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Shen X, Ruan Y, Zhao Y, Ye Q, Huang W, He L, He Q, Cai W. Ophiopogonin D alleviates acute lung injury by regulating inflammation via the STAT3/A20/ASK1 axis. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 130:155482. [PMID: 38824823 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Acute lung injury (ALI) is characterized by acute pulmonary inflammatory infiltration. Alveolar epithelial cells (AECs) release numerous pro-inflammatory cytokines, which result in the pathological changes seen in ALI. Ophiopogonin D (OD), extracted from the roots of Ophiopogon japonicus (Thunb.) Ker Gawl. (Liliaceae), reduces inflammation; however, the efficacy of OD in ALI has not been reported and the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. PURPOSE This study investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of OD, as well as the underlying mechanisms, in AECs and a mouse ALI model. METHODS Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were used to stimulate macrophages and A549 cells, and a mouse ALI model was established by intratracheal LPS administration. The anti-inflammatory effects and mechanisms of OD in the TNF-α-induced in vitro inflammation model was evaluated using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction qPCR), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), western blotting, nuclear and cytoplasmic protein extraction, and immunofluorescence. The in vivo anti-inflammatory activity of OD was evaluated using hematoxylin and eosin staining, qPCR, ELISA, and western blotting. RESULTS The bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and lung tissue of LPS-induced ALI mice exhibited increased TNF-α expression. TNF-α induced a significantly greater pro-inflammatory effect in AECs than LPS. OD reduced inflammation and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and transcription factor p65 phosphorylation in vivo and in vitro and promoted signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) phosphorylation and A20 expression, thereby inducing apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1) proteasomal degradation. CONCLUSION OD exerts an anti-inflammatory effect by promoting STAT3-dependent A20 expression and ASK1 degradation. OD may therefore have therapeutic value in treating ALI and other TNF-α-related inflammatory diseases.
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- Xiao Shen
- The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- College of Basic Medical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310005, China.
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Choi GY, Kim KJ, Park HS, Hwang ES, Cho JM, Kim HB, Kim DO, Park JH. Phenolic changes in a combined herbal extract of Lithospermum erythrorhizon, Houttuynia cordata, and Spirodela polyrhiza and alleviation of DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis in BALB/c mice. Food Sci Biotechnol 2024; 33:129-144. [PMID: 38186620 PMCID: PMC10766889 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-023-01329-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory skin disease showing skin barrier dysfunction, eczematous lesions, severe itching, and abnormal immune responses. The aim of this study was to determine whether an herb combination of Lithospermum erythrorhizon (LE), Houttuynia cordata (HC), and Spirodela polyrhiza (SP) has a superior anti-AD effect. Forty-two compounds were identified in LE, HC, SP, and a combined herb extract of LE, HC, and SP (LHS) using ultra-high-pressure liquid chromatography (UHPLC)-Orbitrap mass spectrometer (MS). The concentration of flavonoid glycosides including orientin (luteolin-8-C-glucoside), quercetin-3-O-rhamnoside, and luteolin-7-O-glucoside in the LHS was increased than in individual extracts. Furthermore, the treatment of LHS most effectively inhibited the increase of epidermal thickness, the number of mast cells, and the release of immunoglobulin E compared with that with each extract. These results suggest that the potential anti-AD effects of the LHS are due to the changes of bioactive compounds by the combination of herbs. Graphical abstract Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10068-023-01329-7.
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- Ga-Young Choi
- Center for Research Equipment, Korea Basic Science Institute, Cheongju, 28119 Republic of Korea
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- Bioinformatics & Molecular Design Research Center, Incheon, 21983 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Gerontology (Age Tech-Service Convergence Major), Graduate School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Gerontology (Age Tech-Service Convergence Major), Graduate School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104 Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
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- Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104 Republic of Korea
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Gerontology (Age Tech-Service Convergence Major), Graduate School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104 Republic of Korea
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Varshney M, Bahadur S. Comprehensive Review on Phytoconstituents-based Nanomedicine for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2024; 25:737-756. [PMID: 37888809 DOI: 10.2174/0113892010245092230922180341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is known as a chronic disease characterized by eczematous and pruritus skin lesions. The pathology behind atopic dermatitis etiology is loss of epidermal barrier, which prevents the production of protein filaggrin that can induce T-cell infiltration and inflammation. Treatment of AD is majorly based on limiting skin repair as well as reducing inflammation and itching. There are several remedies available for the treatment of AD, such as Janus kinase and calcineurin inhibitors, topical corticosteroids, and phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors. The conventional formulations in the market have limited safety and efficacy. Hence, effective treatment of atopic dermatitis requires the development of novel, efficacious, reliable, and specific therapies. Recent research data have revealed that some naturally occurring medicinal plants have potential applications in the management of AD through different mechanisms. The nanotechnology-based therapeutics have gained a lot of attention in the last decade for the improvement in the activity of drugs having low absorption due to poor solubility, thus leading to lesser bioavailability. Therapies based on nanotechnology can be an effective way to overcome these obstacles. Due to their effective propensity to provide better drug diffusion and bioavailability as well as drug targeting potential at the desired site of action, these approaches may have decreased adverse drug effects, better penetration, and enhanced therapeutic efficacy. Hence, this review highlights the potential of phytoconstituents-based novel formulations for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Furthermore, recent patents on therapeutic approaches to atopic dermatitis have also been briefly described.
