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Pak J Pharm Sci ; 37(2(Special)): 459-462, 2024 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38822550

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The purpose of this study was to examine the potential hypoglycemic effects of administering ginger (Zingiber officinale) and garlic (Allium sativum) to rats with induced type 2 diabetes. A total of forty-five male adult albino rats were randomly assigned to five groups. The groups were named Normal Control, Diabetic Control, Ginger group, Garlic group and a combination group of ginger and garlic. Diabetes was produced in all groups, except the normal control group, using an intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin at a dosage of 60 mg/body weight. During the course of two months, rats were administered varying amounts of ginger and garlic powders as part of their treatment After the experiment concluded, measurements were taken for glycated hemoglobin, serum glucose, insulin, cholesterol, high density protein, low density protein and liver glycogen levels. These groups exhibited considerably greater serum insulin and high-density lipoprotein concentrations (P<0.05) compared to the diabetic control group. Conversely, body weight, fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein, and glycated hemoglobin levels were significantly lower (P<0.05) in all groups compared to the diabetic control group. A statistically significant increase (P<0.05) increase shown in liver glycogen levels. This study proposes that the utilization of ginger and garlic powders improve the condition of type 2 diabetes and maybe reduce the risk of subsequent diabetic complications.


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Glucemia , Diabetes Mellitus Experimental , Ajo , Hipoglucemiantes , Insulina , Polvos , Zingiber officinale , Animales , Ajo/química , Zingiber officinale/química , Diabetes Mellitus Experimental/tratamiento farmacológico , Diabetes Mellitus Experimental/sangre , Masculino , Glucemia/efectos de los fármacos , Glucemia/metabolismo , Hipoglucemiantes/farmacología , Hipoglucemiantes/uso terapéutico , Ratas , Insulina/sangre , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/tratamiento farmacológico , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/sangre , Hemoglobina Glucada/metabolismo , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Fitoterapia , Glucógeno Hepático/metabolismo , Estreptozocina
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J Mass Spectrom ; 59(6): e5036, 2024 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38726689

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Turmeric and ginger are extensively employed as functional ingredients due to their high content of curcuminoids and gingerols, considered the key bioactive compounds found in these roots. In this study, we present an innovative and fast method for the assay of curcuminoids and gingerols in different foods containing the two spices, with the aim of monitoring the quality of products from a nutraceutical perspective. The proposed approach is based on paper spray tandem mass spectrometry coupled with the use of a labeled internal standard, which has permitted to achieve the best results in terms of specificity and accuracy. All the calculated analytical parameters were satisfactory; accuracy values are around 100% for all spiked samples and the precision data result lower than 15%. The protocol was applied to several real samples, and to demonstrate its robustness and reliability, the results were compared to those arising from the common liquid chromatographic method.


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Curcuma , Alcoholes Grasos , Espectrometría de Masas en Tándem , Zingiber officinale , Zingiber officinale/química , Curcuma/química , Espectrometría de Masas en Tándem/métodos , Alcoholes Grasos/análisis , Reproducibilidad de los Resultados , Límite de Detección , Catecoles/análisis , Análisis de los Alimentos/métodos , Curcumina/análisis , Curcumina/análogos & derivados , Papel
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BMC Genomics ; 25(1): 460, 2024 May 11.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38730330

