scholarly journals Bioactive Diarylheptanoids from Alpinia coriandriodora

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Li Cheng ◽  
Han-Xiang Li ◽  
Juan Chen ◽  
Ping Wu ◽  
Jing-Hua Xue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Spectroscopic Analysis ◽  
Raw 264.7 Cells ◽  
Raw 264.7 ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Concentration Dependent Manner ◽  
Raw264.7 Macrophages ◽  
No Release

Abstract Eight new diarylheptanoids, coriandralpinins A–H (1–8), were isolated from the rhizomes of Alpinia coriandriodora, an edible plant of the ginger family. Their structures, including the absolute configurations, were established by extensive spectroscopic analysis and ECD calculations. Compounds 1–8 have a 1,5-O-bridged diarylheptanoid structure featuring polyoxygenated aryl units. When evaluated for intracellular antioxidant activity using t-BHP stressed RAW264.7 macrophages, all these compounds scavenged reactive oxygen species (ROS) in a concentration-dependent manner. Compounds 3 and 5 also showed inhibitory activity against NO release in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells. Six known flavonols, 7,4′-di-O-methylkaempferol, 7-O-methylquercetin, 7,4′-di-O-methylquercetin, 7,3′,4′-tri-O- methylquercetin, kaempferol 3-O-β-d-(6-O-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl)glucopyranoside, and 3-O-β-d-glucopyranuronosylquercetin were also isolated and characterized from the rhizomes.

Differential responses of hydrogen peroxide, lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzymes in Azolla microphylla exposed to paraquat and nitric oxide

Biologia ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 67 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anjuli Sood ◽  
Charu Kalra ◽  
Sunil Pabbi ◽  
Prem Uniyal
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Antioxidative Enzymes ◽  
Guaiacol Peroxidase ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Concentration Dependent Manner ◽  
No Donor ◽  
Azolla Microphylla

AbstractThe present investigation was carried out to decipher the interplay between paraquat (PQ) and exogenously applied nitric oxide (NO) in Azolla microphylla. The addition of PQ (8 μM) increased the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), guaiacol peroxidase (GPX), ascorbate peroxidase (APX) by 1.7, 2.7, 3.9 and 1.9 folds respectively than that control in the fronds of Azolla. The amount of H2O2 was also enhanced by 2.7 times in the PQ treated plants than that of control. The supplementation of sodium nitroprusside (SNP) from 8–100 μM along with PQ, suppressed the activities of antioxidative enzymes and the amount of H2O2 compared to PQ alone. The drop in the activity of antioxidative enzymes — SOD, GPX, CAT and APX was highest (39.9%, 48.4%, 41.6% and 41.3% respectively) on the supplementation of 100 μM SNP with PQ treated fronds compared to PQ alone. The addition of NO scavengers along with NO donor in PQ treated fronds neutralized the effect of exogenously supplied NO. This indicates that NO can effectively protect Azolla against PQ toxicity by quenching reactive oxygen species. However, 200 μM of SNP reversed the protective effect of lower concentration of NO donor against herbicide toxicity. Our study clearly suggests that (i) SNP released NO can work both as cytoprotective and cytotoxic in concentration dependent manner and (ii) involvement of NO in protecting Azolla against PQ toxicity.

Lactic and hydrochloric acids induce different patterns of inflammatory response in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells

2004 ◽  
Vol 286 (4) ◽  
pp. R686-R692 ◽  
Author(s):  
John A. Kellum ◽  
Mingchen Song ◽  
Jinyou Li
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Metabolic Acidosis ◽  
Dna Binding ◽  
Lactic Acidosis ◽  
Raw 264.7 Cells ◽  
Complete Medium ◽  
Raw 264.7 ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
No Release

