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10 Citations
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Synthesis, Evaluation of Enzyme Inhibition and Redox Properties of Potential Dual COX-2 and 5-LOX Inhibitors

  • Jelena Bošković,
  • Vladimir Dobričić,
  • Marija Mihajlović,
  • Jelena Kotur-Stevuljević and
  • Olivera Čudina

Various dual inhibitors of COX-2 and 5-LOX enzymes have been developed so far in order to obtain more effective and safer anti-inflammatory drugs. The aim of this study was to design and synthesize new dual COX-2 and 5-LOX inhibitors, and to evaluate...

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  • Open Access
1,912 Views
17 Pages

In Vitro Evaluation of Pharmacokinetic Properties of Selected Dual COX-2 and 5-LOX Inhibitors

  • Jelena Bošković,
  • Vladimir Dobričić,
  • Jelena Savić,
  • Jelena Rupar,
  • Mara Aleksić,
  • Bojan Marković and
  • Olivera Čudina

5 October 2024

Evaluation of pharmacokinetic properties is a significant step at the early stages of drug development. In this study, an in vitro evaluation of the pharmacokinetic properties of five newly synthesized compounds was performed. These compounds belong...

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  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,148 Views
21 Pages

QSAR Modeling and Biological Testing of Some 15-LOX Inhibitors in a Series of Homo- and Heterocyclic Compounds

  • Veronika Khairullina,
  • Yuliya Martynova,
  • Matvey Kanevsky,
  • Irina Kanevskaya,
  • Yurii Zimin and
  • Leonid Maksimov

23 November 2024

This paper examines the quantitative structure–inhibitory activity relationship of 15-lipoxygenase (15-LOX) in sets of 100 homo- and heterocyclic compounds using GUSAR 2019 software. Statistically significant valid models were built to predict...

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  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,534 Views
16 Pages

The use of paclitaxel as a chemotherapeutic drug is limited by the development of dose-dependent paclitaxel-induced neuropathic pain (PINP). Recently, we observed that the combination of indomethacin plus minocycline (IPM) attenuates PINP in a mouse...

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  • Open Access
13 Citations
6,810 Views
10 Pages

Evaluation of Anticonvulsant Activity of Dual COX-2/5-LOX Inhibitor Darbufelon and Its Novel Analogues

  • Mariia Mishchenko,
  • Sergiy Shtrygol’,
  • Andrii Lozynskyi,
  • Semen Khomyak,
  • Volodymyr Novikov,
  • Olexandr Karpenko,
  • Serhii Holota and
  • Roman Lesyk

Neuroinflammation is an integral part of epilepsy pathogenesis and other convulsive conditions, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) present a potent tool for the contemporary search and design of novel anticonvulsants. In the present p...

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  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,071 Views
13 Pages

Unveiling Anticancer Potential of COX-2 and 5-LOX Inhibitors: Cytotoxicity, Radiosensitization Potential and Antimigratory Activity against Colorectal and Pancreatic Carcinoma

  • Jelena Bošković,
  • Vladimir Dobričić,
  • Otilija Keta,
  • Lela Korićanac,
  • Jelena Žakula,
  • Jelena Dinić,
  • Sofija Jovanović Stojanov,
  • Aleksandar Pavić and
  • Olivera Čudina

Apart from cytotoxicity, inhibitors of the COX-2 enzyme have demonstrated additional effects important for cancer treatment (such as radiosensitization of tumor cells and cell antimigratory effects); however, the relationship between the inhibition o...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,201 Views
14 Pages

In Vitro and In Silico Investigation of Polyacetylenes from Launaea capitata (Spreng.) Dandy as Potential COX-2, 5-LOX, and BchE Inhibitors

  • Fatma M. Abdel Bar,
  • Amira Mira,
  • Ahmed I. Foudah,
  • Manal A. Alossaimi,
  • Shatha F. Alkanhal,
  • Alanoud M. Aldaej and
  • Mai H. ElNaggar

17 April 2023

Diverse secondary metabolites are biosynthesized by plants via various enzymatic cascades. These have the capacity to interact with various human receptors, particularly enzymes implicated in the etiology of several diseases. The n-hexane fraction of...

