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Zhao Y, Guo J, Mu Q, Liu R, Liu H, Xu Y, Li Y. Exploring quality evaluation markers of Fructus Psoraleae based on chemometric analysis integrated with network pharmacology. PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS : PCA 2024; 35:321-335. [PMID: 37816590 DOI: 10.1002/pca.3290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Fructus Psoraleae (FP) is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of osteoporosis. However, major quality differences were witnessed owing to its various origins, thus influencing its safety and efficacy. OBJECTIVES The study aimed to evaluate the quality of FP from different origins and predict its quality evaluation markers. METHODS Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry was employed for tentative characterisation of the constituents in 10 batches of FP, followed by the utilisation of multivariate statistical analysis methods including principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis for quality evaluation. Network pharmacology approaches were utilised to explore the underlying mechanism of the screened chemotaxonomic markers in treating osteoporosis. RESULTS Forty-one components in FP including, chalcones, coumarins, coumestans, flavonoids, iso-flavonoids, and phenolics, were characterised based on their fragmentation pathways. Ten batches of FP were basically divided into three categories, and eight chemotaxonomic markers including isopsoralen, calamenene, bakuchiol, psoralen, bavachinin, isoneobavaisoflavone, corylifol C, and neobavaisoflavone were screened. Network pharmacology revealed that the chemotaxonomic markers can act on targets such as AKT1, HSP90AA1, and EGFR and possess effects mainly through glycolysis and wnt/β-catenin signalling to alleviate osteoporosis. Molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulation confirmed the good binding affinity and stability between proteins and selected markers. So, eight chemotaxonomic markers were all preferentially recommended as quality evaluation markers. CONCLUSION The study not only provides a reference for the improvement of quality control of FP but also offers a theoretical basis for its further in-depth research in osteoporosis.
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- Yuting Zhao
- School of Chinese Material Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Chinese Material Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- School of Chinese Material Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- School of Chinese Material Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- School of Chinese Material Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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Chung YC, Song SJ, Lee A, Jang CH, Kim CS, Hwang YH. Isobavachin, a main bioavailable compound in Psoralea corylifolia, alleviates lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory responses in macrophages and zebrafish by suppressing the MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 321:117501. [PMID: 38012970 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Psoralea corylifolia L. (PC) is widely used in traditional medicines to treat inflammatory and infectious diseases. Isobavachin (IBC) is a bioavailable prenylated flavonoid derived from PC that has various biological properties. However, little information is available on its anti-inflammatory effects and mechanisms of action. AIM OF THE STUDY In this study, we aimed to determine the anti-inflammatory effects of IBC in vitro and in vivo by conducting a mechanistic study using murine macrophages. MATERIALS AND METHODS We evaluated the modulatory effects of IBC on the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and mediators in murine macrophages. In addition, we examined whether IBC inhibits lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory responses in a zebrafish model. Alterations in inflammatory response-associated genes and proteins were determined using quantitative reverse transcriptional polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and Western blotting analysis. RESULTS IBC markedly reduced the overproduction of inflammatory mediators, pro-inflammatory cytokines, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and nuclear translocation of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) in macrophages induced by lipopolysaccharides (LPS). In addition, excessive NO, ROS, and neutrophil level induced by LPS, were suppressed by IBC treatment in a zebrafish inflammation model. CONCLUSIONS Collectively, bioavailable IBC inhibited on the inflammatory responses by LPS via MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways in vitro and in vivo, suggesting that it may be a potential modulatory agent against inflammatory disorders.
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- You Chul Chung
- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Deajeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Deajeon, 34054, Republic of Korea; Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USA
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Deajeon, 34054, Republic of Korea; Korean Convergence Medical Science Major, KIOM Campus, University of Science & Technology (UST), Deajeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Deajeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Deajeon, 34054, Republic of Korea; Korean Convergence Medical Science Major, KIOM Campus, University of Science & Technology (UST), Deajeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Deajeon, 34054, Republic of Korea; Korean Convergence Medical Science Major, KIOM Campus, University of Science & Technology (UST), Deajeon, 34054, Republic of Korea.
