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Item Additive effects of resveratrol and doxorubicin on bladder cancer cells.(2022) Soares, Luciana Bicalho Moreira; Lima, Ana Paula Braga; Melo, André Sacramento; Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Teixeira, Luiz Fernando de Medeiros; Silva, Glenda Nicioli daThe treatment of bladder cancer remains a challenge in clinical practice. Different chemotherapeutic protocols can be used; however, it is common to observe tumor recurrence and secondary effects that result in toxicity. Doxorubicin (DOX), one of the most effective anticancer agents used to treat bladder cancer, can cause chronic cardiotoxicity, limiting its use in clinical practice. Resveratrol (RES), a natural product with potential antitumor activity against bladder cancer, is associated with rapid metabolism and low bioavailability and needs to be combined with chemotherapeutic drugs to improve its use. Our study aimed to assess the therapeutic effect of a low concentration of DOX (2µM) in combination with RES (150, 200 and 250µM) on two bladder cancer cell lines. We investigated the mechanism of interaction between the drugs by performing cytotoxicity, clonogenic, oxidative stress, cell migration, cell morphology and nuclear division index (NDI) assays. Cytotoxicity evaluation revealed an additive interaction between RES and DOX for both cell lines. Additionally, the results of cell colony formation, oxidative stress, cell migration, cell morphology and NDI assays showed that a combination of DOX and RES was more effective than RES or DOX alone. In conclusion, a low concentration of DOX combined with RES could potentiate the antitumor effects of the drugs on bladder cancer cells, thus overcoming the secondary effects caused by DOX and the low bioavailability of resveratrol.Item Angiotensin‐converting enzyme gene (ACE) polymorphisms are associated with dysregulation of biochemical parameters in hypertensive patients.(2023) Agostini, Lívia da Cunha; Cunha, Warlley Rosa; Silva, Nayara Nascimento Toledo; Melo, André Sacramento; Soares, Luciana Bicalho Moreira; Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Belo, Vanessa de Almeida; Vital, Wendel Coura; Teixeira, Luiz Fernando de Medeiros; Lima, Angélica Alves; Silva, Glenda Nicioli daIntroduction The genetic component, including genes and their variants, plays a signifcant role in the pathophysiology of arterial hypertension (AH). Thus, clinical, epidemiological and genetic studies have been carried out to improve the under- standing of disease mechanisms, improve diagnostic quality and contribute to prevention. Objective To determine the association of risk factors, biochemical parameters and diferent ACE gene polymorphisms with AH. Method The case-control study was carried out in the population of Ouro Preto, Brazil. The subjects answered a question- naire containing clinical and sociodemographic data. The ACE gene polymorphisms rs4291, rs4363 and rs4335 were evalu- ated by real time-polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) in 310 people (155 hypertensive and 155 normotensive patients), in addition to biochemical parameters. A multivariate logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with AH. Analysis of continuous variables was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis test to assess signifcance between groups and Dunn’s post-test for multiple comparisons. Results The results showed that AH was associated with age, education, smoking, obesity and high levels of triglycerides, sodium, glucose and uric acid. Regarding the biochemical parameters, in hypertensive patients, the rs4363 and rs4335 poly- morphisms were associated with high levels of triglycerides, urea and glucose; the rs4291 polymorphism was associated with elevated urea and glucose levels. No association was detected between SNPs and HA. Conclusion AH was associated with socioeconomic status, lifestyle habits and biochemical parameters. ACE polymorphisms may have infuenced the levels of triglycerides, urea and glucose in hypertensive patients.Item Antibacterial substances from leaves of Protium spruceanum (Burseraceae) : in vitro and in silico evaluation.(2020) Amparo, Tatiane Roquete; Rodrigues, Ivanildes Vasconcelos; Seibert, Janaína Brandão; Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Cabral, Vivette Appolinário Rodrigues; Vieira, Paula Melo de Abreu; Brandão, Geraldo Célio; Oliveira, Mauro Lúcio Gonçalves de; Silva, Glenda Nicioli da; Santos, Orlando David Henrique dos; Vieira Filho, Sidney Augusto; Teixeira, Luiz Fernando de Medeiros; Souza, Gustavo Henrique Bianco deDue to the increase of bacterial resistance, the search for new antibiotics is necessary and the medicinal plants represent its most important source. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial property of extract and fractions from Protium spruceanum leaves, against pathogenic bacteria. By means of diffusion and microdilution assays, the crude extract was active against the nine bacteria tested being the hydromethanolic fraction the most active. During phytochemical procedures, procyanidin (1) and catechin (2) were identified as the main antibacterial constituents of this fraction. In silico results obtained using PASSonline tool indicated 1 and 2 as having good potential to interact with different targets of currently used antibiotics. These results no indicated potential to none DNA effect and indicated the cell wall as mainly target. Electrophoresis result supported that had no DNA damage. Cell wall damage was confirmed by propidium iodide test that showed increased membrane permeability and by cell surface deformations observed in scanning electronic microscopy. The in vitro assays together with the in silico prediction results establish the potential of P. spruceanum as source of antibacterial compounds that acts on important bacterial targets. These results contribute to the development of natural substances against pathogenic bacteria and to discovery of new antibiotics.Item Antiproliferative and toxicogenomic effects of resveratrol in bladder cancer cells with different TP53 status.(2019) Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Guerra, Camila Chaves Coelho; Assis, Bárbara Letícia Gonçalves de; Soares, Rodrigo Dian de Oliveira Aguiar; Garcia, Camila Carrião Machado; Lima, Angélica Alves; Silva, Glenda Nicioli daThe antitumor activity of resveratrol, a polyphenolic compound found mainly in grapes, has been studied in several types of cancer. In bladder cancer, its antiproliferative effects have already been demonstrated; however, its mechanism of action is not completely understood. The aim of this study was to evaluate resveratrol antitumor activity (12.5, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 μM) and its possible mechanisms of action in bladder tumor cells with different TP53 gene status (RT4, grade 1, TP53 wild type; 5637-grade 2 and T24-grade 3, TP53 mutated). Cell proliferation, clonogenic survival, morphological changes, cell cycle progression, apoptosis rates, genotoxicity, global methylation, immunocytochemistry for p53 and PCNA and relative expression profiles of the AKT, mTOR, RASSF1A, HOXB3, SRC, PLK1, and DNMT1 were evaluated. Resveratrol decreased cell proliferation and induced DNA damage in all cell lines. Regarding the long-term effects, resveratrol reduced the number of colonies in all cell lines; however, TP53 wild type cells were more resistant. Increased rates of apoptosis were found in the TP53 wild type cells and this was accompanied by AKT, mTOR, and SRC downregulation. In addition, the resveratrol antiproliferative effects in wild type TP53 cells were accompanied by modulation of the DNMT1 gene. In the TP53 mutated cells, cell cycle arrest at S phase with PLK1 downregulation was observed. Additionally, there was modulation of the HOXB3/RASSF1A pathway and nuclear PCNA reduction in the highest-grade cells. In conclusion, resveratrol has antiproliferative activity in bladder tumor cells; however, the mechanisms of action are dependent on TP53 status.Item Antitumor effect of Cymbopogon densiflorus (Linneu) essential oil in bladder cancer cells.(2020) Pereira, Gizele Lucia da Costa; Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Seibert, Janaína Brandão; Amparo, Tatiane Roquete; Soares, Rodrigo Dian de Oliveira Aguiar; Rodrigues, Ivanildes Vasconcelos; Souza, Gustavo Henrique Bianco de; Santos, Orlando David Henrique dos; Silva, Glenda Nicioli daThe aim of this study was to analyse the antitumor effect of the Cymbopogon densiflorus essential oil in silico and in vitro on bladder cancer cells RT4 and T24, with different TP53 status. The oil was extracted by hydrodistillation and the gas chromatography coupled to the mass spectrometry was used for characterisation. In silico analysis was carried out by Pass online software. Cytotoxicity, cell proliferation, cell cycle progression, apoptosis and wound healing assays were performed. Five major compounds were identified. In silico analysis showed that major compounds present high potential for antitumor activities. The treatment with C. densiflorus essential oil reduced cell viability of bladder cancer cells. Only in wild-type cells, the increase of apoptosis rates and the decrease of cell migration were observed. In conclusion, the C. densiflorus essential oil presents antitumor effects on TP53 wild-type and mutated bladder cancer cells, however, the mechanism of action is TP53 status-dependent.Item Antitumoral activity of micellar solutions containing allyl isothiocyanate : an in vitro study.