Redox modulation at work: Natural phytoprotective polysulfanes from Alliums based on redox-active sulfur

Anwar, Awais, Gould, Emma, Tinson, Ryan, Iqbal, Javaid and Hamilton, Chris (2018) Redox modulation at work: Natural phytoprotective polysulfanes from Alliums based on redox-active sulfur. Current Pharmacology Reports, 4 (5). 397–407. ISSN 2198-641X

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Abstract

Purpose of review: This article provides a brief overview of natural phytoprotective products of allium with a special focus on the therapeutic potential of diallyl polysulfanes from garlic, their molecular targets and their fate in the living organisms. A comprehensive overview of antimicrobial and anticancer properties of published literature is presented for the reader to understand the effective concentrations of polysulfanes and their sensitivity towards different human pathogenic microbes, fungi, and cancer cell lines. Recent findings: The article finds polysulfanes potentials as new generation novel antibiotics and chemo preventive agent. The effective dose rates of polysulfanes for antimicrobial properties are in the range of 0.5–40 mg/L and for anticancer 20–100 μM. The molecular targets for these redox modulators are mainly cellular thiols as well as inhibition and/or activation of certain cellular proteins in cancer cell lines. Summary: Antimicrobial and anticancer activities of polysulfanes published in the literature indicate that with further development, they could be promising candidates for cancer prevention due to their selectivity towards abnormal cells.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Correction at 10.1007/s40495-019-00184-7
Uncontrolled Keywords: sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Science > School of Pharmacy
UEA Research Groups: Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry (former - to 2021)
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Depositing User: LivePure Connector
Date Deposited: 11 Oct 2018 16:30
Last Modified: 22 Oct 2022 04:10
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/68462
DOI: 10.1007/s40495-018-0153-2

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