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Li H, Deng W, Yang J, Lin Y, Zhang S, Liang Z, Chen J, Hu M, Liu T, Mo G, Zhang Z, Wang D, Gu P, Tang Y, Yuan K, Xu L, Xu J, Zhang S, Li Y. Corylifol A suppresses osteoclastogenesis and alleviates ovariectomy-induced bone loss via attenuating ROS production and impairing mitochondrial function. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 171:116166. [PMID: 38244329 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116166] [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: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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Osteoporosis is a systemic disease characterized by an imbalance in bone homeostasis, where osteoblasts fail to fully compensate for the bone resorption induced by osteoclasts. Corylifol A, a flavonoid extracted from Fructus psoraleae, has been identified as a potential treatment for this condition. Predictions from network pharmacology and molecular docking studies suggest that Corylifol A exhibits strong binding affinity with NFATc1, Nrf2, PI3K, and AKT1. Empirical evidence from in vivo experiments indicates that Corylifol A significantly mitigates systemic bone loss induced by ovariectomy by suppressing both the generation and activation of osteoclasts. In vitro studies further showed that Corylifol A inhibited the activation of PI3K-AKT and MAPK pathways and calcium channels induced by RANKL in a time gradient manner, and specifically inhibited the phosphorylation of PI3K, AKT, GSK3 β, ERK, CaMKII, CaMKIV, and Calmodulin. It also diminishes ROS production through Nrf2 activation, leading to a decrease in the expression of key regulators such as NFATcl, C-Fos, Acp5, Mmp9, and CTSK that are involved in osteoclastogenesis. Notably, our RNA-seq analysis suggests that Corylifol A primarily impacts mitochondrial energy metabolism by suppressing oxidative phosphorylation. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that Corylifol A is a novel inhibitor of osteoclastogenesis, offering potential therapeutic applications for diseases associated with excessive bone resorption.
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- HaiShan Li
- The First Clinical Academy, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Academy, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Academy, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Academy, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Academy, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Academy, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia; ShenZhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- The First Clinical Academy, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Academy, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Academy, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Academy, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Academy, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Academy, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Academy, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Academy, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Academy, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia; ShenZhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China.
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- The First Clinical Academy, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
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- The First Clinical Academy, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
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Zhang M, Wang Q, Li X, Zhao W, Hu K, Huang Q, Song Y, Shao R. Integrated strategy facilitates rapid in-depth chemome characterization of traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions: Shengbai oral liquid as a case. J Sep Sci 2023; 46:e2300350. [PMID: 37525339 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300350] [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: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Chemome characterization is the prerequisite for either therapeutic mechanism clarification or quality control of traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions (TCMPs). Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) currently serves as the most popular analytical tool; however, chemome characterization is still challenged by MS/MS spectral acquisition and post-acquisition data processing. Here, an integrated strategy was proposed for in-depth chemome clarification of Shengbai oral liquid (SBOL). Gas phase ion fractionation with staggered mass ranges was demonstrated to be the superior acquisition method regarding MS2 spectrum coverage in this study, and narrower mass range further advanced coverage. To facilitate information extraction, all ingredient materials were measured in parallel to form an in-house library, where each MS1 -MS2 item generated a square mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) frame to capture the tagged identity and each chemical family produced a pentagon frame for mass defect features to accomplish chemical analogs-targeted quasi-molecular ion extraction. Square m/z frame imprinting captured 355 identities, while mass defect frames extracted 275 compounds. Attributing to comprehensive MS2 spectrum acquisition and efficient data processing, 355 components were captured and tentatively identified, resulting in a clarified chemical composition for SBOL. Therefore, the proposed strategy should be meaningful for the chemome characterization of TCMPs.
