Genes and Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
46(1)
Published: June 3, 2024
Abstract
Background
Rosmarinic
acid
(RA)
has
a
wide
range
of
beneficial
effects
on
human
health.
On
the
other
hand,
RA
been
reported
to
induce
metal-mediated
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
generation
and
DNA
damage.
However,
its
mechanism
remains
unknown.
In
this
study,
clarify
underlying
mechanism,
we
analyzed
damage
in
isolated
treated
with
analog
isorinic
acid.
Results
plus
Cu(II),
but
not
Fe(III),
significantly
increased
8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2’-deoxyguanosine
(8-oxodG)
formation,
an
indicator
oxidative
damage,
calf
thymus
DNA.
Furthermore,
comparison
8-oxodG
formation
induced
by
suggested
that
catechol
groups
could
be
associated
their
abilities
form
8-oxodG.
Interestingly,
Cu(II)
was
markedly
enhanced
addition
NADH,
endogenous
reductant.
To
elucidate
Cu(II)-induced
examined
32
P-labeled
presence
Cu(II).
caused
cleavage,
which
piperidine
treatment,
suggesting
causes
only
strand
breakage
also
base
modification.
inhibited
catalase
(H
2
O
scavenger),
bathocuproine
(Cu(I)
chelator),
methional
(scavenger
variety
ROS
than
•
OH)
typical
OH
scavengers
SOD,
indicating
involvement
H
,
Cu(I),
OH.
cleavage
site
analysis
showing
RA-induced
site-specific
(frequently
at
thymine
some
cytosine
residues)
supports
OH,
because
without
specificity.
Based
these
results,
Cu(I)
concomitant
autoxidation
lead
production
Cu(I)-hydroperoxide,
induces
o
-Quinone
-semiquinone
radicals
are
likely
again
reduced
dramatically
increases
particularly
low
concentrations
RA.
Conclusions
physiologically
relevant
effectively
through
redox
cycle
reactions
copper
NADH.
European Food Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Abstract
Bee
pollen
continues
to
increase
its
popularity
as
a
‘complete
food’
among
natural
resources
with
high
health
value
and
therapeutic
chemical
compounds.
This
study
focused
on
HPLC-DAD
(high-performance
liquid
chromatography-diode
array
detection)
based
the
identification
of
compounds
Cistus
creticus
,
Helianthus
annuus
Papaver
somniferum
Salix
sp.
bee
pollens.
Also,
water
extracts
fractions
(hexane,
dichloromethane,
ethyl
acetate,
butanol,
water)
obtained
from
methanol
all
pollens
were
investigated
for
A
total
29
screened
kaempferol
was
detected
in
studied
samples
at
concentration
0.4
331.6
µg/g.
Luteolin
(68.7–694.8
µg/g),
trans
-aconitic
acid
(12.2–479.1
myricetin
(160.4–1534.2
quercetin
(162.1–608.1
rosmarinic
(273.8–435.6
rutin
(3.6–202.8
-cinnamic
(5.1–1854.6
µg/g)
found
most
abundant
Additionally,
nonpolar
polar
chemometrically
clustered
similarities
differences
via
principal
component
analysis
(PCA)
hierarchical
cluster
(HCA).
In
fractions,
C.
H.
P.
acetate
(CEA,
HEA,
PEA,
SEA)
separated
other
while
butanol
(CB,
HB,
PB,
SB)
fractions.
provides
additional
data
characterization
valuable
constitutes
beginning
chemometric
classification
Analytical Biochemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 115799 - 115799
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
The
decline
of
the
cognitive
functions
encountered
at
patients
diagnosed
with
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
together
findings
extracellular
amyloid
deposits,
intracellular
neurofibrillary
tangles
and
microvascular
angiopathy
in
brain
were
described
beginning
20th
century.
According
to
cascade
hypothesis,
overproduction
amyloid-β
peptide
its
aggregation
into
neurotoxic
oligomers,
fibrils,
plaques
is
considered
cause
AD.
Amyloid-β
fibril
formation
was
experimentally
proven
vitro
using
thioflavin
T
assay
absence
interfering
chemical
compounds
became
an
analytical
tool
for
assessing
effects
different
molecules
against
aggregation.
Recent
research
studies
provided
experimental
results
that
indicated
reduction
by
gallic
acid
rosmarinic
acid.
Mass
spectrometry
often
employed
aiming
identifying,
characterizing,
quantitating
able
modify
progress
purpose
this
review
present
current
regarding
identification
quantitation
water-soluble
biological
samples
liquid
chromatographs
coupled
triple
quadrupole
mass
spectrometers
as
bioanalytical
tools.
study
highlights
presence
amount
these
commonly
used
medicinal
plants
culinary
herbs
provides
a
list
extraction
chromatography
electrospray-triple
methods
examples
previous
pharmacokinetic
studies.
article
underlines
bioavailability
safety
further
preventing
slowing
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Background
The
Ehretia
genus,
comprising
66
species
in
the
Boraginaceae
family,
has
a
history
of
ethnomedicinal
use
for
various
ailments.
