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Grădinariu L, Dediu L, Crețu M, Grecu IR, Docan A, Istrati DI, Dima FM, Stroe MD, Vizireanu C. The Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective Potential of Berberine and Silymarin on Acetaminophen Induced Toxicity in Cyprinus carpio L. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:373. [PMID: 38338016 PMCID: PMC10854737 DOI: 10.3390/ani14030373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Berberine (BBR) and silymarin (SM) are natural compounds extracted from plants known for their antioxidant and chemoprotective effects on the liver. The present study aimed to investigate the beneficial properties of BBR and SM and the association of BBR with SM on liver function using fish as "in vivo" models. Moreover, the study investigated their hepatoprotective role after acetaminophen (APAP) exposure. For this purpose, the fish (N = 360; 118.4 ± 11.09 g) were fed with control or experimental diets for 9 weeks. In the experimental diets, the feed was supplemented with either SM (1 g/kg feed), BBR (100 and 200 mg/kg feed), or a combination of BBR with SM (SM 1 g/kg feed + BBR 100 mg/kg feed and, respectively, SM 1 g/kg feed + BBR 200 mg/kg feed). After the feeding trial, seven fish from each tank were randomly selected and exposed to a single APAP dose. The selected serum biochemical markers, oxidative stress markers, and lysozyme activity were used to evaluate the efficiency of the supplements on carp's health profile, particularly regarding the hepatopancreas function. Our results showed that the inclusion of SM and BBR (either as a single or in combination) reduced the serum contents of total cholesterol, triglyceride, and alanine transaminase. An increase in the high-density cholesterol was observed after the administration of BBR or BBR in association with SM. Both supplements showed hepatoprotective activity against APAP-induced hepatotoxicity, especially BBR. The ameliorative effects of SM (1 g) in association with BBR (100 mg) were highlighted by the modulation of the nonspecific immune system and oxidative stress alleviation after APAP exposure.
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- Lăcrămioara Grădinariu
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, 800008 Galați, Romania (M.C.); (I.R.G.); (A.D.); (D.I.I.); (C.V.)
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, 800008 Galați, Romania (M.C.); (I.R.G.); (A.D.); (D.I.I.); (C.V.)
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, 800008 Galați, Romania (M.C.); (I.R.G.); (A.D.); (D.I.I.); (C.V.)
- Institute of Research and Development for Aquatic Ecology, Fishing and Aquaculture, 54 Portului Street, 800211 Galați, Romania; (F.M.D.); (M.D.S.)
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, 800008 Galați, Romania (M.C.); (I.R.G.); (A.D.); (D.I.I.); (C.V.)
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, 800008 Galați, Romania (M.C.); (I.R.G.); (A.D.); (D.I.I.); (C.V.)
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, 800008 Galați, Romania (M.C.); (I.R.G.); (A.D.); (D.I.I.); (C.V.)
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- Institute of Research and Development for Aquatic Ecology, Fishing and Aquaculture, 54 Portului Street, 800211 Galați, Romania; (F.M.D.); (M.D.S.)
- Faculty of Engineering and Agronomy, 29 Calea Calărașilor Street, 810017 Brăila, Romania
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- Institute of Research and Development for Aquatic Ecology, Fishing and Aquaculture, 54 Portului Street, 800211 Galați, Romania; (F.M.D.); (M.D.S.)
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, 800008 Galați, Romania (M.C.); (I.R.G.); (A.D.); (D.I.I.); (C.V.)
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Haftcheshmeh SM, Abedi M, Mashayekhi K, Mousavi MJ, Navashenaq JG, Mohammadi A, Momtazi-Borojeni AA. Berberine as a natural modulator of inflammatory signaling pathways in the immune system: Focus on NF-κB, JAK/STAT, and MAPK signaling pathways. Phytother Res 2022; 36:1216-1230. [PMID: 35142403 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Revised: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Three main inflammatory signaling pathways include nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), Janus kinases/Signal transducer and activator of transcriptions (JAKs/STATs), and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) play crucial roles in inducing, promoting, and regulating inflammatory responses in the immune system. Importantly, the breakdown of mechanisms that tightly regulate inflammatory signaling pathways can be the underlying cause of uncontrolled inflammatory responses and be associated with the generation and development of several inflammatory diseases. Hence, therapeutic strategies targeting inflammatory signaling pathways and their downstream components may promise to treat inflammatory diseases. Studies over the past two decades have provided important information on the polytrophic pharmacological and biochemical properties of berberine (BBR) as a naturally occurring compound, such as antioxidant, antitumor, antimicrobial, and antiinflammatory activates. Interestingly, the modulatory effects of BBR on inflammatory signaling cascades, which lead to the inhibition of inflammation, have been widely investigated in several in vitro and in vivo studies. For the first time, herein, this comprehensive review attempts to put together these studies and provide important insight into the modulatory effects of BBR on NF-κB, JAKs/STATs, and MAPKs signaling pathways in vitro in various types of immune cells and in vivo in several experimental inflammatory diseases. As the second achievement of this review, we also explore the therapeutic efficacy and antiinflammatory effects of BBR regarding its modulatory action.
