Curcumin-C3 Complexed with α-, β-cyclodextrin Exhibits Antibacterial and Antioxidant Properties Suitable for Cancer Treatments

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (12) ◽  
pp. 988-1001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desu N. K. Reddy ◽  
Ramya Kumar ◽  
Shao-Pin Wang ◽  
Fu-Yung Huang
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Preventive Treatment ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Cancer Treatments ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Wide Range

Background: The curcumin-C3 (cur-C3) complex obtained from Curcuma longa rhizome is a combination of three curcuminoids, namely, curcumin, dimethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin. Cur and curcuminoids have been extensively researched for their wide range of therapeutic properties against inflammatory diseases, diabetes, and cancer. Objective: In spite of their extensive medicinal properties, cur and curcuminoids have poor solubility and bioavailability due to their hydrophobicity. This limitation can be overcome by complexing cur-C3 with natural cyclic oligosaccharides, such as Cyclodextrin (CD). Methods: In this study, cur-C3 and CD (α, β) inclusion complexes (ICs) were prepared with different molar ratios and characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and transmission electron microscopy. Results: The cur-C3 cyclodextrin ICs showed an increased entrapment efficiency of 97.8% and improved antioxidant activity compared to cur and can be used as an antioxidant to reduce cancer-related oxidative stress. Additionally, α- CD ICs of curcumin-C3 caused an increase in growth inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that both α- and β-CDs are suitable carriers for cur-C3 and can be used as an effective treatment for cancer-associated oxidative stress and as a preventive treatment for nosocomial infections and pneumonia.

Curcuma longa extract reduces the risk of oxidative stress during intense physical exertion

2020 ◽  
pp. 43-49
Author(s):  
A. A. Khisamova ◽  
O. A. Gizinger
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Physical Exertion ◽  
The Body ◽  
Irreversible Processes ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Wide Range

Increased physical exertion is a catalyst for oxidative stress and the production of reactive oxygen species, which entails irreversible processes in the body, leading to chronic diseases and disability. This article contains a literature review of studies that prove the effect of the antioxidant properties of Curcuma longa on cells under oxidative stress. To search for data, a wide range of literature and databases was explored: Pubmed, Google.Scholar, and Embase.

scholarly journals Antioxidant Properties of Fullerene Derivatives Depend on Their Chemical Structure: A Study of Two Fullerene Derivatives on HELFs

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasilina Sergeeva ◽  
Olga Kraevaya ◽  
Elizaveta Ershova ◽  
Larisa Kameneva ◽  
Elena Malinovskaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Lung Fibroblasts ◽  
Human Embryonic Lung ◽  
Fullerene Derivatives ◽  
The Past ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Short Times

Oxidative stress is a major issue in a wide number of pathologies (neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, immune diseases, and cancer). Because of this, the search for new antioxidants is an important issue. One of the potential antioxidants that has been enthusiastically discussed in the past twenty years is fullerene and its derivatives. Although in aqueous solutions fullerene derivatives have shown to be antioxidants, their properties in this regard within the cells are controversially discussed. We have studied two different water-soluble fullerene C60 and C70 derivatives on human embryonic lung fibroblasts at a wide range of concentrations. Both of them cause a decrease in cellular ROS at short times of incubation (1 hour). Their prolonged action, however, is fundamentally different: derivative GI-761 causes secondary oxidative stress whereas derivative VI-419-P3K keeps ROS levels under control values. To gain a better understanding of this effect, we assessed factors that could play a role in the response of cells to fullerene derivatives. Increased ROS production occurred due to NOX4 upregulation by GI-761. Derivative VI-419-P3K activated the transcription of antioxidant master regulator NRF2 and caused its translocation to the nucleus. This data suggests that the antioxidant effect of fullerene derivatives depends on their chemical structure.

scholarly journals Chemotherapy-Induced Cardiotoxicity: Overview of the Roles of Oxidative Stress

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweorn Angsutararux ◽  
Sudjit Luanpitpong ◽  
Surapol Issaragrisil
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Chemotherapy Regimen ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Preventive Treatment ◽  
Chemotherapeutic Agents ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Threat To Life

Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity is a serious complication that poses a serious threat to life and limits the clinical use of various chemotherapeutic agents, particularly the anthracyclines. Understanding molecular mechanisms of chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity is a key to effective preventive strategies and improved chemotherapy regimen. Although no reliable and effective preventive treatment has become available, numerous evidence demonstrates that chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity involves the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). This review provides an overview of the roles of oxidative stress in chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity using doxorubicin, which is one of the most effective chemotherapeutic agents against a wide range of cancers, as an example. Current understanding in the molecular mechanisms of ROS-mediated cardiotoxicity will be explored and discussed, with emphasis on cardiomyocyte apoptosis leading to cardiomyopathy. The review will conclude with perspectives on model development needed to facilitate further progress and understanding on chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity.

scholarly journals Annona muricata Linn leaves or Curcuma longa Linn Rhizomes Ameliorates Oxidative Stress Associated with Hypertension in Uninephrectomized Wistar Rats Daily Loaded with Sodium Chloride

