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Li X, Liu L, Wan MX, Gong LM, Su J, Xu L. Active Components of Pueraria lobata through the MAPK/ERK Signaling Pathway Alleviate Iron Overload in Alcoholic Liver Disease. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202400005. [PMID: 38504590 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400005] [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: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To delve into the primary active ingredients and mechanism of Pueraria lobata for alleviating iron overload in alcoholic liver disease. METHODS Pueraria lobata's potential targets and signaling pathways in treating alcohol-induced iron overloads were predicted using network pharmacology analysis. Then, animal experiments were used to validate the predictions of network pharmacology. The impact of puerarin or genistein on alcohol-induced iron accumulation, liver injury, oxidative stress, and apoptosis was assessed using morphological examination, biochemical index test, and immunofluorescence. Key proteins implicated in linked pathways were identified using RT-qPCR, western blot analysis, and immunohistochemistry. RESULTS Network pharmacological predictions combined with animal experiments suggest that the model group compared to the control group, exhibited activation of the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway, suppression of hepcidin expression, and aggravated iron overload, liver damage, oxidative stress, and hepatocyte death. Puerarin and genistein, the active compounds in Pueraria lobata, effectively mitigated the aforementioned alcohol-induced effects. No statistically significant disparities were seen in the effects above between the two groups receiving drug therapy. CONCLUSION This study preliminarily demonstrated that puerarin and genistein in Pueraria lobata may increase hepcidin production to alleviate alcohol-induced iron overload by inhibiting the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway.
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- Xue Li
- College of Basic Medicine, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Dali University, Dali, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Screening and Research on Anti-pathogenic Plant Resources from Western Yunnan, Dali University, Dali, China
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Li X, Li X, Chen L, Deng Y, Zheng Z, Ming Y. Tabersonine Induces the Apoptosis of Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma In vitro and In vivo. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2024; 24:764-772. [PMID: 38465429 PMCID: PMC11327752 DOI: 10.2174/0118715206286612240303172230] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Tabersonine, a natural indole alkaloid derived from Apocynaceae plants, exhibits antiinflammatory and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities, among other pharmacological effects. However, its anti-tumor properties and the underlying molecular mechanisms remain underexplored. OBJECTIVE The present study aims to investigate the anti-tumor effects of tabersonine and its mechanisms in inducing apoptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma. METHODS The inhibitory effects of tabersonine on the viability and proliferation of liver cancer cells were evaluated using MTT assay and colony formation assay. AO/EB, Hoechst, and Annexin V-FITC/ PI staining techniques were employed to observe cell damage and apoptosis. JC-1 staining was used to detect changes in mitochondrial membrane potential. Western blot analysis was conducted to study the anti-tumor mechanism of tabersonine on liver cancer cells. Additionally, a xenograft model using mice hepatoma HepG2 cells was established to assess the anti-tumor potency of tabersonine in vivo. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Our findings revealed that tabersonine significantly inhibited cell viability and proliferation, inducing apoptosis in liver cancer cells. Treatment with tabersonine inhibited Akt phosphorylation, reduced mitochondrial membrane potential, promoted cytochrome c release from mitochondria to the cytoplasm, and increased the ratio of Bax to Bcl-2. These findings suggested that tabersonine induces apoptosis in liver cancer cells through the mitochondrial pathway. Furthermore, tabersonine treatment activated the death receptor pathway of apoptosis. In vivo studies demonstrated that tabersonine significantly inhibited xenograft tumor growth. CONCLUSION Our study is the first to demonstrate that tabersonine induces apoptosis in HepG2 cells through both mitochondrial and death receptor apoptotic pathways, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent candidate for hepatic cancer.
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MESH Headings
- Apoptosis/drug effects
- Humans
- Liver Neoplasms/drug therapy
- Liver Neoplasms/pathology
- Liver Neoplasms/metabolism
- Animals
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/drug therapy
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/pathology
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/metabolism
- Cell Proliferation/drug effects
- Mice
- Indole Alkaloids/pharmacology
- Indole Alkaloids/chemistry
- Cell Survival/drug effects
- Drug Screening Assays, Antitumor
- Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
- Molecular Structure
- Structure-Activity Relationship
- Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology
- Antineoplastic Agents/chemistry
- Antineoplastic Agents/chemical synthesis
- Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/pharmacology
- Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/chemistry
- Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/isolation & purification
- Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial/drug effects
- Mice, Inbred BALB C
- Mice, Nude
- Hep G2 Cells
- Tumor Cells, Cultured
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Affiliation(s)
- Xuan Li
- Department of Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Institute of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361021, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of new target drugs (Xiamen University), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fujian Province for Physiology and Biochemistry of Subtropical Plant, Fujian Institute of Subtropical Botany, Xiamen, 361006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fujian Province for Physiology and Biochemistry of Subtropical Plant, Fujian Institute of Subtropical Botany, Xiamen, 361006, China
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- College of Life and Health Sciences, Fuzhou Institute of Technology, Fuzhou, 350506, China
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- Department of Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Institute of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361021, China
- Key Laboratory of Fujian Province for Physiology and Biochemistry of Subtropical Plant, Fujian Institute of Subtropical Botany, Xiamen, 361006, China
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Xi Y, Chi Z, Tao X, Zhai X, Zhao Z, Ren J, Yang S, Dong D. Naringin against doxorubicin-induced hepatotoxicity in mice through reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis via the up-regulation of SIRT1. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2023; 38:1153-1161. [PMID: 36811345 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Clinical application of doxorubicin is limited because of its potential side effects. The present study examined whether naringin had protective actions on doxorubicin-induced liver injury. Male BALB/c mice and alpha mouse liver 12 (AML-12) cells were used in this paper. The results showed that AML-12 cells treated with naringin significantly reduced cell injury, reactive oxygen species release and apoptosis level; Moreover, naringin notably alleviated liver injury by decreasing aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase and malondialdehyde, and increasing superoxide dismutase, glutathione and catalase levels. Mechanism researches indicated that naringin increased the expression levels of sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), and inhibited the downstream inflammatory, apoptotic and oxidative stress signaling pathways. Further validation was obtained by knocking down SIRT1 in vitro, which proved the effects of naringin on doxorubicin-induced liver injury. Therefore, naringin is a valuable lead compound for preventing doxorubicin-induced liver damage by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis via up-regulation of SIRT1.
