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Jearjaroen P, Thangwong P, Tocharus C, Lungkaphin A, Chaichompoo W, Srijun J, Suksamrarn A, Tocharus J. Hexahydrocurcumin Attenuates Neuronal Injury and Modulates Synaptic Plasticity in Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion in Rats. Mol Neurobiol 2024; 61:4304-4317. [PMID: 38087168 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03821-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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Dementia is the most common age-related problem due predominantly to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia (VaD). It has been shown that these contributors are associated with a high amount of oxidative stress that leads to changes in neurological function and cognitive impairment. The aim of study was to explore the mechanism by which hexahydrocurcumin (HHC) attenuates oxidative stress, amyloidogenesis, phosphorylated Tau (pTau) expression, neuron synaptic function, and cognitive impairment and also the potential mechanisms involved in induced permanent occlusion of bilateral common carotid arteries occlusion (BCCAO) or 2-vessel occlusion (2VO) in rats. After surgery, rats were treated with HHC (40 mg/kg) or piracetam (600 mg/kg) by oral gavage daily for 4 weeks. The results showed that HHC or piracetam attenuated oxidative stress by promoting nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) activity, and alleviated expression of synaptic proteins (pre- and post-synaptic proteins) mediated by the Wingless/Integrated (Wnt)/β-catenin signaling pathway. Moreover, HHC or piracetam also improved synaptic plasticity via the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)/Tyrosine receptor kinase B (TrkB)/cAMP responsive element binding protein (CREB) signaling pathway. In addition, HHC reduced amyloid beta (Aβ) production and pTau expression and improved memory impairment as evidenced by the Morris water maze. In conclusion, HHC exerted remarkable improvement in cognitive function in the 2VO rats possibly via the attenuation of oxidative stress, improvement in synaptic function, attenuation of amyloidogenesis, pTau, and neuronal injury, thereby improving cognitive performance.
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- Pranglada Jearjaroen
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
- Functional Food Research Center for Well-being, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
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Jearjaroen P, Thangwong P, Tocharus C, Chaichompoo W, Suksamrarn A, Tocharus J. Hexahydrocurcumin attenuated demyelination and improved cognitive impairment in chronic cerebral hypoperfusion rats. Inflammopharmacology 2024; 32:1531-1544. [PMID: 38153537 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01406-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Age-related white matter lesions (WML) frequently present vascular problems by decreasing cerebral blood supply, resulting in the condition known as chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH). This study aimed to investigate the effect of hexahydrocurcumin (HHC) on the processes of demyelination and remyelination induced by the model of the Bilateral Common Carotid Artery Occlusion (BCCAO) for 29 days to mimic the CCH condition. The pathological appearance of myelin integrity was significantly altered by CCH, as evidenced by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Luxol Fast Blue (LFB) staining. In addition, CCH activated A1-astrocytes and reactive-microglia by increasing the expression of Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), complement 3 (C3d) and pro-inflammatory cytokines. However, S100a10 expression, a marker of neuroprotective astrocytes, was suppressed, as were regenerative factors including (IGF-1) and Transglutaminase 2 (TGM2). Therefore, the maturation step was obstructed as shown by decreases in the levels of myelin basic protein (MBP) and the proteins related with lipid synthesis. Cognitive function was therefore impaired in the CCH model, as evidenced by the Morris water maze test. By contrast, HHC treatment significantly improved myelin integrity, and inhibited A1-astrocytes and reactive-microglial activity. Consequently, pro-inflammatory cytokines and A1-astrocytes were attenuated, and regenerative factors increased assisting myelin maturation and hence improving cognitive performance. In conclusion, HHC improves cognitive function and also the integrity of white matter in CCH rats by reducing demyelination, and pro-inflammatory cytokine production and promoting the process of remyelination.
