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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Changhai Liu, Mayire Nueraihemaiti, Deng Zang, Salamet Edirs, Guoan Zou, Haji Akber Aisa
Summary: The flavonoid compound quercetin 3-O-(6 ''-O-E-caffeoyl)-beta-D-glucopyranoside (CC7) promotes melanogenesis in B16 cells by activating the expression of key regulatory factors and enzymes involved in melanin synthesis. This effect is mediated through the phosphorylation of p38, JNK, and Akt/GSK-3 beta/beta-catenin signaling pathways.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Microbiology
Yaochao Zhang, Yong Zhu, Yanping Zuo, Chengfang Tang, Fang Zhou, Xiaoming Cui, Lin Wang
Summary: The study showed that rhein-8-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (Rg) can inhibit the growth and biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans, without affecting monocyte viability. Following Rg treatment, the expression levels of key genes in S. mutans biofilms decreased significantly.
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hanhe Liu, Yingyao Wu, Chan Li, Qingfa Tang, Yuan-Wei Zhang
Summary: This study found that SAG from Albizia Julibrissin Durazz inhibits all three monoamine transporters by binding to an allosteric site. This discovery suggests the potential for SAG to become a lead compound for the development of new therapeutic agents with a novel mechanism of action.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Abd. Kakhar Umar, Dhritiman Roy, Mohnad Abdalla, Yosra Modafer, Nawal Al-Hoshani, Han Yu, James H. Zothantluanga
Summary: In this study, new beta-lactamase inhibitors were identified by virtually screening phytocompounds from two Indian medicinal plants. Pinocembrin-7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (P7G) and ellagic acid (EA) exhibited lower binding energy than moxalactam. Molecular dynamics simulations and binding free energy calculations revealed that P7G formed the most stable complex with beta-lactamase and showed drug-like properties. P7G from Acacia pennata was identified as the most promising phytocompound to combat antibiotic resistance by potentially inhibiting the beta-lactamase of P. aeruginosa.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Muhammad Adnan, Azhar Rasul, Ghulam Hussain, Muhammad Ajmal Shah, Iqra Sarfraz, Bushra Nageen, Ammara Riaz, Rida Khalid, Muhammad Asrar, Zeliha Selamoglu, Sevki Adem, Satyajit D. Sarker
Summary: This review discusses the natural sources and anticancer activities of physcion and PG, highlighting their potential as potent anticancer drug candidates. The compounds regulate various cell signaling pathways, effectively killing cancer cells and suppressing metastasis. Further investigations on their mechanisms of action and pre-clinical trials are necessary to fully comprehend their potential in anticancer remedies.
CURRENT DRUG TARGETS
(2021)
Article
Toxicology
Dan Li, Qianbo Song, Xiaoyu Ji, Yuanfeng Lyu, Yuen Sze Lai, Zhong Zuo
Summary: This study demonstrates the critical role of the combination treatment with emodin and 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (TSG) in Polygoni Multiflori Radix (PMR)-induced liver injury. Emodin is identified as the major contributor to the hepatotoxicity, and the presence of TSG enhances the hepatotoxicity of emodin by increasing its hepatic exposure and disrupting bile acid homeostasis. This study provides important insights into the mechanism of PMR-induced liver injury.
TOXICOLOGY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yiqun Li, Kaiming Li, Yan Zhao, Yong Li, Dengke Li, Liangliang Shen, Qing Wang, Hsin-Sheng Yang, Zhenxiao Sun
Summary: In this study, we confirmed that Emodin-8-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (EG) remains stable in cell culture medium and has potential antitumor effects in colorectal cancer and neuroblastoma cells. EG suppresses cell viability and proliferation, induces G1 cell cycle arrest, and inhibits tumor growth in colorectal cancer cell-bearing xenograft mice. The p53 signaling pathway is the most enriched cellular pathway affected by EG, and it modulates cell cycle related genes to inhibit cancer cell proliferation.
