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Jung Y, Mitsuhashi T, Kageyama K, Kikuchi T, Sato S, Fujita M. Conformational Analysis of (+)-Germacrene D-4-ol Using the Crystalline Sponge Method to Elucidate the Origin of its Instability. Chemistry 2024:e202400512. [PMID: 38742865 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202400512] [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: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Unsaturated cyclic terpenes often exhibit instability due to the proximation of C=C bonds in the cyclic skeleton, leading to nonenzymatic degradation. In this study, the crystalline sponge (CS) method was employed for the X-ray conformational analysis of a minute amount of oily and cyclic terpene compound, (+)-germacrene D-4-ol, which was produced by a terpene synthase OILTS under in vitro conditions. The CS method revealed a reactive conformation of the cyclic terpene with proximal double bonds. Under weakly acidic in vivo conditions, OILTS gave four pseudo-natural products or artifacts. The CS method also elucidated the structures of these degraded compounds, proposing a degradation mechanism triggered by the transannular reactions.
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- Youngcheol Jung
- The University of Tokyo, Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, JAPAN
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- Institute for Molecular Science, Division of Advanced Molecular Science, JAPAN
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- The University of Tokyo, Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, JAPAN
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- The University of Tokyo, Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, JAPAN
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- The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Engineering Faculty of Engineering: Tokyo Daigaku Daigakuin Kogakukei Kenkyuka Kogakubu, Applied Chemistry, Mitsui Link Lab Kashiwanoha 1, FS CREATION, 6-6-2 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-0882, Chiba, JAPAN
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Chandel P, Thapa K, Kanojia N, Rani L, Rohilla P. Exploring Therapeutic Potential of Phytoconstituents as a Gut Microbiota Modulator in the Management of Neurological and Psychological Disorders. Neuroscience 2024:S0306-4522(24)00188-X. [PMID: 38754721 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2024.05.002] [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: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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The functioning of the brain and its impact on behavior, emotions, and cognition can be affected by both neurological and psychiatric disorders that impose a significant burden on global health. Phytochemicals are helpful in the treatment of several neurological and psychological disorders, including anxiety, depression, Huntington's disease (HD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Alzheimer's disease (AD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), because they have symptomatic benefits with few adverse reactions. Changes in gut microbiota have been associated with many neurological and psychiatric conditions. This review focuses on the potential efficacy of phytochemicals such as flavonoids, terpenoids, and polyphenols in regulating gut flora and providing symptomatic relief for a range of neurological and psychological conditions. Evidence-based research has shown the medicinal potentials of these phytochemicals, but additional study is required to determine whether altering gut microbiota might slow the advancement of neurological and psychological problems.
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- Prarit Chandel
- Chitkara University, School of Pharmacy, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Chitkara University, School of Pharmacy, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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- Chitkara University, School of Pharmacy, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Chitkara University, School of Pharmacy, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Chitkara University, School of Pharmacy, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Dos Santos EL, Xavier JKAM, Galvão PLN, Carneiro AR, Alegria OVC, Moreira EC, Maia JGS, Setzer WN, Figueiredo PLB, DA Silva JK. Volatile Profiles and DNA Barcodes of Myrtaceae species with Occurrence in the Brazilian Amazon. Chem Biodivers 2024:e202400388. [PMID: 38739854 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400388] [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: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Myrtaceae family includes many species with taxonomic challenges, making it one of the most complex families to identify. This study used DNA barcoding to find molecular markers for species authentication based on the Myrtaceae family's chemical composition and genetic diversity. Essential oils and genetic material were extracted from the leaves of six different species: Eugenia uniflora, E. patrisii, Myrcia splendens, Psidium guajava, P. guineense, and Psidium sp. The samples were analyzed based on compound classes and grouped into two categories. Group I included samples with high amounts of oxygenated sesquiterpenes (3.69-76.05%) and fatty acid derivatives (0.04-43.59%), such as E. uniflora, Myrcia splendens, and E. patrisii. Group II included samples P. guajava, P. guineense, and Psidium sp., which had a significant content of monoterpene hydrocarbons (0.69-72.35%), oxygenated sesquiterpenes (8.06-68.1%), phenylpropanoids (0.45-22.59%), and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons (0.27-21.84%). The PsbA-trnH gene sequences had a high genetic variability, allowing the species to be distinguished. A phylogenetic analysis showed two main clusters with high Bootstrap values corresponding to the subtribes Eugeniineae, Myrciinae, and Pimentinae. The results suggest a weak correlation between genetic and chemical data in these Myrtaceae species.
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- Edimara L Dos Santos
- Federal University of Para, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01, Belém, BRAZIL
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- Federal University of Para, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01, Belém, BRAZIL
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- Federal University of Para, Faculdade de Biotecnologia, Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01, Belém, BRAZIL
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- Federal University of Para, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01, Belém, BRAZIL
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- Federal University of Para, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01, Belém, BRAZIL
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- Federal University of Southern and Southeastern Para, Instituto de Estudos em Saúde e Biológicas, Cidade universitária, Marabá, BRAZIL
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- Federal University of Para, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01, Belém, BRAZIL
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- Aromatic Plant Research Center, Chemistry, Lehi, Lehi, UNITED STATES
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- Universidade Federal do Pará, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01, 66075110, Belem, BRAZIL
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Aanniz T, El Omari N, Elouafy Y, Benali T, Zengin G, Khalid A, Abdalla AN, Sakran AM, Bouyahya A. Innovative Encapsulation Strategies for Food, Industrial, and Pharmaceutical Applications. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202400116. [PMID: 38462536 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Bioactive metabolites obtained from fruits and vegetables as well as many drugs have various capacities to prevent or treat various ailments. Nevertheless, their efficiency, in vivo, encounter many challenges resulting in lower efficacy as well as different side effects when high doses are used resulting in many challenges for their application. Indeed, demand for effective treatments with no or less unfavorable side effects is rising. Delivering active molecules to a particular site of action within the human body is an example of targeted therapy which remains a challenging field. Developments of nanotechnology and polymer science have great promise for meeting the growing demands of efficient options. Encapsulation of active ingredients in nano-delivery systems has become as a vitally tool for protecting the integrity of critical biochemicals, improving their delivery, enabling their controlled release and maintaining their biological features. Here, we examine a wide range of nano-delivery techniques, such as niosomes, polymeric/solid lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, and nano-emulsions. The advantages of encapsulation in targeted, synergistic, and supportive therapies are emphasized, along with current progress in its application. Additionally, a revised collection of studies was given, focusing on improving the effectiveness of anticancer medications and addressing the problem of antimicrobial resistance. To sum up, this paper conducted a thorough analysis to determine the efficacy of encapsulation technology in the field of drug discovery and development.
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- Tarik Aanniz
- Biotechnology Laboratory (MedBiotech), Bioinova Research Center, Rabat Medical and Pharmacy School, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, 10100, Morocco
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- High Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Tetouan, Tetouan, Morocco
- Laboratory of Histology, Embryology, and Cytogenetic, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, 10100, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Nanotechnology and Environment LMNE, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat BP, 1014, Morocco
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- Environment and Health Team, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Safi, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, 46030, Morocco
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- Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, 42130, Konya, Turkey
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- Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Center, Jazan University, P.O. Box: 114, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and Traditional Medicine Research Institute, National Center for Research, P. O. Box 2404, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Alqura University, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Human Pathologies Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, 10106, Morocco
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Contreras-Avilés W, Heuvelink E, Marcelis LFM, Kappers IF. Ménage à trois: light, terpenoids, and quality of plants. Trends Plant Sci 2024; 29:572-588. [PMID: 38494370 DOI: 10.1016/j.tplants.2024.02.007] [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: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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In controlled environment agriculture (CEA), light is used to impact terpenoid production and improve plant quality. In this review we discuss various aspects of light as important regulators of terpenoid production in different plant organs. Spectral quality primarily modifies terpenoid profiles, while intensity and photoperiod influence abundances. The central regulator of light signal transduction elongated hypocotyl 5 (HY5) controls transcriptional regulation of terpenoids under UV, red (R), and blue (B) light. The larger the fraction of R and green (G) light, the more beneficial the effect on monoterpenoid and sesquiterpenoid biosynthesis, and such an effect may depend on the presence of B light. A large fraction of R light is mostly detrimental to tetraterpenoid production. We conclude that light is a promising tool to steer terpenoid production and potentially tailor the quality of plants.
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- Willy Contreras-Avilés
- Horticulture and Product Physiology, Plant Sciences Group, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 16, 6700, AA, Wageningen, The Netherlands; Plant Physiology, Plant Sciences Group, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 16, 6700, AA, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Horticulture and Product Physiology, Plant Sciences Group, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 16, 6700, AA, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Horticulture and Product Physiology, Plant Sciences Group, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 16, 6700, AA, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Plant Physiology, Plant Sciences Group, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 16, 6700, AA, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
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Dimopoulos N, Guo Q, Purdy SJ, Nolan M, Halimi RA, Mieog JC, Barkla BJ, Kretzschmar T. From dawn 'til dusk: daytime progression regulates primary and secondary metabolism in Cannabis glandular trichomes. J Exp Bot 2024:erae148. [PMID: 38676643 DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erae148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Cannabis sativa L. glandular trichomes (GTs) synthesise large amounts of secondary metabolites, predominantly cannabinoids and terpenoids. The associated demand for carbon and energy makes GTs strong sink tissues with indications that their secondary metabolism is coupled to the availability of photoassimilates. Many metabolites show diurnal patterns of flux, but it is unknown whether cannabinoids and terpenoids are regulated by time of day. We quantified cannabinoids, terpenoids and the GT proteome over a 12-hour light period in flowers of Hindu Kush, a high-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cultivar. Major cannabinoids changed significantly over the course of day, resulting in an increase in total measured cannabinoids. Major terpenoids also changed, with sesquiterpenes generally decreasing with day progression. While monoterpenes generally did not decrease, the second most abundant, α-pinene, increased. The GT proteome changed the most within the first six hours of the day and analysis of differentially abundant proteins indicated upregulation of primary metabolism. Surprisingly, key cannabinoid biosynthetic enzymes decreased with daytime progression despite increases in cannabinoid content, which indicate that daytime increases of photoassimilates are the main driver of cannabinoid regulation. This first reporting of variability of cannabinoid and terpenoid biosynthesis over the course of the day has implications for Cannabis research and production.
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- Nicolas Dimopoulos
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW, Australia
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- Tamworth Agricultural Institute, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, Tamworth, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW, Australia
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Isidorov VA, Dallagnol AM, Zalewski A. Chemical Composition of Volatile and Extractive Components of Canary (Tenerife) Propolis. Molecules 2024; 29:1863. [PMID: 38675683 PMCID: PMC11053497 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29081863] [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: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The vegetation of the Canary Islands is characterized by a large number of endemic species confined to different altitudinal levels. It can be assumed that these circumstances determine the characteristic features of the chemical composition of local beekeeping products, including propolis. We report, for the first time, the chemical composition of propolis from Tenerife (Canary Islands). The volatile emissions of three propolis samples collected from different apiaries are represented by 162 C1-C20 compounds, of which 144 were identified using the HS-SPME/GC-MS technique. The main group of volatiles, consisting of 72 compounds, is formed by terpenoids, which account for 42-68% of the total ion current (TIC) of the chromatograms. The next most numerous groups are formed by C6-C17 alkanes and alkenes (6-32% TIC) and aliphatic C3-C11 carbonyl compounds (7-20% TIC). The volatile emissions also contain C1-C6 aliphatic acids and C2-C8 alcohols, as well as their esters. Peaks of 138 organic C3-C34 compounds were recorded in the chromatograms of the ether extracts of the studied propolis. Terpene compounds form the most numerous group, but their number and content in different samples is within very wide limits (9-63% TIC), which is probably due to the origin of the samples from apiaries located at different altitudes. A peculiarity of the chemical composition of the extractive substances is the almost complete absence of phenylcarboxylic acids and flavonoids, characteristic of Apis mellifera propolis from different regions of Eurasia and North America. Aromatic compounds of propolis from Tenerife are represented by a group of nine isomeric furofuranoid lignans, as well as alkyl- and alkenyl-substituted derivatives of salicylic acid and resorcinol.