(2021) Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Oliveira, Daiane Teixeira de; Sávio, André Luiz Ventura; Perasoli, Fernanda Barçante; Silva, Glenda Nicioli da; Barichello, José MarioIntroduction: Several natural products exhibit promising antineoplastic activity against bladder cancer cells, including allyl isothiocyanate (AITC). However, the AITC irritates the mucous membranes and induces eczematous or vesicular skin reactions. Thus, pharmaceutical formulations are necessary to overcome these problems. The aim was to develop micellar solutions containing AITC and investigate their antitumoral activity in bladder carcinoma cell lines. Method: The micellar solutions were prepared by cold dispersion method. Subsequently, we evaluated cytotoxicity, cell proliferation, cell cycle kinetics and long-term effects of micelles in bladder cancer cells. Results: Cytotoxicity and cell proliferation assays showed there was an increase in AITC activity when it was encapsulated in micelles. We also observed cell cycle arrest in the S phase after treatment with AITC-micelles. Furthermore, the formulation was able to maintain the long-term effects of free AITC. Conclusions: The micellar solutions developed can become an interesting approach for administration of AITC in the treatment of bladder cancer.Item Avaliação da atividade antitumoral in vitro de soluções micelares contendo alil isotiocianato.(2016) Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Silva, Glenda Nicioli da; Barichello, José Mario; Costa, Daniela Caldeira; Silva, Gisele RodriguesO alil isotiocianato (AITC), composto majoritário da semente de mostarda, vem sendo bastante estudado quanto a sua atividade antineoplásica. Neste trabalho foram desenvolvidas soluções micelares de Pluronic® F127 (F127) contendo AITC e o potencial antitumoral destas formulações foi avaliado in vitro em linhagens celulares de carcinoma de bexiga com diferentes status do gene TP53 (RT4 – TP53 selvagem e T24 – TP53 mutado). As formulações foram preparadas pelo método de dispersão a frio (DF) e pelo método de reidratação de filme polimérico (RFP). A quantidade de AITC incorporada as formulações foi determinada por cromatografia líquida de alta eficácia acoplada a detector UV. Os resultados demonstraram que pelo método DF, aproximadamente 96,5% do AITC adicionado durante a preparação foi incorporado na formulação final. Entretanto, pelo método RFP ocorreu perda de mais de 75% da quantidade de AITC adicionada, mostrando que a preparação de micelas por esse método não foi viável. A avaliação da citotoxicidade e da proliferação celular foi realizada 24 e 48 horas após tratar as células das duas linhagens de tumor de bexiga por 3 horas com as formulações de AITC produzida pelo método DF. Células tratadas com AITC solubilizado em Tween (AITC livre) e células tratadas com os excipientes da formulação foram usadas como controles. Após 24 horas do tratamento, as formulações contendo AITC nas concentrações 0,0925; 0,125; 0,25 e 0,5μM causaram citotoxicidade na linhagem RT4; entretanto, na linhagem T24, somente a concentração mais alta (0,5 μM) promoveu diminuição no número de células. Nenhuma citotoxicidade foi observada para o AITC livre. Após 48 horas, todas as concentrações das formulações contendo AITC levaram a reduções significativas da viabilidade celular em ambas as linhagens celulares. Além disso, as formulações foram mais citotóxicas para as células RT4 do que para as células T24, contribuindo com a hipótese de que células carregando o gene TP53 mutado são mais resistentes a quimioterápicos. Posteriormente realizou-se o ensaio de sobrevivência clonogênica. Tanto as soluções micelares contendo AITC quanto o AITC livre foi capaz de reduzir o número de colônias formadas. Assim, podemos afirmar que soluções micelares aceleram a ação de AITC nas células tumorais avaliadas. Desta forma, as formulações desenvolvidas podem ser uma abordagem interessante para a futura administração oral dessa substância no tratamento do tumor de bexiga.Item Behavior of two Leishmania infantum strains—evaluation of susceptibility to antimonials and expression of microRNAs in experimentally infected J774 macrophages and in BALB/c mice.