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Sun Q, Hu M, Yuan C, Ren B, Zhong M, Zhou S, Wang X, Gao Q, Zeng M, Cai X, Song H. Astragaloside IV ameliorates indomethacin-induced intestinal inflammation in rats through inhibiting the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 135:112281. [PMID: 38762925 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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The administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may cause significant intestinal alteration and inflammation and lead to the occurrence of inflammatory diseases resembling duodenal ulcers. Astragaloside IV (AS-IV) is a glycoside of cycloartane-type triterpene isolated from the dried root of Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. (family Fabaceae), and has been used for ameliorating the NSAID-induced inflammation in the small intestine. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of AS-IV on indomethacin (IND)-induced inflammation in the small intestine of rats and its underlying mechanisms. Hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining, transmission and scanning electron microscopy were carried out to observe the surface morphology and ultrastructure of the small intestinal mucosa. Immunofluorescence and ELISA tests were employed to detect the expressions of NLRP3, ASC, caspase-1, and NF-κB proteins, as well as inflammatory factors IL-1β and IL-18, to uncover potential molecular mechanisms responsible for mitigating small intestinal inflammation. The results demonstrated that AS-IV significantly decreased the ulcer index, improved the surface morphology and microstructure of the small intestinal mucosa, and increased mucosal blood flow. Molecular docking revealed a strong and stable binding capacity of AS-IV to NLRP3, ASC, caspase-1, and NF-κB proteins. Further experimental validation exhibited that AS-IV markedly decreased levels of IL-1β and IL-18, and inhibited the protein expression of NLRP3, ASC, caspase-1, and NF-κB. Our data demonstrate that AS-IV ameliorates IND-induced intestinal inflammation in rats by inhibiting the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome and reducing the release of IL-1β and IL-18, thereby representing a promising therapy for IND-induced intestinal inflammation.
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- Qifang Sun
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnostics and School of Chinese Medical Sciences, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Institute of Innovation and Applied Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China
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- Institute of Innovation and Applied Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnostics and School of Chinese Medical Sciences, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnostics and School of Chinese Medical Sciences, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnostics and School of Chinese Medical Sciences, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnostics and School of Chinese Medical Sciences, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnostics and School of Chinese Medical Sciences, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnostics and School of Chinese Medical Sciences, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnostics and School of Chinese Medical Sciences, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China
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- Institute of Innovation and Applied Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnostics and School of Chinese Medical Sciences, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China.
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Deguchi S, Iwakami A, Tujigiwa M, Otake H, Mano Y, Yamamoto N, Nakazawa Y, Misra M, Nagai N. Recovery from indomethacin-induced gastrointestinal bleeding by treatment with teprenone. J Pharm Health Care Sci 2023; 9:44. [PMID: 38012767 PMCID: PMC10683117 DOI: 10.1186/s40780-023-00312-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal injuries caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is a serious side effect in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, effective therapeutic strategies have yet to be established. In this study, we investigated the therapeutic effects of teprenone (TEP), a gastric mucosal protective drug, on NSAID-induced gastrointestinal injuries in rats with RA (AA rats). METHODS Gastrointestinal injury was induced by oral administration of indomethacin (IMC), a typical NSAID. TEP was orally administered after IMC-induced gastrointestinal bleeding, and the stomach, jejunum, and ileum were excised. RESULTS On day 14 of IMC administration, lesion areas in the stomach, jejunum, and ileum were significantly larger in AA rats than in normal rats. When TEP was orally administered to AA rats, the lesion areas in the stomach, jejunum, and ileum significantly decreased compared with those in control rats (IMC-induced AA rats). Therefore, we measured NOS2 mRNA and NO levels, which were significantly decreased in rats with IMC-induced AA after treatment with TEP. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that the oral administration of TEP may be useful for the treatment of NSAID-induced gastrointestinal injuries in patients with RA.
