scholarly journals Effect of morphactine on differentiation and development of Cymbidium Sw. protocorms cultured in vitro

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 281-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Kukułczanka ◽  
B. Twarda-Pędota
Keyword(s):  
Dose Range ◽  
Meristematic Tissue ◽  
Developmental Anomalies ◽  
Morphogenetic Effect ◽  
Meristematic Tissues

The morphogenetic effect of morphactine IT 3456 on meristematic tissue of <i>Cymbidium </i>Sw. was investigated within the dose range 0.01 to 10 ppm in <i>in vitro</i> culture on liquid and agar-solidified medium. In the doses applied, morphactine increased the number of protocorms differentiating from isolated meristematic tissues, and, in dependence on the dose, affected their shape and proliferation. Morphactine retards, and in large doses completely inhibits, the development of rhizoids, shoots and roots. Various developmental anomalies were observed under the influence of morphactine: leaf syncotylia, and their deformation, thickening, shortening, flattening and branching of shoots as well as formation of 2-3 shoots by one protocorm and development of secondary protocorms on the leaves.

scholarly journals 4-Methylumbelliferone administration enhances radiosensitivity of human fibrosarcoma by intercellular communication

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryo Saga ◽  
Yusuke Matsuya ◽  
Rei Takahashi ◽  
Kazuki Hasegawa ◽  
Hiroyuki Date ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intercellular Communication ◽  
Dose Range ◽  
Synthesis Inhibitor ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Tumour Control ◽  
Synergetic Effects ◽  
Fibrosarcoma Cells ◽  
Oxidative Stress Level ◽  
Human Fibrosarcoma Cells

AbstractHyaluronan synthesis inhibitor 4-methylumbelliferone (4-MU) is a candidate of radiosensitizers which enables both anti-tumour and anti-metastasis effects in X-ray therapy. The curative effects under such 4-MU administration have been investigated in vitro; however, the radiosensitizing mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we investigated the radiosensitizing effects under 4-MU treatment from cell experiments and model estimations. We generated experimental surviving fractions of human fibrosarcoma cells (HT1080) after 4-MU treatment combined with X-ray irradiation. Meanwhilst, we also modelled the pharmacological effects of 4-MU treatment and theoretically analyzed the synergetic effects between 4-MU treatment and X-ray irradiation. The results show that the enhancement of cell killing by 4-MU treatment is the greatest in the intermediate dose range of around 4 Gy, which can be reproduced by considering intercellular communication (so called non-targeted effects) through the model analysis. As supposed to be the involvement of intercellular communication in radiosensitization, the oxidative stress level associated with reactive oxygen species (ROS), which leads to DNA damage induction, is significantly higher by the combination of 4-MU treatment and irradiation than only by X-ray irradiation, and the radiosensitization by 4-MU can be suppressed by the ROS inhibitors. These findings suggest that the synergetic effects between 4-MU treatment and irradiation are predominantly attributed to intercellular communication and provide more efficient tumour control than conventional X-ray therapy.

scholarly journals Low-Molecular Weight BDNF Mimetic, Dimeric Dipeptide GSB-106, Reverses Depressive Symptoms in Mouse Chronic Social Defeat Stress

Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 252
Author(s):  
Tatiana A. Gudasheva ◽  
Anna V. Tallerova ◽  
Armen G. Mezhlumyan ◽  
Tatyana A. Antipova ◽  
Ilya O. Logvinov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dose Range ◽  
Social Defeat ◽  
Social Defeat Stress ◽  
In Vivo Experiments ◽  
Trk Receptor ◽  
Chronic Social Defeat Stress ◽  
Swimming Test ◽  
Scientific Group

