scholarly journals Ultrasonic-Assisted Enzymolysis Extraction and Protective Effect on Injured Cardiomyocytes in Mice of Flavonoids from Prunus mume Blossom

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (19) ◽  
pp. 5818
Author(s):  
Shengnan Zhu ◽  
Jicheng Xu ◽  
Huizhi Chen ◽  
Weiqiao Lv
Keyword(s):  
Protective Effect ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Ultrasonic Power ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Prunus Mume ◽  
Caspase 9 ◽  
Enzymatic Extraction ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted ◽  
Active Substances

Prunus mume blossom is an edible flower that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Flavonoids are one of the most active substances in Prunus mume blossoms. The optimal ultrasonic-assisted enzymatic extraction of flavonoids from Prunus mume blossom (FPMB), the components of FPMB, and its protective effect on injured cardiomyocytes were investigated in this study. According to our results, the optimal extraction process for FPMB is as follows: cellulase at 2.0%, ultrasonic power at 300 W, ultrasonic enzymolysis for 30 min, and an enzymolysis temperature of 40 °C. FPMB significantly promoted the survival rate of cardiomyocytes and reduced the concentration of reactive oxygen species (ROS). FPMB also improved the activities of proteases caspase-3, caspase-8, and caspase-9 in cardiomyocytes. The cardiomyocyte apoptosis rate in mice was significantly reduced by exposure to FPMB. These results suggest that the extraction rate of FPMB may be improved by an ultrasonic-assisted enzymatic method. FPMB has a protective effect on the injured cardiomyocytes.

Reactive oxygen species and caspase activation mediate silica-induced apoptosis in alveolar macrophages

2001 ◽  
Vol 280 (1) ◽  
pp. L10-L17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han-Ming Shen ◽  
Zhuo Zhang ◽  
Qi-Feng Zhang ◽  
Choon-Nam Ong
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Alveolar Macrophages ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Parp Cleavage ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Caspase Activation ◽  
Caspase 9 ◽  
Induced Apoptosis

Alveolar macrophages (AMs) are the principal target cells of silica and occupy a key position in the pathogenesis of silica-related diseases. Silica has been found to induce apoptosis in AMs, whereas its underlying mechanisms involving the initiation and execution of apoptosis are largely unknown. The main objective of the present study was to examine the form of cell death caused by silica and the mechanisms involved. Silica-induced apoptosis in AMs was evaluated by terminal deoxynucleotidyltransferase-mediated dUTP nick end-labeling assay and cell cycle/DNA content analysis. The elevated level of reactive oxygen species (ROS), caspase-9 and caspase-3 activation, and poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) cleavage in silica-treated AMs were also determined. The results showed that there was a temporal pattern of apoptotic events in silica-treated AMs, starting with ROS formation and followed by caspase-9 and caspase-3 activation, PARP cleavage, and DNA fragmentation. Silica-induced apoptosis was significantly attenuated by a caspase-3 inhibitor, N-acetyl-Asp-Glu-Val-Asp aldehyde, and ebselen, a potent antioxidant. These findings suggest that apoptosis is an important form of cell death caused by silica exposure in which the elevated ROS level that results from silica exposure may act as an initiator, leading to caspase activation and PARP cleavage to execute the apoptotic process.

Process Study on the Ultrasonic Assisted Enzymatic Extraction of Flavonoids from Shepherd's Purse

2013 ◽  
Vol 634-638 ◽  
pp. 1281-1286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Pan ◽  
Shi Kuan Wang ◽  
Xian Ling Yuan ◽  
Ren You Xie ◽  
Yu Cheng Hong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ultrasonic Power ◽  
Flavonoid Content ◽  
Enzymatic Extraction ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Process Study ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted ◽  
Optimum Reaction ◽  
Surface Test ◽  
Central Composite ◽  
Single Factor Experiment

Using ultrasonic assisted enzymatic, the flavonoids extracted from shepherd's purse. Through the single factor experiment, using the Box-Behnken central composite design, response surface test is designed to establish a mathematical model. By performing the verification experiment to give the optimum reaction conditions as following: extracting temperature 51°C, time 59min, Ultrasonic power 122WH, The flavonoid content reaches a maximum 1.1160%.

scholarly journals Pearl extract protects HaCaT cells from UV radiation-induced apoptosis through mitochondrial pathway regulation

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhixiong Chen ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Anquan Yang ◽  
Lihua Zhang ◽  
Yaojia Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Expression ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Hacat Cells ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Caspase 9 ◽  
Expression Levels ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Bax Protein ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species Content ◽  
Induced Apoptosis