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BACKGROUND: Zingiber officinale Roscoe, colloquially known as ginger, is a crop of significant medicinal and culinary value that frequently encounters adversity stemming from inhospitable environmental conditions. The MYB transcription factors have garnered recognition for their pivotal role in orchestrating a multitude of plant biological pathways. Nevertheless, the enumeration and characterization of the MYBs within Z. officinale Roscoe remains unknown. This study embarks on a genome-wide scrutiny of the MYB gene lineage in ginger, with the aim of cataloging all ZoMYB genes implicated in the biosynthesis of gingerols and curcuminoids, and elucidating their potential regulatory mechanisms in counteracting abiotic stress, thereby influencing ginger growth and development. RESULTS: In this study, we identified an MYB gene family comprising 231 members in ginger genome. This ensemble comprises 74 singular-repeat MYBs (1R-MYB), 156 double-repeat MYBs (R2R3-MYB), and a solitary triple-repeat MYB (R1R2R3-MYB). Moreover, a comprehensive analysis encompassing the sequence features, conserved protein motifs, phylogenetic relationships, chromosome location, and gene duplication events of the ZoMYBs was conducted. We classified ZoMYBs into 37 groups, congruent with the number of conserved domains and gene structure analysis. Additionally, the expression profiles of ZoMYBs during development and under various stresses, including ABA, cold, drought, heat, and salt, were investigated in ginger utilizing both RNA-seq data and qRT-PCR analysis. CONCLUSION: This work provides a comprehensive understanding of the MYB family in ginger and lays the foundation for the future investigation of the potential functions of ZoMYB genes in ginger growth, development and abiotic stress tolerance of ginger.


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Familia de Multigenes , Filogenia , Proteínas de Plantas , Estrés Fisiológico , Factores de Transcripción , Zingiber officinale , Zingiber officinale/genética , Estrés Fisiológico/genética , Factores de Transcripción/genética , Factores de Transcripción/metabolismo , Proteínas de Plantas/genética , Proteínas de Plantas/metabolismo , Regulación de la Expresión Génica de las Plantas
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 12059, 2024 05 27.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38802394

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COVID-19 is a global pandemic that caused a dramatic loss of human life worldwide, leading to accelerated research for antiviral drug discovery. Herbal medicine is one of the most commonly used alternative medicine for the prevention and treatment of many conditions including respiratory system diseases. In this study, a computational pipeline was employed, including network pharmacology, molecular docking simulations, and molecular dynamics simulations, to analyze the common phytochemicals of ginger rhizomes and identify candidate constituents as viral inhibitors. Furthermore, experimental assays were performed to analyze the volatile and non-volatile compounds of ginger and to assess the antiviral activity of ginger oil and hydroalcoholic extract. Network pharmacology analysis showed that ginger compounds target human genes that are involved in related cellular processes to the viral infection. Docking analysis highlighted five pungent compounds and zingiberenol as potential inhibitors for the main protease (Mpro), spike receptor-binding domain (RBD), and human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). Then, (6)-gingerdiacetate was selected for molecular dynamics (MD) simulations as it exhibited the best binding interactions and free energies over the three target proteins. Trajectories analysis of the three complexes showed that RBD and ACE2 complexes with the ligand preserved similar patterns of root mean square deviation (RMSD) and radius of gyration (Rg) values to their respective native structures. Finally, experimental validation of the ginger hydroalcoholic extract confirmed the existence of (6)-gingerdiacetate and revealed the strong antiviral activity of the hydroalcoholic extract with IC 50 of 2.727 µ g / ml . Our study provides insights into the potential antiviral activity of (6)-gingerdiacetate that may enhance the host immune response and block RBD binding to ACE2, thereby, inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 infection.


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Antivirales , Tratamiento Farmacológico de COVID-19 , Simulación del Acoplamiento Molecular , Simulación de Dinámica Molecular , Extractos Vegetales , SARS-CoV-2 , Zingiber officinale , Zingiber officinale/química , Antivirales/farmacología , Antivirales/química , Humanos , SARS-CoV-2/efectos de los fármacos , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Extractos Vegetales/química , Farmacología en Red , Enzima Convertidora de Angiotensina 2/metabolismo , Enzima Convertidora de Angiotensina 2/química , Proteasas 3C de Coronavirus/antagonistas & inhibidores , Proteasas 3C de Coronavirus/metabolismo , Proteasas 3C de Coronavirus/química , COVID-19/virología , Glicoproteína de la Espiga del Coronavirus/metabolismo , Glicoproteína de la Espiga del Coronavirus/química
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Breast Dis ; 43(1): 99-110, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38758988

