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Yan Y, Wei X, Qiu B, Wang G, Zhou B, Zhang M, Liu Y, Li S, Gao B, Li M. Exploring pharmaphylogeny from multiple perspectives: a case study on Lithospermeae. Sci Rep 2023; 13:7636. [PMID: 37169837 PMCID: PMC10175555 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-34830-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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Lithospermeae Dumort., a tribe under the subfamily Boraginoidae, is a perennial herb containing approximately 470 species under 26 genera, primarily distributed in temperate and tropical regions. To gain a deeper understanding of the medicinal plants of Lithospermeae and better protect and develop plant medicinal resources, the phytochemistry, pharmacology, and traditional use of Lithospermeae with medicinal value were analyzed. Phylogenetic analysis was carried out based on the internal transcribed spacer sequence. Through spatial analysis and the species distribution model, the spatial distribution pattern of Lithospermeae medicinal plants was analyzed. Meanwhile, the relevant targets and pathways involved in the pharmacological effects of commonly used medicinal plants were predicted using network pharmacology to further explore the genetic origin of Lithospermeae and enrich the pharmaphylogeny of medicinal plants. In this study, the chemical composition, traditional efficacy, and modern pharmacological activity of Lithospermeae were collected for the first time and analyzed in combination with the geographical distribution model, molecular phylogeny, and network pharmacology. Based on our findings, the pharmaphylogeny of Lithospermeae was preliminarily discussed, providing the scientific basis for basic research regarding Lithospermeae. Concurrently, this study explored the relationship between the development of the regional medicinal plant industry and the protection of biodiversity. Furthermore, our findings provide direction and theoretical guidance for the study of the phylogenetic relationships in medicinal plants and the development of Lithospermeae medicinal plant resources.
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- Yumei Yan
- Department of Pharmacy, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, 014040, China
- Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Inner Mongolia Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hohhot, 010000, China
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- Department College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010000, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650000, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethnic Materia Medica, Xinjiang Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethnical Materia, Xinjiang, 830000, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, 014040, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, 014040, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, 014040, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, 014040, China.
- Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Inner Mongolia Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hohhot, 010000, China.
- Department College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010000, China.
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010000, China.
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Kumar A, Attri S, Kaur S, Tuli HS, Saini RV, Saini AK, Kumar M, Kaur S. Onosma L. as a source of anticancer agents: phytochemistry to mechanistic insight. EXPLORATION OF TARGETED ANTI-TUMOR THERAPY 2022; 3:719-733. [PMID: 36338520 PMCID: PMC9630327 DOI: 10.37349/etat.2022.00109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Onosma (O.) is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae with approximately 250 species widely dispersed in temperate, tropical, and subtropical areas. It is traditionally used to treat rheumatism, fever, asthma, stomach irritation, and inflammatory ailments. The bioactive constituents present in the genus O. include benzoquinones, naphthazarins, alkaloids, phenolic, naphthoquinones, and flavonoids whereas shikonins and onosmins are the most significant. The review compiled contemporary research on O. L., including its distribution, morphology, traditional applications, phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology, and toxicology. This review also highlights a few critical challenges and possible future directions for O. L. research. Modern research has demonstrated a wide range of pharmacological effects of different species of O. L., including anti-diabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and cardiovascular protective. However, the studies on the O. genus are still not fully explored, therefore, researchers need to discover novel products with their toxicity studies, molecular mechanism, and associated side effects. Future exploration of potent constituents from this genus and clinical trials are required to explore its pharmacological importance.
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- Ajay Kumar
- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143001, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143001, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143001, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana 133207, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana 133207, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana 133207, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur-Ambala 221304, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143001, India
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Guo R, Zhao M, Liu H, Su R, Mao Q, Gong L, Cao X, Hao Y. Uncovering the pharmacological mechanisms of Xijiao Dihuang decoction combined with Yinqiao powder in treating influenza viral pneumonia by an integrative pharmacology strategy. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 141:111676. [PMID: 34126353 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Xijiao Dihuang decoction combined with Yinqiao powder (XDD-YQP) is a classical combination formula; however, its therapeutic effects in treating influenza viral pneumonia and the pharmacological mechanisms remain unclear. The therapeutic effect of XDD-YQP in influenza viral pneumonia was evaluated in mice. Subsequently, an everted gut sac model coupled with UPLC/Q-TOF MS were used to screen and identify the active compounds of XDD-YQP. Furthermore, network pharmacological analysis was adopted to probe the mechanisms of the active compounds. Lastly, we verified the targets predicted from network pharmacological analysis by differential bioinformatics analysis. Animal experiments showed that XDD-YQP has a therapeutic effect on influenza viral pneumonia. Moreover, 113 active compounds were identified from intestinal absorbed solutions of XDD-YQP. Using network pharmacological analysis, 90 major targets were selected as critical in the treatment of influenza viral pneumonia through 12 relevant pathways. Importantly, the MAPK signaling pathway was found to be closely associated with the other 11 pathways. Moreover, seven key targets, EGFR, FOS, MAPK1, MAP2K1, HRAS, NRAS, and RELA, which are common targets in the MAPK signaling pathway, were investigated. These seven key targets were identified as differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between influenza virus-infected and uninfected individuals. Hence, the seven key targets in the MAPK signaling pathway may play a vital role in the treatment of influenza viral pneumonia with XDD-YQP. This research may offer an integrative pharmacology strategy to clarify the pharmacological mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicines. The results provide a theoretical basis for a broader clinical application of XDD-YQP.
