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Chen J, Ye W. Molecular mechanisms underlying Tao-Hong-Si-Wu decoction treating hyperpigmentation based on network pharmacology, Mendelian randomization analysis, and experimental verification. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2024; 62:296-313. [PMID: 38555860 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2024.2330609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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CONTEXT Hyperpigmentation, a common skin condition marked by excessive melanin production, currently has limited effective treatment options. OBJECTIVE This study explores the effects of Tao-Hong-Si-Wu decoction (THSWD) on hyperpigmentation and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS We employed network pharmacology, Mendelian randomization, and molecular docking to identify THSWD's hub targets and mechanisms against hyperpigmentation. The Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay determined suitable THSWD treatment concentrations for PIG1 cells. These cells were exposed to graded concentrations of THSWD-containing serum (2.5%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%) and treated with α-MSH (100 nM) to induce an in vitro hyperpigmentation model. Assessments included melanin content, tyrosinase activity, and Western blotting. RESULTS ALB, IL6, and MAPK3 emerged as primary targets, while quercetin, apigenin, and luteolin were the core active ingredients. The CCK-8 assay indicated that concentrations between 2.5% and 20% were suitable for PIG1 cells, with a 50% cytotoxicity concentration (CC50) of 32.14%. THSWD treatment significantly reduced melanin content and tyrosinase activity in α-MSH-induced PIG1 cells, along with downregulating MC1R and MITF expression. THSWD increased ALB and p-MAPK3/MAPK3 levels and decreased IL6 expression in the model cells. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION THSWD mitigates hyperpigmentation by targeting ALB, IL6, and MAPK3. This study paves the way for clinical applications of THSWD as a novel treatment for hyperpigmentation and offers new targeted therapeutic strategies.
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- Jun Chen
- Department of Geriatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Internal Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
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Wang S, Taledaohan A, Tuohan M, Zhang J, Li Y, Song W, Wang Y, Liang X, Wu Q. Jinmaitong alleviates diabetic neuropathic pain by inhibiting JAK2/STAT3 signaling in microglia of diabetic rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 333:118442. [PMID: 38852640 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Jinmaitong (JMT) is a prescription of Traditional Chinese Medicine that is composed of 12 crude drugs. It has been used in the treatment of diabetic neuropathic pain (DNP) for more than 30 years. AIM OF STUDY Microglia are thought to play an important role in neuropathic pain. This study aimed to evaluate the protective effect of JMT against DNP and to investigate the underlying mechanisms in which the microglia and JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway were mainly involved. MATERIALS AND METHODS The chemical composition of JMT was analyzed using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. The diabetes model was constructed using 11 to 12-week-old male Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rat (fa/fa). The model rats were divided into 5 groups and were given JMT at three dosages (11.6, 23.2, and 46.4 g/kg, respectively, calculated as the crude drug materials), JAK inhibitor AG490 (positive drug, 10 μg/day), and placebo (deionized water), respectively, for eight weeks (n = 6). Meanwhile, Zucker lean controls (fa/+) were given a placebo (n = 6). Body weight was tested weekly and blood glucose was monitored every 2 weeks. The mechanical allodynia and heat hyperalgesia were assessed using mechanical withdrawal threshold (MWT) and thermal withdrawal latency (TWL) tests. After treatment, the microglia activation marker Iba-1, CD11B, CD68, neuroinflammatory mediators, and mediators of the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway were compared between different groups. The mRNA and protein levels of target genes were assessed by quantitative real-time PCR and Western Blot, respectively. RESULTS We found that JMT significantly inhibited the overactivation of microglia in spinal cords, and suppressed neuroinflammation of DNP model rats, thereby ameliorating neurological dysfunction and injuries. Furthermore, these effects of JMT could be attributed to the inhibition of the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggested that JMT effectively ameliorated DNP by modulating microglia activation via inhibition of the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway. The present study provided a basis for further research on the therapeutic strategies of DNP.
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- Shuyu Wang
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Capital Medical University, Beijing Area Major Laboratory of Peptide and Small Molecular Drugs, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Engineering Research Center of Endogenous Prophylactic of Ministry of Education of China, Beijing, 100069, China.
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Capital Medical University, Beijing Area Major Laboratory of Peptide and Small Molecular Drugs, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Engineering Research Center of Endogenous Prophylactic of Ministry of Education of China, Beijing, 100069, China.
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Capital Medical University, Beijing Area Major Laboratory of Peptide and Small Molecular Drugs, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Engineering Research Center of Endogenous Prophylactic of Ministry of Education of China, Beijing, 100069, China.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Infrastructures for Translational Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Capital Medical University, Beijing Area Major Laboratory of Peptide and Small Molecular Drugs, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Engineering Research Center of Endogenous Prophylactic of Ministry of Education of China, Beijing, 100069, China.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
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Wu J, Guo D. Systematic analysis of traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions provides new insights into drug combination therapy for pox. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 337:118842. [PMID: 39306210 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 08/09/2024] [Accepted: 09/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The decline in cross-protection provided by the smallpox vaccine increases the risk of infection from other poxviruses. While drug combinations are a promising management, they remain underdeveloped for poxviruses. Prior to the development of the smallpox vaccine, China had long relied on herbal medicine to combat pox and accumulated a wealth of knowledge regarding different herb combinations and symptoms related to pox. The information was documented in the form of prescriptions. AIM OF THE STUDY The extensive data of prescriptions offer the potential for uncovering commonalities underlying these prescriptions, thereby providing valuable insights into the development of drug combinations against pox. MATERIALS AND METHODS The 2344 prescriptions were collected from the LTM-TCM database and 12 traditional Chinese medicine books. Firstly, the relative frequency of citation was utilized to identify the most used herbs among these prescriptions. TCMSP and LTM-TCM databases were employed to gather information about active compounds and their targets. GeneCards and DisGeNET databases were utilized to determine the associated targets for smallpox, cowpox, chickenpox, and mpox. Subsequently, network pharmacology analysis was conducted to investigate potential pathway information related to the most used herbs. A comparison of active compounds from these herbs resulted in the identification of 29 high-frequency compounds. The functions of these compounds were elucidated through gene overlap analysis, docking, and literature review. Finally, we summarized pox-related symptoms and used fidelity levels to distinguish specific herbs for corresponding symptoms. RESULTS Based on 2344 traditional pox-related prescriptions, we identified 19 most used herbs and 64 associated bio-functional modules for poxvirus treatment, with the most significant one being immunoregulation primarily involving CD4+ regulation. We also identified 29 leads that possess anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties. These herbs and leads hold the potential for pox treatment. Additionally, docking analysis suggested that these leads could inhibit poxvirus DNA synthesis, RNA capping machinery processes, and mature poxvirus particle formation, as well as immunosuppressors. The clinical features of mpox in 2022 were found to align well with our description of symptoms related to the pox. CONCLUSION Through the analysis of 2344 prescriptions for pox treatment, we obtained a comprehensive library of the most used herbs and high-frequency compounds, along with their potential functional spectrum. These libraries served as raw resources for drug combination development, while the identified symptom patterns and specific herbs greatly enhanced our insight into diverse treatments for pox patients.
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- Jiawei Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology and School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology and School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Bagheri AM, Mirzahashemi M, Salarpour S, Dehghnnoudeh Y, Banat IM, Ohadi M, Dehghannoudeh G. Potential anti-aging applications of microbial-derived surfactantsin cosmetic formulations. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2024:1-22. [PMID: 39294002 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2024.2393420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/20/2024]
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The skin aging process is a complex interaction of genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors, such as chemical pollution and UV radiation. There is growing evidence that biosurfactants, especially those of microbial origin, have distinct age-supportive effects through different mechanisms, such as stimulation of fibroblast growth, high antioxidant capacities, and favorable anti-inflammatory properties. With a growing financial contribution of more than 15 m€per year, microbial surfactants (MSs) display unique biological effects on the skin including improved cell mobility, better nutrient access, and facilitated cellular growth under harsh conditions. Their biodegradable nature, unusual surface activity, good safety profile and tolerance to high temperature and pH variations widen their potential spectrum in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. MSs typically have lower critical micelle concentration (CMC) levels than chemical surfactants enhancing their effectiveness. As natural surfactants, MSs are considered possible "green" alternatives to synthetic surfactants with better biodegradability, sustainability, and beneficial functional properties. This review therefore aims to explore the potential impacts of MSs as anti-aging ingredients.
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- Amir Mohammad Bagheri
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Departeman of Biology, Faculty of Science, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Life & Health Sciences, Ulster University, Coleraine, N. Ireland, UK
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- Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Ebrahimi A, Mehrabi M, Miraghaee SS, Mohammadi P, Fatehi Kafash F, Delfani M, Khodarahmi R. Flavonoid compounds and their synergistic effects: Promising approaches for the prevention and treatment of psoriasis with emphasis on keratinocytes - A systematic and mechanistic review. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 138:112561. [PMID: 38941673 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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Psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune skin disorder, causes rapid and excessive skin cell growth due to immune system dysfunction. Numerous studies have shown that flavonoids have anti-psoriatic effects by modulating various molecular mechanisms involved in inflammation, cytokine production, keratinocyte proliferation, and more. This study reviewed experimental data reported in scientific literature and used network analysis to identify the potential biological roles of flavonoids' targets in treating psoriasis. 947 records from Web of Sciences, ScienceDirect database, Scopus, PubMed, and Cochrane library were reviewed without limitations until June 26, 2023. 66 articles were included in the systematic review. The ten genes with the highest scores, including interleukin (IL)-10, IL-12A, IL-1β, IL-6, Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), Janus kinase 2 (JAK 2), Jun N-terminal kinase (JUN), Proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase Src (SRC), Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha (PIK3CA), and Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), were identified as the hub genes. KEGG pathway analysis identified connections related to inflammation and autoimmune responses, which are key characteristics of psoriasis. IL-6, STAT3, and JUN's presence in both hub and enrichment genes suggests their important role in flavonoid's effect on psoriasis. This comprehensive study highlights how flavonoids can target biological processes in psoriasis, especially when combined for enhanced effectiveness.
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- Ali Ebrahimi
- Department of Dermatology, Hajdaie Dermatology Clinic, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (KUMS), Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Department of Pharmacognosy and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Yang J, Guo J, Tang P, Yan S, Wang X, Li H, Xie J, Deng J, Hou X, Du Z, Hao E. Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine for Restoring Skin Barrier Functions. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:1176. [PMID: 39338338 PMCID: PMC11435147 DOI: 10.3390/ph17091176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2024] [Revised: 09/03/2024] [Accepted: 09/04/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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The skin barrier is essential for maintaining the body's internal homeostasis, protecting against harmful external substances, and regulating water and electrolyte balance. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers notable advantages in restoring skin barrier function due to its diverse components, targets, and pathways. Recent studies have demonstrated that active ingredients in TCM can safely and effectively repair damaged skin barriers, reinstating their proper functions. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms underlying skin barrier damage and explores how the bioactive constituents of TCM contribute to skin barrier repair, thereby offering a theoretical framework to inform clinical practices.
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- Jieyi Yang
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Study on Functional Ingredients of Agricultural Residues, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of TCM Formulas Theory and Transformation for Damp Diseases, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Study on Functional Ingredients of Agricultural Residues, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of TCM Formulas Theory and Transformation for Damp Diseases, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Study on Functional Ingredients of Agricultural Residues, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of TCM Formulas Theory and Transformation for Damp Diseases, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Study on Functional Ingredients of Agricultural Residues, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of TCM Formulas Theory and Transformation for Damp Diseases, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Study on Functional Ingredients of Agricultural Residues, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of TCM Formulas Theory and Transformation for Damp Diseases, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Study on Functional Ingredients of Agricultural Residues, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of TCM Formulas Theory and Transformation for Damp Diseases, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Study on Functional Ingredients of Agricultural Residues, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of TCM Formulas Theory and Transformation for Damp Diseases, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Study on Functional Ingredients of Agricultural Residues, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of TCM Formulas Theory and Transformation for Damp Diseases, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Study on Functional Ingredients of Agricultural Residues, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of TCM Formulas Theory and Transformation for Damp Diseases, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Study on Functional Ingredients of Agricultural Residues, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of TCM Formulas Theory and Transformation for Damp Diseases, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Efficacy Study on Chinese Materia Medica, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Study on Functional Ingredients of Agricultural Residues, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of TCM Formulas Theory and Transformation for Damp Diseases, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530000, China
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Liu L, Wang W, Huang L, Xian Y, Ma W, Zhao L, Li Y, Zheng Z, Liu H, Wu D. Injectable Inflammation-Responsive Hydrogels for Microenvironmental Regulation of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2400717. [PMID: 38649143 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Chronic local inflammation and excessive cell apoptosis in nucleus pulposus (NP) tissue are the main causes of intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD). Stimuli-responsive hydrogels have great potential in the treatment of IDD by facilitating localized and controlled drug delivery. Herein, an injectable drug-loaded dual stimuli-responsive adhesive hydrogel for microenvironmental regulation of IDD, is developed. The gelatin methacryloyl is functionalized with phenylboronic acid groups to enhance drug loading capacity and enable dual stimuli-responsive behavior, while the incorporation of oxidized hyaluronic acid further improves the adhesive properties. The prepared hydrogel exhibits an enhanced drug loading capacity for diol-containing drugs, pH- and reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive behaviors, excellent radical scavenging efficiency, potent antibacterial activity, and favorable biocompatibility. Furthermore, the hydrogel shows a beneficial protective efficacy on NP cells within an in vitro oxidative stress microenvironment. The in vivo results demonstrate the hydrogel's excellent therapeutic effect on treating IDD by maintaining water retention, restoring disc height, and promoting NP regeneration, indicating that this hydrogel holds great potential as a promising therapeutic approach for regulating the microenvironment and alleviating the progression of IDD.
