Article
Plant Sciences
Ellenhise R. Costa, Marcelo M. P. Tangerina, Marcelo J. P. Ferreira, Diego Demarco
Summary: Two types of secretion, resin and gum, were observed in primary and secondary ducts of the same plant, likely due to the distinct origin of the ducts affecting the biosynthetic pathway of terpenoids and phenolics. This innovation may have functional and evolutionary implications for the diversification of Kielmeyera and Calophyllaceae in tropical environments.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Christophe Mallet, Ludivine Boudieu, Sylvain Lamoine, Catherine Coudert, Yves Jacquot, Alain Eschalier
Summary: The peptide ER alpha 17p derived from human estrogen receptor alpha (ER alpha) shows anti-proliferative effects in breast cancer cells through GPER, and reduces xenografted human breast tumors in mice. It also demonstrates anti-hyperalgesic effects in a chronic mice model of inflammation, and reduces paw swelling in a carrageenan-induced inflammation model. This suggests that ER alpha 17p, as a GPER inverse agonist, could be a potential treatment for controlling hyperalgesia and inflammation.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Rodrigo Maia-Marques, Igor M. R. Nascimento, Pedro S. S. Lauria, Ellen C. P. da Silva, Darizy F. Silva, Luciana L. Casais-e-Silva
Summary: Venom from Bothrops leucurus induces severe pain and mechanical hyperalgesia, involving neurotransmitters, nitric oxide, and prostaglandins. Inhibiting specific inflammatory mediators pathways may be an effective therapeutic strategy for pain management during envenoming.
Review
Neurosciences
Lijia Mai, Qing Liu, Fang Huang, Hongwen He, Wenguo Fan
Summary: Mast cells play important roles in immune responses, participating not only in allergic diseases but also in host defense, immunity, and immunoregulation. Activation of mast cells releasing various mediators has effects on the nervous system, being involved in different pain conditions.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rosaria Greco, Miriam Francavilla, Chiara Demartini, Anna Maria Zanaboni, Sara Facchetti, Michela Palmisani, Valentina Franco, Cristina Tassorelli
Summary: Increasing anandamide levels through FAAH inhibition can reduce pronociceptive responses and inflammatory mediators in animal models of migraine. This study evaluated the pharmacological activity of the FAAH inhibitor JZP327A in the mediation of spontaneous and nocifensive behavior in a nitroglycerin-induced migraine model. The results suggest that JZP327A has an anti-hyperalgesic effect by inhibiting the inflammatory cascade, independent of changes in endocannabinoid and lipid levels.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Qi Xu, Lihong Sun, Wenxin Zhang, Hui Wu, Cuicui Jiao, Lili Xu, Xiaowei Qian, Huaqi Yao, Qing Chen, Fang Xu, Feng Fu, Ying Feng, Luyang Wang, Xinzhong Chen
Summary: This study established a rat model of pain induced by uterine cervix inflammation, with a novel pain score derived from specific behaviors and c-Fos expression in the spinal cord. The highest pain score and c-Fos expression were found in the 0.9 mg capsaicin group. Intrathecal morphine significantly reduced both the pain score and c-Fos expression in the spinal cord.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Neurosciences
Hugues Petitjean, Elea Heberle, Louis Hilfiger, Olga Lapies, Guillaume Rodrigue, Alexandre Charlet
Summary: This review examines the correlation between the content of monoterpenes in plants and their historical therapeutic properties. It also discusses the mechanism by which monoterpenes exert their anti-inflammatory and antihyperalgesia effects through modulation of TRP channels activity. The review highlights the importance and potential of characterizing new plant extracts and reassessing studied plant extracts for the development of innovative treatments for chronic pain based on ethnopharmacology.
FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Sergio Lopez-Estevez, Georgia Gris, Beatriz de la Puente, Alicia Carceller, Vicente Martinez
Summary: Sigma-1 receptors play an important role in intestinal inflammation-associated referred hyperalgesia, with knockout mice showing significant attenuation in inflammation associated hypersensitivity. The absence of sigma(1)Rs had little impact on colitis generation and progression, but did show reduction in edema and down-regulation of iNOS gene expression during the chronic phase.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2021)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Barbara B. Garrido-Suarez, Gabino Garrido, Addis Bellma Menendez, Nelson Merino, Odalys Valdes, Nilia de la Paz, Aylema Romero, Livan Delgado, Miguel D. Fernandez, Octavio Pineros, Rene Delgado-Hernandez
Summary: The present study evaluated the antinociceptive activity of Calendula officinalis L. cream on inflammatory hypernociception. The results showed that 10% or 30% concentration of Calendula cream could reduce licking/biting behavior and edema in rats, and it worked through antioxidant stress and peripheral opioid mechanisms. These findings may have an impact on the clinical management of painful inflammatory diseases.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE-JIM
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rafaela Jorge Trad, Maria Beatriz de Souza Cortez, Thales Ornellas, Volker Bittrich, Maria do Carmo do Amaral
Summary: In this study, the leaf anatomical characters of the Kielmeyera coriscea complex were evaluated and seven characters were identified to distinguish three distinct groups within this complex. K. coriscea subsp. tomentosa is particularly distinct in terms of mesophyll structure, stomata distribution, and size of stomatal chambers. Therefore, we propose to elevate K. tomentosa to species rank and recognize three species within the complex: K. coriscea, K. grandiflora, and K. tomentosa. The study highlights the potential of evaluating leaf anatomy variation in delimiting species in Kielmeyera and Calophyllaceae.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
izola Morais de Medeiros Ramalho, Gabriela Suassuna Bezerra, Elissa Arantes Ostrosky, Marcio Ferrari, Veronica da Silva Oliveira, Alcides de Oliveira Wanderley Neto, Jullyana de Souza Siqueira Quintans, Fabiolla Rocha Santos Passos, Luana Heimfarth, Lucindo Jose Quintans-Junior, Bolivar Ponciano Goulart de Lima Damasceno, Attilio Converti, adley Antonini Neves de Lima
Summary: A transparent chrysin-loaded microemulsion (CS-ME) was evaluated as an antihyperalgesic formulation. The study found that the CS-ME effectively released chrysin and exerted modulatory effects on inflammation and nociceptive responses.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Lili Sun, Jie Zhang, Changshan Niu, Cassandra E. Deering-Rice, Ronald W. Hughen, John G. Lamb, Katherine Rose, Kevin M. Chase, Marysol Almestica-Roberts, Markel Walter, Eric W. Schmidt, Alan R. Light, Baldomero M. Olivera, Christopher A. Reilly
Summary: Pain can be debilitating and current treatments have limitations. This study identified a potential target for pain relief - the TRP ion channels. By studying a chronic pain model, the researchers discovered a correlation between the increase in Cyp1b1 mRNA and the presence of specific lipid molecules, which selectively activated TRPA1 and induced pain hypersensitivity. Manipulating the CYP1B1-oxylipin-TRPA1 axis may have therapeutic potential.
ACTA PHARMACEUTICA SINICA B
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Ryu Komatsu, Michael Nash, Shane Mandalia, Emily Dinges, Umar Kamal, Davin Singh, Hani El-Omrani, Anjum Anwar, Carlos Delgado, Taylor M. Ziga, Brendan Carvalho
Summary: This study aimed to predict opioid consumption and pain intensity after cesarean delivery. The results showed that previous opioid consumption and pain scores had weak predictive ability for opioid consumption and pain after the index cesarean delivery.
ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Chang Liu, Rebecca Reese, Simon Vu, Lionel Rouge, Shannon D. Shields, Satoko Kakiuchi-Kiyota, Huifen Chen, Kevin Johnson, Yu Patrick Shi, Tania Chernov-Rogan, Demi Maria Zabala Greiner, Pawan Bir Kohli, David Hackos, Bobby Brillantes, Christine Tam, Tianbo Li, Jianyong Wang, Brian Safina, Steve Magnuson, Matthew Volgraf, Jian Payandeh, Jie Zheng, Alexis Rohou, Jun Chen
Summary: A non-covalent agonist, GNE551, has been discovered to activate TRPA1 ion channel differently from covalent agonists, inducing persistent pain. The cryo-EM structure of the TRPA1-GNE551 complex reveals a distinct binding pocket and ligand-interaction mechanism. This biased agonism of TRPA1 has important implications for the development of effective drugs tailored to different disease etiologies.
Article
Neurosciences
Samuel Singleton, Tim G. Hales
Summary: Morphine diminishes pain, but its long-term use is compromised by tolerance and hyperalgesia. Our study examined the involvement of d receptors, b-arrestin2, and Src kinase in morphine-induced hypersensitivity (MIH) and found that a common pathway might provide a target for improved analgesic approaches. We used quantitative RT-PCR to explore the expression of opioid genes in the spinal cord and found that MIH is caused by a tolerance-induced reduction in endogenous opioid signaling.