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- Mayuri Varshney
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, 281406, U.P. India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, 281406, U.P. India
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Tai LR, Chiang YF, Huang KC, Chen HY, Ali M, Hsia SM. Hinokitiol as a modulator of TLR4 signaling and apoptotic pathways in atopic dermatitis. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 170:116026. [PMID: 38128179 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.116026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) poses a significant global health challenge, characterized by dysregulated inflammation and apoptotic processes. This study explores the therapeutic efficacy of hinokitiol, employing a comprehensive in vivo and in vitro approach. Assessment of inflammation-related markers in the animal model included observation of physical appearance, Western blotting, ELISA, and H&E staining. Additionally, the cell culture model enabled the evaluation of apoptosis and ROS levels using MTT assay, crystal violet staining, Western blot, and DCFDA assays. The results revealed hinokitiol's proficiency in ameliorating ear and skin morphology in the DNCB-induced AD model, mediated through the TLR4/MyD88 pathway. Notably, hinokitiol intervention led to a reduction in both M1 and M2 macrophage phenotypes. In vitro investigations demonstrated hinokitiol's ability to enhance cell viability and morphology under TNF-α and IFN-γ induction. Mechanistically, hinokitiol exhibited regulatory effects on apoptosis-related proteins, including Bax, Cytochrome c, Caspase-3, and PARP, thereby averting cellular damage. These findings suggest that hinokitiol is a promising natural compound with significant potential for alleviating inflammation and apoptosis in AD, indicating potential avenues for future therapeutic developments.
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- Ling-Ray Tai
- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, 11566 Cairo, Egypt; Deaprtment of Obstertrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, 60637, Chicago, IL, USA
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; School of Food Safety, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; TMU Research Center for Digestive Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Su Y, Han Y, Choi HS, Lee GY, Cho HW, Choi H, Jang YS, Choi JH, Seo JW. Lipid mediators derived from DHA alleviate DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis and improve the gut microbiome in BALB/c mice. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 124:110900. [PMID: 37708704 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily results from immune dysregulation. We determined the potential therapeutic benefits of lipid mediators (LM, 17S-monohydroxy DHA, resolvin D5, and protectin DX in a ratio of 3:47:50) produced by soybean lipoxygenase from DHA. The underlying molecular mechanisms involved in TNF-α/IFN-γ-stimulated HaCaT cells as well as its effect in an AD mouse model induced by DNCB in BALB/c mice were examined. The results indicated that LM effectively attenuates the production of inflammatory cytokines (IL-6 and IL-1β) and chemokines (IL-8 and MCP-1) by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway in TNF-α/IFN-γ-stimulated HaCaT cells. The oral administration of LM at 5 or 10 μg/kg/day significantly reduced skin lesions, epidermal thickness, and mast cell infiltration in AD mice. Furthermore, LM reduced the production of IgE and inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β) in the serum, modulated gut microbiota diversity, and restored the microbial composition. Overall, our findings suggest that LM represents a potential therapeutic agent for improving AD symptoms through its ability to suppress inflammatory cytokines and alter the composition of gut microbiota.
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- Yan Su
- Microbial Biotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Jeongeup-Si 56212, South Korea; Department of Bioactive Material Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea.
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- Microbial Biotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Jeongeup-Si 56212, South Korea.
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, College of Applied Life Sciences, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, South Korea.
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- Healthcare Technology Institute, Kolon Advanced Research Center, 110 Magokdong-ro, Seoul 07793, South Korea.
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- Healthcare Technology Institute, Kolon Advanced Research Center, 110 Magokdong-ro, Seoul 07793, South Korea.
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- Healthcare Technology Institute, Kolon Advanced Research Center, 110 Magokdong-ro, Seoul 07793, South Korea.
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- Department of Bioactive Material Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea.
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- Microbial Biotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Jeongeup-Si 56212, South Korea.
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- Microbial Biotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Jeongeup-Si 56212, South Korea.
