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Yashmi F, Fakhri S, Shiri Varnamkhasti B, Amin MN, Khirehgesh MR, Mohammadi-Noori E, Hosseini M, Khan H. Defining the mechanisms behind the hepatoprotective properties of curcumin. Arch Toxicol 2024; 98:2331-2351. [PMID: 38837048 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-024-03758-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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As a critical cause of human dysfunctionality, hepatic failure leads to approximately two million deaths per year and is on the rise. Considering multiple inflammatory, oxidative, and apoptotic mechanisms behind hepatotoxicity, it urges the need for finding novel multi-targeting agents. Curcumin is a phenolic compound with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic roles. Curcumin possesses auspicious health benefits and protects against several diseases with exceptional safety and tolerability. This review focused on the hepatoprotective mechanisms of curcumin. The need to develop novel delivery systems of curcumin (e.g., nanoparticles, self-micro emulsifying, lipid-based colloids, solid lipid nanoparticles, cyclodextrin inclusion, phospholipid complexes, and nanoemulsions) is also considered.
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- Farinam Yashmi
- Department of Pharmacy, Acibadem University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, 23200, Pakistan.
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Ge X, Zhu S, Yang H, Wang X, Li J, Liu S, Xing R, Li P, Li K. Impact of O-acetylation on chitin oligosaccharides modulating inflammatory responses in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells and mice. Carbohydr Res 2024; 542:109177. [PMID: 38880715 DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2024.109177] [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: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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Chitin oligosaccharides have garnered significant attention due to their biological activities, particularly their immunomodulatory properties. However, O-acetylation in chemically preparing chitin oligosaccharides seems inevitable and leads to some uncertainty on the bioactivity of chitin oligosaccharides. In this study, an O-acetyl-free chitin oligosaccharides and three different O-acetylated chitin oligosaccharides with degree of polymerization ranging from 2 to 6 were prepared using ammonia hydrolysis, and their structures and detailed components were further characterized with FTIR, NMR and MS. Subsequently, the effects of O-acetylation on the immunomodulatory activity of chitin oligosaccharides were investigated in vitro and in vivo. The results suggested that the chitin oligosaccharides with O-acetylation exhibited better inflammatory inhibition than pure chitin oligosaccharides, significantly reducing the expression of inflammatory factors, such as IL-6 and iNOS, in the LPS-induced RAW264.7 macrophage. The chitin oligosaccharides with a degree of O-acetylation of 93 % was found to effectively alleviate LPS-induced endotoxemia in mice, including serum inflammation indices reduction and damage repairment of the intestinal liver, and kidney tissues.
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- Xiangyun Ge
- Marine Science and Engineering College, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China; Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Marine Science and Engineering College, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China; Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China; Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao, 266237, China
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- Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China; Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao, 266237, China
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- Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China; Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao, 266237, China
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- Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China; Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao, 266237, China.
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Wu L, Hu Z, Lv Y, Ge C, Luo X, Zhan S, Huang W, Shen X, Yu D, Liu B. Hericium erinaceus polysaccharides ameliorate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease via gut microbiota and tryptophan metabolism regulation in an aged laying hen model. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 273:132735. [PMID: 38825293 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132735] [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: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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Polysaccharides extracted from Hericium erinaceus (HEP) exhibit hepatoprotective activity in the alleviation of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); however, the mechanisms underlying whether and how HEP regulation of the gut microbiota to alleviate liver-associated metabolic disorders are not well understood. This study used an aged laying hen model to explore the mechanisms through which HEP alleviates NAFLD, with a focus on regulatory function of HEP in the gut microbiome. The results showed that HEP ameliorated hepatic damage and metabolic disorders by improving intestinal barrier function and shaping the gut microbiota and tryptophan metabolic profiles. HEP increased the abundance of Lactobacillus and certain tryptophan metabolites, including indole-3-carboxylic acid, kynurenic acid, and tryptamine in the cecum. These metabolites upregulated the expression of ZO-1 and Occludin by activating the AhR and restoring the intestinal barrier integrity. The increased intestinal barrier functions decreased LPS transferring from the intestine to the liver, inhibited hepatic LPS/TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway activation, and reduced hepatic inflammatory response and apoptosis. Fecal microbiota transplantation experiments further confirmed that the hepatoprotective effect is likely mediated by HEP-altered gut microbiota and their metabolites. Overall, dietary HEP could ameliorate the hepatic damage and metabolic disorders of NAFLD through regulating the "gut-liver" axis.
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- Lianchi Wu
- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; ZJU-Xinchang Joint Innovation Centre (TianMu Laboratory), Gaochuang Hi-Tech Park, Xinchang 312500, China.
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; ZJU-Xinchang Joint Innovation Centre (TianMu Laboratory), Gaochuang Hi-Tech Park, Xinchang 312500, China.
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Wang Q, Li A, Yu H, Wang C, Wang T, Zhang J. Evaluation of Cross-Talk and Alleviate Potential of Cytotoxic Factors Induced by Deoxynivalenol in IPEC-J2 Cells Interference with Curcumin. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:6984. [PMID: 39000093 PMCID: PMC11241398 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25136984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a mycotoxin produced by Fusarium graminearum, and curcumin (CUR) is a natural polyphenolic compound found in turmeric. However, the combined treatment of CUR and DON to explore the mitigating effect of CUR on DON and their combined mechanism of action is not clear. Therefore, in this study, we established four treatment groups (CON, CUR, DON and CUR + DON) to investigate their mechanism in the porcine intestinal epithelial cells (IPEC-J2). In addition, the cross-talk and alleviating potential of CUR interfering with DON-induced cytotoxic factors were evaluated by in vitro experiments; the results showed that CUR could effectively inhibit DON-exposed activated TNF-α/NF-κB pathway, attenuate DON-induced apoptosis, and alleviate DON-induced endoplasmic reticulum stress and oxidative stress through PERK/CHOP pathways, which were verified at both mRNA and protein levels. In conclusion, these promising findings may contribute to the future use of CUR as a novel feed additive to protect livestock from the harmful effects of DON.
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- Qiyuan Wang
- Academy of National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, Beijing 100037, China
- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- Academy of National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, Beijing 100037, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- Academy of National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, Beijing 100037, China
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Deng RM, Zhou J. Targeting NF-κB in Hepatic Ischemia-Reperfusion Alleviation: from Signaling Networks to Therapeutic Targeting. Mol Neurobiol 2024; 61:3409-3426. [PMID: 37991700 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03787-w] [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: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (HIRI) is a major complication of liver trauma, resection, and transplantation that can lead to liver dysfunction and failure. Scholars have proposed a variety of liver protection methods aimed at reducing ischemia-reperfusion damage, but there is still a lack of effective treatment methods, which urgently needs to find new effective treatment methods for patients. Many studies have reported that signaling pathway plays a key role in HIRI pathological process and liver function recovery mechanism, among which nuclear transfer factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway is one of the signal transduction closely related to disease. NF-κB pathway is closely related to HIRI pathologic process, and inhibition of this pathway can delay oxidative stress, inflammatory response, cell death, and mitochondrial dysfunction. In addition, NF-κB can also interact with PI3K/Akt, MAPK, and Nrf2 signaling pathways to participate in HIRI regulation. Based on the role of NF-κB pathway in HIRI, it may be a potential target pathway for HIRI. This review emphasizes the role of inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway in oxidative stress, inflammatory response, cell death, and mitochondrial dysfunction in HIRI, as well as the effects of related drugs or inhibitors targeting NF-κB on HIRI. The objective of this review is to elucidate the role and mechanism of NF-κB pathway in HIRI, emphasize the important role of NF-κB pathway in the prevention and treatment of HIRI, and provide a theoretical basis for the target NF-κB pathway as a therapy for HIRI.
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- Rui-Ming Deng
- Department of Anesthesiology, Ganzhou People's Hospital, 16 Meiguan Avenue, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, 341000, People's Republic of China
- The Affiliated Ganzhou Hospital of Nanchang University (Ganzhou Hospital-Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University), 16 Meiguan Avenue, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, 341000, People's Republic of China
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- The Affiliated Ganzhou Hospital of Nanchang University (Ganzhou Hospital-Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University), 16 Meiguan Avenue, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, 341000, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Ganzhou People's Hospital, 16 Meiguan Avenue, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, 341000, People's Republic of China.
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Tao H, Shen L. RESEARCH PROGRESS OF CURCUMIN IN THE TREATMENT OF SEPSIS. Shock 2024; 61:805-816. [PMID: 38664750 DOI: 10.1097/shk.0000000000002342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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ABSTRACT Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by an unregulated host response to infection. It is an important clinical problem in acute and critical care. In recent years, with the increasing research on the epidemiology, and pathogenesis, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies of sepsis, great progress has been made in clinical practice, but there is still a lack of specific and effective treatment plans. Curcuma longa , a leafy plant of the ginger family, which is a common and safe compound, has multiple pharmacological actions, including, but not limited to, scavenging of oxygen free radicals, attenuation of inflammatory response, and antifibrotic effects. Great progress has been made in the study of sepsis-associated rodent models and in vitro cellular models. However, the evidence of curcumin in the clinical management practice of sepsis is still insufficient; hence, it is very important to systematically summarize the study of curcumin and sepsis pathogenesis.
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Aslan M, Gül M, Üremiş N, Akbulut S, Gürünlüoğlu S, Nur Özsoy E, Türköz Y, Ateş H, Akpinar N, Gül S, Gürünlüoğlu K, Demircan M. Ninety Sixth-Hour Impact of Scalding Burns on End Organ Damage, Systemic Oxidative Stress, and Wound Healing in Rats Treated With Three Different Types of Dressings. J Burn Care Res 2024; 45:733-743. [PMID: 38079377 DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/irad191] [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: 05/08/2024]
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In this study, we investigated the effects of 3 different burn dressing treatments, including experimental, silver, and modern dressing materials, on systemic oxidative stress in rats with severe scald burns within the first 96 h. The rats were divided into five groups: a burn group (n = 10), a polylactic membrane group (n = 10), a silver sulfadiazine group (n = 10), a curcumin group (n = 10), and a control group (n = 10), consisting of equal numbers of female and male rats. In the first 4 groups, 30% of the rats' total body surface area was scalded at 95°C. The burn group was not treated. Each group was treated with group-name dressing material. The control group was neither treated nor burned. The rats were sacrificed, and blood and tissue samples were obtained at the 96th hour when severe effects of oxidative stress developed postburns. Systemic inflammatory biomarkers and oxidative stress parameters were examined. In addition, apoptosis and organ damage in liver, kidney, lung, and skin tissues were evaluated biochemically and histopathologically. When the parameters were statistically analyzed, we found that the systemic levels of oxidative stress and inflammatory damage to liver, kidney, and lung tissues were lower in the 3 treated groups than in the burn group. We believe that the dressing material's efficacy in the treatment of severe burns may be dependent on its ability to combat oxidative stress and inflammation.