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- Valery A. Isidorov
- Institute of Forest Sciences, Białystok University of Technology, 15-351 Białystok, Poland
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- Instituto de Materiales de Misiones (CONICET-UNaM), Felix de Azara 1552, Posadas 3300, Argentina;
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- Department of Experimental Physiology and Pathophysiology, Medical University of Białystok, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland;
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Li R, Zhu L, Chen P, Chen Y, Hao Q, Zhu P, Ji K. Functional Characterization of PmDXR, a Critical Rate-Limiting Enzyme, for Turpentine Biosynthesis in Masson Pine ( Pinus massoniana Lamb.). Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4415. [PMID: 38673998 PMCID: PMC11050515 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25084415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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As one of the largest and most diverse classes of specialized metabolites in plants, terpenoids (oprenoid compounds, a type of bio-based material) are widely used in the fields of medicine and light chemical products. They are the most important secondary metabolites in coniferous species and play an important role in the defense system of conifers. Terpene synthesis can be promoted by regulating the expressions of terpene synthase genes, and the terpene biosynthesis pathway has basically been clarified in Pinus massoniana, in which there are multiple rate-limiting enzymes and the rate-limiting steps are difficult to determine, so the terpene synthase gene regulation mechanism has become a hot spot in research. Herein, we amplified a PmDXR gene (GenBank accession no. MK969119.1) of the MEP pathway (methyl-erythritol 4-phosphate) from Pinus massoniana. The DXR enzyme activity and chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b and carotenoid contents of overexpressed Arabidopsis showed positive regulation. The PmDXR gene promoter was a tissue-specific promoter and can respond to ABA, MeJA and GA stresses to drive the expression of the GUS reporter gene in N. benthamiana. The DXR enzyme was identified as a key rate-limiting enzyme in the MEP pathway and an effective target for terpene synthesis regulation in coniferous species, which can further lay the theoretical foundation for the molecularly assisted selection of high-yielding lipid germplasm of P. massoniana, as well as provide help in the pathogenesis of pine wood nematode disease.
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- Rong Li
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
- Key Open Laboratory of Forest Genetics and Gene Engineering of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Nanjing 210037, China
- Key Laboratory of Forestry Genetics & Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
- Key Open Laboratory of Forest Genetics and Gene Engineering of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Nanjing 210037, China
- Key Laboratory of Forestry Genetics & Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
- Key Open Laboratory of Forest Genetics and Gene Engineering of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Nanjing 210037, China
- Key Laboratory of Forestry Genetics & Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
- Key Open Laboratory of Forest Genetics and Gene Engineering of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Nanjing 210037, China
- Key Laboratory of Forestry Genetics & Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
- Key Open Laboratory of Forest Genetics and Gene Engineering of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Nanjing 210037, China
- Key Laboratory of Forestry Genetics & Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
- Key Open Laboratory of Forest Genetics and Gene Engineering of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Nanjing 210037, China
- Key Laboratory of Forestry Genetics & Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
- Key Open Laboratory of Forest Genetics and Gene Engineering of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Nanjing 210037, China
- Key Laboratory of Forestry Genetics & Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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Clericuzio M, Serra S, Vidari G. No Evidence Was Found for the Presence of Terreolides, Terreumols or Saponaceolides H-S in the Fruiting Bodies of Tricholoma terreum (Basidiomycota, Agaricales). Molecules 2024; 29:1794. [PMID: 38675614 PMCID: PMC11052463 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29081794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Two different collections of the gilled wild fungus Tricholoma terreum, collected in Italy, were subjected to phytochemical analysis. The fungal material was confidently identified by analysis of the ITS genomic sequences. Using both HR-LC-MS and NMR techniques, no evidence was found for the presence in the fruiting bodies of terreolides, terreumols or saponaceolides H-S, in striking contrast with the isolation of these terpenoids by Chinese authors from a mushroom collected in France and identified as T. terreum. The main cytotoxic terpenoid identified and isolated from the extracts of the specimens investigated in this work was the C30 derivative saponaceolide B, which had been previously isolated from T. saponaceum and other T. terreum collections. Although saponaceolide B is a rather labile molecule, easily degradable by heat or in acidic conditions, our study indicated that none of the extraction protocols used produced saponaceolide H-S or terreolide/terreumol derivatives, thus excluding the possibility that the latter compounds could be extraction artifacts. Considered together, these findings point to the need for the unambiguous identification of mushroom species belonging to the complex genus Tricholoma, characterized by high variability in the composition of metabolites. Moreover, based on our data, T. terreum must be considered an edible mushroom.
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- Marco Clericuzio
- Dipartimento di Scienze ed Innovazione Tecnologica, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Via Teresa Michel 11, 15121 Alessandria, Italy
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- Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche “Giulio Natta”- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (SCITEC-CNR), Via Luigi Mancinelli 7, 20131 Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Pavia, Via Taramelli 10, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
- Department of Medical Analysis, Faculty of Applied Science, Tishk International University, Erbil 44001, Iraq
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Elterlein F, Bugdahn N, Kraft P. Sniffing Out the Sustainable Future: The Renewability Revolution in Fragrance Chemistry. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202400006. [PMID: 38358844 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202400006] [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: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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In this review, the impact of the transition from today's resource-wasting petrochemical economy towards a 100/100 renewable and biodegradable future is discussed with respect to the fragrance families: "citrus", "green", "fruity", "floral", "floriental", "oriental", "woody", "chypre" and "fougère". After benchmark data on ingredients usage, definitions on biodegradation and sustainability are given. Celebrating the 150th anniversary of synthetic vanillin, its historic synthesis from renewable starting materials serves as introduction. In the grand scheme of things, citrus scents upcycled from the beverages industry, are already an ideal case for 100/100 with new opportunities for artificial essential oils. In the fruity domain, transparent and lactonic ingredients are available in a sustainable manner. However, in the domain of green odorants, there is a lack of green chemistry for important key materials. In the floral family, renewability is more critical than biodegradability, but cost is an issue. Thanks to Ambrox and maltol, florientals and orientals will persist, while woody notes severely lack an Iso E Super replacer. In the chypre genre, patchouli became the new moss, but more musks are increasingly in demand. With their high percentage of linalool and dihydromyrcenol, the construction of fougères could well become a precedent for other families, despite challenges in vetiver and salicylates. Still, the challenges exemplified here create immense opportunities for new perfumery materials.
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- Franziska Elterlein
- Symrise AG, S&C Global Innovation Fragrances, Building D 209, Mühlenfeldstraße 1, 37603, Holzminden, Germany
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- Symrise AG, S&C Global Innovation Fragrances, Building D 209, Mühlenfeldstraße 1, 37603, Holzminden, Germany
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- Symrise AG, S&C Global Innovation Fragrances, Building D 209, Mühlenfeldstraße 1, 37603, Holzminden, Germany
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de Aguiar NS, Hansel FA, Reis CAF, Lazzarotto M, Wendling I. Optimizing the Vanillin-Acid Sulfuric Method to Total Saponin Content in Leaves of Yerba Mate Clones. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202301883. [PMID: 38358959 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is a forest species consumed in the form of non-alcoholic beverages in South America, with applications in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. The species leaves are globally recognized for their important bioactive compounds, including, saponins. We adjusted the vanillin-acid sulfuric method for determining spectrophotometrically the total saponin in yerba mate leaves. Seeking to maximize the extraction of saponins from leaves, a Doehlert design combined with Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was used, considering ethanol:water ratios and ultrasound times. In addition, the same methodology was used for the analysis of times and temperatures in the vanillin-sulfuric acid reaction heating. The contents of total saponin in mature leaves were compared in four yerba mate clones. The extraction was maximized using 40 % ethanol:60 % water and 60 minutes of ultrasound assisted extraction (UAE) without heating. For the reaction conditions, 70 °C for 10 minutes heating is recommended, and UV/Vis reading from 460 to 680 nm. Using the optimized methodology, total saponin contents ranged from 28.43 to 53.09 mg g-1 in the four yerba mate clones. The significant difference in saponin contents between clones indicate great genetic diversity and potential for clones' selection and extraction of these compounds from yerba mate leaves.
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- Natalia Saudade de Aguiar
- Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Departament of Forest Science, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, 80210-170
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- Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Embrapa Forestry, Colombo, Paraná, Brazil, 83411-000
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- Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Embrapa Grape and Wine, Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 95701-008
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- Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Departament of Forest Science, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, 80210-170
- Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Embrapa Forestry, Colombo, Paraná, Brazil, 83411-000
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Eckhardt P, Reinecke S, Opatz T, Stadler M, Sandargo B. Discovery and characterisation of a broderol-like illudin, omphaderol in the mycelial extracts of Omphalotus mexicanus (Omphalotaceae) using UPLC-QTOF-MS and NMR spectroscopy. Phytochem Anal 2024; 35:469-475. [PMID: 37923375 DOI: 10.1002/pca.3301] [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: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The genus Omphalotus, in particular the "Jack-O'Lantern mushrooms" Omphalotus illudens and Omphalotus olearius, are famous for the production of the DNA-alkylating illudins. A lesser-known species, Omphalotus mexicanus, native to Central America, also produces cytotoxic illudins S and M, but its minor secondary metabolites are yet to be investigated. OBJECTIVE To identify, isolate, and elucidate the structure of novel secondary metabolites of the illudin family in mycelial extracts of O. mexicanus from submerse cultivation. METHODOLOGY A fermentation of the fungus in 15 L stirred tank bioreactors is described. Mycelial extracts were separated using a combination of flash chromatography with preparative RP-C18 high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Analysis of metabolites was done using an ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography ultraviolet diode array detector (UPLC-UV-DAD) system coupled to an electrospray ionisation quadrupole time-of-flight (ESI-QTOF) mass spectrometer. Structures were elucidated using one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) techniques followed by comparison of experimental and simulated electronic circular dichroism (ECD) spectra to determine absolute configurations. RESULTS Two novel illudin derivatives, for which we propose the names omphaderol (1) and illudaneol B (2), as well as illudaneol (3) and the unusual cyclobutylcyclopentane illudosin (4), were isolated from the mycelia and characterised. CONCLUSION Particularly the illudaneol derivatives with their high titers may be potential building blocks for an alternative semisynthetic route to new illudin derivatives with improved medical properties. Additionally, the findings improve the knowledge of minor illudin compounds in the mycelial extract of this fungus and may be of significance for future biosynthetic studies of the illudins.
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- Paul Eckhardt
- Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany
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- Microbial Drugs Department, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Braunschweig, Germany
- German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), partner site Hannover-Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany
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- Microbial Drugs Department, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Braunschweig, Germany
- German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), partner site Hannover-Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Microbial Drugs Department, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Braunschweig, Germany
- German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), partner site Hannover-Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
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Dupre RA, Smith B, Lloyd SW, Trushenski J. Improved Quantification of Geosmin and 2-Methylisoborneol in Farmed Fish Using Stable Isotope Dilution Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. J Agric Food Chem 2024; 72:6735-6743. [PMID: 38533988 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c08130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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A requisite to improving the taste and odor attributes of farmed fish is the availability of accurate and practical analytical methods to quantify 2-methylisoborneol (MIB) and geosmin (GSM). Solid-phase microextraction (SPME) enables reliable measurement of nanogram per liter quantities of MIB and GSM in water. In contrast, direct headspace (HS)-SPME of biological matrices with variable proximate compositions can increase bias and uncertainty in off-flavor determinations. Analytical recovery plays a crucial role in the accurate determination of MIB and GSM in fish, and this study investigates strategies to maximize and account for this recovery factor. MIB and GSM values in off-flavor catfish and trout were measured using direct HS-SPME and distillation as sample preparation techniques. Trout samples prepared by distillation yielded 10-fold higher GSM recoveries than those from direct HS-SPME (31% versus 3%). A stable isotope dilution method (SIDM) was implemented by routinely spiking samples with known quantities of deuterium-labeled MIB and GSM, allowing for the correction of sample-to-sample recovery deviations. SIDM-determined GSM values generated recoveries of 106 and 95% for direct HS-SPME and distilled trout, respectively. Aspects of the strategies and techniques presented can be incorporated into existing analytical methods to improve the accuracy and sample throughput. Particularly, routine inclusion of SIDM in the evaluation of MIB and GSM can facilitate identification of reliable practices to control off-flavors in aquaculture.