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- Min Zhang
- Department of Pharmacy, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Hubei Mengyang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Jingmen, China
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- Hubei Mengyang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Jingmen, China
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- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
- Research Center of National Drug Policy and Ecosystem, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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Lee A, Chung YC, Kim KY, Jang CH, Song KH, Hwang YH. Hydroethanolic Extract of Fritillariae thunbergii Bulbus Alleviates Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Ulcerative Colitis by Enhancing Intestinal Barrier Integrity. Nutrients 2023; 15:2810. [PMID: 37375714 DOI: 10.3390/nu15122810] [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: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The incidence of ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, has rapidly increased in Asian countries over several decades. To overcome the limitations of conventional drug therapies, including biologics for UC management, the development of herbal medicine-derived products has received continuous attention. In this study, we evaluated the beneficial effects of a hydroethanolic extract of Fritillariae thunbergii Bulbus (FTB) in a mouse model of DSS-induced UC. The DSS treatment successfully induced severe colonic inflammation and ulceration. However, the severity of colitis was reduced by the oral administration of FTB. Histopathological examination showed that FTB alleviated the infiltration of inflammatory cells (e.g., neutrophils and macrophages), damage to epithelial and goblet cells in the colonic mucosal layer, and fibrotic lesions. Additionally, FTB markedly reduced the gene expression of proinflammatory cytokines and extracellular matrix remodeling. Immunohistochemical analysis showed that FTB alleviated the decrease in occludin and zonula occludens-1 expression induced by DSS. In a Caco-2 monolayer system, FTB treatment improved intestinal barrier permeability in a dose-dependent manner and increased tight junction expression. Overall, FTB has potential as a therapeutic agent through the improvement of tissue damage and inflammation severity through the modulation of intestinal barrier integrity.
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- Ami Lee
- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
- Korean Convergence Medical Science Major, KIOM School, University of Science & Technology (UST), Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Korean Medicine (KM)-Application Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Daegu 41062, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
- Korean Convergence Medical Science Major, KIOM School, University of Science & Technology (UST), Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
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Lee A, Chung YC, Song KH, Ryuk JA, Ha H, Hwang YH. Network pharmacology-based identification of bioavailable anti-inflammatory agents from Psoralea corylifolia L. in an experimental colitis model. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 313:116534. [PMID: 37127140 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE In traditional oriental medicine, the dried seeds of Psoralea corylifolia L. (PC) have been used to treat various diseases, including gastrointestinal, urinary, orthopedic, diarrheal, ulcer, and inflammatory disorders. AIM OF THE STUDY Although its various biological properties are well-known, there is no information on the therapeutic effects and bioavailable components of PC against inflammatory bowel disease. Therefore, we focused on the relationship between hydroethanolic extract of PC (EPC) that ameliorates colitis in mice and bioactive constituents of EPC that suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines in macrophages. MATERIALS AND METHODS We investigated the therapeutic effects of EPC in a dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis mouse model and identified the orally absorbed components of EPC using UPLC-MS/MS analysis. In addition, we evaluated and validated the mechanism of action of the bioavailable constituents of EPC using network pharmacology analysis. The effects on nitric oxide (NO) and inflammatory cytokines were measured by Griess reagent and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced macrophages. RESULTS In experimental colitis, EPC improved body weight loss, colon length shortening, and disease activity index. Moreover, EPC reduced the serum levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and histopathological damage to the colon. Network pharmacological analysis identified 13 phytochemicals that were bioavailable following oral administration of EPC, as well as their potential anti-inflammatory effects. 11 identified EPC constituents markedly reduced the overproduction of NO, tumor necrosis factor-α, and/or interleukin-6 in macrophages induced by LPS. The LPS-induced expression of the nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells reporter gene was reduced by the 4 EPC constituents. CONCLUSIONS The results indicate that the protective activity of EPC against colitis is a result of the additive effects of each constituent on the expression of inflammatory cytokines. Therefore, it suggests that 11 bioavailable phytochemicals of EPC could aid in the management of intestinal inflammation, and also provides useful insights into the clinical application of PC for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases.