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INTRODUCTION: Indonesian civilization extensively uses traditional medicine to cure illnesses and preserve health. The lack of knowledge on the security and efficacy of medicinal plants is still a significant concern. Although the precise chemicals responsible for this impact are unknown, ginger is a common medicinal plant in Southeast Asia that may have anticancer qualities. METHOD: Using data from Dudedocking, a machine-learning model was created to predict possible breast anticancer chemicals from ginger. The model was used to forecast substances that block KIT and MAPK2 proteins, essential elements in breast cancer. RESULT: Beta-carotene, 5-Hydroxy-74'-dimethoxyflavone, [12]-Shogaol, Isogingerenone B, curcumin, Trans-[10]-Shogaol, Gingerenone A, Dihydrocurcumin, and demethoxycurcumin were all superior to the reference ligand for MAPK2, according to molecular docking studies. Lycopene, [8]-Shogaol, [6]-Shogaol, and [1]-Paradol exhibited low toxicity and no Lipinski violations, but beta carotene had toxic predictions and Lipinski violations. It was anticipated that all three substances would have anticarcinogenic qualities. CONCLUSION: Overall, this study shows the value of machine learning in drug development and offers insightful information on possible anticancer chemicals from ginger.


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Neoplasias de la Mama , Aprendizaje Automático , Simulación del Acoplamiento Molecular , Zingiber officinale , Zingiber officinale/química , Humanos , Neoplasias de la Mama/tratamiento farmacológico , Femenino , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Simulación por Computador , Antineoplásicos Fitogénicos/farmacología , Catecoles/farmacología
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Pak J Pharm Sci ; 37(2): 275-289, 2024 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38767094

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The capsule is a major virulence factor for Streptococcus pneumoniae which causes global morbidity and mortality. It is already known that there are few conserved genes in the capsular biosynthesis pathway, which are common among all known serotypes, called CpsA, CpsB, CpsC and CpsD. Inhibiting capsular synthesis can render S. pneumoniae defenseless and vulnerable to phagocytosis. The Inhibitory potential of active Zingiber officinale compounds was investigated against the 3D (3-dimensional) structural products of Cps genes using in silico techniques. A 3D compound repository was created and screened for drug-likeness and the qualified compounds were used for molecular docking and dynamic simulation-based experiments using gallic acid for outcome comparison. Cavity-based docking revealed five different cavities in the CpsA, CpsB and CpsD proteins, with gallic acid and selected compounds of Zingiber in a binding affinity range of -6.8 to -8.8 kcal/mol. Gingerenone A, gingerenone B, isogingerenone B and gingerenone C showed the highest binding affinities for CpsA, CpsB and CpsD, respectively. Through the Molegro Virtual Docker re-docking strategy, the highest binding energies (-126.5 kcal/mol) were computed for CpsB with gingerenone A and CpsD with gingerenone B. These findings suggest that gingerenone A, B and C are potential inhibitors of S. pneumoniae-conserved capsule-synthesizing proteins.


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Proteínas Bacterianas , Simulación del Acoplamiento Molecular , Streptococcus pneumoniae , Zingiber officinale , Zingiber officinale/química , Streptococcus pneumoniae/efectos de los fármacos , Streptococcus pneumoniae/metabolismo , Proteínas Bacterianas/metabolismo , Proteínas Bacterianas/antagonistas & inhibidores , Simulación por Computador , Cápsulas Bacterianas/metabolismo , Cápsulas Bacterianas/química , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Extractos Vegetales/química , Simulación de Dinámica Molecular , Antibacterianos/farmacología , Antibacterianos/química , Antibacterianos/biosíntesis , Ácido Gálico/farmacología , Ácido Gálico/química
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J Emerg Med ; 66(5): e645, 2024 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38693007
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Food Chem ; 452: 139425, 2024 Sep 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38744128