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- Rebecca Adams Dupre
- Food Processing and Sensory Quality Research Unit, Southern Regional Research Center (SRRC), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 1100 Allen Toussaint Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70125, United States
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, United States Department of Energy, 1299 Bethel Valley Road, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-0117, United States
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- Food Processing and Sensory Quality Research Unit, Southern Regional Research Center (SRRC), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 1100 Allen Toussaint Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70125, United States
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- Food Processing and Sensory Quality Research Unit, Southern Regional Research Center (SRRC), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 1100 Allen Toussaint Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70125, United States
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- Riverence Holdings, LLC, 604 West Franklin Street, Boise, Idaho 83702, United States
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Jung Y, Mitsuhashi T, Kikuchi T, Fujita M. Functional Plasticity of a Viral Terpene Synthase, OILTS, that Shows Non-Specific Metal Cofactor Binding and Metal-dependent Biosynthesis. Chemistry 2024:e202304317. [PMID: 38527951 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202304317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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OILTS is a viral class I terpene synthase found from the giant virus Orpheovirus IHUMI-LCC2. It exhibits a unique structure and demonstrates high plasticity to metal cofactors, allowing it to biosynthesize different cyclic terpene frameworks. Notably, while OILTS produces only (+)-germacrene D-4-ol with the most common cofactor, Mg2+, it also biosynthesizes a different cyclic terpene, (+)-cubebol, with Mn2+, Co2+, or Ni2+, presenting a rare instance of cofactor-dependent enzyme catalysis. This is the first report of (+)-cubebol biosynthesis, to our knowledge. In addition, OILTS can uptake Zn2+ as a cofactor, which is uncommon among ordinary terpene synthases. These findings suggest that OILTS's functional plasticity may benefit the virus in diverse host environments, highlighting potential evolutionary implications.
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- Youngcheol Jung
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Mitsui Link Lab Kashiwanoha 1, FS CREATION, 6-6-2 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-0882, Japan
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- Division of Advanced Molecular Science, Institute for Molecular Science (IMS), 5-1 Higashiyama, Myodaiji, Okazaki, Aichi, 444-8787, Japan
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- Rigaku Corporation 3-9-12 Matsubaracho, Akishima, Tokyo, 196-8666, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Mitsui Link Lab Kashiwanoha 1, FS CREATION, 6-6-2 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-0882, Japan
- Division of Advanced Molecular Science, Institute for Molecular Science (IMS), 5-1 Higashiyama, Myodaiji, Okazaki, Aichi, 444-8787, Japan
- Tokyo College, Institutes for Advanced Study, The University of Tokyo, Mitsui Link Lab Kashiwanoha 1, FS CREATION, 6-6-2 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-0882, Japan
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Wang H, Han T, Bai A, Xu H, Wang J, Hou X, Li Y. Potential Regulatory Networks and Heterosis for Flavonoid and Terpenoid Contents in Pak Choi: Metabolomic and Transcriptome Analyses. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3587. [PMID: 38612398 PMCID: PMC11011442 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Pak choi exhibits a diverse color range and serves as a rich source of flavonoids and terpenoids. However, the mechanisms underlying the heterosis and coordinated regulation of these compounds-particularly isorhamnetin-remain unclear. This study involved three hybrid combinations and the detection of 528 metabolites from all combinations, including 26 flavonoids and 88 terpenoids, through untargeted metabolomics. Analysis of differential metabolites indicated that the heterosis for the flavonoid and terpenoid contents was parent-dependent, and positive heterosis was observed for isorhamnetin in the two hybrid combinations (SZQ, 002 and HMG, ZMG). Moreover, there was a high transcription level of flavone 3'-O-methyltransferase, which is involved in isorhamnetin biosynthesis. The third group was considered the ideal hybrid combination for investigating the heterosis of flavonoid and terpenoid contents. Transcriptome analysis identified a total of 12,652 DEGs (TPM > 1) in various groups that were used for comparison, and DEGs encoding enzymes involved in various categories, including "carotenoid bio-synthesis" and "anthocyanin biosynthesis", were enriched in the hybrid combination (SZQ, 002). Moreover, the category of anthocyanin biosynthesis also was enriched in the hybrid combination (HMG, ZMG). The flavonoid pathway demonstrated more differential metabolites than the terpenoid pathway did. The WGCNA demonstrated notable positive correlations between the dark-green modules and many flavonoids and terpenoids. Moreover, there were 23 ERF genes in the co-expression network (r ≥ 0.90 and p < 0.05). Thus, ERF genes may play a significant role in regulating flavonoid and terpenoid biosynthesis. These findings enhance our understanding of the heterosis and coordinated regulation of flavonoid and terpenoid biosynthesis in pak choi, offering insights for genomics-based breeding improvements.
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- Haibin Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.W.); (T.H.); (A.B.); (H.X.); (J.W.); (X.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.W.); (T.H.); (A.B.); (H.X.); (J.W.); (X.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.W.); (T.H.); (A.B.); (H.X.); (J.W.); (X.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.W.); (T.H.); (A.B.); (H.X.); (J.W.); (X.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.W.); (T.H.); (A.B.); (H.X.); (J.W.); (X.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.W.); (T.H.); (A.B.); (H.X.); (J.W.); (X.H.)
- Nanjing Suman Plasma Engineering Research Institute, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (H.W.); (T.H.); (A.B.); (H.X.); (J.W.); (X.H.)
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Lu KY, Cheng LC, Hung ZC, Chen ZY, Wang CW, Hou HH. The Ethyl Acetate Extract of Caulerpa microphysa Promotes Collagen Homeostasis and Inhibits Inflammation in the Skin. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:2701-2712. [PMID: 38534786 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46030170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Inflammation and collagen-degrading enzymes' overexpression promote collagen decomposition, which affects the structural integrity of the extracellular matrix. The polysaccharide and peptide extracts of the green alga Caulerpa microphysa (C. microphysa) have been proven to have anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and antioxidant effects in vivo and in vitro. However, the biological properties of the non-water-soluble components of C. microphysa are still unknown. In the present study, we demonstrated the higher effective anti-inflammatory functions of C. microphysa ethyl acetate (EA) extract than water extract up to 16-30% in LPS-induced HaCaT cells, including reducing the production of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). Furthermore, the excellent collagen homeostasis effects from C. microphysa were proven by suppressing the matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) secretion, enhancing type 1 procollagen and collagen expressions dose-dependently in WS1 cells. Moreover, using UHPLC-QTOF-MS analysis, four terpenoids, siphonaxanthin, caulerpenyne, caulerpal A, and caulerpal B, were identified and may be involved in the superior collagen homeostasis and anti-inflammatory effects of the C. microphysa EA extract.
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- Kuo-Yun Lu
- Department of Nursing, Division of Basic Medical Sciences, Chang-Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Division of Basic Medical Sciences, Chang-Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
- Department of General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 100, Taiwan
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- Institute of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei 100, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Drug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 100, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 100, Taiwan
- Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 100, Taiwan
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Wang N, Yu B, Liu J, Lan W. Natural Herbal Compounds Exerting an Antidepressant Effect through Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Regulation. Curr Med Chem 2024; 31:CMC-EPUB-139323. [PMID: 38523544 DOI: 10.2174/0109298673297253240316101649] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Depression is a common mental illness that damages the life and health of patients and causes economic burden, and HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis dysfunction is considered to be one of the important factors leading to depression. In this case, it is essential to explore possible treatment methods by using natural compounds with HPA axis regulating and antidepressant effects. However, no one has reviewed it so far. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to systematically sort out the related natural products that play an antidepressant role by regulating the function of the HPA axis. Natural products are divided into flavonoids, polyphenols, terpenoids, saponins, polysaccharides and so on according to their chemical structures, which play a variety of biological activities such as regulating the HPA axis, anti-inflammation and neuroprotection. These effects may provide a useful reference for the potential treatment of depression so as to develop new antidepressants.
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- Nailong Wang
- College of traditional Chinese medicine of Xinjiang Medical University Urumqi, China
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- College of traditional Chinese medicine of Xinjiang Medical University Urumqi, China
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- College of traditional Chinese medicine of Xinjiang Medical University Urumqi, China
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- College of traditional Chinese medicine of Xinjiang Medical University Urumqi, China
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Kooltheat N, Noonong K, Hanson KM, Lao-On U. Phytochemical composition of the diethyl ether extract of Artemisia lactiflora Wall. ex DC and its antimetastatic activity in human lung cancer cells. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-7. [PMID: 38439740 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2324114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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Artemisia lactiflora Wall. ex DC. is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant used in the treatment of menstrual and hepatic disorders due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, its anti-metastatic activity, which is the clinical challenge of lung cancer treatment, has not yet been reported. From the diethyl ether extract of Artemisia lactiflora, the four terpenoids, including dihydroactinidiolide, megastigmatrienone, alpha-curcumene, and dehydrovomifoliol, were the most intense peaks observed using LC-MS/MS, whereas bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate was a contaminant. In a transwell assay, the A. lactiflora diethyl ether extract (32 μg/ml) and dihydroactinidiolide (250 μg/ml) markedly inhibited the migration and invasion of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells, similar to the standard anti-metastatic drug (capmatinib). Western blot analysis revealed that mesenchymal N-cadherin is downregulated in NSCLC cells under the treatment conditions. The potential anti-metastatic property of dihydroactinidiolide is promising as a new candidate anti-metastatic agent for lung cancer treatment.
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- Nateelak Kooltheat
- Department of Medical Technology, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
- Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products (RECIHP), Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- Department of Biological and Geographical Sciences, School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK
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- Department of Medical Technology, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
- Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products (RECIHP), Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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Wu D, Zhang Y, Lin N, Wei Y. [Tissue specific distribution of terpenoid biosynthesis in Sarcandra glabra based on transcriptome and metabolome analysis]. Sheng Wu Gong Cheng Xue Bao 2024; 40:542-561. [PMID: 38369840 DOI: 10.13345/j.cjb.230371] [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: 02/20/2024]
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The leaves and roots of Sarcandra glabra (thunb) nakai have different therapeutic effects in some clinical applications. In order to explore the tissue specific distribution differences of terpenoids in the leaves and roots of S. glabra, and to analyze the molecular mechanism of the formation of their pharmacodynamic quality differences. In this study, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and Illumina HiSeqTM high-throughput sequencing techniques were respectively used to obtain the metabolome and transcriptome data of the leaves and roots of S. glabra. The metabolomics analysis showed that there were 50 differential terpenoids metabolites between the leaves and roots, including farnesylcysteine, d-glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate, and (R)-5-phosphomevalonate. The transcriptomics analysis indicated that there were 57 differentially expressed metabolic enzyme coding genes, including ACTC, HMGCR, MVK, DXS, and KS. Moreover, there were seven transcription factors, including MYB, C2H2, AP2/ERF-ERF, which were predicted to participate in regulating the differences in terpenoid synthesis and accumulation between the leaves and roots of S. glabra. qRT-PCR results demonstrated that the expression changes of eight randomly selected enzyme genes involved in terpene synthesis between the leaves and roots of S. glabra, which were consistent with the transcriptome sequencing results. This study will help to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying the clinical efficacy differences between the leaves and roots of S. glabra, and facilitate the extraction, utilization, and resource development of S. glabra.
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- Di Wu
- College of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, Fujian, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, Fujian, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, Fujian, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, Fujian, China
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Borgo J, Wagner MS, Laurella LC, Elso OG, Selener MG, Clavin M, Bach H, Catalán CAN, Bivona AE, Sepúlveda CS, Sülsen VP. Plant Extracts and Phytochemicals from the Asteraceae Family with Antiviral Properties. Molecules 2024; 29:814. [PMID: 38398567 PMCID: PMC10891539 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29040814] [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: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Asteraceae (Compositae), commonly known as the sunflower family, is one of the largest plant families in the world and includes several species with pharmacological properties. In the search for new antiviral candidates, an in vitro screening against dengue virus (DENV) was performed on a series of dichloromethane and methanolic extracts prepared from six Asteraceae species, including Acmella bellidioides, Campuloclinium macrocephalum, Grindelia pulchella, Grindelia chiloensis, Helenium radiatum, and Viguiera tuberosa, along with pure phytochemicals isolated from Asteraceae: mikanolide (1), eupatoriopicrin (2), eupahakonenin B (3), minimolide (4), estafietin (5), 2-oxo-8-deoxyligustrin (6), santhemoidin C (7), euparin (8), jaceidin (9), nepetin (10), jaceosidin (11), eryodictiol (12), eupatorin (13), and 5-demethylsinensetin (14). Results showed that the dichloromethane extracts of C. macrocephalum and H. radiatum and the methanolic extracts prepared from C. macrocephalum and G. pulchella were highly active and selective against DENV-2, affording EC50 values of 0.11, 0.15, 1.80, and 3.85 µg/mL, respectively, and SIs of 171.0, 18.8, >17.36, and 64.9, respectively. From the pool of phytochemicals tested, compounds 6, 7, and 8 stand out as the most active (EC50 = 3.7, 3.1, and 6.8 µM, respectively; SI = 5.9, 6.7, and >73.4, respectively). These results demonstrate that Asteraceae species and their chemical constituents represent valuable sources of new antiviral molecules.
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- Jimena Borgo
- Instituto de Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), CONICET-Universidad de Buenos Aires, Junín 956, Piso 2, Buenos Aires C1113AAD, Argentina; (J.B.); (L.C.L.)