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- Lei Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
- Pain Research Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
- Pain Research Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
- Pain Research Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Fu X, Liang F. Mechanism of Sophorae Flavescentis Radix against ovarian cancer via new pharmacology, molecular docking, and experimental verification. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:6837-6850. [PMID: 38561549 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03065-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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The study aims to elucidate the pharmacological mechanisms of Sophorae Flavescentis Radix (SFR, Kushen) against ovarian cancer (OV) by employing an integrated approach that encompasses network pharmacology, molecular docking, and experimental validation. The effective components and potential targets of SFR were identified through screening the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology (TSMSP) public database using network pharmacology. Core anti-OV targets were pinpointed using protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks. Datasets from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), the Human Protein Atlas (HPA), and Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA) were used to investigate the mRNA and protein expressions of critical target genes in both normal and cancerous ovarian tissues, alongside their relationship to overall ovarian survival. Functional and pathway enrichment assessments of putative targets were carried out with Gene Ontology (GO) and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG). The assessment of stable binding effects was conducted through molecular docking with quercetin, luteolin, and formononetin, and validated by anti-OV cell activity. The investigation identified 22 active SFR components yielding 152 potential targets following the intersection with known OV targets. Analysis of PPI network highlighted 13 crucial target genes, including tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukin-1A (IL-1A). GO enrichment analysis covered 703 biological activities, 72 cellular components, and 144 chemical functions. The KEGG enrichment analysis suggested that anti-cancer effects of SFR are mediated by the TNF, interleukin-17 (IL-17), and AGE-RAGE signaling pathways. Molecular docking demonstrated that TNF and IL-1A were stable and strong binding to quercetin, luteolin, and formononetin, indicating that these stable structures significantly inhibited A2780 OV cell viability. This study demonstrated the ability of TNF and IL-1A combined with quercetin, luteolin, and formononetin to decrease the activity of OV cells, suggesting potential therapeutic effect against OV.
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- XuLi Fu
- Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Guangzhou Twelfth People's Hospital, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- Gynaecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510410, China.
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De Leo E, Taranta A, Raso R, Pezzullo M, Piccione M, Matteo V, Vitale A, Bellomo F, Goffredo BM, Diomedi Camassei F, Prencipe G, Rega LR, Emma F. Long-term effects of luteolin in a mouse model of nephropathic cystinosis. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 178:117236. [PMID: 39096619 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024] Open
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In infantile nephropathic cystinosis, variants of the CTNS gene cause accumulation of cystine in lysosomes, causing progressive damage to most organs. Patients usually present before 1 year of age with signs of renal Fanconi syndrome. Cysteamine therapy allows cystine clearance from lysosomes and delays kidney damage but does not prevent progression to end-stage kidney disease, suggesting that pathways unrelated to cystine accumulation are also involved. Among these, impaired autophagy, altered endolysosomal trafficking, and increased apoptosis have emerged in recent years as potential targets for new therapies. We previously showed that luteolin, a flavonoid compound, improves these abnormal pathways in cystinotic cells and in zebrafish models of the disease. Herein, we have investigated if prolonged luteolin treatment ameliorates kidney damage in a murine model of cystinosis. To this end, we have treated Ctns-/- mice from 2 to 8 months with 150 mg/kg/day of luteolin. No significant side effects were observed. Compared to untreated animals, analyses of kidney cortex samples obtained after sacrifice showed that luteolin decreased p62/SQSTM1 levels (p <0.001), improved the number, size, and distribution of LAMP1-positive structures (p <0.02), and decreased tissue expression of cleaved caspase 3 (p <0.001). However, we did not observe improvements in renal Fanconi syndrome and kidney inflammation. Kidney function remained normal during the time of the study. These results indicate that luteolin has positive effects on the apoptosis and endo-lysosomal defects of cystinotic proximal tubular cells. However, these beneficial effects did not translate into improvement of renal Fanconi syndrome.
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- Ester De Leo
- Laboratory of Nephrology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- Laboratory of Nephrology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Nephrology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Core Facilities, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Confocal Microscopy Core Facility, Research Laboratories, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Immuno-Rheumatology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Nephrology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Immuno-Rheumatology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Nephrology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Zumerle S, Sarill M, Saponaro M, Colucci M, Contu L, Lazzarini E, Sartori R, Pezzini C, Rinaldi A, Scanu A, Sgrignani J, Locatelli P, Sabbadin M, Valdata A, Brina D, Giacomini I, Rizzo B, Pierantoni A, Sharifi S, Bressan S, Altomare C, Goshovska Y, Giraudo C, Luisetto R, Iaccarino L, Torcasio C, Mosole S, Pasquini E, Rinaldi A, Pellegrini L, Peron G, Fassan M, Masiero S, Giori AM, Dall'Acqua S, Auwerx J, Cippà P, Cavalli A, Bolis M, Sandri M, Barile L, Montopoli M, Alimonti A. Targeting senescence induced by age or chemotherapy with a polyphenol-rich natural extract improves longevity and healthspan in mice. NATURE AGING 2024; 4:1231-1248. [PMID: 38951692 PMCID: PMC11408255 DOI: 10.1038/s43587-024-00663-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
Abstract
Accumulating senescent cells within tissues contribute to the progression of aging and age-related diseases. Botanical extracts, rich in phytoconstituents, present a useful resource for discovering therapies that could target senescence and thus improve healthspan. Here, we show that daily oral administration of a standardized extract of Salvia haenkei (Haenkenium (HK)) extended lifespan and healthspan of naturally aged mice. HK treatment inhibited age-induced inflammation, fibrosis and senescence markers across several tissues, as well as increased muscle strength and fur thickness compared with age-matched controls. We also found that HK treatment reduced acutely induced senescence by the chemotherapeutic agent doxorubicin, using p16LUC reporter mice. We profiled the constituent components of HK by mass spectrometry, and identified luteolin-the most concentrated flavonoid in HK-as a senomorphic compound. Mechanistically, by performing surface plasmon resonance and in situ proximity ligation assay, we found that luteolin disrupted the p16-CDK6 interaction. This work demonstrates that administration of HK promotes longevity in mice, possibly by modulating cellular senescence and by disrupting the p16-CDK6 interaction.
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- Sara Zumerle
- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padova, Italy
- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padova, Italy
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padova, Italy
- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Medical Center Bonn (UKB), Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne UNIL, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padova, Italy
- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Theranostics, Istituto Cardiocentro Ticino, Laboratories for Translational Research, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Euler Institute, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padova, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padova, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Lugano, Switzerland
- Laboratories for Translational Research, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Institute for Research in Biomedicine, Università della Svizzera italiana, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Institute for Research in Biomedicine, Università della Svizzera italiana, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padova, Italy
- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV - IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST), ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padova, Italy
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padova, Italy
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV - IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padova, Italy
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Institute for Research on Cancer and Aging, Nice, France
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- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padova, Italy
- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padova, Italy
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Cardiovascular Theranostics, Istituto Cardiocentro Ticino, Laboratories for Translational Research, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Euler Institute, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Cardiovascular Theranostics, Istituto Cardiocentro Ticino, Laboratories for Translational Research, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Euler Institute, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health - DCTV, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Lugano, Switzerland
- Laboratories for Translational Research, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV - IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Laboratory of Integrative Systems Physiology, Institute of Bioengineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Lugano, Switzerland
- Laboratories for Translational Research, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
- Institute for Research in Biomedicine, Università della Svizzera italiana, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padova, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Theranostics, Istituto Cardiocentro Ticino, Laboratories for Translational Research, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Euler Institute, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padova, Italy.
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
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- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padova, Italy.
- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
- Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), Bellinzona, Switzerland.
- Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland.
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST), ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona, Switzerland.
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Wang X, Liu E, Hou C, Wang Y, Zhao Y, Guo J, Li M. Effects of natural products on angiogenesis in melanoma. Fitoterapia 2024; 177:106100. [PMID: 38972550 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
Abstract
Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer and originates from genetic mutations in melanocytes. The disease is multifactorial, but its main cause is overexposure to UV radiation. Currently, available chemotherapy expresses little to no results, which may justify the extensive use of natural products to treat this cancer. In this study, we reviewed the inhibition of melanoma angiogenesis by natural products and its potential mechanisms using literature from PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Ovid, ScienceDirect and China National Knowledge Infrastructure databases. According to summarizes 27 natural products including alkaloids, polyphenols, terpenoids, flavonoids, and steroids that effectively inhibit angiogenesis in melanoma. In addition to these there are 15 crude extracts that can be used as promising agents to inhibit angiogenesis, but their core components still deserve further investigation. There are current studies on melanoma angiogenesis involving oxidative stress, immune-inflammatory response, cell proliferation and migration and capillary formation. The above natural products can be involved in melanoma angiogenesis through core targets such as VE-cadherin, COX-2, iNOS, VEGF, bFGF, FGF2,MMP2,MMP9,IL-1β,IL-6 play a role in inhibiting melanoma angiogenesis. Effective excavation of natural products can not only clarify the mechanism of drug action and key targets, but also help to promote the preclinical research of natural products for melanoma treatment and further promote the development of new clinical drugs, which will bring the gospel to the vast number of patients who are deeply afflicted by melanoma.
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- Xurui Wang
- Department of Chinese Medicine Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China,Chengdu, China; Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chongqing Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chongqing Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Dermatological Department, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
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- Special Needs Outpatient Department, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
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Chen Y, Jiang B, Qu C, Jiang C, Zhang C, Wang Y, Chen F, Sun X, Su L, Luo Y. Bioactive components in prunella vulgaris for treating Hashimoto's disease via regulation of innate immune response in human thyrocytes. Heliyon 2024; 10:e36103. [PMID: 39253271 PMCID: PMC11382315 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2024] [Revised: 08/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is a thyroid autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration and thyroid destruction. Prunella vulgaris (PV) is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine with documented clinical efficacy in treating HT. We previously reported an immunoregulatory effect of PV in thyrocytes; however, the bioactive components of PV remained unclear. This study aimed to elucidate key components of PV for treating HT and their acting mechanisms. Methods Network pharmacology was used to predict key PV components for HT. The predicted components were tested to determine whether they could exert an immunoregulatory effect of PV in human thyrocytes. Limited proteolysis-mass spectrometry (Lip-MS) was used to explore interacting proteins with PV components in human thyrocytes. Microscale thermophoresis binding assay was used to evaluate the affinity of PV components with the target protein. Results Eleven PV components with 192 component targets and 3415 HT-related genes were gathered from public databases. With network pharmacology, a 'component-target-disease' network was established wherein four flavonoids including quercetin, luteolin, kaempferol, morin, and a phytosterol, β-sitosterol were predicted as key components in PV for HT. In stimulated primary human thyrocytes or Nthy-ori-31 cells, key components inhibited gene expressions of inflammatory cytokines including tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interferon-β (IFN-β), cellular apoptosis, and activation of nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) and interferon regulatory factor 3 (IRF-3). Heat shock protein 90 alpha, class A, member 1 (HSP90AA1), was identified to interact with flavonoids in PV by Lip-MS. Morin had the highest affinity with HSP90AA1 (KD = 122.74 μM), followed by kaempferol (KD = 168.53 μM), luteolin (KD = 293.94 μM), and quercetin (KD = 356.86 μM). Conclusion Quercetin, luteolin, kaempferol, morin, and β-sitosterol reproduced an anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptosis effect of PV in stimulated human thyrocytes, which potentially contributed to the treatment efficacy of PV in HT.
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- Yongzhao Chen
- Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan Road 321, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Zhongshan Road 321, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Zhongshan Road 321, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Zhongshan Road 321, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Zhongshan Road 321, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Zhongshan Road 321, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- General Surgery Center, Department of Thyroid Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University 253 Gongye Middle Avenue, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, 510280, China
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- Division of Pancreas and Metabolism Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China, Zhongshan Road 321, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Zhongshan Road 321, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Clinical Medicine Research Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China, Zhongshan Road 321, Nanjing, 210008, China
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Wang R, Li X, Xu Y, Li Y, Zhang W, Guo R, Song J. Progress, pharmacokinetics and future perspectives of luteolin modulating signaling pathways to exert anticancer effects: A review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e39398. [PMID: 39183411 PMCID: PMC11346905 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000039398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024] Open
Abstract
Luteolin (3, 4, 5, 7-tetrahydroxyflavone) are natural flavonoids widely found in vegetables, fruits and herbs, with anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and also play an anti-cancer effect in various cancers such as lung, breast, prostate, and liver cancer, etc. Specifically, the anti-cancer mechanism includes regulation of various signaling pathways to induce apoptosis of tumor cells, inhibition of tumor cell proliferation and metastasis, anti-angiogenesis, regulation of immune function, synergistic anti-cancer drugs and regulation of reactive oxygen species levels of tumor cells. Specific anti-cancer mechanisms include regulation of various signaling pathways to induce apoptosis, inhibition of tumor cell proliferation and metastasis, anti-angiogenesis, reversal of epithelial-mesenchymal transition, regulation of immune function, synergism with anti-cancer drugs and regulation of reactive oxygen species levels in tumor cells. This paper integrates the latest cutting-edge research on luteolin and combines it with the prospect of future clinical applications, aiming to explore the mechanism of luteolin exerting different anticancer effects through the regulation of different signaling pathways, so as to provide a practical theoretical basis for the use of luteolin in clinical treatment and hopefully provide some reference for the future research direction of luteolin.
