Journal of Functional Foods,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
112, С. 105920 - 105920
Опубликована: Дек. 5, 2023
In
this
investigation,
we
employed
an
oxidation–reduction
method
to
synthesize
selenium
nanoparticles
(SeNPs)
and
applied
a
coating
of
sweet
corn
polysaccharides
(SCP)
confer
stability
upon
the
SeNPs.
We
characterized
SCP-coated
SeNPs
using
dynamic
light
scattering,
transmission
electron
microscopy,
scanning
X-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy,
diffractometry,
Ultraviolet–visible
spectrum,
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy.
Our
findings
revealed
that
resulting
possessed
average
particle
size
127.82
nm
exhibited
superior
inhibitory
effects
on
α-amylase
α-glucosidase
when
compared
SCP
in
vitro
experiments.
The
inhibition
kinetics
fluorescence
quenching
mechanism
demonstrated
action
both
enzymes
was
competitive
nature,
predominantly
mediated
by
hydrophobic
interactions
hydrogen
bonding.
vivo
experiments,
promising
hypoglycemic,
hypolipidemic,
antioxidant
properties
type
2
diabetes
(T2DM)
mice.
Collectively,
our
study
underscores
remarkable
potential
ameliorating
T2DM.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
168, С. 115734 - 115734
Опубликована: Окт. 17, 2023
Nowadays,
diabetes
mellitus
has
emerged
as
a
significant
global
public
health
concern
with
remarkable
increase
in
its
prevalence.
This
review
article
focuses
on
the
definition
of
and
classification
into
different
types,
including
type
1
(idiopathic
fulminant),
2
diabetes,
gestational
hybrid
forms,
slowly
evolving
immune-mediated
ketosis-prone
other
special
types.
Diagnostic
criteria
for
are
also
discussed.
The
role
inflammation
both
is
explored,
along
mediators
potential
anti-inflammatory
treatments.
Furthermore,
involvement
various
organs
highlighted,
such
adipose
tissue
obesity,
gut
microbiota,
pancreatic
β-cells.
manifestation
Langerhans
β-cell
islet
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
impaired
insulin
production
secretion
addressed.
Additionally,
impact
liver
cirrhosis,
acute
kidney
injury,
immune
system
complications,
diabetic
complications
like
retinopathy
neuropathy
examined.
Therefore,
further
research
required
to
enhance
diagnosis,
prevent
chronic
identify
therapeutic
targets
management
associated
dysfunctions.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
23(20), С. 12235 - 12235
Опубликована: Окт. 13, 2022
In
this
article,
34
anticoagulant
drugs
were
screened
in
silico
against
the
main
protease
(Mpro)
of
SARS-CoV-2
using
molecular
docking
tools.
Idraparinux,
fondaparinux,
eptifibatide,
heparin,
and
ticagrelor
demonstrated
highest
binding
affinities
towards
Mpro.
A
dynamics
study
at
200
ns
was
also
carried
out
for
most
promising
anticoagulants
to
provide
insights
into
dynamic
thermodynamic
properties
compounds.
Moreover,
a
quantum
mechanical
conducted
which
helped
us
attest
some
findings.
biological
evaluation
(in
vitro)
compounds
performed
by
carrying
MTT
cytotoxicity
assay
crystal
violet
order
assess
inhibitory
concentration
50
(IC50).
It
is
worth
noting
that
displayed
intrinsic
potential
inhibition
with
an
IC50
value
5.60
µM
safety
index
25.33.
addition,
fondaparinux
sodium
dabigatran
showed
activities
values
8.60
9.40
µM,
respectively,
indexes
17.60
15.10,
respectively.
Mpro
enzyme
investigated
utilizing
tipranavir
as
reference
standard.
Interestingly,
attained
2.36
surpassing
(IC50
=
7.38
µM)
more
than
three-fold.
Furthermore,
highly
eligible
10.59
µM.
Finally,
SAR
discussed,
counting
on
findings
both
vitro
approaches.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
24(7), С. 6068 - 6068
Опубликована: Март 23, 2023
Dietary
selenium
(Se)
intake
within
the
physiological
range
is
critical
to
maintain
various
biological
functions,
including
antioxidant
defence,
redox
homeostasis,
growth,
reproduction,
immunity,
and
thyroid
hormone
production.
Chemical
forms
of
dietary
Se
are
diverse,
organic
(selenomethionine,
selenocysteine,
selenium-methyl-selenocysteine)
inorganic
(selenate
selenite).
Previous
studies
have
largely
investigated
compared
health
impacts
on
agricultural
stock
humans,
where
has
shown
benefits,
enhanced
growth
performance,
immune
nutritional
quality
meats,
with
reduced
oxidative
stress
inflammation,
finally
fertility
in
humans.
The
emergence
nanoparticles
presents
a
novel
innovative
technology.
Notably,
form
(SeNPs)
lower
toxicity,
higher
bioavailability,
excretion
animals,
linked
more
powerful
superior
activities
(at
comparable
dose)
than
traditional
chemical
Se.
As
result,
development
tailored
SeNPs
for
their
use
intensive
agriculture
as
candidate
therapeutic
drugs
human
pathologies
now
being
actively
explored.