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- Saori Deguchi
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Kindai University, 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashi-Osaka,Osaka, 577-8502, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Kindai University, 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashi-Osaka,Osaka, 577-8502, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Kindai University, 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashi-Osaka,Osaka, 577-8502, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Kindai University, 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashi-Osaka,Osaka, 577-8502, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Bell Land General Hospital, 500-3, Higashiyama, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka, 599-8247, Japan
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- Support Office for Bioresource Research, Research Promotion Headquarters, Fujita Health University, 1-98 Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake-cho, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Keio University, 1-5-30 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8512, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research; Opposite AirForce Station, Palaj Basan Road, Village Palaj, Gandhinagar, 382355, Gujarat, India
- Graduate school of Pharmacy, Gujarat Technological University Gandhinagar Campus Nr. Government Polytechnic K-6 Circle, E-4 Electronic Estate G.I.D.C, Sector-26, Gandhinagar, 382028, Gujarat, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Kindai University, 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashi-Osaka,Osaka, 577-8502, Japan.
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Rehman A, John P, Bhatti A. Biogenic Selenium Nanoparticles: Potential Solution to Oxidative Stress Mediated Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Associated Complications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2005. [PMID: 34443836 PMCID: PMC8401564 DOI: 10.3390/nano11082005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common chronic inflammation-mediated disorder having systematic complications. RA triggers a self-directed inflammatory and immunological cascade that culminates in joint destruction. Though a range of treatment options are available, none of them are without adverse effects and this has led researchers to search for alternative solutions. Nanomedicine has emerged as a powerful therapeutic alternative, and selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient trace element that has a crucial role in human health and disease. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) derived from biological sources, such as plants, bacteria, fungi, and proteins, have exhibited remarkable candidate properties and toxicological profiles, and hence have shown potential to be used as antirheumatic agents. The potential of SeNPs can be attributed to the effect of functional groups bound to them, concentration, and most importantly to their nano range size. The antirheumatic effect of SeNPs is considerable due to its potential in amelioration of oxidative stress-mediated inflammation via downregulation of radical and nonradical species, markers of inflammation, and upregulation of inherent antioxidant defenses. The size and concentration impact of SeNPs has been shown in the subsequent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Moreover, the article emphasizes the role of these biogenic SeNPs as a notable option in the nanomedicine arena that needs to be further studied as a prospective remedial alternative to cure RA and medication-related adverse events.
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- Department of Healthcare Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan; (A.R.); (A.B.)
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Pistoia M, Perrone T, Fiengo A, Lenti MV, Di Sabatino A. Utility of intestinal ultrasound in the diagnosis and short-term follow-up of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced enteropathy. Intern Emerg Med 2020; 15:729-731. [PMID: 31372824 DOI: 10.1007/s11739-019-02161-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- Matteo Pistoia
- First Department of Internal Medicine, San Matteo Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
- Medicina Generale 1, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Università Degli Studi Di Pavia, Viale Golgi 19, 27100, Pavia, Italy.
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, San Matteo Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, San Matteo Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, San Matteo Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, San Matteo Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Szeto CC, Sugano K, Wang JG, Fujimoto K, Whittle S, Modi GK, Chen CH, Park JB, Tam LS, Vareesangthip K, Tsoi KKF, Chan FKL. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy in patients with hypertension, cardiovascular, renal or gastrointestinal comorbidities: joint APAGE/APLAR/APSDE/APSH/APSN/PoA recommendations. Gut 2020; 69:617-629. [PMID: 31937550 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2019-319300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Revised: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are one of the most commonly prescribed medications, but they are associated with a number of serious adverse effects, including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, kidney injury and GI complications. OBJECTIVE To develop a set of multidisciplinary recommendations for the safe prescription of NSAIDs. METHODS Randomised control trials and observational studies published before January 2018 were reviewed, with 329 papers included for the synthesis of evidence-based recommendations. RESULTS Whenever possible, a NSAID should be avoided in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension, high risk of cardiovascular disease and severe chronic kidney disease (CKD). Before treatment with a NSAID is started, blood pressure should be measured, unrecognised CKD should be screened in high risk cases, and unexplained iron-deficiency anaemia should be investigated. For patients with high cardiovascular risk, and if NSAID treatment cannot be avoided, naproxen or celecoxib are preferred. For patients with a moderate risk of peptic ulcer disease, monotherapy with a non-selective NSAID plus a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), or a selective cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor should be used; for those with a high risk of peptic ulcer disease, a selective COX-2 inhibitor plus PPI are needed. For patients with pre-existing hypertension receiving renin-angiotensin system blockers, empirical addition (or increase in the dose) of an antihypertensive agent of a different class should be considered. Blood pressure and renal function should be monitored in most cases. CONCLUSION NSAIDs are a valuable armamentarium in clinical medicine, but appropriate recognition of high-risk cases, selection of a specific agent, choice of ulcer prophylaxis and monitoring after therapy are necessary to minimise the risk of adverse events.
