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J Funct Biomater ; 13(4)2022 Dec 17.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36547566

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Strategies for the production of new nanocomposites that promote bone tissue regeneration are important, particularly those that enhance the osteoinduction of hydroxyapatite in situ. Here, we studied and report the synthesis of nanohydroxyapatite and titanate nanotube (nHAp/TiNT) composites formulated at different concentrations (1, 2, 3, and 10 wt % TiNT) by means of a wet aqueous chemical reaction. The addition of TiNT affects the morphology of the nanocomposites, decreasing the average crystallite size from 54 nm (nHAp) to 34 nm (nHAp/TiNT10%), while confirming its interaction with the nanocomposite. The crystallinity index (CI) calculated by Raman spectroscopy and XRD showed that the values decreased according to the increase in TiNT concentration, which confirmed their addition to the structure of the nanocomposite. SEM images showed the presence of TiNTs in the nanocomposite. We further verified the potential cytotoxicity of murine fibroblast cell line L929, revealing that there was no remarkable cell death at any of the concentrations tested. In vivo regenerative activity was performed using oophorectomized animal (rat) models organized into seven groups containing five animals each over two experimental periods (15 and 30 days), with bone regeneration occurring in all groups tested within 30 days; however, the nHAp/TiNT10% group showed statistically greater tissue repair, compared to the untreated control group. Thus, the results of this study demonstrate that the presently formulated nHAp/TiNT nanocomposites are promising for numerous improved bone tissue regeneration applications.

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J Med Food ; 24(3): 248-257, 2021 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32598207

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Cenostigma macrophyllum Tul. var. acuminata Teles Freire (Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae) is a medicinal plant traditionally used for treatment of gastric ulcer. This study evaluated the ulcer-healing activity of the hydroalcoholic fraction of C. macrophyllum Tul. var. acuminata Teles Freire leaves (Cm-FHA) and the tea of the leaves of C. macrophyllum (Cm-tea), as well as the possible action of Cm-FHA, through in vitro models. Leaves of C. macrophyllum were dried and powdered to obtain the Cm-FHA. Subsequently, the Cm-FHA was characterized phytochemically and biologically. Besides, Cm-tea was prepared. The gastric healing effects of Cm-tea and Cm-FHA were analyzed using the model of acetic acid-induced gastric ulcer in rats. The human gastric adenocarcinoma (AGS) cell line was employed as an in vitro model. Cm-tea promoted a protective effect against gastric ulcers induced by absolute ethanol. Cm-FHA or Cm-tea (100 mg/kg/7 days) exhibited a significant healing effect on ulcers induced by acetic acid. In the histological analysis, gastric mucosa treated with Cm-FHA or Cm-tea advanced restoration of the mucosal epithelium. In vitro, lower concentrations of Cm-FHA stimulated cell proliferation in the BrdU assay and cell migration. Cm-tea and Cm-FHA present a significant gastric healing effect in in vivo and in vitro models.


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Antiulcerosos , Fabaceae , Úlcera Gástrica , Animais , Antiulcerosos/uso terapêutico , Técnicas de Cultura de Células , Mucosa Gástrica , Humanos , Fitoterapia , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Extratos Vegetais/uso terapêutico , Folhas de Planta , Ratos , Ratos Wistar , Úlcera Gástrica/induzido quimicamente , Úlcera Gástrica/tratamento farmacológico
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J Cell Mol Med ; 24(17): 9574-9589, 2020 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32691511

RESUMO

The tumour mass is composed not only of heterogeneous neoplastic cells, but also a variety of other components that may affect cancer cells behaviour. The lack of detailed knowledge about all the constituents of the tumour microenvironment restricts the design of effective treatments. Nerves have been reported to contribute to the growth and maintenance of numerous tissues. The effects of sensory innervations on tumour growth remain unclear. Here, by using state-of-the-art techniques, including Cre/loxP technologies, confocal microscopy, in vivo-tracing and chemical denervation, we revealed the presence of sensory nerves infiltrating within the melanoma microenvironment, and affecting cancer progression. Strikingly, melanoma growth in vivo was accelerated following genetic ablation or chemical denervation of sensory nerves. In humans, a retrospective analysis of melanoma patients revealed that increased expression of genes related to sensory nerves in tumours was associated with better clinical outcomes. These findings suggest that sensory innervations counteract melanoma progression. The emerging knowledge from this research provides a novel target in the tumour microenvironment for therapeutic benefit in cancer patients.


