scholarly journals Inhibitory properties of crude microalgal extracts on the in vitro replication of cyprinid herpesvirus 3

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefanie Fritzsche ◽  
Patrik Blenk ◽  
Jürgen Christian ◽  
Kathrin Castiglione ◽  
Anna Maria Becker
Keyword(s):  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Haematococcus Pluvialis ◽  
Scenedesmus Obliquus ◽  
Isolation And Identification ◽  
Viral Dna ◽  
Bioactive Substances ◽  
In Vitro Replication ◽  
Cyprinid Herpesvirus 3 ◽  
Promising Source

AbstractMicroalgae are possible sources of antiviral substances, e.g. against cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3). Although this virus leads to high mortalities in aquacultures, there is no treatment available yet. Hence, ethanolic extracts produced with accelerated solvent extraction from six microalgal species (Arthrospira platensis, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, Chlorella kessleri, Haematococcus pluvialis, Nostoc punctiforme and Scenedesmus obliquus) were examined in this study. An inhibition of the in vitro replication of CyHV-3 could be confirmed for all six species, with the greatest effect for the C. reinhardtii and H. pluvialis crude extracts. At still non-cytotoxic concentrations, viral DNA replication was reduced by over 3 orders of magnitude each compared to the untreated replication controls, while the virus titers were even below the limit of detection (reduction of 4 orders of magnitude). When pre-incubating both cells and virus with C. reinhardtii and H. pluvialis extracts before inoculation, the reduction of viral DNA was even stronger (> 4 orders of magnitude) and no infectious viral particles were detected. Thus, the results of this study indicate that microalgae and cyanobacteria are a promising source of natural bioactive substances against CyHV-3. However, further studies regarding the isolation and identification of the active components of the extracts are needed.

scholarly journals Inhibitory properties of microalgal extracts on the in vitro replication of cyprinid herpesvirus 3

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fritzsche Stefanie ◽  
Blenk Patrik ◽  
Christian Jürgen ◽  
Castiglione Kathrin ◽  
Becker Anna Maria
Keyword(s):  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Haematococcus Pluvialis ◽  
Scenedesmus Obliquus ◽  
Virus Titer ◽  
Arthrospira Platensis ◽  
Viral Dna ◽  
Protection Mechanism ◽  
Cyprinid Herpesvirus 3 ◽  
Promising Source

AbstractMicroalgae often stand out for their high biodiversity as well as their associated large number of potent bioactives. Therefore, they are interesting candidates as possible sources of antiviral substances, e.g. against cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3). Although this virus leads to high mortalities in aquacultures, there is no treatment available yet. Hence, ethanolic extracts produced with accelerated solvent extraction from six microalgal species (Arthrospira platensis, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, Chlorella kessleri, Haematococcus pluvialis, Nostoc punctiforme and Scenedesmus obliquus) were examined in this study for inhibitory effects on viral replication. An inhibition of the in vitro replication of CyHV-3 in common carp brain cells could be confirmed for all six species, with the greatest effect for the C. reinhardtii and H. pluvialis extracts. At still non-cytotoxic concentrations viral DNA replication was reduced by over 3 orders of magnitude (> 99.9 %) each compared to the untreated replication controls, while the virus titers were at or even below the limit of detection. When pre-incubating cells and virus with C. reinhardtii and especially H. pluvialis extracts before inoculation, the reduction of viral DNA and virus titer was even stronger. Based on these results, an intervention in the initial replication steps like viral adsorption or membrane fusion is assumed. Moreover, a protection mechanism preventing the production of viral proteins and the assembly of mature virions is also possible. All in all, the results show that microalgae are a very promising source of natural antiviral substances against CyHV-3.

