scholarly journals Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Effects on Tumor Cells of Exopolysaccharides from Tetraselmis suecica (Kylin) Butcher Grown Under Autotrophic and Heterotrophic Conditions

Marine Drugs ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 534
Author(s):  
Geovanna Parra-Riofrío ◽  
Jorge García-Márquez ◽  
Virginia Casas-Arrojo ◽  
Eduardo Uribe-Tapia ◽  
Roberto Teófilo Abdala-Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Human Leukemia ◽  
Tetraselmis Suecica ◽  
Heterotrophic Culture ◽  
Trophic Conditions ◽  
Cytotoxic Effects ◽  
Extraction And Purification ◽  
Extracellular Metabolites

Marine microalgae produce extracellular metabolites such as exopolysaccharides (EPS) with potentially beneficial biological applications to human health, especially antioxidant and antitumor properties, which can be increased with changes in crop trophic conditions. This study aimed to develop the autotrophic and heterotrophic culture of Tetraselmis suecica (Kylin) Butcher in order to increase EPS production and to characterize its antioxidant activity and cytotoxic effects on tumor cells. The adaptation of autotrophic to heterotrophic culture was carried out by progressively reducing the photoperiod and adding glucose. EPS extraction and purification were performed. EPS were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The antioxidant capacity of EPS was analyzed by the 2,2’-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) method, and the antitumor capacity was measured by the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, showing high activity on human leukemia, breast and lung cancer cell lines. Although total EPS showed no cytotoxicity, acidic EPS showed cytotoxicity over the gingival fibroblasts cell line. Heterotrophic culture has advantages over autotrophic, such as increasing EPS yield, higher antioxidant capacity of the EPS and, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first probe that T. suecica EPS have cytotoxic effects on tumor cells; therefore, they could offer greater advantages as possible natural nutraceuticals for the pharmaceutical industry.

scholarly journals Anthracycline-induced cytotoxicity in the GL261 glioma model system

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amber M. Tavener ◽  
Megan C. Phelps ◽  
Richard L. Daniels
Keyword(s):  
Cell Viability ◽  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Flow Cytometric Analysis ◽  
Annexin V ◽  
Chemotherapeutic Agents ◽  
Cytotoxic Effects ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Induced Apoptosis ◽  
Dose Dependent ◽  
Gl261 Glioma

AbstractGlioblastoma (GBM) is a lethal astrocyte-derived tumor that is currently treated with a multi-modal approach of surgical resection, radiotherapy, and temozolomide-based chemotherapy. Alternatives to current therapies are urgently needed as its prognosis remains poor. Anthracyclines are a class of compounds that show great potential as GBM chemotherapeutic agents and are widely used to treat solid tumors outside the central nervous system. Here we investigate the cytotoxic effects of doxorubicin and other anthracyclines on GL261 glioma tumor cells in anticipation of novel anthracycline-based CNS therapies. Three methods were used to quantify dose-dependent effects of anthracyclines on adherent GL261 tumor cells, a murine cell-based model of GBM. MTT assays quantified anthracycline effects on cell viability, comet assays examined doxorubicin genotoxicity, and flow cytometry with Annexin V/PI staining characterized doxorubicin-induced apoptosis and necrosis. Dose-dependent reductions in GL261 cell viability were found in cells treated with doxorubicin (EC50 = 4.9 μM), epirubicin (EC50 = 5.9 μM), and idarubicin (EC50 = 4.4 μM). Comet assays showed DNA damage following doxorubicin treatments, peaking at concentrations of 1.0 μM and declining after 25 μM. Lastly, flow cytometric analysis of doxorubicin-treated cells showed dose-dependent induction of apoptosis (EC50 = 5.2 μM). Together, these results characterized the cytotoxic effects of anthracyclines on GL261 glioma cells. We found dose-dependent apoptotic induction; however at high concentrations we find that cell death is likely necrotic. Our results support the continued exploration of anthracyclines as compounds with significant potential for improved GBM treatments.

scholarly journals EXTH-70. ENHANCEMENT OF ANTITUMOR ACTIVITY BY USING 5-ALA–MEDIATED SONODYNAMIC THERAPY TO INDUCE APOPTOSIS AND NECROSIS IN A MOUSE GLIOMA MODEL