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- Ami Lee
- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Deajeon, 34054, Republic of Korea; Korean Convergence Medical Science Major, KIOM Campus, University of Science & Technology (UST), Deajeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Deajeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Deajeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Deajeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Deajeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Deajeon, 34054, Republic of Korea; Korean Convergence Medical Science Major, KIOM Campus, University of Science & Technology (UST), Deajeon, 34054, Republic of Korea.
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Isodorsmanin A Prevents Inflammatory Response in LPS-Stimulated Macrophages by Inhibiting the JNK and NF-κB Signaling Pathways. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:1601-1612. [PMID: 36826048 PMCID: PMC9955109 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45020103] [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: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Natural and synthetic chalcones exhibit anti-inflammatory, antitumoral, antibacterial, antifungal, antimalarial, and antitubercular activities. Isodorsmanin A (IDA), a chalcone, is a well-known constituent of the dried seeds of Psoralea corylifolia L. (PC). Although other constituents of PC have been widely investigated, there are no studies on the biological properties of IDA. In this study, we focused on the anti-inflammatory effects of IDA and evaluated its effects on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated macrophages. The results showed that IDA suppressed the production of inflammatory mediators (nitric oxide [NO] and prostaglandin E2 [PGE2]) and proinflammatory cytokines (tumor necrosis factor-α [TNF-α], interleukin-6 [IL-6], and interleukin-1β [IL-1β]) without cytotoxicity. In addition, it downregulated the mRNA levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) within the treatment concentrations. In our mechanistic studies, IDA inhibited the phosphorylation of the c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), and protected the nuclear factor of the kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in the B-cells' inhibitor, alpha (IκB-α), from degradation, thus preventing the activation of the nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells' (NF-κB) transcription factor. Our results suggest that IDA is a promising compound for attenuating excessive inflammatory responses.
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Jiao Y, Wang X, Wang Q, Geng Q, Cao X, Zhang M, Zhao L, Deng T, Xu Y, Xiao C. Mechanisms by which kidney-tonifying Chinese herbs inhibit osteoclastogenesis: Emphasis on immune cells. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1077796. [PMID: 36814488 PMCID: PMC9939464 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1077796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The immune system plays a crucial role in regulating osteoclast formation and function and has significance for the occurrence and development of immune-mediated bone diseases. Kidney-tonifying Chinese herbs, based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to unify the kidney and strengthen the bone, have been widely used in the prevention and treatment of bone diseases. The common botanical drugs are tonifying kidney-yang and nourishing kidney-yin herbs, which are divided into two parts: one is the compound prescription of TCM, and the other is the single preparation of TCM and its active ingredients. These botanical drugs regulate osteoclastogenesis directly and indirectly by immune cells, however, we have limited information on the differences between the two botanical drugs in osteoimmunology. In this review, the mechanism by which kidney-tonifying Chinese herbs inhibiting osteoclastogenesis was investigated, emphasizing the immune response. The differences in the mechanism of action between tonifying kidney-yang herbs and nourishing kidney-yin herbs were analysed, and the therapeutic value for immune-mediated bone diseases was evaluated.