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- Mehmet Aslan
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya 44280, Turkiye
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya 44280, Turkiye
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya 44280, Turkiye
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya 44280, Turkiye
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya 44280, Turkiye
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya 44280, Turkiye
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya 44280, Turkiye
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- Pediatric Intensive Burn Care Unit, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya 44280, Turkiye
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- Pediatric Intensive Burn Care Unit, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya 44280, Turkiye
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya 44280, Turkiye
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- Pediatric Intensive Burn Care Unit, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya 44280, Turkiye
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- Pediatric Intensive Burn Care Unit, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya 44280, Turkiye
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Wang S, He Y, Wang J, Luo E. Re-exploration of immunotherapy targeting EMT of hepatocellular carcinoma: Starting from the NF-κB pathway. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 174:116566. [PMID: 38631143 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116566] [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: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth most common malignancies worldwide, and its high morbidity and mortality have brought a heavy burden to the global public health system. Due to the concealment of its onset, the limitation of treatment, the acquisition of multi-drug resistance and radiation resistance, the treatment of HCC cannot achieve satisfactory results. Epithelial mesenchymal transformation (EMT) is a key process that induces progression, distant metastasis, and therapeutic resistance to a variety of malignant tumors, including HCC. Therefore, targeting EMT has become a promising tumor immunotherapy method for HCC. The NF-κB pathway is a key regulatory pathway for EMT. Targeting this pathway has shown potential to inhibit HCC infiltration, invasion, distant metastasis, and therapeutic resistance. At present, there are still some controversies about this pathway and new ideas of combined therapy, which need to be further explored. This article reviews the progress of immunotherapy in improving EMT development in HCC cells by exploring the mechanism of regulating EMT.
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- Shuang Wang
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, PR China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China.
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Yu Z, Xie S. Loureirin B improves H/R-induced hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury by downregulating ALOX5 to regulate mitochondrial homeostasis. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03079-7. [PMID: 38662194 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03079-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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This study was conceived to explore the role and the mechanism of Loureirin B (LB) in hepatic IRI. The viability of LB-treated AML-12 cells was assessed using CCK-8 assay and inflammatory cytokines were detected using ELISA. The activities of ROS and oxidative stress markers MDA, SOD, and GSH-Px were detected using DCFH-DA and corresponding assay kits. The cell apoptosis and caspase3 activity were estimated with flow cytometry and caspase3 assay kits. The expressions of arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase (ALOX5) and apoptosis- and mitochondrial dynamics-related proteins were detected using western blot. The interaction between LB and ALOX5 was analyzed with molecular docking. The transfection efficacy of oe-ALOX5 was examined with RT-qPCR and western blot. Mitochondrial membrane potential was detected with JC-1 staining and immunofluorescence (IF) assay was employed to estimate mitochondrial fusion and fission. The present work found that LB revived the viability, inhibited inflammatory response, suppressed oxidative stress, repressed the apoptosis, and maintained mitochondrial homeostasis in H/R-induced AML-12 cells, which were all reversed by ALOX5 overexpression. Collectively, LB regulated mitochondrial homeostasis by downregulating ALOX5, thereby improving hepatic IRI.
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- Zhaolong Yu
- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Yiwu Second People's Hospital, No. 1, Jiangbei Road, Fotang Town, Yiwu, 322000, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yiwu Second People's Hospital, Yiwu, Zhejiang, China
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Cui YN, Tian N, Luo YH, Zhao JJ, Bi CF, Gou Y, Liu J, Feng K, Zhang JF. High-dose Vitamin C injection ameliorates against sepsis-induced myocardial injury by anti-apoptosis, anti-inflammatory and pro-autophagy through regulating MAPK, NF-κB and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways in rats. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:6937-6953. [PMID: 38643461 PMCID: PMC11087106 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205735] [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: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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AIMS This study aimed to evaluate the effects of VC on SIMI in rats. METHODS In this study, the survival rate of high dose VC for SIMI was evaluated within 7 days. Rats were randomly assigned to three groups: Sham group, CLP group, and high dose VC (500 mg/kg i.v.) group. The animals in each group were treated with drugs for 1 day, 3 days or 5 days, respectively. Echocardiography, myocardial enzymes and HE were used to detect cardiac function. IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-α) in serum were measured using ELISA kits. Western blot was used to detect proteins related to apoptosis, inflammation, autophagy, MAPK, NF-κB and PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathways. RESULTS High dose VC improved the survival rate of SIMI within 7 days. Echocardiography, HE staining and myocardial enzymes showed that high-dose VC relieved SIMI in rats in a time-dependent manner. And compared with CLP group, high-dose VC decreased the expressions of pro-apoptotic proteins, while increased the expression of anti-apoptotic protein. And compared with CLP group, high dose VC decreased phosphorylation levels of Erk1/2, P38, JNK, NF-κB and IKK α/β in SIMI rats. High dose VC increased the expression of the protein Beclin-1 and LC3-II/LC3-I ratio, whereas decreased the expression of P62 in SIMI rats. Finally, high dose VC attenuated phosphorylation of PI3K, AKT and mTOR compared with the CLP group. SIGNIFICANCE Our results showed that high dose VC has a good protective effect on SIMI after continuous treatment, which may be mediated by inhibiting apoptosis and inflammatory, and promoting autophagy through regulating MAPK, NF-κB and PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway.
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- Ya-Nan Cui
- Medical Records and Statistics Room, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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- Department of Emergency Medical, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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- Department of Pathology, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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- Department of Emergency Medical, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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- Department of Emergency Medical, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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- Department of Emergency Medical, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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- Department of Emergency Medical, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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- Department of Emergency Medical, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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- Department of Emergency Medical, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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Ma C, Wang F, Zhu J, Wang S, Liu Y, Xu J, Zhao Q, Qin Y, Si W, Zhang J. 18Beta-Glycyrrhetinic Acid Attenuates H 2O 2-Induced Oxidative Damage and Apoptosis in Intestinal Epithelial Cells via Activating the PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:468. [PMID: 38671916 PMCID: PMC11047483 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13040468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Oxidative stress causes gut dysfunction and is a contributing factor in several intestinal disorders. Intestinal epithelial cell survival is essential for maintaining human and animal health under oxidative stress. 18beta-Glycyrrhetinic acid (GA) is known to have multiple beneficial effects, including antioxidant activity; however, the underlying molecular mechanisms have not been well established. Thus, the present study evaluated the therapeutic effects of GA on H2O2-induced oxidative stress in intestinal porcine epithelial cells. The results showed that pretreatment with GA (100 nM for 16 h) significantly increased the levels of several antioxidant enzymes and reduced corresponding intracellular levels of reactive oxidative species and malondialdehyde. GA inhibited cell apoptosis via activating the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt) signaling pathway, as confirmed by RNA sequencing. Further analyses demonstrated that GA upregulated the phosphorylation levels of PI3K and Akt and the protein level of B cell lymphoma 2, whereas it downregulated Cytochrome c and tumor suppressor protein p53 levels. Moreover, molecular docking analysis predicted the binding of GA to Vasoactive intestinal peptide receptor 1, a primary membrane receptor, to activate the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Collectively, these results revealed that GA protected against H2O2-induced oxidative damage and cell apoptosis via activating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, suggesting the potential therapeutic use of GA to alleviate oxidative stress in humans/animals.
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- Cui Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (C.M.); (Q.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (C.M.); (Q.Z.)
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (C.M.); (Q.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (C.M.); (Q.Z.)
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (C.M.); (Q.Z.)
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (C.M.); (Q.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (C.M.); (Q.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (C.M.); (Q.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (C.M.); (Q.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, Institute of Animal Sciences of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (C.M.); (Q.Z.)
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Hou D, Liao H, Hao S, Liu R, Huang H, Duan C. Curcumin simultaneously improves mitochondrial dynamics and myocardial cell bioenergy after sepsis via the SIRT1-DRP1/PGC-1α pathway. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28501. [PMID: 38586339 PMCID: PMC10998060 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28501] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Septic cardiomyopathy (SCM) is associated with an imbalance in mitochondrial quality and high mortality rates, with no effective treatment developed to date. Curcumin provides antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular, and mitochondrial protection. However, curcumin has not been confirmed to improve cardiac dysfunction in sepsis. We hypothesized that curcumin can reduce abnormal inflammatory responses by improving mitochondrial function as a novel mechanism to improve SCM. To explore this hypothesis, we used an in vivo male C57BL/6 mouse sepsis model and an in vitro model of lipopolysaccharide-stimulated HL-1 cells. The effects of curcumin on sepsis-induced cardiac dysfunction, inflammatory responses, and mitochondrial quality of cardiac cells were observed using quantitative polymerase chain reaction, western blotting, echocardiography, and transmission electron microscopy. Curcumin activated sirtuin 1 (SIRT1); increased expression of the mitochondrial biogenesis-related genes Pgc1α, Tfam, and Nrf2; reduced dynamin-related protein 1 translocation from the cytoplasm to mitochondria; and restored the mitochondrial morphology and function in cardiac cells. Accordingly, curcumin protected heart function after septic shock and alleviated the effects of SCM. SIRT1 knockdown reversed the protective effects of curcumin on mitochondria. Therefore, curcumin promotes mitochondrial biogenesis and inhibits mitochondrial fragmentation by activating SIRT1, thereby improving the mitochondrial quality and reducing oxidative stress in cardiomyocytes and sepsis-induced cardiac dysfunction. These findings provide new evidence supporting the use of curcumin to treat SCM.
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- Dongyao Hou
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Chongqing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, 400011, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
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Fang J, Huang Q, Shi C, Gai L, Wang X, Yan B. Songorine inhibits oxidative stress-related inflammation through PI3K/AKT/NRF2 signaling pathway to alleviate lipopolysaccharide-induced septic acute lung injury. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2024; 46:152-160. [PMID: 37977206 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2023.2281902] [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: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to investigate the protective action and mechanism of songorine on sepsis-induced acute lung injury (ALI). METHODS The sepsis-induced ALI mouse and cell models were established by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induction. Lung injury was assayed by hematoxylin and eosin staining, lung injury score, and lung wet-to-dry (W/D) weight ratio. Apoptosis in lung tissues was evaluated by TUNEL assay, and the expression of apoptosis-related markers (Bcl2, Bax, and caspase-3) was measured by western blotting. Levels of pro-inflammatory factors and oxidative stress markers in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) of mice were measured by ELISA and RT-qPCR. The expression of PI3K/AKT/NRF2 pathway-related proteins was analyzed by western blotting. RESULTS Songorine treatment at 40 mg/kg mitigated sepsis-induced ALI, characterized by improved histopathology, lung injury score, and lung W/D weight ratio (p < 0.05). Moreover, songorine markedly attenuated sepsis-induced apoptosis in lung tissues; this was evidenced by an increase in Bcl2 levels and a decrease in Bax and caspase-3 levels (p < 0.01). Also, songorine reduced levels of proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β and MPO) and oxidative stress regulators (SOD and GSH) in the BALF of LPS-induced sepsis mice and RAW264.7 cells (p < 0.05). In addition, songorine upregulated the PI3K/AKT/NRF2 pathway-related proteins in LPS-induced sepsis mice and RAW264.7 cells (p < 0.05). Furthermore, LY294002 (a PI3K inhibitor) treatment reversed the protective effect of songorine on sepsis-induced ALI. CONCLUSION Songorine inhibits oxidative stress-related inflammation in sepsis-induced ALI via the activation of the PI3K/AKT/NRF2 signaling pathway.