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (Supplement_6) ◽  
pp. vi97-vi97
Author(s):  
Satoshi Suehiro ◽  
Takanori Ohnishi ◽  
Akihiro Inoue ◽  
Daisuke Yamashita ◽  
Masahiro Nishikawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Malignant Gliomas ◽  
Glioma Cells ◽  
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Normal Brain ◽  
Sonodynamic Therapy ◽  
Cytotoxic Effects

Abstract OBJECTIVE High invasiveness of malignant gliomas frequently causes local tumor recurrence. To control such recurrence, novel therapies targeted toward infiltrating glioma cells are required. Here, we examined cytotoxic effects of sonodynamic therapy (SDT) combined with a sonosensitizer, 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA), on malignant gliomas both in vitro and in vivo. METHODS In vitro cytotoxicity of 5-ALA-SDT was evaluated in U87 and U251 glioma cells and in U251Oct-3/4 glioma stemlike cells. Treatment-related apoptosis was analyzed using flow cytometry. Intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) were measured and the role of ROS in treatment-related cytotoxicity was examined. Effects of 5-ALA-SDT with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) on tumor growth, survival of glioma-transplanted mice, and histological features of the mouse brains were investigated. RESULTS The 5-ALA-SDT inhibited cell growth and changed cell morphology. Flow cytometric analysis indicated that 5-ALA-SDT induced apoptotic cell death. The 5-ALA-SDT generated higher ROS than in the control group, and inhibition of ROS generation completely eliminated the cytotoxic effects of 5-ALA-SDT. In the in vivo study, 5-ALA-SDT with HIFU greatly prolonged survival of the tumor-bearing mice compared with that of the control group (p < 0.05). Histologically, 5-ALA-SDT produced mainly necrosis of the tumor tissue in the focus area and induced apoptosis of the tumor cells in the perifocus area around the target of the HIFU-irradiated field. Normal brain tissues around the ultrasonic irradiation field of HIFU remained intact. CONCLUSIONS The 5-ALA-SDT was cytotoxic toward malignant gliomas. Generation of ROS by the SDT was thought to promote apoptosis of glioma cells. The 5-ALA-SDT with HIFU induced tumor necrosis in the focus area and apoptosis in the perifocus area of the HIFU-irradiated field. These results suggest that 5-ALA-SDT with HIFU may present a less invasive and tumor-specific therapy, not only for a tumor mass but also for infiltrating tumor cells in malignant gliomas.

In vitro cytotoxic effects, antioxidant capacity and phytochemical evaluations of extracts of Clausena anisata, Peltophorum africanuum and Zanthoxylum capense

2014 ◽  
Vol 229 ◽  
pp. S213-S214
Author(s):  
Salmon Adebayo ◽  
Jean-Paul Ndzoyem ◽  
Jerry Shai ◽  
Mary Gulumain ◽  
Kobus Eloff
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Cytotoxic Effects

scholarly journals Porphyra yezoensis Sauces Fermented With Lactic Acid Bacteria: Fermentation Properties, Flavor Profile, and Evaluation of Antioxidant Capacity in vitro

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Yang ◽  
Tengqi Gao ◽  
Feng Ge ◽  
Hao Sun ◽  
Zihang Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Porphyra Yezoensis ◽  
Streptococcus Thermophilus ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Reducing Ability ◽  
Volatile Flavor ◽  
Dpph Scavenging

The demand for roasted seaweed sandwich (Porphyra yezoensis) product has risen in recent years. The product slicing process has created a huge number of scraps that are not utilized effectively. Three lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains were used to ferment P. yezoensis sauces in this study, including Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus casei, Streptococcus thermophilus, and the mixed strains (1:1:1, v/v). The fermentation characteristics, antioxidant capacity in vitro, sensory properties, and flavoring substances of fermented P. yezoensis sauces were analyzed. After 21 days of fermentation, all LAB strains grew well in the P. yezoensis sauces, with protease activity increased to 6.6, 9.24, 5.06, and 5.5 U/mL, respectively. Also, the flavors of P. yezoensis sauces fermented with L. casei and L. fermentum were satisfactory. On this premise, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was used to investigate the changes in gustatory compounds in P. yezoensis sauces fermented with L. casei and L. fermentum. In general, 42 and 41 volatile flavor chemicals were identified after the fermentation of L. casei and L. fermentum. Furthermore, the fermented P. yezoensis sauce possessed greater DPPH scavenging activity and ferric-reducing ability power than the unfermented P. yezoensis. Overall, the flavor and taste of P. yezoensis sauce fermented by L. casei was superior.

