scholarly journals Naringenin Enhances Anti-Proliferation Effect of FMSP On K562 Human Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Cells Via Targeting Calmodulin Signaling Pathway

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadegh Rajabi ◽  
Shokoofe Noori ◽  
Mohammad Reza Ashrafi ◽  
Mahsa Azami Movahed ◽  
Shabnam Farzaneh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Viability ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
K562 Cells ◽  
Myelogenous Leukemia ◽  
Intracellular Camp ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Fluorescence Emission Spectra ◽  
Cell Proliferation Inhibition ◽  
Pde Inhibition

Abstract Background: FMSP is a synthesized ferrocene derivative which possesses strong anti-proliferative and apoptosis inducing characteristics on tumor cells. Naringenin as a polyphenolic flavonoid is also able to reduce cell viability in tumors.Methods: Cell viability and proliferation of cancer cells after treatment with these agents were determined with MTT assay. To predict the possible interaction between calmodulin (CaM) and FMSP and naringenin, docking stuies were performed. By using fluorescence emission spectra, effects of FMSP and naringenin on CaM structure and activity were studied. CaM-dependent activation of phosphodiesterase 1 (PDE1) by FMSP in relation to naringenin and their combination were compared. Effects of these compounds on PDE1 inhibition, cAMP accumulation, and cAMP-dependent protein kinase A (PKA) activation were assayed. Results: Our results showed that combination of FMSP and naringenin had more inhibitory effects on CaM structure than FMSP and naringenin alone. Results of docking analyses also confirmed efficient intraction of the two compunds with hydrophobic pocket of calmodulin active site. Kinetic analyses of these agents interaction with CaM showed FMSP and naringenin both competitively inhibited PDE1 activation without changing Vmax parameter. FMSP and naringenin synergistically increased Km values in a higher level compared to FMSP or naringenin alone. Combination of these two agents also had more cytotoxic effects on K562 cells than FMSP alone. Conclusions: It was shown that mechanism of K562 cell proliferation inhibition by these compounds is based on CaM and consequent PDE inhibition followed by intracellular cAMP level elevation and increased PKA activity in a dose-dependent manner.

Optical Properties and Zinc Nitride Thin Films Prepared Using Magnetron Reactive Sputtering

2014 ◽  
Vol 940 ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Jun Qin Feng ◽  
Jun Fang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Fluorescence Emission Spectra ◽  
Glass Substrates ◽  
Zinc Nitride ◽  
Direct Band

Zinc nitride films were deposited by ion sources-assisted magnetron sputtering with the use of Zn target (99.99% purity) on 7059 glass substrates. The films were characterized by XRD, SEM and EDS, the results of which show that the polycrystalline zinc nitride thin film can be grown on the glass substrates, the EDS spectrum confirmed the chemical composition of the films and the SEM images revealed that the zinc nitride thin films have a dense structure. Ultraviolet-visible-near infrared spectrophotometer was used to study the transmittance behaviors of zinc nitride thin films, which calculated the optical band gap by Davis Mott model. The results of the fluorescence emission spectra show the zinc nitride would be a direct band gap semiconductor material.

Stress and Phase Transformation Phenomena in Oxide Films: Real-Time Spectroscopic Measurements

1992 ◽  
Vol 271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory J. Exarhos ◽  
Nancy J. Hess
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Applied Pressure ◽  
Oxide Films ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Film Deposition ◽  
Optical Methods ◽  
Fluorescence Emission Spectra ◽  
Line Intensities ◽  
Deposition Parameters

