An In Vivo Assessment of the Effect of Hexane Extract from Branches and Its Main Compound, Methyldehydrodieugenol B, on Murine Sponge-Induced Inflammation.

The present study aims to explore the anti-inflammatory potential activity of the hexane extract from branches (HEB) of (Lauraceae) and its main compound, methyldehydrodieugenol B, in the inflammatory response induced by a murine implant sponge model. HPLC-ESI/MS analysis of HEB led to the identification of six chemically related neolignans, with methyldehydrodieugenol B as the main compound. An in silico analysis of the pharmacokinetic parameters of the identified compounds suggested moderate solubility but good absorption and biodistribution in vivo.

Organometallic Complex Strongly Impairs Chikungunya Virus Entry to the Host Cells.

Chikungunya fever is a disease caused by the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) that is transmitted by the bite of the female of sp. mosquito. The symptoms include fever, muscle aches, skin rash, and severe joint pains.

Dehydrodieugenol B and hexane extract from Endlicheria paniculata regulate inflammation, angiogenesis, and collagen deposition induced by a murine sponge model.

The present study reports the evaluation of hexane extract from Endlicheria paniculata and its main metabolite dehydrodieugenol B in the inflammatory response induced by a murine implant sponge model. As a result, a reduction in the inflammatory markers (myeloperoxidase and N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase) and number of mast cells were observed in comparison to the control group. All doses were also able to reduce angiogenic parameters evaluated in fibrovascular tissue.

Ruthenium (II) complex cis-[Ru(ŋ-OCCHO)(dppm)]PF-hmxbato induces ROS-mediated apoptosis in lung tumor cells producing selective cytotoxicity.

Ruthenium complexes have been extensively explored as potential molecules for cancer treatment. Considering our previous findings on the remarkable cytotoxic activity exhibited by the ruthenium (II) complex 3-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate (hmxbato)-cis-[Ru(ŋ-OCCHO)(dppm)]PF against Leishmania promastigotes and also the similar metabolic characteristics between trypanosomatids and tumor cells, the present study aimed to analyze the anticancer potential of hmxbato against lung tumor cells, as well as the partial death mechanisms involved. Hmxbato demonstrated selective cytotoxicity against A549 lung tumor cells.

Antibody-mediated biorecognition of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein: computational evidence of demyelination-related epitopes.

Antigen-antibody interaction is crucial in autoimmune disease pathogenesis, as multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica. Given that, autoantibodies are essential biomolecules, of which the myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) can figure as a target. Here we combined Molecular Dynamics (MD), Steered Molecular Dynamics (SMD), and Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) to detail MOG recognition by its specific antibody.

Computational study of polymorphic structures of α- and β- chitin and chitosan in aqueous solution.

Chitin is a natural biopolymer and the second most abundant after cellulose. This polysaccharide can be found in the biomass in different polymorphic forms. Chitosan is one of the most important derivatives obtained from the deacetylation of chitin.