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Mao J, Li M, Wang X, Wang B, Luo P, Wang G, Guo X. Exploring the mechanism of Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi in the regulation of obesity. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 335:118703. [PMID: 39154668 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118703] [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: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 08/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi is a traditional medicinal and edible homologous plant rich in flavonoids, triterpenes, saponins, polysaccharides and other chemical components. At present, studies have shown that Pueraria lobata radix (PR) has the effect of lowering blood sugar, improving insulin sensitivity and inhibiting obesity. However, the specific mechanism of PR inhibits obesity is still unclear, and there are few researches on the anti-obesity effect of PR through the combination of network pharmacology and experiment. AIM OF THE STUDY Pharmacology, molecular docking technology and experimental verification through the network, revealing the PR the material basis of obesity and the potential mechanism. METHODS AND RESULTS The present study used network pharmacology techniques to investigate the therapeutic effect and mechanism of action of PR. Through relevant databases, a total of 6 main chemical components and 257 potential targets were screened. Protein interaction analysis shows that AKT1, AKR1B1, PPARG, MMP9, TNF, TP53, BAD, and BCL2 are core targets. Enrichment analysis shows that the pathway of PR in preventing obesity involves the cancer signaling pathway and the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, which may be the main pathways of action. Further molecular docking verification indicates that its core target exhibits good binding activity with 4 compounds: formononectin, purerin, 7,8,4 '- trihydroxide and daidzein. Using the ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS) technology to detected and confirmed these main compounds. Cell experiment results revealed that puerarin inhibits cell proliferation and differentiation in a concentration dependent manner, significantly promoting cell apoptosis and affecting cell migration. Animal experiments have shown that puerarin reduces food intake and weight gain in mice. It was found that puerarin can upregulate HDL and downregulate TC, TG, and LDL blood biochemical indicators. Western blot results showed that puerarin significantly inhibited the expression of AKT1, AKR1B1, MMP9, TNF, TP53, BCL2, PPARG, and significantly increased the expression of BAD protein at both cellular and animal levels. CONCLUSION The present study established a method for measuring PR content and predicted its active ingredients and their mechanisms of action in the treatment of obesity, providing a theoretical basis for further research.
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- Jingxin Mao
- The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou Provincial Engineering Research Center of Ecological Food Innovation, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 561113, China; Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Chongqing, 400030, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou Provincial Engineering Research Center of Ecological Food Innovation, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 561113, China; College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
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- Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Chongqing, 400030, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou Provincial Engineering Research Center of Ecological Food Innovation, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 561113, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou Provincial Engineering Research Center of Ecological Food Innovation, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 561113, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou Provincial Engineering Research Center of Ecological Food Innovation, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 561113, China.
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China.
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Zhang Y, Wu X, Yao W, Ni Y, Ding X. Advances of traditional Chinese medicine preclinical mechanisms and clinical studies on diabetic peripheral neuropathy. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2024; 62:544-561. [PMID: 38946248 PMCID: PMC11218592 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2024.2369301] [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: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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CONTEXT Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) results in an enormous burden and reduces the quality of life for patients. Considering there is no specific drug for the management of DPN, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has increasingly drawn attention of clinicians and researchers around the world due to its characteristics of multiple targets, active components, and exemplary safety. OBJECTIVE To summarize the current status of TCM in the treatment of DPN and provide directions for novel drug development, the clinical effects and potential mechanisms of TCM used in treating DPN were comprehensively reviewed. METHODS Existing evidence on TCM interventions for DPN was screened from databases such as PubMed, the Cochrane Neuromuscular Disease Group Specialized Register (CENTRAL), and the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure Database (CNKI). The focus was on summarizing and analyzing representative preclinical and clinical TCM studies published before 2023. RESULTS This review identified the ameliorative effects of about 22 single herbal extracts, more than 30 herbal compound prescriptions, and four Chinese patent medicines on DPN in preclinical and clinical research. The latest advances in the mechanism highlight that TCM exerts its beneficial effects on DPN by inhibiting inflammation, oxidative stress and apoptosis, endoplasmic reticulum stress and improving mitochondrial function. CONCLUSIONS TCM has shown the power latent capacity in treating DPN. It is proposed that more large-scale and multi-center randomized controlled clinical trials and fundamental experiments should be conducted to further verify these findings.
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- Yuna Zhang
- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
- Precision Medicine Laboratory, School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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El-Ashmawy NE, Khedr EG, Al-Ashmawy GM, Kamel AA. Emerging role of natural lipophagy modulators in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. Nutrition 2024; 126:112517. [PMID: 39146583 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2024.112517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a seriously increasing liver disorder affecting nearly 32% of adults globally. Hepatic triglycerides (TG) accumulation is the hallmark of MASLD, which results from dysregulated lipid and fatty acid uptake, increased de novo lipogenesis (DNL), and decreased lipid removal. More recently, selective autophagy of lipid droplets (LDs), termed lipophagy, has emerged to be closely associated with disrupted hepatic lipid homeostasis. Recent studies have indicated that a series of natural products have shown promise as an alternative approach in attenuating MASLD via regulating lipophagy in vivo and in vitro. Therefore, lipophagy could be a new approach for natural products to be used to improve MASLD. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview on the interrelationship between dysregulated lipid metabolism, lipophagy, and MASLD pathogenesis. In addition, the role of some natural products as lipophagy modulators and their impact on MASLD will be discussed.
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- Nahla E El-Ashmawy
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt; Department of Pharmacology & Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt, El Sherouk, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al Salam University in Egypt, Kafr Az Zayat, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
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Agarwal U, Verma S, Tonk RK. Chromenone: An emerging scaffold in anti-Alzheimer drug discovery. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2024; 111:129912. [PMID: 39089526 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2024.129912] [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: 05/05/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) presents a growing global health concern. In recent decades, natural and synthetic chromenone have emerged as promising drug candidates due to their multi-target potential. Natural chromenone, quercetin, scopoletin, esculetin, coumestrol, umbelliferone, bergapten, and methoxsalen (xanthotoxin), and synthetic chromenone hybrids comprising structures like acridine, 4-aminophenyl, 3-arylcoumarins, quinoline, 1,3,4-oxadiazole, 1,2,3-triazole, and tacrine, have been explored for their potential to combat AD. Key reactions used for synthesis of chromenone hybrids include Perkin and Pechmann condensation. The activity of chromenone hybrids has been reported against several drug targets, including AChE, BuChE, BACE-1, and MAO-A/B. This review comprehensively explores natural, semisynthetic, and synthetic chromenone, elucidating their synthetic routes, possible mode of action/drug targets and structure-activity relationships (SAR). The acquired knowledge provides valuable insights for the development of new chromenone hybrids against AD.
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- Uma Agarwal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University, Delhi 110017, India
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Division, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram 122103, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University, Delhi 110017, India.
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Li M, Miao M, Sun J, Fang H, Liu L, Xu X, Zheng Y, Lai Q, Tang Y, Liu X, Shu X, Wang Z, Wang Y. Structure and physicochemical properties of starches from six accessions of the genus Pueraria in China. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 279:135508. [PMID: 39260630 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 09/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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Kudzu (Pueraria lobata) root contains abundant starch, but the physicochemical properties of kudzu starch are not well understood. In this study, we compared the compositions and physicochemical properties of starches isolated from six Pueraria accessions in China. Caige starch exhibited the highest purity (96.99 %) and amylose content (24.76 %), while Yege starch contained higher levels of puerarin (493.37 μg/g) and daidzein (38.68 μg/g). All kudzu starches were rich in resistant starch, with RS2 content ranging from 38.61 % to 46.22 % and RS3 content from 3.59 % to 6.04 %. The granules of kudzu starches varied in morphology, with Yege starch featuring larger polygonal granules. The kudzu starches presented either A-type or A-type-like C-type diffraction patterns. Caige starch had a higher IR2 value (1.28), higher gelatinization temperatures, wider temperature ranges, and greater enthalpy changes. Yege (JX) starch exhibited the highest peak viscosity but the lowest setback viscosity and pasting temperature. Fenge starch showed the highest final viscosity, with Fenge (ZJ) starch demonstrating the highest crystallinity (25.7 %) and IR1 value (0.80). These results indicated that kudzu starches derived from various Pueraria species possess unique structural and physicochemical properties, which provide significant potential for applications in food and other industrial fields.
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- Mengdi Li
- Institute of Rural Development, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, PR China; Department of Agronomy, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- Institute of Rural Development, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, PR China; Key Lab of the Ministry of Agriculture for Creative Agriculture, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, PR China
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- Zhejiang Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd., Hangzhou 310023, PR China
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- Institute of Rural Development, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, PR China; Key Lab of the Ministry of Agriculture for Creative Agriculture, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, PR China
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- Institute of Rural Development, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, PR China; Key Lab of the Ministry of Agriculture for Creative Agriculture, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, PR China
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- Institute of Rural Development, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, PR China; College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, Zhejiang Agriculture & Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, PR China
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- Institute of Rural Development, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, PR China; Key Lab of the Ministry of Agriculture for Creative Agriculture, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, PR China
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- Institute of Rural Development, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, PR China; Key Lab of the Ministry of Agriculture for Creative Agriculture, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, PR China
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- Institute of Rural Development, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, PR China; Key Lab of the Ministry of Agriculture for Creative Agriculture, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, PR China
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- College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, Zhejiang Agriculture & Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, PR China
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- Department of Agronomy, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- Zhejiang Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd., Hangzhou 310023, PR China.
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- Institute of Rural Development, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, PR China; Key Lab of the Ministry of Agriculture for Creative Agriculture, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, PR China.
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Li W, Zhang M, Zhang R, Huang F, Dong L, Jia X, Zhang M. Structural elucidation, binding sites exploration and biological activities of bound phenolics from Radix Puerariae Thomsonii. Food Chem 2024; 450:139323. [PMID: 38636386 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139323] [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: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Radix puerariae thomsonii (RPT) contains many phenolics and exhibits various health benefits. Although the free phenolics in RPT have been identified, the composition and content of bound phenolics, which account for approximately 20% of the total phenolic content, remain unknown. In this study, 12 compounds were isolated and identified from RPT-bound phenolic extracts, of which 2 were novel and 6 were reported first in RPT. ORAC and PSC antioxidant activities of 12 compounds, as well as their effects on alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), α-glucosidase, and α-amylase were evaluated. Genistein exhibited the highest ORAC activity, while daidzin demonstrated superior PSC activity. Five compounds, including two new compounds, exhibited the ability to activate both ADH and ALDH. All the compounds except 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid methyl ester and 2,4,4'-trihydroxydeoxybenzoin demonstrated inhibitory effects on α-glucosidase and α-amylase. Alkaline hydrolysis and stepwise enzymatic hydrolysis revealed that bound phenolics in RPT mainly exist within starch.
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- Weixin Li
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, PR China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangzhou 510610, PR China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangzhou 510610, PR China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangzhou 510610, PR China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangzhou 510610, PR China.
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangzhou 510610, PR China.
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Wan Q, Luo S, Lu Q, Guan C, Zhang H, Deng Z. Protective effects of puerarin on metabolic diseases: Emphasis on the therapeutical effects and the underlying molecular mechanisms. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 179:117319. [PMID: 39197190 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117319] [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: 06/21/2024] [Revised: 08/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
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Metabolic diseases (MetD) such as diabetes mellitus, obesity, and hyperlipidemia have become global health challenges. As a naturally occurring plant component, puerarin has been verified to possess a wide range of pharmacological effects including lowering blood glucose, improving insulin resistance, and regulating lipid metabolism, which has attracted extensive attention in recent years, and its potential in the treatment of MetD has been highly acclaimed. In addition, puerarin has exhibited antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardiovascular protective effects, which are of great significance in the prevention and treatment of MetD. This article comprehensively summarizes the research progress of puerarin in the treatment of MetD and explores its pharmacological mechanisms, clinical applications, and future perspectives. More importantly, this review provided a list of the involved molecular mechanims in treating MetD of puerarin. Taking into account these conclusions, it may provide a strong foundation for the optimized use of puerarin in the treatment of patients suffering from MetD.
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- Qiang Wan
- Department of Medical Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330006, China; Clinical Medical College, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330006, China.