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- Cheuk-Chun Szeto
- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong.,Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN), Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan.,Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology (APAGE), Tochigi, Japan
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- Shanghai Institute of Hypertension, Shanghai, Shanghai, China.,Asia Pacific Society of Hypertension (APSH), Shanghai, China
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- Saga University, Saga, Japan.,Asia-Pacific Society for Digestive Endoscopy (APSDE), Saga, Japan
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- The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR), Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN), Hong Kong, Hong Kong.,Samarpan Kidney Institute and Research Center, Bhopal, India
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- National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Pulse of Asia (PoA), Taipei, Taiwan
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- Pulse of Asia (PoA), Taipei, Taiwan.,JB Lab and Clinic and Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong.,Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR), Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN), Hong Kong, Hong Kong.,Mahidol University, Nakorn Pathom, Thailand
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Seca S, Patrício M, Kirch S, Franconi G, Cabrita AS, Greten HJ. Effectiveness of Acupuncture on Pain, Functional Disability, and Quality of Life in Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial. J Altern Complement Med 2019; 25:86-97. [DOI: 10.1089/acm.2018.0297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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- Susana Seca
- Heidelberg School of Chinese Medicine, Heidelberg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Heidelberg School of Chinese Medicine, Heidelberg, Germany
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Heidelberg School of Chinese Medicine, Heidelberg, Germany
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Nakajima F, Furumatsu Y, Yurugi T, Amari Y, Iida T, Fukui T, Kuramoto T. Investigation of small intestinal lesions in dialysis patients using capsule endoscopy. Hemodial Int 2018; 23:77-80. [PMID: 30238590 DOI: 10.1111/hdi.12683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2018] [Revised: 05/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Although gastrointestinal hemorrhage is an important complication for dialysis patients, the details of many points remain unclear with regard to small intestinal lesions. METHODS Capsule endoscopy was performed in fecal occult blood-positive dialysis (n =16) and non-dialysis (n = 20) patients after upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies failed to reveal hemorrhagic lesions. FINDINGS Erosive lesions were observed in 50.0% (8/16) and 25.0% (5/20) of the dialysis and non-dialysis groups, respectively. Vascular lesions were observed in 62.5% (10/16) and 25.0% (5/20), respectively. Vascular lesions were observed at a significantly higher rate in the dialysis patients (P = 0.041), but no significant difference was noted in erosive lesions (P = 0.188). Of patients taking proton pump inhibitor (PPI), Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, and antiplatelet drugs, only oral PPI administration was associated with vascular lesions (P = 0.02). DISCUSSION In dialysis patients, vascular lesions are the most common among small intestinal lesions, suggesting that they may have caused previously unexplained gastrointestinal hemorrhage in dialysis patients. It was also suggested that the frequent use of PPI may be a cause of small intestinal lesions.
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- Fumitaka Nakajima
- Department of Nephrology, Moriguchi Keijinkai Hospital, Moriguchi, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Moriguchi Keijinkai Hospital, Moriguchi, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Moriguchi Keijinkai Hospital, Moriguchi, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Moriguchi Keijinkai Hospital, Moriguchi, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Moriguchi Keijinkai Hospital, Moriguchi, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Moriguchi Keijinkai Hospital, Moriguchi, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Japan
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Seca S, Patrício M, Kirch S, Franconi G, Cabrita AS, Greten HJ. Chinese medicine functional diagnosis: An integrative insight to understand rheumatoid arthritis of the hand. Eur J Integr Med 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2018.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The review describes the effects of NSAID gastrointestinal toxicity on the small bowel, wherein injury is as prevalent as in the gastroduodenum. This is well documented by capsule endoscopy, which also provides an endoscopic endpoint for novel treatment strategies. RECENT FINDINGS Appreciation of the prevalence of NSAID enteropathy has grown with capsule endoscopy and the use of composite end points that include obscure haemoglobin decreases in clinical studies. Along with dual cyclo-oxygenase isoform inhibition, gram-negative antigen presentation plays a role in the pathogenesis of NSAID enteropathy. The concomitant use of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) agents with both selective and nonselective NSAIDs in gastroduodenal protection exacerbates endoscopic enteropathy, which is thought to be due to intestinal dysbiosis. Strategies for small bowel mucosal protection include prostaglandin repletion and augmenting the intestinal flora. SUMMARY NSAID- related enteropathy is common and often presents subclinically. The most common presentation is anaemia, which may be less common in those on cyclo-oxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitors than nonselective NSAIDs. PPI use worsens NSAID enteropathy with more occult bleeding and ulceration and has been linked to gram-negative intestinal dysbiosis. If NSAID cessation is not possible, COX-2 inhibition without PPI therapy should be considered in patients with upper gastrointestinal risk factors. Mucoprotective agents such as misoprostol and rebamipide show promise and probiotics may have a future role.