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Jeong SY, Yu HS, Ra MJ, Jung SM, Yu JN, Kim JC, Kim KH. Phytochemical Investigation of Equisetum arvense and Evaluation of Their Anti-Inflammatory Potential in TNFα/INFγ-Stimulated Keratinocytes. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1478. [PMID: 37895949 PMCID: PMC10609812 DOI: 10.3390/ph16101478] [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: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Equisetum arvense L. (Equisetaceae), widely known as 'horsetail', is a perennial plant found extensively across Asia. Extracts of E. arvense have been used in traditional medicine, particularly for the treatment of inflammatory disorders. This study aimed to determine the phytochemical compounds in E. arvense ethanolic extract and their anti-inflammatory properties. Subsequently, we isolated and identified nine secondary metabolites, including kaempferol 3,7-di-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (1), icariside B2 (2), (Z)-3-hexenyl β-D-glucopyranoside (3), luteolin 5-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (4), 4-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl caffeic acid (5), clemastanin B (6), 4-O-caffeoylshikimic acid (7), (7S,8S)-threo-7,9,9'-trihydroxy-3,3'-dimethoxy-8-O-4'-neolignan-4-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (8), and 3-O-caffeoylshikimic acid (9). The chemical structures of the isolated compounds (1-9) were elucidated using HR-ESI-MS data, NMR spectra, and ECD data. Next, the anti-inflammatory effects of the isolates were evaluated in tumor necrosis factor (TNF)α/interferon (IFN)γ-induced HaCaT, a human keratinocyte cell line. Among the isolates, compound 3 showed the highest inhibitory effect on the expression of pro-inflammatory chemokines, followed by compounds 6 and 8. Correspondingly, the preceding isolates inhibited TNFα/IFNγ-induced activation of pro-inflammatory transcription factors, signal transducer and activator of transcription 1, and nuclear factor-κB. Collectively, E. arvense could be employed for the development of prophylactic or therapeutic agents for improving dermatitis.
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- Se Yun Jeong
- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea;
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- Natural Product Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Gangneung 25451, Republic of Korea;
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- Hongcheon Institute of Medicinal Herb, Hongcheon-gun 25142, Republic of Korea; (M.-J.R.); (S.-M.J.)
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- Hongcheon Institute of Medicinal Herb, Hongcheon-gun 25142, Republic of Korea; (M.-J.R.); (S.-M.J.)
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- Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources, Sangju 37242, Republic of Korea;
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- Natural Product Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Gangneung 25451, Republic of Korea;
- Division of Bio-Medical Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea;
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Yang M, Zhao M, Xia T, Chen Y, Li W, Zhang H, Peng M, Li C, Cao X, Liang L, Yue Y, Zhong L, Du J, Li J, Wang Y, Shu Z. Physalis alkekengi L. var. franchetii combined with hormone therapy for atopic dermatitis. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 162:114622. [PMID: 37003035 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114622] [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: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, chronic, and recurring inflammatory skin disease. Physalis alkekengi L. var. franchetii (Mast) Makino (PAF), a traditional Chinese medicine, is primarily used for the clinical treatment of AD. In this study, a 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene-induced AD BALB/c mouse model was established, and a comprehensive pharmacological method was used to determine the pharmacological effects and molecular mechanisms of PAF in the treatment of AD. The results indicated that both PAF gel (PAFG) and PAFG+MF (mometasone furoate) attenuated the severity of AD and reduced the infiltration of eosinophils and mast cells in the skin. Serum metabolomics showed that PAFG combined with MF administration exerted a synergistic effect by remodeling metabolic disorders in mice. In addition, PAFG also alleviated the side effects of thymic atrophy and growth inhibition induced by MF. Network pharmacology predicted that the active ingredients of PAF were flavonoids and exerted therapeutic effects through anti-inflammatory effects. Finally, immunohistochemical analysis confirmed that PAFG inhibited the inflammatory response through the ERβ/HIF-1α/VEGF signaling pathway. Our results revealed that PAF can be used as a natural-source drug with good development prospects for the clinical treatment of AD.
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- Mengru Yang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Ko HM, Jee W, Lee D, Jang HJ, Jung JH. Ophiopogonin D increase apoptosis by activating p53 via ribosomal protein L5 and L11 and inhibiting the expression of c-Myc via CNOT2. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:974468. [PMID: 36569330 PMCID: PMC9780504 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.974468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Ophiopogonin D (OP-D), which is extracted from the root tuber of Ophiopogon japonicus, is well known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer effects. It is also therapeutic for various diseases such as diabetic myocardial injuries, obesity, atopic dermatitis, and osteoporosis. However, there are insufficient reports on the anti-cancer effects and molecular mechanisms of OP-D in colorectal cancer. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the anti-cancer-modulating effect of OP-D on colorectal cancer. The study proved that OP-D (20-40 uM) has significant cell viability inhibition and anti-proliferative effects in Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay and colony formation assay. In addition, our immunofluorescence analysis data showed that OP-D (40 uM) inhibited the expression of Ki67, a cell proliferation marker, and confirmed that OP-D could induce nucleolar stress by depletion of IPO7 and XPO1. Furthermore, our western blot data showed that OP-D induced p53 expression via ribosomal protein (RP) L5 or L11 and inhibited c-Myc expression through CNOT2 in a dose-dependent manner. Additionally, OP-D regulated cyclin D1 and CDK4, which are well known as cell cycle regulatory proteins. OP-D consistently inhibited the phosphorylation of AKT expression in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, OP-D shortened c-Myc's half-life in a time-dependent manner. Furthermore, CNOT2 knockdown enhanced the inhibitory effect of OP-D on c-Myc in colon cancer cells. Besides that, we confirmed that OP-D has a combinational anti-cancer effect of 5-FU or doxorubicin to reduce cell viability and induce apoptosis through p53 and c-Myc regulation. Altogether, our results suggest that OP-D regulates colon cancer cell proliferation and induces apoptosis by inhibiting c-Myc expression via activation of p53 and CNOT2 regulation. The study demonstrated that OP-D may be a promising natural anti-cancer agent for the treatment of colorectal cancer.
