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Lee SJ, Yang H, Kim SC, Gu DR, Ryuk JA, Jang SA, Ha H. Ethanol Extract of Radix Asteris Suppresses Osteoclast Differentiation and Alleviates Osteoporosis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16526. [PMID: 38003715 PMCID: PMC10671772 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216526] [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: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Radix Asteris, the root of Aster tataricus L. f., is historically significant in East Asian medicine for treating respiratory conditions. Yet, its implications on bone health remain uncharted. This research investigated the impact of an aqueous ethanol extract of Radix Asteris (EERA) on osteoclast differentiation and its prospective contribution to osteoporosis management. We discerned that EERA retards osteoclast differentiation by inhibiting receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL) expression and obstructing RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis. EERA markedly suppressed RANKL-induced expression of NFATc1, a pivotal osteoclastogenic factor, via modulating early RANK signaling. EERA's therapeutic potential was underscored by its defense against trabecular bone degradation and its counteraction to increased body and perigonadal fat in ovariectomized mice, mirroring postmenopausal physiological changes. In the phytochemical analysis of EERA, we identified several constituents recognized for their roles in regulating bone and fat metabolism. Collectively, our findings emphasize the potential of EERA in osteoclast differentiation modulation and in the management of osteoporosis and associated metabolic changes following estrogen depletion, suggesting its suitability as an alternative therapeutic strategy for postmenopausal osteoporosis intertwined with metabolic imbalances.
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- Sung-Ju Lee
- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Yuseong-daero 1672, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea; (S.-J.L.); (H.Y.); (S.C.K.); (D.R.G.); (J.A.R.)
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- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Yuseong-daero 1672, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea; (S.-J.L.); (H.Y.); (S.C.K.); (D.R.G.); (J.A.R.)
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- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Yuseong-daero 1672, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea; (S.-J.L.); (H.Y.); (S.C.K.); (D.R.G.); (J.A.R.)
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- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Yuseong-daero 1672, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea; (S.-J.L.); (H.Y.); (S.C.K.); (D.R.G.); (J.A.R.)
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- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Yuseong-daero 1672, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea; (S.-J.L.); (H.Y.); (S.C.K.); (D.R.G.); (J.A.R.)
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- Future Technology Research Center, KT&G Corporation, 30, Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34128, Republic of Korea;
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- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Yuseong-daero 1672, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea; (S.-J.L.); (H.Y.); (S.C.K.); (D.R.G.); (J.A.R.)
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Song SY, Ahn MS, Mekapogu M, Jung JA, Song HY, Lim SH, Jin JS, Kwon OK. Analysis of Floral Scent and Volatile Profiles of Different Aster Species by E-nose and HS-SPME-GC-MS. Metabolites 2023; 13:metabo13040503. [PMID: 37110161 PMCID: PMC10141722 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13040503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Plants from the Aster species are known to be a rich source of bioactive chemical compositions and are popularly known for their medicinal properties. To investigate the relationship between the nine species of Aster, the floral fragrance and volatile profile patterns were characterized using E-nose and HS-SPME-GC-MS. Initial optimization for fragrance analysis was performed with Aster yomena using E-nose by evaluating the scent patterns in different flowering stages. Aster yomena exhibited varied scent patterns in each flowering stage, with the highest relative aroma intensity (RAI) in the full flowering stage. PCA analysis to compare and analyze the scent characteristics of nine Aster species, showed a species-specific classification. HS-SPME-GC-MS analysis of flowers from nine Aster species revealed 52 volatile compounds including β-myrcene, α-phellandrene, D-limonene, trans-β-ocimene, caryophyllene, and β-cadinene. The terpenoid compounds accounted for the largest proportion. Among the nine Aster species flowers, Aster koraiensis had sesquiterpenes as the major component, and the remaining eight varieties had monoterpenes in abundance. These results could distinguish the species according to the scent patterns and volatile components of the nine Aster species. Additionally, flower extracts from the Aster species’ plants exhibited radical scavenging antioxidant activity. Among them, it was confirmed that Aster pseudoglehnii, Aster maackii, and Aster arenarius had high antioxidant activity. In conclusion, the results of this study provide fundamental data of the volatile compound properties and antioxidant activity of Aster species, offering basic information of valuable natural sources that can be utilized in the pharmaceutical, perfume, and cosmetic industries.
