Photocrosslinked Co-Assembled Amino Acid Nanoparticles for Controlled Chemo/Photothermal Combined Anticancer Therapy.

Nanostructures formed from the self-assembly of amino acids are promising materials in many fields, especially for biomedical applications. However, their low stability resulting from the weak noncovalent interactions between the amino acid building blocks limits their use. In this work, nanoparticles co-assembled by fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc)-protected tyrosine (Fmoc-Tyr-OH) and tryptophan (Fmoc-Trp-OH) are crosslinked by ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation. Two methods are investigated to induce the dimerization of tyrosine, irradiating at 254 nm or at 365 nm in the presence of riboflavin as a photo-initiator. For the crosslinking performed at 254 nm, both Fmoc-Tyr-OH and Fmoc-Trp-OH generate dimers. In contrast, only Fmoc-Tyr-OH participates in the riboflavin-mediated dimerization under irradiation at 365 nm. The participation of both amino acids in forming the dimers leads to more stable crosslinked nanoparticles, allowing also to perform further chemical modifications for cancer applications. The anticancer drug doxorubicin (Dox) is adsorbed onto the crosslinked nanoparticles, subsequently coated by a tannic acid-iron complex, endowing the nanoparticles with glutathione-responsiveness and photothermal properties, allowing to control the release of Dox. A remarkable anticancer efficiency is obtained in vitro and in vivo in tumor-bearing mice thanks to the combined chemo- and photothermal treatment.

Tannic Acid Selective Modulation Defects to Enhance the Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction Activity of Layered Double Hydroxides.

Recently, layered double hydroxides (LDH) have shown great potential in photoreduction of CO2 owing to its flexible structural adjustability. In this study, the mild acidic property of tannic acid (TA) is exploited to etch the bimetal LDH to create abundant vacancies to gain the coordination unsaturated active centers. Based on the different chelating abilities of TA to various metal ions, the active metals are remained by selective chelation while the inert metals are removed during the etching process of bimetal LDH. Furthermore, selective chelating with metal ions not only increases the percentage of highly active metals but also compensates for the structural damage caused by the etch, which achieves a scalpel-like selective construction of vacancies. The NiAl-LDH etched and functionalized by TA for 3 h exhibits superior photo-reduction of CO2 performance without co-catalysts and photo-sensitizers, which is 14 times that of the pristine NiAl-LDH. The fact that many bimetal LDHs can be functionalized by TA and exhibit significantly improved photocatalytic efficiency is confirmed, suggesting this strategy is generalized to functionalize double- or multi-metal LDH. The method provided in this work opens the door for polyphenol-functionalized LDHs to enhance their ability for light-driven chemical transformations.

Natural Underwater Bioadhesive Offering Cohesion Modulation via Hydrogen Bond Disruptor: A Highly Injectable and in Vivo Stable Remedy for Gastric Ulcer Resolution.

Injectable bioadhesives are attractive for managing gastric ulcers through minimally invasive procedures. However, the formidable challenge is to develop bioadhesives that exhibit high injectability, rapidly adhere to lesion tissues with fast gelation, provide reliable protection in the harsh gastric environment, and simultaneously ensure stringent standards of biocompatibility. Here, a natural bioadhesive with tunable cohesion is developed based on the facile and controllable gelation between silk fibroin and tannic acid. By incorporating a hydrogen bond disruptor (urea or guanidine hydrochloride), the inherent network within the bioadhesive is disturbed, inducing a transition to a fluidic state for smooth injection (injection force <5 N). Upon injection, the fluidic bioadhesive thoroughly wets tissues, while the rapid diffusion of the disruptor triggers instantaneous in situ gelation. This orchestrated process fosters the formed bioadhesive with durable wet tissue affinity and mechanical properties that harmonize with gastric tissues, thereby bestowing long-lasting protection for ulcer healing, as evidenced through in vitro and in vivo verification. Moreover, it can be conveniently stored (≥3 m) postdehydration. This work presents a promising strategy for designing highly injectable bioadhesives utilizing natural feedstocks, avoiding any safety risks associated with synthetic materials or nonphysiological gelation conditions, and offering the potential for minimally invasive application.

