scholarly journals Modulation of Enzyme-Catalyzed Synthesis of Prostaglandins by Components Contained in Kidney Microsomal Preparations

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 219
Author(s):  
Hyoung-Woo Bai ◽  
Jina Yu ◽  
Yue Wang ◽  
Pan Wang ◽  
Baoting Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Acid Metabolism ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Arachidonic Acid Metabolism ◽  
Microsomal Preparation ◽  
Pig Kidney ◽  
Cyclooxygenase 1 ◽  
Kidney Microsomes ◽  
Cox 2 ◽  
Cox 1

In the kidney, prostaglandins formed by cyclooxygenase 1 and 2 (COX-1 and COX-2) play an important role in regulating renal blood flow. In the present study, we report our observations regarding a unique modulatory effect of renal microsomal preparation on COX-1/2-mediated formation of major prostaglandin (PG) products in vitro. We found that microsomes prepared from pig and rat kidneys had a dual stimulatory–inhibitory effect on the formation of certain PG products catalyzed by COX-1 and COX-2. At lower concentrations, kidney microsomes stimulated the formation of certain PG products, whereas at higher concentrations, their presence inhibited the formation. Presence of kidney microsomes consistently increased the Km values of the COX-1/2-mediated reactions, while the Vmax might be increased or decreased depending on stimulation or inhibition observed. Experimental evidence was presented to show that a protein component present in the pig kidney microsomes was primarily responsible for the activation of the enzyme-catalyzed arachidonic acid metabolism leading to the formation of certain PG products.

scholarly journals In vitro Anti-inflammatory Activity of Ligustrum vulgare Extracts and Their Analytical Characterization

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1300801 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Macková ◽  
Pavel Mučaji ◽  
Ute Widowitz ◽  
Rudolf Bauer
Keyword(s):  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Neutrophil Granulocytes ◽  
Cyclooxygenase 1 ◽  
Ligustrum Vulgare ◽  
China And Japan ◽  
Cox 2 ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Cox 1

Interest in the anti-inflammatory effects of Ligustrum vulgare L., which has been used traditionally in China and Japan prompted us to determine anti-inflammatory effects of the plant's compounds in leukocytes. The leaves of L. vulgare were used to prepare a decoction which was successively extracted with organic solvents (dichloromethane (DCM), n-butanol, ethyl acetate) using liquid-liquid partition. Extracts were tested for inhibition of LTB4, resp. PGE2 biosynthesis. Each extract was evaluated for its in vitro cyclooxygenase-1/2 (COX-1/2) inhibitory activity using assays with purified COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, as well as for their LTB4 formation inhibitory activity using an assay with activated human neutrophil granulocytes. All extracts reported inhibitory actions against COXs in comparison with the synthetic inhibitors NS-398 (IC50 = 2.6 μM) and indomethacin (IC50 = 0.9 μM). The dichloromethane extract of privet leaves showed a considerable inhibitory effect against COX-1 and COX-2 enzyme activity. The DCM extract revealed 2.7 times higher inhibitory activity against LTB4 formation in comparison with the known specific LT inhibitor zileuton (IC50 = 5.0 μM). Additionally, oleuropein and echinacoside were detected by HPLC-DAD and LC-MS in the Ligustrum vulgare leaves. Both compounds exhibited weak inhibitory activity on cyclooxygenases and leukotriene formation.

scholarly journals In vitro and In Silico Studies on Curcumin and Its Analogues as Dual Inhibitors for cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)

2012 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nunung Yuniarti ◽  
Perdana Adhi Nugroho ◽  
Aditya Asyhar ◽  
Sardjiman Sardjiman ◽  
Zullies Ikawati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Silico ◽  
Cyclooxygenase 2 ◽  
Cyclooxygenase 1 ◽  
In Silico Studies ◽  
Dual Inhibitors ◽  
Cox 2 ◽  
Cox 1

The contribution of cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 to persistent thromboxane biosynthesis in aspirin-treated essential thrombocythemia: implications for antiplatelet therapy

Blood ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 115 (5) ◽  
pp. 1054-1061 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfredo Dragani ◽  
Silvia Pascale ◽  
Antonio Recchiuti ◽  
Domenico Mattoscio ◽  
Stefano Lattanzio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Volunteers ◽  
Antiplatelet Therapy ◽  
Essential Thrombocythemia ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Thiazole Orange ◽  
Cyclooxygenase 1 ◽  
Cox 2 ◽  
Cox 1