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jinhua TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Jinhua 321017, China.
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Xue J, Ren H, Zhang Q, Gu J, Xu Q, Sun J, Zhang L, Zhou MS. Puerarin attenuates myocardial ischemic injury and endoplasmic reticulum stress by upregulating the Mzb1 signal pathway. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1442831. [PMID: 39206261 PMCID: PMC11350615 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1442831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Objective This study investigated the role of Mzb1 in puerarin protection against heart injury and dysfunction in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) mice. Methods C57BL/6 mice were pretreated with and without puerarin at doses of 50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg for 14 days before establishing the AMI model. An AMI model was induced by ligating the left descending anterior coronary artery, and AC16 cardiomyocytes were treated with H2O2 in vitro. Echocardiography was performed to measure cardiac function. DHE staining, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase assay, and DCFH-DA oxidative fluorescence staining were used to determine reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in vivo and in vitro. Bioinformatics analysis was used to predict potential upstream transcription factors of Mzb1. Results Puerarin dose-dependently reduced myocardial infarction area and injury, accompanied by the improvement of cardiac function in AMI mice. AMI mice manifested an increase in myocardial oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, apoptosis, and mitochondrial biogenesis dysfunction, which were inhibited by pretreatment with puerarin. Puerarin also prevented Mzb1 downregulation in the hearts of AMI mice or H2O2-treated AC16 cells. Consistent with the in vivo findings, puerarin inhibited H2O2-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis, ER stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction, which were attenuated by siRNA Mzb1. Furthermore, the JASPAR website predicted that KLF4 may be a transcription factor for Mzb1. The expression of KLF4 was partially reversed by puerarin in the cardiomyocyte injury model, and KLF4 inhibitor (kenpaullone) inhibited Mzb1 expression and affected its function. Conclusion These results suggest that puerarin can protect against cardiac injury by attenuating oxidative stress and endoplasmic reticulum stress through upregulating the KLF4/Mzb1 pathway and that puerarin may expand our armamentarium for the prevention and treatment of ischemic heart diseases.
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- Jiaojiao Xue
- Science and Experiment Research Center, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China
- Department of Pathology, Women and Children’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Science and Experiment Research Center, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China
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- Science and Experiment Research Center, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China
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- Science and Experiment Research Center, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China
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- Science and Experiment Research Center, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China
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- Science and Experiment Research Center, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China
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Song H, Yue A, Zhou X, Zhao W, Han W, Li Q. The Combination of Zhuli Decoction and N-butylphthalide Inhibits Cell Apoptosis Induced by CO Poisoning through the PI3K/AKT/GSK-3β Signaling Pathway. Neurochem Res 2024; 49:2148-2164. [PMID: 38822986 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-024-04179-9] [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: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Carbon monoxide poisoning (COP) represents a significant global health burden, characterized by its morbidity and high mortality rates. The pathogenesis of COP-induced brain injury is complex, and effective treatment modalities are currently lacking. In this study, we employed network pharmacology to identify therapeutic targets and associated signaling pathways of Zhuli Decoction (ZLD) for COP. Subsequently, we conducted both in vitro and in vivo experiments to validate the therapeutic efficacy of ZLD in combination with N-butylphthalide (NBP) for acute COP-induced injury. Our network pharmacology analysis revealed that the primary components of ZLD exerted therapeutic effects through the modulation of multiple targets and pathways. The in vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that the combination of NBP and ZLD effectively inhibited apoptosis and up-regulated the activities of P-PI3K (Tyr458), P-AKT (Ser473), P-GSK-3β (Ser9), and Bcl-2, thus leading to the protection of neuronal cells and improvement in cognitive function in rats following COP, which was better than the effects observed with NBP or ZLD alone. The rescue experiment further showed that LY294002, a PI3K inhibitor, significantly attenuated the therapeutic efficacy of NBP + ZLD. The neuroprotection effects of NBP and ZLD against COP-induced brain injury are closely linked to the activation of the PI3K/AKT/GSK-3β signaling pathway.
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- Huiping Song
- Emergency department, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine II, Rehabilitation University Qingdao Central Hospital (Qingdao Central Hospital), Qingdao, China
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- Emergency department, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
- Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- Emergency department, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Emergency department, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen, China.
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Mandal SK, Mukherjee N, Ray AS, Hazra S, Saha S, Das S, Joardar N, Saha S, Sinha Babu SP, Rahaman CH. An ethnopharmacological approach to evaluate antiparasitic and health-promoting abilities of Pueraria tuberosa (Willd.) DC. in livestock. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0305667. [PMID: 39028725 PMCID: PMC11259309 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0305667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024] Open
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In eastern India, the tubers of Pueraria tuberosa (Willd.) DC. are used by the ethnic communities for its wide range of medicinal and nutritional value, especially to rejuvenate livestock health and to treat helminthiasis. The study is aimed to evaluate the ethnoveterinary medicinal importance of P. tuberosa as anthelmintic, to verify its nontoxic nature and identify the most potent phytoconstituents aided by in silico molecular docking technique. Ethnomedicinal data collected from 185 informants were quantitatively analyzed employing eight quantitative indices to highlight the use diversity and most frequently used part of the plant. High scores of certain indices employed, such as Use Value (UV = 0.52), Fidelity Level (FL = 68.42%) and Tissue Importance Value (TIV = 1) clearly illustrate an ethnomedicinal lead regarding medico-nutritional benefits of the tuber part used against intestinal helminthic diseases of veterinary animals. Based on this ethno-guided lead, root tuber has been investigated for its chemical profiling by the estimation of total phenolics, flavonoids, tannins and alkaloids, along with HPLC and GC-MS analyses. Anthelmintic property was evaluated with the tuber extracts by in vitro studies on some helminths of livestock and poultry birds, and it showed promising results against the tested parasites namely Cotylophoron cotylophorum, Raillietina tetragona and Setaria cervi. Toxicity assessments of tuber extract through in vitro and in vivo methods were performed using Vero cells and BALB/c mice. Nontoxic nature of the studied tuber extract was observed even in higher experimental doses. Out of 12 phytocompounds identified by GC-MS analysis, one compound [Morphinan-4,5-epoxy-3,6-di-ol,6- (7-nitrobenzofurazan-4-yl) amino-] exhibited the best binding conformations in cost of the lowest binding energy values with six target proteins that include one anti-inflammatory, one antioxidant, and four anthelmintic proteins. The findings of our study are found very encouraging to evaluate this tuber drug furthermore intensively towards the development of anthelmintic veterinary medicine.
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- Suman Kalyan Mandal
- Ethnopharmacology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, India
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- Parasitology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, India
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- Ethnopharmacology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, India
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- Ethnopharmacology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, India
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- Ethnopharmacology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, India
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- Division of Microbiology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Parasitology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, India
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Upadhyay P, Tyagi A, Agrawal S, Kumar A, Gupta S. Bidirectional Effect of Triphala on Modulating Gut-Brain Axis to Improve Cognition in the Murine Model of Alzheimer's Disease. Mol Nutr Food Res 2024; 68:e2300104. [PMID: 37767948 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202300104] [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: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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SCOPE The emerging role of gut microbiota and their metabolites in the modulation of the gut-brain axis has received much attention as a new hope for the treatment of hard-to-treat chronic neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease. The naturally occurring polyphenols can restore the gut-brain axis by modulating gut microbiota and brain neurotransmitters. The Indian traditional medicine Triphala, a rich source of polyphenols, has been used on humans based on Prakriti or disease conditions for many years. METHODS AND RESULTS In this study, the dual mode (morning and evening) action of Triphala is used to provide scientific evidence of its superior preventive and therapeutic efficacy in C57BL/6 and 5xFAD, APP/PS1 transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. The study observes that Triphala treatment has significantly improved cognitive function, by modulating the APP pathway, reducing inflammation, and restoring the gut-brain axis by increasing the gut microbiota phyla of Bacteroides, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, etc., involved in maintaining the gut homeostasis. CONCLUSIONS The study paves a new path for using dual modes of Triphala alone or in combination to treat incurable AD.
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- Prabhat Upadhyay
- Molecular Sciences Lab, National Institute of Immunology New Delhi, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, New Delhi, 110067, India
- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Molecular Sciences Lab, National Institute of Immunology New Delhi, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Molecular Sciences Lab, National Institute of Immunology New Delhi, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Molecular Sciences Lab, National Institute of Immunology New Delhi, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Molecular Sciences Lab, National Institute of Immunology New Delhi, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, New Delhi, 110067, India
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Zhang Y, Liu H, Lv T, Xiao M, Gao G. Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B Inhibitors of Pueraria lobata Based on the Spectrum-Effect Relationship by Q-Marker Selection. Molecules 2024; 29:2731. [PMID: 38930797 PMCID: PMC11207073 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29122731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Pueraria lobata (P. lobata), a traditional anti-diabetic medicine mainly composed of flavonoids and isoflavones, has a long history in diabetes treatment in China. However, the anti-diabetic active component is still unclear. Recently, protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) has been a hot therapeutic target by negatively regulating insulin signaling pathways. In this study, the spectrum-effect relationship analysis method was first used to identify the active components of P. lobata that inhibit PTP1B. The fingerprints of 12 batches of samples were established using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and sixty common peaks were identified. Meanwhile, twelve components were identified by a comparison with the standards. The inhibition of PTP1B activity was studied in vitro by using the p-nitrophenol method, and the partial least squares discriminant analysis, grey relational analysis, bivariate correlation analysis, and cluster analysis were used to analyze the bioactive compounds in P. lobata. Peaks 6, 9 (glycitin), 11 (genistin), 12 (4'-methoxypuerarin), 25, 34, 35, 36, 53, and 59 were considered as potentially active substances that inhibit PTP1B. The in vitro PTP1B inhibitory activity was confirmed by glycitin, genistin, and 4'-methoxypuerarin. The IC50s of the three compounds were 10.56 ± 0.42 μg/mL, 16.46 ± 0.29 μg/mL, and 9.336 ± 0.56 μg/mL, respectively, indicating the obvious PTP1B inhibitory activity. In brief, we established an effective method to identify PTP1B enzyme inhibitors in P. lobata, which is helpful in clarifying the material basis of P. lobata on diabetes. Additionally, it is evident that the spectrum-effect relationship method serves as an efficient approach for identifying active compounds, and this study can also serve as a reference for screening bioactive constituents in traditional Chinese medicine.
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- Yong Zhang
- School of Pharmacy, Jining Medical University, Rizhao 276826, China;
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China; (H.L.); (T.L.); (M.X.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China; (H.L.); (T.L.); (M.X.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China; (H.L.); (T.L.); (M.X.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Jining Medical University, Rizhao 276826, China;
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Yang HB, Song JY, Xu C, Li J, Zhang C, Xie S, Teng CL. Interventional effects of Pueraria oral liquid on T2DM rats and metabolomics analysis. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 175:116780. [PMID: 38781864 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Pueraria lobata, commonly known as kudzu, is a medicinal and food plant widely used in the food, health food, and pharmaceutical industries. It has clinical pharmacological effects, including hypoglycemic, antiinflammatory, and antioxidant effects. However, its mechanism of hypoglycemic effect on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has not yet been elucidated. In this study, we prepared a Pueraria lobata oral liquid (POL) and conducted a comparative study in a T2DM rat model to evaluate the hypoglycemic effect of different doses of Pueraria lobata oral liquid. Our objective was to investigate the hypoglycemic effect of Puerarin on T2DM rats and understand its mechanism from the perspective of metabolomics. In this study, we assessed the hypoglycemic effect of POL through measurements of FBG, fasting glucose tolerance test, plasma lipids, and liver injury levels. Furthermore, we examined the mechanism of action of POL using hepatic metabolomics. The study's findings demonstrated that POL intervention led to improvements in weight loss, blood glucose, insulin, and lipid levels in T2DM rats, while also providing a protective effect on the liver. Finally, POL significantly affected the types and amounts of hepatic metabolites enriched in metabolic pathways, providing an important basis for revealing the molecular mechanism of Pueraria lobata intervention in T2DM rats. These findings indicate that POL may regulate insulin levels, reduce liver damage, and improve metabolic uptake in the liver. This provides direction for new applications and research on Pueraria lobata to prevent or improve T2DM.