Treatment of dental biofilm-forming bacterium Streptococcus mutans using tannic acid-mediated gold nanoparticles.

Biosynthesized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are highly attracted as a biocompatible nanodrug to treat various diseased conditions in humans. In this study, phytochemical tannic acid-mediated AuNPs (TA-AuNPs) are successfully synthesized and tested for antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against dental biofilm-forming Streptococcus mutans biofilm. The synthesized TA-AuNPs are appeared as spherical in shape with an average size of 19 nm. The antibacterial potential of TA-AuNPs was evaluated using ZOI and MIC measurements; while, antibiofilm efficacy was measured by checking the eradication of preformed biofilm on the tooth model. The ZOI and MIC values for TA-AuNPs are 25 mm in diameter and 4 µg/mL, respectively. The MTT assay, CLSM, and SEM results demonstrate that the preformed S. mutans biofilm is completely eradicated at 4xMIC (16 µg/mL) of TA-AuNPs. Finally, the present study reveals that the synthesized TA-AuNPs might be a great therapeutic drug to treat dental biofilm-forming bacterium S. mutans.

MicroRNA-195-5p mediates arsenic-induced cytotoxicity in human lung epithelial cells: Beneficial role of plant-derived tannic acid.

Arsenic (As), a highly toxic metalloid, which causes environmental lung diseases and affects millions of people worldwide. Respiratory epithelial cells are essential for maintaining lung homeostasis, aberrant epithelial damage and death due to exposure to a wide range of environmental pollutants, which are considered to be the initial trigger for many pulmonary diseases. Accumulating evidence has shown that microRNAs (miRNAs) appear to be important players in various normal physiological and pathological processes. Therefore, the present study was carried out to examine the cytotoxic effects of a trivalent form of As (As3+) in normal human bronchial (BEAS-2B) and adenocarcinoma alveolar basal (A549) epithelial cells and the role of miR-195-5p. Further, we also explored the protective effects of a natural dietary polyphenol tannic acid (TA). As3+ (1 µM) treatment in BEAS-2B cells for 24 h induced cytotoxicity by decreasing the cell viability, mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) and inducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, lipid peroxidation (LPO), cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis, which was associated with a significantly higher level of miR-195-5p expression compared with vehicle control. Forced expression of miR-195-5p alone suppressed cell survival, ΔΨm, regulated cell cycle distribution and induced ROS generation in BEAS-2B cells. As expected, miR-195-5p inhibition effectively rescued BEAS-2B cells from As3+-mediated toxicity, confirming the involvement of miR-195-5p in the cytotoxic effects of As3+. Further, TA pre-treatment expressively alleviated As3+-induced toxicity by suppressing ROS production, miR-195-5p expression, and increasing ΔΨm. These in vitro results indicate that miR-195-5p may be useful as a therapeutic target for treating As3+ toxicity.

Disease-Inspired Design of Biomimetic Tannic Acid-Based Hybrid Nanocarriers for Enhancing the Treatment of Bacterial-Induced Sepsis.

This study explored the development of novel biomimetic tannic acid-based hybrid nanocarriers (HNs) for targeted delivery of ciprofloxacin (CIP-loaded TAH-NPs) against bacterial-induced sepsis. The prepared CIP-loaded TAH-NPs exhibited appropriate physicochemical characteristics and demonstrated biocompatibility and nonhemolytic properties. Computational simulations and microscale thermophoresis studies validated the strong binding affinity of tannic acid (TA) and its nanoformulation to human Toll-like receptor 4, surpassing that of the natural substrate lipopolysaccharide (LPS), suggesting a potential competitive inhibition against LPS-induced inflammatory responses. CIP released from TAH-NPs displayed a sustained release profile over 72 h. The in vitro antibacterial activity studies revealed that CIP-loaded TAH-NPs exhibited enhanced antibacterial efficacy and efflux pump inhibitory activity. Specifically, they showed a 3-fold increase in biofilm eradication activity against MRSA and a 2-fold increase against P. aeruginosa compared to bare CIP. Time-killing assays demonstrated complete bacterial clearance within 8 h of treatment with CIP-loaded TAH-NPs. In vitro DPPH scavenging and anti-inflammatory investigations confirmed the ability of the prepared hybrid nanosystem to neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS) and modulate LPS-induced inflammatory responses. Collectively, these results suggest that CIP-loaded TAH-NPs may serve as an innovative nanocarrier for the effective and targeted delivery of antibiotics against bacterial-induced sepsis.