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- Rui Wang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Yancheng Third People’s Hospital, Yancheng, PR China
- Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, PR China
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- Department of General Medicine, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Yancheng Third People’s Hospital, Yancheng, PR China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Yancheng Third People’s Hospital, Yancheng, PR China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Yancheng Third People’s Hospital, Yancheng, PR China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Yancheng Third People’s Hospital, Yancheng, PR China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Yancheng Third People’s Hospital, Yancheng, PR China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Yancheng Third People’s Hospital, Yancheng, PR China
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Chong JR, de Lucia C, Tovar-Rios DA, Castellanos-Perilla N, Collins C, Kvernberg SM, Ballard C, Siow RC, Aarsland D. A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Cross-Over Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Biological Effects and Safety of a Polyphenol Supplement on Healthy Ageing. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:995. [PMID: 39199240 PMCID: PMC11352085 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13080995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2024] [Revised: 08/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
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DailyColors™ is a supplement made up of several phytonutrients that aims to replicate elements from the Mediterranean diet. These include fruit, berry and vegetable extracts that are rich in key phytochemicals such as Quercetin, Catechins, Phloretin, Ellagic Acid, and Anthocyanins. Here, we determined the effects of DailyColors™ on the blood biomarkers associated with the diverse mechanisms implicated in ageing and age-related diseases, including mitochondrial function, inflammation, and oxidative stress, as well as on saliva's DNA methylation pattern. Thirty adult participants (mean (SD) age = 67.0 (7.5) years) with a body mass index over 25 were recruited into this randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial (two one-week treatment periods, separated by a one-week washout period). During the placebo period, we observed a significant increase in blood CD38 concentrations from the baseline to 24 h (p-value = 0.019). This was not observed in the active period. Increased CD38 is reportedly associated with subsequent mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation. Next, there was a decreasing trend of plasma 4-HNE levels, an oxidative stress biomarker, after a one-week intake of DailyColors™. Furthermore, following a one-month open-label follow-up in 26 participants, we observed hypermethylation of the candidate CpG site cg13108341 (q-value = 0.021), which was against the observed trend for this site during ageing. Taken together, while minimal effects were observed in this study, DailyColors™ supplementation may be beneficial by altering and alleviating age-related changes. Longer and larger scale trials of DailyColors™ supplementation are warranted.
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- Joyce Ruifen Chong
- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London S5 9NU, UK;
- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117600, Singapore
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- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London S5 9NU, UK;
- Centre for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, 4019 Stavanger, Norway; (D.A.T.-R.); (N.C.-P.); (S.M.K.)
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- Centre for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, 4019 Stavanger, Norway; (D.A.T.-R.); (N.C.-P.); (S.M.K.)
- Grupos de Investigación en Estadística Aplicada—INFERIR, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad del Valle, Santiago de Cali 760042, Colombia
- Grupo Prevención y Control de la Enfermedad Crónica—PRECEC, Faculty of Health, Universidad del Valle, Santiago de Cali 760042, Colombia
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- Centre for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, 4019 Stavanger, Norway; (D.A.T.-R.); (N.C.-P.); (S.M.K.)
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, 5009 Bergen, Norway
- Semillero de Neurociencias y Envejecimiento, Ageing Institute, Medical School, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá 110231, Colombia
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, 171 65 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Muhdo Health Ltd., Columba House, Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich IP5 3RE, UK;
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- Centre for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, 4019 Stavanger, Norway; (D.A.T.-R.); (N.C.-P.); (S.M.K.)
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- University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter EX1 2HZ, UK;
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- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences, British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King’s College London, London SE1 9NH, UK;
- Ageing Research at King’s (ARK), King’s College London, London SE1 9NH, UK
- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, Medical Sciences Division, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3PT, UK
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- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London S5 9NU, UK;
- Centre for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, 4019 Stavanger, Norway; (D.A.T.-R.); (N.C.-P.); (S.M.K.)
- Ageing Research at King’s (ARK), King’s College London, London SE1 9NH, UK
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Miorando D, Steffler AM, Vecchia CAD, Simomura VL, Veloso JJ, Buzatto MV, Nunes RKS, Somensi LB, Gutiérrez MV, Melim LISH, Pontes FMM, Silva LM, Veselinova A, González-Sánchez L, Jambrina PG, Junior WAR. Gastroprotective role of a flavonoid-rich subfraction from Fridericia chica (Bonpl.) L. G. Lohmann: a medicinal plant used in the Amazon region. Inflammopharmacology 2024:10.1007/s10787-024-01544-6. [PMID: 39126568 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-024-01544-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Fridericia chica is an Amazonian plant used to treat stomach disorders. However, the pharmacological activity of flavonoids in the extract has yet to be investigated. Therefore, we considered that a flavonoid-rich F. chica subfraction (FRS) has gastroprotective functions. For this, before the induction of gastric ulcers with ethanol or piroxicam, the rats received vehicle (water), omeprazole (30 mg/kg), or FRS (30 mg/kg), and the ulcer area was measured macro and microscopically, and the antisecretory action was investigated in pylorus-ligated rats. In addition, the roles of nitric oxide (NO) and nonprotein sulfhydryl compounds (NP-SH) in the gastroprotective effects of FRS were studied. FRS reduced ethanol- and piroxicam-induced ulcerations by 81% and 77%, respectively, as confirmed histologically. Antioxidant effects were observed for FRS through the maintenance of GSH and LPO levels, and the SOD and CAT activity similar to those found in the nonulcerated group. Moreover, FRS avoided the increase in MPO activity and TNF, IL-6, IL-4 and IL-10 levels. Moreover, mucin staining increased in ulcerated rats receiving FRS, and the pharmacological mechanism gastroprotective seems to involve the NO and NP-SH in addition to antisecretory actions. The chemical study by mass spectrometry confirmed the presence of flavonoids in FRS, and molecular docking studies have shown that these compounds interact with cyclooxygenase-1 and NO synthase. Furthermore, there was no indication that FRS had cytotoxic effects. Our results support the popular use of F. chica, and we conclude that the gastroprotection effect promoted by FRS can be attributed to the combined effect of the flavonoids.
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- Daniela Miorando
- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Community University of Chapecó Region, Chapecó, SC, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Community University of Chapecó Region, Chapecó, SC, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Community University of Chapecó Region, Chapecó, SC, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Community University of Chapecó Region, Chapecó, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Community University of the Chapecó Region, Chapecó, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Community University of the Chapecó Region, Chapecó, SC, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Vale Do Itajaí, Itajaí, SC, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Development and Society, University of Alto Vale Do Rio Do Peixe, Caçador, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical, Biological and Agricultural Sciences, Universidad de Sonora, Navojoa Sonora, Mexico
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- Laboratory of TGI Pharmacology and Interactions, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Sciences, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Sciences, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Sciences, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Community University of Chapecó Region, Chapecó, SC, Brazil.
- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Community University of the Chapecó Region, Chapecó, SC, Brazil.
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Yan H, Li Z, Zhang Z. Exploring the pharmacological mechanism of Xianlingubao against diabetic osteoporosis based on network pharmacology and molecular docking: An observational study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e39138. [PMID: 39093780 PMCID: PMC11296417 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000039138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
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Xianlinggubao formula (XLGB), is a traditional Chinese compound Medicine that has been extensively used in osteoarthritis and aseptic osteonecrosis, but its curative effect on diabetic osteoporosis (DOP) and its pharmacological mechanisms remains not clear. The aim of the present study was to investigate the possible mechanism of drug repurposing of XLGB in DOP therapy. We acquired XLGB active compounds from the traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology and traditional Chinese medicines integrated databases and discovered potential targets for these compounds by conducting target fishing using the traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology and Swiss Target Prediction databases. Gene Cards and Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man® database were used to identify the DOP targets. Overlapping related targets between XLGB and DOP was selected to build a protein-protein interaction network. Next, the Metascape database was utilized to enrich the Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways. In addition, Auto-Dock Vina software was used to verify drug and target binding. In total, 48 hub targets were obtained as the candidate targets responsible for DOP therapy. The anti-DOP effect mediated by XLGB was primarily centralized on the advanced glycation end products (AGEs)-receptor for AGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications and osteoclast differentiation. In addition, AKT serine/threonine kinase 1, tumor necrosis factor, Interleukin-6, vascular endothelial growth factor A and peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma, which were considered as potential therapeutic targets. Furthermore, molecular docking results confirm the credibility of the predicted therapeutic targets. This study elucidates that XLGB may through regulating AGEs formation and osteoclast differentiation as well as angiogenesis and adipogenesis against DOP. And this study provides new promising points to find the exact regulatory mechanisms of XLGB mediated anti-DOP effect.
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- Huili Yan
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Changzhi People’s Hospital, Changzhi, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Changzhi People’s Hospital, Changzhi, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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Păcularu-Burada B, Cîrîc AI, Begea M. Anti-Aging Effects of Flavonoids from Plant Extracts. Foods 2024; 13:2441. [PMID: 39123632 PMCID: PMC11311508 DOI: 10.3390/foods13152441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Aging is a natural and irreversible process, affecting living organisms by negatively impacting the tissues' and cells' morphology and functionality and consequently being responsible for aging-related diseases. Taking into account the actual preoccupations of both consumers and researchers, healthy anti-aging alternatives are being intensively studied in order to address such concerns. Due to their functional features, plant flavonoids can be considered valuable nutraceuticals. This paper highlights the possibilities to use flavonoids extracted from various plants for their anti-aging potential on the skin, brain, and heart. Moreover, their anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic properties are summarized, along with the senescence-associated mechanisms. Both the nutraceutical and cosmeceutical fields are continuously developing and flavonoids originating from plants are promising candidates to obtain such products. Thus, the bioactive compounds' extraction and their subsequent involvement in innovative product manufacturing must be carefully performed while being aware of the various intrinsic and extrinsic factors that may affect the phytochemicals' structures, bioavailability, and health effects.
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- Bogdan Păcularu-Burada
- ICA Research & Development S.R.L., 202 Splaiul Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania;
- Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania, 011885 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Biotechnical Systems Engineering, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independenței, 060042 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Faculty of Biotechnical Systems Engineering, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independenței, 060042 Bucharest, Romania;
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Jayawickreme DK, Ekwosi C, Anand A, Andres-Mach M, Wlaź P, Socała K. Luteolin for neurodegenerative diseases: a review. Pharmacol Rep 2024; 76:644-664. [PMID: 38904713 PMCID: PMC11294387 DOI: 10.1007/s43440-024-00610-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, and multiple sclerosis affect millions of people around the world. In addition to age, which is a key factor contributing to the development of all neurodegenerative diseases, genetic and environmental components are also important risk factors. Current methods of treating neurodegenerative diseases are mostly symptomatic and do not eliminate the cause of the disease. Many studies focus on searching for natural substances with neuroprotective properties that could be used as an adjuvant therapy in the inhibition of the neurodegeneration process. These compounds include flavonoids, such as luteolin, showing significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective activity. Increasing evidence suggests that luteolin may confer protection against neurodegeneration. In this review, we summarize the scientific reports from preclinical in vitro and in vivo studies regarding the beneficial effects of luteolin in neurodegenerative diseases. Luteolin was studied most extensively in various models of Alzheimer's disease but there are also several reports showing its neuroprotective effects in models of Parkinson's disease. Though very limited, studies on possible protective effects of luteolin against Huntington's disease and multiple sclerosis are also discussed here. Overall, although preclinical studies show the potential benefits of luteolin in neurodegenerative disorders, clinical evidence on its therapeutic efficacy is still deficient.
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- Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, Lublin, 20-033, PL, Poland
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- Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, Lublin, 20-033, PL, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Pharmacology, Institute of Rural Health, Jaczewskiego 2, Lublin, 20-950, Poland
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Pharmacology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, Lublin, 20-033, PL, Poland
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Pharmacology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, Lublin, 20-033, PL, Poland.