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- Hong-Bo Yang
- School of Public Health, the key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 561113, China; Guizhou Academy of Testing and Analysis, Guiyang 550014, China.
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- School of Public Health, the key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 561113, China; Guizhou Academy of Testing and Analysis, Guiyang 550014, China.
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- School of Public Health, the key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 561113, China; Guizhou Academy of Testing and Analysis, Guiyang 550014, China.
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- School of Public Health, the key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 561113, China; Guizhou Academy of Testing and Analysis, Guiyang 550014, China.
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- School of Public Health, the key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 561113, China; Guizhou Jiandee Technology Co., Ltd., Guiyang 550025, China.
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- Guizhou Jiandee Technology Co., Ltd., Guiyang 550025, China.
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- Guizhou Jiandee Technology Co., Ltd., Guiyang 550025, China.
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Huang P, Xu L, Sun J, Ruan F, Liu X, Chen H. Artificial neural network optimisation of natural deep eutectic solvent extraction process of Danshen-Gegen and cytotoxicity study. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38742285 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2333045] [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: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDESs) are environmentally friendly and efficient for the componential extraction of traditional Chinese medicine compared to conventional organic solvents. In this study, NaDES was screened and employed to extract Danshen-Gegen (DG), and the extraction process was optimised by response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural networks (ANN) model. Besides, the in vitro security of extracts of DG were evaluated in PC12 cells. As a result, Betaine-Urea (Bet-Ur) was screened as extraction solvent and ANN model was more accurate than RSM model in optimising the extraction parameter. The extraction process optimised by ANN was as follows: 70% NaDES concentration, 80 mg/mL solid to liquid ratio, 67 °C ultrasonic temperature, and 33 min of ultrasonic time. The comprehensive value of extraction yield was 0.7251 ± 0.84%. IC50 of Bet-Ur, NaDES DG extract and aqueous DG extract were 0.15%, 0.3% and 10% (v/v).
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- Ping Huang
- Department of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Yang CW, Liu HM, Chang ZY, Liu GH, Chang HH, Huang PY, Lee TY. Puerarin Modulates Hepatic Farnesoid X Receptor and Gut Microbiota in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5274. [PMID: 38791314 PMCID: PMC11121391 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Obesity is associated with alterations in lipid metabolism and gut microbiota dysbiosis. This study investigated the effects of puerarin, a bioactive isoflavone, on lipid metabolism disorders and gut microbiota in high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obese mice. Supplementation with puerarin reduced plasma alanine aminotransferase, liver triglyceride, liver free fatty acid (FFA), and improved gut microbiota dysbiosis in obese mice. Puerarin's beneficial metabolic effects were attenuated when farnesoid X receptor (FXR) was antagonized, suggesting FXR-mediated mechanisms. In hepatocytes, puerarin ameliorated high FFA-induced sterol regulatory element-binding protein (SREBP) 1 signaling, inflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction in an FXR-dependent manner. In obese mice, puerarin reduced liver damage, regulated hepatic lipogenesis, decreased inflammation, improved mitochondrial function, and modulated mitophagy and ubiquitin-proteasome pathways, but was less effective in FXR knockout mice. Puerarin upregulated hepatic expression of FXR, bile salt export pump (BSEP), and downregulated cytochrome P450 7A1 (CYP7A1) and sodium taurocholate transporter (NTCP), indicating modulation of bile acid synthesis and transport. Puerarin also restored gut microbial diversity, the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio, and the abundance of Clostridium celatum and Akkermansia muciniphila. This study demonstrates that puerarin effectively ameliorates metabolic disturbances and gut microbiota dysbiosis in obese mice, predominantly through FXR-dependent pathways. These findings underscore puerarin's potential as a therapeutic agent for managing obesity and enhancing gut health, highlighting its dual role in improving metabolic functions and modulating microbial communities.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Isoflavones/pharmacology
- Gastrointestinal Microbiome/drug effects
- Diet, High-Fat/adverse effects
- Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear/metabolism
- Mice
- Obesity/metabolism
- Obesity/drug therapy
- Liver/metabolism
- Liver/drug effects
- Male
- Dysbiosis
- Mice, Obese
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B, Member 11/metabolism
- ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B, Member 11/genetics
- Cholesterol 7-alpha-Hydroxylase/metabolism
- Cholesterol 7-alpha-Hydroxylase/genetics
- Mice, Knockout
- Organic Anion Transporters, Sodium-Dependent/metabolism
- Organic Anion Transporters, Sodium-Dependent/genetics
- Symporters/metabolism
- Symporters/genetics
- Lipid Metabolism/drug effects
- Hepatocytes/metabolism
- Hepatocytes/drug effects
- Akkermansia
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- Ching-Wei Yang
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan;
- Division of Internal and Pediatric Chinese Medicine, Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou 333423, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan;
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung 20401, Taiwan;
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333323, Taiwan;
- Division of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan
- Sleep Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333008, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan;
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Linsen Chinese Medicine and Kunming Branch, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei 10844, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan;
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333323, Taiwan;
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Wan Q, Lu Q, Luo S, Guan C, Zhang H. The beneficial health effects of puerarin in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases: from mechanisms to therapeutics. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03142-3. [PMID: 38709267 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03142-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading causes of death globally that seriously threaten human health. Although novel western medicines have continued to be discovered over the past few decades to inhibit the progression of CVDs, new drug research and development for treating CVDs with less side effects and adverse reactions are continuously being desired. Puerarin is a natural product found in a variety of medicinal plants belonging to the flavonoid family with potent biological and pharmacological activities. Abundant research findings in the literature have suggested that puerarin possesses a promising prospect in treating CVDs. In recent years, numerous new molecular mechanisms of puerarin have been explored in experimental and clinical studies, providing new evidence for this plant metabolite to protect against CVDs. This article systematically introduces the history of use, bioavailability, and various dosage forms of puerarin and further summarizes recently published data on the major research advances and their underlying therapeutic mechanisms in treating CVDs. It may provide references for researchers in the fields of pharmacology, natural products, and internal medicine.
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- Qiang Wan
- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 445 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China.
- Clinical Medical College, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 445 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China.
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Avenue, Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Avenue, Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Avenue, Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Avenue, Nanchang, 330004, China
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Fang X, Lan X, Zhu M, He M, Sun M, Cao Y, Zhu D, Guo D, Luo H. Puerarin Induces Macrophage M2 Polarization to Exert Antinonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Pharmacological Activity via the Activation of Autophagy. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:7187-7202. [PMID: 38515289 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c09601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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To determine the protective mechanism of puerarin against nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the pharmacodynamic effects of puerarin on NASH were evaluated by using zebrafish, cells, and mice. Western blotting, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, and qRT-PCR were used to detect the effects of puerarin on RAW264.7 autophagy and polarization. Key target interactions between autophagy and polarization were detected using immunoprecipitation. Puerarin regulated the M1/M2 ratio of RAW 264.7 cells induced by LPS + INF-γ. Transcriptomics revealed that PAI-1 is a key target of puerarin in regulating macrophage polarization. PAI-1 knockout reduced the number of M1-type macrophages and increased the number of M2-type macrophages. Puerarin regulated PAI-1 and was associated with macrophage autophagy. It increased p-ULK1 expression in macrophages and activated autophagic flux, reducing the level of PAI-1 expression. Stat3/Hif-1α and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways regulated the number of macrophage polarization phenotypes, reducing liver lipid droplet formation, alleviating liver structural abnormalities, decreasing the number of cytoplasmic vacuoles, and decreasing the area of blue collagen in NASH mice. Puerarin is a promising dietary component for NASH alleviation.
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- Xiaoxue Fang
- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Effective Components of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Effective Components of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Effective Components of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
- Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
- Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Effective Components of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Effective Components of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Effective Components of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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Bensaada S, Peruzzi G, Cubizolles L, Denayrolles M, Bennetau-Pelissero C. Traditional and Domestic Cooking Dramatically Reduce Estrogenic Isoflavones in Soy Foods. Foods 2024; 13:999. [PMID: 38611305 PMCID: PMC11011382 DOI: 10.3390/foods13070999] [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: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Soybean is a pulse which has considerable nutritional value due to its high protein, fibers and polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) contents. It also contains phytoestrogenic compounds that definitely hinder its recommendation for general consumption. Contrary to ancient times, when soybeans were boiled, modern commercial soy foods can contain up to 150 mg/100g of estrogenic isoflavones. Interestingly, current estimations of isoflavone intake in the literature do not distinguish between the origins of soy food, i.e., whether it is homemade or commercial. As a result, the isoflavone exposure in Asian countries may well be overestimated. This study aims to demonstrate, based on step-by-step monitoring of isoflavones, that traditional and domestic treatments, leveraging isoflavones water-solubility, can indeed significantly reduce their content in soy foods. Indeed, when compared to commercial foods, the isoflavone content was found to be 20, 2.6, 4.5 and 9.8 times lower in "homemade" soy juice, tofu, tempeh and miso, respectively. Additionally, water soaking was found to reduce the isoflavones levels in soy-textured proteins by more than 70%. Hence, this simple process has the potential to help drastically reduce overall xenoestrogens exposure. This study could serve as a basis for establishing the isoflavones Reference Dose and issuing food safety guidelines.
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- Souad Bensaada
- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, INSERM, ARNA, UMR 5320, U1212, F-33000 Bordeaux, France;
- Berkem, Rue Jean Duvert, 33290 Blanquefort, France; (G.P.); (L.C.)
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- Berkem, Rue Jean Duvert, 33290 Blanquefort, France; (G.P.); (L.C.)
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- Feed & Food Department, Bordeaux Sciences Agro, 33175 Gradignan, France;
- CBMN, UMR CNRS 5248, 33607 Pessac, France
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Chan KT, Wu HY, Tin WY, But PPH, Cheung SCH, Shaw PC. Ethnopharmacology of five flowers herbal tea, a popular traditional beverage in Hong Kong and South China. JOURNAL OF ETHNOBIOLOGY AND ETHNOMEDICINE 2024; 20:36. [PMID: 38491512 PMCID: PMC10943788 DOI: 10.1186/s13002-024-00674-z] [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: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND It has been a long-standing tradition of using herbal tea for preventive and therapeutic healthcare in Hong Kong and South China and Five Flowers Tea is one of the most popular herbal teas. Based on the principle of traditional Chinese medicine, the pharmacological functions are to clear heat and dispel dampness in the body. Heat and dampness are thought to contribute to a range of health problems, especially during the hot and humid season in South China and Hong Kong. The most prevalent herbs in the formula contain bioactive compounds including flavonoids, alkaloids and terpenoids, which have a wide range of pharmacological properties including anti-inflammation, antivirus, antidiarrhoea, antibacteria, and antioxidation. However, with the composition varies widely, the ethnopharmacological benefits described may not be delivered uniformly. This study is to provide a comprehensive analysis on the composition of the Five Flowers Tea sold in Hong Kong and investigate the rationale behind the selection of herbs used in the formula. This study also provides information on the variation and quality of the Five Flowers Tea in the market. METHODS Thirty-three Five Flowers Tea samples were collected from various locations in Hong Kong. The size, texture, colour and organoleptic properties were documented. Macroscopic and molecular authentication methods were employed to identify the individual components. RESULTS Macroscopic identification revealed there were 23 herbs belonging to 18 plant families. The most prevalent herb was Bombax ceiba L., followed by Chrysanthemum morifolium. Ten adulterants and the existence of insect Lasioderma serricorne were confirmed by DNA barcoding techniques. CONCLUSION This study employed a comprehensive approach to authenticate the herbs in Five Flowers Tea samples collected from various locations in Hong Kong. Macroscopic and molecular methods were used to identify the herbs and adulterants. The findings revealed the varied composition in Five Flowers Tea and the occurrence of adulterants in some samples. This shows that quality assurance of Five Flowers Tea is essential for the effective use of this popular folk medicine.
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- Kwun-Tin Chan
- Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin R & D Centre for Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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- Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin R & D Centre for Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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- Institute of Future Cities, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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- Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin R & D Centre for Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China.
- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China.
