scholarly journals Polish Propolis—Chemical Composition and Biological Effects in Tongue Cancer Cells and Macrophages

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 2426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Wezgowiec ◽  
Anna Wieczynska ◽  
Wlodzimierz Wieckiewicz ◽  
Julita Kulbacka ◽  
Jolanta Saczko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Natural Product ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Tongue Cancer ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Gingival Fibroblasts ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

The purpose of this study was to compare the chemical composition and biological properties of Polish propolis. Ethanol, ethanol-hexane, hexane and hexane-ethanol extracts of propolis from three different regions of Poland were prepared. On the basis of the evaluation of their chemical composition as well as the extraction yield and free radical scavenging activity, the ethanol and hexane-ethanol extractions were proposed as the most effective methods. Subsequently, the biological properties of the extracts were evaluated to investigate the selectivity of an anticancer effect on tongue cancer cells in comparison to normal gingival fibroblasts. The obtained products demonstrated anticancer activity against tongue cancer cells. Additionally, when the lowest extract concentration (100 µg/mL) was applied, they were not cytotoxic to gingival fibroblasts. Finally, a possible anti-inflammatory potential of the prepared products was revealed, as reduced mitochondrial activity and proliferation of macrophages exposed to the extracts were observed. The results obtained indicate a potential of Polish propolis as a natural product with cancer-selective toxicity and anti-inflammatory effect. However, further studies are still needed to thoroughly explain the molecular mechanisms of its action and to obtain the promising health benefits of this versatile natural product.

scholarly journals Quercetin and Cancer Chemoprevention

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lara Gibellini ◽  
Marcello Pinti ◽  
Milena Nasi ◽  
Jonas P. Montagna ◽  
Sara De Biasi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Human Cancer ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Natural Food ◽  
Cellular Models ◽  
Ability To Act

Several molecules present in the diet, including flavonoids, can inhibit the growth of cancer cells with an ability to act as “chemopreventers”. Their cancer-preventive effects have been attributed to various mechanisms, including the induction of cell-cycle arrest and/or apoptosis as well as the antioxidant functions. The antioxidant activity of chemopreventers has recently received a great interest, essentially because oxidative stress participates in the initiation and progression of different pathological conditions, including cancer. Since antioxidants are capable of preventing oxidative damage, the wide use of natural food-derived antioxidants is receiving greater attention as potential anti-carcinogens. Among flavonoids, quercetin (Qu) is considered an excellent free-radical scavenging antioxidant, even if such an activity strongly depends on the intracellular availability of reduced glutathione. Apart from antioxidant activity, Qu also exerts a direct, pro-apoptotic effect in tumor cells, and can indeed block the growth of several human cancer cell lines at different phases of the cell cycle. Both these effects have been documented in a wide variety of cellular models as well as in animal models. The high toxicity exerted by Qu on cancer cells perfectly matches with the almost total absence of any damages for normal, non-transformed cells. In this review we discuss the molecular mechanisms that are based on the biological effects of Qu, and their relevance for human health.

scholarly journals In-vitro Assessment of Biological Properties of Lipids Isolated from Gonads of Stomopneustes variolaris

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Keyword(s):  
Biological Effects ◽  
Lipid Fraction ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumonia ◽  
Spectroscopic Techniques ◽  
Lipid Fractions ◽  
Anti Fungal

