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Food Science & Technology
Yu-han Jiang, Jing-hui Bi, Min-rui Wu, Shi-jie Ye, Lei Hu, Long-jie Li, Yang Yi, Hong-xun Wang, Li -mei Wang
Summary: By using network pharmacology, this study predicted that 1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-galloyl-0-D-glucose (0-PGG) may inhibit the growth of hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cells through the p53 signaling pathway. The experimental results confirmed that 0-PGG significantly inhibited the survival of HepG2 cells, promoted apoptosis, and induced apoptosis by activating the p53 signaling pathway.
FOOD & NUTRITION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ashish Rao Sathyanarayana, Chung-Kuang Lu, Chih-Chuang Liaw, Chia-Chuan Chang, Hsin-Ying Han, Brian D. Green, Wei-Jan Huang, Cheng Huang, Wen-Di He, Lin-Chien Lee, Hui-Kang Liu
Summary: Phytochemicals like PGG can interrupt the lifecycle of adipocytes, providing anti-obesity effects. In this study, the effects of PGG isomers on cell viability and adipogenesis were examined using various cell types. Additionally, the administration of beta-PGG reduced adiposity and fatty liver development in diet-induced obese mice. These findings suggest that PGG could be useful in clinical management of obesity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wen Li, Li-ping Liao, Ning Song, Yan-jun Liu, Yi-luan Ding, Yuan-yuan Zhang, Xiao-ru Zhou, Zhong-ya Sun, Sen-hao Xiao, Hong-bo Wang, Jing Lu, Nai-xia Zhang, Hua-liang Jiang, Kai-xian Chen, Chuan-peng Liu, Jie Zheng, Ke-hao Zhao, Cheng Luo
Summary: Aerobic glycolysis, also known as the Warburg effect, is a key characteristic of cancer cell metabolism. GAPDH, an important enzyme in glycolysis, is a potential therapeutic target for cancer treatment. PGG has been identified as a novel reversible inhibitor of GAPDH, suggesting potential for future therapeutic applications.
ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Huihai Yang, Grace Gar-Lee Yue, Ping-Chung Leung, Chun-Kwok Wong, Ying-Jun Zhang, Clara Bik-San Lau
Summary: This study found that the natural gallotannin PGG has anti-tumor effects on colon cancer cells and inhibits cell proliferation, colony formation, motility, and migration. It also demonstrated that PGG suppresses liver and lung metastasis in mouse models and regulates immune cell populations and cytokine levels. These findings suggest that PGG has the potential to be developed as an anti-metastatic agent for metastatic CRC.
PHARMACOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Dong Wang, Yan Li, Liheng Dai, Yanxia Wang, Congna Zhao, Wangang Wang, Yu Zhang, Yinrui Zhao, Tingting Yu
Summary: This study found that 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose (PGG) can alleviate inflammation and oxidative stress in diabetic nephropathy, thus protecting against kidney injury. The protective effects of PGG are mediated by the suppression of the MAPK/NF-kappa B and ERK/Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathways.
EXPERIMENTAL AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biology
Man Ren, Yuan Yang, Dan Li, Nannan Zhao, Yuping Wang, Yongning Zhou
Summary: In this study, the mechanisms of 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose (PGG) against gastric cancer were explored through network pharmacology and molecular docking. The results revealed that PGG exerts a therapeutic efficacy on gastric cancer by multiple targets (MAPK14, BCL2L1, and VEGFA) and pathways (MAPK, PD-L1 checkpoint, PI3K-Akt, Ras, and HIF-1 pathways).