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He Q, Yang J, Chen W, Pan Z, Chen B, Zeng J, Zhang N, Lin Y, Chen C, Xiao J, Li M, Li S, Wang H, Chen P. Biochanin A abrogates osteoclastogenesis in type 2 diabetic osteoporosis via regulating ROS/MAPK signaling pathway based on integrating molecular docking and experimental validation. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:24. [PMID: 38191438 PMCID: PMC10773052 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-04332-x] [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: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND There are accumulating type 2 diabetes patients who have osteoporosis simultaneously. More effective therapeutic strategies should be discovered. Biochanin A (BCA) has been indicated that can play a role in improving metabolic disorders of type 2 diabetes and preventing osteoporosis. But whether BCA can treat type 2 diabetic osteoporosis has not been studied. PURPOSE To investigate if the BCA can protect against type 2 diabetic osteoporosis and clarify the mechanism. METHODS Micro-CT and histology assays were performed to detect the trabecular bone and analyze the bone histomorphology effect of BCA. CCK-8 assay was performed to detect the toxicity of BCA. TRAcP staining, immunofluorescence and hydroxyapatite resorption assay were used to observe osteoclasts differentiation and resorptive activity. Molecular docking provided evidence about BCA regulating the MAPK axis via prediction by the algorithm. QRT-PCR and Western Blotting were utilized to detect the expression of osteoclastogenesis-related markers and MAPK signaling pathway. RESULTS Accumulation of bone volume after BCA treatment could be found based on the 3D reconstruction. Besides, there were fewer osteoclasts in db/db mice treated with BCA than db/db mice treated with saline. In vitro, we found that BCA hadn't toxicity in osteoclasts precursor, but also inhibited differentiation of osteoclasts. Further, we found that BCA suppresses osteoclastogenesis via ROS/MAPK signaling pathway. CONCLUSION BCA can prevent type 2 diabetic osteoporosis by restricting osteoclast differentiation via ROS/MAPK signaling pathway.
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- Qi He
- First School of Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun Area, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
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- The Laboratory of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
- Fifth School of Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun Area, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
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- Fifth School of Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun Area, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun Area, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun Area, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun Area, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, P.R. China
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- First School of Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun Area, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun Area, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun Area, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun Area, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun Area, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun Area, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun Area, Guangzhou, 510405, P.R. China.
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Hu X, Zhu T, Min X, He J, Hou C, Liu X. Integrated Metabolomic and Transcriptomic Analysis of Puerarin Biosynthesis in Pueraria montana var. thomsonii at Different Growth Stages. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:2230. [PMID: 38137052 PMCID: PMC10742406 DOI: 10.3390/genes14122230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Puerarin, a class of isoflavonoid compounds concentrated in the roots of Puerarias, has antipyretic, sedative, and coronary blood-flow-increasing properties. Although the biosynthetic pathways of puerarin have been investigated by previous researchers, studies focusing on the influence of different growth stages on the accumulation of metabolites in the puerarin pathway are not detailed, and it is still controversial at the last step of the 8-C-glycosylation reaction. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the metabolomic and transcriptomic changes in Pueraria montana var. thomsonii during two growing years, focusing on the vigorous growth and dormant stages, to elucidate the underlying mechanisms governing the changes in metabolite and gene expression within the puerarin biosynthesis pathway. In a comparison of the two growth stages in the two groups, puerarin and daidzin, the main downstream metabolites in the puerarin biosynthesis pathway, were found to accumulate mainly during the vigorous growth stage. We also identified 67 common differentially expressed genes in this pathway based on gene expression differences at different growth stages. Furthermore, we identified four candidate 8-C-GT genes that potentially contribute to the conversion of daidzein into puerarin and eight candidate 7-O-GT genes that may be involved in the conversion of daidzein into daidzin. A co-expression network analysis of important UGTs and HIDs along with daidzein and puerarin was conducted. Overall, our study contributes to the knowledge of puerarin biosynthesis and offers information about the stage at which the 8-C-glycosylation reaction occurs in biosynthesis. These findings provide valuable insights into the cultivation and quality enhancement of Pueraria montana var. thomsonii.
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (X.H.); (T.Z.); (X.M.); (J.H.); (C.H.)
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Li C, Zhang Y. Glycosylation and methylation in the biosynthesis of isoflavonoids in Pueraria lobata. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1330586. [PMID: 38162309 PMCID: PMC10757850 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1330586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The pathway for forming isoflavonoid skeletal structure is primarily restricted to the Leguminosae family. Subsequent decorations on the compound backbone by tailoring enzymes would change their biological and medicinal properties. Pueraria lobata is a leguminous plant, and as a traditional Chinese medicine its roots have been ascribed a number of pharmacological activities. Glycosylation and methylation are the main modifying processes in isoflavonoid metabolism in P. lobata roots, resulting in the accumulation of unique glycosylated and methylated end isoflavonoid compounds. For instance, daidzein 8-C-glucoside (i.e., puerarin) and puerarin derivatives are produced only by the Pueraria genus. Puerarin has been established as a clinical drug for curing cardiovascular diseases. To better understand the characteristic isoflavonoid metabolism in P. lobata, this review attempts to summarize the research progress made with understanding the main glycosylation and methylation of isoflavonoids in P. lobata and their biosynthetic enzymes.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Bio-Energy Crops, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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Shi L, Huang L, Yin E, Deng J, Du X. Effect of pueraria on left ventricular remodelling in HFrEF: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0295344. [PMID: 38048301 PMCID: PMC10695375 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0295344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is a prevalent cardiovascular disease globally, posing a significant burden on healthcare and society. Left ventricular remodelling is the primary pathology responsible for HFrEF development and progression, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Pueraria, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine and food, is commonly used in China to treat HFrEF. Accumulating evidence suggests that pueraria can effectively reverse left ventricular remodelling in HFrEF patients. This meta-analysis aims to assess the impact of pueraria on left ventricular remodelling in HFrEF patients. METHODS Eight electronic databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Clinicaltrials.gov, Cochrane Library, Wanfang, CNKI, CQVIP, and CBM were searched for literature from inception to June 2023. All randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using pueraria in the treatment of HFrEF were included. The Cochrane Risk of Bias tool was utilized for RCTs' methodological evaluation, while Review Manager 5.4.1 was used to analyze the data. RESULTS Nineteen RCTs with a total of 1,911 patients (1,077 males and 834 females) were identified. Meta-analysis indicated that combination medication of pueraria and conventional medicine (CM) was superior to the CM alone in raising left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF; MD = 6.46, 95% CI, 4.88 to 8.04, P < 0.00001), and decreasing left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD; MD = -4.78, 95% CI, -6.55 to -3.01, P < 0.00001), left ventricular end-Systolic diameter (LVESD; MD = -3.98, 95% CI, -5.98 to -1.99, P < 0.00001) and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP; MD = -126.16, 95% CI, -185.30 to -67.03, P < 0.0001). Besides, combination medication improved clinical efficacy rate (RR = 3.42, 95% CI, 2.54 to 4.59, P < 0.00001), 6-min walk test (6-MWT; MD = 65.54, 95% CI, 41.77 to 89.31, P < 0.00001), and TCM syndrome score efficacy (RR = 3.03, 95% CI, 1.57 to 5.83, P = 0.0009). Regarding safety, no difference was observed for adverse events (RR = 0.59, 95% CI, 0.22 to 1.54, P = 0.28). CONCLUSION The use of pueraria combined with conventional medicine in HFrEF patients has superiority over conventional medicine alone in ameliorating cardiac function and reversing left ventricular remodeling. Moreover, combination medication has no increase in adverse drug events. Given some limitations, more prudence and high-quality clinical trials are needed in the future to verify the conclusions.
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- Lipeng Shi
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular UnitUnit, Traditional Chinese medicine hospital Dianjiang Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, China
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Li J, Li Y, Yuan X, Yao D, Gao Z, Niu Z, Wang Z, Zhang Y. The effective constituent puerarin, from Pueraria lobata, inhibits the proliferation and inflammation of vascular smooth muscle in atherosclerosis through the miR-29b-3p/IGF1 pathway. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2023; 61:1-11. [PMID: 36537316 PMCID: PMC9788726 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2022.2099430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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CONTEXT Atherosclerosis (AS) is the main cause of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi (Fabaceae) has a positive effect on improving these diseases. OBJECTIVE The P. lobata effect on the proliferation and inflammation of vascular smooth muscle in AS and the potential mechanism were investigated. MATERIALS AND METHODS By feeding a high-fat diet to 8-week-old apolipoprotein E knockout mice, an atherosclerosis model was created. H&E and IHC staining were used to analyse the histopathology of mice. CCK-8, TUNEL, and scratch tests were used to detect cell proliferation, apoptosis, and migration after 24 h treatment, respectively. ELISA was performed to evaluate the level of IL-6 and IL-8. The target miRNA and its downstream target gene were screened by the bioinformatics method; RT-qPCR has conducted to analyse the expression of these genes. RESULTS In the aortic tissue and serum of AS mice, puerarin can lower the expression of α-SMA and the inflammatory proteins IL-6 and IL-8. Puerarin (200 M) decreased hVSMC proliferation, migration, and IL-6 and IL-8 secretion by more than half. The inhibitory impact of puerarin on hVSMC was decreased by overexpression of miR-29b-3p. IGF1 was miR-29b-3p's downstream target gene. IGF1 expression increased almost 3-fold in AS mice and hVSMC, but miR-29b-3p mimic inhibited it. The effect of miR-29b-3p on hVSMC was reversed when IGF1 was overexpressed. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Puerarin inhibits the proliferation and inflammation of vascular smooth muscle in AS through the miR-29b-3p/IGF1 pathway. Puerarin may have a beneficial effect in the treatment of atherosclerosis and offer a novel therapy option.
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- Jianpeng Li
- The First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan City, Shandong Province, China
- Department of Peripheral Vascular, Henan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Peripheral Vascular, Henan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Peripheral Vascular, Henan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Peripheral Vascular, Henan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Peripheral Vascular, Henan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Peripheral Vascular, Henan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China
- Zheng Wang Department of Nephrology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Renmin Road, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China, 450000
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- Department of Peripheral Vascular, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shandong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Jinan City, Shandong Province, China
- CONTACT Yue Zhang Department of Peripheral Vascular, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shandong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), 16369 Jingshi Road, Jinan City, Shandong Province250014, China
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Zhan W, Deng M, Huang X, Xie D, Gao X, Chen J, Shi Z, Lu J, Lin H, Li P. Pueraria lobata-derived exosome-like nanovesicles alleviate osteoporosis by enhacning autophagy. J Control Release 2023; 364:644-653. [PMID: 37967723 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Osteoporosis (OP) is the most common bone disorder worldwide, especially in postmenopausal women. However, many OP drugs are not suitable for long term use due to major adverse effects. Therefore, there is an urgent need to identify more effective and safe therapeutic drugs. Pueraria lobata has been reported to promote osteoblast growth in bone regeneration, but the exact mechanisms still need further exploration. The current study found that Pueraria lobata-derived exosome-like nanovesicles (PELNs) promoting primary human bone mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs) differentiation and mineralization both in vitro and in ovariectomized (OVX)-induced osteoporotic rats. Interestingly, the relative abundance of harmful strains significantly decreased in the intestine of the osteoporosis SD rat model administrated PELNs via the regulation of trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), a metabolite of gut microbiota. Moreover, RNA sequencing revealed that the osteogenic activity of PELNs is revealed to autophagy signaling. In vitro and in vivo experiments also showed that the treatment with PELNs promoted the differentiation and function of hBMSCs by elevating autophagy via the degradation of TMAO. Collectively, PELNs demonstrate promise as a therapeutic approach for OP, with TMAO emerging as a potential target of OP treatment.
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- Weiqiang Zhan
- Stem Cell Research and Cellular Therapy Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, PR China; Orthopedic Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, PR China
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- Stem Cell Research and Cellular Therapy Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, PR China; Orthopedic Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, PR China
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- Stem Cell Research and Cellular Therapy Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, PR China; Orthopedic Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, PR China
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- Orthopedic Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, PR China
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- Stem Cell Research and Cellular Therapy Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, PR China
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- Orthopedic Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, PR China
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- Orthopedic Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, PR China
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- Stem Cell Research and Cellular Therapy Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, PR China; Orthopedic Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, PR China
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- Orthopedic Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, PR China.