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- Saeed Mohammadian Haftcheshmeh
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran.,Healthy Ageing Research Centre, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Center for Reference and Research on Rabies, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Immunology and Allergy, Faculty of Medicine, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Chen H, Liu Q, Liu X, Jin J. Berberine attenuates septic cardiomyopathy by inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB signalling in rats. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2021; 59:121-128. [PMID: 33539718 PMCID: PMC8871679 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2021.1877736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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CONTEXT Berberine (Ber) can increase the survival rate of septic mice and inhibit inflammation, but whether it has a protective effect on septic cardiomyopathy (SCM) is unclear. OBJECTIVE To investigate whether Ber ameliorates SCM in a rat model and its potential mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS Male SD rats were randomly divided into three groups: control (Con, n = 6) (DD H2O, 2 mL/100 g, ig, qd × 3 d, then saline, 10 mg/kg, ip); sepsis [LPS (lipopolysaccharide), n = 18] (LPS 10 mg/kg instead of saline, ip); and berberine intervention (Ber, n = 18) (Ber, 50 mg/kg instead of DD H2O, ig, qd × 3 d, LPS instead of saline, ip). Hemodynamics, HE staining, ELISA and western blot were performed at 6, 24, and 48 h after intraperitoneal injection of LPS to evaluate the effect of berberine in septic rats. RESULT Berberine could recover myocardial injury by partially increased ± dp/dt max (1151, 445 mmHg/s) and LVEDP levels (1.49 mmHg) with LPS-induced rats, as well as an ameliorated increase of cTnT (217.53 pg/mL) in the Ber group compared with that in the LPS group (at 24 h). In addition, HE staining results showed that berberine attenuated the myocardial cell swelling induced by LPS. In contrast to the LPS group, the up-regulation of TLR4, p65 TNF-α, and IL-1β were attenuated in the Ber group. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Berberine showed a protective effect on septic cardiomyopathy rats possibly through inhibiting the activation of TLR4/NF-κB signalling pathway. Whether it improves SCM through other mechanisms is our ongoing research.
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- Huiqi Chen
- Department of Ultrasonography, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Medical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, University of South, Hengyang, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shenzhen Hospital (Futian) of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shenzhen Hospital (Futian) of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China
- CONTACT Jinlan Jin Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shenzhen Hospital (Futian) of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 6001 North ring road, Shenzhen, China
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Li B, Niu S, Geng H, Yang C, Zhao C. Berberine Attenuates Neonatal Sepsis in Mice By Inhibiting FOXA1 and NF-κB Signal Transduction Via the Induction of MiR-132-3p. Inflammation 2021; 44:2395-2406. [PMID: 34523052 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-021-01510-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Neonatal sepsis (NS) is a severe syndrome in newborns that is induced by infections, and the initiation and development of NS are closely associated with the function of miRs. In the current study, the effects of berberine, which is a functional component in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), against NS were assessed by focusing on the interaction of berberine with miR-132-3p-mediated signaling. An NS model was induced using cecal slurry (CS) in vivo and LPS in vitro, and berberine treatment was applies. The changes in survival rate, intestinal structure, and systemic inflammation in mice and the viability, apoptosis, and inflammatory response in intestinal cells were measured. At the molecular level, miR-132-3p levels and the activities of the FOXA1 and NF-κB pathways were analyzed. The data showed that berberine increased the survival rates of CS-induced mice. The intestinal injuries induced by CS were also attenuated by berberine, which was associated with inhibition of the production of systemic IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α. At the molecular level, the expression of miR-132-3p was upregulated, suppressing the expression of FOXA1, p-IκBα, and p65 while inducing the expression of IκBα. The effects of berberine on NS-induced impairments were blocked by the injection of the miR-132-3p antagomir, which exacerbated intestinal injuries, induced systemic inflammation, and reactivated the FOXA1 and NF-κB pathways. The findings in the in vivo model were validated with in vitro assays. Collectively, the findings outlined in the current study indicated that berberine had solid protective effects against NS-induced symptoms in newborn mice, and the effects depended on the upregulation of miR-132-3p.
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- Binghui Li
- Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Zibo, Zhangdian District, No. 66 Tianjin South Road, 255000, Zibo, Shandong, China
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- Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Zibo, Zhangdian District, No. 66 Tianjin South Road, 255000, Zibo, Shandong, China
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- Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Zibo, Zhangdian District, No. 66 Tianjin South Road, 255000, Zibo, Shandong, China
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- Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Zibo, Zhangdian District, No. 66 Tianjin South Road, 255000, Zibo, Shandong, China
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- Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Zibo, Zhangdian District, No. 66 Tianjin South Road, 255000, Zibo, Shandong, China.
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Khorshidi-Sedehi S, Aryaeian N, Shahram F, Akhlaghi M, Mahmoudi M, Motevalian M, Asgari -Taee F, Hosseini A. Effects of hydroalcoholic extract of Berberis integerrima on the clinical signs, hs-CRP, TNFα, and ESR in active rheumatoid arthritis patients. J Herb Med 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hermed.2021.100444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Mohi-Ud-Din R, Mir RH, Mir PA, Farooq S, Raza SN, Raja WY, Masoodi MH, Singh IP, Bhat ZA. Ethnomedicinal uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Aspects of the Genus Berberis Linn: A Comprehensive Review. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen 2020; 24:624-644. [PMID: 33143603 DOI: 10.2174/1386207323999201102141206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Genus Berberis (family Berberidaceae), which contains about 650 species and 17 genera worldwide, has been used in folklore and various traditional medicine systems. Berberis Linn. is the most established group among genera with around 450-500 species across the world. This comprehensive review will not only help researchers for further evaluation but also provide substantial information for future exploitation of species to develop novel herbal formulations. OBJECTIVE The present review is focussed to summarize and collect the updated review of information of Berberis species reported to date regarding their ethnomedicinal information, chemical constituents, traditional/folklore use, and reported pharmacological activities on more than 40 species of Berberis. CONCLUSION A comprehensive survey of the literature reveals that various species of the genus possess various phytoconstituents mainly alkaloids, flavonoid based compounds isolated from different parts of a plant with a wide range of pharmacological activities. So far, many pharmacological activities like anti-cancer, anti-hyperlipidemic, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, antiinflammatory both in vitro and in vivo and clinical study of different extracts/isolated compounds of different species of Berberis have been reported, proving their importance as a medicinal plant and claiming their traditional use.