Discovery of a C-S lyase inhibitor for the prevention of human body malodor formation: tannic acid inhibits the thioalcohol production in Staphylococcus hominis.

Human body odor is a result of the bacterial biotransformation of odorless precursor molecules secreted by the underarm sweat glands. In the human axilla, Staphylococcus hominis is the predominant bacterial species responsible for the biotransformation process of the odorless precursor molecule into the malodorous 3M3SH by two enzymes, a dipeptidase and a specific C-S lyase. The current solutions for malodor, such as deodorants and antiperspirants are known to block the apocrine glands or disrupt the skin microbiota. Additionally, these chemicals endanger both the environment and human health, and their long-term use can influence the function of sweat glands. Therefore, there is a need for the development of alternative, environmentally friendly, and natural solutions for the prevention of human body malodor. In this study, a library of secondary metabolites from various plants was screened to inhibit the C-S lyase, which metabolizes the odorless precursor sweat molecules, through molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. In silico studies revealed that tannic acid had the strongest affinity towards C-S lyase and was stably maintained in the binding pocket of the enzyme during 100-ns MD simulation. We found in the in vitro biotransformation assays that 1 mM tannic acid not only exhibited a significant reduction in malodor formation but also had quite low growth inhibition in S. hominis, indicating the minimum inhibitory effect of tannic acid on the skin microflora. This study paved the way for the development of a promising natural C-S lyase inhibitor to eliminate human body odor and can be used as a natural deodorizing molecule after further in vivo analysis.

TAN (tannic acid) inhibits BPA-induced pyroptosis of L8824 (grass carp hepatocytes) by regulating PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway.

Bisphenol A (BPA) and its analogues are still one of the most important substances that pollute aquatic systems and pose a threat to aquatic organisms. Tannic acid (TAN) is a kind of glycosyl compound, which has the functions of anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation and anti-apoptosis. However, it is unknown if BPA can regulate PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway to induce pyroptosis of grass carp hepatocytes (L8824) and the antagonistic effect of tannic acid (TAN) through oxidative stress. Therefore, we established the grass carp hepatocytes (L8824) cell model treated with BPA. The oxidative stress indexes (SOD, CAT, GSH, H2O2 and T-AOC) were detected by oxidative stress kit, mRNA and protein expression of associated genes were examined using qRT-PCR and western blotting. The results showed that BPA treatment increased the content of hydrogen peroxide and decreased the activities of antioxidant enzymes and antioxidants (SOD, CAT, GSH, and T-AOC) in L8824 cells. We also found that PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway was activated dramatically and the expression of pyroptosis-related genes (GSDMD, NLRP3, Caspase1, ASC and IL-1ß) was increased significantly. In addition, TAN could significantly reduce the toxicity of BPA on L8824 cells. After the addition of PTEN specific inhibitor SF1670, the activation of PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway decreased by BPA was inhibited and the expression of scorch related genes was decreased. On the whole, TAN inhibits BPA-induced pyroptosis of L8824 by modulating the PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway. The present study provides a novel perspective for toxicological mechanism of BPA, and new insights into the detoxification mechanism of TAN.

A cost-effective and high efficient Janus membrane for the treatment of oily brine using membrane distillation.