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Effect of puffing on conversion of gingerols to shogaols, physicochemical properties as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of puffed ginger was investigated. Puffing significantly increased extraction yield and the highest value was 12.52% at 980 kPa. The significant decrease in gingerols and increase in shogaols were occurred after puffing, respectively. Especially, 6-shogaol was dramatically increased from 4.84 to 99.10 mg/g dried ginger. Puffed ginger exhibited the higher antioxidant activities (analyzed by DPPH, ABTS, TPC, and TFC) than those of control, and they were significantly increased with increasing puffing pressure. In case of anti-inflammatory activity, puffed ginger did not inhibit NO production, but significantly inhibited TNF-α and IL-6 productions. Among gingerols and shogaols, 6-shogaol showed significantly strong correlations with both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Consequently, puffed ginger can be applied to functional food industry, which dramatically increased the contents of 6, 8, 10-shogaols, the main bioactive compounds in ginger.


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Antiinflamatorios , Antioxidantes , Catecoles , Alcoholes Grasos , Extractos Vegetales , Zingiber officinale , Zingiber officinale/química , Catecoles/química , Catecoles/análisis , Antioxidantes/química , Antiinflamatorios/química , Antiinflamatorios/farmacología , Alcoholes Grasos/química , Alcoholes Grasos/análisis , Alcoholes Grasos/farmacología , Extractos Vegetales/química , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Animales , Ratones
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BMC Complement Med Ther ; 24(1): 145, 2024 Apr 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38575994

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BACKGROUND: Ginger is a common aromatic vegetable with a wide range of functional ingredients and considerable medicinal and nutritional properties. Numerous studies have shown that ginger and its active ingredients have suppressive effects on manifold tumours, including ovarian cancer (OC). However, the molecular mechanism by which ginger inhibits OC is not clear. The aim of this study was to investigate the function and mechanism of ginger in OC. METHODS: The estimation of n6-methyladenosine (m6A) levels was performed using the m6A RNA Methylation Quantification Kit, and RT-qPCR was used to determine the expression of m6A-related genes and proteins. The m6A methylationome was detected by MeRIP-seq, following analysis of the data. Differential methylation of genes was assessed utilizing RT-qPCR and Western Blotting. The effect of ginger on SKOV3 invasion in ovarian cancer cells was investigated using the wound healing assay and transwell assays. RESULTS: Ginger significantly reduced the m6A level of OC cells SKOV3. The 3'UTR region is the major site of modification for m6A methylation, and its key molecular activities include Cell Adhesion Molecules, according to meRIP-seq results. Moreover, it was observed that Ginger aids significantly in downregulating the CLDN7, CLDN11 mRNA, and protein expression. The results of wound healing assay and transwell assay showed that ginger significantly inhibited the invasion of OC cells SKOV3. CONCLUSIONS: Ginger inhibits ovarian cancer cells' SKOV3 invasion by regulating m6A methylation through CLDN7, CLDN11, and CD274.


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Neoplasias Ováricas , Zingiber officinale , Femenino , Humanos , Neoplasias Ováricas/tratamiento farmacológico , Neoplasias Ováricas/genética , Metilación de ARN , Antígeno B7-H1 , Claudinas
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J Hazard Mater ; 470: 134268, 2024 May 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38608592

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Ginger is consumed as a spice and medicine globally. However, pesticide residues in ginger and their residue changes during processing remain poorly understood. Our results demonstrate that clothianidin, carbendazim and imidacloprid were the top detected pesticides in 152 ginger samples with detection rates of 17.11-27.63%, and these pesticides had higher average residues of 44.07-97.63 µg/kg. Although most samples contained low levels of pesticides, 66.45% of the samples were detected with pesticides, and 38.82% were contaminated with 2-5 pesticides. Peeling, washing, boiling and pickling removed different amounts of pesticides from ginger (processing factor range: 0.06-1.56, most <1). By contrast, pesticide residues were concentrated by stir-frying and drying (0.50-6.45, most >1). Pesticide residues were influenced by pesticide physico-chemical parameters involving molecular weight, melting point, degradation point and octanol-water partition coefficient by different ginger processing methods. Chronic and acute dietary risk assessments suggest that dietary exposure to pesticides from ginger consumption was within acceptable levels for the general population. This study sheds light on pesticide residues in ginger from market to processing and is of theoretical and practical value for ensuring ginger quality and safety.