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- Stem Cell Research and Cellular Therapy Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, PR China.
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Lu Y, Ge S, Zhang H, Lu W, Bao X, Pan S, Pang Q. Metabolomic and microbiome analysis of the protective effects of Puerarin against Salmonella Enteritidis Infection in chicks. BMC Vet Res 2023; 19:242. [PMID: 37990191 PMCID: PMC10664526 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-023-03806-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Salmonella Enteritidis is a zoonotic pathogen and poses a substantial risk to human health, as well as significant financial losses to the livestock and poultry industries. It is currently urgent to identify alternatives to antibiotic treatment. RESULTS In this study, we explored the influence of Puerarin on the immunological response, intestinal flora, serum metabolome, and growth performance of chicks infected with Salmonella Enteritidis. Chicks were weighed at specific time points and the average daily gain (ADG) was calculated. Serum, intestinal, and cecal content samples were collected on days 10 and 17. The results showed that 100 mg/kg of Puerarin significantly suppressed inflammation and enhanced immune function. Metabolomic analysis showed significant differences in serum metabolites after Puerarin treatment and suggested that Puerarin may regulate abnormal amino acid and lipid metabolism after Salmonella Enteritidis infection through the autophagic and ABC transporter pathways. In addition, Puerarin suppressed Salmonella Enteritidis-induced intestinal flora dysbiosis through modulation of the microbial community structures (increased Lactobacillus, Faecalibacterium, and Subdoligranulum), as demonstrated by 16S rRNA analysis. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, Puerarin can improve growth performance in chicks, suppress the inflammatory response in vivo, enhance immunity, and regulate lipid and amino acid metabolism and the intestinal flora.
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- Yu Lu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801, Shanxi, China
- College of Agriculture and Bioengineering, Heze University, Heze, 274000, Shandong, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801, Shanxi, China
- College of Pharmacy, Heze University, Heze, 274000, Shandong, China
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- College of Agriculture and Bioengineering, Heze University, Heze, 274000, Shandong, China
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- College of Agriculture and Bioengineering, Heze University, Heze, 274000, Shandong, China
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- College of Agriculture and Bioengineering, Heze University, Heze, 274000, Shandong, China
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- College of Agriculture and Bioengineering, Heze University, Heze, 274000, Shandong, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801, Shanxi, China.
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Liu G, Tan L, Zhao X, Wang M, Zhang Z, Zhang J, Gao H, Liu M, Qin W. Anti-atherosclerosis mechanisms associated with regulation of non-coding RNAs by active monomers of traditional Chinese medicine. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1283494. [PMID: 38026969 PMCID: PMC10657887 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1283494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of numerous cardiovascular diseases with a high mortality rate. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), RNA molecules that do not encode proteins in human genome transcripts, are known to play crucial roles in various physiological and pathological processes. Recently, researches on the regulation of atherosclerosis by ncRNAs, mainly including microRNAs, long non-coding RNAs, and circular RNAs, have gradually become a hot topic. Traditional Chinese medicine has been proved to be effective in treating cardiovascular diseases in China for a long time, and its active monomers have been found to target a variety of atherosclerosis-related ncRNAs. These active monomers of traditional Chinese medicine hold great potential as drugs for the treatment of atherosclerosis. Here, we summarized current advancement of the molecular pathways by which ncRNAs regulate atherosclerosis and mainly highlighted the mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine monomers in regulating atherosclerosis through targeting ncRNAs.
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- Guoqing Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
- School of Pharmacy, Jining Medical University, Rizhao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jining Medical University, Rizhao, Shandong, China
- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
- School of Pharmacy, Jining Medical University, Rizhao, Shandong, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jining Medical University, Rizhao, Shandong, China
- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jining Medical University, Rizhao, Shandong, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jining Medical University, Rizhao, Shandong, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jining Medical University, Rizhao, Shandong, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jining Medical University, Rizhao, Shandong, China
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Li F, Li Y, Huang J, Li J, Xiao D, Li Y, He L, Wang AQ. The effect of soil environmental factors on the yield and quality of Pueraria lobata. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18717. [PMID: 37907647 PMCID: PMC10618544 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45918-2] [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: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Pueraria lobata is a typical medicinal and edible plant with great market value and demand, thus exploring the relationship between soil environmental factors and the yield and quality of Pueraria lobata is of great significance for its high-value cultivation. In this study, using the Guige 1 variety (Pueraria montana var. Thomsonii) selected by our research group as the material to compare the effects of five soil types, endophytes in three parts of Pueraria lobata and two fertilizers on its yield and quality. The results showed that the comprehensive evaluation effect of five soil types on the yield and quality of Guige 1 was as follow: red-yellow mixed soil (RYMS) > black loam soil (BLS) > sandy loam soil (SLS) > sandy loam soil waterlogging (SLSW) > yellow soil compaction soil (YSCS); the descending order of endophyte types and quantities is in BLS > RYMS > SLS > YSC > SLSW; applying General Compound Fertilizers (GCF) in RYMS is more suitable for the rapid expansion of Guige 1 than Organic-Slow-Release-Fertilizers (OSRF). The high potassium content in RYMS and high effective phosphorus content in BLS are positively correlated with the content of starch and isoflavone in Pueraria lobata. The conclusion is that the high potassium and available phosphorus content in RYMS and BLS, as well as the rich types and quantities of endophytic bacteria, are positively correlated with the yield and quality of Pueraria lobata. The research results have important guiding significance for the high-value cultivation of Pueraria lobata.
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- Fahuo Li
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Plant Science Education, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- College of Electronics and Information Engineering, Beibu Gulf University, Qinzhou, 53501, People's Republic of China
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- Qinbei Rural Grassroots Organization and Construction Service Center, Qinzhou, 535000, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Vegetable Research, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, 530007, People's Republic of China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Envirorment and Agro-Product Safety, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Plant Science Education, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Plant Science Education, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Envirorment and Agro-Product Safety, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China.
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Xuan T, Liu Y, Liu R, Liu S, Han J, Bai X, Wu J, Fan R. Advances in Extraction, Purification, and Analysis Techniques of the Main Components of Kudzu Root: A Comprehensive Review. Molecules 2023; 28:6577. [PMID: 37764353 PMCID: PMC10535729 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Kudzu root (Pueraria lobate (Willd.) Ohwi, KR) is an edible plant with rich nutritional and medicinal values. Over the past few decades, an ample variety of biological effects of Pueraria isoflavone have been evaluated. Evidence has shown that Pueraria isoflavone can play an active role in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, neuroprotection, and cardiovascular protection. Over 50 isoflavones in kudzu root have been identified, including puerarin, daidzein, daidzin, 3'-hydroxy puerarin, and genistein, each with unambiguous structures. However, the application of these isoflavones in the development of functional food and health food still depends on the extraction, purification and identification technology of Pueraria isoflavone. In recent years, many green and novel extraction, purification, and identification techniques have been developed for the preparation of Pueraria isoflavone. This review provides an updated overview of these techniques, specifically for isoflavones in KR since 2018, and also discusses and compares the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques in depth. The intention is to provide a research basis for the green and efficient extraction, purification, and identification of Pueraria isoflavone and offers investigators a valuable reference for future studies on the KR.
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- Department of Sanitary Inspection, School of Public Health, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110034, China; (T.X.); (Y.L.); (R.L.); (S.L.); (J.H.); (X.B.)
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- Department of Sanitary Inspection, School of Public Health, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110034, China; (T.X.); (Y.L.); (R.L.); (S.L.); (J.H.); (X.B.)
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Taheriazam A, Entezari M, Firouz ZM, Hajimazdarany S, Hossein Heydargoy M, Amin Moghadassi AH, Moghadaci A, Sadrani A, Motahhary M, Harif Nashtifani A, Zabolian A, Tabari T, Hashemi M, Raesi R, Jiang M, Zhang X, Salimimoghadam S, Ertas YN, Sun D. Eco-friendly chitosan-based nanostructures in diabetes mellitus therapy: Promising bioplatforms with versatile therapeutic perspectives. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 228:115912. [PMID: 37068723 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Nature-derived polymers, or biopolymers, are among the most employed materials for the development of nanocarriers. Chitosan (CS) is derived from the acetylation of chitin, and this biopolymer displays features such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, low toxicity, and ease of modification. CS-based nano-scale delivery systems have been demonstrated to be promising carriers for drug and gene delivery, and they can provide site-specific delivery of cargo. Owing to the high biocompatibility of CS-based nanocarriers, they can be used in the future in clinical trials. On the other hand, diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that can develop due to a lack of insulin secretion or insulin sensitivity. Recently, CS-based nanocarriers have been extensively applied for DM therapy. Oral delivery of insulin is the most common use of CS nanoparticles in DM therapy, and they improve the pharmacological bioavailability of insulin. Moreover, CS-based nanostructures with mucoadhesive features can improve oral bioavailability of insulin. CS-based hydrogels have been developed for the sustained release of drugs and the treatment of DM complications such as wound healing. Furthermore, CS-based nanoparticles can mediate delivery of phytochemicals and other therapeutic agents in DM therapy, and they are promising compounds for the treatment of DM complications, including nephropathy, neuropathy, and cardiovascular diseases, among others. The surface modification of nanostructures with CS can improve their properties in terms of drug delivery and release, biocompatibility, and others, causing high attention to these nanocarriers in DM therapy.
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- Afshin Taheriazam
- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Cardiology, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey; ERNAM-Nanotechnology Research and Application Center, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.
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- Department of Cardiology, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, China.
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Zhou Y, Shang XH, Xiao L, Wu ZD, Cao S, Yan HB. Comparative plastomes of Pueraria montana var. lobata (Leguminosae: Phaseoleae) and closely related taxa: insights into phylogenomic implications and evolutionary divergence. BMC Genomics 2023; 24:299. [PMID: 37268915 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09356-8] [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: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pueraria montana var. lobata (kudzu) is an important food and medicinal crop in Asia. However, the phylogenetic relationships between Pueraria montana var. lobata and the other two varieties (P. montana var. thomsonii and P. montana var. montana) remain debated. Although there is increasing evidence showing that P. montana var. lobata adapts to various environments and is an invasive species in America, few studies have systematically investigated the role of the phylogenetic relationships and evolutionary patterns of plastomes between P. montana var. lobata and its closely related taxa. RESULTS 26 newly sequenced chloroplast genomes of Pueraria accessions resulted in assembled plastomes with sizes ranging from 153,360 bp to 153,551 bp. Each chloroplast genome contained 130 genes, including eight rRNA genes, 37 tRNA genes, and 85 protein-coding genes. For 24 newly sequenced accessions of these three varieties of P. montana, we detected three genes and ten noncoding regions with higher nucleotide diversity (π). After incorporated publically available chloroplast genomes of Pueraria and other legumes, 47 chloroplast genomes were used to construct phylogenetic trees, including seven P. montana var. lobata, 14 P. montana var. thomsonii and six P. montana var. montana. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that P. montana var. lobata and P. montana var. thomsonii formed a clade, while all sampled P. montana var. montana formed another cluster based on cp genomes, LSC, SSC and protein-coding genes. Twenty-six amino acid residues were identified under positive selection with the site model. We also detected six genes (accD, ndhB, ndhC, rpl2, rpoC2, and rps2) that account for among-site variation in selective constraint under the clade model between accessions of the Pueraria montana var. lobata clade and the Pueraria montana var. montana clade. CONCLUSION Our data provide novel comparative plastid genomic insights into conservative gene content and structure of cp genomes pertaining to P. montana var. lobata and the other two varieties, and reveal an important phylogenetic clue and plastid divergence among related taxa of P. montana come from loci that own moderate variation and underwent modest selection.
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- Yun Zhou
- College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China
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- Cash Crops Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, 530007, Guangxi, China
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- Cash Crops Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, 530007, Guangxi, China
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- Cash Crops Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, 530007, Guangxi, China
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- Cash Crops Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, 530007, Guangxi, China
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- Cash Crops Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, 530007, Guangxi, China.