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- Yi Jiao
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Clinical Medical College, Beijing, China,Institute of Clinical Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Clinical Medical College, Beijing, China,Institute of Clinical Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Clinical Medical College, Beijing, China,Institute of Clinical Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of TCM Rheumatology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China,*Correspondence: Yuan Xu, ; Cheng Xiao,
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Clinical Medical College, Beijing, China,Institute of Clinical Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China,Department of Emergency, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China,*Correspondence: Yuan Xu, ; Cheng Xiao,
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Chen L, Chen S, Sun P, Liu X, Zhan Z, Wang J. Psoralea corylifolia L.: a comprehensive review of its botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, quality control and pharmacokinetics. Chin Med 2023; 18:4. [PMID: 36627680 PMCID: PMC9830135 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-022-00704-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Psoralea corylifolia L. (PCL), referred to as "Bu-gu-zhi" in Chinese, has great medicinal values since ancient times. PCL is the dried ripe fruit of Psoralea corylifolia L., which has been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for the treatment of kidney-yang deficiency, enuresis and urinary frequency, chills and pain of the waist and knees, dawn diarrhea and vitiligo. In this paper, a systematic of the botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, quality control and pharmacokinetics of PCL was presented, along with future research directions. According to the results, PCL contains approximately 163 chemical components, including coumarins, flavonoids, monoterpene phenols, benzofurans, glycosides, lipids, fatty acids, and volatile oils. PCL and its active ingredients have a variety of pharmacological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, antitumor, antiosteoporosis, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, and immunomodulatory. Further study of quality control standards and potential mechanisms of PCL is also needed. In addition, more toxicological studies will also contribute to the progress of clinical trials.
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- Lele Chen
- grid.464402.00000 0000 9459 9325College of Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.4655 Daxue Road, Jinan, 250355 China
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- grid.464402.00000 0000 9459 9325College of Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.4655 Daxue Road, Jinan, 250355 China
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- grid.464402.00000 0000 9459 9325College of Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.4655 Daxue Road, Jinan, 250355 China
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- grid.464402.00000 0000 9459 9325College of Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.4655 Daxue Road, Jinan, 250355 China
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- grid.464402.00000 0000 9459 9325College of Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.4655 Daxue Road, Jinan, 250355 China
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- grid.464402.00000 0000 9459 9325College of Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.4655 Daxue Road, Jinan, 250355 China
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Data Mining and Network Pharmacology Analysis of Kidney-Tonifying Herbs on the Treatment of Renal Osteodystrophy Based on the Theory of "Kidney Governing Bones" in Traditional Chinese Medicine. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:1116923. [PMID: 36238608 PMCID: PMC9552684 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1116923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background Renal osteodystrophy (ROD) secondary to chronic kidney disease is closely associated with osteoporosis and fractures. Based on the theory of “kidney governing bones” in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), treating bone diseases from the perspective of the kidney has become a basic principle of treating ROD. However, there are many kidney-tonifying herbs and their mechanisms of treating ROD are not clear. Therefore, our study intends to use data mining and network pharmacology to study the commonly used kidney-tonifying herbs, as well as their active ingredients and mechanisms of treating ROD. Methods We established a clinical ROD database by searching PubMed, CNKI, and other databases and screened out a core herbal combination of treating ROD. Furthermore, by using databases such as Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform and GeneCards, we obtained active ingredients and targets of the core herbal combination and ROD targets. The STRING website and Cytoscape software were then used to obtain information on key active ingredients and key targets. Finally, we conducted GO and KEGG analyses using the Metascape website and molecular docking using the AutoDock Vina software. Results Our study eventually included 58 prescriptions and 116 herbs of treating ROD. Through data mining, we found that yin-yang-huo, du-zhong, and bu-gu-zhi (YDB) constituted a core herbal combination to treat ROD. Network pharmacology showed that YDB mainly acted on targets such as estrogen receptor alpha through active ingredients such as quercetin by mitogen-activated protein kinase and other signaling pathways. Conclusion Many ingredients, targets, and pathways are involved in the treatment of YDB for ROD. Specifically, the flavonoids contained in YDB have great potential for ROD treatment.
