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Yang Y, Gan W, Lin L, Wang L, Wu J, Luo J. Identification of Active Molecules against Thrombocytopenia through Machine Learning. J Chem Inf Model 2024; 64:6506-6520. [PMID: 39109515 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jcim.4c00718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
Abstract
Thrombocytopenia, which is associated with thrombopoietin (TPO) deficiency, presents very limited treatment options and can lead to life-threatening complications. Discovering new therapeutic agents against thrombocytopenia has proven to be a challenging task using traditional screening approaches. Fortunately, machine learning (ML) techniques offer a rapid avenue for exploring chemical space, thereby increasing the likelihood of uncovering new drug candidates. In this study, we focused on computational modeling for drug-induced megakaryocyte differentiation and platelet production using ML methods, aiming to gain insights into the structural characteristics of hematopoietic activity. We developed 112 different classifiers by combining eight ML algorithms with 14 molecule features. The top-performing model achieved good results on both 5-fold cross-validation (with an accuracy of 81.6% and MCC value of 0.589) and external validation (with an accuracy of 83.1% and MCC value of 0.642). Additionally, by leveraging the Shapley additive explanations method, the best model provided quantitative assessments of molecular properties and structures that significantly contributed to the predictions. Furthermore, we employed an ensemble strategy to integrate predictions from multiple models and performed in silico predictions for new molecules with potential activity against thrombocytopenia, sourced from traditional Chinese medicine and the Drug Repurposing Hub. The findings of this study could offer valuable insights into the structural characteristics and computational prediction of thrombopoiesis inducers.
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- Youyou Yang
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- School of Public Health, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Basic Medical College, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Basic Medical College, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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Yang X, Shao Q, Luo Q, Wang Y, Chun Z, Li Z, Jiao L, Zhou Y, Chen R. Separation, identification, and fingerprinting of antioxidant components in persimmon (Diospyros kaki) leaves by offline two-dimensional liquid chromatography with electrochemical detection and tandem mass spectrometry. J Sep Sci 2024; 47:e2300917. [PMID: 38819793 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300917] [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: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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In this work, the antioxidant components in persimmon (Diospyros kaki) leaves were separated by offline two-dimensional liquid chromatography-electrochemical detection (LC×LC-ECD) and identified by LC-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). A total of 33 antioxidants, mainly proanthocyanidins, and glycosides of kaempferol and quercetin, were identified. The antioxidant assays demonstrated that the fractions collected from the first-dimension LC (1D-LC) possessed considerable radical scavenging capabilities, with correlation coefficients of peak area versus radical scavenging capability of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl and 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) being 0.9335 and 0.9116, respectively. The fingerprinting showed that 37 peaks were present in all samples. The major antioxidant components of persimmon leaves were the glycosides of kaempferol and quercetin. Finally, fourteen antioxidants were quantitatively assessed. Offline LC×LC provided high peak capacity and separation; ECD enabled specific screening and detection of antioxidant components; and MS/MS provided excellent identification capability. In this study, the combination of the three approaches was utilized to screen for antioxidant components in persimmon leaves, with satisfactory findings. In conclusion, this technique is an effective means for rapid analysis of antioxidant components and quality control of medicinal plants, achieving rapid separation of congeners and facilitating more accurate qualitative and quantitative analyses.
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- Xijin Yang
- School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Rehabilitation Department, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Rehabilitation Department, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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Tammekivi E, Batteau M, Laurenti D, Lilti H, Faure K. A powerful two-dimensional chromatography method for the non-target analysis of depolymerised lignin. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1288:342157. [PMID: 38220289 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.342157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Lignin is an abundant natural polymer obtained as a by-product from the fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass. In the name of a circular economy, lignin should be valorised into valuable chemicals or biomaterials and utilised instead of petrochemicals. For the development of efficient valorisation processes, the structural characterisation of lignin can be highly beneficial. However, this is an arduous task, as the isolated (and sometimes processed) lignin mainly consists of various neutral monomers but also oligomers. In addition, the material contains isomers, which can be especially problematic to separate and identify. RESULTS We present a powerful off-line comprehensive two-dimensional (2D) chromatography method combining liquid chromatography (LC), supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC), and high-resolution mass spectrometry for the non-target analysis of depolymerised lignin. The implementation of a 1-aminoanthracene column in the second dimension enabled a class separation of potential lignin monomers, dimers, trimers, and tetramers with an additional separation based on the number of hydroxyl groups and steric effects. The pentafluorophenyl column in the first dimension additionally improved the separation based on hydrophobicity. The comparison of off-line 2D LC × SFC to 1D SFC showed that besides the overall improved performance, the first method is also superior for the separation of isomers. Advanced data analysis methods (MS-DIAL, SIRIUS, and Feature-Based Molecular Network) were integrated into the non-target workflow to rapidly visualise and study the detected compounds, which proved to be especially beneficial for the characterisation of the separated isomers. SIGNIFICANCE The method yielded the first 2D LC plot demonstrating a classification of lignin compounds, which can be applied to compare various lignin sources and processing methods. In addition, the technique demonstrated improved separation of compounds, including isomers, which was especially beneficial as 77 % of the detected compounds had at least one isomer in the same lignin sample.
