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Huang HC, Shi YJ, Vo TLT, Hsu TH, Song TY. The Anti-Inflammatory Effects and Mechanism of the Submerged Culture of Ophiocordyceps sinensis and Its Possible Active Compounds. J Fungi (Basel) 2024; 10:523. [PMID: 39194849 DOI: 10.3390/jof10080523] [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: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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The pharmacological effects of the fruiting body of Ophiocordyceps sinensis (O. sinensis) such as antioxidant, anti-virus, and immunomodulatory activities have already been described, whereas the anti-inflammatory effects and active components of the submerged culture of O. sinesis (SCOS) still need to be further verified. This study aimed to investigate the active compounds in the fermented liquid (FLOS), hot water (WEOS), and 50-95% (EEOS-50, EEOS-95) ethanol extracts of SCOS and their anti-inflammatory effects and potential mechanisms in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated microglial BV2 cells. The results demonstrated that all of the SCOS extracts could inhibit NO production in BV2 cells. EEOS-95 exhibited the strongest inhibitory effects (71% inhibitory ability at 500 µg/mL), and its ergosterol, γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), total phenolic, and total flavonoid contents were significantly higher than those of the other extracts (18.60, 18.60, 2.28, and 2.14 mg/g, p < 0.05, respectively). EEOS-95 also has a strong inhibitory ability against IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α with an IC50 of 617, 277, and 507 µg/mL, respectively, which is higher than that of 1 mM melatonin. The anti-inflammatory mechanism of EEOS-95 seems to be associated with the up-regulation of PPAR-γ/Nrf-2/HO-1 antioxidant-related expression and the down-regulation of NF-κB/COX-2/iNOS pro-inflammatory expression signaling. In summary, we demonstrated that EEOS-95 exhibits neuroinflammation-mediated neurodegenerative disorder activities in LPS-induced inflammation in brain microglial cells.
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- Hsien-Chi Huang
- PhD Program of Biotechnology and Bioindustry, College of Biotechnology and Bioresources, Da-Yeh University, Changhua 515, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicinal Botanicals and Foods on Health Applications, Da-Yeh University, Changhua 515, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicinal Botanicals and Foods on Health Applications, Da-Yeh University, Changhua 515, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicinal Botanicals and Foods on Health Applications, Da-Yeh University, Changhua 515, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicinal Botanicals and Foods on Health Applications, Da-Yeh University, Changhua 515, Taiwan
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Chike-Ekwughe A, John-Africa LB, Adebayo AH, Ogunlana OO. Antioxidative and anti-diabetic effects of Tapinanthus cordifolius leaf extract on high-fat diet and streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 176:116774. [PMID: 38820976 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116774] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024] Open
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains a global health concern despite current treatment options. This study investigated the potential of Tapinanthus cordifolius (TC) leaf extract as a therapeutic agent for T2DM. T2DM was induced in rats using a high-fat diet and streptozotocin. Diabetic rats received daily oral administration of TC extract (200, 400, or 800 mg/kg) and metformin (400 mg/kg) or remained untreated for 21 days. Blood glucose levels, body weight, diabetic symptoms, oxidative stress markers, and gene expression of metabolic regulators were assessed. TC treatment significantly reduced blood glucose levels and restored body weight in diabetic rats, comparable to the effects of metformin. TC also increased antioxidant enzyme activities (SOD, GST, and CAT) and decreased lipid peroxidation in various tissues. Furthermore, TC upregulated gene expression of glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT-4) and adiponectin receptor 2 (ADIPOR-2) while downregulating pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-6. This study provides the first in vivo evidence supporting TC leaf extract's anti-diabetic and antioxidant efficacy. The findings suggest that TC holds promise as a natural therapeutic agent for managing T2DM through multiple mechanisms, including improved glycemic control, enhanced insulin sensitivity, and protection against oxidative stress and tissue damage. In conclusion, this study validates the ethnobotanical use of TC as an anti-diabetic agent. Further research is warranted to isolate the bioactive compounds responsible for these effects.
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- Amarachi Chike-Ekwughe
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria; Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Computing and Applied Sciences, Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute for Pharmaceutical and Research Development, Idu Industrial Area, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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El Omari N, Bakrim S, Khalid A, Abdalla AN, Iesa MAM, El Kadri K, Tang SY, Goh BH, Bouyahya A. Unveiling the molecular mechanisms: dietary phytosterols as guardians against cardiovascular diseases. NATURAL PRODUCTS AND BIOPROSPECTING 2024; 14:27. [PMID: 38722432 PMCID: PMC11082103 DOI: 10.1007/s13659-024-00451-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Until recently, the main pharmaceuticals used to control cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) were statin-related drugs, known for their historical side effects. Therefore, there is growing interest in exploring alternatives, such as nutritional and dietary components, that could play a central role in CVD prevention. This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how natural phytosterols found in various diets combat CVDs. We begin with a description of the overall approach, then we explore in detail the different direct and indirect mechanisms that contribute to reducing cardiovascular incidents. Phytosterols, including stigmasterol, β-sitosterol, ergosterol, and fucosterol, emerge as promising molecules within nutritional systems for protection against CVDs due to their beneficial effects at different levels through direct or indirect cellular, subcellular, and molecular mechanisms. Specifically, the mentioned phytosterols exhibit the ability to diminish the generation of various radicals, including hydroperoxides and hydrogen peroxide. They also promote the activation of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione, while inhibiting lipid peroxidation through the activation of Nrf2 and Nrf2/heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) signaling pathways. Additionally, they demonstrate a significant inhibitory capacity in the generation of pro-inflammatory cytokines, thus playing a crucial role in regulating the inflammatory/immune response by inhibiting the expression of proteins involved in cellular signaling pathways such as JAK3/STAT3 and NF-κB. Moreover, phytosterols play a key role in reducing cholesterol absorption and improving the lipid profile. These compounds can be used as dietary supplements or included in specific diets to aid control cholesterol levels, particularly in individuals suffering from hypercholesterolemia.