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  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,618 Views
15 Pages

Pharmacochemical Studies of Synthesized Coumarin–Isoxazole–Pyridine Hybrids

  • Matina D. Douka,
  • Ioanna M. Sigala,
  • Catherine Gabriel,
  • Eleni Nikolakaki,
  • Dimitra J. Hadjipavlou-Litina and
  • Konstantinos E. Litinas

Several new coumarin–isoxazole–pyridine hybrids were synthesized through a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of nitrile oxides, prepared in situ from pyridine aldehyde oximes, with propargyloxy- or propargylaminocoumarins in moderate-to-...

  • Review
  • Open Access
135 Citations
12,321 Views
21 Pages

Thiazoles and Thiazolidinones as COX/LOX Inhibitors

  • Konstantinos Liaras,
  • Maria Fesatidou and
  • Athina Geronikaki

Inflammation is a natural process that is connected to various conditions and disorders such as arthritis, psoriasis, cancer, infections, asthma, etc. Based on the fact that cyclooxygenase isoenzymes (COX-1, COX-2) are responsible for the production...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,994 Views
20 Pages

5 December 2023

Molecular hybridization has emerged as a promising approach in the treatment of diseases exhibiting multifactorial etiology. With regard to this, dual cyclooxygenase-2/lipoxygenase (COX-2/LOX) inhibitors could be considered a safe alternative to trad...

  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
4,412 Views
21 Pages

The constitutive expression or overactivation of cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) enzymes results in aberrant metabolism of arachidonic acid and poor prognosis in melanoma. Our aim is to compare the in vitro effects of selective COX-1 (ace...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1,387 Citations
51,707 Views
23 Pages

The Immunomodulatory and Anti-Inflammatory Role of Polyphenols

  • Nour Yahfoufi,
  • Nawal Alsadi,
  • Majed Jambi and
  • Chantal Matar

2 November 2018

This review offers a systematic understanding about how polyphenols target multiple inflammatory components and lead to anti-inflammatory mechanisms. It provides a clear understanding of the molecular mechanisms of action of phenolic compounds. Polyp...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,710 Views
35 Pages

Synthesis, Biological, Spectroscopic and Computational Investigations of Novel N-Acylhydrazone Derivatives of Pyrrolo[3,4-d]pyridazinone as Dual COX/LOX Inhibitors

  • Jakub Mikus,
  • Piotr Świątek,
  • Patrycja Przybyła,
  • Edward Krzyżak,
  • Aleksandra Marciniak,
  • Aleksadra Kotynia,
  • Aleksandra Redzicka,
  • Benita Wiatrak,
  • Paulina Jawień and
  • Tomasz Gębarowski
  • + 1 author

18 July 2023

Secure and efficient treatment of diverse pain and inflammatory disorders is continually challenging. Although NSAIDs and other painkillers are well-known and commonly available, they are sometimes insufficient and can cause dangerous adverse effects...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
5,544 Views
19 Pages

30 September 2018

A new series of 2,4,6-trihydroxy-3-geranyl-acetophenone (tHGA) analogues were synthesized and evaluated for their lipoxygenase (LOX) inhibitory activity. Prenylated analogues 4a–g (half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values ranging fro...

  • Article
  • Open Access
23 Citations
5,005 Views
18 Pages

Biological Evaluation of Naproxen–Dehydrodipeptide Conjugates with Self-Hydrogelation Capacity as Dual LOX/COX Inhibitors

  • Rute Moreira,
  • Peter J. Jervis,
  • André Carvalho,
  • Paula M. T. Ferreira,
  • José A. Martins,
  • Patrícia Valentão,
  • Paula B. Andrade and
  • David M. Pereira

The use of peptide–drug conjugates is emerging as a powerful strategy for targeted drug delivery. Previously, we have found that peptides conjugated to a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), more specifically naproxen–dehydrodipe...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,732 Views
13 Pages

Even though non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the most effective treatment for inflammatory conditions, they have been linked to negative side effects. A promising approach to mitigating potential risks, is the development of new compounds ab...