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- Eliise Tammekivi
- Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1, ISA UMR 5280, CNRS, 5 rue de la Doua, 69100, Villeurbanne, France
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- Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1, ISA UMR 5280, CNRS, 5 rue de la Doua, 69100, Villeurbanne, France
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- Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1, IRCELYON, UMR 5256, CNRS, 2 Av. Albert Einstein, 69626, Villeurbanne, France
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- Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1, IRCELYON, UMR 5256, CNRS, 2 Av. Albert Einstein, 69626, Villeurbanne, France
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- Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1, ISA UMR 5280, CNRS, 5 rue de la Doua, 69100, Villeurbanne, France.
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Wei Y, Yang C, Jiang S, Wang Z. Pharmacokinetics of four tannin compounds from Sanguisorba officinalis L. before and after processing by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. J Sep Sci 2024; 47:e2300803. [PMID: 38403460 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300803] [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: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Sanguisorba officinalis L. possesses detoxifying, analgesic, and hemostatic properties. After charred processing, S. officinalis exhibits significantly enhanced medicinal effects. Currently, most pharmacokinetic studies focus on the chemical constituents of unprocessed S. officinalis. There is limited research on the comparison of chemical constituents before and after processing. This study established a pharmacokinetic method using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectroscopy (UHPLC-MS/MS) to simultaneously determine the levels of four tannin compounds in rat plasma. In negative ion mode, MS/MS detection was performed using an electrospray ionization source. Chromatographic separation was performed using WATERS ACQUITY HSS T3 column (2.1 × 100 mm, 1.8 µm) with a gradient elution of water and acetonitrile as the mobile phase. The pharmacokinetic results indicate that all four compounds reached peak concentrations within 2 h, demonstrating rapid absorption into the bloodstream within the gastrointestinal tract. Notably, the absorption was generally faster in the charred compound of S. officinalis after processing. These four compounds exhibited slower elimination in rat plasma, while in S. officinalis charcoal, the compounds were eliminated more rapidly. The pharmacokinetic results have revealed the pharmacokinetic characteristics of the four analytes in rat plasma which provides valuable reference information for further investigating the in vivo absorption process of S. officinalis after processing.
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- Yuxin Wei
- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Analytical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Analytical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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Kuang W, Wang Y, Huang Y, Wu W, Zhang M. Rapid identification of the compounds of Bushen Huoxue Prescription based on offline two-dimensional liquid chromatography with high-resolution mass spectrometry and molecular network technology. J Sep Sci 2024; 47:e2300624. [PMID: 38286726 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300624] [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: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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The comprehensive and efficient characterization of components in traditional Chinese medicine is crucial for elucidating its active constituents and uncovering its mechanism. Identifying the compounds of the Bushen Huoxue Prescription (BHP) is difficult because of its complex composition and the large difference in concentration among its compounds. In this study, a hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography coupled with reversed-phase LC (HILIC × RPLC) offline 2D-LC tandem high-resolution mass spectrometry method was established to analyze the total compounds of the BHP. Database screening and molecular networking were performed to identify the compounds. In contrast to conventional 1D chromatography, 2D chromatography increased peak capacity, enriched trace ingredients, and prevented the masking of high-abundance compounds. A total of 165 compounds were identified, and 14 potential compounds needed to be further identified. This study provided an effective method for comprehensively analyzing the complex system of traditional Chinese medicine compounds.
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- Wei Kuang
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Chengdu Institute of Food Inspection, Chengdu, P. R. China
- Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, P. R. China
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Yang X, Zeng P, Wen J, Wang C, Yao L, He M. Gain deeper insights into traditional Chinese medicines using multidimensional chromatography combined with chemometric approaches. CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINES 2024; 16:27-41. [PMID: 38375051 PMCID: PMC10874776 DOI: 10.1016/j.chmed.2023.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) possess a rich historical background, unique theoretical framework, remarkable therapeutic efficacy, and abundant resources. However, the modernization and internationalization of TCMs have faced significant obstacles due to their diverse ingredients and unknown mechanisms. To gain deeper insights into the phytochemicals and ensure the quality control of TCMs, there is an urgent need to enhance analytical techniques. Currently, two-dimensional (2D) chromatography, which incorporates two independent separation mechanisms, demonstrates superior separation capabilities compared to the traditional one-dimensional (1D) separation system when analyzing TCMs samples. Over the past decade, new techniques have been continuously developed to gain actionable insights from complex samples. This review presents the recent advancements in the application of multidimensional chromatography for the quality evaluation of TCMs, encompassing 2D-gas chromatography (GC), 2D-liquid chromatography (LC), as well as emerging three-dimensional (3D)-GC, 3D-LC, and their associated data-processing approaches. These studies highlight the promising potential of multidimensional chromatographic separation for future phytochemical analysis. Nevertheless, the increased separation capability has resulted in higher-order data sets and greater demands for data-processing tools. Considering that multidimensional chromatography is still a relatively nascent research field, further hardware enhancements and the implementation of chemometric methods are necessary to foster its robust development.