Small interfering RNA treatment can inhibit Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 associated cell death in vitro

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 733-735 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Adamek ◽  
G. Rauch ◽  
G. Brogden ◽  
D. Steinhagen
Keyword(s):  
Cell Death ◽  
Rna Interference ◽  
Small Interfering Rna ◽  
Enzyme Synthesis ◽  
Small Interfering Rnas ◽  
Viral Dna ◽  
Cyprinid Herpesvirus 3 ◽  
Interfering Rna ◽  
Fibroblastic Cells

Abstract A Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 infection of carp induces a disease which causes substantial losses in carp culture. Here we present the use of a possible strategy for the management of the virus infection RNA interference based on small interfering RNAs. As a result of in vitro studies, we found that a mixture of short interfering RNAs specific for viral DNA enzyme synthesis and capsid proteins of the CyHV-3 can be a potential inhibitor of virus replication in fibroblastic cells. This gives the basis for the development of a combinatorial RNA interference strategy to treat CyHV-3 infections.

Natural products from the traditional Moroccan pharmacopoeia: A potential lead for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1278-1285
Author(s):  
Mohamed Yafout ◽  
Amine Ousaid ◽  
Ibrahim Sbai El Otmani ◽  
Youssef Khayati ◽  
Amal Ait Haj Said
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Plant Extracts ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Promising Source

The new SARS-CoV-2 belonging to the coronaviruses family has caused a pandemic affecting millions of people around the world. This pandemic has been declared by the World Health Organization as an international public health emergency. Although several clinical trials involving a large number of drugs are currently underway, no treatment protocol for COVID-19 has been officially approved so far. Here we demonstrate through a search in the scientific literature that the traditional Moroccan pharmacopoeia, which includes more than 500 medicinal plants, is a fascinating and promising source for the research of natural molecules active against SARS-CoV-2. Multiple in-silico and in-vitro studies showed that some of the medicinal plants used by Moroccans for centuries possess inhibitory activity against SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2. These inhibitory activities are achieved through the different molecular mechanisms of virus penetration and replication, or indirectly through stimulation of immunity. Thus, the potential of plants, plant extracts and molecules derived from plants that are traditionally used in Morocco and have activity against SARS-CoV-2, could be explored in the search for a preventive or curative treatment against COVID-19. Furthermore, safe plants or plant extracts that are proven to stimulate immunity could be officially recommended by governments as nutritional supplements.

Isolation and Identification of a Potent PTP1B Inhibitor, Ursolic Acid, from Carolina Jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens (L.) J.St.-Hil.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 939-943
Author(s):  
Toshiro Noshita ◽  
Yusuke Kakizoe ◽  
Satoshi Tanabe ◽  
Hidekazu Ouchi ◽  
Akihiro Tai
Keyword(s):  
Ursolic Acid ◽  
Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase ◽  
Tyrosine Phosphatase ◽  
Active Agent ◽  
Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B ◽  
Inhibiting Activity ◽  
Inhibition Activity ◽  
Isolation And Identification ◽  
Gelsemium Sempervirens

Extracts of Carolina jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens (L.) J.St.-Hil.) petals were evaluated in vitro for inhibition activity against protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B). The principle active agent was also isolated from the extract and identified as ursolic acid (1). This is the first report of ursolic acid from G. sempervirens and of PTP1B-inhibiting activity in the genus Gelsemium.

Molecular Detection of Bacterial Pathogens Directly from the Nasal Swabs and Lung Tissue of Sheep and Goats

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (02) ◽  
pp. 22-25
Author(s):  
Sunaina Thakur ◽  
Subhash Verma ◽  
Prasenjit Dhar ◽  
Mandeep Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Pasteurella Multocida ◽  
Direct Detection ◽  
Bacterial Species ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Isolation And Identification ◽  
Sheep And Goats ◽  
Histophilus Somni ◽  
Nasal Swabs ◽  
Mycoplasma Spp

Respiratory infections of sheep and goats cause heavy morbidity and mortality, leading to huge economic losses. Conventional methods of diagnosis that include isolation and identification of incriminating microbes are time-consuming and fraught with logistic challenges. Direct detection of incriminating microbes using molecular tools is gaining popularity in clinical, microbiological settings. In this study, a total of 50 samples (44 nasal swabs and 6 lung tissues) from sheep and goats were screened for the detection of different bacterial species by in vitro amplification of genus or species-specific genes. Histophilus somni was detected in 2% goat samples, Trueperella pyogenes in 20% goat nasal swabs, whereas 22% goat nasal swab samples were found positive for Mycoplasma spp. None of the samples from sheep was detected positive for H. somni, T. pyogenes, Mycoplasma spp. Similarly, all samples, irrespective, whether from sheep or goats, showed negative results for Pasteurella multocida, Mannheimia haemolytica, and Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis.