  • Review
  • Open Access
317 Citations
18,464 Views
29 Pages

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs as Anticancer Agents

  • Silvia Zappavigna,
  • Alessia Maria Cossu,
  • Anna Grimaldi,
  • Marco Bocchetti,
  • Giuseppe Andrea Ferraro,
  • Giovanni Francesco Nicoletti,
  • Rosanna Filosa and
  • Michele Caraglia

Inflammation is strictly associated with cancer and plays a key role in tumor development and progression. Several epidemiological studies have demonstrated that inflammation can predispose to tumors, therefore targeting inflammation and the molecule...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,044 Views
21 Pages

Phytochemical Investigation, Antiulcer, Cyclooxygenase-2, and 15-Lipoxygenase Inhibitory Activities of Echinops erinaceus Kit Tan

  • Sherouk Hussein Sweilam,
  • Fatma M. Abdel Bar,
  • Ahmed I. Foudah,
  • Mohammed H. Alqarni,
  • Omayma D. El-Gindi,
  • Moshera M. El-Sherei and
  • Essam Abdel-Sattar

Plants of the genus Echinop (Asteraceae) are traditional medicinal plants used to treat several GIT ailments, owing to their diverse bioactive secondary metabolites, including sesquiterpenoids, triterpenoids, phytosterols, phenolics, flavonoids, alka...

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  • Open Access
12 Citations
2,831 Views
9 Pages

Identification of a Prenyl Chalcone as a Competitive Lipoxygenase Inhibitor: Screening, Biochemical Evaluation and Molecular Modeling Studies

  • Maria Luiza Zeraik,
  • Ivani Pauli,
  • Luiz A. Dutra,
  • Raquel S. Cruz,
  • Marilia Valli,
  • Luana C. Paracatu,
  • Carolina M. Q. G. de Faria,
  • Valdecir F. Ximenes,
  • Luis O. Regasini and
  • Adriano D. Andricopulo
  • + 1 author

12 April 2021

Cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) are key targets for the development of new anti-inflammatory agents. LOX, which is involved in the biosynthesis of mediators in inflammation and allergic reactions, was selected for a biochemical screening...

  • Review
  • Open Access
87 Citations
9,274 Views
16 Pages

LOXL2 Inhibitors and Breast Cancer Progression

  • Sandra Ferreira,
  • Nuno Saraiva,
  • Patrícia Rijo and
  • Ana S. Fernandes

19 February 2021

LOX (lysyl oxidase) and lysyl oxidase like-1–4 (LOXL 1–4) are amine oxidases, which catalyze cross-linking reactions of elastin and collagen in the connective tissue. These amine oxidases also allow the cross-link of collagen and elastin in the extra...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,174 Views
20 Pages

Inflammation is a protective stress response triggered by external stimuli, with 5-lipoxygenase (5LOX) playing a pivotal role as a potent mediator of the leukotriene (Lts) inflammatory pathway. Nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) functions as a natural...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
6,088 Views
14 Pages

Assessing Drug Interaction and Pharmacokinetics of Loxoprofen in Mice Treated with CYP3A Modulators

  • Sanjita Paudel,
  • Aarajana Shrestha,
  • Piljoung Cho,
  • Riya Shrestha,
  • Younah Kim,
  • Taeho Lee,
  • Ju-Hyun Kim,
  • Tae Cheon Jeong,
  • Eung-Seok Lee and
  • Sangkyu Lee

Loxoprofen (LOX) is a non-selective cyclooxygenase inhibitor that is widely used for the treatment of pain and inflammation caused by chronic and transitory conditions. Its alcoholic metabolites are formed by carbonyl reductase (CR) and they consist...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,011 Views
10 Pages

Inhibitory Investigations of Acyl-CoA Derivatives against Human Lipoxygenase Isozymes

  • Michelle Tran,
  • Kevin Yang,
  • Alisa Glukhova,
  • Michael Holinstat and
  • Theodore Holman

Lipid metabolism is a complex process crucial for energy production resulting in high levels of acyl-coenzyme A (acyl-CoA) molecules in the cell. Acyl-CoAs have also been implicated in inflammation, which could be possibly linked to lipoxygenase (LOX...