Membrane distillation technology could utilize low-grade heat to desalinate brine, but the membrane material often suffers from disadvantages of low permeation flux and weak robustness to contaminants. To address these issues, the commercial polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane was modified by cost-effective chemicals of tannic acid and (3-Aminopropyl)-triethoxysilane (APTES) to construct hydrophilic/underwater superoleophobic nano-rough structures on the surface to enhance its flux and oil-fouling resistance in direct contact membrane distillation. The results show that a high underwater oil contact angle of 180° is observed to the membrane surface due to the rough nanostructures functionalized by abundant hydroxyl groups. Despite the additional mass transfer resistance provided by the rough nanostructures, the flux was increased noticeably. This is mainly attributed to the strong interactions between the abundant hydroxyl groups of hydrophilic layer surface and water molecules, leading to a part of free water staying at intermediate transition state (IW). The mass transfer resistance of the hydrophilic layer itself is reduced as a consequence of decreased evaporation enthalpy of water, thereby increasing the flux. Moreover, while the flux of the pristine membrane is reduced by 84.18%, the flux of Janus membrane remains the same when treating mineral oil brine emulsions with oil concentration up to 1500 ppm in comparison with the result for 35 g l-1brine solution, indicating that the Janus membrane is safe from the oil contamination. Our work provides a fine guidance for membrane distillation to treat high oily brine.

Tannic Acid Modulation of Substrate Utilization, Microbial Community, and Metabolic Traits in Sludge Anaerobic Fermentation for Volatile Fatty Acid Promotion.

Anaerobic fermentation is a crucial route to realize effective waste activated sludge (WAS) resource recovery and utilization, while the overall efficiency is commonly restrained by undesirable disruptors (i.e., chemical dewatering agents). This work unveiled the unexpectedly positive effects of biodewatering tannic acid (TA) on the volatile fatty acids (VFAs) biosynthesis during WAS anaerobic fermentation. The total VFAs yield was remarkably increased by 15.6 folds with enriched acetate and butyrate in TA-occurred systems. TA was capable to disintegrate extracellular polymeric substances to promote the overall organics release. However, TA further modulated the soluble proteins structure by hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions, resulting in the decrease of proteins bioavailability and consequential alteration of metabolic substrate feature. These changes reshaped the microbial community and stimulated adaptive regulatory systems in hydrolytic-acidogenic bacteria. The keystone species for carbohydrate metabolism (i.e., Solobacterium and Erysipelotrichaceae) were preferentially enriched. Also, the typical quorum sensing (i.e., enhancing substrate transport) and two-component systems (i.e., sustaining high metabolic activity) were activated to promote the microbial networks connectivity and ecological cooperative behaviors in response to TA stress. Additionally, the metabolic functions responsible for carbohydrate hydrolysis, transmembrane transport, and intracellular metabolism as well as VFA biosynthesis showed increased relative abundance, which maintained high microbial activities for VFAs biosynthesis. This study underscored the advantages of biodewatering TA for WAS treatment in the context of resource recovery and deciphered the interactive mechanisms.

Facile Preparation of Silica/Tannic Acid/Zein Microcapsules Templated from Non-Aqueous Pickering Emulsions and their Application in Cargo Protection.

Microcapsules have attracted significant attention in academia and industry due to their unique properties for protecting and controlling the release of active substances. However, based on water-insoluble biopolymers, developing a straightforward approach to prepare microcapsules with improved biocompatibility and functional shells remains a great challenge. In this study, zein, a water-insoluble protein, is employed to prepare robust microcapsules facilely using oil-in-aqueous ethanol Pickering emulsions as templates. First, the emulsion template is stabilized by hydrophobic silica nanoparticles with in situ surface modification of tannic acid. The zein is then precipitated at the interface in a controlled manner using antisolvent approach to obtain silica/tannic acid/zein (STZ) microcapsules. It is found that the concentration of zein and the presence of tannic acid played a significant role in the formation of STZ microcapsules with well-defined morphology and a robust shell. The uniform deposition of zein on the surface of template droplets is facilitated by the interactions between tannic acid and zein via hydrogen bond and electrostatic force. Finally, the resulting STZ microcapsules showed super resistance to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and high temperature for the unstable, lipophilic, and active substance of ß-carotene.

Shape Memory Polyurethane Composite With Fast Response to Near-Infrared Light Based on Tannic Acid-Iron and Dynamic Phenol-Carbamate Network.