Assuntos
Melanoma/patologia , Células Receptoras Sensoriais/patologia , Neoplasias Cutâneas/patologia , Animais , Comunicação Celular/fisiologia , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Progressão da Doença , Humanos , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Estudos Retrospectivos , Microambiente Tumoral
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Int J Mol Sci ; 20(18)2019 Sep 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31489890

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: P1G10 is a cysteine proteolytic fraction from Vasconcellea cundinamarcensis latex, obtained by chromatographic separation on Sephadex-G10 and ultrafiltration. This fraction enhances healing in different models of skin lesions, and displays a protective/healing effect against gastric ulcers, where it was suggested an antioxidant role. METHODS: We evaluated here the effect of topical treatment with P1G10, in mice lesions induced by UVB. RESULTS: After single exposure to 2.4 J cm-2 UVB, P1G10 reduced erythema, increased cellularity of hypodermis, enhanced MPO activity and IL1ß, and inhibited COX2 levels. These results point to an anti-inflammatory effect by P1G10. This fraction displayed antioxidant activity by reversing the depletion of glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and reducing the catalase activity increased by UVB. These changes may be related to a reduction in MDA observed in groups treated with P1G10. P1G10 also inhibited MMP-9, caspase-3 and pkat while increasing p53 levels.


Assuntos
Carica/química , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Cicatrização/efeitos dos fármacos , Animais , Antioxidantes/química , Antioxidantes/isolamento & purificação , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Fracionamento Químico , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Camundongos , Estresse Oxidativo/efeitos dos fármacos , Extratos Vegetais/química , Extratos Vegetais/isolamento & purificação , Lesões Experimentais por Radiação , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismo , Transdução de Sinais , Raios Ultravioleta/efeitos adversos
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Int J Mol Sci ; 19(10)2018 Sep 20.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30241282

RESUMO

Previous studies showed that P1G10, a proteolytic fraction from Vasconcellea cundinamarcensis latex, reduced the tumor mass in animals bearing melanoma, increased in vitro DNA fragmentation and decreased cell adhesion. Here, we present some molecular and cellular events related to the antimetastatic effect induced by the CMS-2 fraction derived from P1G10 in metastatic melanoma B16-F10 and melanocyte Melan-a. Using difference gel electrophoresis and mass spectrometry, we identified four proteins overexpressed in tumor cells, all of them related to proliferation, survival, migration and cell invasion, that had their expression normalized upon treatment with CMS-2: nucleophosmin 1, heat shock protein 65, calcyclin binding protein and eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4H. In addition, some antioxidant and glycolytic enzymes show increased expression after exposure to CMS-2, along with an induction of melanogenesis (differentiation marker). The down regulation of cofilin 1, a protein involved in cell motility, may explain the inhibition of cell migration and dendritic-like outgrowth in B16-F10 and Melan-a, observed after CMS-2 treatment. Taken together, it is argued that CMS-2 modulates the expression of proteins related to metastatic development, driving the cell to a more differentiated-like state. These effects support the CMS-2 antimetastatic activity and place this fraction in the category of anticancer agent.


Assuntos
Antineoplásicos Fitogênicos/farmacologia , Caricaceae/enzimologia , Cisteína Proteases/farmacologia , Melanoma/tratamento farmacológico , Metástase Neoplásica/tratamento farmacológico , Proteínas de Plantas/farmacologia , Animais , Diferenciação Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Linhagem Celular , Movimento Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Cisteína Proteases/uso terapêutico , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica/efeitos dos fármacos , Melanoma/patologia , Camundongos , Metástase Neoplásica/patologia , Nucleofosmina
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ACS Omega ; 3(6): 7027-7035, 2018 Jun 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30221236