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- Nasreddine El Omari
- High Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Tetouan, Tetouan, Morocco
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- Geo-Bio-Environment Engineering and Innovation Laboratory, Molecular Engineering, Biotechnology and Innovation Team, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant, Ibn Zohr University, 80000, Agadir, Morocco
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- Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Center, Jazan University, P.O. Box: 114, 45142, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and Traditional Medicine Research Institute, National Center for Research, P. O. Box 2404, Khartoum, Sudan.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, 21955, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physiology, Al Qunfudah Medical College, Umm Al Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Human Pathologies Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, 10106, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Biofunctional Molecule Exploratory Research Group, School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, 47500, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia.
- Sunway Biofunctional Molecules Discovery Centre (SBMDC), School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, 47500, Sunway City, Malaysia.
- Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia.
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- Laboratory of Human Pathologies Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, 10106, Rabat, Morocco.
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Hu W, Zhao J, Hu Y, Song S, Chen X, Sun Y. Huangqi Jiuni decoction prevents acute kidney injury induced by severe burns by inhibiting activation of the TNF/NF-κB pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 320:117344. [PMID: 37949330 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117344] [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: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Huangqi Jiuni decoction (HQJND) is a prescription for the treatment of severe burns provided based on traditional Chinese and Western medicine, which is created by the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University. It consists of 12 herbs and has been used clinically for decades. It has greatly shortened the course of the disease, but the mechanism by which HQJND treats the disease still remains unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY Hence, the objective of this investigation was to utilize modern pharmacological tools to demonstrate the efficacy and mechanism of HQJND in the treatment of acute kidney injury (AKI) caused by severe burns. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, the chemical constituents in HQJND were first examined using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Then, by using network pharmacology, we screened the targets of drug and disease action, and predicted the signaling pathways acting in the course of drug treatment of disease. Finally, we attempted to verify the efficacy of the drug and explored its therapeutic mechanism after the establishment of an animal model, herbal gavage treatment, collection of rat kidneys and serum for renal function, quantitative real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR), Western Blotting (WB), Hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining and Immunohistochemistry (IHC). RESULTS The 14 important active ingredients in HQJND was analyzed by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry, while network pharmacology screening was performed to identify 353 disease-associated marker genes and 286 drug targets, finally identifying the TNF/NF-κB (tumor necrosis factor/nuclear factor kappa-B) signaling site: the key pathway of burn-induced acute kidney injury when HQJND intervened. The serum renal function and histopathology of rats demonstrated that the use of HQJND significantly improved the renal function in severe burns. RT-qPCR and WB confirmed that the TNF/NF-κB signaling pathway was activated in the Model group of rats, and HQJND could curb the signaling pathway because it moderated the expressions of key proteins in the process. CONCLUSION Based on modern pharmacology, we explored an effective herbal preparation to ameliorate the impairment of renal function after severe burns, which is most likely to function through the TNF/NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Wanxuan Hu
- Department of Burn, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, PR China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.218, Jixi Road, Shushan District, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, PR China; Department of Chinese Integrative Medicine, Anhui Medical University, No. 80, Meishan Road, Shushan District, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, PR China
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- Department of Chinese Integrative Medicine, Anhui Medical University, No. 80, Meishan Road, Shushan District, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, PR China
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- Department of Burn, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, PR China
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- Department of Burn, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, PR China.
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Sun Z, Liu Y, Zhao Y, Xu Y. Animal Models of Type 2 Diabetes Complications: A Review. Endocr Res 2024; 49:46-58. [PMID: 37950485 DOI: 10.1080/07435800.2023.2278049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Diabetes mellitus is a multifactorial metabolic disease, of which type 2 diabetes (T2D) is one of the most common. The complications of diabetes are far more harmful than diabetes itself. Type 2 diabetes complications include diabetic nephropathy (DN), diabetic heart disease, diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), and diabetic retinopathy (DR) et al. Many animal models have been developed to study the pathogenesis of T2D and discover an effective strategy to treat its consequences. In this sense, it is crucial to choose the right animal model for the corresponding diabetic complication. This paper summarizes and classifies the animal modeling approaches to T2D complications and provides a comprehensive review of their advantages and disadvantages. It is hopeful that this paper will provide theoretical support for animal trials of diabetic complications.
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- Zhongyan Sun
- Faculty of Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao SAR, Taipa, PR China
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- Faculty of Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao SAR, Taipa, PR China
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- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Macao, Taipa, PR China
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- Faculty of Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao SAR, Taipa, PR China
- Zhuhai Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine,Macau University of Science and Technology, Zhuhai, PR China
- Macau University of Science and Technology, Zhuhai MUST Science and Technology Research Institute, Hengqin, Zhuhai, PR China
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Wang S, Wang R, Li R, Li Y. Research Progress on Application of Inonotus obliquus in Diabetic Kidney Disease. J Inflamm Res 2023; 16:6349-6359. [PMID: 38161352 PMCID: PMC10756068 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s431913] [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: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is one of the prime causes of end-stage renal disease. At present, the treatment of DKD is mainly confined to inhibiting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, but the therapeutic effects is not satisfactory. As a kind of very rare and precious medicinal fungi, Inonotus obliquus has a very high medicinal value. Due to its special hypoglycemic and pharmacological effect, researchers currently have attached great importance to it. In this paper, the biological activities, pharmacological effects and application status in the treatment of DKD-related diseases of Inonotus obliquus and the latest progress of metabolites isolated from it in DKD were summarized, thus providing detailed insights and basic understanding of the potential application prospects in DKD.
