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Ling D, Jia X, Wang K, Yan Q, Yuan B, Du L, Li M, Jin Y. Cancer cell membrane-coated bacterial ghosts for highly efficient paclitaxel delivery against metastatic lung cancer. Acta Pharm Sin B 2024; 14:365-377. [PMID: 38261850 PMCID: PMC10792973 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2023.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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Chemotherapy is one of the major approaches for the treatment of metastatic lung cancer, although it is limited by the low tumor delivery efficacy of anticancer drugs. Bacterial therapy is emerging for cancer treatment due to its high immune stimulation effect; however, excessively generated immunogenicity will cause serious inflammatory response syndrome. Here, we prepared cancer cell membrane-coated liposomal paclitaxel-loaded bacterial ghosts (LP@BG@CCM) by layer-by-layer encapsulation for the treatment of metastatic lung cancer. The preparation processes were simple, only involving film formation, electroporation, and pore extrusion. LP@BG@CCM owned much higher 4T1 cancer cell toxicity than LP@BG due to its faster fusion with cancer cells. In the 4T1 breast cancer metastatic lung cancer mouse models, the remarkably higher lung targeting of intravenously injected LP@BG@CCM was observed with the almost normalized lung appearance, the reduced lung weight, the clear lung tissue structure, and the enhanced cancer cell apoptosis compared to its precursors. Moreover, several major immune factors were improved after administration of LP@BG@CCM, including the CD4+/CD8a+ T cells in the spleen and the TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-4 in the lung. LP@BG@CCM exhibits the optimal synergistic chemo-immunotherapy, which is a promising medication for the treatment of metastatic lung cancer.
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- Dandan Ling
- Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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Ren J, Wu H, Lu Z, Qin Q, Jiao X, Meng G, Liu W, Li G. pH-driven preparation of pea protein isolate-curcumin nanoparticles effectively enhances antitumor activity. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128383. [PMID: 38000617 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128383] [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: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Soluble pea protein isolate-curcumin nanoparticles were successfully prepared at a novel pH combination, with encapsulation efficiency and drug loading amount of 95.69 ± 1.63 % and 32.73 ± 0.56 μg/mg, respectively, resulting in >4000-fold increase in the water solubility of curcumin. The encapsulation propensity and interaction mechanism of pea protein isolates with curcumin and colchicine were comparatively evaluated by structural characterization, molecular dynamics simulations and molecular docking. The results showed that the nanoparticles formed by curcumin and colchicine with pea protein isolates were mainly driven by hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions, and the binding process did not alter the secondary structure of pea protein. In contrast, pea protein isolate-curcumin nanoparticles exhibited smaller particle size, lower RMSD value, lower binding Gibbs free energy and greater structural stability. Therefore, pea protein isolate is a suitable encapsulation material for hydrophobic compounds. Furthermore, the pea protein isolate-curcumin nanoparticles showed remarkably enhanced antitumor activity, as evidenced by a significant reduction in IC50, and the anti-tumor mechanism of it involved the ROS-induced mitochondria-mediated caspase cascade apoptosis pathway. These findings provide insights into the development of pea protein-based delivery systems and the possibility of a broader application of curcumin in antitumor activity.
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- Jie Ren
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Protein & Functional Peptides, China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries, Beijing 100015, China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Protein & Functional Peptides, China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries, Beijing 100015, China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Protein & Functional Peptides, China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries, Beijing 100015, China
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- Engineering Laboratory for Agro Biomass Recycling & Valorizing, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Protein & Functional Peptides, China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries, Beijing 100015, China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Protein & Functional Peptides, China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries, Beijing 100015, China
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- Engineering Laboratory for Agro Biomass Recycling & Valorizing, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Protein & Functional Peptides, China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries, Beijing 100015, China.
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Alsharairi NA. Quercetin Derivatives as Potential Therapeutic Agents: An Updated Perspective on the Treatment of Nicotine-Induced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15208. [PMID: 37894889 PMCID: PMC10607898 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242015208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Flavonoids are the largest group of polyphenols, represented by many compounds that exhibit high anticancer properties. Quercetin (Q) and its main derivatives (rutin, quercitrin, isoquercitrin, isorhamnetin, tamarixetin, rhamnetin, and hyperoside) in the class of flavonols have been documented to exert anticancer activity. Q has been shown to be useful in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as demonstrated by in vitro/in vivo studies, due to its antitumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative, anti-angiogenesis, and apoptotic properties. Some flavonoids (flavone, anthocyanins, and proanthocyanidins) have been demonstrated to be effective in nicotine-induced NSCLC treatment. However, the molecular mechanisms of quercetin derivatives (QDs) in nicotine-induced NSCLC treatment remain unclear. Thus, this review aims to summarize the available literature on the therapeutic effects of QDs in nicotine-induced NSCLC.
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- Naser A Alsharairi
- Heart, Mind and Body Research Group, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4222, Australia
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Wang K, Zhang H, Yuan L, Li X, Cai Y. Potential Implications of Hyperoside on Oxidative Stress-Induced Human Diseases: A Comprehensive Review. J Inflamm Res 2023; 16:4503-4526. [PMID: 37854313 PMCID: PMC10581022 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s418222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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Hyperoside is a flavonol glycoside mainly found in plants of the genera Hypericum and Crataegus, and also detected in many plant species such as Abelmoschus manihot, Ribes nigrum, Rosa rugosa, Agrostis stolonifera, Apocynum venetum and Nelumbo nucifera. This compound exhibits a multitude of biological functions including anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antioxidative, vascular protective effects and neuroprotective effects, etc. This review summarizes the quantification, original plant, chemical structure and property, structure-activity relationship, pharmacologic effect, pharmacokinetics, toxicity and clinical application of hyperoside, which will be significant for the exploitation for new drug and full utilization of this compound.
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- Kaiyang Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
- Chongqing Key Research Laboratory for Drug Metabolism, College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
- Chongqing Key Research Laboratory for Drug Metabolism, College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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Zhang H, Zhang H, Wang J, Fan L, Mu W, Jin Y, Wang Z. Small-molecular cyclic peptide exerts viability suppression effects on HepG2 cells via triggering p53 apoptotic pathways. Chem Biol Interact 2023; 382:110633. [PMID: 37451662 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Cyclic peptides have become an attractive modality for drug development due to their high specificity, metabolic stability and higher cell permeability. In an effort to explore novel antitumor compounds based on natural cyclopeptide from the phakellistatin family, we found an isoindolinone-containing analog (S-PK6) of phakellistatin 6 capable of suppressing the viability and proliferation of HepG2 cells. The aim of the present study is to shed light on the mechanism of action of this novel compound. We have detected differences in gene expression before and after treatment with S-PK6 in human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cell line by transcriptome sequencing. To further investigate biological effects, we have also extensively investigated the tumor cell cycle, mitochondrial membrane potential, and intracellular Ca2+ concentration after S-PK6 treatment. Based on the finding that the apoptosis was associated with the p53 signaling pathway and MAPK signaling pathway, western blotting tests were used to assess the expression level of p53 protein and its degenerative regulator MDM2 protein, which showed that S-PK6 could increase p53 levels efficiently. In summary, our results demonstrate the mechanism of action of a small-molecule cyclopeptide, which could be very useful for examining of the possible mechanisms of natural cyclopeptides.