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- Yan Xi
- Department of Pharmacy, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Third People's Hospital of Dalian, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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Xu L, Li W, Chen SY, Deng XW, Deng WF, Liu G, Chen YJ, Cao Y. Oenothein B ameliorates hepatic injury in alcoholic liver disease mice by improving oxidative stress and inflammation and modulating the gut microbiota. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1053718. [PMID: 36579073 PMCID: PMC9792150 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1053718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Introduction Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a global health problem for which there is no current food and drug administration (FDA)-approved therapy. Oenothein B (OEB) is a macrocyclic dimer ellagic tannin that possesses abundant biological activities including antioxidant, anti-inflammation, antitumor, immunomodulatory, and antimicrobial properties. Materials and methods In this study, the hepatoprotective effect of OEB against ALD was investigated in vivo and in vitro. Results We found that OEB treatment dramatically reduced alcohol-induced hepatic injury, as evidenced by decreased levels of aminotransferases and inflammatory biomarkers and increased antioxidant capacity in OEB-treated groups. Discussion OEB treatment alleviated oxidative stress by upregulating the Keap1/Nrf2 signaling pathway and inhibited inflammation by downregulating the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway. Additionally, OEB treatment positively improved alcohol-induced intestinal microbial dysbiosis by modulating the structure and composition of gut microbiota. Interestingly, we observed the increasement of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) producers (Muribaculaceae) and the decreasement of Gram-negative bacteria (Akkermansia) in the OEB treatment groups, which may contribute to the inhibition of hepatic oxidative stress and inflammation via the gut-liver axis. In summary, our findings indicate that OEB is a promising therapeutic strategy for preventing and treating ALD.
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- Lu Xu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Guangdong Research Center for Engineering Technology in Bioactive Natural Products, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Guangdong Research Center for Engineering Technology in Bioactive Natural Products, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Guangdong Research Center for Engineering Technology in Bioactive Natural Products, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Guangdong Research Center for Engineering Technology in Bioactive Natural Products, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Guangdong Research Center for Engineering Technology in Bioactive Natural Products, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Guangdong Research Center for Engineering Technology in Bioactive Natural Products, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China,Yun-jiao Chen,
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Guangdong Research Center for Engineering Technology in Bioactive Natural Products, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China,*Correspondence: Yong Cao,
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The protective effect of puerarin-loaded mesoporous silicon nanoparticles on alcoholic hepatitis through mTOR-mediated autophagy pathway. Biomed Microdevices 2022; 24:37. [DOI: 10.1007/s10544-022-00622-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Zhang S, Xu Y, Ye M, Ye W, Xiao J, Zhou H, Zhang W, Shu Y, Huang Y, Chen Y. Resveratrol in Liquor Exacerbates Alcoholic Liver Injury with a Reduced Therapeutic Effect in Mice: An Unsupervised Herbal Wine Habit Is Risky. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14224752. [PMID: 36432440 PMCID: PMC9692393 DOI: 10.3390/nu14224752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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People in Eastern countries hold a tradition of soaking herbal medicine in wine; however, the efficacy and safety of herbal wine have not been rigorously assessed. By assessing the efficacy of resveratrol (RSV) in ethanol against alcoholic liver disease (ALD) in mice, we aimed to offer a perspective on the use of herbal wine. To simulate the behaviour of herbal wine users, RSV (15 mg/kg) soaked in ethanol (RSV-alcohol) was administrated via gavage to the mice, here with alcohol consumption-induced ALD. RSV soaked in water (RSV-water) was the treatment control. The efficacy and safety of RSV on ALD were evaluated. Compared with the RSV-water group, a higher rate of mortality was found in the RSV-alcohol group (50.0% vs. 20.0%), which also exhibited more severe liver injury. RSV significantly increased the exposure of alcohol by 126.0%, which was accompanied by a significant inhibition of the ethanol metabolic pathway. In contrast, alcohol consumption significantly reduced exposure to RSV by 95.0%. Alcohol consumption had little effect on the expression of drug-metabolizing enzymes in RSV; however, alcohol seemed to reduce the absorption of RSV. RSV in liquor exacerbates alcoholic liver injury and has a reduced therapeutic effect, suggesting that the habit of herbal wine use without supervision is risky.