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Complexes [Ag(H2BzPh)NO3] (1), [Ag(H2BzpCH3Ph)NO3] (2), [Ag(H2BzpClPh)NO3] (3), and [Ag(H2BzpNO2Ph)NO3] (4) were synthesized with 2-benzoylpyridine benzoylhydrazone (H2BzPh) and its para-methyl-benzoylhydrazone (H2BzpCH3Ph), para-chloro-benzoylhydrazone (H2BzpClPh), and para-nitro-benzoylhydrazone (H2BzpNO2Ph) derivatives. Experimental data indicate that the nitrate ligand binds more strongly to the silver center through one of the oxygen atoms, whereas the second oxygen atom from nitrate and the hydrazone oxygen makes much weaker interactions with the metal. Dissociation of nitrate most probably occurs in solution and in biological media. Interestingly, theoretical calculations suggested that when dissociation of the nitrate takes place, all bond orders involving the metal and the atoms from the hydrazone ligand increase significantly, showing that the bonding of nitrate results in the weakening of all other interactions in the metal coordination sphere. Upon complexation of the hydrazones to silver(I), cytotoxicity against B16F10 metastatic murine melanoma cells increased in all cases. Complexes (1-3) proved to be more cytotoxic than cisplatin. All compounds were more cytotoxic to B16F10 cells than to nontumorigenic murine Melan-A melanocyte cells. Interestingly, the selectivity index (SI = IC50 non-malignant cells/IC50 tumor cells) of complex (1), SI = 23, was much higher than that of the parent hydrazone ligand, SI = 9.5. Studies on the interactions of complexes (1-3) with DNA suggested that although (1-3) interact with calf thymus DNA by an intercalative mode, direct covalent binding of silver(I) to DNA probably does not occur. Complexes (1-3) interact in vitro with human serum albumin indicating that these compounds could be transported by albumin.

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J Agric Food Chem ; 66(28): 7275-7285, 2018 Jul 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29925239

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In the present work, hydrophobic nanoprecipitates (HNPs) of inclusion complexes formed between ß-cyclodextrin (ßCD) and the avermectins (AVMs) named eprinomectin (EPRI) and ivermectin (IVER) were synthesized and characterized, and their larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti and human safety against fibroblasts were evaluated. Initially, thermogravimetric analysis/differential thermal analysis data revealed that inclusion increased the thermal stability of AVMs in the presence of ßCD. Nuclear magnetic resonance experiments and density functional theory calculations pointed out the inclusion of the benzofuran ring of the two AVMs in the ßCD cavity. Isothermal titration calorimetry experiments allowed identification of different binding constants for EPRI/ßCD ( Kb = 1060) and ßCD/IVER ( Kb = 1700) systems, despite the structural similarity. Dynamic light scattering titrations of AVMs' dimethyl sulfoxide solution in ßCD aqueous solution demonstrated that the formed HNPs have lower sizes in the presence of ßCD. Finally, the inclusion of EPRI in ßCD increased its larval toxicity and reduced its human cytotoxicity, while for IVER/ßCD no beneficial effect was observed upon inclusion. These results were rationalized in terms of structural differences between the two molecules. Finally, the EPRI/ßCD complex has great potential as an insecticide against A. aegypti larvae with high human safety.


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Aedes/efeitos dos fármacos , Fibroblastos/efeitos dos fármacos , Inseticidas/toxicidade , Ivermectina/análogos & derivados , Larva/efeitos dos fármacos , Nanoestruturas/toxicidade , beta-Ciclodextrinas/farmacologia , Aedes/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Animais , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Feminino , Interações Hidrofóbicas e Hidrofílicas , Inseticidas/química , Ivermectina/química , Ivermectina/toxicidade , Larva/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Espectroscopia de Ressonância Magnética , Masculino , Nanoestruturas/química , Solubilidade , beta-Ciclodextrinas/química
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Adv Ther ; 35(4): 494-502, 2018 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29564750

RESUMO

INTRODUCTION: The aim of the study was to investigate the role of the proteolytic fraction from Vasconcellea cundinamarcensis, designated as P1G10, on the healing of chronic foot ulcers in neuropathic patients with diabetes 2. METHODS: Fifty patients were enrolled in a prospective, randomized, double-blind trial, to verify the efficacy and safety of a topical dressing formulated with 0.1% P1G10, intended for wound healing, versus a hydrogel (control) protocol. Upon completion of the intervention, the outcome evaluated the number of patients attaining full epithelization (100%), or at least 80% healing. Statistical analysis compared the data on each group for the significance of the differences. RESULTS: Collection of data was finished in week 16, and the results were analyzed by intention to treat. The results showed that, in the control group, 5 patients attained 100% ulcer healing, 3 patients ≥ 80% healing and 11 experienced ulcer changes ≤ 80%, and the remainder showed no changes or their wounds became worse. Meanwhile, in the P1G10 group, 11 patients experienced full healing, 4 had healing ≥ 80% and 5 had ulcer changes ≤ lower than 80%, and the remainder showed no changes or their wounds became worse. The healing incidence for the first endpoint (100% healing) showed that the P1G10 group was 2.95-fold more efficacious than the control group (CI 95%) and 2.52-fold (CI, 95%) higher than its control for the second endpoint (80% healing). CONCLUSIONS: These data support the hypothesis that topical application of the proteolytic fraction identified as P1G10 significantly enhances foot ulcer healing compared to hydrogel treatment.


