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Peng N, Bi Y, Jiao X, Zhang X, Li J, Wang Y, Yang S, Liu Z, Gao W. A soil fumigant increases American ginseng ( Panax quinquefolius L.) survival and growth under continuous cropping by affecting soil microbiome assembly: a 4-year in situ field experiment. Microbiol Spectr 2024; 12:e0175723. [PMID: 38099616 PMCID: PMC10783004 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01757-23] [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: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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IMPORTANCE Numerous reports of soil fumigants and fungicides on annual crops exist; however, it is unclear whether the single application to perennial plants persistently improves plant growth and controls disease or whether it has a long-lasting impact on soil microbes. We found that soil fumigation enhances ginseng growth and suppresses root rot disease by reshaping the soil microbial community. Our findings benefit the agricultural development of ginseng and provide a theoretical basis for the prevention of ginseng diseases.
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- Na Peng
- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Biomedicine School, Beijing City University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Chrysostomou D, Roberts LA, Marchesi JR, Kinross JM. Gut Microbiota Modulation of Efficacy and Toxicity of Cancer Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy. Gastroenterology 2023; 164:198-213. [PMID: 36309208 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 55.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Accumulating evidence supports not only the functional role of the gut microbiome in cancer development and progression but also its role in defining the efficacy and toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents (5-fluorouracil, cyclophosphamide, irinotecan, oxaliplatin, gemcitabine, methotrexate) and immunotherapeutic compounds (anti-programmed death-ligand 1/anti-programmed cell death protein 1 and anti-cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4). This evidence is supported in numerous in vitro, animal, and clinical studies that highlight the importance of microbial mechanisms in defining therapeutic responses. The microbiome therefore shapes oncologic outcomes and is now being leveraged for the development of novel personalized therapeutic approaches in cancer treatment. However, if the microbiome is to be successfully translated into next-generation oncologic treatments, a new multimodal model of the oncomicrobiome must be conceptualized that incorporates gut microbial cometabolism of pharmacologic agents into cancer care. The objective of this review is therefore to outline the current knowledge of oncologic pharmacomicrobiomics and to describe how the multiparametric functions of the gut microbiome influence treatment response across cancer types. The secondary objective is to propose innovative approaches for modulating the gut microbiome in clinical environments that improve therapy efficacy and diminish toxic effects derived from antineoplastic agents for patient benefit.
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- Despoina Chrysostomou
- Centre for Digestive Diseases, Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Digestive Diseases, Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Digestive Diseases, Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
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Jing J, Zhang R, Wang Y, Tang S, Yang H, Du L, Lin B, Shao L, Zhang F, Xue P. Less polar ginsenosides have better protective effects on mice infected by Listeria monocytogenes. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 213:112065. [PMID: 33636464 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Listeria monocytogenes widely exists in the natural environment and does great harm, which can cause worldwide public safety problem. Infection with L. monocytogenes can cause rapid death of Kupffer cell (KCs) in liver tissue and liver damage. American ginseng saponins is a natural compound in plants, which has great potential in inhibiting L. monocytogenes infection. Therefore, American ginseng stem-leaf saponins (AGS) and American ginseng heat-transformed saponins (HTS) were used as raw materials to study their bacteriostatic experiments in vivo and in vitro. In this experiment, female Kunming mice were randomly divided into five groups: control group, negative group, AGS group, HTS group (10 mg/kg/day in an equal volume via gastric administration) and penicillin group, each group containing six mice. Profiles AGS and HTS components were evaluated by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis. The bacteriostatic effect of AGS and HTS on L. monocytogenes was evaluated by inhibition zone test, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC). The bacteriostatic effect of AGS and HTS pretreatment on mice infected with L. monocytogenes were studies by animal experimental. The results showed that the content of polar saponins in AGS was 0.81 ± 0.003 mg/mg, less polar saponins was 0.08 ± 0.02 mg/mg, the content of polar saponins in HTS was 0.10 ± 0.01 mg/mg, less polar saponins was 0.76 ± 0.02 mg/mg. The in vitro bacteriostatic diameter of HTS (16.6 ± 0.8 mm) is large than that of AGS (10.2 ± 1.2 mm). AGS and HTS pretreatment could reduce the colony numbers in the livers of mice infected with Listeria monocytogenes. The levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α and IFN-γ in the livers of mice in the pretreatment group were significantly lower than those in the negative group. There were obvious leukoplakia, calcification and other liver damage on the liver surface in the negative control group, and obvious inflammatory cell infiltration in HE sections. AGS and HTS pretreatment can reduce liver injury caused by L. monocytogenes and protect the liver. Compared with AGS, HTS has higher content of less polar saponins and better bacteriostatic effect in vitro. The count of bacterial in liver tissue of HTS group was significantly lower, the survival rate was significantly higher than that of AGS group. Less polar saponins had better bacteriostatic effect. Collectively, less polar saponins pretreatment has a protective effect on mice infected with L. monocytogenes, to which alleviated liver damage, improved anti-inflammatory ability and immunity of the body, protected liver may contribute.
