherbal extract; Synacinn ™ through upregulation of GLUT 4 and inhibition of DPP(IV), α-amylase, and α-glucosidase activity. Med J Malaysia 2022; 77:16-22. [PMID: 35899882] [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: 06/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Synacinn™ is a standardized polyherbal supplement for diabetes mellitus which is formulated from Andrographis paniculata, Curcuma xanthorrhiza, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Eugenia polyantha, and Orthosiphon stamineous. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study aimed to elucidate the antidiabetic potential of Synacinn™ on three specific actions, including 1) the insulin sensitivity and glucose transport on dexamethasone-induced insulin-resistance 3T3-L1 adipocytes, 2) the inhibitory capacity on postprandial enzyme activity (α-amylase and α-glucosidase), and 3) the inhibitory activity of hepatic DPP(IV) enzyme. RESULTS Results showed that insulin resistance of 3T3-L1 adipocytes may be developed by prolonging the exposure of 1μg/ml of dexamethasone for >48 hours. The insulinresistance condition was minimized by the treatment of 10 μg/ml of Synacinn™ which significantly improved the insulin-stimulated glucose utilization by 10.6%. Meanwhile, insulin-stimulated glucose utilization in normal adipocytes was also attenuated by 9.2%. At the cellular level, Synacinn™ attenuated glucose utilization mainly by upregulating GLUT4 protein expression by 1.71 fold. Additionally, Synacinn™ is a potent inhibitor for the activity of α-amylase and α-glucosidase with IC50 of 0.467 mg/mL and 0.245 mg/mL, respectively. Synacinn™ also controlled the glycemic index through inhibition of hepatic DPP(IV) enzyme with IC50 of 1.11 mg/mL. CONCLUSION Results suggested that Synacinn™ reduced diabetes mellitus through sensitizing the cellular glucose utilization, reducing the postprandial carbohydrate degradation, and inhibiting the hepatic DPP(IV) enzyme function.
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- H F Ismail
- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, School of Chemical & Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Bioprocess and Polymer Engineering, 81030 Johor Bharu, Johor, Malaysia
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- Proliv Life Science, Taman Ukay Bistari, 68000 Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Proliv Life Science, Taman Ukay Bistari, 68000 Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Universiti Teknologi Mara, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Bukit Besi, 23200 Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia.
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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Abdul Majid FA, Fadhlina A, Ismail HF, Zainol SN, Mamillapalli AK, Venkatesan V, Eswarappa R, Pillai R. Mutagenicity and safety pharmacology of a standardized antidiabetic polyherbal formulation. Sci Rep 2022; 12:7127. [PMID: 35505003 PMCID: PMC9065066 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-11243-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Synacinn is a standardized polyherbal extract formulated for the treatment of diabetes mellitus and its complications. This study aims to assess the mutagenicity potential of Synacinn by Ames assay and in vivo bone marrow micronucleus (MN) test on Sprague Dawley rat. Human ether-a-go-go-related gene (hERG) assay and Functional Observation Battery (FOB) were done for the safety pharmacology tests. In the Ames assay, Dose Range Finding (DRF) study and mutagenicity assays (+/− S9) were carried out. For the MN test, a preliminary and definitive study were conducted. In-life observations and number of immature and mature erythrocytes in the bone marrow cells were recorded. The hERG assay was conducted to determine the inhibitory effect on hERG potassium channel current expressed in human embryonic kidney cells (HEK293). FOB tests were performed orally (250, 750, and 2000 mg/kg) on Sprague Dawley rats. Synacinn is non-mutagenic against all tested strains of Salmonella typhimurium and did not induce any clastogenicity in the rat bone marrow. Synacinn also did not produce any significant inhibition (p ≤ 0.05) on hERG potassium current. Synacinn did not cause any neurobehavioural changes in rats up to 2000 mg/kg. Thus, no mutagenicity, cardiotoxicity and neurotoxicity effects of Synacinn were observed in this study.
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- Fadzilah Adibah Abdul Majid
- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia.