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- Hui Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Cytogenetics and Genetic Breeding of Heilongjiang Province, College of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, China
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- Institute of Medicine and Drug Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, China
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- Institute of Medicine and Drug Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Cytogenetics and Genetic Breeding of Heilongjiang Province, College of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Cytogenetics and Genetic Breeding of Heilongjiang Province, College of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, China; Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, China.
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Chen L, Qin Z, Ruan ZB. Hyperoside alleviates doxorubicin-induced myocardial cells apoptosis by inhibiting the apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1/p38 pathway. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15315. [PMID: 37220525 PMCID: PMC10200097 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15315] [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: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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Background Cardiotoxicity is a side effect of the anthracycline broad-spectrum anti-tumor agent, doxorubicin (DOX). Hyperoside, a flavonoid glycoside extracted from many herbs, has anti-apoptotic and anticancer properties. However, its impact on the alleviation of DOX-induced apoptosis in cardiomyocytes remains elusive. Methods The HL-1 cell line was treated with 100 µ M hyperoside for 1 h prior to treatment with 100 µ M hyperoside and 1 µ M DOX for 24 h. The cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay was used to detect cell viability; DCFH-DA fluorescent probe was used to detect (reactive oxygen species) ROS; biochemical methods were used to detect the activity of glutathione (GSH), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA); the degree of apoptosis following DOX insult was assessed using immunofluorescence staining and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated deoxy uridine triphosphate nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay; the change in protein expression of apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1), p38, and apoptosis markers was determined using western blot. Results Hyperoside ameliorated DOX-induced oxidative stress in HL-1 cells, up-regulated GSH, SOD and CAT activity, reduced ROS production and inhibited MDA overproduction. Moreover, in addition to promoting HL-1 cell apoptosis, DOX administration also increased B-cell lymphoma (Bcl)-2-associated X-protein and cleaved caspase-3 protein levels and decreased Bcl-2 protein level. Hyperoside therapy, however, significantly reversed the impact of DOX on the cardiomyocytes. Mechanically, DOX treatment increased the phosphorylation of the ASK1/p38 axis whereas hyperoside treatment attenuated those changes. In a further step, hyperoside synergizes with DOX to kill MDA-MB-231 cells. Conclusions Hyperoside protects HL-1 cells from DOX-induced cardiotoxicity by inhibiting the ASK1/p38 signaling pathway. Meanwhile, hyperoside maintained the cytotoxicity of DOX in MDA-MB-231 cells.
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- Lingxia Chen
- Department of Cardiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
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Wani TA, Zargar S, Alkahtani HM, Altwaijry N, Al-Rasheed LS. Anticancer Potential of Sulfonamide Moieties via In-Vitro and In-Silico Approaches: Comparative Investigations for Future Drug Development. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24097953. [PMID: 37175658 PMCID: PMC10178775 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24097953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Several kinds of anticancer drugs are presently commercially accessible, but low efficacy, solubility, and toxicity have reduced the overall therapeutic indices. Thus, the search for promising anticancer drugs continues. The interactions of numerous essential anticancer drugs with DNA are crucial to their biological functions. Here, the anticancer effects of N-ethyl toluene-4-sulphonamide (8a) and 2,5-Dichlorothiophene-3-sulphonamide (8b) on cell lines from breast and cervical cancer were investigated. The study also compared how these substances interacted with the hearing sperm DNA. The most promising anticancer drug was identified as 2,5-Dichlorothiophene-3-sulfonamide (8b), which showed GI50 of 7.2 ± 1.12 µM, 4.62 ± 0.13 µM and 7.13 ± 0.13 µM against HeLa, MDA-MB231 and MCF-7 cells, respectively. Moreover, it also exhibited significant electrostatic and non-electrostatic contributions to the binding free energy. The work utilized computational techniques, such as molecular docking and molecular dynamic (MD) simulations, to demonstrate the strong cytotoxicity of 2,5-Dichlorothiophene-3-sulfamide (8b) in comparison to standard Doxorubicin and cisplatin, respectively. Molecular docking experiments provided additional support for a role for the minor groove in the binding of the 2,5-Dichlorothiophene-3-sulfamide (8b)-DNA complex. The molecular docking studies and MD simulation showed that both compounds revealed comparable inhibitory potential against standard Doxorubicin and cisplatin. This study has the potential to lead to the discovery of new bioactive compounds for use in cancer treatment, including metallic and non-metallic derivatives of 2,5-Dichlorothiophene-3-sulfonamide (8b). It also emphasizes the worth of computational approaches in the development of new drugs and lays the groundwork for future research.
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- Tanveer A Wani
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Mu Z, Shen S, Tang L, Liu Y, Zhou Z, Lei L. Hyperin promotes proliferation, migration, and invasion of HTR-8/SVneo trophoblast cells via activation of JAK1/STAT3 pathway in recurrent spontaneous abortions. Heliyon 2023; 9:e12958. [PMID: 36747955 PMCID: PMC9898646 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e12958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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The proliferation of extravillous trophoblasts (EVT) and their further migration, invasion, and differentiation into the decidual and myometrial vasculature are vital for spiral artery remodeling. These physiological functions of EVT are also essential steps in the implantation of the human embryo and the formation of the placenta and are closely related to pregnancy maintenance and the occurrence of abortion. Hyperin is a flavonoid with anti-inflammatory, pro-proliferative, and anti-apoptotic properties. Consequently, we investigated the previously unexplored effects of hyperin on the proliferation, migration, and invasion of HTR-8/SVneo cells. Human extravillous trophoblast-derived HTR-8/SVneo cells were incubated with different concentrations of hyperin (0, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 μM) to observe the changes in cell proliferation, migration, invasive capacity, and pathway activation. Proliferation, migration, and invasion were promoted by activating the JAK1/STAT3 pathway in HTR-8/SVneo cells treated with hyperin. In addition, brepocitinib (PF-06700841) significantly inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion effects of hyperin on HTR-8/SVneo cells. In vivo experiments confirmed that hyperin reduces the embryo loss rate in recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) model mice. Furthermore, our study revealed that hyperin promoted the proliferation, migration, and invasion of HTR-8/SVneo cells via activation of the JAK1/STAT3 pathway, further improving pregnancy outcomes in RSA.
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- Zhenni Mu
- College of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China,Corresponding author.