(2018) Silva, Stella Costa; Silva, Débora Faria; Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Perasoli, Fernanda Barçante; Silva, André Talvani Pedrosa da; Silva, Glenda Nicioli da; Rezende, Simone AparecidaStrains of the same Leishmania parasite species, isolated from different host organisms, may exhibit unique infection profiles and induce a change in the expression of microRNAs among host macrophages and in model host mice. MicroRNAs (MiR) are endogenous molecules of about 22 nucleotides that are involved in many regulatory processes, including the vertebrate host immune response. In this respect, the infectivity and susceptibility to antimonials of two L. infantum strains, BH46, isolated from human, and OP46, isolated from symptomatic dog, were characterized in J774 macrophages and BALB/c mice. Parasite burden was assessed in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow using the serial limiting dilution technique. A higher parasite burden was observed in the spleen and bone marrow of animals infected with OP46 compared to BH46 strain. Our results also showed that OP46 was less susceptible to the antimonials. In addition, miR-122 and miR-155 expression was evaluated in the liver and J774 macrophages, and in spleens from infected animals, respectively. An increase was observed in the expression of miR-155 in J774 macrophages infected with both strains compared to uninfected cells, with a higher expression in cells infected with OP46. However, no difference in the expression of miR-122 and miR-155 was observed in the infected animals. Thus, this study shows that OP46 was more infective for mice, it caused a higher increase in miR-155 expression in infected macrophages and was less susceptible to the antimonials evaluated. These data suggest that alteration in miR-155 level likely plays a role in regulating the response to L. infantum.Item Brazilian essential oils as source for the discovery of new anti-COVID-19 drug : a review guided by in silico study.(2021) Amparo, Tatiane Roquete; Seibert, Janaína Brandão; Silveira, Benila Maria; Costa, Fernanda Senna Ferreira; Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Braga, Saulo Fehelberg Pinto; Silva, Glenda Nicioli da; Santos, Orlando David Henrique dos; Souza, Gustavo Henrique Bianco deThe emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in China and its spread worldwide has become one of the biggest health problem due to the lack of knowledge about an effective chemotherapy. Based on the current reality of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, this study aimed to make a review literature about potential anti-coronavirus natural compounds guided by an in silico study. In the first step, essential oils from native species found in the Brazilian herbal medicine market and Brazilian species that have already shown antiviral potential were used as source for the literature search and compounds selection. Among these compounds, 184 showed high antiviral potential against rhinovirus or picornavirus by quantitative structure–activity relationship analysis. (E)-a-atlantone; 14-hydroxy-amuurolene; allo-aromadendrene epoxide; amorpha4,9-dien-2-ol; aristochene; azulenol; germacrene A; guaia-6,9-diene; hedycaryol; humulene epoxide II; aamorphene; a-cadinene; a-calacorene and a-muurolene showed by a molecular docking study the best result for four target proteins that are essential for SARS-CoV-2 lifecycle. In addition, other parameters obtained for the selected compounds indicated low toxicity and showed good probability to achieve cell permeability and be used as a drug. These results guided the second literature search which included other species in addition to native Brazilian plants. The majority presence of any of these compounds was reported for essential oils from 45 species. In view of the few studies relating essential oils and antiviral activity, this review is important for future assays against the new coronavirus.Item Cytotoxic activity of butanolic extract from Sambucus nigra L. flowers in natura and vehiculated in micelles in bladder cancer cells and fibroblasts.(2020) Pereira, Deise Inocêncio; Amparo, Tatiane Roquete; Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Costa, Fernanda Senna Ferreira; Brandão, Geraldo Célio; Santos, Orlando David Henrique dos; Silva, Glenda Nicioli da; Souza, Gustavo Henrique Bianco deBladder cancer has a high incidence and recurrence rate among patients worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic activity of fractions of Sambucus nigra L. flower extracts on bladder carcinoma cells (T24 cells) and human fibroblast cells (MRC-5). The butanolic fraction (F-BuOH) was characterized by UPLC-DADMS/MS and nine flavonoids were identified. Rutin was the major compound. The cytotoxic activity of this fraction was observed in the T24 cells but not in MRC-5 cells, indicating selectivity. F-BuOH was incorporated in micellar solutions of PluronicVR F127 and cytotoxic effect for T24 cells was observed again. In vitro assay demonstrated a controlled release of the fraction from the micelles. The results obtained showed that flavonoids are the possible responsible for cytotoxic activity in bladder carcinoma cells. In addition, micellar solutions act together to increase the action of the butanolic fraction.Item Efeitos toxicogenéticos do resveratrol em células de câncer de bexiga com diferentes status do gene TP53.