Lipid fractions of gonads present in sea urchins serves as a source of bioactive agents with potent pharmaceutical properties. The present study reports the in-vitro biological effects of lipids isolated from gonads of sea urchin: Stomopneustes variolaris collected from the East coast of India. The extracted lipids were characterized by spectroscopic techniques such as GCMS and FTIR and tested for in-vitro biological effects. GCMS analysis of the lipid extract detected high levels of hexa triacontane (17.023 %), tetratetracontane (15.913%), and octacosane (15.628%) and low concentrations of oleic acid (2.206%) and sulfurous acid, pentadecy 2-propyl ester (1.744%). FTIR analysis identified rich composition of functional groups present in the lipids such as 3418.93 cm-1 (hydroxyl), 2921.08cm-1 and 2854.81 cm-1 (alkane), 2660.69 cm-1 (carboxylic acid), 1596.11 cm-1 (amine), 1291.76 cm-1 (aromatic amine). The lipid fraction evaluated by agar diffusion assay measured in terms of zone of inhibition showed bactericidal effects against gram-positive bacteria: Streptococcus aureus (30 mm); Pseudomonas aeruginosa (28.5 mm) and gram-negative bacteria: Escherichia coli (29.5 mm); Klebsiella pneumonia (27.5 mm) and Vibrio cholera (28 mm) respectively. The lipid fraction also showed an effective anti-fungal effect against C.albicans (25 mm). Further, the lipid fractions showed good radical scavenging effect against total phenolic, flavonoid content (15.12 mg GAE/g and 32.72 mg QE/g), and hydrogen peroxide radicals (IC50- 48.28mg/ml) confirming its anti-oxidant potential. Based on the observed results, it was identified that the lipid fraction of gonads of Stomopneustes variolaris demonstrated various biological effects such as bactericidal, anti-fungal and radical scavenging activities which could have a great scope in the formulation of biopharmaceutical agents.

scholarly journals Biological Activity of the Methanol and Water Extracts of the Fruits of Anthocyanin-Rich Plants Grown in South-West Poland

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1501000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulina Strugala ◽  
Anna Dudra ◽  
Alicja Z. Kucharska ◽  
Anna Sokół-Łętowska ◽  
Dorota Wojnicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Radical ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Bacterial Biofilm ◽  
Free Radical Scavengers ◽  
Radical Scavengers ◽  
Water Extracts ◽  
South West ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

In this study we focused on the chemical composition, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of methanol and water extracts of fruits of six species grown in south-west Poland: blackberry, blackcurrant, chokeberry, cherry, gooseberry and raspberry. No general correlation could be drawn between extract chemical properties (i.e. antioxidant and free radical scavenging) and observed biological effects. However, blackcurrant and blackberry extracts (both methanol and water) appeared to be good antioxidants and free radical scavengers, as well as effective inhibitors of E. coli adhesion to the uroepithelial cells. On the other hand, the poorest antioxidants and free radical scavengers, cherry and gooseberry extracts, also poorly affected bacterial growth, swimming ability and adhesion to epithelial cells. Surprisingly, gooseberry extracts, which showed generally weak effects, appeared to be the most effective inhibitor of bacterial biofilm formation. Additionally, most of the studied extracts showed reasonably strong anti-inflammatory properties.

scholarly journals Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Angiogenic Properties of Citrus lumia Juice

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonella Smeriglio ◽  
Marcella Denaro ◽  
Valeria D’Angelo ◽  
Maria Paola Germanò ◽  
Domenico Trombetta
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
Zebrafish Embryos ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Dose Dependent

Citrus juices are a rich source of bioactive compounds with various and well-known health benefits. The aim of this study was to investigate the polyphenols and ascorbic acid content as well as to investigate the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic properties of the juice of an ancient Mediterranean species, Citrus lumia Risso (CLJ). The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities were evaluated by several in vitro cell-free and cell-based assays, whereas two different in vivo models, the chick chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) and the zebrafish embryos, were used to characterize the anti-angiogenic properties. Twenty-eight polyphenols were identified by RP-LC-DAD-ESI-MS analysis (flavonoids 68.82% and phenolic acids 31.18%) with 1-caffeoyl-5-feruloylquinic acid and kaempferol 3′-rhamnoside, which represent the most abundant compounds (25.70 and 23.12%, respectively). HPLC-DAD analysis showed a high ascorbic acid content (352 mg/kg of CLJ), which contributes with polyphenols to the marked and dose-dependent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties observed. CLJ showed strong and dose-dependent anti-angiogenic activity as highlighted by the inhibition of blood vessel formation on CAMs and the decrease of endogenous alkaline phosphatase on zebrafish embryos. Moreover, within the concentration range tested, no dead or malformed embryos were recorded. Certainly, further studies are needed to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying these promising biological effects, but considering the evidence of the present study, the use of CLJ as a ready-to drink safe prevention strategy for inflammatory-based diseases correlated to angiogenesis could be justified.

scholarly journals Pleiotropic Biological Effects of Dietary Phenolic Compounds and their Metabolites on Energy Metabolism, Inflammation and Aging