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- Songxia Zhang
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China
- Engineering Research Center of Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410078, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Changsha 410008, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China
- Engineering Research Center of Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410078, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Changsha 410008, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China
- Engineering Research Center of Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410078, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Changsha 410008, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China
- Engineering Research Center of Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410078, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Changsha 410008, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China
- Engineering Research Center of Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410078, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Changsha 410008, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China
- Engineering Research Center of Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410078, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Changsha 410008, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
- Correspondence: (Y.H.); (Y.C.); Tel.: +86-137-8710-2228 (Y.H.); +86-731-8480-5380 (Y.C.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China
- Engineering Research Center of Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410078, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Changsha 410008, China
- Correspondence: (Y.H.); (Y.C.); Tel.: +86-137-8710-2228 (Y.H.); +86-731-8480-5380 (Y.C.)
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Li DM, Wu YX, Hu ZQ, Wang TC, Zhang LL, Zhou Y, Tong X, Xu JY, Qin LQ. Lactoferrin Prevents Chronic Alcoholic Injury by Regulating Redox Balance and Lipid Metabolism in Female C57BL/6J Mice. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11081508. [PMID: 36009227 PMCID: PMC9405310 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11081508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the preventive effects of lactoferrin (Lf) on chronic alcoholic liver injury (ALI) in female mice. Female C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into four groups: control group (CON), ethanol administration group (EtOH), low-dose Lf treatment group (LLf), and high-dose Lf group (HLf). In the last three groups, chronic ALI was induced by administering 20% ethanol ad libitum for 12 weeks. Mice in the CON and EtOH groups were fed with AIN-93G diet. Meanwhile, 0.4% and 4% casein in the AIN-93G diet were replaced by Lf as the diets of LLf and HLf groups, respectively. HLf significantly reduced hepatic triglyceride content and improved pathological morphology. HLf could inhibit cytochrome P450 2E1 overexpression and promote alcohol dehydrogenase-1 expression. HLf activated protein kinase B and AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), as well as upregulating nuclear-factor-erythroid-2-related factor-2 expression to elevate hepatic antioxidative enzyme activities. AMPK activation also benefited hepatic lipid metabolism. Meanwhile, HLf had no obvious beneficial effects on gut microbiota. In summary, Lf could alleviate chronic ALI in female mice, which was associated with redox balance and lipid metabolism regulation.
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- De-Ming Li
- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou 215123, China; (D.-M.L.); (Y.-X.W.); (Z.-Q.H.); (T.-C.W.); (L.-L.Z.); (Y.Z.)
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- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou 215123, China; (D.-M.L.); (Y.-X.W.); (Z.-Q.H.); (T.-C.W.); (L.-L.Z.); (Y.Z.)
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- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou 215123, China; (D.-M.L.); (Y.-X.W.); (Z.-Q.H.); (T.-C.W.); (L.-L.Z.); (Y.Z.)
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- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou 215123, China; (D.-M.L.); (Y.-X.W.); (Z.-Q.H.); (T.-C.W.); (L.-L.Z.); (Y.Z.)
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- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou 215123, China; (D.-M.L.); (Y.-X.W.); (Z.-Q.H.); (T.-C.W.); (L.-L.Z.); (Y.Z.)
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- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou 215123, China; (D.-M.L.); (Y.-X.W.); (Z.-Q.H.); (T.-C.W.); (L.-L.Z.); (Y.Z.)
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- Laboratory Center, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou 215123, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou 215123, China
- Correspondence: (J.-Y.X.); (L.-Q.Q.)
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- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou 215123, China; (D.-M.L.); (Y.-X.W.); (Z.-Q.H.); (T.-C.W.); (L.-L.Z.); (Y.Z.)
- Correspondence: (J.-Y.X.); (L.-Q.Q.)
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Li D, Hu Z, He Q, Guo Y, Chong Y, Xu J, Qin L. Lactoferrin Alleviates Acute Alcoholic Liver Injury by Improving Redox-Stress Response Capacity in Female C57BL/6J Mice. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:14856-14867. [PMID: 34873911 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c06813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Lactoferrin (Lf) can attenuate alcoholic liver injury (ALI) in male mice; however, the effects of Lf on acute ALI in female mice are still unknown. Female C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into four groups and fed with different diets for 4 weeks: an AIN-93G diet for control (CON) and ethanol (EtOH) groups; an AIN-93G diet with 0.4 and 4% casein replaced by Lf for low-dose Lf (LLf) and high-dose Lf (HLf) groups. Acute ALI was induced by intragastric administration of ethanol (4.8 g/kgbw) every 12 h continuously for three times. HLf had obvious alleviating effects on acute ALI. Lf pretreatment did not affect hepatic alcohol metabolism key enzymes. Meanwhile, the ethanol-induced hepatic reactive oxygen species level increase was not ameliorated by Lf. Metabolomics and bioinformatics analysis results suggested an important role of redox-stress response capacity (RRC). Western blots showed HLf-promoted AKT and AMP-activated protein kinase activations and upregulated Nrf2 and LC3-II expressions, which was associated with RRC improvement. In summary, HLf could prevent acute ALI in female mice, and RRC likely played an important role.