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- Roohi Mohi-Ud-Din
- Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry Division, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, 190006, Kashmir, India
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Division, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, Kashmir, India
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- Pharmaceutics Division, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, Kashmir, India
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- Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry Division, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, 190006, Kashmir, India
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- Department of Natural Products, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali-160062, Punjab, India
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- Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry Division, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, 190006, Kashmir, India
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Division, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar-190006, Kashmir, India
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- Amritsar Pharmacy College, 12 KM stone Amritsar Jalandhar GT Road, Mandwala-143001, India
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- Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry Division, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, 190006, Kashmir, India
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Arab HH, Saad MA, El-Sahar AE, Al-Shorbagy MY. Mechanistic perspective of morin protection against ketoprofen-induced gastric mucosal injury: Targeting HMGB1/RAGE/NF-κB, DJ-1/Nrf2/HO-1 and PI3K/mTOR pathways. Arch Biochem Biophys 2020; 693:108552. [DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2020.108552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Hasan UH, Uttra AM, Qasim S, Ikram J, Saleem M, Niazi ZR. Phytochemicals targeting matrix metalloproteinases regulating tissue degradation in inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 66:153134. [PMID: 31812101 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2019.153134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Revised: 10/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Matrix metalloproteinases, zinc dependent proteolytic enzymes, have significant implications in extracellular matrix degradation associated with tissue damage in inflammation and Rheumatoid arthritis. Numerous orchestrated pathways affects instigation and blockade of metalloproteinases as well as various factors that increase the expression of MMPs including inflammatory cytokines, hormones and growth factors. Direct inhibition of these proteolytic enzymes or modulation of these pathways can provide protection against tissue destruction in inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis. Inclination towards use of plant derived phytochemicals to prevent tissue damage has been increasing day by day. Diversity of phytochemicals have been known to directly inhibit metalloproteinases. Hence, thorough knowledge of phytochemicals is very important in novel drug discovery. METHODS Present communication evaluates various classes of phytochemicals, in effort to unveil the lead molecules as potential therapeutic agents, for prevention of MMPs mediated tissue damage in inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis. Data have been analyzed through different search engines. RESULTS Numerous phytochemicals have been studied for their role as MMPs inhibitors which can be processed further to develop into useful drugs for the treatment of inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis. CONCLUSION In search of new drugs, phytochemicals like flavonoids, glycosides, alkaloids, lignans & terpenes offer a wide canvas to develop into valuable forthcoming medicaments.
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- Umme Habiba Hasan
- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Research and Integrative Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Research and Integrative Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Research and Integrative Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Research and Integrative Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- University College of Pharmacy, University of Punjab Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Basic medical science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, DI Khan, KPK, Pakistan
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Ashrafizadeh M, Fekri HS, Ahmadi Z, Farkhondeh T, Samarghandian S. Therapeutic and biological activities of berberine: The involvement of Nrf2 signaling pathway. J Cell Biochem 2019; 121:1575-1585. [PMID: 31609017 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.29392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Since the beginning of the 21st century, studies have focused on developing drugs from naturally occurring compounds. Berberine (Brb) as a plant-derived compound is of interest. It is an isoquinone alkaloid which is derived from Berberis aristata, Berberis aquifolium and Berberis vulgaris. This plant-derived compound has a variety of pharmacological effects such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antidiarrheal, antitumor, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory. Various studies have demonstrated the therapeutic and biological activities of Brb, but there is a lack of a precise review to manifest the signaling pathway of action of Brb. The nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is a highly conserved pathway which mainly involves in preservation of redox balance. At the present review, we describe the therapeutic and biological activities of Brb as well as the relevant mechanisms specially focused on the Nrf2 signaling pathway.
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- Milad Ashrafizadeh
- Department of Basic Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutics Research Center, Neuropharmacology Institute, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,Central Research Laboratory, Deputy of Research, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Basic Science, Shoushtar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shoushtar, Iran
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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Zhang J, Jiao K, Liu J, Xia Y. Metformin reverses the resistance mechanism of lung adenocarcinoma cells that knocks down the Nrf2 gene. Oncol Lett 2018; 16:6071-6080. [PMID: 30333878 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2018.9382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The nuclear factor, erythroid 2 like 2 (Nrf2)/antioxidant response element (ARE) pathway has an important role in the drug resistance of adenocarcinoma, and may act via different mechanisms, including the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway. However, it has remained elusive whether metformin affects Nrf2 and regulates Nrf2/ARE in adenocarcinoma. In the present study, reverse-transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction, cell transfection, western blot analysis, a Cell Counting kit-8 assay and apoptosis detection were used to investigate the above in the A549 cell line and cisplatin-resistant A549 cells (A549/DDP). The results indicated that Nrf2, glutathione S-transferase α 1 (GSTA1) and ATP-binding cassette subfamily C member 1 (ABCC1) were dose-dependently reduced by metformin, and that the effect in A549 cells was greater than that in A549/DDP cells. Treatment with metformin decreased the proliferation and increased the apoptosis of A549 cells to a greater extent than that of A549/DDP cells, and the effect was dose-dependent. After transfection of A549/DDP cells with Nrf2 short hairpin RNA (shRNA), GSTA1 and ABCC1 were markedly decreased, compared with the shRNA-control group of A549/DDP, and low dose-metformin reduced the proliferation and increased apoptosis of A549/DDP cells. Metformin inhibited the Akt and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK)1/2 pathways in A549 cells and activated the p38 MAPK and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) pathways. Furthermore, in the presence of metformin, inhibitors of the p38 MAPK and JNK signaling pathway at different concentrations did not affect the levels of Nrf2, but inhibitors of the Akt and ERK1/2 pathway at different doses reduced the expression of Nrf2. In addition, inhibitors of p38 MAPK and JNK did not affect the effect of metformin on Nrf2, while inhibitors of Akt and ERK1/2 dose-dependently enhanced the inhibitory effects of metformin in A549 cells. In conclusion, metformin inhibits the phosphoinositide-3 kinase/Akt and ERK1/2 signaling pathways in A549 cells to reduce the expression of Nrf2, GSTA1 and ABCC1. Metformin also reverses the resistance of A549/DDP cells to platinum drugs, inhibits the proliferation and promotes apoptosis of drug-resistant cells. These results may provide a theoretical basis and therapeutic targets for the clinical treatment of tumors.