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- Institute of Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli campus, 17600, Jeli, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Proliv Life Sciences Sdn Bhd, D-1-15, Residensi Bistaria, Jln Ulu Kelang, Taman Ukay Bistari, 68000, Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited, Bollaram Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 049, India
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- Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited, Bollaram Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 049, India
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- Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited, Bollaram Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 049, India
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- Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited, Bollaram Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 049, India
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Zainol SN, Fadhlina A, Rentala SV, Pillai R, Yalaka M, Bansal I, Surender E, Vatsavai LK, Eswarappa R, Ismail HF, Majid FAA. Analytical method cross validation by HPLC for identification of five markers and quantification of one marker in Synacinn TM formulations and its in vivo bone marrow micronucleus test data. Data Brief 2021; 36:107001. [PMID: 33997190 PMCID: PMC8099591 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2021.107001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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A HPLC method has been validated for identifying five markers (gallic acid, rosmarinic acid, catechin, andrographolide and curcumin) and quantifying curcumin in SynacinnTM formulation. The validation (bracketed strengths of 10 mg/mL and 100 mg/mL) involved assessment of selectivity, precision, Limit of Detection (LOD), Limit of Quantification (LOQ), linearity, accuracy, stability in diluent and formulation stability. Meanwhile, in vivo bone marrow micronucleus test data was presented to evaluate the toxicity potential of Synacinn™ to cause clastogenicity and/or disruption of the mitotic apparatus, as measured by its ability to induce micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes (MN PCE) in Sprague Dawley rat bone marrow. The test was conducted in two phases viz., Phase I (Dose Range Finding experiment) and Phase II (Definitive experiment). Phase I was conducted to assess general toxicity and bone marrow cytotoxicity of Synacinn™, and to select the doses for the definitive experiment. In-life observations included mortality, clinical signs of toxicity and body weight. Bone marrow samples were collected and extracted from the femur bone using fetal bovine serum. The pellet obtained after the centrifugation was used for preparing bone marrow smears to evaluate the number of immature and mature erythrocytes.
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- Siti Nurazwa Zainol
- Proliv Life Sciences Sdn Bhd, D-15, Residensi Bistaria, Jln Ulu Kelang, Taman Ukay Bistari, Ampang, Selangor Darul Ehsan 68000, Malaysia
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu Darul Iman 21030, Malaysia
- Faculty of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Pahang 25200, Malaysia
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- Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited, Bollaram Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500049, India
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- Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited, Bollaram Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500049, India
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- Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited, Bollaram Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500049, India
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- Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited, Bollaram Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500049, India
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- Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited, Bollaram Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500049, India
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- Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited, Bollaram Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500049, India
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- Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited, Bollaram Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500049, India
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu Darul Iman 21030, Malaysia
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- Proliv Life Sciences Sdn Bhd, D-15, Residensi Bistaria, Jln Ulu Kelang, Taman Ukay Bistari, Ampang, Selangor Darul Ehsan 68000, Malaysia
- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu Darul Iman 21030, Malaysia
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Zainol SN, Fadhlina A, Rentala SV, Yalaka M, Vatsavai LK, Pillai R, Ismail HF, Majid FAA. Synacinn™: Bacterial reverse mutation test data in five histidine-requiring strains of Salmonella Typhimurium. Data Brief 2021; 36:107075. [PMID: 34041312 PMCID: PMC8142034 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2021.107075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The present data described the analysis of mutagenicity in SynacinnTM by assessing the point mutations occurring due to Synacinn™ exposure to five tester strains of Salmonella typhimurium (TA1537, TA1535, TA98, TA100 and TA102), in the presence or absence of an exogenous mammalian metabolic activation system (S9). It was conducted in two Phases - Phase I (Dose Range Finding experiment-DRF) and Phase II (Mutagenicity Assay 1 and 2). DRF and Mutagenicity Assay 1 was conducted employing plate incorporation method, while Mutagenicity Assay 2 was performed using pre-incubation method. Formulation analysis pertaining to SynacinnTM was performed for both Mutagenicity Assay 1 and 2. Dose formulations were prepared fresh on each day of the experiment. Adventol 50% v/v in purified water was selected as a suitable vehicle based on the preliminary solubility test. Based on the Phase I analysis, 5 mg/plate was selected as the highest concentration of SynacinnTM followed by lower concentrations of 2.5, 1.25, 0.625 and 0.313 mg/plate for the Mutagenicity Assays. Genetic integrity of all the tester strains used was confirmed by performing genotyping before their use. All the data acceptability criteria were fulfilled confirming the validity of the test.
