scholarly journals Benefits of Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton) and Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) Extracts for Their Applications as Natural Anti-Inflammatory Adjuvants

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1908
Author(s):  
Gustavo R. Cárdenas Garza ◽  
Joel H. Elizondo Luévano ◽  
Aldo F. Bazaldúa Rodríguez ◽  
Abelardo Chávez Montes ◽  
Raymundo A. Pérez Hernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Hela Cells ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Chemical Components ◽  
No Production ◽  
Elettaria Cardamomum ◽  
Peritoneal Cells ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

The genus Zingiberaceae has been widely used for phytotherapeutic purposes in traditional medicine throughout the world for its anti-inflammatory activity. Experimental studies have established that inflammation caused by chronic infections represents a risk factor for different forms of cancer. The objective of this study was focused on determining the anti-inflammatory capacity and cytotoxic activity of aqueous extracts of Elettaria cardamomum (cardamom) and Curcuma Longa (turmeric). The extracts were obtained by maceration and, through GC-MS/MS, a total of 11 different chemical components were determined in the aqueous extract of cardamom and 7 in the extract of turmeric. The main compounds found in cardamom and turmeric were α-terpinyl acetate (54.46%) and β-turmerone (33.45%), respectively. RT-qPCR results showed significantly lower gene expression levels of innate inflammatory cytokines (IL-6 and TNF-α) compared to the control (LPS). Also, it was observed that the extracts do not possess cytotoxic activity against different cell lines, where E. cardamomum showed EC50 (µg/mL) of 473.84 (HeLa cells), 237.36 (J774A.1 cells), 257.51 (Vero E6 cells), and 431.16 (Balb/C peritoneal cells) and C. longa showed EC50 (µg/mL) of 351.17 (HeLa cells), 430.96 (J774A.1 cells), 396.24 (Vero E6 cells), and 362.86 (Balb/C peritoneal cells). The results of this research suggest that natural extracts of E. cardamomum and C. longa possess anti-inflammatory effects and no cytotoxic activity against HeLa, J774A.1, Vero E6, and Balb/C peritoneal cell lines. Finally, it was observed that the extracts also decreased nitric oxide (NO) production in peritoneal macrophages.

Cytotoxic activity against tumour cell lines and anti-inflammatory effects of compounds isolated from Xylopia aromatica

Planta Medica ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 79 (13) ◽  
Author(s):  
O Estrada ◽  
L González ◽  
M Mijares ◽  
Á Fernández ◽  
M Ruiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Tumour Cell ◽  
Tumour Cell Lines ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Cytokine and inflammatory mediators are associated with cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory and apoptotic activity of honeybee venom

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed A. Salama ◽  
Mohamed A. Younis ◽  
Roba M. Talaat
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Hela Cells ◽  
No Production ◽  
Hep G2 ◽  
Normal Cells ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Ifn Γ ◽  
Mcf 7

AbstractObjectiveThe present study aimed to evaluate cytotoxic, apoptotic, and anti-inflammatory properties of bee venom (BV) as well as changes in cytokine secretion levels and nitric oxide (NO) production using three different cancer cell lines [liver (Hep-G2), breast (MCF-7), and cervical (HPV-18 infected HeLa cells)] and two normal cells (splenocytes and macrophages (MQ).MethodsCytotoxic activity of BV against tumor cell lines and normal splenocytes/MQ was tested by MTT assay. By ELISA (ELISA); Tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), Interleukine (IL-10) and interferon (IFN-γ) were measured. Caspase three expressions was evaluated using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Nitric oxide (NO) was estimated using a colorimetric assay.ResultsBV has a significant cytotoxic effect on all cell lines in a dose- and time-dependent manner; none of them was toxic for normal cells. Treating Hep-G2 cells with BV showed a reduction in IL-10, elevation in TNF-α with no change in IFN-γ level. MCF-7 cells have low IL-10 and TNF-α and high IFN-γ production level. Elevation of IL-10 and IFN-γ coincides with a reduction in TNF-α level was demonstrated in HeLa cells. The expression of Caspase three was dramatically increased with elevation in BV concentration in all tested cancer cell lines. A gradual decrease in NO production by MQ with increasing BV dose was observed.ConclusionTaken together, our results stressed on the importance of BV as a potent anti-tumor agent against various types of cancers (Liver, Breast, and Cervix). Further steps towards the use of BV for pharmacological purposes must be done.