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Contaminación de Alimentos , Residuos de Plaguicidas , Zingiber officinale , Zingiber officinale/química , Residuos de Plaguicidas/análisis , Medición de Riesgo , Contaminación de Alimentos/análisis , Manipulación de Alimentos , Humanos , Exposición Dietética/análisis
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Trop Anim Health Prod ; 56(3): 119, 2024 Apr 11.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38602560

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This study was carried out to examine the effects of ginger liquid extract (GLE) on the growth, immune response, antioxidative defence mechanism, and general health of Holstein calves. Sixteen calves (4-d old) were included in the experiment and randomly assigned to groups, and they were fed whole milk containing GLE at a rate of 0, 0.50, 0.72, and 1% of the milk amount consumed. Calves consuming 1% GLE were weaned at an earlier age and gained better body weight (BW) compared to the other groups. The group fed with 0.50% GLE consumed less daily starter than the other groups. The administration of GLE resulted in a non-significant decrease in fecal score (FS), the number of days with diarrhea (DDN), and illness (IDN) among the calves. Notably, the 1% GLE exhibited a significant inhibitory effect on the growth of E. coli, while its effect on the growth of other pathogenic bacteria was not statistically significant. Despite the non-significant reduction in malondialdehyde (MDA), total oxidative status (TOS), and oxidative stress index (OSI) values, the 1% GLE demonstrated support for antioxidative defence mechanism and immune response. The results indicated that 1% GLE can be effective in promoting the health of calves by enhancing their immune response and antioxidant capacity. This suggests that incorporating 1% GLE into their overall well-being, potentially leading to improved health outcomes and performance in calf rearing operations.


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Antioxidantes , Zingiber officinale , Animales , Bovinos , Escherichia coli , Inmunidad , Estado de Salud , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología
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Food Chem ; 449: 139263, 2024 Aug 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38657553

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Crab meatballs with more unsaturated fat tend to spoil. Ginger essential oil (GEO) with oxidation resistance was encapsulated into microcapsules (GM) by complex cohesion of mung bean protein isolate (MBPI) and chitosan (CS) in a ratio of 8:1 at pH = 6.4, encapsulation efficiency (EE) and payload (PL) of GM (D50 = 26.16 ± 0.45 µm) with high thermal stability were 78.35 ± 1.02% and 55.43 ± 0.64%. GM (0.6%, w/w) did not interfere with the original flavor of crab meatballs, and lowered values of pH, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and total bacteria counts (TBC) of the products than those spiked with GEO and the control. The prediction accuracy of the logistic first-order growth kinetic equation in line with TBC (2.84%) was better than that of zero-order and Arrhenius coupled equation based on pH (7.48%) and TBARS (5.94%), but all of them could predict the shelf life of crab meatballs containing GM stored at 4-25 °C.


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Quitosano , Composición de Medicamentos , Conservación de Alimentos , Almacenamiento de Alimentos , Aceites Volátiles , Vigna , Zingiber officinale , Quitosano/química , Aceites Volátiles/química , Aceites Volátiles/farmacología , Animales , Conservación de Alimentos/métodos , Zingiber officinale/química , Vigna/química , Vigna/crecimiento & desarrollo , Proteínas de Plantas/química , Braquiuros/química , Braquiuros/microbiología , Mariscos/análisis , Mariscos/microbiología
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Rev Esc Enferm USP ; 57: e20230104, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38461442