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- Jinjin Jing
- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, People's Republic of China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, People's Republic of China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, People's Republic of China
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- Clinical Medical Colleges, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, People's Republic of China.
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Qiang B, Miao J, Phillips N, Wei K, Gao Y. Recent Advances in the Tissue Culture of American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius). Chem Biodivers 2020; 17:e2000366. [PMID: 32734631 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202000366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The in vitro tissue culture of medicinal plants is considered as a potential source for plant-derived bioactive secondary metabolites. The in vitro tissue culture of American ginseng has wide commercial applications in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and cosmetic fields with regard to the production of bioactive compounds such as ginsenosides and polysaccharides. This review highlights the recent progress made on different types of tissue culture practices with American ginseng, including callus culture, somatic embryo culture, cell suspension culture, hairy root culture, and adventitious root culture. The tissue culture conditions for inducing ginseng callus, somatic embryos, cell suspension, hairy roots, and adventitious roots were analyzed. In addition, the optimized conditions for increasing the production of ginsenosides and polysaccharides were discussed. This review provides references for the use of modern biotechnology to improve the production of bioactive compounds from American ginseng, as well as references for the development and sustainable utilization of American ginseng resources.
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- Baobao Qiang
- International Ginseng Institute, School of Agriculture, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee, 37132, USA.,Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, 530023, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, 530023, P. R. China.,Guangxi University of Traditional Medicine, Nanning, 530001, P. R. China
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- International Ginseng Institute, School of Agriculture, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee, 37132, USA
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- Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, 530023, P. R. China.,Guangxi University of Traditional Medicine, Nanning, 530001, P. R. China
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- International Ginseng Institute, School of Agriculture, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee, 37132, USA
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Szczuka D, Nowak A, Zakłos-Szyda M, Kochan E, Szymańska G, Motyl I, Blasiak J. American Ginseng ( Panax quinquefolium L.) as a Source of Bioactive Phytochemicals with Pro-Health Properties. Nutrients 2019; 11:E1041. [PMID: 31075951 PMCID: PMC6567205 DOI: 10.3390/nu11051041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Revised: 05/06/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Panax quinquefolium L. (American Ginseng, AG) is an herb characteristic for regions of North America and Asia. Due to its beneficial properties it has been extensively investigated for decades. Nowadays, it is one of the most commonly applied medical herbs worldwide. Active compounds of AG are ginsenosides, saponins of the glycosides group that are abundant in roots, leaves, stem, and fruits of the plant. Ginsenosides are suggested to be primarily responsible for health-beneficial effects of AG. AG acts on the nervous system; it was reported to improve the cognitive function in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, display anxiolytic activity, and neuroprotective effects against neuronal damage resulting from ischemic stroke in animals, demonstrate anxiolytic activity, and induce neuroprotective effects against neuronal damage in ischemic stroke in animals. Administration of AG leads to inhibition of hypertrophy in heart failure by regulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in mice as well as depletion of cardiac contractile function in rats. It also has an anti-diabetic and anti-obesity potential as it increases insulin sensitivity and inhibits formation of adipose tissue. AG displays anti-cancer effect by induction of apoptosis of cancer cells and reducing local inflammation. It exerts antimicrobial effects against several pathogenic strains of bacteria. Therefore, AG presents a high potential to induce beneficial health effects in humans and should be further explored to formulate precise nutritional recommendations, as well as to assess its value in prevention and therapy of some disorders, including cancer.
