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M. J. Alcaraz

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Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity of Me-UCH9, a dual cyclooxygenase-2/5-lipoxygenase inhibitor

2007

Abstract Recently, we reported the dual inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) activity by some phenylsulphonyl urenyl chalcone derivatives. 2,4-dichloro-4′ N [ N ′(4″methylphenylsulphonyl)urenyl] chalcone (Me-UCH9), was selected in the present study to determine its potential anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect after oral administration in several animal models related to the activation of COX-2 and 5-LO pathways. In the zymosan stimulated mouse air pouch model, Me-UCH9, reduced in a dose-dependent manner leukotriene B 4 (LTB 4 ) levels in pouch exudates obtained at 4 h, as well as prostaglandin E 2 (PGE 2 ) generated through COX-2 activation at 24 h. Tumor nec…

Chalconemedicine.drug_classStereochemistrymedicine.medical_treatmentAnalgesicAnti-Inflammatory AgentsArthritisPharmacologyCarrageenanGeneral Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular BiologyAnti-inflammatoryMicechemistry.chemical_compoundChalconesOral administrationmedicineAnimalsEdemaHumansCyclooxygenase InhibitorsLipoxygenase InhibitorsEnzyme InhibitorsRats WistarGeneral Pharmacology Toxicology and PharmaceuticsAnalgesicsDose-Response Relationship Drugbiologybusiness.industryZymosanGeneral Medicinemedicine.diseaseArthritis ExperimentalRatschemistryCyclooxygenase 2biology.proteinFemaleCyclooxygenasebusinessProstaglandin ELife Sciences
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Synthesis and pharmacological evaluation of 2'-hydroxychalcones and flavones as inhibitors of inflammatory mediators generation.

1995

2'-Hydroxy-3,4-dimethoxy-3',4'-dimethylchalcone (3a), 2'-hydroxy-3',4',3,4-tetramethoxychalcone (3b), and their corresponding flavones, 3',4'-dimethoxy-7,8-dimethylflavone (4a) and 3',4',7,8-tetramethoxyflavone (4b), were prepared from 3,4-dimethoxycinnamic acid and the respective phenol. The four compounds inhibited enzymic lipid peroxidation and showed weak peroxyl scavenging activity. They also reduced LTB 4 release from human neutrophils stimulated by A23187. The chalcone 3b was the only compound able to inhibit in a concentration-dependent way, synovial human recombinant phospholipase A 2 activity, human platelet TXB 2 generation, and human neutrophil degranulation. This chalcone exert…

ChalconeAntioxidantNeutrophilsmedicine.medical_treatmentFlavonoidChemical synthesisFlavonesCell DegranulationPhospholipases ALipid peroxidationchemistry.chemical_compoundMiceChalconeChalconesDrug DiscoverySynovial FluidmedicineAnimalsHumanschemistry.chemical_classificationFlavonoidsPhospholipase APancreatic ElastaseChemistryDegranulationFree Radical ScavengersPhospholipases A2BiochemistryMolecular MedicineEicosanoidsLipid PeroxidationInflammation MediatorsJournal of medicinal chemistry
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Selectivity of Neutrophil 5-Lipoxygenase and Cyclo-oxygenase Inhibition by an Anti-inflammatory Flavonoid Glycoside and Related Aglycone Flavonoids

1988

Abstract A newly described plant-derived flavonoid, hypolaetin-8-glucoside, which has anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective actions in-vivo, and its corresponding aglycone, hypolaetin, have been compared with 14 other flavonoids for inhibition of eicosanoid generation via the 5-lipoxygenase and cyclo-oxygenase pathways in elicited rat peritoneal leukocytes stimulated with calcium ionophore. Comparable results for the inhibitory profiles of the compounds were obtained using either radioimmunoassay of released eicosanoids or radio-TLC of metabolites formed from labelled arachidonate, but there were differences in absolute potency of the inhibitors. Hypolaetin-8-glucoside was a weak but selec…

MaleNeutrophilsStereochemistryFlavonoidRadioimmunoassayPharmaceutical ScienceArachidonic AcidsIn Vitro TechniquesArachidonate LipoxygenasesLipoxygenasechemistry.chemical_compoundEicosanoic AcidsAnimalsCyclooxygenase InhibitorsLipoxygenase InhibitorsIC50CalcimycinFlavonoidsPharmacologychemistry.chemical_classificationArachidonic AcidbiologyAnti-Inflammatory Agents Non-SteroidalGlycosideRats Inbred StrainsBiological activityRatsAglyconeBiochemistrychemistryEnzyme inhibitorbiology.proteinHypolaetinChromatography Thin LayerJournal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
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Hypolaetin-8-O-Glucoside, An Anti-inflammatory Flavonoid from Sideritis mugronensis.