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Jia K, Zhang X, Meng Y, Liu S, Liu X, Yang T, Wen C, Liu L, Ge S. Metabolomics and transcriptomics provide insights into the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway in the roots of developing Aster tataricus. JOURNAL OF PLANT RESEARCH 2023; 136:139-156. [PMID: 36520245 PMCID: PMC9753034 DOI: 10.1007/s10265-022-01426-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Aster tataricus (L.) is an important medicinal plant in China. Its roots are rich in flavonoids, the main medicinal components. However, the molecular basis of flavonoid biosynthesis in the roots of A. tataricus remains unclear. In this study, the content of total flavonoid of A. tataricus roots at different developmental stages was measured first, and the results showed that the content of total flavonoid gradually decreased from September to November, which may be caused by the stagnation of A. tataricus growth due to the decrease in temperature after September. Then, an integrated analysis of transcriptome and metabolome was conducted on five developing stages of A. tataricus roots to identify flavonoid compositions and potential genes involved in flavonoid biosynthesis. A total of 80 flavonoid metabolites, of which 75% were flavonols and flavonoids, were identified in metabolomic analyses, among which isorhamnetin, kaempferol, quercetin, and myricetin were the main skeletons of these flavonoids. Cluster analysis divided these 80 flavonoids into 3 clusters. The compounds in cluster I mainly accumulated in S1, S3, and S5. In cluster II, the relative content of the flavonoid metabolites showed an upward trend from S2 to S4. In cluster III, the flavonoids decreased from S1 to S5. A total of 129 structural genes, including 43 PAL, 23 4CL, 9 C4H, 4 CHS, 18 CHI, 3 F3H, 5 F3'H, 1 F3'5'H, 21 FLS, and 2 FSII, and 65 transcription factors, including 22 AP2/ERF, 7 bHLH, 5 bZIP, 8 MYB, 11 NAC, and 12 WRKY, showed significant correlation with total flavonoid content. Eighteen genes (7 4CL, 5 C4H, 2 CHI, 1 F3H, and 3 FLS) and 30 genes (5 PAL, 9 4CL, 1 C4H, 2 CHI, 1 F3H, 1 DFR, 7 3AT, 1 BZ1, and 3 UGT79B1) were identified as key structural genes for kaempferol and anthocyanins biosynthesis, respectively. Our study provides valuable information for understanding the mechanism of flavonoid biosynthesis in A. tataricus root.
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- Kaixuan Jia
- College of Agronomy, West Campus of Hebei Agricultural University, Lianchi District, Baoding, 071000, Hebei, China
- Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resources Research and Utilization in North China, Ministry of Education, Baoding, 071000, China
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- College of Agronomy, West Campus of Hebei Agricultural University, Lianchi District, Baoding, 071000, Hebei, China
- Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resources Research and Utilization in North China, Ministry of Education, Baoding, 071000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resources Research and Utilization in North China, Ministry of Education, Baoding, 071000, China
- College of Life Science, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, 071000, China
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- College of Agronomy, West Campus of Hebei Agricultural University, Lianchi District, Baoding, 071000, Hebei, China
- Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resources Research and Utilization in North China, Ministry of Education, Baoding, 071000, China
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- College of Agronomy, West Campus of Hebei Agricultural University, Lianchi District, Baoding, 071000, Hebei, China
- Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resources Research and Utilization in North China, Ministry of Education, Baoding, 071000, China
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- College of Agronomy, West Campus of Hebei Agricultural University, Lianchi District, Baoding, 071000, Hebei, China
- Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resources Research and Utilization in North China, Ministry of Education, Baoding, 071000, China
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- Institute of Cash Crops, Medicinal Plant Research Center West of Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Nongke Road, Xiyuan Street, Xinhua District, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, China
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- Institute of Cash Crops, Medicinal Plant Research Center West of Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Nongke Road, Xiyuan Street, Xinhua District, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, China.