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- Siti Nurazwa Zainol
- Proliv Life Sciences Sdn Bhd, D-1-15, Residensi Bistaria, Jln Ulu Kelang, Taman Ukay Bistari, 68000 Ampang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu Darul Iman, Malaysia
- Faculty of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited, Bollaram Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad-500 049, Telangana, India
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- Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited, Bollaram Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad-500 049, Telangana, India
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- Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited, Bollaram Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad-500 049, Telangana, India
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- Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited, Bollaram Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad-500 049, Telangana, India
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu Darul Iman, Malaysia
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- Proliv Life Sciences Sdn Bhd, D-1-15, Residensi Bistaria, Jln Ulu Kelang, Taman Ukay Bistari, 68000 Ampang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu Darul Iman, Malaysia
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Ab Rahman NS, Abdul Majid FA, Abd Wahid ME, Ismail HF, Tap FM, Zainudin AN, Zainol SN, Mohammad MA. Molecular docking analysis and anti-hyperglycaemic activity of Synacinn™ in streptozotocin-induced rats. RSC Adv 2020; 10:34581-34594. [PMID: 35514405 PMCID: PMC9058594 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra04664g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Synacinn™ is a standardized polyherbal supplement formulated from Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume, Curcuma zanthorrhiza Roxb., Syzygium polyanthum (Wight) Walp., Orthosiphon stamineus Benth. and Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees. It is designed for the synergistic treatment of diabetes mellitus and its complications. Although the beneficial effects are yet to be verified scientifically, it is traditionally used to improve general health in patients with diabetes. This study aimed to evaluate the anti-hyperglycemic effects of Synacinn™ in a streptozotocin-induced type 1 diabetes rat model. Initially, Synacinn™ was used for in vivo acute oral toxicity tests and 14 day repeated dose toxicity tests to determine the toxicity levels. An efficacy study of Synacinn™ was carried out via the oral administration of 10, 50, 100, 250, and 250 (b.i.d.) mg kg−1 doses to streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. After 28 days, blood serum was collected to measure the fasting blood glucose, triglyceride, cholesterol, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, creatinine, and uric acid levels. The liver, kidney, and pancreas structures were histopathologically analyzed. In silico binding interaction studies of five phytochemicals in Synacinn™ identified via HPLC with glucokinase were performed using molecular docking analysis. The results showed that although no mortality was observed during the acute oral toxicity tests, notable damage to the liver and kidney occurred during the 14 day repeated dose testing at Synacinn™ levels of 600 mg kg−1 and 2000 mg kg−1. Treatment with 250 mg kg−1 (b.i.d.) Synacinn™ of the streptozotocin-induced type 1 diabetic rats significantly (p < 0.05) improved the fasting blood glucose (59%), triglyceride (58%), cholesterol (47%), alanine aminotransferase (60%), alkaline phosphatase (90%), and creatinine (32%) levels. Synacinn™ also improved the relative weights of liver (35%), kidney (36%), and pancreatic (36%) tissue. Histological analysis showed improvements in the conditions of the central vein of the liver, the kidney Bowman's capsule and glomerulus, and the pancreatic islets of Langerhans. HPLC analysis of a standardized extract identified five active phytochemicals: andrographolide (17.36 mg g−1), gallic acid (11.5 mg g−1), curcumin (2.75 mg g−1), catechin (3.9 mg g−1), and rosmarinic acid (5.54 mg g−1). Molecular docking studies with glucokinase showed that andrographolide yields the highest binding energy (−12.1 kcal mol−1), followed by catechin (−10.2 kcal mol−1), rosmarinic acid (−8.6 kcal mol−1), curcumin (−7.8 kcal mol−1), and gallic acid (−5.6 kcal mol−1). These current findings suggest that Synacinn™ at a dose of 250 mg kg−1 was non-toxic to rats. A twice-daily 250 mg kg−1 dose of Synacinn™ is an effective anti-hyperglycemic agent, lowering blood glucose, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels, and assisting the recovery of organ impairment caused by streptozotocin in type 1 diabetic rats. Synacinn™, a standardized polyherbal supplement, was shown to improve hyperglycemic conditions and related complications in STZ-induced rats.![]()
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- Nur Syukriah Ab Rahman
- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu 21030 Malaysia .,Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Mara Bukit Besi 23200 Dungun Terengganu Malaysia
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu 21030 Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Mara Bukit Besi 23200 Dungun Terengganu Malaysia
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu 21030 Malaysia .,Proliv Life Sciences Sdn Bhd D-1-16, Residensi Bistaria, Jalan Ulu Kelang, Taman Ukay Bistari 68000 Ampang Selangor Malaysia
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu 21030 Malaysia .,Proliv Life Sciences Sdn Bhd D-1-16, Residensi Bistaria, Jalan Ulu Kelang, Taman Ukay Bistari 68000 Ampang Selangor Malaysia
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Suhaimi SH, Hasham R, Hafiz Idris MK, Ismail HF, Mohd Ariffin NH, Abdul Majid FA. Optimization of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Conditions Followed by Solid Phase Extraction Fractionation from Orthosiphon stamineus Benth (Lamiace) Leaves for Antiproliferative Effect on Prostate Cancer Cells. Molecules 2019; 24:E4183. [PMID: 31752230 PMCID: PMC6891422 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24224183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2019] [Revised: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Primarily, optimization of ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) conditions of Orthospihon stamineus was evaluated and verified using a central composite design (CCD) based on three factors including extraction time (minutes), ultrasound amplitude (A), and solvent concentration (%). The response surface methodology (RSM) was performed to develop an extraction method with maximum yield and high rosmarinic acid content. The optimal UAE conditions were as follows: extraction time 21 min, ultrasound amplitudes 62 A, and solvent composition 70% ethanol in water. The crude extract was further fractionated using solid-phase extraction (SPE), where six sequential fractions that varied in polarity (0-100% Acetonitrile in water) were obtained. Next, the six fractions were evaluated for their antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. This study found that Fraction 2 (F2) contained the highest rosmarinic acid content and showed the strongest antioxidant activity. Additionally, F2 showed an anti-proliferative effect against prostate cancer (DU145) with no harmful effect on normal cells.