Solvent extraction and its effect on phytochemical yield and antioxidant capacity of woody medicinal plant, Polyalthia bullata

BioResources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 9555-9568
Author(s):  
Munirah Adibah Kamarul Zaman ◽  
Azzreena Mohamad Azzeme ◽  
Siti Nurhafizah Ramli ◽  
Noor Azmi Shaharuddin ◽  
Syahida Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Ester ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Acid Methyl Ester ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Methanolic Extracts

Polyalthia bullata is a woody medicinal plant that contains antioxidant compounds. Finding a suitable solvent is important to obtain a high yield of antioxidants in the phenolic, flavonoid, and terpenoid families. In this study, from different solvent extracts, the leaf methanolic extract exhibited the highest total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), total terpenoid content (TTC), and total antioxidant activity. For woody parts of stem and roots, methanol was the best solvent for all phytochemicals except for phenolics, which accumulated in the roots and were extracted more efficiently using ethanol. However, the methanolic extracts from both tissues displayed the best antioxidant capacity. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) profiling data showed the presence of antioxidant compounds such as thymol, phytol, and neophytadiene in the leaf; trans-farnesol, n-hexadecanoic acid, and 9-Octadecenamide in the stem; and fatty acid (cis-vaccenic) and its methyl ester (11-Octadecanoic acid, methyl ester and [1,1’-bicyclopropyl]-2-octanoic acid, 2’-hexyl-methyl ester) in the roots. These findings reveal important compounds that are present in different plant parts of P. bullata.

scholarly journals Active Compound Identification in Extracts of N. lappaceum Peel and Evaluation of Antioxidant Capacity

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Mariel Monrroy ◽  
Onix Araúz ◽  
José Renán García
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Anthocyanin Content ◽  
Compound Identification ◽  
Total Anthocyanin ◽  
Food Industries ◽  
By Products

Nephelium lappaceum and its by-products have great potential in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, and food industries. Some studies have shown that N. lappaceum by-products exhibit antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties. However, studies focused on identifying these compounds are rare. The availability of polyphenolic compounds can vary according to environmental conditions, soil, plant variety, and agronomic management. Therefore, in this study, the active compounds in extracts of the N. lappaceum peel were identified, and their antioxidant properties were evaluated using various extraction solvents and both ultrasonic and boiling extraction techniques. The chemical characterization of the N. lappaceum peel exhibited carbohydrate and reducing sugar contents of 12 and 2%, respectively. Phytochemical analysis indicated the presence of flavonoids, tannins, terpenes, and steroids. The total phenolic and flavonoid contents and total antioxidant capacity were the highest in the hydroethanolic extract obtained by ultrasound, with values of 340 mg gallic acid equivalents g−1, 76 mg quercetin equivalents g−1, and 2.9 mmol of Trolox equivalents g−1, respectively. Contrarily, the total anthocyanin content was higher in the acid extract obtained by ultrasound, with a value of 0.7 mg cyanidin-3-O-glucoside equivalents g−1. A total of 18 compounds—including hydroxybenzene, phenolic acid, flavonoids, fatty acids (saturated, unsaturated, and ester), vitamin, arenecarbaldehyde, and phthalate—were identified for the first time in the N. lappaceum peel using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The identified compounds have been previously isolated from other plants and reportedly exhibit anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities. Thus, the N. lappaceum peel was shown to be a potential source of bioactive compounds of immense importance in the pharmacological and food industries.

scholarly journals Autotrophic and Heterotrophic Growth Conditions Modify Biomolecole Production in the Microalga Galdieria sulphuraria (Cyanidiophyceae, Rhodophyta)

Marine Drugs ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
Roberto Barone ◽  
Lorenzo De Napoli ◽  
Luciano Mayol ◽  
Marina Paolucci ◽  
Maria Grazia Volpe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Methyl Esters ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Growth Conditions ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Galdieria Sulphuraria ◽  
Trophic Conditions ◽  
Carbon Mass