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 596 ◽  
Author(s):  
María del Carmen Villegas-Aguilar ◽  
Álvaro Fernández-Ochoa ◽  
María de la Luz Cádiz-Gurrea ◽  
Sandra Pimentel-Moral ◽  
Jesús Lozano-Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Metabolism ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
High Prevalence

Dietary phenolic compounds are considered as bioactive compounds that have effects in different chronic disorders related to oxidative stress, inflammation process, or aging. These compounds, coming from a wide range of natural sources, have shown a pleiotropic behavior on key proteins that act as regulators. In this sense, this review aims to compile information on the effect exerted by the phenolic compounds and their metabolites on the main metabolic pathways involved in energy metabolism, inflammatory response, aging and their relationship with the biological properties reported in high prevalence chronic diseases. Numerous in vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated their pleiotropic molecular mechanisms of action and these findings raise the possibility that phenolic compounds have a wide variety of roles in different targets.

Chemical composition, anti-inflammatory, molluscicidal and free-radical scavenging activities of the leaves ofFicus radicans‘Variegata’ (Moraceae)

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Augusta Naressi ◽  
Marcos Alessandro dos Santos Ribeiro ◽  
Ciomar Aparecida Bersani-Amado ◽  
Maria Lucilia M. Zamuner ◽  
Willian Ferreira da Costa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Radical ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Free Radical Scavenging ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Free Radical Scavenging Activities

Helenalin - A Sesquiterpene Lactone with Multidirectional Activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 444-452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Drogosz ◽  
Anna Janecka
Keyword(s):  
Sesquiterpene Lactone ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Sesquiterpene Lactones ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Pathological Conditions ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Minor Injuries

Sesquiterpene lactones, secondary metabolites of plants, present in a large number of species mostly from the Asteracea family, are used in the traditional medicine of many countries for the treatment of various pathological conditions. They exert a broad range of activities, including antiinflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-cancer properties. The best-known sesquiterpene lactones which are already used as drugs or are used in clinical trials are artemisinin, thapsigargin and parthenolide. Yet another sesquiterpene lactone, helenalin, an active component of Arnica montana, known for its strong anti-inflammatory activity, has been used for centuries in folk medicine to treat minor injuries. Unfortunately, helenalin’s ability to cause allergic reactions and its toxicity to healthy tissues prevented so far the development of this sesquiterpene lactone as an anticancer or anti-inflammatory drug. Recently, the new interest in the biological properties, as well as in the synthesis of helenalin analogs has been observed. This review describes helenalin's major biological activities, molecular mechanisms of action, its toxicity and potential for further research.

An Appraisal of Current Pharmacological Perspectives of Sesamol: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
pp. 988-1000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bellamkonda Bosebabu ◽  
Sri Pragnya Cheruku ◽  
Mallikarjuna Rao Chamallamudi ◽  
Madhavan Nampoothiri ◽  
Rekha R. Shenoy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Pharmacological Effects ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) seeds have been authenticated for its medicinal value in both Chinese and Indian systems of medicine. Its numerous potential nutritional benefits are attributed to its main bioactive constituents, sesamol. As a result of those studies, several molecular mechanisms are emerging describing the pleiotropic biological effects of sesamol. This review summarized the most interesting in vitro and in vivo studies on the biological effects of sesamol. The present work summarises data available from Pubmed and Scopus database. Several molecular mechanisms have been elucidated describing the pleiotropic biological effects of sesamol. Its major therapeutic effects have been elicited in managing oxidative and inflammatory conditions, metabolic syndrome and mood disorders. Further, compelling evidence reflected the ability of sesamol in inhibiting proliferation of the inflammatory cell, prevention of invasion and angiogenesis via affecting multiple molecular targets and downstream mechanisms. Sesamol is a safe, non‐toxic chemical that mediates anti‐inflammatory effects by down‐regulating the transcription of inflammatory markers such as cytokines, redox status, protein kinases, and enzymes that promote inflammation. In addition, sesamol also induces apoptosis in cancer cells via mitochondrial and receptor‐mediated pathways, as well as activation of caspase cascades. In the present review, several pharmacological effects of sesamol are summarised namely, antioxidant, anti-cancer, neuroprotective, cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, radioprotective, anti-aging, anti-ulcer, anti-dementia, anti-depressant, antiplatelet, anticonvulsant, anti-anxiolytic, wound healing, cosmetic (skin whitening), anti-microbial, matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs) inhibition, hepatoprotective activity and other biological effects. Here we have summarized the proposed mechanism behind these pharmacological effects.