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- College of Agronomy, West Campus of Hebei Agricultural University, Lianchi District, Baoding, 071000, Hebei, China.
- Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resources Research and Utilization in North China, Ministry of Education, Baoding, 071000, China.
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Li KJ, Liu YY, Wang D, Yan PZ, Lu DC, Zhao DS. Radix Asteris: Traditional Usage, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of An Important Traditional Chinese Medicine. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27175388. [PMID: 36080154 PMCID: PMC9458035 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Radix Asteris (RA), also known as ‘Zi Wan’, is the dried root and rhizome of Aster tataricus L. f., which has been used to treat cough and asthma in many countries such as China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. This article summarizes the available information on RA in ancient Chinese medicine books and modern research literature: its botanical properties, traditional uses, chemical composition, pharmacological activity, toxicity and quality control. Studies have shown that RA extracts contain terpenes, triterpenoid saponins, organic acids, peptides and flavonoids, and have various pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-oxidation, and anti-depression. RA is considered to be a promising medicinal plant based on its traditional use, chemical constituents and pharmacological activities. However, there are few studies on its toxicity and the consistency of its components, which indicates the need for further in-depth studies on the toxicity and quality control of RA and its extracts.
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- Ke-Jie Li
- Experimental Center, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China
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- Shandong Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jinan 250101, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China
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- International Education College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +86-531-89628172
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Zhao ZH, Xu M, Fu C, Huang Y, Wang TH, Zuo ZF, Liu XZ. A Mechanistic Exploratory Study on the Therapeutic Efficacy of Astragaloside IV Against Diabetic Retinopathy Revealed by Network Pharmacology. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:903485. [PMID: 35814228 PMCID: PMC9257082 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.903485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Purpose: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a serious complication of diabetes mellitus, which nearly happens to all the diabetic sufferers. This study aims to identify the preliminary molecular regulation involved in the therapeutic efficacy of astragaloside IV (AS- IV) for DR. Methods: Diabetic rat models were established and treated with AS-IV. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was employed to demonstrate the histopathological changes. The main targets of AS-IV were identified by searching from public databases of traditional Chinese medicine (GeneCards, PharmMapper and Swiss Target Prediction). Besides, disease targets of DR were also obtained by integrated data from GEO datasets and predicted from public databases. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed by Cytoscape with overlapping genes and 10 core targets were selected, on which Gene Ontology (GO) along with Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis were conducted. The interaction between AS-IV and these crucial genes were analyzed using molecular docking. RT-qPCR and western blot were used to verify the expression variation of core targets. Results: OCT imaging and HE staining demonstrated that AS-IV administration significantly increased retinal thickness in diabetic rats, obviously alleviating DR induced histopathological changes as well as elevated blood glucose levels. 107 common targets of AS-IV and DR were determined after intersection. PPI network analysis filtered 10 hub genes potentially targeted by AS-IV, including VEGFA, CASP3, HIF1α, STAT3, CTNNB1, SRC, AKT1, EGFR, IL1β and IL6. Enrichment analysis indicated that these genes were mainly enriched in biological processes like T cell activation, epithelial cell proliferation and protein kinase B signaling, and involved in oxidative stress, apoptosis and inflammation-related pathways. The molecular docking prediction suggested that AS-IV exhibited stable binding to these core targets. In addition, mRNA levels of core targets in diabetic rats were differentially expressed before and after AS-IV treatment. Western blot further revealed that AS-IV treatment elevated DR-depressed protein levels of PI3K and AKT. Conclusion: Our study elucidated the effect of AS-IV in attenuating retinopathy induced by diabetes in rats and preliminarily unveiled the therapeutic efficacy of AS-IV in the treatment of DR might be attributed to activation of PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.