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Crosstalk between xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibiting and cancer chemotherapeutic properties of comestible flavonoids- a comprehensive update. J Nutr Biochem 2022; 110:109147. [PMID: 36049673 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2022.109147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Gout is an inflammatory disease caused by metabolic disorder or genetic inheritance. People throughout the world are strongly dependent on ethnomedicine for the treatment of gout and some receive satisfactory curative treatment. The natural remedies as well as established drugs derived from natural sources or synthetically made exert their action by mechanisms that are closely associated with anticancer treatment mechanisms regarding inhibition of xanthine oxidase, feedback inhibition of de novo purine synthesis, depolymerization and disappearance of microtubule, inhibition of NF-ĸB activation, induction of TRAIL, promotion of apoptosis, and caspase activation and proteasome inhibition. Some anti-gout and anticancer novel compounds interact with same receptors for their action, e.g., colchicine and colchicine analogues. Dietary flavonoids, i.e., chrysin, kaempferol, quercetin, fisetin, pelargonidin, apigenin, luteolin, myricetin, isorhamnetin, phloretinetc etc. have comparable IC50 values with established anti-gout drug and effective against both cancer and gout. Moreover, a noticeable number of newer anticancer compounds have already been isolated from plants that have been using by local traditional healers and herbal practitioners to treat gout. Therefore, the anti-gout plants might have greater potentiality to become selective candidates for screening of newer anticancer leads.
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Kim Y, Lim DJ, Song JS, Kim JA, Lee BH, Son YK. Identification and Comparison of Bioactive Components of Two Dryopteris sp. Extract Using LC-QTOF-MS. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:3233. [PMID: 36501275 PMCID: PMC9740439 DOI: 10.3390/plants11233233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Dryopteris sp. is known for its various pharmacological effects and is used as a traditional medicine in Asia. The present study investigated the chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Dryopteris sp. distributed in Korea. The chemical compounds in the ethanolic extracts of Dryopteris lacera and Dryopteris bissetiana were investigated by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight-mass spectrometry analysis and identified by exploring the UNIFI traditional medicine library. Flavonoids such as juglanin, 6-hydroxyluteolin 7-O-laminaribioside, peltatoside, kaempferitrin, hyperoside, and astragalin were identified in both D. lacera and D. bissetiana. Neochlorogenic acid was identified as a caffeoylquinic acid in D. bissetiana. Both extracts of D. lacera and D. bissetiana exhibited antibacterial activity against Gram-positive pathogens, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus mutans. The minimum inhibitory concentration of D. bissetiana against S. aureus was less than 625 ppm. The antibacterial activity was attributed to the identified phenolic compounds, juglanin, 6-hydroxyluteolin 7-O-laminaribioside, kaempferitrin, astragalin, and neochlorogenic acid. Therefore, D. lacera and D. bissetiana can be used as Gram-positive selective antibiotics for further investigation.
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- Yangseon Kim
- Department of Research and Development, Center for Industrialization of Agricultural and Livestock Microorganisms, Jeongeup-si 56212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Research and Development, Center for Industrialization of Agricultural and Livestock Microorganisms, Jeongeup-si 56212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Research and Development, Center for Industrialization of Agricultural and Livestock Microorganisms, Jeongeup-si 56212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Research and Development, Center for Industrialization of Agricultural and Livestock Microorganisms, Jeongeup-si 56212, Republic of Korea
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- Biological and Genetic Resources Assessment Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon 22689, Republic of Korea
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- Biological and Genetic Resources Assessment Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon 22689, Republic of Korea
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Caldeira GI, Gouveia LP, Serrano R, Silva OD. Hypericum Genus as a Natural Source for Biologically Active Compounds. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:plants11192509. [PMID: 36235373 PMCID: PMC9573133 DOI: 10.3390/plants11192509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Hypericum L. genus plants are distributed worldwide, with numerous species identified throughout all continents, except Antarctica. These plant species are currently used in various systems of traditional medicine to treat mild depression, wounds and burns, diarrhea, pain, fevers, and their secondary metabolites previously shown, and the in vitro and/or in vivo cytotoxic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antihyperglycemic, and hepatoprotective activities, as well as the acetylcholinesterase and monoamine oxidase inhibitory activities. We conducted a systematic bibliographic search according to the Cochrane Collaboration guidelines to answer the question: "What is known about plants of Hypericum genus as a source of natural products with potential clinical biological activity?" We documented 414 different natural products with confirmed in vitro/in vivo biological activities, and 58 different Hypericum plant species as sources for these natural products. Phloroglucinols, acylphloroglucinols, xanthones, and benzophenones were the main chemical classes identified. The selective cytotoxicity against tumor cells, cell protection, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidepressant, anti-Alzheimer's, and adipogenesis-inhibition biological activities are described. Acylphloroglucinols were the most frequent compounds with anticancer and cell-protection mechanisms. To date, no work has been published with a full descriptive list directly relating secondary metabolites to their species of origin, plant parts used, extraction methodologies, mechanisms of action, and biological activities.
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Xia J, Wan Y, Wu JJ, Yang Y, Xu JF, Zhang L, Liu D, Chen L, Tang F, Ao H, Peng C. Therapeutic potential of dietary flavonoid hyperoside against non-communicable diseases: targeting underlying properties of diseases. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:1340-1370. [PMID: 36073729 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2115457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a global epidemic with diverse pathogenesis. Among them, oxidative stress and inflammation are the most fundamental co-morbid features. Therefore, multi-targets and multi-pathways therapies with significant anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities are potential effective measures for preventing and treating NCDs. The flavonol glycoside compound hyperoside (Hyp) is widely found in a variety of fruits, vegetables, beverages, and medicinal plants and has various health benefits, especially excellent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties targeting nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathways. In this review, we summarize the pathogenesis associated with oxidative stress and inflammation in NCDs and the biological activity and therapeutic potential of Hyp. Our findings reveal that the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities regulated by Hyp are associated with numerous biological mechanisms, including positive regulation of mitochondrial function, apoptosis, autophagy, and higher-level biological damage activities. Hyp is thought to be beneficial against organ injuries, cancer, depression, diabetes, and osteoporosis, and is a potent anti-NCDs agent. Additionally, the sources, bioavailability, pharmacy, and safety of Hyp have been established, highlighting the potential to develop Hyp into dietary supplements and nutraceuticals.
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- Jia Xia
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Wang Q, Wei HC, Zhou SJ, Li Y, Zheng TT, Zhou CZ, Wan XH. Hyperoside: A review on its sources, biological activities, and molecular mechanisms. Phytother Res 2022; 36:2779-2802. [PMID: 35561084 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Hyperoside is a natural flavonol glycoside in various plants, such as Crataegus pinnatifida Bge, Forsythia suspensa, and Cuscuta chinensis Lam. Medical research has found that hyperoside possesses a broad spectrum of biological activities, including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antidepressant, and organ protective effects. These pharmacological properties lay the foundation for its use in treating multiple diseases, such as sepsis, arthritis, colitis, diabetic nephropathy, myocardial ischemia-reperfusion, pulmonary fibrosis, and cancers. Hyperoside is obtained from the plants and chemical synthesis. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of hyperoside on its sources and biological activities to provide insights into its therapeutic potential, and to provide a basis for high-quality studies to determine the clinical efficacy of this compound.