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- Hyun Min Ko
- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea,Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, China
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea,Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, China
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- Soonchunhyang Institute of Medi-bio Science, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan-si, South Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea,Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, China,*Correspondence: Hyeung-Jin Jang, ; Ji Hoon Jung,
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea,Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, China,*Correspondence: Hyeung-Jin Jang, ; Ji Hoon Jung,
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Luo J, Li Y, Zhai Y, Liu Y, Zeng J, Wang D, Li L, Zhu Z, Chang B, Deng F, Zhang J, Zhou J, Sun L. D-Mannose ameliorates DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis in mice and TNF-α-induced inflammation in human keratinocytes via mTOR/NF-κB pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2022; 113:109378. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.109378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Mohd Kasim VNK, Noble SM, Liew KY, Tan JW, Israf DA, Tham CL. Management of Atopic Dermatitis Via Oral and Topical Administration of Herbs in Murine Model: A Systematic Review. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:785782. [PMID: 35685636 PMCID: PMC9171034 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.785782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Over the past few decades, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) using herbs, or their active constituents have garnered substantial attention in the management of a chronic and relapsing inflammatory skin disorder called atopic dermatitis (AD), particularly in attenuating disease recurrence and maintaining long-term remission. In Eastern Asian countries including China, Korea and Taiwan, herbal medicine available in both topical and oral preparation plays a significant role in treating skin diseases like AD as they possibly confer high anti-inflammatory properties and immunomodulatory functions. Conventional murine models of AD have been employed in drug discovery to provide scientific evidence for conclusive and specific pharmacological effects elicited by the use of traditional herbs and their active constituents. Coupled with the goal to develop safe and effective novel therapeutic agents for AD, this systematic review consists of a summary of 103 articles on both orally and topically administered herbs and their active constituents in the murine model, whereby articles were screened and selected via a specialized framework known as PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparator and Outcome). The objectives of this review paper were to identify the efficacy of oral and topical administered herbs along with their active constituents in alleviating AD and the underlying mechanism of actions, as well as the animal models and choice of inducer agents used in these studies. The main outcome on the efficacy of the majority of the herbs and their active constituents illustrated suppression of Th2 response as well as improvements in the severity of AD lesions, suppression of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) concentration and mast cell infiltration. The majority of these studies used BALB/c mice followed by NC/Nga mice (commonly used gender–male; commonly used age group – 6–8 weeks). The most used agent in inducing AD was 2, 4-Dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB), and the average induction period for both oral and topical administered herbs and their active constituents in AD experiments lasted between 3 and 4 weeks. In light of these findings, this review paper could potentially assist researchers in exploring the potential candidate herbs and their active constituents using murine model for the amelioration of AD.
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- Vivi Nur Khalieda Mohd Kasim
- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- School of Science, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
- *Correspondence: Chau Ling Tham,
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Wang L, Yang H, Qiao L, Liu J, Liao X, Huang H, Dong J, Chen J, Chen D, Wang J. Ophiopogonin D Inhibiting Epithelial NF-κB Signaling Pathway Protects Against Experimental Colitis in Mice. Inflammation 2022; 45:1720-1731. [PMID: 35460395 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-022-01655-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The sustained activation of the nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway has been observed in human inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ophiopogonin D (OP-D) is a small molecular compound isolated from Ophiopogon japonicus, a widely used herbal remedy. In this study, dextran sodium sulfate was used to make a mouse model of experimental colitis and verify the effect of OP-D on the mouse model of experimental colitis. Small molecule-protein molecular docking approaches were also used to discover the mechanisms underlying the OP-D-induced regulation of colitis. In colitis, the OP-D can inhibit the apoptosis of intestinal mucosa cells, restore the intestinal barrier, and alleviate inflammation. The molecular docking simulations showed that OP-D had a high affinity with the REL-homology domain of NF-κB-p65 that affected its translocation to the nucleus. In a cell study, the effects of OP-D on inflammation and barrier dysfunction were significantly decreased by a small interfering RNA targeting NF-κB-p65. Further, the LPS-induced increase in NF-κB-p65 in the nucleus was also significantly inhibited by OP-D. OP-D alleviated experimental colitis by inhibiting NF-κB. New insights into the pathogenesis and treatment options of colitis are provided through this study.