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Kim E, Tollenaere MD, Sennelier B, Lambert C, Durduret A, Kim SY, Seo HH, Lee JH, Scandolera A, Reynaud R, Moh SH. Analysis of Active Components and Transcriptome of Freesia refracta Callus Extract and Its Effects against Oxidative Stress and Wrinkles in Skin. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:8150. [PMID: 39125720 PMCID: PMC11311438 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25158150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Freesia refracta (FR), a perennial flower of the Iris family (Iridaceae), is widely used in cosmetics despite limited scientific evidence of its skin benefits and chemical composition, particularly of FR callus extract (FCE). This study identified biologically active compounds in FCE and assessed their skin benefits, focusing on anti-aging. FR calli were cultured, extracted with water at 40 °C, and analyzed using Centrifugal Partition Chromatography (CPC), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), and HCA, revealing key compounds, namely nicotinamide and pyroglutamic acid. FCE significantly increased collagen I production by 52% in normal and aged fibroblasts and enhanced fibroblast-collagen interaction by 37%. An in vivo study of 43 female volunteers demonstrated an 11.1% reduction in skin roughness and a 2.3-fold increase in collagen density after 28 days of cream application containing 3% FCE. Additionally, the preservation tests of cosmetics containing FCE confirmed their stability over 12 weeks. These results suggest that FCE offers substantial anti-aging benefits by enhancing collagen production and fibroblast-collagen interactions. These findings highlighted the potential of FCE in cosmetic applications, providing significant improvements in skin smoothness and overall appearance. This study fills a gap in the scientific literature regarding the skin benefits and chemical composition of FR callus extract, supporting its use in the development of effective cosmeceuticals.
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- Euihyun Kim
- Plant Cell Research Institute of BIO-FD&C Co., Ltd., Incheon 21990, Republic of Korea; (E.K.); (S.-Y.K.); (H.-H.S.); (J.-H.L.)
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- Givaudan France SAS, Route de Bazancourt, 51110 Pomacle, France; (M.D.T.); (A.D.); (A.S.)
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- Givaudan France Naturals, 250 rue Pierre Bayle, BP 81218, 84911 Avignon, France;
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- Givaudan France SAS, Bâtiment Canal Biotech 1, 3, Rue des Satellites, 31400 Toulouse, France (R.R.)
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- Givaudan France SAS, Route de Bazancourt, 51110 Pomacle, France; (M.D.T.); (A.D.); (A.S.)
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- Plant Cell Research Institute of BIO-FD&C Co., Ltd., Incheon 21990, Republic of Korea; (E.K.); (S.-Y.K.); (H.-H.S.); (J.-H.L.)
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- Plant Cell Research Institute of BIO-FD&C Co., Ltd., Incheon 21990, Republic of Korea; (E.K.); (S.-Y.K.); (H.-H.S.); (J.-H.L.)
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- Plant Cell Research Institute of BIO-FD&C Co., Ltd., Incheon 21990, Republic of Korea; (E.K.); (S.-Y.K.); (H.-H.S.); (J.-H.L.)
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- Givaudan France SAS, Route de Bazancourt, 51110 Pomacle, France; (M.D.T.); (A.D.); (A.S.)
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- Givaudan France SAS, Bâtiment Canal Biotech 1, 3, Rue des Satellites, 31400 Toulouse, France (R.R.)
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- Plant Cell Research Institute of BIO-FD&C Co., Ltd., Incheon 21990, Republic of Korea; (E.K.); (S.-Y.K.); (H.-H.S.); (J.-H.L.)
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Zong S, Li X, Zhang G, Hu J, Li H, Guo Z, Zhao X, Chen J, Wang Y, Jing Z. Effect of luteolin on glioblastoma's immune microenvironment and tumor growth suppression. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 130:155611. [PMID: 38776737 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Glioblastoma is the most malignant and prevalent primary human brain tumor, and the immunological microenvironment controlled by glioma stem cells is one of the essential elements contributing to its malignancy. The use of medications to ameliorate the tumor microenvironment may give a new approach for glioma treatment. METHODS Glioma stem cells were separated from clinical patient-derived glioma samples for molecular research. Other studies, including CCK8, EdU, Transwell, and others, supported luteolin's ability to treat glioma progenitor cells. Network pharmacology and molecular docking models were used to study the drug target, and qRT-PCR, WB, and IF were used to evaluate the molecular mechanism. Intracranial xenografts were examined using HE and IHC, while macrophage polarization was examined using FC. RESULTS We originally discovered that luteolin inhibits glioma stem cells. IL6 released by glioma stem cells is blocked during medication action and inhibits glioma stem cell proliferation and invasion via the IL6/STAT3 signaling pathway. Additionally, luteolin inhibits the secretion of TGFβ1, affects the polarization function of macrophages in the microenvironment, inhibits the polarization of M2 macrophages in TAM, and further inhibits various functions of glioma stem cells by affecting the IL6/STAT3 signaling pathway, luteolin crosstalk TGFβ1/SMAD3 signaling pathway, and so on. CONCLUSIONS Through the suppression of the immunological microenvironment and inhibition of the IL6/STAT3 signaling pathway, our study determined the inhibitory effect of luteolin on glioma stem cells. This medication's dual inhibitory action, which has a significant negative impact on the glioma stem cells' malignant process, makes it both a viable anti-glioma medication and a candidate for targeted glioma microenvironment therapy.
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- Shengliang Zong
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110001, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110001, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110001, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110001, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110001, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110001, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110001, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110001, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No.155, Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110001, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110001, China.
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Mahmoud AM, Reyad AM, Khalaf MH, Sheteiwy MS, Dawood MFA, El-Sawah AM, Shaban Ahmed E, Malik A, Al-Qahtani WH, Abdel-Maksoud MA, Mousa NHS, Alyafei M, AbdElgawad H. Investigating the Endophyte Actinomycetota sp. JW0824 Strain as a Potential Bioinoculant to Enhance the Yield, Nutritive Value, and Chemical Composition of Different Cultivars of Anise ( Pimpinella anisum L.) Seeds. BIOLOGY 2024; 13:553. [PMID: 39194491 DOI: 10.3390/biology13080553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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Anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) seeds have various nutritional and therapeutic benefits and are thus considered a valuable addition to animal and human health. Hence, in this study, we aimed to induce the nutritive and biological value of anise seeds. To this end, the potential biofortification effect of the endophytic Actinomycetota sp. JW0824 strain, isolated during the fall of 2023 from the medicinal plant Achyranthes aspera, exhibiting natural distribution in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia, was investigated in four varieties of anise seeds from Egypt, Tunisia, Syria, and Morocco. Results revealed significant increments (p < 0.05) in the seed dry weight percentage (DW%) and oil yields. In line with increased biomass accumulation, the metabolism of the primary and secondary metabolites was increased. There were differential increases in proteins, sugars, flavonoids, alkaloids, phenols, vitamins (e.g., β-carotene, ascorbic acid), and essential oil components (e.g., phenylpropanoids and monoterpenes), along with their precursor phenylalanine. Consistently, the activity of L-phenylalanine aminolyase (PAL) was increased in the Egyptian and Tunisian varieties at 83.88% and 77.19%, respectively, while 3-deoxy-D-arabino-heptulosonate-7-phosphate synthase (DAHPS) activity increased in all varieties, with a significant 179.31% rise in the Egyptian variety. These findings highlight the beneficial effects of Actinomycetota sp. JW0824 as a bioinoculant for anise seeds, suggesting its potential application in agricultural practices to improve seed yield and quality. Further field trials are recommended to assess the commercial viability of this endophyte for enhancing anise seed production and potentially benefiting other plant species.
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- Ahmed M Mahmoud
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- Department of Integrative Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut 71516, Egypt
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 270677, Riyadh 11352, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Sciences & Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 270677, Riyadh 11352, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 270677, Riyadh 11352, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut 71516, Egypt
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- Department of Integrative Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research (IMPRES), Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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Xiao K, Wang S, Chen W, Hu Y, Chen Z, Liu P, Zhang J, Chen B, Zhang Z, Li X. Identification of novel immune-related signatures for keloid diagnosis and treatment: insights from integrated bulk RNA-seq and scRNA-seq analysis. Hum Genomics 2024; 18:80. [PMID: 39014455 PMCID: PMC11251391 DOI: 10.1186/s40246-024-00647-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Keloid is a disease characterized by proliferation of fibrous tissue after the healing of skin tissue, which seriously affects the daily life of patients. However, the clinical treatment of keloids still has limitations, that is, it is not effective in controlling keloids, resulting in a high recurrence rate. Thus, it is urgent to identify new signatures to improve the diagnosis and treatment of keloids. METHOD Bulk RNA seq and scRNA seq data were downloaded from the GEO database. First, we used WGCNA and MEGENA to co-identify keloid/immune-related DEGs. Subsequently, we used three machine learning algorithms (Randomforest, SVM-RFE, and LASSO) to identify hub immune-related genes of keloid (KHIGs) and investigated the heterogeneous expression of KHIGs during fibroblast subpopulation differentiation using scRNA-seq. Finally, we used HE and Masson staining, quantitative reverse transcription-PCR, western blotting, immunohistochemical, and Immunofluorescent assay to investigate the dysregulated expression and the mechanism of retinoic acid in keloids. RESULTS In the present study, we identified PTGFR, RBP5, and LIF as KHIGs and validated their diagnostic performance. Subsequently, we constructed a novel artificial neural network molecular diagnostic model based on the transcriptome pattern of KHIGs, which is expected to break through the current dilemma faced by molecular diagnosis of keloids in the clinic. Meanwhile, the constructed IG score can also effectively predict keloid risk, which provides a new strategy for keloid prevention. Additionally, we observed that KHIGs were also heterogeneously expressed in the constructed differentiation trajectories of fibroblast subtypes, which may affect the differentiation of fibroblast subtypes and thus lead to dysregulation of the immune microenvironment in keloids. Finally, we found that retinoic acid may treat or alleviate keloids by inhibiting RBP5 to differentiate pro-inflammatory fibroblasts (PIF) to mesenchymal fibroblasts (MF), which further reduces collagen secretion. CONCLUSION In summary, the present study provides novel immune signatures (PTGFR, RBP5, and LIF) for keloid diagnosis and treatment, and identifies retinoic acid as potential anti-keloid drugs. More importantly, we provide a new perspective for understanding the interactions between different fibroblast subtypes in keloids and the remodeling of their immune microenvironment.
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- Kui Xiao
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Hengyang Central Hospital, Hunan Normal University, Hengyang, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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Chen P, Wu HY. Network pharmacology- and molecular docking-based exploration of the molecular mechanism underlying Jianpi Yiwei Recipe treatment of gastric cancer. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2024; 16:2988-2998. [PMID: 39072163 PMCID: PMC11271781 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i7.2988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is widely used as an important complementary and alternative healthcare system for cancer treatment in Asian countries. Network pharmacology, which utilizes various database platforms and computer software to study the interactions between complex drug components in vivo, is particularly useful for studying the pharmacodynamic mechanisms of multi-pathway and multi-target Chinese medicines. AIM To explore the potential targets and function of Jianpi Yiwei Recipe treatment of gastric cancer (GC) through network pharmacology and molecular docking. METHODS Data on the components of Jianpi Yiwei Recipe (Radix Astragali, Radix Codonopsis, Agrimonia eupatoria, Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz., Poria cocos, stir-baked rhizoma dioscoreae, Amomum villosum Lour., fried Fructus Aurantii, pericarpium citri reticulatae, Rhizoma Pinelliae Preparata, and Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata) were collected and screened by using the TCM systems pharmacology database and analysis platform (TCMSP). Then the targets of these compounds were predicted. GC-related targets were screened using the GeneCards database. Venn diagram was used to identify common targets. An active ingredient-core target interaction network and a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network were built. Moreover, we performed gene ontology (GO) functional annotation and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses on the core targets and validated them by molecular docking. RESULTS TCMSP screening revealed 11 active components and 184 targets, whereas GeneCards found 10118 disease-related targets, with 180 shared targets between them. Topology analysis of the PPI network identified 38 targets, including ATK1, TP53, and tumor necrosis factor, as key targets for the treatment of GC by Jianpi Yiwei Recipe. Quercetin, naringenin, luteolin, etc., may be the main active components of Jianpi Yiwei Recipe. GO enrichment analysis identified 2809, 1218, and 553 functions related to biological process, molecular function, and cellular component, respectively. KEGG pathway enrichment analysis revealed 167 related pathways, mainly involved in cancer, endocrine resistance, and AGE-RAGE signaling in diabetic complication. Validation with molecular docking analysis showed docking of key active components with core targets. CONCLUSION Jianpi Yiwei Recipe plays a therapeutic role in GC through multiple components, targets, and pathways. These findings form a basis for follow-up exploration of Jianpi Yiwei Recipe in the treatment of GC.