Abstract We tested whether cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) expression and unacetylated COX-1 in newly formed platelets might contribute to persistent thromboxane (TX) biosynthesis in aspirin-treated essential thrombocythemia (ET). Forty-one patients on chronic aspirin (100 mg/day) and 24 healthy subjects were studied. Platelet COX-2 expression was significantly increased in patients and correlated with thiazole orange–positive platelets (r = 0.71, P < .001). The rate of TXA2 biosynthesis in vivo, as reflected by urinary 11-dehydro-TXB2 (TXM) excretion, and the maximal biosynthetic capacity of platelets, as reflected by serum TXB2, were higher in patients compared with aspirin-treated healthy volunteers. Serum TXB2 was significantly reduced by the selective COX-2 inhibitor NS-398 added in vitro. Patients were randomized to adding the selective COX-2 inhibitor, etoricoxib, or continuing aspirin for 7 days. Etoricoxib significantly reduced by approximately 25% TXM excretion and serum TXB2. Fourteen of the 41 patients were studied again 21 (± 7) months after the first visit. Serum TXB2 was consistently reduced by approximately 30% by adding NS398 in vitro, while it was completely suppressed with 50μM aspirin. Accelerated platelet regeneration in most aspirin-treated ET patients may explain aspirin-persistent TXA2 biosynthesis through enhanced COX-2 activity and faster renewal of unacetylated COX-1. These findings may help in reassessing the optimal antiplatelet strategy in ET.

scholarly journals Targeted Lignan Profiling and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Schisandra rubriflora and Schisandra chinensis Extracts

Molecules ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (12) ◽  
pp. 3103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Szopa ◽  
Michał Dziurka ◽  
Angelika Warzecha ◽  
Paweł Kubica ◽  
Marta Klimek-Szczykutowicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Content ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Fruit Extracts ◽  
Phospholipases A2 ◽  
Cyclooxygenase 1 ◽  
Gomisin A ◽  
Cox 2 ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Cox 1

Schisandra rubriflora is a dioecious plant of increasing importance due to its lignan composition, and therefore, possible therapeutic properties. The aim of the work was lignan profiling of fruits, leaves and shoots of female (F) and male (M) plants using UHPLC-MS/MS. Additionally, the anti-inflammatory activity of plant extracts and individual lignans was tested in vitro for the inhibition of 15-lipooxygenase (15-LOX), phospholipases A2 (sPLA2), cyclooxygenase 1 and 2 (COX-1; COX-2) enzyme activities. The extracts of fruits, leaves and shoots of the pharmacopoeial species, S. chinensis, were tested for comparison. Twenty-four lignans were monitored. Lignan contents in S. rubriflora fruit extracts amounted to 1055.65 mg/100 g DW and the dominant compounds included schisanhenol, aneloylgomisin H, schisantherin B, schisandrin A, gomisin O, angeloylgomisin O and gomisin G. The content of lignan in leaf extracts was 853.33 (F) and 1106.80 (M) mg/100 g DW. Shoot extracts were poorer in lignans—559.97 (F) and 384.80 (M) mg/100 g DW. Schisantherin B, schisantherin A, 6-O-benzoylgomisin O and angeloylgomisin H were the dominant compounds in leaf and shoot extracts. The total content of detected lignans in S. chinensis fruit, leaf and shoot extracts was: 1686.95, 433.59 and 313.83 mg/100 g DW, respectively. Gomisin N, schisandrin A, schisandrin, gomisin D, schisantherin B, gomisin A, angeloylgomisin H and gomisin J were the dominant lignans in S. chinensis fruit extracts were. The results of anti-inflammatory assays revealed higher activity of S. rubriflora extracts. Individual lignans showed significant inhibitory activity against 15-LOX, COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes.

A Bioactive Prodelphinidin from Mangifera indica Leaf Extract

2010 ◽  
Vol 65 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 322-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaled Tawaha ◽  
Rasha Sadi ◽  
Fadi Qa’dan ◽  
Khalid Z. Matalka ◽  
Adolf Nahrstedt
Keyword(s):  
Mangifera Indica ◽  
2D Nmr ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Potent Inhibitory Effect ◽  
2D Nmr Spectra ◽  
Acid Catalyzed ◽  
Cox 2 ◽  
Cox 1

A new trimeric proanthocyanidin, epigallocatechin-3-O-gallat-(4β→8)-epigallocatechin- (4β→8)-catechin (1), was isolated together with three known flavan-3-ols, catechin (2), epicatechin (3), and epigallocatechin (4), and three dimeric proanthocyanidins, 5 - 7, from the air-dried leaves of Mangifera indica. Their chemical structures were determined on the basis of 1D- and 2D-NMR spectra (HSQC, HMBC) of their peracetylated derivatives, MALDITOF- mass spectra, and by acid-catalyzed degradation with phloroglucinol. The isolated compounds 1 - 7 were in vitro tested for their inhibitory activities against COX-1 and COX-2. Compound 1 was found to have a potent inhibitory effect on COX-2, while compounds 1 and 5 - 7 exhibited moderate inhibition against COX-1.