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- Zhi-Hao Zhao
- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Diabetic Cognitive and Perceptive Dysfunction, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
- Institute of Neuroscience, Laboratory Animal Department, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- *Correspondence: Ting-Hua Wang, ; Zhong-Fu Zuo, ; Xue-Zheng Liu,
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Diabetic Cognitive and Perceptive Dysfunction, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Ting-Hua Wang, ; Zhong-Fu Zuo, ; Xue-Zheng Liu,
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Diabetic Cognitive and Perceptive Dysfunction, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Ting-Hua Wang, ; Zhong-Fu Zuo, ; Xue-Zheng Liu,
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Zhu Z, Song X, Jiang Y, Yao J, Jiang Y, Li Z, Dai F. Chemical structure and antioxidant activity of a neutral polysaccharide from Asteris Radix et Rhizoma. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 286:119309. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Zhang B, Xue Y, Zhao J, Jiang H, Zhu J, Yin H, Qiu Y, Hu A, Xu L, Song Y, Wang X. Shionone Attenuates Sepsis-Induced Acute Kidney Injury by Regulating Macrophage Polarization via the ECM1/STAT5 Pathway. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 8:796743. [PMID: 35141243 PMCID: PMC8818860 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.796743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Backgrounds To date, there are no specific drugs approved for the treatment of sepsis associated acute kidney injury (AKI). Shionone is a natural component with anti-inflammatory activity. In this study, we sought to determine the functional role of Shionone in sepsis-induced AKI. Methods Animal models of AKI were constructed by cecum ligation and puncture (CLP) surgery. C57BL/6 mice were randomly assigned to the Sham, CLP, 10 mg/kg DXM, 50 mg/kg Shionone and 100 mg/kg Shionone groups. RAW264.7 treated with lipopolysaccharides (LPS) was used as an in vitro sepsis model and cells were divided into control, LPS, 1 μg/mL Shionone and 2 μg/mL Shionone groups. The pathological status was assessed by Hematoxylin-Eosin (HE) staining assay, protein expressions were detected by immunofluorescence staining and Western blot, macrophage typing was detected by flow, and the levels of pro-inflammatory factors (IL-6, IL-12, IL-1β, TNF-α) and anti-inflammatory factors (IL-10 and TGF-β) were measured using the corresponding kits. Results ECM1 is highly expressed in tissue-infiltrating macrophages under inflammatory conditions. It has been observed that Shionone inhibits the expression of ECM1 and attenuates sepsis-induced injury in kidney and inflammatory factor levels in serum. In addition, Shionone may reduce inflammatory factor levels through the promotion of M2 macrophages by GM-CSF/STAT5/Arg1 pathway to alleviate sepsis induced inflammation in vitro. Conclusion These findings demonstrate that Shionone can alleviate sepsis-induced AKI by promoting M2 macrophage polarization through regulating the ECM1/STAT5 pathway.