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  • Open Access
1,151 Views
8 Pages

28 December 2001

The combination of 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) inhibition and retinoid activity in one molecule could be a suitable too1 for the topical psoriasis therapy. The anellation of the 5-LOX inhibitor 1 with the tetramethylcyclohexane moity to the arotinoid stru...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,414 Views
18 Pages

12/15-Lipoxygenase Regulation of Diabetic Cognitive Dysfunction Is Determined by Interfering with Inflammation and Cell Apoptosis

  • Qi Chen,
  • Qixue Zheng,
  • Yang Yang,
  • Ying Luo,
  • Hong Wang,
  • Huan Li,
  • Lu Yang,
  • Congli Hu,
  • Jiahua Zhang and
  • Yuke Li
  • + 5 authors

12 August 2022

This study aimed to discuss the role of 12/15-lipoxygenase (12/15-LOX) regulation involved in diabetes cognitive dysfunction. First, Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) test was used to evaluate cognitive ability in diabetic patients and normal cont...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,642 Views
20 Pages

Modulation of the 5-Lipoxygenase Pathway by Chalcogen-Containing Inhibitors of Leukotriene A4 Hydrolase

  • Tarvi Teder,
  • Stefanie König,
  • Rajkumar Singh,
  • Bengt Samuelsson,
  • Oliver Werz,
  • Ulrike Garscha and
  • Jesper Z. Haeggström

The 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) pathway gives rise to bioactive inflammatory lipid mediators, such as leukotrienes (LTs). 5-LOX carries out the oxygenation of arachidonic acid to the 5-hydroperoxy derivative and then to the leukotriene A4 epoxide which is...

  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
3,336 Views
14 Pages

Active Compounds in Zingiber officinale as Possible Redox Inhibitors of 5-Lipoxygenase Using an In Silico Approach

  • Jaqueline Stephanie Ley-Martínez,
  • Jose Erick Ortega-Valencia,
  • Oscar García-Barradas,
  • Maribel Jiménez-Fernández,
  • Esmeralda Uribe-Lam,
  • Carlos Iván Vencedor-Meraz and
  • Jacqueline Oliva-Ramírez

5-Lipoxygenase (5-LOX) converts arachidonic acid to lipidic inflammatory mediators such as leukotrienes (LTs). In diseases such as asthma, LTs contribute to a physiopathology that could be reverted by blocking 5-LOX. Natural products with anti-inflam...

  • Article
  • Open Access
31 Citations
5,299 Views
17 Pages

Novel 6- and 7-Substituted Coumarins with Inhibitory Action against Lipoxygenase and Tumor-Associated Carbonic Anhydrase IX

  • Aikaterini Peperidou,
  • Silvia Bua,
  • Murat Bozdag,
  • Dimitra Hadjipavlou-Litina and
  • Claudiu T. Supuran

12 January 2018

A series of carboxamide derivatives of 6- and 7-substituted coumarins have been prepared by an original procedure starting from the corresponding 6- or 7-hydroxycoumarins which were alkylated with ethyl iodoacetate, and the obtained ester was convert...

  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,382 Views
17 Pages

Conformational Dynamics of Lipoxygenases and Their Interaction with Biological Membranes

  • Fulvio Erba,
  • Giampiero Mei,
  • Velia Minicozzi,
  • Annalaura Sabatucci,
  • Almerinda Di Venere and
  • Mauro Maccarrone

13 February 2024

Lipoxygenases (LOXs) are a family of enzymes that includes different fatty acid oxygenases with a common tridimensional structure. The main functions of LOXs are the production of signaling compounds and the structural modifications of biological mem...