Assuntos
Caricaceae , Pé Diabético/terapia , Látex/uso terapêutico , Cicatrização/efeitos dos fármacos , Doença Crônica , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/complicações , Pé Diabético/etiologia , Nefropatias Diabéticas/complicações , Método Duplo-Cego , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Projetos Piloto , Estudos Prospectivos
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An Acad Bras Cienc ; 89(2): 927-938, 2017.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28640347

RESUMO

The phytochemical study of hexane, chloroform and methanol extracts from leaves of Psychotria viridis resulted in the identification of: the pentacyclic triterpenes, ursolic and oleanolic acid; the steroids, 24-methylene-cycloartanol, stigmasterol and ß-sitosterol; the glycosylated steroids 3-O-ß-D-glucosyl-ß-sitosterol and 3-O-ß-D-glucosyl-stigmasterol; a polyunsaturated triterpene, squalene; the esters of glycerol, 1-palmitoylglycerol and triacylglycerol; a mixture of long chain hydrocarbons; the aldehyde nonacosanal; the long chain fat acids hentriacontanoic, hexadecanoic and heptadenoic acid; the ester methyl heptadecanoate; the 4-methyl-epi-quinate and two indole alkaloids, N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and N-methyltryptamine. The chemical structures were determined by means of spectroscopic (IR, 1H and 13C NMR, HSQC, HMBC and NOESY) and spectrometric (CG-MS and LCMS-ESI-ITTOF) methods. The study of biologic properties of P. viridis consisted in the evaluation of the acetylcholinesterase inhibition and cytotoxic activities. The hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate and methanol extracts, the substances 24-methylene-cycloartanol, DMT and a mixture of 3-O-ß-D-glucosyl-ß-sitosterol and 3-O-ß-D-glucosyl-stigmasterol showed cholinesterase inhibiting activity. This activity induced by chloroform and ethyl acetate extracts was higher than 90%. The methanol and ethyl acetate extracts inhibit the growth and/or induce the death of the tumor cells strains B16F10 and 4T1, without damaging the integrity of the normal cells BHK and CHO. DMT also demonstrated a marked activity against tumor cell strains B16F10 and 4T1.


Assuntos
Extratos Vegetais/química , Folhas de Planta/química , Psychotria/química , Animais , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Inibidores da Colinesterase , Colorimetria , Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática , Espectroscopia de Ressonância Magnética , Camundongos , N,N-Dimetiltriptamina/química , Extratos Vegetais/isolamento & purificação , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Espectroscopia de Infravermelho com Transformada de Fourier
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An. acad. bras. ciênc ; 89(2): 927-938, Apr.-June 2017. tab, graf
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS | ID: biblio-886694

RESUMO

ABSTRACT The phytochemical study of hexane, chloroform and methanol extracts from leaves of Psychotria viridis resulted in the identification of: the pentacyclic triterpenes, ursolic and oleanolic acid; the steroids, 24-methylene-cycloartanol, stigmasterol and β-sitosterol; the glycosylated steroids 3-O-β-D-glucosyl-β-sitosterol and 3-O-β-D-glucosyl-stigmasterol; a polyunsaturated triterpene, squalene; the esters of glycerol, 1-palmitoylglycerol and triacylglycerol; a mixture of long chain hydrocarbons; the aldehyde nonacosanal; the long chain fat acids hentriacontanoic, hexadecanoic and heptadenoic acid; the ester methyl heptadecanoate; the 4-methyl-epi-quinate and two indole alkaloids, N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and N-methyltryptamine. The chemical structures were determined by means of spectroscopic (IR, 1H and 13C NMR, HSQC, HMBC and NOESY) and spectrometric (CG-MS and LCMS-ESI-ITTOF) methods. The study of biologic properties of P. viridis consisted in the evaluation of the acetylcholinesterase inhibition and cytotoxic activities. The hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate and methanol extracts, the substances 24-methylene-cycloartanol, DMT and a mixture of 3-O-β-D-glucosyl-β-sitosterol and 3-O-β-D-glucosyl-stigmasterol showed cholinesterase inhibiting activity. This activity induced by chloroform and ethyl acetate extracts was higher than 90%. The methanol and ethyl acetate extracts inhibit the growth and/or induce the death of the tumor cells strains B16F10 and 4T1, without damaging the integrity of the normal cells BHK and CHO. DMT also demonstrated a marked activity against tumor cell strains B16F10 and 4T1.