Abstract Background: Previous studies demonstrated that pearl extract (PE) promotes wound healing and skin whitening. However, whether PE can inhibit ultraviolet (UV) photodamage in HaCaT cells remains unclear. In this study, an in vitro photoaging cell model was established to observe the effect of PE on UV-induced damage and apoptosis of HaCaT cells. The aim was to provide a reference for future development of natural sunscreen agents. Results: PE concentrations of 0.1 and 1 μg/mL were considered as the most effective and safe concentrations. Compared to the control group, superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase activities in the photoaging group were significantly reduced, while malondialdehyde and reactive oxygen species content, along with tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) and interleukin (IL)-10 mRNA and protein levels were markedly increased. In contrast, Bcl-2 protein expression was significantly decreased, while caspase-3, caspase-9, and Bax protein expression levels were significantly increased. Compared to the photoaging group, HaCaT cell proliferation was significantly increased in the PE group. Both PE concentrations significantly increased superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase activities in cells, reduced malondialdehyde and reactive oxygen species content, decreased TNF-a and IL-10 mRNA expression in cells, and reduced TNF-a and IL-10 protein levels in the supernatant. Additionally, Bcl-2 protein expression levels were significantly increased, while caspase-3, caspase-9, and Bax protein expression levels were significantly reduced by PE treatment. Conclusions: PE can inhibit UV-induced apoptosis by inhibiting mitochondria-mediated apoptosis and regulating TNF-a and IL-10 expression.

scholarly journals A Dynamic Model for Ultrasonic – assisted Extraction of Bio-active Compounds from Natural Products

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trung Kien Tran ◽  
Lan Huong Phung ◽  
Hoai Nga Le ◽  
Thi Thu Huyen Nguyen ◽  
Xuan Son Nghiem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Sophora Japonica ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted Extraction ◽  
Active Substances

Ultrasonic technique has been applied for extraction processes, especially for separation of bio-active substances from natural organic products because of the short time requirement, energy saving and easy operating. The ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UE) therefore becomes a promising option. However, a major available obstacle was the lack of appropriate models for designing technological process. This paper presents a dynamic model for the UE process, application of separation of bio-active substances from natural products such as Curcumin from rhizome of Curcuma Longa L., Epigallocatechin from green tea leaf of Camellia Sinensis and Rutin from bud of Sophora Japonica. The agreement between data from experiment and calculated ones with the model indicates that, this dynamic model is suitable for prediction of the UE process and for serving as the base for further investigation into scale-up the extraction process.

scholarly journals Resveratrol Alleviates Pyraclostrobin Induced Lipid Peroxidation, Oxidative Stress, and DNA Damage in Rats

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
FAHRIYE ZEMHERI NAVRUZ ◽  
Sinan INCE ◽  
Damla ARSLAN-ACAROZ ◽  
Ulaş ACAROZ ◽  
Hasan Hüseyin DEMIREL ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Dna Damage ◽  
Protective Effect ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Histopathological Changes ◽  
Caspase 9 ◽  
Oral Gavage ◽  
Protective Properties ◽  
Expression Levels

Abstract Pyraclostrobin (Pyra) is a fungicide in the strobilurin class and has proven to be very toxic to aquatic species. Resveratrol (Res) is a phytoalexin that exhibits multiple bioactivities as antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular protective, and anti-aging in animals and is found in plant species such as mulberry, peanut, and grape. This study aimed to determine the protective effect of Res against Pyra-induced oxidative stress in rats. For this purpose, a total of 48 male rats divided into 6 groups − 8 in each group - were exposed to 30 mg/kg Pyra by oral gavage once a day for 4 weeks and to 3 different concentrations of Res (5, 10 and 20 mg/kg) together with Pyra. It was observed that, in groups administered with Pyra, malondialdehyde (MDA) levels increased whereas glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) levels decreased. It was observed that, in the group administered with Pyra, expression levels of CYP2E1 gene, which is associated with increased cancer risk, pro-apoptotic BAX gene, apoptotic caspase-3, caspase-8 and caspase-9 genes, NFκB gene, which is a pro-inflammatory transcription factor, and p53 gene, which plays a regulatory role in the cell, increased whereas expression level of anti-apoptotic bcl-2 gene decreased. It was determined that Res administrations improved Pyra-induced oxidative damage, histopathological changes and expression levels of various genes. According to the ssDNA analysis obtained from the DNA isolated from the blood; when DNA damage and histopathological damage in tissues were examined, it was observed that the highest damage was in the group administered with Pyra and the damage decreased depending on the increase in dose of Res. Consequently, it was observed that Res, known for its antioxidant protective properties, exhibited a protective effect against oxidative stress caused by Pyra.

Protective effect of dihydromyricetin on vascular smooth muscle cell apoptosis induced by hydrogen peroxide in rats

Perfusion ◽  
2022 ◽  
pp. 026765912110599
Author(s):  
Wenling Li ◽  
Hua Sang ◽  
Xin Xu ◽  
Yuanyuan Zhang ◽  
Xiangying Meng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Vascular Smooth Muscle ◽  
Protective Effect ◽  
Cell Apoptosis ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Ros Scavenging ◽  
Caspase 9