  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
5,417 Views
21 Pages

Lipoxygenase Inhibition Activity of Coumarin Derivatives—QSAR and Molecular Docking Study

  • Melita Lončarić,
  • Ivica Strelec,
  • Valentina Pavić,
  • Domagoj Šubarić,
  • Vesna Rastija and
  • Maja Molnar

Lipoxygenases (LOXs) are a family of enzymes found in plants, mammals, and microorganisms. In animals and plants, the enzyme has the capability for the peroxidation of unsaturated fatty acids. Although LOXs participate in the plant defense system, th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,223 Views
12 Pages

Targeting Tumor Microenvironment Interactions in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Using Leukotriene Inhibitors

  • Laia Sadeghi,
  • Magali Merrien,
  • Magnus Björkholm,
  • Anders Österborg,
  • Birgitta Sander,
  • Hans-Erik Claesson and
  • Anthony P. H. Wright

28 February 2025

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) cells depend on microenvironment niches for proliferation and survival. The adhesion of tumor cells to stromal cells in such niches triggers the activation of signaling pathways crucial for their survival, including...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,798 Views
12 Pages

9 December 2022

A series of hydrazine-1-carbothioamides derivatives (3a–3j) were synthesized and analyzed for inhibitory potential towards bovine carbonic anhydrase II (b-CA II) and 15-lipoxygenase (15-LOX). Interestingly, four derivatives, 3b, 3d, 3g, and 3j,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,915 Views
19 Pages

Lysyl Oxidase in Ectopic Cardiovascular Calcification: Role of Oxidative Stress

  • Carme Ballester-Servera,
  • Judith Alonso,
  • Laia Cañes,
  • Paula Vázquez-Sufuentes,
  • Ana B. García-Redondo,
  • Cristina Rodríguez and
  • José Martínez-González

Lysyl oxidase (LOX)-mediated extracellular matrix crosslinking modulates calcification in atherosclerosis and aortic valve disease; however, this enzyme also induces oxidative stress. We addressed the contribution of LOX-dependent oxidative stress to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,036 Views
20 Pages

Knock-Out of the Five Lysyl-Oxidase Family Genes Enables Identification of Lysyl-Oxidase Pro-Enzyme Regulated Genes

  • Tatyana Liburkin-Dan,
  • Inbal Nir-Zvi,
  • Hila Razon,
  • Ofra Kessler and
  • Gera Neufeld

26 September 2022

The five lysyl-oxidase genes share similar enzymatic activities and contribute to tumor progression. We have knocked out the five lysyl-oxidase genes in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells using CRISPR/Cas9 in order to identify genes that are regulated by...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,233 Views
11 Pages

10 February 2021

Anthocyanins from the black soybean seed coat are known to have many pharmaceutical effects. However, black soybean seed contains antinutritional factors such as lipoxygenase, Kunitz trypsin inhibitor (KTI), lectin, and stachyose. The genetic removal...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,464 Views
15 Pages

Formyl Peptide Receptor 2-Dependent cPLA2 and 5-LOX Activation Requires a Functional NADPH Oxidase

  • Tiziana Pecchillo Cimmino,
  • Iolanda Panico,
  • Simona Scarano,
  • Mariano Stornaiuolo,
  • Gabriella Esposito,
  • Rosario Ammendola and
  • Fabio Cattaneo

8 February 2024

Phospholipases (PL) A2 catalyzes the hydrolysis of membrane phospholipids and mostly generates arachidonic acid (AA). The enzyme 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) can metabolize AA to obtain inflammatory leukotrienes, whose biosynthesis highly depends on cPLA2...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,602 Views
22 Pages

Sulfadiazine Exerts Potential Anticancer Effect in HepG2 and MCF7 Cells by Inhibiting TNFα, IL1b, COX-1, COX-2, 5-LOX Gene Expression: Evidence from In Vitro and Computational Studies

