  Pores formation on cell membranes by hederacolchiside A1 leads to a rapid release of proteins for cytosolic subproteome analysisMazzucchelli, Gabriel  ; ; et alin Journal of Proteome Research (2008), 7(4), 1683-1692 Hederacolchiside A1 was used to progressively permeabilize the membrane of human melanoma MEL-5 cells. Holes formation was followed by Scanning Electron Microscopy and interaction of the saponin with ... [more ▼] Hederacolchiside A1 was used to progressively permeabilize the membrane of human melanoma MEL-5 cells. Holes formation was followed by Scanning Electron Microscopy and interaction of the saponin with cholesterol and phospholipids by TOF-SIMS. 2D-LC-MS/MS and 2D-SDS-PAGE show that the release of soluble proteins into serum-free culture media increases with time. This can lead to a new rapid and efficient strategy to analyze the cytosolic subproteome and it opens the door to get information from the cytosolic compartment for clinical proteomic studies. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 124 (37 ULg)Apoptosis and cytolysis induced by giganteosides and hederacolchisides in HL-60 cells; Dobson, Rowan ; et alin Anticancer Research (2007), 27 The viability, cytolysis and apoptosis-mediated cellular death induced by giganteosides D and E (Gig-D and Gig-E) and hederacolchisides A and A1 (Hcol-A and Hcol- A1) were analysed in HL-60 cells ... [more ▼] The viability, cytolysis and apoptosis-mediated cellular death induced by giganteosides D and E (Gig-D and Gig-E) and hederacolchisides A and A1 (Hcol-A and Hcol- A1) were analysed in HL-60 cells. Materials and Methods: the end-point metabolic (WST1) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assays were used. Cell cycle analysis and apoptosis were measured by flow cytometry, DNA laddering and caspase 3 analyses. Results: the HL-60 cell line was more sensitive to Hcol-A1 and Gig-D (IC50 3-5 ÌM) than to Gig-E and Hcol-A (IC50 8-13 ÌM; WST1 assay). This was related to LDH release. The induction of apoptosis could be detected without caspase 3 activation after 24 h of treatment. DNA fragmentation could be detected only with Gig-D. With Hcol- A1 and Gig-D, an accumulation of cells in the S-phase and an increase of cells in sub-G1 peak were observed. By the annexinV-fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)/7-aminoactinomycin D (AAD) assay, the majority of cells were in late apoptosis with Gig-D, and in necrosis with Hcol-A1. Conclusion: Hcol-A1 is more cytotoxic than Gig-D, followed by Gig-E and finally Hcol-A. This is related to a membrane permeabilization effect, leading to cytolysis [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 50 (11 ULg)Cytotoxic triterpenoid saponins from the roots of Cephalaria gigantea; ; et al in Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin (2007), 55(1), 102-105 Three new oleanane-type saponins, giganteosides L (1)(I), M (2) and N (3) along with eight known ones were isolated from the roots of Cephalaria gigantea. Their structures were established as 3-O-[-D ... [more ▼] Three new oleanane-type saponins, giganteosides L (1)(I), M (2) and N (3) along with eight known ones were isolated from the roots of Cephalaria gigantea. Their structures were established as 3-O-[-D-galactopyranosyl-(12)--D-glucuronopyranosyl]-28-O-[-D-glucopyranosyl-(16)--D-glucopyranosyl]-oleanolic acid, 3-O-[-D-galactopyranosyl-(12)--D-glucuronopyranosyl]-28-O-[-D-glucopyranosyl-(16)--D-glucopyranosyl]-hederagenin, 3-O-[-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(12)--D-glucuronopyranosyl]-28-O-[-D-glucopyranosyl-(16)--D-glucopyranosyl]-hederagenin, resp., by means of spectroscopic methods (1D and 2D NMR, HR-ESI-MS). Cytotoxic activity of monodesmosides was investigated in vitro using three cancer cell lines, namely, human non pigmented melanoma MEL-5 and human leukemia HL-60. Giganteosides D (4) and E (5) showed antiproliferative effect on human cell lines with IC50 values in the range 3.15-7.5 M. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 21 (1 ULg)In vitro antimicrobial activity of plants used in Cambodian traditional medicine; Jonville, Marie ; et alin American Journal of Chinese Medicine (The) (2007), 35(5), 867-873 The purpose of the present study was to screen 27 plant species used in the traditional medicine of Cambodia for in vitro antibacterial and antifungal activities. Thirty-three methanolic extracts were ... [more ▼] The purpose of the present study was to screen 27 plant species used in the traditional medicine of Cambodia for in vitro antibacterial and antifungal activities. Thirty-three methanolic extracts were tested against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Mycobacterium smegmatis and Candida albicans. Screened by disk diffusion assay, the extracts showed antimicrobial activity especially on Gram-positive bacteria. None of the crude methanolic extracts showed activity against P. aeruginosa. Twenty-five selected extracts were evaluated using a micro-dilution test. Harrisonia perforata (roots) and Hymenodictyon excelsum (bark) exhibited a bactericidal effect against S. aureus at a concentration of 500 μg/ml. Azadirachta indica (bark), Harrisonia perforata (roots and stem) and Shorea obtusa (roots) exhibited a bactericidal effect against M. smegmatis at 250 μg/ml. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 95 (5 ULg)Antiprotozoal and cytotoxic triterpenoid saponins from the roots of Cephalaria gigantea; ; et al Poster (2006, July) Detailed reference viewed: 24 (0 ULg)Activités cytotoxiques et apoptotiques de gigantéosides D et E isolés de Cephalaria gigantea; Frederich, Michel ; et alPoster (2002, September) Detailed reference viewed: 3 (0 ULg)Effects of α-Hederin on cells cultured in vitro; ; et al Poster (1993, June) Detailed reference viewed: 2 (0 ULg) |
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