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- Peng Chen
- Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University, Tianjin 300193, China
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Zhang G, Sun C, Zhou G, Zhang Q. Luteolin protects mouse hippocampal neuronal cells against isoflurane-induced neurotoxicity through miR-214/PTEN/Akt pathway. Neurotoxicology 2024; 103:310-319. [PMID: 39004286 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuro.2024.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Isoflurane is one of the most commonly used anaesthetic agents in surgery procedures. During the past decades, isoflurane has been found to cause impairment in neurological capabilities in new-borns and elderly patients. Luteolin is a flavonoid that has been documented to possess a neuroprotective effect. Here we investigated the putative neuroprotective effects of luteolin on isoflurane-induced neurotoxicity in mouse hippocampal neuronal HT22 cells and explored the potential mechanisms. We demonstrated that luteolin improved mitochondrial dysfunction and reduced oxidative stress and apoptosis in isoflurane-treated HT22 cells, and thus inhibiting the isoflurane-induced neuronal injury. Further investigations showed that isoflurane exposure caused miR-214 downregulation, which could be mitigated by treatment with luteolin. Knockdown of miR-214 attenuated the neuroprotection of luteolin on isoflurane-induced neuronal injury. More importantly, luteolin inhibited isoflurane-caused regulation of the PTEN/Akt pathway, while miR-214 knockdown altered the regulatory effect of luteolin on the PTEN/Akt pathway. Furthermore, the effects of miR-214 knockdown on the neuroprotection of luteolin could also be prevented by knockdown of PTEN, implying that the neuroprotective effect of luteolin was mediated by miR-214/PTEN/Akt signaling pathway. These findings provided evidence for the potential application of luteolin in preventing isoflurane-induced neurotoxicity.
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- Guodong Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanyang First People's Hospital, Nanyang 473000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanyang First People's Hospital, Nanyang 473000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanyang First People's Hospital, Nanyang 473000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chun'an First People's Hospital, Hangzhou 311700, China.
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Peng Z, Zhang W, Hong H, Liu L. Effect of luteolin on oxidative stress and inflammation in the human osteoblast cell line hFOB1.19 in an inflammatory microenvironment. BMC Pharmacol Toxicol 2024; 25:40. [PMID: 38997762 PMCID: PMC11241847 DOI: 10.1186/s40360-024-00764-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Periapical lesions are characterized by periapical inflammation and damage to periapical tissues and eventually lead to bone resorption and even tooth loss. H2O2 is widely used in root canal therapy for patients with periapical inflammation. Luteolin possesses high anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer potential. However, the underlying mechanism of the efficacy of H2O2 and luteolin on oxidative stress and inflammatory tissue has not been previously addressed. We aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects of luteolin on H2O2-induced cellular oxidative inflammation. METHODS After human osteoblasts (hFOB1.19) were treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), luteolin, or H2O2, cell proliferation was analysed by using a cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8), cell apoptosis was measured by using flow cytometry, the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was evaluated by using an oxidation-sensitive probe DCFH-DA ROS assay kit, and the expression of genes and proteins was detected by using reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT‒qPCR), Western blotting, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). RESULTS We demonstrated that inflammation is closely related to oxidative stress and that the oxidative stress level in the inflammatory environment is increased. Luteolin inhibited the H2O2-induced increase in the expression of interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8) and tumour necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and significantly repressed the H2O2-induced increase in ROS, as well as markedly strengthened superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in hFOB1.19 cells. Moreover, we detected that luteolin may inhibit H2O2-induced hFOB1.19 cell injury by suppressing the NF-κB pathway. CONCLUSION We elucidated that luteolin protected human osteoblasts (hFOB1.19) from H2O2-induced cell injury and inhibited the production of proinflammatory cytokines by suppressing the NF-κB signalling pathway. Our findings provide a potential drug for treating H2O2-induced periodontitis and cell injury.
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- Zhengjun Peng
- Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 56 Lingyuan Xi Rd, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China
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- Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 56 Lingyuan Xi Rd, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China
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- Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 56 Lingyuan Xi Rd, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China
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- Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 56 Lingyuan Xi Rd, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, China.
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Jacquier EF, Kassis A, Marcu D, Contractor N, Hong J, Hu C, Kuehn M, Lenderink C, Rajgopal A. Phytonutrients in the promotion of healthspan: a new perspective. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1409339. [PMID: 39070259 PMCID: PMC11272662 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1409339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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Considering a growing, aging population, the need for interventions to improve the healthspan in aging are tantamount. Diet and nutrition are important determinants of the aging trajectory. Plant-based diets that provide bioactive phytonutrients may contribute to offsetting hallmarks of aging and reducing the risk of chronic disease. Researchers now advocate moving toward a positive model of aging which focuses on the preservation of functional abilities, rather than an emphasis on the absence of disease. This narrative review discusses the modulatory effect of nutrition on aging, with an emphasis on promising phytonutrients, and their potential to influence cellular, organ and functional parameters in aging. The literature is discussed against the backdrop of a recent conceptual framework which describes vitality, intrinsic capacity and expressed capacities in aging. This aims to better elucidate the role of phytonutrients on vitality and intrinsic capacity in aging adults. Such a review contributes to this new scientific perspective-namely-how nutrition might help to preserve functional abilities in aging, rather than purely offsetting the risk of chronic disease.
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- School of Molecular Biosciences, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Amway Innovation and Science, Ada, MI, United States
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- Amway Innovation and Science, Ada, MI, United States
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- Amway Innovation and Science, Ada, MI, United States
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- Amway Innovation and Science, Ada, MI, United States
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Zhang N, Chen P, Liang X, Sun J, Liu Q, Guan S, Wang Q. Luteolin targets the AGE-RAGE signaling to mitigate inflammation and ferroptosis in chronic atrophic gastritis. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:10918-10930. [PMID: 38917486 PMCID: PMC11272119 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) is a chronic inflammatory disease and precancerous lesion in stomach cancer. Abnormal activation cellular ferroptosis further damages gastric tissue, which is susceptible to inflammation. Luteolin has powerful anti-inflammatory and regulatory potential for cellular ferroptosis. We aimed to clarify the involvement of luteolin in inflammation and ferroptosis during CAG. Luteolin targets were searched to identify intersecting genes in the chronic atrophic gastritis disease database. The AGE-RAGE pathway is a potential target of luteolin for the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis and a binding site between luteolin and RAGE was predicted through a computer simulation of molecular docking. We established a CAG rat model using N-methyl-N-nitro-N-nitroguanidine. The therapeutic effect of luteolin on CAG was detected using western blotting, qPCR, hematoxylin and eosin staining, lipid oxidation (MDA), and Fe2+ assays. Luteolin inhibited the AGE-RAGE signaling pathway and reduced the inflammatory response in gastric tissues. Additionally, luteolin downregulated the concentration of (MDA) and Fe2+, and CAG downregulated the expression levels of ACSL4 and NOX1 and upregulated the expression levels of FIH1 and GPX4 ferroptosis-related proteins, thus inhibiting the ferroptosis of gastric tissue cells, which had a therapeutic effect on CAG.
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- Nailin Zhang
- Clinical Research Base Office, Hebei Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Hebei, China
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine for Gastroenterology Research, Hebei Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Hebei, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Hebei, China
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- Eighth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Turbidity Toxin Syndrome, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Hebei, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach Diseases, Hebei Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Hebei, China
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- Pharmaceutical Department, Hebei Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Hebei, China
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- Pharmacological Analysis Teaching and Research Department, Hebei Medical University, Hebei, China
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He K, Zhang H, Tan B, Song C, Liang Z, Zhang L, Tian D, Xiao L, Xue H, Guo Q, Teng X, Jin S, An C, Wu Y. Hydrogen Sulfide Ameliorates Heart Aging by Downregulating Matrix Metalloproteinase-9. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther 2024:10.1007/s10557-024-07586-w. [PMID: 38884920 DOI: 10.1007/s10557-024-07586-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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PURPOSE Aging contributes significantly to cardiovascular diseases and cardiac dysfunction, leading to the upregulation of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in the heart and a significant decrease in hydrogen sulfide (H2S) content, coupled with impaired cardiac diastolic function. This study explores whether supplementing exogenous hydrogen sulfide during aging ameliorates the decline in H2S concentration in the heart, suppresses MMP-9 expression, and improves the age-associated impairment in cardiac morphology and function. METHODS We collected plasma from healthy individuals of different ages to determine the relationship between aging and H2S and MMP-9 levels through Elisa detection and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MC) detection of plasma H2S content. Three-month-old mice were selected as the young group, while 18-month-old mice were selected as the old group, and sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS) was injected intraperitoneally from 15 months old until 18 months old as the old + NaHS group. Plasma MMP-9 content was detected using Elisa, plasma H2S content, cardiac H2S content, and cystathionine gamma-lyase (CSE) activity were detected using LC/MC, and cardiac function was detected using echocardiography. Heart structure was assessed using hematoxylin and eosin staining, Masone staining was used to detect the degree of cardiac fibrosis, while western blot was used to detect the expression of MMP-9, CSE, and aging marker proteins. Knockdown of MMP-9 and CSE in H9c2 cells using small interfering RNA was carried out to determine the upstream-downstream relationship between MMP-9 and CSE. RESULTS H2S content in the plasma of healthy individuals decreases with escalating age, whereas MMP-9 level rises with age progression. Aging leads to a decrease in H2S levels in the heart and plasma of mice, severe impairment of cardiac diastolic function, interstitial relaxation, and fibrosis of the heart. Supplementing with exogenous H2S can improve these phenomena. CONCLUSION H2S maintains the structure and function of the heart by inhibiting the expression of MMP-9 during the aging process.
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- Kaichuan He
- Department of Physiology, Hebei Medical University, 050017, Hebei, China
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- Core Facilities and Centers, Hebei Medical University, 050017, Hebei, China
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- Clinical Pharmacokinetic Laboratory, Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 201203, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei Medical University, 050017, Hebei, China
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- Clinical Practice Teaching Department, Hebei Medical University, 050017, Hebei, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, Hebei Children's Hospital, 050017, Hebei, China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei Medical University, 050017, Hebei, China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei Medical University, 050017, Hebei, China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei Medical University, 050017, Hebei, China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei Medical University, 050017, Hebei, China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei Medical University, 050017, Hebei, China
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei Medical University, 050017, Hebei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 050031, Hebei, China.
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- Department of Physiology, Hebei Medical University, 050017, Hebei, China.
- Hebei Collaborative Innovation Center for Cardio-Cerebrovascular Disease, 050017, Hebei, China.
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Homeostasis and Aging, 050017, Hebei, China.
- The Key Laboratory of Neural and Vascular Biology, Ministry of Education, 050017, Hebei, China.
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Chai S, Yang Y, Wei L, Cao Y, Ma J, Zheng X, Teng J, Qin N. Luteolin rescues postmenopausal osteoporosis elicited by OVX through alleviating osteoblast pyroptosis via activating PI3K-AKT signaling. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 128:155516. [PMID: 38547625 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Recently, osteoblast pyroptosis has been proposed as a potential pathogenic mechanism underlying osteoporosis, although this remains to be confirmed. Luteolin (Lut), a flavonoid phytochemical, plays a critical role in the anti-osteoporosis effects of many traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions. However, its protective impact on osteoblasts in postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) has not been elucidated. PURPOSE This research aimed to determine the effect of Lut in ameliorating PMOP by alleviating osteoblast pyroptosis and sustaining osteogenesis. STUDY DESIGN This research was designed to investigate the novel mechanism of Lut in alleviating PMOP both in cell and animal models. METHODS Ovariectomy-induced PMOP models were established in mice with/without daily gavaged of 10 or 20 mg/kg body weight Lut. The impact of Lut on bone microstructure, metabolism and oxidative stress was evaluated with 0.104 mg/kg body weight Estradiol Valerate Tablets daily gavaged as positive control. Network pharmacological analysis and molecular docking were employed to investigate the mechanisms of Lut in PMOP treatment. Subsequently, the impacts of Lut on the PI3K/AKT axis, oxidative stress, mitochondria, and osteoblast pyroptosis were assessed. In vitro, cultured MC3T3-E1(14) cells were exposed to H2O2 with/without Lut to examine its effects on the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, osteogenic differentiation, mitochondrial function, and osteoblast pyroptosis. RESULTS Our findings demonstrated that 20 mg/kg Lut, similar to the positive control drug, effectively reduced systemic bone loss and oxidative stress, and enhanced bone metabolism induced by ovariectomy. Network pharmacological analysis and molecular docking indicated that the PI3K/AKT axis was a potential target, with oxidative stress response and nuclear membrane function being key mechanisms. Consequently, the effects of Lut on the PI3K/AKT axis and pyroptosis were investigated. In vivo data revealed that the PI3K/AKT axis was deactivated following ovariectomy, and Lut restored the phosphorylation of key proteins, thereby reactivating the axis. Additionally, Lut alleviated osteoblast pyroptosis and mitochondrial abnormalities induced by ovariectomy. In vitro, Lut intervention mitigated the inhibition of the PI3K/AKT axis and osteogenesis, as well as H2O2-induced pyroptosis. Furthermore, Lut attenuated ROS accumulation and mitochondrial dysfunction. The effects of Lut, including osteogenesis restoration, anti-pyroptosis, and mitochondrial maintenance, were all reversed with LY294002 (a PI3K/AKT pathway inhibitor). CONCLUSION In summary, Lut could improve mitochondrial dysfunction, alleviate GSDME-mediated pyroptosis and maintain osteogenesis via activating the PI3K/AKT axis, offering a new therapeutic strategy for PMOP.