Intelligent materials derived from green and renewable bio-based materials garner widespread attention recently. Herein, shape memory polyurethane composite (PUTA/Fe) with fast response to near-infrared (NIR) light is successfully prepared by introducing Fe3+ into the tannic acid-based polyurethane (PUTA) matrix through coordination between Fe3+ and tannic acid. The results show that the excellent NIR light response ability is due to the even distribution of Fe3+ filler with good photo-thermal conversion ability. With the increase of Fe3+ content, the NIR light response shape recovery rate of PUTA/Fe composite films is significantly improved, and the shape recovery time is reduced from over 60 s to 40 s. In addition, the mechanical properties of PUTA/Fe composite film are also improved. Importantly, owing to the dynamic phenol-carbamate network within the polymer matrix, the PUTA/Fe composite film can reshape its permanent shape through topological rearrangement and show its good NIR light response shape memory performance. Therefore, PUTA/Fe composites with high content of bio-based material (TA content of 15.1-19.4%) demonstrate the shape memory characteristics of fast response to NIR light; so, it will have great potential in the application of new intelligent materials including efficient and environmentally friendly smart photothermal responder.

The hepatoprotective potential of tannic acid against doxorubicin-induced hepatotoxicity: Insights into its antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic mechanisms.

Doxorubicin (DOX), which is frequently used in cancer treatment, has limited clinical use due to adverse effects on healthy tissues, especially the liver. Therefore, it is necessary to research the molecular basis of DOX-induced organ and tissue damage and protective agents. In this study, we aimed to examine the protective effects of tannic acid (TA) against DOX-induced hepatoxicity in experimental rat models. Rats were randomly divided into four experimental groups: the untreated control, DOX, TA, and cotreatment (DOX + TA) groups. We investigated the antioxidant system's main components and oxidative stress indicators. Moreover, we examined alterations in the mRNA expression of critical regulators that modulate apoptosis, inflammation, and cell metabolism to better understand the underlying factors of DOX-induced liver toxicity. The results showed that DOX exposure caused an increase in MDA levels and a significant depletion of GSH content in rat liver tissues. Consistent with oxidative stress-related metabolites, DOX was found to significantly suppress both mRNA expression and enzyme activities of antioxidant system components. Moreover, DOX exposure had significant adverse effects on regulating the other regulatory genes studied. However, it was determined that TA could alleviate many of the negative changes caused by DOX. The results of the present study indicated that TA might be considered a versatile candidate that could prevent DOX-induced hepatotoxicity, possibly by preserving cell physiology, viability, and especially redox balance.

Highly efficient removal of tannic acid from wastewater using biomimetic porous materials.

To effectively remove tannic acid (TA) from wastewater, using green and natural materials has attracted increasing attention. Inspired by Galla Chinensis (GC) with high content of TA, this study synthesized a biomimetic porous adsorbent to mimic the GC structure using dialdehyde tapioca starch (DTS) and gelatin (GL). The TA adsorption performance and mechanism of synthetic porous material were investigated. Results revealed that the porous material exhibited a maximum TA adsorption capacity of 1072.01 mg/g, along with a high removal rate of 95.16% under the conditions of a DTS-GL mass ratio of 1:1, DTS aldehyde content of 48.16%, a solid content of 5%, and a pH of 2 at 25 °C. The adsorption of TA by DTS was not affected by water-soluble cationic and anion. The adsorption kinetics of TA on the porous material followed the pseudo-second-order model, and this Langmuir adsorption model (R2 = 0.9954) which were well described the adsorption of TA by the material, indicating that the adsorption primarily occurred in a monolayer. FTIR, XRD, DSC, TG, XPS, and SEM-EDS were employed to characterize the structure characteristics of the porous material. The cross-linking between DTS and GL by Schiff base reaction imparted a chemical structure could absorb TA by hydrogen bonding. The TA desorption rates of in 30% acetone and 40% ethanol solutions were 88.76% and 91.03%, respectively. The porous material prepared by the GC-inspired approach holds promise as an ideal choice for loading polyphenolic compounds and provides a new perspective for the design and application of bioinspired engineering materials.

Removal of manganese (Mn2+) from water samples using a biocomposite sorbent.