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- Biao Zhang
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
- Yi Song
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- Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xin Wang
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Li X, Xiang L, Lin Y, Tang Q, Meng F, Chen W. Computational Analysis Illustrates the Mechanism of Qingfei Paidu Decoction in Blocking the Transition of COVID-19 Patients from Mild to Severe Stage. Curr Gene Ther 2021; 22:277-289. [PMID: 34493195 DOI: 10.2174/1566523221666210907162005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The epidemic of SARS-CoV-2 has made COVID-19 a serious threat to human health around the world. The severe infections of SARS-CoV-2 are usually accompanied by higher mortality. Although the Qingfei Paidu Decoction (QFPDD) has been proved to be effective in blocking the transition of COVID-19 patients from mild to severe stage, its mechanism remains unclear. OBJECTIVE This study aims to explore the mechanism of QFPDD in blocking the transition of COVID-19 patients from mild to severe stage. MATERIALS AND METHODS In the process of screening active ingredients, oral bioavailability (OB) and drug likeness (DL) are key indicators, which can help to screen out pivotal compounds. Therefore, with the criteria of OB≥30% and DL≥0.18 , we searched active ingredients of QFPDD in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology (TCMSP, https://tcmspw.com/) by using its 21 herbs as keywords. RESULTS We filtered out 6 pivotal ingredients from QFPDD by using the bioinformatics method, namely quercetin, luteolin, berberine, hederagenin, shionone and kaempferol, which can inhibit the highly expressed genes (i.e. CXCR4, ICAM1, CXCL8, CXCL10, IL6, IL2, CCL2, IL1B, IL4, IFNG) in severe COVID-19 patients. By performing KEGG enrichment analysis, we found seven pathways, namely TNF signaling pathway, IL-17 signaling pathway, Toll-like receptor signaling pathway, NF-kappa B signaling pathway, HIF-1 signaling pathway, JAK-STAT signaling pathway, and Th17 cell differentiation, by which QFPDD could block the transition of COVID-19 patients from mild to severe stage. CONCLUSION QFPDD can prevent the deterioration of COVID-19 in the following mechanisms, i.e. inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 invasion and replication, anti-inflammatory and immune regulation, and repairing body damage. These results will be helpful for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.
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- Xianhai Li
- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137. China.,School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu
611137, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137. China.,School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu
611137, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, 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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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137. China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137. China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137. China.,School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu
611137, China.,School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu
611137, China.,School of Life Sciences, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, China
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Wang S, Xue Z, Huang X, Ma W, Yang D, Zhao L, Ouyang H, Chang Y, He J. Comparison of the chemical profile differences of Aster tataricus between raw and processed products by metabolomics coupled with chemometrics methods. J Sep Sci 2021; 44:3883-3897. [PMID: 34405960 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202100315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Aster tataricus, a traditional Chinese herb, has been used to treat cough and asthma for many years. Its raw and processed products have different pharmacological effects in clinical applications. To explore the chemical profile differences of components in A. tataricus processed with different methods, metabolomics methods based on ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time of flight mass spectrometry and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry were developed. Chemometrics strategy was applied to filter and screen the candidate compounds. The accuracy of differential markers was validated by back propagation neural network. The established methods showed that raw A. tataricus, honey-processed A. tataricus, vinegar-processed A. tataricus, and steamed A. tataricus were clearly divided into four groups, suggesting that the components were closely related to the processing methods. A total of 64 nonvolatile and 43 volatile compounds were identified in A. tataricus, and 22 nonvolatile and 12 volatile differential constituents were selected to distinguish the raw and processed A. tataricus. This study demonstrated that the metabolomics methods coupled with chemometrics were a comprehensive strategy to analyze the chemical profile differences and provided a reliable reference for quality evaluation of A. tataricus.
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- Songrui Wang
- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, P. R. China.,National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, P. R. China.,National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, P. R. China
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Wang X, Yin H, Fan L, Zhou Y, Tang X, Fei X, Tang H, Peng J, Zhang J, Xue Y, Luo J, Jin Q, Jin Q. Shionone alleviates NLRP3 inflammasome mediated pyroptosis in interstitial cystitis injury. Int Immunopharmacol 2021; 90:107132. [PMID: 33223465 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.107132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 10/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Shionone is a triterpenoid component derived from the herbal medicine Aster tataricus, and it has been reported to possess marked anti-inflammatory properties. The activation of NLRP3 inflammasome plays an important role in cystitis, and the effect of Shionone on NLRP3 inflammasome-dependent pyroptosis remains unclear. In this study, we established an interstitial cystitis (IC) rat model and SV-HUC-1 cell model with CYP or LPS + ATP treatment to mimic inflammation response and induce NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Shionone treatment significantly attenuated the bladder wet weight, score of edema and hemorrhage, enhanced the viability of SV-HUC-1 cell, decreased the rate of pyroptosis. Moreover, Shionone reduced the expression of NF-κB, NLRP3, ASC, Pro-caspase-1, Caspase-1, GSDMD, GSDMD-N at the mRNA and protein levels both in rat and SV-HUC-1 cell model, demonstrating NLRP3 inflammasome pathway was blocked and pyroptosis degree was reduced. These results indicated that Shionone could alleviate interstitial cystitis in Rat model and enhancing the viability of SV-HUC-1 cells via NF-κB/NLRP3/GSDMD-N pathway, which illustrated that Shionone could be used as a drug candidate for the treatment of interstitial cystitis.