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Chuphol N, Nokkaew N, Makkliang F, Sae-Foo W, Phaisan S, Putalun W, Sakamoto S, Yusakul G. Immunochromatographic assay for miroestrol and deoxymiroestrol, its cross-reactivity, and application in Pueraria mirifica (white Kwao Krua) analysis. PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS : PCA 2023; 34:421-430. [PMID: 36950953 DOI: 10.1002/pca.3223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Miroestrol (Mi) and deoxymiroestrol (Dmi) are trace, yet potent, phytooestrogens found in white Kwao Krua [Pueraria candollei var. mirifica (Airy Shaw & Suvat.) Niyomdham, PM]. However, the analysis of these substances is difficult because of complex matrix effects and their various analogues. In addition, alteration in the cross-reactivity of a gold nanoparticle (AuNP)-based immunochromatographic assay (ICA) resulting from the electrostatic adsorption between antibodies and AuNPs has not yet been evaluated. OBJECTIVES This study aims to develop, characterise, and validate ICA with a monoclonal antibody exhibiting similar reactivity against Mi and Dmi (MD-mAb). MATERIALS AND METHODS The ICA performance was validated for cross-reactivity and performance in comparison with those of indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (icELISAs) with MD-mAb and mAb exhibiting specificity against Mi (Mi-mAb). RESULTS The ICA showed a limit of detection (LOD) at 1 and 16 μg/mL for Mi and Dmi, respectively. The cross-reactivity of the ICA with Dmi was lower (6.25%) than that observed with the icELISA (120%). Cross-reactivity of ICA against other compounds of the PM was also correlated with those of icELISA; no false-positive/negative results were observed. The repeatability and reproducibility of the ICA were confirmed. The results obtained using ICA in samples of PM are correlated with the concentrations determined through icELISAs. CONCLUSION An ICA with MD-mAb was constructed and validated. However, direct conjugation via the electrostatic adsorption of mAb-AuNPs was expected to alter the cross-reactivity of ICA, especially that of the analyte analogue Dmi.
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- Natthapon Chuphol
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- School of Pharmacy, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- School of Languages and General Education, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- School of Pharmacy, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
- Biomass and Oil Palm Center of Excellence, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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Wang L, Wang T, Wen S, Song R, Zou H, Gu J, Liu X, Bian J, Liu Z, Yuan Y. Puerarin Prevents Cadmium-Induced Neuronal Injury by Alleviating Autophagic Dysfunction in Rat Cerebral Cortical Neurons. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24098328. [PMID: 37176033 PMCID: PMC10179714 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Autophagic dysfunction is one of the main mechanisms of cadmium (Cd)-induced neurotoxicity. Puerarin (Pue) is a natural antioxidant extracted from the medicinal and edible homologous plant Pueraria lobata. Studies have shown that Pue has neuroprotective effects in a variety of brain injuries, including Cd-induced neuronal injury. However, the role of Pue in the regulation of autophagy to alleviate Cd-induced injury in rat cerebral cortical neurons remains unclear. This study aimed to elucidate the protective mechanism of Pue in alleviating Cd-induced injury in rat cerebral cortical neurons by targeting autophagy. Our results showed that Pue alleviated Cd-induced injury in rat cerebral cortical neurons in vitro and in vivo. Pue activates autophagy and alleviates Cd-induced autophagic blockade in rat cerebral cortical neurons. Further studies have shown that Pue alleviates the Cd-induced inhibition of autophagosome-lysosome fusion, as well as the inhibition of lysosomal degradation. The specific mechanism is related to Pue alleviating the inhibition of Cd on the expression levels of the key proteins Rab7, VPS41, and SNAP29, which regulate autophagosome-lysosome fusion, as well as the lysosome-related proteins LAMP2, CTSB, and CTSD. In summary, these results indicate that Pue alleviates Cd-induced autophagic dysfunction in rat cerebral cortical neurons by alleviating autophagosome-lysosome fusion dysfunction and lysosomal degradation dysfunction, thereby alleviating Cd-induced neuronal injury.
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- Li Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou 225009, China
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Ma Q, Wang M, Li L, Zhang X, Cui L, Mou J, Sun G, Zhang Q. Jiedu Quyu Decoction mitigates monocrotaline-induced right-sided heart failure associated with pulmonary artery hypertension by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome in rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 313:116556. [PMID: 37142147 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Right-side heart failure could accelerate mortality in patients of pulmonary hypertension, Jiedu Quyu Decoction (JDQYF) was used to manage pulmonary hypertension, but its right-sided heart protective effect associated with pulmonary artery hypertension is still unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY Here, we evaluated the therapeutic effect of JDQYF on monocrotaline-induced right-sided heart failure associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats and investigated the potential mechanism of action. MATERIALS AND METHODS The main chemical components of JDQYF were detected and analyzed using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry. The effects of JDQYF were investigated using a rat model of monocrotaline-induced right-sided heart failure associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension. We assessed the morphology of cardiac tissue using histopathology and the structure and function of the right heart using echocardiography. The biomarkers of heart failure, atrial natriuretic peptide and B-type natriuretic peptide, as well as serum pro-inflammatory markers, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-18, were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Furthermore, the mRNA and protein expression levels of NLRP3 (NOD-, LRR-, and pyrin domain-containing 3), capase-1, IL-1β, and IL-18 in the right heart tissue were examined by real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR and western blotting. RESULTS JDQYF improved ventricular function, alleviated pathological lesions in the right cardiac tissue, reduced the expression levels of biomarkers of heart failure and serum pro-inflammatory factors (IL-1β and IL-18), and downregulated the mRNA and protein expression levels of NLRP3, caspase-1, IL-1β, and IL-18 in the right cardiac tissue. CONCLUSIONS JDQYF possesses cardioprotective effect against right heart failure induced by pulmonary arterial hypertension, possibly owing to reduction of cardiac inflammation through the inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome activation.
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- Qiuxiao Ma
- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, China; Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, China.
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, China.
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, China.
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Xi C, Zhang M, Li B, Meng X, Xu S, Du H, Wang X, Xu J, Ke H, Cui Y, Qu F. Metabolomics of the anti-inflammatory effect of Pueraria lobata and Pueraria lobata var. Thomsonii in rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 306:116144. [PMID: 36649849 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi and Pueraria lobata var. Thomsonii (Benth.) Maesen are essential medicinal and edible homologous plants widely cultivated in Asian countries. Therefore, P. lobata and P. thomsonii are widely used in the food, health products and pharmaceutical industries and have significant domestic and international market potential and research value. P. lobata and P. thomsonii have pharmacological effects in the clinic, such as antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. These plants are commonly used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases and other related diseases. However, the potential mechanisms of the anti-inflammatory effects of P. lobata and P. thomsonii have not been elucidated. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to confirm the anti-inflammatory effects of P. lobata and P. thomsonii on inflammatory model diseases and to investigate the mechanism of their anti-inflammatory effects from the perspective of plasma metabolomics. MATERIALS AND METHODS First, P. lobata and P. thomsonii were identified by high‒performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Second, we established the following three inflammation models: an acute inflammation model of auricular swelling in mice induced by xylene, an acute inflammation model of foot swelling in rats induced by carrageenan gum, and a chronic inflammation model of cotton ball granuloma in rats. Then we examined the weight and swelling rate of auricular swelling in mice; the residence time, contact area, and mean contact pressure in rats on the gait meter; and the weight of granulomas in rats and the content of IL-1β and TNF-α in plasma to investigate the anti-inflammatory pharmacodynamics of P. lobata and P. thomsonii. Third, we used LC‒MS‒based plasma metabolomics techniques to obtain potential biomarkers of P. lobata and P. thomsonii related to inflammation. Then, the potential biomarkers were enriched by MetaboAnalyst and KEGG metabolomics analysis tools to obtain metabolic pathways related to inflammation. Finally, we tested the indicators of COX-2, 5-LOX, GSH, GSSG and γ⁃GCL in rat plasma from the granuloma model by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) to verify the inflammation-related metabolic pathway. RESULTS The experimental results showed that P. lobata and P. thomsonii could reduce the swollen weight and swelling rate of the auricle in mice, and could increase the residence time, contact area and mean contact pressure in rats on the gait meter. Moreover, P. lobata and P. thomsonii could inhibit the growth of granulomas and reduce the content of IL-1β and TNF-α in plasma in rats. The above results preliminarily verified that P. lobata and P. thomsonii have different anti-inflammatory effects. We identified eighteen plasma biomarkers associated with P. lobata and sixteen plasma biomarkers related to P. thomsonii in regulating inflammation by a plasma metabolomics analysis. The following two major metabolic pathways were further screened and enriched: arachidonic acid metabolism and glutathione metabolism. Then we noted that P. lobata and P. thomsonii could reduce the COX-2, 5-LOX and GSSG levels and increase the GSH, GSH/GSSG and γ⁃GCL levels based on the ELISA results, which demonstrated that P. lobata and P. thomsonii affect the anti-inflammatory mechanism through arachidonic acid metabolism and glutathione metabolism. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study further elucidate the anti-inflammatory mechanism of action of P. lobata and P. thomsonii, providing a scientific basis for developing new drugs for the treatment of inflammation-related diseases and laying a foundation for the development of herbal resources, such as P. lobata and P. thomsonii.
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- Chao Xi
- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, China
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- Research Center for Differentiation and Development of Basic Theories of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, China
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- School of Physiology, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, China
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- School of Physiology, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, China
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- School of Physiology, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, China
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- School of Physiology, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, China.
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Bensaada S, Chabrier F, Ginisty P, Ferrand C, Peruzzi G, Valat M, Bennetau-Pelissero C. Improved Food-Processing Techniques to Reduce Isoflavones in Soy-Based Foodstuffs. Foods 2023; 12:foods12071540. [PMID: 37048361 PMCID: PMC10093994 DOI: 10.3390/foods12071540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Soy is a growing protein source; however, the isoflavones it contains are of concern, as they exhibit estrogenic activities whose toxicological limits might be exceeded. Reducing their concentrations to safe levels while preserving nutritional quality in soy foodstuffs is therefore a matter of public health. The main objective of this paper is to develop at pilot scale a process for isoflavones’ extraction from soybeans, and to show its feasibility and efficiency. The study was conducted by first optimizing the previously obtained laboratory treatment key factors. These data were then transposed to the pilot level. Finally, the process was adjusted to technical constraints which appeared at pilot scale: the mandatory use of drenching and the exploration of granulometry analysis. The involved steps were validated by monitoring the genistein and daidzein content variations through statistical analysis of the data of an ELISA and a Folin–Ciocalteu assay. Additionally, isoflavones’ recovery from treatment waters for their valorisation and the water cleaning by means of filtration, centrifugation and resin adsorption were carried out. The results showed that the most successful pilot treatment developed involved soybean dehulling, drenching, washing and drying and almost halved isoflavones while preserving the main nutritional characteristics. A combination of techniques led to almost complete recovery of isoflavones from process waters.
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- Souad Bensaada
- Campus Carreire, Pharmacy Faculty, Department Sciences and Technology, University of Bordeaux, 33076 Bordeaux, France
- ARNA (Nucleic Acids: Natural and Artificial Regulations), U1212 Inserm, UMR CNRS 5320, University of Bordeaux, 33076 Bordeaux, France
- Biopress, 47400 Tonneins, France
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- IFTS (Institute of Filtration and Separative Techniques), 47510 Foulayronnes, France
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- Campus Carreire, Pharmacy Faculty, Department Sciences and Technology, University of Bordeaux, 33076 Bordeaux, France
- BFP (Fruit Biology and Pathology), UMR CNRS 1332, INRA Bordeaux-Aquitaine, University of Bordeaux, 33140 Villenave-d’Ornon, France
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- Campus Carreire, Pharmacy Faculty, Department Sciences and Technology, University of Bordeaux, 33076 Bordeaux, France
- I2M (Mechanical and Engineering Institute), UMR CNRS 5295, University of Bordeaux, 33405 Talence, France
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- Campus Carreire, Pharmacy Faculty, Department Sciences and Technology, University of Bordeaux, 33076 Bordeaux, France
- ARNA (Nucleic Acids: Natural and Artificial Regulations), U1212 Inserm, UMR CNRS 5320, University of Bordeaux, 33076 Bordeaux, France
- Bordeaux Sciences Agro, 33175 Gradignan, France
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Fan C, Wang Q, Chen Y, Ye T, Fan Y. Puerarin from Pueraria lobate attenuates ischemia-induced cardiac injuries and inflammation in vitro and in vivo: The key role of miR-130a-5p/HMGB2 pathway. Chem Biol Drug Des 2023; 101:952-961. [PMID: 36601671 DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.14204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a common cardiovascular disease and puerarin (Pue) is an active compound from Pueraria lobate with cardio-protective potential. In the current study, the mechanism underlying the cardio-protective effects of Pue was explored by focusing miR-130a-5p/HMGB2 pathway. MiR expression profile was determined and myocardial infarction was induced in cardiomyocytes and rats, which was treated with Pue. The role of miR-130a-5p and downstream HMGB2/NF-κB axis in the cardio-protective effects of Pue was also explored. Pue increased viability and suppressed inflammation in OGD cardiomyocytes, which was associated with the deactivation of HMGB2/NF-κB pathway. After the suppression of miR-130a-5p, the cardio-protective effects of Pue were compromised. In rat models, Pue attenuated structure deterioration and inflammatory response in heart. At the molecular level, miR-130a-5p was up-regulated, and HMGB2 were down-regulated. It was demonstrated that Pue induced the expression of miR-130a-5p, which suppressed the activity of HMGB2/NF-κB, contributing to the attenuation of infarct heart tissues.