(2020) Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Silva, Glenda Nicioli da; Silva, Glenda Nicioli da; Borges, Karina Braga Gomes; Machado, Carlos Renato; Isoldi, Mauro César; Souza, Gustavo Henrique Bianco deA atividade antitumoral do resveratrol, composto polifenólico encontrado principalmente nas uvas, tem sido estudada em diversos tipos de câncer. No câncer de bexiga, seus efeitos antiproliferativos já foram demostrados, tanto in vitro quanto in vivo, entretanto pouco se sabe sobre seu mecanismo de ação. Nesse contexto, o presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o potencial antineoplásico e os possíveis mecanismos de ação molecular do resveratrol em células tumorais de bexiga com diferentes status do gene TP53 (RT4 - TP53 selvagem; 5637 e T24 - TP53 mutado). Avaliou-se os efeitos do resveratrol em relação a citotoxicidade, alterações morfológicas, sobrevivência clonogênica, genotoxicidade, mutagenicidade, produção de espécies reativas de oxigênio, progressão do ciclo celular, taxas de apoptose/necrose, migração celular, metilação global, imunocitoquímica para p53 e PCNA e expressão dos genes AKT, CDH1, CTNNBIP1, DNMT1, FGFR3, HAT, HDAC1, HOXB3, mTOR, MYC, PLK1, RASSF1A, SMAD4 e SRC. Os resultados mostraram que o resveratrol possui efeito citotóxico em todas as linhagens estudadas, sendo a linhagem TP53 selvagem mais sensível à ação desse composto. Em relação aos efeitos a longo prazo, observou-se que o resveratrol causou redução do número de colônias em todas as linhagens, juntamente com redução da expressão do gene PLK1. Aumento significativo de danos primários ao DNA foi detectado em todas as linhagens e provavelmente ocorreu devido aos efeitos pró-oxidantes do resveratrol. Aumento significativo das taxas de apoptose foram encontradas na linhagem TP53 selvagem ao mesmo tempo em que ocorreu redução da expressão dos genes AKT, mTOR e SRC. A redução da migração celular foi acompanhada pela redução da expressão do gene SMAD4 e aumento da expressão de CDH1. Além disso, os efeitos antiproliferativos do composto na linhagem TP53 selvagem foram acompanhados de modulação dos genes HAT, HOXB3 e DNMT1. Nas linhagens mutadas para o gene TP53 pode-se observar que o resveratol leva a parada do ciclo celular na fase S, juntamente com redução da expressão do gene PLK1. Também foi observada inibição da migração celular acompanhada do aumento da expressão dos genes CDH1 e CTNNBIP1. Adicionalmente, houve modulação de vias relacionadas a HOXB3, RASSF1A e HAT na linhagem T24. Concluindo, o resveratrol possui atividade antiproliferativa independente do status de TP53 em células tumorais de bexiga, entretanto, os efeitos antineoplásicos observados devem-se a diferentes mecanismos de ação.Item In silico approach of secondary metabolites from Brazilian herbal medicines to search for potential drugs against SARS-CoV-2.(2021) Amparo, Tatiane Roquete; Seibert, Janaína Brandão; Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Costa, Fernanda Senna Ferreira; Silveira, Benila Maria; Silva, Glenda Nicioli da; Santos, Orlando David Henrique dos; Souza, Gustavo Henrique Bianco deThe new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) recently emerged as a worrying pandemic, with many confirmed cases and deaths globally. Therefore, there is a clear need for identifying effective therapeutic options and a review of secondary metabolites related to Brazilian herbal medicines was performed as a strategy for the discovery of new antiviral agents. To confirm this potential, an in silico screening of the identified compounds identified was also evaluated. The review was performed by the PubMed database and the selected natural compounds were subjected to in silico analysis such as QSAR, molecular docking and ADMET. 497 secondary metabolites were identified from 23 species. The in silico assays indicated 19 potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 compounds, being triterpenes and phenolic compounds. The indicated compounds showed a high affinity with proteins considered as the main molecular targets against SARS-CoV-2 and parameters indicated low toxicity. In addition to Brazilian medicinal plants, these compounds can be found in other species and they can be a base for the synthesis of other anti-COVID-19 drugs. Therefore, this review is important to conduct researches that address the emerging need for drugs in COVID-19 treatment.Item In silico pharmacological prediction and cytotoxicity of flavonoids glycosides identified by UPLC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS in extracts of Humulus lupulus leaves cultivated in Brazil.