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Animais , Ratos , Extratos Vegetais/química , Folhas de Planta/química , Psychotria/química , Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática , Extratos Vegetais/isolamento & purificação , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Espectroscopia de Ressonância Magnética , N,N-Dimetiltriptamina/química , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Inibidores da Colinesterase , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Espectroscopia de Infravermelho com Transformada de Fourier , Colorimetria , Linhagem Celular Tumoral
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Biometals ; 30(3): 379-392, 2017 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28409296

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Complexes [Ag(HCrPh)2]NO3·2H2O (1) and [Ag(HCrpClPh)2]NO3 (2) were obtained with 3-formyl-6-methylchromone-phenyl hydrazone (HCrPh, HL1) and 3-formyl-6-methylchromone-para-chloro-phenyl hydrazone (HCrpClPh, HL2). Although the hydrazones were inactive, upon coordination to silver(I) antifungal activity significantly improved against several Candida strains. Complexes (1-2) revealed to be more active than silver nitrate, silver sulfadiazine and the reference drug nystatin against Candida parapsilosis. The cytotoxic activities of the hydrazones and their silver(I) complexes were evaluated in comparison with cisplatin on B16F10 (metastatic melanoma) and Melan-a (non-tumorigenic melanocyte) cells. The hydrazones showed low cytotoxicity against B16F10 cells, reducing only about 20% of cell viability at the concentration of 10 µM. Upon coordination to silver(I) the cytotoxic effect did not appreciably change in complex (1) while complex (2) proved to be as cytotoxic as cisplatin and much more cytotoxic than both the free ligand and silver nitrate at 1 µM. Both complexes (1) and (2) were less active than cisplatin on non-malignant Melan-a cells, indicating that these compounds might promote less damage on normal cells.


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Antifúngicos/farmacologia , Candida/efeitos dos fármacos , Cromonas/farmacologia , Hidrazonas/farmacologia , Compostos Organometálicos/farmacologia , Prata/farmacologia , Animais , Antifúngicos/síntese química , Antifúngicos/química , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Células Cultivadas , Cromonas/química , Cisplatino/farmacologia , Cristalografia por Raios X , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Hidrazonas/química , Melanócitos/citologia , Melanócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Melanoma/patologia , Camundongos , Testes de Sensibilidade Microbiana , Modelos Moleculares , Estrutura Molecular , Compostos Organometálicos/síntese química , Compostos Organometálicos/química , Prata/química , Relação Estrutura-Atividade
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Rev. bras. farmacogn ; 26(1): 94-101, Jan.-Feb. 2016. tab, graf
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS | ID: lil-772646

RESUMO

Abstract Prior studies demonstrate that a proteinase fraction from Vasconcellea cundinamarcensis V.M. Badillo, Caricaceae, exhibits wound healing activity in gastric and cutaneous models and antitumoral/antimetastatic effects. Here, we present the toxicity, pharmacokinetics and biodistribution data for this proteinase fraction following a single dose into Swiss mice by i.v., s.c. or p.o. routes. The i.v. and s.c. toxicity assays demonstrate that proteinase fraction at ≤20 mg/kg is non-lethal after single injection, while parental administration (p.o.) of ≤300 mg/kg does not cause death. Based on p.o. acute toxicity dose using Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development protocols, proteinase fraction ranks as Class IV “harmful” substance. Proteinase fraction shows high uptake determined as Kp (distribution tissue/blood) in organs linked to metabolism and excretion. Also, high bioavailability (≈100%) was observed by s.c. administration. The blood contents following i.v. dose fits into a pharmacokinetic bi-compartmental model, consisting of high removal constants – kel 0.22 h−1 and kd 2.32 h−1and a half-life – t½ = 3.13 h. The Ames test of proteinase fraction (0.01–1%) demonstrates absence of mutagenic activity. Likewise, genotoxic evaluation of proteinase fraction (5 or 10 mg/kg, i.p.) shows no influence in micronuclei frequency. In conclusion, the acute doses for proteinase fraction lack mutagenic and genotoxic activity, clearing the way for clinical assays.