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- Jiacui Zhang
- Department of Internal Medicine, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, P.R. China.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, People's Hospital of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, People's Hospital of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrine Medicine, People's Hospital of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, P.R. China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, P.R. China
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Ma X, Chen Z, Wang L, Wang G, Wang Z, Dong X, Wen B, Zhang Z. The Pathogenesis of Diabetes Mellitus by Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: Its Inhibition by Berberine. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:782. [PMID: 30100874 PMCID: PMC6072898 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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A substantial knowledge on the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus (DM) by oxidative stress and inflammation is available. Berberine is a biologically active botanical that can combat oxidative stress and inflammation and thus ameliorate DM, especially type 2 DM. This article describes the potential of berberine against oxidative stress and inflammation with special emphasis on its mechanistic aspects. In diabetic animal studies, the modified levels of proinflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress markers were observed after administering berberine. In renal, fat, hepatic, pancreatic and several others tissues, berberine-mediated suppression of oxidative stress and inflammation was noted. Berberine acted against oxidative stress and inflammation through a very complex mechanism consisting of several kinases and signaling pathways involving various factors, including NF-κB (nuclear factor-κB) and AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinases). Moreover, MAPKs (mitogen-activated protein kinases) and Nrf2 (nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor 2) also have mechanistic involvement in oxidative stress and inflammation. In spite of above advancements, the mechanistic aspects of the inhibitory role of berberine against oxidative stress and inflammation in diabetes mellitus still necessitate additional molecular studies. These studies will be useful to examine the new prospects of natural moieties against DM.
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- Xueling Ma
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dalian Municipal Central Hospital Affiliated of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Nrf2 as regulator of innate immunity: A molecular Swiss army knife! Biotechnol Adv 2018; 36:358-370. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2017.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2017] [Revised: 12/16/2017] [Accepted: 12/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Kassab RB, Vasicek O, Ciz M, Lojek A, Perecko T. The effects of berberine on reactive oxygen species production in human neutrophils and in cell-free assays. Interdiscip Toxicol 2018; 10:61-65. [PMID: 30123039 PMCID: PMC6096855 DOI: 10.1515/intox-2017-0010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2017] [Accepted: 09/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The health benefits of berberine have been recognized for years. Even so, its effects on human neutrophils, the first line of immune defense, have not been reported. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of berberine on the human neutrophil oxidative burst. Reactive oxygen species production was analyzed by luminol-enhanced chemiluminescence. The analysis was performed in spontaneous and stimulated (phorbol myristate acetate (PMA) or opsonized zymosan particles (OZP)) whole blood and isolated neutrophils in the presence or absence of berberine. The effects of berberine on oxidant production in cell-free assays were evaluated using luminescence (H2O2-peroxidase-luminol) and fluorescence (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity - ORAC) techniques. Berberine decreased the production of reactive oxygen species in human whole blood and isolated neutrophils stimulated with either PMA or OZP with a different efficiency (EC50 was 69 μM and 197 μM for PMA and OZP, respectively). The effect was more pronounced in isolated neutrophils. Cell-free assays showed the antioxidant activity of berberine against peroxyl radicals and hydrogen peroxide. Based on our results, we suggest that the effects of berberine on reactive oxygen species production in human neutrophils are due to its antioxidant activity.
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- Rami B Kassab
- Institute of Biophysics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v. v. i., Kralovopolska 135, 612 65 Brno, Czech Republic.,Zoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Ain Helwan, 11795 Cairo, Egypt
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- Institute of Biophysics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v. v. i., Kralovopolska 135, 612 65 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biophysics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v. v. i., Kralovopolska 135, 612 65 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biophysics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v. v. i., Kralovopolska 135, 612 65 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biophysics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v. v. i., Kralovopolska 135, 612 65 Brno, Czech Republic.,Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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Mohammadzadeh N, Mehri S, Hosseinzadeh H. Berberis vulgaris and its constituent berberine as antidotes and protective agents against natural or chemical toxicities. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2017; 20:538-551. [PMID: 28656089 PMCID: PMC5478782 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2017.8678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2016] [Accepted: 04/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Berberis vulgaris L (B. vulgaris) and its main constituent berberine have been used in traditional medicine for a long time. This medicinal plant and berberine have many properties that have attracted the attention of researchers over the time. According to several studies, B. vulgaris and berberine exhibited anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, anti-Alzheimer, anti-cancer, anti-arrhythmic, antiviral, antibacterial and anti-diabetic effects in both in vitro and invivo experiments. In regard to many reports on protective effects of B. vulgaris and berberine on natural and chemical toxins, in the current review article, the inhibitory effects of these compounds against natural, industrial, environmental and chemical toxicities with focus on cellular mechanism have been categorized. It has been mentioned that berberine could ameliorate toxicity of chemical toxins in brain, heart, kidney, liver and lung in part through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, modulation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathways.
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Lee DU, Ko YS, Kim HJ, Chang KC. 13-Ethylberberine reduces HMGB1 release through AMPK activation in LPS-activated RAW264.7 cells and protects endotoxemic mice from organ damage. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 86:48-56. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.11.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2016] [Revised: 11/14/2016] [Accepted: 11/24/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Feng M, Zou Z, Zhou X, Hu Y, Ma H, Xiao Y, Li X, Ye X. Comparative effect of berberine and its derivative 8-cetylberberine on attenuating atherosclerosis in ApoE−/− mice. Int Immunopharmacol 2017; 43:195-202. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2016.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2016] [Revised: 11/10/2016] [Accepted: 12/01/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Lee KJ, Kim YK, Krupa M, Nguyen AN, Do BH, Chung B, Vu TTT, Kim SC, Choe H. Crotamine stimulates phagocytic activity by inducing nitric oxide and TNF-α via p38 and NFκ-B signaling in RAW 264.7 macrophages. BMB Rep 2017; 49:185-90. [PMID: 26818089 PMCID: PMC4915234 DOI: 10.5483/bmbrep.2016.49.3.271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Crotamine is a peptide toxin found in the venom of the rattlesnake Crotalus durissus terrificus and has antiproliferative, antimicrobial, and antifungal activities. Herein, we show that crotamine dose-dependently induced macrophage phagocytic and cytostatic activity by the induction of nitric oxide (NO) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). Moreover, the crotamineinduced expression of iNOS and TNF-α is mediated through the phosphorylation of p38 and the NF-κB signaling cascade in macrophages. Notably, pretreatment with SB203580 (a p38-specific inhibitor) or BAY 11-7082 (an NF-κB inhibitor) inhibited crotamine-induced NO production and macrophage phagocytic and cytotoxic activity. Our results show for the first time that crotamine stimulates macrophage phagocytic and cytostatic activity by induction of NO and TNF-α via the p38 and NF-κB signaling pathways and suggest that crotamine may be a useful therapeutic agent for the treatment of inflammatory disease. [BMB Reports 2016; 49(3): 185-190].