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- Qi Wang
- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ji'nan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ji'nan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ji'nan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ji'nan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ji'nan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ji'nan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ji'nan, China
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Cysteine-Rich Whey Protein Isolate (CR-WPI) Ameliorates Erectile Dysfunction by Diminishing Oxidative Stress via DDAH/ADMA/NOS Pathway. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:8151917. [PMID: 35355865 PMCID: PMC8960025 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8151917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Nitric oxide synthase- (NOS-) dependent endothelial dysfunction induced by oxidative stress (OS) is assumed to play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis and progression of diabetes mellitus-related erectile dysfunction (DMED). Cysteine-rich whey protein isolate (CR-WPI) is a widely used protein supplement and has been confirmed to reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS) by increasing cellular antioxidant glutathione (GSH). However, it is currently unknown whether CR-WPI elicits therapeutic effects in DMED. Here, we provide diabetic rats with CR-WPI to determine its effect on DMED and the underlying mechanisms. The results suggest that CR-WPI supplementation increased GSH biosynthesis and reduced ROS content and simultaneously upregulated the dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase (DDAH)/asymmetrical dimethylarginine (ADMA)/nitric oxide synthase (NOS) metabolic pathway. Evaluation of intracavernous pressure (ICP) also showed an improvement of penile erectile function in CR-WPI-treated rats. The results of the vitro cell culture showed that glutathione pretreatment protected corpus cavernosum smooth muscle cells (CCSMC) from H2O2-induced apoptosis by decreasing Caspase 9 and Caspase 3 expressions. These results augur well for the potential therapeutic application of dietary CR-WPI supplementation for treating diabetic erectile dysfunction.
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Li L, Liu J, Wang X, Xiong X, Huang S, Wang X. Microarray analysis of differentially expressed long non-coding RNAs in daidzein-treated lung cancer cells. Oncol Lett 2021; 22:789. [PMID: 34630702 PMCID: PMC8488333 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2021.13050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Daidzein has been found to significantly inhibit the proliferation of lung cancer cells, while its potential molecular mechanisms remain unclear. To determine the molecular mechanism of daidzein on lung cancer cells, the Capital Bio Technology Human long non-coding (lnc) RNA Array v4, 4×180K chip was used to detect the gene expression profiles of 40,000 lncRNAs and 34,000 mRNAs in a human cancer cell line. Reverse transcription-quantitative (RT-q) PCR analysis was performed to detect the expression levels of target lncRNA and mRNAs in the H1299 cells treated with and without daidzein, using the lncRNA and mRNA gene chip. Bioinformatics analysis was performed to determine the differentially expressed genes from the results of the chip assays. There were 119 and 40 differentially expressed lncRNAs and mRNAs, respectively, that had a 2-fold change in expression level. A total of eight lncRNAs were upregulated in the H1299 lung cancer cells, while 111 lncRNAs were downregulated. Furthermore, five mRNAs were upregulated, and 35 mRNAs were downregulated. A total of six differentially expressed lncRNAs (ENST00000608897.1, ENST00000444196.1, ENST00000608741.1, XR_242163.1, ENST00000505196.1 and ENST00000498032.1) were randomly selected to validate the microarray data, which were consistent with the RT-qPCR analysis results. Differentially expressed mRNAs were enriched in important Gene Ontology terms and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways. Taken together, the results of the present study demonstrated that daidzein affected the expression level of lncRNAs in lung cancer cells, suggesting that daidzein may have potential effects on lung cancer cells.
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- Laifang Li
- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China.,Department of Social Medicine and Public Health, School of Basic Medicine, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi 332005, P.R. China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Public Health, School of Basic Medicine, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi 332005, P.R. China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China.,Department of Social Medicine and Public Health, School of Basic Medicine, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi 332005, P.R. China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Public Health, School of Basic Medicine, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi 332005, P.R. China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Public Health, School of Basic Medicine, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi 332005, P.R. China
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Wang J, Wu Q, Ding L, Song S, Li Y, Shi L, Wang T, Zhao D, Wang Z, Li X. Therapeutic Effects and Molecular Mechanisms of Bioactive Compounds Against Respiratory Diseases: Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory and High-Frequency Use. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:734450. [PMID: 34512360 PMCID: PMC8429615 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.734450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Respiratory diseases, especially the pandemic of respiratory infectious diseases and refractory chronic lung diseases, remain a key clinical issue and research hot spot due to their high prevalence rates and poor prognosis. In this review, we aimed to summarize the recent advances in the therapeutic effects and molecular mechanisms of key common bioactive compounds from Chinese herbal medicine. Based on the theories of traditional Chinese medicine related to lung diseases, we searched several electronic databases to determine the high-frequency Chinese medicines in clinical application. The active compounds and metabolites from the selected medicines were identified using the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database (TCMSP) by analyzing oral bioavailability and drug similarity index. Then, the pharmacological effects and molecular mechanisms of the selected bioactive compounds in the viral and bacterial infections, inflammation, acute lung injury (ALI), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, and lung cancer were summarized. We found that 31 bioactive compounds from the selected 10 common Chinese herbs, such as epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), kaempferol, isorhamnetin, quercetin, and β-sitosterol, can mainly regulate NF-κB, Nrf2/HO-1, NLRP3, TGF-β/Smad, MAPK, and PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathways to inhibit infection, inflammation, extracellular matrix deposition, and tumor growth in a series of lung-related diseases. This review provides novel perspectives on the preclinical study and clinical application of Chinese herbal medicines and their bioactive compounds against respiratory diseases.
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- Jing Wang
- Department of Respiratory, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Respiratory, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Respiratory, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Bio-Macromolecules of Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Scientific Research, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Bio-Macromolecules of Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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Lin X, Zhou M, Xu Z, Chen Y, Lin F. Bioinformatics study on genes related to a high-risk postoperative recurrence of lung adenocarcinoma. Sci Prog 2021; 104:368504211018053. [PMID: 34304612 PMCID: PMC10450722 DOI: 10.1177/00368504211018053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In this study, we aimed to screen out genes associated with a high risk of postoperative recurrence of lung adenocarcinoma and investigate the possible mechanisms of the involvement of these genes in the recurrence of lung adenocarcinoma. We identify Hub genes and verify the expression levels and prognostic roles of these genes. Datasets of GSE40791, GSE31210, and GSE30219 were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. Enrichment analysis of gene ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways were performed for the screened candidate genes using the DAVID database. Then, we performed protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis through the database STRING. Hub genes were screened out using Cytoscape software, and their expression levels were determined by the GEPIA database. Finally, we assessed the relationships of Hub genes expression levels and the time of survival. Forty-five candidate genes related to a high-risk of lung adenocarcinoma recurrence were screened out. Gene ontology analysis showed that these genes were enriched in the mitotic spindle assembly checkpoint, mitotic sister chromosome segregation, G2/M-phase transition of the mitotic cell cycle, and ATP binding, etc. KEGG analysis showed that these genes were involved predominantly in the cell cycle, p53 signaling pathway, and oocyte meiosis. We screened out the top ten Hub genes related to high expression of lung adenocarcinoma from the PPI network. The high expression levels of eight genes (TOP2A, HMMR, MELK, MAD2L1, BUB1B, BUB1, RRM2, and CCNA2) were related to short recurrence-free survival and they can be used as biomarkers for high risk of lung adenocarcinoma recurrence. This study screened out eight genes associated with a high risk of lung adenocarcinoma recurrence, which might provide novel insights into researching the recurrence mechanisms of lung adenocarcinoma as well as into the selection of targets in the treatment of the disease.