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Int J Mol Sci ; 16(4): 7027-44, 2015 Mar 27.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25826531

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The proteolytic enzymes from V. cundinamarcensis latex, (P1G10), display healing activity in animal models following various types of lesions. P1G10 or the purified isoforms act as mitogens on fibroblast and epithelial cells by stimulating angiogenesis and wound healing in gastric and cutaneous ulcers models. Based on evidence that plant proteinases act as antitumorals, we verified this effect on a murine melanoma model. The antitumoral effect analyzed mice survival and tumor development after subcutaneous administration of P1G10 into C57BL/6J mice bearing B16F1 low metastatic melanoma. Possible factors involved in the antitumoral action were assessed, i.e., cytotoxicity, cell adhesion and apoptosis in vitro, haemoglobin (Hb), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), tumor growth factor-ß (TGF-ß), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) content and N-acetyl-glucosaminidase (NAG) activity. We observed that P1G10 inhibited angiogenesis measured by the decline of Hb and VEGF within the tumor, and TGF-ß displayed a non-significant increase and TNF-α showed a minor non-significant reduction. On the other hand, there was an increase in NAG activity. In treated B16F1 cells, apoptosis was induced along with decreased cell binding to extracellular matrix components (ECM) and anchorage, without impairing viability.


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Inibidores da Angiogênese/administração & dosagem , Antineoplásicos Fitogênicos/administração & dosagem , Carica/enzimologia , Melanoma Experimental/tratamento farmacológico , Peptídeo Hidrolases/administração & dosagem , Neoplasias Cutâneas/tratamento farmacológico , Inibidores da Angiogênese/farmacologia , Animais , Antineoplásicos Fitogênicos/farmacologia , Apoptose , Adesão Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Masculino , Melanoma Experimental/metabolismo , Melanoma Experimental/patologia , Camundongos , Peptídeo Hidrolases/farmacologia , Proteínas de Plantas/administração & dosagem , Proteínas de Plantas/farmacologia , Neoplasias Cutâneas/metabolismo , Neoplasias Cutâneas/patologia , Fator de Crescimento Transformador beta/metabolismo , Resultado do Tratamento , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/metabolismo
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Molecules ; 19(4): 5402-20, 2014 Apr 24.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24879585

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The in vitro antifungal activity of nine dirutheniumpentadithiocarbamate complexes C1-C9 was investigated and assessed for its activity against four different fungal species with clinical interest and related to invasive fungal infections (IFIs), such as Candida spp. [C. albicans (two clinical isolates), C. glabrata, C. krusei, C. parapsolisis, C. tropicalis, C.dubliniensis (six clinical isolates)], Paracoccidioides brasiliensis (seven clinical isolates), Cryptococcus neoformans and Sporothrix schenckii. All synthesized complexes C1-C9 and also the free ligands L1-L9 were submitted to in vitro tests against those fungi and the results are very promising, since some of the obtained MIC (minimal inhibitory concentration) values were very low (from 10-6 mol mL-1 to 10-8 mol mL-1) against all investigated clinically relevant fungal pathogens, except for C. glabrata, that the MIC values are close to the ones obtained for fluconazole, the standard antifungal agent tested. Preliminary structure-activity relations (SAR) might be suggested and a strong influence from steric and lipophilic parameters in the antifungal activity can be noticed. Cytotoxicity assays (IC50) showed that the complexes are not as toxic (IC50 values are much higher-30 to 200 fold-than MIC values). These ruthenium complexes are very promising lead compounds for novel antifungal drug development, especially in IFIs, one of most harmful emerging infection diseases (EIDs).


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Antifúngicos/farmacologia , Candida/efeitos dos fármacos , Complexos de Coordenação/farmacologia , Animais , Antifúngicos/toxicidade , Candida/fisiologia , Linhagem Celular , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Complexos de Coordenação/toxicidade , Cricetinae , Cryptococcus neoformans/efeitos dos fármacos , Cryptococcus neoformans/fisiologia , Humanos , Concentração Inibidora 50 , Testes de Sensibilidade Microbiana , Rutênio/química , Sporothrix/efeitos dos fármacos , Sporothrix/fisiologia , Tiocarbamatos/química
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Rev. bras. farmacogn ; 23(6): 895-902, Nov-Dec/2013. tab, graf
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS | ID: lil-704259