(2020) Silva, Regislainy Gomes da; Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Reis, Adriana Cotta Cardoso; Vieira Filho, Sidney Augusto; Brandão, Geraldo Célio; Silva, Glenda Nicioli da; Sousa, Hildeberto Caldas de; Almeida, Vera Lúcia de; Lopes, Júlio César Dias; Souza, Gustavo Henrique Bianco deEthanolic (EB) extract and hexanic (SH) and hydromethanolic (SEM) sub-extracts of Humulus lupulus leaves were submitted to cytotoxicity evaluation and to phytochemical methods. The effect of EB and SEM on cellular cycle was evaluated by propidium iodide method and the phases were quantified through flow cytometry. The cytotoxicity assessment was done using T24 and MRC5 cells, with EB and SEM (25–1200 mg/mL). By means of UPLC-DADMS/MS data were identified the flavonoids astragaline, nicotiflorin, kaempferol-7-O-rutinoside, robinin, hyperin, rutin, quercetin-7-Orutinoside and manghaslin. EB (800 mg/mL) and SEM (1200 mg/mL) reduces the T24 cell viability. These extracts at 25 mg/mL stimulate the growth of MRC5 cells, evidencing a selective cytotoxicity. After 24 h of the treatment with extracts was not observed cycle arrest of T24 cells. The bioactivity prediction of the flavonoids was evaluated in silico through in house Active-IT software and PASSonline which indicated potential activity as antitumoral, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antimicrobial, antiviral and others.Item Inhibition of urinary bladder cancer cell proliferation by silibinin.(2020) Barros, Tatiane Martins Barcelos; Lima, Ana Paula Braga; Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Silva, Glenda Nicioli daSilibinin, a natural compound extracted from milk thistle, has demonstrated antitumor properties in urinary bladder cancer cells; however, the role of TP53 gene in these effects is unclear. In order to better understand the molecular and antiproliferative mechanisms of this compound, urinary bladder cancer cells with different TP53 gene status, RT4 (low-grade tumor, wild TP53 gene), 5637 (high-grade tumor, Grade 2, mutated TP53 gene), and T24 (high-grade tumor, Grade 3, mutated TP53 gene) were treated with several concentrations of silibinin (1, 5, 10, 50, 100, and 150 μM). Cytotoxicity, prooxidant effect, morphological changes, cell migration, cell cycle progression, global methylation profile, and relative expression of HOXB3, c-MYC, PLK1, SMAD4, SRC, HAT, HDAC, and RASSF1A genes were evaluated. The silibinin presented cytotoxic and prooxidant effects in the three cell lines. In mutated TP53 cells, significant interference in cell migration and cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase was observed. Additionally, silibinin induced global DNA hypomethylation in the highest grade tumor cells. For wild-type TP53 cells, a sub-G1 apoptotic population was present. Furthermore, there was modulation of gene expression responsible for cell growth (SMAD and c-MYC), migration (SRC), cell cycle kinetics (PLK1), angiogenesis (HOXB3), and of genes associated with epigenetic events such as DNA acetylation (HAT) and deacetylation (HDAC). In conclusion, the silibinin inhibited the urinary bladder tumor cell proliferation independently of TP53 status; however, cell cycle effects, gene expression changes, and alteration of cell migration are dependent on TP53 status.Item LncRNA JHDM1D-AS1 Is a key biomarker for progression and modulation of gemcitabine sensitivity in bladder cancer cells.(2023) Pereira, Isadora Oliveira Ansaloni; Silva, Glenda Nicioli da; Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Lima, Ana Paula Braga; Sávio, André Luiz Ventura; Leite, Katia Ramos Moreira; Salvadori, Daisy Maria FáveroLong non-coding RNAs are frequently found to be dysregulated and are linked to carcinogenesis, aggressiveness, and chemoresistance in a variety of tumors. As expression levels of the JHDM1D gene and lncRNA JHDM1D-AS1 are altered in bladder tumors, we sought to use their combined expression to distinguish between low-and high-grade bladder tumors by RTq-PCR. In addition, we evaluated the functional role of JHDM1D-AS1 and its association with the modulation of gemcitabine sensitivity in high-grade bladder-tumor cells. J82 and UM-UC-3 cells were treated with siRNA-JHDM1D-AS1 and/or three concentrations of gemcitabine (0.39, 0.78, and 1.56 µM), and then submitted to cytotoxicity testing (XTT), clonogenic survival, cell cycle progression, cell morphology, and cell migration assays. When JHDM1D and JHDM1D-AS1 expression levels were used in combination, our findings indicated favorable prognostic value. Furthermore, the combined treatment resulted in greater cytotoxicity, a decrease in clone formation, G0/G1 cell cycle arrest, morphological alterations, and a reduction in cell migration capacity in both lineages compared to the treatments alone. Thus, silencing of JHDM1D-AS1 reduced the growth and proliferation of high-grade bladder-tumor cells and increased their sensitivity to gemcitabine treatment. In addition, the expression of JHDM1D/JHDM1D-AS1 indicated potential prognostic value in the progression of bladder tumors.Item Modulation of long non-coding RNAs by different classes of secondary metabolites from plants : a mini-review on antitumor effects.