This
review
highlights
reproductive
performances,
role
modulating
heat
inflammation
varying
modes
synthesis
SeNPs.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 3, 2024
Abstract
Glomerulonephritis
(GN)
is
the
most
common
cause
of
end-stage
renal
failure
worldwide;
in
cases,
it
cannot
be
cured
and
can
only
delay
progression
disease.
At
present,
main
treatment
methods
include
symptomatic
therapy,
immunosuppressive
replacement
therapy.
However,
effective
GN
hindered
by
issues
such
as
steroid
resistance,
serious
side
effects,
low
bioavailability,
lack
precise
targeting.
With
widespread
application
nanoparticles
medical
treatment,
novel
have
emerged
for
kidney
diseases.
Targeted
transportation
drugs,
nucleic
acids,
other
substances
to
tissues
even
cells
through
nanodrug
delivery
systems
reduce
systemic
effects
adverse
reactions
drugs
improve
effectiveness.
The
high
specificity
enables
them
bind
ion
channels
block
or
enhance
channel
gating,
thus
improving
inflammation.
This
review
briefly
introduces
characteristics
GN,
describes
status
systematically
summarizes
research
achievements
primary
diabetic
nephropathy
lupus
nephritis,
analyzes
recent
therapeutic
developments,
outlines
promising
directions,
gas
signaling
molecule
ultrasmall
nanoparticles.
current
summarized
provide
a
reference
better
future.
Graphical
Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
37(1), С. 2112 - 2132
Опубликована: Июль 31, 2022
The
global
outbreak
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic
provokes
scientists
to
make
a
prompt
development
new
effective
therapeutic
interventions
for
battle
against
SARS-CoV-2.
A
series
Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
38(1), С. 176 - 191
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2022
Herein,
a
set
of
pyridine
and
pyrimidine
derivatives
were
assessed
for
their
impact
on
the
cell
cycle
apoptosis.
Human
breast
cancer
(MCF7),
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HEPG2),
larynx
(HEP2),
lung
(H460),
colon
cancers
(HCT116
Caco2),
hypopharyngeal
(FADU),
normal
Vero
lines
used.
Compounds
8
14
displayed
outstanding
effects
investigated
further
tested
antioxidant
activity
in
MCF7,
H460,
FADU,
HEP2,
HEPG2,
HCT116,
Caco2,
cells
by
measuring
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD),
malondialdehyde
content
(MDA),
reduced
glutathione
(GSH),
nitric
oxide
(NO)
content.
Besides,
Annexin
V-FITC
apoptosis
detection
DNA
index
using
HEPG-2
line
established
both
compounds
as
well.
Furthermore,
EGFR
kinase
(Wild
T790M)
inhibitory
activities,
revealing
eligible
potential.
Additionally,
molecular
docking,
ADME,
SAR
studies
carried
out
candidates.
International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
19(15), С. 5020 - 5035
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
High-mobility
group
protein
box
1
(HMGB1)
is
a
member
of
highly
conserved
high-mobility
present
in
all
cell
types.HMGB1
plays
multiple
roles
both
inside
and
outside
the
cell,
depending
on
its
subcellular
localization,
context,
post-translational
modifications.HMGB1
also
associated
with
progression
various
diseases.Particularly,
HMGB1
critical
role
CKD
prognosis.HMGB1
participates
key
events
by
activating
downstream
signals,
including
renal
inflammation,
onset
persistent
fibrosis,
aging,
AKI-to-CKD
transition,
important
cardiovascular
complications.More
importantly,
distinct
chronic
pathophysiology
kidney
disease,
which
differs
from
that
acute
lesions.This
review
describes
regulatory
homeostasis
summarizes
how
affects
prognosis.Finally,
some
promising
therapeutic
strategies
for
targeted
inhibition
improving
are
summarized.Although
application
as
target
faces
challenges,
more
in-depth
understanding
intracellular
extracellular
mechanisms
underly
occurrence
might
render
an
attractive
CKD.
Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
38(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 26, 2023
Topoisomerase
II
(TOP-2)
is
a
promising
molecular
target
for
cancer
therapy.
Numerous
antibiotics
could
interact
with
biologically
relevant
macromolecules
and
provoke
antitumor
potential.
Herein,
docking
studies
were
used
to
investigate
the
binding
interactions
of
138
against
human
topoisomerase
II-DNA
complex.
Followed
by
MD
simulations
200
ns
MM-GBSA
calculations.
On
other
hand,
activities
most
candidates
investigated
three
cell
lines
using
doxorubicin
(DOX)
as
reference
drug.
Notably,
spiramycin
(SP)
clarithromycin
(CL)
showed
anticancer
potentials
on
MCF-7
line.
Moreover,
azithromycin
(AZ)
CL
exhibited
good
HCT-116
Finally,
TOP-2
enzyme
inhibition
assay
was
carried
out
confirm
proposed
rationale.
Briefly,
potent
inhibitory
recorded
erythromycin
(ER)
roxithromycin
(RO).
Additionally,
SAR
study
opened
eyes
pharmacophores
encountered
these
antibiotics.HighlightsMolecular
139
complex.SP,
RO,
AZ,
CL,
ER
commercially
available
candidates.Molecular
dynamics
five
complexes.MM-GBSA
calculations
frontier
complexes.SP
line,
besides,
AZ
line.Potent
RO.