scholarly journals Mycomedicine: A Unique Class of Natural Products with Potent Anti-tumour Bioactivities

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 1113
Author(s):  
Rongchen Dai ◽  
Mengfan Liu ◽  
Wan Najbah Nik Nabil ◽  
Zhichao Xi ◽  
Hongxi Xu
Keyword(s):  
Metastatic Potential ◽  
Fungal Metabolites ◽  
Fruiting Bodies ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Active Components ◽  
Natural Medicine ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Medicinal Fungi ◽  
Fungal Extracts

Mycomedicine is a unique class of natural medicine that has been widely used in Asian countries for thousands of years. Modern mycomedicine consists of fruiting bodies, spores, or other tissues of medicinal fungi, as well as bioactive components extracted from them, including polysaccharides and, triterpenoids, etc. Since the discovery of the famous fungal extract, penicillin, by Alexander Fleming in the late 19th century, researchers have realised the significant antibiotic and other medicinal values of fungal extracts. As medicinal fungi and fungal metabolites can induce apoptosis or autophagy, enhance the immune response, and reduce metastatic potential, several types of mushrooms, such as Ganoderma lucidum and Grifola frondosa, have been extensively investigated, and anti-cancer drugs have been developed from their extracts. Although some studies have highlighted the anti-cancer properties of a single, specific mushroom, only limited reviews have summarised diverse medicinal fungi as mycomedicine. In this review, we not only list the structures and functions of pharmaceutically active components isolated from mycomedicine, but also summarise the mechanisms underlying the potent bioactivities of several representative mushrooms in the Kingdom Fungi against various types of tumour.

Comparative Study of Contents of Several Bioactive Components in Fruiting Bodies and Mycelia of Culinary-Medicinal Mushrooms

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 315-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shin-Yi Lin ◽  
Yu-Kai Chen ◽  
Hui-Tzu Yu ◽  
Gayane S. Barseghyan ◽  
Mikheil D. Asatiani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Fruiting Bodies ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Medicinal Mushrooms

scholarly journals Study on the Sleep-Improvement Effects of Hemerocallis citrina Baroni in Drosophila melanogaster and Targeted Screening to Identify Its Active Components and Mechanism

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 883
Author(s):  
Yuxuan Liang ◽  
Riming Huang ◽  
Yongchun Chen ◽  
Jing Zhong ◽  
Jie Deng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drosophila Melanogaster ◽  
High Resolution Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Sleep Time ◽  
Network Pharmacology ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Active Components ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Hemerocallis Citrina ◽  
Ultrahigh Performance Liquid Chromatography

Hemerocallis citrina Baroni (HC) is an edible plant in Asia, and it has been traditionally used for sleep-improvement. However, the bioactive components and mechanism of HC in sleep-improvement are still unclear. In this study, the sleep-improvement effect of HC hydroalcoholic extract was investigated based on a caffeine-induced insomnia model in Drosophila melanogaster (D. melanogaster), and the ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ionization quadrupole Orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC-ESI-Orbitrap-MS) and network pharmacology strategy were further combined to screen systematically the active constituents and mechanism of HC in sleep-improvement. The results suggested HC effectively regulated the number of nighttime activities and total sleep time of D. melanogaster in a dose-dependent manner and positively regulated the sleep bouts and sleep duration of D. melanogaster. The target screening suggested that quercetin, luteolin, kaempferol, caffeic acid, and nicotinic acid were the main bioactive components of HC in sleep-improvements. Moreover, the core targets (Akt1, Cat, Ple, and Sod) affected by HC were verified by the expression of the mRNA of D. melanogaster. In summary, this study showed that HC could effectively regulate the sleep of D. melanogaster and further clarifies the multi-component and multi-target features of HC in sleep-improvement, which provides a new insight for the research and utilization of HC.