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- Pranglada Jearjaroen
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chianqg Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
- Functional Food Research Center for Well-Being, Multidisciplinary Research Institute, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Huang Y, Liu Q, Liu M, Xu L, Li Y, Chen Q, Guan D, Xu J, Lin C, Wang S. System pharmacology-based determination of the functional components and mechanisms in chronic heart failure treatment: an example of Zhenwu decoction. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023:1-19. [PMID: 37921741 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2274515] [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: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Chronic heart failure (CHF) is the primary cause of death among patients with cardiovascular diseases, representing the advanced stage in the development of several cardiovascular conditions. Zhenwu decoction (ZWD) has gained widespread recognition as an efficacious remedy for CHF due to its potent therapeutic properties and absence of adverse effects. Nevertheless, the precise molecular mechanisms underlying its actions remain elusive. This study endeavors to unravel the intricate pharmacological underpinnings of five herbs within ZWD concerning CHF through an integrated approach. Initially, pertinent data regarding ZWD and CHF were compiled from established databases, forming the foundation for constructing an intricate network of active component-target interactions. Subsequently, a pioneering method for evaluating node significance was formulated, culminating in the creation of core functional association space (CFAS). To discern vital components, a novel dynamic programming algorithm was devised and used to determine the core component group (CCG) within the CFAS. Enrichment analysis of the CCG targets unveiled the potential coordinated molecular mechanisms of ZWD, illuminating its capacity to ameliorate CHF by modulating genes and related signaling pathways involved in pathological remodeling. Notable pathways encompass PI3K-Akt, diabetic cardiomyopathy, cAMP and MAPK signaling. Concluding the computational analyses, in vitro experiments were executed to assess the effects of vanillic acid, paradol, 10-gingerol and methyl cinnamate. Remarkably, these compounds demonstrated efficacy in reducing the production of ANP and BNP within isoprenaline-induced AC 16 cells, further validating their potential therapeutic utility. This investigation underscores the efficacy of the proposed model in enhancing the precision and reliability of CCG selection within ZWD, thereby presenting a novel avenue for mechanistic inquiries, compound refinement and the secondary development of TCM herbs.
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- Yisheng Huang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanfang Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Ganzhou People's Hospital, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Single Cell Technology and Application, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Single Cell Technology and Application, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Single Cell Technology and Application, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Single Cell Technology and Application, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanfang Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Bowen DR, Pathak S, Nadar RM, Parise RD, Ramesh S, Govindarajulu M, Moore A, Ren J, Moore T, Dhanasekaran M. Oxidative stress and COVID-19-associated neuronal dysfunction: mechanisms and therapeutic implications. Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai) 2023; 55:1153-1167. [PMID: 37357527 PMCID: PMC10465323 DOI: 10.3724/abbs.2023085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023] Open
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-CoV-2 virus causes novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and there is a possible role for oxidative stress in the pathophysiology of neurological diseases associated with COVID-19. Excessive oxidative stress could be responsible for the thrombosis and other neuronal dysfunctions observed in COVID-19. This review discusses the role of oxidative stress associated with SARS-CoV-2 and the mechanisms involved. Furthermore, the various therapeutics implicated in treating COVID-19 and the oxidative stress that contributes to the etiology and pathogenesis of COVID-19-induced neuronal dysfunction are discussed. Further mechanistic and clinical research to combat COVID-19 is warranted to understand the exact mechanisms, and its true clinical effects need to be investigated to minimize neurological complications from COVID-19.
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- Dylan R. Bowen
- Department of Drug Discovery and DevelopmentHarrison College of PharmacyAuburn UniversityAuburn-AL36849USA
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- Department of Drug Discovery and DevelopmentHarrison College of PharmacyAuburn UniversityAuburn-AL36849USA
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- Department of Drug Discovery and DevelopmentHarrison College of PharmacyAuburn UniversityAuburn-AL36849USA
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- Department of Drug Discovery and DevelopmentHarrison College of PharmacyAuburn UniversityAuburn-AL36849USA
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- Department of Drug Discovery and DevelopmentHarrison College of PharmacyAuburn UniversityAuburn-AL36849USA
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- Department of Drug Discovery and DevelopmentHarrison College of PharmacyAuburn UniversityAuburn-AL36849USA
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- Department of Drug Discovery and DevelopmentHarrison College of PharmacyAuburn UniversityAuburn-AL36849USA
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- Department of CardiologyZhongshan Hospital Fudan UniversityShanghai200032China
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and PathologyUniversity of WashingtonSeattleWA98195USA
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- Department of Drug Discovery and DevelopmentHarrison College of PharmacyAuburn UniversityAuburn-AL36849USA
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Panthiya L, Tocharus J, Chaichompoo W, Suksamrarn A, Tocharus C. Hexahydrocurcumin mitigates angiotensin II-induced proliferation, migration, and inflammation in vascular smooth muscle cells. EXCLI JOURNAL 2023; 22:466-481. [PMID: 37534221 PMCID: PMC10391613 DOI: 10.17179/excli2023-6124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