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- Jingjing Fang
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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Esrefoğlu M, Kalkan TK, Karatas E, Elibol B, Hekimoglu ER, Karakaya Cimen FB, Yay AH. Hepatoprotective actions of melatonin by mainly modulating oxidative status and apoptosis rate in lipopolysaccharide-induced liver damage. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2024; 46:161-171. [PMID: 38051589 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2023.2291751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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AIM One of the serious complications of sepsis is liver damage and liver failure. This study aimed to evaluate the protective and therapeutic potential of melatonin in rats with lipopolysaccharide-induced sepsis. MAIN METHODS Female Spraque-Dawley rats received single a dose of 7.5 mg/kg lipopolysaccharide in saline to create a 24-h sepsis model. One of the other groups received melatonin at a dose of 10 mg/kg/day beginning 1 week before sepsis induction to the end of the experiment. The melatonin group received the same doses of melatonin for the same duration but not lipopolysaccharide. The vehicle group received the same doses of saline, the vehicle of melatonin, for the same duration. Twenty-four hours after the last injection, the rats were decapitated. By appropriate histochemical, immunohistochemical, biochemical, and molecular techniques, anti-necrotic, anti-apoptotic, anti-necroptotic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects of melatonin were assessed. KEY FINDINGS Lipopolysaccharide has disrupted liver functions by inducing oxidative stress, inflammation, necrotic, apoptotic, and necroptotic cell death, thus disrupting liver functions. Melatonin was found to be beneficial in terms of inhibiting the intrinsic pathway of apoptosis and tissue oxidant levels, stimulating tissue antioxidant enzyme levels, and restoring hepatocyte functions. SIGNIFICANCE Melatonin, at those doses and duration, was found to be hepatoprotective by mainly modulating oxidative status and apoptosis rate, however, failed to significantly reduce histopathological damage. We suggest that longer-term melatonin administration may produce anti-inflammatory and anti-necrotic effects as well.
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- Mukaddes Esrefoğlu
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Kirşehir Ahi Evran University, Kırşehir, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Patnos Vocation School, Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University, Ağrı, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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de Oliveira E Silva AM, Pereira RO, Oliveira AKDS, Harris FS, de Melo ILP, Almeida-Souza TH, Yoshime LT, Dos Santos Melo C, Lopes Dos Santos J, de Andrade-Wartha ERS, Cogliati B, Granato D, Mancini-Filho J. Ameliorative effects of aqueous extract from rosemary on oxidative stress and inflammation pathways caused by a high-fat diet in C57BL/6 mice. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2024; 49:459-472. [PMID: 38048548 DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2023-0157] [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] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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Rosemary is an herb exhibits biological properties, attenuates inflammation, oxidative stress, and improves lipid profile. Here, we evaluated the effects of rosemary aqueous extract (RE) on mice fed with a high-fat diet (HFD). Male C57BL/6 mice were administered a control diet or HFD for 10 weeks. The treated groups received RE in the diet at different concentrations: 25, 250, and 500 mg/100 g. After 10 weeks, serum concentrations of glucose, lipid, insulin, leptin, adiponectin, and cytokines were evaluated and the oxygen radical absorbance capacity was determined. Histological analysis was performed to determine the concentrations of triacylglycerides (TG), total cholesterol, cytokines, and antioxidant enzymes as well as the expression of genes involved in lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and inflammation. The dietary RE ameliorated HFD-induced weight gain, adipose tissue weight, glucose intolerance, and insulin, leptin, and free fatty acid levels. Reduction in hepatic TG deposition was observed. The levels of inflammatory cytokines decreased, and the expression of genes involved in lipid metabolism increased. RE mitigated oxidative stress and reduced the production of reactive oxygen species in HepG2 and 3T3-L1 cells. Therefore, RE is a potential therapeutic agent for the prevention of inflammation and oxidative stress outcomes associated with obesity.
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- Ana Mara de Oliveira E Silva
- Nutrition Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Food and Experimental Nutrition, Laboratory of Lipids, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Food and Experimental Nutrition, Laboratory of Lipids, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Food and Experimental Nutrition, Laboratory of Lipids, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Nutrition Sciences Graduate Program, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Limerick, Limerick, V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- Department of Food and Experimental Nutrition, Laboratory of Lipids, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Wang X, Chen X, Sun X, Ao J. Comparative analysis of miRNAs and mRNAs in large yellow croaker head kidney cells (LYCK) provided novel insights into the redox regulation of fish. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 918:170503. [PMID: 38301776 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) over-production and oxidative stress resulted from climate change and environmental pollution seriously endangered global fish populations and healthy development of marine aquaculture. Peroxiredoxins (Prxs), a highly conserved family of thiol-specific antioxidants, can mitigate ROS and protect cells from oxidative stress. We previously demonstrated that large yellow croaker PrxIV (LcPrxIV) could not only regulate the pro-inflammatory responses, but also scavenge ROS. However, the underlying mechanism how LcPrxIV regulated immune response and redox homeostasis remains unknown. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding RNAs that play important roles in the regulation of various biological processes. In this study, mRNA and miRNA expression profiles from LYCK-pcDNA3.1 and LYCK-PrxIV cells, with or without oxidative stress stimulated by H2O2 were evaluated using high-throughput sequencing. A series of differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs) and differentially expressed genes (DEGs), as well as DEM-DEG pairs were identified from each two-group comparison, respectively. GO and KEGG functional analyses indicated that most significant DEGs were associated with signaling pathways related to oxidative stress and immune response. Subsequent DEM-DEG interaction analysis revealed that miR-731 and miR-1388 may be involved in both redox regulation and immune response via synergistic effect with LcPrxIV. Interestingly, miR-731 could regulate the expression of different down-stream DEGs under different stimulations of LcPrxIV over-expression, H2O2, or both. Moreover, miR-731 could cause the DEG, γ-glutamyl hydrolase (GGH), to be expressed in opposite ways under different stimulations. On the other hand, the expression of miR-1388 could be negatively or positively regulated under the stimulation of LcPrxIV over-expression with or without oxidative stress, thus regulating gene expression of different mRNAs. Based on these results, we speculate that LcPrxIV may participate in immune response or redox regulation by regulating the expression of different down-stream genes through controlling the expression level of a certain miRNA or by regulating the varieties of expressed miRNAs.
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- Xianhui Wang
- Biomedical Research Institute, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mariculture Breeding, Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, China; School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Mariculture Breeding, Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
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Benchoula K, Serpell CJ, Mediani A, Albogami A, Misnan NM, Ismail NH, Parhar IS, Ogawa S, Hwa WE. 1H NMR metabolomics insights into comparative diabesity in male and female zebrafish and the antidiabetic activity of DL-limonene. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3823. [PMID: 38360784 PMCID: PMC10869695 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45608-z] [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: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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Zebrafish have been utilized for many years as a model animal for pharmacological studies on diabetes and obesity. High-fat diet (HFD), streptozotocin and alloxan injection, and glucose immersion have all been used to induce diabetes and obesity in zebrafish. Currently, studies commonly used both male and female zebrafish, which may influence the outcomes since male and female zebrafish are biologically different. This study was designed to investigate the difference between the metabolites of male and female diabetic zebrafish, using limonene - a natural product which has shown several promising results in vitro and in vivo in treating diabetes and obesity-and provide new insights into how endogenous metabolites change following limonene treatment. Using HFD-fed male and female zebrafish, we were able to develop an animal model of T2D and identify several endogenous metabolites that might be used as diagnostic biomarkers for diabetes. The endogenous metabolites in males and females were different, even though both genders had high blood glucose levels and a high BMI. Treatment with limonene prevented high blood glucose levels and improved in diabesity zebrafish by limonene, through reversal of the metabolic changes caused by HFD in both genders. In addition, limonene was able to reverse the elevated expression of AKT during HFD.
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- Khaled Benchoula
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, 1, Jalan Taylors, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Systems Biology (INBIOSIS), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Baha University, 65779-7738, Alaqiq, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute for Medical Research Malaysia, No.1, Jalan Setia Murni U13/52, Seksyen U13, Setia Alam, 40170, Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Atta-ur-Rahman Institute for Natural Products Discovery, UiTM Puncak Alam Campus, 42300, Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Monash University (Malaysia) BRIMS, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Monash University (Malaysia) BRIMS, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, 1, Jalan Taylors, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Rodríguez-Negrete EV, Morales-González Á, Madrigal-Santillán EO, Sánchez-Reyes K, Álvarez-González I, Madrigal-Bujaidar E, Valadez-Vega C, Chamorro-Cevallos G, Garcia-Melo LF, Morales-González JA. Phytochemicals and Their Usefulness in the Maintenance of Health. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:523. [PMID: 38498532 PMCID: PMC10892216 DOI: 10.3390/plants13040523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Inflammation is the immune system's first biological response to infection, injury, or irritation. Evidence suggests that the anti-inflammatory effect is mediated by the regulation of various inflammatory cytokines, such as nitric oxide, interleukins, tumor necrosis factor alpha-α, interferon gamma-γ, as well as the non-cytokine mediator, prostaglandin E2. Currently, the mechanism of action and clinical usefulness of phytochemicals is known; their action on the activity of cytokines, free radicals, and oxidative stress. The latter are of great relevance in the development of diseases, such that the evidence collected demonstrates the beneficial effects of phytochemicals in maintaining health. Epidemiological evidence indicates that regular consumption of fruits and vegetables is related to a low risk of developing cancer and other chronic diseases.
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- Elda Victoria Rodríguez-Negrete
- Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Mexico City 06720, Mexico;
- Laboratorio de Medicina de Conservación, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City C.P. 11340, Mexico;
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- Escuela Superior de Cómputo, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Unidad Profesional ”A. López Mateos”, Ciudad de México 07738, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Medicina de Conservación, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City C.P. 11340, Mexico;
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- Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Mexico City 06720, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Genética, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu s/n, Zacatenco, Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City 07738, Mexico; (I.Á.-G.); (E.M.-B.)
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- Laboratorio de Genética, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu s/n, Zacatenco, Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City 07738, Mexico; (I.Á.-G.); (E.M.-B.)
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- Área Académica de Medicina, Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Ex-Hacienda de la Concepción, Tilcuautla, San Agustín Tlaxiaca 42080, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Toxicología Preclínica, Departamento de Farmacia, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City C.P. 07738, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Nanotecnología e Ingeniería Molecular, Área Electroquímica, Departamento de Química, CBI, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, Mexico City 09340, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Medicina de Conservación, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City C.P. 11340, Mexico;
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Li Z, Wu J, Zhao Y, Song J, Wen Y. Natural products and dietary interventions on liver enzymes: an umbrella review and evidence map. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1300860. [PMID: 38371505 PMCID: PMC10869519 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1300860] [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: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Background The association between natural products and dietary interventions on liver enzymes is unclear; therefore, this study aimed to examine their effects on liver enzymes in adults. Methods PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews databases were searched from inception until March 2023. The Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews-2 (AMSTAR-2) and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) systems were used to assess the methodological and evidence quality, and the therapeutic effects were summarized in a narrative form. Results A total of 40 meta-analyses on natural products (n = 25), dietary supplements (n = 10), and dietary patterns (n = 5) were evaluated, and results were presented in a narrative form. The overall methodological quality of the included studies was relatively poor. The results indicated that positive effects were observed for nigella sativa, garlic, artichoke, curcumin, silymarin, vitamin E, vitamin D, L-carnitine, propolis, and polyunsaturated fatty acids on certain liver enzymes. The dietary patterns, including high-protein, Mediterranean, and calorie-restriction diets and evening snacks, may reduce liver enzymes; however, other supplements and herbs did not reduce liver enzyme levels or have minimal effects. The evidence quality was generally weak given the risk of bias, heterogeneity, and imprecision. Conclusion This umbrella review suggests that natural products and dietary interventions have beneficial therapeutic effects on liver enzymes levels. Further clinical trials are necessary to establish the effectiveness of supplements that reduce liver enzymes.