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- Shuyue Wang
- Department of Nephrology, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030012, People’s Republic of China
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- The Third Clinical College, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030002, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030012, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030012, People’s Republic of China
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Li J, Xie Y, Sun J, Bai F, Hussain SA, Gangireddygari VSR, Jiang X. Renal protective effect of ellipticine against streptozotocin induced diabetic nephropathy in rats via suppression of oxidative stress and inflammatory mediator. Acta Cir Bras 2023; 38:e385623. [PMID: 38055383 DOI: 10.1590/acb385623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Diabetes mellitus is a serious health problem worldwide, and diabetic nephropathy is the complication. The diabetic nephropathy considerably enhances the oxidative stress, glycation, lipid parameters and inflammatory reaction. Ellipticine has potent free radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory effect. METHODS In the current study, our objectives were to thoroughly examine the renal protective effects of ellipticine in a rat model of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic nephropathy (DN) and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms involved. For the induction of diabetic nephropathy, streptozotocin (50 mg/kg) was used, and rats were separated into groups and given varying doses of ellipticine (2.5, 5 and 7.5 mg/kg). The body weight, and renal weight were estimated. The inflammatory cytokines, renal biomarkers, inflammatory antioxidant, and urine parameters were estimated. RESULTS Result showed that ellipticine considerably enhanced the body weight and reduced the renal tissue weight. Ellipticine treatment significantly (P < 0.001) repressed the level of blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, uric acid, blood glucose and altered the lipid parameters. Ellipticine significantly (P < 0.001) repressed the level of malonaldehyde and boosted the glutathione, catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase. Ellipticine treatment significantly (P < 0.001) reduced the inflammatory cytokines and inflammatory mediators. CONCLUSIONS Ellipticine could be a renal protective drug via attenuating the inflammatory reaction, fibrosis and oxidative stress in streptozotocin induced rats.
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- Jun Li
- The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province - Department of Nephrology - The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology - Kunming - China
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- The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province - Department of Nephrology - The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology - Kunming - China
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- The First People's Hospital of Kunming - Department of Nephrology - Kunming - China
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- The First People's Hospital of Kunming - Department of Nephrology - Kunming - China
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- King Saud University - College of Science - Department of Zoology - Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
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- National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science - Plant Virus Research - Horticultural and Herbal Crop Environment Division - Rural Development Administration - Wanju - Republic of Korea
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- The First People's Hospital of Kunming - Department of Nephrology - Kunming - China
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Duan X, Chen C, Liu X, Wang T, Feng S, Li J, Li G. Interference of periostin attenuates pathological changes, proinflammatory markers and renal fibrosis in diabetic kidney injury. Genes Genomics 2023; 45:1389-1397. [PMID: 37248423 DOI: 10.1007/s13258-023-01400-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a prevalent complication of diabetes, in which inflammation and fibrosis are the significant pathogenesis. Periostin is a matricellular protein that functions on stabilizing the extracellular matrix by binding to integrins during development. This study aimed to explored the role of periostin in DN. METHODS The animal and cell models of DN were constructed in streptozocin (STZ)-induced mice and high glucose-challenged human mesangial cells (HMCs). The role of periostin in pathological changes, inflammation and fibrosis in DN was investigated through biochemical detection, HE and Masson staining and scores, western blot, enzyme‑linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) assays. RESULTS Knockdown of periostin counteracted the STZ-induced the ratio of kidney weight and body weight, and the concentrations of urine albumin excretion (UAE), serum creatinine (Scr), urine albumin/creatinine ratio (UACR) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) in mice. Moreover, silencing of periostin alleviated the pathological manifestations and reduced the concentrations of IL-6, TNF-α and IL-1β in mice kidney tissues and sera. Also, downregulation of periostin decreased the relative protein expression of fibronectin, collagen IV and α-SMA in kidney tissues. Meanwhile, interference of periostin attenuated the levels of pro-inflammation factors and the expressions of fibrosis markers in HG-induced HMCs. CONCLUSION Interference of periostin resisted DN via attenuating the pro-inflammatory cytokines release and renal fibrosis in diabetic kidney injury. Our study establishes a basis for its further study and underlying application in clinical practice in diagnosing and treating diabetic kidney injury or other relevant diseases.
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- Xiaoting Duan
- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Engineering University, No. 81 Congtai Road, Handan City, Hebei Province056000, China
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- The Second Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Engineering University, Hebei, 056000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Engineering University, No. 81 Congtai Road, Handan City, Hebei Province056000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Engineering University, No. 81 Congtai Road, Handan City, Hebei Province056000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Engineering University, No. 81 Congtai Road, Handan City, Hebei Province056000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Engineering University, No. 81 Congtai Road, Handan City, Hebei Province056000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Engineering University, No. 81 Congtai Road, Handan City, Hebei Province056000, China.