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of ginger with P6 acupressure in preventing and treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in cancer patients. METHOD: A total of 172 participants were randomly divided into the control, ginger, acupressure, and joint groups, who were hospitalized in the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University from February and September 2022. The baseline characteristics, nausea, vomiting, and retching, benefit finding, functional living index-emesis, treatment satisfaction, and adverse reaction, were used in data collection. RESULTS: No significant difference was found in benefit finding and adverse reactions among the four groups (P > 0.05). Ginger significantly improved delayed CINV and function living index-nausea (P < 0.05) but had no significant effect on acute CINV, retching, and delayed vomiting, functional living index-emesis, and treatment satisfaction (P>0.05). Acute nausea and retching, delayed nausea, vomiting, and retching, functional living index-emesis, and treatment satisfaction were effectively improved in the acupressure and joint groups (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Ginger with P6 acupressure may contribute to improving CINV in patients undergoing chemotherapy.


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Acupresión , Antineoplásicos , Zingiber officinale , Humanos , Náusea/inducido químicamente , Náusea/tratamiento farmacológico , Náusea/prevención & control , Vómitos/inducido químicamente , Vómitos/tratamiento farmacológico , Vómitos/prevención & control , Antineoplásicos/efectos adversos
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Asian Pac J Cancer Prev ; 25(3): 893-908, 2024 Mar 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38546072

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INTRODUCTION: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. The construction of a competing gene network is an important step in the identification of the role of hub genes in breast cancers. In the current research, we used a number of bioinformatics tools to construct this network in breast cancer and investigated the combined effect of garlic and ginger on mice model of breast cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We chose female mice weighing 18-20 g that were divided into 7 groups including; the cancer group receiving normal saline, different doses of ginger extract (100 and 500 mg/kg), different doses of garlic (50 and 100 mg/kg), tamoxifen (10 mg/ kg) and simultaneous garlic (100 mg/kg) and ginger (500 mg/kg) for 3 weeks intraperitoneal. Then we anesthetized the mice, isolated the tumor, and determined its size. Glutathione reductase and peroxidase levels and HER2, PTEN, and Cullin3 genes expression were measured. RESULTS: We identified 20 hub genes for breast cancer. In animal phase we found that tumor size in all mice receiving garlic and ginger showed a significant decrease compared to the control. Glutathione reductase showed a significant increase in all groups, especially in ginger 500 and combined groups. Glutathione peroxidase increased almost in all groups, especially in ginger 500. Expression of HER2 decreased in all treated groups. Expression of PTEN increased just in the combined group. CONCLUSION: Taken together, we introduce a number of novel promising diagnostic biomarkers for breast cancer. The use of garlic and ginger in the treatment of cancer can be useful. This action is probably through the antioxidant mechanism, and regulation of the expression of cancer related genes such as PTEN.


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Neoplasias de la Mama , Ajo , Zingiber officinale , Humanos , Femenino , Ratones , Animales , Antioxidantes/farmacología , Neoplasias de la Mama/tratamiento farmacológico , Neoplasias de la Mama/genética , Glutatión Reductasa , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/genética
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Nutrients ; 16(6)2024 Mar 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38542668

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BACKGROUND: The Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) is the dietary pattern par excellence for managing and preventing metabolic diseases, such as Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM). The MedDiet incorporates spices and aromatic herbs, which are abundant sources of bioactive compounds. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of all aromatic herbs and spices included in the MedDiet, such as black cumin, clove, parsley, saffron, thyme, ginger, black pepper, rosemary, turmeric, basil, oregano, and cinnamon, on the glycemic profile in T2DM subjects. METHODS: PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were searched for interventional studies investigating the effect of these aromatic herbs and spices on the glycemic profile in T2DM subjects. RESULTS: This systematic review retrieved 6958 studies, of which 77 were included in the qualitative synthesis and 45 were included in the meta-analysis. Our results showed that cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, black cumin, and saffron significantly improved the fasting glucose levels in T2DM subjects. The most significant decreases in fasting glucose were achieved after supplementation with black cumin, followed by cinnamon and ginger, which achieved a decrease of between 27 and 17 mg/dL. CONCLUSIONS: Only ginger and black cumin reported a significant improvement in glycated hemoglobin, and only cinnamon and ginger showed a significant decrease in insulin.