Molecular Mechanism of The Effect of Huanglian Jiedu Decoction On Ulcerative Colitis Based On Network Pharmacology And Molecular Docking

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Yang ◽  
Chao-Tao Tang ◽  
Ruiri Jin ◽  
Bixia Liu ◽  
Peng Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ulcerative Colitis ◽  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Molecular Mechanism ◽  
Target Genes ◽  
Signal Pathway ◽  
Intestinal Barrier Function ◽  
Network Pharmacology ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Ppi Network ◽  
Active Components

Abstract Huanglian jiedu decoction (HLJDD) is a heat-clearing and detoxifying agent composed of four kinds of Chinese herbal medicine. Previous studies have shown that HLJDD can improve the inflammatory response of ulcerative colitis (UC) and maintain intestinal barrier function. However, its molecular mechanism is not completely clear. In this study, we verified the bioactive components (BCI) and potential targets of HLJDD in the treatment of UC by means of network pharmacology and molecular docking, and constructed the pharmacological network and PPI network. Then the core genes were enriched by GO and KEGG. Finally, the bioactive components were docked with the key targets to verify the binding ability between them. A total of 54 active components related to UC were identified. Ten genes are considered to be very important to PPI network. Functional analysis showed that these target genes were mainly involved in the regulation of cell response to different stimuli, IL-17 signal pathway and TNF signal pathway. The results of molecular docking showed that the active components of HLJDD had good affinity with Hub gene. This study systematically elucidates the "multi-component, multi-target, multi-pathway" mechanism of anti-UC with HLJDD for the first time, suggesting that HLJDD or its active components may be candidate drugs for the treatment of ulcerative colitis.

scholarly journals Metabolomic-Guided Isolation of Bioactive Natural Products from Curvularia sp., an Endophytic Fungus of Terminalia laxiflora

Planta Medica ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 84 (03) ◽  
pp. 182-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Tawfike ◽  
Grainne Abbott ◽  
Louise Young ◽  
RuAngelie Edrada-Ebel
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Leukemia Cell ◽  
Myelogenous Leukemia ◽  
Leukemia Cell Line ◽  
Ionization Mass ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Bioactive Natural Products ◽  
Linear Peptide ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Fungal Extracts

AbstractEndophytic fungi associated with medicinal plants are a potential source of novel chemistry and biology. Metabolomic tools were successfully employed to compare the metabolite fingerprints of solid and liquid culture extracts of endophyte Curvularia sp. isolated from the leaves of Terminalia laxiflora. Natural product databases were used to dereplicate metabolites in order to determine known compounds and the presence of new natural products. Multivariate analysis highlighted the putative metabolites responsible for the bioactivity of the fungal extract and its fractions on NF-κB and the myelogenous leukemia cell line K562. Metabolomic tools and dereplication studies using high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry directed the fractionation and isolation of the bioactive components from the fungal extracts. This resulted in the isolation of N-acetylphenylalanine (1) and two linear peptide congeners of 1: dipeptide N-acetylphenylalanyl-L-phenylalanine (2) and tripeptide N-acetylphenylalanyl-L-phenylalanyl-L-leucine (3).

scholarly journals The Comprehensive Roles of ATRANORIN, A Secondary Metabolite from the Antarctic Lichen Stereocaulon caespitosum, in HCC Tumorigenesis

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 1414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young-Jun Jeon ◽  
Sanghee Kim ◽  
Ji Hee Kim ◽  
Ui Joung Youn ◽  
Sung-Suk Suh
Keyword(s):  
Cell Death ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Genetic Diseases ◽  
Annexin V ◽  
Cancer Therapeutics ◽  
Metastatic Potential ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Experimental Approaches ◽  
The Antarctic ◽  
Death Determination