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- Kyung Jin Lee
- Department of Convergence Medicine, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Korea
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Korea
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- Department of Physiology and Bio-Medical Institute of Technology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Korea
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- Department of Physiology and Bio-Medical Institute of Technology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Korea
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- Department of Physiology and Bio-Medical Institute of Technology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Korea
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- Department of Physiology and Bio-Medical Institute of Technology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Korea
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- Department of Physiology and Bio-Medical Institute of Technology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepatobilopancreatic Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Korea
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- Department of Physiology and Bio-Medical Institute of Technology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Korea
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Berberine and inflammatory bowel disease: A concise review. Pharmacol Res 2016; 113:592-599. [DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2016.09.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2016] [Revised: 08/27/2016] [Accepted: 09/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Gil M, Kim YK, Hong SB, Lee KJ. Naringin Decreases TNF-α and HMGB1 Release from LPS-Stimulated Macrophages and Improves Survival in a CLP-Induced Sepsis Mice. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0164186. [PMID: 27716835 PMCID: PMC5055320 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0164186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2016] [Accepted: 08/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Naringin, a flavanone glycoside extracted from various plants, has a wide range of pharmacological effects. In the present study, we investigated naringin’s mechanism of action and its inhibitory effect on lipopolysaccharide-induced tumor necrosis factor-alpha and high-mobility group box 1 expression in macrophages, and on death in a cecal ligation and puncture induced mouse model of sepsis. Naringin increased heme oxygenase 1 expression in peritoneal macrophage cells through the activation of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase, p38, and NF-E2-related factor 2. Inhibition of heme oxygenase 1 abrogated the naringin’s inhibitory effect on high-mobility group box 1 expression and NF-kB activation in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated macrophages. Moreover, mice pretreated with naringin (200 mg/kg) exhibited decreased sepsis-induced mortality and lung injury, and alleviated lung pathological changes. However, the naringin’s protective effects on sepsis-induced lung injury were eliminated by zinc protoporphyrin, a heme oxygenase 1 competitive inhibitor. These results revealed the mechanism underlying naringin’s protective effect in inflammation and may be beneficial for the treatment of sepsis.
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- Minchan Gil
- Nano-Bio Resources center, Department of Cosmetic Sciences, Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea
- * E-mail: (KJL); (SBH)
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Asan Institute for Life Sciences, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea
- * E-mail: (KJL); (SBH)
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Chang KC, Ko YS, Kim HJ, Nam DY, Lee DU. 13-Methylberberine reduces HMGB1 release in LPS-activated RAW264.7 cells and increases the survival of septic mice through AMPK/P38 MAPK activation. Int Immunopharmacol 2016; 40:269-276. [PMID: 27632705 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2016.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2016] [Revised: 08/18/2016] [Accepted: 08/19/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), a late phase cytokine of sepsis, is viewed as a potential target for the treatment of sepsis. The authors considered that 13-methylberberine (13-MB) might reduce circulating HMGB1 levels and increase survival in a mouse model of sepsis by activating AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). Western blot analysis and vascular contraction testing were performed using RAW264.7 cells and rat thoracic aorta, respectively. The mechanisms responsible were investigated using various signal inhibitors and small interfering RNA techniques. 13-MB significantly reduced HMGB1 release by LPS-activated RAW264.7 cells, and this was prevented by silencing AMPK or p38, or by pretreating cells with p38 MAPKinase inhibitor, suggesting that the activations of p38 and AMPK were responsible for the observed reduction in HMGB1 release. As was expected, 13-MB increased the phosphorylations of p38 and AMPK. Interestingly, phosphorylations of p38 by 13-MB were inhibited by AMPKsiRNA, indicating that AMPK lies upstream of p38. Furthermore, 13-MB concentration-dependently inhibited IκB phosphorylation in LPS-activated RAW264.7 cells, and in aortic rings, co-treatment with 13-MB and LPS for 8h, in vitro, significantly restored the isometric contraction induced by phenylephrine. Importantly, 13-MB significantly increased the survival rate of LPS-induced endotoxemic mice. These results suggest 13-MB may be useful for treating diseases in which HMGB1 is viewed as a target.
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- Ki Churl Chang
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine Gyeongsang National University and Institute of Health Sciences, Jinju 660-751, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine Gyeongsang National University and Institute of Health Sciences, Jinju 660-751, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine Gyeongsang National University and Institute of Health Sciences, Jinju 660-751, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Bioscience, Dongguk University, Gyeongju 780-714, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Bioscience, Dongguk University, Gyeongju 780-714, Republic of Korea.