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Several Lippia species have been used in folk medicine mainly for gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases. Their biological properties have been partially associated to the terpenoids found in their essential oils. According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide and is described as a complex group of diseases with several hallmarks. One of its acceptable defining features is the cell proliferation beyond their boundaries forming the tumors. Importantly, some drugs currently available were discovered by the investigation of plant secondary metabolites. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate in vitro cytotoxic effect of the essential oils extracted from five Lippia species against tumor cell lines. The results indicated that mouse colon carcinoma CT26.WT cell line viability was significantly reduced showing an IC50 of 19.05, 30.20 and 36.30 µg/ml when treated with the essential oils of L. sidoides, L. salviifolia and L. rotundifolia, respectively. Human lung carcinoma A549 cell line also had a compromised viability to the action of L. alba carvone chemotype essential oil. The tested essential oils did not compromise viability of the normal cell line CHO. These finds suggest that the studied Lippia essential oils might be good candidates for further in-depth studies.

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Thromb Res ; 131(4): e175-82, 2013 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23473638

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A group of cysteine-proteolytic enzymes from C. candamarcensis latex, designated as P1G10 displays pharmacological properties in animal models following various types of lesions. This enzyme fraction expresses in vitro fibrinolytic effect without need for plasminogen activation. Based on this evidence, we assessed by intravital microscopy the effect of P1G10 on recanalization of microvessels after thrombus induction in the ear of hairless mice. Video playback of intravital microscopic images allowed measurement of blood flow velocity (mm/s) during the experimental procedure. Groups treated with 5 or 7.5mg/Kg P1G10 showed thrombolysis between 7-15min, without vessel obstruction. Ex vivo experiments demonstrated that platelet activation by ADP is impaired in a dose dependent manner following treatment with P1G10. The P1G10 action on plasma coagulation also showed that prothrombin time (PT), thrombin time (TT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT, µg/uL) are increased in a dose dependent manner. In addition, P1G10 displayed fibrinogenolytic and fibrinolytic activities, both in a dose dependent manner. Each of these effects was suppressed by inhibition of the proteolytic activity of the fraction. The antithrombotic action of P1G10 can be explained by proteolytic cleavage of fibrinogen and fibrin, both key factors during formation of a stable thrombus. These results combined with prior evidence suggest that P1G10 has potential as thrombolytic agent.


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Carica/enzimologia , Cisteína Proteases/farmacologia , Fibrinolíticos/farmacologia , Trombose/tratamento farmacológico , Animais , Coagulação Sanguínea/efeitos dos fármacos , Masculino , Camundongos , Camundongos Pelados , Agregação Plaquetária/efeitos dos fármacos , Ratos , Ratos Wistar , Trombose/sangue
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Anticancer Drugs ; 24(2): 131-9, 2013 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23011234

RESUMO

Liposome encapsulation of platinum (Pt) drugs has emerged as a promising strategy to overcome their toxicity and cellular Pt resistance. The aim of the present work was to examine the impact of liposome encapsulation of a novel antitumor lipophilic Pt complex, dichloro-(N-dodecyl)-propanediamine-platinum(II) complex (DDPP), on its pharmacological profile as an antitumor agent. Biological assays included acute toxicity and histopathological evaluations, pharmacokinetics, and growth inhibition of B16-F1 tumor cells in C57Bl/6 mice. Comparison was made with cisplatin and free DDPP dissolved in castor oil. DDPP encapsulated in pegylated liposomes showed reduced acute toxicity in mice following intraperitoneal administration, compared with the free complex. Free DDPP at 5 mg Pt/kg induced histopathological alterations in the liver, in contrast to liposomal DDPP and cisplatin. Interestingly, the marked loss of body weight following the treatment of mice with cisplatin was not observed after liposomal DDPP at the same Pt dose. Liposomal DDPP was found to inhibit tumor growth significantly, when administered at 5 mg Pt/kg/day for 3 days, similar to cisplatin, but in contrast to the free complex. Pharmacokinetic studies after intraperitoneal and intravenous administrations at 5 mg Pt/kg indicated greater and more prolonged Pt levels in the plasma, liver, spleen, and kidneys from liposomal DDPP, compared with free DDPP or cisplatin. The tumor concentration of Pt increased after liposomal DDPP over the 24-h period, whereas it decreased after cisplatin. In conclusion, the encapsulation of DDPP in pegylated liposomes reduced the drug toxicity and enhanced its antitumoral activity in mice, as a result of improved drug pharmacokinetics.