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Rangsinth P, Sharika R, Pattarachotanant N, Duangjan C, Wongwan C, Sillapachaiyaporn C, Nilkhet S, Wongsirojkul N, Prasansuklab A, Tencomnao T, Leung GPH, Chuchawankul S. Potential Beneficial Effects and Pharmacological Properties of Ergosterol, a Common Bioactive Compound in Edible Mushrooms. Foods 2023; 12:2529. [PMID: 37444267 DOI: 10.3390/foods12132529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Ergosterol is an important sterol commonly found in edible mushrooms, and it has important nutritional value and pharmacological activity. Ergosterol is a provitamin. It has been well established that edible mushrooms are an excellent food source of vitamin D2 because ergosterol is a precursor that is converted to vitamin D2 under ultraviolet radiation. The pharmacological effects of ergosterol, which include antimicrobial, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-neurodegenerative, and other activities, have also been reported. This review aims to provide an overview of the available evidence regarding the pharmacological effects of ergosterol and its underlying mechanisms of action. Their potential benefits and applications are also discussed.
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- Panthakarn Rangsinth
- Department of Transfusion Medicine and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Immunomodulation of Natural Products Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Liu Z, Deng M, Qu Y, Liang N, Zhao L. An efficient extraction method for ergosterol from Lentinus edodes stem by ultrasonic-assisted natural deep eutectic solvent. Microchem J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.108589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Zhou R, Wen W, Gong X, Zhao Y, Zhang W. Nephro-protective effect of Daphnetin in hyperoxaluria-induced rat renal injury via alterations of the gut microbiota. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14377. [PMID: 35994414 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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It is well proved that hyperoxaluria induces the renal injury and finally causes the end stage kidney disease. Daphnetin (coumarin derivative) already confirmed renal protective effect in renal model, but hyperoxaluria protective effect still unexplore. The objective of this research was to scrutinize the renal protective effect of daphnetin against ethylene glycol (GC)-induced hyperoxaluria via altering the gut microbiota. GC (1% v/v) was used for the induction of hyperoxaluria in the rats and the rats were received the oral administration of daphnetin (5, 10 and 15 mg/kg). The body and renal weight were assessed. Urine, renal, inflammatory cytokines, antioxidant, inflammatory parameters, and gut microbiota were appraised. Daphnetin effectually improved the body weight and reduced the renal weight. Its also remarkably boosted the magnesium, calcium, citrate level and suppressed the level of uric acid and oxalate formation. Daphnetin significantly (p < .001) ameliorate the level of urinary kidney injury molecule 1 (KIM-1), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), urea, serum creatinine (Scr), neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) and uric acid along with inflammatory cytokines and inflammatory mediators. Daphnetin considerably repressed the malonaldehyde (MDA) level, protein carbonyl and improved the level of glutathione reductase (GR), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH) and catalase (CAT). Daphnetin treatment considerably altered the microbial composition of different bacteria at phylum, genus and family level. Daphnetin significantly suppressed the Firmicutes relative abundance and boosted the Bacteroidetes relative abundance. Our result clearly indicated that daphnetin remarkably ameliorates the GC induced hyperoxaluria in rats via altering the oxidative stress, inflammatory reaction and gut microbiota. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Nephrotoxicity is a serious health disease worldwide. We induce the renal toxicity in the experimental rats using the ethylene glycol and scrutinized the renal protective effect of daphnetin. Daphnetin considerably suppress the renal, urine parameters. For estimation the underlying mechanism, we estimated the gut microbiota in all group rats. Daphnetin remarkably altered the level of gut microbiota and suggesting the renal protective effect.
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- Ruijun Zhou
- Department of Endocrinology, Heji Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- Department of Nephropathy, Heji Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- Department of Nephropathy, Heji Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- Department of Nephropathy, Heji Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- Department of Nephropathy, Heji Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Five Medicinal Mushrooms of the Genus Pleurotus. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11081569. [PMID: 36009288 PMCID: PMC9405179 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11081569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Within the group of higher fungi, edible medicinal mushrooms have a long history of being used as food and in folk medicine. These species contain biologically active substances with many potential beneficial effects on human health. The Pleurotus genus is representative of medicinal mushrooms because Pleurotus ostreatus is one of the most commonly cultivated culinary mushrooms. In our study, we focused on lesser-known species in the genus Pleurotus and measured their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. We prepared extracts of the mushrooms and analyzed them using HPLC−HRMS, GC−MS, and 1H-NMR. Significant differences in biological activities were found among the Pleurotus spp. extracts. A MeOH extract of P. flabellatus was the most active as a radical scavenger with the highest ORAC, while a chloroform extract had significant anti-inflammatory COX-2 activity. The 80% MeOH extract of P. flabellatus contained the highest amounts of ergosterol, ergothioneine, and mannitol. The 80% MeOH extract of P. ostreatus Florida was the most active in the NF-κB inhibition assay and had the highest content of β-glucans (43.3% by dry weight). Given the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of P. flabellatus, the potential therapeutic usefulness of this species is worth evaluating through in-depth investigations and confirmation by clinical trials.
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Tian L, Wang Y, Qing J, Zhou W, Sun L, Li R, Li Y. A review of the pharmacological activities and protective effects of Inonotus obliquus triterpenoids in kidney diseases. OPEN CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2022-0168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Kidney diseases are common health problems worldwide. Various etiologies ultimately lead to the development of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. Natural compounds from herbs or medicinal plants are widely used for therapy and prevention of various ailments, among which is Inonotus obliquus. I. obliquus is rich in triterpenoids and the main active ingredients include betulinic acid, trametenolic acid, inotodiol, and ergosterol. New evidence suggests that I. obliquus triterpenes may be an effective drug for the treatment and protection of various kidney diseases. The aim of this review is to highlight the pharmacological activities and potential role of I. obliquus triterpenes in the kidney disease treatment and protection.