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- Daria Szczuka
- Institute of Fermentation Technology and Microbiology, Lodz University of Technology, Wolczanska 171/173, 90-924 Lodz, Poland.
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- Institute of Fermentation Technology and Microbiology, Lodz University of Technology, Wolczanska 171/173, 90-924 Lodz, Poland.
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- Institute of Technical Biochemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 4/10, 90-924 Lodz, Poland.
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- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Department, Medical University of Lodz, Muszynskiego 1, 90-151 Lodz, Poland.
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- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Department, Medical University of Lodz, Muszynskiego 1, 90-151 Lodz, Poland.
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- Institute of Fermentation Technology and Microbiology, Lodz University of Technology, Wolczanska 171/173, 90-924 Lodz, Poland.
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Pomorska 141/143, 90-236 Lodz, Poland.
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Chu Z, Wang Z, Liu T, Xiong S, Liu B. Evaluation of the Effects of Astragalus membranaceus on the Pharmacokinetics of Pemetrexed Disodium and Gemcitabine in Rats by a Simple High-Performance Liquid Chromatography/UV Method. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL METHODS IN CHEMISTRY 2019; 2019:3162426. [PMID: 31183244 PMCID: PMC6512037 DOI: 10.1155/2019/3162426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Combination therapy is opted as a potential therapeutic strategy for cancer treatment. Astragalus membranaceus combined with pemetrexed disodium or gemcitabine could reinforce the overall effects and alleviate the adverse effects. To investigate the effects of Astragalus membranaceus on the pharmacokinetics of pemetrexed disodium and gemcitabine, a HPLC method for simultaneous determination of pemetrexed disodium and gemcitabine in rat plasma was developed and validated. Chromatographic separation was achieved on a C18 column using a gradient mode containing water (containing 20 mM NaH2PO4 and 0.1% FA) and methanol at a flow rate of 0.8 mL/min. The specificity, linearity, recovery, stability, precision, and accuracy of the HPLC method were all validated. The rats were pretreated with Astragalus extract at the dosage of 3 g/kg for 20 consecutive days until we commence studying the pharmacokinetics of pemetrexed disodium or gemcitabine. There were no significant differences in pharmacokinetic parameters of pemetrexed disodium between the Astragalus extract treatment group and the control group. However, AUC, MRT, and Cl of gemcitabine were changed dramatically after treating with Astragalus extract (p < 0.05). The AUC(0-t), AUC(0-∞), and MRT of gemcitabine decreased from 15747.12 ± 497.11 to 12312.41 ± 594.21 mg/L·min, 15976.18 ± 511.33 to 12489.59 ± 682.01 mg/L·min, and 97.83 ± 5.82 to 84.37 ± 2.79 min, respectively. The Cl of gemcitabine increased from 0.019 ± 0.0067 to 0.024 ± 0.0013 L/min/kg. The results showed that the pretreatment of Astragalus extract could exert an influence on the pharmacokinetic characteristics of gemcitabine in rats.