scholarly journals Computational Design of a Molecularly Imprinted Polymer for the Biomonitoring of the Organophosphorous Metabolite Chlorferron

Biosensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 192
Author(s):  
Bakhtiyar Qader ◽  
Issam Hussain ◽  
Mark Baron ◽  
Rebeca Jiménez-Pérez ◽  
Guzmán Gil-Ramírez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Samples ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Computational Design ◽  
Signal Change ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Limit Of Quantitation ◽  
Molecularly Imprinting Polymers ◽  
Mip Sensor ◽  
Parasitic Mites

Coumaphos is an organophosphorus compound used as insecticide and frequently used by beekeepers for the management of parasitic mites. The most important metabolite, chlorferron (CFN), has been identified in biological samples and foodstuff. The need to quickly identify the presence of typical metabolites, as an indication of interaction with coumaphos has driven the need to produce a highly sensitive electrochemical method for chlorferron analysis, based on molecularly imprinting polymers (MIP) technology. It showed irreversible behaviour with mixed diffusion/adsorption-controlled reactions at the electrode surface. A monoelectronic mechanism of reaction for oxidation has also been suggested. The linear range observed was from 0.158 to 75 µM. Median precision in terms of %RSD around 3% was also observed. For DPV, the limit of detection (LOD) and the limit of quantitation (LOQ) for the CFN-MIP were 0.158 µM and 0.48 µM, respectively. The obtained median % recovery was around 98%. The results were also validated to reference values obtained using GC-MS. Urine and human synthetic plasma spiked with CFN were used to demonstrate the usability of the method in biological samples, showing the potential for biomonitoring. The developed imprinted sensor showed maximum signal change less than 16.8% when related metabolites or pesticide were added to the mix, suggesting high selectivity of the MIP sensor toward CFN molecules. The results from in vitro metabolism of CMP analysed also demonstrates the potential for detection and quantification of CFN in environmental samples. The newly developed CFN-MIP sensor offers similar LoDs than chromatographic methods with shorter analysis time.

scholarly journals Improved strategies to efficiently isolate thermophilic, thermotolerant, and heat-resistant fungi from compost and soil

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 325-339
Author(s):  
Frederick Witfeld ◽  
Dominik Begerow ◽  
Marco Alexandre Guerreiro
Keyword(s):  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
Dna Barcodes ◽  
Heat Shock Treatment ◽  
Isolation And Identification ◽  
Heat Resistant ◽  
Heat Stable ◽  
Promising Source ◽  
Culture Dependent ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractThermophilic, thermotolerant and heat-resistant fungi developed different physiological traits, enabling them to sustain or even flourish under elevated temperatures, which are life-hostile for most other eukaryotes. With the growing demand of heat-stable molecules in biotechnology and industry, the awareness of heat-adapted fungi as a promising source of respective enzymes and biomolecules is still increasing. The aim of this study was to test two different strategies for the efficient isolation and identification of distinctly heat-adapted fungi from easily accessible substrates and locations. Eight compost piles and ten soil sites were sampled in combination with different culture-dependent approaches to describe suitable strategies for the isolation and selection of thermophilous fungi. Additionally, an approach with a heat-shock treatment, but without elevated temperature incubation led to the isolation of heat-resistant mesophilic species. The cultures were identified based on morphology, DNA barcodes, and microsatellite fingerprinting. In total, 191 obtained isolates were assigned to 31 fungal species, from which half are truly thermophilic or thermotolerant, while the other half are heat-resistant fungi. A numerous amount of heat-adapted fungi was isolated from both compost and soil samples, indicating the suitability of the used approaches and that the richness and availability of those organisms in such environments are substantially high.

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