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Junín 956, Piso 2, Buenos Aires C1113AAD, Argentina; (O.G.E.); (M.G.S.); (M.C.)
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- Laboratorio de Estrategias Antivirales, Departamento de Química Biológica, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Int. Güiraldes 2160, Piso 4, Buenos Aires C1428EGA, Argentina;
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- Instituto de Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), CONICET-Universidad de Buenos Aires, Junín 956, Piso 2, Buenos Aires C1113AAD, Argentina; (J.B.); (L.C.L.)
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Junín 956, Piso 2, Buenos Aires C1113AAD, Argentina; (O.G.E.); (M.G.S.); (M.C.)
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Junín 956, Piso 2, Buenos Aires C1113AAD, Argentina; (O.G.E.); (M.G.S.); (M.C.)
- Unidad de Microanálisis y Métodos Físicos Aplicados a Química Orgánica (UMYMFOR), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, CONICET-Universidad de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Universitaria, Pabellón 2, Piso 3, Buenos Aires C1428EGA, Argentina
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Junín 956, Piso 2, Buenos Aires C1113AAD, Argentina; (O.G.E.); (M.G.S.); (M.C.)
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Junín 956, Piso 2, Buenos Aires C1113AAD, Argentina; (O.G.E.); (M.G.S.); (M.C.)
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- Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA) Gobernador Guillermo Udaondo 1695 Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires, EEA AMBA Udaondo, Villa Udaondo B1713AAW, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina;
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- Instituto de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Bioquímica, Química y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Ayacucho 471, San Miguel de Tucumán T4000INI, Tucumán Province, Argentina;
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- Instituto de Estudios de la Inmunidad Humoral Prof. Ricardo A. Margni (IDEHU), CONICET-Universidad de Buenos Aires, Junín 956, Piso 4, Buenos Aires C1113AAD, Argentina;
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Microbiología y Parasitología Médica (IMPaM), CONICET-Universidad de Buenos Aires, Paraguay 2155, Piso 13, Buenos Aires C1121ABG, Argentina
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- Instituto de Química Biológica de la Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales (IQUIBICEN), CONICET-Universidad de Buenos Aires, Int. Güiraldes 2160, Piso 4, Buenos Aires C1428EGA, Argentina
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- Instituto de Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), CONICET-Universidad de Buenos Aires, Junín 956, Piso 2, Buenos Aires C1113AAD, Argentina; (J.B.); (L.C.L.)
- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Junín 956, Piso 2, Buenos Aires C1113AAD, Argentina; (O.G.E.); (M.G.S.); (M.C.)
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Lopes RP, Ferreira FL, Faria de Sousa G, Cruz Nizer WSD, Magalhães CLDB, Ferreira JMS, Tótola AH, Duarte LP, de Magalhães JC. Activity of extracts and terpenoids from Tontelea micrantha (Mart. ex Schult.) A.C.Sm. (Celastraceae) against pathogenic bacteria. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-10. [PMID: 38328949 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2309554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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The pharmacological properties of plant extracts and phytochemicals, such as flavonoids and terpenoids, remain of great interest. In this work, the effect of extracts, friedelan-3,21-dione, and 3β-O-D-glucosyl-sitosterol isolated from Tontelea micrantha roots was evaluated against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella oxytoca and Escherichia coli. The antibacterial activity was evaluated by the minimum inhibitory and bactericidal concentrations (MIC and MBC, respectively), and the synergistic effect was assessed by the Checkerboard assay. Furthermore, the cytotoxicity of the plant-derived compounds against Vero cells was measured by the 3-(4 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) method. The biological effects of the isolated compounds were predicted using the PASS online software. The chloroform and hexane extracts of T. micrantha roots showed promising antibacterial effect, with MIC in the range of 4.8-78.0 µg/mL. Further analyses showed that these compounds do not affect the integrity of the membrane. The combination with streptomycin strongly reduced the MIC of this antibiotic and extracts. The extracts were highly toxic to Vero cells, and no cytotoxicity was detected for the two terpenoids isolated from them (i.e. friedelan-3,21-dione and 3β-O-D-glucosyl-sitosterol; CC50 > 1000 μg/mL). Therefore, extracts obtained from T. micrantha roots significantly inhibited bacterial growth and are considered promising agents against pathogenic bacteria. The cytotoxicity results were very relevant and can be tested in bioassays.
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- Ranieli Paiva Lopes
- Department of Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Bioprocess Engineering, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, São João del-Rei, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Bioprocess Engineering, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, São João del-Rei, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Bioprocess Engineering, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, São João del-Rei, Brazil
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Khan F, Pandey P, Verma M, Upadhyay TK. Terpenoid-Mediated Targeting of STAT3 Signaling in Cancer: An Overview of Preclinical Studies. Biomolecules 2024; 14:200. [PMID: 38397437 PMCID: PMC10886526 DOI: 10.3390/biom14020200] [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: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Cancer has become one of the most multifaceted and widespread illnesses affecting human health, causing substantial mortality at an alarming rate. After cardiovascular problems, the condition has a high occurrence rate and ranks second in terms of mortality. The development of new drugs has been facilitated by increased research and a deeper understanding of the mechanisms behind the emergence and advancement of the disease. Numerous preclinical and clinical studies have repeatedly demonstrated the protective effects of natural terpenoids against a range of malignancies. Numerous potential bioactive terpenoids have been investigated in natural sources for their chemopreventive and chemoprotective properties. In practically all body cells, the signaling molecule referred to as signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is widely expressed. Numerous studies have demonstrated that STAT3 regulates its downstream target genes, including Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, cyclin D1, c-Myc, and survivin, to promote the growth of cells, differentiation, cell cycle progression, angiogenesis, and immune suppression in addition to chemotherapy resistance. Researchers viewed STAT3 as a primary target for cancer therapy because of its crucial involvement in cancer formation. This therapy primarily focuses on directly and indirectly preventing the expression of STAT3 in tumor cells. By explicitly targeting STAT3 in both in vitro and in vivo settings, it has been possible to explain the protective effect of terpenoids against malignant cells. In this study, we provide a complete overview of STAT3 signal transduction processes, the involvement of STAT3 in carcinogenesis, and mechanisms related to STAT3 persistent activation. The article also thoroughly summarizes the inhibition of STAT3 signaling by certain terpenoid phytochemicals, which have demonstrated strong efficacy in several preclinical cancer models.
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- Fahad Khan
- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 602105, India;
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- University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali 140413, India
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- University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali 140413, India
- Department of Chemistry, University Institute of Sciences, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali 140413, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Parul Institute of Applied Sciences and Research and Development Cell, Parul University, Vadodara 391760, India;
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Saini A, Kumar A, Jangid K, Kumar V, Jaitak V. Identification of terpenoids as dihydropteroate synthase and dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors through structure-based virtual screening and molecular dynamic simulations. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:1966-1984. [PMID: 37173829 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2203249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Bacterial infections are rising, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria has worsened the scenario, requiring extensive research to find alternative therapeutic agents. Terpenoids play an essential role in protecting plants from herbivores and pathogens. The present study was designed to focus on in silico evaluation of terpenoids for their affinity towards two necessary enzymes, i.e. DHFR and DHPS, which are involved in forming 5, 6, 7, 8-tetrahydrofolate, a key component in bacterial DNA synthesis proteins. Additionally, to account for activity against resistant bacteria, their affinity towards the L28R mutant of DHFR was also assessed in the study. The structure-based drug design approach was used to screen the compound library of terpenes for their interaction with active sites of DHFR and DHPS. Further, compounds were screened based on their dock score, pharmacokinetic properties, and binding affinities. A total of five compounds for each target protein were screened, having dock scores better than their respective standard drug molecules. CNP0169378 (-8.4 kcal/mol) and CNP0309455 (-6.5 kcal/mol) have been identified as molecules with a higher affinity toward the targets of DHFR and DHPS, respectively. At the same time, one molecule CNP0298407 (-5.8 kcal/mol for DHPS, -7.6 kcal/mol for DHFR, -6.1 kcal/mol for the L28R variant), has affinity for both proteins (6XG5 and 6XG4). All the molecules have good pharmacokinetic properties. We further validated the docking study by binding free energy calculations using the MM/GBSA approach and molecular dynamics simulations.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Abhishek Saini
- Laboratory of Natural Product Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Laboratory of Natural Product Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Laboratory of Natural Product Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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Steinborn C, Huber T, Lichtenegger J, Plangger I, Höfler D, Schnell SD, Weisheit L, Mayer P, Wurst K, Magauer T. Synthesis of Waixenicin A: Exploring Strategies for Nine-Membered Ring Formation. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202303489. [PMID: 37942708 PMCID: PMC7615592 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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We present a comprehensive account on our efforts behind the recently published synthesis of waixenicin A. Our approach for constructing the dihydropyran ring relied on an Achmatowicz rearrangement. For the assembly of the nine-membered ring, four distinct strategies were investigated. Our initial attempts using radical-based addition/fragmentation reactions targeting the C7-C11 bond proved unsuitable for accessing the 6/9-bicycle. By employing anionic fragmentation conditions at the furfuryl alcohol stage, we successfully reached a 5/9-bicycle. However, subsequent ring-expansion was unsuccessful. Alternative approaches, such as Nozaki-Hiyama-Kishi or Heck reactions to connect the C6-C7 bond, also encountered difficulties, with no nine-membered ring formation observed. Our first breakthrough came from our attempts to install the C5-C6 bond via an intramolecular alkylation. Surprisingly, subsequent functional group modifications proved unexpectedly challenging, necessitating a redesign of our synthetic route. Drawing from all our investigations, we concluded that construction of the C9-C10 bond would enable efficient nine-membered ring alkylation and would facilitate the installation of the desired substitution pattern along the southern periphery. Exploration of this strategy yielded further surprises but ultimately led to the successful synthesis of waixenicin A and 9-deacetoxy-14,15-deepoxyxeniculin. For the latter compound, a bioinspired one-step rearrangement to xeniafauranol A was achieved.
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- Christian Steinborn
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Center for Molecular Biosciences, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80-82, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Butenandtstrasse 5-13, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Center for Molecular Biosciences, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80-82, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Center for Molecular Biosciences, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80-82, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Center for Molecular Biosciences, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80-82, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Butenandtstrasse 5-13, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Butenandtstrasse 5-13, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Butenandtstrasse 5-13, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of General, Inorganic & Theoretical Chemistry, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80-82, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Center for Molecular Biosciences, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80-82, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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Jia Y, Kang L, Wu Y, Zhou C, Cai R, Zhang H, Li J, Chen Z, Kang D, Zhang L, Pan C. Nano-selenium foliar intervention-induced resistance of cucumber to Botrytis cinerea by activating jasmonic acid biosynthesis and regulating phenolic acid and cucurbitacin. Pest Manag Sci 2024; 80:554-568. [PMID: 37733166 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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PURPOSE AND METHODS Botrytis cinerea is the primary disease affecting cucumber production. It can be managed by applying pesticides and cultivating disease-resistant cucumber strains. However, challenges, such as drug resistance in pathogenic bacteria and changes in physiological strains, are obstacles in the effective management of B. cinerea. Nano-selenium (Nano-Se) has potential in enhancing crop resistance to biological stress, but the exact mechanism for boosting disease resistance remains unclear. Here, we used metabolomics and transcriptomics to examine how Nano-Se, as an immune activator, induces plant resistance. RESULT Compared with the control group, the application of 10.0 mg/L Nano-Se on the cucumber plant's leaf surface resulted in increased levels of chlorophyll, catalase (10.2%), glutathione (326.6%), glutathione peroxidase (52.2%), cucurbitacin (41.40%), and metabolites associated with the phenylpropane synthesis pathway, as well as the total antioxidant capacity (21.3%). Additionally, the expression levels of jasmonic acid (14.8 times) and related synthetic genes, namely LOX (264.1%), LOX4 (224.1%), and AOC2 (309.2%), were up-regulated. A transcription analysis revealed that the CsaV3_4G002860 gene was up-regulated in the KEGG enrichment pathway in response to B. cinerea infection following the 10.0 mg/L Nano-Se treatment. DISCUSSION In conclusion, the activation of the phenylpropane biosynthesis and branched-chain fatty acid pathways by Nano-Se promotes the accumulation of jasmonic acid and cucurbitacin in cucumber plants. This enhancement enables the plants to exhibit resistance against B. cinerea infections. Additionally, this study identified a potential candidate gene for cucumber resistance to B. cinerea induced by Nano-Se, thereby laying a theoretical foundation for further research in this area. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Yujiao Jia
- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Institute of Agricultural Quality Standards and Testing Technology, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Urumqi, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Vegetable Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
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- Vegetable Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
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- Vegetable Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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Uziel A, Milay L, Procaccia S, Cohen R, Burstein A, Sulimani L, Shreiber-Livne I, Lewitus D, Meiri D. Solid-State Microwave Drying for Medical Cannabis Inflorescences: A Rapid and Controlled Alternative to Traditional Drying. Cannabis Cannabinoid Res 2024; 9:397-408. [PMID: 35944268 PMCID: PMC10874826 DOI: 10.1089/can.2022.0051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Introduction: As the medical use of Cannabis is evolving there is a greater demand for high-quality products for patients. One of the main steps in the manufacturing process of medical Cannabis is drying. Most current drying methods in the Cannabis industry are relatively slow and inefficient processes. Materials and Methods: This article presents a drying method based on solid-state microwave (MW) that provides fast and uniform drying, and examines its efficiency for drying Cannabis inflorescences compared with the traditional drying method. We assessed 67 cannabinoids and 36 terpenoids in the plant in a range of drying temperatures (40°C, 50°C, 60°C, and 80°C). The identification and quantification of these secondary metabolites were done by chromatography methods. Results: This method resulted in a considerable reduction of drying time, from several days to a few hours. The multiple frequency-phase combination states of the system allowed control and prediction of moisture levels during drying, thus preventing overdrying. A drying temperature of 50°C provided the most effective results in terms of both short drying time and preservation of the composition of the secondary metabolites compared with traditional drying. At 50°C, the chemical profile of phytocannabinoids and terpenoids was best kept to that of the original plant before drying, suggesting less degradation by chemical reactions such as decarboxylation. The fast-drying time also reduced the susceptibility of the plant to microbial contamination. Conclusion: Our results support solid-state MW drying as an effective postharvest step to quickly dry the plant material for improved downstream processing with a minimal negative impact on product quality.