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- Xin Wang
- Department of Nephrology, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215101, China; Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215101, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215101, China; Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215101, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215101, China
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- Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215101, China
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- Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215101, China
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- Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215101, China
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- Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215101, China
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- Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215101, China
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- Department of Urology, Suzhou Wuzhong People's Hospital, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215128, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215101, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215101, China.
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- Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215101, China
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- Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215101, China.
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Yang D, Wang S, Huang X, Ma W, Xue Z, Zhao L, Ouyang H, He J. Pharmacokinetic comparison of 15 active compositions in rat plasma after oral administration of raw and honey‐processed
Aster tataricus
extracts. J Sep Sci 2020; 44:908-921. [DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202001020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Dongyue Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Component‐based Chinese Medicine Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Tianjin P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component‐based Chinese Medicine Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Tianjin P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component‐based Chinese Medicine Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Tianjin P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component‐based Chinese Medicine Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Tianjin P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component‐based Chinese Medicine Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Tianjin P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component‐based Chinese Medicine Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Tianjin P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component‐based Chinese Medicine Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Tianjin P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component‐based Chinese Medicine Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Tianjin P.R. China
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Wang X, Fan L, Yin H, Zhou Y, Tang X, Fei X, Tang H, Peng J, Ren X, Xue Y, Zhu C, Luo J, Jin Q, Jin Q. Protective effect of Aster tataricus extract on NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis of bladder urothelial cells. J Cell Mol Med 2020; 24:13336-13345. [PMID: 33030301 PMCID: PMC7701514 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.15952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Aster tataricus L.f. is a traditional Eastern Asian herbal medicine used for the relief of uroschesis‐related illnesses and has been demonstrated clinically to exert satisfied effects. However, the mechanism of its therapeutic action remains unclear. The present study aimed to evaluate the protective mechanism of Aster tataricus extract (ATE) on CYP or LPS + ATP‐induced interstitial cystitis (IC), we successfully constructed the induced IC Sprague‐Dawley (SD) rat model and IC human urothelium cell (SV‐HUC‐1) model. The main compounds of ATE were determined by LC‐MS. After intervention, the changes on the bladder wall morphology and inflammation were observed in each group. SV‐HUC1 cell viability was measured by MTT and double stained with Hoechst 33342 and propidium iodide (PI). The expression levels of NLRP3, Pro‐caspase‐1, Caspsae‐1 p20, GSDMD, GSDMD‐N and Cleave‐IL‐1β in vivo and in vitro in different groups were detected by Western blotting. ATE significantly alleviated oedema and haemorrhage and reduced the inflammation index and histopathological score in SD rat bladder. The results of cell revealed that ATE could improve cell viability and decrease pyroptosis ratio. The expression of NLRP3 and other pyroptosis‐related protein was remarkably decreased by ATE both in vivo and in vitro. ATE may be used as an inhibitor of NLRP3 in treating IC. The discovery of NLRP3/Caspase‐1/GSDMD‐N as a new protective pathway provides a new direction for protecting cell against IC.