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Imenshahidi M, Hosseinzadeh H. Berberis Vulgaris and Berberine: An Update Review. Phytother Res 2016; 30:1745-1764. [PMID: 27528198 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 181] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2016] [Revised: 07/04/2016] [Accepted: 07/16/2016] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Berberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid present in several plants, including Coptis sp. and Berberis sp. Berberine is a customary component in Chinese medicine, and is characterized by a diversity of pharmacological effects. An extensive search in electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Ovid, Wiley, ProQuest, ISI, and Science Direct) were used to identify the pharmacological and clinical studies on Berberis vulgaris and berberine, during 2008 to 2015, using 'berberine' and 'Berberis vulgaris' as search words. We found more than 1200 new article studying the properties and clinical uses of berberine and B. vulgaris, for treating tumor, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia, inflammation, bacterial and viral infections, cerebral ischemia trauma, mental disease, Alzheimer disease, osteoporosis, and so on. In this article, we have updated the pharmacological effects of B. vulgaris and its active constituent, berberine. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Mohsen Imenshahidi
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Tetrahydroberberrubine attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury by down-regulating MAPK, AKT, and NF-κB signaling pathways. Biomed Pharmacother 2016; 82:489-97. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2016] [Revised: 05/17/2016] [Accepted: 05/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Cicero AFG, Baggioni A. Berberine and Its Role in Chronic Disease. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2016; 928:27-45. [PMID: 27671811 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-41334-1_2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 142] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Berberine is a quaternary ammonium salt from the protoberberine group of isoquinoline alkaloids. It is found in such plants as Berberis [e.g. Berberis aquifolium (Oregon grape), Berberis vulgaris (barberry), Berberis aristata (tree turmeric)], Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal), Xanthorhiza simplicissima (yellowroot), Phellodendron amurense [2] (Amur corktree), Coptis chinensis (Chinese goldthread), Tinospora cordifolia, Argemone mexicana (prickly poppy) and Eschscholzia californica (Californian poppy). In vitro it exerts significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. In animal models berberine has neuroprotective and cardiovascular protective effects. In humans, its lipid-lowering and insulin-resistance improving actions have clearly been demonstrated in numerous randomized clinical trials. Moreover, preliminary clinical evidence suggest the ability of berberine to reduce endothelial inflammation improving vascular health, even in patients already affected by cardiovascular diseases. Altogether the available evidences suggest a possible application of berberine use in the management of chronic cardiometabolic disorders.
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- Arrigo F G Cicero
- Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Research Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, S. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Via Albertoni 15, 40138, Bologna, Italy.
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- Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Research Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, S. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Via Albertoni 15, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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Pirillo A, Catapano AL. Berberine, a plant alkaloid with lipid- and glucose-lowering properties: From in vitro evidence to clinical studies. Atherosclerosis 2015; 243:449-61. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2015.09.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 154] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2015] [Revised: 09/01/2015] [Accepted: 09/24/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Assessment of β-lapachone loaded in lecithin-chitosan nanoparticles for the topical treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis in L. major infected BALB/c mice. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2015; 11:2003-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2015.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2015] [Revised: 06/22/2015] [Accepted: 07/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Wang F, Meng Y, Zhang Y, Zhao G, Zheng X, Xiao Q, Yu Y. RETRACTED: Ketamine reduces lipopolysaccharide-induced high-mobility group box-1 through heme oxygenase-1 and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/ p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase. J Surg Res 2015; 194:599-613. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2014.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2014] [Revised: 11/02/2014] [Accepted: 11/21/2014] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Srivastava S, Srivastava M, Misra A, Pandey G, Rawat AKS. A review on biological and chemical diversity in Berberis (Berberidaceae). EXCLI JOURNAL 2015; 14:247-67. [PMID: 26535033 PMCID: PMC4614447 DOI: 10.17179/excli2014-399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2014] [Accepted: 11/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Berberis is an important genus and well known in the Indian as well as European systems of traditional medicine. It is used since ancient times for curing eye disease, fever, jaundice, rheumatism, vomiting during pregnancy, kidney and gall balder stones and various other ailments due to the presence of biologically active alkaloid berberine. Action of the root extracts of few species are believed to be as powerful as quinine in the treatment of malarial fever. A plethora of literature pertaining to the taxonomy, biology, chemistry, traditional and ethnic uses of Berberis in different countries and indigenous cultures was collected by both offline (library, journals, textbooks etc.) and online mode (electronic search of available databases). In addition to this, books on traditional medicine and ethno pharmacological knowledge were also referred to extract ancient uses of Berberis in different traditional medicine systems. Most of the folklore, traditional and ethno botanical claims about Berberis species were validated by broad spectrum in vitro and vivo pharmacological studies. The present article summarizes its usage in eye and liver disorder, fever, kidney and gall stones along with anticancer activity. This comprehensive review will not only help researchers for further evaluation but also provide substantial information for future exploitation of species to develop novel herbal formulations.
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- Sharad Srivastava
- Pharmacognosy and Ethno pharmacology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow-226001, India
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- Pharmacognosy and Ethno pharmacology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow-226001, India
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- Pharmacognosy and Ethno pharmacology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow-226001, India
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- Pharmacognosy and Ethno pharmacology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow-226001, India
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- Pharmacognosy and Ethno pharmacology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow-226001, India
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Kang R, Chen R, Zhang Q, Hou W, Wu S, Cao L, Huang J, Yu Y, Fan XG, Yan Z, Sun X, Wang H, Wang Q, Tsung A, Billiar TR, Zeh HJ, Lotze MT, Tang D. HMGB1 in health and disease. Mol Aspects Med 2014; 40:1-116. [PMID: 25010388 PMCID: PMC4254084 DOI: 10.1016/j.mam.2014.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 680] [Impact Index Per Article: 68.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2014] [Accepted: 05/05/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Complex genetic and physiological variations as well as environmental factors that drive emergence of chromosomal instability, development of unscheduled cell death, skewed differentiation, and altered metabolism are central to the pathogenesis of human diseases and disorders. Understanding the molecular bases for these processes is important for the development of new diagnostic biomarkers, and for identifying new therapeutic targets. In 1973, a group of non-histone nuclear proteins with high electrophoretic mobility was discovered and termed high-mobility group (HMG) proteins. The HMG proteins include three superfamilies termed HMGB, HMGN, and HMGA. High-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), the most abundant and well-studied HMG protein, senses and coordinates the cellular stress response and plays a critical role not only inside of the cell as a DNA chaperone, chromosome guardian, autophagy sustainer, and protector from apoptotic cell death, but also outside the cell as the prototypic damage associated molecular pattern molecule (DAMP). This DAMP, in conjunction with other factors, thus has cytokine, chemokine, and growth factor activity, orchestrating the inflammatory and immune response. All of these characteristics make HMGB1 a critical molecular target in multiple human diseases including infectious diseases, ischemia, immune disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic disorders, and cancer. Indeed, a number of emergent strategies have been used to inhibit HMGB1 expression, release, and activity in vitro and in vivo. These include antibodies, peptide inhibitors, RNAi, anti-coagulants, endogenous hormones, various chemical compounds, HMGB1-receptor and signaling pathway inhibition, artificial DNAs, physical strategies including vagus nerve stimulation and other surgical approaches. Future work further investigating the details of HMGB1 localization, structure, post-translational modification, and identification of additional partners will undoubtedly uncover additional secrets regarding HMGB1's multiple functions.