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- Liang Wang
- Research and Teaching Department of Comparative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
- Laboratory Animal Center, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Tianjin Union Medical Center, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300121, China
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- Research and Teaching Department of Comparative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Research and Teaching Department of Comparative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Research and Teaching Department of Comparative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Research and Teaching Department of Comparative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China.
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China.
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Lei F, Weckerle CS, Heinrich M. Liriopogons (Genera Ophiopogon and Liriope, Asparagaceae): A Critical Review of the Phytochemical and Pharmacological Research. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:769929. [PMID: 34925027 PMCID: PMC8678496 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.769929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The closely related genera Liriope and Ophiopogon (Asparagaceae), collectively known in English as liriopogons, have similar therapeutic uses in treating cough, rheumatoid arthritis, and cleaning heat. The main aim of this review is to understand the current phytochemical and pharmacological knowledge including an assessment of the quality of the scientific evidence. A literature search was conducted in line with PRISMA guidelines, by retrieving available information up to 2020 from five online resources. The bioactive metabolites of liriopogons include steroidal saponins, flavonoids, polysaccharides, organic acids, phenols. Cardiovascular protective, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, neuroprotective, anti-viral, anti-acute myeloid leukemia and hepatoprotective effects have been at the center of attention. From a toxicological perspective Ophiopogon japonicus seems to be safe. Some problems with the quality of the pharmacological evidence stand out including the application of excessive dose level and methodological problems in the design. Additionally, a reasonable link between local/traditional uses and pharmacological assessment is often vague or not reflected in the text. Future researches on liriopogons are required to use rigorous scientific approaches in research on evidence-based natural products for the future benefits of patients.
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- Feiyi Lei
- Department of Systematic and Evolutionary Botany, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Systematic and Evolutionary Botany, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Research Group 'Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy', UCL School of Pharmacy, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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Ko CY, Chao J, Chen PY, Su SY, Maeda T, Lin CY, Chiang HC, Huang SS. Ethnobotanical Survey on Skin Whitening Prescriptions of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Taiwan. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:736370. [PMID: 34916932 PMCID: PMC8670535 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.736370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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The increasing interest and demand for skin whitening products globally, particularly in Asia, have necessitated rapid advances in research on skin whitening products used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Herein, we investigated 74 skin whitening prescriptions sold in TCM pharmacies in Taiwan. Commonly used medicinal materials were defined as those with a relative frequency of citation (RFC) > 0.2 and their characteristics were evaluated. Correlation analysis of commonly used medicinal materials was carried out to identify the core component of the medicinal materials. Of the purchased 74 skin whitening prescriptions, 36 were oral prescriptions, 37 were external prescriptions, and one prescription could be used as an oral or external prescription. After analysis, 90 traditional Chinese medicinal materials were obtained. The Apiaceae (10%; 13%) and Leguminosae (9%; 11%) were the main sources of oral and external medicinal materials, respectively. Oral skin whitening prescriptions were found to be mostly warm (46%) and sweet (53%), while external skin whitening prescriptions included cold (43%) and bitter (29%) medicinal materials. Additionally, mainly tonifying and replenishing effects of the materials were noted. Pharmacological analysis indicated that these medicinal materials may promote wound healing, treat inflammatory skin diseases, or anti-hyperpigmentation. According to the Spearman correlation analysis on interactions among medicinal materials with an RFC > 0.2 in the oral skin whitening prescriptions, Paeonia lactiflora Pall. (white) and Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. showed the highest correlation (confidence score = 0.93), followed by Ziziphus jujuba Mill. (red) and Astragalus propinquus Schischkin (confidence score = 0.91). Seven medicinal materials in external skin whitening prescriptions with an RFC > 0.2, were classified as Taiwan qī bái sàn (an herbal preparation), including Angelica dahurica (Hoffm.) Benth. & Hook. f. ex Franch. & Sav., Wolfiporia extensa (Peck) Ginns, Bletilla striata (Thunb.) Rchb. f., Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz., Ampelopsis japonica (Thunb.) Makino, Paeonia lactiflora Pall. (white), and Bombyx mori Linnaeus. Skin whitening prescriptions included multiple traditional Chinese medicinal materials. Despite the long history of use, there is a lack of studies concerning skin whitening products, possibly due to the complex composition of traditional Chinese medicine. Further studies are required to assess the efficacy and safety of these traditional Chinese medicinal materials for inclusion in effective, safe, and functional pharmacological products.