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- Deming Li
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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Wang Z, Qu K, Zhou L, Ren L, Ren B, Meng F, Yu W, Wang H, Fan H. Apaf1 nanoLuc biosensors identified lentinan as a potent synergizer of cisplatin in targeting hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2021; 577:45-51. [PMID: 34507064 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2021.08.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Liver cancer is one of the most common malignancies that is difficult to treat due to late diagnosis and chemo-resistance. In the present study, we developed and validated a cell based split nanoLuc biosensor to monitor the Apaf1-Apaf1 interactions in response to apoptosis-inducing drugs such as cisplatin. We showed that the activity of split nanoLuc is reconstituted only in response to apoptotic inducer, cisplatin and in a dose-dependent manner. Apaf1 mutants which were unable to oligomerize failed to recover nanoLuc activity while constitutively active variant increased the nanoLuc activity. Generation of Apaf1 knockout HepG2 and treatment with cisplatin showed dramatic reduction in cell death suggesting that cisplatin mainly targets liver cancer cells through apoptosis. As the natural products are potent sources of compounds for adjuvant therapy, we screened a collection of natural products and identified lentinan as an inducer of apoptosome formation, a key step for induction of apoptosis. Lentinan is a polysaccharide with antitumor, pro-apoptotic properties that functions with poorly understood mechanisms. Lentinan was shown to have cytotoxic effects with the IC50 of 650 μM. Sub-lethal lentinan concentration doubled the nanoLuc activity when co-treated with cisplatin. We also showed that lentinan hugely reduced the dose of cisplatin to induce certain amount of death and that lentinan co-treatment with cisplatin enhanced the Apaf1 transcription in HepG2 cells while lentinan or cisplatin alone failed to alter the transcription. In addition, lentinan and cisplatin co-treatment induced mitochondrial depolarization. This suggested that lentinan combinatorial therapy with cisplatin engaged a different signalling pathway to kill the liver cancer cells and that adjuvant therapy with lentinan can reduce the dose of cisplatin and thus reduce the possibility of chemo-resistance.
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- Zhixin Wang
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi 'an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi 'an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, China.
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Lu S, Zhang L, Hu Z, Kong S, Zhang Z, Li G. Optimized preparation of gastric acid-response sulfhydryl functionalized chitosan/alginate/tilapia peptide hydrogel and its protective effects on alcohol-induced liver and brain injury. RSC Adv 2021; 11:34544-34557. [PMID: 35494747 PMCID: PMC9043026 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra06361h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Long-term alcohol intake or drinking large quantities of alcohol at one time can cause organ damage, which in turn can lead to chronic diseases. It is of important clinical and social significance to find effective approaches for the prevention and treatment of alcohol-induced diseases. In this paper, sulfhydryl functionalized chitosan (chitosan-N-acetyl-l-cysteine, CS-NAC) and sodium alginate (SA) were used as the matrix materials to contain tilapia peptide (TP), and a gastric acid-response hydrogel (CS-NAC/SA/TP) was prepared. Taking the ethanol adsorption rate as the response index, based on the results of the single factor test, the preparation process of CS-NAC/SA/TP was optimized through the Box-Behnken design. The swelling and antioxidant properties of CS-NAC/SA/TP were tested in vitro, and the protective effects on alcohol-induced acute liver injury and chronic brain injury were assessed in vivo. Structural characterization showed that CS-NAC/SA/TP was successfully prepared. Under the optimal conditions (SA concentration of 1%, M CS-NAC/M CaCO3 of 1 : 1, M SA/M CS-NAC(CaCO3) of 15 : 1), the prepared CS-NAC/SA/TP had a porous structure, a swelling ratio of 2350%, an ethanol adsorption rate of 56.23% and strong antioxidant capacities in vitro. Animal experiment results demonstrated that CS-NAC/SA/TP effectively reduced liver and brain injuries in mice caused by alcoholism. Summarily, these findings indicate that CS-NAC/SA/TP has potential applications in preventing alcohol-induced liver and brain injuries.
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- Sitong Lu
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University Zhanjiang 524088 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University Zhanjiang 524088 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University Zhanjiang 524088 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University Zhanjiang 524088 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University Zhanjiang 524088 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University Zhanjiang 524088 China
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Lee J, Gong YX, Xie DP, Jeong H, Seo H, Kim J, Park YH, Sun HN, Kwon T. Anticancer Effect of ERM210 on Liver Cancer Cells Through ROS/Mitochondria-dependent Apoptosis Signaling Pathways. In Vivo 2021; 35:2599-2608. [PMID: 34410947 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.12542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Asian Traditional medicines are renowned for their antitumor properties and are efficacious in the clinical treatment of various cancer types. ERM210 is a Korean traditional medicine comprising nine types of medicinal plants. In the present study, we examined the pro-apoptotic effect and molecular mechanisms of the effects of ERM210 on HepG2 liver cancer cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS The cytotoxicity of ERM210 on HepG2 cells was investigated using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide and wound-healing assays, and apoptosis and signaling pathways by fluorescence microscopy flow cytometry and western blotting. RESULTS ERM210 significantly impaired HepG2 cell viability and enhanced mitochondria-dependent cellular apoptosis in a time- and dose-dependent manner by up-regulating the expression of caspases 3, 7 and 9, and of BCL2 apoptosis regulator (BCL2)-associated X, apoptosis regulator (BAX) proteins, whilst down-regulating that of BCL2 protein. Furthermore, ERM210 treatment increased accumulation of cellular and mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) and significantly inhibited cell migration. Additionally, all these phenomena were reversed by treating with the ROS scavenger N-acetylcysteine. The analysis of signaling proteins revealed that ERM210 significantly up-regulated the phosphorylation of ROS-dependent mitogen-activated protein kinases (p38, extracellular-regulated kinase, and c-Jun N-terminal kinase in HepG2 liver cancer cells. CONCLUSION ERM210 exerts anticancer effects in HepG2 liver cancer cells by up-regulating ROS/mitochondria-dependent apoptosis signaling, providing new insight into the possibility of employing this traditional medicine for the clinical treatment of liver cancer.