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- Xiao Lin
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fujian Provincial Center for Geriatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fujian Provincial Center for Geriatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Unit, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fujian Provincial Center for Geriatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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Song M, Zhang C, Zhang Y, Chao W, Zhang L, Xu D, Zhu K, Li G, Zhao H, Ma X. Effect of Transforming Growth Factor Beta (TGF- β) on the Degeneration of Intervertebral Discs by Regulating Nuclear Factor Kappa-Light-Chain-Enhancer of Activated B Cells/Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (NF-fcB/mTOR) Signaling Pathway. J BIOMATER TISS ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1166/jbt.2021.2699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Intervertebral disc degenerative disease (IDDD) is common in orthopedics. TGF-β involves in inflammation and tissue repair. But its role in IDDD remains unclear. IDDD patients and normal intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus tissues were collected. IDDD was divided into prominent
group and prolapse group. IDDD nucleus pulposus cells were isolated and divided into control group, TGF-β agonist group and TGF-β inhibitor group followed by analysis of cell proliferation by MTT, cell apoptosis by flow cytometry BALP and OC expression by Real time
PCR, NF-/<B/mTOR signaling protein expression by Western blot as well as IL-1 and IL-6 secretion by ELISA. Compared with normal group, TGF-β mRNA and serum level in patients with IDDD was significantly decreased (P < 0.05), with more significant changes in prolapse
group (P < 0.01). Pfirrmann grading scores were negatively correlated with TGF-β serum level (P < 0.001). TGF-β agonists can significantly promote cell proliferation, inhibit apoptosis, upregulate BALP and OC expression, inhibit NF-κB
expression, increased p-mTOR level and decrease IL-1 and IL-6 secretion (P < 0.05). All these changes were significantly reversed by TGF-β inhibitors (P < 0.05). TGF-β expression in IDDD is reduced and associated with disease severity. Promoting
TGF-β expression can inhibit inflammatory factors secretion, promote BALP and OC expression and cell proliferation, and inhibit the degeneration of intervertebral discs by regulating NF-/<B/mTOR signaling.
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- Mengxiong Song
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China
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- Department of Clinic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China
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Xiao Z, Zhuang B, Zhang G, Li M, Jin Y. Pulmonary delivery of cationic liposomal hydroxycamptothecin and 5-aminolevulinic acid for chemo-sonodynamic therapy of metastatic lung cancer. Int J Pharm 2021; 601:120572. [PMID: 33831485 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) has been tried for cancer treatment; however, sonosensitizers are usually administered by injection, leading to low distribution in the tumor tissue and compromised therapeutic effect, even serious side effect. Here, we combined cationic liposomal hydroxycamptothecin (CLH) and 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) via intratracheal (i.t.) administration for the chemo-sonodynamic (Chemo-SDT) therapy of metastatic lung cancer. CLH was prepared from HCPT and the lipid mixture of soybean lecithin/cholesterol/octadecylamine with a film method. The optimal pre-incubation time of 5-ALA with tumor cells before ultrasound exposure was 4 h, for sake of sonosensitizer accumulation, i.e., protoporphyrin IX, the metabolite of 5-ALA. In vitro studies showed the higher cytotoxicity of Chemo-SDT compared to the other treatments, including i.t. CLH, intravenous (i.v.) CLH, and SDT alone. The combination of pulmonary delivery and Chemo-SDT showed the highest anticancer effect among the treatments on the metastatic lung tumor-bearing mice, which was judged according to the tumor appearance and pathological sections. The major anticancer mechanism of Chemo-SDT included the improved apoptosis of cancer cells and the enhanced production of reactive oxygen species, and more importantly, the synergy of chemotherapy and SDT. Pulmonary delivery of chemotherapeutics and sonosensitizers is a promising strategy for the treatment of lung cancer.
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- Zhimei Xiao
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical College of Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; Department of Chemical Defense, Institute of NBC Defense, Beijing 102205, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical College of Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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Ping MH. Hyperin Controls the Development and Therapy of Gastric Cancer via Regulating Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling. Cancer Manag Res 2020; 12:11773-11782. [PMID: 33235505 PMCID: PMC7680131 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s270544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Hyperin is an effective monomer extracted from Malvaceae plant Abelmoschus, which is a flavonol glycoside compound. Hyperin performs a variety of pharmacological activities, such as analgesia, antioxidation, anti-inflammation, avoiding microthrombosis, regulating immune function, inhibiting tumor cell growth. But the role of Hyperin on gastric cancer is unrevealed. Considering the essential role of Hyperin, Hyperin function in gastric cancer is necessary to explore. Aim To identify the function of Hyperin in gastric cancer. Methods The role of Hyperin on gastric cell progression was detected in our research. Proliferation, migration, and invasion ability were assessed by the CCK-8, colony formation, cell-cycle assay, wound healing, Transwell migration and invasion assays. TUNEL assay and flow cytometry showed the results of the apoptosis level. Further, caspase-3, -9 activity and apoptosis-associated protein were assessed by the Caspase activity kit and Western blot. Wnt/β-catenin signal pathway activity was appraised by TOP/FOP luciferase activity. Immunohistochemical staining was performed to detect the role of Hyperin on tumor growth in vivo. Results Functional experiments showed that Hyperin inhibited proliferation, migration, and invasion and induced apoptosis in gastric cancer cells. Meanwhile, Hyperin prevented tumor growth by suppressing Wnt/β-catenin signal pathway. Conclusion The present study revealed that Hyperin suppressed gastric cancer progression by controlling Wnt/β-catenin signal pathway, which provided a novel therapy in gastric cancer.
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- Mao-Hua Ping
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hanyang Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province 430050, People 's Republic of China
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Sun T, Liu Y, Li M, Yu H, Piao H. Administration with hyperoside sensitizes breast cancer cells to paclitaxel by blocking the TLR4 signaling. Mol Cell Probes 2020; 53:101602. [PMID: 32447047 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcp.2020.101602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Breast cancer is a malignancy and one of the most frequent causes of cancer death among women worldwide. Paclitaxel is a common chemotherapeutic drug and has recently been shown to facilitate tumor cell escape during cytotoxic chemotherapy by inducing inflammatory mediators and pro-survival protein expression. Hyperoside is a flavonoid glycoside compound and exerts anti-inflammation, and anti-tumor growth properties. However, its function in breast cancer chemosensitivity remains poorly elucidated. In this study, hyperoside exhibited little cytotoxicity to normal human breast mammary epithelial cell lines, and also protected against paclitaxel-induced cytotoxicity in MCF-10A. Importantly, treatment with hyperoside engendered not only inhibition of cell viability, but also potentiated cancer cell sensitivity to paclitaxel in TLR4-positive breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells by suppressing cell viability, and increasing cell apoptosis and caspase-3 activity. Nevertheless, although hyperoside exposure restrained cell viability, its treatment presented little effects to paclitaxel sensitivity in TLR4-null HCC1806 cells. Intriguingly, paclitaxel stimulation activated the TLR4-NF-κB signaling, which was reversed after hyperoside administration. Concomitantly, hyperoside also attenuated paclitaxel-mediated anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 expression, but enhanced the effects of paclitaxel on pro-apoptotic Bax expression, and pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-6 and IL-6 levels in MDA-MB-231 cells. Importantly, restoring the TLR4 pathway overturned hyperoside-evoked chemosensitivity to paclitaxel in MDA-MB-231 cells. Thus, hyperoside may elevate breast cancer cell sensitivity to paclitaxel by blocking TLR4 activation-mediated pro-inflammatory and pro-survival approaches, thereby endorsing its usefulness as a promising therapeutic combination to overcome chemosensitivity in breast cancer.