  • Mohamed Gomaa,
  • Wael Gad,
  • Dania Hussein,
  • Faheem Hyder Pottoo,
  • Nada Tawfeeq,
  • Mansour Alturki,
  • Dhay Alfahad,
  • Razan Alanazi,
  • Ismail Salama and
  • Mostafa Aziz
  • + 2 authors

31 January 2024

Drug repurposing is a promising approach that has the potential to revolutionize the drug discovery and development process. By leveraging existing drugs, we can bring new treatments to patients more quickly and affordably. Anti-inflammatory drugs ha...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
4,452 Views
12 Pages

Impact of Interactions between Ferulic and Chlorogenic Acids on Enzymatic and Non-Enzymatic Lipids Oxidation: An Example of Bread Enriched with Green Coffee Flour

  • Urszula Gawlik-Dziki,
  • Jarosław Bryda,
  • Dariusz Dziki,
  • Michał Świeca,
  • Ewa Habza-Kowalska and
  • Urszula Złotek

8 February 2019

This study investigated the activity, mode of inhibition, and interactions between lipoxygenase (LOX) inhibitors and compounds able to inhibit lipids oxidation (LPO) derived from green coffee beans (GCBs), wholemeal wheat flour (WF), and bread enrich...

  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
5,331 Views
16 Pages

29 October 2019

This study focused on the effect of kaempferol, catechin, apigenin, sinapinic acid, and extracts from plants (i.e., parsley, cumin, mustard, green tea, and green coffee) on thyroid peroxidase (TPO) and lipoxygenase (LOX) activity, antiradical potenti...

  • Article
  • Open Access
55 Citations
11,374 Views
17 Pages

Multifunctional Cinnamic Acid Derivatives

  • Aikaterini Peperidou,
  • Eleni Pontiki,
  • Dimitra Hadjipavlou-Litina,
  • Efstathia Voulgari and
  • Konstantinos Avgoustakis

Our research to discover potential new multitarget agents led to the synthesis of 10 novel derivatives of cinnamic acids and propranolol, atenolol, 1-adamantanol, naphth-1-ol, and (benzylamino) ethan-1-ol. The synthesized molecules were evaluated as...

  • Review
  • Open Access
59 Citations
8,389 Views
17 Pages

Interplay Between LOX Enzymes and Integrins in the Tumor Microenvironment

  • Pier Giorgio Amendola,
  • Raphael Reuten and
  • Janine Terra Erler

26 May 2019

Members of the lysyl oxidase (LOX) family are secreted copper-dependent amine oxidases that catalyze the covalent crosslinking of collagens and elastin in the extracellular matrix (ECM), an essential process for the structural integrity of all tissue...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,235 Views
21 Pages

Anti-Inflammatory Peptide Prevents Aβ25–35-Induced Inflammation in Rats via Lipoxygenase Inhibition

  • Yudhishthir Yadav,
  • Masroor Anwar,
  • Hanuman Sharma,
  • Suman Jain,
  • Uma Sharma,
  • Partha Haldar,
  • Aparajit B. Dey and
  • Sharmistha Dey

23 June 2025

Neuroinflammation, triggered by lipoxygenase (LOX), contributes to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) progression. Overexpression of LOX-5 in patients with AD serum highlights its role. This study assessed the efficacy of the LOX-inhibitor-peptide YWCS i...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,550 Views
23 Pages

18 September 2020

In plants, lipoxygenases (LOXs) are involved in various processes, such as growth, development, and response to stress cues. In the present study, the expression pattern of six durum wheat LOX-encoding genes (TdLpx-B1.1, TdLpx-B1.2, TdLpx-A2, TdLpx-B...

  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
8,561 Views
25 Pages

Influence of Lipoxygenase Inhibition on Glioblastoma Cell Biology

  • Felipe da Costa Souza,
  • Matthew Thomas Ferreira and
  • Alison Colquhoun

9 November 2020

Background: The relationship between glioblastoma (GBM) and fatty acid metabolism could be the key to elucidate more effective therapeutic targets. 15-lipoxygenase-1 (15-LOX), a linolenic acid and arachidonic acid metabolizing enzyme, induces both pr...