PS02.057: INDUCTION OF APOPTOSIS IN ESOPHAGEAL ADENOCARCINOMA CELLS BY CURCUMIN

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 136-137
Author(s):  
René Thieme ◽  
Florian Michiels ◽  
Luisa Maurer ◽  
Albrecht Hoffmeister ◽  
Uwe Eichfeld ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Barrett’S Esophagus ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Stable Disease ◽  
Barrett's Esophagus ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Inflammatory Microenvironment ◽  
Induction Of Apoptosis ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Proliferation Assays

Abstract Background Curcumin naturally occurring in curry powder from Curcuma longa is an anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative agent. It represses NFκB activation and induces apoptosis in cancer cells. Because, inflammation favours the onset of an intestinal metaplasia in esophageal squamous epithelial cells and esophageal carcinoma cells, a reduction of such processes may contribute to establish a stable disease and/or sensitization for chemotherapeutic approaches. Methods Curcumin receptivity was investigated in metaplastic (CP-A), dysplastic (CP-B), adenocarcinoma (OE19, OE33), and esophageal fibroblast (FFE3) cell lines, which were treated with 10 or 25 μM Curcumin for 48h or 72h. Response to Curcumin was measured by proliferation assays as well as by induction of apoptosis and Akt activation by western blot analyses. Results The EAC cell lines OE33 and OE19 show a decrease of proliferation with raising curcumin concentration with an IC50 of 9.6 and 14.8 μM, respectively. While the metaplastic and dysplastic cell lines showed a comparable IC50 of 7.7 and 11.6 μM to the EAC cell lines, the FEF3 cell showed a higher IC50 of approx. 20μM. The phosphorylation of Akt was decreased and apoptosis was induced, showing cleaved PARP, when treated with 25μM curcumin after 48h and 72h. Conclusion Metaplastic, dysplastic and EAC cells show a higher receptivity to curcumin than esophageal fibroblasts cells. This constrains the NFκB activation and its contribution in the manifestation of the Barrett's esophagus. The usage of curcumin to generate an anti-inflammatory microenvironment will potentially help to develop a stable disease or to reverse the development of the Barrett's esophagus. Disclosure All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.

scholarly journals Cytotoxicity to Five Cancer Cell Lines of the Respiratory Tract System and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Thai Traditional Remedy

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1984581
Author(s):  
Thana Juckmeta ◽  
Weerachai Pipatrattanaseree ◽  
Wuttichai Jaidee ◽  
Bhanuz Dechayont ◽  
Jitpisute Chunthorng-Orn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Cancer Cell Lines ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
Traditional Remedy ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Minor Compounds

A Thai traditional remedy called Benchalokawichian (BLW) consists of 5 plant species, Ficus racemosa, Capparis micracantha, Clerodendrum petasites, Harrisonia perforata, and Tiliacora triandra. It has long been used in Thai traditional medicine to reduce fever in respiratory tract infection, but there is no report on either cytotoxicity against cancer cell lines of the respiratory tract system or anti-inflammatory effect. Thus, the objectives of this research were to investigate the cytotoxic activity of the ethanolic and water extracts of BLW, its single plant ingredients and its isolated compounds against 5 cancer cell lines of the respiratory tract, by SRB assay. Anti-inflammatory activity of all extracts and compounds was also tested by using lipopolysaccharide-induced nitric oxide (NO) in RAW 264.7 cells. The main compounds were isolated by high-performance liquid chromatography and compared with BLW and plant ingredients. A major compound of BLW and H. perforata ethanolic extracts is perforatic acid, which inhibited the growth of 2 lung cancer cell lines, A549 and H226, with IC50 values of 6.7 and 13.2 µg/mL. The ethanolic extract of BLW and T. triandra showed cytotoxic activity against all cancer cell lines with IC50 values in the range of 10.1 to 45.2 µg/mL. In contrast, all EtOH extracts showed moderate anti-inflammatory activity, but the water extract had no inhibitory effect on either activity. Pectolinarigenin and O-methyllaloptaeroxyrin, 2 minor compounds, exhibited NO inhibitory effect with IC50 values of 7.1 and 7.9 µg/mL, respectively, whereas perforatic acid was inactive (>50 µg/mL). Moreover, pectolinarigenin showed high cytotoxic activity against all cancer cell lines of the respiratory system with IC50 values in the range of 1.9 to 9.1 µg/mL. As a result, these 2 minor compounds can be used as markers for quality control of BLW for anti-inflammatory activity. Perforatic acid and pectolinarigenin are of interest for further study on their cytotoxic mechanism. Remarkably, T. triandra, one of the plant components of BLW, is possibly the source of the active cytotoxic compounds.