Herein, tannic acid-tethered cellulose was developed as an efficient and selective sorbent for Mn2⁺ removal from aqueous solutions. The modified cellulose was characterized through scanning electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and elemental analyses. Sorption performance was evaluated using various parameters, including pH, initial Mn2⁺ concentration, contact time, and the presence of interfering ions. Results indicated that Mn2⁺ removal was highly pH-dependent, with removal efficiency increasing from 8% at pH 2 to99% at pH 9, achieving a remarkable 99% removal rate within only 30 min, highlighting the rapidity of the cellulose sorption kinetics. The results of isotherm studies confirmed that the sorption conformed to the Langmuir model with a monolayer sorption mechanism. Using a sorbent dose of 0.05 g, 99% of Mn2⁺ could be effectively eliminated from water, achieving a maximum sorption capacity of 32.2 mg/g dry-sorbent. The modified cellulose could be effectively regenerated using 0.5-M HCl or 0.1-M H2SO4, with no considerable deterioration in sorption performance after three sorption-regeneration cycles. The presence of Na⁺ and K⁺ had minimal impact on Mn2⁺ removal, whereas the presence of Ca2⁺ and Mg2⁺ at low concentrations facilitated moderate-level Mn2⁺ removal.

Electrochemical detection of sulfanilamide using tannic acid exfoliated MoS2 nanosheets combined with reduced graphene oxide/graphite.

Sulfonamides are a family of synthetic drugs with a broad-spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Like other antimicrobials, they have been found in aquatic environments, making their detection important. Herein, an electrochemical sensor was designed using tannic acid exfoliated few-layered MoS2 sheets, which were combined with a mixture of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and graphite flakes (G). The rGO/G was formed using electrodeposition, by cycling from -0.5 to -1.5 V in an acidified sulfate solution with well dispersed GO and G. The exfoliated MoS2 sheets were drop cast over the wrinkled rGO/G surface to form the final sensor, GCE/rGO/G/ta-MoS2. The mixture of rGO/G was superior to pure rGO in formulating the sensor. The fabricated sensor exhibited an extended linear range from 0.1 to 566 µM, with a LOD of 86 nM, with good selectivity in the presence of various salts found in water and structurally related drugs from the sulfonamide family. The sensor showed very good reproducibility with the RSD at 0.48 %, repeatability and acceptable long term stability over a 10-day period. Good recovery from both tap and river water was achieved, with recovery ranging from 90.4 to 98.9 % for tap water and from 83.5 to 94.4 % for real river water samples.

Highly enhanced chloramphenicol adsorption performance of MIL-53-NH2(Al)-derived porous carbons modified with tannic acid.

The worldwide demand for antibiotics has experienced a notable surge, propelled by the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and advancements in the global healthcare sector. A prominent challenge confronting humanity is the unregulated release of antibiotic-laden wastewater into the environment, posing significant threats to public health. The adoption of affordable carbon-based adsorbents emerges as a promising strategy for mitigating the contamination of antibiotic wastewater. Here, we report the synthesis of novel porous carbons (MPC) through a direct pyrolysis of MIL-53-NH2(Al) and tannic acid (TANA) under N2 atmosphere at 800 °C for 4 h. The effect of TANA amount ratios (0%-20%, wt wt-1) on porous carbon structure and adsorption performance was investigated. Results showed that TANA modification resulted in decreased surface area (1,600 m2 g-1-949 m2 g-1) and pore volume (2.3 cm3 g-1-1.7 cm3 g-1), but supplied hydroxyl functional groups. Adsorption kinetic, intraparticle diffusion, and isotherm were examined, indicating the best fit of Elovich and Langmuir models. 10%-TANA-MPC obtained an ultrahigh adsorption capacity of 564.4 mg g-1, which was approximately 2.1 times higher than that of unmodified porous carbon. 10%-TANA-MPC could be easily recycled up to 5 times, and after reuse, this adsorbent still remained highly stable in morphology and surface area. The contribution of H bonding, pore-filling, electrostatic and π-π interactions to chloramphenicol adsorption was clarified. It is recommended that TANA-modified MIL-53-NH2(Al)-derived porous carbons act as a potential adsorbent for removal of pollutants effectively.

Protective effect of resveratrol and tannic acid combination on aluminium chloride induced neurotoxicity in rats.