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- Jaihyung Lee
- Epigenetics Drug Discovery Center, Haeam Convalescence Hospital, Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea
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- College of Life Science & Biotechnology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science & Biotechnology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, P.R. China
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- Epigenetics Drug Discovery Center, Haeam Convalescence Hospital, Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea
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- Epigenetics Drug Discovery Center, Haeam Convalescence Hospital, Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea
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- Korean Convergence Medicine Center, 100 years Oriental Medical Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Evidence-based Medicine Center, Park Yang Ho BRM Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Life Science & Biotechnology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, P.R. China;
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- Primate Resources Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea
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Michalak A, Lach T, Cichoż-Lach H. Oxidative Stress-A Key Player in the Course of Alcohol-Related Liver Disease. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10143011. [PMID: 34300175 PMCID: PMC8303854 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10143011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress is known to be an inseparable factor involved in the presentation of liver disorders. Free radicals interfere with DNA, proteins, and lipids, which are crucial in liver metabolism, changing their expression and biological functions. Additionally, oxidative stress modifies the function of micro-RNAs, impairing the metabolism of hepatocytes. Free radicals have also been proven to influence the function of certain transcriptional factors and to alter the cell cycle. The pathological appearance of alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) constitutes an ideal example of harmful effects due to the redox state. Finally, ethanol-induced toxicity and overproduction of free radicals provoke irreversible changes within liver parenchyma. Understanding the underlying mechanisms associated with the redox state in the course of ALD creates new possibilities of treatment for patients. The future of hepatology may become directly dependent on the effective action against reactive oxygen species. This review summarizes current data on the redox state in the natural history of ALD, highlighting the newest reports on this topic.
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- Agata Michalak
- Department of Gastroenterology with Endoscopy Unit, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Gastroenterology with Endoscopy Unit, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-601377656; Fax: +48-814796135
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Enzyme-Treated Zizania latifolia Extract Protects against Alcohol-Induced Liver Injury by Regulating the NRF2 Pathway. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10060960. [PMID: 34203789 PMCID: PMC8232714 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10060960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Binge drinking patterns easily produce a state of oxidative stress that disturbs liver function. Eventually, this leads to alcoholic liver disease. A safe and effective therapy for alcoholic liver disease remains elusive. Enzyme-treated Z. latifolia extract (ETZL) was studied as a potential agent for treating alcohol-induced liver disease. In addition, its underlying mechanisms were elucidated. In the binge model, ETZL was pretreated with alcohol (5 g/kg) three times at 12-h intervals. Our results showed that ETZL pretreatment decreased the serum levels of ALT, AST, ALP, and TG. ETZL treatment appeared to prevent an increase in hepatic TG and MDA levels, and there was a decrease in total GSH following alcohol treatment. Histopathological examination showed that lipid droplets were significantly reduced in the ETZL group compared to the control group. ETZL also exhibited radical scavenging activity. It significantly reduced t-BHP-induced cytotoxicity and the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in HepG2 cells. ETZL also enhanced NRF2 nuclear translocation and increased expression of the downstream target genes HO-1, NQO1, and GCLC as an antioxidant defense. Finally, ETZL treatment significantly reduced cell death. Our study suggests that ETZL ameliorates binge ethanol-induced liver injury by upregulating the antioxidant defense mechanism.
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Chu J, Yan R, Wang S, Li G, Kang X, Hu Y, Lin M, Shan W, Zhao Y, Wang Z, Sun R, Yao J, Zhang N. Sinapic Acid Reduces Oxidative Stress and Pyroptosis via Inhibition of BRD4 in Alcoholic Liver Disease. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:668708. [PMID: 34149421 PMCID: PMC8212038 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.668708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is one of the main causes of death in chronic liver disease. Oxidative stress and pyroptosis are important factors leading to ALD. Bromodomain-containing protein 4 (BRD4) is a factor that we have confirmed to regulate ALD. As a phenolic acid compound, sinapic acid (SA) has significant effects in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and liver protection. In this study, we explored whether SA regulates oxidative stress and pyroptosis through BRD4 to play a protective effect in ALD. Male C57BL/6 mice and AML-12 cells were used for experiments. We found that SA treatment largely abolished the up-regulation of BRD4 and key proteins of the canonical pyroptosis signalling in the liver of mice fed with alcohol, while conversely enhanced the antioxidant response. Consistantly, both SA pretreatment and BRD4 knockdown inhibited oxidative stress, pyroptosis, and liver cell damage in vitro. More importantly, the expression levels of BRD4 and pyroptosis indicators increased significantly in ALD patients. Molecule docking analysis revealed a potent binding of SA with BRD4. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that SA reduces ALD through BRD4, which is a valuable lead compound that prevents the ALD process.