scholarly journals A Simple Liquid-Liquid Fractionation (LLF) Method for Isolating Deoxyandrographolide dan Andrographolide from Herbs of Andrographis paniculata (Burm., F) Ness and Its Cytotoxic Activity on 3T3-L1 Preadipocyte Cells

2020 ◽  
pp. 306-314
Author(s):  
Putri Rachma Novitasari ◽  
Novia Tri Astuti ◽  
Suwijiyo Pramono ◽  
Raymond Tjandrawinata ◽  
Agung Endro Nugroho
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Andrographis Paniculata ◽  
Simple Liquid ◽  
Soxhlet Apparatus ◽  
Liquid Fractionation ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Mts Assay

The main bitter constituents of sambiloto (Androgaphis paniculata (Burm., F) Ness) are diterpene lactones, namely andrographolide and deoxyandrographolide which have been reported to have antidiabetic, cytotoxic, antiatherosclerosis, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activity. There are many studies that performed the isolation of deoxyandrographolide and andrographolide from A. paniculata herbs, but most of them included several steps that make them not efficient. This research was conducted to do an isolation of deoxyandrographolide and andrographolide through liquid-liquid fractionation (LLF) due to its simplicity, low cost, and time efficient. The extraction of deoxyandrographolide and andrographolide from the herbs was carried out using chloroform as the solvent by using Soxhlet apparatus, and LLF was performed to isolate the compounds. The identities of the compounds were confirmed by TLC scanner compared to its standard references. Hence, these present methods were successfully isolated and determined deoxyandrographolide and andrographolide of A. paniculata. The compounds were also showed relatively moderate cytotoxicity on 3T3-L1 cell lines using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium, inner salt (MTS) assay, with LC50 of deoxyandrographolide and andrographolide; 29.3173 µg/mL and 37.7011 µg/mL, respectively.

scholarly journals Cytotoxic Prenylated Polyphenolic Compounds from Maackia amurensis Root Bark

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1701200
Author(s):  
Marina V. Veselova ◽  
Sergey A. Fedoreyev ◽  
Darya V. Tarbeeva ◽  
Nadezda I. Kulesh ◽  
Anatoliy I. Kalinovskiy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Hela Cells ◽  
Human Cancer ◽  
Polyphenolic Compounds ◽  
Root Bark ◽  
Human Cancer Cell ◽  
Human Cancer Cell Lines ◽  
Maackia Amurensis ◽  
New Compounds

Two new prenylated flavanones, isomaackiaflavanone A (1), isomaackiaflavanone B (2) and a new prenylated stilbene maackiastilbene (3), along with five known flavanones were isolated from the root bark of Maackia amurensis using repeated column chromatography on silica gel, Sephadex LH-20 and octadecyl silica (ODS-A) sorbents. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by HPLC–PDA–MS, HR-ESI-MS, 1H, 13C, 1H–1H COSY, HSQC, ROESY and HMBC NMR analyses. The cytotoxicity of compounds 1–2, 4–8 against two human cancer cell lines HeLa and SK-MEL-5 was tested using the MTS method. Compounds 4, 6 and 8 showed the strongest cytotoxic activity among the compounds tested with IC50 values of 6.5, 8.8 and 7.7 μM, against SK-MEL-5 cells and 8.2, 18.8 and 12 μM against HeLa cells, respectively.

scholarly journals Terpenoids from Glechoma hederacea var. longituba and Their Biological Activities