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- Siti Hasyimah Suhaimi
- Institute of Bioproduct Development, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; (S.H.S.); (M.K.H.I.); (N.H.M.A.)
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Bioproduct Development, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; (S.H.S.); (M.K.H.I.); (N.H.M.A.)
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Bioproduct Development, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; (S.H.S.); (M.K.H.I.); (N.H.M.A.)
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia; (H.F.I.); (F.A.A.M.)
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- Institute of Bioproduct Development, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; (S.H.S.); (M.K.H.I.); (N.H.M.A.)
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia; (H.F.I.); (F.A.A.M.)
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Wong TS, Ismail HF, Hashim Z, Majid FAA. Synergistic antihyperglycaemic effect of combination therapy with gallic acid and andrographolide in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2019.101048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Teh TLC, Abdul Majid FA, Iqbal MC. Development of DiabecineTM Tablet and Confirmation of Its Physical Properties and Pharmaceutical Safety Analysis. SAINS MALAYS 2017. [DOI: 10.17576/jsm-2017-4604-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ismail HF, Hashim Z, Soon WT, Rahman NSA, Zainudin AN, Majid FAA. Comparative study of herbal plants on the phenolic and flavonoid content, antioxidant activities and toxicity on cells and zebrafish embryo. J Tradit Complement Med 2017; 7:452-465. [PMID: 29034193 PMCID: PMC5634737 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2016.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2016] [Revised: 12/26/2016] [Accepted: 12/27/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Natural antioxidants derived from plants have shown a tremendous inhibitory effect on free radicals in actively metabolizing cells. Overproduction of free radicals increases the risk factor of chronic diseases associated with diabetes, cancer, arthritis and cardiovascular disease. Andrographis paniculata, Cinnamon zeylanicum, Curcuma xanthorrhiza, Eugenia polyantha and Orthosiphon stamineus are ethnomedicinal plants used in the Asian region to treat various illnesses from a common fever to metabolic disease. In this study, we have quantified the total phenolic (TPC) and flavonoid content (TFC) in these plants and its inhibitory effect on 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH) and 2,2'-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) free radicals as well as the cytotoxicity effect on cell lines proliferation and zebrafish embryogenesis. Results showed that Cinnamon zeylanicum and E. polyantha have the highest phenolic and flavonoid content. Furthermore, both herbs significantly inhibited the formation of DPPH and ABTS free radicals. Meanwhile, O. stamineus exhibited minimum cytotoxicity and embryotoxicity on tested models. Good correlation between IC50 of 3T3-L1 cells and LC50 embyrotoxicity was also found. This study revealed the potent activity of antioxidant against free radical and the toxicology levels of the tested herbal plants.
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- Hassan Fahmi Ismail
- Department of Bioprocess and Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Chemical & Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess and Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Chemical & Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess and Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Chemical & Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Malaysia
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030, Malaysia
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Nasiri R, Almaki JH, Idris A, Nasiri M, Irfan M, Abdul Majid FA, Nodeh HR, Hasham R. Targeted delivery of bromelain using dual mode nanoparticles: synthesis, physicochemical characterization, in vitro and in vivo evaluation. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra06389j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The engineering, characterization, and application of dual-functional delivery vehicle “SPIONs–Br–FA” are reported.