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- Zixuan Chu
- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Jinan-Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250200, China
- Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, China
- Key Laboratory for Biotech-Drugs Ministry of Health, Jinan, Shandong 250062, China
- Key Laboratory for Rare & Uncommon Diseases of Shandong Province, Jinan, Shandong 250062, China
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- The People's Hospital of Yucheng, Yucheng, Shandong 251200, China
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- Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, China
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- Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, China
- Key Laboratory for Biotech-Drugs Ministry of Health, Jinan, Shandong 250062, China
- Key Laboratory for Rare & Uncommon Diseases of Shandong Province, Jinan, Shandong 250062, China
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- The People's Hospital of Yucheng, Yucheng, Shandong 251200, China
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Wan JY, Yao H, Zhang CF, Huang WH, Zhang Q, Liu Z, Bi Y, Williams S, Wang CZ, Yuan CS. Red American ginseng enhances the effect of fluorouracil on human colon cancer cells via both paraptosis and apoptosis pathways. J Appl Biomed 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jab.2018.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Wan JY, Yao H, Zhang CF, Huang WH, Zhang Q, Liu Z, Bi Y, Williams S, Wang CZ, Yuan CS. Red American ginseng enhances the effect of fluorouracil on human colon cancer cells via both paraptosis and apoptosis pathways. J Appl Biomed 2018; 16:311-319. [PMID: 30976156 PMCID: PMC6456072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION As a commonly used chemotherapeutic agent, fluorouracil (5-FU) has serious dose-limiting side effects. In this study, we evaluated the synergy between red American ginseng (RAG) and 5-FU on human colorectal cancer cells, and explored the potential mechanisms. METHODS Ginsenoside contents of white American ginseng (WAG) and RAG were determined by HPLC. Cell proliferation was evaluated by MTS assay. Combination Index (CI) analysis was executed using CompuSyn software. Paraptotic events were observed after crystal violet staining. Cell cycle distribution, cyclin A expression and apoptotic induction were analyzed using flow cytometry. RESULTS We observed the heat treatment remarkably increased levels of ginsenoside Rg3, 20R-Rg3, Rk1 and Rg5. When the combinations of 5-FU and RAG were applied, cell proliferation inhibition rates were notably increased, indicating that RAG significantly enhanced 5-FU's effect. Additionally, CI analysis suggested that there was a synergistic action of 5-FU and RAG when combined. The cell cycle data indicated 5-FU induced S phase arrest, and the combination of 5-FU and RAG increased G1 phase. Further, the RAG's ability to enhance the anti-cancer effects of 5-FU was linked to both paraptosis and apoptosis inductions. CONCLUSION RAG may have clinical utility to decrease the dosage of 5-FU in colorectal cancer therapeutics.
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- Jin-Yi Wan
- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, JS 212013, China
- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
- Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Li J, Chen Y, Zhou P, Fan Q, Wang Q, Chen X, Su Y, Diao Y, Guo M, An M, Liu H. Simultaneous determination of the novel anti-tumor candidate drug MDH-7 and 5-fluorouracil in rat plasma by LC-MS/MS: Application to pharmacokinetic interactions. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2018; 1095:235-240. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2018.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2018] [Revised: 07/11/2018] [Accepted: 07/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Liu JH, Cheng YY, Hsieh CH, Tsai TH. The Herb-Drug Pharmacokinetic Interaction of 5-Fluorouracil and Its Metabolite 5-Fluoro-5,6-Dihydrouracil with a Traditional Chinese Medicine in Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 19:ijms19010025. [PMID: 29295501 PMCID: PMC5795976 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19010025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Revised: 12/10/2017] [Accepted: 12/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background: Xiang-Sha-Liu-Jun-Zi-Tang (XSLJZT) is the most common traditional formula given to colorectal and breast cancer patients in Taiwan, according to a statistical study of the National Health Insurance Research Database. 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is widely used as the first line of treatment for colorectal cancer. Thus, the aim of study is to investigate the pharmacokinetic interaction of XSLJZT and 5-FU. Methods: To investigate the herb–drug interaction of XSLJZT with 5-FU as well as its metabolite 5-fluoro-5,6-dihydrouracil (5-FDHU) using pharmacokinetics, a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system coupled with a photodiode array detector was developed to monitor 5-FU and 5-FDHU levels in rat blood. Rats were divided into three cohorts, one of which was administered 5-FU (100 mg/kg, iv—intravenous) alone, while the other two groups were pretreated with low and high doses of XSLJZT (600 mg/kg/day or 2400 mg/kg/day for 5 consecutive days) in combination with 5-FU. Results: The results demonstrated that 5-FU level was not significantly different between the group treated with only 5-FU and the group pretreated with a normal dose of XSLJZT (600 mg/kg/day). However, pharmacokinetic analysis revealed that pretreatment with a high dose of XSLJZT (2400 mg/kg/day) extended the residence time and increased the volume of distribution of 5-FU. No significant distinctions were found in 5-FDHU pharmacokinetic parameters at three doses of XSLJZT. Conclusions: Overall, the pharmacokinetic results confirm the safety of coadministering 5-FU with XSLJZT, and provide practical dosage information for clinical practice.
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- Ju-Han Liu
- Institute of Traditional Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Traditional Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Traditional Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan.
- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei 220, Taiwan.
- Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Traditional Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National United University, Miaoli 36063, Taiwan.
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