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Hyun Kim ◽  
Zahra Khan ◽  
Sun Yeou Kim ◽  
Sang Un Choi ◽  
Chung Sub Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Human Cancer ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
2D Nmr ◽  
C6 Glioma Cells ◽  
No Production ◽  
M Cell ◽  
Human Cancer Cell Lines ◽  
Glechoma Hederacea

Glechoma hederacea var. longituba (common name: ground-ivy) has been used for the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, cholelithiasis, colds, and inflammation. In the present study, three new sesquiterpene glycosides (1–3), two new diterpene glycosides (4–5), and four known compounds (6–9) were isolated from its MeOH extract. Structure elucidation was performed for the five new compounds (1–5) using 1D and 2D NMR, HRESIMS, ECD calculation, and chemical methods. All the isolates (1–9) were assessed for their anti-neuroinflammatory activity on nitric oxide (NO) production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated BV-2 cells, nerve growth factor (NGF) secretion stimulation activity in C6 glioma cells, and cytotoxic activity against four human cancer cell lines (A549, SK-OV-3, SK-MEL-2, and HCT15). Compounds 2 and 5–7 exhibited inhibitory effects on NO production with IC50 values of 52.21, 47.90, 61.61, and 25.35 μM, respectively. Compound 5 also exhibited a significant stimulating effect on NGF secretion (122.77 ± 8.10%). Compound 9 showed potent cytotoxic activity against SK-OV-3 (IC50 3.76 μM) and SK-MEL-2 (IC50 1.48 μM) cell lines, while 7 displayed a strong cytotoxic activity against SK-MEL-2 (IC50 9.81 μM) cell line

scholarly journals Immunomodulatory Activity of a Traditional Sri Lankan Concoction of Coriandrum sativum L. and Coscinium fenestratum G.

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Shashika Dinethri Kothalawala ◽  
Daniya Edward ◽  
Jayamini C. Harasgama ◽  
Loshini Ranaweera ◽  
Ovitigala Vithanage Don Sisira Jagathpriya Weerasena ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Significant Inhibition ◽  
Inos Expression ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
Immunomodulatory Activity ◽  
No Production ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Paw Edema ◽  
Peritoneal Cells ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Objective. To investigate the immunomodulatory activity of a traditional Sri Lankan concoction of Coriandrum sativum L. and Coscinium fenestratum (Gaertn.) Colebr., which is a Sri Lankan traditional medicine used to relieve inflammation and cold. Methods. In vivo anti-inflammatory activity was tested using carrageenan-induced rat paw-edema model. Mechanism of anti-inflammatory activity was assessed by investigating the production of nitric oxide (NO), expression of iNOS enzyme, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) by rat peritoneal cells. The membrane stabilizing activity was also tested. The antibody response was determined by assessing the specific haemagglutination antibodies raised against sheep red blood cells. Results. The three doses of freeze-dried concoction used ((human equivalent dose (HED)—183 mg/kg) 2 × HED and 1/2HED; n = 6 rats/group) showed significant inhibition of paw edema compared to water control at 3rd–5th hours (p<0.05). Both HED and 1/2HED exhibited marked anti-inflammatory activity (72–83% inhibition at 4th-5th hours; p<0.05). The HED of the concoction showed significant inhibition of NO (77.5 ± 0.73%, p<0.001) and ROS production (26.9 ± 2.55%; p<0.01) by rat peritoneal cells. Inhibition of NO production in the concoction treated rat peritoneal cells was confirmed by the lack of iNOS expression. The concoction also exhibited significant membrane stabilizing activity (IC50 = 0.0006 μg/ml; p=0.001). HED resulted in a significantly high induction of specific antibody production against SRBC antigens as detected by SRBC haemagglutination assay (mean day 14 titers 253.3 compared to control: 66.7) (p<0.01). Conclusions. The traditional Sri Lankan concoction of C. sativum and C. fenestratum demonstrated potent in vivo anti-inflammatory activity, significant reduction of ROS, and NO production by rat peritoneal cells and the lack of iNOS expression confirmed the low NO production. The increased membrane stability also supports the anti-inflammatory activity of the concoction. Further, this concoction induced a significantly high antibody response reflecting its immunostimulatory activity. Together these results scientifically validate the therapeutic use of the concoction of C. sativum and C. fenestratum in Sri Lankan traditional medicinal system for immunomodulatory effects.