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Crocus , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2 , Dieta Mediterránea , Zingiber officinale , Humanos , Especias/análisis , Glucosa
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Int J Mol Sci ; 25(5)2024 Mar 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38474229

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The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is increasing globally due to behavioral and environmental changes. There are many therapeutic agents available for the treatment of chronic metabolic diseases, such as obesity and diabetes, but the data on their efficacy and safety are lacking. Through a pilot study by our group, Zingiber officinale rhizomes used as a spice and functional food were selected as an anti-obesity candidate. In this study, steam-processed ginger extract (GGE) was used and we compared its efficacy at alleviating metabolic syndrome-related symptoms with that of conventional ginger extract (GE). Compared with GE, GGE (25-100 µg/mL) had an increased antioxidant capacity and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity in vitro. GGE was better at suppressing the differentiation of 3T3-L1 adipocytes and lipid accumulation in HepG2 cells and promoting glucose utilization in C2C12 cells than GE. In 16-week high-fat-diet (HFD)-fed mice, GGE (100 and 200 mg/kg) improved biochemical profiles, including lipid status and liver function, to a greater extent than GE (200 mg/kg). The supplementation of HFD-fed mice with GGE (200 mg/kg) resulted in the downregulation of SREBP-1c and FAS gene expression in the liver. Collectively, our results indicate that GGE is a promising therapeutic for the treatment of obesity and metabolic syndrome.


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Fármacos Antiobesidad , Síndrome Metabólico , Zingiber officinale , Ratones , Animales , Vapor , Síndrome Metabólico/tratamiento farmacológico , Proyectos Piloto , Tejido Adiposo/metabolismo , Obesidad/metabolismo , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Dieta Alta en Grasa , Fármacos Antiobesidad/farmacología , Lípidos/farmacología , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Células 3T3-L1 , Adipogénesis
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Nutrients ; 16(5)2024 Mar 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38474869

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The health benefits of ginger rhizomes (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) have been known for centuries. Recently, ginger root has gained more attention due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities. Many of the bioactive components of ginger may have therapeutic benefits in treating inflammatory arthritis. Their properties seem especially helpful in treating diseases linked to persistent inflammation and pain, symptoms present in the course of the most prevalent rheumatic diseases, such as osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This review analyzes the current knowledge regarding ginger's beneficial anti-inflammatory effect in both in vitro and in vivo studies as well as clinical trials. The drug delivery systems to improve ginger's bioavailability and medicinal properties are discussed. Understanding ginger's beneficial aspects may initiate further studies on improving its bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy and achieving more a comprehensive application in medicine.


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Artritis Reumatoide , Zingiber officinale , Humanos , Especias , Extractos Vegetales/uso terapéutico , Preparaciones Farmacéuticas , Antiinflamatorios/uso terapéutico , Artritis Reumatoide/tratamiento farmacológico
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Phytomedicine ; 128: 155500, 2024 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38484627

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Ginger, a well-known spice plant, has been used widely in medicinal preparations for pain relief. However, little is known about its analgesic components and the underlying mechanism. Here, we ascertained, the efficacy of ginger ingredient 8-Shogaol (8S), on inflammatory pain and tolerance induced by morphine, and probed the role of TRPV1 in its analgesic action using genetic and electrophysiology approaches. Results showed that 8S effectively reduced nociceptive behaviors of mice elicited by chemical stimuli, noxious heat as well as inflammation, and antagonized morphine analgesic tolerance independent on opioid receptor function. Genetic deletion of TRPV1 significantly abolished 8S' analgesia action. Further calcium imaging and patch-clamp recording showed that 8S could specifically activate TRPV1 in TRPV1-expressing HEK293T cells and dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons. The increase of [Ca2+]i in DRG was primarily mediated through TRPV1. Mutational and computation studies revealed the key binding sites for the interactions between 8S and TRPV1 included Leu515, Leu670, Ile573, Phe587, Tyr511, and Phe591. Further studies showed that TRPV1 activation evoked by 8S resulted in channel desensitization both in vitro and in vivo, as may be attributed to TRPV1 degradation or TRPV1 withdrawal from the cell surface. Collectively, this work provides the first evidence for the attractive analgesia of 8S in inflammatory pain and morphine analgesic tolerance mediated by targeting pain-sensing TRPV1 channel. 8S from dietary ginger has potential as a candidate drug for the treatment of inflammatory pain.