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Olayinka A. Oridupa ◽  
Folusho B. Falade ◽  
Ademola A. Oyagbemi ◽  
Bukola A. Abegunde ◽  
Precious C. Ekwem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Sodium Chloride ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Antioxidant Defense ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Annona Muricata ◽  
Hypertensive Rats ◽  
Animal House

Aims: Oxidative stress sequel to hypertension exacerbates the clinical condition and accelerates associated organopathies, therefore prevention is important. Traditionally in Nigeria, hypertension is treated with Annona muricata L. leaves or Curcuma longa L. rhizomes, two medicinal plants with antioxidant properties. Study Design:  This study assessed the effect of these plants on hypertension-induced oxidative stress in uninephrectomized Wistar rats daily loaded with 1% sodium chloride. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology Experimental Animal House, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, between August and November 2017. Methodology: Hypertensive rats were treated with methanol extracts of the plants for 42days. Two other groups of hypertensive rats were treated with lisinopril or chlorothiazide. Blood pressure was monitored by non-invasive tail plethysmography using an electro-sphygmomanometer. Oxidative stress markers were determined in blood and tissue (heart, kidney and liver); GPX, GST, GSH, SOD, MDA and NO. Results: Treatment of uninephrectomized rats with A. muricata or C. longa significantly (p<0.0001) decreased blood pressure and MDA, while elevating enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant defense mechanisms of GST, GSH, GPx and SOD, comparable to normotensive rats. NO, the ubiquitous molecule required for basal vascular tone, myocardial contractility regulation and platelet adhesion prevention, was restored in the extract-treated rats. However, hypertensive untreated rats showed evidence of oxidative damages with significant increase in MDA, especially in the heart and liver, with decreases in the antioxidant defense system. Conclusion: Results of this study justified the traditional use of A. muricata or C. longa for management of hypertension in Nigeria and showed that the extracts ameliorated oxidative damage that accompanied hypertension, thus also preventing complications of hypertension.

scholarly journals Dehydroepiandrosterone Protects Endothelial Cells against Inflammatory Events Induced by Urban Particulate Matter and Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Huerta-García ◽  
Angélica Montiél-Dávalos ◽  
Ernesto Alfaro-Moreno ◽  
Gisela Gutiérrez-Iglesias ◽  
Rebeca López-Marure
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Griess Reagent ◽  
Inhibition Of Proliferation ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Particulate matter (PM) and nanoparticles (NPs) induce activation and dysfunction of endothelial cells characterized by inhibition of proliferation, increase of adhesion and adhesion molecules expression, increase of ROS production, and death. DHEA has shown anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in HUVEC activated with proinflammatory agents. We evaluated if DHEA could protect against some inflammatory events produced by PM10and TiO2NPs in HUVEC. Adhesion was evaluated by a coculture with U937 cells, proliferation by crystal violet staining, and oxidative stress through DCFDA and Griess reagent. PM10and TiO2NPs induced adhesion and oxidative stress and inhibited proliferation of HUVEC; however, when particles were added in combination with DHEA, the effects previously observed were abolished independently from the tested concentrations and the time of addition of DHEA to the cultures. These results indicate that DHEA exerts significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects on the damage induced by particles in HUVEC, suggesting that DHEA could be useful to counteract the harmful effects and inflammatory diseases induced by PM and NPs.

scholarly journals Cytotoxic activity of silver nanoparticles prepared from Psidium guajava L. (Myrtaceae) and Lawsonia inermis L. (Lythraceae) extracts

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 1791-1799
Author(s):  
Fatma M. Abdel Bar ◽  
Mohamed M Abu Habib ◽  
Fardous F. El-Senduny ◽  
Farid A. Badria
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Psidium Guajava ◽  
Cytotoxic Activities ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Lawsonia Inermis ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Cancer Treatments ◽  
Transmission Electron

Purpose: To biosynthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Psidium guajava L. and Lawsonia inermis L. leaf extracts, and investigate their antioxidant and cytotoxic activities.Methods: The aqueous extracts were prepared by maceration in distilled H2O followed by partitioning with EtOAc. AgNPs were prepared by treating the extracts with 1 mM AgNO3 and then were characterized by UV-vis and FTIR analyses, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). MTT cytotoxicity and 2,2`-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) antioxidant assays were used to assess their cytotoxic and antioxidant properties, respectively.Results: AgNPs from P. guajava and L. inermis extracts exhibited good morphological stability and showed moderate antioxidant activity (68.1 and 71.9%, respectively) compared to their extracts. Equipotent cytotoxicity against HCT-116 and MCF-7 cells was observed for AgNPs derived from P.guajava, while AgNPs derived from L. inermis possessed two-fold cytotoxicity compared to their corresponding extracts. Phytochemical analysis of P. guajava afforded pyrogallol, quercetin, quercetin-3-O-β-xylopyranoside, quercetin-3-O-β-arabinopyranoside, and quercetin-3-O-α-rabinofuranoside, while L. inermis afforded lawsone and luteolin.Conclusion: Flavonoids and phenolics play a major role in reducing Ag+ ions, surface coating, antioxidant, and cytotoxic activities of AgNPs. The biocompatible AgNPs produced by L. inermis demonstrate promising cytotoxic activity that could contribute to new cancer treatments.

