Fan Xu, N. Samad, N. M. Ansor, Abdul Samad, Nurhuda Mohamad
{"title":"Targeting Microtubules by Phytoestrogens for the Treatment of Cancer: An Overview","authors":"Fan Xu, N. Samad, N. M. Ansor, Abdul Samad, Nurhuda Mohamad","doi":"10.25163/angiotherapy.625313","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25163/angiotherapy.625313","url":null,"abstract":"Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring compounds that have similar molecular structure to estrogen hence able to exert estrogenic activities by binding to estrogen receptors (ERs), ERα and ERβ. Phytoestrogens have been reported to suppress cancer cell survival and growth in various types of cancers including lung cancer, breast cancer and prostate cancer. Moreover, phytoestrogens have been shown to inhibit cancer cell migration and invasion by targeting multiple pathways. These cellular processes are closely regulated by microtubule cytoskeleton, hence it is interesting to gain more understanding regarding the effects of phytoestrogen on microtubules structure and dynamics. In this review, we summarize reported effects of some phytoestrogens that bind directly to tubulin at various binding site and disrupt the microtubule dynamics, either by promoting microtubule polymerization or enhancing microtubule depolymerization. We also discuss the effects of phytoestrogens in combination with established chemotherapeutic drugs, including the MTAs. Evidence found is crucial for the development of phytoestrogens to be used as monotherapy or combination therapy (as adjuvant).","PeriodicalId":154960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Angiotherapy","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131113219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pavithra Suppiah, J. Joseph, Rolla Al-Shalabi, Nik Nur, Syazni Nik, Mohamed kamal, N. Samad
{"title":"Therapeutic Targeting on Death Pathways in Glioblastoma","authors":"Pavithra Suppiah, J. Joseph, Rolla Al-Shalabi, Nik Nur, Syazni Nik, Mohamed kamal, N. Samad","doi":"10.25163/angiotherapy.624312","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25163/angiotherapy.624312","url":null,"abstract":"Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a type of aggressive glioma composed of star-shaped glial cells; it is also known as grade IV astrocytoma. Alterations are enhancing therapeutic effectiveness for individuals with glioblastoma to several targeted medicines that target cell death pathways such apoptosis (type I), autophagic cell death (type II), and necrosis (type III). The purpose of this review was to compile information about the various methods of killing cancer cells in glioblastoma and the treatments currently being used. This review aimed to determine the effectiveness of targeted therapy on glioblastoma death pathways, both intrinsic and extrinsic. Furthermore, nanoparticles studies represented a significant advance in glioblastoma via combinatorial therapy. Targeting specific proteins or genes using drug-loaded nanoparticles has promise as a treatment for glioblastoma.","PeriodicalId":154960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Angiotherapy","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132637084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Dabadi, Fouad Saleih, Resq Al-Suede, V. Chandrashekhar, M. Shalavadi, Ashok Gnanasekaran, Hanagal Shri
{"title":"Hepatoprotective effect of Hydro-alcohol extract of Mimusops elengi root against antitubercular drug-induced hepatotoxicity in rats","authors":"P. Dabadi, Fouad Saleih, Resq Al-Suede, V. Chandrashekhar, M. Shalavadi, Ashok Gnanasekaran, Hanagal Shri","doi":"10.25163/angiotherapy.625314","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25163/angiotherapy.625314","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Nowadays, different chemicals and drugs are causing liver injuries including first-line antitubercular drugs (ATDs). There is a need to find safe and potent moieties of hepatoprotective drugs against liver diseases from different natural resources including medicinal plants. So, the current study aimed to evaluate the hepatoprotective property of Mimusops elengi root. Methodology: Mimusops elengi root extract (200-400mg/kg) was evaluated in an induced hepatotoxicity model of oxidative stress in Wistar rats by ATDs orally for 14 days. Markers indicating oxidative stress and hepatic damage such as serum transaminase (SGOT / SGPT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) were measured. Biomarkers of antioxidant status, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione reductase, and marker of lipid peroxidation, were evaluated using standard procedures. The hematological lipid profile, bilirubin, glucose, and histopathological examination were also assessed. Results: intoxication with ATDs markedly reduced the hematological indices and elevated the biochemical enzyme markers (SGOT, SGPT, ALP p<0.001) and lipid profile (p<0.001), decreased and glucose was elevated. However, pretreatment with Mimusops elengi root extract significantly (p<0.001, p<0.01) improved this alteration and sustained the antioxidant potential. The Histopathological and biochemical data support hepatoprotective action. Conclusion: The results of the current study reinforced the extract of Mimusops elengi possesses significant hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity against ATDs- induced hepatotoxicity.","PeriodicalId":154960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Angiotherapy","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121818817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Chowdhury, Syeda Humayra, Sohel Mahmud, Yukihito Higashi, YD Singh