Interactions of gallic acid, resveratrol, quercetin and aspirin at the platelet cyclooxygenase-1 level Functional and modelling studies

2009 ◽  
Vol 102 (08) ◽  
pp. 336-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilena Crescente ◽  
Gisela Jessen ◽  
Stefania Momi ◽  
Hans-Dieter Höltje ◽  
Paolo Gresele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Salicylic Acid ◽  
Platelet Aggregation ◽  
Gallic Acid ◽  
Molecular Modelling ◽  
In Silico Docking ◽  
Cyclooxygenase 1 ◽  
Modelling Studies ◽  
Cox 1

SummaryWhile resveratrol and quercetin possess antiplatelet activity, little is known on the effect of gallic acid on platelets.We studied the interactions of these three different polyphenols among themselves and with aspirin, at the level of platelet cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1). Both functional (in vitro and in vivo) and molecular modelling approaches were used. All three polyphenols showed comparable antioxidant activity (arachidonic acid [AA]-induced intraplatelet ROS production); however, resveratrol and quercetin, but not gallic acid, inhibited AA-induced platelet aggregation. Gallic acid, similarly to salicylic acid, the major aspirin metabolite, prevented inhibition of AA-induced platelet function by aspirin but, at variance with salicylic acid, also prevented inhibition by the other two polyphenols. Molecular modelling studies, performed by in silico docking the polyphenols into the crystal structure of COX-1, suggested that all compounds form stable complexes into the COX-1 channel, with slightly different but functionally relevant interaction geometries. Experiments in mice showed that gallic acid administered before aspirin, resveratrol or quercetin fully prevented their inhibitory effect on serum TxB2. Finally, a mixture of resveratrol, quercetin and gallic acid, at relative concentrations similar to those contained in most red wines, did not inhibit platelet aggregation, but potentiated sub-inhibitory concentrations of aspirin. Gallic acid interactions with other polyphenols or aspirin at the level of platelet COX-1 might partly explain the complex,and possibly contrasting, effects of wine and other components of the Mediterranean diet on platelets and on the pharmacologic effect of lowdose aspirin.

scholarly journals Differential expression of cyclooxygenase 1 and cyclooxygenase 2 in the bovine oviduct

2006 ◽  
Vol 191 (1) ◽  
pp. 263-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Odau ◽  
Christoph Gabler ◽  
Christoph Holder ◽  
Ralf Einspanier
Keyword(s):  
Mrna Expression ◽  
Estrous Cycle ◽  
Luteal Phase ◽  
Cellular Level ◽  
Differential Distribution ◽  
Cyclooxygenase 1 ◽  
Epithelial Cell Layer ◽  
Cox 2 ◽  
Cycle Dependent ◽  
Cox 1

The aim of the present study was to investigate the enzymes for the local prostaglandin (PG) biosynthesis present in the bovine oviduct during the estrous cycle to influence early reproductive events. Bovine oviducts were classified into four phases: pre-ovulatory, post-ovulatory, early-to-mid luteal, and late luteal phase, subdivided further into ipsi- or contralateral site and separated into ampulla or isthmus. Oviductal cells were gained by flushing the oviductal regions. Quantitative real-time reverse transcriptase-PCR was performed for the secretory and cytosolic phospholipases A2 (sPLA2IB, cPLA2α, and cPLA2β) and cyclooxygenases (COX-1 and COX-2) as the first step enzymes of PG synthesis. COX-1 and cPLA2β showed significant highest mRNA expression around and before ovulation compared with the luteal phase respectively. sPLA2IB and cPLA2α mRNA expression was unregulated during the estrous cycle. Regional differences in mRNA content were found for sPLA2IB with higher mRNA expression in the ampulla than in the isthmus. Western blot analysis revealed the highest COX-1 protein content in the early-to-mid luteal phase. Immunohistochemistry demonstrated that COX-1 was localized in epithelial and smooth muscle cells, whereas COX-2 was only localized in epithelial cells. COX-2 showed a differential distribution within the epithelial cell layer suggesting a regulation on a cellular level, although the COX-2 mRNA and protein amounts did not vary throughout the estrous cycle. A COX activity assay of oviductal cells revealed that COX activity originated predominantly from COX-1 than from COX-2. Treatment of primary oviductal cells with 10 pg/ml 17β-estradiol or 10 ng/ml progesterone resulted in a higher expression of COX-2 and cPLA2α, but not of the other enzymes. The expression pattern of these enzymes suggests that an estrous-cycle dependent and region-specific PG synthesis in the bovine oviduct may be required for a successful reproduction.

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