Camellia Tea Saponin Ameliorates 5–Fluorouracil-Induced Damage of HaCaT Cells by Regulating Ferroptosis and Inflammation
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 764 - 764
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Background/Objective:
Ferroptosis
is
an
iron-dependent
form
of
programmed
cell
death
characterized
by
lipid
peroxidation
products
(LPOs).
A
chemotherapeutic
drug,
5–fluorouracil
(5–FU),
can
induce
epithelial
mucositis
and
favor
drug
synergism
with
erastin
in
ferroptosis.
Camellia
tea
saponin
extract
(TS)
known
to
exert
antioxidative
properties.
This
study
aims
delineate
the
protective
role
TS
mitigating
5–FU-induced
ferroptosis
inflammation
human
keratinocytes.
Methods:
HaCaT
cells
were
induced
5–FU
erastin,
treated
different
doses,
their
viability
was
then
determined.
Levels
cellular
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
LPOs,
labile
iron
pool
(LIP),
glutathione
(GSH),
peroxidase
4
(GPX–4)
activity,
as
well
IL–6,
IL–1β,
TNF–α
levels,
wound
healing
properties
assessed.
Results:
per
se
(at
up
25
µg/mL)
not
toxic
but
unable
restore
baseline
levels.
The
compound
significantly
diminished
increases
ROS,
LIP,
while
restoring
GSH
content
GPX–4
activity.
Additionally,
it
suppressed
cytokine
production
a
concentration–dependent
manner.
Moreover,
exerted
wound-healing
effects
against
skin
injuries
damage
dose
dependently.
Conclusions:
insights
this
work
have
identified
biochemical
mechanisms
using
protect
keratinocyte
inflammation.
highlights
promising
adjunctive
potential
mitigation
management
chemotherapy-induced
mucositis.
Language: Английский
Special Issue “Antifungal Drug Discovery: Progresses, Challenges, Opportunities”
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(5), P. 2065 - 2065
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
The
considerable
health
risks
associated
with
fungal
infections
are
continuously
rising,
thereby
requiring
proper
and
efficient
antifungal
treatment
options
[...].
Language: Английский
Action Mechanisms of Medicinal Plant Components as Antimycosis: A Literature Review
Mohamed El‐Sakhawy,
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Ghadah S. Abusalim,
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Ahmed Ashour
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et al.
Salud Ciencia y Tecnología,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. 1647 - 1647
Published: March 12, 2025
Mycosis
poses
a
significant
threat
to
global
health,
particularly
in
immune-compromised
individuals,
and
the
rise
of
antifungal
resistance
has
further
complicated
their
treatment.
The
fungal
infections
(FIs)
is
growing
concern,
contributing
significantly
morbidity
mortality
rates.
Medicinal
plants
(MPs),
with
long
history
use
traditional
medicine,
have
emerged
as
valuable
source
bioactive
compounds
potent
properties.
current
study
explores
mechanisms
by
which
plant
active
constituents
(PACs)
exert
effects,
including
inhibition
cell
membrane
(CM)
wall
(CW)
synthesis,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
Nucleic
acids
(Nas)
protein
synthesis
(PS),
inhibiting
electron
transport
chain,
decreasing
ATP
production,
glycolysis,
oxidative
phosphorylation,
oxygen
uptake
cells,
this
lead
affect
division,
/or
its
mycelial
growth
spore
germination.
Compounds
such
flavonoids,
alkaloids,
terpenoids,
other
PACs
demonstrated
activity
through
these
diverse
mechanisms,
offering
potential
alternatives
conventional
drugs.
This
highlights
MPs
foundation
for
developing
novel
therapies.
Furthermore,
it
underscores
importance
understanding
intraocular
action
(MsOA)
combat
improve
therapeutic
outcomes.
comprehensive
analysis
not
only
validates
medicine
but
also
provides
roadmap
future
research
drug
development
fight
against
FIs.
aligns
supports
sustainable
goals
(SDGs),
good
health
well-being
(SDG
3)
goals.
Language: Английский