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- Almog Uziel
- The Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Cannabinoid Research, Faculty of Biology, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
- The Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- The Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Cannabinoid Research, Faculty of Biology, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- The Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Cannabinoid Research, Faculty of Biology, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
- The Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Polymer Materials Engineering, Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- The Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Cannabinoid Research, Faculty of Biology, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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Wu Y, Yu X, Gao H, Gao P, Gao Z. Two new terpenoids from the branches and leaves of Rhododendron dauricum L. with neuroprotective activity. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-6. [PMID: 38300706 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2308000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Two new terpenoids were isolated from the branches and leaves of Rhododendron dauricum L., named as rhodayritions A (1) and B (2), together with five known compounds which were identified litseachromolaevane A (3), 11-αH-dihydrodehydrocostus lactone (4), (+)-9β-hydroxyeudesma-4,11(13)-dien-12-al (5), macrostachyoside B (6) and aglaiabbreviatin E (7), respectively. The structures of isolated compounds were determined by UV, HR-ESI-MS, NMR analysis and X-Ray. Their neuroprotective activity was studied on serum deprivation-induced PC12 cells by the MTT method, compounds 1, 6, and 7 exhibited significant neuroprotective activity at 20 μΜ.
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- Ying Wu
- Pediatric Endocrine Department, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Cangzhou Central Blood Station, Blood Donation Service, Cangzhou, P.R. China
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- Pediatric Endocrine Department, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, P.R. China
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- Pediatric Endocrine Department, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, P.R. China
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- Oriental College, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Huanghua, P.R. China
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Boo YC. Insights into How Plant-Derived Extracts and Compounds Can Help in the Prevention and Treatment of Keloid Disease: Established and Emerging Therapeutic Targets. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1235. [PMID: 38279232 PMCID: PMC10816582 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25021235] [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: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024] Open
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Keloid is a disease in which fibroblasts abnormally proliferate and synthesize excessive amounts of extracellular matrix, including collagen and fibronectin, during the healing process of skin wounds, causing larger scars that exceed the boundaries of the original wound. Currently, surgical excision, cryotherapy, radiation, laser treatment, photodynamic therapy, pressure therapy, silicone gel sheeting, and pharmacotherapy are used alone or in combinations to treat this disease, but the outcomes are usually unsatisfactory. The purpose of this review is to examine whether natural products can help treat keloid disease. I introduce well-established therapeutic targets for this disease and various other emerging therapeutic targets that have been proposed based on the phenotypic difference between keloid-derived fibroblasts (KFs) and normal epidermal fibroblasts (NFs). We then present recent studies on the biological effects of various plant-derived extracts and compounds on KFs and NFs. Associated ex vivo, in vivo, and clinical studies are also presented. Finally, we discuss the mechanisms of action of the plant-derived extracts and compounds, the pros and cons, and the future tasks for natural product-based therapy for keloid disease, as compared with existing other therapies. Extracts of Astragalus membranaceus, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Aneilema keisak, Galla Chinensis, Lycium chinense, Physalis angulate, Allium sepa, and Camellia sinensis appear to modulate cell proliferation, migration, and/or extracellular matrix (ECM) production in KFs, supporting their therapeutic potential. Various phenolic compounds, terpenoids, alkaloids, and other plant-derived compounds could modulate different cell signaling pathways associated with the pathogenesis of keloids. For now, many studies are limited to in vitro experiments; additional research and development are needed to proceed to clinical trials. Many emerging therapeutic targets could accelerate the discovery of plant-derived substances for the prevention and treatment of keloid disease. I hope that this review will bridge past, present, and future research on this subject and provide insight into new therapeutic targets and pharmaceuticals, aiming for effective keloid treatment.
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- Yong Chool Boo
- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 680 Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea;
- BK21 Plus KNU Biomedical Convergence Program, Department of Biomedical Science, The Graduate School, Kyungpook National University, 680 Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
- Cell and Matrix Research Institute, Kyungpook National University, 680 Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
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Pashkovskiy P, Vereshchagin M, Kartashov A, Ivanov Y, Ivanova A, Zlobin I, Abramova A, Ashikhmina D, Glushko G, Kreslavski VD, Kuznetsov VV. Influence of Additional White, Red and Far-Red Light on Growth, Secondary Metabolites and Expression of Hormone Signaling Genes in Scots Pine under Sunlight. Cells 2024; 13:194. [PMID: 38275819 PMCID: PMC10813845 DOI: 10.3390/cells13020194] [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: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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The influence of short-term additional white (WL), red (RL) and far-red (FRL) light and combined RL+FRL on the physiological morphological and molecular characteristics of two-year-old Scots pine plants grown in a greenhouse under sunlight was studied. Additional RL and RL+FRL increased the number of xylem cells, transpiration and the expression of a group of genes responsible for the biosynthesis and signaling of auxins (AUX/IAA, ARF3/4, and ARF16) and brassinosteroids (BR-α-RED and BRZ2), while the expression of genes related to the signaling pathway related to jasmonic acid was reduced. Additionally, WL, RL and RL+FRL increased the content of proanthocyanidins and catechins in young needles; however, an increase in the expression of the chalcone synthase gene (CHS) was found under RL, especially under RL+FRL, which possibly indicates a greater influence of light intensity than observed in the spectrum. Additional WL increased photosynthetic activity, presumably by increasing the proportion and intensity of blue light; at the same time, the highest transpiration index was found under RL. The results obtained indicate that the combined effect of additional RL+FRL can accelerate the development of pine plants by increasing the number of xylem cells and increasing the number of aboveground parts but not the photosynthetic activity or the accumulation of secondary metabolites.
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- Pavel Pashkovskiy
- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 127276, Russia; (P.P.); (M.V.); (A.K.); (Y.I.); (A.I.); (I.Z.); (A.A.); (D.A.); (G.G.)
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- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 127276, Russia; (P.P.); (M.V.); (A.K.); (Y.I.); (A.I.); (I.Z.); (A.A.); (D.A.); (G.G.)
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- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 127276, Russia; (P.P.); (M.V.); (A.K.); (Y.I.); (A.I.); (I.Z.); (A.A.); (D.A.); (G.G.)
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- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 127276, Russia; (P.P.); (M.V.); (A.K.); (Y.I.); (A.I.); (I.Z.); (A.A.); (D.A.); (G.G.)
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- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 127276, Russia; (P.P.); (M.V.); (A.K.); (Y.I.); (A.I.); (I.Z.); (A.A.); (D.A.); (G.G.)
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- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 127276, Russia; (P.P.); (M.V.); (A.K.); (Y.I.); (A.I.); (I.Z.); (A.A.); (D.A.); (G.G.)
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- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 127276, Russia; (P.P.); (M.V.); (A.K.); (Y.I.); (A.I.); (I.Z.); (A.A.); (D.A.); (G.G.)
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- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 127276, Russia; (P.P.); (M.V.); (A.K.); (Y.I.); (A.I.); (I.Z.); (A.A.); (D.A.); (G.G.)
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- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 127276, Russia; (P.P.); (M.V.); (A.K.); (Y.I.); (A.I.); (I.Z.); (A.A.); (D.A.); (G.G.)
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- Institute of Basic Biological Problems, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino 142290, Russia;
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- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 127276, Russia; (P.P.); (M.V.); (A.K.); (Y.I.); (A.I.); (I.Z.); (A.A.); (D.A.); (G.G.)
- Department of Plant Physiology, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Biological Institute, National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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Wu SY, Jie HY, Wu DL, Qin SH, Tang X, Wang RZ, Xu FQ. Two new sesquiterpene glycosides from the stems of Dendrobium henanense and their anti-inflammatory activity. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-6. [PMID: 38226496 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2301739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Two new sesquiterpene glycosides, 8α,12,15β-trihydroxycopacamphan-15-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (1) and dendrobiumane C-11-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (2), along with three known terpenoids (3-5) were isolated from the aerial stems of Dendrobium henanense. Their structures were elucidated based on NMR-spectroscopic and HR-MS analyses. All compounds could reduce the levels of NO, TNF-α and IL-1β in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells with IC50 values ranging from 10.37 to 34.55 µΜ.
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- Si-Yu Wu
- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, People's Republic of China
- Taihe County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taihe, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, People's Republic of China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of New Manufacturing Technology for Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction Pieces, Hefei, People's Republic of China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, People's Republic of China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, People's Republic of China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of New Manufacturing Technology for Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction Pieces, Hefei, People's Republic of China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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Gao H, Shi M, Zhang H, Shang H, Yang Q. Integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses revealed metabolite variations and regulatory networks in Cinnamomum cassia Presl from four growth years. Front Plant Sci 2024; 14:1325961. [PMID: 38269138 PMCID: PMC10806117 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1325961] [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: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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To understand the mechanism of the dynamic accumulation of active ingredients in Cinnamomum cassia Presl, metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses of 5~8 years old C. cassia were performed. A total of 72 phenylpropanoids, 146 flavonoids, and 130 terpenoids showed marked changes. Most phenylpropanoids and flavonoids showed markedly higher abundances in 6-year-old C. cassia than in others, which was related to the higher expression of genes that synthesize and regulate phenylpropanoids and flavonoid. We identified transcription factors (TFs) and genes involved in phenylpropanoids and flavonoids synthesis and regulation through co-expression network analyses. Furthermore, most of the terpenoids in 5-year-old C. cassia showed markedly higher abundances than in others, which was due to the differentially expressed genes upstream of the terpenoids pathway. The results of our study provide new insights into the synthesis and accumulation of phenylpropanoid, flavonoids and terpenoids in C. cassia at four growth stages.
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- Hongyang Gao
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Research Center on Good Agricultural Practice & Comprehensive Agricultural Development Engineering Technology of Cantonese Medicinal Materials, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Comprehensive Experimental Station of Guangzhou, Chinese Material Medica, China Agriculture Research System (CARS-21-16), Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Production & Development of Cantonese Medicinal Materials, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Xiong T, Zeng J, Chen L, Wang L, Gao J, Huang L, Xu J, Wang Y, He X. Anti-Inflammatory Terpenoids from the Rhizomes of Shell Ginger. J Agric Food Chem 2024; 72:424-436. [PMID: 38126326 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c07967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Shell ginger (Alpinia zerumbet) is a perennial ornamental plant of ginger native to East Asia, which can be used as a flavoring agent in food or beverage, as well as a traditional Chinese medicine. In this study, a total of 37 terpenoids, including 7 new compounds, zerumin D1 to zerumin D7 (2, 3, 28-30, 36, and 37), and 5 new naturally occurring compounds, zerumin D10 to zerumin D14 (9, 12, 15, 20, and 24), were isolated and identified from the rhizomes of shell ginger. Compound 3 was an unprecedented variant labdane diterpenoid featuring a unique 6/7/6/3 tetracyclic cyclic ether system in its side chain. The anti-inflammatory activities of the isolated terpenoids were assessed in RAW 264.7 macrophages stimulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Compound 4 significantly inhibited the production of nitric oxide with an IC50 value of 5.4 μM. Further investigation revealed that compounds 2 and 3 may inhibit the nuclear translocation of NF-κB, thus suppressing the expression of IL-6, IL-1β, iNOS, and COX-2 to exert the anti-inflammatory effects.