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- Chien-Yu Ko
- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Chinese Medicine Research Center, Department of Chinese Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chinese Medicine Resources, Master Program for Food and Drug Safety, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Cosmeceutics, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,School of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nihon Pharmaceutical University, Saitama, Japan.,Tsuzuki Institute for Traditional Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Tsuzuki Institute for Traditional Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Institute of New Drug Development, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Tsuzuki Institute for Traditional Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Tsuzuki Institute for Traditional Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Food Nutrition and Health Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Chen C, Shen JL, Wang T, Yang B, Liang CS, Jiang HF, Wang GX. Ophiopogon japonicus inhibits white spot syndrome virus proliferation in vivo and enhances immune response in Chinese mitten crab Eriocheir sinensis. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2021; 119:432-441. [PMID: 34688864 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2021.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) is a fatal pathogen threatening global crustacean industry with no commercially available drugs to control. Herbal medicines have been widely used to treat a number of viral infections, which could offer a rich reserve for antiviral drug discovery. Here, we evaluated the inhibition activities of 30 herbal medicines against WSSV in Chinese mitten crab Eriocheir sinensis. A WSSV infection model in E. sinensis was firstly established in order to determine the antiviral effects of the plant extracts and to explore the potential action mechanisms. Results showed that the highest anti-WSSV activity was obtained by the treatment of Ophiopogon japonicus extract (93.03%, 100 mg/kg). O. japonicus treatment decreased viral loads in a dose-dependent manner and significantly improved the survival of WSSV-challenged crabs. O. japonicus reduced the expression of vital genes in viral life cycle in vivo, particularly for the immediate-early stage gene ie1. Further results indicated that O. japonicus could repress the JAK-STAT signaling pathway to block ie1 transcription. Moreover, O. japonicus could modulate certain immune genes such as the myosin, toll-like receptor, crustin, and prophenoloxidase in the interactions between WSSV and crabs. The up-regulated expression of pro-autophagic factors (Gabarap and Atg7) and elevated levels of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT and GSH) suggested that O. japonicus may induce autophagy and attenuate WSSV-induced oxidative stress. Taken together, O. japonicus could inhibit WSSV proliferation and improve the survival of WSSV-challenged crabs. Thus, O. japonicus may have the potential to be developed as a preventive or therapeutic agent against WSSV, and its effective compounds merit further isolation and identification.
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- Cheng Chen
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China.
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Zeng HR, Zhao B, Rui X, Jia GH, Wu Y, Zhang D, Yu HN, Zhang BR, Yuan Y. A TCM formula VYAC ameliorates DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis via blocking mast cell degranulation and suppressing NF-κB pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 280:114454. [PMID: 34329716 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE A Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula (VYAC) consists of three herbs including Viola yedoensis Makino, herb (Violaceae, Viola), Sophora flavescens Aiton, root (Fabaceae, Sophora) and Dictamnus dasycarpus Turcz, root and rhizome (Rutaceae, Dictamnus), has been traditionally prescribed to treat various skin diseases in clinic. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aims to investigate the therapeutic effects of VYAC on the 2,4-dinitrobenzene (DNCB) induced atopic dermatitis (AD)-like mice and to explore the underlying mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS VYAC was extracted with 70 % aqueous ethanol and lyophilized powder was used. AD-like mice were challenged by DNCB, VYAC (150 and 300 mg/kg) were oral administration daily from day 7 to day 28. At the end of experiment, the clinical scores were recorded, serum and skin in the dorsal were isolated to evaluate the therapeutic effects of VYAC. RBL-2H3 cells were stimulated with C48/80 for degranulation and plasmids expressing constitutively active form of Syk (Silence or overexpression) were transfected into RBL-2H3 cells to explore the underlying mechanisms in vitro. RESULTS VYAC significantly ameliorated the cardinal symptoms in the DNCB-induced AD-like mice by repairing the skin barrier function, inhibiting mast cells infiltration, restraining the serum IgE and histamine release and decreasing TNF-α, IL-4 as well as Syk mRNA level in dorsal skin and alleviating inflammation. Besides, VYAC significantly blocked RBL-2H3 cells degranulation, reduced β-hexosaminidase and histamine release, and suppressed NF-κB pathway. What's more, the degranulation of RBL-2H3 was reduced after Syk silence and increased after Syk overexpression. CONCLUSION Our findings clearly suggested that VYAC treat AD through inhibiting the inflammatory mediator productions and blocking mast cell degranulation via suppressing Syk mediated NF-κB pathway.
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- Hai Rong Zeng
- Department of Pharmacy, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200062, China; Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Baoshan Branch, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201900, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Jilin, 130021, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200062, China.
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Anti-Inflammatory Activity of a Medicinal Herb Extract Mixture, HM-V, on an Animal Model of DNCB-Induced Chronic Skin Inflammation. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10081546. [PMID: 34451592 PMCID: PMC8400547 DOI: 10.3390/plants10081546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Chronic inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, are caused by the accumulation of immune cells and the overproduction of chemokines, including CCL17 and CCL22, due to the activation of pro-inflammatory cytokines secreted from keratinocytes. In the present study, the inhibitory activity of HM-V on tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α)/interferon gamma (IFN-γ)-induced pro-inflammatory cytokines was examined in human keratinocytes (HaCaTs) and 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene (DNCB)-induced chronic skin contact dermatitis animal models. Traditional Asian medicinal herb extracts mixture (HM-V), which have been extensively used in Asian medicine, were utilized. In TNF-α/IFN-γ-induced HaCaTs, HM-V strongly inhibited mRNA and protein expression of CCL17 and CCL22 in a concentration-dependent manner. The expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 was also inhibited. Therefore, localized administration of HM-V in the DNCB-induced animal model alleviated immune cell deposition and skin inflammation. The results indicate that HM-V exerts inhibitory effects on keratinocyte production of CCL17 and CCL22. Furthermore, HM-V may be a useful anti-inflammatory agent for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory skin diseases.