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- Shuang Chai
- Luoyang Orthopedic-Traumatological Hospital (Orthopedics Hospital of Henan Province), 450016, Henan Province, China
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- Luoyang Orthopedic-Traumatological Hospital (Orthopedics Hospital of Henan Province), 450016, Henan Province, China
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- Luoyang Orthopedic-Traumatological Hospital (Orthopedics Hospital of Henan Province), 450016, Henan Province, China
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- Zhengzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Traumatology Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450016, Henan Province, China
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- Luoyang Orthopedic-Traumatological Hospital (Orthopedics Hospital of Henan Province), 450016, Henan Province, China
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- Luoyang Orthopedic-Traumatological Hospital (Orthopedics Hospital of Henan Province), 450016, Henan Province, China
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- Luoyang Orthopedic-Traumatological Hospital (Orthopedics Hospital of Henan Province), 450016, Henan Province, China
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- Luoyang Orthopedic-Traumatological Hospital (Orthopedics Hospital of Henan Province), 450016, Henan Province, China.
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Perry MJ, Curic M, Scott AL, Ritmejerytė E, Rahayu DUC, Keller PA, Oelgemöller M, Yeshi K, Wangchuk P. The In Vitro Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Selected Australian Seagrasses. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:710. [PMID: 38929693 PMCID: PMC11205046 DOI: 10.3390/life14060710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Recent studies have shown that seagrasses could possess potential applications in the treatment of inflammatory disorders. Five seagrass species (Zostera muelleri, Halodule uninervis, Cymodocea rotundata, Syringodium isoetifolium, and Thalassia hemprichii) from the Great Barrier Reef (QLD, Australia) were thus collected, and their preliminary antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities were evaluated. From the acetone extracts of five seagrass species subjected to 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging antioxidant assay, the extract of Z. muelleri had the highest activity (half minimal concentration of inhibition (IC50) = 138 µg/mL), with the aerial parts (IC50 = 119 µg/mL) possessing significantly higher antioxidant activity than the roots (IC50 ≥ 500 µg/mL). A human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) assay with bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) activation and LEGENDplex cytokine analysis showed that the aerial extract of Z. muelleri significantly reduced the levels of inflammatory cytokines tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6 by 29%, 74%, and 90%, respectively, relative to the LPS treatment group. The aerial extract was thus fractionated with methanol (MeOH) and hexane fraction, and purification of the MeOH fraction by HPLC led to the isolation of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (1), luteolin (2), and apigenin (3) as its major constituents. These compounds have been previously shown to reduce levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 and represent some of the major bioactive components of Z. muelleri aerial parts. This investigation represents the first study of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Z. muelleri and the first isolation of small molecules from this species. These results highlight the potential for using seagrasses in treating inflammation and the need for further investigation.
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- Matthew J. Perry
- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD 4878, Australia (K.Y.)
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD 4878, Australia
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- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD 4878, Australia (K.Y.)
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD 4878, Australia
- Hochschule Fresenius, Faculty of Chemistry & Biology, University of Applied Sciences, Limburger Strasse 2, 65510 Idstein, Germany
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- Centre of Tropical Water & Aquatic Ecosystem Research, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD 4878, Australia;
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- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD 4878, Australia (K.Y.)
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience, Molecular Horizons, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience, Molecular Horizons, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- Hochschule Fresenius, Faculty of Chemistry & Biology, University of Applied Sciences, Limburger Strasse 2, 65510 Idstein, Germany
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- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD 4878, Australia (K.Y.)
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD 4878, Australia
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- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD 4878, Australia (K.Y.)
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD 4878, Australia
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Zhang Y, Yang Q, Song B, Tang W, Yu F, Chen H, Ge P, Fang X, Pei B, Sun Q, Li X. Efficacy and safety of Piwei Peiyuan Prescription in the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis: A multicenter, double-blind, double-simulated, randomized, controlled clinical trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37981. [PMID: 38728508 PMCID: PMC11081569 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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The incidence of chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) is on the rise due to the growing pressure in modern social life, increasing bad living habits and emotional disorders (such as anxiety and depression), and the aging of the population. Of note, digestive system diseases are the dominant diseases in the field of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Therefore, this study evaluated the efficacy and safety of Piwei Peiyuan Prescription, a TCM prescription, in the treatment of CAG through a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, controlled design. This research was organized by the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of TCM and simultaneously performed in 6 centers. A total of 120 CAG patients were included and randomized into 2 groups: group A (treatment with Piwei Peiyuan granules plus Weifuchun Simulant) and Group B (treatment with Weifuchun Tablets plus Piwei Peiyuan Simulant). These 2 groups were compared in terms of gastroscopy scores, TCM syndrome scores, and serological indicators at baseline and within 12 weeks after treatment. According to endoscopic biopsy for pathological observation, atrophy (2.56 ± 1.08 vs 3.00 ± 1.00, P = .028) and intestinal epithelial hyperplasia (1.00 ± 1.43 vs 1.69 ± 1.80, P = .043) scores were lower in group A than in group B. For the more, group A had higher effective rates for inflammation, atrophy, and intestinal metaplasia (IM) in various regions of the stomach, especially for atrophy/IM of the gastric angle (64%, P = .034) and atrophy/IM of the lesser curvature of gastric antrum (63%, P = .042) than group B. According to TCM syndrome scores, Piwei Peiyuan Prescription improved the scores of gastric distension (2.30 ± 1.13 vs 2.80 ± 0.99, P = .022), preference for warmth and pressure (1.44 ± 1.06 vs 1.36 ± 1.10, P = .041), and poor appetite and indigestion (0.78 ± 0.66 vs 1.32 ± 0.72, P = .018). GAS, MTL, and PGE2 expression was significantly elevated after treatment with Piwei Peiyuan Prescription (P < .001). Piwei Peiyuan Prescription is effective for CAG treatment with high safety.
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- Yi Zhang
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach, The Lu’an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lu’an, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Spleen and Stomach, The Jieshou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jieshou, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach, The Chuzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Chuzhou, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach, The Ningguo Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ningguo, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach, The Taihu County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anqing, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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Sahu B, Sahu M, Sahu M, Yadav M, Sahu R, Sahu C. An Updated Review on Nelumbo Nucifera Gaertn: Chemical Composition, Nutritional Value and Pharmacological Activities. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202301493. [PMID: 38327030 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn is a recognised herbal plant in ancient medical sciences. Each portion of the plant leaf, flower, seed and rhizome is utilised for nutritional and medicinal purposes. The chemical compositions like phenol, alkaloids, glycoside, terpenoids and steroids have been isolated. The plant contains various nutritional values like lipids, proteins, amino acids, minerals, carbohydrates, and fatty acids. Traditional medicine confirms that the phytochemicals of plants give significant benefits to the treatment of various diseases such as leukoderma, smallpox, dysentery, haematemesis, coughing, haemorrhage, metrorrhagia, haematuria, fever, hyperlipidaemia, cholera, hepatopathy and hyperdipsia. To verify the traditional claims, researchers have conducted scientific biological in vivo and in vitro screenings, which have exhibited that the plant keeps various notable pharmacological activities such as anticancer, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, antiviral, hypolipidemic, anti-obesity, antipyretic, hypoglycaemic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities. This review, summaries the nutritional composition, chemical constituents and biological activities substantiated by the researchers done in vivo and in vitro.
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- Bhaskar Sahu
- Columbia College of Pharmacy, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 492001, India
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- Columbia College of Pharmacy, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 492001, India
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- Columbia College of Pharmacy, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 492001, India
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- Columbia College of Pharmacy, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 492001, India
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- Sanjivani Institute of Pharmacy, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, 497101, India
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- Columbia College of Nursing, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 492001, India
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Cheng W, Di F, Li L, Pu C, Wang C, Zhang J. Anti-Photodamage Effect of Agaricus blazei Murill Polysaccharide on UVB-Damaged HaCaT Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4676. [PMID: 38731895 PMCID: PMC11083510 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25094676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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UVB radiation is known to induce photodamage to the skin, disrupt the skin barrier, elicit cutaneous inflammation, and accelerate the aging process. Agaricus blazei Murill (ABM) is an edible medicinal and nutritional fungus. One of its constituents, Agaricus blazei Murill polysaccharide (ABP), has been reported to exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and immunomodulatory effects, which suggests potential effects that protect against photodamage. In this study, a UVB-induced photodamage HaCaT model was established to investigate the potential reparative effects of ABP and its two constituents (A1 and A2). Firstly, two purified polysaccharides, A1 and A2, were obtained by DEAE-52 cellulose column chromatography, and their physical properties and chemical structures were studied. A1 and A2 exhibited a network-like microstructure, with molecular weights of 1.5 × 104 Da and 6.5 × 104 Da, respectively. The effects of A1 and A2 on cell proliferation, the mitochondrial membrane potential, and inflammatory factors were also explored. The results show that A1 and A2 significantly promoted cell proliferation, enhanced the mitochondrial membrane potential, suppressed the expression of inflammatory factors interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-8 (IL-8), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), and increased the relative content of filaggrin (FLG) and aquaporin-3 (AQP3). The down-regulated JAK-STAT signaling pathway was found to play a role in the response to photodamage. These findings underscore the potential of ABP to ameliorate UVB-induced skin damage.
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- Wenjing Cheng
- School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology & Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Beijing Key Lab of Plant Resource Research and Development, Beijing 100048, China
- Institute of Cosmetic Regulatory Science, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology & Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Beijing Key Lab of Plant Resource Research and Development, Beijing 100048, China
- Institute of Cosmetic Regulatory Science, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology & Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Beijing Key Lab of Plant Resource Research and Development, Beijing 100048, China
- Institute of Cosmetic Regulatory Science, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology & Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Beijing Key Lab of Plant Resource Research and Development, Beijing 100048, China
- Institute of Cosmetic Regulatory Science, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology & Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Beijing Key Lab of Plant Resource Research and Development, Beijing 100048, China
- Institute of Cosmetic Regulatory Science, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology & Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Beijing Key Lab of Plant Resource Research and Development, Beijing 100048, China
- Institute of Cosmetic Regulatory Science, Beijing 100048, China
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Zhang T, Luo L, He Q, Xiao S, Li Y, Chen J, Qin T, Xiao Z, Ge Q. Research advances on molecular mechanism and natural product therapy of iron metabolism in heart failure. Eur J Med Res 2024; 29:253. [PMID: 38659000 PMCID: PMC11044586 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-024-01809-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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The progression of heart failure (HF) is complex and involves multiple regulatory pathways. Iron ions play a crucial supportive role as a cofactor for important proteins such as hemoglobin, myoglobin, oxidative respiratory chain, and DNA synthetase, in the myocardial energy metabolism process. In recent years, numerous studies have shown that HF is associated with iron dysmetabolism, and deficiencies in iron and overload of iron can both lead to the development of various myocarditis diseases, which ultimately progress to HF. Iron toxicity and iron metabolism may be key targets for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HF. Some iron chelators (such as desferrioxamine), antioxidants (such as ascorbate), Fer-1, and molecules that regulate iron levels (such as lactoferrin) have been shown to be effective in treating HF and protecting the myocardium in multiple studies. Additionally, certain natural compounds can play a significant role by mediating the imbalance of iron-related signaling pathways and expression levels. Therefore, this review not only summarizes the basic processes of iron metabolism in the body and the mechanisms by which they play a role in HF, with the aim of providing new clues and considerations for the treatment of HF, but also summarizes recent studies on natural chemical components that involve ferroptosis and its role in HF pathology, as well as the mechanisms by which naturally occurring products regulate ferroptosis in HF, with the aim of providing reference information for the development of new ferroptosis inhibitors and lead compounds for the treatment of HF in the future.
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- Tianqing Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- People's Hospital of Ningxiang City, Ningxiang City, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan, China.
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Qin L, Zhong Y, Li Y, Yang Y. TCM targets ferroptosis: potential treatments for cancer. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1360030. [PMID: 38738174 PMCID: PMC11082647 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1360030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Ferroptosis is caused by the accumulation of cellular reactive oxygen species that exceed the antioxidant load that glutathione (GSH) and phospholipid hydroperoxidases with GSH-based substrates can carry When the antioxidant capacity of cells is reduced, lipid reactive oxygen species accumulate, which can cause oxidative death. Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent regulatory necrosis pathway, has emerged as a new modality of cell death that is strongly associated with cancer. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are the main methods of cancer treatment. However, resistance to these mainstream anticancer drugs and strong toxic side effects have forced the development of alternative treatments with high efficiency and low toxicity. In recent years, an increasing number of studies have shown that traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs), especially herbs or herbal extracts, can inhibit tumor cell growth and metastasis by inducing ferroptosis, suggesting that they could be promising agents for cancer treatment. This article reviews the current research progress on the antitumor effects of TCMs through the induction of ferroptosis. The aim of these studies was to elucidate the potential mechanisms of targeting ferroptosis in cancer, and the findings could lead to new directions and reference values for developing better cancer treatment strategies.