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- Tao Xiong
- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Lead Compounds & Drug Discovery, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Lead Compounds & Drug Discovery, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Lead Compounds & Drug Discovery, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Lead Compounds & Drug Discovery, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Lead Compounds & Drug Discovery, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Lead Compounds & Drug Discovery, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Lead Compounds & Drug Discovery, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Arumugam M, Shanmugavel B, Sellppan M, Pavadai P. In silico evaluation of some commercially available terpenoids as spike glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2 - inhibitors using molecular dynamic approach. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:1072-1078. [PMID: 37139540 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2201848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Coronavirus, an extremely contagious infections disease had a harmful effect on the world's population. It is a family of enveloped, single-stranded, positive-strand RNA viruses of Nidovirales order belongs to coroviridae family. At present, worldwide several lakhs of deaths and several billions of infections have been reported. Hence, the focus of the present study was to assess the SARS-CoV-2 enzyme inhibitory potential of certain commercially available terpenoids using Lamarckian genetic algorithm as a working principle and molecular dynamic studies was also performed. AutoDock 4.2 software was used to perform the computational docking calculations of terpenoids against SARS-CoV-2 enzyme. The terpenoids such as, Andrographolide, Betulonic acid, Erythrodiol, Friedelin, Mimuscopic acid, Moronic acid, and Retinol were selected based on the drug likeness properties. Remdesivir a well-known anti-viral drug was selected as the standard drug. Molecular dynamic simulation studies were carried using Desmond module of Schrodinger Suite. In the current study we observed that, Friedelin was exhibited excellent SARS-CoV-2 enzyme inhibitory potential than the standard drug and other selected terpenoids. Friedelin and the standard Remdesivir was undergone the molecular dynamic studies and Friedelin showed a good number of hydrogen bonds over the simulation time of 100 ns. Based on the in silico computational evaluation, it can be concluded that Friedelin could be worthwhile terpenoid against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. A further study on Friedelin is required to develop a potential chemical entity against the management of COVID disease.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Madeswaran Arumugam
- Department of Pharmacology, Karpagam College of Pharmacy, Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Karpagam College of Pharmacy, Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Kaushik M, Kaushik A, Chaudhary J, Jain A. Terpenoids in Diabetic Nephropathy: Advances and Therapeutic Opportunities. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2024; 24:13-30. [PMID: 37680163 DOI: 10.2174/1871530323666230901164219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the foremost ailment resulting in end-stage renal damage. Chronic hyperglycaemia and hyperlipidaemia are the foremost reason for disease progression. The disease is characterized by the severity of albuminuria and cardiovascular disorders. Approximately 20 to 40% of the global prevalence of DN is mostly reported to occur in individuals with diabetes, and nearly 28% of DN occurs in individuals with other renal disorders. The pathological mechanism is very complex, involving innumerable targets and leading to multiple pharmacological effects. Thus, the scientific community is forced to work in search of safe and potent therapeutics that can tackle the complex pathology of DN effectively. The secondary plant metabolites categorized as terpenoids gained attention as potential therapeutics contrary to others for the management of diabetic nephropathy and other associated syndromes by their strong antioxidant activity and inhibition of advanced glycation and its associated products. This review focused on herbal therapeutics for the management of diabetic nephropathy. Moreover, different types of terpenoids, their biological sources, and proposed mechanisms of action are explored for the development of a novel pharmacophore for diabetic nephropathy.
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- Manish Kaushik
- M. M. College of Pharmacy, M. M. (Deemed to be University),Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
- KC Institute of Pharmacy, UNA, H.P, India
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- Laureate Institute of Pharmacy, Kathog, Kangra, H.P, India
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- M. M. College of Pharmacy, M. M. (Deemed to be University),Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
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- M. M. College of Pharmacy, M. M. (Deemed to be University),Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
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Maleki FA, Seidl-Adams I, Fahimi A, Peiffer ML, Kersch-Becker MF, Felton GW, Tumlinson JH. Stomatal closure prevents xylem transport of green leaf volatiles and impairs their systemic function in plants. Plant Cell Environ 2024; 47:122-139. [PMID: 37828776 DOI: 10.1111/pce.14735] [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: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Plants perceive environmental stresses as whole organisms via distant signals conveying danger messages through their vasculature. In parallel to vascular transport, airborne plant volatile compounds, including green leaf volatiles (GLVs), can bypass the lack of vascular connection. However, some small volatile compounds move through the vasculature; such vascular transport is little known about GLVs. Here we illustrate GLV alcohols as solutes move within xylem vessels in Zea mays. We describe GLV alcohols, including Z-3-hexen-ol and its isomer E-3-hexen-ol, which is not synthesized in maize, moving through the transpiration stream via xylem vessels. Since transpiration is mediated by the stomatal aperture, closing stomata by two independent methods diminishes the transport of GLV alcohol and its isomer. In addition, the lower transport of GLV alcohols impairs their function in inducing terpenoid biosynthesis, suggesting that xylem transport of GLV alcohols plays a significant role in their systemic function. Our study suggests that GLV alcohols, in addition to airborne signals, are transported through xylem vessels. Our findings can be critical in future studies about the perception and function of these compounds in plants.
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- Feizollah A Maleki
- Center of Chemical Ecology, Entomology Department, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Center of Chemical Ecology, Entomology Department, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Center of Chemical Ecology, Entomology Department, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Center of Chemical Ecology, Entomology Department, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Center of Chemical Ecology, Entomology Department, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Center of Chemical Ecology, Entomology Department, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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Pulikkottil AA, Kumar A, Jangid K, Kumar V, Jaitak V. Structure-based Virtual Screening and Molecular Dynamic Simulation Approach for the Identification of Terpenoids as Potential DPP-4 Inhibitors. Curr Comput Aided Drug Des 2024; 20:416-429. [PMID: 37190809 DOI: 10.2174/1573409919666230515160502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder where insulin secretion is compromised, leading to hyperglycemia. DPP-4 is a viable and safer target for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Computational tools have proven to be an asset in the process of drug discovery. OBJECTIVE In the present study, tools like structure-based virtual screening, MM/GBSA, and pharmacokinetic parameters were used to identify natural terpenoids as potential DPP-4 inhibitors for treating diabetes mellitus. METHODS Structure-based virtual screening, a cumulative mode of elimination technique, was adopted, identifying the top five potent hit compounds depending on the docking score and nonbonding interactions. RESULTS According to the docking data, the most important contributors to complex stability are hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic interactions, and Pi-Pi stacking interactions. The dock scores ranged from -6.492 to -5.484 kcal/mol, indicating robust ligand-protein interactions. The pharmacokinetic characteristics of top-scoring hits (CNP0309455, CNP0196061, CNP0122006, CNP0 221869, CNP0297378) were also computed in this study, confirming their safe administration in the human body. Also, based on the synthetic accessibility score, all top-scored hits are easily synthesizable. Compound CNP0309455 was quite stable during molecular dynamic simulation studies. CONCLUSION Virtual database screening yielded new leads for developing DPP-4 inhibitors. As a result, the findings of this study can be used to design and develop natural terpenoids as DPP-4 inhibitors for the medication of diabetes mellitus.
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- Ajay Aravind Pulikkottil
- Laboratory of Natural Product Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, 151401, Bathinda, India
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- Laboratory of Natural Product Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, 151401, Bathinda, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, 1514001, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, 1514001, India
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- Laboratory of Natural Product Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, 151401, Bathinda, India
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Osinde C, Sobhy IS, Wari D, Dinh ST, Hojo Y, Osibe DA, Shinya T, Tugume AK, Nsubuga AM, Galis I. Comparative analysis of sorghum (C4) and rice (C3) plant headspace volatiles induced by artificial herbivory. Plant Signal Behav 2023; 18:2243064. [PMID: 37585707 PMCID: PMC10730142 DOI: 10.1080/15592324.2023.2243064] [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: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Acute stress responses include release of defensive volatiles from herbivore-attacked plants. Here we used two closely related monocot species, rice as a representative C3 plant, and sorghum as a representative C4 plant, and compared their basal and stress-induced headspace volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Although both plants emitted similar types of constitutive and induced VOCs, in agreement with the close phylogenetic relationship of the species, several mono- and sesquiterpenes have been significantly less abundant in headspace of sorghum relative to rice. Furthermore, in spite of generally lower VOC levels, some compounds, such as the green leaf volatile (Z)-3-hexenyl acetate and homoterpene DMNT, remained relatively high in the sorghum headspace, suggesting that a separate mechanism for dispersal of these compounds may have evolved in this plant. Finally, a variable amount of several VOCs among three sorghum cultivars of different geographical origins suggested that release of VOCs could be used as a valuable resource for the increase of sorghum resistance against herbivores.
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- Cyprian Osinde
- Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Kurashiki, Japan
- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
- School of Biosciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Kurashiki, Japan
- Faculty of Biotechnology, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Kurashiki, Japan
- Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Kurashiki, Japan
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Benavides K, Sánchez-Kopper A, Jiménez-Quesada K, Perez R, Garro-Monge G. Evaluation of Salicylic Acid and Methyl Jasmonate as Elicitors in Phyllanthus acuminatus Hairy Roots by Non-Targeted Analysis Using High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry. Molecules 2023; 29:80. [PMID: 38202663 PMCID: PMC10780090 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29010080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Phyllanthus acuminatus has been studied for its vast medical and industrial potential. Phytochemical investigations reveal that the genus is a rich source of lignans, flavonoids, phenolics, terpenoids, and other metabolites. However, the phytochemical profile elucidation of this species still needs further research. The use of eliciting compounds such as salicylic acid and methyl jasmonate has managed to increase the production of secondary metabolites in plant cell cultures. Hairy roots of Phyllanthus acuminatus were produced in 250 mL flasks with a 16 h light/8 h darkness photoperiod under diffused light with a culture time of four weeks. The elicitors salicylic acid and methyl jasmonate were tested in 50 μM and 200 μM concentrations. Non-targeted analysis was done for the different treatments using HR-MS. Identified metabolites were grouped in phenylpropanoids, phenols, and mucic acids, and statistical analysis of relative concentrations was achieved. A significant change in phenols' relative concentrations appeared in the elicitations with salicylic acid. Because of the elicitation treatment, specific compounds increased their concentrations, some of which have known pharmacological effects and are used in treating chronic diseases. The best elicitation treatment was salicylic acid 50 μM as it increased by more than 100% the general content of phenols and phenylpropanoid derivates and triplicates the concentration of mucic acid derivates in treated hairy root extracts. The application of non-targeted analysis showed interesting changes in phytochemical concentration due to elicitation in Phyllanthus acuminatus hairy roots.
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- Katherine Benavides
- Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología, Escuela de Biología, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago P.O. Box 159-7050, Costa Rica (K.J.-Q.)
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- Centro de Investigación y de Servicios Químicos y Microbiológicos, Escuela de Química, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago P.O. Box 159-7050, Costa Rica
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- Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología, Escuela de Biología, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago P.O. Box 159-7050, Costa Rica (K.J.-Q.)
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- Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología, Escuela de Biología, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago P.O. Box 159-7050, Costa Rica (K.J.-Q.)
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- Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología, Escuela de Biología, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago P.O. Box 159-7050, Costa Rica (K.J.-Q.)
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Izmest'ev ES, Pestova SV, Kolesnikova AI, Baidamshina DR, Kayumov AR, Rubtsova SA. Terpene-Functionalized Fluoroquinolones as Potential Antimicrobials: Synthesis and Properties. ChemMedChem 2023; 18:e202300358. [PMID: 37872856 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202300358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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This study was the first to synthesize terpene-containing conjugates of fluoroquinolones, ciprofloxacin and norfloxacin, and to evaluate their antibacterial activity against gram-positive methicillin sensitive (MSSA) and methicillin resistant (MRSA) S. aureus, gram-negative P. aeruginosa as well as antifungal activity against C. albicans. The ability of obtained fluoroquinolones to inhibit S. aureus growth was found to depend upon the presence of a linker separating the bulky terpene and fluoroquinolone fragments, and this activity diminished with increasing its length. The highest activity against MSSA was demonstrated by ciprofloxacin derivatives with campholenic (MIC 1 μg/mL) and 2-(isobornan-2-yl-sulfanyl)acetyl (MIC 0.5 μg/mL) substituents. The compound with the last fragment showed high activity against MRSA (MIC 8 μg/mL). The terpene-functionalized norfloxacin derivatives generally proved to be less active than those containing ciprofloxacin fragment. Camphor-10-sulfonylamide derivative with the ciprofloxacin fragment was the only one of all compounds that showed high antifungal activity against C. albicans (8 μg/mL). The study presents data on docking fluoroquinolones to S. aureus DNA gyrase to explain the reasons for manifestation or disappearance of antibacterial activity. The cytotoxicity of fluoroquinolones that showed any antimicrobial activity was investigated against bovine primary lung cells, and they were found to be not toxic in most cases.