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- Rui Kang
- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA; Department of Neurology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, China
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- Key Laboratory for Major Obstetric Diseases of Guangdong Province, Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Experimental Department of Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510510, China
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- Laboratory of Emergency Medicine, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA.
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Li B, Choi HJ, Lee DS, Oh H, Kim YC, Moon JY, Park WH, Park SD, Kim JE. Amomum tsao-ko suppresses lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory responses in RAW264.7 macrophages via Nrf2-dependent heme oxygenase-1 expression. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2014; 42:1229-44. [PMID: 25178279 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x14500773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Amomum tsao-ko Crevost et Lemaire, used as a spice in Asia, is an important source of Chinese cuisine and traditional Chinese medicines. A. tsao-ko is reported to exert a variety of biological and pharmacological activities, including anti-proliferative, anti-oxidative and neuroprotective effects. In this study, NNMBS227, consisting of the ethanol extract of A. tsao-ko, exhibited potent anti-inflammatory activities in RAW264.7 macrophages. We investigated the effect of NNMBS227 in the suppression of pro-inflammatory mediators, including pro-inflammatory enzymes (inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase-2) and cytokines (tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β) in LPS stimulated macrophages. NNMBS227 also inhibited the phosphorylation and degradation of IκB-α, as well as the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) p65 caused by stimulation with LPS. In addition, NNMBS227 induced heme oxygenase (HO)-1 expression through the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) in macrophages. Using tin protoporphyrin (SnPP), an HO activity inhibitor, we confirmed an association between the anti-inflammatory effects of NNMBS227 and the up-regulation of HO-1. These findings suggest that Nrf2-dependent increases in the expression of HO-1 induced by NNMBS227 conferred anti-inflammatory activities in LPS stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages.
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- Bin Li
- Department of Pharmacy, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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Anuranjani, Bala M. Concerted action of Nrf2-ARE pathway, MRN complex, HMGB1 and inflammatory cytokines - implication in modification of radiation damage. Redox Biol 2014; 2:832-46. [PMID: 25009785 PMCID: PMC4085347 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2014.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2013] [Revised: 02/25/2014] [Accepted: 02/25/2014] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Whole body exposure to low linear energy transfer (LET) ionizing radiations (IRs) damages vital intracellular bio-molecules leading to multiple cellular and tissue injuries as well as pathophysiologies such as inflammation, immunosuppression etc. Nearly 70% of damage is caused indirectly by radiolysis of intracellular water leading to formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and free radicals and producing a state of oxidative stress. The damage is also caused by direct ionization of biomolecules. The type of radiation injuries is dependent on the absorbed radiation dose. Sub-lethal IR dose produces more of DNA base damages, whereas higher doses produce more DNA single strand break (SSBs), and double strand breaks (DSBs). The Nrf2-ARE pathway is an important oxidative stress regulating pathway. The DNA DSBs repair regulated by MRN complex, immunomodulation and inflammation regulated by HMGB1 and various types of cytokines are some of the key pathways which interact with each other in a complex manner and modify the radiation response. Because the majority of radiation damage is via oxidative stress, it is essential to gain in depth understanding of the mechanisms of Nrf2-ARE pathway and understand its interactions with MRN complex, HMGB1 and cytokines to increase our understanding on the radiation responses. Such information is of tremendous help in development of medical radiation countermeasures, radioprotective drugs and therapeutics. Till date no approved and safe countermeasure is available for human use. This study reviews the Nrf2-ARE pathway and its crosstalk with MRN-complex, HMGB1 and cytokines (TNF-a, IL-6, IFN-? etc.). An attempt is also made to review the modification of some of these pathways in presence of selected antioxidant radioprotective compounds or herbal extracts. Exposure to low linear energy transfer (LET) ionizing radiation (IR) causes intracellular oxidative stress and activate the Nrf2-ARE antioxidant pathway. Irradiation also causes inflammation and DNA damage which affect other pathways related to MRN complex and HMGB1 proteins. The antioxidant Keap1-Nrf2-ARE pathway most importantly regulates intracellular oxidative stress. The interaction of Keap1-Nrf2-ARE pathway with HMGB1 regulated inflammation; MRN complex regulated DNA repair is reviewed.