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most deadly genetic diseases, but surprisingly chemotherapeutic approaches against HCC are only limited to a few targets. In particular, considering the difficulty of a chemotherapeutic drug development in terms of cost and time enforces searching for surrogates to minimize effort and maximize efficiency in anti-cancer therapy. In spite of the report that approximately one thousand lichen-derived metabolites have been isolated, the knowledge about their functions and consequences in cancer development is relatively limited. Moreover, one of the major second metabolites from lichens, Atranorin has never been studied in HCC. Regarding this, we comprehensively analyze the effect of Atranorin by employing representative HCC cell lines and experimental approaches. Cell proliferation and cell cycle analysis using the compound consistently show the inhibitory effects of Atranorin. Moreover, cell death determination using Annexin-V and (Propidium Iodide) PI staining suggests that it induces cell death through necrosis. Lastly, the metastatic potential of HCC cell lines is significantly inhibited by the drug. Taken these together, we claim a novel functional finding that Atranorin comprehensively suppresses HCC tumorigenesis and metastatic potential, which could provide an important basis for anti-cancer therapeutics.

scholarly journals Therapeutic Anticancer Uses of the Active Principles of “Rhopalurus junceus” Venom

Biomedicines ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 382
Author(s):  
Mario Dioguardi ◽  
Giorgia Apollonia Caloro ◽  
Luigi Laino ◽  
Mario Alovisi ◽  
Diego Sovereto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Lines ◽  
Carcinoma Cell ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Scorpion Venom ◽  
In Vitro Studies ◽  
Active Components ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Carcinoma Cell Lines ◽  
Anti Cancer

The Rhopalurus junceus is a scorpion belonging to the Buthidae family that finds its habitat in Cuba. This scorpion is known by the common name of “Blue Scorpion”. The venom is used on the island of Cuba as an alternative cure for cancer and, more recently, in the research of active components for biomedicine. Recently, the venom has been tested in several studies to investigate its effects on cancer cell lines, and the initial results of in vitro studies demonstrated how this poison can be effective on certain carcinoma cell lines (Hela, SiHa, Hep-2, NCI-H292, A549, MDA-MB-231, MDA-MB-468, and HT-29). The aim of this review is, therefore, to describe the effects of the venom on carcinoma lines and to investigate all anti-cancer properties studied in the literature. The research was conducted using four databases, Pub Med, Scopus, EBSCO, and Web of Science, through the use of keywords, by two independent reviewers following the PRISMA protocol, identifying 57 records. The results led to a total of 13 articles that met the eligibility criteria. The data extracted for the purpose of meta-analysis included the IC50 of the venom on carcinoma cell lines. The results of the meta-analysis provided a pooled mean of the IC50 of 0.645 mg/mL (95% CI: 0.557, 0.733), with a standard error (SE) = 0.045, p < 0.001. The analysis of the subgroups, differentiated by the type of cell line used, provided insight regarding how the scorpion venom was effective on the cell lines of lung origin (NCI-H292, A549, and MRC-5) with a pooled mean of IC50 0.460 mg/mL (95% CI: 0.290, 0.631) SE (0.087) p < 0.001. The results described in the literature for in vitro studies are encouraging, and further investigations should be carried out and deepened.

scholarly journals A Review of Cytotoxic Plants of the Indian Subcontinent and a Broad-Spectrum Analysis of Their Bioactive Compounds

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (8) ◽  
pp. 1904 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kishor Mazumder ◽  
Biswajit Biswas ◽  
Iqbal Mahmud Raja ◽  
Koichi Fukase
Keyword(s):  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Cytotoxic Agents ◽  
Active Components ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Cytotoxic Compounds ◽  
Cause Of Deaths ◽  
New Compounds ◽  
Synthetic Derivatives ◽  
Major Health Issue

Cancer or uncontrolled cell proliferation is a major health issue worldwide and is the second leading cause of deaths globally. The high mortality rate and toxicity associated with cancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy have encouraged the investigation of complementary and alternative treatment methods, such as plant-based drugs. Moreover, over 60% of the anti-cancer drugs are molecules derived from plants or their synthetic derivatives. Therefore, in the present review, an attempt has been made to summarize the cytotoxic plants available in the Indian subcontinent along with a description of their bio-active components. The review covers 99 plants of 57 families as well as over 110 isolated bioactive cytotoxic compounds, amongst which at least 20 are new compounds. Among the reported phytoconstituents, artemisinin, lupeol, curcumin, and quercetin are under clinical trials, while brazilin, catechin, ursolic acid, β-sitosterol, and myricetin are under pharmacokinetic development. However, for the remaining compounds, there is little or no information available. Therefore, further investigations are warranted on these subcontinent medicinal plants as an important source of novel cytotoxic agents.