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- Lingling Tian
- The Third Clinical College, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine , Taiyuan , Shanxi, 030001 , China
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- The Third Clinical College, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine , Taiyuan , Shanxi, 030001 , China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital (Fifth Hospital) of Shanxi Medical University , Taiyuan , 030001 , China
- The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University , Taiyuan , Shanxi, 030001 , China
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- School of Medical Sciences, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine , jinzhong , 030619 , China
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- College of Taditional Chinese Medicine and Food Engineering, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine , jinzhong , 030619 , China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital (Fifth Hospital) of Shanxi Medical University ; Taiyuan , 030001 , China
- Shanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital (Fifth Hospital) of Shanxi Medical University , Taiyuan, 030012 , Shanxi , China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital (Fifth Hospital) of Shanxi Medical University , Taiyuan , 030001 , China
- Shanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital (Fifth Hospital) of Shanxi Medical University , Taiyuan , 030012, Shanxi , China
- Core Laboratory, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital (Fifth Hospital) of Shanxi Medical University , Taiyuan , 030001 , China
- Academy of Microbial Ecology, Shanxi Medical University , Taiyuan , 030001 , China
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Prognostic Value of Serum Interleukin-6, NF- κB plus MCP-1 Assay in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy. DISEASE MARKERS 2022; 2022:4428484. [PMID: 35756496 PMCID: PMC9232375 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4428484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Objective To assess the prognostic value of serum interleukin-6 (IL-6), nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), and monocyte chemoattractant protein 1(MCP-1) assay in patients with diabetic nephropathy. Methods From May 2019 to March 2020, 104 patients with diabetic nephropathy treated in our institution assessed for eligibility were recruited and assigned at a ratio of 1 : 1 to either the observation group ([urinary albumin excretion rate (UAER)] of 30 mg-300 mg/24 h) or the research group ([UAER] >300 mg/24 h). IL-6, MCP-1, renal function indices, and NF-κB levels were determined, and their correlation with DN was analyzed. Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of end-stage renal disease in patients with diabetic nephropathy. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was drawn, and the area under the curve (AUC) was calculated to analyze the predictive value of combined detection of IL-6, MCP-1, and NF-κB in the prognosis of patients with diabetic nephropathy. Results The eligible patients with UAER of 30 mg-300 mg/24 h were associated with significantly higher levels of IL-6, MCP-1, NF-κB, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and serum creatinine (Scr) versus those with UAER >300 mg/24 h (P < 0.05). During the follow-up, a total of 38 patients progressed to end-stage renal diseases. Eligible patients with end-stage renal diseases showed significantly higher serum IL-6, MCP-1, and NF-κB levels versus those without end-stage renal diseases (P < 0.05). Serum IL-6, MCP-1, and NF-κB are independent risk factors for the occurrence of end-stage renal disease in patients with diabetic nephropathy. The AUCs of IL-6, MCP-1, and NF-κB for predicting the prognosis of patients with diabetic nephropathy were 0.562, 0.634, and 0.647, respectively, and the AUC of the three combined detection for predicting the prognosis of patients with diabetic nephropathy was 0.889. Conclusion Serum IL-6, NF-κB, and MCP-1 levels are closely related to renal injury and poor prognosis in patients with diabetic nephropathy, and the combined assay is valuable for assessing patients' condition and prognosis.
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Wu K, Peng R, Mu Q, Jiang Y, Chen J, Ming R, Zhao J, Zhang Z, Sun Y. Rack1 regulates pro-inflammatory cytokines by NF-κB in diabetic nephropathy. Open Med (Wars) 2022; 17:978-990. [PMID: 35663595 PMCID: PMC9137783 DOI: 10.1515/med-2022-0487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the chronic microvascular diseases of diabetes. Studies revealed that inflammation is involved in the development of DN. However, its mechanisms are not fully clear. Here, we screened DN-related mRNAs by RNA sequencing in the renal tissues of db/db DN mice and normal control mice. The Swiss-Model, ZDOCK 3.0.2 and PyMOL 2.3.2 were applied for bioinformatics analysis. In total, we obtained 6,820 mRNAs that were dysexpressed in DN. Among them, Receptor for Activated C Kinase 1 (Rack1) was focused on for its high fold changes and high values of fragments per kilobase million (FPKM) in both two groups (FPKM >100). Moreover, Rack1 was highly expressed in DN in vivo and in vitro. Results displayed that the expressions of pro-inflammatory cytokines Mcp-1 and Tnf-α were increased when Rack1 was overexpressed in cells cultured with low glucose while the expressions of Mcp-1 and Tnf-α were decreased when Rack1 was silenced in cells cultured with high glucose. Furthermore, results showed that the established DN inflammatory factor nuclear factor NF-kappa-B (NF-κB) was regulated by Rack1 via the direct interaction between Rack1 and NF-κB subunits P50 and P65. In summary, this identified Rack1 could play an important role in the inflammation of DN via NF-κB, which can provide new insight for DN research.