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- Rozita Nasiri
- Institute of Bioproduct Development
- Department of Bioprocess Engineering
- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Johor Bahru
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- Institute of Bioproduct Development
- Department of Bioprocess Engineering
- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Johor Bahru
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- Institute of Bioproduct Development
- Department of Bioprocess Engineering
- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Johor Bahru
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- Advanced Materials Research Centre
- Department of Materials Engineering
- Islamic Azad University
- Najafabad
- Iran
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- Institute of Bioproduct Development
- Department of Bioprocess Engineering
- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Johor Bahru
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- Institute of Bioproduct Development
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Johor Bahru
- Malaysia
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Hamzehalipour Almaki J, Nasiri R, Idris A, Nasiri M, Abdul Majid FA, Losic D. Trastuzumab-decorated nanoparticles for in vitro and in vivo tumor-targeting hyperthermia of HER2+ breast cancer. J Mater Chem B 2017; 5:7369-7383. [DOI: 10.1039/c7tb01305a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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In this study, a magnetic core–shell modified tumor-targeting nanocarrier (MNPs-PEG–TRA) was engineered and demonstrated for the efficientin vitroandin vivohyperthermia treatment of breast cancer.
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- Javad Hamzehalipour Almaki
- Department of Bioprocess Engineering
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering c/o Institute of Bioproduct Development
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Johor Bahru
- Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess Engineering
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering c/o Institute of Bioproduct Development
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Johor Bahru
- Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess Engineering
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering c/o Institute of Bioproduct Development
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Johor Bahru
- Malaysia
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- Advanced Materials Research Centre
- Department of Materials Engineering
- Islamic Azad University
- Najafabad
- Iran
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- School of Chemical Engineering
- The University of Adelaide
- Adelaide
- Australia
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Nasiri R, Hamzehalipour Almaki J, Idris AB, Abdul Majid FA, Nasiri M, Salouti M, Irfan M, Amini N, Marvibaigi M. In vitro evaluation of actively targetable superparamagnetic nanoparticles to the folate receptor positive cancer cells. Materials Science and Engineering: C 2016; 69:1147-58. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.07.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2015] [Revised: 07/16/2016] [Accepted: 07/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Marvibaigi M, Amini N, Supriyanto E, Abdul Majid FA, Kumar Jaganathan S, Jamil S, Hamzehalipour Almaki J, Nasiri R. Antioxidant Activity and ROS-Dependent Apoptotic Effect of Scurrula ferruginea (Jack) Danser Methanol Extract in Human Breast Cancer Cell MDA-MB-231. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0158942. [PMID: 27410459 PMCID: PMC4943642 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0158942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [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: 09/29/2015] [Accepted: 06/24/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Scurrula ferruginea (Jack) Danser is one of the mistletoe species belonging to Loranthaceae family, which grows on the branches of many deciduous trees in tropical countries. This study evaluated the antioxidant activities of S. ferruginea extracts. The cytotoxic activity of the selected extracts, which showed potent antioxidant activities, and high phenolic and flavonoid contents, were investigated in human breast cancer cell line (MDA-MB-231) and non-cancer human skin fibroblast cells (HSF-1184). The activities and characteristics varied depending on the different parts of S. ferruginea, solvent polarity, and concentrations of extracts. The stem methanol extract showed the highest amount of both phenolic (273.51 ± 4.84 mg gallic acid/g extract) and flavonoid contents (163.41 ± 4.62 mg catechin/g extract) and strong DPPH• radical scavenging (IC50 = 27.81 μg/mL) and metal chelation activity (IC50 = 80.20 μg/mL). The stem aqueous extract showed the highest ABTS•+ scavenging ability. The stem methanol and aqueous extracts exhibited dose-dependent cytotoxic activity against MDA-MB-231 cells with IC50 of 19.27 and 50.35 μg/mL, respectively. Furthermore, the extracts inhibited the migration and colony formation of MDA-MB-231 cells in a concentration-dependent manner. Morphological observations revealed hallmark properties of apoptosis in treated cells. The methanol extract induced an increase in ROS generation and mitochondrial depolarization in MDA-MB-231 cells, suggesting its potent apoptotic activity. The present study demonstrated that the S. ferruginea methanol extract mediated MDA-MB-231 cell growth inhibition via induction of apoptosis which was confirmed by Western blot analysis. It may be a potential anticancer agent; however, its in vivo anticancer activity needs to be investigated.