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Key Words
- .OH, hydroxyl radical
- AP1, activator protein-1
- ARE, antioxidant response element
- ATM, ataxia telangiectasia mutagenesis
- Bcl-2, B cell lymphoma-2 protein
- CBP, CREB-binding protein
- Chk-2, checkpoint kinase-2 protein
- DAMP, death associated molecular pattern
- DDR, DNA damage response
- DGR, double glycine repeats
- DSB, double strands break
- FGF, fibroblast growth factor
- FGF2, fibroblast growth factor-2
- GM-CSF, granulocytes macrophages colony stimulating factor
- GPx, glutathione peroxidase
- GSH, glutathione (reduced)
- GSK-3ß, glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta
- HMGB1
- HMGB1, high mobility group Box 1
- HR, homologous recombination
- IR, ionizing radiation
- Keap1, Kelch like ECH associated protein 1
- LET, linear energy transfer
- MDA, malondialdehyde
- MIP, macrophages inflammatory proteins
- MRN complex
- MRN, Mre11, Rad50 and Nbs1 subunits
- MRP, multidrug resistance protein
- NADPH, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
- NES, nuclear export sequence
- NHEJ, non-homologous end joining
- NLS, nuclear localization sequence
- Nrf2-ARE pathway
- PKC, protein kinase C
- RAGE, receptor for advance glycation end products
- RIF, radiation induced foci
- RNS, reactive nitrogen species
- ROS, reactive oxygen species
- Radio-modification
- SOD, superoxide dismutase
- SSBs, single strand DNA breaks
- TRAIL, TNF related apoptosis inducing ligand
- TWEAK
- TWEAK, tumour necrosis factor weak inducer of apoptosis
- VEGF, vascular endothelial growth factor
- VSMC, vascular smooth muscle cells
- bFGF, basal fibroblast growth factor
- t-BHQ, tert butyl hydroquinone
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- Anuranjani
- Radiation Biology Department, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Brig SK Mazumdar Marg, Delhi -110054, India
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- Radiation Biology Department, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Brig SK Mazumdar Marg, Delhi -110054, India
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Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of berberine in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2014; 2014:289264. [PMID: 24669227 PMCID: PMC3942282 DOI: 10.1155/2014/289264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2013] [Revised: 12/30/2013] [Accepted: 01/02/2014] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Oxidative stress and inflammation are proved to be critical for the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus. Berberine (BBR) is a natural compound isolated from plants such as Coptis chinensis and Hydrastis canadensis and with multiple pharmacological activities. Recent studies showed that BBR had antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, which contributed in part to its efficacy against diabetes mellitus. In this review, we summarized the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of BBR as well as their molecular basis. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of BBR were noted with changes in oxidative stress markers, antioxidant enzymes, and proinflammatory cytokines after BBR administration in diabetic animals. BBR inhibited oxidative stress and inflammation in a variety of tissues including liver, adipose tissue, kidney and pancreas. Mechanisms of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of BBR were complex, which involved multiple cellular kinases and signaling pathways, such as AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor-2 (Nrf2) pathway, and nuclear factor- κ B (NF- κ B) pathway. Detailed mechanisms and pathways for the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of BBR still need further investigation. Clarification of these issues could help to understand the pharmacology of BBR in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and promote the development of antidiabetic natural products.
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Li J, Zhong W, Wang W, Hu S, Yuan J, Zhang B, Hu T, Song G. Ginsenoside metabolite compound K promotes recovery of dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis and inhibits inflammatory responses by suppressing NF-κB activation. PLoS One 2014; 9:e87810. [PMID: 24504372 PMCID: PMC3913696 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0087810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2013] [Accepted: 01/02/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Phytogenic compounds with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, such as ginsenoside metabolite compound K (CK) or berberine (BBR), are currently discussed as promising complementary agents in the prevention and treatment of cancer and inflammation. The latest study showed that ginsenoside Rb1 and its metabolites could inhibit TNBS-induced colitis injury. However, the functional mechanisms of anti-inflammation effects of ginsenoside, particularly its metabolite CK are still not clear. Here, using dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice, clinical parameters, intestinal integrity, pro-inflammatory cytokines production, and signaling pathways in colonic tissues were determined. In mild and sever colitis mice, CK and BBR (as a positive agent) alleviated colitis histopathology injury, ameliorated myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines production, such as, IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, and increased anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 production in both mice colon tissues and blood. Nevertheless, the results revealed that CK and BBR inhibited NF-κB p65 nuclear translocation, downregulated p-IκBα and upregulated IκBα, indicating that CK, as well as BBR, suppressed the activation of the NF-κB pathway in the progression of colitis with immunofluorescence, immunohistochemical and western blotting analysis. Furthermore, CK inhibited pro-inflammatory cytokines production in LPS-activated macrophages via down-regulation of NF-κB signaling pathway. Taken together, our results not only reveal that CK promotes the recovery of the progression of colitis and inhibits the inflammatory responses by suppressing NF-κB activation, but also suggest that CK downregulates intestinal inflammation through regulating the activation of macrophages and pro-inflammatory cytokines production.
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- Juan Li
- Cancer Research Center, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- * E-mail: (TH); (GS)
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- Cancer Research Center, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- * E-mail: (TH); (GS)
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Yang Y, Wang J, Yang Q, Wu S, Yang Z, Zhu H, Zheng M, Liu W, Wu W, He J, Chen Z. Shikonin inhibits the lipopolysaccharide-induced release of HMGB1 in RAW264.7 cells via IFN and NF-κB signaling pathways. Int Immunopharmacol 2014; 19:81-7. [PMID: 24447680 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2014.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2013] [Revised: 12/29/2013] [Accepted: 01/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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To study the anti-inflammation effect of Shikonin (Shik) and its mechanism, murine macrophage-like RAW264.7 cells (RAW264.7 cells) were divided into control group, LPS group (0.125, 0.25 and 0.5μg/ml), LPS (0.125, 0.25 and 0.5μg/ml) plus Shik (0.5, 1 and 2μM) group, and Shik (2μM) group. After exposure for 24h, the levels of Interleukin-6 (IL-6), nitric oxide (NO) and Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α) in supernatant were measured with ELISA, the expression of high mobility group box 1(HMGB1) in supernatant and cytoplasm was assayed using qRT-PCR, western blot and immunofluorescence assays, the expression of IFN-β in cellular and supernatant was assayed by qRT-PCR and ELISA, and the ratio of nuclear to cytoplasm for NF-κB protein expression was assayed using western blot. The results of our investigation demonstrated that Shik could reduce significantly the levels of IL-6, NO and TNF-α in RAW264.7 cells exposed to LPS (P<0.05 or P<0.01). The expression of HMGB1, IFN-β and the ratio of nuclear to cytoplasm for NF-κB protein expression in LPS plus Shik group declined significantly as compared with LPS group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). The inhibitors of IFN-β signaling molecule JAK and NF-κB could attenuate significantly the expression of HMGB1 in supernatant. It was found in the present study that Shik could have the anti-inflammatory effects in RAW264.7 cells exposed to LPS, and one of the mechanisms may be the down-regulation of HMGB expression, which was associated with the IFN-β and NF-κB signaling pathways.
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- Ying Yang
- State Key Lab of Diagnostic and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, 1st Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Lab of Diagnostic and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, 1st Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310016, China
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- State Key Lab of Diagnostic and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, 1st Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Lab of Diagnostic and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, 1st Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Lab of Diagnostic and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, 1st Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Lab of Diagnostic and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, 1st Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Lab of Diagnostic and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, 1st Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Lab of Diagnostic and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, 1st Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Lab of Diagnostic and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, 1st Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China.
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