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- Ting Sun
- Department of Blood Transfusion, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110042, PR China
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- Department of Cancer Prevention and Control, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110042, PR China
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- Department of Cancer Prevention and Control, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110042, PR China
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- Department of Cancer Prevention and Control, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110042, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110042, PR China.
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Wei A, Xiao H, Xu G, Yu X, Guo J, Jing Z, Shi S, Song Y. Hyperoside Protects Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells Against Anticardiolipin Antibody-Induced Injury by Activating Autophagy. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:762. [PMID: 32508661 PMCID: PMC7253676 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Anticardiolipin antibody (aCL), an important characterization of antiphospholipid syndrome, shows an intense association with vascular endothelial injury. Hyperoside is a flavonoid extracted from medicinal plants traditionally used in Chinese medicines, displaying anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-oxidative properties in various diseases. Recent studies have shifted the focus on the protective effects of hyperoside on vascular endothelial injury. However, little is known about the mechanisms involved. In the present study, we investigated the effect of hyperoside on aCL-induced injury of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) in vitro. Our data illustrated that aCL induced HUVEC injury via inhibiting autophagy. Hyperoside reduced aCL-induced secretion of proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β and IL-8 and endothelial adhesion cytokines TF, ICAM1, and VCAM1 in HUVECs. Additionally, hyperoside activated autophagy and suppressed the mTOR/S6K and TLR4/Myd88/NF-κB signaling transduction pathways in aCL-induced HUVECs. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate the effect of hyperoside on aCL-induced injury, as well as offer insights into the involved mechanisms, which is of great significance for the treatment of antiphospholipid syndrome.
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- Aiwu Wei
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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Zhang M, Li M, Du L, Zeng J, Yao T, Jin Y. Paclitaxel-in-liposome-in-bacteria for inhalation treatment of primary lung cancer. Int J Pharm 2020; 578:119177. [PMID: 32105724 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Revised: 01/26/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Bacterial therapy is emerging for the treatment of cancers though some scientific and clinical problems have not been addressed. Here, a live drug-loaded carrier, paclitaxel-in-liposome-in-bacteria (LPB), was prepared for inhalation treatment of primary lung cancer, where liposomal paclitaxel (LP) was highly effectively internalized into bacteria (E. coli or L. casei) to get LP-in-E. coli (LPE) or LP-in-L. casei (LPL) by electroporation that had no influence on the growth of these bacteria. Bacteria, LP, the simple mixture of LP and bacteria, and LPB remarkably inhibited the proliferation of A549 lung cancer cells, where LPE was the strongest one. Drug-loaded bacteria delivered the cargos into the cells more quickly than the mixture of drugs and bacteria and the cargos alone. LPE also showed the highest anticancer effect on the rat primary lung cancer among them with the downregulation of VEGF and HIF-1α and the improvement of cancer cell apoptosis after intratracheal administration. Moreover, the bacterial formulations significantly enhanced the expressions of immune markers (TNF-α, IL-4, and IFN-γ) and immune cells (leukocytes and neutrophils). LPB showed much higher bacterial distribution in the lung than other organs after intratracheal administration. LPB is a promising medicine for inhalation treatment of primary lung cancer.
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- Mengmeng Zhang
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; Pharmaceutical College of Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; Pharmaceutical College of Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; Pharmaceutical College of Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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Li S, Ou Y, Li C, Wei W, Lei L, Zhang Q. Therapeutic effect of methylprednisolone combined with high frequency electrotherapy on acute spinal cord injury in rats. Exp Ther Med 2019; 18:4682-4688. [PMID: 31807152 PMCID: PMC6878885 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2019.8147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 05/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) has a high rate of disability and mortality. Although secondary SCI results in local tissue hypoxia and the release of inflammatory mediators, it is both controllable and reversible. Therefore, timely rehabilitation treatment is beneficial for the partial recovery of patients with SCI. The present study aimed to investigate the use of methylprednisolone combined with high-frequency electrotherapy as a method of rehabilitation treatment in rats with SCI. The rat SCI model was prepared using the modified Allen's method with the animals randomly divided into the following 4 groups (n=10 for each group): SCI; methylprednisolone (300 mg/kg); high-frequency electrotherapy; and combination treatment with electrotherapy combined with methylprednisolone (300 mg/kg). The Basso, Beattie and Bresnahan (BBB) score, somatosensory evoked potential (SEP) and motor evoked potential (MEP) were used to assess spinal function. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and NF-κB expression levels were detected using reverse transcription-quantitative PCR and western blotting. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and IL-2 expression levels were determined by ELISA, and caspase 3 activity was also assessed. In all treatment groups, BDNF mRNA and protein expression levels were significantly increased, whilst those of NF-κB were reduced. Additionally, an elevated BBB score, improved SEPs and MEPs, inhibited caspase 3 activity and downregulated TNF-α and IL-2 expression levels were observed, compared with the SCI group (P<0.05). However, the combination group exhibited more significant effects on SCI. In conclusion, methylprednisolone combined with high frequency electrotherapy may improve the symptoms of SCI by increasing the expression level of BDNF, reducing that of NF-κB, and suppressing the secretion of inflammatory factors.