Metabolic acidosis frequently complicates sepsis and septic shock and may be deleterious to cellular function. Different types of metabolic acidosis (e.g., hyperchloremic and lactic acidosis) have been associated with different effects on the immune response, but direct comparative studies are lacking. Murine macrophage-like RAW 264.7 cells were cultured in complete medium with lactic acid or HCl to adjust the pH between 6.5 and 7.4 and then stimulated with LPS ( Escherichia coli 0111:B4; 10 ng/ml). Nitric oxide (NO), IL-6, and IL-10 levels were measured in the supernatants. RNA was extracted from the cell pellets, and RT-PCR was performed to amplify corresponding mediators. Gel shift assay was also performed to assess NF-κB DNA binding. Increasing concentrations of acid caused increasing acidification of the media. Trypan blue exclusion and lactate dehydrogenase release demonstrated that acidification did not reduce cell viability. HCl significantly increased LPS-induced NO release and NF-κB DNA binding at pH 7.0 but not at pH 6.5. IL-6 and IL-10 expression (RNA and protein) were reduced with HCl-induced acidification, but IL-10 was reduced much more than IL-6 at low pH. By contrast, lactic acid significantly decreased LPS-induced NO, IL-6, and IL-10 expression in a dose-dependent manner. Lactic acid also inhibited LPS-induced NF-κB DNA binding. Two common forms of metabolic acidosis (hyperchloremic and lactic acidosis) are associated with dramatically different patterns of immune response in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. HCl is essentially proinflammatory as assessed by NO release, IL-6-to-IL-10 ratios, and NF-κB DNA binding. By contrast, lactic acidosis is anti-inflammatory.

Contribution of Reactive Oxygen Species to Isoflurane-induced Sensitization of Cardiac Sarcolemmal Adenosine Triphosphate–sensitive Potassium Channel to Pinacidil

2004 ◽  
Vol 100 (3) ◽  
pp. 575-580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianzhong An ◽  
Anna Stadnicka ◽  
Wai-Meng Kwok ◽  
Zeljko J. Bosnjak
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Adenosine Triphosphate ◽  
Ventricular Myocytes ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Free Radical Scavengers ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Concentration Dependent Manner ◽  
Sensitization Effect

Background Myocardial protection by volatile anesthetics involves activation of cardiac adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium (K(ATP)) channels. The authors have previously shown that isoflurane enhances sensitivity of the sarcolemmal K(ATP) channel to the opener, pinacidil. Because reactive oxygen species seem to be mediators in anesthetic preconditioning, the authors investigated whether they contribute to the mechanism of the sensitization effect by isoflurane. Methods Ventricular myocytes were isolated from guinea pig hearts for the whole cell patch clamp recordings of the sarcolemmal K(ATP) channel current (I(KAPT)). Free radical scavengers N-acetyl-L-cysteine, carnosine, superoxide dismutase, and catalase were used to investigate whether reactive oxygen species mediate isoflurane facilitation of the channel opening by pinacidil. A possible role of the mitochondrial K(ATP) channels was tested using a blocker of these channels, 5-hydroxydecanoate. Results The mean density (+/- SEM) of I(KAPT) elicited by pinacidil (20 microM) was 18.9 +/- 1.8 pA/pF (n = 11). In the presence of isoflurane (0.55 mM), the density of pinacidil-activated I(KAPT) increased to 38.5 +/- 2.4 pA/pF (n = 9). Concurrent application of isoflurane and N-acetyl-L-cysteine decreased the sensitization effect by isoflurane in a concentration-dependent manner, whereby the densities of I(KAPT) were 32.6 +/- 1.4 (n = 6), 26.2 +/- 2.3 (n = 6), and 19.4 +/- 2.1 pA/pF (n = 8) at 100, 250, and 500 microM N-acetyl-L-cysteine, respectively. Concurrent application of isoflurane and carnosine (100 microM), superoxide dismutase (100 U/ml), or catalase (100 U/ml) attenuated the densities of I(KAPT) to 27.9 +/- 2.6, 27.2 +/- 2.9, and 25.9 +/- 2.2 pA/pF, respectively. None of the scavengers affected activation of I(KAPT) by pinacidil alone. 5-Hydroxydecanoate (100 microM) did not alter the sensitization effect by isoflurane, and the density of I(KAPT) in this group was 37.1 +/- 3.8 pA/pF (n= 6). Conclusion These results suggest that reactive oxygen species contribute to the mechanism by which isoflurane sensitizes the cardiac sarcolemmal K(ATP) channel to the opener, pinacidil.

scholarly journals Boehmenan, a Lignan From the Chinese Medicinal Plant Clematis armandii, Inhibits A431 Cell Growth via Blocking p70S6/S6 Kinase Pathway

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 351-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Long Pan ◽  
Xi-Ling Wang ◽  
Xiao-Ling Luo ◽  
Si-Yu Liu ◽  
Peng Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species Production ◽  
Intracellular Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
A431 Cells ◽  
Concentration Dependent Manner ◽  
S6 Kinase ◽  
Epidermal Growth ◽  
Species Production