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- Xinyue Yang
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- Hunan Qianjin Xiangjiang Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Co., Ltd., Zhuzhou 412000, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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Lim JW, Seo JK, Jung SJ, Lee KY, Kang SY. An antiviral optimized extract from Sanguisorba officinalis L. roots using response surface methodology, and its efficacy in controlling viral hemorrhagic septicemia of olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 141:109066. [PMID: 37689225 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.109066] [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: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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Viral hemorrhagic septicemia causes considerable economic losses for Korea's olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) aquaculture farms; therefore, effective antiviral agents for controlling viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSV) infection are imperative. The present study implemented a Box-Behnken design and cytopathic reduction assay to derive an optimized extract of Sanguisorba officinalis L. roots (OE-SOR) with maximum antiviral activity against VHSV. OE-SOR prepared under optimized extraction conditions (55% ethanol concentration at 50 °C for 5 h) exhibited potent antiviral activity against VHSV, with a 50% effective 0.21 μg/mL concentration and a 340 selective index. OE-SOR also showed direct virucidal activity in the plaque reduction assay. Administering OE-SOR to olive flounder exhibited substantial efficacies against VHSV infection. Fish receiving 100 mg/kg body weight/day of OE-SOR as a preventive (40.0%; p < 0.05) or therapeutic (44.4%; p < 0.05) exhibited a higher relative survival than the untreated VHSV-infected control group (mortalities of 100% and 90%, respectively). In addition, fish fed with OE-SOR (100 mg/kg body weight/day) for two weeks conveyed a significantly higher inflammatory cytokine expression (nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells [NF-κB], interleukin-1 beta [IL-1β], and tumor necrosis factor-alpha [TNF-α]) than the control group one to two days post-administration. Moreover, no hematological or histological changes were observed in olive flounder treated with OE-SOR over four weeks. Liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time of flight tandem mass spectrometry and -triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry analyses identified ziyuglycoside I as a prominent OE-SOR constituent and marker compound (content: 14.5%). This study verifies that OE-SOR is an effective alternative for controlling viral hemorrhagic septicemia in olive flounder farms as it exhibits efficient in vivo anti-VHSV activity and increases innate immune responses.
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- Jae-Woong Lim
- Department of Aqualife Medicine, Chonnam National University, Yeosu, 59626, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Aqualife Medicine, Chonnam National University, Yeosu, 59626, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Aqualife Medicine, Chonnam National University, Yeosu, 59626, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Korea University, Sejong, 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Aqualife Medicine, Chonnam National University, Yeosu, 59626, Republic of Korea.
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Song J, Zeng J, Zheng S, Jiang N, Wu A, Guo S, Ye R, Hu L, Huang F, Wang L, Xiaogang Z, Liu B, Wu J, Chen Q. Sanguisorba officinalis L. promotes diabetic wound healing in rats through inflammation response mediated by macrophage. Phytother Res 2023; 37:4265-4281. [PMID: 37260161 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Sanguisorba officinalis L., a traditional Chinese medicine, is frequently used to treat burns and scalds. But even so, it is unknown whether S. officinalis L. can accelerate diabetic wounds (DW) healing. Here, to bridge the gap, we employed in vivo and in vitro evaluations to assess the positive effect of S. officinalis L. ethanol extract (ESO) on DW. Results demonstrated that ESO dramatically improved the DW healing rate. With ESO treatment, the inappropriately elevated levels of IL6, IL1β and TNFα in DW were reduced, while the expression of IL10 was increased, indicating that the abnormal inflammation in DW was also under control. Moreover, the abnormally elevated expression of CD86 was significantly inhibited and the expression of CD206 was significantly up-regulated following treatment with ESO. The global level of NF-κB protein was not affected by ESO treatment, but it suppressed the expression of phosphorylated NF-κB and prevented its nuclear entry. In addition, in RAW264.7 cells activated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), the expression of NLRP3, Caspase1 and IL1β were significantly diminished following ESO treatment. In conclusion, ESO was proved to be a promising treatment for DW healing due to its potential to accelerate the healing process by suppressing the inflammatory response. This was achieved by increasing the ratio of M2 to M1 polarization through blocking the NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway.
