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Ma F, Zhang W, Zhou G, Qi Y, Mao HR, Chen J, Lu Z, Wu W, Zou X, Deng D, Lv S, Xiang N, Wang X. Epimedii Folium decoction ameliorates osteoporosis in mice through NLRP3/caspase-1/IL-1β signalling pathway and gut-bone axis. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 137:112472. [PMID: 38897131 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112472] [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: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to determine the effect of Epimedium brevicornu Maxim. (EF) on osteoporosis (OP) and its underlying molecular mechanisms, and to explore the existence of the "Gut-Bone Axis". MATERIAL AND METHODS The impact of EF decoction (EFD) on OP was evaluated using istopathological examination and biochemical assays. Targeted metabolomics was employed to identify key molecules and explore their molecular mechanisms. Alterations in the gut microbiota (GM) were evaluated by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The role of the GM was clarified using an antibiotic cocktail and faecal microbiota transplantation. RESULTS EFD significantly increased the weight (14.06%), femur length (4.34%), abdominal fat weight (61.14%), uterine weight (69.86%), and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) levels (59.48%), while reducing serum type I collagen cross-linked carboxy-terminal peptide (CTX-I) levels (15.02%) in osteoporotic mice. The mechanism of action may involve the regulation of the NLRP3/cleaved caspase-1/IL-1β signalling pathway in improving intestinal tight junction proteins and bone metabolism. Additionally, EFD modulated the abundance of related GM communities, such as Lactobacillus, Coriobacteriaceae, bacteria of family S24-7, Clostridiales, and Prevotella, and increased propionate and butyrate levels. Antibiotic-induced dysbiosis of gut bacteria disrupted OP regulation of bone metabolism, which was restored by the recovery of GM. CONCLUSIONS Our study is the first to demonstrate that EFD works in an OP mouse model by utilising GM and butyric acid. Thus, EF shows promise as a potential remedy for OP in the future.
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- Fuqiang Ma
- Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjiahu West Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430065, PR China; The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, 24 Jinghua Road, Luoyang, Henan 471003, PR China
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- Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjiahu West Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430065, PR China; Department of Dermatology, Wuhan No.1 Hospital, 215 Zhongshan Avenue, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, PR China
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- Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjiahu West Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430065, PR China
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- Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjiahu West Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430065, PR China
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- Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjiahu West Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430065, PR China
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- Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjiahu West Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430065, PR China
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- Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjiahu West Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430065, PR China
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- The First Clinical Medical School, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjiahu West Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, PR China; Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 4 Huayuanshan Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, PR China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Theory and Application Research of Liver and Kidney in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 4 Huayuanshan Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, PR China
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- The First Clinical Medical School, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjiahu West Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, PR China; Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 4 Huayuanshan Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, PR China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Theory and Application Research of Liver and Kidney in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 4 Huayuanshan Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, PR China
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- The First Clinical Medical School, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjiahu West Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, PR China; Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 4 Huayuanshan Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, PR China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Theory and Application Research of Liver and Kidney in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 4 Huayuanshan Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, PR China
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- Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjiahu West Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430065, PR China; Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 4 Huayuanshan Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, PR China.
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- The First Clinical Medical School, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjiahu West Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, PR China.
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- The First Clinical Medical School, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjiahu West Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, PR China; Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 4 Huayuanshan Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, PR China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Theory and Application Research of Liver and Kidney in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 4 Huayuanshan Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, PR China.
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Tian Z, Zhao M, Sui X, Li X, Qin L, Chen ZJ, Zhao S, Zhao H. Associations between vaginal microbiota and endometrial polypoid lesions in women of reproductive age: a cross-sectional study. Reprod Biomed Online 2024; 48:103602. [PMID: 38101145 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2023.103602] [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: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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RESEARCH QUESTION What are the different characteristics of vaginal microbial composition between patients with endometrial polypoid lesions and controls? DESIGN This cohort study compared the pre-operative microbial compositions of vaginal samples in a cohort of 703 women with endometrial polypoid lesions [293 and 410 women diagnosed and not diagnosed with polyps pathologically (polyps group and not-polyps group, respectively] and 703 women in the control group. Bacterial abundance, diversity, differential taxa and microbial network structure were assessed using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Predictive algorithms were used to determine the functional pathways of vaginal microbiota within the cohort. RESULTS The control group exhibited higher relative abundance of Lactobacillus crispatus in comparison with the polypoid lesions group (P = 0.0427). Beta diversity of vaginal microbiota differed significantly between the groups (P < 0.05). Comparing the polyps group with the not-polyps group, Leptotrichia spp. and Cutibacterium spp. were more abundant in the polyps group, and Fannyhessea spp., Acinetobacter spp. and Achromobacter spp. were more abundant in the not-polyps group. The control group exhibited higher abundance of Bifidobacterium spp., Achromobacter spp. and Escherichia/Shigella spp. (false discovery rate < 0.05). Furthermore, the polyps group and not-polyps group displayed more complex co-occurrence networks compared with the control group. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study provide compelling evidence supporting associations between vaginal microbiota and endometrial polypoid lesions, highlighting the potential relationship between a well-balanced vaginal microbial ecosystem and a healthy intrauterine environment.
