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Camel milk is an important nutritional source that historically been used in the treatment of cancer. Therefore, the main aim of the present study is to determine the in vitro anticancer effect of both camel milk and whey against cervix cancer (HeLa) cells. To perform that, skimmed milk as well as whey immunoglobulins concentrate samples were prepared at different concentrations (0, 1, 2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 mg/ml). Then, the in vitro effect of the prepared concentrations on HeLa cells morphology and growth was investigated by tissue culture technique. Moreover, the anticancer activity of camel milk and whey against HeLa cells was estimated by the 3-[4, 5-dimethylthiazole-2-yl]-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. The obtained results displayed that both camel milk and whey reduced the viability of HeLa cells specially at 7.5 and 10 mg/ml. In addition, the viability of treated HeLa cells reduced after addition of both camel milk and whey to approximately 15% in a concentration dependent manner. In conclusion, this study showed the in vitro cytotoxic effect of camel milk and whey as they inhibited the growth of HeLa cells. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. June 2019, 5(3): 231-236

Two new hydrated monocationic Cu(II) complexes with 1,3-propylenediamine and 1,2-ethylenediamine of general formula [CuBr(N-N)2·H2O]Br were prepared. The complexes were identified by means of several spectroscopic tools (Uv-visible, IR and MS), thermally (TG/DTA) and CHN-elemental analysis. The three dimensional structure for complex A and B was provide by X-ray diffraction studies and showed the Cu(II) ion as 4 + 1 + 1 coordinated, four nitrogen atoms of the diamine ligands, one bromide ion and one H2O semi-coordinated to the Cu(II) center, a typical trans effect is clearly observed in the two complexes. The molecular crystal structures are linked via several H-bonds like N_H…Br and N_H…O. Additionally, intra-molecular H-bonds of kind C_H…Br is observed; these interactions lead to crystal structure three dimensional architecture packing. Hirshfeld surfaces (HSA) analysis was served to figure out the inter-contacts and fingerprints atoms percentage. DNA-binding, antitumor and antibacterial effectiveness of the desired complexes were evaluated.

Two dicationic water soluble mixed triamine/diamine copper (II) complexes, of general formula [Cu(dien)NN]Br2(1–2) [dien = diethelenetriamine and NN is en = ethylenediamine or Me4en = N,N′,N,N′-tetramethylethylenediamine] were prepared under ultrasonic mode with a relatively high yield. These complexes were characterized by elemental microanalysis, UV visible IR spectroscopy, and thermal and electrochemical techniques. In addition, complex 2 structure was solved by X-ray single crystal and Hirshfeld surface analysis. The complex exhibits a distorted square pyramidal coordination environment around Cu(II) centre. The solvatochromism of the desired complexes was investigated in water and other suitable organic solvents. The results show that the Guttmann’s DN parameter values of the solvents have mainly contributed to the shift of the d–d absorption band towards the linear increase in the wavelength of the absorption maxima of the complexes. The complex 1 showed higher antibacterial activity against the studied microorganisms compared to complex 2. Both complexes revealed promising antibacterial activities., The authors would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Saud University for its funding of this Research group NO (RG-0257-1435-1436).

Two new mixed-ligand copper(II) complexes, [Cu(dipn)(N N)]Br2 (1–2) [dipn = dipropylenetriamine, N N = ethylenediamine (en) (1) and propylenediamine (pn) (2)], have been synthesized. These complexes were characterized by spectroscopic and thermal techniques. Crystal structure for 2 shows a distorted trigonal–bipyramidal geometry around Cu(II) ion with one solvate water molecule. Antimicrobial and antiproliferative assays were conducted to evaluate the biological activities of these complexes. The complexes exhibit a promising antimicrobial effect against an array of microbes at 200 μg/mL concentration. The antiproliferative assay shows a high potential of these complexes to target Human keratinocyte cell line with IC50 values of 155 and 152 μM. The absorption spectrum of 2 in water was modeled by time-dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT).

Fullerenes are a class of nanomaterials with unique electronic properties that can be harnessed for use in various applications. We have found their biologic function critically depends on the structure of the side chain moieties added to the core carbon cage. A therapeutic candidate termed C70-Tetraglutamate (TGA), previously shown to have potent anti-inflammatory properties, was selected to determine the molecular interactions in human serum and in resting or FceRI-activated human mast cells (MC). The identity of TGAbinding molecules was analyzed using NanoLC-MS/MS peptide sequencing technology. We found that TGA predominately bound to alpha-2-macroglobulin precursor, Serpin peptidase inhibitor, and serum albumin in human serum. In non-activated MC, TGA interacted predominantly with aminopeptidase N precursor, dipeptidyl peptidase 4, and human fibroblast activation. In MC activated through FceRI, predominant interactions were observed between TGA and annexin A5, superoxide dismutase, and lysosomal membrane glycoprotein. These studies for the first time identify serum and cellular substrates of a fullerene-based anti-inflammatory compound which serves as a starting point for determining the mechanism of action of this therapeutic candidate.