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- Keqian Wu
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Zhabinskii VN, Drasar P, Khripach VA. Structure and Biological Activity of Ergostane-Type Steroids from Fungi. Molecules 2022; 27:2103. [PMID: 35408501 PMCID: PMC9000798 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27072103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Mushrooms are known not only for their taste but also for beneficial effects on health attributed to plethora of constituents. All mushrooms belong to the kingdom of fungi, which also includes yeasts and molds. Each year, hundreds of new metabolites of the main fungal sterol, ergosterol, are isolated from fungal sources. As a rule, further testing is carried out for their biological effects, and many of the isolated compounds exhibit one or another activity. This study aims to review recent literature (mainly over the past 10 years, selected older works are discussed for consistency purposes) on the structures and bioactivities of fungal metabolites of ergosterol. The review is not exhaustive in its coverage of structures found in fungi. Rather, it focuses solely on discussing compounds that have shown some biological activity with potential pharmacological utility.
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- Vladimir N. Zhabinskii
- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Kuprevich Str., 5/2, 220141 Minsk, Belarus;
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- Department of Chemistry of Natural Compounds, University of Chemistry and Technology, Technicka 5, CZ-166 28 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Kuprevich Str., 5/2, 220141 Minsk, Belarus;
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Pannangpetch P, Thongrung R, Senggunprai L, Hipkaeo W, Tangsucharit P. Anti-angiogenesis and anti-inflammatory effects of Moringa oleifera leaf extract in the early stages of streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy in rats. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/2221-1691.350177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Zhu L, Zhang Y. Discovery of novel Ketamine-inspired derivatives as a protective agent against renal ischemic/reperfusion injury in Wistar rats. Chem Biol Drug Des 2021; 100:13-24. [PMID: 34923757 DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.14011] [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: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Renal ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury is a limiting factor for the success of renal grafts and is deemed greatly responsible for the mortality. A novel series of Ketamine inspired compounds were synthesized and subjected to NF-ĸB transcriptional inhibitory activity in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells, where entire set of compounds showed mild to significant NF-ĸB transcriptional inhibitory activity (IC50 6.53 - 67.52 µM). Compound 6d showed highest inhibitory activity among the tested series (IC50 2.62 µM), and found more potent as compared to Ketamine as standard. The effect of compound 6d was further quantified in I/R injury in Wistar rats, where it dose-dependently improves kidney function of rats with significant amelioration of kidney injury as suggested by histopathological examination of renal tissues. It further showed reduction in the generation of pro-inflammatory cytokines and improves the anti-oxidant status of experimental rats. Compound 6d inhibited apoptosis and increases the expression of Bcl2 and decreases Bax, and cleaved caspase-3 level. It further reduces TLR-4 and NF-κB expression in renal cells of rats, with increases in IκB-α level in western blot analysis as compared to I/R group. In summary, our current study showed the development of a novel class of Ketamine-inspired derivatives against renal ischemia/reperfusion injury.
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- Li Zhu
- Department of Surgical Anesthesiology, University-Town Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China, 401331
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- Department of Surgical Anesthesiology, University-Town Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China, 401331
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Li G, Zhang J, Liu D, Wei Q, Wang H, Lv Y, Ye Z, Liu G, Li L. Identification of Hub Genes and Potential ceRNA Networks of Diabetic Nephropathy by Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analysis. Front Genet 2021; 12:767654. [PMID: 34790229 PMCID: PMC8591079 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.767654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the most common microvascular complications in diabetic patients, and is the main cause of end-stage renal disease. The exact molecular mechanism of DN is not fully understood. The aim of this study was to identify novel biomarkers and mechanisms for DN disease progression by weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA). From the GSE142153 dataset based on the peripheral blood monouclear cells (PBMC) of DN, we identified 234 genes through WGCNA and differential expression analysis. Gene Ontology (GO) annotations mainly included inflammatory response, leukocyte cell-cell adhesion, and positive regulation of proteolysis. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways mostly included IL-17 signaling pathway, MAPK signaling pathway, and PPAR signaling pathway in DN. A total of four hub genes (IL6, CXCL8, MMP9 and ATF3) were identified by cytoscape, and the relative expression levels of hub genes were also confirmed by RT-qPCR. ROC curve analysis determined that the expression of the four genes could distinguish DN from controls (the area under the curve is all greater than 0.8), and Pearson correlation coefficient analysis suggested that the expression of the four genes was related to estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of DN. Finally, through database prediction and literature screening, we constructed lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA network. We propose that NEAT1/XIST/KCNQ1T1-let-7b-5p-IL6, NEAT1/XIST-miR-93-5p-CXCL8 and NEAT1/XIST/KCNQ1T1-miR-27a-3p/miR-16-5p-ATF3 might be potential RNA regulatory pathways to regulate the disease progression of early DN. In conclusion, we identified four hub genes, namely, IL6, CXCL8, MMP9, and ATF3, as markers for early diagnosis of DN, and provided insight into the mechanisms of disease development in DN at the transcriptome level.