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- Zhaomei Tian
- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China; National Research Centre for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China; National Research Centre for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China; National Research Centre for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China; National Research Centre for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China; National Research Centre for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China; Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China; National Research Centre for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China; Research Unit of Gametogenesis and Health of ART-Offspring, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China; Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China; Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China; Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China; National Research Centre for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China; Research Unit of Gametogenesis and Health of ART-Offspring, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China; Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China; Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China; National Research Centre for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China; Research Unit of Gametogenesis and Health of ART-Offspring, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China; Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China.
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Wang R, Hu B, Ye C, Zhang Z, Yin M, Cao Q, Ba Y, Liu H. Stewed Rhubarb Decoction Ameliorates Adenine-Induced Chronic Renal Failure in Mice by Regulating Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:842720. [PMID: 35392552 PMCID: PMC8979777 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.842720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the protective effect of Stewed Rhubarb (SR) decoction on chronic renal failure (CRF) through the regulation of gut microbiota. Using a CRF mouse model induced by a 0.2% adenine diet, we proved that SR decoction (2.0 g crude SR/kg) significantly reduced the levels of urea and creatinine in plasma of CRF mice, accompanied by the improvement of renal fibrosis and tubular atrophy, amelioration of inflammation, and inhibition of aquaporins damage. Also, SR decoction alleviated gut barrier damage, indicative of the elevated mRNA expression of intestinal mucins and tight junctions. By 16S rDNA sequencing, SR decoction reshaped the imbalanced gut microbiota in CRF mice by statistically reversing the abundance changes of a wide range of intestinal bacteria at family and genus levels, which further led to balance in the production of intestinal metabolites, including short-chain fatty acids (acetic acid, propionic acid, and valeric acid), indole, and bile acids (TUDCA and CDCA). Inversely, SR decoction failed to repress the occurrence of CRF in mice with gut microbiota depletion, confirming the essential role of gut microbiota in SR decoction-initiated protection against CRF. In summary, SR decoction can improve adenine-induced CRF in mice by remolding the structure of destructed gut microbiota community. Our findings shed light on the clinical application of SR decoction in nephropathy treatment.
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- Rui Wang
- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.,Nephrology Department, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Technology Center of Wuhan Customs, Wuhan, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Nephrology Department, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.,Nephrology Department, Hubei Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute, Wuhan, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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Huang M, Li S, He Y, Lin C, Sun Y, Li M, Zheng R, Xu R, Lin P, Ke X. Modulation of gastrointestinal bacterial in chronic atrophic gastritis model rats by Chinese and west medicine intervention. Microb Cell Fact 2021; 20:31. [PMID: 33530970 PMCID: PMC7852297 DOI: 10.1186/s12934-021-01525-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) is well-known related with multiple pathogenic factors and normally therapies comprised by western or Chinese medicines. The present study was designed to identify the bacterial community characterized by 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing and determine the modulate affection of bacterial composition response western and Chinese medicine Qinghuayin (QHY) as well as antibiotic on model rats. The result shown the overall structure alteration of bacterial appeared under medicine intervened, antibiotic caused a marked depletion in bacterial diversity and richness. The enrichments of Firmicutes (85.1-90.7%) in antibiotic-free converts into Bacteroidetes (30.7-34.6%) in antibiotic-added model rat were demonstrated. Firmicutes as the most dominant phylum in antibiotic-free treatments and significantly decreased till 21.9-68.5% in antibiotic-added treatments. Especially QHY-treated rats showed highest RA of Firmicutes (90.7%) and the amelioration of CAG using QHY attributed by beneficial bacterial enrichment, especially Ruminococcus, Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. In addition, alpha and beta diversity analysis also demonstrated the clear dispersion and aggregation that revealed the alteration and steady of bacterial community structures. In summary, QHY has potential application value in the treatment of CAG, which attributed to close relation with the modulatory of internal bacterial communities.
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- Minghan Huang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second People's Hospital affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350003, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second People's Hospital affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350003, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second People's Hospital affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350003, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second People's Hospital affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350003, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second People's Hospital affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350003, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second People's Hospital affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350003, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second People's Hospital affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350003, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second People's Hospital affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350003, China.
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