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- Mohsen Marvibaigi
- IJN-UTM Cardiovascular Engineering Center, Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- IJN-UTM Cardiovascular Engineering Center, Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- IJN-UTM Cardiovascular Engineering Center, Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- Bioprocess Engineering Department, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
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- IJN-UTM Cardiovascular Engineering Center, Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Bioprocess Engineering Department, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- Bioprocess Engineering Department, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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Almaki JH, Nasiri R, Idris A, Majid FAA, Salouti M, Wong TS, Dabagh S, Marvibaigi M, Amini N. Synthesis, characterization and in vitro evaluation of exquisite targeting SPIONs-PEG-HER in HER2+ human breast cancer cells. Nanotechnology 2016; 27:105601. [PMID: 26861770 DOI: 10.1088/0957-4484/27/10/105601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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A stable, biocompatible and exquisite SPIONs-PEG-HER targeting complex was developed. Initially synthesized superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) were silanized using 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (APS) as the coupling agent in order to allow the covalent bonding of polyethylene glycol (PEG) to the SPIONs to improve the biocompatibility of the SPIONs. SPIONs-PEG were then conjugated with herceptin (HER) to permit the SPIONs-PEG-HER to target the specific receptors expressed over the surface of the HER2+ metastatic breast cancer cells. Each preparation step was physico-chemically analyzed and characterized by a number of analytical methods including AAS, FTIR spectroscopy, XRD, FESEM, TEM, DLS and VSM. The biocompatibility of SPIONs-PEG-HER was evaluated in vitro on HSF-1184 (human skin fibroblast cells), SK-BR-3 (human breast cancer cells, HER+), MDA-MB-231 (human breast cancer cells, HER-) and MDA-MB-468 (human breast cancer cells, HER-) cell lines by performing MTT and trypan blue assays. The hemolysis analysis results of the SPIONs-PEG-HER and SPIONs-PEG did not indicate any sign of lysis while in contact with erythrocytes. Additionally, there were no morphological changes seen in RBCs after incubation with SPIONs-PEG-HER and SPIONs-PEG under a light microscope. The qualitative and quantitative in vitro targeting studies confirmed the high level of SPION-PEG-HER binding to SK-BR-3 (HER2+ metastatic breast cancer cells). Thus, the results reflected that the SPIONs-PEG-HER can be chosen as a favorable biomaterial for biomedical applications, chiefly magnetic hyperthermia, in the future.
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- Javad Hamzehalipour Almaki
- Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Amini N, Abdul Majid FA, Marvibaigi M, Supriyanto E, Jaganathan SK, Tet Soon W, Nasiri R, Hamzehalipour J. Cervicare™ induces apoptosis in HeLa and CaSki cells through ROS production and loss of mitochondrial membrane potential. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra25654b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The effect of the ethanol and aqueous extracts of Cervicare™, a poly-herbal preparation comprised of the combination of 6 plants, on cell proliferation and apoptosis using cervical cancer HeLa and CaSki cells was investigated for the first time in the present study.
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- Neda Amini
- Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Malaysia
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- Dept. of Bioprocess Engineering
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Malaysia
- Institute of Marine Biotechnology
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- Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Malaysia
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- Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Malaysia
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- Dept. of Bioprocess Engineering
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Malaysia
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- Dept. of Bioprocess Engineering
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Malaysia
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- Dept. of Bioprocess Engineering
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Malaysia
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Khangholi S, Majid FAA, Berwary NJA, Ahmad F, Aziz RBA. The Mechanisms of Inhibition of Advanced Glycation End Products Formation through Polyphenols in Hyperglycemic Condition. Planta Med 2016; 82:32-45. [PMID: 26550791 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1558086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Glycation, the non-enzymatic binding of glucose to free amino groups of an amino acid, yields irreversible heterogeneous compounds known as advanced glycation end products. Those products play a significant role in diabetic complications. In the present article we briefly discuss the contribution of advanced glycation end products to the pathogenesis of diabetic complications, such as atherosclerosis, diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, and wound healing. Then we mention the various mechanisms by which polyphenols inhibit the formation of advanced glycation end products. Finally, recent supporting documents are presented to clarify the inhibitory effects of polyphenols on the formation of advanced glycation end products. Phytochemicals apply several antiglycation mechanisms, including glucose metabolism, amelioration of oxidative stress, scavenging of dicarbonyl species, and up/down-regulation of gene expression. To utilize polyphenols in order to remedy diabetic complications, we must explore, examine and clarify the action mechanisms of the components of polyphenols.