Previously, we have shown that boehmenan, a natural product isolated from the dried stem of Caulis clematidis armandii, exhibits various biological activities. The current study investigated the effects of boehmenan on the growth of human epidermoid carcinoma A431 cells. Cell viability and 50% inhibiting concentration (IC50) were assessed by CellTiter-Glo luminescent cell viability assay. Cell cycle arrest was measured by flow cytometry. Intracellular reactive oxygen species production and mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) collapse were analyzed by a fluorescence spectrophotometer. The activation of epidermal growth factor receptor signaling pathway was evaluated by Western blot. The results showed that boehmenan significantly inhibited the growth of A431 cells (IC50 = 1.6 µM) in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. This compound also blocked cell cycle progression at G2/M phase and modulated mitochondrial apoptosis-related proteins, as evidenced by upregulating p21, cleaved caspase-3, and cleaved poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase protein levels and by downregulating Bcl-2, pro-caspase-9 levels. In addition, boehmenan also markedly induced intracellular reactive oxygen species production and ΔΨm depolarization in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, boehmenan-attenuated epidermal growth factor mediated the phosphorylation of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), p70 ribosomal protein S6 kinase (p70S6)/S6 in a concentration-dependent manner. Taken together, our results suggest that boehmenan-mediated antiproliferative property in A431 cells was mediated partially by modulation of mitochondrial function and inhibition of STAT3 and p70S6 signal pathways.

scholarly journals Effects of Sibseonsan as an Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Wrinkle, and Skin Whitening Treatment

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-93
Author(s):  
Na Young Jo
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Raw 264.7 Cells ◽  
No Production ◽  
Raw 264.7 ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Concentration Dependent Manner ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether Sibseonsan (SSS) is an effective anti-inflammatory, anti-wrinkling, and whitening agent.Methods: To determine whether SSS had an anti-inflammatory effect, a murine macrophage cell line was used (RAW 264.7) and production of DPPH, NO, TNF-α, and PGE2 were measured. To ascertain potential anti-wrinkle effects of SSS in these cells, collagenase and elastase production were measured. To verify whether SSS had a whitening effect, tyrosinase activity and DOPA staining were performed using a melanoma cell line (B16/F10).Results: There was no significant reduction in survival of SSS-treated RAW 264.7 cells, up to 400 μg/mL. Free radical scavenging (23.96 ± 1.85%) was observed in RAW 264.7 cells treated with SSS at a concentration of 400 μg/mL. The SSS treatment group (400 μg/mL) significantly inhibited NO production compared with the LPS stimulated treatment group. The SSS treatment of macrophage cells appeared to reduce production of TNF-α in a concentration dependent manner. There was a significant reduction in the concentration of PGE<sub>2</sub> by about 25% in the SSS treatment (400 μg/mL) group (<i>p</i> = 0.05). Compared with the control, the production of collagenase and elastase in B16/F10 cells treated with SSS (400 μg/mL) was greater by 26.37% and 45.71%, respectively. The SSS treatment (400 μg/mL) group showed a significant reduction by about 17% in tyrosinase production in B16/F10 cells. The SSS treatment group showed little change in DOPA staining.<br>Conclusion: SSS extract may be useful for the treatment and prevention of inflammatory diseases and may have anti-wrinkle and whitening effects. These results may support the use of SSS in clinical practice.

Danshensu Attenuates Hypoxia-Induced Reactive Oxygen Species Production and Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Expression in RAW 264.7 Cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-95
Author(s):  
Lin Chih-Hung ◽  
Lan Chou-Chin ◽  
Chiu Valeria ◽  
Hsieh Po-Chun ◽  
Kuo Chan-Yen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species Production ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Raw 264.7 Cells ◽  
Raw 264.7 ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Species Production ◽  
Oxide Synthase ◽  
Inducible Nitric Oxide

Danshensu, isolated from Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen), is known to have anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore danshen is extensively used in many nutraceutical formulations. Reactive oxygen species are essential for the development of hypoxia-induced inflammation. Generation of reactive oxygen species by infiltrating macrophages is common in various diseases such as cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, tumor, and aging. To explore the mechanism underlying the attenuation of inflammation, we used RAW 264.7 cells as a model and hypoxia as an inducer of inflammation. The results showed the protective mechanism of danshensu on reactive oxygen species production, hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha expression, c-Jun N-terminal kinase phosphorylation, nuclear translocation of nuclear factor kappa B, and inducible nitric oxide synthase expression following hypoxia in RAW 264.7 cells.

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