OBJECTIVE: Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease and one of the most common causes of dementia. Despite recent advancements, there exists an unmet need for a suitable therapeutic option. This study aimed to evaluate the protective effects of the combination of resveratrol (20 mg/kg/day p.o.) and tannic acid (50 mg/kg/day p.o.) to reduce aluminium trichloride-induced Alzheimer's disease in rats. METHODS: Wistar rats weighing 150-200g were administered with aluminium chloride (100 mg/kg/day p.o.) for 90 days to induce neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease. Neurobehavioral changes were assessed using novel object recognition test, elevated plus maze test, and Morris water maze test. Histopathological studies were performed using H&E stain and Congo Red stains to check amyloid deposits. Further oxidative stress was measured in brain tissue. RESULTS: Aluminium trichloride treated negative control group showed cognitive impairment in the Morris water maze test, novel object recognition test, and elevated plus maze test. Further, the negative control group showed significant oxidative stress, increase amyloid deposits, and severe histological changes. Treatment with the combination of resveratrol and tannic acid showed significant attenuation in cognitive impairment. The oxidative stress markers and amyloid plaque levels were significantly attenuated with the treatment. CONCLUSION: The present study indicates the beneficial effects of resveratrol-tannic acid combination in AlCl3 induced neurotoxicity in rats.

Identification of dilated cardiomyopathy-linked key genes by bioinformatics methods and evaluating the impact of tannic acid and monosodium glutamate in rats.

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is the most common type of myocardial dysfunction, affecting mostly young adults, but its therapeutic diagnosis and biomarkers for prognosis are lacking. This study aimed to investigate the possible effect of the common food additive monosodium glutamate (MSG) and tannic acid (TA), a phenolic compound, on the key molecular actors responsible for DCM. DCM-related publicly available microarray datasets (GSE120895, GSE17800, and GSE19303) were downloaded from the comprehensive Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database, and analyzed to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs). By integrating DEGs and gene-disease validity curation results, overlapping genes were screened and identified as hub genes. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network and ontology analysis were performed to make sense of the identified biological data. Finally, mRNA expression changes of identified hub genes in the heart tissues of rats treated with MSG and TA were measured by the qPCR method. Six upregulated (IGF1, TTN, ACTB, LMNA, EDN1, and NPPB) DEGs were identified between the DCM and healthy control samples as the hub genes. qPCR results revealed that the mRNA levels of these genes involved in DCM development increased significantly in rat heart tissues exposed to MSG. In contrast, this increase was remarkably alleviated by TA treatment. Our results provide new insights into critical molecular mechanisms that should be focused on in future DCM studies. Moreover, MSG may play a critical role in DCM formation, and TA may be used as a promising therapeutic agent in DCM.

Effect of tannic acid on doxorubicin-induced cellular stress: Expression levels of heat shock genes in rat spleen.

Doxorubicin (DOX), an anthracycline group antibiotic, has been extensively employed as a potent chemotherapeutic agent for treating solid and hematopoietic tumors in humans. Amid exposure to diverse stress conditions, living organisms swiftly initiate the synthesis of heat shock proteins (HSPs), a set of highly conserved proteins. Tannic acid (TA) has garnered increasing study attention due to its special chemical properties, health benefits, and wide availability. This study's primary aim is to elucidate the impact of DOX and TA on the expression levels of Hsp90aa1, Hspa1a, Hspa4, and Hspa5 in the spleen tissues of rats. Sprague Dawley rats (Rattus norvegicus, male, 9-10 weeks old, 180 ± 20 g) were randomly divided into 4 groups: control, DOX (30 mg/kg cumulative), TA (50 mg/kg), and DOX + TA (5 mg/kg and 50 mg/kg, respectively). Subsequently, spleen tissues were collected from rats, and complementary DNA libraries were generated after the application process. The quantitative real-time PCR method was used to detect and quantify the mRNA expression changes of the Hsp90aa1, Hspa1a, Hspa4, and Hspa5 genes our results showed that the mRNA expressions of the targeted genes were up-regulated in rat spleen tissues exposed to DOX. However, this increase was remarkably suppressed by TA treatment. These findings suggest that TA may serve as a protective agent, mitigating the toxic effects of DOX in the rat spleen.