(2022) Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Seibert, Janaína Brandão; Amparo, Tatiane Roquete; Souza, Gustavo Henrique Bianco de; Silva, Glenda Nicioli da; Santos, Orlando David Henrique dosThe broad pharmacological spectrum of plants is related to their secondary metabolism, which is responsible for the synthesis of different compounds that have multiple effects on cellular physiology. Among the biological effects presented by phytochemicals, their use for the prevention and treatment of cancer can be highlighted. This occurs due to several mechanisms of antitumor ac- tion demonstrated by these compounds, including regulation of the cell signaling pathways and inhibi- tion of tumor growth. In this way, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) appear to be promising targets for the treatment of cancer. Their deregulation has already been related to a variety of clinical- pathological parameters. However, the effects of secondary metabolites on lncRNAs are still restrict- ed. For this reason, the present review aimed to gather data on phytochemicals with action on lncRNAs in order to confirm their possible antitumor potential. According to the literature, terpenoid and flavonoid are the main examples of secondary metabolites involved with lncRNAs activity. In addition, the lncRNAs H19, CASC2, HOTAIR, NKILA, CCAT1, MALAT1, AFAP1-AS1, MEG3, and CDKN2B-AS1 can be highlighted as important targets in the search for new anti-tumor agents since they act as modulating pathways related to cell proliferation, cell cycle, apoptosis, cell migration and invasion. Finally, challenges for the use of natural products as a commercial drug were also discussed. The low yield, selectivity index and undesirable pharmacokinetic parameters were emphasized as a difficulty for obtaining these compounds on a large scale and for improving the potency of its biologi- cal effect. However, the synthesis and/or development of formulations were suggested as a possible approach to solve these problems. All of these data together confirm the potential of secondary me- tabolites as a source of new anti-tumor agents acting on lncRNAs.Item Modulation of non-coding RNAs by natural compounds as a potential therapeutical approach in oral cancer : a comprehensive review.(2022) Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Pereira, Isadora Oliveira Ansaloni; Oliveira, Edymara dos Anjos; Souza, Daniel Vitor de; Ribeiro, Daniel Araki; Silva, Glenda Nicioli daOral cancer is a disease with high incidence and mortality worldwide, and its treatment still needs to be improved. The search for new therapies using natural products is strongly supported, given the wide chemical range of these compounds. In addition, phytochemicals can exert antitumor activities by several mechanisms of action, including the modulation of non-coding RNAs. Thus, in this review, we discussed the role of non-coding RNAs, including circular RNAs, microRNAs, and long non-coding RNAs, in oral cancer and presented their potential as treatment targets using natural products. Some natural products capable of being used to treat oral cancer have been suggested.Item Nanostructured systems improve the antimicrobial potential of the essential oil from cymbopogon densiflorus leaves.(2019) Seibert, Janaína Brandão; Rosa, Juliana dos Santos; Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Amparo, Tatiane Roquete; Rodrigues, Ivanildes Vasconcelos; Lanza, Juliane Sousa; Frezard, Frederic Jean Georges; Soares, Rodrigo Dian de Oliveira Aguiar; Teixeira, Luiz Fernando de Medeiros; Souza, Gustavo Henrique Bianco de; Vieira, Paula Melo de Abreu; Barichello, José Mario; Santos, Orlando David Henrique dosThe physicochemical characteristics of nanostructured suspensions are important prerequisites for the success of new drug development. This work aimed to develop nanometric systems containing Cymbopogon densiflorus leaf essential oil and to evaluate their antimicrobial activity. The essential oil was isolated by hydrodistillation from leaves and analyzed by GC-MS. The main constituents were found to be