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- Shuiqin Li
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710077, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710077, P.R. China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710077, P.R. China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710077, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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Guo W, Yu H, Zhang L, Chen X, Liu Y, Wang Y, Zhang Y. Effect of hyperoside on cervical cancer cells and transcriptome analysis of differentially expressed genes. Cancer Cell Int 2019; 19:235. [PMID: 31516392 PMCID: PMC6734331 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-019-0953-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Hyperoside (Hy) is a plant-derived quercetin 3-d-galactoside that exhibits inhibitory activities on various tumor types. The objective of the current study was to explore Hy effects on cervical cancer cell proliferation, and to perform a transcriptome analysis of differentially expressed genes. Methods Cervical cancer HeLa and C-33A cells were cultured and the effect of Hy treatment was determined using the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. After calculating the IC50 of Hy in HeLa and C-33A cells, the more sensitive to Hy treatment cell type was selected for RNA-Seq. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified by comparing gene expression between the Hy and control groups. Candidate genes were determined through DEG analysis, protein interaction network (PPI) construction, PPI module analysis, transcription factor (TF) prediction, TF-target network construction, and survival analysis. Finally, the key candidate genes were verified by RT-qPCR and western blot. Results Hy inhibited HeLa and C33A cell proliferation in a dose- and time-dependent manner, as determined by the CCK-8 assay. Treatment of C-33A cells with 2 mM Hy was selected for the subsequent experiments. Compared with the control group, 754 upregulated and 509 downregulated genes were identified after RNA-Seq. After functional enrichment, 74 gene ontology biological processes and 43 Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways were obtained. According to the protein interaction network (PPI), PPI module analysis, TF-target network construction, and survival analysis, the key genes MYC, CNKN1A, PAX2, TFRC, ACOX2, UNC5B, APBA1, PRKACA, PEAR1, COL12A1, CACNA1G, PEAR1, and CCNA2 were detected. RT-qPCR was performed on the key genes, and Western blot was used to verify C-MYC and TFRC. C-MYC and TFRC expressions were lower and higher than the corresponding values in the control group, respectively, in accordance with the results from the RNA-Seq analysis. Conclusion Hy inhibited HeLa and C-33A cell proliferation through C-MYC gene expression reduction in C-33A cells and TFRC regulation. The results of the current study provide a theoretical basis for Hy treatment of cervical cancer.
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- Weikang Guo
- 1Department of Gynecology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, No. 150 Haping Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150081 Heilongjiang Province China
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- 2Department of Cardiopulmonary Function, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, 150081 Heilongjiang Province China
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- 1Department of Gynecology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, No. 150 Haping Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150081 Heilongjiang Province China
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- 1Department of Gynecology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, No. 150 Haping Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150081 Heilongjiang Province China
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- 1Department of Gynecology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, No. 150 Haping Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150081 Heilongjiang Province China
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- 1Department of Gynecology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, No. 150 Haping Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150081 Heilongjiang Province China
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- 1Department of Gynecology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, No. 150 Haping Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150081 Heilongjiang Province China
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Liu J, Zhang Z, Yang L, Fan Y, Liu Y. Molecular structure and spectral characteristics of hyperoside and analysis of its molecular imprinting adsorption properties based on density functional theory. J Mol Graph Model 2019; 88:228-236. [PMID: 30772653 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2019.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Revised: 01/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The structure of hyperoside was optimized according to the skeletal types of different galactopyranosides in hyperoside at the DFT/B3LYP/6-31++G(d,p) level, and the frequencies were calculated. The accuracy of the theoretical calculations of the 1H and 13C NMR signals was evaluated by linear correlation. The excited state was calculated via time-dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT). The stable conformation, NMR, UV-vis, natural bond orbital (NBO), molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) and thermodynamic information were obtained. In the most stable conformation of hyperoside, seven intramolecular hydrogen bonds are formed, which affect the imprinting efficiency. The theoretical 1H and 13C NMR results are in good agreement with the experimental results. The B3PW91 function is more suitable than B3LYP for TD-DFT calculations. Combining the UV-vis and NBO analyses, the HOMO→LUMO transition mainly results from the n→π∗ transition of the phenolic hydroxyl groups and the π→π∗ transition of the benzene ring on the B ring in ethanol. The HOMO-1→LUMO+1 transition mainly results from the n→π∗ and π→π∗ transition on the A ring. The MEP and NBO calculations indicate that the imprinted active sites are mainly located on the carbonyl oxygen atom and the hydroxyl hydrogen atoms. As the temperature increases, the molecular heat capacity, entropy, enthalpy, and activity of the imprinting sites increase. The obtained results provide strong theoretical guidance for hyperoside in the synthesis of molecularly imprinted polymers and separation techniques.
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- Jun Liu
- College of Materials Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing, 100083, China.
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- College of Science, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Beijing, 102249, China
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Hyperoside and let-7a-5p synergistically inhibits lung cancer cell proliferation via inducing G1/S phase arrest. Gene 2018; 679:232-240. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2018.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2018] [Revised: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Hu X, Li H, Fu L, Liu F, Wang H, Li M, Jiang C, Yin B. The protective effect of hyperin on LPS-induced acute lung injury in mice. Microb Pathog 2018; 127:116-120. [PMID: 30502516 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2018.11.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Revised: 11/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Hyperin, a flavonoid compound found in natural plants, has been reported that it have anti-inflammatory properties. However, the protective effects and mechanisms of hyperin on acute lung injury have not been reported so far. This research was designed to investigate the protective effects of hyperin on lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury (ALI) in mice. The mice were stimulated with LPS in the presence or absence of hyperin and the MPO activity, lung wet/dry ratio, inflammatory cells in BALF, and cytokines, as well as NF-κB expression were assessed in lung tissue. Results showed that hyperin significantly inhibited LPS-induced histological changes, inflammatory cell infiltration, MPO activity and lung wet/dry ratio. Additionally, hyperin distinctly reduced the production of TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 and the activation of NF-κB signaling pathways in LPS-induced ALI in mice. In conclusion, hyperin is an effective suppressor of inflammation and may be a promising potential therapeutic reagent for ALI treatment.
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- Xiansheng Hu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin, 132101, China; Key Lab of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Jilin Province, Jilin, 132101, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin, 132101, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin, 132101, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin, 132101, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin, 132101, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin, 132101, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin, 132101, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin, 132101, China.
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Zhang T, Chen Y, Ge Y, Hu Y, Li M, Jin Y. Inhalation treatment of primary lung cancer using liposomal curcumin dry powder inhalers. Acta Pharm Sin B 2018; 8:440-448. [PMID: 29881683 PMCID: PMC5989825 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2018.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2017] [Revised: 02/02/2018] [Accepted: 02/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Traditional chemotherapy causes serious toxicity due to the wide bodily distribution of these drugs. Curcumin is a potential anticancer agent but its low water solubility, poor bioavailability and rapid metabolism significantly limits clinical applications. Here we developed a liposomal curcumin dry powder inhaler (LCD) for inhalation treatment of primary lung cancer. LCDs were obtained from curcumin liposomes after freeze-drying. The LCDs had a mass mean aerodynamic diameter of 5.81 μm and a fine particle fraction of 46.71%, suitable for pulmonary delivery. The uptake of curcumin liposomes by human lung cancer A549 cells was markedly greater and faster than that of free curcumin. The high cytotoxicity on A549 cells and the low cytotoxicity of curcumin liposomes on normal human bronchial BEAS-2B epithelial cells yielded a high selection index partly due to increased cell apoptosis. Curcumin powders, LCDs and gemcitabine were directly sprayed into the lungs of rats with lung cancer through the trachea. LCDs showed higher anticancer effects than the other two medications with regard to pathology and the expression of many cancer-related markers including VEGF, malondialdehyde, TNF-α, caspase-3 and BCL-2. LCDs are a promising medication for inhalation treatment of lung cancer with high therapeutic efficiency.