scholarly journals The Role of Zinc and Copper in Gynecological Malignancies

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 3732
Author(s):  
Kaja Michalczyk ◽  
Aneta Cymbaluk-Płoska
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Trace Elements ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Compensatory Mechanisms ◽  
Gynecological Malignancies ◽  
Zn And Cu In ◽  
Enzymatic Systems ◽  
Low Levels

Zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) are essential microelements, which take part in cellular metabolism, feature in enzymatic systems, and regulate enzyme activity. Homeostasis of these micronutrients is tightly regulated by multiple compensatory mechanisms that balance their concentrations including transporters, importers, and metallothioneins. An altered intake of only one of these trace elements may cause an imbalance in their levels and result in their competition for absorption. Relatively low levels of zinc and increased levels of copper may result in an increased level of oxidative stress and impair the antioxidant properties of multiple enzymes. Altered levels of trace elements were discovered in various pathologies including immunological, degenerative, and inflammatory diseases. Moreover, due to the role of Zn and Cu in oxidative stress and chronic inflammation, they were found to influence cancerogenesis. We review the roles of zinc and copper and their mechanisms in tumor growth, metastasis potential, microenvironment remodeling, and drug resistance. We highlight their role as potential biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, concentrating on their impact on gynecological malignancies.

scholarly journals Polyphenols: Nature's Gift as dietary phytoconstituents against different human ailments

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-112
Author(s):  
Rojina Thapa ◽  
Rambika Thapa ◽  
Sunita Mahat ◽  
Rupak Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Free Radicals ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Cardiovascular Disorder ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Radical Scavenging Properties ◽  
Normal Health

Recently, researches and scientists are showing a lot of interests in bioactive compounds of plants and its products as these constituents are of high valued. Polyphenols are phytochemical constituents which are the integral components in plants and their products that are associated with defensive mechanism against infections and various oxidative stress by free radicals. Green tea, fruits, vegetables, cereals and red wines are rich sources of polyphenolic constituents which attributes prevention from infections and diseases because of its antioxidant properties, anti-diabetic properties, and radical scavenging properties. Oxidative stress which is the primary reason for different ailments in humans is due to the free radicals that are present even during the normal health condition. Polyphenolic acids like cinnamic acid, romarinic acid, stilbenes like resveratrol, flavonoids like catechin, taxifolin, quercetin, and lignans like sesamin, pinoresinol, podophyllotoxin etc. are found to be effective against wide range of human diseases like oxidative stress, cardiovascular disorder, neurodegenerative diseases, aging, and cancer. These phytoconstituents prevent the diseases and provide relieving sensation via different mechanisms. Here, the study shows the importance of polyphenols with respect to the relevance of human health. As there are the promising applications of various bioactive constituents in a wide range of disease, further research should be encouraged on the mechanism of action and bioavailability of polyphenols.

scholarly journals Cocoa Polyphenols and Their Potential Benefits for Human Health

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Andújar ◽  
M. C. Recio ◽  
R. M. Giner ◽  
J. L. Ríos
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Metabolic Disorders ◽  
Ldl Cholesterol ◽  
Intestinal Inflammation ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Neutrophil Infiltration ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Potential Benefits

This paper compiles the beneficial effects of cocoa polyphenols on human health, especially with regard to cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases, metabolic disorders, and cancer prevention. Their antioxidant properties may be responsible for many of their pharmacological effects, including the inhibition of lipid peroxidation and the protection of LDL-cholesterol against oxidation, and increase resistance to oxidative stress. The phenolics from cocoa also modify the glycemic response and the lipid profile, decreasing platelet function and inflammation along with diastolic and systolic arterial pressures, which, taken together, may reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality. Cocoa polyphenols can also modulate intestinal inflammation through the reduction of neutrophil infiltration and expression of different transcription factors, which leads to decreases in the production of proinflammatory enzymes and cytokines. The phenolics from cocoa may thus protect against diseases in which oxidative stress is implicated as a causal or contributing factor, such as cancer. They also have antiproliferative, antimutagenic, and chemoprotective effects, in addition to their anticariogenic effects.

scholarly journals An Overview on the Anti-inflammatory Potential and Antioxidant Profile of Eugenol

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joice Nascimento Barboza ◽  
Carlos da Silva Maia Bezerra Filho ◽  
Renan Oliveira Silva ◽  
Jand Venes R. Medeiros ◽  
Damião Pergentino de Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Redox Status ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Inflammatory Processes ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

The bioactive compounds found in foods and medicinal plants are attractive molecules for the development of new drugs with action against several diseases, such as those associated with inflammatory processes, which are commonly related to oxidative stress. Many of these compounds have an appreciable inhibitory effect on oxidative stress and inflammatory response, and may contribute in a preventive way to improve the quality of life through the use of a diet rich in these compounds. Eugenol is a natural compound that has several pharmacological activities, action on the redox status, and applications in the food and pharmaceutical industry. Considering the importance of this compound, the present review discusses its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, demonstrating its mechanisms of action and therapeutic potential for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

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