TOXICOLOGY AND APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Zhenyan Yu, Xiaohan Hu, Lin Zhou, Huliang Chen, Yanchao Xing, Chunyue Han, Hui Ding, Lifeng Han, Guixiang Pan, Zhifei Fu
Summary: This study established a method to analyze the chemical constituents of Ginkgo Amillaria oral solution (GAO) and identified 62 compounds in it. In vitro experiments showed that GAO had a significant inhibitory effect on UGT1A9 and UGT2B7. Pharmacokinetic studies demonstrated that co-administration of Piceatannol-3'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside for injection (PGI) with GAO significantly increased the AUC and T-1/2 of PGI in vivo, while decreasing its CL.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yulin Fan, Fang Fu, Langqiu Chen, Jiping Li, Jing Zhang, Guochao Zhang, Jingyi Liao
Summary: By introducing a tri(oxyethyl) group, alkyltri(oxyethyl) beta-D-glucopyranosides were prepared to improve water solubility, with their properties showing variations with increasing alkyl chain length.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jiping Li, Jing Zhang, Langqiu Chen, Guochao Zhang, Jingyi Liao
Summary: This study successfully synthesized a series of alkyltetra(oxyethyl) beta-D-glucopyranosides by introducing tetra(oxyethylene) fragments to improve the water solubility of glycosurfactants. The relationship between the physicochemical properties and structure of these glycosides was further investigated, showing that long-chain alkyl glycosides have good foaming and emulsifying properties. With the increase of alkyl chain length, the critical micelle concentration, surface tension at CMC, maximum surface excess, and hygroscopicity showed a downward trend.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Liguang Xiong, Debiao Xiang, Fang Yuan, Huan Tong, Rui Yang, Lili Zhou, Bing Xu, Changhui Deng, Xin Li
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the potential effect of piceatannol-3 '-O-beta-D glucopyranoside (PG) on colistin-induced neurotoxicity and the underlying mechanism. The findings showed that PG significantly reduced colistin-induced neuronal apoptosis levels and mitigated colistin-induced oxidative stress-associated injury and mitochondrial damage by activating the NRF2/HO-1 pathway, thus reducing nerve cell apoptosis.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yiwei Wang, Yuchuan Qian, Zengqi Liu, Tengze Xu, Qiang Sun, Aixian Liu, Lanying Yang, Jing Gong, Xuqiang Guo
Summary: This study found that n-octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside (OGP) meets the requirements for hydrate-based gas separation (HBGS) as a kinetic promoter. OGP enhances the performance of HBGS, increases the water conversion rate, and promotes the separation of hydrogen and ethylene.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Chang Chen, Jingya Gu, Jue Wang, Yu Wu, Aihua Yang, Tingting Chen, Tingting Zhou, Zhaoguo Liu
Summary: PSG attenuates liver injury and fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride, decreases collagen deposition, and inhibits inflammation. It acts by regulating SIRT3-mediated NF-kappa B P65 nuclear expression, providing a potential therapeutic strategy for liver fibrosis.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Baogang Tian, Zhen Hua, Zhijiong Wang, Jianwei Wang
Summary: The study found that PG has anti-tumor effects on cell pyroptosis and metastasis in human osteosarcoma cells, possibly mediated by the ER stress-activated NLRP3 inflammasome. In addition, PG also reduced tumor growth and invasion in a xenograft osteosarcoma mouse model.
NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERGS ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Robin C. Anderson, Gizem Levent, Branko T. Petrujkic, Roger B. Harvey, Michael E. Hume, Haiqi He, Kenneth J. Genovese, Ross C. Beier, Toni L. Poole, Tawni L. Crippen, David J. Nisbet
Summary: Research indicates that residual fat in the distal gut of food-producing animals may limit the effectiveness of free or conjugated thymol. Therefore, further studies are needed to overcome these obstacles and enhance the bactericidal activity of free and conjugated thymol in the lower gastrointestinal tract.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Heqing Cui, Myoung Chong Song, Yeon Hee Ban, Soo Youn Jun, An Sung Kwon, Ji Young Lee, Yeo Joon Yoon
MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES
(2019)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Heqing Cui, Myoung Chong Song, Ji Young Lee, Yeo Joon Yoon
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eunji Kim, Yern-Hyerk Shin, Tae Ho Kim, Woong Sub Byun, Jinsheng Cui, Young Eun Du, Hyung-Ju Lim, Myoung Chong Song, An Sung Kwon, Sang Hyeon Kang, Jongheon Shin, Sang Kook Lee, Jichan Jang, Dong-Chan Oh, Yeo Joon Yoon
Correction