Objective Dihydromyricetin (DMY), also called Ampelopsin, which was extracted from Ampelopsis grossedentata, has been demonstrated to have a protective effect against cell oxidative injury and cell apoptosis in vitro. In the present study, we tried to study the role of DMY on apoptosis of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) induced by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and explore the underlying mechanisms. Methods Apoptotic cells were detected by Hematoxylin and Eosin (H.E.) staining, Hoechst 33342 staining, and Annexin V-fluorescein isothiocyanate binding assay. The intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) level was estimated through fluorescence assay. The mRNA and protein expression of Caspase-3, Caspase-9, Bcl-2, and Bax were determined by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and western blot. Results The results showed that the pretreatment of VSMCs with DMY not only significantly increased cell viability, reduced intracellular ROS release, alleviated the morphological changes of apoptosis, and decreased the apoptosis rate, but also upregulated Bcl-2 expression and downregulated Caspase-3, Caspase-9, Bax expression, and ultimately attenuated the H2O2-stimulated apoptosis. Conclusion The inhibition of DMY on VSMC apoptosis may be mediated by ROS scavenging and the activation of the mitochondrial apoptotic signaling pathway.

scholarly journals Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction of Procyanidins Using Ionic Liquid Solution fromLarix gmeliniiBark

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaowei Sun ◽  
Zhimin Jin ◽  
Lei Yang ◽  
Jingwei Hao ◽  
Yuangang Zu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Liquid ◽  
Ionic Liquids ◽  
Extraction Efficiency ◽  
Liquid Solution ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Ultrasonic Power ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Ultrasonic Time ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted Extraction

An ionic liquid-based ultrasonic-assisted extraction method has been developed for the effective extraction of procyanidins fromLarix gmeliniibark. So as to evaluate the performance of ionic liquids in ultrasonic-assisted extraction process, the effects caused by changes in the anion and the alkyl chain length of the cation on the extraction efficiency were investigated in this paper. The results indicated that the characteristics of anions had remarkable effects on the extraction efficiency of procyanidins, and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide ([Bmim]Br) aqueous solution was the best among the investigated ionic liquids. The optimum conditions for the extraction were as follows: [Bmim]Br concentration 1.25 M, soak time 3 h, solid-liquid ratio 1 : 10, ultrasonic power 150 W, and ultrasonic time 30 min. This work not only introduces a simple, green, and highly efficient sample preparation method for extraction of procyanidins fromL. gmeliniibark, but also reveals the tremendous application potential of ionic liquids.

Study on Extraction Process of Technics of Litsea Cubeba Oil

2014 ◽  
Vol 602-605 ◽  
pp. 81-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuo Ren Liu ◽  
Yan Fen Zhang ◽  
Yong Guang Bi ◽  
Hai Ling Li
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Oil Extraction ◽  
Ultrasonic Power ◽  
Extraction Temperature ◽  
Litsea Cubeba ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Ultrasonic Time ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted Extraction

Litsea cubeba fruit as raw material in this experiment, the use of ultrasonic-assisted method of litsea cubeba oil extraction process are discussed. The effects of several ultrasonic processing parameters, such as ratio of liquid to solid, extraction temperature, ultrasonic power and extraction time on the extraction of litsea cubeba oil were investigated assisted by ultrasonic wave. And the L9 (34) orthogonal test was used to research this four factors, the result from the visual analysis indicated that the optimal extraction process was gotten when ratio of liquid to solid was 14:1 , ultrasonic time was 50min, ultrasonic power is 320W, ultrasonic temperature is 60 °C.Those experimental results showed that ultrasonic-assisted extraction of the Litsea cubeba oil is practicable, and this method is simple and efficient. With the preliminary investigation of the ultrasonic-assisted extraction of Litsea Cubeba oil, the oil yield reached up to 41.35%, this value is the highest of all the oil yields from the current oil extraction methods, and it is worthy of further exploration .

scholarly journals Protective Effect of a Novel Polysaccharide from Lonicera japonica on Cardiomyocytes of Mice Injured by Hydrogen Peroxide

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Xiaonan Zhou ◽  
Gui He ◽  
Jinming Ma ◽  
Min Tang ◽  
Geng Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Protective Effect ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Lonicera Japonica ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Caspase 9 ◽  
Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine ◽  
Chinese Herbal ◽  
Intracellular Ros ◽  
Measurement Results

Lonicera japonica is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine with antioxidation, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and immunoregulation functions. A method to isolate polysaccharides from Lonicera japonica (LJP) has been reported previously by our group. We also reported previously that LJP was consisted of 6 types of monosaccharides and had the characteristic absorption of typical polysaccharides. In this study, we investigated the protective effect of LJP on cardiomyocytes of mice injured by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The results showed that LJP can increase the cardiomyocyte viability and the activities of the enzyme (SOD, CAT, GSH-Px, AST, CPK, and LDH) in cardiomyocytes of mice injured by hydrogen peroxide. The results of intracellular ROS contents showed that a high dose (40 μg mL-1) of LJP had the best effects on protecting the cardiomyocytes of mice injured by H2O2. In addition, the measurement results of the cardiomyocyte apoptosis and the activity of caspase-3, caspase-8, and caspase-9 in cardiomyocytes confirmed this conclusion from another perspective.

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