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Antineoplásicos/administração & dosagem , Lipossomos/administração & dosagem , Compostos Organoplatínicos/administração & dosagem , Animais , Antineoplásicos/química , Antineoplásicos/farmacocinética , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Cisplatino/farmacocinética , Cisplatino/farmacologia , Portadores de Fármacos/administração & dosagem , Portadores de Fármacos/química , Injeções Intraperitoneais , Lipossomos/química , Masculino , Melanoma Experimental/tratamento farmacológico , Melanoma Experimental/metabolismo , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Neoplasias/tratamento farmacológico , Compostos Organoplatínicos/química , Compostos Organoplatínicos/farmacocinética , Polietilenoglicóis/administração & dosagem , Polietilenoglicóis/química , Distribuição Tecidual
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Rev. bras. farmacogn ; 22(5): 971-978, Sept.-Oct. 2012. tab
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS | ID: lil-649636

RESUMO

Pterodon emarginatus Vogel, Fabaceae, is a native aromatic tree distributed by central region of Brazil. Hydroalcoholic infusions of the seeds are used in folk medicine for their anti-rheumatic and anti-inflammatory properties. The objective of this work was identified the chemical components and verify the cytotoxic effect of the essential oil (EO) from P. emarginatus seeds. Thus, the EO of P. emarginatus seeds was analyzed by GC/MS analysis followed by brine shrimp lethality test and cytotoxic activity against tumor cell lines and human peripheral mononuclear blood cells (PBMC). The cancer cell lines tested were C6 (rat glioma), MeWo (human melanoma), CT26.WT (mouse colon carcinoma), MDA (human breast cancer), A549 (human lung carcinoma), B16-F1 (mouse melanoma), CHO-K1 (hamster ovary cell) and BHK-21 (hamster kidney fibroblast). Eleven compounds were identified by GC and CG/MS analyses. The main compounds with concentrations higher than 5% were β-elemene (15.3%), trans-caryophyllene (35.9%), α-humulene (6.8%), germacrene-D (9.8%), bicyclo germacrene (5.5%) and spathulenol (5.9%). The EO of P. emarginatus seeds showed toxicity to Artemia salina (LC50 1.63 µg/mL) and was active against all the cell lines tested. The potent cytotoxic activity had IC50 values ranging from 24.9 to 47 µg/mL. However, EO (1-100 µg/mL) had less cytotoxicity in PBMCs isolated from a healthy subject. In summary, the present study showed the potential antiproliferative of the EO of P. emarginatus seeds.

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Amino Acids ; 43(6): 2381-91, 2012 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22610687

RESUMO

CMS1MS2 (CC-Ib) from Carica candamarcensis (Vasconcellea cundinamarcensis) is a cysteine proteinase found as a single polypeptide containing 213 residues of 22,991 Da. The enzyme was purified by three chromatographic steps, two of them involving cationic exchange. Crystals of CMS1MS2 complexed with E-64 were obtained by the hanging drop vapor-diffusion method at 291 K using ammonium sulfate and polyethylene glycol 4000/8000 as precipitant. The complex CMS1MS2-E-64 crystallized in the tetragonal space group P4(1)2(1)2 with unit-cell parameters; a = b = 73.64, c = 118.79 Å. The structure was determined by Molecular Replacement and refined at 1.87 Å resolution to a final R factor of 16.2 % (R (free) = 19.3 %). Based on the model, the structure of CMS1MS2 (PDB 3IOQ) ranks as one of the least basic cysteine isoforms from C. candamarcensis, is structurally closer to papain, caricain, chymopapain and mexicain than to the other cysteine proteinases, while its activity is twice the activity of papain towards BAPNA substrate. Two differences, one in the S2 subsite and another in the S3 subsite of CMS1MS2 may contribute to the enhanced activity relative to papain. In addition, the model provides a structural basis for the sensitivity of CMS1MS2 to inhibition by cystatin, not shown by other enzymes of the group, e.g., glycyl endopeptidase and CMS2MS2.


Assuntos
Carica/enzimologia , Cisteína Proteases/química , Cristalografia por Raios X , Cisteína Proteases/metabolismo , Isoenzimas/química , Isoenzimas/metabolismo , Modelos Moleculares , Conformação Proteica
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