Article
Immunology
Sadiq Umar, Anil K. Singh, Mukesh Chourasia, Stephanie M. Rasmussen, Jeffrey H. Ruth, Salahuddin Ahmed
Summary: This study investigates the role of O-GlcNAcylation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its regulation using human RA patient-derived synovial fibroblasts (RASFs). The results suggest that O-GlcNAcylation could be a potential therapeutic target and PGG has the potential to inhibit inflammatory processes.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
He Zhang, Liangliang Zhang, Lihua Tang, Xinyu Hu, Man Xu
Summary: The study found that metal ions reduce the solubility of PGG-protein complex and increase precipitation, with Al3+ and Fe2+ showing greater effects. Metal ions form complexes with PGG, interact with proteins, and enhance PGG-protein precipitation.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jinming Peng, Guiqiang Liang, Wenjun Wen, Zihui Qiu, Wenye Huang, Qin Wang, Gengsheng Xiao
Summary: This study prepared Penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose (PGG) from tannic acid methanolysis products and investigated its protective effects and mechanism on glucose-induced glycation for the first time. PGG was found to have strong anti-AGEs effects in bovine serum albumin (BSA)-glucose (Glu) and BSA-methylglyoxal (MGO) glycation systems. It inhibits AGEs formation by blocking glycated intermediates, eliminating radicals, and chelating metal ions. Mechanism analysis showed that PGG prevents BSA from glycation by hindering amyloid fibril accumulation, stabilizing BSA secondary structures, and binding partial glycation sites. PGG also displays effective trapping capacities on MGO reactive intermediate. This research suggests PGG as a potential functional ingredient in food materials for preventing diabetic syndrome.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Acharya Balkrishna, Vallabh Prakash Mulay, Sudeep Verma, Jyotish Srivastava, Savita Lochab, Anurag Varshney
Summary: The plant extract from Pistacia integerrima containing PGG effectively combats lung cancer progression through autophagic cell death by altering ERK/AMPK-ULK1/STAT3 signaling axes.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Acharya Balkrishna, Vallabh Prakash Mulay, Sudeep Verma, Jyotish Srivastava, Savita Lochab, Anurag Varshney
Summary: The extract from Pistacia integerrima contains penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose (PGG), which shows potential in inhibiting lung cancer progression by modulating the ERK/AMPK-ULK1/STAT3 signaling axis.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Ji-Hyun Kim, Eunji Im, Jihyun Lee, Hyo-Jung Lee, Deok Yong Sim, Ji Eon Park, Chi-Hoon Ahn, Hyeon Hee Kwon, Bum Sang Shim, Bonglee Kim, Sung-Hoon Kim
Summary: The apoptotic mechanism of PGG in cisplatin-resistant lung cancer cells was investigated. PGG was found to induce apoptosis through upregulation of DNA damage proteins, such as γ-H(2)AX, pCHK2, and p53.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Lewis Marquez, Yunjin Lee, Dustin Duncan, Luke Whitesell, Leah E. Cowen, Cassandra Quave
Summary: This study evaluated the activity of the bioactive natural product, penta-O-galloyl-& beta;-d-glucose (PGG), against multidrug-resistant Candida species. PGG showed potent anti-Candida activity with minimal cytotoxicity for human cells. The antifungal activity of PGG is mediated through an iron-chelating mechanism, suggesting its potential use as a topical treatment for Candida infections.
ACS INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Eun-Young Kim, Seong-Uk Lee, Yoon Hee Kim
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose (PGG) on CD44 markers in pancreatic cancer cells and found that PGG inhibits the proliferation, clonogenic activity, adhesion, and migration of cancer cells. PGG also downregulates CSC regulatory factors and induces CD44v3 ubiquitination.
ANIMAL CELLS AND SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
J. M. Arroyave, R. E. Ambrusi, Y. Robein, M. E. Pronsato, G. Brizuela, M. S. Di Nezio, M. E. Centuri
Summary: The structural characterization of Carbon dots (Cdots) was conducted using a combination of experimental and theoretical results, correlating synthesis methods with spectroscopic data to identify Polymer dots (PDs) and/or polymer Carbon dots (PCDs) structures. Density functional theory calculations were utilized to predict UV-visible and IR spectra behavior, providing a useful tool for understanding Cdots structures.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
He Zhang, Liangliang Zhang, Lihua Tang, Xinyu Hu, Man Xu
Summary: The study found that metal ions reduce the solubility of PGG-protein complex and increase precipitation, with Al3+ and Fe2+ showing greater effects. Metal ions form complexes with PGG, interact with proteins, and enhance PGG-protein precipitation.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Liangliang Zhang, Man Xu, Qinhao Guan, Jianchun Jiang, Kang Sun, Emmanuel Manirafasha
Summary: The study aimed to identify the tannin content of vegetables in China. Tannins were extracted from 72 plants and their content and purity were determined. Plants such as Pltycarya strobilacea and Quercus acutissima were found to have high tannin contents and are potential resources for vegetable tannins in China.
BIOFUELS BIOPRODUCTS & BIOREFINING-BIOFPR
(2023)