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- Rui Guo
- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
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Merecz-Sadowska A, Sitarek P, Śliwiński T, Zajdel R. Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Extracts and Pure Compounds Derived from Plants via Modulation of Signaling Pathways, Especially PI3K/AKT in Macrophages. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21249605. [PMID: 33339446 PMCID: PMC7766727 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21249605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The plant kingdom is a source of important therapeutic agents. Therefore, in this review, we focus on natural compounds that exhibit efficient anti-inflammatory activity via modulation signaling transduction pathways in macrophage cells. Both extracts and pure chemicals from different species and parts of plants such as leaves, roots, flowers, barks, rhizomes, and seeds rich in secondary metabolites from various groups such as terpenes or polyphenols were included. Selected extracts and phytochemicals control macrophages biology via modulation signaling molecules including NF-κB, MAPKs, AP-1, STAT1, STAT6, IRF-4, IRF-5, PPARγ, KLF4 and especially PI3K/AKT. Macrophages are important immune effector cells that take part in antigen presentation, phagocytosis, and immunomodulation. The M1 and M2 phenotypes are related to the production of pro- and anti-inflammatory agents, respectively. The successful resolution of inflammation mediated by M2, or failed resolution mediated by M1, may lead to tissue repair or chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is strictly related to several disorders. Thus, compounds of plant origin targeting inflammatory response may constitute promising therapeutic strategies.
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- Anna Merecz-Sadowska
- Department of Computer Science in Economics, University of Lodz, 90-214 Lodz, Poland
- Correspondence: (A.M.-S.); (T.Ś.)
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- Department of Biology and Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical University of Lodz, 90-151 Lodz, Poland;
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- Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, 90-236 Lodz, Poland
- Correspondence: (A.M.-S.); (T.Ś.)
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- Department of Medical Informatics and Statistics, Medical University of Lodz, 90-645 Lodz, Poland;
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Li JC, Zhang ZJ, Liu D, Jiang MY, Li RT, Li HM. Quinolizidine alkaloids from the roots of Sophora flavescens. Nat Prod Res 2020; 36:1781-1788. [DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2020.1817011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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- Jian-Chun Li
- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, P. R. China
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Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects of Carpesium cernuum L. Methanolic Extract in LPS-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Macrophages. Mediators Inflamm 2020; 2020:3164239. [PMID: 32848508 PMCID: PMC7439783 DOI: 10.1155/2020/3164239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Revised: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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A hypernomic reaction or an abnormal inflammatory process could cause a series of diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, neurodegeneration, and cancer. Additionally, oxidative stress has been identified to induce severe tissue injury and inflammation. Carpesium cernuum L. (C. cernuum) is a Chinese folk medicine used for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and detoxifying properties. However, the underlying molecular mechanism of C. cernuum in inflammatory and oxidative stress conditions remains largely unknown. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a methanolic extract of C. cernuum (CLME) on lipopolysaccharide- (LPS-) induced RAW 264.7 mouse macrophages and a sepsis mouse model. The data presented in this study indicated that CLME inhibited LPS-induced production of proinflammatory mediators such as nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in RAW 264.7 cells. CLME treatment also reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and enhanced the expression of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) protein in a dose-dependent manner in the LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Moreover, CLME treatment abolished the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), enhanced the activation of nuclear factor-erythroid 2 p45-related factor 2 (Nrf2), and reduced the expression of extracellular signal-related kinase (ERK) and ERK kinase (MEK) phosphorylation in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. These outcomes implied that CLME could be a potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent.
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Hu Y, Yang H, Ding X, Tao L, Liu M, Zhang C. A sesquiterpenoid from Ligularia pleurocaulis modulated macrophages polarisation through TLR4 pathway. Nat Prod Res 2020; 35:4853-4856. [PMID: 32233670 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2020.1736068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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An eremophilane-type sesquiterpenoid (EPS), 3-oxo-eremophila-1,7(11)-dien-12,8β-olide, has been isolated from anti-inflammatory folk herbs, Ligularia pleurocaulis. The aim of present study is to explore protective effects of EPS on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory responses in acute lung injury (ALI). EPS treatments (40 and 80 mg/kg) significantly ameliorated LPS-stimulated pathological changes in lungs. Furthermore, in vivo and in vitro mechanism studies suggest that EPS exerts its protective effects on LPS-induced ALI by regulating macrophage polarisation via suppression of TLR4/MyD88-mediated MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways, and EPS may be useful for the prevention on ALI in the clinical setting.
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- Yang Hu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Functional Substance of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.,School of Traditional Chinese Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Functional Substance of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Functional Substance of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Functional Substance of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.,Hebei Yiling Academy of Medical Limited Company, Shijiazhuang, People's Republic of China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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