A mimetic of the BDNF loop 4, bis (N-monosuccinyl-L-seryl-L-lysine) hexamethylenediamide, named GSB-106, was designed and synthesized in our scientific group. The compound activated TrkB, MAPK/ERK, PI3K/AKT, and PLCγ in in vitro experiments. In vivo experiments with rodents revealed its antidepressant-like activity in the forced swim and the tail suspension tests at the dose range of 0.1–5.0 mg/kg (i.p., p.o.). However, GSB-106 was not studied in depression models modulating major depression in humans. In the present study, the GSB-106 antidepressant-like activity was revealed in mice at the depression model induced by 28-day social defeat stress with 21-days oral administration (0.1 mg/kg) after stress. At the same time, GSB-106 restored reduced locomotor activity and completely eliminated the anhedonia manifestations. The compound also restored reduced levels of synaptophysin and CREB in the hippocampus. In addition, the Trk receptor antagonist K252A, and the PLC inhibitor U73122, were found to completely block the antidepressant-like activity of GSB-106 in the forced swimming test in mice. Thus, the present results demonstrate the dipeptide BDNF mimetic GSB-106 reversed depressive-like behavior and restored hippocampal neuroplasticity in a rodent depression model. These effects of GSB-106 are probably regulated by TrkB signaling.

Curcumin: Natural Antimicrobial and Anti Inflammatory Agent

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Pehlivanović Belma ◽  
Čaklovica Kenan ◽  
Lagumdžija Dina ◽  
Omerović Naida ◽  
Žiga Smajić Nermina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Protein Denaturation ◽  
Dose Range ◽  
In Vitro Assays ◽  
Natural Antimicrobial ◽  
In Vivo Models ◽  
Vitro Assay ◽  
Inflammatory Agent ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

The pursuance of novel antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents has been expanding due to a significant need for more efficient pharmacotherapy of various infections and chronic diseases. During the last decade, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacological properties of curcumin have been extensively studied. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of curcumin against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as its antifungal activity by using in vitro agar well diffusion assay. Moreover, the anti-inflammatory activity of curcumin was determined with in vitro assay of inhibition of protein denaturation. Results demonstrated wide antimicrobial activity of curcumin upon all of the test bacteria and fungi. The strongest activity of curcumin was observed at a concentration of 0.50 mg/ml against S. aureus, L. monocytogenes, E. coli, P. aeruginosa and C. albicans, resulting in a maximum zone of inhibition of 14.7 mm, 14.3 mm, 13.7 mm, 10.7 mm and 10.7 mm, respectively. Findings suggested that the antimicrobial activity of curcuminis dependent upon the concentrations. Furthermore, results demonstrated high effectiveness of curcumin compared to standard acetylsalicylic acid in inhibiting heat-induced protein denaturation, which activity is also depended upon the concentrations. The present study emphasises the potential application of curcumin as a natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent. However, findings of this study are restricted to in vitro assays and consideration should be given to conducting a study involving wider dose range test substances as well as including further research on in vivo models.

scholarly journals Preliminary Characterization of Wild Grapevine Populations (Vitis vinifera ssp. sylvestris) Grown Along the Danube River

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen F. POPESCU ◽  
Liviu C. DEJEU ◽  
Rafael R. OCETE
Keyword(s):  
Vitis Vinifera ◽  
Morphological Analysis ◽  
Danube River ◽  
Vitis Vinifera L ◽  
Meristematic Tissue ◽  
The Danube River ◽  
Wild Grapevine ◽  
The Moment

The individuals belonging to three different groups of wild grapevines populations Vitis vinifera L. ssp. sylvestris (Gmelin) Hegi harvested along, or near the Danube River, were described by means of usual ampelographic methods. The twenty standardized descriptors used for morphological analysis revealed obvious differentiation among analyzed populations. Out of 65 individuals, a half produced flowers with separate sex and a high proportion of them were males (70%). Pollen measurements on light microscope provided information on differences in pollen size among inside wild grapevine populations of V. sylvestris with the polar length varying between 15.3 and 23 μm and the equatorial length between 15.5 and 24.4μm. The in vitro regenerative potential from meristematic tissue tested with each phenotype showed that the moment of differentiation, the aspect of proliferative structures and the rate of multiplication varied inside these wild grapevine populations, without any correlation with the location of harvesting. Our results provided valuable information about these Vitis vinifera ssp. sylvestris populations, possible to be used as starting plant material for research in general and further breeding of cultivars and grapevine rootstocks.

scholarly journals Polyploidy in tissues of plants in vitro of grape somaclones

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 03002
Author(s):  
Viktor Klimenko ◽  
Ekaterina Lushchay ◽  
Valeryi Zlenko
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Cytogenetic Analysis ◽  
Colchicine Treatment ◽  
Reverse Correlation ◽  
Grape Variety ◽  
Meristematic Tissue ◽  
Clonal Micropropagation