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- Xin Wang
- Department of Nephrology, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China.,Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China.,Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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- Li Shicai School Inheritance Studio, Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Suzhou, China
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Update on the Effects of Antioxidants on Diabetic Retinopathy: In Vitro Experiments, Animal Studies and Clinical Trials. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9060561. [PMID: 32604941 PMCID: PMC7346101 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9060561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Current therapies for diabetic retinopathy (DR) incorporate blood glucose and blood pressure control, vitrectomy, photocoagulation, and intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factors or corticosteroids. Nonetheless, these techniques have not been demonstrated to completely stop the evolution of this disorder. The pathophysiology of DR is not fully known, but there is more and more evidence indicating that oxidative stress is an important mechanism in the progression of DR. In this sense, antioxidants have been suggested as a possible therapy to reduce the complications of DR. In this review we aim to assemble updated information in relation to in vitro experiments, animal studies and clinical trials dealing with the effect of the antioxidants on DR.
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Su XD, Jang HJ, Li HX, Kim YH, Yang SY. Identification of potential inflammatory inhibitors from Aster tataricus. Bioorg Chem 2019; 92:103208. [PMID: 31473471 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2019.103208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Revised: 07/25/2019] [Accepted: 08/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Aster tataricus L.f. is a traditional Eastern Asian herbal medicine used for the relief of cough-related illnesses. In this study, 32 known compounds and two novel monoterpene glycosides were isolated from the roots of A. tataricus. With the aid of reported data, elucidation of the root-extract components was carried out using a multitude of spectroscopic techniques. All isolates were investigated for their ability to inhibit nitric oxide (NO) secretion in lipopolysaccharide-activated RAW264.7 cells. Compound 7 remarkably suppressed NO production with an IC50 value of 8.5 µM. In addition, compound 7 exhibited significant inhibitory activity against the production of inflammatory cytokines (prostaglandin E2, interleukin-6, and interleukin-1 beta) and the expression of inflammatory enzymes (inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase-2) via inhibition of nuclear factor-kappa B activation. Moreover, compound 7 effectively prevented the downstream activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway by inhibiting phosphorylation of c-Jun N-terminal kinases, extracellular signal-regulated kinases, and p38. These results outline compound 7 as a potential inhibitor for the broad treatment of inflammatory diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, asthma, and various allergies.
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- Xiang Dong Su
- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, 30 Cheongju, Chungbuk 28116, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea.
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Chen Y, Dong J, Liu J, Xu W, Wei Z, Li Y, Wu H, Xiao H. Network Pharmacology-Based Investigation of Protective Mechanism of Aster tataricus on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Lung Injury. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E543. [PMID: 30696024 PMCID: PMC6387216 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20030543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2018] [Revised: 01/20/2019] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Acute lung injury (ALI) is a common clinical condition that badly influences people's health. Recent studies indicated that Aster tataricus (RA) had potential effects on ALI, but the effective components and their mechanism is not clear. In this study, we found that the Fraction-75 eluted from RA extract could significantly protect the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced ALI in mice, including alleviating the severity of lung pathology, attenuating the pulmonary edema, and reducing the release of inflammatory cells. Further ingredient analyses demonstrated that there were mainly 16 components in it, among which 10 components were collected according to their relative peak area and oral bioavailability. Next, the components-disease targets network suggested that the candidate components had extensive associations with 49 known therapeutic targets of ALI, among which 31 targets could be regulated by more than one component. Herein, GO functional and pathway analysis revealed that the common targets were associated with four biological processes, including the inflammatory response to stimulus, cellular process, chemokine biosynthetic process and immune system process. Furthermore, the ELISA validation indicated that the candidate components in RA extract may protect the LPS-induced ALI mainly through inhibiting the release of inflammatory cytokines and promoting the repair of vascular endothelial.
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- Yijun Chen
- Research Center of Chinese Medicine Analysis and Transformation & School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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- Research Center of Chinese Medicine Analysis and Transformation & School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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- Research Center of Chinese Medicine Analysis and Transformation & School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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- Research Center of Chinese Medicine Analysis and Transformation & School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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- Research Center of Chinese Medicine Analysis and Transformation & School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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- Research Center of Chinese Medicine Analysis and Transformation & School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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- Research Center of Chinese Medicine Analysis and Transformation & School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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- Research Center of Chinese Medicine Analysis and Transformation & School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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