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The interaction of new oxicam derivatives with lipid bilayers as measured by calorimetry and fluorescence spectroscopy

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Maniewska J., Gąsiorowska J., Szczęśniak-Sięga B., Michalak K.
Acta Biochimica Polonica
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2018
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vol. 65
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issue 2
185-191
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The purpose of the present work was to assess the ability of five new oxicam analogues to interact with the lipid bilayers. To characterize the interaction of newly synthesized NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) analogues with DPPC lipid bilayers the two following techniques were applied - differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and fluorescence spectroscopy. The results obtained by these experimental approaches show that new oxicams analogues interact with the lipid model membranes under consideration. As demonstrated both in calorimetric and spectroscopic studies, the greatest influence on the thermotropic properties of the lipid membrane and on the quenching of fluorescence of Laurdan and Prodan was exerted by a derivative named PR47 containing in its structure a two-carbon aliphatic linker with a carbonyl group, as well as bromine and trifluoromethyl substituents.
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Synthesis, COX-1/2 inhibition and antioxidant activities of new oxicam analogues designed as potential chemopreventive agents

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Szczęśniak-Sięga B., Gębczak K., Gębarowski T., Maniewska J.
Acta Biochimica Polonica
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2018
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vol. 65
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issue 2
199-207
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Oxicams (e.g. piroxicam, meloxicam) are widely used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). A large body of evidence from epidemiological and preclinical studies has shown that NSAIDs have a chemopreventive effect on different types of cancer, especially in colorectal cancer. Moreover, mounting evidence from preclinical and clinical studies suggests that persistent inflammation functions as a driving force in the journey to cancer. What is more, inflammation induces reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, which cause damage to important cellular components (e.g., DNA, proteins and lipids), which can directly or indirectly contribute to malignant cell transformation. In this study, we discuss the synthesis and the resultant newly synthesized oxicam derivatives which are potentially chemopreventive, and at the same time antioxidant. Compound 9c, with the highest therapeutic index in the LoVo cancer cell line, was found to be the most efficient in ROS scavenging activity under conditions of oxidative stress.
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Giant unilamellar vesicles - a perfect tool to visualize phase separation and lipid rafts in model systems

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Wesołowska O., Michalak K., Maniewska J., Hendrich A. B.
Acta Biochimica Polonica
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2009
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vol. 56
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issue 1
33-39
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Model systems such as black lipid membranes or conventional uni- or multilamellar liposomes are commonly used to study membrane properties and structure. However, the construction and dimensions of these models excluded their direct optical microscopic observation. Since the introduction of the simple method of liposome electroformation in alternating electric field giant unilamellar vesicles (GUVs) have become an important model imitating biological membranes. Due to the average diameter of GUVs reaching up to 100 µm, they can be easily observed under a fluorescent or confocal microscope provided that the appropriate fluorescent probe was incorporated into the lipid phase during vesicle formation. GUVs can be formed from different lipid mixtures and they are stable in a wide range of physical conditions such as pH, pressure or temperature. This mini-review presents information about the methods of GUV production and their usage. Particularly, the use of GUVs in studying lipid phase separation and the appearance and behavior of lipid domains (rafts) in membranes is discussed but also other examples of GUVs use in membrane research are given. The experience of the authors in setting up the GUV-forming equipment and production of GUVs is also presented.
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