In vitro experimental plants obtained by clonal micropropagation of 9 grape somaclones of 5 original forms were the material for cytogenetic research. A biological microscope XSP-146TP was used for cytogenetic analysis. 823 cases of deviation from diploidy were observed in total. Significant tissue ploidy was observed in the meristematic tissue of in vitro plants of grape somaclones obtained by colchicine treatment of proembryogenic cells of various varieties. The significant direct correlation was found between the frequency of polyploidy in meristem tissues of in vitro plants and the number of chloroplasts in the stomata of grape somaclones. The reverse correlation was found between the frequency of polyploidy and the number of stomata on the leaf area. Somaclone No. 72, obtained as a result of regeneration from colchicinated proembryogenic cells of the Ruta grape variety and identified as a tetraploid (2n = 4x = 76), is recommended for use in the polyploid creation program.

scholarly journals Early Bactericidal Activity and Pharmacokinetics of the Diarylquinoline TMC207 in Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis

2008 ◽  
Vol 52 (8) ◽  
pp. 2831-2835 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Rustomjee ◽  
A. H. Diacon ◽  
J. Allen ◽  
A. Venter ◽  
C. Reddy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Bactericidal Activity ◽  
Dose Range ◽  
Study Drug ◽  
First Line ◽  
Serious Adverse Events ◽  
Once Daily ◽  
Smear Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis

ABSTRACT Tibotec Medicinal Compound 207 (TMC207) is a novel diarylquinoline with a unique mode of action that targets mycobacterial ATP synthase. TMC207 exhibits high in vitro activity against mycobacterial strains either susceptible or resistant to all first-line and many second-line drugs, including fluoroquinolones, and has shown exceptional in vivo activity against several mycobacterial species in different animal models. In this early bactericidal activity study, 75 treatment-naïve patients with smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis were randomized to once-daily oral TMC207 (25 mg, 100 mg, or 400 mg), 600 mg rifampin (RIF), or 300 mg isoniazid (INH) for 7 days. Sixteen-hour overnight sputum collected at baseline and on each treatment day was plated in serial dilutions on selective agar plates. The bactericidal activity was expressed as the log10 decrease in CFU/ml sputum/day. Pharmacokinetic sampling was performed on day 7 of TMC207 administration up to 24 h postdose. The decreases in log10 CFU counts (± standard deviation) from baseline to day 7 were 0.04 ± 0.46 for 25 mg TMC207 (n = 14), 0.26 ± 0.64 for 100 mg TMC207 (n = 14), 0.77 ± 0.58 for 400 mg TMC207 (n = 14), 1.88 ± 0.74 for INH (n = 11), and 1.70 ± 0.71 for RIF (n = 14). Significant bactericidal activity of 400 mg TMC207 was observed from day 4 onward and was similar in magnitude to those of INH and RIF over the same period. The pharmacokinetics of TMC207 were linear across the dose range. In summary, TMC207 demonstrated bactericidal activity with a delayed onset and was well tolerated, and no study drug-related serious adverse events occurred.

scholarly journals Treatment of Diamond-Blackfan anemia with recombinant human interleukin- 3 [see comments]

Blood ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 744-751 ◽  
Author(s):  
AP Gillio ◽  
LB Faulkner ◽  
BP Alter ◽  
L Reilly ◽  
R Klafter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dose Range ◽  
Dose Schedule ◽  
Erythroid Progenitor ◽  
Interleukin 3 ◽  
Erythroid Response ◽  
Diamond Blackfan Anemia ◽  
Steroid Dependent ◽  
Nonhematologic Toxicity ◽  
Clinically Significant

Abstract This report describes the response of eighteen Diamond-Blackfan anemia (DBA) patients to recombinant human interleukin-3 (rhIL-3). rhIL-3 was administered subcutaneously once daily on an escalating dose schedule (0.5 to 10 micrograms/kg/d). The rhIL-3 dose was escalated every 21 days until erythroid response was attained, grade III or IV nonhematologic toxicity was observed, or the maximum rhIL-3 dose was reached. Four patients experienced clinically significant erythroid responses. Two of the responders were steroid-dependent and transfusion- independent, while two were steroid-independent and transfusion- dependent. Baseline clinical or laboratory parameters, in particular in vitro bone marrow erythroid progenitor assays, were not useful in predicting rhIL-3 response. rhIL-3 administered at 5 to 10 micrograms/kg/d was associated with an increase in total white blood cell count, secondary to increases in neutrophils, eosinophils, and lymphocytes. Patients experienced a dose-dependent elevation in absolute eosinophils across the entire dose range. Two of the responding patients remain on maintenance rhIL-3, without diminution of effect at 244 and 370 + days. rhIL-3 was discontinued in the other two responders, because of the development of deep venous thrombi.