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- Liwen Qin
- Core Facilities of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Laboratory of Liver Transplantation, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Health, Center of Precision Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Health, Center of Precision Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Shu P, Mo J, Li Z, Li M, Zhu W, Du Z. Ferulic acid in synergy with retinol alleviates oxidative injury of HaCaT cells during UVB-induced photoaging. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:7153-7173. [PMID: 38643459 PMCID: PMC11087097 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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Application of retinol (Vitamin A, VA) in skincare is limited for instability, poor water solubility, and skin intolerance that combats skin aging. We employed computer-aided virtual screening and cell experiments with transcriptomics, thereby unveiling the comprehensive gene expression and regulation pathway of photoaging HaCaT cell treated with ferulic acid (FA) in synergizing with VA. Through network pharmacology analysis, the combined use of VA and FA exhibited highly correlated cross-targets with skin aging acting on EGFR, PTPN1, ESR2, GSK3B, BACE1, PYGL, PTGS2 and APP. The indicators of oxidative stress, such as SOD, GSH, MDA, CAT and ROS in HaCaT cells after co-administration, were significantly improved from those in photoaging group (p<0.0001). 155 differential expressed genes (DEGs) were specific between groups, while reducing the expression of PTGS2 was identified as an important regulatory factor in photoaging HaCaT cells by VA and FA. Those DEGs of co-administration group focused on oxidative-reduction enzyme activity, skin growth, keratinization, and steroid biosynthesis. Apparently, the co-administration of VA and FA effectively mitigated the process of UVB-induced photoaging by reducing oxidative stress injury, inflammation responses, and regulating cell growth. This synergistic approach significantly slowed down the photoaging progression and improved the applied performance of VA in HaCaT cells.
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- Peng Shu
- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Plant Resources in Arid Regions, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, Xinjiang, P.R. China
- HBN Research Institute and Biological Laboratory, Shenzhen Hujia Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong, P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
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- The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- HBN Research Institute and Biological Laboratory, Shenzhen Hujia Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Plant Resources in Arid Regions, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, Xinjiang, P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
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He X, Gao X, Xie W. Research Progress in Skin Aging and Immunity. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4101. [PMID: 38612909 PMCID: PMC11012511 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25074101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Skin aging is a complex process involving structural and functional changes and is characterized by a decrease in collagen content, reduced skin thickness, dryness, and the formation of wrinkles. This process is underpinned by multiple mechanisms including the free radical theory, inflammation theory, photoaging theory, and metabolic theory. The skin immune system, an indispensable part of the body's defense mechanism, comprises macrophages, lymphocytes, dendritic cells, and mast cells. These cells play a pivotal role in maintaining skin homeostasis and responding to injury or infection. As age advances, along with various internal and external environmental stimuli, skin immune cells may undergo senescence or accelerated aging, characterized by reduced cell division capability, increased mortality, changes in gene expression patterns and signaling pathways, and altered immune cell functions. These changes collectively impact the overall function of the immune system. This review summarizes the relationship between skin aging and immunity and explores the characteristics of skin aging, the composition and function of the skin immune system, the aging of immune cells, and the effects of these cells on immune function and skin aging. Immune dysfunction plays a significant role in skin aging, suggesting that immunoregulation may become one of the important strategies for the prevention and treatment of skin aging.
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- Xin He
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (X.H.); (X.G.)
- Open FIESTA Center, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Health Science and Technology, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (X.H.); (X.G.)
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Health Science and Technology, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (X.H.); (X.G.)
- Open FIESTA Center, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Health Science and Technology, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Kussie HC, Hahn W, Sivaraj D, Quintero F, Knochel A, Alfsharif AM, Yasmeh JP, Fischer K, Mojadidi S, Hostler A, Granoski M, McKenna E, Henn D, Litmanovich B, Miller AA, Schurr DK, Li VW, Li WW, Gurtner GC, Chen K. Avenanthramide and β-Glucan Therapeutics Accelerate Wound Healing Via Distinct and Nonoverlapping Mechanisms. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle) 2024; 13:155-166. [PMID: 38299969 DOI: 10.1089/wound.2023.0050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Objective: Given the significant economic, health care, and personal burden of acute and chronic wounds, we investigated the dose dependent wound healing mechanisms of two Avena sativa derived compounds: avenanthramide (AVN) and β-Glucan. Approach: We utilized a splinted excisional wound model that mimics human-like wound healing and performed subcutaneous AVN and β-Glucan injections in 15-week-old C57BL/6 mice. Histologic and immunohistochemical analysis was performed on the explanted scar tissue to assess changes in collagen architecture and cellular responses. Results: AVN and β-Glucan treatment provided therapeutic benefits at a 1% dose by weight in a phosphate-buffered saline vehicle, including accelerated healing time, beneficial cellular recruitment, and improved tissue architecture of healed scars. One percent AVN treatment promoted an extracellular matrix (ECM) architecture similar to unwounded skin, with shorter, more randomly aligned collagen fibers and reduced inflammatory cell presence in the healed tissue. One percent β-Glucan treatment promoted a tissue architecture characterized by long, thick bundles of collagen with increased blood vessel density. Innovation: AVN and β-Glucan have previously shown promise in promoting wound healing, although the therapeutic efficacies and mechanisms of these bioactive compounds remain incompletely understood. Furthermore, the healed ECM architecture of these wounds has not been characterized. Conclusions: AVN and β-Glucan accelerated wound closure compared to controls through distinct mechanisms. AVN-treated scars displayed a more regenerative tissue architecture with reduced inflammatory cell recruitment, while β-Glucan demonstrated increased angiogenesis with more highly aligned tissue architecture more indicative of fibrosis. A deeper understanding of the mechanisms driving healing in these two naturally derived therapeutics will be important for translation to human use.
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- Hudson C Kussie
- Department of Surgery, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- The Angiogenesis Foundation, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- The Angiogenesis Foundation, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Chen D, Shen F, Liu J, Tang H, Teng X, Yang F, Liu H. Luteolin enhanced antioxidant capability and induced pyroptosis through NF-κB/NLRP3/Caspase-1 in splenic lymphocytes exposure to ammonia. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 919:170699. [PMID: 38325474 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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During feeding process in intensive chicken farms, the prolonged exposure of chickens to elevated level of ammonia leads to substantial economic losses within poultry farming industry. Luteolin (Lut), known as its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, possesses the ability to eliminate free radicals and enhance the activities of antioxidant enzymes, thus rendering it highly esteemed in production. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of Lut on antioxidant and anti-inflammatory responses of chicken splenic lymphocytes exposed to ammonia. In order to achieve this, we have replicated a protective model involving Lut against ammonia exposure in chicken splenic lymphocytes. The findings of the study indicated that Lut mitigated the elevation of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), malondialdehyde (MDA), and reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by ammonia poisoning. Additionally, Lut demonstrated an increase in the expression of antioxidant enzymes, namely superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px). Furthermore, Lut exhibited a protective effect on cell morphology and ultrastructure following exposure to ammonia. Moreover, Lut exhibited a reduction in the expression of heat shock proteins (HSPs) and inflammatory cytokines, which were found to be highly expressed in splenic lymphocytes after ammonia exposure. Additionally, Lut demonstrated the ability to inhibit the overexpression of pyroptosis-related genes and proteins (NLRP3 and Caspase-1) in splenic lymphocytes following ammonia exposure. Lut exerted an antioxidant effect on lymphocytes, counteracting elevated levels of oxidative stress following exposure to ammonia. Additionally, Lut had the potential to modulate the expression of HSPs, suppressed the inflammatory response subsequent to ammonia exposure, and influenced the expression of NLRP3 and Caspase-1, thereby mitigating pyroptosis induced by ammonia exposure. The exploration of this subject matter can elucidate the protective properties of Lut against NH4Cl-induced damage in chicken splenic lymphocytes, while also offer insights and experimental groundwork for the utilization of natural therapeutics in animal husbandry to prevent and treat ammonia-related conditions.
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- Dechun Chen
- Key Laboratory of Animal Medicine in Sichuan Province, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Medicine in Sichuan Province, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Medicine in Sichuan Province, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Medicine in Sichuan Province, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Medicine in Sichuan Province, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China.
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Zhang H, Li Z, Sun Y, Li W, Sun X, Zhang Y, Liu L, Ma S. Mechanisms of action of Shizhenqing granules for eczema treatment: Network pharmacology analysis and experimental validation. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27603. [PMID: 38496849 PMCID: PMC10944262 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Background Jiuwan decoction has been used to treat chronic eczema since the Qing Dynasty. According to clinical experience, Shizhenqing granules (SZQG), derived from the Jiuwan decoction, exert beneficial clinical effects on acute eczema and reduce recurrence. Therefore, we elucidated the underlying mechanisms of SZQG through network pharmacology, molecular docking, and experimental validation. Methods The main chemical components of SZQG were identified by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS). And the targets of SZQG against eczema were screened out through online databases. Then, the regulatory network map of the "herbal compound-potential target" and the target protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed. The Gene Ontology (GO) analysis and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses were conducted using by R language. Additionally, the interaction between the active compounds and the targets was verified by molecular docking technology. Finally, an experiment in vivo was used to verify the effect and mechanism of SZQG on eczema. Results Using UHPLC-MS/MS, 158 main chemical compounds of SZQG were identified, and 72 compounds were selected according to the criteria for further analysis. All 237 potential targets of SZQG in eczema were explored using multiple online databases. The network with 14 core targets was screened out, including STAT3, RELA, TNF, JUN, MAPK3, IL-6, PIK3CA, STAT1, MAPK14, MAPK1, IL-4, NFKBIA, IL1B, and MYC. KEGG analyses indicated that the therapeutic effects of SZQG on eczema were predominantly associated with cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, TNF, MAPK, NF-κB, toll-like receptor, T cell receptor, and Th1 and Th2 cell differentiation signaling pathways. Furthermore, the good affinity between the core compounds and core targets was verified by molecular docking technology, particularly for RELA and MAPK. Animal experiments revealed that SZQG downregulated MAPK14, RELA, T-bet, and GATA3 mRNA expression, reduced immunoglobulin E (IgE) and interleukin-4 (IL-4) serum concentrations, and improved eczema-like lesions in model rats. Conclusion This study identified potential targets and signaling pathways of SZQG in the treatment of eczema, whereby RELA and MAPK14 may constitute the main therapeutic targets of SZQG in cytokine regulation and reduction of inflammatory responses.
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- Hairong Zhang
- Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, 264000, Shandong, China
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- Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland, OR, 97209, USA
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Minimally Invasive Oncology, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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Ozuzu SA, Hussain RSA, Kuchkarova N, Fidelis GD, Zhou S, Habumugisha T, Shao H. Buffalo-bur (S olanum rostratum Dunal) invasiveness, bioactivities, and utilization: a review. PeerJ 2024; 12:e17112. [PMID: 38560474 PMCID: PMC10981417 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Solanum rostratum Dunal, belongs to the Solanaceae family and has drawn attention for its intricate interplay of invasiveness, phytochemical composition, and potential bioactivities. Notably invasive, S. rostratum employs adaptive mechanisms during senescence, featuring thorn formation on leaves, fruits, and stems seed self-propulsion, and resistance to drought. This adaptability has led to its proliferation in countries such as China, Canada, and Australia, extending beyond its Mexican origin. Despite its invasive historical reputation, recent studies unveil a rich array of phytochemicals in S. rostratum, suggesting untapped economic potential due to under-exploration. This review delves into exploring the potential uses of S. rostratum while elucidating the bioactive compounds associated with diverse identified bioactivities. In terms of phytochemistry, S. rostratum reveals an abundance of various bioactive compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, and glycosides. These compounds confer a range of beneficial bioactivities, encompassing antioxidant, antifungal, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, phytotoxic, and pesticidal properties. This positions S. rostratum as a reservoir of valuable chemical constituents with potential applications, particularly in medicine and agriculture. The review provides comprehensive insights into the phytochemistry, bioactivities, and bioactivity-guided fractionation of S. rostratum. In this review, we focus on the potential utilization of S. rostratum by emphasizing its phytochemical profile, which holds promise for diverse applications. This review is the first that advocates for further exploration and research to unlock the plant's full potential for both economic and environmental benefit.
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- Sandra Amarachi Ozuzu
- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Research Center for Ecology and Environment of Central Asia, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
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Chen S, Yu R, Zhao F, Sun L, Yin Y, Zhang G, Chen Q, Shu Q. Network pharmacology and molecular docking to explore the mechanism of a clinical proved recipe for external use of clearing heat and removing dampness in the treatment of immune-related cutaneous adverse events. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37504. [PMID: 38489696 PMCID: PMC10939542 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Immune-related cutaneous adverse events (ircAEs) will undermine the patients' quality of lives, and interrupt the antitumor therapy. A clinical proved recipe for external use of clearing heat and removing dampness (Qing-Re-Li-Shi Formula, hereinafter referred to as "QRLSF") is beneficial to the treatment of ircAEs in clinical practice. Our study will elucidate the mechanism of QRLSF against ircAEs based on network pharmacology and molecular docking. The active components and corresponding targets of QRLSF were collected through traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology database. GeneCards, online Mendelian inheritance in man, and pharmacogenomics knowledgebase were used to screen the targets of ircAEs. The intersecting targets between drug and disease were acquired by venn analysis. Cytoscape software was employed to construct "components-targets" network. Search tool for the retrieval of interacting genes/proteins database was applied to establish the protein-protein interaction network and then its core targets were identified. Gene ontology and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes analysis was performed to predict the mechanism. The molecular docking verification of key targets and related phytomolecules was accomplished by AutoDock Vina software. Thirty-nine intersecting targets related to QRLSF against ircAEs were recognized. The analysis of network clarified 5 core targets (STAT3, RELA, TNF, TP53, and NFKBIA) and 4 key components (quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, and ursolic acid). The activity of QRLSF against ircAEs could be attributed to the regulation of multiple biological effects via multi-pathways (PI3K-Akt pathway, cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, JAK-STAT pathway, chemokine pathway, Th17 cell differentiation, IL-17 pathway, TNF pathway, and Toll-like receptor pathway). The binding activities were estimated as good level by molecular docking. These discoveries disclosed the multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway characteristics of QRLSF against ircAEs, providing a new strategy for such medical problem.