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Key Words
- BALF, lung bronchoalveolar lavage fluids
- CP, curcumin powder
- Curcumin
- DMSO, dimethyl sulphoxide
- DPI, dry powder inhaler
- Dry powder inhaler
- FPF, fine particle fraction
- H&E, hematoxylin and eosin
- HPLC, high performance liquid chromatography
- LCD, liposomal curcumin dry powder inhaler
- Liposome
- MDA, malondialdehyde
- MMAD, mass mean aerodynamic diameter
- NSCLC, non-small cell lung cancer
- Primary lung cancer
- Pulmonary delivery
- SEM, scanning electron microscopy
- TEM, scanning electron microscopy
- TNF-α, tumor necrosis factor-α
- VEGF, vascular endothelial growth factor
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- Tongtong Zhang
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
- Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230001, China
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- Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230001, China
- China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
- Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230001, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
- Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230001, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
- Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230001, China
- Corresponding author at: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China. Tel.: +86 10 88215159.
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Bi Y, Xu L, Qiu L, Wang S, Liu X, Zhang Y, Chen Y, Zhang Y, Xu Q, Chang G, Chen G. Reticuloendotheliosis Virus Inhibits the Immune Response Acting on Lymphocytes from Peripheral Blood of Chicken. Front Physiol 2018; 9:4. [PMID: 29410628 PMCID: PMC5787092 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Chicken reticuloendotheliosis virus (REV) causes the atrophy of immune organs and immuno-suppression. The pathogenic mechanisms of REV are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to use RNA sequencing to analyse the effect of REV on immunity and cell proliferation in chicken lymphocytes from peripheral blood in vitro. Overall, 2977 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were examined from cells between infected with REV or no; 56 DEGs related to cell proliferation and 130 DEGs related to immunity were identified. MTT, Q-PCR, and FCM indicated that REV reduced the number of lymphocytes by inhibiting the transition of S/G1 phase through FOXO and p53 pathways. Similarly, REV infection would destroy the immune defense of lymphocytes through MAPK-AP1 via Toll-like receptor-, NOD-like receptor-, and salmonella infection pathways to reduce the secretion of IL8 and IL18. In addition, the reduction of lymphocytes also might be responsible for the lower levels of IL8 and IL18, and the rescue of lymphocytes would been activated still through FOXO and p53 pathways. Moreover, the immune response for REV in lymphocytes would activate by up-regulating the expression of NOD1, MYD88, and AP1 through Toll-like receptor-/NOD-like receptor/salmonella-MAPK-AP1 pathways. These results indicate that REV could affect lymphocytes from peripheral blood by inhibit the cell proliferation and the immune system. It also was revealed that NOD1, MYD88, and AP1 were the key genes to activate the immune response through Toll-like receptor-/NOD-like receptor/salmonella-MAPK-AP1 pathways. These findings establish the groundwork and provide new clues for deciphering the molecular mechanism underlying REV infection in chickens.
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- Yulin Bi
- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Poultry Genetics and Breeding, Poultry Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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Wu S, Wu F, Jiang Z. Identification of hub genes, key miRNAs and potential molecular mechanisms of colorectal cancer. Oncol Rep 2017; 38:2043-2050. [PMID: 28902367 PMCID: PMC5652954 DOI: 10.3892/or.2017.5930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2017] [Accepted: 08/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the most common cancer of the digestive system. The aim of the present study was to identify the potential biomarkers and uncover the underlying mechanisms. The gene and miRNA expression profiles were obtained from GEO database. The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and miRNAs (DE miRNAs) were identified by GEO2R. The Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis were performed by KOBAS 3.0. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) network and miRNA-gene network were constructed by Cytoscape software. Then, the identified genes were verified by quantitative real-time PCR in both CRC tissue samples and cell lines. A total of 600 upregulated DEGs, 283 downregulated DEGs, 13 upregulated DE miRNAs and 7 downregulated DE miRNAs were identified. GO analysis results showed that upregulated DEGs were significantly enriched in binding, organelle and cellular process. Downregulated DEGs were enriched in binding, extracellular region and chemical homeostasis. KEGG analysis showed that the DEGs were mostly enriched in cell cycle and pathways in cancer. A total of eight genes were identified as biomarkers, including CAD, ITGA2, E2F3, BCL2, PRKACB, IGF1, SGK1 and NR3C1. Experimental validation showed that seven of the eight identified genes had the same expression trend as predicted, except for ITGA2. Besides, hsa-miR-552 and hsa-miR-30a were identified as key miRNAs. The present study provides a series of biomarkers and mechanisms for the diagnosis and therapy of CRC. We also prove that although bioinformatics analysis is a wonderful approach, experiment validation is necessary.
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- Shasha Wu
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P.R. China
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Bisindolylmaleimide alkaloid BMA-155Cl induces autophagy and apoptosis in human hepatocarcinoma HepG-2 cells through the NF-κB p65 pathway. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2017; 38:524-538. [PMID: 28260799 DOI: 10.1038/aps.2016.171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2016] [Accepted: 12/28/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Bisindolylmaleimides, a series of derivatives of a PKC inhibitor staurosporine, exhibit potential as anti-cancer drugs and have received considerable attention in clinical trials. This study aims to investigate the effects of a bisindolylmaleimide alkaloid 155Cl (BMA-155Cl) with a novel structure on autophagy and apoptosis in human hepatocarcinoma HepG-2 cells in vitro and in vivo. The cell poliferation was assessed with a MTT assay. Autophagy was evaluated by MDC staining and TEM analysis. Apoptosis was investigated using Annexin V-FITC/PI and DAPI staining. The antitumor effects were further evaluated in nude mice bearing HepG-2 xenografts, which received BMA-155Cl (10, 20 mg/kg, ip) for 18 days. Autophagy- and apoptosis-associated proteins and their mRNA levels were examined with Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and RT-PCR. BMA-155Cl (2.5-20 μmol/L) inhibited the growth of HepG-2 cells with IC50 values of 16.62±1.34, 12.21±0.83, and 8.44±1.82 μmol/L at 24, 48, and 72 h, respectively. Furthermore, BMA-155Cl (5-20 μmol/L) dose-dependently induced autophagy and apoptosis in HepG-2 cells. The formation of autophagic vacuoles was induced by BMA-155Cl (10 μmol/L) at approximately 6 h and peaked at approximately 15 h. Pretreatment with 3-MA potentiated BMA-155Cl-mediated apoptotic cell death. This compound dose-dependently increased the mRNA and protein levels of Beclin-1, NF-κB p65, p53, and Bax, but decreased the expression of IκB and Bcl-2. Pretreatment with BAY 11-7082, a specific inhibitor of NF-κB p65, blocked BMA-155Cl-induced expression of autophagy- and apoptosis-associated proteins. BMA-155Cl administration effectively suppressed the growth of HepG-2 xenografts in vivo, and increased the protein expression levels of LC3B, Beclin-1, NF-κB p65, and Bax in vivo. We conclude that the NF-κB p65 pathway is involved in BMA-155Cl-triggered autophagy, followed by apoptosis in HepG-2 cells in vitro and in vivo. Hence, BMA-155Cl could be a promising pro-apoptotic candidate for developing as a novel anti-cancer drug.
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