scholarly journals Genotoxic and cytotoxic potential of methacrylate-based orthodontic adhesives

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Taubmann ◽  
Ines Willershausen ◽  
Christian Walter ◽  
Sarah Al-Maawi ◽  
Bernd Kaina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Incubation Period ◽  
Dose Range ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Universal Adhesive ◽  
Xtt Assay ◽  
Genotoxic Potential ◽  
Γh2ax Foci ◽  
Orthodontic Adhesives

Abstract Objectives The biocompatibility of methacrylate-based adhesives is a topic that is intensively discussed in dentistry. Since only limited evidence concerning the cyto- and genotoxicity of orthodontic adhesives is available, the aim of this study was to measure the genotoxic potential of seven orthodontic methacrylate-based adhesives. Materials and methods The XTT assay was utilized to determine the cytotoxicity of Assure Plus, Assure Bonding Resin, ExciTE F, OptiBond Solo Plus, Scotchbond Universal Adhesive, Transbond MIP, and Transbond XT after an incubation period of 24 h on human gingival fibroblasts. We also performed the γH2AX assay to explore the genotoxic potential of the adhesives within cytotoxic dose ranges after an incubation period of 6 h. Results The XTT assay showed a concentration-dependent reduction in cell viability. The decrease in cellular viability was in the same dose range most significant for Assure Plus, rendering it the adhesive material with the highest cytotoxicity. Employing the γH2AX assay, a concentration-dependent increase in H2AX phosphorylation was detected, indicating induction of DNA damage. Conclusions For most products, a linear correlation between the material concentration and γH2AX foci was observed. The most severe effect on γH2AX focus induction was found for Transbond MIP, which was the only adhesive in the test group containing the co-initiator diphenyliodonium hexafluorophosphate (DPIHP). Clinical relevance The data indicate that orthodontic adhesives, notably Transbond MIP, bear a genotoxic potential. Since the study was performed with in vitro cultivated cells, a direct translation of the findings to in vivo exposure conditions should be considered with great diligence.

scholarly journals The Effect of Parietin Isolated From Rheum ribes L on In Vitro Wound Model Using Human Dermal Fibroblast Cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gulsah Gundogdu ◽  
Koksal Gundogdu ◽  
Kemal Alp Nalci ◽  
Alper Kursat Demirkaya ◽  
Seymanur Yılmaz Tascı ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Dermal Fibroblast ◽  
Dose Range ◽  
Human Dermal Fibroblast ◽  
Fibroblast Cells ◽  
Wound Model ◽  
Dpph Method ◽  
Pipette Tip

Parietin is one of the well-known anthraquinone compounds that can be extracted from Rheum ribes L. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of parietin isolated from Rheum ribes L on an in vitro wound model using human dermal fibroblast cells and compare its effectiveness against zinc. The antioxidant effect of parietin was determined by using the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazine (DPPH) method. Human dermal fibroblast cells were cultured in proculture medium and were kept until 100% confluence was achieved. The wound model was created by using a pipette tip. After that, different concentrations of parietin and zinc (final concentrations in the well to be 5-250 µM and 25-200 µM, respectively) were added into the medium. The proliferation-inducing effect on cell viability was determined by using MTT assay. Images of cells were taken at 0, 12, and 24 hours. According to the DPPH method, parietin exhibited have antioxidant activity. According to the MTT results, parietin exhibited significant proliferation-inducing effect on cell viability in a dose range of 5 to 10 M, and zinc showed significant proliferation-inducing effect on cell viability at dose 50 µM ( P < .05). In addition, the image of cell proliferation was also shown at the same doses at 24 hours. In this study, we claim that parietin induces cell proliferation at low doses in cases of dermal fibroblast loss. In conclusion, parietin as an alternative to zinc in wound healing could be used by clinicians in the future with more extensive studies.

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