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- Evgeniy S Izmest'ev
- Institute of Chemistry, FRC Komi Science Center Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 48, Pervomaiskaya St., 167000, Syktyvkar, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Chemistry, FRC Komi Science Center Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 48, Pervomaiskaya St., 167000, Syktyvkar, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, 18, Kremlevskaya St., 420008, Kazan, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, 18, Kremlevskaya St., 420008, Kazan, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, 18, Kremlevskaya St., 420008, Kazan, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Chemistry, FRC Komi Science Center Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 48, Pervomaiskaya St., 167000, Syktyvkar, Russian Federation
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Zhang P, Ma X, Zhang Q, Guo Z, Hao J, Zhang Z, Sun M, Liu Y. Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds and Endogenous Extracts and Study of Expression Patterns of TPS and BSMT in the Flowers of Seven Lilium Cultivars. Molecules 2023; 28:7938. [PMID: 38138428 PMCID: PMC10745987 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28247938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Lily is one of the most important cut flowers in the world, with a rich floral fragrance. To further explore the fragrance emission mechanisms of lily cultivars, headspace solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS) and organic solvent extraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (OSE-GC-MS) were used to unveil the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and endogenous extracts of seven lily cultivars. Furthermore, real-time quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR) was used to determine the expression levels of two key genes (TPS and BSMT) related to the biosynthesis of monoterpenoids and methyl benzoate. The results show that forty-five VOCs were detected in the petals of seven lily cultivars, and the main compounds were monoterpenoids and phenylpropanoids/benzenoids. Dichloromethane was the best solvent for extracting the endogenous extracts of Lilium 'Viviana' petals and eighteen endogenous extracts were detected using dichloromethane to extract the petals of seven lily cultivars. Each compound's emission ratio (natural logarithm of the ratio of VOC content to endogenous extract content) was calculated, and linear regression analyses between emission ratios and boiling points were conducted. Significant linear negative correlations existed between the emission ratios and boiling points of compounds, and the regression equations' coefficients of determination (R2) were all greater than 0.7. TPS was expressed highly in 'Viviana', 'Pink News', and 'Palazzo', and BSMT was expressed highly in 'Pink News' and 'Palazzo'. Correlation analyses between the gene expression levels and the monoterpenoids and methyl benzoate contents found that the TPS expression levels have strong positive correlations with monoterpenoids content, while no correlations were found between the expression levels of BSMT and the contents of methyl benzoate. This study lays the foundation for research on the release patterns of VOCs in the flowers of Lilium, and the breeding of lilies for their floral fragrance.
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Ornamental Plants Germplasm Innovation and Molecular Breeding, National Engineering Research Center for Floriculture, Beijing Laboratory of Urban and Rural Ecological Environment, Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding in Forest Trees and Ornamental Plants of Ministry of Education, School of Landscape Architecture, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (P.Z.); (X.M.); (Q.Z.); (Z.G.); (J.H.); (Z.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Ornamental Plants Germplasm Innovation and Molecular Breeding, National Engineering Research Center for Floriculture, Beijing Laboratory of Urban and Rural Ecological Environment, Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding in Forest Trees and Ornamental Plants of Ministry of Education, School of Landscape Architecture, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (P.Z.); (X.M.); (Q.Z.); (Z.G.); (J.H.); (Z.Z.)
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Dickschat JS, Quan Z, Schnakenburg G. A Case of Convergent Evolution: The Bacterial Sesquiterpene Synthase for 1-epi-Cubenol from Nonomuraea coxensis. Chembiochem 2023; 24:e202300581. [PMID: 37748088 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202300581] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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A terpene synthase from Nonomuraea coxensis was identified as (+)-1-epi-cubenol synthase. The enzyme is phylogenetically unrelated to the known enzyme of the same function that is widespread in streptomycetes. Isotopic labelling experiments were performed to unambiguously assign the NMR data and to investigate hydrogen migrations during terpene cyclisations. Epoxidations of (+)-1-epi-cubenol and of the plant derived compounds (-)-cubenol and (-)-1-epi-cubenol confirmed the structure of a natural product isolated from the brown alga Dictyopteris divaricata and allowed to conclude on its absolute configuration. The crystal structures of the epoxides from (+)- and (-)-1-epi-cubenol and the acid catalysed conversion into an isomeric ketone are reported.
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- Jeroen S Dickschat
- Kekulé-Institute for Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Bonn, Gerhard-Domagk-Straße 1, 53121, Bonn, Germany
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- Kekulé-Institute for Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Bonn, Gerhard-Domagk-Straße 1, 53121, Bonn, Germany
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- Kekulé-Institute for Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Bonn, Gerhard-Domagk-Straße 1, 53121, Bonn, Germany
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Jallali I, Hannachi H, Zaouali Y, Smaoui A, Abdelly C, Ksouri R. Crithmum maritimum L. Volatile Compound's Diversity Through Tunisian Populations: Use of a Plant Organ-Based Statistical Approach for Chemotype Identification. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202300827. [PMID: 37884443 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202300827] [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: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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This work aimed to investigate the variability of the chemical composition of the aromatic halophyte Crithmum maritimum L. essential oils according to the geographical origin and separated organs, using a statistical approach based on the multiple analysis of variance and the Principal Component Analyses. One hundred twenty samples were collected from three distinct bioclimatic regions (10 samples×3 provenances×4 organs). Hydrodistillation of separated organs (roots, stems, leaves and flowers) yielded 0.13 to 1.75 % of the dry matter. Chemical investigation of the volatile compounds by Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry showed that C. maritimum essential oils were dominated by monoterpenes hydrocarbons, oxygenated monoterpenes, and phenylpropanoids varying, respectively, from 33.3 to 66.9, from 7.8 to 46.6 and from 4.5 to 57.2 % according to organs and localities. Statistical analyses identified three different chemotypes depending on the geographic origin as follow: γ-Terpinene-Thymol methyl ether / Dillapiole / Thymol methyl ether-Dillapiole.
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- Inès Jallali
- Laboratoire des Plantes Aromatiques et Médicinales (LPAM), Centre de Biotechnologie à la Technopole de Borj Cédria (CBBC), BP 901, 2050, Hammam-lif, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of plant productivity and environmental constraint, LR18ES04, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Biotechnologies Végétales, Institut National des Sciences Appliquées et des Technologies de Tunis (INSAT), BP 676, 1080, Tunis Cedex, Tunisie
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- Laboratoire des Plantes Extrêmophiles, Centre de Biotechnologie à la Technopole de Borj Cédria (CBBC), BP 901, 2050, Hammam-lif, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire des Plantes Extrêmophiles, Centre de Biotechnologie à la Technopole de Borj Cédria (CBBC), BP 901, 2050, Hammam-lif, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire des Plantes Aromatiques et Médicinales (LPAM), Centre de Biotechnologie à la Technopole de Borj Cédria (CBBC), BP 901, 2050, Hammam-lif, Tunisia
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Voelker J, Mauleon R, Shepherd M. A terpene synthase supergene locus determines chemotype in Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree). New Phytol 2023; 240:1944-1960. [PMID: 37737003 DOI: 10.1111/nph.19262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Leaf oil terpenes vary categorically in many plant populations, leading to discrete phenotypes of adaptive and economic significance, but for most species, a genetic explanation for the concerted fluctuation in terpene chemistry remains unresolved. To uncover the genetic architecture underlying multi-component terpene chemotypes in Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree), a genome-wide association study was undertaken for 148 individuals representing all six recognised chemotypes. A number of single nucleotide polymorphisms in a genomic region of c. 400 kb explained large proportions of the variation in key monoterpenes of tea tree oil. The region contained a cluster of 10 monoterpene synthase genes, including four genes predicted to encode synthases for 1,8-cineole, terpinolene, and the terpinen-4-ol precursor, sabinene hydrate. Chemotype-dependent null alleles at some sites suggested structural variants within this gene cluster, providing a possible basis for linkage disequilibrium in this region. Genotyping in a separate domesticated population revealed that all alleles surrounding this gene cluster were fixed after artificial selection for a single chemotype. These observations indicate that a supergene accounts for chemotypes in M. alternifolia. A genetic model with three haplotypes, encompassing the four characterised monoterpene synthase genes, explained the six terpene chemotypes, and was consistent with available biparental cross-segregation data.
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- Julia Voelker
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, Military Road, East Lismore, NSW, 2480, Australia
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, Military Road, East Lismore, NSW, 2480, Australia
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, Military Road, East Lismore, NSW, 2480, Australia
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Gong D, Li B, Wu B, Fu D, Li Z, Wei H, Guo S, Ding G, Wang B. The Integration of the Metabolome and Transcriptome for Dendrobium nobile Lindl. in Response to Methyl Jasmonate. Molecules 2023; 28:7892. [PMID: 38067620 PMCID: PMC10707931 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28237892] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Dendrobium nobile Lindl., as an endangered medicinal plant within the genus Dendrobium, is widely distributed in southwestern China and has important ecological and economic value. There are a variety of metabolites with pharmacological activity in D. nobile. The alkaloids and polysaccharides contained within D. nobile are very important active components, which mainly have antiviral, anti-tumor, and immunity improvement effects. However, the changes in the compounds and functional genes of D. nobile induced by methyl jasmonate (MeJA) are not clearly understood. In this study, the metabolome and transcriptome of D. nobile were analyzed after exposure to MeJA. A total of 377 differential metabolites were obtained through data analysis, of which 15 were related to polysaccharide pathways and 35 were related to terpenoids and alkaloids pathways. Additionally, the transcriptome sequencing results identified 3256 differentially expressed genes that were discovered in 11 groups. Compared with the control group, 1346 unigenes were differentially expressed in the samples treated with MeJA for 14 days (TF14). Moreover, the expression levels of differentially expressed genes were also significant at different growth and development stages. According to GO and KEGG annotations, 189 and 99 candidate genes were identified as being involved in terpenoid biosynthesis and polysaccharide biosynthesis, respectively. In addition, the co-expression analysis indicated that 238 and 313 transcription factors (TFs) may contribute to the regulation of terpenoid and polysaccharide biosynthesis, respectively. Through a heat map analysis, fourteen terpenoid synthetase genes, twenty-three cytochrome P450 oxidase genes, eight methyltransferase genes, and six aminotransferase genes were identified that may be related to dendrobine biosynthesis. Among them, one sesquiterpene synthase gene was found to be highly expressed after the treatment with MeJA and was positively correlated with the content of dendrobine. This study provides important and valuable metabolomics and transcriptomic information for the further understanding of D. nobile at the metabolic and molecular levels and provides candidate genes and possible intermediate compounds for the dendrobine biosynthesis pathway, which lays a certain foundation for further research on and application of Dendrobium.
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- Daoyong Gong
- College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China;
- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (B.W.); (H.W.); (S.G.); (G.D.)
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (B.W.); (H.W.); (S.G.); (G.D.)
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (B.W.); (H.W.); (S.G.); (G.D.)
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- Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University, New York, NY 10003, USA;
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- Dehong Tropical Agriculture Research Institute of Yunnan, Ruili 678600, China;
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (B.W.); (H.W.); (S.G.); (G.D.)
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (B.W.); (H.W.); (S.G.); (G.D.)
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (B.W.); (H.W.); (S.G.); (G.D.)
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- College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China;
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Wang Q, Zhao X, Jiang Y, Jin B, Wang L. Functions of Representative Terpenoids and Their Biosynthesis Mechanisms in Medicinal Plants. Biomolecules 2023; 13:1725. [PMID: 38136596 PMCID: PMC10741589 DOI: 10.3390/biom13121725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Terpenoids are the broadest and richest group of chemicals obtained from plants. These plant-derived terpenoids have been extensively utilized in various industries, including food and pharmaceuticals. Several specific terpenoids have been identified and isolated from medicinal plants, emphasizing the diversity of biosynthesis and specific functionality of terpenoids. With advances in the technology of sequencing, the genomes of certain important medicinal plants have been assembled. This has improved our knowledge of the biosynthesis and regulatory molecular functions of terpenoids with medicinal functions. In this review, we introduce several notable medicinal plants that produce distinct terpenoids (e.g., Cannabis sativa, Artemisia annua, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Ginkgo biloba, and Taxus media). We summarize the specialized roles of these terpenoids in plant-environment interactions as well as their significance in the pharmaceutical and food industries. Additionally, we highlight recent findings in the fields of molecular regulation mechanisms involved in these distinct terpenoids biosynthesis, and propose future opportunities in terpenoid research, including biology seeding, and genetic engineering in medicinal plants.