{"title":"Prognostic Factors and Predictors of Mortality in Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia: A Current Clinical Perspective","authors":"M. Chowdhury, Syeda Humayra, Sohel Mahmud, Yukihito Higashi, YD Singh","doi":"10.25163/angiotherapy.625321","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25163/angiotherapy.625321","url":null,"abstract":"Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is an end-stage peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Mortality, limb loss, pain, and diminished health-related quality of life are highly prevalent in CLI patients. 20 to 50% CLI Mortality is intensely observed within the first six months to five years of CLI diagnosis, respectively. Prognostic treatments, including autologous bone marrow mononuclear cell implantation (BMMNCI), low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) technology, and medication therapy using Cilostazol, are available. In addition, required prognostic factors such as timely access to medical care can control the death. Impaired mobility, old age, low BMI, CKD (end-stage), T2DM, COPD (oxygen-dependent), HF, smoking, high Wound, Ischemia, and Foot Infection are the additional predictors for CLI-related mortality. Due to the poor survival and prognosis, it is crucial to identify the prognostic factors that will lead to better clinical benefits, including amputation-free survival rate and improved quality of life. This review highlights the current clinical perspective on the prognostic factors and predictors of mortality in CLI patients.","PeriodicalId":154960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Angiotherapy","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126043359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Norbayu Mansor, Julia Joseph, Rolla Al, Nozlena Binti, Abdul Samad
{"title":"Efficacy of Herbal Medicine as Adjunctive Therapy for Skin Cancer","authors":"Norbayu Mansor, Julia Joseph, Rolla Al, Nozlena Binti, Abdul Samad","doi":"10.25163/angiotherapy.624310","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25163/angiotherapy.624310","url":null,"abstract":"Skin cancer is a condition in which the skin's cells grow abnormally. Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. It is more frequently found in locations exposed to sunlight, although it can also occur in areas that are not normally exposed to sunlight. Numerous studies have investigated the efficacy of herbal medicine as adjuvant therapy for skin cancer. Herbal medicine utilises plants, or combinations of plant extracts, to treat illness and promote health. Herbal medicine has grown in popularity over the last few decades due to its critical role in cancer prevention and therapy. As a result, herbal treatments are increasingly being studied and utilised extensively to treat skin cancers worldwide. This article aims to discuss the anticancer capabilities of herbal medicine as an adjuvant therapy for skin cancer and the potential for their bioactive components to increase immunity and kill cancer cells. In addition, this study will present an overview of anti-cancer compounds produced from plants that have been proven to have potential anti-carcinogenic characteristics in various skin cancer cell lines and animal models. This review aims to increase awareness of herbal medicine as an adjuvant therapy for cancer and to provide further data for developing more effective anti-cancer medicines. Research utilising herbal medicine in various forms and at various levels in the future with more carefully designed studies will need to be conducted, including rigorous quality control and standardised models at the cellular, organic, animal, and clinical levels to combat skin cancer.","PeriodicalId":154960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Angiotherapy","volume":"162 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123027585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Umezurike Kingsley Chimuanya, Chukwuma Oluchukwu Mariagoretti, Ochiabuto Mary Barbara, Manafa Patrick Onochie, Ntum Ifeanyichukwu Michael, Chukwuma George Okechukwu
{"title":"Immunoglobulin G Seroprevalence of Lassa Fever Virus Among Individuals Residing Along the Banks of River Niger in Anambra State, Nigeria.","authors":"Umezurike Kingsley Chimuanya, Chukwuma Oluchukwu Mariagoretti, Ochiabuto Mary Barbara, Manafa Patrick Onochie, Ntum Ifeanyichukwu Michael, Chukwuma George Okechukwu","doi":"10.25163/angiotherapy.626323","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25163/angiotherapy.626323","url":null,"abstract":"Background – Lassa fever (LF) is an acute viral haemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa virus belonging to the Arenaviridae family. It is a zoonotic infection that is widespread in West Africa. Transmission occurs through exposure to rodent excreta and secretions and via the bodily fluids of an infected person. This study aimed to determine the Lassa fever-specific IgG seroprevalence among individuals who reside along the banks of River Niger in Anambra state, Nigeria. Materials and methods – Ethical approval was obtained from the ethics committee of the College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Informed consent was sought and a questionnaire was administered. For