This
review
focuses
on
botany,
traditional
uses,
phytochemistry,
pharmacology,
toxicology,
clinical
studies,
cultivation,
and
commercial
potential
with
goal
enhancing
current
research
applications.
Methods
Literatures
related
to
were
compiled
using
keywords
such
as
“
,”
“traditional
use,”
“chemical
constituents,”
“bioactivity”
from
scientific
databases,
including
“China
Knowledge
Resource
Integrated
Databases
(CNKI),”
“Flora
China,”
“Google
Scholar,”
“Hunan
Library,”
“Plants
World
Online,”
“Web
Science”
so
on.
Results
From
1980
August
2024,
only
101
compounds
have
been
identified
within
this
primarily
consisting
flavonoids,
phenylpropanoids,
phenolics,
benzoquinones,
triterpenoids,
fatty
acids,
phenylpropanoids
being
main
components.
Extracts
exhibited
bioactivities,
antioxidant,
hepatoprotective,
analgesic,
anti-inflammatory,
antibacterial,
anticancer
effects,
etc.
Conclusion
Research
genus
is
limited,
many
remaining
underexamined
terms
phytochemistry
pharmacology.
Few
active
isolated
assessed
biological
activities,
there
lack
investigation
into
their
mechanisms
action.
Despite
its
documented
remains
less
explored
scientifically
than
other
genera,
presenting
significant
opportunities.
Further
comprehensive
studies
are
necessary
deepen
our
understanding
diverse
validate
therapeutic
potential.
European Journal of Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 177466 - 177466
Published: March 1, 2025
Oral
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(OSCC)
is
expected
to
rise
ca.
40
%
by
2040.
Rosmarinic
acid
(RA)
has
been
recognized
for
its
anticancer
properties,
although
role
in
OSCC
neglected.
This
work
exploits
the
activity
of
RA
2D
and
3D
models
cells
compel
a
roadmap
properties.
The
results
demonstrated
that
significantly
reduced
mass
metabolic
dose,
time,
cell-type-dependent
manner,
predominantly
highly-invasive
OSCC,
without
compromising
normal
mucosa
therapeutic
doses.
decreased
mitochondria
membrane
potential
increased
redox
state,
which
was
corroborated
pioneering
observations
on
metabolome
landscape
(glutathione
reduction
acetate
fumarate
release).
triggered
autophagy,
upregulating
BNIP3
BCNL1
downregulating
BIRC5.
upregulation
CADM1
downregulation
VIM,
CADM2,
SNAIL1,
SOX9
highlighted
modulation
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
remodeling
extracellular
matrix
MMP-2
MMP-9.
interacts
with
P-glycoprotein
highest
docking
score
-6.4
Kcal/mol.
surface
charge
after
treatment
(-22.6±0.3mV
vs.
-26.3±
0.3mV,
p<0.0001),
suggesting
reversion
polarity
impairment
invasion.
also
shrank
growth
multicellular
tumor
spheroids.
Its
modest
protein
binding
human
saliva
sheds
light
administration
oromucosal
route.
Overall,
this
supports
need
further
research
either
monotherapy,
combined
conventional
treatments,
or
conveyed
nanosystems.
Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 21, P. 641 - 661
Published: March 1, 2025
The
etiology
of
psychiatric
disorders
is
complex
and
results
from
intricate
interactions
among
multiple
neurobiological,
psychological,
environmental,
genetic
factors.
Furthermore,
the
roles
gut
microbiome
dyshomeostasis
in
their
pathogeneses
are
just
beginning
to
be
uncovered,
adding
another
level
complexity.
In
recent
years,
significant
efforts
have
been
directed
toward
discovering
multimodal
yet
safe
therapeutics
counteract
psychological
deficits.
Rosmarinic
acid
(RA),
a
polyphenol
found
several
medicinal
herbs,
has
received
considerable
attention
as
potential
multifaceted
therapeutic
agent,
particularly
for
neuropsychiatric
conditions.
order
critically
evaluate
this
aspect,
data
was
compiled
consolidated
after
extensive
searches
on
scholarly
databases
like
PubMed,
Google
Scholar,
Web
Science.
Peer-reviewed
publications
which
focused
RA
agent
were
included
regardless
year
publication
country
origin.
Based
pre-clinical
clinical
evidence,
review
delves
into
various
mechanistic
aspects
antidepressant,
anxiolytic,
sleep-promoting
functions
RA.
beneficial
effects
gut-microbiome-brain
(GMB)
axis
implications
regulation
neuroprotective
pathways
also
discussed,
with
particular
focus
exploiting
them
ameliorate
Our
assessment
indicated
that
neuroprotectant
against
conditions
beneficially
influences
plethora
targets
related
redox,
inflammatory,
synaptic,
cell
death,
neurotrophic,
signaling
pathways.
As
dietary
may
relevant
favorably
altering
GMB
axis,
indicating
its
prospects
adjuvant
regulating
pathogenic
mechanisms
underlying
However,
more
studies
required
ascertain
neuromodulatory
actions
neuronal
pathophysiologies,
including
ailments.