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- Jianying Song
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- School of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- School of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- School of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- School of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, China
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, China
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Luzhou, China
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Dai Y, Zhang K, Wang L, Xiong L, Huang F, Huang Q, Wu J, Zeng J. Rapid Profiling of Metabolites Combined with Network Pharmacology to Explore the Potential Mechanism of Sanguisorba officinalis L. against Thrombocytopenia. Metabolites 2022; 12:1074. [PMID: 36355157 PMCID: PMC9693491 DOI: 10.3390/metabo12111074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 08/30/2023] Open
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Sanguisorba officinalis L. (SO), a well-known herbal medicine, has been proven to show effect against thrombocytopenia. However, metabolites of SO in vivo are still unclear, and the underlying mechanism of SO against thrombocytopenia from the aspect of metabolites have not been well elucidated. In this study, an improved analytical method combined with UHPLC-QTOF MS and a molecular network was developed for the rapid characterization of metabolites in vivo based on fragmentation patterns. Then, network pharmacology (NP) was used to elucidate the potential mechanism of SO against thrombocytopenia. As a result, a total of 1678 exogenous metabolites were detected in urine, feces, plasma, and bone marrow, in which 104 metabolites were tentatively characterized. These characterized metabolites that originated from plasma, urine, and feces were then imported to the NP analysis. The results showed that the metabolites from plasma, urine, and feces could be responsible for the pharmacological activity against thrombocytopenia by regulating the PI3K-Akt, MAPK, JAK-STAT, VEGF, chemokine, actin cytoskeleton, HIF-1, and pluripotency of stem cells. This study provides a rapid method for metabolite characterization and a new perspective of underlying mechanism study from the aspect of active metabolites in vivo.
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- Yubei Dai
- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
- School of Basic Medical Science, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
- Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
- Key Medical Laboratory of New Drug Discovery and Druggability Evaluation, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
- Key Laboratory of Activity Screening and Druggability Evaluation for Chinese Materia Medica, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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Wen M, Chen Q, Chen W, Yang J, Zhou X, Zhang C, Wu A, Lai J, Chen J, Mei Q, Yang S, Lan C, Wu J, Huang F, Wang L. A comprehensive review of Rubia cordifolia L.: Traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological activities, and clinical applications. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:965390. [PMID: 36160419 PMCID: PMC9500525 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.965390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Rubia cordifolia (family: Rubiaceae) L (R. cordifolia) is a perennial botanical drug climbing vine. As the main part of the traditional Chinese medicine, the rhizome has a long history. A great number of literary studies have reported that it can be used for the improvement of blood circulation, hemostasis, activation of collaterals, etc. When it comes to the wide application of R. cordifolia in traditional medicine, we systematically review its traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological effects. Literatures were systematically searched using several scientific databases, including China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Baidu Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science, and other professional websites. Kew Botanical Garden and the iPlant were used for obtaining the scientific names and plant images of R. cordifolia. In addition, other information was also gathered from books including traditional Chinese herbal medicine, the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, and Chinese Materia Medica. So far, many prescriptions containing R. cordifolia have been widely used in the clinical treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding, primary dysmenorrhea and other gynecological diseases, allergic purpura, renal hemorrhage and other diseases. The phytochemistry studies have reported that more than 100 compounds are found in R. cordifolia, such as bicyclic peptides, terpenes, polysaccharides, trace elements, flavonoids, and quinones. Among them, quinones and peptides are the types of components with the highest contents in R. cordifolia. The modern pharmacological studies have revealed that R. cordifolia and its derived components have anti-tumor, anti-oxidative, anti-platelet aggregation, and anti-inflammatory effects. However, most studies are preclinical. The pharmacological mechanism of R. cordifolia has not been thoroughly studied. In addition, there are few pharmacokinetic and toxicity studies of R. cordifolia, therefore the clinical safety data for R. cordifolia is lacking. To sum up, this review for the first time summarizes a systemic and integrated traditional uses, chemical compositions, pharmacological actions and clinical applications of R. cordifolia, which provides the novel and full-scale insight for the drug development, medicinal value, and application of R. cordifolia in the future.
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- Min Wen
- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Research, The Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology, Ministry of Education of China, Medical Key Laboratory for Drug Discovery and Druggability Evaluation of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Institute of Cardiovascular Research, The Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology, Ministry of Education of China, Medical Key Laboratory for Drug Discovery and Druggability Evaluation of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jianming Wu, ; Feihong Huang, ; Long Wang,
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jianming Wu, ; Feihong Huang, ; Long Wang,
| | - Long Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jianming Wu, ; Feihong Huang, ; Long Wang,
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