ABSTRACTIn situ optical methods are reviewed for characterization of phase transformation processes and evaluation of residual stress in solution-deposited metastable oxide films. Such low density films most often are deposited as disordered phases making them prone to crystallization and attendant densification when subjected to increased temperature and/or applied pressure. Inherent stress imparted during film deposition and its evolution during the transformation are evaluated from phonon frequency shifts seen in Raman spectra (TiO2) or from changes in the laser-induced fluorescence emission spectra for films containing rare earth (Sm+3:Y3Al5O12) or transition metal (Cr+3 :Al2O3) dopants. The data in combination with measured increases in line intensities intrinsic to the evolving phase are used to follow crystallization processes in thin films. In general, film deposition parameters are found to influence the crystallite ingrowth kinetics and the magnitude of stress and stress relaxation in the film during the transformation. The utility of these methods to probe crystallization phenomena in oxide films will be addressed.

scholarly journals Fluorescence emission spectra of silver and silver/cobalt nanoparticles

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 943-947 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Parang ◽  
A. Keshavarz ◽  
S. Farahi ◽  
S.M. Elahi ◽  
M. Ghoranneviss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Cobalt Nanoparticles ◽  
Fluorescence Emission Spectra

pH sensitive smart gels of cetylpyridinium chloride in binary solvent mixtures: phase behaviour, structure and composition

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (62) ◽  
pp. 50306-50311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Illa Ramakanth ◽  
Jaromír Pištora
Keyword(s):  
Cetylpyridinium Chloride ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Phase Behaviour ◽  
Binary Solvent ◽  
Solvent Mixtures ◽  
Gel Formation ◽  
Fluorescence Emission Spectra ◽  
Effect Of Ph ◽  
Binary Solvent Mixtures

Figure showing the effect of pH on CPC gel formation at 25 °C and fluorescence emission spectra of CPC solutions at pH ∼ 11.8.

scholarly journals The dependence of electrophoretic and spectroscopic properties of the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex on mono- and divalent ions.

1994 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-72
Author(s):  
T Pawełczyk ◽  
R A Easom ◽  
M S Olson
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Strength ◽  
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase ◽  
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Spectroscopic Properties ◽  
Uv Absorption ◽  
Divalent Ions ◽  
Fluorescence Emission Spectra ◽  
Dehydrogenase Complex

The effects of various mono- and divalent ions on the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDC) were investigated. To determine the radius of PDC under various conditions a two-dimensional agarose gel electrophoresis technique was used. The radius of PDC cross-linked with glutaraldehyde at ionic strength 0.04 M was calculated to be 22.0 +/- 0.1 nm. The presence of K+, Na+ or HPO4(2-) prevented changes in electromobility and of the calculated radius of PDC induced by alteration in ionic strength. The fluorescence emission spectra of PDC depended on the ionic strength and monovalent cations. The fluorescence intensity of PDC increased in the presence of 80 mM K+, and decreased in the presence of 80 mM Na+ with no shift in the emission maximum wavelength. Changes in the ionic strength to which PDC was exposed resulted in alteration of the UV absorption spectra in the 230 nm region. These alterations were prevented by HPO4(2-), whereas Na+ or K+ ions had no effect on the UV absorption spectrum of PDC.

scholarly journals Luminescent Hybrid Materials Based on Curcumin Derivatives Embedded in Palygorskite

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-67
Author(s):  
Monica Florentina Raduly ◽  
Valentin Raditoiu ◽  
Alina Raditoiu ◽  
Luminita Eugenia Wagner ◽  
Viorica Amariutei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hybrid Materials ◽  
Fluorescence Spectra ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Fluorescent Properties ◽  
Fluorescence Emission Spectra ◽  
Curcumin Derivatives ◽  
Absorption Studies ◽  
Inorganic Matrix

The seven curcumin derivatives were deposited on palygorskite in order to obtain hybrid materials. The fluorescence emission spectra of the obtained materials show a decrease in fluorescence intensity relative to the respective dyes, due to the environments around the dyestuff molecules created in the host matrices. Absorption studies show the best adsorption on the inorganic matrix, for the compounds with the hydroxyl groups. Correlating fluorescence spectra of hybrid materials with the results for absorption spectra of the dyes adsorbtion on the surface of the clay lead to the conclusion that a high percentage of the adsorbed dye had the effect of fluorescence quenching. Thus, it was confirmed that the fluorescent properties of hybrid materials depend on the interactions established between the fluorescent dyestuff and the inorganic network.