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (Q.W.); (X.Z.); (Y.J.); (B.J.)
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Sanekata A, Tanigawa A, Takoi K, Nakayama Y, Tsuchiya Y. Interesting Behavior of Geranic Acid during the Beer Brewing Process: Why Could Geranic Acid Remain at a Higher Level Only in the Beer Using Sorachi Ace Hops? J Agric Food Chem 2023; 71:18489-18498. [PMID: 37962414 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c04740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Hops are among the most important ingredients in beer that contribute to beer flavor. Consequently, novel types of hops have been bred and widely used worldwide. For example, the Sorachi Ace hop imparts characteristic varietal aromas, including woody, pine-like, citrus, dill-like, and lemongrass-like aromas, to the finished beer. In our previous study, the unique volatile compound geranic acid was significantly detected only in the test beer brewed with the Sorachi Ace hop; moreover, the coexistence of geranic acid and other hop-derived flavor compounds could result in the characteristic aroma of the Sorachi Ace beers. In this study, selected hop-derived flavor compounds, including geranic acid, were compared among 17 hop varieties. The geranic acid content in the Sorachi Ace hop was the highest among the studied hops. We also investigated the behavior of geranic acid and related flavor compounds throughout the fermentation process. The content of geranic acid was higher than those of the other compounds during fermentation. Next, we compared the concentrations of these compounds in kettle-, late-, and dry-hopped beers using Sorachi Ace hop. The results revealed that geranic acid remained at higher concentrations from the worts to finished beers despite the decrease in the content of other hop-derived flavor compounds as a result of evaporation and/or other factors during brewing. Further, geranic acid could remain at high levels in the test-brewed beers with Sorachi Ace hops because of its behavior as an acid throughout the brewing process, including during wort boiling and fermentation.
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- Ayako Sanekata
- Value Creation Frontier Laboratories, Sapporo Breweries, Limited, 10 Okatome, Yaizu, Shizuoka 425-0013, Japan
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- Product & Technology Innovation Department, Sapporo Breweries, Limited, 10 Okatome, Yaizu, Shizuoka 425-0013, Japan
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- Value Creation Frontier Laboratories, Sapporo Breweries, Limited, 10 Okatome, Yaizu, Shizuoka 425-0013, Japan
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- Product & Technology Innovation Department, Sapporo Breweries, Limited, 10 Okatome, Yaizu, Shizuoka 425-0013, Japan
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- Value Creation Frontier Laboratories, Sapporo Breweries, Limited, 10 Okatome, Yaizu, Shizuoka 425-0013, Japan
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Sakib R, Caruso F, Belli S, Rossi M. Azadiradione, a Component of Neem Oil, Behaves as a Superoxide Dismutase Mimic When Scavenging the Superoxide Radical, as Shown Using DFT and Hydrodynamic Voltammetry. Biomedicines 2023; 11:3091. [PMID: 38002091 PMCID: PMC10669394 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11113091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The neem tree, Azadirachta indica, belongs to the Meliaceae family, and its use in the treatment of medical disorders from ancient times to the present in the traditional medical practices of Asia, Africa and the Middle East is well-documented. Neem oil, extracted from the seeds of the fruit, is widely used, with promising medicinal benefits. Azadiradione, a principal antioxidant component of the seeds of A. indica, is known to reduce oxidative stress and has anti-inflammatory effects. To directly measure the antioxidant ability of neem oil, we used Rotating Ring Disk Electrode (RRDE) hydrodynamic voltammetry to quantify how it can scavenge superoxide radical anions. The results of these experiments show that neem oil is approximately 26 times stronger than other natural products, such as olive oil, propolis and black seed oil, which were previously measured using this method. Next, computational Density Functional Theory (DFT) methods were used to arrive at a mechanism for the scavenging of superoxide radical anions with azadiradione. Our work indicates that azadiradione is an effective antioxidant and, according to our DFT study, its scavenging of the superoxide radical anion occurs through a reaction mechanism in which azadiradione mimics the antioxidant action of superoxide dismutase (SOD). In this mechanism, analogous to the SOD enzymatic reaction, azadiradione is regenerated, along with the production of two products: hydrogen peroxide and molecular oxygen. This antioxidant process provides an explanation for azadiradione's more general and protective biochemical effects.
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- Department of Chemistry, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604, USA
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Teixeira VMC, de Oliveira A, Backes E, de Souza CGM, Castoldi R, de Sá-Nakanishi AB, Bracht L, Comar JF, Corrêa RCG, Leimann FV, Bracht A, Peralta RM. A Critical Appraisal of the Most Recent Investigations on Ora-Pro-Nobis ( Pereskia sp.): Economical, Botanical, Phytochemical, Nutritional, and Ethnopharmacological Aspects. Plants (Basel) 2023; 12:3874. [PMID: 38005771 PMCID: PMC10674284 DOI: 10.3390/plants12223874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
Abstract
Pereskia aculeata Miller and Pereskia grandfolia Haw, known as 'ora-pro-nobis', are unconventional vegetables belonging to the Cactaceae family, native to the Americas and common in the northeast and southeast regions of Brazil. This review attempts to present a balanced account of both the methods used for obtaining extracts from the diverse parts of the plants and the results that were obtained in terms of their applicability to foods and other products with biological activities. Attention will also be devoted to the properties of their bioactives and their applications to real food products. Methods for obtaining extracts from the diverse parts of the plants will be analyzed, as well as the chemical nature of the bioactives that were hitherto identified. Next, the applicability of ora-pro-nobis in either its integral form or in the form of extracts or other products (mucilages) to the production of food and dietary supplements will be analyzed. The species have been extensively investigated during the last few decades. But, the determination of chemical structures is frequently incomplete and there is a need for new studies on texture determination and color evaluation. Further studies exploring the fruit and flowers of P. aculeata are also required.
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Affiliation(s)
- Valéria Maria Costa Teixeira
- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil; (V.M.C.T.); (A.d.O.); (E.B.); (C.G.M.d.S.); (R.C.); (A.B.d.S.-N.); (L.B.); (J.F.C.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil; (V.M.C.T.); (A.d.O.); (E.B.); (C.G.M.d.S.); (R.C.); (A.B.d.S.-N.); (L.B.); (J.F.C.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil; (V.M.C.T.); (A.d.O.); (E.B.); (C.G.M.d.S.); (R.C.); (A.B.d.S.-N.); (L.B.); (J.F.C.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil; (V.M.C.T.); (A.d.O.); (E.B.); (C.G.M.d.S.); (R.C.); (A.B.d.S.-N.); (L.B.); (J.F.C.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil; (V.M.C.T.); (A.d.O.); (E.B.); (C.G.M.d.S.); (R.C.); (A.B.d.S.-N.); (L.B.); (J.F.C.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil; (V.M.C.T.); (A.d.O.); (E.B.); (C.G.M.d.S.); (R.C.); (A.B.d.S.-N.); (L.B.); (J.F.C.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil; (V.M.C.T.); (A.d.O.); (E.B.); (C.G.M.d.S.); (R.C.); (A.B.d.S.-N.); (L.B.); (J.F.C.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil; (V.M.C.T.); (A.d.O.); (E.B.); (C.G.M.d.S.); (R.C.); (A.B.d.S.-N.); (L.B.); (J.F.C.); (A.B.)
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- Post-Graduate Program in Clean Technologies, Cesumar Institute for Science, Technology and Innovation—ICETI, Cesumar University—UNICESUMAR, Maringá 87050-900, Brazil;
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- Food Departament, Federal University of Technology-PR, Campus of Campo Mourão, Campo Mourão 87301-899, Brazil;
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- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil; (V.M.C.T.); (A.d.O.); (E.B.); (C.G.M.d.S.); (R.C.); (A.B.d.S.-N.); (L.B.); (J.F.C.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil; (V.M.C.T.); (A.d.O.); (E.B.); (C.G.M.d.S.); (R.C.); (A.B.d.S.-N.); (L.B.); (J.F.C.); (A.B.)
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Tousif MI, Nazir M, Riaz N, Saleem M, Tauseef S, Azam SM, Arfan Yawer M, Zengin G. Terpenoids as Human Neutrophil Elastase (HNE) Inhibitors: A Comprehensive Review of Natural Anti-inflammatory Isoprenoids. Chembiochem 2023; 24:e202300346. [PMID: 37642535 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202300346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
Abstract
Human neutrophil elastase (HNE) is an enzyme that plays a key role in the body's inflammatory response. It has been linked to several diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, and cystic fibrosis. As potential treatments for these diseases, HNE inhibitors are of great interest. Metabolites derived from plants, particularly terpenoids such as β-caryophyllene found in black pepper and other plants, and geraniol present in several essential oils, are recognized as significant sources of inhibitors for HNE. Because of their ability to inhibit HNE, terpenoids are considered promising candidates for developing novel therapies to treat inflammatory conditions such as COPD and emphysema. Furthermore, nature can serve as an excellent designer, and it may offer a safer drug candidate for inhibiting HNE production and activity in the future. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses were searched to get relevant and up-to-date literature on terpenoids as human neutrophil elastase inhibitors. This review focuses on the isolation, chemical diversity, and inhibition of human neutrophil elastase (HNE) of various terpenoids reported from natural sources up to 2022. A total of 251 compounds from various terpenoids classes have been reported. Further, it also provides a summary of HNE inhibitors and includes a thorough discussion on the structure-activity relationship.
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- Muhammad Imran Tousif
- Department of Chemistry Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, 54770, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry Government Sadiq College, Women University Bahawalpur, 63100-, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Baghdad Campus the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, 63100-, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Baghdad Campus the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, 63100-, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, 75270, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology Division of Science and Technology, University of Education Lahore, 75270, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, 54770, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biology Science Faculty, Selcuk University, 42130, Konya, Turkey
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Di Giacomo S, Percaccio E, Vitalone A, Ingallina C, Mannina L, Macone A, Di Sotto A. Characterization of the Chemopreventive Properties of Cannabis sativa L. Inflorescences from Monoecious Cultivars Grown in Central Italy. Plants (Basel) 2023; 12:3814. [PMID: 38005711 PMCID: PMC10675481 DOI: 10.3390/plants12223814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
Abstract
Hemp bioproducts hold great promise as valuable materials for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications due to their diverse bioactive compounds and potential health benefits. In line with this interest and in an attempt to valorize the Lazio Region crops, this present study investigated chemically characterized hydroalcoholic and organic extracts, obtained from the inflorescences of locally cultivated Felina 32, USO 31, Ferimon and Fedora 17 hemp varieties. In order to highlight the possible chemopreventive power of the tested samples, a bioactivity screening was performed, which included studying the antimutagenic activity, radical scavenging power, cytotoxicity in human hepatoma HepG2 cells, leakage of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and modulation of the oxidative stress parameters and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) involved in the regulation of the cell transformation and cancer proliferation. Tolerability studies in noncancerous H69 cholangiocytes were performed, too. The organic extracts showed moderate to strong antimutagenic activities and a marked cytotoxicity in the HepG2 cells, associated with an increased oxidative stress and LDH release, and to a G6PDH modulation. The hydroalcoholic extracts mainly exhibited radical scavenging properties with weak or null activities in the other assays. The extracts were usually well-tolerated in H69 cells, except for the highest concentrations which impaired cell viability, likely due to an increased oxidative stress. The obtained results suggest a possibility in the inflorescences from the Felina 32, USO 31, Ferimon and Fedora 17 hemp varieties as source of bioactive compounds endowed with genoprotective and chemopreventive properties that could be harnessed as preventive or adjuvant healing strategies.
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- Silvia Di Giacomo
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology “V. Erspamer”, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (E.P.); (A.V.)
- Unit of Human Nutrition and Health, Department of Food Safety, Nutrition and Veterinary Public Health, National Institute of Health, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology “V. Erspamer”, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (E.P.); (A.V.)
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology “V. Erspamer”, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (E.P.); (A.V.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (C.I.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (C.I.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Biochemical Science “A. Rossi Fanelli”, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology “V. Erspamer”, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (E.P.); (A.V.)
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