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- Zhongyu Li
- Department of Chinese Medicine, Eye Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Eye Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Li Y, Deng X, Tan X, Li Q, Yu Z, Wu W, Ma X, Zeng J, Wang X. Protective role of curcumin in disease progression from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease to hepatocellular carcinoma: a meta-analysis. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1343193. [PMID: 38313314 PMCID: PMC10834658 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1343193] [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: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Background: Pathological progression from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to liver fibrosis (LF) to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common dynamic state in many patients. Curcumin, a dietary supplement derived from the turmeric family, is expected to specifically inhibit the development of this progression. However, there is a lack of convincing evidence. Methods: The studies published until June 2023 were searched in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases. The SYstematic Review Center for Laboratory animal Experimentation (SYRCLE) approach was used to evaluate the certainty of evidence. StataSE (version 15.1) and Origin 2021 software programs were used to analyze the critical indicators. Results: Fifty-two studies involving 792 animals were included, and three disease models were reported. Curcumin demonstrates a significant improvement in key indicators across the stages of NAFLD, liver fibrosis, and HCC. We conducted a detailed analysis of common inflammatory markers IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α, which traverse the entire disease process. The research results reveal that curcumin effectively hinders disease progression at each stage by suppressing inflammation. Curcumin exerted hepatoprotective effects in the dose range from 100 to 400 mg/kg and treatment duration from 4 to 10 weeks. The mechanistic analysis reveals that curcumin primarily exerts its hepatoprotective effects by modulating multiple signaling pathways, including TLR4/NF-κB, Keap1/Nrf2, Bax/Bcl-2/Caspase 3, and TGF-β/Smad3. Conclusion: In summary, curcumin has shown promising therapeutic effects during the overall progression of NAFLD-LF-HCC. It inhibited the pathological progression by synergistic mechanisms related to multiple pathways, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and apoptosis regulation.
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- Yubing Li
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Health Care Office of the Service Bureau of Agency for Offices Administration of the Central Military Commission, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Mao J, Tan L, Tian C, Wang W, Zhang H, Zhu Z, Li Y. Research progress on rodent models and its mechanisms of liver injury. Life Sci 2024; 337:122343. [PMID: 38104860 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.122343] [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: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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The liver is the most important organ for biological transformation in the body and is crucial for maintaining the body's vital activities. Liver injury is a serious pathological condition that is commonly found in many liver diseases. It has a high incidence rate, is difficult to cure, and is prone to recurrence. Liver injury can cause serious harm to the body, ranging from mild to severe fatty liver disease. If the condition continues to worsen, it can lead to liver fibrosis and cirrhosis, ultimately resulting in liver failure or liver cancer, which can seriously endanger human life and health. Therefore, establishing an rodent model that mimics the pathogenesis and severity of clinical liver injury is of great significance for better understanding the pathogenesis of liver injury patients and developing more effective clinical treatment methods. The author of this article summarizes common chemical liver injury models, immune liver injury models, alcoholic liver injury models, drug-induced liver injury models, and systematically elaborates on the modeling methods, mechanisms of action, pathways of action, and advantages or disadvantages of each type of model. The aim of this study is to establish reliable rodent models for researchers to use in exploring anti-liver injury and hepatoprotective drugs. By creating more accurate theoretical frameworks, we hope to provide new insights into the treatment of clinical liver injury diseases.
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- Jingxin Mao
- Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Chongqing 400030, China; College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Chongqing 400030, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of High Active Traditional Chinese Drug Delivery System, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Chongqing 400030, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of High Active Traditional Chinese Drug Delivery System, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College, Chongqing 404120, China
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- Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Chongqing 400030, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of High Active Traditional Chinese Drug Delivery System, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Chongqing 400030, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of High Active Traditional Chinese Drug Delivery System, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Chongqing 400030, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of High Active Traditional Chinese Drug Delivery System, Chongqing 400030, China.
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Zheng Z, Song X, Shi Y, Long X, Li J, Zhang M. Recent Advances in Biologically Active Ingredients from Natural Drugs for Sepsis Treatment. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen 2024; 27:688-700. [PMID: 37254548 DOI: 10.2174/1386207326666230529101918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Sepsis refers to the dysregulated host response to infection; its incidence and mortality rates are high. It is a worldwide medical problem but there is no specific drug for it. In recent years, clinical and experimental studies have found that many monomer components of traditional Chinese medicine have certain effects on the treatment of sepsis. This paper reviews the advances in research on the active ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine involved in the treatment of sepsis in recent years according to their chemical structure; it could provide ideas and references for further research and development in Chinese materia medica for the treatment of sepsis.
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- Zhenzhen Zheng
- Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, China
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- Innovation Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, China
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- Innovation Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China
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- Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, China
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Zhou R, Li S, Wang Q, Bi Y, Li X, Wang Q. Silencing of GDF11 suppresses hepatocyte apoptosis to relieve LPS/D-GalN acute liver failure. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2024; 38:e23577. [PMID: 37934488 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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In this paper, we generated a short hairpin RNA growth differentiation factor-11 (sh-GDF11) and evaluated the effects of sh-GDF11 on the pathogenesis of acute liver failure (ALF) in vitro and in vivo. Through bioinformatics study, the key gene related to ALF was assayed. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and D-galactoamine (D-GalN) were applied to establish the mouse model of LPS/D-GalN-induced liver injury, and TNF-α and D-Gal were used to construct an in vitro cell model, followed by treatment of sh-GDF11 for analysis of liver cell proliferation. Bioinformatics analysis showed that the protective effect of sh-GDF11 on ALF may be mediated by phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway. The results of in vitro study found that sh-GDF11 could promote cell proliferation and inhibit death by blocking the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. In vivo animal experiments further confirmed that sh-GDF11 could suppress hepatocyte apoptosis by inhibiting the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. sh-GDF11 relieved LPS/D-GalN-induced ALF by blocking the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway, emphasizing its critical role in LPS/D-GalN-induced ALF treatment.
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- Rongsheng Zhou
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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Tang F, Liu D, Wan F, Zhang L, Xu LY, Zhang JN, Zhao XL, Ao H, Peng C. Ameliorative effect of anisodamine (654-1/654-2) against myocardial dysfunction induced by septic shock via the NF-κB/NLRP-3 or the PI3K-AKT/NF-κB pathway. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 123:155277. [PMID: 38128396 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Septic shock, an extremely dangerous condition that causes impairment of organ function, always largely contributes to mortality in intensive care units. The impact of septic shock-induced organ damage on morbidity and mortality is substantially influenced by myocardial dysfunction. However, it remains unclear whether and in what manner anisodamine (654-1/654-2) ameliorates myocardial dysfunction caused by septic shock. PURPOSE This study is the pioneering investigation and validation about the protective efficacy of anisodamine (654-1/654-2) against LPS-induced myocardial dysfunction in septic shock rats. It also aims to explore the differences in the underlying molecular mechanisms of both drugs. METHODS A septic shock model was established in SD rats by after tail vein administration of LPS. 64 rats were distributed into eight groups, such as LPS group, control group, LPS+654-1 group (1.25, 2.5, and 5 mg/kg), and LPS+654-2 group (1.25, 2.5, and 5 mg/kg). The hemodynamics, echocardiography, immunohistochemical analysis, TEM, TUNEL assay, and H&E staining were utilized to assess the septic shock model and myocardial function. Lactic acid, inflammatory markers (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α), endothelial injure markers (SDC-1, HS and TM) and myocardial injury markers (CK, c-TNT and NT-pro BNP) were assessed using ELISA or biochemical kits. Additionally, the mechanisms of 654-1/654-2 were analyzed using RNA-seq and bioinformatics, and validated using western blotting and RT-PCR. RESULTS Administration of 654-1/654-2 significantly restored hemodynamics and improved myocardial and endothelial glycocalyx injury in septic shock rats. Furthermore, 654-1/654-2 dose-dependently reduced plasma levels of lactic acid, inflammatory cytokines, and markers of endothelial and myocardial injury. Analyses using RNA-seq, WB and RT-PCR techniques indicated that 654-1/654-2 could mitigate myocardial and endothelial injury by inhibiting the NF-κB and NLRP-3 pathways, and activating the PI3K-AKT pathway. CONCLUSIONS These findings demonstrated that 654-1/654-2 could alleviate myocardial damage in septic shock rats. Specifically, 654-1 inhibited the NF-κB/NLRP-3 pathway, whereas 654-2 promoted the PI3K-AKT pathway and inhibited the NF-κB pathway, effectively mitigating the inflammatory response and cell apoptosis.
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- Fei Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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Chen F, Yan S, Xu J, Jiang Y, Wang J, Deng H, Wang J, Zou L, Liu Y, Zhu Y. Exploring the potential mechanism of Xuebijing injection against sepsis based on metabolomics and network pharmacology. Anal Biochem 2023; 682:115332. [PMID: 37816419 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2023.115332] [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: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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Sepsis is a major contributor to the death of critically ill patients globally, in which metabolic disturbance is observed. Xuebijing injection (XBJ), a well-known traditional Chinese medicine, has received approval by the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) of China owing to its satisfactory clinical therapeutic effect. Nowadays, it has been applied clinically to the treatment of sepsis, but its effect on metabolic disorders remains unclear. In the present study, we sought to explore its underlying mechanism by employing a combination of network pharmacology and metabolomics. Initially, its protective effects were validated using a sepsis rat model created through cecal ligation puncture (CLP). Subsequently, the metabonomic strategy was utilized to discriminate the differential metabolic markers. Meanwhile, a comprehensive view of the potential ingredient-target-disease network was constructed based on a network pharmacology analysis. Next, the network diagram was constructed by integrating the results of network pharmacology and metabonomics. Finally, qRT-PCR together with Western blot was used to validate the expression levels of the associated genes. Based on our findings, we identified 34 differential metabolites in the sepsis group and 26 distinct metabolites in the XBJ group, with 8 common biological metabolites predominantly associated with arginine and proline metabolism. Through comprehensive analysis, we identified 21 genes that regulate metabolites, and qRT-PCR validation was conducted on six of these genes in both liver and kidney tissues. Additionally, XBJ demonstrated the capability to inhibit the activation of the NF-kB signaling pathway in both liver and kidney tissues, leading to a reduction in the occurrence of inflammatory responses. In summary, our study has validated the complexity of the natural compounds within XBJ and elucidated their potential mechanisms for addressing CLP-induced metabolic disturbances. This work contributes to our understanding of the bioactive compounds and their associated targets, providing insights into the potential molecular mechanisms involved.