scholarly journals Ganoderma lucidum (Curt.: Fr.) Karst. – health-promoting properties. A review

2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marek Siwulski ◽  
Krzysztof Sobieralski ◽  
Iwona Golak-Siwulska ◽  
Sławomir Sokół ◽  
Agnieszka Sękara
Keyword(s):  
Ganoderma Lucidum ◽  
Heart Diseases ◽  
Physiological Effects ◽  
Fruiting Bodies ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Active Substances

SummaryThis paper presents the characteristics of the speciesGanoderma lucidumin terms of health-promoting properties. This species is rare in Poland, and is subject to strict protection. Reishi is classified as a medicinal mushroom which fruiting bodies are characterized by a content of active substances with diverse positive effects on human health.G. lucidumis particularly rich source of bioactive compounds, which are obtained from fruiting bodies, mycelium and spores of this species. The therapeutic effect ofG. lucidumextracts has been demonstrated in many scientific studies. The most important pharmacological and physiological effects include: immunomodulatory, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-atherosclerosis, antidiabetic and anti-aging. Reishi has also a beneficial effect on liver cells and the cardiovascular system and protects in case of stomach ulcers. Due to its propertiesG. lucidumcan be used in the prevention and treatment of life-threatening diseases, such as cancer, stroke and heart diseases.

Comparative Study of Contents of Several Bioactive Components in Fruiting Bodies and Mycelia of Culinary-Medicinal Mushrooms

2012 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 357-363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Chang Lo ◽  
Shin-Yi Lin ◽  
Enkhjargal Ulziijargal ◽  
Shin-Yu Chen ◽  
Rao-Chi Chien ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Fruiting Bodies ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Medicinal Mushrooms

scholarly journals Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anti-α-glucosidase Activities of Various Solvent Extracts and Major Bioactive Components from the Seeds of Myristica fragrans

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (21) ◽  
pp. 5198
Author(s):  
Cai-Wei Li ◽  
Yi-Cheng Chu ◽  
Chun-Yi Huang ◽  
Shu-Ling Fu ◽  
Jih-Jung Chen
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Significant Inhibition ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Active Components ◽  
Myristica Fragrans ◽  
Ic50 Values ◽  
Acetone Extracts

Myristica fragrans is a well-known species for flavoring many food products and for formulation of perfume and medicated balm. It is also used to treat indigestion, stomach ulcers, liver disorders, and, as emmenagogue, diaphoretic, diuretic, nervine, and aphrodisiac. We examined antioxidant properties and bioactive compounds in various solvent extracts from the seeds of M. fragrans. Methanol, ethanol, and acetone extracts exhibited relatively strong antioxidant activities by 2,2-diphenyl-1-(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)hydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS), superoxide radical, and hydroxyl radical scavenging tests. Furthermore, methanol extracts also displayed significant anti-α-glucosidase activity. Examined and compared to the various solvent extracts for their chemical compositions using HPLC analysis, we isolated the ten higher content compounds and analyzed antioxidant and anti-α-glucosidase activities. Among the isolates, dehydrodiisoeugenol, malabaricone B and malabaricone C were main antioxidant components in seeds of M. fragrans. Malabaricone C exhibited stronger antioxidant capacities than others based on lower half inhibitory concentration (IC50) values in DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging assays, and it also showed significant inhibition of α-glucosidase. These results shown that methanol was found to be the most efficient solvent for extracting the active components from the seeds of M. fragrans, and this material is a potential good source of natural antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitor.

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