1985

Chemical Phenomenamedicine.drug_classFlavonoidAnti-Inflammatory AgentsPharmaceutical ScienceAnti-inflammatoryAnalytical Chemistrychemistry.chemical_compoundGlucosideDrug DiscoverymedicinePharmacologychemistry.chemical_classificationFlavonoidsPlants MedicinalTraditional medicinebiologyChemistryOrganic Chemistrybiology.organism_classificationChemistryComplementary and alternative medicineSpainHypolaetinSideritisMolecular MedicinePlanta medica
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Effect of chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine in combination in an animal model of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis

2014

chemistry.chemical_compoundChondroitin sulphateAnimal modelRheumatologychemistryGlucosamineOsteoporosisBiomedical EngineeringmedicineOrthopedics and Sports MedicineOsteoarthritisPharmacologymedicine.diseaseOsteoarthritis and Cartilage
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FRI0014 Antioxidant role of microvesicles from adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells in human osteoarthritic chondrocytes

2017

Background Oxidative stress results in the disruption of normal physiologic signaling leading to inflammatory changes, cartilage degradation and osteoarthritis (OA) progression (1). Recent advances have revealed the role of cell-derived microvesicles (MV) as a new mechanism of cell-to-cell communication with potential therapeutic applications. We have shown previously the antiinflammatory effects of human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSC) conditioned medium in OA chondrocytes (2). Objectives We have isolated the MV fraction from the secretome of AD-MSC to investigate its activity on oxidative stress and inflammation in OA chondrocytes stimulated with interleukin (IL)-1β…

0301 basic medicinebusiness.industryCartilageNitrotyrosineMesenchymal stem cellAdipose tissueInflammationmedicine.disease_causeMolecular biologyChondrocyte03 medical and health scienceschemistry.chemical_compound030104 developmental biologymedicine.anatomical_structurechemistryMedicinemedicine.symptombusinessPeroxiredoxinOxidative stressPoster Presentations
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Inhibition of human sPLA2 and 5-lipoxygenase activities by two neo-clerodane diterpenoids

1999

Abstract The inhibitory effect of two neo -clerodane diterpenoids, E -isolinaridial (EI) and its methylketone derivative (EIM), isolated from Linaria saxatilis var. glutinosa , on PLA2 and other enzyme activities involved in the inflammatory process was studied. Both compounds inhibited human synovial sPLA 2 in a concentration-dependent manner with IC 50 values of 0.20 and 0.49 μM, respectively, similar to scalaradial. Besides, these compounds decreased the cell-free 5-lipoxygenase activity and A23187-induced neutrophil LTB 4 biosynthesis. Another function of human neutrophils, such as receptor-mediated degranulation, was also significantly reduced. In contrast, none of the compounds affect…

NeutrophilsBiologyLeukotriene B4Phospholipases AGeneral Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biologychemistry.chemical_compoundBiosynthesisHumansLipoxygenase InhibitorsEnzyme InhibitorsGeneral Pharmacology Toxicology and Pharmaceuticschemistry.chemical_classificationSuperoxideElastaseDegranulationGeneral MedicineNitric oxide synthasePhospholipases A2EnzymechemistryBiochemistryArachidonate 5-lipoxygenasebiology.proteinNeutrophil degranulationDiterpenesLeukocyte ElastaseLife Sciences
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Phenylsulphonyl urenyl chalcone derivatives as dual inhibitors of cyclo-oxygenase-2 and 5-lipoxygenase

2005

Two series of phenylsulphonyl urenyl chalcone derivatives (UCH) with various patterns of substitution were tested for their effects on nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) overproduction in RAW 264.7 macrophages. None of the tested compounds reduced NO production more than 50% at 10 microM but most of them inhibited the generation of PGE2 with IC50 values under the micromolar range. Me-UCH 1, Me-UCH 5, Me-UCH 9, Cl-UCH 1, and Cl-UCH 9 were selected to evaluate their influence on human leukocyte functions and eicosanoids generation. These derivatives selectively inhibited cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) activity in human monocytes being Me-UCH 5 the most potent (IC50 0.06 microM). Selecte…