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- Guoqing Li
- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hebei General Hospital, Hebei, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.,Institute of Glucose and Lipid Metabolism, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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Gong P, Cui D, Guo Y, Wang M, Wang Z, Huang Z, Yang W, Chen F, Chen X. A novel polysaccharide obtained from Siraitia grosvenorii alleviates inflammatory responses in a diabetic nephropathy mouse model via the TLR4-NF-κB pathway. Food Funct 2021; 12:9054-9065. [PMID: 34608922 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo01182k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The inflammatory and antioxidant effects of a novel Siraitia grosvenorii polysaccharide (SGP-1-1) were investigated in an inflammation-suppressed diabetic nephropathy (DN) mouse model, and the underlying molecular mechanisms of inflammation and oxidative stress in SGP-1-1-treated mouse models were elucidated. The results demonstrated that DN mouse models treated with SGP-1-1 (50, 100, and 200 mg kg-1 d-1) exhibited good inflammation-modulating activity. In addition, histopathological analysis showed that glomerular atrophy, severe glomerular thylakoid hyperplasia, tubular endothelial detachment, basement membrane exposure, cytoplasmic infiltration with inflammatory cells, and interstitial oedema were all alleviated in DN mice after treatment with SGP-1-1. Metabolomics analysis based on UPLC-Q-TOF/MS revealed that a close relationship between the occurrence of DN and the potential 39 biomarkers, especially, leukotriene E3 and arachidonic acid,of which the main invloved metabolic pathways may beglycerophospholipid metabolism, arachidonic acid metabolism and primary bile acid biosynthesis. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and western blot analysis results demonstrated that SGP-1-1 downregulates mRNA and the protein expression of the G protein-coupled cell membrane receptor TLR4 and its downstream protein kinase (NF-κB p65). This, resulted in the inhibition of the TLR4-NF-κB pathway in the peritoneum of DN mice by regulating inflammation, while stimulating the production of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and reducing the production of cytokine (IL-6, TNF-α) and malondialdehyde (MDA).
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- Pin Gong
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi 'an 710021, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi 'an 710021, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi 'an 710021, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi 'an 710021, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi 'an 710021, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi 'an 710021, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi 'an 710021, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi 'an 710021, China.
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Li K, Li Q. LINC00323 mediates the role of M1 macrophage polarization in diabetic nephropathy through PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Hum Immunol 2021; 82:960-967. [PMID: 34538530 DOI: 10.1016/j.humimm.2021.08.010] [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: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the effect of LINC00323 on the polarization of M1 macrophages in diabetic nephropathy. To study the effect and biological mechanism of LINC00323 on the occurrence and development of diabetic nephropathy. METHODS We used clinical samples to analyze the correlation between macrophage polarization and the occurrence and development of diabetic nephropathy. In addition, we used bioinformatics to analyze the key molecules of macrophage polarization. We then verified the key pathways that promote the M1 polarization of macrophages at the level of cell biology. And we verify the effectiveness of treatment against this target in animal experiments. RESULTS We analyzed in clinical samples that the expression of inflammatory factors (TNF-α and IL-6) increased in patients with diabetic nephropathy. In addition, we found that the expression of M1 marker protein CD86 increased through PCR and western blot analysis. We found a key target (LINC00323) through bioinformatics. The expression of LINC00323 in patients' blood samples is also at a high level. We further explored the mechanism of LINC00323 involved in the polarization of M1 macrophages at the level of cellular molecular biology, and found that it is closely related to the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. In animal models, we found that inhibiting the expression of LINC00323 can reduce the damage of diabetic nephropathy. CONCLUSION We found that LINC00323 mediates the polarization of M1 macrophages through the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. LINC00323 plays an important role in the occurrence and development of diabetic nephropathy.
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- Kun Li
- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Xuefu Road 246, Harbin 150086, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Xuefu Road 246, Harbin 150086, Heilongjiang, China.
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Takahashi JA, Barbosa BVR, Lima MTNS, Cardoso PG, Contigli C, Pimenta LPS. Antiviral fungal metabolites and some insights into their contribution to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Bioorg Med Chem 2021; 46:116366. [PMID: 34438338 PMCID: PMC8363177 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2021.116366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak, which started in late 2019, drove the scientific community to conduct innovative research to contain the spread of the pandemic and to care for those already affected. Since then, the search for new drugs that are effective against the virus has been strengthened. Featuring a relatively low cost of production under well-defined methods of cultivation, fungi have been providing a diversity of antiviral metabolites with unprecedented chemical structures. In this review, we present viral RNA infections highlighting SARS-CoV-2 morphogenesis and the infectious cycle, the targets of known antiviral drugs, and current developments in this area such as drug repurposing. We also explored the metabolic adaptability of fungi during fermentation to produce metabolites active against RNA viruses, along with their chemical structures, and mechanisms of action. Finally, the state of the art of research on SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors of fungal origin is reported, highlighting the metabolites selected by docking studies.
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- Jacqueline Aparecida Takahashi
- Department of Chemistry, Exact Sciences Institute, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, CEP 31270-901 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemistry, Exact Sciences Institute, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, CEP 31270-901 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, CEP 31270-901 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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- Department of Biology, Universidade Federal de Lavras, Av. Dr. Sylvio Menicucci, 1001, CEP 37200-900 Lavras, MG, Brazil.