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- Chenrong Fan
- Department of Cardiology, The First People's Hospital of Wenling, Wenling, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First People's Hospital of Wenling, Wenling, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First People's Hospital of Wenling, Wenling, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First People's Hospital of Wenling, Wenling, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First People's Hospital of Wenling, Wenling, China
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Fu M, Jahan MS, Tang K, Jiang S, Guo J, Luo S, Luo W, Li G. Comparative analysis of the medicinal and nutritional components of different varieties of Pueraria thomsonii and Pueraria lobata. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1115782. [PMID: 37063196 PMCID: PMC10090398 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1115782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Pueraria thomsonii and Pueraria lobata are important medicinal plants with unique chemical compositions that are widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. To compare the nutritional and medicinal profiles of these two species, we analyzed the flavonoid, dietary fiber, total starch, and crude protein contents of one P. lobata and three P. thomsonii varieties using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, enzyme weight, acid hydrolysis, and Kjeldahl methods. Furthermore, we used principal component analysis and hierarchical clustering heatmap analysis to separate the data obtained from the P. thomsonii and P. lobata samples. We detected 279 flavonoid compounds in the two Pueraria species, including 90 isoflavones and 78 flavonoids. A large proportion of isoflavones and flavonoids were more abundant in P. lobata than in P. thomsonii. The total starch content was significantly higher in P. thomsonii than in P. lobata. By contrast, the soluble dietary fiber, insoluble dietary fiber, and crude protein contents were substantially lower in P. thomsonii than in P. lobata. Taken together, our results demonstrate that P. lobata is better suited for use as a medicine, whereas P. thomsonii is better suited as an edible food, and provide a theoretical foundation for developing P. thomsonii and P. lobata germplasm resources.
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- Mei Fu
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for New Technology Research of Vegetables, Vegetable Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for New Technology Research of Vegetables, Vegetable Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for New Technology Research of Vegetables, Vegetable Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for New Technology Research of Vegetables, Vegetable Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for New Technology Research of Vegetables, Vegetable Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for New Technology Research of Vegetables, Vegetable Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for New Technology Research of Vegetables, Vegetable Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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Cai G, Wu C, Zhu T, Peng S, Xu S, Hu Y, Liu Z, Yang Y, Wang D. Structure of a Pueraria root polysaccharide and its immunoregulatory activity on T and B lymphocytes, macrophages, and immunosuppressive mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 230:123386. [PMID: 36702224 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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In this experiment, the polysaccharide was extracted from Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi, and its structural characteristics and bioactivity were investigated. The results showed that Pueraria lobata polysaccharide (PLP) was composed of fucose, arabinose, galactose, glucose, xylose, mannose in a molar proportion of 0.09:1.25:2.19:95.74:0.43:0.30 with a number molar masses (Mn) weight of 14.463 kDa. Besides, FT-IR, Methylation, and NMR analysis revealed that PLP were mainly composed of the main chain →4)-α-Glcp (1→ and →4,6)-α-Glcp (1→, and the branched chain α-Glcp (1→. In vitro experiment, the results showed that PLP could stimulate the expression of surface molecules on RAW264.7 and (T and B) lymphocytes proliferation, simultaneously to stimulate their cytokines secretion. In vivo experiment, the immune organ index, cytokine content, and T lymphocyte subtype in cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mice could be improved by PLP. These data proved that PLP could be used as a useful immunomodulator to enhance the immune activity of RAW264.7, T, and B cells and improve the immune function of cyclophosphamide-treated mice.
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- Gaofeng Cai
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China; MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Agri-animal Husbandry Vocational College, Taizhou, Jiangsu 225300, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China; MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China; MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China; MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China; MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China; MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China; MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China; MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China.
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Suntichaikamolkul N, Akashi T, Mahalapbutr P, Sanachai K, Rungrotmongkol T, Bassard JE, Schaller H, De-Eknamkul W, Vimolmangkang S, Yamazaki M, Sirikantaramas S. Daidzein Hydroxylation by CYP81E63 Is Involved in the Biosynthesis of Miroestrol in Pueraria mirifica. PLANT & CELL PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 64:64-79. [PMID: 36218384 DOI: 10.1093/pcp/pcac140] [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: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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White Kwao Krua (Pueraria candollei var. mirifica), a Thai medicinal plant, is a rich source of phytoestrogens, especially isoflavonoids and chromenes. These phytoestrogens are well known; however, their biosynthetic genes remain largely uncharacterized. Cytochrome P450 (P450) is a large protein family that plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of various compounds in plants, including phytoestrogens. Thus, we focused on P450s involved in the isoflavone hydroxylation that potentially participates in the biosynthesis of miroestrol. Three candidate P450s were isolated from the transcriptome libraries by considering the phylogenetic and expression data of each tissue of P. mirifica. The candidate P450s were functionally characterized both in vitro and in planta. Accordingly, the yeast microsome harboring PmCYP81E63 regiospecifically exhibited either 2' or 3' daidzein hydroxylation and genistein hydroxylation. Based on in silico calculation, PmCYP81E63 had higher binding energy with daidzein than with genistein, which supported the in vitro result of the isoflavone specificity. To confirm in planta function, the candidate P450s were then transiently co-expressed with isoflavone-related genes in Nicotiana benthamiana. Despite no daidzein in the infiltrated N. benthamiana leaves, genistein and hydroxygenistein biosynthesis were detectable by liquid Chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Additionally, we demonstrated that PmCYP81E63 interacted with several enzymes related to isoflavone biosynthesis using bimolecular fluorescence complementation studies and a yeast two-hybrid analysis, suggesting a scheme of metabolon formation in the pathway. Our findings provide compelling evidence regarding the involvement of PmCYP81E63 in the early step of the proposed miroestrol biosynthesis in P. mirifica.
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- Nithiwat Suntichaikamolkul
- Center of Excellence in Molecular Crop, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Applied Biological Sciences, College of Bioresource Sciences, Nihon University, 1866 Kameino, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 252-0880, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, 123 Muang District, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, 123 Muang District, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Biocatalyst and Sustainable Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Program in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Institut de biologie moléculaire des plantes, CNRS, Université de Strasbourg, 12 rue du général Zimmer, Strasbourg 67084, France
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- Institut de biologie moléculaire des plantes, CNRS, Université de Strasbourg, 12 rue du général Zimmer, Strasbourg 67084, France
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Plant-Produced Pharmaceuticals, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Science, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
- Plant Molecular Science Center, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Center of Excellence in Molecular Crop, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Xiong Y, Ma P, Huang L, Li Y, Wang X. Widely targeted metabolomics analysis of different parts of kudzu. Biomed Chromatogr 2023; 37:e5545. [PMID: 36353775 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5545] [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: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Pueraria lobata is a traditional medicinal and edible plant. Its root is often used as a nutritional supplement, but its stems and leaves are often discarded. In this study, the types and contents of compounds in roots, stems and leaves of kudzu were studied by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry. A total of 446 metabolites were identified, which were mainly divided into eight categories; 40 unique compounds were detected in roots. Multivariate statistical analysis showed that there were significant differences in the contents of metabolites in the roots, stems and leaves of kudzu, and the most significant differences were found in the roots and stems. Most flavonoids and terpenoids accumulated in roots, while alkaloids, flavonoid glycosides, lignans and coumarins accumulated in stems and leaves. In addition, isoflavones accumulated least in stems and most in roots. These results improved our understanding of the accumulation of metabolites in kudzu and provided a reference for the full study of the medicinal value of different parts of kudzu.
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- Yun Xiong
- Guizhou Institute of Pratacultural, Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou Institute of Pratacultural, Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang, China
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- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Guizhou Institute of Pratacultural, Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou Institute of Pratacultural, Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang, China
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Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of Pueraria lobata Provides Candidate Genes Involved in Puerarin Biosynthesis and Its Regulation. Biomolecules 2023; 13:biom13010170. [PMID: 36671554 PMCID: PMC9855344 DOI: 10.3390/biom13010170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Pueraria lobata is a traditional Chinese herb in which an isoflavone C-glucoside, namely puerarin, has received the utmost interest due to its medicinal properties. To date, the biogenesis of puerarin, especially its C-glucosyl reaction in the pathway, remains poorly understood. Moreover, the transcription factors (TFs) that regulate puerarin biosynthesis in P. lobata have not been reported. Here, we performed phytochemical studies on the different developmental stages of the root, stem, and leaf tissues of two P. lobata cultivars, which suggested that both the roots and stems of P. lobata were the sites of puerarin biosynthesis. RNA-sequencing was conducted with the root and stem tissues of the two cultivars under different stages, and the clean reads were mapped to the recently published genome of P. lobata var. thomsonii, yielding the transcriptome dataset. A detailed analysis of the gene expression data, gene coexpression network, and phylogeny proposed several C-GTs that likely participate in puerarin biosynthesis. The first genome-wide analysis of the whole MYB superfamily in P. lobata presented here identified a total of 123 nonredundant PlMYB genes that were significantly expressed in the analyzed tissues. The phylogenetic analysis of PlMYBs with other plant MYB proteins revealed strong PlMYB candidates that may regulate the biosynthesis of isoflavones, such as puerarin.
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Richter-Laskowska M, Trybek P, Delfino DV, Wawrzkiewicz-Jałowiecka A. Flavonoids as Modulators of Potassium Channels. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:1311. [PMID: 36674825 PMCID: PMC9861088 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24021311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Potassium channels are widely distributed integral proteins responsible for the effective and selective transport of K+ ions through the biological membranes. According to the existing structural and mechanistic differences, they are divided into several groups. All of them are considered important molecular drug targets due to their physiological roles, including the regulation of membrane potential or cell signaling. One of the recent trends in molecular pharmacology is the evaluation of the therapeutic potential of natural compounds and their derivatives, which can exhibit high specificity and effectiveness. Among the pharmaceuticals of plant origin, which are potassium channel modulators, flavonoids appear as a powerful group of biologically active substances. It is caused by their well-documented anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic, anti-carcinogenic, and antidiabetic effects on human health. Here, we focus on presenting the current state of knowledge about the possibilities of modulation of particular types of potassium channels by different flavonoids. Additionally, the biological meaning of the flavonoid-mediated changes in the activity of K+ channels will be outlined. Finally, novel promising directions for further research in this area will be proposed.