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Li S, Liu H, Zhang C, An D, Zhao X, Liu W, Cheng X, Qu H, Zhou H, Yang T, Wang C. Serum Pharmacochemistry and Pharmacokinetics of Major Components after Oral Administration Luhong Recipe in Rats by Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry. Biomed Chromatogr 2022; 36:e5497. [PMID: 36049042 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Luhong recipe (LHR) is an empirical prescription for the treatment of chronic heart failure for a long time, with safety, reliability and significant efficacy. However, its pharmacokinetics have not been studied. This study was to establish a UHPLC-MS/MS method for the simultaneous analysis of epimedin A, epimedin B, epimedin C, icariin, psoralen, isopsoralen in rat plasma, and apply it to the pharmacokinetic study of LHR after oral administration. These six analytes were ionized by electrospray positive ionization (ESI+ ). The MS/MS transitions used for monitoring is successively converted to m/z 839.3→369.1, m/z 809.2→369.1, m/z 823.3→369.1, m/z 677.2→205.2, m/z 187.1→115.2 and m/z 230→120.9. The linearity, precision, accuracy, stability, matrix effect and recovery of the established method were within the acceptable range. It was suitable for the determination of six analytes after oral administration LHR. The pharmacokinetic results showed the time to reach the peak concentration (Tmax ) was 0.17-13.5h, the peak concentration (Cmax ) was 109.23-980 ng/mL, the area under the concentration time curve (AUC(0-t) ) was 65.48-8846.08 ng·h/mL, and the apparent distribution volume (Vd) was 24772-896132 mL/kg. These results provided a meaningful basis for formulating the clinical dose regimen of LHR.
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- Suli Li
- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Shuguang Hospital affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, The MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, The MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, The MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, The MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, The MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Shuguang Hospital affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, The MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Shuguang Hospital affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Shuguang Hospital affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Shuguang Hospital affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, The MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Qin Y, Zhao B, Deng H, Zhang M, Qiao Y, Liu Q, Shi C, Li Y. Isolation and Quantification of the Hepatoprotective Flavonoids From Scleromitron diffusum (Willd.) R. J. Wang With Bio-Enzymatic Method Against NAFLD by UPLC–MS/MS. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:890148. [PMID: 35770080 PMCID: PMC9234865 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.890148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Flavonoids were the major phytochemicals against hepatic peroxidative injury in Scleromitron diffusum (Willd.) R. J. Wang with an inventive bio-enzymatic method by our group (LU500041). Firstly, the total flavonoids from Scleromitron diffusum (Willd.) R. J. Wang were extracted by reflux, ultrasonic, ultrasound-assisted enzymatic methods (TFH), and the bio-enzymatic method (Ey-TFH). Then 24 flavonoid compounds were isolated and quantified in the extracts by UPLC-MS/MS. Next, six representative differential compounds in Ey-TFH were further screened out by multivariate statistical analysis compared with those in TFH. In a further step, Ey-TFH presented a higher protective rate (59.30 ± 0.81%) against H2O2-damaged HL-02 hepatocytes than TFH. And six representative differential compounds at 8 and 16 μmol/L all exerted significant hepatoprotective effects (p < 0.05 or p < 0.01). Finally, the therapeutic action of Ey-TFH for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was processed by a rat’s model induced with a high-fat diet. Ey-TFH (90, 120 mg/kg) significantly ameliorated the lipid accumulation in the rat model (p < 0.05). Meanwhile, Ey-TFH relieved liver damage. The levels of ALT, ALP, AST, LDH, and γ-GT in rats’ serum were also significantly reduced (p < 0.05 or p < 0.01). In addition to this, the body’s antioxidant capacity was improved with elevated SOD and GSH levels (p < 0.05) and down-regulated MDA content (p < 0.01) after Ey-TFH administration. Histopathological observations of staining confirmed the hepatic-protective effect of Ey-TFH.
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- Yuxi Qin
- School of Public Health, Shaanxi University of Chinese medicine, Xi’an, China
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Public Health, Shaanxi University of Chinese medicine, Xi’an, China
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- School of Public Health, Shaanxi University of Chinese medicine, Xi’an, China
- *Correspondence: Chuandao Shi, ; Yunlan Li,
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- School of Public Health, Shaanxi University of Chinese medicine, Xi’an, China
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- *Correspondence: Chuandao Shi, ; Yunlan Li,
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