A comparative analysis of bark and leaf essential oil and their chemical composition, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial activities and genotoxic potential of North East Indian Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume

2019 ◽  
Vol 09 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roktim Gogoi ◽  
Neelav Sarma ◽  
Rikraj Loying ◽  
Sudin Kumar Pandey ◽  
Twahira Begum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Protein Denaturation ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum ◽  
North East ◽  
Leaf Essential Oil ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Background: Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume bark and leaf essential oil possesses eugenol as the major component. Both the essential oil have the potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and negligible genotoxicity. Objective: A comparative chemical composition and biological evaluation of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume, bark and leaf essential oils, originated from North-East India has been investigated in the present study. Methods: Gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy analysis was used to investigate the chemical composition of the essential oil samples. DPPH free radical scavenging activity, reducing power assay was used for antioxidant activity evaluation. Similarly, egg albumin denaturation assay, protease inhibitory activities were used for anti-inflammatory activity, while genotoxicity was evaluated by using Allium cepa assay. Results: The results showed that eugenol is the major component of C. zeylanicum bark (84.48%) and leaf (48.78 %) essential oil. Significant antioxidant activity were observed for both essential oils in the DPPH free radical scavenging assay (IC50= 103.2 μg/mL, bark; IC50= 234.7 μg/mL, leaf), and reducing power assay (absorbance of 1.802 nm, 0.907 nm in 48 µg/mL for bark and leaf essential oil respectively). In-vitro anti-inflammatory activity revealed strong potential of leaf essential oil (protein denaturation assay, IC50= 0.05279 μg/mL; protease inhibitory activity IC50= 3.607 μg/mL) in comparison to bark essential oil (protein denaturation assay IC50= 0.1491, protease inhibitory activity IC50= 61.06). Allium cepa root growth test, mitotic index, and chromosomal aberration test were performed to investigate the genotoxicity of C. zeylanicum bark and leaf essential oil, which resulted no toxic nature of both the essential oils. Antimicrobial activity against eight bacterial and fungal strains revealed good antimicrobial properties with the MIC value of Staphylococcus aureus at 5 μL/mL (bark), Aspergillus niger at 2.5 μL/mL (bark); Bacillus cereus at 5 μL/mL (leaf), Aspergillus niger at 2.5 μL/mL (leaf). Conclusion: Collectively, these findings indicated the strong biological potential of both essential oils, although bark essential possesses better biologically activities than the leaf essential oil and could be used in the food and beverages industries.

scholarly journals Characterization of Chenopodin Isoforms from Quinoa Seeds and Assessment of Their Potential Anti-Inflammatory Activity in Caco-2 Cells

Biomolecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 795 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Capraro ◽  
Stefano De Benedetti ◽  
Marina Di Dio ◽  
Elisa Bona ◽  
Ambra Abate ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Inflammatory Responses ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Intestinal Cell ◽  
Major Protein ◽  
Functional Relationships ◽  
Molecular Features ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Several food-derived molecules, including proteins and peptides, can show bioactivities toward the promotion of well-being and disease prevention in humans. There is still a lack of information about the potential effects on immune and inflammatory responses in mammalian cells following the ingestion of seed storage proteins. This study, for the first time, describes the potential immunomodulation capacity of chenopodin, the major protein component of quinoa seeds. After characterizing the molecular features of the purified protein, we were able to separate two different forms of chenopodin, indicated as LcC (Low charge Chenopodin, 30% of total chenopodin) and HcC (High charge Chenopodin, 70% of total chenopodin). The biological effects of LcC and HcC were investigated by measuring NF-κB activation and IL-8 expression studies in undifferentiated Caco-2 cells. Inflammation was elicited using IL-1β. The results indicate that LcC and HcC show potential anti-inflammatory activities in an intestinal cell model, and that the proteins can act differently, depending on their structural features. Furthermore, the molecular mechanisms of action and the structural/functional relationships of the protein at the basis of the observed bioactivity were investigated using in silico analyses and structural predictions.

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