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ArticleInternational immunopharmacology2023

Solubilized curcuminoid complex prevents extensive immunosuppression through immune restoration and antioxidant activity: Therapeutic potential against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).

Woo Sik Kim, Seong-Hun Jeong, Ki-Won Shin, Hyeon Jin Lee, Ji-Young Park, In-Chul Lee, Hyung Jae Jeong, Young Bae Ryu, Hyung-Jun Kwon, Woo Song Lee

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Article in International immunopharmacology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Woo Sik KimFunctional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup 56212, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: kws6144@kribb.re.kr.
Seong-Hun JeongFunctional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup 56212, Republic of Korea; Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea.
Ki-Won ShinFunctional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup 56212, Republic of Korea; Department of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Hyeon Jin LeeFunctional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup 56212, Republic of Korea; Department of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Ji-Young ParkFunctional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup 56212, Republic of Korea.
In-Chul LeeFunctional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup 56212, Republic of Korea.
Hyung Jae JeongBio-processing Technology Development and Support Team, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup 56212, Republic of Korea.
Young Bae RyuFunctional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup 56212, Republic of Korea.
Hyung-Jun KwonFunctional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup 56212, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: hjkwon@kribb.re.kr.
Woo Song LeeFunctional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup 56212, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: wslee@kribb.re.kr.
Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology · KRChonnam National University · KR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The therapeutic benefits of curcuminoids in various diseases have been extensively reported. However, little is known regarding their preventive effects on extensive immunosuppression. We investigated the immunoregulatory effects of a curcuminoid complex (CS/M), solubilized with stevioside, using a microwave-assisted method in a cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced immunosuppressive mouse model and identified its new pharmacological benefits. CTX-treated mice showed a decreased number of innate cells, such as dendritic cells (DCs), neutrophils, and natural killer (NK) cells, and adaptive immune cells (CD4 and CD8 T cells) in the spleen. In addition, CTX administration decreased T cell activation, especially that of Th1 and CD8 T cells, whereas it increased Th2 and regulatory T (Treg) cell activations. Pre-exposure of CS/M to CTX-induced immunosuppressed mice restored the number of innate cells (DCs, neutrophils, and NK cells) and increased their activity (including the activity of macrophages). Exposure to CS/M also led to the superior restoration of T cell numbers, including Th1, activated CD8 T cells, and multifunctional T cells, suppressed by CTX, along with a decrease in Th2 and Treg cells. Furthermore,CTX-injected mice pre-exposed to CS/M were accompanied by an increase in the levels of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase), which play an essential role against oxidative stress. Importantly, CS/M treatment significantly reduced viral loads in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus2-infected hamsters and attenuated the gross pathology in the lungs. These results provide new insights into the immunological properties of CS/M in preventing extensive immunosuppression and offer new therapeutic opportunities against various cancers and infectious diseases caused by viruses and intracellular bacteria.

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COVID-19Immune ReconstitutionAnimalsAntioxidantsImmunosuppression TherapyMiceSARS-CoV-2AntioxidantsAntioxidant activityCOVID-19Curcuminoid complexExtensive immunosuppressionImmune restorationSolubilization

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PMID36580758
PMCPMC9790878
OpenAlexW4313453775

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