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- Fang Chen
- Department of Emergency, Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Emergency, Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), Changsha, Hunan, China; Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Emergency, Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Emergency, Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Emergency, Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Xiangnan University, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
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- Department of Emergency, Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Emergency, Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Emergency, Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), Changsha, Hunan, China; Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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- Department of Emergency, Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), Changsha, Hunan, China; Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Wu L, Lu Z, He B, Yu J, Yan M, Jiang J, Chen Z. Pure total flavonoids from citrus improve nonalcoholic steatohepatitis liver inflammatory responses by regulating the CCL2/CCR2-PI3K-Akt signal transduction pathway. Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2023; 306:3169-3177. [PMID: 36484169 DOI: 10.1002/ar.25117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a critical stage in the prognosis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Pure total flavonoids from circus (PTFC) play essential roles in the improvement of NASH symptoms, but the underlying regulatory mechanism remains elusive. Our previous high-throughput omics screening results indicate that the CCL2/CCR2-PI3K-Akt signaling pathway is a key pathway that regulates the liver inflammatory response. PTFC may regulate the CCL2/CCR2-PI3K-Akt signaling pathway to improve the liver inflammatory response. METHODS A mice model of NASH was established by a high-fat diet, and PTFC was used as treatment. Hematoxylin-eosin and oil red O staining were used to observe the pathological changes in the liver tissue. Western blotting and real-time PCR were used to measure the mRNA and protein levels in the liver. The expression of proinflammatory cytokines in the peripheral blood and liver tissues was measured by liquid suspension array. An automatic biochemical method was used to examine serum transaminases and lipids levels, as well as liver lipids. RESULTS Compared with the mice in the high-fat diet group, mice in the HFD + PTFC group showed significantly improved liver histopathology, and levels of serum transaminase and lipids, liver lipids and serum proinflammatory cytokines. Moreover, the mRNA and protein expression and phosphorylation levels of key signaling molecules in the CCL2/CCR2-PI3K-Akt signal transduction pathway were obviously reduced by PTFC treatment. CONCLUSIVE REMARKS PTFC can ameliorate NASH symptoms, and the mechanism may be related to regulating the CCL2/CCR2-PI3K-Akt signal transduction pathway to reduce the liver inflammatory response.
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- Liyan Wu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- The Second Central Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Central Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Central Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Central Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Central Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Central Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Huyut Z, Uçar B, Altındağ F, Yıldızhan K, Huyut MT. Effect of curcumin on lipid profile, fibrosis, and apoptosis in liver tissue in abemaciclib-administered rats. Drug Chem Toxicol 2023; 46:1138-1146. [PMID: 36259448 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2022.2135007] [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: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Abemaciclib (ABEM) is an important antitumor agent for breast cancer treatment. However, the side-effects of ABEM are unclear in the liver. This study investigated the protective effect of curcumin (CURC) on liver damage caused by ABEM. The rats were divided into five groups with eight animals in each group; Control, DMSO (150 µL for per rats), CURC, 30 mg/kg/day), ABE (26 mg/kg/day), and ABE + CURC (26 mg/kg/day ABE, 30 mg/kg/day) groups. Injections were administered daily for 28 days. The levels of AST, LDH, HDL, LDL, triglyceride, and total cholesterol in serum, and hepatic tissue fibrosis, caspase-3, Bax, and TNF-α expression were higher in the ABE group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Also, these parameters in the ABEM + CURC group were lower than in the ABE group (p < 0.05). The results showed that ABE administration could cause liver damage and increase fibrosis in the liver. In addition, it was shown that co-administration of CURC with ABE could suppress the levels of AST, LDH, HDL, LDL, triglyceride, and total cholesterol in serum, and fibrosis, caspase-3, Bax, and TNF-α expressions in the liver. These data are the first in the literature. Therefore, the administration of CURC following ABE may be a therapeutic agent in preventing liver damage.
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- Zübeyir Huyut
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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Lin YJ, Wang LC, Tsai HP, Chi CY, Chang CP, Chen SH, Wang SM. Antiviral and immunoregulatory effects of curcumin on coxsackievirus B3-infected hepatitis. Virus Res 2023; 336:199203. [PMID: 37625648 PMCID: PMC10485155 DOI: 10.1016/j.virusres.2023.199203] [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: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Fulminant hepatitis is a life-threatening complication of coxsackievirus B (CVB) 3 infections. The condition may deteriorate to disseminated intravascular coagulopathy with markedly increased liver enzymes, inflammatory cytokines, and chemokines, which significantly induce local and systemic inflammation. Curcumin exhibits anti-inflammatory and antiviral characteristics in inflammatory and infectious diseases. Here we determined effects of curcumin on viral replications, cytokine and chemokine expressions, and liver damage in CVB3-infected Huh-7 cells. The mouse-adapted CVB3 strain was used to investigate the antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin on CVB3-induced hepatitis in a mouse model. In vitro studies showed that curcumin reduced viral protein and titer levels and increased cell viability. Curcumin enhanced the heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) protein level and decreased the levels of cleaved caspase-3 protein and mRNA of gene encoding C-X-C motif chemokine 10 in infected cells. In vivo studies showed that curcumin improved the survival rate and clinical scores in mice and reduced the viral titer in the liver during CVB3 infection. Moreover, the HO-1 levels were increased, and the cleaved caspase-3 levels were diminished in the CVB3-infected liver. Curcumin reduced the levels of interferon (IFN)-γ and monokine induced by IFN-γ in liver and levels of interleukin (IL)-8 in serum, but increased levels of regulated activation, normal T cell expression in liver and levels of IL-10 in serum of CVB3-infected mice. In summary, curcumin presents antiviral and anti-inflammation efficacies in CVB3 infection in vitro and in vivo; these results provide potential evidence on the feasibility of curcumin for clinical treatment.
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- Yu-Jheng Lin
- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan
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- Department of Pathology,College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70401, Taiwan; Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70401, Taiwan
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan; National Institute of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli County 35053, Taiwan
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan; Center of Infectious Disease and Signaling Research, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70401, Taiwan; Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70401, Taiwan
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan; Center of Infectious Disease and Signaling Research, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70401, Taiwan; Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70401, Taiwan.
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- Center of Infectious Disease and Signaling Research, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70401, Taiwan; Center for Infection Control, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 70401, Taiwan.
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Shamsnia HS, Roustaei M, Ahmadvand D, Butler AE, Amirlou D, Soltani S, Momtaz S, Jamialahmadi T, Abdolghaffari AH, Sahebkar A. Impact of curcumin on p38 MAPK: therapeutic implications. Inflammopharmacology 2023; 31:2201-2212. [PMID: 37498375 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01265-2] [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: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is a herbal remedy which possesses numerous biological attributes including anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties. Curcumin has been shown to impact a number of signaling pathways including nuclear factor kappa B (NF-KB), reactive oxygen species (ROS), Wingless/Integrated (Wnt), Janus kinase-signal transducer and activator of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and transcription (JAK/STAT). P38 belongs to the MAPKs, is known as a stress-activated MAPK and is involved in diverse biological responses. P38 is activated in various signaling cascades. P38 plays a role in inflammation, cell differentiation, proliferation, motility and survival. This cascade can serve as a therapeutic target in many disorders. Extensive evidence confirms that curcumin impacts the P38 MAPK signaling pathway, through which it exerts anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and apoptotic effects. Hence, curcumin can positively affect inflammatory disorders and cancers, as well as to increase glucose uptake in cells. This review discusses the pharmacological and therapeutic effects of curcumin as effected through p38 MAPK.
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- Hedieh Sadat Shamsnia
- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
- GI Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
- GI Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
- GI Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Research Department, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Bahrain, Adliya, Bahrain
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
- GI Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran
- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, and Toxicology and Diseases Group, Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
- GI Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran.
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
- School of Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Asejeje FO, Akinola KD, Abiola MA. Sodium benzoate exacerbates hepatic oxidative stress and inflammation in lipopolysaccharide-induced liver injury in rats. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2023; 45:558-564. [PMID: 36927185 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2023.2191818] [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: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Liver damage is a global health concern associated with a high mortality rate. Sodium benzoate (SB) is a widely used preservative in the food industry with a wide range of applications. However, there's a lack of scientific reports on its effect on lipopolysaccharide-induced hepatic dysfunction. OBJECTIVE The present study investigated the influence of SB on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced liver injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-eight rats were randomly allocated into four groups: control (received distilled water), SB (received 600 mg/kg), LPS (received 0.25 mg/kg), and LPS + SB (received LPS, 0.25 mg/kg, and SB, 600 mg/kg). SB was administered orally for 14 days while LPS was administered intraperitoneally for 7 days. RESULTS Administration of SB to rats with hepatocyte injury exacerbated liver damage with a significant increase in the activities of serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). We also observed that SB aggravated LPS-mediated hepatic oxidative stress occasioned by a marked decrease in antioxidant status with a concomitant increase in lipid peroxidation. Furthermore, LPS - mediated increase in inflammatory biomarkers as well as histological deterioration in the liver was exacerbated following the administration of SB to rats. CONCLUSION Taken together, the study provides experimental evidence that SB exacerbates hepatic oxidative stress and inflammation in LPS-mediated liver injury.
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- Folake Olubukola Asejeje
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria
- Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Anatomy, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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Mekkawy MH, Karam HM, Mohamed MA, Lotfy DM. Evaluation of Glycogen Synthase Kinase Pathway for Assessing the Antidepressant-like Effect of Glucosamine as a Radioprotector in Rats: Behavioral and Biochemical Studies. Dose Response 2023; 21:15593258231217845. [PMID: 38022903 PMCID: PMC10666705 DOI: 10.1177/15593258231217845] [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: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Radiotherapy is a very important tool in the treatment of cancer; nevertheless, its side effects are a hindrance to its use. The present study is designed to evaluate glucosamine effects against radiation-induced brain oxidative stress and depression-like effect in rats. Four groups of female Wister rats were used as control, irradiated (4 × 2 Gy), glucosamine (1 g/kg P.O), and glucosamine + irradiated group. The behavioral responses are estimated. The brain hippocampi of the rats are separated to evaluate oxidative stress biochemical parameters and glycogen synthase kinase pathway in addition to the biogenic amines. Irradiation exposure led to disturbances in the behavioral assessments (forced swimming test, light-dark box, and open field test) and a significant decrease in brain GSH, neurotransmitters (serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine), phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K), and phosphorylated protein kinase-B (p-AKT) levels. Additionally, MDA and ROS levels increased significantly post-irradiation along with the phosphorylated glycogen synthase kinase (p-GSK3). Glucosamine administration before irradiation caused improvement in the behavioral valuations and the biochemical parameters in the brain as well. Glucosamine might be used as a radioprotector to improve brain function and as an antidepressant drug. It could be promising as a future therapy in managing depression occurring during radiotherapy.
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- Mai H. Mekkawy
- Drug Radiation Research Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo, Egypt
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- Drug Radiation Research Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo, Egypt
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- Drug Radiation Research Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo, Egypt
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- Drug Radiation Research Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo, Egypt
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Yang H, Chen J, Li J. Isolation, culture, and delivery considerations for the use of mesenchymal stem cells in potential therapies for acute liver failure. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1243220. [PMID: 37744328 PMCID: PMC10513107 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1243220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Acute liver failure (ALF) is a high-mortality syndrome for which liver transplantation is considered the only effective treatment option. A shortage of donor organs, high costs and surgical complications associated with immune rejection constrain the therapeutic effects of liver transplantation. Recently, mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy was recognized as an alternative strategy for liver transplantation. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) have been used in clinical trials of several liver diseases due to their ease of acquisition, strong proliferation ability, multipotent differentiation, homing to the lesion site, low immunogenicity and anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects. In this review, we comprehensively summarized the harvest and culture expansion strategies for BMSCs, the development of animal models of ALF of different aetiologies, the critical mechanisms of BMSC therapy for ALF and the challenge of clinical application.