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yeon Hee Ban, Myoung Chong Song, Jae-yeon Hwang, Hea-lyung Shin, Hak Joong Kim, Seung Kon Hong, Na Joon Lee, Je Won Park, Sun-Shin Cha, Hung-wen Liu, Yeo Joon Yoon
NATURE CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yeon Hee Ban, Myoung Chong Song, Hee Jin Kim, Heejeong Lee, Jae Bok Wi, Je Won Park, Dong Gun Lee, Yeo Joon Yoon
Article
Plant Sciences
Jin A. Jung, Heon Joo Lee, Myoung Chong Song, Areum Hwangbo, Ji Yoon Beom, Soo Jung Lee, Dong Jin Park, Ji Hoon Oh, Sang-Jun Ha, Eunji Cheong, Yeo Joon Yoon
Summary: Separating the immunosuppressive activity of FK506 from its neurotrophic activity, two new FK506 analogues were synthesized with a proline substitution, which significantly reduced immunosuppressive activity while retaining neurotrophic activity. This replacement is critical for enhancing neurotrophic activity while reducing strong immunosuppressive activity.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Myoun-Su Kim, Munhyung Bae, Ye-Eun Jung, Jung Min Kim, Sunghoon Hwang, Myoung Chong Song, Yeon Hee Ban, Eun Seo Bae, Suckchang Hong, Sang Kook Lee, Sun-Shin Cha, Dong-Chan Oh, Yeo Joon Yoon
Summary: The biosynthesis of cyclodepsipeptide WS9326A in Streptomyces sp. SNM55 involves unprecedented nonlinear NRPS assembly processes, including the shuttling of activated amino acids mediated by TE enzymes, the independent operation of C-T didomain modules, and the first example of module skipping.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Correction
Plant Sciences
Jin A. Jung, Heon Joo Lee, Myoung Chong Song, Areum Hwangbo, Ji Yoon Beom, Soo Jung Lee, Dong Jin Park, Ji Hoon Oh, Sang-Jun Ha, Eunji Cheong, Yeo Joon Yoon
JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chi Heung Cho, Young Sung Jung, Jong Min Kim, Tae Gyu Nam, Sang-Hoon Lee, Hye Sung Cho, Myoung Chong Song, Ho Jin Heo, Dae-Ok Kim
Summary: The Actinidia eriantha cv. Bidan extract (AEE) showed neuroprotective effects by reducing reactive oxygen species levels and suppressing apoptotic cell death, resulting in improvements in learning and spatial memory in Aβ1-42-treated mice. AEE also increased endogenous antioxidant systems in mouse brain tissue and contained caffeic acid derivatives, suggesting its potential to improve cognitive function as a source of antioxidant phenolics.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Yeon Hee Ban, Myoung Chong Song, Joong Ho Jeong, Min Seok Kwun, Chang Rae Kim, Hwi So Ryu, Eunji Kim, Je Won Park, Dong Gun Lee, Yeo Joon Yoon
Summary: This study synthesized new aminoglycoside antibiotics enzymatically, with structural modifications enhancing their antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria while reducing nephrotoxicity.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Jinsheng Cui, Eunji Kim, Dong Hyun Moon, Tae Ho Kim, Ilnam Kang, Yeonjung Lim, Daniel Shin, Sunghoon Hwang, Young Eun Du, Myoung Chong Song, Munhyung Bae, Jang-Cheon Cho, Jichan Jang, Sang Kook Lee, Yeo Joon Yoon, Dong-Chan Oh
Summary: In this study, two new lipo-decapeptides, taeanamides A and B, were discovered from a Gram-positive bacterium isolated from a mudflat sample in Korea. The structures and configurations of the compounds were determined using mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy, and bioinformatics. Taeanamide A showed mild anti-tuberculosis activity, while taeanamide B exhibited significant bioactivity against several cancer cell lines.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Myoun-Su Kim, Munhyung Bae, Myoung Chong Song, Sunghoon Hwang, Dong-Chan Oh, Yeo Joon Yoon
Summary: Mohangamide A is a pseudo-dimeric nonribosomal peptide synthesized together with WS9326A, and is expected to be formed by the head-to-tail cyclodimerization of linear WS9326A and another identical peptide chain with a different acyl side chain. In vitro experiments showed that this cyclodimerization reaction is directed by the substrate structures and occurs only with both linear intermediates.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kwan Joong Kim, Eun-Sang Hwang, Min-Jeong Kim, Chan-Su Rha, Myoung Chong Song, Sungho Maeng, Ji-Ho Park, Dae-Ok Kim
Summary: The study demonstrated the cognitive-enhancing effect of Pinus densiflora Sieb. et Zucc. bark extract (PBE). PBE improved cognitive impairment in rats through its antioxidant properties and enhancement of long-term potentiation (LTP) induction in organotypic hippocampal slices.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Kyung-A Hwang, Wan Heo, Hye-Jeong Hwang, Bok Kyung Han, Myoung Chong Song, Young Jun Kim
JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL FOOD
(2020)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yeon Hee Ban, Myoung Chong Song, Je Won Park, Yeo Joon Yoon
NATURAL PRODUCT REPORTS
(2020)