Abstract
The proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) play vital roles in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and hypertension. It has been proposed and verified that hexahydrocurcumin (HHC), a metabolite form of curcumin, has cardiovascular protective effects. This study examined the effect of HHC on angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced proliferation, migration, and inflammation in rat aortic VSMCs and explored the molecular mechanisms related to the processes. The results showed that HHC significantly suppressed Ang II-induced proliferation, migration, and inflammation in VSMCs. HHC inhibited Ang II-induction of the increase in cyclin D1 and decrease in p21 expression in VSMCs. Moreover, HHC attenuated the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and the expression of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and matrix metalloproteinases-9 (MMP9) in Ang II-induced VSMCs. The proliferation, migration, inflammation, and ROS production were also inhibited by GKT137831 (NADPH oxidase, NOX1/4 inhibitor) and the combination of HHC and GKT137831. In addition, HHC restored the Ang-II inhibited expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPAR-γ) and peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-γ coactivator-1α (PGC-1α). These findings indicate that HHC may play a protective role in Ang II-promoted proliferation, migration, and inflammation by suppressing NADPH oxidase mediated ROS generation and elevating PPAR-γ and PGC-1α expression. See also Figure 1(Fig. 1).
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- Luckika Panthiya
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Graduate School, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence of Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok 10240, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence of Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok 10240, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Functional Food Research Center for Well-Being, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Aminudin NI, Amran NA, Zainal Abidin ZA, Susanti D. Biotransformation of curcumin and structure–activity relationship (SAR) of its analogues: A systematic review. BIOCATAL BIOTRANSFOR 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/10242422.2022.2073227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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- Nurul Iman Aminudin
- Department of Chemistry, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan, Malaysia
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Li DQ, Jiang F, Zhang HS, Zheng LJ, Wang QJ, Fu R, Liu XG, Gao PY. Network pharmacology-based approach to investigate the mechanisms of Zingiber officinale Roscoe in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14068. [PMID: 35128682 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14068] [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: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) are chronic neurological disorders associated with cognitive or motor dysfunction. As a common spice, Zingiber officinale Roscoe has been used as a medicine to treat a variety of NDDs. However, at the molecular level, the mechanisms of Z. officinale in treating of NDDs have not been deeply investigated. In this study, network pharmacology method, molecular docking, Gene Ontology (GO) analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis were used to predict the mechanisms of Z. officinale in the treatment of NDDs. After a series of biological information analyses, five core targets were obtained, including heme oxygenase 1 (HMOX1), acetylcholinesterase (AChE), nitric oxide synthase (NOS), catechol-O-methyl-transferase (COMT), and metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5). Compounds 75, 68, 46, 67, 69, 49, 66, 50, 34, and 64 were identified as the main components of Z. officinale in the treatment of NDDs. The crucial pathways mainly include neuroactive ligand-receptor signaling pathways, cyclic adenosine monophosphate signaling pathways, dopamine synaptic signaling pathways, and so on. Besides, in vitro experiments by AChE inhibitory activities assay and neuroprotective activities against H2 O2 -induced injury in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells validated the reliability of the results of network analysis. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Zingiber officinale Roscoe is widely used as a traditional spice and herbal medicine. It contains a number of active ingredients, which have shown activities on anti-neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs). In this paper, the potential mechanism of Z. officinale in the treatment of NDDs is explored through network pharmacology, and it was verified by in vitro experiments. The mechanism was not only clarified at the system level but also proved to be effective at the biological level. The results can be used as a reference for Z. officinale in the treating of NDDs.
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- Dan-Qi Li
- Institute of Functional Molecules, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, PR China
- Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Green Functional Molecular Design and Development, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical and Biological Engineering, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical and Biological Engineering, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical and Biological Engineering, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical and Biological Engineering, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical and Biological Engineering, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, PR China
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- Institute of Functional Molecules, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, PR China
- National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Development of Boron and Magnesium Resources and Fine Chemical Technology, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, PR China
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- Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Green Functional Molecular Design and Development, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, PR China
- College of Pharmaceutical and Biological Engineering, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, PR China
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