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- Shahpour Khangholi
- Tissue Culture Engineering Laboratory, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia
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- Institute of Bio-products Development, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia
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Gani MBA, Nasiri R, Hamzehalipour Almaki J, Majid FAA, Marvibaigi M, Amini N, Chermahini SH, Mashudin M. In Vitro Antiproliferative Activity of Fresh Pineapple Juices on Ovarian and Colon Cancer Cell Lines. Int J Pept Res Ther 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s10989-015-9462-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Nilghaz A, Wicaksono DHB, Gustiono D, Abdul Majid FA, Supriyanto E, Abdul Kadir MR. Flexible microfluidic cloth-based analytical devices using a low-cost wax patterning technique. Lab Chip 2012; 12:209-18. [PMID: 22089026 DOI: 10.1039/c1lc20764d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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This paper describes the fabrication of microfluidic cloth-based analytical devices (μCADs) using a simple wax patterning method on cotton cloth for performing colorimetric bioassays. Commercial cotton cloth fabric is proposed as a new inexpensive, lightweight, and flexible platform for fabricating two- (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) microfluidic systems. We demonstrated that the wicking property of the cotton microfluidic channel can be improved by scouring in soda ash (Na(2)CO(3)) solution which will remove the natural surface wax and expose the underlying texture of the cellulose fiber. After this treatment, we fabricated narrow hydrophilic channels with hydrophobic barriers made from patterned wax to define the 2D microfluidic devices. The designed pattern is carved on wax-impregnated paper, and subsequently transferred to attached cotton cloth by heat treatment. To further obtain 3D microfluidic devices having multiple layers of pattern, a single layer of wax patterned cloth can be folded along a predefined folding line and subsequently pressed using mechanical force. All the fabrication steps are simple and low cost since no special equipment is required. Diagnostic application of cloth-based devices is shown by the development of simple devices that wick and distribute microvolumes of simulated body fluids along the hydrophilic channels into reaction zones to react with analytical reagents. Colorimetric detection of bovine serum albumin (BSA) in artificial urine is carried out by direct visual observation of bromophenol blue (BPB) colour change in the reaction zones. Finally, we show the flexibility of the novel microfluidic platform by conducting a similar reaction in a bent pinned μCAD.
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- Azadeh Nilghaz
- Medical Device and Implant Technology Group (Mediteg), Dept. of Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials, Faculty of Health Science and Biomedical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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A new invention, papain-based wound cleanser is formulated by incorporating papain, a proteolytic enzyme extracted from Carica papaya into the formulation. This cleanser is invented to simplify the methods in wound management by combining wound cleansing and wound debridement using a single formulation. This study describes the preparation and preclinical study of papain-based wound cleanser in accelerating wound healing. In this study, papain-based wound cleanser was used to treat wound incision on Sprague-Dawley rats while distilled water and Betadine were used as negative and positive control. Twenty-seven clinically healthy white rats were randomly divided into three groups and treated accordingly until the 21st day post-incision. Wound reduction rates and histological analysis were obtained to asses the healing pattern. Rats treated with papain-based wound cleanser showed a progressive wound healing based on the wound reduction rates and histological analysis when compared with rats treated with distilled water and Betadine. Better collagen deposition and presence of skin organelles in rats treated with papain-based wound cleanser demonstrated its efficacy in promoting wound healing. In addition to its wound healing effect, papain-based wound cleanser is also integrated with antibacterial properties which make it a complete package for wound management. However, further studies should be carried out to ensure its safety for human usage.
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- S A S H Ajlia
- Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources, Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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Chobotova K, Vernallis AB, Majid FAA. Bromelain's activity and potential as an anti-cancer agent: Current evidence and perspectives. Cancer Lett 2009; 290:148-56. [PMID: 19700238 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2009.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2008] [Revised: 07/29/2009] [Accepted: 08/03/2009] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The medicinal qualities of pineapple are recognized in many traditions in South America, China and Southeast Asia. These qualities are attributed to bromelain, a 95%-mixture of proteases. Medicinal qualities of bromelain include anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic, fibrinolytic and anti-cancer functions. Existing evidence derived from clinical observations as well as from mouse- and cell-based models suggests that bromelain acts systemically, affecting multiple cellular and molecular targets. In recent years, studies have shown that bromelain has the capacity to modulate key pathways that support malignancy. It is now possible to suggest that the anti-cancer activity of bromelain consists in the direct impact on cancer cells and their micro-environment, as well as in the modulation of immune, inflammatory and haemostatic systems. This review will summarize existing data relevant to bromelain's anti-cancer activity and will suggest mechanisms which account for bromelain's effect, in the light of research involving non-cancer models. The review will also identify specific new research questions that will need to be addressed in order for a full assessment of bromelain-based anti-cancer therapy.
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Chew YH, Shia YL, Lee CT, Majid FAA, Chua LS, Sarmidi MR, Aziz RA. Modeling of oscillatory bursting activity of pancreatic beta-cells under regulated glucose stimulation. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2009; 307:57-67. [PMID: 19524127 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2009.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2008] [Revised: 11/04/2008] [Accepted: 03/12/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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A mathematical model to describe the oscillatory bursting activity of pancreatic beta-cells is combined with a model of glucose regulation system in this work to study the bursting pattern under regulated extracellular glucose stimulation. The bursting electrical activity in beta-cells is crucial for the release of insulin, which acts to regulate the blood glucose level. Different types of bursting pattern have been observed experimentally in glucose-stimulated islets both in vivo and in vitro, and the variations in these patterns have been linked to changes in glucose level. The combined model in this study enables us to have a deeper understanding on the regime change of bursting pattern when glucose level changes due to hormonal regulation, especially in the postprandial state. This is especially important as the oscillatory components of electrical activity play significant physiological roles in insulin secretion and some components have been found to be lost in type 2 diabetic patients.