trans-p-mentha-2,8-dien-1-ol, cis-p-mentha2,8-dien-1-ol, trans-p-mentha-1(7),8-dien-2-ol, cis-piperitol, and cis-p-mentha-1(7),8-dien-2-ol. In silico prediction analysis suggested that this oil possesses antimicrobial potential and the main mechanism of action might be the peptidoglycan glycosyltransferase inhibition. Nanoemulsions were prepared by the phase inversion method, and liposomes were made by the film hydration method. Qualitative evaluation of the antimicrobial activity was performed by the diffusion disk assay with 24 microorganisms; all of them were found to be sensitive to the essential oil. Subsequently, this property was quantified by the serial microdilution technique, where the nanoformulations demonstrated improved activity in comparison with the free oil. Bactericidal action was tested by the propidium iodide method, which revealed that free essential oil and nanoemulsion increased cytoplasmic membrane permeability, while no difference was observed between negative control and liposome. These results were confirmed by images obtained using transmission electron microscopy. This study has shown an optimization in the antimicrobial activity of C. densiflorus essential oil by a nanoemulsion and a liposomal formulation of the active substances.Item Naringin : antitumor potential in silico and in vitro on bladder cancer cells.(2022) Radicchi, Débora Carvalho; Melo, André Sacramento; Lima, Ana Paula Braga; Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Souza, Gustavo Henrique Bianco de; Silva, Glenda Nicioli daIntroduction: Urothelial carcinoma is a significant public health problem. Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) is the most common subtype, accounting for approximately 90 % of all bladder cancers. Chemotherapeutic protocols have been studied, but some present high toxicity and low tolerability. Naringin is a polyphenolic compound found mainly in citrus fruits, which antitumor activity has been studied in several types of cancer. However, there is little information about naringin effects on bladder cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the antitumor potential of nar- ingin in silico and in vitro using two bladder cancer cell lines Method: In silico analysis was carried out by PASS Online software. In vitro, the effects of naringin treatment (12.5 - 400 μM) were evaluated regarding its cytotoxicity, clonogenic survival, morphological alterations, cell cycle pro- gression, migration, and mutagenicity Results: In silico analyses predicted antitumor activity through several mechanisms of action. In vitro results showed naringin presented cytotoxic effects, reduced the number of colonies, inhibited cell migration, and changed the morphology and cell cycle progression of the two cell lines evaluated. However, naringin did not present mu- tagenic effects. Conclusions: Naringin has antiproliferative activity and is a promising candidate for bladder cancer treatment.Item Polymeric micelles containing resveratrol : development, characterization, cytotoxicity on tumor cells and antimicrobial activity.(2020) Almeida, Tamires Cunha; Seibert, Janaína Brandão; Almeida, Sávio Henrique de Souza; Amparo, Tatiane Roquete; Teixeira, Luiz Fernando de Medeiros; Barichello, José Mario; Postacchini, Bruna Bueno; Santos, Orlando David Henrique dos; Silva, Glenda Nicioli daAntimicrobial and antitumor activities of resveratrol, a compound found mainly in grapes, have already been demonstrated. However, its low bioavailability is a limiting factor for therapeutic application. Polymeric micelles can be an approach to solve this problem since they can encapsulate hydrophobic substances. We developed and characterized micellar formulations containing resveratrol and evaluated their cytotoxic and antimicrobial effects. The formulations were prepared by the cold dispersion method with different concentrations of F127 (5 or 10% w/w) and resveratrol (500 or 5000 µM). The formulations were characterized according to size, polydispersity index, pH, encapsulation rate and in vitro release. Cytotoxic effect was evaluated on a bladder cancer cell line and antimicrobial effect was evaluated on E. coli, S. aureus and C. albicans. One of the formulations (10% w/w of F127 and 5000 µM of resveratrol) was a monodispersed solution with high encapsulation rate, thus it was chosen for the cytotoxicity and antimicrobial assays. MS10+RES-3 was able to preserve the antimicrobial and cytotoxic activity of resveratrol. This is the first study that evaluated antimicrobial potential and cytotoxicity of micelles containing resveratrol on bladder cancer cells and the results showed that micellar nanostructures could ensure the maintenance of the biological activity of resveratrol.