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- Junyi Chu
- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Department of Pharmacy, The Third Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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de Moraes ACN, de Andrade CBV, Ramos IPR, Dias ML, Batista CMP, Pimentel CF, de Carvalho JJ, Goldenberg RCDS. Resveratrol promotes liver regeneration in drug-induced liver disease in mice. Food Res Int 2021; 142:110185. [PMID: 33773662 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Studies suggest that the bioactive polyphenolic compound resveratrol (RESV, trans-isomer), found naturally in certain foods such as red grapes and peanuts, may be able to ameliorate liver damage. However, the effects and efficacy of long-term treatment with RESV remain unclear. Here, we used an acetaminophen (APAP; 400 mg/kg/d for 15 days) overdose model to induce liver damage in C56BL/6 mice. Three days after the intoxication was stopped, we observed biochemical, histological and ultrastructural alterations in the livers of these mice. The APAP-treated animals were then given RESV (10 mg/kg/d) for 60 days. Blood and tissue were analyzed at days 7, 30 and 60. Our data show that long-term RESV treatment (60 days) ameliorates the liver injury caused by APAP intoxication, restoring histological features, ultrastructural organization and serum biochemical parameters (albumin, alanine aminotransferase). Ck18- and F4/80-positive cells (indicators of hepatocyte recovery) were reestablished and the number of α-SMA positive cells was normalized after long-term RESV treatment. Additionally, downregulation of the drug transporter BCRP was observed. Electron microscopy revealed that treatment with RESV was effective in restoring the shape and size of hepatic microvilli and normalizing both the number and viability of mitochondria. Taken together, these results indicate that long-term treatment with RESV is effective in alleviating liver injury caused by APAP administration.
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- Alan Cesar Nunes de Moraes
- Carlos Chagas Filho Biophysics Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Biology Department, Federal Fluminense University, UFF, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Carlos Chagas Filho Biophysics Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Department of Histology and Embryology, State University of Rio de Janeiro, UERJ, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Center for Structural Biology and Bio-imaging, CENABIO, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Carlos Chagas Filho Biophysics Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Carlos Chagas Filho Biophysics Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Carlos Chagas Filho Biophysics Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, State University of Rio de Janeiro, UERJ, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Carlos Chagas Filho Biophysics Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; National Institute of Science and Technology for Regenerative Medicine, INCT-REGENERA, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Chen G, Chang W, Li X, Han L, Zhou D, Feng Y, Li B, Zhu F, Li N. n-BuOH extract of Bletilla striata exerts chemopreventive effects on lung against SiO 2 nanoparticles through activation of Nrf2 pathway. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 82:153445. [PMID: 33418138 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2020.153445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND SiO2 nanoparticles (nm SiO2) are ubiquitous in daily life and are acknowledged to be detrimental to human health. Bletilla striata is a traditional medicine used for generations in China and its polysaccharide has the anti-pulmonary fibrosis effect. PURPOSE To investigate the lung protective effect of the small molecules (n-BuOH extract) of B. striata and clarify the underlying mechanism. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS C57BL/6 mice were subjected to intratracheal instillation with nm SiO2 nanoparticle suspension (7 mg/kg) to construct the in vivo model of nm SiO2-induced lung injury. The chemical profile of the n-BuOH extract of B. striata was investigated by HPLC analysis using authentic samples isolated from B. striata. Gymnoside II with the most potent chemoprotective capacity in the n-BuOH extract was used to clarify the potential bio-active molecular basis of the n-BuOH extract using in vitro experiments. The cytotoxicity, apoptosis, oxidative stress, and the Nrf2 signaling pathway were examined in SiO2-induced A549 cells. ML385 was adopted to down-regulate the Nrf2 expression. RESULTS The n-BuOH extract of B. striata (40 mg/kg) could alleviate the SiO2-induced lung injury by increasing Nrf2 expression and thereby suppressing Bax/Bcl-2 pathway in the nm SiO2-induced mice model. The chemical profile study showed that militarine, gymnoside II, and 4-allyl-2, 6-dimethoxyphenol glucoside were the main constituents of n-BuOH extract. Studies on gymnoside II revealed that it could partially restore the SiO2-induced decline in cell viability while did not affect the growth of normal A549 cells within the concentration range of 1-50 μM, suggesting a protective effect against nm SiO2 in lung A549 cells. The hoechst 33258 staining, flow cytometry, and western blot experiments demonstrated that gymnoside II (25 μM) could partially reverse the SiO2-induced cell apoptosis and ROS production by enhancing Nrf2, HO-1, and γ-GCSc expressions and Nrf2 silencing by ML385 abrogated the effects of gymnoside II (25 μM) on apoptosis and ROS production in A549 cells. CONCLUSION The present study suggests that in addition to the polysaccharide, small molecules (n-BuOH extract) of B. striata can also elicit a protective effect on lung injuries through the Nrf2-dependent mechanism and gymnoside II is one of the main bio-active constituents contributing to the n-BuOH extract-elicited lung protective effect against nm SiO2.