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van Hemert S, Skonieczna-Żydecka K, Loniewski I, Szredzki P, Marlicz W. Microscopic colitis-microbiome, barrier function and associated diseases. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2018; 6:39. [PMID: 29610731 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2017.03.83] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Microscopic colitis (MC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with little in terms of endoscopic abnormalities and is frequently associated with other autoimmune diseases. The peak incidence of the disease is in middle aged or older populations, mostly females. The pathogenesis of MC is complex, multifactorial and poorly understood. Current concepts revolve around innate immunity or microbiome alterations as well as gut barrier dysfunction, all of which lead to the development of subtle inflammatory lesions in gut mucosa. The results of numerous basic and clinical studies involving molecular techniques as well as advanced endoscopic imaging revealed the important role of both intrinsic (e.g., hormonal) as well as extrinsic (e.g., NSAIDs and PPIs) factors in the modulation of gastrointestinal microbiome and MC pathogenesis. Capsule endoscopy as well confocal endomicroscopy imaging, alongside standard endoscopic techniques offer new tools in the evaluation of MC patients and allow their better stratification for novel treatment protocols based on modulation of gut microbiome and barrier function.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland.,Sanprobi Sp. z o.o. Sp. K., Szczecin, Poland
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- Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital Sędziszów Małopolski, Sędziszów Małopolski, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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Shan J, Qian W, Peng L, Chen L, Kang A, Xie T, Di L. A Comparative Pharmacokinetic Study by UHPLC-MS/MS of Main Active Compounds after Oral Administration of Zushima-Gancao Extract in Normal and Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis Rats. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23010227. [PMID: 29361795 PMCID: PMC6017738 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23010227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2017] [Revised: 01/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/18/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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A sensitive and rapid ultra high-performance liquid-chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) method has been applied to investigate the influence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on the pharmacokinetics of nine analytes (daphnetin, daphnoretin, 7-hydroxycoumarin, liquiritin, isoliquiritin, liquiritigenin, isoliquiritigenin, glycyrrhizin, and glycyrrhetinic acid), which are major active components in Zushima-Gancao extract. The analytes and internal standard (IS) were separated in a Hypersil Gold C18 column and detected on a triple-stage quadrupole mass spectrometer using the validated method. All analytes exhibited good linearities (R2 > 0.98), and the lower limit of quantification (LLOQs) were sufficient for quantitative analysis. Intra- and inter-batch precision were all within 14.96% while the accuracy of nine analytes ranged from −17.99 to 14.48%, and these results were all within acceptance criteria. The extraction recoveries, matrix effects, and stabilities were all satisfactory. Main pharmacokinetic parameters of each compound were compared, and significant differences were found in parameters of daphnetin, daphnoretin, liquiritin, isoliquiritin, isoliquiritigenin, glycyrrhizin, and glycyrrhetinic acid, especially the last one, between the two groups. Therefore, adjuvant-induced arthritis has different effects on the pharmacokinetics of ingredients in Zushima-Gancao extract. The comparative pharmacokinetic study between normal and adjuvant-induced arthritis rats might provide more comprehensive information to guide the clinical usage of Zushima-Gancao extract for treating RA.