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Ko HM, Lee SH, Jee W, Jung JH, Kim KI, Jung HJ, Jang HJ. Gancaonin N from Glycyrrhiza uralensis Attenuates the Inflammatory Response by Downregulating the NF-κB/MAPK Pathway on an Acute Pneumonia In Vitro Model. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13071028. [PMID: 34371720 PMCID: PMC8309055 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13071028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Acute pneumonia is an inflammatory disease caused by several pathogens, with symptoms such as fever and chest pain, to which children are particularly vulnerable. Gancaonin N is a prenylated isoflavone of Glycyrrhiza uralensis that has been used in the treatment of various diseases in oriental medicine. There are little data on the anti-inflammatory efficacy of Gancaonin N, and its effects and mechanisms on acute pneumonia are unknown. Therefore, this study was conducted as a preliminary analysis of the anti-inflammatory effect of Gancaonin N in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 cells, and to identify its preventive effect on the lung inflammatory response and the molecular mechanisms underlying it. In this study, Gancaonin N inhibited the production of NO and PGE2 in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells and significantly reduced the expression of iNOS and COX-2 proteins at non-cytotoxic concentrations. In addition, in LPS-induced A549 cells, Gancaonin N significantly reduced the expression of COX-2 and pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6. Moreover, Gancaonin N reduced MAPK signaling pathway phosphorylation and NF-κB nuclear translocation. Therefore, Gancaonin N relieved the inflammatory response by inactivating the MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways; thus, it is a potential natural anti-inflammatory agent that can be used in the treatment of acute pneumonia.
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- Hyun Min Ko
- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Korea; (H.M.K.); (S.-H.L.); (W.J.); (J.H.J.)
- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Korea; (H.M.K.); (S.-H.L.); (W.J.); (J.H.J.)
- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Korea; (H.M.K.); (S.-H.L.); (W.J.); (J.H.J.)
- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Korea; (H.M.K.); (S.-H.L.); (W.J.); (J.H.J.)
- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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- Division of Allergy, Immune and Respiratory System, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 23 Kyungheedaero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Korea;
- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02247, Korea
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- Division of Allergy, Immune and Respiratory System, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 23 Kyungheedaero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Korea;
- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02247, Korea
- Correspondence: (H.-J.J.); (H.-J.J.)
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Korea; (H.M.K.); (S.-H.L.); (W.J.); (J.H.J.)
- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
- Correspondence: (H.-J.J.); (H.-J.J.)
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A comprehensive review of natural products against atopic dermatitis: Flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenes, glycosides and other compounds. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 140:111741. [PMID: 34087696 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is considered a great challenge for human communities and imposes both physiological and mental burdens on patients. Natural products have widely been used to treat a wide range of diseases, including cancer, gastrointestinal diseases, asthma, neurological disorders, and infections. To seek potential natural products against AD, in the current review, we searched the terms "atopic dermatitis" and "natural product" in Pubmed, Medline, Web of Science,Science Direct, Embase, EBSCO, CINAHL, ACS. The results show that many natural products, especially puerarin, ferulic acid and ginsenosides, cound protect against AD. Meanwhile, we discussed the therapeutic mechanisms and showed that the natural products exert their anti-inflammatory effects by suppressing the quantity and activity of many inflammatory cell types and cytokines, including neutrophils, monocytes, lymphocytes, Langerhans cells, interleukins (ILs, including IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-4), TNF-α, and TSLP, IgE. via inhibition of JAK/STAT, MAPKs and NF-κB signaling pathways, thereby, halting the inflammatory cascade. Future investigations should focus on studies with more reflective of the clinical characteristics and demographics, so as to develop natural products that will be hopefully available for the treatment of human AD disease.