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Halici Z, Bulut V, Cadirci E, Yayla M. Investigation of the effects of urotensin II receptors in LPS-induced inflammatory response in HUVEC cell line through calcineurin/NFATc/IL-2 pathway. Adv Med Sci 2023; 68:433-440. [PMID: 37913738 DOI: 10.1016/j.advms.2023.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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PURPOSE The effect of urotensin II (U-II), a powerful endogenous vasoconstrictor substance, on the immune system and its mediators is very important. It was herein aimed to demonstrate the possible relationship between the calcineurin/nuclear factor of activated T-cells cytoplasmic 1/interleukin-2 (CaN/NFATc/IL-2) pathway and urotensin receptors (UTRs) in inflammatory response due to lipopolysaccharide (LPS). METHODS An LPS-induced inflammation model was used on the human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) cell line and drugs were applied accordingly, forming the following groups: Control Group, LPS Group, Agonist Group (10-8 M U-II), Antagonist Group (10-6 M palosuran), Tacrolimus (TAC) Group (10 ng/mL FK-506), Agonist + TAC Group, and Antagonist + TAC Group. Gene expression analyses were performed using real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). RESULTS In the analysis of the cell viability at 48 and 72 h, there was a decrease in the Agonist Group, while in the Agonist + TAC Group, the cell viability increased. In the Antagonist Group, cell viability was maintained when compared to the LPS Group, while in the TAC Group, this effect was reduced. The mRNA expression levels of UTR, CaN, NFATc, IL-2 receptor (IL-2R), IL-6 and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) were higher in the LPS Group than in the Control Group, and even the UTR, CaN, NFATc, IL-2R were higher with agonist administration. This effect of the agonist was shown to be completely mitigated in the presence of the CaN inhibitor. CONCLUSION U-II and its receptors can perform key functions regarding the endothelial cell damage via the CaN/NFATc/IL-2 pathway.
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- Zekai Halici
- Department of Pharmacology, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey; Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Center, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey.
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- Department of Immunology, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey; Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Center, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey
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Chang R, Jia H, Dong Z, Xu Q, Liu L, Majigsuren Z, Batbaatar T, Xu C, Yang Q, Sun X. Free Fatty Acids Induce Apoptosis of Mammary Epithelial Cells of Ketotic Dairy Cows via the Mito-ROS/NLRP3 Signaling Pathway. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:12645-12656. [PMID: 37585786 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c02090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Early lactation increases metabolic stress in ketotic dairy cows, leading to mitochondrial damage, apoptosis, and inflammatory response in mammary epithelial cells. The pyrin domain 3 (NLRP3) pathway involving the mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (Mito-ROS)-induced nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor has been recognized as a key mechanism in this inflammatory response and cell apoptosis. This study aimed to elucidate the underlying regulatory mechanism of Mito-ROS-NLRP3 pathway-mediated mammary epithelial cell apoptosis in dairy cows with ketosis. Mitochondrial damage and cellular apoptotic program and NLRP3 inflammasome activation were observed in the mammary gland of ketotic cows. Similar damage was detected in MAC-T cells treated with exogenous fatty acids (FFAs). However, NLRP3 inhibitor MCC950 pretreatment or Mito-ROS scavenging by MitoTEMPO attenuated apoptosis in FFA-induced MAC-T cells by inhibiting the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway. These findings reveal that the Mito-ROS-NLRP3 pathway activation is a potent mechanism underlying mammary epithelial cell apoptosis in response to metabolic stress in ketotic dairy cows, which further contributes to reduced milk yield.
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- Renxu Chang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Bovine Diseases, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Bovine Diseases, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Bovine Diseases, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Bovine Diseases, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Mongolian University of Life Sciences, Zaisan, Ulaanbaatar 17024, Mongolia
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- State Central Veterinary Laboratory, P. O. Box 53/33, Zaisan, Ulaanbaatar 210153, Mongolia
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Bovine Diseases, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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Lim HJ, Park JE, Han JS. HM-chromanone alleviates hyperglycemia and inflammation in mice with endotoxin-induced insulin resistance. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2023; 12:665-674. [PMID: 37663814 PMCID: PMC10470335 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfad057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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This study was designed to investigate whether (E)-5-hydroxy-7-methoxy-3-(2'-hydroxybenzyl)-4-chromanone alleviates inflammation and hyperglycemia in mice with endotoxin-induced insulin resistance. (E)-5-hydroxy-7-methoxy-3-(2'-hydroxybenzyl)-4-chromanone (10, 30, and 50 mg/kg bodyweight) was orally pre-administered to C57BL/6 J mice. An hour later, lipopolysaccharides (20 mg/kg bodyweight) was administered intraperitoneally to induce endotoxins. Blood samples were collected from the tail vein of the mice every 0, 30, and 90 min. The results indicated that (E)-5-hydroxy-7-methoxy-3-(2'-hydroxybenzyl)-4-chromanone effectively regulated blood glucose levels in mice with endotoxin-induced insulin resistance. Furthermore, (E)-5-hydroxy-7-methoxy-3-(2'-hydroxybenzyl)-4-chromanone significantly reduced the phosphorylation of mammalian target of rapamycin, ribosomal protein S6 kinase 1, and protein kinase C θ. Additionally, (E)-5-hydroxy-7-methoxy-3-(2'-hydroxybenzyl)-4-chromanone suppressed the phosphorylation of c-Jun-NH2-terminal kinase and IkB kinase β, thereby decreasing the phosphorylation of inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa-B α and activating the nuclear factor-κB and activator protein-1 in the liver. Therefore, the expression of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, and interleukin-1β was significantly reduced by suppressing the nuclear factor-κB and activator protein 1 activity. Suppression of mammalian target of rapamycin, S6 kinase 1, protein kinase C θ, c-Jun-NH2-terminal kinase, and IkB kinase β also ameliorated insulin resistance by reducing the phosphorylation of insulin receptor substrate-1 serine 307, thereby decreasing hyperglycemia. These findings suggest that (E)-5-hydroxy-7-methoxy-3-(2'-hydroxybenzyl)-4-chromanone can alleviate hyperglycemia and inflammation in mice with endotoxin-induced insulin resistance.
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- Ha J Lim
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition & Kimchi Research Institute, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, The Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition & Kimchi Research Institute, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, The Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition & Kimchi Research Institute, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, The Republic of Korea
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Cai SL, Fan XG, Wu J, Wang Y, Hu XW, Pei SY, Zheng YX, Chen J, Huang Y, Li N, Huang ZB. CB2R agonist GW405833 alleviates acute liver failure in mice via inhibiting HIF-1α-mediated reprogramming of glycometabolism and macrophage proliferation. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2023; 44:1391-1403. [PMID: 36697976 PMCID: PMC10310807 DOI: 10.1038/s41401-022-01037-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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The inflammatory responses involving infiltration and activation of liver macrophages play a vital role in acute liver failure (ALF). In the liver of ALF mice, cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2R) is significantly upregulated on macrophages, while CB2R agonist GW405833 (GW) could protect against cell death in acute liver damage. In this study, we investigated the molecular mechanisms underlying the protective effects of GW against ALF in vivo and in vitro from a perspective of macrophage glycometabolism. Mice were pretreated with GW (10 mg/kg, i.p.), then were injected with D-GalN (750 mg/kg, i.p.) and LPS (10 mg/kg, i.p.) to induce ALF. We verified the protective effects of GW pretreatment in ALF mice. Furthermore, GW pretreatment significantly reduced liver macrophage infiltration and M1 polarization, and inhibited the release of inflammatory factors TNF-α and IL-1β in ALF mice. These protective effects were eliminated by CB2R antagonist SR144528 or in CB2R-/- ALF mice. We used LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells as an in vitro M1 macrophage-centered model of inflammatory response, and demonstrated that pretreatment with GW (10 μM) significantly reduced glucose metabolism by inhibiting glycolysis, which inhibited LPS-induced macrophage proliferation and inflammatory cytokines release. We verified these results in a stable CB2R-/- RAW264.7 cell line. Moreover, we found that GW significantly inhibited the expression of hypoxia inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α). Using a stable HIF-1α-/- RAW264.7 cell line, we confirmed that GW reduced the release of inflammatory cytokines from macrophages and inhibited glycolysis by downregulating HIF-1α expression. In conclusion, activation of CB2Rs inhibits the proliferation of hepatic macrophages and release of inflammatory factors in ALF mice through downregulating HIF-1α to inhibit glycolysis.
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- Sheng-Lan Cai
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Viral Hepatitis, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Viral Hepatitis, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- Nation Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Viral Hepatitis, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- Institute of Integrative Medicine Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Viral Hepatitis, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Viral Hepatitis, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Viral Hepatitis, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Viral Hepatitis, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Viral Hepatitis, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Viral Hepatitis, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
- Department of Blood Transfusion, Xiangya Hospital, Clinical Transfusion Research Center, Central South University, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, China.
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Viral Hepatitis, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.
- Nation Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.
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Chen C, Wu X, Zhang W, Pu Y, Xu X, Sun Y, Fei Y, Zhou S, Fang B. Predictive value of risk factors for prognosis of patients with sepsis in intensive care unit. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e33881. [PMID: 37335653 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023] Open
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Sepsis has emerged as a major global public health concern due to its elevated mortality and high cost of care. This study aimed to evaluate the risk factors associated with the mortality of sepsis patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and to intervene in the early stages of sepsis in order to improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality. From January 1st, 2021 to December 31st, 2021, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, and The Seventh People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine were designated as sentinel hospitals, and sepsis patients in their respective ICU and Emergency ICU were selected as research subjects, and divided into survivors and non-survivors according to their discharge outcomes. The mortality risk of sepsis patients was subsequently analyzed by logistic regression. A total of 176 patients with sepsis were included, of which 130 (73.9%) were survivors and 46 (26.1%) were non-survivors. Factors identified as having an impact on death among sepsis patients included female [Odds Ratio (OR) = 5.135, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.709, 15.427, P = .004)], cardiovascular disease (OR = 6.272, 95% CI: 1.828, 21.518, P = .004), cerebrovascular disease (OR = 3.133, 95% CI: 1.093, 8.981, P = .034), pulmonary infections (OR = 6.700, 95% CI: 1.744, 25.748, P = .006), use of vasopressors (OR = 34.085, 95% CI: 10.452, 111.155, P < .001), WBC < 3.5 × 109/L (OR = 9.752, 95% CI: 1.386, 68.620, P = .022), ALT < 7 U/L (OR = 7.672, 95% CI: 1.263, 46.594, P = .027), ALT > 40 U/L (OR = 3.343, 95% CI: 1.097, 10.185, P = .034). Gender, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, pulmonary infections, the use of vasopressors, WBC, and ALT are important factors in evaluating the prognostic outcome of sepsis patients in the ICU. This suggests that medical professionals should recognize them expeditiously and implement aggressive treatment tactics to diminish the mortality rate and improve outcomes.
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- Department of Emergency, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Acupuncture and Massage College, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Koo JH, Yu HC, Nam S, Kim DC, Lee JH. Casein Kinase 2 Alpha Inhibition Protects against Sepsis-Induced Acute Kidney Injury. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:9783. [PMID: 37372931 PMCID: PMC10298465 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24129783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Sepsis-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in critically ill patients, often resulting in high rates of morbidity and mortality. Previous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of casein kinase 2 alpha (CK2α) inhibition in ameliorating ischemia-reperfusion-induced AKI. In this study, our aim was to investigate the potential of the selective CK2α inhibitor, 4,5,6,7-tetrabromobenzotriazole (TBBt), in the context of sepsis-induced AKI. To assess this, we initially confirmed an upregulation of CK2α expression following a cecum ligation and puncture (CLP) procedure in mice. Subsequently, TBBt was administered to a group of mice prior to CLP, and their outcomes were compared to those of sham mice. The results revealed that, following CLP, the mice exhibited typical sepsis-associated patterns of AKI, characterized by reduced renal function (evidenced by elevated blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels), renal damage, and inflammation (indicated by increased tubular injury score, pro-inflammatory cytokine levels, and apoptosis index). However, mice treated with TBBt demonstrated fewer of these changes, and their renal function and architecture remained comparable to that of the sham mice. The anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties of TBBt are believed to be associated with the inactivation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) signaling pathways. In conclusion, these findings suggest that inhibiting CK2α could be a promising therapeutic strategy for treating sepsis-induced AKI.