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Catecoles , Ganglios Espinales , Canales Catiónicos TRPV , Zingiber officinale , Canales Catiónicos TRPV/metabolismo , Zingiber officinale/química , Animales , Humanos , Células HEK293 , Ganglios Espinales/efectos de los fármacos , Ganglios Espinales/metabolismo , Catecoles/farmacología , Ratones , Masculino , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Inflamación/tratamiento farmacológico , Analgésicos/farmacología , Morfina/farmacología , Calcio/metabolismo
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Environ Sci Pollut Res Int ; 31(19): 27699-27708, 2024 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38517626

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Compared to monometallic nanoparticles, bimetallic nanoparticle synthesis and characterization have attracted more attention due to their superior environmental protection properties. In this study, we discuss the preparation and characterization of Cu-Zn bimetallic nanoparticles using Zinger extract, as well as their potential role in photocatalytic degradation of carbendazim, chlorpyrifos, monocrotophos, and cypermethrin. Surface properties were assessed with SEM and TEM, while UV-VIS, XRD, FTIR, and fluorescence spectroscopy were used to characterize the materials. It was observed that higher pH conditions were more conducive to the development of stable Cu-Zn BMNPs with diameters ranging from 60 to 100 nm. UV-VIS spectroscopy showed that the Cu-Zn bimetallic nanoparticles photodegraded 53-95% of the pesticides, monocrotophos, chlorpyrifos, and carbendazim during the 24-72-h incubation period. A number of pesticides may be photocatalytically degraded by primary reactive radicals produced by nanoparticles. We propose that the use of bimetallic nanoparticles could be one alternative strategy for pesticide mineralization.


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Bencimidazoles , Carbamatos , Cobre , Tecnología Química Verde , Nanopartículas del Metal , Plaguicidas , Zinc , Zingiber officinale , Plaguicidas/química , Cobre/química , Nanopartículas del Metal/química , Zingiber officinale/química , Zinc/química , Catálisis
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 261(Pt 2): 129833, 2024 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38302021

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In this study, the ginger polysaccharides extracted from hot water (HW-G) were modified with subcritical water (SW-G) to effectively regulate their immune activity, and the relationship between polysaccharide chain conformation and immune activity at different subcritical water temperatures was investigated. The results indicated that, compared with HW-G, the xylose and mannose were degraded at high temperatures. The molecular weight of ginger polysaccharide decreased from 1.083 × 106 g/mol to 3.113 × 105 g/mol after subcritical water modification (100-160 °C). The chain conformation transitioned from rigid rod chain to semi-rigid chain and eventually to random coil. The degree of relaxation of the polysaccharide chains showed a continuous increase trend. Additionally, ginger polysaccharide modified by subcritical water at 130 °C was found to promote the proliferation and phagocytosis of 264.7 cells more obviously and signally increase the secretion levels of NO, IL-6, TNF-α and IL-1ß. When the subcritical water temperature exceeds 130 °C, the activity of ginger polysaccharide begins to decline rapidly. These findings demonstrate a close correlation between polysaccharide chain conformation and immunomodulatory activity, confirming the feasibility of the subcritical water temperature effect as a means of immune activity regulation, which opens up a new approach to obtaining highly active polysaccharides.


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Agua , Zingiber officinale , Temperatura , Polisacáridos/farmacología , Antioxidantes
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