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LONDON
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Daniele N. Gouveia, Adriana G. Guimaraes, Marlange A. Oliveira, Thallita K. Rabelo, Licia T. S. Pina, Wagner B. R. Santos, Iggo K. S. Almeida, Tatianny A. Andrade, Mairim Russo Serafini, Bruno S. Lima, Adriano A. S. Araujo, Jose Evaldo R. Menezes-Filho, Artur Santos-Miranda, Luciana Scotti, Marcus Tullius Scotti, Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho, Jullyana S. S. Quintans, Raffaele Capasso, Lucindo J. Quintans-Junior
Summary: Alpha-terpineol nanocapsules (TP-LNC) show potential as a candidate drug for treating chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. The study finds that TP-LNC has stability and encapsulation efficiency, and can prolong the antihyperalgesic effect when combined with free TP. Furthermore, TP has molecular interactions with different calcium channels, reducing calcium currents.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Erika Thatyana Nascimento Santana, Saulo da Cunha Machado, Viviane Nascimento Brandao Lima, Valter Joviniano DeSantana Filho, Leonardo Yung dos Santos Maciel, Jader Pereira de Farias Neto, Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho, Natalia Martins, Walderi Monteiro da Silva Junior, Lucindo J. Quintans Junior
Summary: This study assessed the effect of an exercise protocol and the oral use of non-hydrolyzed collagen on the functionality and quality of life in women with knee osteoarthritis. The results showed that both the exercise protocol and non-hydrolyzed collagen had similar effects on functionality, but the exercise protocol was superior in improving the quality of life score.
WIENER KLINISCHE WOCHENSCHRIFT
(2023)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Paulo Ricardo Martins-Filho, Raquel Souza Marques, Carolina Santos Souza Tavares, Adriano Antunes de Souza Araujo, Lucindo Jose Quintans-Junior
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Amanda Karine de Sousa, Janaina Esmeraldo Rocha, Thiago Sampaio de Freitas, Priscila Ramos Freitas, Raimundo Luiz Silva Pereira, Francisco Nascimento Pereira Junior, Guilherme Andrade Brancaglion, Daniela Carvalho de Paulo, Diogo Teixeira Carvalho, Irwin Rose Alencar de Menezes, Francisco Antonio Vieira Dos Santos, Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho, Lucindo Jose Quintans Junior
Summary: The problem of antibiotic resistance is a major threat to human health. This study investigated the bactericidal effect of coumarins derived from eugenol in association with LED, and found that LED exposure enhances the synergism. Four compounds were tested and showed bactericidal activity, with certain compounds exhibiting synergism with LED against specific bacterial strains.
FUNDAMENTAL & CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Laura M. S. dos Santos, Jonathas M. de Oliveira, Elaine C. O. da Silva, Vitor M. L. Fonseca, Juliane P. Silva, Emiliano Barreto, Noelio Oliveira Dantas, Anielle C. A. Silva, Alcenisio J. Jesus-Silva, Cleber R. Mendonca, Eduardo J. S. Fonseca
Summary: Microgrooved surfaces created by femtosecond laser writing technique were investigated for their mechanical and morphological effects on osteoblast cells. Circular microgrooves were found to enhance osteoblast alignment and stiffness, while the incorporation of TiO2 nanocrystals further improved the effects of circular microgrooves.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART A
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Adriano Antunes de Souza Araujo, Lucindo Jose Quintans-Junior, Luana Heimfarth, Dulce Marta Schimieguel, Cristiane Bani Correa, Tatiana Rodrigues de Moura, Rafael Ciro Marques Cavalcante, Renata Grespan, Jullyana de Souza Siqueira Quintans, Danillo Menezes dos Santos, Danilo Nobre da Silva, Yrna Lorena Matos de Oliveira, Mariana Nobre Farias de Franca, Marcilio da Conceicao Silva, Darla Lorena Freitas de Sa, Fernanda Oliveira de Carvalho, Mercia Feitosa de Souza, Marco Aurelio de Oliveira Goes, Victor Santana Santos, Paulo Ricardo Martins-Filho
Summary: This study analyzed the dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Sergipe State, Northeast Brazil. The results showed an increase in seroprevalence during the second wave of the pandemic, with rapid spread of COVID-19 from metropolitan areas to the countryside.
PATHOGENS AND GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Aline Jeane Costa Sousa, Benedito Pereira de Sousa Neto, Douglas Soares da Costa, Maisa Campelo de Sousa, Camila Ernanda Sousa de Carvalho, Lucindo Jose Quintans-Junior, Jullyana Souza Siqueira Quintans, Josyanne Araujo Neves, Francilene Vieira da Silva, Ana Flavia Seraine Custodio Viana, Paulo Humberto Moreira Nunes, Rita de Cassia Meneses Oliveira
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the antiulcerogenic and healing activity of the acetate of hecogenin in models of gastric lesions induced by ethanol and ischemia-reperfusion, as well as in a model of gastric ulcers induced by acetic acid. The results showed that the acetate of hecogenin exhibited significant antiulcerogenic and healing effects in these models.
NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERGS ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Rhayssa de Oliveira Nonato, Anna Paula Krawczyk-Santos, Gleidson Cardoso, Ana Carolina Kogawa, Karina Ricommini, Adley Antonini Neves de Lima, Luana Heimfarth, Lucindo Jose Quintans-Junior, Marcilio Cunha-Filho, Stephania Fleury Taveira, Ricardo Neves Marreto
Summary: This study investigated the use of hot-melt extrusion (HME) processing for molecular encapsulation of a multi-component natural product, ginger oleoresin (OR), with cyclodextrins. The results showed that HME complexes exhibited better solubility, dissolution, and anti-inflammatory activity compared to solvent-based complexes. These findings suggest that HME can be a useful method for encapsulating complex natural products containing volatile and thermolabile substances.
DRUG DELIVERY AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
F. Valenca-Feitosa, G. A. C. Carvalho, T. S. Alcantara, L. J. Quintans-Junior, V. Alves-Conceicao, D. P. Lyra-Jr
Summary: This systematic review identified the health outcomes influenced by pharmaceutical clinical services (PCS) in cancer patients, including clinical outcomes (adverse drug reaction, drug-related problem resolution, adherence, and pain), humanistic outcomes (quality of life and satisfaction), and economic outcomes (reduction of treatment costs for cancer).
RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gopalsamy Rajiv Gandhi, Chelankara Suresh Sharanya, Abhithaj Jayanandan, Madathilkovilakath Haridas, Varghese Edwin Hillary, Sathiyabama Rajiv Gandhi, Gurunagarajan Sridharan, Rengaraju Sivasubramanian, Alan Bruno Silva Vasconcelos, Monalisa Martins Montalvao, Stanislaus Antony Ceasar, Natalia Ferreira de Sousa, Luciana Scotti, Marcus Tullius Scotti, Ricardo Queiroz Gurgel, Lucindo Jose Quintans
Summary: This study screened 18 flavonoids and 8 volatile components from Citrus sinensis peel and found that flavonoids had higher binding probabilities to selected anti-cancer drug targets than volatile components, indicating their potential in developing effective cell proliferation inhibitors. Chlorogenic acid showed the highest binding affinity to important anti-cancer targets iNOS, MMP-9, and p53, suggesting its significant therapeutic potential in cancer treatment with consistent binding mode to multiple drug targets.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wagner B. R. Santos, Licia T. S. Pina, Marlange A. de Oliveira, Lucas A. B. O. Santos, Marcus V. A. Batista, Gabriela G. G. Trindade, Marcelo C. Duarte, Jackson R. G. S. Almeida, Lucindo J. Quintans-Junior, Jullyana S. S. Quintans, Mairim R. Serafini, Henrique D. M. Coutinho, Grazyna Kowalska, Tomasz Baj, Radoslaw Kowalski, Adriana G. Guimaraes
Summary: Pain in cancer patients is difficult to manage and conventional drugs have adverse reactions. The use of beta-cyclodextrins (beta-CD) complexes, such as p-Cymene (PC), has shown to alleviate the limitations caused by lipophilicity. This study aimed to obtain, characterize, and analyze the effect of the PC/beta-CD complex in a cancer pain model. The complexation of PC in beta-CD improved the pharmacological effect and reduced the required dose.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sathiyabama Rajiv Gandhi, Gopalsamy Rajiv Gandhi, Poovathumkal James Antony, Varghese Edwin Hillary, Stanislaus Antony Ceasar, Govindasamy Hariharan, Yi Liu, Ricardo Queiroz Gurgel, Jullyana de Souza Siqueira Quintans, Lucindo Jose Quintans Junior
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the literature on the therapeutic potentials and molecular mechanisms of the Miconia genus, including in vivo and in vitro studies. The results showed that Miconia species have various biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anticancer, analgesic, antibacterial, cytotoxic, and antioxidant properties. Miconia albicans and Miconia rubiginosa were the most frequently studied species and showed significant efficacy in treating pain and inflammation.
Letter
Biology
Lucindo J. Quintans-Junior, Adriano A. S. Araujo, Roberio R. Silva, Paulo R. Martins-Filho
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Simonize Cunha Barreto de Mendonca, Ravena Melo Ribeiro da Silva, Milena da Motta Xavier, Diana Matos Euzebio, Wellington Barros da Silva, Iza Maria Fraga Lobo, Angela Maria da Silva, Ray Silva de Almeida, Ivo Cavalcante Pita Neto, Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho, Lucindo Jose Quintans Junior
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of an antimicrobial stewardship program in a hospital, and the results show that the program can reduce antimicrobial consumption, costs, and length of hospital stay, with the most significant effects observed in non-critical care units.
CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Letter
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Paulo Fernando da Silva Santos-Junior, Paulo Ricardo Martins-Filho, Lucindo Jose Quintans-Junior, Edeildo Ferreira da Silva-Junior
CANNABIS AND CANNABINOID RESEARCH
(2023)