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- Jeung-Hyun Koo
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea; (J.-H.K.); (H.C.Y.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea; (J.-H.K.); (H.C.Y.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea; (S.N.); (D.-C.K.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea; (S.N.); (D.-C.K.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea; (S.N.); (D.-C.K.)
- Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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Tian D, Yu Y, Yu Y, Lu L, Tong D, Zhang W, Zhang X, Shi W, Liu G. Tris(2-chloroethyl) Phosphate Exerts Hepatotoxic Impacts on Zebrafish by Disrupting Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid and Gut-Liver Axes. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023. [PMID: 37276532 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c01631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The ubiquitous environmental presence of tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) poses a potential threat to animals; however, little is known about its hepatotoxicity. In this study, the effects of TCEP exposure (0.5 and 5.0 μg/L for 28 days) on liver health and the potential underlying toxification mechanisms were investigated in zebrafish. Our results demonstrated that TCEP exposure led to hepatic tissue lesions and resulted in significant alterations in liver-injury-specific markers. Moreover, TCEP-exposed fish had significantly lower levels of thyrotropin-releasing hormone and thyroid-stimulating hormone in the brain, evidently less triiodothyronine whereas more thyroxine in plasma, and markedly altered expressions of genes from the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis in the brain or liver. In addition, a significantly higher proportion of Bacteroidetes in the gut microbiota, an elevated bacterial source endotoxin lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in the plasma, upregulated expression of LPS-binding protein and Toll-like receptor 4 in the liver, and higher levels of proinflammatory cytokines in the liver were detected in TCEP-exposed zebrafish. Furthermore, TCEP-exposed fish also suffered severe oxidative damage, possibly due to disruption of the antioxidant system. These findings suggest that TCEP may exert hepatotoxic effects on zebrafish by disrupting the HPT and gut-liver axes and thereafter inducing hepatic inflammation and oxidative stress.
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- Dandan Tian
- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China
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Gan R, Liu H, Wu S, Huang R, Tang Z, Zhang N, Hu L. Curcumin Alleviates Arsenic Trioxide-Induced Inflammation and Pyroptosis via the NF-κB/NLRP3 Signaling Pathway in the Hypothalamus of Ducks. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:2503-2511. [PMID: 35737258 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03321-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Arsenic (As) as a neurotoxic environmental pollutant has attracted extensive attention. Curcumin (Cur) is a natural antioxidant that shows an excellent protective effect against arsenic trioxide (ATO)-induced toxicity in many animal organs. However, the mechanism of Cur against ATO-induced hypothalamic toxicity in ducks has not yet been fully elucidated. Here, ducks were treated with ATO and/or Cur during 28 days; the results showed that ATO exposure induced growth retardation, messy feathers, and abnormal posture in ducks. Moreover, ATO caused neuron vacuolar degeneration and disintegration in the hypothalamus of ducks. Simultaneously, ATO induced blood-brain barrier damage, downregulated the expression of ZO-1, Occludin, and mediated NF-κB activation, resulting in an increase in inflammatory factors (TLR-4, NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-2, and IL-6). Furthermore, ATO increased the production of pyroptosis-related factors (Caspase-1, IL-18, IL-1), exacerbating the inflammatory damage through NLRP3-mediated inflammasome activation. Cur, on the other hand, exerted excellent inhibitory effects on inflammation and pyroptosis. In summary, our study revealed that ATO triggered inflammation and pyroptosis by modulating NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathways in the hypothalamus of ducks, and Cur can alleviate inflammation and pyroptosis caused by ATO. Therefore, as a plant extract, Cur has the potential to prevent and cure ATO-induced hypothalamus toxicity.
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- Rao Gan
- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangxi Nongken Yongxin Animal, Husbandry Group Co., Ltd, Nanning, 530022, Guangxi, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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Peng Z, Wan P, Deng Y, Shen W, Liu R. Lipopolysaccharide exacerbates to the migration, invasion, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition of esophageal cancer cells by TLR4/NF-κB axis. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2023; 38:1090-1099. [PMID: 36722465 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Previous studies have shown the role of bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in promoting tumor progression. Our previous study found that the community richness of LPS-producing bacteria was significantly increased in the fresh stool samples of esophageal cancer (EC) patients, but the relative LPS levels and underlying mechanism in EC progression remain unknown. In this study, an case-control study found that the content of LPS was higher in serum of EC patients. Functional experiments of CCK8 assay and transwell assay showed that LPS contributed to the proliferation, migration, invasion of EC109 cells. Meanwhile, LPS induced EC109 to secrete IL-6 and TGF-β1. Western blot analysis revealed the level of TLR4 and NF-κB increased significantly after LPS treatment. Epithelial marker E-cadherin was significantly down-regulated and interstitial marker N-cadherin and Vimentin were up-regulated after LPS treatment. However, TAK242 (TLR4 inhibitor) or PDTC (NF-κB inhibitor) could eliminate the inflammatory and EMT-promoting effects of LPS. In total, our results suggested that LPS exacerbated to the migration, invasion, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition of EC109 cells by TLR4/NF-κB axis. High level LPS may have a critical effect on the occurrence and development of EC.
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- Zhenyan Peng
- Key Laboratory of Environment Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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Deng C, Liu Q, Zhao H, Qian L, Lei W, Yang W, Liang Z, Tian Y, Zhang S, Wang C, Chen Y, Yang Y. Activation of
NR1H3
attenuates the severity of septic myocardial injury by inhibiting
NLRP3
inflammasome. Bioeng Transl Med 2023; 8:e10517. [DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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- Chao Deng
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University 277 Yanta West Road Xi'an 710061 China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine Northwest University 229 Taibai North Road Xi'an 710069 China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases Xi'an No. 3 Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University 10 Fengcheng Three Road Xi'an 710021 China
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- Department of General Surgery Tangdu Hospital, The Airforce Medical University 1 Xinsi Road Xi'an 710038 China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine Northwest University 229 Taibai North Road Xi'an 710069 China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases Xi'an No. 3 Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University 10 Fengcheng Three Road Xi'an 710021 China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine Northwest University 229 Taibai North Road Xi'an 710069 China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases Xi'an No. 3 Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University 10 Fengcheng Three Road Xi'an 710021 China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine Northwest University 229 Taibai North Road Xi'an 710069 China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases Xi'an No. 3 Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University 10 Fengcheng Three Road Xi'an 710021 China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University 1 Jianshe East Zhengzhou 450052 China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine Northwest University 229 Taibai North Road Xi'an 710069 China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases Xi'an No. 3 Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University 10 Fengcheng Three Road Xi'an 710021 China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine Northwest University 229 Taibai North Road Xi'an 710069 China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases Xi'an No. 3 Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University 10 Fengcheng Three Road Xi'an 710021 China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine Northwest University 229 Taibai North Road Xi'an 710069 China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases Xi'an No. 3 Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University 10 Fengcheng Three Road Xi'an 710021 China
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- Department of Hematology The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University 277 Yanta West Road Xi'an 710061 China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine Northwest University 229 Taibai North Road Xi'an 710069 China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases Xi'an No. 3 Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University 10 Fengcheng Three Road Xi'an 710021 China
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Chen D, Wang H, Cai X. Curcumin interferes with sepsis-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis via TLR1 inhibition. Rev Port Cardiol 2023; 42:209-221. [PMID: 36702348 DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2023.01.013] [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: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy is the leading cause of death in sepsis and is characterized by reversible myocardial depression. However, the specific mechanisms responsible for myocardial injury in sepsis are not known. The present study used bioinformatic analysis to explore the possible mechanisms of sepsis-induced myocardial injury and the therapeutic potential of curcumin. METHODS The GSE125042 microarray gene expression matrix was obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database, which includes 10 septic cardiomyocyte samples from cecum ligation perforation constructs and 10 sham-operated groups cardiomyocyte samples. Background correction and matrix data normalization were performed using the robust multiarray average algorithm. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) screening was performed using the Limma R package expression matrix, and whole gene analysis was performed using the weighted gene co-expression network analysis R package to construct gene networks and identify modules. Enrichment analysis and gene set enrichment analysis was performed on the genes to be selected. Construct cellular and animal models of myocardial injury in sepsis were assessed and the effects of curcumin on a rat or cardiac myocytes were observed. RESULTS A total of 2876 DEGs were screened based on the GSE125042 chip, of which 1424 genes were upregulated and 1452 genes were down regulated. WGCNA analysis of the whole genes was also performed and a total of 20 gene modules were generated. Among them, the selected TLR1 gene was present in the most strongly correlated Brown module. Enrichment analysis of the upregulated DEGs with the Brown module showed that they were significantly enriched in biological processes related to ribosomal protein complex generation, cellular components related to phagocytic vesicles and molecular functions related to Toll-like receptor binding, affecting cardiomyocyte survival as a target for molecular intervention in septic cardiomyopathy. Animal experiments showed that curcumin reduced inflammation levels, improved cardiac function and increased survival in rats with septic myocardial injury. Cellular experiments showed that curcumin increased the survival rate of lipopolysaccharide-treated cardiomyocytes and down regulated TLR1 expression and inhibited NF-κB phosphorylation in cells in a dose-dependent manner. Molecular docking analysis revealed that curcumin interacted with TLR1 by hydrogen bonding and could be stably bound to inhibit the biological function of TLR1. CONCLUSION Our study shows that curcumin attenuates myocardial injury in sepsis by inhibiting TLR1 expression, which provides a molecular theoretical basis for clinical treatment.
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- Dandan Chen
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Haikou Hospital, Xiangya Medical College, Central South University, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Haikou Hospital, Xiangya Medical College, Central South University, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Hainan General Hospital, China.
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Wang J, Zhang X, Han J, Zhou P, Yu X, Shen Z, Mao R, Lu M, Huang Y, Zhang J. MicroRNA-124 expression in Kupffer cells modulates liver injury by targeting IL-6/STAT3 signaling. Antiviral Res 2023; 211:105510. [PMID: 36581048 DOI: 10.1016/j.antiviral.2022.105510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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MicroRNA-124 (miR-124) is related to liver injury due to chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and hepatitis B virus-related acute-on-chronic liver failure (HBV-ACLF). However, the mechanism whereby miR-124 regulates liver inflammation remains unknown. In this study, we show that serum miR-124 serves as a compensatory predictive factor for organ failure and the 28-day prognosis of patients with HBV-ACLF. Moreover, within a mouse model of concanavalin A-induced acute liver injury, miR-124 is highly expressed in Kupffer cells. Overexpression of miR-124 significantly decreases interleukin-6 (IL-6) secretion, and relieves pathological liver necrosis to a great extent. Mechanistically, miR-124 directly targets the 3'-untranslated region of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) and inhibits IL-6/STAT3 signaling, which reduces pro-inflammatory Kupffer cell polarization. Collectively, our findings suggest that miR-124 can potentially serve as a predictive biomarker for HBV-ACLF prognosis and may represent a promising therapeutic target for relieving severe liver injury resulting from cytokine storms.