ChalconeNeutrophilsNitric OxideLeukotriene B4DinoprostoneGeneral Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular BiologyCell LineNitric oxideMiceStructure-Activity Relationshipchemistry.chemical_compoundChalconesmedicineAnimalsHumansCyclooxygenase InhibitorsLipoxygenase InhibitorsGeneral Pharmacology Toxicology and PharmaceuticsProstaglandin E2IC50Molecular StructurebiologySuperoxideMacrophagesElastaseGeneral MedicinechemistryBiochemistryCyclooxygenase 2MyeloperoxidaseArachidonate 5-lipoxygenasebiology.proteinmedicine.drugLife Sciences
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AB0069 Conditioned media from adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells decreases senescence and enhances collagen ii expression in osteoarthritic chond…

2013

Background Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ASC) might act as a cellular source of soluble factors exerting anti-inflammatory or trophic effects on cells. Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by the progressive loss of structure and functionality of articular cartilage. Objectives In the present study we explored the effect of conditioned medium from adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ASC-CM) on the metabolism of OA chondrocytes in primary culture. Methods ADC were isolated from adipose tissue of patients subjected to abdominal lipectomy surgery, by collagenase treatment. Cells were incubated in DMEM/F12 + 15% human serum. Cell phenotype was analysed by flow cytometry with speci…

Pathologymedicine.medical_specialtymedicine.medical_treatmentImmunologyMesenchymal stem cellAdipose tissueInterleukinBiologyMatrix metalloproteinaseGeneral Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular BiologyAndrologyCell therapychemistry.chemical_compoundCytokineRheumatologychemistrymedicineCollagenaseImmunology and AllergyPropidium iodidemedicine.drugAnnals of the Rheumatic Diseases
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Treatment with a CO-releasing molecule (CORM-3) reduces joint inflammation and erosion in murine collagen-induced arthritis.

2008

Contains fulltext : 70589.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Closed access) OBJECTIVE: CO-releasing molecules (CO-RMs) are a novel class of anti-inflammatory agents. We have examined the possible therapeutic effects of CORM-3 in collagen-induced arthritis (CIA). METHODS: Arthritis was induced in DBA-1/J mice by type II collagen. Animals were treated with CORM-3 (5 and 10 mg/kg/day, intraperitoneally) or the inactive compound iCORM-3 (10 mg/kg/day, intraperitoneally) unable to release CO, from days 22 to 31. Production of anti-type II collagen antibodies, cytokines and cartilage olimeric matrix protein (COMP) was evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) by rad…

musculoskeletal diseasesmedicine.medical_treatmentImmunologyAnti-Inflammatory AgentsDrug Evaluation PreclinicalType II collagenArthritisInflammationPharmacologyAuto-immunity transplantation and immunotherapy [N4i 4]DinoprostoneGeneral Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular BiologyMiceRheumatologyOrganometallic CompoundsPerception and Action [DCN 1]medicineAnimalsImmunology and AllergyChronic inflammation and autoimmunity [UMCN 4.2]Dose-Response Relationship Drugbiologybusiness.industryRANK LigandInterleukinIntercellular Adhesion Molecule-1medicine.diseaseArthritis ExperimentalPathogenesis and modulation of inflammation [N4i 1]Cellular infiltrationCyclooxygenase 2Mice Inbred DBARANKLImmunologybiology.proteinCytokinesTumor necrosis factor alphaMicrobial pathogenesis and host defense [UMCN 4.1]Inflammation Mediatorsmedicine.symptombusinessInfection and autoimmunity [NCMLS 1]Heme Oxygenase-1Immunity infection and tissue repair [NCMLS 1]Prostaglandin E
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A new chloroquinolinyl chalcone derivative as inhibitor of inflammatory and immune response in mice and rats

2003

AbstractThe synthetic chalcone derivative 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-(3-(6,7-dimethoxy-2-chloroquinolinyl))-2-propen-1-one (CIDQ) was evaluated for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic and immunomodulatory efficacy in-vitro and in-vivo. CIDQ concentration-dependently inhibited the production of nitric oxide (NO) (IC50 4.3 μM) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) (IC50 1.8 μM) in RAW 264.7 macrophages stimulated with lipopolysaccharide. Human mononuclear cell proliferation was significantly inhibited by 10 μM CIDQ. Oral administration of CIDQ (10–30 mg kg−1) in the 24-h zymosan-stimulated mouse air-pouch model produced a dose-dependent reduction of cell migration as well as NO and PGE2 levels in exudates. …