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- Gang Chen
- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China; State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of PIVAS, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, China
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- Department of Phathology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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Ren R, Wang Z, Wu M, Wang H. Emerging Roles of SIRT1 in Alcoholic Liver Disease. Int J Biol Sci 2020; 16:3174-3183. [PMID: 33162823 PMCID: PMC7645991 DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.49535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is the most prevalent type of chronic liver disease worldwide with a wide spectrum of liver pathologies ranging from simple steatosis to steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, and even hepatocellular carcinoma. It has been demonstrated that ALD is mediated in whole or in part by a central signaling molecule sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), a conserved class III histone deacetylase.SIRT1 plays beneficial roles in regulating hepatic lipid metabolism, inhibiting hepatic inflammation, controlling hepatic fibrosis and mediating hepatocellular carcinoma in ALD. However, underlying molecular mechanisms are complex and remain incompletely understood. The aim of this review was to highlight the latest advances in understanding of SIRT1 regulatory mechanisms in ALD and discuss their unique potential role as novel therapeutic target for ALD treatment.
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- Ruixue Ren
- Department of Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui, China
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- Department of Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Liver Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China.,Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
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- Department of Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui, China.,School of Pharmacy, Institute of Liver Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China.,Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
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Chemical Components and Hepatoprotective Mechanism of Xwak Granule in Mice Treated with Acute Alcohol. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2020; 2020:8538474. [PMID: 33062026 PMCID: PMC7539125 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8538474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective To evaluate the hepatoprotective mechanism of Xwak granule (Xwak) in treatment of mice with alcoholic liver injury via activating ERK/NF-κB and Nrf/HO-1 signaling pathways. Methods The chemical composition of Xwak was tested by liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC-MS). Herein, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging assay and 2,2-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) radical tests were performed in vitro. The hepatoprotective effect of Xwak was assessed at different concentrations (1.5, 3, and 6 g/kg) in a mouse model of alcoholic liver injury. Results Totally, 48 compounds, including 16 flavonoids, 8 tannins, 9 chlorogenic acids, and 15 other compounds, were identified from Xwak. Xwak showed to have a satisfactory antioxidant activity in vitro. In a group of Xwak-treated mice, the serum levels of alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) were decreased compared with a group of the mouse model of alcoholic liver injury. In addition, the levels of antioxidant enzymes, such as glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX), total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD), and catalase (CAT), were noticeably increased and the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were markedly reduced in the liver of mice. The state of oxidative stress in the mouse model of alcoholic liver injury was improved after treatment with Xwak. The improvement of inflammation-mediated disruption may conducive to the Xwak activity in the control of liver injury. The signals of p-ERK1/2, p-NF-κB, COX-2, iNOS, CYP2E1, Nrf, and HO-1 were significantly induced in the liver of mice after treatment with Xwak. Conclusions The abovementioned findings indicated that the hepatoprotective mechanism of Xwak could be achieved by activating ERK/NF-κB and Nrf/HO-1 signaling pathways to alleviate oxidative stress and inflammatory.
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Yin L, Xia Y, Xu P, Zheng W, Gao Y, Xie F, Ji Z. Veratramine suppresses human HepG2 liver cancer cell growth in vitro and in vivo by inducing autophagic cell death. Oncol Rep 2020; 44:477-486. [PMID: 32468056 PMCID: PMC7336414 DOI: 10.3892/or.2020.7622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Liver cancer is the second leading cause of cancer‑related deaths. Traditional therapeutic strategies, such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy and interventional therapy, are inefficient and are accompanied by severe side effects for patients with advanced liver cancer. Therefore, it is crucial to develop a safer more effective drug to treat liver cancer. Veratramine, a known natural steroidal alkaloid derived from plants of the lily family, exerts anticancer activity in vitro. However, the underlying mechanism and whether it has an antitumor effect in vivo remain unknown. In the present study, the data revealed that veratramine significantly inhibited HepG2 cell proliferation, migration and invasion in vitro. Moreover, it was revealed that veratramine induced autophagy‑mediated apoptosis by inhibiting the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway, which partly explained the underlying mechanism behind its antitumor activity. Notably, the results of in vivo experiments also revealed that veratramine treatment (2 mg/kg, 3 times a week for 4 weeks) significantly inhibited subcutaneous tumor growth of liver cancer cells, with a low systemic toxicity. Collectively, the results of the present study indicated that veratramine efficiently suppressed liver cancer HepG2 cell growth in vitro and in vivo by blocking the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway to induce autophagic cell death. Veratramine could be a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of liver cancer.