this study, 90 subjects were recruited from the Okpoko community of Ogbaru LGA of Anambra state, Nigeria. Blood samples were collected and analysed at the Molecular Research laboratory using the Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) technique to screen for LF-specific IgG. Results – LF-specific IgG was detected in 14 out of 90 Subjects, giving a prevalence rate of 15.6%. In addition, some risk factors were ascertained, and the relationship between LF IgG seroprevalence and age, gender, and Body Mass Index (BMI) were assessed though there were no significant relationships. Conclusion – A significant LF seroprevalence was revealed among the sampled population, which could pose a serious public health threat. Intervention strategies should be implemented to check possible LF outbreaks in the sampled area, and further epidemiologic studies should be done to determine the means of spread and risk factors of Lassa fever.","PeriodicalId":154960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Angiotherapy","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122722256","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Environmental and physiological angiogenesis in causing CVD with oxidative pattern","authors":"Md. Fakruddin, Md. Asaduzzaman Shishir, Kumkum Rahman Mouree, Shamsuddin Sultan Khan","doi":"10.25163/angiotherapy.622129","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25163/angiotherapy.622129","url":null,"abstract":"Oxidative stress is a mechanical pathway that regulates cellular function in different pathophysiology. Finding metabolic disease mechanisms with OS has a growing interest in pharmaceuticals. The therapeutic solution requires collaboration in different biopathway analyses using bioinformatics tools. However, OS has both environmental and physiological disturbances in treating cardiovascular diseases. Oxidative stress plays a vital role in cardiac remodeling and heart failure pathophysiology. OS induces insidious modification in the intracellular pathways, redox signaling, and causes cellular dysfunction and damage. The discovery of a wide variety of hypertrophy signaling kinases and transcription factors knowledge can provide gene/protein relations for new drug design and discovery. A good non-resistant anti-angiogenic medicine might better treat cardiac complications at any age. The alternative of VEGF or its combinatorial therapeutic approach might provide a better solution in the new treatment paradigm.","PeriodicalId":154960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Angiotherapy","volume":"39 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121470139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gamma Glutamyl Transferase as A Marker of Metabolic Syndrome","authors":"Priya Santharam, Priya Bindu D","doi":"10.25163/angiotherapy.52121602920201221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25163/angiotherapy.52121602920201221","url":null,"abstract":"In an era of a cardiovascular epidemic an imminent search has been sought for more sensitive and specific markers of sub-clinical inflammation, thermogenesis, and increased adiposity. This study attempts to assess how serum Gamma Glutamyl Transferase [GGT] performed as an ideal endogenous substance for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome and hence estimate cardiovascular risk.","PeriodicalId":154960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Angiotherapy","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128714737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Guillain-Barre´ Syndrome","authors":"","doi":"10.25163/angiotherapy.52621592920201221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25163/angiotherapy.52621592920201221","url":null,"abstract":"Guillain-Barre´ syndrome (GBS) is characterized by rapidly evolving symmetrical limb weakness, loss of tendon reflexes, absent or mild sensory signs, and variable autonomic dysfunction. It occurs most commonly after a respiratory tract or a gastrointestinal infection. Campylobacter jejune and cytomegalovirus (CMV) constitute the most frequent bacterial and viral triggers. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), Mycoplasma pneumonia, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have also been associated with GBS whereas parvovirus B19 (B19V) is not usually cited as a cause of GBS. We report a case of GBS in a chronically HIV-infected patient in association with a primary B19V infection.","PeriodicalId":154960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Angiotherapy","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132017424","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Srivalsa Bhaskaran, Kamaal Mohideen, Karthik V Khan, Mani Shanthini
{"title":"Hypothyroidism Presenting as Reversible Renal Impairment","authors":"Srivalsa Bhaskaran, Kamaal Mohideen, Karthik V Khan, Mani Shanthini","doi":"10.25163/angiotherapy.52621612920201221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25163/angiotherapy.52621612920201221","url":null,"abstract":"Certain studies have shown pathophysiology of diminished renal function in hypothyroidism. Aetiology is due to direct effect of thyroid hormone on kidney, and also the hemodynamic effects play an important role.","PeriodicalId":154960,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Angiotherapy","volume":"88 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125069207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}