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- Jinyu Wang
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Biosafety Emergency Response, Shanghai Institute of Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Biosafety Emergency Response, Shanghai Institute of Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Biosafety Emergency Response, Shanghai Institute of Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Biosafety Emergency Response, Shanghai Institute of Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Biosafety Emergency Response, Shanghai Institute of Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Biosafety Emergency Response, Shanghai Institute of Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Biosafety Emergency Response, Shanghai Institute of Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Virology, University Hospital of Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Biosafety Emergency Response, Shanghai Institute of Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Department of Hepatology, Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Biosafety Emergency Response, Shanghai Institute of Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Department of Infectious Diseases, Jing'An Branch of Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Institute of Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity, Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Virology of the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health (MOH&MOE), Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Curcuma aromatica Salisb. Protects from Acetaminophen-Induced Hepatotoxicity by Regulating the Sirt1/HO-1 Signaling Pathway. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15040808. [PMID: 36839166 PMCID: PMC9964786 DOI: 10.3390/nu15040808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Acetaminophen (APAP) overdose-induced hepatotoxicity reduces the activity of sirtuin-1 (Sirt1) along with heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) and promotes inflammatory responses and oxidative stress. Although the extract of Curcuma aromatica Salisb. (CAS) possesses hepatoprotective properties, scientific evidence on whether CAS prevents hepatotoxicity and the underlying molecular mechanisms are lacking. Here, we hypothesized that CAS ameliorates hepatotoxicity by inhibiting inflammation and oxidative stress via Sirt1/HO-1 signaling. CAS pretreatment at doses of 200 and 400 μg/mL significantly increased cell viability in APAP-treated primary hepatocytes. The expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) substantially increased after APAP treatment; however, this expression significantly decreased in cells pretreated with 100, 200, and 400 µg/mL CAS. CAS increased Sirt1 and HO-1 levels in APAP-treated hepatocytes in a dose-dependent manner. When CAS was orally administered to mice at doses of 20 or 100 mg/kg for 7 days, the APAP-induced increase in serum aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase levels was inhibited. Moreover, CAS decreased IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-1β, increased IL-10, suppressed ROS generation, increased glutathione levels, inhibited iNOS and cyclooxygenase-2, and enhanced Sirt1 and HO-1 in the mouse model of APAP-induced hepatotoxicity. These findings suggest that CAS could be used as a natural hepatoprotective drug to treat APAP-induced injury.
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Li X, He L, Li N, He D. Curcumin loaded hydrogel with anti-inflammatory activity to promote cartilage regeneration in immunocompetent animals. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2023; 34:200-216. [PMID: 35971659 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2022.2113290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Stable cartilage regeneration in immunocompetent animals remains a huge challenge, mainly ascribing to the in vivo implantation of tissue-engineered cartilage inevitably arousing inflammatory reactions, resulting in cartilage-specific extracellular matrix erosion, chondrogenic niche destruction, and chondrocyte deterioration. Herein, we developed an anti-inflammatory platform, namely, Cur/GelMA hydrogel, by loading a potent anti-inflammatory drug of curcumin (Cur) into gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogel. The Cur/GelMA hydrogel exhibited satisfactory Cur release kinetics in vitro and exerted favorable anti-inflammatory effects when cocultured with lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW264.7 macrophages in vitro. Furthermore, the Cur/GelMA hydrogel showed gratifying biocompatibility and supported cartilage regeneration in vitro when colonized with rabbit- and goat-derived chondrocytes. In addition, the in vitro engineered cartilages in the Cur/GelMA hydrogel were able to maintain a cartilaginous phenotype and achieved stable cartilage regeneration when subcutaneously implanted in autologous rabbits and goats for 2 and 4 weeks compared to the GelMA hydrogel. Furthermore, our data revealed that the in vivo-generated cartilage in the Cur/GelMA group apparently alleviated the inflammatory reaction compared to its GelMA counterpart, suggesting that the locally released Cur endowed the Cur/GelMA hydrogel with potent anti-inflammatory capacity. This study provides a reliable anti-inflammatory platform for stable cartilage regeneration in immunocompetent animals, significantly advancing the clinical application of tissue-engineered cartilage.
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- Xiaodan Li
- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical Collage, Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology, Baotou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical Collage, Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology, Baotou, China
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- Department of Trauma II, The First Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical Collage, Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology, Baotou, China
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- Department of Trauma Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical Collage, Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology, Baotou, China
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Impacts of Curcumin Treatment on Experimental Sepsis: A Systematic Review. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2023; 2023:2252213. [PMID: 36756300 PMCID: PMC9902115 DOI: 10.1155/2023/2252213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Background and Aims Sepsis is defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host immune response to an infection. Curcumin is a yellow polyphenol derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties scientifically proven, a condition that allowed its use as a tool in the treatment of sepsis. Thus, the purpose of this article was to systematically review the evidence on the impact of curcumin's anti-inflammatory effect on experimental sepsis. Methods For this, the PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, and LILACS databases were used, and the research was not limited to a specific publication period. Only original articles in English using in vivo experimental models (rats or mice) of sepsis induction performed by administration of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) or cecal ligation and perforation surgery (CLP) were included in the study. Studies using curcumin in dry extract or with a high degree of purity were included. At initial screening, 546 articles were selected, and of these, 223 were eligible for primary evaluation. Finally, 12 articles with full text met all inclusion criteria. Our results showed that curcumin may inhibit sepsis-induced complications such as brain, heart, liver, lungs, and kidney damage. Curcumin can inhibit inflammatory factors, prevent oxidative stress, and regulate immune responses in sepsis. Additionally, curcumin increased significantly the survival rates after experimental sepsis in several studies. The modulation of the immune response and mortality by curcumin reinforces its protective effect on sepsis and indicates a potential therapeutic tool for the treatment of sepsis.
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Lee MK, Kim HD, Lee SH, Lee JH. Curcumin Ameliorates Particulate Matter-Induced Pulmonary Injury through Bimodal Regulation of Macrophage Inflammation via NF-κB and Nrf2. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24031858. [PMID: 36768180 PMCID: PMC9915121 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24031858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The direct effects of particulate matter (PM) on lung injury and its specific molecular mechanisms are unclear. However, experimental evidence has shown that oxidative stress-mediated inflammation in macrophages is the main pathological outcome of PM exposure. Curcumin has been reported to protect organs against the disturbance of homeostasis caused by various toxic agents through anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects. However, the protective action of curcumin against PM-induced pulmonary inflammation and the underlying mechanism have not been thoroughly investigated. In this study, we established a PM-induced pulmonary inflammation mouse model using the intratracheal instillation method to investigate the protective ability of curcumin against PM-induced pulmonary inflammation. Compared to the mice treated with PM only, the curcumin-treated mice showed alleviated alveolar damage, decreased immune cell infiltration, and reduced proinflammatory cytokine production in both lung tissue and BALF. To evaluate the underlying mechanism, the mouse macrophage cell line RAW264.7 was used. Pretreatment with curcumin prevented the production of PM-induced proinflammatory cytokines by deactivating NF-κB through the suppression of MAPK signaling pathways. Furthermore, curcumin appears to attenuate PM-induced oxidative stress through the activation of Nrf2 and downstream antioxidant signaling. Our findings demonstrate that curcumin protects against PM-induced lung injury by suppressing oxidative stress and inflammatory activation in macrophages.
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- Min Kook Lee
- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR Research Group for Omics-Based Bio-Health in Food Industry, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR Research Group for Omics-Based Bio-Health in Food Industry, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR Research Group for Omics-Based Bio-Health in Food Industry, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
- Biological Clock-Based Anti-Aging Convergence RLRC, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (S.H.L.); (J.H.L.); Tel.: +82-044-860-1764 (J.H.L.)
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR Research Group for Omics-Based Bio-Health in Food Industry, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
- Biological Clock-Based Anti-Aging Convergence RLRC, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (S.H.L.); (J.H.L.); Tel.: +82-044-860-1764 (J.H.L.)
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Liu Z, Deng P, Liu S, Bian Y, Xu Y, Zhang Q, Wang H, Pi J. Is Nuclear Factor Erythroid 2-Related Factor 2 a Target for the Intervention of Cytokine Storms? Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12010172. [PMID: 36671034 PMCID: PMC9855012 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12010172] [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: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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The term "cytokine storm" describes an acute pathophysiologic state of the immune system characterized by a burst of cytokine release, systemic inflammatory response, and multiple organ failure, which are crucial determinants of many disease outcomes. In light of the complexity of cytokine storms, specific strategies are needed to prevent and alleviate their occurrence and deterioration. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) is a CNC-basic region-leucine zipper protein that serves as a master transcription factor in maintaining cellular redox homeostasis by orchestrating the expression of many antioxidant and phase II detoxification enzymes. Given that inflammatory response is intertwined with oxidative stress, it is reasonable to assume that NRF2 activation limits inflammation and thus cytokine storms. As NRF2 can mitigate inflammation at many levels, it has emerged as a potential target to prevent and treat cytokine storms. In this review, we summarized the cytokine storms caused by different etiologies and the rationale of interventions, focusing mainly on NRF2 as a potential therapeutic target.
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- Zihang Liu
- The First Department of Clinical Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- The First Department of Clinical Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- Program of Environmental Toxicology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- Program of Environmental Toxicology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- Group of Chronic Disease and Environmental Genomics, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Group of Chronic Disease and Environmental Genomics, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
- Correspondence: (H.W.); or (J.P.)
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- Program of Environmental Toxicology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
- Correspondence: (H.W.); or (J.P.)
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Askari G, Bagherniya M, Kiani Z, Alikiaii B, Mirjalili M, Shojaei M, Hassanizadeh S, Vajdi M, Feizi A, Majeed M, Sahebkar A. Evaluation of Curcumin-Piperine Supplementation in COVID-19 Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2023; 1412:413-426. [PMID: 37378780 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-28012-2_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Curcumin is a traditional remedy for diseases associated with hyper-inflammatory responses and immune system impairment. Piperine, a bioactive compound in black pepper, has the potential to enhance curcumin bioavailability. 0This study aims to examine the effect of the curcumin-piperine co-supplementation in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 and admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). MATERIAL AND METHODS In this parallel randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 40 patients with COVID-19 admitted to ICU were randomized to receive three capsules of curcumin (500 mg)-piperine (5 mg) or placebo for 7 days. RESULTS After 1 week of the intervention, serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (p = 0.02) and C-reactive protein (CRP) (p = 0.03) were significantly decreased, and hemoglobin was increased (p = 0.03) in the curcumin-piperine compared to the placebo group. However, compared with the placebo, curcumin-piperine had no significant effects on the other biochemical, hematological, and arterial blood gas and 28-day mortality rate was three patients in each group (p = 0.99). CONCLUSION The study results showed that short-term curcumin-piperine supplementation significantly decreased CRP, AST, and increased hemoglobin in COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU. Based on these promising findings, curcumin appears to be a complementary treatment option for COVID-19 patients, although some parameters were not affected by the intervention.
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- Gholamreza Askari
- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center and Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
- Anesthesia and Critical Care Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center and Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
- Anesthesia and Critical Care Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center and Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Anesthesia and Critical Care Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Anesthesia and Critical Care Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center and Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center and Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center and Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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