  • Article
  • Open Access
26 Citations
9,846 Views
15 Pages

Synthesis and Docking Studies of 2,4,6-Trihydroxy-3-Geranylacetophenone Analogs as Potential Lipoxygenase Inhibitor

  • Chean Hui Ng,
  • Kamal Rullah,
  • Mohd Fadhlizil Fasihi Mohd Aluwi,
  • Faridah Abas,
  • Kok Wai Lam,
  • Intan Safinar Ismail,
  • Radhakrishnan Narayanaswamy,
  • Fadzureena Jamaludin and
  • Khozirah Shaari

5 August 2014

The natural product molecule 2,4,6-trihydroxy-3-geranyl-acetophenone (tHGA) isolated from the medicinal plant Melicope ptelefolia was shown to exhibit potent lipoxygenase (LOX) inhibitory activity. It is known that LOX plays an important role in infl...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
12 Citations
2,597 Views
9 Pages

28 March 2022

Lipoxygenase (LOX) is a major endogenous enzyme for the enzymatic oxidation of lipids during meat storage and meat product manufacturing. In the present work, some characteristics, i.e., effects of inhibitors, selectivity of substrates and specificit...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,475 Views
20 Pages

Transcriptomic Analysis Reveals the Mechanism of MtLOX24 in Response to Methyl Jasmonate Stress in Medicago truncatula

  • Lei Xu,
  • Yanchao Xu,
  • Huanhuan Lv,
  • Yanran Xu,
  • Jiangqi Wen,
  • Mingna Li,
  • Junmei Kang,
  • Zhipeng Liu,
  • Qingchuan Yang and
  • Ruicai Long

Lipoxygenase (LOX) is associated with responses to plant hormones, environmental stresses, and signaling substances. Methyl jasmonate (MeJA) treatment triggers the production of LOX, polyphenol oxidase, and protease inhibitors in various plants, prod...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,289 Views
11 Pages

Deuterated Arachidonic Acids Library for Regulation of Inflammation and Controlled Synthesis of Eicosanoids: An In Vitro Study

  • Dmitry V. Chistyakov,
  • Ivan S. Filimonov,
  • Nadezhda V. Azbukina,
  • Sergei V. Goriainov,
  • Viktor V. Chistyakov,
  • Maksim A. Fomich,
  • Andrei V. Bekish,
  • Vadim V. Shmanai,
  • Marina G. Sergeeva and
  • Mikhail S. Shchepinov

15 December 2018

The synthesis of signal lipids, including eicosanoids, is not fully understood, although it is key to the modulation of various inflammatory states. Recently, isotopologues of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) deuterated at bis-allylic po...

  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
3,469 Views
16 Pages

Some Dietary Phenolic Compounds Can Activate Thyroid Peroxidase and Inhibit Lipoxygenase-Preliminary Study in the Model Systems

  • Ewa Habza-Kowalska,
  • Agnieszka A. Kaczor,
  • Damian Bartuzi,
  • Jacek Piłat and
  • Urszula Gawlik-Dziki

The presented research concerns the triple activity of trans-cinnamic (tCA), ferulic (FA) and syringic acids (SA). They act as thyroid peroxidase (TPO) activators, lipoxygenase (LOX) inhibitors and show antiradical activity. All compounds showed a do...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,082 Views
18 Pages

Semicarbazide-Sensitive Amine Oxidase (SSAO) and Lysyl Oxidase (LOX) Association in Rat Aortic Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells

  • Vesna Manasieva,
  • Shori Thakur,
  • Lisa A. Lione,
  • Jessal Patel,
  • Anwar Baydoun and
  • John Skamarauskas

26 October 2022

Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are the main stromal cells in the medial layer of the vascular wall. These cells produce the extracellular matrix (ECM) and are involved in many pathological changes in the vascular wall. Semicarbazide-sensitive a...

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