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- Cell Biology Service, Research and Development Department, Fundação Ezequiel Dias, R. Conde Pereira Carneiro, 80, CEP 30510-010 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Exact Sciences Institute, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, CEP 31270-901 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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Choi JH, Lee HJ, Park SE, Kim S, Seo KS, Kim KM. Cytotoxicity, metabolic enzyme inhibitory, and anti-inflammatory effect of Lentinula edodes fermented using probiotic lactobacteria. J Food Biochem 2021; 45:e13838. [PMID: 34212412 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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We found that the fermented Lentinula edodes (FLE) products exhibited various differences in terms of proximate composition, free sugar, and amino acid. In particular, there were higher levels of ergosterol, and ergothioneine in FLE-Pediococcus pentosaceus (PP) and -Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA) than in the L. edodes (LE) products. The survival rates of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains on artificial gastric juice, artificial bile, or heat (50-60°C) were observed to vary from 60%-66%, 60%-66%, to 42%-79%, respectively. The FLE products up to 300 μg/ml had no cytotoxicity on RAW264.7, AGS, and RBL-2H3 cells, but inhibited the activities of α-amylase, α-glucosidase, and pancreatic lipase, as well as the production of nitrite, IL-1β, IL-4, TNF-α, and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) from lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory response. Our findings suggest that FLE products have metabolic enzyme inhibitory and anti-inflammatory effects. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Fermentation plays a critical role in improving the functional and nutritional properties of food. In addition, lactobacteria are the main microorganisms involved in the fermentation of food known to have a variety of biological activities. Therefore, the utilization of lactobacteria for research and development of mushroom food materials can be used as a key strategy to improve the biological activity characteristics of mushroom food materials and to increase their active ingredient content. The present results show that FLE products had promising inhibitory efficacies against the activities of obesity-related metabolic enzymes and LPS-induced inflammatory response. These suggest that FLE products have the potential to be developed as functional probiotic dietary supplements or food products.
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- Jun-Hui Choi
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Gwangju University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Gwangju University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Gwangju University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Gwangju University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Jangheung County Mushroom Research Institute, Jangheung, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Gwangju University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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Phytosterols and Novel Triterpenes Recovered from Industrial Fermentation Coproducts Exert In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Activity in Macrophages. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:ph14060583. [PMID: 34207156 PMCID: PMC8235040 DOI: 10.3390/ph14060583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The unstoppable growth of human population that occurs in parallel with all manufacturing activities leads to a relentless increase in the demand for resources, cultivation land, and energy. In response, currently, there is significant interest in developing strategies to optimize any available resources and their biowaste. While solutions initially focused on recovering biomolecules with applications in food, energy, or materials, the feasibility of synthetic biology in this field has been demonstrated in recent years. For instance, it is possible to genetically modify Saccharomyces cerevisiae to produce terpenes for commercial applications (i.e., against malaria or as biodiesel). But the production process, similar to any industrial activity, generates biowastes containing promising biomolecules (from fermentation) that if recovered may have applications in different areas. To test this hypothesis, in the present study, the lipid composition of by-products from the industrial production of β-farnesene by genetically modified Saccharomyces cerevisiae are studied to identify potentially bioactive compounds, their recovery, and finally, their stability and in vitro bioactivity. The assayed biowaste showed the presence of triterpenes, phytosterols, and 1-octacosanol which were recovered through molecular distillation into a single fraction. During the assayed stability test, compositional modifications were observed, mainly for the phytosterols and 1-octacosanol, probably due to oxidative reactions. However, such changes did not affect the in vitro bioactivity in macrophages, where it was found that the obtained fraction decreased the production of TNF-α and IL-6 in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammation.
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Mushroom-derived bioactive compounds potentially serve as the inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 main protease: An in silico approach. J Tradit Complement Med 2021; 11:158-172. [PMID: 33520685 PMCID: PMC7836338 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2020.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background and aim Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has now become the world pandemic. There is a race to develop suitable drugs and vaccines for the disease. The anti-HIV protease drugs are currently repurposed for the potential treatment of COVID-19. The drugs were primarily screened against the SARS-CoV-2 main protease. With an urgent need for safe and effective drugs to treat the virus, we have explored natural products isolated from edible and medicinal mushrooms that have been reported to possess anti-HIV protease. Experimental procedures We have examined 36 compounds for their potential to be SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitors using molecular docking study. Moreover, drug-likeness properties including absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity were evaluated by in silico ADMET analysis. Results Our AutoDock study showed that 25 of 36 candidate compounds have the potential to inhibit the main viral protease based on their binding affinity against the enzyme's active site when compared to the standard drugs. Interestingly, ADMET analysis and toxicity prediction revealed that 6 out of 25 compounds are the best drug-like property candidates, including colossolactone VIII, colossolactone E, colossolactone G, ergosterol, heliantriol F and velutin. Conclusion Our study highlights the potential of existing mushroom-derived natural compounds for further investigation and possibly can be used to fight against SARS-CoV-2 infection. Taxonomy classification by evise Disease, Infectious Disease, Respiratory System Disease, Covid-19, Traditional Medicine, Traditional Herbal Medicine, Phamaceutical Analysis.
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Gao Z, Kong D, Cai W, Zhang J, Jia L. Characterization and anti-diabetic nephropathic ability of mycelium polysaccharides from Coprinus comatus. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 251:117081. [PMID: 33142624 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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It seems quite necessary for obtaining effective substances from natural products against the diabetic nephropathic (DN) with the presently clinical problems of accompanying side-effects and lowing life qualities. This work aimed to characterize the primary structure of Coprinus comatus mycelium polysaccharides (CMP) and investigate the abilities against DN in streptozotocin induced mice models. The results indicated that CMP could improve insulin resistance and energy metabolism, and significantly suppress dysfunction on kidney and relieve the renal oxidative stress and inflammation in DN mice. Besides, the western blot results suggested that CMP reversed renal injury by modulating the PTEN/PI3K/Akt and Wnt-1/β-catenin pathways. The structure analysis indicated the typical characterizations with the major monosaccharide-compositions of galactose, α-pyranose configuration and proper molecular weights of 495.8 kDa possibly contributed to the anti-diabetic nephropathic effects of CMP. The results suggested that polysaccharides form C. comatus could be used as functional foods/drugs on preventing diabetic nephropathy.
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- Zheng Gao
- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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