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- Monika Richter-Laskowska
- The Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Łukasiewicz Research Network—Krakow Institute of Technology, 30-418 Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia in Katowice, 41-500 Chorzów, Poland
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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Zeng X, Chen B, Wang L, Sun Y, Jin Z, Liu X, Ouyang L, Liao Y. Chitosan@Puerarin hydrogel for accelerated wound healing in diabetic subjects by miR-29ab1 mediated inflammatory axis suppression. Bioact Mater 2023; 19:653-665. [PMID: 35600974 PMCID: PMC9109129 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.04.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Wound healing is one of the major global health concerns in patients with diabetes. Overactivation of pro-inflammatory M1 macrophages is associated with delayed wound healing in diabetes. miR-29ab1 plays a critical role in diabetes-related macrophage inflammation. Hence, inhibition of inflammation and regulation of miR-29 expression have been implicated as new points for skin wound healing. In this study, the traditional Chinese medicine, puerarin, was introduced to construct an injectable and self-healing chitosan@puerarin (C@P) hydrogel. The C@P hydrogel promoted diabetic wound healing and accelerated angiogenesis, which were related to the inhibition of the miR-29 mediated inflammation response. Compared to healthy subjects, miR-29a and miR-29b1 were ectopically increased in the skin wound of the diabetic model, accompanied by upregulated M1-polarization, and elevated levels of IL-1β and TNF-α. Further evaluations by miR-29ab1 knockout mice exhibited superior wound healing and attenuated inflammation. The present results suggested that miR-29ab1 is essential for diabetic wound healing by regulating the inflammatory response. Suppression of miR-29ab1 by the C@P hydrogel has the potential for improving medical approaches for wound repair. A chitosan based hydrogel containing puerarin was constructed for promoting diabetic wound healing. Chitosan@Puerarin hydrogel accelerated skin repair through inhibiting M1-polarization and reducing IL-1β and TNF-α. miR-29 a/b1 was found to be ectopic increased in the skin-wound of diabetic model. miR-29 a/b1 was inhibited by Chitosan@Puerarin in diabetic wound healing.
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Zhang B, Wei X, Ding M, Luo Z, Tan X, Zheng Z. Daidzein Protects Caco-2 Cells against Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Intestinal Epithelial Barrier Injury by Suppressing PI3K/AKT and P38 Pathways. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27248928. [PMID: 36558058 PMCID: PMC9781898 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27248928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The intestinal epithelium provides an important barrier against bacterial endotoxin translocation, which can regulate the absorption of water and ions. The disruption of epithelial barrier function can result in water transport and tight junction damage, or further cause diarrhea. Therefore, reducing intestinal epithelial barrier injury plays an important role in diarrhea. Inflammatory response is an important cause of intestinal barrier defects. Daidzein improving the barrier integrity has been reported, but the effect on tight junction proteins and aquaporins is not well-described yet, and the underlying mechanism remains indistinct in the human intestinal epithelium. This study aimed to investigate the effects and mechanisms of daidzein on intestinal epithelial barrier injury induced by LPS, and a barrier injury model induced by LPS was established with human colorectal epithelial adenocarcinoma cell line Caco-2 cells. We found that daidzein protected the integrity of Caco-2 cell monolayers, reversed LPS-induced downregulation of ZO-1, occludin, claudin-1, and AQP3 expression, maintained intercellular junction of ZO-1, and suppressed NF-κB and the expression of inflammatory factors (TNF-α, IL-6). Furthermore, we found that daidzein suppressed the phosphorylation of the PI3K/AKT and P38 pathway-related proteins and the level of the related genes, and the PI3K/AKT and P38 pathway inhibitors increased ZO-1, occludin, claudin-1, and AQP3 expression. The study showed that daidzein could resist LPS-induced intestinal epithelial barrier injury, and the mechanism is related to suppressing the PI3K/AKT and P38 pathways. Therefore, daidzein could be a candidate as a dietary supplementation or drug to prevent or cure diarrhea.
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- Baoping Zhang
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- Guangzhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Preparation Technology, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- Guangzhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Preparation Technology, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- Guangzhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Preparation Technology, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- Guangzhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Preparation Technology, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- Guangzhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Preparation Technology, Guangzhou 510515, China
- Correspondence: (X.T.); (Z.Z.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Correspondence: (X.T.); (Z.Z.)
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Waraczewski R, Muszyński S, Sołowiej BG. An Analysis of the Plant- and Animal-Based Hydrocolloids as Byproducts of the Food Industry. Molecules 2022; 27:8686. [PMID: 36557824 PMCID: PMC9782133 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27248686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Hydrocolloids are naturally occurring polysaccharides or proteins, which are used to gelatinize, modify texture, and thicken food products, and are also utilized in edible films and drug capsule production. Moreover, several hydrocolloids are known to have a positive impact on human health, including prebiotics rich in bioactive compounds. In this paper, plant-derived hydrocolloids from arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea), kuzu (Pueraria montana var lobata), Sassafras tree (Sassafras albidum) leaves, sugarcane, acorn, and animal-derived gelatin have been reviewed. Hydrocolloid processing, utilization, physicochemical activities, composition, and health benefits have been described. The food industry generates waste such as plant parts, fibers, residue, scales, bones, fins, feathers, or skin, which are often discarded back into the environment, polluting it or into landfills, where they provide no use and generate transport and storage costs. Food industry waste frequently contains useful compounds, which can yield additional income if acquired, thus decreasing the environmental pollution. Despite conventional manufacturing, the aforementioned hydrocolloids can be recycled as byproducts, which not only minimizes waste, lowers transportation and storage expenses, and boosts revenue, but also enables the production of novel, functional, and healthy food additives for the food industry worldwide.
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- Robert Waraczewski
- Department of Dairy Technology and Functional Foods, Faculty of Food Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Skromna 8, 20-704 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Environmental Biology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 13, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Dairy Technology and Functional Foods, Faculty of Food Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Skromna 8, 20-704 Lublin, Poland
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Meng F, Guo B, Ma YQ, Li KW, Niu FJ. Puerarin: A review of its mechanisms of action and clinical studies in ophthalmology. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 107:154465. [PMID: 36166943 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pueraria is the common name of the dried root of either Pueraria montana var. lobata (Willd.) Maesen & S.M.Almeida ex Sanjappa & Predeep (syn. Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi) or Pueraria montana var. thomsonii (Benth.) M.R.Almeida (syn. Pueraria thomsonii Benth.). Puerarin is a C-glucoside of the isoflavone daidzein extracted from Pueraria. It has been widely investigated to explore its therapeutic role in eye diseases and the molecular mechanisms. PURPOSE To collect the available literature from 2000 to 2022 on puerarin in the treatment of ocular diseases and suggest the future required directions to improve its medicinal value. METHOD The content of this review was obtained from databases such as Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and the Wanfang Database. RESULTS The search yielded 428 articles, of which 159 articles were included after excluding duplicate articles and articles related to puerarin but less relevant to the topic of the review. In eleven articles, the bioavailability of puerarin was discussed. Despite puerarin possesses diverse biological activities, its bioavailability on its own is poor. There are 95 articles in which the therapeutic mechanisms of puerarin in ocular diseases was reported. Of these, 54 articles discussed the various signalling pathways related to occular diseases affected by puerarin. The other 41 articles discussed specific biological activities of puerarin. It plays a therapeutic role in ophthalmopathy via regulating nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-ĸB), mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), PI3K/AKT, JAK/STAT, protein kinase C (PKC) and other related pathways, affecting the expression of tumour necrosis factor α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), superoxide dismutase (SOD), B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) and other cytokines resulting in anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-apoptotic effects. The clinical applications of puerarin in ophthalmology were discussed in 25 articles. Eleven articles discussed the toxicity of puerarin. The literature suggests that puerarin has a good curative effect and can be used safely in clinical practice. CONCLUSION This review has illustrated the diverse applications of puerarin acting on ocular diseases and suggested that puerarin can be used for treating diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusion, glaucoma and other ocular diseases in the clinic. Some ocular diseases are the result of the combined action of multiple factors, and the effect of puerarin on different factors needs to be further studied to improve a more complete mechanism of action of puerarin. In addition, it is necessary to increase the number of subjects in clinical trials and conduct clinical trials for other ocular diseases. The information presented here will guide future research studies.
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- Fan Meng
- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Daxue Road 4655, Ji'nan 250355, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Daxue Road 4655, Ji'nan 250355, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Daxue Road 4655, Ji'nan 250355, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Daxue Road 4655, Ji'nan 250355, China.
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Daxue Road 4655, Ji'nan 250355, China.
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Puerariae lobatae Radix Alleviates Pre-Eclampsia by Remodeling Gut Microbiota and Protecting the Gut and Placental Barriers. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14235025. [PMID: 36501055 PMCID: PMC9738998 DOI: 10.3390/nu14235025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Pre-eclampsia (PE) is a serious pregnancy complication, and gut dysbiosis is an important cause of it. Puerariae lobatae Radix (PLR) is a medicine and food homologous species; however, its effect on PE is unclear. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of PLR in alleviating PE and its mechanisms. We used an NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME)-induced PE mouse model to examine the efficacy of preventive and therapeutic PLR supplementation. The results showed that both PLR interventions alleviated hypertension and proteinuria, increased fetal and placental weights, and elevated the levels of VEGF and PlGF. Moreover, PLR protected the placenta from oxidative stress via activating the Nrf2/HO-1/NQO1 pathway and mitigated placental damage by increasing intestinal barrier markers (ZO-1, Occludin, and Claudin-1) expression and reducing lipopolysaccharide leakage. Notably, preventive PLR administration corrected gut dysbiosis in PE mice, as evidenced by the increased abundance and positive interactions of beneficial bacteria including Bifidobacterium, Blautia, and Turicibacter. Fecal microbiota transplantation confirmed that the gut microbiota partially mediated the beneficial effects of PLR on PE. Our findings revealed that modulating the gut microbiota is an effective strategy for the treatment of PE and highlighted that PLR might be used as an intestinal nutrient supplement in PE patients.
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Pueraria lobata Potentially Treating Prostate Cancer on Single-Cell Level by Network Pharmacology and AutoDock: Clinical Findings and Drug Targets. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2022; 2022:3758219. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/3758219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background. Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the common malignant tumors of the urological system, and metastasis often occurs in advanced stages. Chemotherapy is an effective treatment for advanced PCa but has limitations in terms of efficacy, side effects, multidrug resistance, and high treatment costs. Therefore, new treatment modalities for PCa need to be explored and improved. Methods. R language and GEO database were used to obtain differentially expressed genes for PCa single-cell sequencing. TCMSP, STITCH, SwissTargetPrediction, and PubChem databases were used to obtain the active ingredients and targets of Pueraria lobata (PL). Next, Cytoscape software was used to draw the interactive network diagram of “drug–active component–target pathway.” Based on the STRING database, the protein–protein interaction network was constructed. Gene Ontology and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes were applied for the genes. Molecular docking was used to visualize the drug–target interaction via AutoDock Vina and PyMOL. Finally, prognosis-related genes were found by survival analysis, and Protein Atlas was used for validation. Results. Four active components and 31 target genes were obtained through the regulatory network of PL. Functional enrichment analysis showed that PL played a pharmacological role in the treatment of PCa by regulating the metabolic processes of reactive oxygen species, response to steroid hormones, and oxidative stress as well as IL-17 signaling pathway, PCa, and estrogen signaling pathway. Single-cell data showed that AR, MIF, HSP90B1, and MAOA genes were highly expressed, and molecular docking analysis showed that representative components had a strong affinity with receptor proteins. Survival analysis found that APOE, CA2, IGFBP3, MIF, F10, and NR3C1 could predict progression-free survival (PFS), and some of them could be validated in PCa. Conclusion. In this paper, a drug–active ingredient–target pathway network of PL at the single-cell level of PCa was constructed, and the findings revealed that it acted on genes such as AR, MIF, HSP90B1, and MAOA to regulate several biological processes and related signaling pathways to interfere with the occurrence and development of PCa. APOE, CA2, IGFBP3, MIF, F10, and NR3C1 were also important as target genes in predicting PFS.
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Analysis of Isoflavones in Pueraria by UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS and Study on α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity. Foods 2022; 11:foods11213523. [DOI: 10.3390/foods11213523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Pueraria is a rich source of bioactive compounds, but there is a lack of comprehensive information concerning its composition. Therefore, a UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS method was developed to identify and quantify bioactive compounds in pueraria. Twelve isoflavones were quantified, with puerarin being the most abundant, followed by puerarin 6″-O-xyloside, 3′-methoxy puerarin, and 3′-hydroxy puerarin. A further 88 bioactive components in eight categories were also tentatively identified. The 12 isoflavones, except for genistein, exhibited α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. The binding of these compounds to the active site of α-glucosidase was confirmed via molecular docking analysis. These findings provide a basis for identifying pueraria as a promising functional food ingredient.
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