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- Shuyi Chen
- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First Clinical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First Clinical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First Clinical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First Clinical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Xu H, Hu H, Zhao M, Shi C, Zhang X. Preparation of luteolin loaded nanostructured lipid carrier based gel and effect on psoriasis of mice. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024; 14:637-654. [PMID: 37695445 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-023-01418-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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This study investigated a nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC)-gel system containing luteolin (LUT), a potential drug delivery system for the treatment of psoriasis. LUT-NLC was prepared by solvent emulsification ultrasonication method. The particle size was 199.9 ± 2.6 nm, with the encapsulation efficiency of 99.81% and drug loading of 4.06%. X-ray diffractometry (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) were used to characterize the LUT-NLC. The NLC was dispersed in Carbomer 940 to form the NLC based gel. The rheological characteristics of LUT-NLC-gel showed an excellent shear-thinning behavior (non-Newtonian properties) and coincided with the Herschel-Bulkley model. LUT-NLC-gel (78.89 μg/cm2) exhibited better permeation properties and released over 36 hours than LUT gel (32.17 μg/cm2). The dye-labeled LUT-NLC presented intense fluorescence in the epidermis and dermis by the visualization of fluorescence and confocal microscopy, and it could accumulate in the hair follicles. The effect of LUT-NLC-gel on imiquimod-induced psoriasis mice was evaluated by psoriasis area severity index scoring, spleen index assay, histopathology, and inflammatory cytokines. These results confirmed that LUT-NLC-gel with high dose (80 mg/kg/day) remarkably reduced the level of inflammatory and proliferation factors such as TNF-α, IL-6, IL-17, and IL-23 in both skin lesions and blood. LUT-NLC-gel improved the macroscopic features. Therefore, the LUT-NLC-gel had great potential as an effective delivery system for skin diseases.
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- Hongjia Xu
- School of Function Food and Wine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Function Food and Wine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Function Food and Wine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Function Food and Wine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Function Food and Wine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China.
- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China.
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Favero G, Gianò M, Franco C, Pinto D, van Noorden CJF, Rinaldi F, Rezzani R. Relation Between Reactive Oxygen Species Production and Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid1 Expression in Human Skin During Aging. J Histochem Cytochem 2024; 72:157-171. [PMID: 38440794 PMCID: PMC10956443 DOI: 10.1369/00221554241236537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Skin sensitivity and impaired epidermal barrier function are associated with aging and are at least partly due to increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Transient receptor potential vanilloid1 (TRPV1) is expressed in keratinocytes, fibroblasts, mast cells, and endothelial cells in skin. We investigated in skin biopsies of adult and elderly donors whether TRPV1 expression is involved in the skin aging process. We found that aging skin showed a strongly reduced epidermal thickness, strongly increased oxidative stress, protease expression, and mast cell degranulation and strongly increased TRPV1 expression both in epidermis and dermis. Based on our findings, the aging-related changes observed in the epidermis of the skin level are associated with increased ROS production, and hypothesized alterations in TRPV1 expression are mechanistically linked to this process.
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- Gaia Favero
- Division of Anatomy and Physiopathology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Interdepartmental University Center of Research "Adaption and Regeneration of Tissues and Organs - ARTO", University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Division of Anatomy and Physiopathology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Division of Anatomy and Physiopathology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Human Microbiome Advanced Project Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology, National Institute of Biology, Ljubliana, Slovenia
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- Human Microbiome Advanced Project Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Anatomy and Physiopathology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Interdepartmental University Center of Research "Adaption and Regeneration of Tissues and Organs - ARTO", University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Italian Society for the Study of Orofacial Pain (Società Italiana Studio Dolore Orofacciale - SISDO), Brescia, Italy
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Sopjani M, Falco F, Impellitteri F, Guarrasi V, Nguyen Thi X, Dërmaku-Sopjani M, Faggio C. Flavonoids derived from medicinal plants as a COVID-19 treatment. Phytother Res 2024; 38:1589-1609. [PMID: 38284138 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes COVID-19 disease. Through its viral spike (S) protein, the virus enters and infects epithelial cells by utilizing angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 as a host cell's receptor protein. The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on global public health and economies. Although various effective vaccinations and medications are now available to prevent and treat COVID-19, natural compounds derived from medicinal plants, particularly flavonoids, demonstrated therapeutic potential to treat COVID-19 disease. Flavonoids exhibit dual antiviral mechanisms: direct interference with viral invasion and inhibition of replication. Specifically, they target key viral molecules, particularly viral proteases, involved in infection. These compounds showcase significant immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties, effectively inhibiting various inflammatory cytokines. Additionally, emerging evidence supports the potential of flavonoids to mitigate the progression of COVID-19 in individuals with obesity by positively influencing lipid metabolism. This review aims to elucidate the molecular structure of SARS-CoV-2 and the underlying mechanism of action of flavonoids on the virus. This study evaluates the potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 properties exhibited by flavonoid compounds, with a specific interest in their structure and mechanisms of action, as therapeutic applications for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. Nevertheless, a significant portion of existing knowledge is based on theoretical frameworks and findings derived from in vitro investigations. Further research is required to better assess the effectiveness of flavonoids in combating SARS-CoV-2, with a particular emphasis on in vivo and clinical investigations.
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- Mentor Sopjani
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosova
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- Institute for Marine Biological Resources and Biotechnology (IRBIM)-CNR, Mazara del Vallo, Italy
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- Institute of Biophysics, National Research Council (CNR), Palermo, Italy
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- Institute of Genome Research, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical, and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
- Department of Eco sustainable Marine Biotechnology, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Naples, Italy
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Cho CH, Lim W, Sim WJ, Lim TG. Oral administration of collagen peptide in SKH-1 mice suppress UVB-induced wrinkle and dehydration through MAPK and MAPKK signaling pathways, in vitro and in vivo evidence. Food Sci Biotechnol 2024; 33:955-967. [PMID: 38371682 PMCID: PMC10866847 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-023-01362-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Skin aging is induced by exposure to extrinsic factors, causing various diseases and adversely affecting aesthetics. Studies have suggested that as the quality of life improves, demand for beauty and nutritional cosmetics increases. Here, the protective effects of collagen peptide against UV-induced skin damage were evaluated in vitro and in vivo. Collagen peptide inhibited water loss and UVB irradiation-induced HA degradation in the skin of SKH-1 mice. Additionally, collagen peptide dose-dependently inhibited UVB-induced wrinkle formation, epidermal thickness, and elastase activity. These results suggest that collagen peptide regulates collagen degradation through the MAPK and MAPKK pathway. In addition, collagen peptide administration did not affect changes in weight of the liver, spleen, and kidney, or enzymatic indicators of liver damage. Taken together, oral administration of collagen peptide improved the effects of UV-induced skin aging without toxicity. Therefore, this study supports the development of collagen peptide for skin aging prevention in nutricosmetic products. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10068-023-01362-6.
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- Cheol Hyeon Cho
- Department of Food Science & Biotechnology, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science & Biotechnology, and Carbohydrate Bioproduct Research Center, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science & Biotechnology, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science & Biotechnology, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006 Republic of Korea
- Department of Food Science & Biotechnology, and Carbohydrate Bioproduct Research Center, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006 Republic of Korea
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Yuan Y, Zuo J, Wan X, Zhou R, Xing W, Liu S. Multi-omics profiling reveal responses of three major Dendrobium species from different growth years to medicinal components. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1333989. [PMID: 38463561 PMCID: PMC10920241 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1333989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Dendrobium is a perennial herb found in Asia that is known for its medicinal and ornamental properties. Studies have shown that the stem is the primary medicinal component of Dendrobium spp. To investigate the effect of the species and age of Dendrobium (in years) on the content of its medicinal components, we collected the stems of 1-to-4-year-old D. officinale, D. moniliforme, and D. huoshanense, sequenced the transcriptome, metabolome, and microbiome, and analyzed the data in a comprehensive multi-omics study. We identified 10,426 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) with 644 differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) from 12 comparative groups and mapped the flavonoid pathway based on DEGs and DAMs. Transcriptomic and metabolomic data indicated a general trend of the accumulation of flavonoids exhibiting pharmacological effects in the three Dendrobium species. In addition, joint metabolome and microbiome analyses showed that actinobacteria was closely associated with flavonoid synthesis with increasing age. Our findings provide novel insights into the interactions of flavonoids of Dendrobium with the transcriptome and microbiome.
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- Yingdan Yuan
- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Academy of Forestry, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Yangzhou Urban Forest Ecosystem National Observation and Research Station, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Academy of Forestry, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Yangzhou Urban Forest Ecosystem National Observation and Research Station, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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Farhan M. The Promising Role of Polyphenols in Skin Disorders. Molecules 2024; 29:865. [PMID: 38398617 PMCID: PMC10893284 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29040865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The biochemical characteristics of polyphenols contribute to their numerous advantageous impacts on human health. The existing research suggests that plant phenolics, whether consumed orally or applied directly to the skin, can be beneficial in alleviating symptoms and avoiding the development of many skin disorders. Phenolic compounds, which are both harmless and naturally present, exhibit significant potential in terms of counteracting the effects of skin damage, aging, diseases, wounds, and burns. Moreover, polyphenols play a preventive role and possess the ability to delay the progression of several skin disorders, ranging from small and discomforting to severe and potentially life-threatening ones. This article provides a concise overview of recent research on the potential therapeutic application of polyphenols for skin conditions. It specifically highlights studies that have investigated clinical trials and the use of polyphenol-based nanoformulations for the treatment of different skin ailments.
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- Mohd Farhan
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Basic Sciences, Preparatory Year, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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Guo Z, Ye G, Tang C, Xiong H. Exploring effect of herbal monomers in treating gouty arthritis based on nuclear factor-kappa B signaling: A review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37089. [PMID: 38306549 PMCID: PMC10843426 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
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Gouty arthritis (GA) is an inflammatory disease caused by disorders of the purine metabolism. Although increasing number of drugs have been used to treat GA with the deepening of relevant research, GA still cannot be cured by simple drug therapy. The nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway plays a key role in the pathogenesis of GA. A considerable number of Chinese herbal medicines have emerged as new drugs for the treatment of GA. This article collected relevant research on traditional Chinese medicine monomers in the treatment of GA using NF-κB, GA, etc. as keywords; and conducted a systematic search of relevant published articles using the PubMed database. In this study, we analyzed the therapeutic effects of traditional Chinese medicine monomers on GA in the existing literature through in vivo and in vitro experiments using animal and cell models. Based on this review, we believe that traditional Chinese medicine monomers that can treat GA through the NF-κB signaling pathway are potential new drug development targets. This study provides research ideas for the development and application of new drugs for GA.
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- Zhanghao Guo
- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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Lin QR, Jia LQ, Lei M, Gao D, Zhang N, Sha L, Liu XH, Liu YD. Natural products as pharmacological modulators of mitochondrial dysfunctions for the treatment of diabetes and its complications: An update since 2010. Pharmacol Res 2024; 200:107054. [PMID: 38181858 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2023.107054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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Diabetes, characterized as a well-known chronic metabolic syndrome, with its associated complications pose a substantial and escalating health and healthcare challenge on a global scale. Current strategies addressing diabetes are mainly symptomatic and there are fewer available curative pharmaceuticals for diabetic complications. Thus, there is an urgent need to identify novel pharmacological targets and agents. The impaired mitochondria have been associated with the etiology of diabetes and its complications, and the intervention of mitochondrial dysfunction represents an attractive breakthrough point for the treatments of diabetes and its complications. Natural products (NPs), with multicenter characteristics, multi-pharmacological activities and lower toxicity, have been caught attentions as the modulators of mitochondrial functions in the therapeutical filed of diabetes and its complications. This review mainly summarizes the recent progresses on the potential of 39 NPs and 2 plant-extracted mixtures to improve mitochondrial dysfunction against diabetes and its complications. It is expected that this work may be useful to accelerate the development of innovative drugs originated from NPs and improve upcoming therapeutics in diabetes and its complications.
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- Qian-Ru Lin
- Department of Neuroendocrine Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for TCM Viscera-State Theory and Applications, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, Liaoning 116600, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology, Ministry of Education & Medical Electrophysiological Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Neuroendocrine Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110122, China
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- Department of Neuroendocrine Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110122, China
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- Department of Neuroendocrine Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110122, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, Liaoning 116033, China.
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- Department of Neuroendocrine Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110122, China.
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