LipopolysaccharidesLipopolysaccharidemedicine.medical_treatmentAdministration OralPharmaceutical ScienceAbdominal InjuriesPharmacologyLymphocyte ActivationMicechemistry.chemical_compoundProstaglandin E2Pain MeasurementPyridazinesCytokineFemalemedicine.symptomProstaglandin Emedicine.drugBlood PlateletsChalconeMononuclear cell proliferationPainInflammationGroup II Phospholipases A2DinoprostonePhospholipases ACell LineNitric oxideDrug HypersensitivityFormaldehydeMicrosomesmedicineAnimalsHumansNitritesInflammationPharmacologyDose-Response Relationship Drugbusiness.industryGroup IV Phospholipases A2MacrophagesZymosanArthritis ExperimentalRatsThromboxane B2Disease Models AnimalchemistryCyclooxygenase 2Rats Inbred LewImmunologyCyclooxygenase 1DinitrofluorobenzenebusinessJournal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
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THU0413 New Formulation with Potential for the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis

2013

Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a multidimensional disease that affects all anatomical joint structures, particularly cartilage, synovium and subchondral bone. In turn, osteoporosis (OP) is a skeletal disorder characterized by a compromised bone strength which substantially increases the risk of fracture. Both are common disorders which affect quality of life in elderly. Despite this, there is not any drug at the moment for the simultaneous prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a new formulation in a combined rat model of OP and OA. The formulation (BIS076) contains Vitamin D3, Hydroxyapatite as a sou…

medicine.medical_specialtybusiness.industryButorphanolCartilageImmunologyOsteoporosisUrologyOsteoarthritismedicine.diseaseGeneral Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular BiologySurgerySubcutaneous injectionmedicine.anatomical_structureRheumatologySkeletal disorderSynovitisOvariectomized ratImmunology and AllergyMedicinebusinessmedicine.drugAnnals of the Rheumatic Diseases
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Anti-Inflammatory Activity of a Flavone from Sideritis leucantha.

1986

PharmacologyTraditional medicinemedicine.drug_classOrganic ChemistryPharmaceutical ScienceBiologybiology.organism_classificationAnti-inflammatoryAnalytical ChemistryComplementary and alternative medicineDrug DiscoverymedicineMolecular MedicineSideritis leucanthaPlanta medica
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Conditioned media from adipose stem cells down-regulates senescence induced by interleukin-1β in osteoarthritic chondrocytes

2016

Interleukin 1βSenescenceRheumatologyConditioned mediumBiomedical EngineeringAdipose tissueOrthopedics and Sports MedicineBiologyStem cellCell biologyOsteoarthritis and Cartilage
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Effect of some hexahydroimidazo[1,2-c]pyrimidines in inflammatory responses involving leucocytes and macrophages.

2001

Abstract We have studied the effects of some hexahydroimidazo[1,2-c]pyrimidine derivatives (HIPs) on leucocyte functions in-vitro and we have assayed the anti-inflammatory activity of these compounds in two models of inflammation. All HIPs inhibited the human neutrophil degranulation process and superoxide generation at concentrations in the μM range. In mouse peritoneal macrophages stimulated with lipopolysaccharide, HIP-4 and HIP-5 inhibited nitrite production without affecting prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) accumulation. HIP-4 was also active in the zymosan-injected mouse air pouch model (at 100 nmol/pouch), with significant reductions in leucocyte migration and PGE2 and leukotriene B4 levels i…

LipopolysaccharideLeukotriene B4NeutrophilsPharmaceutical ScienceInflammationPharmacologyIn Vitro TechniquesCarrageenanLeukotriene B4Dinoprostonechemistry.chemical_compoundMiceSuperoxidesmedicineLeukocytesAnimalsEdemaHumansProstaglandin E2NitritesPeroxidasePharmacologyInflammationbiologyPancreatic ElastaseSuperoxideMacrophagesAnti-Inflammatory Agents Non-SteroidalDegranulationImidazolesZymosanCarrageenanPyrimidineschemistryBiochemistryMyeloperoxidasebiology.proteinMacrophages PeritonealFemalemedicine.symptommedicine.drugThe Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
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