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- Jinjun Shan
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatric Respiratory Disease, Institute of Pediatrics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for TCM Quality and Efficacy, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for TCM Quality and Efficacy, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for TCM Quality and Efficacy, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatric Respiratory Disease, Institute of Pediatrics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for TCM Quality and Efficacy, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatric Respiratory Disease, Institute of Pediatrics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatric Respiratory Disease, Institute of Pediatrics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for TCM Quality and Efficacy, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Functional Substance of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Feng S, Zhu L, Huang Z, Wang H, Li H, Zhou H, Lu L, Wang Y, Liu Z, Liu L. Controlled release of optimized electroporation enhances the transdermal efficiency of sinomenine hydrochloride for treating arthritis in vitro and in clinic. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2017; 11:1737-1752. [PMID: 28670109 PMCID: PMC5479295 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s136313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Sinomenine hydrochloride (SH) is an ideal drug for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. However, high plasma concentration of systemically administered SH can release histamine, which can cause rash and gastrointestinal side effects. Topical delivery can increase SH concentration in the synovial fluid without high plasma level, thus minimizing systemic side effects. However, passive diffusion of SH was found to be inefficient because of the presence of the stratum corneum layer. Therefore, an effective method is required to compensate for the low efficiency of SH passive diffusion. In this study, transdermal experiments in vitro and clinical tests were utilized to explore the optimized parameters for electroporation of topical delivery for SH. Fluorescence experiment and hematoxylin and eosin staining analysis were performed to reveal the mechanism by which electroporation promoted permeation. In vitro, optimized electroporation parameters were 3 KHz, exponential waveform, and intensity 10. Using these parameters, transdermal permeation of SH was increased by 1.9–10.1 fold in mice skin and by 1.6–47.1 fold in miniature pig skin compared with passive diffusion. After the electroporation stimulation, the intercellular intervals and epidermal cracks in the skin increased. In clinical tests, SH concentration in synovial fluid was 20.84 ng/mL after treatment with electroporation. Therefore, electroporation with optimized parameters could significantly enhance transdermal permeation of SH. The mechanism by which electroporation promoted permeation was that the electronic pulses made the skin structure looser. To summarize, electroporation may be an effective complementary method for transdermal permeation of SH. The controlled release of electroporation may be a promising clinical method for transdermal drug administration.
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- Shun Feng
- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong
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- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong
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- Department of Acupuncture and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong
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- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong
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- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, People's Republic of China
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- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong
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- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong
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- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong.,State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, People's Republic of China
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- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong.,State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, People's Republic of China
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Aalto K, Lahdenne P, Kolho KL. Fecal calprotectin in juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients related to drug use. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2017; 15:9. [PMID: 28143478 PMCID: PMC5286851 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-016-0132-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2016] [Accepted: 12/27/2016] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may experience abdominal pain. In adults, NSAID use has been linked to an increase in fecal calprotectin (FC) levels, a surrogate marker for gut inflammation. In JIA, data on gut inflammation related to drug use is scarce. METHODS JIA patients followed up at the outpatient pediatric rheumatology clinic in Children's Hospital, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland were routinely assessed for FC if they complained about abdominal pain, had an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) or used NSAIDs on a daily basis. The FC levels were related to the presence of abdominal pain, to ESR, and to the presence of HLA-B27. RESULTS Of the total group of 90 patients (median age 9.1 years; 45 JIA patients with disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), 25 without DMARD medication, and 20 arthralgia patients as controls), approximately 50% used NSAIDs, of whom 40% complained about abdominal pain. In patients with abdominal pain, one-third had elevated FC values (>100 μg/g). The FC values, for the most part, declined along with the discontinuation or reduction of NSAIDs and after intensifying the DMARD medication, where after the pain disappeared. In patients with an elevated ESR, the FC values and ESR normalized in parallel. The presence of HLA-B27 was not associated with FC levels. CONCLUSION In patients with JIA and abdominal pain, it may be useful to determine the FC when evaluating the need for further gastrointestinal examinations.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kristiina Aalto
- Helsinki University Central Hospital, Children's Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, 00029 HUCH, Finland.
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- Helsinki University Central Hospital, Children’s Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, 00029 HUCH Finland
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- Helsinki University Central Hospital, Children’s Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, 00029 HUCH Finland
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