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Li W, Ji L, Tian J, Tang W, Shan X, Zhao P, Chen H, Zhang C, Xu M, Lu R, Guo W. Ophiopogonin D alleviates diabetic myocardial injuries by regulating mitochondrial dynamics. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 271:113853. [PMID: 33485986 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.113853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Ophiopogonin D (OP-D) is a steroidal saponin extracted from Ophiopogon japonicus (Thunb.) Ker Gawl. (Liliaceae), that has been traditionally used to treat cough, sputum, and thirst in some Asian countries. Recently, various pharmacological roles of OP-D have been identified, including anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, and anti-cancer effects. However, whether OP-D can prevent diabetic myocardial injury remains unknown. AIM OF THE STUDY In this study, we aimed to observe the effects of OP-D on the diabetic myocardium. MATERIALS AND METHODS Leptin receptor-deficient db/db mice were used as an animal model for type 2 diabetes. The effects of OP-D on blood glucose, blood lipids, myocardial ultrastructure, and mitochondrial function in mice were observed after four weeks of intragastric administration. Palmitic acid was used to stimulate cardiomyocytes to establish a myocardial lipotoxicity model. Cell apoptosis, mitochondrial morphology, and function were observed. RESULTS Blood glucose and blood lipid levels were significantly increased in db/db mice, accompanied by myocardial mitochondrial injury and dysfunction. OP-D treatment reduced blood lipid levels in db/db mice and relieved mitochondrial injury and dysfunction. OP-D inhibited palmitic acid induced-mitochondrial fission and dysfunction, reduced endogenous apoptosis, and improved cell survival rate in H9C2 cardiomyocytes. Both in vivo and in vitro models showed increased phosphorylation of DRP1 at Ser-616, reduced phosphorylation of DRP1 at Ser-637, and reduced expression of fusion proteins MFN1/2 and OPA1. Meanwhile, immunofluorescence co-localization analysis revealed that palmitic acid stimulated the translocation of DRP1 protein from the cytoplasm to the mitochondria in H9C2 cardiomyocytes. The imbalance of mitochondrial dynamics, protein expression, and translocation of DRP1 were effectively reversed by OP-D treatment. In isolated mice ventricular myocytes, palmitic acid enhanced cytoplasmic Ca2+ levels and suppressed contractility in ventricular myocytes, accompanied by activation of calcineurin, a key regulator of DRP1 dephosphorylation at Ser-637. OP-D reversed the changes caused by palmitic acid. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that OP-D intervention could alleviate lipid accumulation and mitochondrial injury in diabetic mouse hearts and palmitic acid-stimulated cardiomyocytes. The cardioprotective effect of OP-D may be mediated by the regulation of mitochondrial dynamics.
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Affiliation(s)
- Weiwei Li
- School of Basic Medical Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Public Laboratory Platform, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Public Laboratory Platform, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Pathology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Physiology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
| | - Wei Guo
- Department of Pathology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Chrysin Inhibits TNFα-Induced TSLP Expression through Downregulation of EGR1 Expression in Keratinocytes. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22094350. [PMID: 33919431 PMCID: PMC8122459 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22094350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) is an epithelial cell-derived cytokine that acts as a critical mediator in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD). Various therapeutic agents that prevent TSLP function can efficiently relieve the clinical symptoms of AD. However, the downregulation of TSLP expression by therapeutic agents remains poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the mode of action of chrysin in TSLP suppression in an AD-like inflammatory environment. We observed that the transcription factor early growth response (EGR1) contributed to the tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα)-induced transcription of TSLP. Chrysin attenuated TNFα-induced TSLP expression by downregulating EGR1 expression in HaCaT keratinocytes. We also showed that the oral administration of chrysin improved AD-like skin lesions in the ear and neck of BALB/c mice challenged with 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene. We also showed that chrysin suppressed the expression of EGR1 and TSLP by inhibiting the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) 1/2 and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) 1/2 mitogen-activated protein kinase pathways. Collectively, the findings of this study suggest that chrysin improves AD-like skin lesions, at least in part, through the downregulation of the ERK1/2 or JNK1/2-EGR1-TSLP signaling axis in keratinocytes.
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Ophiopogonin D suppresses TGF-β1-mediated metastatic behavior of MDA-MB-231 breast carcinoma cells via regulating ITGB1/FAK/Src/AKT/β-catenin/MMP-9 signaling axis. Toxicol In Vitro 2020; 69:104973. [PMID: 32818624 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2020.104973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Ophiopogonin D, a steroidal glycoside extracted from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Ophiopogon japonicus, shows anti-tumor property in several lines of cancers; however, its effect on triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has not been investigated. In this study, the anti-metastatic effect of Ophiopogonin D in TNBC cells as well as the underlying mechanism in such process was explored. Ophiopogonin D dose-dependently decreased cell proliferation of MDA-MB-231 cells. Meanwhile, Ophiopogonin D significantly inhibited TGF-β1-induced metastatic behavior of MDA-MB-231 cells, including EMT, anoikis resistance as well as migration and invasion, via suppressing MMP-9 activity. Mechanically, Ophiopogonin D achieved its effect through efficiently abolishing ITGB1 expression, thus reducing the phosphorylation of FAK, Src and AKT, as well as upregulating nuclear β-catenin. ITGB1 overexpression partly recovered Ophiopogonin D's inhibitory effect on metastatic behavior via activating MMP-9. These results demonstrated that Ophiopogonin D could suppress TGF-β1-mediated metastatic behavior of MDA-MB-231 cells by regulating ITGB1/FAK/Src/AKT/β-catenin/MMP-9 signaling axis, which might provide new insight for the control of TNBC metastasis.
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