scholarly journals INDICATORS OF CELL METABOLISM IN VITRO IN RESEARCHES OF ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND CYTOTOXIC EFFECTS OF FULLEROPYRROLIDINES С60 AND THEIR INITIAL SUBSTRATES

THE BULLETIN ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (387) ◽  
pp. 25-33
Author(s):  
S. D. Fazylov ◽  
◽  
O. A. Nurkenov ◽  
A. E. Arinova ◽  
A. M. Gazaliev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Neutrophil Elastase ◽  
Cytotoxic Effect ◽  
Fullerene C60 ◽  
Elastase Activity ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
C60 Derivatives

The article considers data on the in vitro study of new fulleropyrrolidine compounds for anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activity in cultures of human monocyte cell lines MonoMac-6 and THP-1Blue and also as inhibitors of human neutrophil elastase. This enzyme is a regulator of inflammation. In different situations, it can act both as a pro-inflammatory and as an anti-inflammatory agent. An imbalance in the regulation of elastase activity plays an important role in the pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis and hypertension. In the future, such studies should lead to the creation of optimal in vitro models that most adequately reflect the situation in vivo and establish the relationship between the structure and activity of the studied drugs. It is noted that the presence of lipophilic properties in fullerene C60 derivatives is especially important in the development of pharmaceuticals for the control of pathogens of various infectious diseases. Fullerene C60 derivatives have the ability to easily penetrate lipid membranes, overcome the blood-brain barrier, and modulate ion transport. Compounds were tested for anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activity (in vitro) on cultures of human monocytic cell lines MonoMac-6 and THP-1Blue. Modified fullerene compounds of various structures were tested for their inhibitory ability against neutrophil elastase enzyme (in vitro). Elastase activity was evaluated by the ability of fulleropyrrolidine compounds to hydrolyze the synthetic substrate N-methylsuccinyl-Ala-Ala-Pro-Val-7-amino-4-me-thylcoumarin (Calbiochem). The results of studies of fullerene compounds in relation to their anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activity are obtained. The analysis of the fluorescence kinetics of the compounds was carried out. The cytotoxic activity of the samples was investigated in the Brine Schrimp test using Artemia salina. All compounds have cytotoxicity, which suggests a lack of selectivity of chemotherapeutic action. In general, the presence of a cytotoxic effect confirms the reality of antimicrobial action. The results of the study of the antibacterial and antifungal activity of the synthesized new fulleropyrrolidines and their starting substrates are described (S. aureus 505, Bacillus subtilis, Str.agalactiae, E. Coli M-17, Ps.aeruginosa, Candida аlbicans, Penicillium citrinum, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Trichophyton mentagraphytos, Epidermophyton fioccosum). As a result of the study of the potential antifungal activity of the compounds, it was found that only two drugs inhibit the growth of test cultures in vitro. All other studied samples have practically no activity against the yeast fungi Candida albicans. In general, the presence of a cytotoxic effect in the studied fullerene compounds confirms the reality of the antimicrobial action.

scholarly journals Antiproliferative effects of some medicinal plants on HeLa cells

2013 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desanka Cenic-Milosevic ◽  
Z. Tambur ◽  
D. Bokonjic ◽  
S. Ivancajic ◽  
Tatjana Stanojkovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Hela Cell ◽  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Hela Cells ◽  
Melissa Officinalis ◽  
Echinacea Angustifolia ◽  
Antiproliferative Effects ◽  
Hela Cell Lines ◽  
Ic50 Value

Medicinal plants maintain the health and vitality of individuals, and also have potential curative effect on various diseases, including cancer. In this study were investigated the antiproliferative effects of water extracts of previously obtained ethanolic dry extracts of three different medicinal plants (Echinacea angustifolia, Salvia officinalis and Melissa officinalis) on cell lines derived from human cervix adenocarcinoma (HeLa cells). The best cytotoxic activity (IC50 = 43.52 ?g/ml) on HeLa cell lines was exhibited by Echinacea angustifolia. The extract of Salvia officinalis also showed a good cytotoxic activity against HeLa cell lines; the IC50 value was 70.41 ?g/ml. Melissa officinalis manifested a slightly weaker cytotoxic activity and an IC50 value of 122.22 ?g/ml.

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