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Therapeutic Effects of Natural Bioactive Compounds in the Management of Human Diseases

A special issue of Current Issues in Molecular Biology (ISSN 1467-3045). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 2975

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Dr. Sara Spinelli

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Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
Interests: human physiology; cell physiology; membrane transport systems; bioactive compound; oxidative stress; human health
Dr. Alessia Remigante

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Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
Interests: human physiology; cell physiology; membrane transport systems; bioactive compound; oxidative stress; human health
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Prof. Dr. Rossana Morabito

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Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
Interests: human physiology; cell physiology; membrane transport systems; bioactive compound; oxidative stress; human health
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue, entitled “Therapeutic Effects of Natural Bioactive Compounds in the Management of Human Diseases”, welcomes high-quality research articles, as well as review articles, focusing on targets and molecular mechanisms underlying several common pathological conditions related to increased oxidative stress and inflammatory processes and their possible modulation through natural bioactive compounds. Recently, these molecules have attracted considerable attention due to their potential employment as low-toxicity therapies that can prevent, reduce, or restore chronic disease-induced damage.

The extraordinary activity of functional bioactives is displayed via their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-glycant properties, which collectively provide a potential new strategy in the management of several pathological conditions (e.g., diabetes, obesity, and rheumatic and neurodegenerative diseases, among others). Understanding the molecular and functional mechanisms and/or pathways through which these substances may support human health remains an open question worth exploring. In this perspective, studies using animal, as well as cell-based models, are welcome.

Dr. Sara Spinelli
Dr. Alessia Remigante
Prof. Dr. Rossana Morabito
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Keywords

  • natural bioactive compound
  • human health
  • chronic diseases
  • molecular target
  • oxidative stress
  • inflammation
  • cancer
  • diabetes

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Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Apostichopus japonicus Extract in Porphyromonas gingivalis-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Cells
by Min-jeong Kim and Hyun-jin Kim
Curr. Issues Mol. Biol. 2024, 46(12), 13405-13417; https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb46120799 - 24 Nov 2024
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Apostichopus japonicus has been used both as a food and in traditional medicine. However, its anti-inflammatory effects in periodontal diseases have not been studied. We examined the anti-inflammatory properties of Apostichopus japonicus extract in RAW 264.7 cells stimulated by Porphyromonas gingivalis. The [...] Read more.
Apostichopus japonicus has been used both as a food and in traditional medicine. However, its anti-inflammatory effects in periodontal diseases have not been studied. We examined the anti-inflammatory properties of Apostichopus japonicus extract in RAW 264.7 cells stimulated by Porphyromonas gingivalis. The cytotoxicity of Apostichopus japonicus extract was evaluated using the MTS assay. Its effect on NO production was then measured using the NO assay. The mRNA expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and IL-6 were assessed using quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). Western blotting was performed to investigate the expression of regulatory proteins involved in the NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways. Apostichopus japonicus extract significantly inhibited NO production without cytotoxicity in RAW 264.7 cells. Following Porphyromonas gingivalis stimulation, treatment with the extract decreased iNOS mRNA expression and protein levels, which are responsible for NO production. The extract also suppressed the mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Additionally, Apostichopus japonicus extract inhibited NF-κB activation by regulating signaling molecules such as IKK and IκBα, while also preventing the phosphorylation of MAPK, including ERK, p38, and JNK, showing anti-inflammatory potential. Therefore, it may be a promising natural candidate for the development of new preventive and therapeutic strategies for periodontitis. Full article
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A Comprehensive Review on Bioactive Molecules and Advanced Microorganism Management Technologies
by Adil Farooq Wali, Sirajunisa Talath, Sathvik B. Sridhar, Javedh Shareef, Manjunatha Goud, Imran Rashid Rangraze, Nowar Nizar Alaani and Omnia Ibrahim Mohamed
Curr. Issues Mol. Biol. 2024, 46(11), 13223-13251; https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb46110789 - 20 Nov 2024
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The advent of new strains of resistant microbes and the concomitant growth in multidrug resistance have made antimicrobial resistance an urgent public health concern. New antimicrobials are desperately needed to boost the success rates of treating infectious diseases and save lives. There are [...] Read more.
The advent of new strains of resistant microbes and the concomitant growth in multidrug resistance have made antimicrobial resistance an urgent public health concern. New antimicrobials are desperately needed to boost the success rates of treating infectious diseases and save lives. There are many intriguing biomolecules with antibacterial action, which are mostly unexplored in microorganisms. This review article describes the importance of natural compounds against microorganisms using advanced techniques to protect individuals from diseases. We have conducted an extensive literature review using databases such as SCOPUS, SCI, PUBMED, ScienceDirect, and Medline to gather relevant information. Our review covers various microorganism sources for antimicrobials, antifungal drugs, micro-culturing techniques, and microbial-based microsystems’ applications. Every kind of higher trophic life depends on microorganisms for sustenance. The unseen majority is essential to understanding how humans and other living forms can survive anthropogenic climate change. The article discusses antimicrobial substances and the latest techniques and strategies for developing effective treatments. Novel model systems and cutting-edge biomolecular and computational methodologies could help researchers enhance antimicrobial resistance by completely capitalizing on lead antimicrobials. Full article
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The Role of Licorice Chalcones as Molecular Genes and Signaling Pathways Modulator—A Review of Experimental Implications for Nicotine-Induced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
by Naser A. Alsharairi
Curr. Issues Mol. Biol. 2024, 46(6), 5894-5908; https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb46060352 - 13 Jun 2024
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Lung cancer (LC) represents the leading cause of global cancer deaths, with cigarette smoking being considered a major risk factor. Nicotine is a major hazardous compound in cigarette smoke (CS), which stimulates LC progression and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) specifically through activation [...] Read more.
Lung cancer (LC) represents the leading cause of global cancer deaths, with cigarette smoking being considered a major risk factor. Nicotine is a major hazardous compound in cigarette smoke (CS), which stimulates LC progression and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) specifically through activation of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7nAChR)-mediated cell-signaling pathways and molecular genes involved in proliferation, angiogenesis, and metastasis. Chalcones (CHs) and their derivatives are intermediate plant metabolites involved in flavonol biosynthesis. Isoliquiritigenin (ILTG), licochalcone A–E (LicoA–E), and echinatin (ECH) are the most common natural CHs isolated from the root of Glycyrrhiza (also known as licorice). In vitro and/or vivo experiments have shown that licorice CHs treatment exhibits a range of pharmacological effects, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. Despite advances in NSCLC treatment, the mechanisms of licorice CHs in nicotine-induced NSCLC treatment remain unknown. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to review experimental studies through the PubMed/Medline database that reveal the effects of licorice CHs and their potential mechanisms in nicotine-induced NSCLC treatment. Full article
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