scholarly journals Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Fluorescence Properties of Dinuclear and Tetranuclear Zinc(II) Complexes Based on 2-(2’-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxazoline

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 155-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Zhou ◽  
Qiming Liu ◽  
Yuao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Methanol Solution ◽  
Ligand Complex ◽  
Fluorescence Emission Spectra ◽  
Space Group ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Crystallography ◽  
Strong Luminescence

Two new zinc(II) complexes have been prepared by reaction of 2-(2’-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxazoline(Hoz) with Zn(acac)2 and ZnCl2 respectively. The complexes are characterized by IR and X-ray crystallography. Complex 1 is dinuclear zinc structure bridged by the oxygen atoms from oz- ligand and acac- ligand as terminal chelating ligand. Complex 2 is tetranuclear zinc structure bridged by both μ2-oxygen from oz- ligand and μ3-methoxide. 1 crystalizes in P21 space group with crystallographic parameters: a=9.3842Å19), b=13.5840 Å30), c=11.1380 Å20), β=96.250°(30). 2 crystalizes in P-1 space group with crystallographic parameters: a=9.5517Å(19), b=11.1234Å(22), c=11.1826Å(22), α=102.820°(30), β=114.988°(30), γ=100.806°(30). The UV absorption and fluorescence emission spectra are measured on the methanol solution and solid state of complex 1 and it shows strong luminescence.

scholarly journals Induction of apoptosis by Kola nut extract as a recent and promising treatment strategy for Leukemia

Bionatura ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1725-1732
Author(s):  
Hamdah Alsaeedi ◽  
Rowaid Qahwaji ◽  
Talal Qadah
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Leukemia Cell ◽  
K562 Cells ◽  
Myelogenous Leukemia ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Leukemia Cell Line ◽  
Apoptotic Cells ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Anti Cancer

Kola nut extracts have recently been reported to contain chemopreventive compounds providing several pharmacological benefits. This study investigated Kola nut extracts' anti-cancer activity on human immortalized myelogenous leukemia cell line K562 through apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. Fresh Kola nuts were prepared as powder and dissolved in DMSO. Different concentrations (50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 μg/ml) of working solutions were prepared. The K562 cells were treated with the different concentrations of Kola nut extract or vehicle control (10% DMSO) followed by incubation at 37°C for 24, 48, and 72 hours, respectively. Treatment activity was investigated in K562 cells; by Resazurin, and FITC/Propidium Iodide and 7-AAD stained cells to evaluate apoptotic cells and the cell cycle's progression. Inhibition of leukemia cell proliferation was observed. The extract effectively induced cell death, early and late apoptosis by approximately 30% after 24 and 48 hours incubation, and an increase in the rate of dead cells by 50% was observed after 72 hours of incubation. Also, cell growth reduction was seen at high dose concentrations (150 and 200 µg/ml), as evident by cell count once treated with Kola nut extract. The total number of apoptotic cells increased from 5.8% of the control group to 27.4% at 250 µg/ml concentration. Moreover, Kola nut extracts' effects on K562 cells increased gradually in a dose and time-dependent manner. It was observed that Kola nut extracts could arrest the cell cycle in the G2/M phase as an increase in the number of cells by 29.8% and 14.6 % were observed from 9.8% and 5.2% after 24 and 48 hours of incubation, respectively. This increase was detected in a dose and time-dependent manner. Kola nut extracts can be used as a novel anti-cancer agent in Leukemia treatment as it has shown significant therapeutic potential and therefore provides new insights in understanding the mechanisms of its action. Keywords: Kola nut extracts, Leukemia, K562 cell line, Apoptosis, Cancer.

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