Algae have multiple similarities with fungi, with both belonging to the Thallophyte, a polyphyletic group of non-mobile organisms grouped together on the basis of similar characteristics, but not sharing a common ancestor. The main difference between algae and fungi is noted in their metabolism. In fact, although algae have chlorophyll-bearing thalloids and are autotrophic organisms, fungi lack chlorophyll and are heterotrophic, not able to synthesize their own nutrients. However, our studies have shown that the extremophilic microalga Galderia sulphuraria (GS) can also grow very well in heterotrophic conditions like fungi. This study was carried out using several approaches such as scanning electron microscope (SEM), gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), and infrared spectrophotometry (ATR-FTIR). Results showed that the GS, strain ACUF 064, cultured in autotrophic (AGS) and heterotrophic (HGS) conditions, produced different biomolecules. In particular, when grown in HGS, the algae (i) was 30% larger, with an increase in carbon mass that was 20% greater than AGS; (ii) produced higher quantities of stearic acid, oleic acid, monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), and ergosterol; (iii) produced lower quantities of fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) such as methyl palmytate, and methyl linoleate, saturated fatty acids (SFAs), and poyliunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). ATR-FTIR and principal component analysis (PCA) statistical analysis confirmed that the macromolecular content of HGS was significantly different from AGS. The ability to produce different macromolecules by changing the trophic conditions may represent an interesting strategy to induce microalgae to produce different biomolecules that can find applications in several fields such as food, feed, nutraceutical, or energy production.

scholarly journals Research Article Cytotoxic effects of Vitis labrusca (fox grape) whole juices on human tumor and non-tumor cells, in vitro

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
N.B. Lopes ◽  
I.V. Almeida ◽  
L. Luchetta ◽  
E. Düsman ◽  
V.E.P. Vicentini
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Human Tumor ◽  
Cytotoxic Effects ◽  
Research Article

GC-MS analysis and Mitochondrial Functionality Potential of the Fruits ofTetrapleura tetraptera By Cupric Reducing Antioxidant Capacity Assay

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 338-347
Author(s):  
Chinwe S. Alaribe ◽  
Akolade R. Oladipupo ◽  
Osamede Ojo-Nosakhare ◽  
Omotayo Kehinde ◽  
Adeniyi S. Ogunlaja
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Mitochondrial Dysfunction ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Vaccenic Acid ◽  
Octadecenoic Acid ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ms Analysis ◽  
Degenerative Disorders ◽  
Tetrapleura Tetraptera

The use of antioxidants has emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy for the management of mitochondrial dysfunction and other oxidative stress-related degenerative pathologies. Tetrapleura tetraptera is a well-known tree and its fruit is applied traditionally as spice and in the preparation of remedies for different ailments. In this study, the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis and mitochondrial functionality potential of T. tetraptera fruits were investigated. GC-MS was used to detect compounds in then-hexane and ethanol extracts of T. tetraptera fruits. Cupric reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC) assay was used to evaluate the mitochondrial functionality potential of the ethanol extract. GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of six compounds in then-hexane extract of T. tetraptera fruits. These compounds were detected in trace quantities, the most abundant being 2,3-dimethyl-3-buten-2-ol (0.04%). The compounds: cis-vaccenic acid (35.37%), n-hexadecanoic acid (28.09%), 6-octadecenoic acid (25.21%), and octadecanoic acid (11.33%) were identified in the ethanol extract of the fruits. Consequently, the ethanol extract was subjected to CUPRAC assay. The ethanol extract exhibited a concentration-dependent high cupric reducing capacity, returning CUPRAC values in the range of 0.090 to 0.403 at the concentration of 10 – 80 μg/ml. This activity was comparable to that of the positive control, naringenin, which showed CUPRAC values of 0.059 – 0.378 at the same concentrations. These results indicate that T. tetraptera fruits possess good antioxidant property as evaluated by other related antioxidant assays. This could be attributed to a synergistic effect of the phytochemical constituents. Hence consumption of T. tetraptera fruits could be beneficial for the prevention of mitochondrial dysfunction and other oxidative stress-related degenerative disorders. Keywords: Tetrapleura tetraptera, mitochondrial dysfunction, degenerative disorders, CUPRAC, GC-MS, Nigeria

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