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- Yin Hoon Chew
- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology (FSET), Perak Campus, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Universiti, Perak, Malaysia
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Chew YH, Shia YL, Lee CT, Majid FAA, Chua LS, Sarmidi MR, Aziz RA. Modeling of glucose regulation and insulin-signaling pathways. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2009; 303:13-24. [PMID: 19428987 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2009.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2008] [Revised: 12/22/2008] [Accepted: 01/26/2009] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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A model of glucose regulation system was combined with a model of insulin-signaling pathways in this study. A feedback loop was added to link the transportation of glucose into cells (by GLUT4 in the insulin-signaling pathways) and the insulin-dependent glucose uptake in the glucose regulation model using the Michaelis-Menten kinetic model. A value of K(m) for GLUT4 was estimated using Genetic Algorithm. The estimated value was found to be 25.3 mM, which was in the range of K(m) values found experimentally from in vivo and in vitro human studies. Based on the results of this study, the combined model enables us to understand the overall dynamics of glucose at the systemic level, monitor the time profile of components in the insulin-signaling pathways at the cellular level and gives a good estimate of the K(m) value of glucose transportation by GLUT4. In conclusion, metabolic modeling such as displayed in this study provides a good predictive method to study the step-by-step reactions in an organism at different levels and should be used in combination with experimental approach to increase our understanding of metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes.
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- Yin Hoon Chew
- Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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Majid FAA, Butler M, Al-Rubeai M. Glycosylation of an immunoglobulin produced from a murine hybridoma cell line: The effect of culture mode and the anti-apoptotic gene,bcl-2. Biotechnol Bioeng 2007; 97:156-69. [PMID: 17013932 DOI: 10.1002/bit.21207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The impact of bcl-2 over-expression on the glycosylation pattern of an antibody produced by a bcl-2 transfected hybridoma cell line (TB/C3.bcl-2) was investigated in suspension batch, continuous and high cell density culture (Flat hollow fibre, Tecnomouse system). In all culture modes bcl-2 over-expression resulted in higher cell viability. Analysis of the glycans from the IgG of batch cultures showed that >95% of the structures were neutral core fucosylated asialo biantennary oligosaccharides with variable terminal galactosylation (G0f, G1f and G2f) consistent with previous analysis of glycans from the conserved site at Asn-297 of the IgG protein. The galactosylation index (GI) was determined as an indicator of the glycan profile (=(G2 + 0.5* G1)/(G0 + G1 + G2)). GI values in control cultures were comparable to bcl-2 cultures during exponential growth (0.53) but declined toward the end of the culture when there was a loss in cell viability. Low dilution rates in chemostat culture were associated with reduced galactosylation of the IgG glycans in both cell lines. However, at the higher dilution rates the GI for IgG was consistently higher in the TB/C3.bcl-2 cultures. In the hollow fibre bioreactor the galactosylation of the IgG glycans was considerably lower than in suspension batch or continuous cultures with GI values averaging 0.38. Similar low galactosylation values have been found previously for high density cell cultures and these are consistent with the low values obtained when the dissolved oxygen level is maintained at a low value (10%) in controlled suspension cultures of hybridomas.
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- F A A Majid
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
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Taher M, Majid FAA, Sarmidi MR. The Effect of Cinnamtannin B1 on Cell Proliferation and Glucose Uptake of 3T3-L1 Cells. Nat Prod Commun 2007. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x0700200112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The effects of cinnamtannin B1 on cell proliferation and glucose uptake of 3T3-L1 cells were examined. Cinnamtannin B1 promoted cell proliferation of 3T3-L1 adipocytes at a concentration range between 0.11-0.17 mM. The effect of cinnamtannin B1 on cellular 2-deoxy-D-[1-3H] glucose uptake in differentiated 3T3-L1 adipocytes, following treatment with a 0.11 mM concentration of cinnamtannin B1 for 15, 30 and 60 minutes, was an increase in the glucose uptake from a basal value to 702.0, 1111.0 and 2226.0 cpm, respectively (p<0.005). The comparable glucose uptakes with insulin treatment were 660.0, 1039.0 and 2135.0 cpm, respectively. Wortmannin and cytochalasin B were found to inhibit cinnamtannin B1-stimulated glucose uptake, but sodium orthovanadate increased the glucose uptake.
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- Muhammad Taher
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Istana, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess, Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess, Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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