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- Linlin Yin
- Department of Oncology, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui 241001, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui 241001, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui 241001, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui 241001, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui 241001, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui 241001, P.R. China,Correspondence to: Professor Faqin Xie or Professor Zhaoning Ji, Department of Oncology, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, 2 West Zheshan Road, Wuhu, Anhui 241001, P.R. China, E-mail: , E-mail:
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- Department of Oncology, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui 241001, P.R. China,Correspondence to: Professor Faqin Xie or Professor Zhaoning Ji, Department of Oncology, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, 2 West Zheshan Road, Wuhu, Anhui 241001, P.R. China, E-mail: , E-mail:
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Wu J, Wu D, Ma K, Wang T, Shi G, Shao J, Wang C, Yan G. Paeonol ameliorates murine alcohol liver disease via mycobiota-mediated Dectin-1/IL-1β signaling pathway. J Leukoc Biol 2020; 108:199-214. [PMID: 32129526 DOI: 10.1002/jlb.3ma0120-325rr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Revised: 01/25/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is caused by long-term consumption of alcohol and has become an important social and medical problem. Intestinal fungal flora (mycobiota) play an important role in ALD, so we used the mycobiota as an entry point to explore the mechanism of action of Paeonol against ALD. Here, we found that Paeonol is effective against ALD inflammatory lesions and relieves liver fat lesions. Furthermore, we found that after the treatment of Paeonol, the fungal dysbiosis is improved, and the fungal abundance is reduced, and the translocation of β-glucan to the liver and its mediated Dectin-1/IL-1β signaling pathway is blocked. Our study shows that paeonol ameliorated acute ALD-related inflammatory injury to the liver by alleviating intestinal fungal dysbiosis and inhibiting the mycobiota-mediated Dectin-1/IL-1β signaling pathway.
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- Jiadi Wu
- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Research Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Key Laboratory of Chinese Herbal Compound Formula in Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Herbal Compound Formula in Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Research Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Key Laboratory of Chinese Herbal Compound Formula in Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Research Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Key Laboratory of Chinese Herbal Compound Formula in Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Research Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Key Laboratory of Chinese Herbal Compound Formula in Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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Huang S, Zhou C, Zeng T, Li Y, Lai Y, Mo C, Chen Y, Huang S, Lv Z, Gao L. P-Hydroxyacetophenone Ameliorates Alcohol-Induced Steatosis and Oxidative Stress via the NF-κB Signaling Pathway in Zebrafish and Hepatocytes. Front Pharmacol 2020; 10:1594. [PMID: 32047433 PMCID: PMC6997130 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.01594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Alcoholic liver disease (ALD), which is recognized as an important health problem worldwide, is a direct consequence of alcohol consumption, which can induce alcoholic fatty liver, alcoholic steatohepatitis, fibrosis and cirrhosis. P-Hydroxyacetophenone (p-HAP) is mainly used as a choleretic and hepatoprotective compound and has anti-hepatitis B, antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. However, no experimental report has focused on p-HAP in ALD, and the effect and mechanism of p-HAP in ALD remain unknown. In addition, there is no research on p-HAP in the treatment of ALD. The potential molecular mechanisms of p-HAP against acute alcoholic liver injury remain unknown. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether p-HAP alleviates ALD and to clarify the potential molecular mechanisms. Zebrafish larvae were soaked in 350 mmol/l ethanol for 32 h at 4 days post fertilization (dpf) and then treated with p-HAP for 48 h. We chose various outcome measures, such as liver histomorphological changes, antioxidation and antiapoptosis capability and expression of inflammation-related proteins, to elucidate the essential mechanism of p-HAP in the treatment of alcohol-induced liver damage. Subsequently, we applied pathological hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, Nile red staining and oil red O staining to detect the histomorphological and lipid changes in liver tissues. We also used TUNEL staining, immunochemistry and Western blot analysis to reveal the changes in apoptosis- and inflammation-related proteins. In particular, we used a variety of fluorescent probes to detect the antioxidant capacity of p-HAP in live zebrafish larvae in vivo. In addition, we discovered that p-HAP treatment relieved alcoholic hepatic steatosis in a dose-dependent manner and that the 50 μM dose had the best therapeutic effect. Generally, this research indicated that p-HAP might reduce oxidative stress and cell apoptosis in vivo and in vitro via the NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Sha Huang
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Aronia melanocarpa Prevents Alcohol-Induced Chronic Liver Injury via Regulation of Nrf2 Signaling in C57BL/6 Mice. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2020; 2020:4054520. [PMID: 31998436 PMCID: PMC6970495 DOI: 10.1155/2020/4054520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2019] [Revised: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Aronia melanocarpa (AM), which is rich in anthocyanins and procyanidins, has been reported to exert antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. This study aimed to systematically analyze the components of AM and explore its effects on alcohol-induced chronic liver injury in mice. A component analysis of AM revealed 17 types of fatty acids, 17 types of amino acids, 8 types of minerals, and 3 types of nucleotides. Chronic alcohol-induced liver injury was established in mice via gradient alcohol feeding over a period of 6 months, with test groups orally receiving AM in the last 6 weeks. AM administration yielded potential hepatoprotective effects by alleviating weight gain and changes in organ indexes, decreasing the ratio of alanine aminotransferase/aspartate aminotransferase, reducing lipid peroxidation, enhancing antioxidant activities, decreasing oxidation-related factor levels, and regulating inflammatory cytokine levels. Histological analyses suggest that AM treatment markedly prevented organ damage in alcohol-exposed mice. Furthermore, AM activated nuclear factor erythroid 2-like 2 (Nrf2) by downregulating the expression of Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1, resulting in elevated downstream antioxidative enzyme levels. AM activated Nrf2 via modulation of the phosphatidylinositol-3-hydroxykinase/protein kinase B signaling pathway. Altogether, AM prevented alcohol-induced liver injury, potentially by suppressing oxidative stress via the Nrf2 signaling pathway.
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